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Once Granny Li leaves, Li Ruolan and Granny Gui will be in charge.

Now they can frame whomever they want, without needing to know whether Consort Wan actually did it or not.

Opportunities are something you have to seize yourself.

Li Ruolan never believed in fate. Waiting for an opportunity was too long. If it didn't work, she would create one herself.

Isn't this perfect?

Since Consort Wan had already lost all credibility in the Emperor's eyes, if she were to add fuel to the fire now, Consort Wan would have no chance of making a comeback.

"Granny Gui, are you ready?"

Granny Gui nodded and responded to her in a slightly louder voice.

"Your Majesty, this old servant will help you up right away."

Not only were they helped up, but they also summoned more palace servants to bring a sedan chair and together they carried Li Ruolan back to Yaoguang Palace.

Before leaving, no one noticed that a bracelet had fallen into the bushes.

It was the one that Consort Wan usually liked to wear the most.

The news of Li Ruolan's fall quickly reached Mu Xiaoci's ears.

He was just about to go to Shou Kang Palace when he heard the news, so he immediately changed his route and went to Yao Guang Palace to see what had happened to Li Ruolan.

He was so anxious that he was walking on tiptoe and didn't say a word.

Yunxi struggled to keep up, but she had no choice but to quicken her pace.

Along the way, the air pressure around them felt very low, making it hard to breathe. Fortunately, Mu Xiaoci hadn't gotten so angry that he was about to do anything, which was still a good thing.

Yunxi also wanted to know how things were going.

There must be something in the grass that would drive a cat mad, but she deliberately prevented it from going mad and even took the opportunity to sprinkle chili powder on it to prevent the pet from accidentally eating it.

If you can't eat it all, you won't go crazy.

What will Li Ruolan do then?

Should they turn the tables on her, or wait for a better opportunity to trip up Consort Wan?

Yunxi didn't understand, but the answer would be revealed soon.

However, she knew Li Ruolan well. She knew that the other party would not let such a good opportunity slip by. As ruthless as she was, she might even drag the Empress Dowager down with her.

This is exactly Li Ruolan's style.

Her beloved elder sister, like the First Madam, was a ruthless person.

We will absolutely not give the enemy any chance to strike.

Once back in Yaoguang Palace, Yunxi hid herself in a corner and coldly watched what was about to happen.

No matter who gets into trouble, it's a good thing for her.

But for Li Ruolan, it might not be so good.

When Mu Xiaoci arrived, Physician Fang also came and was taking pulses inside, but had not yet obtained a result.

With a stern face, he saw that Granny Li was also there and immediately asked her to report the situation.

"Granny Li, what are you doing here?"

"Your Majesty, this old slave is guilty!"

Now, it was Granny Li who knelt before Mu Xiaoci and claimed that she was wrong, which made Mu Xiaoci even angrier.

"What crime have you committed? Quickly tell me what happened, what exactly occurred?"

Mu Xiaoci hated the infighting in the harem the most, and it got even worse after the Empress's incident. He even ordered that if such a thing happened again in the future, he would be severely punished!

The concubines in the palace had finally received news of pregnancy again, but just a few days later, this devastating news arrived.

How could he not be furious!

Feeling the emperor's might, Granny Li lowered her head and recounted the whole story in detail.

After all, she was the Empress Dowager's person, so her words were unbiased and not exaggerated.

She paused when she mentioned Consort Wan.

"It seems that Consort Wan is not quite right in the head these days. The Empress Dowager was afraid that she would do something wrong, so she sent this old servant to see Consort Lan off. Unexpectedly, on the way, Consort Lan said that she was not feeling well."

"At that time, Granny Gui and I were helping Consort Wan to the pavilion to rest when we startled a cat that jumped up and frightened me. I accidentally pushed her over..."

Yes, Granny Li knew she was a servant and took all the blame upon herself.

There was no evidence to suggest that Consort Wan was responsible, but the Empress Dowager still hoped that Consort Wan could exonerate herself completely, as for Granny Li…

Just as Granny Li finished speaking, the Empress Dowager came over, followed by Consort Wan.

Consort Wan's eyes were wide open, clearly showing that she had cried in Shou Kang Palace, but no one knew why she had cried.

Seeing this scene, Mu Xiaoci felt that a lot had happened.

He had no idea what exactly happened, and he also felt that the truth he had just heard was unbelievable, or even fabricated.

The Empress Dowager merely glanced at Granny Li without speaking, and instead asked Mu Xiaoci how he was doing.

"It's a good thing that Consort Lan came to visit me, but who would have thought that such a terrible thing would happen on her way back?"

These words completely absolved Li Mama of any responsibility, making it sound like an accident.

Mu Xiaoci did not respond, but looked at the palace and replied, "I just arrived and do not know how Consort Lan is doing. However, the Empress Dowager is well-informed and has arrived now."

Without further ado, Mu Xiaoci first turned his attention to the Empress Dowager.

Li Mama was the Empress Dowager's person, and even if Consort Wan was not the best, she was still the Empress Dowager's cousin. There must be some hidden story behind this.

He was not the Empress Dowager's biological son, and he didn't actually have much interaction with her.

After he became the crown prince, the empress dowager didn't say anything, just told him to be a good emperor.

The two appeared to be mother and son, but in reality, they were not close at all.

To some extent, they still can't fully trust the other party.

For example, right now.

"Then let's go take a look. I also have something to discuss with the Emperor later."

The Empress Dowager rarely gets involved in palace affairs. When Mu Xiaoci said he would hand over the authority of the six palaces to her last time, she didn't say anything.

However, the formal handover has not yet taken place, and I'm afraid Consort Su will return soon.

The Empress Dowager only wanted to resolve this matter before Consort Su arrived.

Mu Xiaoci didn't say anything, flicked his sleeves, and turned to go into the bedroom.

At that moment, Physician Fang had just put away the pulse pillow, his expression somewhat solemn. He was about to leave when he saw Mu Xiaoci arrive, and immediately stood up.

"emperor."

"How is it? Is Consort Lan feeling unwell?"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been frightened... Your pulse is a little unstable, but this old minister has protected the child. With proper care, she should be fine..."

This time, Physician Fang said the patient's speech was somewhat halting.

After all, he had just overheard a shocking secret: Li Ruolan was not pregnant at all; someone else was pregnant instead, and he was now bound to the Li family and had no choice but to lie.

He felt somewhat uneasy facing the Emperor.

Mu Xiaoci didn't notice anything unusual about him, but she breathed a sigh of relief when he said the baby was saved.

"That's what it means to be unhindered, isn't it?"

"Yes, it's only temporary. Your Majesty's pulse was already unstable, so you'll need to stay in bed for a few days to recuperate. The prince in your womb will definitely be safe and sound."

I was terrified of lying the first time, but I was much better at it the second time.

Physician Fang was still covered in a cold sweat and didn't dare to stay inside any longer, so he slunk away.

Granny Gui was standing to the side, and after Physician Fang left, she knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty, you must do justice for our Empress!"

Mu Xiaoci knew without asking what was going on, but he didn't know the full story yet, and he couldn't guarantee that someone had actually given him instructions.

"Granny Gui, I ask you, what exactly happened?"

"Your Majesty, you don't know, Consort Wan has never liked our Empress. She even had a quarrel with her last time. The two of them live together in Yaoguang Palace, and there is already a rift between them. Today, when the Empress went to visit the Empress Dowager, Consort Wan also went, and deliberately arrived a little behind the Empress."

The Empress was copying Buddhist scriptures at the Empress Dowager's place when she noticed that Consort Wan might have something to say to the Empress Dowager, so she decided not to disturb her. Unexpectedly, Consort Wan also wanted to leave, but she was still making tea for the Empress Dowager, so she was a step too late.

The Empress and I didn't think anything was wrong. We heard that the Empress Dowager and Consort Wan were related by blood, so it didn't seem strange. It was normal for Consort Wan and the Empress Dowager to have private conversations. But we never expected that after we came out, Granny Li would also come out, saying that she would feel at ease if she escorted the Empress home.

Of course, the Empress Dowager wouldn't refuse her kindness. However, she felt a bit of cramping in her legs on the way and only wanted to rest in the pavilion in the garden. Little did she expect that a mad cat would appear and rush towards them.

The sick cat bumped into Granny Li, but Granny Li pushed the Empress down. This old servant wanted to help her up, but I couldn't.

"Your Majesty! This must not be a coincidence! We beg Your Majesty to do justice for our Empress! To do justice for the prince in her womb!"

Granny Gui was indeed a master at distorting the truth; when the cat appeared, she claimed it was a sick cat.

He didn't say anything bad about Consort Wan, but his tone implied that she was wrong, and he even dragged the Empress Dowager into it, saying that the Empress Dowager was intentionally protecting her.

She was the one who was injured, and she was also the one who was pregnant.

Therefore, Mu Xiaoci had no choice but to remain silent.

At this moment, Li Ruolan lifted the curtain, saw Granny Gui kneeling on the ground, and cursed, "Get up!"

Looking up, she still had that charming face, but it looked somewhat weathered.

"Your Majesty, it is my fault. I lost my balance and fell down. This was just my carelessness and has nothing to do with anyone else."

One plays the bad cop, and the other plays the good cop.

They really knew how to create a good atmosphere, and even Mu Xiaoci started to have a better impression of Li Ruolan at this point.

He is the one in the most difficult position right now, and Li Ruolan understands him.

Finding the truth takes time, and it cannot be proven that one or two people can provide evidence of the other's guilt.

Mu Xiaoci stepped forward, looked at Li Ruolan's weak appearance, and tenderly rubbed her head.

"I will handle this matter."

"His Majesty……"

Seeing the Emperor's tenderness towards her, Li Ruolan was so moved that she wanted to cry.

Regardless of the final outcome, she has achieved her goal.

The Emperor will only cherish her and love her more from now on.

Faced with Li Ruolan's affectionate gaze, Mu Xiaoci found himself less uncomfortable than before and began to speak to her patiently.

"Since your body still needs recuperation, please don't go out these days and focus on resting and recovering, okay?"

"But I just can't stay idle. If Your Majesty could come and keep me company more often, I would be happier..."

"Okay, I will spend more time with you in the future."

After all, the other party was ill, and Mu Xiaoci really couldn't refuse her request.