NOVPUBXiao Fu smiled mysteriously as she looked at Xu Shiyi.
“Yes,” he replied.
The two of them then headed to the back courtyard together.
Shen Roujia stepped forward and asked, “Consort Shu, how exactly did you learn that someone had died in the Eastern Palace?”
Consort Shu’s gaze wavered slightly. “This… naturally, it was from people outside.”
Shen Roujia chuckled softly. “Father, Your Highness, I personally ordered the Eastern Palace to be sealed. Not even a fly could get out, let alone any rumors.”
“Yes, two people did die in the palace, but this only happened last night. So, I’m curious, just which ‘outside’ are you referring to that could spread the news so quickly?” 𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑝𝘶𝘣.𝑐𝘰𝘮
Consort Shu attempted to explain, but the Emperor’s gaze had already turned suspicious.
“Consort Shu, as an elder, how could you jump to conclusions like this? Those gossiping palace servants should be dealt with directly.”
Consort Shu frowned, not fully understanding what Shen Roujia was planning. “Your Majesty! But… but the fact remains that people died from smallpox in the Eastern Palace. We can’t afford to take this lightly! The palace shouldn’t be opened!”
Xu Zening sneered, “Consort Shu, have you been managing the inner palace for so long that you now feel the need to interfere in the affairs of the Eastern Palace as well?”
Consort Shu looked at Xu Zening with suspicion. She knew that Xu Zening had always been resistant to Shen Roujia’s marriage into the Eastern Palace, especially since it was arranged for other reasons. So why had his attitude taken a complete turn?
Before Consort Shu could figure it out, Xu Shiyi arrived with Liu Xia and Li Wei, both bound hand and foot.
“Crown Princess, what is the meaning of this?” The Emperor looked even more confused as he gazed at the bound maid and physician.
Shen Roujia calmly curtsied. “Your Majesty, this is the whole truth.”
