Among those who knew, Consort Jin was "under house arrest" in the palace.
Feng Jinrui, to his elders, was still just a child, and his words were not to be heeded.
Feng Yexuan did not like to explain; it was difficult to get an explanation from him.
As for Qing Ming and Leng Ji, they were subordinates, insignificant in their words.
Therefore, the crucial point lay with Yu Linglong and Chu Qianli.
However, before the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, even if Chu Qianli spoke a hundred words, Yu Linglong's single word held more weight.
Chu Qianli looked at Yu Linglong, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on her lips.
Although Yu Linglong knew she had the upper hand, Chu Qianli's infuriating smile inexplicably put her under immense pressure.
Did this wretch have any other tricks up her sleeve?
She glanced at Feng Yexuan, who was still calmly sipping his tea.
It was clear that Prince Xuan would not waste his breath explaining.
Yu Linglong breathed a sigh of relief, feeling reassured.
"Your Majesty..." Yu Linglong said softly, facing the Emperor, "I originally did not intend to pursue this matter..."
"This King intends to pursue it."
The words were quiet, calm, and chilling.
Yet, in an instant, they seized everyone's hearts.
"Xuan'er..." the Empress Dowager looked at him, her face filled with concern, "If you are not feeling well, we can discuss this another day."
Feng Yexuan had just recovered from a serious illness, and his complexion was still pale.
However, his powerful aura made it impossible to associate him with the word "frail."
The Empress Dowager could not bear to see him entangled in such trivial matters.
Her Xuan'er detested such trivialities the most!
But Feng Yexuan seemed determined to pursue it today.
"Xuan'er, do you have something to say about this matter?" the Emperor asked gently.
The situation was becoming rather peculiar.
Prince Xuan was a party involved in this matter, yet both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor seemed to believe he should not speak.
It should be said that Prince Xuan never liked to explain.
Yu Linglong's fingers, hidden in her sleeves, tightened their grip.
Did he truly intend to speak?
In the past, he detested conflicts between women.
Expecting him to explain for any woman was a pipe dream.
But why was he acting like this now, and for whom was he speaking up?
Everyone waited.
Even the Emperor remained silent.
Feng Yexuan set down his cup, his gaze sweeping indifferently over Yu Linglong.
Then, in the coldest, most detached voice, he said, "Seize Yu Linglong."
"Yexuan!" Yu Linglong shuddered!
Consort Jin had already confessed her guilt!
Even if the situation were to be overturned now, the blame would only be suspected between Consort Jin and Chu Qianli.
What did it have to do with her?
Qing Ming stepped forward quickly, giving Yu Linglong no time to react, and his fingers formed a claw, ready to restrain her!
Yu Linglong instinctively recoiled, dodging with a sidestep.
Qing Ming had anticipated her resistance and moved forward, his fingers descending again.
Yu Linglong's brow furrowed, and she pushed out a palm, "Yexuan, why are you doing this to me!"
Even if Chu Qianli was not to be convicted, the blame should have fallen on Consort Jin!
Consort Jin had already admitted it!
The others in the hall, except for those who had seen Yu Linglong in action before, were now somewhat surprised.
Miss Yu, the foremost physician in the imperial city, was actually a master of martial arts with hidden depths!
This had never been heard of before!
In the blink of an eye, Qing Ming and Yu Linglong had exchanged several blows.
Unable to get a response from Feng Yexuan, Yu Linglong turned to others for help, "Empress Dowager, are you just going to watch Linglong be bullied like this?"
The Empress Dowager was still bewildered, not understanding why Feng Yexuan had issued such an order, "Yexuan, this..."
But Feng Yexuan's eyes suddenly darkened, and he said displeasedly, "Seize her!"