Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 520: Why Help Them?

Long Yue saluted and said, "Your Majesty, as your humble servant, I dare to suggest that the handwritten letter from Concubine Zhen, which the Empress produced not long ago, is highly likely to have been forged using similar techniques!"

Li Qingmu said, "First, gather samples of Concubine Zhen’s usual handwriting, then select the necessary characters, cut them out and integrate them using this special method to create a genuine letter. In this way, that piece of evidence becomes as real as it could be."

Qi Yun looked at the young couple and suddenly asked, "How confident are you in this matter?"

Li Qingmu pondered for a moment and said, "Ninety percent!"

"Alright, I understand. You may leave now!"

"I take my leave!"

"I, your humble servant, take my leave!"

As the couple left, Qi Yun rubbed his temples slightly, feeling a bit of a headache.

They didn’t expose Queen Qiao face to face but privately informed him, knowing just how much trouble revealing this would bring to the harem and the court.

They knew the limits and didn’t cross this bottom line, leaving it to him to handle.

"Now, these are two sensible children!"

Qi Yun sighed softly but felt relieved.

"Your Majesty, regarding this matter..."

Chen Zhong sneakily glanced at the paper on the table, where many characters had been torn out, and was secretly shocked. He was astounded that such a powerful method existed in this world, and though he had been in the palace for many years, he knew very little about external affairs.

"True masters lie among the people!"

Qi Yun sighed softly and waved his hand, "Take a break!"

Is this being set aside and not discussed?

Chen Zhong understood, bowed, and withdrew.

The next day, Queen Qiao came to seek forgiveness from Qi Yun at the Qianlong Palace.

Qi Yun looked at her coldly and suddenly said, "This matter has passed for many years, and I do not wish to pursue it any further. Empress, I miss Concubine Zhen a bit. You... I wish to see that handwritten letter."

Empress Qiao’s body trembled, instinctively wanting to refuse but immediately realizing she couldn’t, or else the Emperor would grow suspicious.

"Yes, I shall retrieve it immediately, Your Majesty."

"Chen Zhong, accompany the Empress!"

Empress Qiao’s heart sank. He was already suspicious, sending his trusted eunuch, Chen Zhong, to accompany her, fearing that she might tamper?

Qi Yun, you...

Empress Qiao gritted her teeth, feeling quite resentful internally.

She rose and walked slowly out, various thoughts churning in her mind, pondering how to navigate this crisis.

She walked neither hurriedly nor slowly, showcasing her skill - no matter how urgent the matter, she would not reveal any panicked expression before outsiders.

Eventually, the long road ended, and soon, Kunyuan Palace arrived.

Empress Qiao tightened the silk handkerchief in her hand, lacking her usual confidence.

"Madam, according to His Majesty’s instructions, I must follow you inside to retrieve it together."

Empress Qiao nodded slightly, "His Majesty is truly thoughtful, sending Eunuch Chen to accompany me. I wonder what His Majesty intends to do with that handwritten letter?"

She wanted to test Chen Zhong’s response; if his tone was loose, it meant the matter wasn’t too severe or as bad as she imagined. But if he remained silent, it would be troublesome.

Chen Zhong chuckled twice, "It’s just a sentimental keepsake. Madam only needs to fetch it."

Upon hearing this, Empress Qiao’s face changed dramatically!

No need to say more, Qi Yun had thoroughly suspected her.

What to do now?

"Madam, hurry up, His Majesty is still waiting!"

Chen Zhong urged cheerfully.

Empress Qiao felt a cold chill. She really couldn’t fathom why Qi Yun, despite everything going so smoothly, would suspect her?

Her strategies were always concealed. Take this handwritten letter, for instance; who could see any flaws? Yet, it was discovered.

Despite her unwillingness, Empress Qiao went to retrieve the letter.

"Eunuch, please keep it safe."

Empress Qiao handed the letter to Chen Zhong, her gaze flickering slightly, looking toward a swift shadow approaching not far away.

Joy flashed in Empress Qiao’s eyes, and just as Chen Zhong turned with the letter, a dog barked and leapt at Chen Zhong.

Instinctively dodging, Chen Zhong somehow lost grip of the letter, which was promptly snatched by the dog’s paw.

"Outrageous, where did this fierce dog come from?"

Chen Zhong yelled angrily, rushing to capture it, while other alert eunuchs hastily joined in the chase, yet the dog was exceptionally agile, darting left and right, avoiding capture.

Wild commotion erupted in the garden, and when Chen Zhong finally recovered the letter, it was already torn.

"Your Majesty, this servant is guilty for failing to protect the letter; please punish me!"

Chen Zhong knelt on the ground, bowing his head repeatedly.

Qi Yun looked at the tattered letter, shaking his head gently, "Never mind, let it be. Hmph, one couldn’t tell, the Empress has such a trick up her sleeve. Now, this connects the matter entirely to her."

Despite certainty, Qi Yun couldn’t act against her.

For the evidence had been destroyed.

Even if the letter were to be restored later, Empress Qiao could argue that someone framed her on purpose, denying firsthand evidence, rendering everything void.

At Li Mansion, Long Yue listened to Qingming’s report.

"The Emperor sent Chen Zhong personally to get the letter from the Empress, and then it got damaged by a black dog?"

"Yes, Madam!"

Long Yue felt speechless for a moment, then asked, "So, what was the Emperor’s reaction?"

"There was no reaction from the Emperor."

"Alright, understood. You may go then!"

"Madam, this servant has a question, daring to inquire."

Ning Xiang waited until Qingming was far away before she quietly asked.

Long Yue: "Speak!"

"Madam, this servant is puzzled why you would help Consort Li and them? People say the Imperial Family is heartless, especially living as a companion to the emperor is like living beside a tiger, many emperors are known to discard servants after achieving their goals."

Ning Xiang finished speaking and knelt because she knew such words were inappropriate for a servant.

Long Yue understood her good intention and laughed, "Stand up!"

"This servant does not dare!"

"When I tell you to stand and speak, do so. Why be so hesitant?"

Long Yue glanced at her, slightly displeased, prompting Ning Xiang to quickly rise and stand attentively.

Long Yue rose, walked to the window, gazed outside at the garden scenery, and murmured, "I once had a very loving mother, but later, she was harmed by a vile person! The one who harmed her was my own father, Pang Wenzheng, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel!

She and Queen Qiao conspired and sold the nation. Unfortunately, lacking evidence, it’s difficult to take them down. Consort Li has deep-seated hatred for Queen Qiao, and I harbor enmity for Pang Wenzheng. Our goals align, naturally we should cooperate!"

Of course, there was another reason Long Yue didn’t mention.

Qi Junlian is a good man. Although his mother, Consort Li, is extreme, his temperament is gentle. With him as Emperor, and his mother overseeing the harem, a perfect balance of force and gentleness, their future life would be comfortable.

Not just their pair, other heirs too would be favored.

But such matters mustn’t be spoken out loud, just kept in mind.

Ning Xiang understood, but seeing Long Yue’s sorrowful expression, regretted stirring her sad memories, sincerely apologized, "Madam, from now on I won’t ask about these anymore. It’s my fault this time."

"No, questions should be asked; speaking out is more comfortable than holding in, right?"

"Hehe, Madam, you’re wonderful!"