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Yan Yu, during this pandemic, was also quarantined for a period of time due to her contact with items from Yi Kun Palace. After her release, she came to see me once, hesitating to speak, ultimately just bowing silently before leaving.
Watching her lonely figure fade away, I felt a mix of emotions. In the end, we had chosen different paths.
The southern expedition was temporarily shelved due to the pandemic. Holding the power of Assistant, I began to overhaul the palace affairs decisively, eliminating the influence left by Consort Shu and promoting those I trusted. At the same time, I did not relax my investigation into my father's case.
I discovered that the presiding judge responsible for my father's case back then was Lord Zhao, who was the Minister of Justice at that time. This Lord Zhao had close ties with Left Chancellor Lin Yuan. The clues seemed to be becoming clearer.
Becoming Concubine Hui and Assistant, I felt as though I stood at the pinnacle of power, yet I also sensed an unprecedented chill. It was lonely at the top; every decision and every glance was scrutinized by countless eyes.
Consort Shu, Lin Ruoxue, although fallen from power, had not been defeated. She was like a lurking venomous snake, waiting for the opportunity to strike. I knew she would not accept failure, especially as my favor grew and subtly threatened her son’s position as Crown Prince.
Using my authority as Assistant, I continued to delve deeper into my father's wrongful conviction. More and more evidence pointed towards Left Chancellor Lin Yuan. It seemed that my father had inadvertently discovered evidence of Lin Yuan colluding with outsiders and embezzling military funds, which led to his tragic fate. The so-called "Witchcraft Case" was merely a carefully orchestrated conspiracy by Lin Yuan to silence him.
When I cautiously reported these preliminary findings to Xiao Jingyuan, he remained silent for a long time.
"This matter involves many parties; Lin Yuan is a veteran of two reigns with deep-rooted influence," he said, looking at me with a complex expression. "Wei Lan, are you sure you want to pursue this? It could shake the very foundation of the state."
I knelt down, my tone resolute: "Your Majesty, I am not driven by personal vendetta. Lin Yuan's corruption endangers the nation; if he is not eradicated, it poses a grave threat! I implore Your Majesty to give me a chance and deliver justice for all!"
Xiao Jingyuan helped me up and sighed: "I understand... Proceed as you wish. I will be your support."
With his approval, I began secretly gathering evidence against Lin Yuan. This was an extremely dangerous process. Lin Yuan had operated for many years with numerous followers; any misstep could alert him or even bring disaster upon myself.
At this critical moment, Yan Yu suddenly sought me out. She looked even more haggard and anxious than before.
"Your Highness," she knelt before me in tears, "please save me!"
"What happened?" My heart tightened.
"Consort Shu... she... she has ordered me to do something... utterly treasonous!" Yan Yu trembled as she spoke. "She wants me to... tamper with the Dragon Robe made for His Majesty!"
"Tamper? What kind of tampering?" I asked sharply.
"Using a special silk thread... to embroider cursed symbols... She said... as long as His Majesty wears this Dragon Robe... it will..." Yan Yu was too frightened to continue.
I gasped in shock. What a vicious plot! This was a direct curse against the Emperor! Moreover, once exposed, Yan Yu would undoubtedly be the first scapegoat! Consort Shu aimed to kill two birds with one stone—eliminating the Emperor while framing Yan Yu and potentially implicating me as well!
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