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Lin Yu took a deep breath, one that was filled with both the relief of surviving a calamity and the eagerness to face future challenges. It could easily be included in a textbook titled "How to Breathe Elegantly." She decided to take a gamble, wagering her wits and the reliability of the unreliable System.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged!" Lin Yu exclaimed. "This letter may have been written by me, but its content is more unjust than Dou E's plight and stranger than snow in June!" She began her performance, pouring her heart into it, nearly moved to tears herself.
She paused for a moment, stealing a glance at Jiang Chen's expression before continuing, "The 'abortion medicine' I wrote about is actually a beauty formula that I concocted myself. Consort Li has been trying to obtain it from me for quite some time. You know how women are; they will go to great lengths for beauty. I simply could not refuse her."
"A beauty formula?" Jiang Chen clearly did not believe her, his expression suggesting he was thinking, "Go on, I'm listening."
Lin Yu smiled slightly, filled with confidence. "Your Majesty, I can prove it! I still have a bottle here. Just look at its color and texture; it’s clearly a beauty elixir!"
She turned to Minister of Justice Li Ming and asked, "Minister Li, after Consort Li's miscarriage, did the Imperial Physician determine the cause? Was it due to bad food? Or did she accidentally fall while walking?"
Li Ming was taken aback; this Jing Pin Consort was not following the script at all. He quickly replied, "The Imperial Physician said that Consort Li miscarried due to ingesting some kind of drug, but he couldn't identify what it was. Those old fellows in the Imperial Physician's office only know how to prescribe ineffective remedies; they are useless when it really matters!"
Lin Yu felt a surge of joy; it seemed the System's "disguised abortion medicine" was indeed powerful enough that even the Imperial Physician couldn't figure it out. This System was surprisingly reliable in critical moments!
She continued, "Your Majesty, the formula I provided to Consort Li contains a special spice that is harmless to the body but can interfere with the Imperial Physician's diagnosis. That’s why he couldn’t determine the true cause of her miscarriage. This spice is like a disguise technique from the underworld; it obscures one's true nature."
"Oh? Is that so?" Jiang Chen began to waver in his disbelief and was starting to buy into Lin Yu's explanation.
"Your Majesty, I would stake my life on it! I absolutely did not harm the royal heir! Even if I had the audacity, I wouldn’t dare joke about such matters! I want to live for many more years and enjoy more of the Imperial Kitchen's braised pork!" Lin Yu spoke with unwavering conviction, her expression more genuine than gold.
Jiang Chen looked into Lin Yu's clear eyes and found himself believing her seven or eight parts out of ten. This girl might be quirky at times, but she likely wouldn’t lie about something so serious.
"Minister Li," Jiang Chen said with an air of undeniable authority, "this matter is significant and cannot be hastily concluded. Let us wait until I ascertain the truth before making any judgments."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Though reluctant, Li Ming had no choice but to comply. He thought to himself that this Jing Pin Consort truly had some skills; he would need to be more cautious in the future.
Thus, a storm was deftly quelled by Lin Yu’s clever maneuvering.
Minister of Justice Li Ming and his entourage left the palace with their tails between their legs, resembling defeated roosters. The Imperial Garden returned to its usual tranquility as if everything that had just transpired had been nothing but a farce.
Lin Yu secretly sighed in relief; thankfully, she had reacted quickly enough to escape this ordeal. Palace intrigue required not only beauty and lineage but also brains!
However, this was just the beginning.
Lin Yu knew that she had to find the real culprit as soon as possible to clear her name and solidify her position in the harem. Otherwise, while she might escape today, who knew what troubles awaited her tomorrow?
In the following days, Lin Yu both rested and secretly investigated the truth behind Li Fei's miscarriage. She visited the Imperial Kitchen daily to "borrow" some ingredients, claiming it was for researching new beauty recipes, but in reality, she was using the tools provided by the System.
With the help of the System's "Truth Tracking Powder," she quickly uncovered crucial clues. This Truth Tracking Powder was indeed a remarkable item; when sprinkled on objects used by a suspect, it revealed hidden secrets.
It turned out that the true reason for Li Fei's miscarriage was not due to ingesting medicine but rather... being pushed into the water!
And the person who pushed her was none other than Consort Xian!
Lin Yu gathered all the evidence and presented it to Jiang Chen. Among the evidence were testimonies from Consort Xian's palace maid, soil from the Imperial Garden found on Consort Xian's shoes worn that day, and statements from Consort Xian's personal eunuch—solid proof indeed.
Upon reviewing the evidence, Jiang Chen was furious, his face darker than a pot bottom. He immediately ordered that Consort Xian be sent to the Cold Palace.
After Consort Xian was banished to the Cold Palace, there was an uproar in the harem.
No one expected that the usually gentle and virtuous Consort Xian would commit such a vicious act. It was truly a case of "knowing someone’s face but not their heart" in the palace!
As for Lin Yu, she was rewarded by Jiang Chen for exposing Consort Xian's conspiracy. Not only did she receive a bounty of gold and jewels, but she was also granted unrestricted access to the Imperial Kitchen—a tremendous favor!
Seeing this, other concubines flocked to curry favor with Lin Yu.
"Oh my, Sister Jing Pin, your skin is looking better and better! Do share your secrets with us!"
"Sister Jing Pin, you are truly amazing! You even saw through Consort Xian's scheme; I really admire you!"
"Sister Jing Pin, if you ever need help in the future, just let me know! I’ll make sure everything is taken care of!"
Listening to these insincere compliments from her fellow concubines, Lin Yu sneered inwardly while maintaining a gracious smile on her face.
The harem appeared harmonious, as if all previous intrigues had never occurred.
As Lin Yu surveyed this scene before her, she felt a deep sense of accomplishment.
She knew that she had finally found her footing in this world and could walk with confidence.
However, she did not let this achievement make her arrogant or complacent.
She understood that there was a more important task ahead of her.
That was to find Jiang Chen's true love and help them live happily together, just like in a fairy tale, leading a blissful life without shame or restraint.
Thinking of this, Lin Yu's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing a confident expression. This smile held both dreams for the future and affirmation of her own abilities.
"Inverse Light, let's keep working hard!" Lin Yu said to the System in her heart.
"Okay, Host! Go for it! You are the best!" The System's voice was full of energy, filling Lin Yu with motivation.
She believed that as long as she persevered, she would surely complete her mission and return to her own world. When that time came, she would indulge in all the delicious foods and explore breathtaking sights; just thinking about it made her feel delighted!
At that moment, a Palace Maid rushed over, looking flustered, resembling a mouse chased by a cat.
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Consort Shu... she... she..."
Before the Palace Maid could finish her words, she suddenly fainted on the ground, collapsing like a puddle of mud.
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