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Jinghe brought the tray over and placed it on the table beside them. Mo Xiao Li suspiciously uncovered the cloth on top, revealing a small doll wrapped in cloth. Her expression changed drastically as she looked up at the Empress Dowager and asked, "Empress Dowager, what exactly is this?"
"Didn't the Emperor see it? This is what was found in the palace of your most favored Empress," the Empress Dowager said angrily, glaring at Mu Junqi.
Mu Junqi watched this scene in shock. She was well aware of the consequences of secretly using witchcraft in the harem; she just hadn't expected it to involve her this time.
Holding the small doll, Mo Xiao Li opened her mouth to say something to Mu Junqi but remained silent. Consort Qian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, because you have been ill for so long, the Empress Dowager was worried about your safety, which is why she thought of this. Who would have thought that the Empress could be so ruthless? Perhaps she hasn't forgotten Xia Ziqian even now."
After saying this, she immediately covered her mouth, as if she had inadvertently let such words slip out. She looked apologetically at the Emperor and weakly said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Consort was just worried about your health and spoke out of turn."
Mo Xiao Li frowned and remained silent. The Empress Dowager quickly interjected, "That's right, Qian Er is correct. I also feel that the Empress still harbors old feelings and is keeping it a secret from you alone."
Hearing this, Mu Junqi couldn't help but shiver. Previously, she had wanted to keep the peace, but seeing things unfold like this made her realize that they were taking her tolerance for weakness. If that was the case, then she wouldn't hold back any longer.
She glanced thoughtfully at Consort Qian and stepped forward, looking at the Empress Dowager with unwavering eyes as she asked, "Empress Dowager, one must take responsibility for their words and actions. You claim that this was done by Consort; do you have any evidence?"
The Empress Dowager snorted coldly but did not respond. Meanwhile, Consort Qian smiled and said, "Does the Empress think that all of this was fabricated by the Empress Dowager herself?"
"Whether or not it was fabricated by the Empress Dowager is something I do not know; I only know that a mere concubine speaks to me like this, which is a great disrespect!" Mu Junqi said coldly as she looked at Mo Xiao Li and continued, "Your Majesty, I originally thought you would believe me without question, but it seems you still trust their words."
With a helpless smile, Mo Xiao Li looked at Mu Junqi in such a state that she wanted nothing more than to embrace her and comfort her properly. However, before she could speak, Consort Xi calmly interjected, "Your Majesty, there is something I am unsure whether I should say."
"What is it? Just speak your mind."
"Consort Xi" smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, it is well known that the Empress had a close relationship with Lord Xia. Since the Empress entered the palace, their meetings have not been infrequent. This may not seem significant at first, but I heard that Lord Xia returned to the Imperial Medical Department entirely because of the Empress. Wouldn't you agree?" She then looked at "Mu Junqi."
"Mu Junqi" listened quietly until she finished speaking. It seemed there was something new in her eyes as she looked at the expectant gazes of those present and suddenly found it amusing, curling her lips into a smile. "I wonder how this matter relates to today's events?"
"It must be that you and Lord Xia have rekindled your old feelings. Given your status as Emperor, you had no choice but to resort to such underhanded tactics. Moreover, since Lord Xia is the physician treating you, you are working together. Who knows if there was anything unclean mixed in that medicine, which is why you have not recovered for so long?" "Consort Xi" immediately retorted. "Mu Junqi" realized that everything had been a facade on "Consort Xi's" part.
Her words immediately reminded everyone present of various past incidents, and they naturally felt that "Consort Xi's" statement was reasonable and firmly believed that the Empress was to blame for the Emperor's condition.
"Is this really what you did?" Although "Mo Xiao Li" was still unwilling to believe it, she was already moved after hearing these words and asked tremulously.
Upon hearing this question, "Mo Xiao Li's" heart sank. She never expected that after serving him wholeheartedly during this time, it would end up like this. Yet she stubbornly refused to say another word. Meanwhile, "Huixin" and "Ziyue," watching in fear, hurriedly knelt down and pleaded, "Your Majesty, please think carefully! Do you not know the character of the Consort? The Little Prince has just passed away; how could she possibly harm you?"
Hearing this, "Mo Xiao Li" felt a flicker of doubt in her heart. At that moment, "Consort Qian" quickly said, "Your Majesty, do you still believe she is innocent at this time? Perhaps the Empress blames everything on you because of the Little Prince's death."
The "Empress Dowager" remained silent for a long time. After hearing such words, she seemed to understand and looked at "Mu Junqi," saying, "You are truly ruthless; you give birth to a disaster and want my son to pay with his life?" She then turned to "Mo Xiao Li," saying, "Look at her; people's hearts are hidden behind their bellies. No matter how good you are to her, ask yourself if she truly cares for you."
Initially, "Mo Xiao Li" had some hesitation in her heart, but after hearing these words, she became convinced. "Mu Junqi" also understood; today she had fallen into their hands. Perhaps it was because she had been busy caring for him these past few days that they found an opportunity.
Thinking of this, her resentment faded away; instead, she felt somewhat relaxed. She gently smiled and knelt beside him, looking directly at "Mo Xiao Li," saying, "Your Majesty, since you already understand in your heart, no matter how you deal with Consort Xi, I will not blame you."
"Mo Xiao Li" felt as if her heart had gone numb with pain. Seeing such a "Mu Junqi," she became even more convinced. She walked up to her and gazed straight into her eyes, sorrow evident within them. Without raising her head, she said, "You all may leave for now; I have a few words to say to the Empress."
The "Empress Dowager," upon hearing this, was the first to walk out, knowing that today's purpose had been achieved. Meanwhile, "Consort Qian" wore a smile in her eyes as she followed the Empress Dowager out. Only "Consort Xi" reached the door and said, "Your Majesty, no matter what happens, Consort Xi believes in your judgment."
These words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. Mo Xiao Li reached out to help Mu Junqi up, and when their eyes met, they whispered, "Is what they said true?"
"You must have some idea in your heart already. Even if Consort says all of this is fabricated by them, would you believe me?"
Mo Xiao Li suddenly pushed Mu Junqi away in anger and shouted, "I do not believe you are that kind of person, but I never expected such a thing to happen. All of this makes me start to doubt whether I trusted the wrong person and loved the wrong person! Do you really hate me this much?"
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