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Nangong Zhen looked at Yan Xiaoxi indignantly and prayed that Yan Xiaoxi wouldn't be as smart as he imagined.

However, things were not as people expected.

Then, Yan Xiaoxizhen said confidently, "You all saw it just now. This concubine copied his handwriting using a piece of paper that can imprint the words' Crown Prince '. In fact, it didn't prove that the Crown Prince was planning to rebel, but it answered his question before he could. The evidence that Minister Lin mentioned is the same as the Crown Prince's copy; it's just a forgery."

"So that's how it is." Liu Zhitian said in realization.

"Makes sense." A certain official nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, according to what Princess Lin said, as long as we copy the letter, the crime of conspiracy can be committed by anyone."

"…"

The crowd immediately burst into an uproar as they expressed their opinions.

"However, how could an ordinary person get Prince Lin's calligraphy and painting?" Someone else raised a question, and the noisy scene immediately quieted down.

"You'll have to ask Royal Brother this question." Nangong Lin finally opened his mouth and spoke. In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Nangong Zhen.

What did that mean? What does Prince Lin's calligraphy have to do with the crown prince?

Today, the ministers all felt that their brains weren't enough. This matter was too complicated.

"I wonder if Royal Brother still remembers that you once sent a Thousand Character Map in my house. If Ben Wang remembers correctly, all of the words in the letter that Minister Lin submitted coincidentally appear in the Thousand Character Map." Once he said that, the hall went into an uproar again.

Everyone knew that the Crown Prince must be involved in this. However, it was only a guess. No one knew for sure that it must be the Crown Prince.

This time, the truth seemed to have been revealed.

In the imperial family, it was impossible to avoid competition for generations after generations. Regarding this, the ministers were already used to it.

All they had to do was protect themselves and their heads. As for the others, who would be the emperor, they actually didn't have any conflicts with each other.

"That thousand word atlas, the crown prince, was unluckily lost a month ago." Nangong Zhen hesitated for a few seconds and gave this answer.

"Oh, what a coincidence." This reason was something that no one present believed.

However, since Minister Lin was dead, and there was no proof, this matter could be considered as over.

When the curtain finally fell, Yan Xiaoxi's tense face finally broke into a smile.

"Linlin, are you alright now?" "Then I finally have something to eat. That's great!" Yan Xiaoxi cheered excitedly.

However, this sentence was immediately taken aback by everyone present.

Princess Lin's actions were all for the sake of food, this reason was simply too shocking.

None of them knew if they should praise Yan Xiaoxi for being smart or naive.

At the same time, he couldn't figure out if Nangong Lin was fortunate or unfortunate to have married such a consort.

Just as everyone was relieved and was about to leave, they heard an anxious call: "Xue'er, Xue'er, are you alright?"

Ye Zichen looked over and saw Liu Zhitian holding the unconscious Liu Zhixue, while shaking her weak body. Worry was written all over his face.

"What's wrong with Miss Liu? Why did you suddenly faint? " The ministers approached one after another, but no one could figure it out.

"Look." A certain Minister pointed to Liu Zhixue's jet-black lips.

"The phenomenon of being poisoned." Even those who didn't know any medical skills could tell that Liu Zhixue's symptoms were definitely due to poison.

However, how could he be poisoned?

The food in the hall was strictly controlled. Some people were trying to eat it, and they were obviously eating the same food, so why did it have to be Liu Zhixue?

This was too strange, it didn't make any sense at all.

Just as everyone was puzzled, they heard Nangong Zhen yell, "How dare you, Princess Lin! How dare you poison Miss Liu?! You're too audacious!"

Hearing this roar, everyone's attention was attracted by Nangong Zhen.

No one understood where he had seen it coming from, and the person who poisoned it was Yan Xiaoxi.

What's more, why did Princess Lin poison Miss Liu for no reason at all? Everything was just a suspense.

No, there seemed to be something wrong.

As the ministers thought about it, they suddenly understood what was going on. Nangong Lin, Yan Xiaoxi and Liu Zhixue had some sort of indirect relationship with each other.

Anyone in the Nanshui Kingdom would know that Prince Lin and Miss Liu had an engagement since they were young. If Prince Lin hadn't broken it, then the person sitting on Princess Lin's seat would be her and not Yan Xiaoxi.

With that said, everyone understood why Nangong Zhen was the first to think that Yan Xiaoxi had poisoned him. She did have a reasonable excuse.

However, all of this was just a guess.

"He has no proof, and the Crown Prince can't accuse Princess Lin for no reason?" There seemed to be some intent of avenging a personal grudge, and many ministers present were of the same opinion.

"Everyone, please look at Miss Liu's hand." Hearing Nangong Zhen's words, all the ministers looked towards Liu Zhixue's hand. They saw Liu Zhixue's slender hand stretching out a finger, and she was pointing towards the spot where Yan Xiaoxi was standing.

There was no evidence that could confirm the culprit more than the accusation of the person in question. In that case, Nangong Zhen's words were not empty words.

"Someone, arrest Princess Lin." This time, Nangong Zhen's tone was full of confidence.

Yan Xiaoxi could never have imagined that the duck that she cooked would fly away before even eating the green bean cake that she had just received.

No, give her the green bean cake.

Give her delicious food, she's so hungry, I can't let her live.

At this time, the guards had already moved out to block Yan Xiaoxi, preventing her from moving and completely restricting her freedom.

Yan Xiaoxi looked at Nangong Lin with a wronged expression. She originally wanted to ask for help, but she really wanted to eat green bean cake.

However, she actually saw doubt in Nangong Lin's eyes that were as dark as a deep pool. Even though it was just a fleeting moment, Yan Xiaoxi still saw it.

Did Nangong Lin really think that she was the one who poisoned Liu Zhixue?

That's right, she did know how to use poison. Previously, she had also used ticklish powder on Liu Zhixue, but that was only because she couldn't stand Liu Zhixue's actions and wanted to teach her a lesson.

His master had said that one must not lose the ability to guard against others, and that one must not have the intention to harm others.

Liu Zhixue couldn't be considered to have offended her, so why did she poison her?

Yan Xiaoxi also realized that no one present believed her. Including Nangong Lin, he couldn't help but feel disappointed. The matter about the green bean cake had long been forgotten by her.

"Take him away." Nangong Zhen wanted to embarrass Nangong Lin in front of the crowd.

He had made a mistake when trying to rebel. He didn't expect that he would end up suffering from the poison. It seemed that even the heavens were helping him.