"Clap clap clap."
Li Yuyu clapped her little hands and showed an enchanting smile to Noble Lady Ying.
"Noble Lady Ying, I apologize for saying earlier that you weren’t very smart. You are actually quite clever."
The smile on Noble Lady Ying’s face stiffened slightly.
"Princess Consort De, did you hear what Noble Lady Ying said? This is the situation; just handle it as you see fit." Li Yuyu said with a smile, hooking Hua Yin’s arm and pulling her up.
Hua Yin looked at Li Yuyu in confusion, then at Princess Consort De, not knowing what to do.
"Princess Consort De, please do not take what I say seriously. I was just speaking casually, and did not mean it. Li Yuyu is distorting the truth to defend Hua Yin!"
Noble Lady Ying, while defending herself, did not forget to throw blame onto Li Yuyu.
Princess Consort De took a deep breath. In her heart, she acknowledged Noble Lady Ying’s words that Li Yuyu was deliberately distorting the truth. However, she couldn’t directly convict Hua Yin; the process had to be followed.
"Han Cairen, was the palace attire you previously wore green?"
"Replying to Princess Consort De, it was greenish-blue." Han Cairen replied unhurriedly.
"Madam, it certainly wasn’t Han Cairen who pushed me into the water. I am familiar with Han Cairen; I recognize the aura around her. I only smelled the familiar scent when I fell into the water, which was my only lifeline!"
Beauty Zhou excitedly got up from the bed and knelt to defend Han Cairen.
"Sister Zhou, don’t get excited; mind your health." Han Cairen walked to the bedside in small steps, trying to make Beauty Zhou lie down.
Beauty Zhou shook her head, stubbornly kneeling on the bed.
Princess Consort De sighed, "I naturally believe you. Lie down quickly. I will definitely investigate this matter and give you justice. Do not worsen your condition."
"Thank you, Princess Consort De, for your compassion." Only then did Beauty Zhou, with Han Cairen’s help, cover herself with a thin quilt and lean against the bedhead.
"Hua Yin, kneel down." Princess Consort De straightened up slightly, commanding coldly.
Hua Yin was about to kneel.
Li Yuyu exerted a slight force on her hand, refusing to let Hua Yin kneel again: "Princess Consort De, didn’t you understand what Noble Lady Ying just said? This matter has nothing to do with my Hua Yin; it’s all Han Cairen’s self-directed drama."
"Li Yuyu, you lack manners. I will not punish you as the Emperor’s concubine, but I can punish your attendants." Princess Consort De, frustrated, gritted her teeth: "Palace attendants, drag Hua Yin outside and give her ten beatings right at the Purple Cloud Pavilion courtyard!"
Several palace attendants entered, ready to take Hua Yin away.
Li Yuyu’s expression turned cold, about to react when suddenly a sharp voice was heard outside:
"The Emperor is arriving—"
Li Yuyu’s eyes brightened, she turned to go outside.
"The Emperor is here?" Princess Consort De hurriedly stood up, her footsteps slightly unsteady but quick as she headed outside.
She was followed by Noble Lady Ying, while Beauty Zhou, trying to rise from the bed, was stopped by Han Cairen.
Han Cairen subtly shook her head: "Sister, don’t leave the bed. The Emperor must have come specifically to see you after hearing about your falling into the water."
"Really?" Beauty Zhou’s eyes shone brightly as she looked at Han Cairen.
Han Cairen nodded gently, whispered: "I will go greet the Emperor first. Sister, lie down and wait for the Emperor to see you."
Beauty Zhou released Han Cairen’s hand, nodded slightly, feeling somewhat shy.
Han Cairen lifted the curtain and walked out, just meeting Li Yuyu who had been pushed to the back by Princess Consort De and Noble Lady Ying.
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Hmm, today seems to be the last day of vacation. By the way, has everyone finished their homework?