During these past few days, Princess Youning had been meticulously compiling evidence of the Empress’s crimes. Choosing an auspicious day, she presented the evidence and the witnesses directly to the Emperor.
"Empress, what else do you have to say for yourself?"
After reviewing the evidence and hearing the testimonies of Miss Qi and Consort Li, the Emperor was incensed. Whether it was the sweltering heat of the charcoal brazier or his own mounting fury, Princess Youning noticed beads of sweat forming at his temples. On the surface, the Emperor berated the Empress, but his eyes darted toward Princess Youning with a subtle, piercing intensity.
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