The Beloved Imperial Consort

Chapter 96

Consort Shu watched Mu Xi Yao who was being helped up by people in a daze. Her expression looked complicated. This girl was smart. Hence, how could she not discern that this was an already set up trap? Yet, she still put her own life on the stake, insisting on taking the big risk. However, how did she want to redress an injustice for one's fate? It is vague and intangible and relied on the Directorate of Astronomy and Calendar's deduction. Since Director of Astronomy and Calendar has already made a conclusion, who had capabilities to retort him?

"Your Majesty, this servant has heard that nobody is worthy to be called the leading eminence in fate divination except for the head monk of An Guo Temple." Mu Xi Yao did not retreat after getting up. Instead, following a short contemplation, she had again astounded people with words she spoke.

"The head monk of An Guo Temple went out on a journey for two years, and has not returned till now." Yuancheng Emperor also thought of asking the great master to personally make calculations. Unfortunately, this great master who lived in seclusion had no fixed residence. As a result, he had no way to check up on this matter. If they insisted on seeking the person, they would have to dispatch the shadow guards. A war will break out soon. All the shadow guards have received their orders a long time ago and left the capital to run their tasks.

Mu Xi Yao naturally knew that the head monk was not in Shengjing. If the great master was still here, these people won't dare to set about framing her at this point.

It was easy to get away if one was accused of false charges. However, no suspicions were tolerated regarding one's fate. If one wished to revoke the verdict, one has to reverse it neatly and beautifully. Today, she was almost being point at and cursed for being an ill-luck bringer. This kind of humiliation, she cannot bear no matter what.

"Since the great master has not yet returned, this servant won't insist on the matter." To Yuancheng Emperor's surprise, Mu'shi has actually dropped the matter with ease and mentioned it no more.

Empress Dowager also thought that Mu Xi Yao's last hope was the head monk of An Guo Temple. Unexpectedly, she did not demand to postpone days. She was actually very straightforward.

"Emperor, consort Liu is unconscious at the moment. The unborn child in her womb allows no delay. When will be this case put on trial?"

Yuancheng Emperor recollected Mu'shi's call for clansmen assembly. After a little consideration, he fixed up the date.

"At the hour of Si in two days, the clansmen assembly will be convened in Jiahe Hall. This case will be handed over to the Ministry of Justice to investigate. The Inspector of Astrological Service and Director of Directorate of Astronomy will supervise. Does Mu'shi have any objections?"

"This servant thanks for your Majesty's grace. There are no objections from this servant."

"Sixth!" Yuancheng Emperor got up and summoned Zhong Zheng Lin to accompany him.

Zhong Zheng Lin's face was as black as ink. When he looked into the pair of Mu Xi Yao's calm eyes, he only managed to leave behind a few words.

"Bendian will return soon."

Mu Xi Yao watched him leave with a smile. As soon as she turned, she meet with Zhong Zheng Ming's unfathomable eyes.

Zhong Zheng Ming looked at her. It was as if he saw again that maiden who had ordered grimly to kill the horse. Precisely such a woman dared to say in front of Empress Dowager and Emperor "personally ask to be removed from imperial genealogy, and a cup of poisonous wine".

As he departed and passed her side, Zhong Zheng Ming slowed his steps a little, "There are still two days. Bendian will secretly inquire about the great master's whereabouts on your behalf."