Being pointed at by Princess Liang like this, being stared at by so many people with complex expressions, Old Madam Liang finally became somewhat flustered. She hadn’t expected, truly hadn’t expected, that things would develop to this extent.

Suddenly, another voice rang out, “This old woman knows that the Qifeng Dynasty specialized in producing stunning beauties, who would then change their appearance and find ways to encounter wealthy merchants or young masters from noble families, becoming their wives, concubines, or confidantes. When Great Zhou was first established, many families were destroyed because of such matters, and many young men who could have served Great Zhou diligently became addicted to beauty and ruined their lives!”

This was the old lady who had earlier recognized the Qifeng Dynasty seal—now over seventy years old, she was the mother of the Minister of Rites.

Everyone turned their gazes to Old Madam Liang. The woman before them was indeed exceptionally beautiful, so she must be a remnant of the Qifeng Dynasty…

Old Madam Liang’s mind was thrown into chaos by the sudden turn of events. Finally unable to bear it any longer, she cried out loudly: “I’m not fake, I’m not fake! I am Liang Changshun’s legal wife, Luo Yanyan! I am Luo Yanyan!”

Princess Liang sneered coldly, “You say you’re Luo Yanyan, so then you’re not a remnant of the Qifeng Dynasty?”

Old Madam Liang was slightly stunned. The Qifeng Dynasty…

“Not speaking? If you’re not speaking, then you are a remnant of the Qifeng Dynasty! That letter is iron-clad evidence! Liang Changshun was a hero of Great Zhou who made great contributions to our dynasty. How could he have entanglements with remnants of the Qifeng Dynasty? Therefore, you’re not Luo Yanyan at all! Speak! Where have you hidden the real Luo Yanyan?”

Old Madam Liang’s beautiful eyes widened with fury as she pointed at Princess Liang: “Stop spouting nonsense! You clearly know I am Luo Yanyan, yet you deliberately slander me! You think that just because he can’t speak now, you can bully me like this? Let me tell you, you’re dreaming! Even if he can’t speak, his heart still belongs to me! The people he left for me are still here!”

Everyone stared at Old Madam Liang in shock. Even Noble Consort De, Consort Kang, and Consort Lian couldn’t help but gape.

What did she mean?

Was it what they thought she meant?

Driven by anger, Old Madam Liang said these words, and only after speaking did she realize something was wrong—everyone was staring at her with strange expressions.

But so what?

She, Luo Yanyan, indeed had such ability—making one, two, three… powerful and influential men under heaven become infatuated with her!

Thinking of this, Old Madam Liang felt not the slightest bit of embarrassment. Instead, she raised her beautiful neck high and smiled mockingly at Princess Liang.

Princess Liang was so angry her vision darkened.

For over thirty years, she had lived in Old Madam Liang’s shadow. When Prince Liang was well, she had no voice at all. If not for Yongxing, she, Princess Liang, wouldn’t even have her life!

After Prince Liang became unable to speak, he actually struggled to write a passage demanding that Princess Liang not cause trouble for Luo Yanyan, or he would die with regrets.

Now she was being told that Prince Liang had actually left people for Luo Yanyan to use—where did this put her, his legal wife?

She was even inferior to those songbirds in Prince Liang’s rear courtyard!

Princess Liang trembled with rage and was about to speak when she felt someone tugging at her sleeve. She was furious and didn’t want to pay attention to anyone else, forcefully pulling her sleeve back and casting a sharp glance at whoever had tugged it.

Qin Shuying?

Princess Liang was overwhelmed with anger and even began to hate Qin Shuying, after all, Qin Shuying was also part of the Liang family.

“What are you doing?!”

Being scolded by Princess Liang like this, Qin Shuying was also somewhat helpless. Princess Liang was so angry she’d lost her head—couldn’t she see that she and Old Madam Liang were also in a fight to the death?

No wonder Old Madam Liang could completely control Prince Liang—Princess Liang’s temperament was too fiery.

Qin Shuying steeled herself and showed an expression of extreme terror, “Princess, this demon has harmed our ancestor. We must report this to His Majesty. Please, Princess, bear witness for us!”

Princess Liang steadied her mind. Even your own legitimate granddaughter-in-law says you’re fake—I don’t believe I can’t fight you to death today!

Just as she was about to nod, Qin Shuying also pulled Liang Qiong over, “Second Sister, let’s petition His Majesty to uphold justice for our Liang family! This remnant of the Qifeng Dynasty killed our real grandmother and impersonated her, trying to kill Ziyu, Second Brother, and Third Brother, ultimately driving Father to despair and madness. Such vicious methods, such a cruel heart! Your Ladyship, this subject requests that this demon be arrested first! She was able to injure Second Brother and Third Brother in broad daylight—she must have some strange methods. Your Ladyship, we must be on guard!”

Old Madam Liang was nearly fainting with rage. She charged toward Qin Shuying, wanting to slap this wretch hard!

Qin Shuying was so frightened she ran while pulling Liang Qiong. Old Madam Liang shouted angrily: “Wretch, stop right there!”

Qin Shuying screamed: “Noble Consort De, save me, save me!”

In her panic, she tripped over her own skirt, and Liang Qiong was also pulled down by the force from Qin Shuying’s hand, both falling in a most undignified manner.

Old Madam Liang reached Qin Shuying in two or three steps and raised her hand to strike.

Just then, a eunuch’s voice interrupted: “His Majesty arrives—”

Old Madam Liang froze, her back stiffening as she slowly turned around.

Everyone rose and bowed: “Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live…”

Emperor Delong walked in slowly, his gaze lingering for a moment on Old Madam Liang in the center of the hall, then sat in the central position that Noble Consort De had vacated for him.

After everyone rose, Emperor Delong slowly surveyed the room and said in a deep voice: “Beloved consort, someone just reported that there are spies here. What exactly is happening?”

This was directed at Noble Consort De, who hurriedly replied: “Your Majesty, this matter has not yet been clarified, so this consort dared not disturb Your Majesty. Madam Liang, you just said you wanted to report to His Majesty—you should speak.”

Liang family matters should be resolved by the Liang family themselves. Qin Shuying was no gentle lamb either, and Noble Consort De would not stand up for her.

Qin Shuying curtsied, “Yes, Your Ladyship. Your Majesty, this subject suspects that the Liang family’s old madam has been murdered, and the current Old Madam Liang is fake.”

Old Madam Liang neither argued nor defended herself, standing alone with an air that somehow gave people a feeling of ice and jade purity.

She had already told Emperor Delong in the side hall: Liang Zhe and Qin Shuying knew Empress Wen’s secret.

Given Emperor Delong’s nature, he would certainly not spare the lives of Liang Zhe and Qin Shuying.

So now, even if Qin Shuying had a silver tongue, it was just futile struggling. The more eloquent she was, the more Emperor Delong would detest her.

Emperor Delong’s expression showed no change, “What evidence do you have?”

Qin Shuying said: “Your Majesty, this subject has no evidence. Therefore, this subject is merely suspicious.”

“Do you know that matters without evidence cannot be counted as fact?”

“This subject knows. Sometimes, evidence exists only in people’s hearts—one only needs a feeling, not much physical evidence, not witness testimony.”

Emperor Delong’s eyes narrowed slightly. Was this young woman talking about him?