Chapter 213 - 211 Verification
Cui Ji has now officially been promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice. The wound he sustained while shielding Shen Yinning last year has already healed. Standing under the lamplight in his vermillion official robes, he resembled a cold blade unsheathed amidst the spring rain.
Shen Yunxi gritted her teeth. "Hand her over to the Ministry of Justice? Everyone knows that you, Vice Minister Cui, share the closest relationship with this wench. How should I believe you wouldn’t shield her in private?! I demand an immediate inspection—right here, right now!"
"I’ll do it."
A crisp voice rang out from beyond the crowd, carrying an overwhelming weight of authority.
It was Lu Ying.
With his hands behind his back, he looked down at Shen Yinning from on high. "Like all present, I, too, was trapped in the Treasure Pavillion, barely escaping a fiery demise. If this woman is indeed the culprit, I won’t spare her."
Shen Yunxi froze momentarily.
Fearing that Lu Ying had already been bewitched by Shen Yinning, she initially wanted to intervene. But the enigmatic expression Lu Ying wore clearly indicated an intent to handle the matter impartially.
If she obstructed him, it would only make her seem petty and jealous.
She doubted Lu Ying would let the assassin who attempted on his life go unpunished, so she reluctantly took a step back and said, "Your Highness, I wish to witness the inspection personally."
"Let me handle it instead." Luo Wanzhao, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke. "The Crown Princess Consort and Shen Yinning have always been at odds. To avoid further unnecessary disputes and conflicts, it’s best if I perform this duty on behalf of the Crown Princess Consort. After all, our household was a victim in tonight’s events as well, so it’s most fitting for me to conduct the inspection and represent the Prince."
Shen Yunxi trusted her in this regard.