Who said the heir would die out? The concubine is pregnant again!

Yingzhu suddenly realized that everything was Zhou Zisu's own account, and everyone's judgment was being swayed by her.

She was almost certain that today's situation was deliberately orchestrated by Zhou Zisu or Baolan!

If you want to make a big fuss about this, breaking ordinary things is useless. After all, Yingzhu is the one that Princess Rui has decided is pregnant. Even if she breaks small items, Princess Rui will not punish her.

It must be an extremely valuable item to anger Princess Rui.

So they chose Ningxuelu, a beauty cream that only produces six bottles a year!

But to use the real Snow Dew to frame her would be a terrible waste. Therefore, Yingzhu suspected that there might be something fishy about the broken bottle...

"Your Highness, Aunt Zhou said this bottle contains Snow Dew, is that really true?"

Zhou Zisu's eyes narrowed instantly, as if she had received a tremendous insult.

"The Snow Condensation Dew is a secret recipe created by my master. I brought it back specifically for this purpose; how could it be fake?"

"I've been using this product since last year, and it really does have beauty benefits, reduces wrinkles, and nourishes the skin. The effects are remarkable, and it's definitely not fake."

Princess Rui had personally experienced the therapeutic effects of the Snow Condensation Dew, which is why she wanted to present it to the Empress Dowager. However, an unexpected incident occurred!

Yingzhu had thought of this, which is why she came up with the method of verification.

"Your Highness received a bottle of Snow Dew last year? It's almost finished? Then you should still have some, right? Please take out the remaining Snow Dew and compare it with this damaged bottle to see if they are the same."

As she said this, Yingzhu secretly observed Zhou Zisu's reaction, but saw that Zhou Zisu's crescent-shaped eyebrows were tightly furrowed, as if she was very resistant to the method she offered.

"What's there to compare? They were both made by my master, the recipes haven't changed, so they must be the same."

Her reaction was so intense that Yingzhu felt increasingly suspicious.

"Since they're the same, let's compare them. What are you afraid of? Are these two bottles of Snow Dew different? Are you feeling guilty?"

Xu Fanglin hadn't expected this. Would Zhou Zisu tamper with the medicine?

Although Xu Fanglin dislikes Yingzhu, if Zhou Zisu really dares to tamper with the Ningxue Dew given to the Princess and the Empress Dowager, the consequences will be much more severe than Yingzhu being forced to kneel. Xu Fanglin might even be able to use this opportunity to drive Zhou Zisu away!

Yingzhu is still useful; Xu Fanglin needs her to have a child!

After weighing the pros and cons, Xu Fanglin changed her mind again.

"Mother, Yingzhu is right. What's in the bottle is only what Aunt Zhou said; we have no idea. Perhaps she didn't get the Snow Dew and is trying to find someone to take the blame for her?"

"These are gifts for the Empress Dowager and the Princess Consort, they are of great importance, how could I possibly tamper with them?"

Besides, the seal on the bottle is still there! I haven't even opened it, how could it be faked? My master wouldn't risk his reputation like that!

Zhou Zisu was somewhat agitated, no longer as composed as before, while Yingzhu became even more determined to verify the claim.

"Whether it's real or fake, a simple comparison will tell. The bottle is already damaged, so checking and comparing is easy. You keep making excuses and delaying; you're probably hiding something!"

Once suspicion arises, it is difficult to dispel. Princess Rui immediately ordered someone to go to the room and bring out the remaining bottle of Ningxue Dew, which was just the bottom of the bottle, and then compared it with the broken new bottle.

Both of them scooped out a portion of the paste with a small spoon, and upon comparison, Yingzhu indeed discovered something unusual!

"The ointment in the Empress's room is thicker, while the new one is rather thin, and the colors are different too; the old one is grayish-white, while the new one is more silvery-white. The scent is also quite different. The broken bottle is most likely not the real Snow Gel!"

Just now, Zhou Zisu said that Ningxue Lu was broken. Princess Rui was in a fit of anger and didn't think much about it.

Only after listening to Yingzhu's advice and comparing the two did I realize that the differences were huge!

Princess Rui used it for a year, and she could smell it most clearly: "The old bottle had a floral scent and also the aroma of patchouli, but the new bottle doesn't have patchouli!"

Zhou Zisu exclaimed in disbelief, "How could this be? Impossible! My master's wife opened a bottle, and I even used it. It's exactly the same as last year's; there couldn't be any difference!"

Princess Rui was originally angry about Shen Yingzhu breaking the Ningxue Dew, but if there was something wrong with it, then she shouldn't be angry, but rather be glad!

However, observation alone was not enough to determine the cause, so Princess Rui invited a doctor to examine the patient.

After examining the bottle, the doctor discovered something amiss. "Your Majesty, the bottle on the left does indeed contain volcanic mud and algae, but the bottle on the right does not contain either of these. Instead, it contains cinnabar. Cinnabar should not be applied to the face, as it can easily cause skin ulceration."

These words instantly changed the meaning of the farce.

Originally, it was a serious crime for Yingzhu to break the bottle, but now the problem is that this bottle of Ningxue Dew is actually fake, and it even contains cinnabar!

"How could that be? My master wouldn't give me a fake one; this bottle of medicine must have been switched!"

Zhou Zisu carefully examined and compared the results, and finally found the anomaly!

"Your Majesty, you see, although this bottle is sealed with the Ningxue Dew, it does not have my master's unique mark on the bottom. Ever since the Ningxue Dew became famous, many people have started to counterfeit it in order to make dirty money."

My master is afraid that someone will make fakes, so every year when he makes the Snow Dew, even the bottles are specially made. The bottle I gave you last year had the character "甲" written on the bottom, which means it was the first bottle.

This year I also got the first bottle, but the broken bottle didn't have the character "甲" on the bottom. This isn't the bottle my master gave me. The Snow Dew was definitely switched!

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances. Yingzhu observed coldly, "The bottle was switched? Then it has even less to do with me. I never touched that bottle."

Zhou Zisu glanced at Shen Yingzhu, then slowly turned to Baolan.

Baolan looked completely bewildered and waved her hands repeatedly, "This servant knows nothing. I came to Deshan Hall with you after receiving the box, how could there have been any opportunity to switch it?"

Mei Xin remembered something and hurriedly reminded her, "Master, before you left, you went to the flower room, and I followed you in to serve you by lighting incense. Bao Lan was alone in the room at that time. Could it be that she was switched at that time?"

This matter is too strange. Princess Rui must find out the truth. She needs to know where the real Ningxue Dew is, otherwise she will not be able to explain to the Empress Dowager!

"Someone! Go to Xiuxue Pavilion and search!"

Zhou Zisu stayed here to wait for news, while Mei Xin went to Xiuxuexuan with the two nannies sent by Princess Rui to investigate.

While waiting, Yingzhu secretly observed.

Baolan's face turned deathly pale, all traces of her previous arrogance gone. She muttered to herself, insisting that she had not switched the babies.

In contrast, Zhou Zisu, though her brows were furrowed and her lips were tightly pressed together, showed no anxiety or tension in her eyes.

Footsteps came from outside the door, getting closer and closer. Yingzhu thought it was the people who had been investigating returning, but then she thought again and felt that something was wrong.

Xiuxue Pavilion is quite a distance away; it wouldn't take them that long to travel back and forth.

Yingzhu turned around in surprise and saw a tall figure emerge from the doorway.

The jade-inlaid belt accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, while the openwork jade pendant hanging from his waist was adorned with brown tassels that swayed with his steps. The owner of this jade pendant was Liang Yunqian.

He was in a hurry today and did not bring amber with him.

Xu Fanglin couldn't be happy to see her husband, because she realized that he would appear every time Shen Yingzhu got into trouble.

One or two times could be a coincidence, but if it happens too often, it's hard not to suspect that Liang Yunqian's feelings for Shen Yingzhu are unusual.

Zhou Zisu, who was still troubled, was pleasantly surprised when she saw him.

"Yunqian? Didn't you say you had to go out of the manor on business? Why did you suddenly come here?"

Liang Yunqian had already left the mansion and boarded the carriage, but Qingfeng ran all the way to the carriage and then invited him back.

Liang Yunqian glanced at Shen Yingzhu and said in a deep voice, "I heard something happened here, so I came to check it out."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zisu felt a sweet warmth in her heart and smiled shyly, "I knew you were most concerned about my situation, but you shouldn't let me interfere with your important matters. I would feel guilty."

Standing behind, Qingfeng frowned, thinking to herself that she was the one who invited the person, and the young master only returned after hearing that Miss Shen had an accident. What did it have to do with Zhou Zisu? She really knew how to flatter herself!

Liang Yunqian did not respond; his gaze remained fixed on Shen Yingzhu before looking directly at the Princess Consort of Rui, who was seated above him.

"Why was Mother punished by kneeling? What evidence was found? Was Shen Yingzhu confirmed as the murderer?"

When Liang Yunqian suddenly asked, Princess Rui suddenly remembered that she had been so angry that she had ordered Shen Yingzhu to kneel down. Later, when it was discovered that Ningxue Dew had been switched, Princess Rui completely forgot that Yingzhu was still kneeling and did not tell her to get up.

Yingzhu's legs were already numb from kneeling, but she couldn't get up without the princess's permission.

Princess Rui, unwilling to take responsibility, rolled her eyes at Baolan. "Isn't it all because of Baolan's mischief? She's been trying to shift the blame and mislead people."

Baolan was still standing to the side at this moment. She was not forced to kneel. Liang Yunqian suddenly raised his foot and kicked her hard in the lower back!

Caught off guard by the sudden pain, Baolan stumbled and fell to her knees.

The sudden, excruciating pain in her knees made her cry out, "Young Master, I really didn't switch the babies! I'm innocent!"

Zhou Zisu's red lips were slightly pursed, and she cried out in grievance.

"Yunqian! I just got back and this happened. The precious Ningxue Dew was switched, and the feud between Baolan and Yingzhu has dragged me into being suspected. It's truly a mess..."

Liang Yunqian listened quietly to her accusations, only responding calmly, "Hasn't Mother already sent people to investigate? This matter will surely be thoroughly investigated and the truth will come to light."

Before Zhou Zisu could say anything more, Liang Yunqian had already turned and walked to Shen Yingzhu's side. "The switch has nothing to do with you. Why are you still kneeling? Get up!"

Since he has spoken, and Princess Rui did not stop him, it must mean she tacitly approved, right?

Yingzhu struggled to get up, but her legs were swollen and numb, and she couldn't muster any strength.

As Qingfeng approached, she discovered that the Crown Prince had already taken action.

She immediately took two steps back, and Liang Yunqian stretched out his long arm to help her up.

Even though she stood up, Yingzhu lost her balance and fell into his arms.