Chapter 64: Identifying the Murderer

Identifying the Murderer

Zhang Guifei had a gentle temperament and excellent popularity in the palace. So, when Talented Lady Sun insisted that Zhang Guifei was the murderer earlier, the crowd present didn't really believe it, and some who were usually close to Zhang Guifei even suspected Talented Lady Sun of making false accusations.

Therefore, when Talented Lady Sun said decisively at this moment that she had seen the true murderer who set the fire, everyone was stunned. Empress Duan's face instantly showed a look of disbelief. She turned to look at Zhang Guifei, saw that Zhang Guifei still had an unmoved expression, and then landed her gaze on Talented Lady Sun.

"Someone from Yongxin Palace? Who?"

"It is a eunuch. I don't know his specific name, but I can swear that person is definitely from Yongxin Palace!"

The inner palace was a place that was neither small nor large. Although there were many palace servants, after a long time, even if one didn't know everyone's specific name, one would roughly know where they were from! So, it was very normal for Talented Lady Sun to say this. If she had blurted out the other party's name, it would have made people feel suspicious instead.

Therefore, as soon as Talented Lady Sun finished speaking, Empress Duan's eyes flashed, and she turned to look at Zhang Guifei.

"Zhang Guifei, Talented Lady Sun says she saw the person who set the fire is from your palace. Look at this..."

Facing Zhang Guifei, Empress Duan remained amiable throughout. Hearing this, Zhang Guifei also smiled slightly.

"Since Talented Lady Sun says so, why not have everyone from my palace come over, and let Talented Lady Sun identify them on the spot. If the matter was indeed done by someone from my palace, I naturally will not shirk responsibility."

"Good! Since Zhang Guifei has said so, then I can rest assured... Xiangyi, have everyone from Yongxin Palace called over. Remember, don't leave anyone out."

Nodding with satisfaction at Zhang Guifei, Empress Duan said to Xiangyi behind her without looking back.

Xiangyi was Empress Duan's confidante. So, as soon as Empress Duan's order was given, she personally led several guards out. A quarter of an hour later, the dozens of palace maids and eunuchs from Yongxin Palace were brought over together.

The palace before dawn was filled with the strangeness of the darkness about to dissipate. At this moment, in the Rongxin Yuan, which was full of ruins and broken walls, it was brightly lit. The concubines of the palace were lined up on the left and right, and the servants of Yongxin Palace were standing in the middle of the courtyard, the air filled with indescribable tension.

At this time, after Xiangyi personally confirmed the number of people, she walked quickly to Empress Duan.

"Reporting to Your Majesty the Empress, everyone has arrived!"

"Good, you step back first."

"Yes."

Responding respectfully, Xiangyi retreated to the side. Empress Duan raised her eyes to scan the crowd, then said to Talented Lady Sun, who was kneeling before her:

"Talented Lady Sun, now I have had everyone from Yongxin Palace called over. You see if the murderer is among them... Remember, you must look carefully. Otherwise, if you identify the wrong person, it won't be settled by just saying you saw wrong."

"Yes, this servant knows!"

Answering Empress Duan with a firm gaze, Talented Lady Sun slowly stood up and came before the crowd from Yongxin Palace...

The Rongxin Yuan was deathly silent. Talented Lady Sun's gaze swept across the crowd from Yongxin Palace like a giant. With her gaze, even the air felt indescribably tense, so oppressive that it was becoming hard to breathe!

But as time passed, and Talented Lady Sun had finished looking at all the palace servants from Yongxin Palace, she still hadn't pointed out who the murderer was! Seeing this, the concubines to the side couldn't help but whisper among themselves. Empress Duan narrowed her eyes slightly, then glanced at Zhang Guifei as if nothing had happened.

And the moment Empress Duan glanced at Zhang Guifei, Talented Lady Sun's eyes suddenly lit up, and then she said coldly in a low voice:

"It's him!"