Chapter 1507: Xiu Luo Envoy Battles the Imperial Guard—Chaos Erupts!

Qingmei also understood why the Imperial Guard wanted to search her room.

Supported by Cai Ying, she stood up and said to the Imperial Guard, "Since you tore my patchwork clothes, I will not easily let this go!"

"Today, I will be right here. Search the house thoroughly, see if you can find anything that does not belong to me! If not, you must find a way to compensate for my patchwork clothes!"

After she finished speaking, Bai Zhi’er fully supported her: "Search, I’ll watch right here. If anyone causes Sister Qingmei any grievance, I will not tolerate it."

The Imperial Guards continued their search under great pressure.

Bai Zhi’er was already clear about the situation.

This was likely a setup against Qingmei, and the missing pearl from the phoenix robe was probably taken and hidden by the real culprit.

It might have even been hidden in Qingmei’s room.

After all, Qingmei did not usually stay in the palace, and she often went out to play. If someone with ill intent sneaked into Ruizhu Palace, it was possible.

However, Bai Zhi’er had already thought of a plan.

No matter what was found, she would ensure Qingmei’s innocence.

Cai Ying tightly protected Qingmei, like they were true sisters.

Soon, the Imperial Guards completed their thorough search, even checking every place in the boxes, and the Commander of the Imperial Guard approached with an ashen face.

Bai Xilie sneered, "What? Didn’t find anything? You were so certain earlier, acting like bandits. How will you explain this now?"

The Commander of the Imperial Guard quickly knelt, "Emperor, please calm down. There must be an issue within; please give me some time."

"Give you more time? Will you ransack my bedroom next?! Stand down! When Marquis Wan returns, pass all matters to him for handling."

Just as Bai Xilie finished speaking, a member of the Imperial Guard quickly ran up.

"Emperor, we found it, the missing South Sea White Pearl from the phoenix robe!"

Everyone was shocked.

Bai Zhi’er furrowed her brow and asked, "Where was it found?"

The Imperial Guard ran up holding the pearl, "In... in Miss Cai Ying’s room."

Now, it was Cai Ying’s turn to be stunned.

Qingmei immediately declared, "Impossible! Cai Ying would not steal anything."

The Imperial Guard explained to Bai Xilie, "Just now, the Commander ordered us to search through every Servant’s room in Ruizhu Palace, so I found it under Miss Cai Ying’s bed."

The surrounding Palace Attendants were shocked.

In such a short time, two Chief Palace Servants close to the Princess encountered issues?!

They speculated in their minds: Could it be that Qingmei stole things and murdered to frame Cai Ying?

Cai Ying hurriedly said, "I did not steal anything! I wasn’t even in the room last night; I went to stay at Brother Lei Hu’s place. Princess knows I didn’t return to the palace!"

The Commander of the Imperial Guard seemed to have grasped his lifeline and immediately wanted to redeem his reputation.

"Emperor! The facts prove my speculation was not wrong! Please pardon my bold words; Qingmei possibly became jealous seeing Cai Ying enter the palace to serve the Princess and earn more of the Princess’s trust and reliance, so she wanted to frame her and force Cai Ying away."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi’er suddenly became angry, "Are you saying that the Princess taught incorrectly?"

The Imperial Guard quickly said they did not dare.

But truly, everyone probably thought as such.

They guessed thoughtlessly, believing that a mere Servant couldn’t have the courage to commit murder. The real reason was that the Princess couldn’t tolerate others vying for the Empress’s position, thus orchestrated the murder through others!

Bai Xilie was about to erupt in fury, but Feng Fuce arrived with the Xiu Luo Envoy.

Chu Ping and Lei Hu were there too. The first thing Chu Ping saw was Qingmei, kneeling and crying on the ground.

On the way, Chu Ping had understood the situation and immediately launched a punch at the Commander of the Imperial Guard.

The Commander of the Imperial Guard quickly raised his arm to block, "Chu Ping! You dare act in front of the Emperor?"

"Damn you, bullying my wife? It’s not wrong to kill you! She didn’t steal anything nor murder; come at me if you must, don’t bully women!"

Several Imperial Guards moved to restrain Chu Ping.

Seeing their brother was about to be bullied, Lei Hu and the Xiu Luo Envoys immediately stepped forward with fierce glares.

But Feng Fuce gently raised his hand, signaling them not to act rashly.

Since Bai Zhi’er was still present, he didn’t want to cause a commotion that would trouble her.

Yet, in the next instant, Bai Zhi’er was already running to Feng Fuce sobbing.

"Brother Fu Ce, they slander me."

Feng Fuce paused, needing no thorough questioning, he immediately commanded, "Take action."

The Xiu Luo Envoys instantly charged at the Imperial Guards, and the two sides clashed.

Amid the chaos, Bai Xilie quickly pulled Jing Jia behind him and retreated to the side.