Chapter 1159 (I Am a Spy!)
However, the situation is different now. Huang Fei is dead, and there is no evidence to prove Yi Yi's innocence. How could she clear her name?
At this moment, Qian Yuqing's eyes lit up as she suddenly thought of a good solution!
'The Soul Gem!'
The Soul Gem was still in her possession. This should be the only thing that could prove Yi Yi's innocence! It could bring justice to Yi Yi!
Perhaps there was a sense of empathy. Qian Yuqing spoke up, "Ye Hua, I have something that can prove whether Yi Yi is a spy."
Ye Hua looked at Qian Yuqing, and the implication was clear – Are you also trying to meddle in this?
"Ye Hua, this is Soul Gem before." Even Huang Yun couldn't resist its power. Let Yi Yi give it a try. If she's a spy, she will die. If not, please handle it leniently, Husband," Qian Yuqing whispered, making sure others couldn't hear. However, Ye Juetian and Gong Yue, who were closer, overheard.
Ye Juetian was excited because he believed in Yi Yi's innocence.
But Gong Yue was unhappy! She knew Yi Yi was not a spy, but if Yi Yi's charges were cleared, it wouldn't be good for her!
Should she say something now, or it would be too late?
Gong Yue dared not speak up. If she stopped it now, she would be suspicious!
Ye Hua looked at the Soul Gem with a slight frown, his face tense.
"Ye Hua, why not try?" It's good to know the truth," Le Jing spoke, and all the daughters-in-law breathed a sigh of relief.
Ye Hua said in a low voice, "Fine! Yi Yi, this Emperor will give you another chance!"
Hearing this, Ye Juetian was overjoyed. Yi Yi could finally clear her name.
But Yi Yi, who was kneeling on the ground, felt nothing. Ye Juetian didn't believe her. Explaining now had no meaning. A man who didn't believe in her, she had foolishly sacrificed everything for him.
'I'm so foolish.'
Qian Yuqing walked towards Yi Yi with the Soul Gem in hand. Everyone could appreciate the beauty of the Empress up close. It was truly breathtaking.
As Qian Yuqing helped Yi Yi up, giving her encouragement, everyone looked at the Soul Gem in Qian Yuqing's hand with confusion. They didn't know the purpose of this Soul Gem.
However, this Soul Gem was a lying device.
Yi Yi looked at the bead in Qian Yuqing's hand. Could such a small bead prove her innocence and rebuild trust?
'Ye Juetian, I will never believe in you again in this lifetime. If I had a choice, I would rather be scorned by everyone on the street than kneel here and have you not trust me!'
"Yi Yi?" Qian Yuqing called softly.
Qian Yuqing noticed that Yi Yi seemed to change at this moment, becoming somewhat unfamiliar.
Yi Yi took the Soul Gem, holding it in her hand. She felt no emotions; there was nothing left in this world for her to cherish. The only person was gone.
Qian Yuqing took a deep breath and exclaimed to everyone, "This is the Soul Gem, capable of detecting lies! If one speaks the truth, the Soul Gem will shine brightly, otherwise, it will dim."
After explaining, Qian Yuqing looked at Yi Yi and asked in a deep voice, "Yi Yi! Are you a spy?"
At this moment, everyone held their breath, uncertain why the life and death of this palace maid stirred the emotions of everyone present.
Even Fan Jin felt the same, looking at this devoted woman, he thought she was wronged.
Qian Yuqing stared intently at Yi Yi, waiting for the result.
As Yi Yi held the Soul Gem, she looked up at Ye Juetian, and their gazes met in the air.
Yi Yi could sense that Ye Juetian wanted to hear the result; he didn't believe in her. She was just a joke.
Yi Yi shouted loudly, "I am a spy!"
With these words, everyone was puzzled for a moment. Just a moment ago, wasn't she clarifying her innocence? Why did she admit it now?
Yi Yi was actually mocking those who didn't believe in her.
Ye Hua could feel Yi Yi's mockery, and his face turned extremely gloomy. A woman mocked him!
After a while, the Soul Gem in Yi Yi's hand didn't emit any light, but instead, it dimmed.
The whole place erupted in chaos. This palace maid had just told a lie!
She was not a spy!
Qian Yuqing revealed a smile, as she knew Yi Yi was not a spy.
Ye Juetian was also very happy; how could Yi Yi be a spy? He was really scared just now.
Qing Ya and others also breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that she was not a spy. Everything was just a misunderstanding.
However, Ye Hua's mood was even worse now. Yi Yi turned out to be innocent!
That damned Huang Fei deceived him! And he foolishly believed it!
That damned Huang Fei! He shouldn't have let Bai Gu easily kill him. Ye Hua would torture him severely! He actually deceived Ye Hua!
It was normal for Ye Hua to be deceived. His mother's life was on the line, and Ye Hua couldn't maintain a calm mindset. Moreover, Yi Yi did have suspicions, and everything seemed quite reasonable.
But only these women, relying on their intuition, felt that Yi Yi was no spy. So, sometimes, what you see and hear may not be true.
At this moment, Ye Hua realised that not only was he slapped in the face by a dead person, but also by Yi Yi below!
Thinking of celebrating the wedding, hehe...hehe…
Ye Hua even showed a self-mocking smile.
'For how many years, I, this deity, have been played by others! My intelligence was ruthlessly rubbed against the ground!'
Le Jing always felt that Yi Yi was not a spy, just a bit naive. Now that she could see Yi Yi clearing her name, she felt relieved.
Gong Yue's mood was now very bad. She didn't expect her sister-in-law to have such a trick, saving this foolish woman Yi Yi. It's true that fools have good luck.
'Let's figure it out a way later! Let's do this marriage first. At least, I have a status, and you have none!'
Seeing Yi Yi able to prove her innocence, everyone showed approving smiles.
This humble palace maid had it tough!
Who knows who started applauding, but everyone joined in, applauding for this girl. Facing such a powerful empire as an ordinary palace maid, this kind of courage, even Fan Jin felt inferior!
Qian Yuqing wiped away the tears from the corner of Yi Yi's eyes and said softly, "It's okay now."
Yi Yi returned the Soul Gem to Qian Yuqing and whispered, "Empress, thank you."
"It's okay. Take a good rest when you go back."
"Yes, I do need a good rest," Yi Yi said softly, but Qian Yuqing didn't understand the meaning behind those words.
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