"The tea is poisoned!" Zhuang Muyan exclaimed, holding up the discolored silver needle for all to see.
Lin Fuying's complexion subtly changed as she clenched her hands in secret.
The Senior Palace Maid beside Princess Consort Yu immediately frowned and said, "Our mistress only drinks Golden Dew Tea, so the tea served at her table during the banquet was brewed separately. Clearly, someone is trying to harm our mistress!"
The Empress's expression also turned cold.
Such an incident of a consort being poisoned at a palace banquet, if blown out of proportion, would tarnish her reputation for not managing the harem strictly enough.
Originally, Princess Consort Yu was willing to downplay the situation, which had been a relief to her, but things had taken unexpected turns.
Given the circumstances, a thorough investigation was imperative.
