The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 393 Lu Yan was accused of cheating

"Your Majesty, has something happened?" A female member of the family noticed that Empress Shi's expression was not right and asked bravely.

Empress Shi glanced at the palace maid standing beside her, who understood and said, "When I was cleaning the side hall just now, I found a note that looked like cheating."

As she spoke, the palace maid raised her hand, and everyone noticed that she was holding a small piece of paper with a lot of words densely written on it.

The one who was closer came closer to take a look and immediately spoke.

"A lot of what's written here just happens to match today's topic!"

As soon as these words were spoken, more people came forward to take a look.

"Yes, that's the paragraph. When I was answering the question just now, I couldn't remember what the book actually said!"

"Me too. I was so anxious at the time and thought there was no hope this time, but I didn't expect someone to cheat!"

"Your Majesty, the assessment in this palace should be fair and just. If someone wins a good title through this means, it would be too unfair to us. Please investigate it strictly."

"That's right, please investigate thoroughly, Queen!"

A piece of paper was like a drop of water falling into a boiling oil pan, bursting with a crackling sound, instantly shocking everyone.

"Quiet." Empress Shi signaled for everyone to be silent. "The reason why I didn't arrange for a body search is because I thought that you are all female relatives after all, and I trust you. But now it seems..."

Empress Shi glanced at the note and said, "Someone has betrayed my trust."

Although Empress Shi had a gentle look on her face when she first appeared, her expression was cold now, and her majestic aura as the mistress of the harem still made many people tremble.

"The Emperor has ordered me to take charge of this matter. If there is such a cheating, I will definitely investigate it thoroughly. Now I can give you a chance. If you come forward and admit who this note belongs to, I can give you a lighter sentence. I will only cancel your chance to participate in the assessment, and will not pursue other matters."

Everyone was silent, and no one stood up.

"The Queen has said so. Whose it belongs to? Admit it yourself." The head nanny urged.

Everyone stared at each other with suspicion in their eyes, but no one admitted it.

However, the first woman who came forward to read the contents of the note boldly asked, "Empress, it seems that the man will not admit it. Why don't you check it carefully? Please give us justice."

"Yes, Madam, since you are capable of such despicable cheating, I guess you won't take the initiative to stand up and admit your mistakes."

"This paper was found under the table. I'm giving you one last chance. Are you really not going to stand up?" Queen Shi swept her eyes over everyone present.

The words "under the table" immediately caused a lot of people to whisper.

Since it was under the table and not in the aisle, it must have fallen accidentally while cheating. Then who was sitting at the corresponding table? Wasn't it the cheater?

Lu Yan and Jiang Suining looked at each other, and they both looked at Yang Manman at the same time.

There was nothing strange about the latter's expression. He just frowned, with the same surprise and indignation on his face as the others around him.

Seeing this, the two of them withdrew their gazes, but after they withdrew their gazes, Yang Manman slightly curled her lips, and her slightly lowered eyes were full of anticipation for a good show.

Seeing that still no one admitted it, a female relative spoke up.

"My lady, please tell me clearly."

"Yes, Madam, just say it straight. Such a despicable person doesn't deserve you to give her a chance."

Queen Shi's eyes were gloomy. She looked at the paper again. After a moment's hesitation, she shifted her gaze and slowly fell on Lu Yan.

When Lu Yan met Queen Shi's gaze, her heart skipped a beat and she stood there in a daze for a moment.

Everyone's eyes followed Queen Shi's gaze, and when they saw Lu Yan, many people thought it was unlikely, and turned to look at Queen Shi, wondering if they had seen it wrong.

But the next moment, Queen Shi spoke.

"Ms. Lu, this note was found under your desk."

Lu Yan's expression changed and she spoke immediately.

"Your Majesty, I did not cheat, and I have never seen this note. Please investigate!"

"Could it be a mistake? How could it be Miss Lu?"

"Yes, Miss Lu is the granddaughter of the Grand Tutor. She has been taught by Grand Tutor Lu since she was a child. How could she possibly cheat in such an assessment?"

A female relative who believed in Lu Yan spoke up.

Of course, there are also people who hold opposing views.

"That's not the case. After all, Miss Lu is not Grand Tutor Lu. It's normal for her to forget some things."

"Yes, after all, the note was found under her desk."

"Could there be a misunderstanding, or is it that I looked at the wrong location?"

"Ladies, I found the note. It was under Miss Lu's desk at the time. Several other maids who were cleaning the room can also testify to this. After checking several times, it is undoubtedly the seat where Miss Lu sat when she took the test." said the maid.

As soon as these words were spoken, the few people who had just spoken in support of Lu Yan were suddenly speechless.

The look he gave Lu Yan also became complicated.

Lu Yan looked anxious. She did not cheat. Moreover, this matter not only affected the results of this test, but more importantly, it also affected the reputation and family style of the Lu family. She absolutely could not bear this crime without any clear reason.

"Your Majesty." Lu Yan knelt down in front of Empress Shi. "I am willing to swear on my life that this note has nothing to do with me. Please, Your Majesty, look into this matter and clear my name."

Ever since Lu Yan was pointed out, Jiang Suining's eyes fell on Yang Manman.

If she remembered correctly, Yang Manman was the last one to walk out of the side hall.

However, if Yang Manman was the one who framed someone, then why was the person she blamed Lu Yan instead of herself?

She didn't think that Yang Manman hated Lu Yan more than she hated herself, or maybe she had a backup plan?

Jiang Suining was thinking quickly in his mind, looking at Lu Yan who was kneeling on the ground. When he was about to speak, Yang Manman spoke first.

"Your Majesty, I think there is something else going on here. Miss Lu would never do this!"

Hearing this, many people present looked at Yang Manman with strange eyes.

If someone else said this, they wouldn't find it strange at all, but between Yang Manman and Lu Yan...

According to Yang Manman's character, not only did she not add insult to injury at this time, but she also spoke up for Miss Lu?

Jiang Suining stopped the words that were about to come out of his mouth, and also looked at Yang Manman, raising an eyebrow in his heart.

Now she was very sure that Yang Manman must have a backup plan.

Queen Shi had also heard some things about the conflict between Yang Manman and Lu Yan, and she also did not expect that Yang Manman would speak for Lu Yan.

More importantly, Yang Manman's tone sounded different from others, more confident.

Empress Shi asked, "Miss Yang, do you know something?"