Chapter 532: Chapter 532 Proving Innocence with Death Chapter 532: Chapter 532 Proving Innocence with Death Jun Yuyan was tall and had long legs; one of his strides could cover several steps of an ordinary person. Coupled with his stern and imposing demeanor, he was obviously angry and walked extremely fast.

Wang Yingluo had to run, panting heavily before she finally caught up with him.

“Brother Yan, don’t be angry. It’s because Ah Ying is too foolish that she fell into the Empress’s trap. No matter what, you must believe in Ah Ying!”

Although she guessed that Jun Yuyan had begun to doubt her, as long as she didn’t admit it, there was no evidence to prove she was the one who drugged the Empress.

These matters usually required both the goods and the culprit to be caught red-handed. Jun Yuyan’s prevention of the Empress Dowager from searching her wasn’t necessarily because he was sure she was responsible. It was probably because he feared something might be found on her, thus making the situation irretrievable.

This also precisely showed that Jun Yuyan had his heart filled with her. Even if it went against his own principles, he would still protect her.

Truthfully, her heart felt conflicted, yet sweet as honey.

No one in the world had ever truly held her close to their heart, only Jun Yuyan, who deeply doted on and loved her.

All she needed to do now was to defend herself a bit more, and she believed that Jun Yuyan’s scales of judgement would unconditionally tip in her favor.

“Brother Yan, you know what kind of person Ah Ying is, don’t you? I couldn’t do something like framing others, and I don’t have the means to win over people in the palace. Someone led Ah Ying to discover that the Empress had a secret affair with a man outside. Ah Ying can swear to heaven that a few days ago, there truly were kiss marks from a man on the Empress’s neck. Usually, she covers them up very well, which clearly shows she has a thief’s guilty conscience.”

“Ah Ying treated her like a sister. Since she is the Empress of the nation and Brother Yan’s wife, how could she look elsewhere and carelessly disregard the purity of the Imperial Family. That is why Ah Ying thought of exposing her!”

Having said so much, Jun Yuyan’s expression remained cold, and he continued walking forward without a word. Wang Yingluo couldn’t help feeling anxious inside–what she thought was a certainty now decreased sharply, leaving her heart fluttering.

She bit her lip and continued saying:
“Actually, when I saw Brother Yan on the Empress’s bed, Ah Ying’s heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle, truly so painful. But I know you two are husband and wife, and I am just an outsider.”

She didn’t believe that even after saying such self-deprecating words, Jun Yuyan would remain indifferent.

As expected, Jun Yuyan suddenly halted.

Wang Yingluo felt a surge of joy.

However, she saw Jun Yuyan’s handsome eyes looking at her indifferently, his voice cold, “You and the person in Zhen’s memory are becoming more and more different.”

Wang Yingluo’s heart sank abruptly.

Her eyes flickered with panic for a moment, but fortunately, it was dark and she should not have been discovered by Jun Yuyan.

“Brother Yan, I don’t understand what you are saying. What’s wrong with you? Do you even suspect me?”

“Some things don’t require Zhen to suspect.”

Wang Yingluo understood. Jun Yuyan did suspect her, and today’s events were indeed unfavorable to her.

The Empress had turned the tables, and the person who mixed something into her food was coerced by Eunuch Li’s godson, implicating her in the process.

Even the Empress Dowager was convinced that she framed the Empress. If searched, evidence would be conclusive. If Jun Yuyan fully trusted her, he wouldn’t be afraid of the Empress Dowager’s search.

To put it plainly, Jun Yuyan had also guessed that it was her doings, which is why he stopped the Empress Dowager from searching her and why he was so disappointed, saying she was becoming more different from the person in his memory.

How could the differences not be great?

She was not Murong Jiu, definitely not the person in his real memories.

She had made a mistake. She shouldn’t have been so arrogant. She should have emulated Murong Jiu, copied her every frown and smile, every word and deed, to fully replace her in Jun Yuyan’s heart.

She had considered this before, only she was disdainful at that time, and she also had her pride. She didn’t want to be derided behind her back as aping Dong Shi, as being the shadow of the Empress.

Although, she could also claim publicly that the Empress was her stand-in.

But from the moment she saw Murong Jiu for the first time, she dismissed the idea. Even though she didn’t want to admit it, the truth was that Murong Jiu was too beautiful. If she copied Murong Jiu in every aspect, the only difference would be her appearance, which would prompt comparisons.

She was the delicate beauty of a humble family, how could she compare with Murong Jiu’s appearance?

She was aware of her own limitations.

But now she regretted it, just for a few casual words, claiming she would kill anyone who dared to speak ill of her, she should have let Murong Jiu live in her shadow.

In doing so, she would overlap with the memories deep in Jun Yuyan’s heart, and when the time came, Jun Yuyan would only feel that Murong Jiu was her substitute, and as a result, would feel even more guilty towards her.

But now it was too late for regrets.

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and she knew her greatest reliance was on Jun Yuyan, her only reliance.

She absolutely could not let Jun Yuyan continue to doubt her.

No, she had to make Jun Yuyan regret doubting her!

With this in mind, she squeezed out tears from her eyes and said disappointedly,
“Brother Yan, I don’t understand what you’re talking about, but I know you’ve changed, you’re not the same person you were at the beginning. Since you don’t trust me, what’s the point of me living?”

She spoke that last sentence with absolute determination.

As soon as the words left her mouth, she suddenly flung herself violently against the Vermilion Wall beside her.

Ever since she was young, she knew that sometimes you have to be cruel to yourself to gain more.

As she slid to the ground, even though the sky was dark, she still managed to see Jun Yuyan’s panicked expression and him rushing toward her; she closed her eyes contentedly and passed out.

Therefore, she did not see that after she closed her eyes, Jun Yuyan stopped in his tracks and his expression turned cold.

“Miss! Miss!”

Fu Rong called out anxiously, and shook Wang Yingluo vigorously.

Seeing that she did not wake up, Fu Rong then regained her composure and shook her head at the Emperor.

Unconscious, truly passed out.

No life-threatening concerns.

It seems that Wang Yingluo still knew how to protect her vital points.

Jun Yuyan nodded, a cold, mocking smile curling the corner of his mouth.

Seeming to recall something amusing, his smile widened, then he turned and headed towards Kunning Palace.

There was no need for his command; naturally, someone would send Wang Yingluo back and call for the Imperial Physician to treat her.

Suddenly, he turned his head and whispered an order to his subordinate, “Have Miao Wuxie treat her, let her sleep for a few more days.”

To avoid further annoyance.

That night, Jun Yuyan naturally stayed in Kunning Palace.

The couple frolicked in bed for a while before they went to sleep, and as for Wang Yingluo, she was mentioned only briefly at the beginning.

The drama of today, in fact, was not performed for Wang Yingluo alone but also for the Empress Dowager to see.

The Empress Dowager’s hand was always trying to reach into Jun Yuyan’s harem; however, Jun Yuyan had no intention of selecting concubines, and with filial piety taking precedence, as dislikable as the Empress Dowager could be, she was still his birth mother. Moreover, the Empress Dowager had come to recognize her past mistakes, so there was no need to keep harping on them disrespectfully.

To make the Empress Dowager give up on this matter was exactly what he intended to do starting with Wang Yingluo.

Jun Yuyan also wanted the Empress Dowager to realize how much better his Empress was compared to other women.