Lu Ying replied coldly, "Is it not so?"
"Among those aware of last night's plan, it's just me and Xue Ling. Why does Your Highness suspect me alone and not Xue Ling? Besides, aside from her, I'm certain there are others who handled the sachet. Perhaps they betrayed us and informed Prince Shen instead?"
She spoke with conviction, her expression showing no hint of guilt.
Three years ago, Lu Ying would have believed her words.
But now, Lu Ying only believes his own judgment.
Without arguing further, he commanded the guards, "Bury Qing Liu."
Several guards collaborated to bury Qing Liu, erecting a gravestone for her.
Standing nearby, Shen Yinning watched, but suddenly two guards pinned her shoulders, forcing her to kneel before Qing Liu's grave.
Lu Ying ordered, "Kneel and apologize to Qing Liu."
Shen Yinning refused to kneel.
