Lady Wang was momentarily stunned.
She hadn't committed adultery, so what evidence was needed?
Could it be that she has to proclaim her innocence?
Yet, adultery and innocence seemed to have no special connection.
In other words, even if she were a virgin, unrequited love for another man would still be a capital offense.
This twisted argument was even too much for Xia Ruqing to bear.
Although it was true that the Harem should guard against these women cuckolding the Emperor, to accuse someone of an affair just because of a piece of clothing was a bit too much.
Unsurprisingly, Lady Wang had nothing to say.
Just as the Empress was about to speak, Noble Concubine Shih abruptly interjected.
"Lady Wang, just confess honestly. Who is your lover? Your own death is not important, but if it leads to your family being executed, that would be terrible!"
These few words nearly scared Lady Wang out of her wits.
