The moment these words were spoken, the entire room fell into stunned silence.
Concubine Lan tightened her grip on the handkerchief in her hand, feigning interest. "Does Noble Consort Chen mean to say she has found evidence proving Consort Mei's innocence?"
Shen Wei remained composed. "Bring the bronze plaque here."
Cai Lian obeyed, carrying over a tray holding the bronze plaque. The bizarrely shaped plaque was revealed before everyone, covered in mud and corroded with patches of verdigris. The maid serving Concubine Lan frowned subtly, scrutinizing the plaque as if she had overlooked something.
After placing the plaque down, Cai Lian stepped out and returned with three elderly craftsmen waiting behind a curtain.
Zhang Miaoyu pretended curiosity. "Are these three outside the curtain craftsmen from the Imperial Workshop?"
