Upon Shen Yinning's questioning, Lu Qianqian nervously tugged at her handkerchief.
Years ago, she took an interest in Cheng Hui's jewelry. After the Shen Family was confiscated, she begged her mother, the Crown Princess Consort, to ask the Emperor for Cheng Hui's wedding dowry, including all her jewelry. However, the Empress Dowager interfered and brought Cheng Hui's dowry to Cining Palace, leaving even the Emperor unwilling to say much.
She was particularly fond of the Pomegranate Red Eight Treasure Gold Head Ornament, so while paying respects to the Empress Dowager, she discreetly took it from Cining Palace's storeroom.
After all, Cheng Hui's jewelry collection was so vast that losing one set would not be noticeable.
