Qin Zhao walked a few steps away and saw that the eldest princess Yongning did not follow her. She turned around and said, "I would like to ask the eldest princess to come with me. This matter can be settled as soon as possible so that the eldest princess can feel at ease as soon as possible."
The eldest princess Yongning's face was filled with despair. It took her a while to find her voice, and she said hoarsely: "Yongning was just disrespectful to the noble concubine. Please pay more attention to the noble concubine and don't argue with Yongning. If the noble concubine can forgive Yongning's ignorance, Yongning will be grateful for the disrespect."
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She lowered her posture, but Qin Zhao was unmoved: "I think the emperor should know the truth. Regardless of the grudge between me and the Queen Mother, the emperor must know the truth about poisoning the queen mother.
The truth will also be found out. Originally, I didn’t want to get involved, but now I should stop the emperor from taking the wrong path. If the eldest princess doesn’t go, then I will go by myself.”
Princess Yongning can threaten her today with the articles she has written before, and then this woman can also threaten her with the fact that she did not confess to Concubine Rong.
In this case, she might as well push Princess Rong out as soon as possible.
Princess Yongning did not expect that the situation would develop like this. She watched Qin Zhao walk away, the coolness in her palms reaching deep into her heart.
If she hadn't come to Qin Zhao specifically, Qin Zhao probably wouldn't have reported the matter to the emperor's brother. Just because she threatened Qin Zhao, Qin Zhao actually changed his mind.
And she could tell that Qin Zhao was not joking.
It was she who harmed Concubine Rong.
Princess Yongning didn't know how long she stood there, until a woman's voice sounded: "Your Highness, Princess Yongning, are you okay?"
Princess Yongning suddenly came to her senses. When she turned around, she saw an unfamiliar palace maid standing behind her.
"Who are you and how long have you been standing here?!" Princess Yongning asked coldly.
The palace maid was Baolan, and she answered truthfully: "My servant just came over and saw that Her Royal Highness was distracted. She was worried that Her Highness would be disturbed by her words. Please forgive me."
Princess Yongning gave Baolan a cold look. She had no good impression of the people in Jinyang Palace, so she naturally did not want to have too much communication with Baolan.
"I am very nice. I don't need you as a maid to do anything." After saying these words, Princess Yongning hurried away.
Baolan watched Princess Yongning walk away, was stunned for a moment, and then went about her own business.
After Qin Zhao left Jinyang Palace, he went straight to Yangxin Palace.
Xiao Ce was indeed in the Yangxin Hall and was busy with official duties. He was a little surprised when he heard that Qin Zhao was coming.
"You have something to do with me?" Xiao Ce asked suspiciously when Qin Zhao arrived.
Qin Zhao nodded and said nothing nonsense: "I have been thinking about something for a long time, and I decided to make it clear to the emperor. I was hesitant before because I didn't have any evidence..."
Xiao Ce is such a smart person. He immediately heard the profound meaning in Qin Zhao's words: "Is it related to the queen mother?"
Qin Zhao nodded: "That time when I saw the Empress Dowager looking very unhappy, I became more thoughtful. After that, I also went to Yuankang Palace and met Empress Dowager Rong. I originally wanted to
Concubine Rong is a close neighbor of the Queen Mother. If there is something wrong with the Queen Mother, Concubine Rong may know about it. After asking a few more questions, I found that Aunt Qian’s words were flickering. If there is nothing wrong with her, Aunt Qian
Why are you so nervous? However, all this is just my suspicion. I have no evidence in my hand, so I dare not tell the emperor about it. But today I have thought clearly, even if it is just my conjecture.
, you still have to tell the truth to the emperor, I think there is something wrong with Yuankang Palace."
She said it in one breath, and there was no need for her to worry about the rest.
Xiao Ce has been investigating this matter before, but has not yet found out the clues.
He never expected that Qin Zhao would suddenly push Concubine Rong out.
Based on his understanding of Qin Zhao, he would not have told him this matter without great confidence.
He didn't have a deep impression of Concubine Rong. After he ascended the throne, Concubine Rong never appeared on any major occasion. But such a person could be the murderer of his mother.
After the initial shock, he replied: "You have a good eye for people. Since Concubine Rong is suspicious, I will go to Yuankang Palace myself."
Concubine Rong had a special status. After all, she was the late emperor's concubine. It was only appropriate for him to inquire in person.
Qin Zhao nodded and said: "It would be good for the emperor to go there in person. Maybe I am just overthinking it."
Xiao Ce only wanted to know the truth and had no intention of dealing with political affairs at the moment, so he left the Yangxin Palace and headed to Yuankang Palace.
Qin Zhao originally wanted to go back to Jinyang Palace, but she was curious about what Xiao Ce and Concubine Rong would say, so she simply turned back and headed to Yuankang Palace.
"Why don't you go in?" Bao Zhu asked curiously when he saw Qin Zhaochu stopped moving where he was.
"I am waiting here for the Emperor." Qin Zhao responded calmly.
She couldn't tell Baozhu that she came here specifically to eavesdrop on the conversation between Xiao Ce and Concubine Rong, right?
Bao Zhu believed it to be true and stopped asking any more questions.
That day, when Xiao Ce stepped into Yuankang Palace, he felt that the palace was so quiet that it didn't seem like someone was living in it.
He came in for a while before anyone noticed him, and then he saw Nanny Qian hurriedly coming out to greet him.
Aunt Qian felt guilty when she saw Xiao Ce. She lowered her head and saluted Xiao Ce.
Xiao Ce remembered what Qin Zhao had said. Facts have proved that Qin Zhao's words were right. Grandma Qian's psychological quality was not high and she looked a little flustered.
If your heart is magnanimous, how can you feel guilty?
"Where is the concubine?" Xiao Ce asked with a condensed expression.
Aunt Qian's voice was a little tight, "When I return to the emperor, the concubine is copying Buddhist scriptures in the small Buddhist hall."
"Go and inform her that I am here and want to see the concubine. I have some questions that I want to ask the concubine personally." Xiao Ce said and took the lead in entering the main hall.
Aunt Qian looked at Xiao Ce's back and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
It seemed that what was supposed to come was coming. Previously, she had asked Concubine Rong what to do if the emperor pursued her, but Concubine Rong said nothing.
Originally, Yuankang Palace had been calm these past few days, and she was still taking a chance, but now it seemed that the emperor had no time to spare.
She went to the small Buddhist hall worriedly and reported to Concubine Rong about the emperor's personal visit.
Concubine Rong put down the Buddhist scriptures and sighed softly: "The emperor is still here."
Aunt Qian didn't know how to answer the question, so she stepped aside and said, "No matter what, I will advance and retreat together with the concubine."
The murder of the current empress dowager would involve the execution of nine clans. Fortunately, she was alone and would not affect her family.
"It's the Ai family that has caused trouble for you." Concubine Rong stood up and said, "Let's go."
Xiao Ce waited in that room for about a quarter of an hour before he saw Concubine Rong walking slowly.
Concubine Rong held the Buddhist beads and walked lightly.
Compared with the Queen Mother, the years have been kind to Concubine Rong and have not left any trace on Concubine Rong. Concubine Rong seems to have a kind face and good looks, but such a harmless woman may actually be the one who murdered the Queen Mother.
