The Queen Mother looked much gentler and asked: "Why is it buried in the courtyard?"
Lihua explained: "This is a method invented by the godfather. Put the seeds in a bottle and bury them in dry soil for a period of time. The seeds will absorb the earth's air. When they are sown in the future, they will be more resistant to insects and droughts. Therefore, my concubine So I buried it this way, not wanting to be misunderstood by Xiao Junzi."
Lihua looked at Xiao Junzi with deep meaning.
Xiao Junzi hid it so deeply that she only figured it out this afternoon.
Liu Sanzi and Xiao Junzi lived in a servant's room, and Zhidong lived opposite them.
Lihua had arranged for Zhidong to keep an eye on the whereabouts of Liu Sanzi and Xiao Junzi a long time ago.
That night, Zhidong suddenly knocked on the door and said that she remembered that she heard a faint movement at the opposite door at night.
Zhidong remembered Lihua's instructions and followed him quietly, and saw a figure burying something.
She hid in the darkness without saying a word, and later saw a figure returning to the servant's room opposite her.
Zhidong, like Zhichun, had no favorable impression of Liu Sanzi, so naturally he preconceived the idea that Liu Sanzi was doing something secretive.
Lihua thought it was so at first, but she still felt that there was something she couldn't figure out.
After digging out the buried pot, she couldn't figure out what it was.
Thinking that it was not safe, I specially sent Kai Liu Sanzi this morning, and Xiao Junzi to catch birds, and then asked Zhichun to search everywhere.
I actually found a medicine bag in the small kitchen, and it seemed like I had just put it away casually, not concealing it.
This medicine bag is easy to explain. It should have been put away early, before Linglong asked her to go to Jinghong Hall. It is speculated that it was a framed thing because Wu Fang'er was a thief and shouted to catch the thief.
But the pot was buried so secretly, and the medicine bag was very unreasonable compared to it, as if there was no fear of being discovered at all.
In fact, Lihua has been thinking about a question, why did Wu Fang'er come to Tingliyuan that time.
If someone planned to poison her in Tingliyuan, preparations must be made in advance, but Liu Sanzi had not taken any action before, so how could Wu Fang'er frame her?
There must be someone who could serve as an internal response, so Wu Fang'er was full of confidence and willing to come to Tingliyuan.
When the pear blossoms are there, give Wu Fang'er some tea, secretly put in the detoxifying poison, and plant the pear blossoms.
But at that time of day, Liu Sanzi went away to hide away, and only Zhidong and Xiao Junzi were there.
But soon Zhidong was kicked out by Wu Fang'er to look for her. Later, Lihua learned that Wu Fang'er acted like an old man when he arrived, with his nostrils turned upward and he didn't even look at the slaves.
It was Linglong who sent Zhidong to find Lihua in the name of Wu Fanger.
Then Xiao Junzi is the only one left in the West Side Hall.
Another thing that's strange is that not long after Lihua's front foot came out that time, Wu Fang'er came over, as if stepping on the spot.
If there was really an internal response, it must have come when she was there, not like that time.
After she came back that time, Xiao Junzi was waiting at the door and said unintentionally: "I said you won't know when you will come back when you go out."
It was these words that made Wu Fang'er extremely impatient and left directly, even Linglong couldn't coax her back.
The whole thing was full of weird and unreasonable things.
The pot was hidden, why the medicine package was placed so casually, why Wu Fang'er chose that time to come, and why did Xiao Junzi talk so much? It was inconsistent with his temperament.
Lihua thought for a long time, and finally figured it out after meeting the strange palace maid and Xiao Chan in the afternoon.
If Wu Fang'er came to Tingliyuan, it could be interpreted that Xiao Junzi was an insider and was deliberately bribed by Linglong, but it seems that the time is not yet ripe for what he really wants to do.
In order to stabilize Linglong, Xiao Junzi deliberately provided Linglong with false information about Lihua's whereabouts, so that Wu Fang'er would come in vain, and then casually said that she didn't know when she would return, so that Wu Fang'er couldn't wait and left immediately.
Then this makes perfect sense. The medicine bag was placed casually, because it was not the ultimate move against her at all. The real ultimate move was the pot!
So after figuring it out, Lihua sent Xiao Junzi to see Liu Sanzi and asked Zhichun to go out on an errand to find out what happened in the harem.
He took another bag of silver and put it in Xiao Junzi's things. Just in case, Liu Sanzi and Xiao Junzi both gave a bag.
If these two people dare to say anything detrimental to her, then they have been bribed.
If not, she will come back again.
As for the purpose of that pot, Lihua still can't figure it out, but she believes she will have the answer soon.
She had a feeling that Xiao Junzi and the palace maid who lured her to Jinghong Palace might be the same person.
They are not the same group as Linglong and the master behind Linglong. They are the real murderers who killed Wu Fang'er!
Xiao Junzi's face was expressionless, as if he was thinking about something, which was very different from his usual honest and friendly appearance.
Linglong glanced at Xiao Junzi, her uneasy feeling was getting worse, and she kept reassuring herself that she still had the medicine bag.
Lihua withdrew her gaze and said to her superior: "I didn't say that I buried the seeds earlier because I was afraid that my words would not be trusted. Since I have been accused, it is best for the impartial and strict judge to personally find out."
The Queen Mother nodded approvingly. She did not rush to defend herself when she was wronged. She was calm and composed and spoke with facts. This is how she should be.
She remembered that the old man had begged her to let Lihua go to Yufeng Garden to farm. This was true.
Zhou Yuzhen was slightly disappointed.
"The Queen Mother, there is another discovery in Tingli Courtyard." A palace man walked in hurriedly from outside the door, holding two heavy bags in his hand.
Linglong couldn't help but turn around to see if it was the medicine bag, but she was disappointed.
At this moment, she suddenly realized that everything was beyond her control, and a powerless fear suddenly arose in her heart.
She knew that all the preparations she had thought were thorough had been shattered by Wu Meiren.
But she couldn't understand how Wu Meiren found out?!
The Queen Mother was shocked again and quickly asked someone to present it quickly.
The palace servant quickly presented the purse and opened it. Astonishingly, there were two purses full of silver, which a slave would never have.
They reported that they found it from Xiao Junzi and Liu Sanzi respectively.
Xiao Junzi suddenly looked at Lihua, then thought about something, just smiled lightly, and knelt down silently.
The Queen Mother was confused and could not understand.
The slave first came out to testify that his master was acting suspiciously, but soon found out that he was the one with the problem.
Nanny Qin's thoughts changed rapidly. She glanced at Lihua first, and then shouted: "You are such a slave who betrays your master. You must be recruited from the truth. Where does this money come from? Is someone instigating you to do harm to Wu Meiren?"
Xiao Junzi didn't answer.
Lihua hesitated and said: "Empress Dowager, can I let my concubine see that purse?"
Nanny Qin was puzzled. The situation at hand was very good. As long as Xiao Junzi was nailed for betraying the master, no matter what Xiao Junzi wanted to criticize Lihua, it would be impossible.
The Queen Mother was also puzzled, but she still agreed and asked someone to take the purse and money and show it to Lihua.
Lihua was surprised and said: "Isn't this the purse my concubine brought in from outside the palace? Ah, this money is too!"
She turned to Xiao Junzi angrily and said, "Okay, you two thieves, see how I deal with you when you get back."
Lihua then turned her head and bowed to the Queen Mother: "Empress Dowager, they are my slaves. After I am clean, please hand over the two thieves to my disposal."
The Queen Mother was completely confused and nodded slightly in agreement.
Xiao Junzi suddenly smiled and said something incomprehensible: "Master Wu, it's a good plan, but it doesn't go as you wish."
Almost everyone could not understand the meaning of this sentence, including Linglong.
Lihua understood, and she subconsciously wanted to get up to stop him, but it was too late.
I saw Xiao Junzi still smiling, but black blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, and then he fell to the ground, dead.
Everyone in the palace was shocked, including Zhang Defa.
After listening for so long, he began to think that he understood it clearly, but now with the death of Xiao Junzi, he was completely plunged into chaos.
All the blood drained from Linglong's face in an instant, and she crawled backwards a few steps in fear.
She felt something was wrong, very wrong, as if she had fallen into someone else's trap.
Only then did she suddenly remember a question that she had not understood before.
How did Wu Fang'er die when she was alone in the palace?
Zhou Yuzhen's eyes widened and she was so frightened that she almost screamed.
There was only chaos in the palace for a moment, and then Nanny Qin, who was used to seeing big winds and waves, stopped her.
The Queen Mother's majesty was clearly revealed at this moment, her face remained motionless, and she asked Nanny Qin to go and check.
After checking it, Nanny Qin shook her head at her superior: "There are poison pills hidden in the teeth. He's dead."
Lihua was still kneeling on the spot, her mind was blank, and she was looking at Xiao Junzi's body in trance.
There was constant noise around her, but she seemed to be the only one left in the world, with only the sound of her heartbeat accompanying her, one after another.
Witnessing a living person commit suicide in front of him, the impact on a person who traveled from modern times was so strong. After hearing the news of Wu Fang'er's death and guessing that Xiao Chan was dead, the impact was even greater.
very.
She had experienced farewells and even died suddenly herself, but she had never seen three people die in a conspiracy, one of whom died in front of her.
So insidious,
So vicious,
So cruel...
When things got to this point, Zhang Defa felt he had to come out.
He bowed his hands respectfully and said: "Mother Queen Mother, this case is complicated and confusing. Long live the Lord said that when he is done with his work, he will come to try it in person. You are also tired, why don't you go back to the palace to rest first?"
The Queen Mother was startled, and then sighed secretly. She thought the emperor didn't care about Wu Fang'er that much, but she didn't expect that he would be waiting here.
She was worried and waved her hand: "The Ai family will go to the back hall to rest. You will be in charge of this place first. You can do whatever you want. The Ai family will not leave."
Zhang Defa had no choice but to agree, bowed and walked back to the door of the palace, turned around and waved his hand outwards, and said sternly: "Bring all relevant people into the palace and guard them strictly. No one is allowed to let go until the truth comes out."
, check the person carefully!"
Soon, people under trial from various places were escorted in like prisoners.
Everyone was searched to prevent entrapment and concealment of drugs.
Zhang Defa followed the emperor's order and brought everyone in for unified supervision.
At this moment, the main hall of Jinghong Hall has undoubtedly become a prison cell in disguise.
Zhou Yuzhen panicked and said to the Empress Dowager who was about to leave: "Madam, I'm here to bear witness. Now that I have nothing to do with you, can you leave first?"
Zhang De smiled softly and said, "The Queen Mother is tired. Zhou promised not to disturb her and will wait here. A palace maid will come and give Zhou a check." He ignored Zhou Yuzhen again.
Then he bowed his head aside and respectfully escorted the Queen Mother to the apse.
The Queen Mother held Nanny Qin's hand, and before leaving, she glanced at the palace and saw Lihua kneeling with her back straight.
She sighed secretly, how could she not see clearly what the emperor meant.
She was afraid that she would go to war for Wu Fang'er, so she couldn't leave.
It's a pity that this beauty, who has been very outstanding since she was born as a show girl, may not have a chance to catch her son's eyes in the future.
Regardless of whether the relevant people involved in Wu Fang'er's death are proven innocent or not afterwards, I'm afraid they will all be in trouble.
Zhang Defa saw the Queen Mother glance at Lihua before she left, walked over and said with a smile: "Wu Meiren, you still allow the servants to offend you, let's search her."
Wu Xue suddenly jumped out and jumped in front of Lihua like lightning, staring closely at Zhang Defa, like a beast ready to attack.
Zhang De was stunned. Why was Wu Xue still there and still treating him as an enemy?
The Queen Mother saw it from the corner of her eye, immediately stopped and said in shock: "Wuxue, why are you here?"
At this moment, there were sounds of people falling down in panic from outside the palace, and then someone sang loudly:
"Long live the Lord is here!"
Lihua's soul withdrew from nothingness, her eyes moved, and when she looked back, she saw people prostrating themselves on the ground one after another.
Riding on the cool breeze of the summer night, a man strode into the palace, and his eyes fell on her.
It was Zhou who promised, not Zhou Cairen. I have been confused lately and all my words are in temporary code, which resulted in a lot of mistakes. I'm sorry.
Wait until you go back and ask the editor for permission, and then modify them one by one.