Upon hearing what Butler Zhao said, Qingtao thought about her family again, and her heart was filled with fear. She tried everything: "It's Miss Leng. In the afternoon, Miss Leng gave the slave a pack of medicine, saying it was a kind of medicine."
A tonic that can prolong life. I originally wanted to give it to the prince, but I was afraid that the prince would be unhappy and unwilling to accept it, so I asked my slave to put it in the dishes. When the prince takes it and has the effect, he may be happy and give her a reward. Slave
I really didn’t know that it was poison. If I had known, I wouldn’t have dared to do such a thing even if I had given you a hundred courages! Butler Zhao, I hope you will be aware of it and ask Qingtao for mercy! This slave is really unjust.
It’s unjust…”
Qingtao shouted that she was wronged, but Butler Zhao had no intention of listening. At this moment, his heart was heavy, and he did not expect that this matter was actually related to Leng Changxi.
So, he asked again uncertainly: "This medicine was really given to you by Miss Leng, and not from someone else?"
"Qingtao is sure, Miss Leng really gave it to Qingtao!" Qingtao said while kowtowing.
Butler Zhao took a deep breath and turned around slowly. He quietly thought about Qing Tao's words.
If this medicine was not obtained from Leng Changxi as Qingtao said, then maybe Leng Changxi did not know about it, so the matter could be simpler. But if it was really her who gave it to her, then this matter might be very troublesome.
Not to mention that Leng Changxi is a lady of the Leng family and a guest of King Xi. Let’s talk about Leng Changxi’s other identity. He has heard from King Xi that she may be King Xi’s future daughter-in-law.
Although it is unlikely that he is the main wife, his status is not low.
King Xi didn't want to see his future daughter-in-law, so he knew it, but Zhao Yuan cherished her very much. But now that such a big thing had happened, even Butler Zhao didn't know how to deal with it.
Butler Zhao waved his hand: "Lock Qingtao into the dungeon first, and we will make a final decision when Mr. Yuan comes back!"
When Qingtao heard that she was going to lock herself up, she hurriedly shouted: "Steward Zhao wants to avenge the slave. The slave is unjust. The slave doesn't know anything. He just did what Miss Leng said! Butler Zhao, the slave is unjust...
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Qing Tao's voice was shrill, but it also made Butler Zhao frown. He was originally investigating this matter secretly, and now that Leng Changxi was involved, he couldn't make a big deal about it. If Qing Tao was allowed to continue shouting like this,
I'm afraid that in less than half a day, various speculations have already spread in the mansion.
So, he took two steps forward impatiently and hit Qingtao on the back of her neck with a knife, causing Qingtao to faint immediately: "Drag her down and put her in the dungeon. Watch her closely. In the past few days before Young Master Yuan comes,
No one is allowed to approach, do you understand?"
"Yes!" The guards nodded in unison.
"Also, if anyone dares to leak a word of what I heard here today, it will be a death penalty!" Butler Zhao's words were so majestic and cold that everyone couldn't help but shudder. They all straightened up and said in unison.
:"yes!"
"Come here." When all the guards had withdrawn, Butler Zhao took a look at the mess on the ground and summoned several servants.
"What orders does Butler Zhao have?"
"Clean up this place. Who is this food tester? Do you know him?" Butler Zhao glanced at the food tester and asked.
"It's Ah Cai." One of the servants glanced at the man lying on the ground and said softly.
Butler Zhao nodded and ordered: "Find a better place to bury him, and see who else is in his family. If there are old people, children, and wives, give them fifty taels of silver so that they can live a good life for the rest of their lives."
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Butler Zhao is also a person who has gone through hardships. He knows that if a family loses its financial support, they may have to live in dire straits for the rest of their lives. He was able to be taken in by King Xi when he was in the most difficult time, and he still remembers it until now.
After King Xi passed away, he had no way to repay this kindness. He could only do some good deeds in the name of King Xi and accumulate some virtue for King Xi.
After the servants had tidied up the dining room, it was almost midnight.
The sky is high and far away, bright and clear, without a trace of clouds. The bright moon in the sky is like a silver plate, and the sky is dotted with stars. The night wind blows slowly, awakening the sleeping flower buds, and the autumn chrysanthemums bloom seductively under the clear moonlight.
Butler Zhao stood in the courtyard, looking at the bright moon in the sky, feeling unspeakable sadness in his heart.
He has been with King Xi for decades. When King Xi was young, he has been his confidant and served King Xi. King Xi treated him well, and the relationship between the two was more like a brother than a master and servant.
and friends.
When he was young, he had some boxing and kicking skills and liked to fight against injustices in the countryside, so he offended the squire. The squire sent someone to arrest him and slapped him with a crime in an attempt to beat him. Unexpectedly, he would rather die than surrender. The squire then
He turned his mind to his family. First, he took away his married wife. His beloved wife could not bear the humiliation and committed suicide by hanging herself from a beam. Then she forcibly bought his half-year-old son, so that his whereabouts are still unknown and his life and death are unknown. The elders in the family
His mother suffered this accident and became ill. He spent all his savings, but still could not save his mother's life. In the end, he ended up with a miserable end.
Just when he saw through the bleakness of the world and wanted to seek death, he happened to meet King Xi, who saved his life and avenged him, and he has stayed with King Xi ever since.
King Xi liked to travel around the world, so he followed King Xi on his adventures all over the world, experiencing hardships and enjoying blessings together. It can be said that it was a life-long friendship.
After King Xi got married, he became his housekeeper, and he and Uncle Li took care of everything in Prince Xi's palace. After Zhao Yuan was born, he added a lot of people to Prince Xi's palace.
There was a lot of laughter and laughter. He and Uncle Li, two uncles, always doted on Zhao Yuan, so they were even said a few words by King Xi.
Scenes of these past events passed by Butler Zhao's eyes clearly, as if they happened yesterday. But in just a blink of an eye, the person he had followed for decades was already lying on the couch and left before him.
He left in too hasty, too hasty, and too cruelly, leaving Butler Zhao completely unprepared.
Butler Zhao felt empty in his heart, as if all his faith had disappeared in an instant. His world collapsed and he couldn't find his direction. The more he thought about it, the sadder he felt, so he couldn't help but burst into tears.
After a long time, he stopped sobbing, took a deep breath, wiped his tears with his sleeves, looked at the sky, and murmured to himself: "My lord, you have a good journey, I, Zhao Changkuan, will definitely find out for your lord."
No matter who the real murderer is, I will avenge the prince!"
Now, the only thing that can support him is the belief of avenging King Xi.
Thinking this, Butler Zhao looked at the west wing where Leng Changxi lived, with a flash of cruelty in his eyes.