Hongli's eyes flashed slightly, and he said solemnly: "Do you suspect that this matter has something to do with Concubine Yu, and that Concubine Yu is instigating Ji Changming's actions?"
"I dare not hide it from the emperor. I have indeed had this thought, but I have no evidence, so... I dare not tell the emperor. However, I discovered that Ji Changming has not been married for so many years, and on the emperor's order,
On the night after Ji Changming finished calculating good and bad luck, he went to Ergitu, the residence of Concubine Yu, Amma."
Hongli nodded solemnly and said: "But Concubine Yu... why would she do this, jealous? She and Concubine Xian don't have much of a feud, so it shouldn't be like this."
Hong Zhou took a look and said, "I don't know, but please forgive me for saying it bluntly. Before the matter is found out, anyone may be the person who harmed the imperial concubine."
"I understand." Hongli walked a few steps in the palace: "You continue to investigate the rumors. As for Ji Changming's matter, let the people from Shuntian Mansion investigate it."
After Hong Zhou withdrew as he was told, Hong Li stayed alone in the Yangxin Palace, with Hong Zhou's words just now echoing in his ears. Concubine Yu... If Ji Changming had an affair with Concubine Yu, then he would help Concubine Yu frame Xia.
It's not strange at all for Yue's mother and her son, but... was this really what Concubine Yu did? How could she, a woman, come up with such a calamity rumor that shocked the capital?
Furthermore, the palace has been very uneasy recently. Concubine Qing and others have been saying one after another that there are evil spirits and ghosts, and even Mingyu has been feeling unwell several times. All this does not seem to be a lie.
Is this matter really a disaster star appearing in the world, or is someone making a mystery? After thinking for a long time, there is still no answer. I want to correct the memorial but can't calm down, so I simply walked out and was blown away by the cold wind blowing in my face. I felt irritated.
My mood gradually calmed down.
"Fei Yu..." Hongli looked at the fine snow falling and slowly called out these two words. The next moment, he stepped up and submerged into the snow. Seeing this, he quickly took out an umbrella and chased after him.
On the top of Hongli, blocking the falling snow.
The place Hongli went to was none other than the palace of Concubine Yu. The latter was holding Yongqi, who was more than one year old, and talking. When he saw Hongli coming, he was surprised and happy. He hugged Yongqi and greeted her.
, and then said: "It's snowing outside, why is the emperor here?"
"I miss Yongqi, so I came to take a look." He clapped his hands towards Yongqi and said with a smile: "Come, let Huang Ama give her a hug."
Although all auspiciousness is false, Yongqi is indeed very smart. He already knows a lot before he is two years old and can even recognize a few words. He is even smarter than Yonglian back then. In addition, he looks like Hong
Li, so he has always been loved by Hongli.
"Huang Ama!" Yongqi called clearly, and then buried her head in Hongli's arms to act like a baby. Hongli patted his back lovingly, and then said: "It seems to be a little heavier. By the way, today
What did your mother-in-law teach you?"
Hearing this, Yongqi recited a ballad that Yu Fei had just taught. Although there were only four or five sentences, it was already very rare for a child who was not even two years old. Moreover, Yongqi could recite every word.
Difference.
Hong Li gently pinched his nose and said, "You're so good. Huang Ama will have your favorite snacks cooked and delivered later, okay?"
"Thank you so much, Huang Ama!" Yong Qi smiled happily. Hongli hugged him for a while and handed him over to his grandma to take him down.
Concubine Yu took the tea brought by the palace servants, and when she handed it to Hongli, she found that the smile on his face had disappeared, replaced by a solemn look, and asked: "Your Majesty, do you have something on your mind?"
Hongli sighed deeply and accepted the tea ceremony: "It's been really uneventful recently. Things have happened one after another. Before the disaster issue was resolved, Ji Changming died."
Concubine Yu exclaimed in surprise and said with a look of disbelief: "Ji Changming, is he the supervisor of Qin Tian Prison? How did he die?"
"Today someone found that he died on the way to court. There were no wounds on his body, and he was not poisoned. His death was extremely strange. I asked the Shuntian Prefect, and he said it looked like he died suddenly."
Concubine Yu said in shock: "How could he die suddenly for no reason? This... this is too strange. Is it true that nothing can be found?"
"Not yet." Hongli looked at her calmly and said, "What's wrong? Concubine Yu seems to be particularly concerned about this matter?"
Concubine Yu lightly bit her crimson lips and hesitated for a long time before saying, "With all due respect to the Emperor, I, my concubine... know Ji Changming."
Hongli smiled nonchalantly and said: "Ji Changming is the supervisor of the Qintian Prison, so it is normal to know him."
Concubine Yu clenched her teeth tightly. After a while, she seemed to have made up her mind and said, "No, I met him before entering the palace. To be precise, before he was pointed out to the emperor." After a pause,
She continued: "When I was in my boudoir, Ama had made a marriage arrangement for me, and agreed that if the beautiful girl was not selected, I would marry her, but then I
After being pointed out to the Emperor by the late Emperor, this marriage will naturally come to an end." After that, she said nervously: "Because the Emperor didn't ask before, and I was afraid that the Emperor would be displeased after telling her, so I decided to do it.
I didn’t mention it, but I didn’t hide it on purpose, and since I served the emperor, I haven’t had any contact with Ji Changming, so I would like to ask the emperor for his advice.”
Hongli came here to test Concubine Yu's attitude, but he didn't expect that Concubine Yu would tell her about her relationship with Ji Changming just after he mentioned Ji Changming. If the disaster incident was directed by her, she was also the instigator.
Ji Changming lied, so she should try her best to conceal her relationship with Ji Changming. How could she tell everything without any concealment? Could it be that he and Hong Zhou were mistaken?
Seeing that Hongli had not spoken for a long time, Concubine Yu knelt down in a panic and said: "Your Majesty, I really have no contact with Ji Changming, let alone an affair. Please trust me."
Hongli looked down at her and said coldly: "But Ji Changming has never been married since he is nearly 30 years old. Isn't it because he misses Concubine Yu?"
Concubine Yu became more and more panicked when she heard this, "I have never had any contact with him since I entered the dormitory. I don't know what he is thinking, but I know what I am thinking. For so many years, I have only had the emperor in my heart."
One person and no other person."
"Really?" Hongli's cool voice made Concubine Yu nervously say: "Yes, I don't dare to deceive you."
Hongli didn't say anything, just ordered her to get up and leave Yanxi Palace immediately. Seeing this, Concubine Yu hurriedly chased after her and said in the wind and snow: "Your Majesty, you still don't believe what I said?"
Hongli paused, turned his head and said, "Fei Yu is weak, go back and rest." After that, he strode away without any intention of staying.
After Hongli disappeared, Dongmei said: "Master, hurry in and be careful not to catch the cold."
Concubine Yu had regained her composure at this moment. After entering the room, she said softly: "Dongmei, do you think you can hide this from the emperor?"