The poisoning incident was so high-profile that it had already spread throughout the palace. Even the emperor was alarmed and went to Fengyi Palace to inquire about the matter. He also ordered the prince to investigate the matter thoroughly and be sure to find out the mastermind behind it.
With the emperor's decree, the prince became less scrupulous and tortured the royal cooks, palace maids and women doing chores. Under torture, the palace maid in charge of the ingredients finally revealed the truth. In the sweet mung bean soup
She secretly put the prickly heat powder when she was waiting for an opportunity.
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian looked at each other and asked in unison: "Who is the mastermind behind this?"
Doctor Qin hesitated for a moment and then said: "I don't know about this, I just heard that after the palace maid confessed that she was responsible, she hit a pillar and committed suicide. She died on the spot before even being treated!"
Ye Qinglan gasped. A living human life was lost just like that! What is even more chilling is the nonchalant tone in which Qin Qinqin mentioned this matter, as if it was just a trivial matter...
...
Gu Xinian was obviously not surprised, but instead frowned: "So, the mastermind behind the scenes has not been found at all?"
Imperial Physician Qin coughed and said, "I don't know about this." He clearly knew something hidden, but he just refused to say more for fear of getting into trouble.
Gu Xinian didn't ask any more questions and politely sent Doctor Qin out of the house. After returning to the courtyard, he didn't speak, just frowned and thought. After a long time, he raised his head to look at Ye Qinglan. He couldn't help but feel surprised at this look.
Stunned: "Lan'er, why do you look so ugly?"
Ye Qinglan's pretty face, which had always been gentle and smiling, had no smile at all at this time. Her bright black eyes flashed with complex and strange... anger: "Did that palace maid really commit suicide?"
Gu Xinian responded casually: "I don't know about this either."
"Since she was tortured, how could she be given the opportunity to commit suicide by hitting a pillar?" Ye Qinglan took a deep breath and analyzed the doubts one by one: "Since this palace maid is willing to admit that she did it, she should know to include the person behind the scenes.
There is only a chance of survival if they are recognized. How could they all be taken over by me and then kill themselves? There must be something fishy in this."
Gu Xinian naturally thought of what she could think of. He didn't want to say more at first because he didn't want to annoy her. Now that she had brought up this topic, Gu Xinian followed her words and inferred: "I think so too.
Something is not right about this matter. Just now, Imperial Physician Qin refused to say more, so he clearly knew something inside. But he did not dare to say it openly, obviously because he was worried about something."
Of course, what makes the Qin imperial doctor worry is the fight in the palace...
Following this line of thinking, is it possible that the mastermind behind this incident is really someone from Guifei Zheng's group?
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian looked at each other, and both saw the suspicion in each other's eyes. Although the two had never discussed this topic in depth, they both knew who the real suspicious person was. But now...
....
Gu Xinian pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "The Crown Princess has returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion to rest, and I should go and visit her, both emotionally and logically."
Ye Qinglan glanced at him: "I'll go with you too."
Gu Xinian really disagreed: "No, you are in good health and it is not suitable to leave the house. I can go alone..."
"I was the one who was poisoned. I'm more eager than you to know who the murderer is behind the scenes." Ye Qinglan's attitude was very firm: "I'm going to ask the Crown Princess personally what all this is about. If you don't accompany me,
I'll go. Then I'll go to the Prince's Mansion alone while you're going to the government office tomorrow!"
Gu Xinian's eyes darkened, and his face looked unhappy: "Ye Qinglan, can you please stop being so stubborn!"
"You are the stubborn one, not me." Ye Qinglan's face didn't look good either: "I know you want to protect me and don't want to upset me. But I'm not a three-year-old child, so you don't have to treat Xiyu
My sister treated me like that."
Gu Xinian responded expressionlessly: "You must have forgotten the lesson about poisoning! You are smart and smart, but you don't understand and are not good at this kind of conspiracy! You can even save the life of a palace maid.
Even if they can make you anxious, how can you fight against those cruel housewives?"
Ye Qinglan was hit in a sore spot. She became a little angry: "Yes, I am soft-hearted. I can't compare to those who regard human life as nothing! What's wrong? Do I have to be locked in a cage like a bird every day? Gu Xi
Nian, you knew what kind of person I was before you married me! I was born with this temper, you have to get used to it, and you have to get used to it if you don't! In short, I have to go to the Prince's Mansion! "
...
The two faced each other for a moment, and even the air became condensed.
Tenderness and sweetness are indeed short-lived. It is simply impossible for two people with the same stubborn and tough temperament to come together without making some sparks fly!
Every time a dispute occurs, it always ends in an unhappy ending, and this time... it will probably be no exception!
Ye Qinglan still maintained a cold and resolute expression on the surface, but there was a hint of loss and sadness in her heart. Gu Xinian really loved her and had the ability to shelter her under his wings. Unfortunately, she was born to be independent and independent at all.
She can't get used to this kind of life. Even if the other person is the man she loves, she can't give in.
If she doesn't want to quarrel, it's easy. As long as she doesn't do anything and obeys Gu Xinian's instructions and arrangements, the two of them will continue to be sweet and sweet like this. But is she still Ye Qinglan like that? Is she still Ye Qinglan?
I have abandoned everything in the past, but this stubbornness and pride cannot be lost no matter what!
Although she thought so, the acupuncture-like pain in her heart became more and more intense, even making her breathless...
Gu Xinian looked at her steadily for a long time, seeing her stubbornness and stubbornness in his eyes one by one. He did not even miss the flash of loss in his eyes. At that moment, the softest part of his heart suddenly felt a stab of pain.
What is he doing?
She is the person he has worked hard to marry and wants to hold in his hands and care for. What he likes is her intelligence, her stubbornness, and her pride, but what is he doing now? What if she really becomes everything?
A submissive woman with no opinions, is she still the same Ye Qinglan he likes?
The two of them unexpectedly opened their mouths at the same time: "You..." Then they were both stunned. The first feeling that came to their hearts was that it was sour and complicated, perhaps with a hint of sweetness.
This was the first time that the two did not break up after a dispute, but instead tried to communicate...
"I know you are worried about my safety." Ye Qinglan softened her tone unconsciously: "But, after all, this happened to me. I don't understand what happened, and I feel really uncomfortable. Moreover, you
After all, I am a man and it is inconvenient to talk to the Crown Princess. It would be more convenient for me to come forward."
Gu Xinian's expression also softened a little, and he said slowly: "Okay, I'll take you with me. However, you have to promise me that no matter what happens, you must put your own safety first. And...
....”
"I will never eat anything from the prince's palace, and I won't even drink a sip of the tea." Ye Qinglan rushed to say his lines, raising the corners of his lips and shining eyes: "Am I right?"
Gu Xinian didn't know whether to be angry or laugh, so he simply stepped forward, hugged her tightly into his arms, and murmured: "I don't know which life I owed you a debt of love to, I have to pay it all back in this life."
you."
Ye Qinglan rarely quarreled with him. She just smiled softly and boldly raised her head to kiss him. Then, with a slight blush, she said: "Gu Xinian, you are so good to me. Marrying you must be the best experience in my life."
The right decision."
The offensive of sweet words was very effective. The corners of Gu's lips were raised high, and he was obviously in a happy mood. But he pretended to be indifferent: "Stop flattering! If I don't want to take you to the Prince's Mansion, shouldn't I say it now?"
Marrying you is the worst decision in my life?"
...Ye Qinglan refused to answer this question, so Zuo Guyan said: "We don't have much time, let's set off now!"
Gu Xinian hummed and immediately ordered someone to prepare the carriage.
Duke Dingguo's residence was half an hour away from the Prince's residence. The coachman followed Gu Xinian's instructions and whipped his horse very loudly, making the carriage go much faster than usual.
The whole journey was silent.
When the carriage arrived outside the Prince's Mansion, the steward of the concierge greeted him with a busy smile. Seeing that it was Gu Xinian and his wife, he smiled even more warmly and attentively: "It's a coincidence that Mr. Gu is here, His Highness the Prince has just returned to the Mansion. This servant is here."
Send someone to deliver the letter, and ask you two to wait at the concierge for a while."
Gu Xinian hummed casually.
After only waiting for about a stick of incense in the concierge, the boy who went to report the news came back, and the prince came to greet him in person. The woman standing beside the prince was beautiful, elegant and calm, with a faint smile on her lips. It was not Shen Qiuyu again.
Who else could it be?
"I was about to ask someone to invite you over, but I didn't expect you to come in person with your younger siblings." It was common for Gu Xinian to come in and out of the Prince's Mansion without formality. The Prince didn't say any polite words, so he smiled and took the two
People go inside.
The prince and Gu Xinian walked together, and Shen Qiuyu naturally walked side by side with Ye Qinglan.
Gu Xinian glanced back intentionally or unintentionally. Ye Qinglan looked heartwarming and funny at the same time, and rolled his eyes calmly. It was broad daylight, and there were so many people here, what could Shen Qiuyu do? At most, it was just a few jokes.
It's just talk. If it's talk's turn, when has she ever lost?
The two of them glanced back and forth, and both fell into Shen Qiuyu's eyes.
Shen Qiuyu calmly suppressed all her jealousy. After sitting down in the main hall where guests were waiting, she asked with a friendly smile: "Your face is quite rosy, and you should be in good health by now!"
Ye Qinglan smiled: "Thanks to Concubine Shen, I am no longer in serious trouble." This sentence "Thanks to Concubine Shen" is very clever.
Shen Qiuyu's smile paused slightly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
