This pause happened in just a split second, so fast that it was almost impossible to catch it. Even Ye Qinglan only noticed this fleeting stiffness after paying close attention.
She was right, Shen Qiuyu was indeed involved in this matter...
Ye Qinglan gave Shen Qiuyu a deep look.
Shen Qiuyu had already recovered from her momentary gaffe, and said with a smile: "This is really the best news." She sighed again: "The Crown Princess drank a whole bowl that day, and she was poisoned more than You are much deeper. She was often sick and her bones were weak, but this time her vitality was severely damaged. Although the toxins in her body have been eliminated, she still can't get out of bed and move around."
That worried look is a perfect example of a concubine who worries about her mistress, and there is no flaw in it.
The prince heard these words clearly and felt very relieved. He gently comforted him: "You don't have to worry too much. The imperial doctor has already prescribed some medicine to replenish your body. You can just rest for a few days and you will be fine."
Shen Qiuyu responded softly: "The Crown Princess is the backbone of the inner court. This recuperation will take at least two or three months. There are always people around you to serve. I am not talented, so if you want to recommend yourself, Your Highness will be kind." That’s right.”
Ye Qinglan secretly admired that when it comes to trying to figure out a man's mind, Shen Qiuyu is definitely a master. This statement can be said to be the most wonderful way of taking advantage of retreat.
Sure enough, the prince immediately smiled and said: "As long as you have this intention. However, the prince is ill, so there can't be someone in charge of the house. You can work hard these few months and help take care of some trivial matters. .”
Shen Qiuyu was stunned and quickly declined politely: "I have no talent or virtue. I have no experience in managing a house, so I am really scared..."
The prince made a decision without any explanation: "Okay, there's no need to talk about this anymore, let's just let this be settled!"
Shen Qiuyu had no choice but to agree, still looking a little uneasy.
Ye Qinglan and Gu Xinian enjoyed the wonderful show and quickly exchanged knowing glances. Shen Qiuyu's acting skills were so brilliant, it's no wonder that the prince was toyed with and applauded...
Gu Xinian asked bluntly: "Your Highness, has the poisoning been investigated clearly?"
The prince's eyes flashed and he nodded: "I found it out. The palace maid in charge of the ingredients confessed that she put the secretly prepared torreya powder into the bowl while Lin was washing her hands. I wanted to ask more questions. Who was the mastermind behind the appearance? I didn’t expect that after she said this, she took advantage of others and hit a pillar and died."
This statement is exactly the same as what the Qin Imperial Physician said.
Of course, Gu Xinian would not believe these words so easily: "According to His Highness's inference, who might be the mastermind behind this?"
The prince smiled incomprehensibly: "Without any real evidence, how can you make random inferences?" However, the more this happens, the easier it is to arouse everyone's suspicion.
Ye Qinglan thought for a moment and then came to an understanding.
Apart from Concubine Zheng, who else has the ability, means, and the motive to attack Princess Fengyi in the palace? If any evidence is found, Concubine Zheng is very easy to defend, and she can even cry and complain in front of the emperor. It was said that Empress Gu and others deliberately framed the case. But now there is no evidence at all. The only witness has died again. It is a standard death without corroboration. Rumors spread in the palace, and Concubine Zheng was unable to refute it even if she wanted to. .Probably the emperor would secretly guess that it was Concubine Zheng who did it. Even without any evidence, as long as the emperor became suspicious, Concubine Zheng would have completely lost this game!
This move is indeed extremely powerful! But if you think about it further, it is worth pondering whether the palace maid really confessed...
Gu Xinian obviously thought of this section and raised his eyebrows at the prince.
The prince didn't know what he thought of. A trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, but a nonchalant smile appeared on his face: "By the way, I still have something to discuss with you. Let's go to the study to talk."
Obviously, there is indeed something else going on!
Gu Xinian's eyes flashed slightly and he responded with a smile.
As for Ye Qinglan, she naturally wanted to take advantage of this moment to visit Mrs. Mo. The prince cordially told Shen Qiuyu: "Yu'er, please accompany Mr. Ye to the princess's room."
Shen Qiuyu responded with a smile.
Before Gu Xinian left, he glanced at Shen Qiuyu intentionally or unintentionally. People's eyes can reveal a lot of emotions, like this moment, it is a subtle warning.
Shen Qiuyu's heart trembled, and a sourness suddenly surged in her heart. The taste quickly spread to her mouth, and it was unspeakably bitter...
The boy who once promised to love her only for the rest of his life has now become the husband of another woman. All he cares about is another woman. But he is full of wariness and distrust towards her, even faintly. showing hostility...
Shen Qiuyu quickly came to her senses, but she met Ye Qinglan's eyes that were half-smiling but not smiling. They were so sharp that they seemed to be able to see into the depths of her heart.
Shen Qiuyu calmed down, smiled lightly and said: "Brothers and sisters, please come with me."
For a short period of time, the two of them didn't talk. But there was a feeling that the air was stagnant, and the maids following behind them all automatically lowered their heads and held their breaths.
When she saw Mr. Mo, even though Ye Qinglan had been mentally prepared, she couldn't help but be stunned.
The great loss of vitality that the imperial doctor said was indeed true. In just a few days, Mr. Mo lost a lot of weight, and his face turned pale. Even people who don't know medical skills can tell that Mr. Mo's physical condition is not good at the moment. ...
Mo Shi smiled gently and greeted Ye Qinglan: "I should have gone to see you, but it's a pity that my body is not in good shape and I can't get out of bed and walk around. You look good, you should be almost healed. !" When he said the last sentence, he couldn't help but reveal a look of envy.
Ye Qinglan immediately smiled and said: "It looks good, but actually I lost the energy after walking a few steps. If I hadn't been worried about the Crown Princess's current situation, I wouldn't have gone out this way anyway."
This complaint naturally and quickly shortened the distance between the two of them. Madam Mo smiled and sat up straight, and ordered the maid to bring a chair and place it next to the bed. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Madam Mo only ordered a chair to be brought, but Shen Qiuyu was missed.
Shen Qiuyu didn't feel embarrassed and still stood by the bed with a smile.
After Mr. Mo and Ye Qinglan exchanged some innocuous gossip, seeing that Shen Qiuyu still stayed there, he said calmly: "I'm talking to Qinglan, you don't have to wait here."
Shen Qiuyu didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed about such an obvious order to expel guests. She responded with a smile and then retreated with a calm expression.
Mo's eyes turned cold as he looked at Shen Qiuyu's back.
Ye Qinglan's heart moved, and she seemed to have vaguely guessed something, but she didn't ask any more questions. Since Mrs. Mo specially sent Shen Qiuyu away, it was obvious that she really had something to say to her in private...
Mrs. Mo didn't beat around the bush, and a sneer appeared on her lips: "You should have heard about the things in the palace, right?"
Ye Qinglan hummed and said tentatively: "His Royal Highness said that a palace maid who kept the ingredients secretly poisoned her. Although she confessed everything, she committed suicide without telling who the mastermind was."
The sarcasm in Mo's eyes became even stronger, and he said slowly: "Do you really believe such rhetoric?"
"I also feel there is something fishy." Ye Qinglan carefully considered his words: "If it was really the palace maid who did it, since she has confessed, she will definitely reveal the person behind the scenes. She shouldn't commit suicide in the middle of the sentence. Yes.
It’s not that the palace maid told everything, the Queen and Her Highness deliberately concealed the truth..."
"You guessed more than half of the time." Mrs. Mo probably had been holding it in for a long time, so she told the truth without using any clichés: "Actually, the person who really confessed was not the maid in Fengyi Palace, but Lin Bian.
Xiaotao, the personal maid beside the concubine."
... No matter how Ye Qinglan had guessed before, she would never have guessed that it would be this answer. Her mind quickly started to spin, and when she saw Mo's face that was suppressing anger, an idea suddenly flashed: "Could it be,
Xiaotao insisted that Concubine Lin was responsible for the poisoning?"
Mr. Mo was startled and looked at Ye Qinglan intently: "How did you guess it?"
Ye Qinglan was also shocked by this fact. Her mind was in a turmoil, and she continued as if talking to herself: "Xiao Tao is Concubine Lin's personal maid. If she really identified it like this, it would be very detrimental to Concubine Lin."
..."
"Xiao Tao said she has a nose and eyes, so no one can believe it. What's more, half a pack of torreya powder was found in Xiao Tao's house." Although Mo Shi tried his best to hold back, there was still a trace of anger in the words: "Now I can confirm it.
What's more, the person who secretly poisoned Concubine Lin while she was washing her hands was undoubtedly Xiao Tao."
In this way, Concubine Lin could not be washed away even if she jumped into the Yellow River...
Mo's heart was restless and her breathing was a little unsteady: "After listening to Xiao Tao's confession, the Queen Mother and His Highness were both furious, and called Concubine Lin to interrogate her for a long time. Concubine Lin kept crying and defending, but
The witnesses and material evidence are all there, so she can’t stop making excuses.”
Ye Qinglan frowned: "If that's the case, why did it come out that the palace maid who kept the ingredients confessed?"
"Because if this matter spreads, the Prince's Mansion will be disgraced." Madam Mo sneered: "It's not uncommon for women to compete for favor, but if they compete for favor to the point of killing each other and even causing trouble in the palace, it will be a solid scandal.
Neither the Queen Mother nor His Highness wanted the Emperor to leave such an impression. Later, they listened to Concubine Shen's plan and deliberately framed the matter on the palace maid. Then there was no evidence to prove it. In this way, everyone spread the news
There was an uproar, and this basin of dirty water was poured on Concubine Zheng's head. Concubine Zheng was hard to say, and she had to bear the blame. Now, Concubine Lin is under house arrest in the yard. It is estimated that she will never be seen again in the future.
No chance to come out."
Ye Qinglan was silent for a moment, then asked slowly: "Do you really believe that Concubine Lin did all this?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your
