If you say you are not worried or scared when you are suddenly seen by the Emperor, you would definitely be lying, but...
In an era when imperial power was supreme, she had no capital to compete with the emperor. Whether it was life or death, she could not make the final decision...
Thinking about it this way, what else does she have to fear?
In other words, what's the use of her being worried?
Gu Qiancheng followed the eunuch calmly, neither asking nor saying much, not caring at all about what he would face next...
Such magnanimity made the leading eunuch take a high look, but that was all.
After walking around for nearly a quarter of an hour, Gu Qiancheng was brought to Lingzhen Pavilion: "Wait here."
The eunuch left Gu Qiancheng outside and went in alone to report. Not long after, a young eunuch ushered her in and stopped at the door.
Inside the room, the emperor was sitting in the center, with the emperor's four sons standing on both sides. Qin Jiyan was kneeling in the middle, particularly conspicuous...
Gu Qiancheng kept his head down all the way and did not look around after entering. He knelt obediently behind Qin Jiyan and bowed to the emperor.
The old emperor did not ask Gu Qiancheng to get up. He only asked: "Do you know medicine?"
"I know a little bit about it." Gu Qiancheng knew that after rescuing Feng Sijin, she couldn't hide this matter. Of course, she didn't think it was necessary to hide this kind of thing.
"Oh...you dare to claim to know a little bit in front of me. It seems that you are not simple."
This was by no means a celebration of praise. Gu Qiancheng's heart tightened: "My daughter is terrified."
"Afraid? I think you are quite brave. You even dare to file a lawsuit against the imperial concubine. What? The imperial concubine can't punish you?" The old emperor was very angry today...
Neither son nor grandson was worried. Son and grandson were reluctant to kill. Gu Qiancheng was the unlucky one.
"I don't dare. I know my mistake. Please punish me." Gu Qiancheng complained secretly. The old emperor valued Concubine Gu more than she thought. It was really unlucky to have caused such a troublesome woman.
The most serious thing was that she had no idea where she had offended Concubine Gu. At most, she could guess from the few words she said today that the matter might have something to do with her mother.
"Punishment? I do want to punish you, but before punishing you, I will give you a chance to redeem your merits." The old emperor frightened Gu Qiancheng for a long time, and finally got to the point: "Ji Yan said that you know how to heal, so let's give you a chance."
You come to examine the cause of death of the two spiritual birds. I will give you a chance to say that you are right. I will forget the blame. If you cannot tell the truth, then... I will be buried with the spiritual birds."
Gu Qiancheng thought about the possibility for a long time, but he didn't think of this one. Gu Qiancheng didn't even look at Qin Jiyan, he leaned down and said: "My daughter obeys the decree."
Qin Jiyan, she was really tricked. She is a forensic doctor and examines dead people. Dead birds are not within the scope of her work.
"Move." The old emperor stood up and made it clear that he wanted to personally inspect Qiancheng.
At this time, the room where the spiritual birds were kept had been tidied up. The scene was not damaged, but it was not as densely smokey as before. There was also a dragon chair in the open space, and it was clear at a glance that it was prepared for the emperor.
The four kings of Zhao followed immediately, and the fifth prince walked at the end. Before entering, he said: "Gu Qiancheng, you idiot, you must behave well and don't let me down." He was waiting to send Qin Jiyan and Gu off.
Thousands of cities entered the prison together.
"Your Majesty, I accept your order." Gu Qiancheng ignored the fifth prince's malice and replied in a good-natured manner. After everyone entered, he got up from the ground.
I knelt too much today and my knees hurt like pins and needles. I need to take medicine when I get home.
Of course, the premise is that she can go back alive...
Gu Qiancheng smiled bitterly, and was caught by Qin Jiyan who turned around. Qin Jiyan raised his eyebrows: "What? Are you scared?"
"If you are not careful, you will lose your life. How can you not be afraid? Your Highness, you really think highly of me." Gu Qiancheng had a sad face...
This clearly shows that someone deliberately set up a trap for Qin Jiyan. Qin Jiyan dragged her into it, didn't he trick her to death?
"I believe in you." Dragging Gu Qiancheng into the water was a last resort.
This bureau was obviously targeting him, and there were both witnesses and physical evidence. If Grandpa Huang hadn't believed him, just showing up at the scene with his private seal would have been enough to kill him.
Gu Qiancheng was the one who made the move, which was the only unforeseen accident. Except for him, no one knew Gu Qiancheng's true ability. At this time, Gu Qiancheng was the best card in his hand.
"What if I don't find anything?" Gu Qiancheng said ugly words ahead.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Lingniao incident was aimed at Qin Jiyan. Since the other party had killed him, he was absolutely sure.
Maybe this spiritual bird was made by someone just for today's appearance.
What would she do if there was nothing wrong with the body?
"Then, I will be buried with you."
Grandfather and grandson were equally domineering. Gu Qiancheng wanted to bite Qin Jiyan: "You bastard, why did you drag her with you if you wanted to die?"
The way Gu Qiancheng dared to be angry but dared not speak pleased Qin Jiyan. Qin Jiyan raised the corners of his lips slightly and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go in."
After saying that, he stepped into the scene first. Gu Qiancheng could only accept his fate and follow him obediently...
Gu Qiancheng was about to salute when the emperor stopped him: "Look at the two spiritual birds first."
On the white brocade cloth, lie two roasted black birds, their feathers have been burnt off, they are so bare that no species can be seen, horizontally and vertically...
Gu Qiancheng was certain that this was not some fairy bird.
Fortunately, it was a bird corpse, so Gu Qiancheng didn't pay too much attention to it. He knelt down beside it, lifted up the bird corpse, and started to inspect the appearance first...
The bird carcass was not big, and Gu Qiancheng could hold it up with both hands. After seeing the bird's beak and claws, Gu Qiancheng could roughly determine what species it was.
What kind of spiritual bird is it? It's a fairy bird. It's just a falcon that the princes from the Middle East often raise for fun. Falcons can be domesticated. Gu Qiancheng is sure that the emperor has been deceived.
However, she will not talk foolishly. She does not trust the ministers of the court and is not smart. Does she know that the emperor has been deceived?
They just don't tell. It's like the emperor's new clothes. Telling the truth at this time will only make people dislike you.
Gu Qiancheng checked carefully and could initially determine the cause of death. As for whether the cause of death was beneficial to Qin Jiyan, it was no longer within her control.
She didn't know the case at all, and even if she knew, it would be easy. As a forensic doctor, all she had to do was tell what she saw...
Gu Qiancheng put the falcon corpse back, turned around and knelt down: "If you go back to the emperor, I have finished reading."
"What did you see?" The old emperor was nonchalant, rubbing the armrest with his fingers, and his eyes fell on Qin Jiyan.
Gu Qiancheng didn't understand what the old emperor meant, so he honestly told what he saw: "Your Majesty, these two spiritual birds died of homicide, not by fire."
"What did you say?" When the old emperor heard this, a look of anger appeared on his face.
Gu Qiancheng was puzzled, but he still said honestly: "Your Majesty, the Lingzhen Pavilion only caught fire after these two spiritual birds died. They were not burned to death by fire."
"Are you sure?" His sharp eyes were directed at Gu Qiancheng. For a moment, Gu Qiancheng was really frightened...
The emperor's pressure is truly terrifying!
Gu Qiancheng swallowed the water, lowered his head and said, "I am absolutely sure."
Although she was not familiar with bird corpses, there were some things that she knew all about. Being burned to death was completely different when being burned to death. It was easy to see.
Unexpectedly, Gu Qiancheng's words made the emperor furious: "Head guarantee? Okay, I will take your head now, someone comes..."
The guards outside the house quickly ran in. Gu Qiancheng was stunned for a moment and looked at Qin Jiyan with a puzzled face: What did she say wrong?
A message to readers: I had a toothache last night and I didn’t sleep well. I was so sleepy tonight that I almost fell down on the keyboard after writing a chapter. I will update one chapter first and try to update two more chapters before 5 p.m.