Wen Xing clenched her sleeves tightly and almost gasped for air.
He lowered his head and didn't say a word. The imperial doctor who was treating Concubine Yuan finally came out and diverted everyone's attention. Concubine Yuan inhaled a lot of thick smoke and hot air, which burned her nose and throat.
It’s hard to talk for a while.
Fortunately, she was rescued in time and her life was saved. The female doctor examined Yuan Fei and found that there were no signs of burns or disfigurement.
"Yes." After hearing this, Zhao Zongheng nodded indifferently. He seemed to be satisfied that the person was not dead. He patted the corner of his clothes and said, "Take them all into custody. We will find out the source of the fire tomorrow and interrogate them one by one." "How was the injury of the guard who rescued Concubine Yuan?" Just when Zhao Zongheng was about to leave, he suddenly stopped and turned his head to ask.
"Ah..." The imperial doctor was stunned for a moment and quickly lowered his head and said: "Qin Weiwei's back was burned, and there was almost no good flesh in his eyes. The situation is a bit serious..."
"Cure him." Zhao Zongheng's eyes darkened and he gave a death order.
"We must do our best." The imperial doctor panicked and knelt down to accept the order.
The emperor looked so indifferent towards Concubine Yuan, and even said he would go in and take a look before leaving, but why did he pay so much attention to an unknown little guard who saved Concubine Yuan?
The imperial doctor lowered his head and did not dare to think wildly, and respectfully sent the emperor and queen off.
This commotion was already in the middle of the night, and it was almost dawn by the time Si Ningchi returned to Fengwu Palace to wash up and lie down.
Zhao Zongheng did not return to Chengming Palace. He followed Si Ningchi to rest for a while in Fengwu Palace. He felt like he was about to get up and go to court without even covering himself with warm blankets...
Zhao Zongheng was in low spirits. He looked back at Si Ningchi who was curled up in bed and sleeping soundly. He sighed secretly. What a beautiful night, why are there so many bad things to worry about? He originally wanted to enjoy the stars with her and talk about the future.
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Leave some wonderful memories...
If he knew it would be like this, what should he do...
Zhao Zongheng's thoughts were wandering, and he could still remember Si Ningchi's smiling face on the observatory, his alluring figure, and the slender neck exposed with his head raised, all of which were full of temptation.
To sum it up in one word, he is so greedy.
Alas.
When Zhao Zongheng came to his senses, Wang Chengxiang had tied his belt for him, bowed and smiled at him: "Your Majesty, you can go to court."
Looking at the old smiling face, Zhao Zongheng's wandering and charming thoughts disappeared in an instant, his face dropped and he raised his feet expressionlessly and went out.
Si Ningchi slept for a long time before Zhao Zongheng went to court before waking up. Last night, the news of a flood in Yuanfei's palace also attracted many people to watch. The house that had been burned by the fire could no longer look like it was before.<
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The people from the Shenxing Department got the emperor's order and came to search for the cause of the fire in Yuming Palace.
Unfortunately, the fire was so intense that it burned for so long that everything inside was basically unrecognizable. After washing it with water countless times, we could barely figure out that the source of the fire was Empress Yuan Fei's bedroom.
It is impossible for Concubine Yuan to remain unharmed even if such a big fire burns.
"Investigate." Zhao Zongheng didn't want to hear those unnecessary nonsense and ordered a strict investigation into the matter.
Si Ningchi also got the news in Fengwu Palace, and turned around and called Shen Ting, asking him to go and check if there was nothing wrong. She really wanted to know what Concubine Yuan wanted to do in this incident.< /p>
During this period, Chief Shen Xing asked Qin Huai and also asked Concubine Yuan who had regained consciousness. However, Concubine Yuan's voice was damaged and she could only speak briefly.
After repeated inspections for four or five days, we finally came to the conclusion that the ordinary candlelight was leaking, and Concubine Yuan did not rest in the dormitory that day, but slept in the side hall, saying that she could not sleep and always dreamed. Meet the late Concubine Rong.
Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Rong and Concubine Yuan were the best friends at the beginning. Concubine Yuan felt that Concubine Rong was in the bedroom, so she was a little scared and went to sleep in the side hall.
As soon as these words came out, the ghosts and ghosts in the palace made endless remarks, saying that the fire might be caused by the ghost of Concubine Rong, otherwise even if the candlestick lit the curtain, it would not be able to burn such a big fire!
Everyone said that Concubine Rong wanted to drag Concubine Yuan to accompany her.
Suddenly, this rhetoric was spread everywhere, almost to the point of being unwavering.
The ghost of Concubine Rong has returned, causing panic in the palace.
If you want to continue to investigate, you can't help but mention this matter again, and Concubine Yuan over there is nagging her, turning around and having a high fever, which simply adds fire to this rumor.
As a last resort, Zhao Zongheng could only suspend the investigation of the matter. After repeatedly reading the confessions of Concubine Yuan and the palace officials of Yuming Palace, he suppressed the matter for the time being. There were obviously big loopholes in these matters.
"When this matter is over, we will conduct a secret investigation." Zhao Zongheng pressed down the file in his hand. He obviously did not intend to take matters into his own hands.
"The slave obeys the order."
On the other hand, Shen Ting found some things that the Criminal Division did not find.
Si Ningchi looked at the things Shen Ting brought back and blinked. What was placed in the tray was a corner of paper that was burned beyond recognition. It was yellow and could not recognize its original appearance. She stared for a long time and looked up at Shen Ting. Asked: "What is this?"
"My servant dug it out from the ruins." Shen Ting stood aside and whispered, "Your Majesty, look carefully at the grain of this paper."
"This paper is yellow paper." Shen Ting said with a steady tone and a smile: "It is only for sacrifices and ceremonies."
"Others use it to burn it to the dead."
After Shen Ting finished speaking, Si Ningchi suddenly woke up and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Concubine Yuan is burning paper in her palace?"
Shen Ting curled his lips and nodded with a smile, looked up at Si Ningchi and said, "In my opinion, the fire in Concubine Yuan's palace must have been caused by improper burning."
Private worship is not allowed in this palace, and burning paper is even more taboo. Concubine Yuan does not dare to go out to burn, so she only dares to burn paper in her own palace. It is obvious that what she is burning is for Concubine Rong, so the problem arises Just clean up after burning. Why did it cause such a big fire?
If she accidentally started a fire while burning, it wouldn't be much of a problem to put it out. If she couldn't put it out, how would she escape?
"There's still something wrong." Si Ningchi frowned slightly and said in deep thought.
"Yes." Shen Ting nodded and said: "I guess that Concubine Yuan set the fire herself, but I still don't understand why Concubine Yuan set the fire. In order to cover up the scene of burning paper, she did not hesitate to burn down the entire palace?"
Si Ningchi gently curved his lips and smiled, suddenly feeling that things had become interesting.
The rumor that Concubine Rong’s ghost has returned spreads around the palace. How did it start to spread?
Si Ningchi held up his chin and chuckled, blinked and smiled at Shen Ting: "Since you have doubts, then continue to investigate. I really want to see who is behind this."
