But it was said that everyone accompanied Princess Nan'an and the widower into the mansion. When they arrived at the mourning hall, they saw that only a few men from the Huo family were left in front of the coffin. All the guests and female relatives had left. Reading at 0 o'clock
The princess and Huo Sheng knelt in front of the coffin and worshiped before praying. A sound of crying came from behind, and a woman with disheveled hair threw herself on the coffin and cried: "My lord, you will not be able to live in peace even after you die. They
I want to open your coffin..." Before she could finish her words, two strong women rushed out, grabbed her shoulders and arms and dragged her away, but she held on to the coffin tightly and just cried.
The princess shouted: "Concubine Liu! Why are you so presumptuous!"
Concubine Liu just cried in grievance and glanced at the people in the room rather sadly.
Jia Cong just wanted to shout, "God help me!" The scapegoat came out just in time. Has the spy chief responsible for selecting people been replaced? Qin Sangu and Concubine Liu are so different. He raised his eyebrows.
He glanced at her and murmured in a low voice: "There is such a woman in their family. What kind of taste does Prince Huo have?"
Bian Shuirong heard this, looked at him with a smile, and whispered: "I heard that this man is quite favored."
Jia Cong shuddered: "Is he blind?"
At this moment, two more women rushed out, and the four of them worked together to catch Concubine Liu behind. She was heard howling all the way, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, there will be no peace..."
Jia Cong couldn't help but said another sentence: "The Prince of Nan'an who cries like a ghost and howls like a wolf cannot have peace!"
The mourning hall was quiet. Seeing the embarrassment on the princess's face, Jia Cong said to everyone: "I may have overthought something, and I will mention it first. People like to make wild guesses about things they don't know.
I also like to guess the wrong side of others, and always think that my guess is the truth. Therefore, I just asked the princess at the door not to come in. When everyone from the office and the Yamen came, I invited these respected elders to accompany me to testify. Because I am
Jia Baoyu's younger brother, if we from the Jia family had accompanied the princess and the prince inside early, I'm afraid someone would have caused trouble and told us that our two families had secretly discussed some shady matter. Now the Prince of Beijing and all your lords and elders are here to testify.
, our two governments are not covering up this matter and we are waiting for the news. You can just tell the world clearly about what happens next. Since we are open and above board, others will not have any chance to guess."
Shui Rongben pulled Huo Sheng to comfort him. Hearing this, he couldn't help turning his head and said, "You can think of this at such a young age? It's really rare."
Jia Cong curled his lips and said, "I don't know, my lord, but I have seen how powerful rumors can be. Although my father is a bit more honest, why..." He suddenly covered his mouth, opened his eyes wide and looked into the room for a long time.
He giggled and said, "Well, I didn't say anything just now..."
Although the capital city is large, not many people really know Jia She, and most of them just follow what others say. Since Jia She took charge of Rongguo Mansion, the comments about corruption and obscenity in the early years gradually disappeared, and many honest, honest, wise and foolish words came out.
Although the former is true, partial people tend to forget things, and by the way, I heard about Jia Mu's partiality, so more and more people began to believe the rumors that followed. Now that Jia Cong is playing like this, everyone who has heard some trivial things
Everyone thought that he was almost going to say that his father had been rumored by his grandmother. Those who were more generous sighed: "It's not a loss for Marquis Jia En to have such a smart and sensible son."
Shui Rong knew Jia She's true face, so he couldn't help but laugh, and whispered: "Aren't you afraid of finding out that Prince Nan'an is not poisoned?"
Jia Cong also whispered: "If he is not poisoned, he must be seriously ill. Anyway, it has nothing to do with brother Baoyu and Prince Huo."
Shui Rong's eyes lit up, he looked at him with a smile, and then leaned down to whisper to him: "What you just said was clearly meant for the princess."
Jia Cong's eyes flashed: "No way, I'm telling everyone."
Shui Rong rubbed his head: "Treat yourself like a real kid."
The princess then turned around and blessed everyone, saying: "Opening the coffin is a big deal. As a female, I don't dare to make the decision. I have to ask the concubine for permission first."
Shui Rong said hurriedly: "Of course it is, Princess, please do as you please."
The princess then went back.
They were struggling at the door for a long time, and the concubine already knew it. Like Huo Xuan, she originally thought that Jia Baoyu had seduced Huo Sheng. Later, she heard from a servant that the meaning of Jia Cong's words was that they were just ordinary friends.
There was nothing about Long Yang. Although she was a little dissatisfied with Huo Sheng's preference for his mother, the old concubine still loved her grandson. Therefore, like the princess, she sincerely hoped that what Jia Cong said was true. She also wanted to
Knowing whether his son was really poisoned to death, he cleared Huo Sheng's crime. Therefore, he ordered people to take the troubled Aunt Liu back to her yard, and also agreed to open the coffin and conduct an autopsy.
When the order of the concubine came, someone from Nan'an Prince's Palace wanted to step forward to open the coffin. Just when Jia Cong was about to speak, Shui Rong pulled him and shook his head gently. He stepped forward and said: "Opening the coffin is really disrespectful to the deceased. Let's go again."
If you are not a fool, why not wait outside? Prince, please go too, it will be inconvenient for you to stay inside."
This matter was unlucky, and everyone actually didn't want to see Huo Xuan's body, so they all agreed. Shui Rong took the lead, pulled the hesitant Huo Sheng, and everyone went out together. Only Zuo Zuo, a member of the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, was left inside.
And people from Nan'an Prince's Palace.
Everyone was uneasy. Huo Sheng stared blankly at the mourning hall. After waiting for a long time, he finally saw Wu Zuo and others walking out. The Wu Zuo said to the crowd with a solemn face: "The prince is convinced that he has been poisoned. His body has long been empty, and all his internal organs have been drained."
Not only the damage, but also the bones are brittle. With such a body, a fall could kill him."
Everyone roared with "Wow~~", Shui Rong glanced at Jia Cong quietly, and Jia Cong only looked happy.
Someone saw it and secretly shook his head to an acquaintance: "Prince Nan'an is gone. Even considering the friendship between their two families in the past, he should not be so happy. I just thought that this kid would become a great person in the future...
…”
The man also looked at Jia Cong and said, "He's just a kid. His brother is free of crime, and his own inference is good. Naturally, he is happy, and he doesn't care about others. Even if he is a genius, and
How can you understand the world at such a young age?"
The man in front felt that it made sense and nodded, secretly feeling relieved that "this guy is just a little clever".
Huo Sheng has been in a state of confusion these days. When he heard Jia Cong's inference, he was just anxious and confused. Now after hearing these words, it was as if the mountain covering his head had been moved away. Grievance, resentment, and the pain of losing a loved one all came to his heart.
, and finally cried loudly "Wow".
Shui Rongnai patted his shoulder and persuaded him: "It's better than not knowing the truth. Now we can find out the real culprit."
Zhao Cheng, the commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, separated from the crowd and walked over to Jia Cong, cupping his hands and saying, "Master Jia, who do you think the murderer is?" This attracted everyone to look over.
Jia Cong shook his head: "I don't know, and I don't have any clues. Could it be someone seeking revenge? A pirate who was defeated by him in the early years?"
Shui Rong thought: "The pirates are just grass bandits. I'm afraid they don't have the ability to sneak into the Nan'an Palace."
Jia Cong thought again: "Anyway, who gets the benefit and who is the murderer. Also, since he can poison the prince, it must be someone close to him. In the past few days, everyone said that the prince died in an accident, so he must have thought that he was safe and well.
Now that this matter has been revealed, whoever panics is probably the murderer."
Shui Rong nodded: "That makes sense."
Jia Cong thought about it and shook his head: "No. Their whole family relies on the prince. When the prince is gone, they rely on the prince. The two of them are the big and small backers of this family. How can anyone remove his own backer?
He’s not from Nan’an Prince’s Palace.”
Huo Sheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted loudly: "Concubine Liu!"
Everyone was startled.
Jia Cong rolled his eyes: "Impossible, without Prince Huo, that crazy woman wouldn't even have a hair on her head!"
The boy following Huo Sheng said loudly: "She has a new son! The prince has lost his son and been convicted, so the throne belongs to his son!"
Everyone was making a roar again. Isn’t it? Concubine Liu had a new son, and she used this poisonous trick to kill Prince Nan’an and his son. Didn’t the throne fall to her son? She held the coffin just now to prevent him from giving up.
Isn't it because of the autopsy that the matter will be exposed and the prince's charges will be cleared? The more people think about it, the more they are right, and they can't help but nod.
Zhao Cheng hurriedly offered his hand to Huo Sheng: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you can let me have a chat with Concubine Liu."
Huo Sheng immediately cleared his mind from his father's death. After thinking for a moment, he said: "This matter is of great importance, and she is a female family member. Forgive me for not being able to make the decision. I have to ask my grandmother and mother-in-law for instructions."
Zhao Cheng nodded repeatedly.
Huo Sheng then asked several uncles and brothers from the side branch to take care of the guests and hurried back.
At this moment, both the concubine and the concubine had received the report and knew what he had said. They were looking at each other in tears and scolding the thief for being sinister and vicious. Huo Sheng came over and speculated on the situation, and both of them were shocked.
The concubine stood up, leaned on crutches and thought for a long time, then said: "Go out and tell Mr. Zhao that this matter is purely speculation and it is inconvenient for the female family members. Let them first find out what happened to the poison. If you really want to find out,
It's not too late to put her on her head and hand it over to him for interrogation. Then quietly invite the young master of the Jia family to sit in the study and ask him carefully if he has any thoughts."
The princess also said: "It's true, that child is very smart and favored by nobles. Thanks to him for reminding him, I need to thank him very much." Huo Sheng agreed and went forward to pass on his grandmother's words. Tai
The concubine stood up immediately: "Go and interrogate that bitch!"
The princess hurriedly said: "Princess, since the prince is being persecuted, then Mr. Jia Baoyu has blocked Sheng'er's trouble. Shouldn't Miss Jia evacuate the people?"
The concubine paused. Although she knew that what the concubine said was true, it was Jia Baoyu who killed Huo Xuan directly, but she still felt uncomfortable. After a long while, she said: "That's all, I have wronged her." She led the people to Liu Shufei's place.
The princess went. The princess hurriedly ordered people to evacuate Miss Jia's mother-in-law from the courtyard. After everything was settled, she went to comfort her in person.
After Huo Sheng and Zhao Cheng finished speaking, the twelve elders who testified also stood up to leave, and Huo Sheng personally saw them off.
The people watching the excitement outside had been waiting for so long to finally see someone come out, and they all started to make a fuss. A circle of people immediately surrounded the twelve elders, listening to them shaking their heads and talking about what was going on inside.
It happened - Prince Nan'an really died of poisoning! His bones were brittle and he would die if he fell down! Both the prince and Mr. Jia were innocent! It turned out that a concubine in their house who had a son was plotting to harm others! For a moment, the street
There was a huge crowd of people, and it was more lively than the Chinese New Year.
After such a big incident happened in the house, who would stay? The guests who came to express their condolences also left one after another. Huo Sheng sent a few more important guests such as Prince Shui Rong of Beijing out, and then invited Jia Cong to take a rest in the study.
Mouth tea.
Jia Cong was impatient and couldn't wait to sit down before entering the door, so he hurriedly asked: "Is my eldest sister okay?"
Huo Sheng was startled: "...Probably...it's okay."
"What does it probably mean? Don't you know?"
Huo Sheng smiled bitterly and said, "To tell you the truth, I've been living like a wandering ghost these days, completely unaware of everything."
The boy who followed him quickly said: "The concubine originally wanted to starve Miss Jia for a few days to vent her anger. It was the concubine who sent people to bring her water every day. Apart from being frightened, she was otherwise fine."
Jia Cong stroked his chest: "The princess is a good person, and she will be rewarded in the future!" He said sternly to Huo Sheng, "Your Majesty, I, Jia Cong, am a straight-tempered person, so I won't beat around the bush with you. Although I regret the death of the prince.
It's true, but it's really your family's business. Brother Baoyu was innocently involved, and he even blocked the disaster for you. And if I hadn't been so smart to guess the whole story, I'm afraid the prince would have hated Jiuquan. Although
I am not doing it for you, but for brother Baoyu. I have done your family a big favor, don’t deny this."
How could Huo Sheng have expected him to speak so straightforwardly? He was stunned for a long time, then nodded and said, "How can I deny it?"
Jia Cong said: "Do you owe me a favor?"
Huo Sheng said without hesitation: "I owe you a favor."
Jia Cong immediately said: "My eldest sister is living in your house as if she didn't have this person. Now that the prince has gone, I hope your house can let her out."
Huo Sheng was stunned again, and then sighed after a long while: "Baoyu also wants to take her out, so do you think so little of our family?"
Jia Cong curled his lips and said: "Master! My sister has wasted her youth in your family for almost two years! She is already quite old, okay? I'm not sure what she will do in the future. Besides, you don't have enough mouth to raise, but
How cheap it is to be able to repay a big favor. The two families are going to be in contact in the future, so why bother to make everyone unhappy over such a trivial matter."
Huo Sheng wanted to refute him, but he couldn't refute him, so he had to say: "It's not a big deal, but I have to ask my grandmother and mother."
Jia Cong glanced at him for a few times and said: "Huo Shizi, you are still the heir apparent now, and you will inherit the throne of the county king in a short time. I will call you 'Prince Huo' in advance. A man will be cut off when he is cut off."
, Don’t let the women in the backyard lead you. No matter how knowledgeable your grandmother and mother are about human relations and justice, they can only live in the inner courtyard. There are two worlds inside and outside the wall. You can’t be like Brother Baoyu, otherwise, outside
People will eat you in minutes."
Huo Sheng closed his eyes and said after a while: "Thank you very much for your advice." He then said, "I am very confused and I don't know who actually harmed my father."
Jia Cong said: "That crazy woman, please ask me where a woman in the backyard can get poison and medicine. That stuff can't be obtained casually. Besides, I heard that there are many women in Prince Huo's backyard, and there is no one else."
The one who got a son?"
Huo Sheng nodded.
Jia Cong said: "I took a few glances at her just now when she came out to cause trouble. She didn't look good either, so why is she so favored? She is the only one who has a son. Isn't it a coincidence?"
Huo Sheng was startled.
"I just said that whoever gets the benefit is the murderer. Although the crazy woman can get the benefit from it, her actions today are just not smart. Was such a good trick really thought up by such a stupid woman?
It's so strange. As the saying goes, if there is something strange, there is something different, and if there is something different, there is something hidden. There is no guarantee that there will be someone behind her. You might as well think about it, if something happens to your family, who else can benefit except that crazy woman."
While Huo Sheng listened to his words, he remembered how Concubine Liu got her son. During the Chinese New Year the year before last, someone said that his father was a Rabbit Man for no reason, and they arranged for his father to fall down from upstairs and break his leg, leaving him covered in filth.
All the concubines and concubines couldn't bear the stench all over his father's body, and even his mother couldn't bear it. Only Liuzhi, the concubine, didn't mind and served her wholeheartedly. Later, she won the favor of her father.
Now she has a son again. Could it be that this whole thing was designed by the enemy behind the scenes, just to let Liu Zhi win the favor of her father? I thought about it for a while, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that the person behind should not be underestimated.
Jia Cong sat with him for a while. At first, he was focused on getting Jia Baoyu out, and tried his best to deceive him. Now seeing Huo Sheng's weak look, he clearly knew that he had done all this on his own.
The dead man felt a little guilty, so he couldn't sit still and stood up to say goodbye.
Huo Shengqiang gathered his energy and sent him out in person. He stood at the door and thought for a while, then turned to see his mother. When he arrived in front of the princess, he hesitated for a moment and only said, "I hope your house can let her out."
The princess immediately agreed. "Most of the women in this courtyard are ordinary concubines. They are all young and young. Why bother letting them guard it? I originally intended to let the concubines and below out. Those concubines have no status at all.
, let them all go. Those who have earned their status, since they have worked hard to earn their status, why not just support them for your father's whole life."
Huo Sheng often went to listen to Yuanchun playing the piano secretly. He felt a little sad when he heard this, but this business was really done, so that was all.
For a moment, she reported the matter back to the concubine. The concubine frowned: "He wants us to let Jia go back?"
Huo Sheng said: "Yes. Anyway, that Jia family has never been favored by his father, and he returned this favor. There was some trouble between our two families due to a misunderstanding a few days ago. We can also take the opportunity to make up for it."
The concubine thought for a long time and said: "Is this his own idea or the Rongguo Mansion's idea?"
Huo Sheng said: "In the first month of the first month, he went to Chang'an to celebrate the birthday of an elder of his family. Because he received an urgent letter from Rongguo Mansion and saw something strange in the letter, he rushed back to the capital for eight days and then went straight to the capital.
He came to our house and has never been back before. It must be his own idea."
The concubine nodded and said: "In that case, I will go to Rongguo Mansion to visit the old lady in person tomorrow and we will discuss the matter later."
Huo Sheng was stunned: "Why discuss such a cheap matter again? It's hard to repay this favor."
The concubine waved her hand and said: "You are a very ignorant child. Even if your father has never touched her, she is still your father's woman. She will have to be buried with her when she dies. She can be released anywhere."
Huo Sheng deliberately told his mother that he wanted to release all his father's ordinary concubines, but he swallowed his words again. Instead, he told Jia Cong's suspicions and his own speculations, and asked if the interrogation of Concubine Liu would yield any results.
After listening to her grandson's words, the concubine remembered that she had been investigating for so long but could not find out who was the person who framed Huo Xuan as Lord Rabbit. Now that Huo Xuan was poisoned, Liu Zhi De Chong thought of one thing in succession and couldn't help but stand up:
"My son! I'm afraid you are right!" After a long time, he said coldly, "Little Hooves has a tough mouth. Don't worry, she won't tell the truth, and she can't blame me. You don't have to worry about this matter.
"He waved his hand to drive him away.
Huo Sheng knew in his heart that his grandmother must have many tricks up her sleeve, and she probably didn't want him to mess with her, so he withdrew.
Although the Huo family's ancestors and grandsons also wanted to find out the truth, because Huo Sheng hoped that Concubine Liu would be the murderer so that she could completely clear herself and her newborn brother of injustice, the concubine secretly hoped that Concubine Liu would be the murderer so that she could get the grandson alone.
Son, and there was a coincidence that she was favored because of Huo Xuan's broken leg that day, so no one thought that Concubine Liu was innocent. The fact that the prince was poisoned had already spread throughout the palace. His women were accused of having sex with Huo Xuan.
Feeling uneasy about the aphrodisiacs, they quietly disposed of the aphrodisiacs that had not yet been used.
Huo Sheng returned to his yard and walked around in circles for a long time. Finally, he stamped his feet, picked up a pen and wrote a short message, asking someone to send it quietly to Rongguo Mansion.