If it weren't for the prince's fragile heart that had just stabilized, Zhao Xi would have made the prince resign at this time.
Chen Heshu's sudden death... could it really be that simple?
Although Zhao Xi fell asleep drunk last night, he still got up at the beginning of Yinshi this morning to exercise. Every day during exercise, Wang Zhongzheng always said some important but not important information.
Today, Wang Zhongzheng mentioned that the source of the rumors in the court about the prince's illness was Chen Heshu, the Minister of War!
Very good! I heard the news that Uncle Chen He died suddenly early in the morning...
After preaching to the prince, Zhao Xi did not continue to deal with the memorial, but began to close his eyes and rest.
The prince thought it was because his father was tired, so he consciously shared more of the burden. Little did he know that Zhao Xi was thinking about the information reported by Wang Zhongzheng.
Qinzhengdian knew that the servants who had said those words to the prince, and Wang Zhongzheng's investigation results were not suspicious. Also, they were all carefully selected, and there should be no surprises.
At this time, the only people who knew the specific information were the servants of the queen and the prince.
Generally speaking, the servants who serve the master are close to the master. In view of the stability of the inner garden for many years, the Imperial City Department has never investigated the personnel of each palace.
Wang Zhongzheng was hesitant. Even after receiving orders from officials to do whatever they could, he still hesitated and did not dare to touch the empress and the prince's people at will.
But something has to be done.
"Didn't you get hit by the cold wind the day before yesterday? Let's go back early today...Government affairs are always unfinished. In addition, the Imperial City Department has some things that need to be investigated, and I ordered them to have no taboos in the inner garden...
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The prince didn't understand what his father meant, but he still obeyed the order and went back. He was indeed a little tired.
Regardless of whether they were serving the prince or close to the queen, as long as they were on duty last night, they were all taken for questioning by the Imperial City Secretary...
"Both the officials and the minors have thoroughly investigated, and all necessary means have been used. The servants who were on duty at the East Palace and the Empress the night before can be eliminated without any suspicion."
Wang Zhongzheng had been waiting early. When he saw the prince leaving, he reported to the officials.
"Where's the doctor?"
"Back at the official residence, the imperial doctor was summoned by the Crown Princess. When the Crown Princess sent the Imperial Doctor to the East Palace, it was already the beginning of the Yin period. He stayed at the East Palace until the Crown Prince recovered."
Zhao Xi was a little stunned. Could it really be a coincidence? Since the Imperial City Department conducted a thorough investigation, no one should be missed. All guards on duty, whether they are palace maids or internal guards, are recorded. What are their positions and what are their responsibilities?
, what time, how many people, these are all strict requirements.
Since the Imperial City Division couldn't find any problems, it stands to reason that there shouldn't be any problems. But Zhao Xi couldn't lie to himself if he said this was a coincidence.
"How is the situation at Uncle Chen and Uncle's place?"
"Back at the official's house, I checked on Chen Heshu and found that it didn't seem to be poisoning or hanging. Chen Heshu's family was very sad and made insinuations, but they didn't find anything unusual."
"It's just that passers-by gossiped that shortly after leaving office the day before yesterday, Uncle Chen and Uncle were invited to a banquet by friends. However, the Imperial City Secretary found out all the relationships between Uncle Chen and Uncle, from the same year, fellow villagers, to merchants who frequented Bianliang, etc., none of them were found.
Chen Heshu. Unfortunately, Chen Heshu’s family never mentioned this matter.”
"According to what neighbors saw, Uncle Chen left in an ordinary merchant carriage. The specific direction and whereabouts are unknown."
Wang Zhong was doing these things specifically for the officials, and he was confused at this time. It seems that yesterday he found out that there was a discrepancy in the facts of the rumors spread by Chen Heshu.
Unless Chen Heshu was not the one who spread the rumors, such a sudden death would never be simple.
"What's going on with Chen and his uncle's children?"
"Returning to the official family, Uncle Chen He's eldest son Zhenghe passed the imperial examination in the 15th year, the same year as the fourth prince. However, his eldest son was appointed abroad and was not in Bianliang..."
After all, you still have to rely on your own family. At this point, Zhao Xi basically understood. We are all brothers!!!
"Zhongzheng, go and find out who entered the palace before the palace door was locked the day before yesterday. When did he go where and what did he do? No matter who it is, let me find out!"
How should I put it when doing this kind of thing? It's not that bad, it can be understood as misinterpreting one's own meaning. After all, the prince and the queen also misunderstood.
Even when it comes to the results, it doesn’t seem that serious. Except for Chen Heshu...
But Zhao Xi just felt sick! It made her feel particularly uncomfortable.
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It was easy to check this. After a while, Wang Zhongzheng came back, hesitating to speak.
"Tell me..."
"Going back to the official house, the fourth prince... The fourth prince once entered the palace after releasing the Yamen to pay greetings to the empress... The official house, do you need to check the whereabouts of the fourth prince the day before yesterday?"
The fourth prince and the prince are siblings and have always been on good terms with the prince. Even Wang Zhongzheng has many contacts with the fourth prince. However, in the palace, Wang Zhongzheng is not surprised by anything that happens. After all, he was also the late emperor at that time.
Came here.
Sometimes Wang Zhongzheng is a little envious of Li Xian. It's good to be a general. Although he is in the northwest, at least he doesn't have to get involved in the royal family's bad things.
"No need..."
Check it or not, what's the use? Can it be determined that the fourth prince's plot is evil? It seems out of the question. Even if we can find out what contact the fourth prince has with Chen Heshu, we can't directly confirm that the rumors spread by Chen Heshu are the fourth prince's instigation.
The key is that Chen Heshu is already dead. And Chen Heshu's death cannot be found to be related to the fourth son.
In fact, from the bottom of his heart, Zhao Xi still didn't want to let the whole court know about such dirty family affairs.
What is the selfless thing about the royal family? In Zhao Xi's concept, the royal family is also a family.
He valued family ties, and did not want to put this matter on the table and burden both Tao Niang and the prince.
"Annan, don't think about it. Yazhou and Yizhou can be considered. If you think it's too easy, Korea, Fusang, and Ryukyu can all be considered. I guarantee you will be treated the same as the second child!"
Zhao Xi just wrote a few sentences straightforwardly.
"Zhongzheng, go in person and give this to the fourth son. Don't talk nonsense! Also, call Zhao Zongshi for me!"
Zhao Xi had a bad idea and let Zhao Zongshi take charge of the Zongzheng Temple. Not to mention, he has really fulfilled his duties over the years... Sometimes when someone is given a chance, the result may be very different.
Zhao Xi doesn't like bloody things. Even when the prince was attacked, he just beheaded Cai Jing and Xing Shu, and sent Cai Bian to Annan...
On the last day of the Great Court Meeting, the officials suddenly handed over a decree to the court for discussion: Any person in the clan (including the prince) who claims to be extraordinary will, except for the land of Kyushu, whether he goes to the east to the sea, or to the extreme west, or
He used the Northern Liao Dynasty to manage the North Sea, and even organized ships to go to sea, and the imperial court gave him support.
The assets of the country can be valued and exchanged with the court for first- and second-generation firearms with no more than 3,000 people.
After the promulgation of this decree, the court would never compromise on all disobedient matters, and the court did not even need to consult. The king had the power to act arbitrarily and deal with the clan members.