"The emperor was so heartbroken that he didn't even listen to what I said." Zhao Ling looked at Dugu Liancheng angrily.
Dugu Liancheng looked at the beauty who was smiling at Yan Yan, but what he thought about was Mu Ci's face. He could even imagine how sad Mu Ci would be when he arrived at Dingshan Temple.
After all, it was the anniversary of her late husband's death. Isn't she cold-blooded? How could she never forget a dead person?
"What is on your mind, Your Majesty?" Zhao Lingmei's eyes were full of curiosity, as if she wanted to see into the heart of Long Live Lord.
She heard today that Mu Ci seemed to have left the palace. Could it be that the emperor's heart also flew away with Mu Ci?
"Do you have any clues about your poisoning case?" Dugu Liancheng straightened his tone and brought up business.
Of course, he did not answer Zhao Ling's question.
When Zhao Ling heard this, his eyebrows darkened: "I'm ashamed to say that I don't have any clues yet. I don't know where to start investigating."
"After all, this is a major matter related to my beloved concubine, and the murderer must be found out. No matter who the murderer is, you have to report it to the father-in-law." Dugu Liancheng looked serious.
Zhao Ling expressed distress: "Of course I want to find out the real culprit and seek justice for myself, but I don't know how to investigate. The only suspect is the Queen Mother, but I can't bring the Queen Mother down for interrogation, right? I
I think it is impossible for the Queen Mother to poison my concubine."
Of course she mentioned Mu Ci on purpose.
It wasn't because the emperor was protecting Mu Ci. She had tested the emperor's tone last time. Although the emperor didn't give a clear answer, she could tell that the emperor didn't believe that Mu Ci would poison him.
It is hard to disobey the holy will.
The emperor's intention was the imperial edict, so she did not dare to take Mu Ci's advice. Because she knew that the poison was not caused by Mu Ci. Even if she really checked Mu Ci, she would not be able to find out the truth.
As for who gave the poison, it must be the slaves of Sansouci Palace. I don’t know which palace people planted the hidden stakes in Sansouci Palace. Only by finding an opportunity to dig out can we find out the real culprit.
No wonder Concubine Xian made herself ill and was unwilling to take over the case. There is really no way to investigate, and the emperor still needs to explain it.
"Since the Queen Mother is a suspect, you can naturally interrogate her. Otherwise, what's the point of letting you take over this case?" Dugu Liancheng replied quietly.
Zhao Ling did not expect Dugu Liancheng to give such an answer, "Can I really judge the Queen Mother?"
"The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people, and the Queen Mother is no exception!" Dugu Liancheng emphasized.
It took Zhao Ling a while to find his voice: "But the Queen Mother has left the palace to pray for blessings."
How is she going to interrogate?
"This is indeed a problem." Dugu Liancheng thought for a while, "Well, since we have to interrogate the Queen Mother, let's leave the palace and go to Dingshan Temple. I am afraid that my beloved concubine will not be able to suppress the Queen Mother, so I will go with my beloved concubine!"
Zhao Ling had never heard of a case being tried in this way. It was a bit ridiculous that the chief interrogator actually wanted to focus on the suspect.
But as long as Long Live Lord is happy, she can do anything.
"I will obey the emperor's will. But the emperor is so busy, who will take care of the government when he is out of the palace?" Zhao Ling asked this most practical question.
"I have my own explanation. Get ready, and you will set off with me today to Dingshan Temple." Dugu Liancheng said, and left Wuyou Palace.
As soon as Long live the Lord left, Jin Qiu went to Zhao Ling and said: "How can there be any reason to pursue the suspect for interrogation? Isn't the emperor putting the cart before the horse?"
"You can just say this in front of me. The Holy Will is unpredictable. If the emperor gives way, then leave the palace without any doubts." A cold smile appeared on Zhao Ling's lips.
Jozanji Temple?
She remembered that the late emperor died at Dingshan Temple.
After the death of the late emperor, Mu Ci and the emperor stayed alone at Dingshan Temple for half a month. Perhaps at that time, Mu Ci had already hooked up with the emperor.
When it comes to charming ways, who can compare to Mu Ci?
Dugu Lianqi was hurriedly summoned to the palace, only to find out that he was assigned to temporarily manage the government affairs.
"Brother, the emperor is eager to leave the palace. Where are you going?" He was anxious.
It's okay for him to take care of it for a few days, but if the emperor's brother doesn't return to the palace for a long time, the problem will be big.
"I want to hear a case, so I have to leave the palace." Dugu Liancheng returned with a high-sounding voice.
"What case does the Emperor need to hear personally? Is this case more important than governing the country?" Dugu Lianqi expressed confusion.
"It's the case of Concubine De's poisoning. It has been pending for a long time. It is indeed very important." Dugu Liancheng didn't have time to talk to Dugu Lianqi. He explained a few more words before leaving the imperial study.
Li Yu had already made preparations, and only waited for the emperor's order to leave the palace and go to Dingshan Temple.
He had known that the emperor loved and hated Mu Ci, but he still didn't expect that for the sake of Mu Ci, the emperor would abandon the government affairs and go to Dingshan to find Mu Ci.
Although the emperor found a good excuse, he knew that the emperor was clearly acting for public benefit.
Zhao Ling did not dare to neglect, hurriedly packed his bags, and left the palace with the emperor...
After Muxue learned the news, she secretly spat: "Fox!"
She knew that Zhao Ling was very capable and seduced the emperor, but she never expected that the emperor would ignore state affairs and go out to play in the palace in order to accompany Zhao Ling.
After Lan Xin inquired about the situation, she returned to Xihua Palace and said, "I have inquired. The emperor left the palace to accompany Concubine De to investigate the case."
"Why don't you say that Concubine De has brought disaster to the country and the people? It's true that the emperor was fooled around by such a charming woman, and now he has even abandoned political affairs." Muxue felt jealous and hateful after hearing this.
"Isn't that true? It was clear that Concubine De wanted to leave the palace, but she said she wanted to investigate the case and dragged the emperor with her. Concubine De and the emperor left the palace alone, wouldn't Concubine De get pregnant soon?" Lan Xin agreed.
"Pregnant? Concubine De was injured last time. She might not be able to get pregnant in the future. She won't have such a good luck in getting pregnant again." Muxue said, touching her abdomen.
Now she has a half chance of sleeping with Zhao Ling, and the chance of her getting pregnant in the future will be even greater.
As long as she is lucky enough to be pregnant, she will be as valuable as her mother. Is she afraid that she won't be able to deal with Zhao Ling?
Of course, the news of Dugu Liancheng leaving the palace also reached Shen Manyun's ears.
"Everyone is saying that the emperor left the palace to help Concubine De investigate the case. What does my sister think?" An Rong happened to be here, so she naturally asked An Rong what she thought.
An Rong's lips curved slightly: "The Queen Mother also left the palace to pray for blessings, just before the Emperor left the palace."
"What do you mean, the emperor left the palace to find the queen mother? Is it necessary?" Shen Manyun couldn't believe it.
Although the emperor and Mu Ci have an affair, the emperor is not the kind of foolish king who only wants beauty but not the country. To the emperor, Mu Ci is just a novelty.
She didn't believe that the emperor would abandon political affairs for Mu Ci.
"Have you forgotten? The death anniversary of the late Emperor is coming soon. The Queen Mother ostensibly went to pray for blessings, but in fact she went to Dingshan Temple to pay tribute to the late Emperor." An Rong took a sip of tea, with a faint smile on her lips.
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