At this time, Shi Shi seemed to suddenly think of another key point. He wanted to say something, but he showed hesitation and anxiety.
Seeing this meticulous and fascinating acting, Xu Mingyi felt that it would be a pity not to bring Mingshi, who has always been studious, to the scene to gain experience.
Emperor Qingming looked at Shi Shi: "Tell me -"
Now that things have developed to this point, there is nothing more that cannot be said about the poisoning.
However, I soon discovered that it actually existed.
Shi Shi then plucked up the courage and said softly: "Among the poisons used to make this poison, there are two poisonous weeds that seem to only grow in Dianzhou..."
Emperor Qingming's expression changed.
Dianzhou...
That was the fiefdom of King Xiang.
The officials also had strange looks in their eyes.
Concubine Sun was originally the biological mother of Prince Xiang...
If tonight's incident could be interpreted as an old grudge and dispute in the harem before... then now, King Xiang is completely involved.
If not, how to explain why this poison, which is only available in Dianzhou, appeared in the hands of Concubine Sun, who was deep in the palace and had never left the capital?
"That's nonsense!" Concubine Sun, who was just listening with a pale face, suddenly became excited again, "...it's only Dianzhou, don't stop slandering me!"
Shi Shi didn't argue with her.
Because the more Concubine Sun is like this, the more she will make people feel guilty, and there is no need for her to say anything.
At this time, King Xiang, who had arrived late, walked into the hall and saluted the emperor and the queen mother with an uneasy look. When he saw the tied up concubine Sun, his eyes tightened and he hurriedly asked: "Brother... this, this
What exactly happened?"
"The concubine wants to poison the queen to kill her mother." Emperor Qingming looked at him straightly, "And this poison originated from Dianzhou - fourth brother, do you have anything to say?"
This is the only one among his three younger brothers who he can still trust, but now something like this happened.
"Brother Emperor... there must be a misunderstanding!" King Xiang managed to recover from the shock and hurriedly said: "My mother-in-law is pure and kind by nature. She has always been reluctant to trample to death an ant. How could she poison the queen?"
"
After that, he said to the Queen Mother: "Mother, in these years in the palace, my mother-in-law has always been by your side. You know her character best!"
The Queen Mother said noncommittally: "The truth remains to be verified, but as far as we know so far, it is indeed your mother and concubine who is the most suspected - this matter happened to her. If she can produce evidence to prove her innocence, even if it is just a clue
, which is good. But from the beginning to the end, she just shook her head and cried out for injustice, and refused to say the rest. Under such circumstances, how can you make Aijia believe her and intercede for her? "
There's poison in this soup - you're talking nonsense.
This poison comes from Dianzhou - you are talking nonsense.
...how on earth would anyone investigate this?
The Queen Mother was helpless.
"Mother Concubine..." King Xiang looked at Concubine Sun, his eyes eager and said: "You might as well recall what happened and think carefully about whether there is anyone suspicious who wants to use your hands to poison the empress!"
Concubine Sun looked at her son and shook her head silently with tears in her eyes.
"Please take good care of your memories!"
Concubine Sun said with tears: "I don't know anything..."
"...If you just claim that you don't know anything, then this crime will only fall on you!" King Xiang looked like he was about to lose his head in anxiety.
Concubine Sun still just shook her head, unable to say a single useful word.
Everyone has different moods.
"This matter is of great importance and must be thoroughly investigated." Emperor Qingming said: "Until the full truth is found out, this mausoleum and temple may not be safe for the mother, and it is still late at night - Second brother, you
I will take my mother with me first and then return to the palace to rest and calm down."
King Yan lowered his eyes and responded.
Emperor Qingming also promised: "Second brother, don't worry, I will personally find out the matter and give an explanation to my mother."
King Yan raised his hand: "My brother, please go back to the palace first and wait for the news."
He knew that his imperial brother was using his mother to drive him away at this time.
But this matter has already been revealed, so he might as well wait and see what this explanation is——
And if the justice given in the end is false, he will personally seek repayment for his mother.
Seeing King Yan leaving with the Queen Mother, Emperor Qingming immediately ordered Han Yan to lead the police to search the mausoleum temple.
Afterwards, the emperor personally interrogated Concubine Sun alone, accompanied by King Xiang. King Jing and other officials retreated outside the monastery to wait.
"The purpose of this sacrifice was to pray for Daqing, but now something like this happened in the mausoleum temple... If it spreads, isn't it an ominous sign?" The Minister of Rites who proposed and presided over the sacrifice sighed repeatedly - if it is God's will.
, then Daqing is clearly about to end!
Qin Tianjian was also shaking his head: "... Prince Jing's fall in front of the altar today is probably an ominous beginning."
Prince Jing, who had slept too much at night, had a confused look on his face as he had just arrived - why did everything have to be related to his fall? Could he have become a sinner through the ages because of this fall?
While everyone was talking in low voices, Xia Tingzhen seemed to have turned a deaf ear. She looked in the direction of the monastery with a pair of sharp eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.
Zhan Yunzhu stood beside him at some point and asked in a voice that could only be heard by the two of them: "I wonder what Xia Shoufu thinks of this matter?"
Xia Tingzhen did not look at him, her eyes were still fixed on the Zen courtyard in front: "When it comes to guessing the emperor's heart, isn't it your best skill?"
Zhan Yunzhu said in a humble tone: "This official is young and ignorant after all."
"Then I'll give you a lesson, okay?"
Xia Tingzhen's tone was still solemn, but what she said made Zhan Yunzhu slightly startled.
Since entering the palace, he has expressed his good intentions to the chief minister openly and secretly.
He never thought of going against the chief minister with such a big tree and deep roots——
At least he doesn't have this ability now.
As for the so-called family feud, those meaningless things that would only cause trouble for him were never among his considerations.
All he wants is to go up.
The help Ji Xiu could give him was now too little. During these days in the palace, he had already seen clearly that in the emperor's heart, the person who really had the most say now was still Xia Tingzhen——
After what happened to Xia Han and Xia Xi one after another, although the chief minister was angered and some of his power was dispersed, no one could replace him in his position.
This is not only because the emperor's trust over the years is not easily broken, but also because Master Xia has sufficient means.
These methods are exactly what Ji Xiu lacks and what Ji Xiu will never learn.
He knew very well that facing such an opponent, the best way was to show weakness and show kindness.
But now, he seems to have finally waited for a slight response from the other party——
If he can grasp it properly, this may be a timely blessing for him, who is currently not optimistic about his situation.
Therefore, Zhan Yunzhu lowered his head slightly and said slowly: "I hope you can give me some advice."
