Investigate!
Ji Yunshu was pulled back by Jing Xian. She could only watch helplessly as Jing Rong was taken away.
Jing Xian's complexion paled and he coughed a few times.
He pulled Ji Yunshu to the side and said weakly, "When Jing Rong rescued me, he told me to tell Teacher not to get involved in this matter."
In other words, Jing Rong had already guessed his fate the moment the fire broke out.
But …
"I can't just watch him get into trouble." Jing Xian choked with sobs.
"We still haven't investigated this matter clearly. Teacher shouldn't worry too much. Don't be impulsive and mess things up. Let's wait for Imperial Father to wake up first. If I were you, I would definitely investigate the cause of today's incident."
It had to be said that Jing Xian was a rational person. Even though such a big thing had happened, he could still calmly analyze the situation.
In fact, Ji Yunshu knew that it was Old General Li's plan. But how could she explain it?
There was no evidence at all!
Even the defective lanterns had been destroyed by Jing Rong. Moreover, Zhang Bo had testified that Jing Rong had replaced the lanterns. So, the iron wire with gunpowder was naturally assumed to be Jing Rong's.
There was no way to explain it!
Ji Yunshu gradually calmed down as she looked in the direction the imperial guards had taken Jing Rong away.
Jing Xian said, "Teacher Ji, today's matter has too many implications. You should quickly leave the palace."
Jing Xian covered his mouth and coughed again. He let go of her and turned around. A eunuch supported him towards Fuyang Hall.
Jing Yi also hurried to Fuyang Hall.
At this time, the palace maids and eunuchs were continuously pouring water to extinguish the fire. At the same time, charred corpses were carried out from inside.
There were corpses of court officials, eunuchs and palace maids, as well as candidates for the Crown Prince's consort …
Ji Yunshu stood there in a daze for a long time. Lang Po appeared by her side and brought her out of the palace.
Fuyang Hall.
A group of courtiers who had just escaped from death stood outside the main hall. They were already scared out of their wits. Now that the Emperor had been knocked unconscious by the wooden stake and his life was uncertain, these courtiers' hearts were even more twisted.
Inside the hall, the Crown Prince, Jing Hua, rubbed his hands and paced back and forth.
His face was full of worry as he muttered, "Father, please don't let anything happen to you, please don't let anything happen to you …"
In fact, he couldn't wait for the old man to die!
After his death, the Crown Prince would become the Emperor.
Jing Yi coldly glared at him. Keeping his composure, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Crown Prince, you were the closest to Imperial Father at that time. Imperial Father was in trouble, where were you?"
When Jing Hua heard this, he felt a little guilty, but at the same time, it was as if he had been electrocuted.
"What do you mean? Are you saying that in order to live, this Crown Prince disregarded Father Emperor and ran away? "
That was how it was!
Jing Yi sneered, "I'm just asking the Crown Prince a question. Why are you so nervous?"
"Nervous? When was I nervous? There was such a big fire just now, and there was thick smoke everywhere, so I didn't notice Imperial Father. "
"Really?" He didn't believe it at all.
Jing Hua felt that he was being framed and was furious. He glanced at the inner chamber and lowered his voice. He took a step towards Jing Yi and questioned, "Speak clearly. Are you suspecting that this Crown Prince deliberately did not save Imperial Father?"
Jing Yi's face darkened, and he was about to say something.
"Cough, cough!"
Jing Xian, who had been sitting quietly at the side, suddenly coughed.
Interrupting their conversation, the door to the inner chamber suddenly opened.
The tightly shut door of the inner chamber suddenly opened. Two imperial physicians walked out with their foreheads drenched in sweat and their bodies bowed.
The Crown Prince was the first to ask, "Imperial Physician Li, how is my Imperial Father?"
The imperial physician bowed and said, "His Majesty has woken up."
"Woken up?" Jing Hua's eyes widened, feeling a sense of loss.
F * ck, why did he wake up?
However, he still had to pretend to be very happy. He planned to lift his foot and walk in, so that he could see his old father at the first moment and redeem his image in his heart.
But —
The imperial physicians stopped him.
"What are you doing?" Jing Hua questioned.
Imperial Physician Li looked at Jing Yi, saying, "Prince Yi, His Majesty said that he only wants to see you."
Jing Yi nodded, not saying anything, and entered the room. The eunuch closed the door behind him.
Jing Hua was completely stunned. He grabbed Imperial Physician Li and asked, "What is the meaning of this? Why did Imperial Father not see me, but Prince Yi? Why? Imperial Physician Li, tell this Crown Prince the truth. Is Imperial Father's condition very serious? "
In fact, he wanted to ask if the Emperor intended to appoint a Crown Prince.
If that was the case, what should he do?
Imperial Physician Li lowered his head, "This official does not know. When His Majesty woke up, he said that he only wanted to see Prince Yi."
"Impossible!" Jing Hua was about to push the door open, but he was stopped.
The inner chamber!
Jing Yi entered and sat on the bedside.
Qi Zhen Emperor was lying on the bed, his eyes slightly open. His face was weathered and frail, as if he was on his last breath.
When he saw Jing Yi, he raised his trembling hand, which was grasped by Jing Yi.
"Imperial Father!"
Jing Yi called out.
"Don't worry, Imperial Father. With Imperial Physician Li and Imperial Physician Luo here, you will be fine."
Qi Zhen Emperor panted lightly, asking, "Who did it?"
Even though he sounded like a dying man, his tone still carried the authority of an Emperor.
Jing Yi lowered his head, not speaking for a long time.
"Speak!" Qi Zhen Emperor tightened his grip on Jing Yi's hand.
Jing Yi could only say, "This time, the lanterns came from Fangshui City, and so did the iron wire used to hang the lanterns. If there was a problem with them, they should have been stopped at the city gates. However, they weren't. Therefore, there was no problem with the lanterns from Fangshui City. However, Jing Rong secretly went to the Dispatch Bureau and exchanged the lanterns. The iron wire with the gunpowder should also have been changed by him. This official does not know why Jing Rong did this, but I have already ordered him to be imprisoned and await Imperial Father's decree."
He had to explain everything clearly!
Qi Zhen Emperor closed his eyes and sighed lightly.
After a long time …
"Go and investigate. Investigate everything clearly."
"Imperial Father's meaning?"
"Investigate!" That one word was thrown out with great force.
"Yes, this official obeys."
Jing Yi stood up and retreated to the side. His face was expressionless, but when he bowed his head and cupped his hands, the corners of his lips curled into a sinister smile.
After he left, the door to the inner chamber was closed again.
Jing Yi didn't even look at Jing Hua as he exited the inner hall.
Jing Hua chased after him and stopped him outside. He asked nervously, "What did Imperial Father say to you?"
Jing Yi coldly glared at him. "Imperial Father didn't say anything."
"That's impossible. Imperial Father asked you to go in alone. How could he not say anything?"
"Then what did the Crown Prince think Imperial Father would say to me?"
Of course, it was about appointing a Crown Prince!
Jing Hua was very nervous. He didn't save Imperial Father. Perhaps Imperial Father would depose him in a fit of anger and appoint Jing Yi as the Crown Prince. If that was really the case, and Qi Zhen Emperor died, then … wouldn't Jing Yi become the Emperor?
If Jing Yi became the Emperor, Jing Hua would undoubtedly die!
"Imperial Father really didn't say anything to you?" Jing Hua continued to probe.
"Nothing."
"Then …"
Before he could finish, Jing Yi shook him off.
Jing Hua chased after him and asked, "Where are you going?"
"The prison!"
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