Because Hu Yue 'er was poisoned, all the servants in Xiuhe Palace were arrested. The Ministry of Internal Affairs arrested eight people. Yesterday, all the servants in the Imperial Kitchen were locked up in the secret guard station for interrogation. For so many years, no one could survive the interrogation of the secret guard station. If they wanted to know who ordered the poisoning, they could definitely get some clues from these people.
This matter was not publicized. Everyone in the palace only knew that Honored Consort Shu was pregnant and was currently nurturing the fetus in Xiuhe Palace. This news made many people jealous.
"Shu fei's life is so good. She just met the Emperor in the Imperial Garden and received the Emperor's favor. Now, before the Empress's child is born, she is already pregnant. I don't know whose child the Emperor will favor in the future." When An Xiuzhen heard that Hu Yue'er was pregnant, she was so jealous that her heart ached.
"She's pretending to be sick even before the baby is born. She's trying to hide from the baby." Another noble also said sourly. This morning, when they heard the news that Shu Fei was pregnant, they wanted to immediately go to Xiuhe Palace to congratulate her, but in the end, they couldn't enter the palace. It turned out that the emperor wanted Shu Fei to rest and not see anyone.
An Xiuzhen said with a smile, "Empress Shu is pregnant, and now we sisters have more opportunities to serve the Emperor. This is also a good thing."
"Isn't that right? As long as I have the opportunity to serve His Majesty, would I still need to worry about not having children? "
"I wonder how the Empress would feel if she knew about this."
An Xiuzhen covered her mouth and laughed. "That's none of our business. Alright, everyone go back. Maybe tonight will be our chance."
"That's right, that's right. We'll go back and prepare first."
These speculations and discussions in the back palace could not reach the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Mo Rongzhan now only wanted to know the results of Shen Yi's investigation.
"… … Your Imperial Majesty, this batch of blood swallows is a tribute from March and has always been kept in the Treasures Department. Only the Empress Dowager has eaten it before. This subordinate has investigated and found that there are no problems with the blood swallows in the Treasures Department. The only ones that are poisonous are the ones that were sent to Empress Shu. Eight of the blood swallows have all been soaked in poisonous water. Because the color of the blood swallows is very light, it can't be detected even if it's soaked. Last night, this subordinate interrogated the head steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the people from the Treasures Department. After investigating, there are two people that are the most suspicious. The Ministry of Internal Affairs doesn't seem suspicious at the moment, but the Treasures Department is suspicious." Shen Yi interrogated these people overnight, using the usual methods of the Dark Team. Not many people could withstand it.
Mo Rongzhan understood that everyone in the Palace wanted to please Hu Yue 'er. Hu Yue' er was already a Fair Consort. Based on her status, she could receive swallow's nest every month from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It was understandable that Wang Muqun wanted to please her by sending blood swallow's nest. He was confident in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and believed that Wang Muqun would not do such a stupid thing. "Who?"
"The deputy manager of the Treasures Division and her disciple Liu Lan. Liu Lan's father often goes into the mountains to look for bird's nest. She knows how to infiltrate the poisonous water into the bird's nest. She said she didn't know that the person the deputy manager wanted to harm was Shu Fei." Shen Yi said in a low voice.
"He doesn't know that the person he wants to harm is Honored Consort Shu. Could it be that he wants to harm someone? Infiltrating poison into the bird's nest, knowing that it is harmful, yet he still dares to try his luck! "Mo Rongzhan's voice was cold." What did this surnamed Yu say? "
"Yu Xiuzhu wanted to commit suicide before the interrogation began. She was hit on the chin and only confessed after being tortured. She said that the person who told her to do so had captured her family and threatened them with their lives. Now that it is done, she has no way to live. When the other saw her, he covered his face. She only recognized that the red jade pendant on his waist was made by the Palace. This subordinate had her draw it." Shen Yi handed over a drawing.
Mo Rongzhan stared coldly at the jade pendant on the drawing. "This is the Hooking Cloud Carved Red Jade Pendant. Ten years ago, the former Emperor obtained a piece of red jade and had people carve ten Hooking Cloud Jade Pendants to give to several members of the Imperial Family and ministers."
Shen Yi said happily, "Your Majesty, then as long as we investigate these people, we will know who is the mastermind behind the scenes."
"Go investigate." Mo Rongzhan nodded lightly. "Wang Muqun will be beaten eighty times. If he can live, let him return to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. All the suspects in the Treasures Division will be executed."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Shen Yi already knew this result, "Then the palace servants of Xiuhe Palace … …"
Mo Rongzhan knew that the palace servants of Xiuhe Palace were innocent. However, he couldn't let others know that Hu Yue Er had been poisoned, "Let them learn not to speak carelessly. Send them out of the palace."
He had originally wanted these people to never have a chance to speak. Sending them out of the palace with their lives intact was to accumulate merit for Yao Yao and her child.
"Your Majesty, the news of Shu Fei's pregnancy … … will reach Cheng De Villa." Shen Yi felt that the Emperor seemed to have neglected this important matter and reminded him in a small voice before leaving.
Mo Rongzhan's brows furrowed slightly. If Yao Yao misunderstood, he didn't know how bad her mood would be. "The Empress won't misunderstand."
He knew that Yao Yao would understand.
Good news in the palace always spread very quickly. Zhao Ning heard the news that Shu fei niangniang was pregnant early in the morning. The first thing that appeared in her mind was when they were in Hua Family Village. The Emperor had called out the Empress' name even when he was unconscious … …
She wasn't blind. She had followed him all the way to Jing. How could she not see that the Emperor truly loved the Empress? Why did he change so quickly?
Zhao Ning couldn't understand. Were all men like this? Did they forget the person they loved deeply when they saw a new woman? In the past, she had been a little moved by Mo Rongzhan, but now she was glad that she hadn't fallen too deeply. Otherwise, her fate would have been even more pitiful.
"Ning'er, what are you thinking about?" Zhao Yong was planning to leave when he saw Zhao Ning in a daze in the courtyard. He saw the despair on her face and walked over to ask.
"Uncle Wang." Hearing Zhao Yong's voice, Zhao Ning hurriedly came back to her senses. She smiled at him, "Nothing, just a little emotional."
Zhao Yong raised an eyebrow, "How old are you, what's there to be emotional about?"
"I heard that Shu Fei in the palace is pregnant, so … …" Zhao Ning shrugged, "I just sympathize with the Empress in Cheng De Villa."
"What does Shu Fei's pregnancy have to do with Lu Yaoyao?" Zhao Yong asked amusedly. What was the connection between the two?
Zhao Ning sighed, "In the past, my mother told me that finding someone who understands you is the rarest thing in the world. I felt that between the Emperor and the Empress … … it was just like the script, knowing each other and loving each other until death. Who knew that not long after they returned to Jing City, the Emperor had a change of heart and actually sent the Empress to Cheng De Villa."
"A man can't only love one woman." Zhao Yong shook his head with a faint smile. This lass was still too naive.
Zhao Ning shook his head, "I feel that the Emperor will only love the Empress for his entire life. The him now must have been bewitched."
To be bewitched, that's not love! Zhao Yong laughed at Zhao Ning's naivety, "You feel sad for Lu Yaoyao. Perhaps she doesn't think the same way."
"I'll go to Cheng De Villa today." Zhao Ning suddenly said.
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(Nine Headed Bird Academy)
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