Mo Rongzhan wanted Lu Xiangzhi and Mo Rongyi to work together to investigate the case from back then. Due to the special nature of the case, it couldn't be said in court, nor could it be known to too many people. He only trusted Elder Xu and Lu Shiming, so he planned to have them help him in secret, turning a blind eye to certain aspects and letting the two brats investigate.
When Elder Xu found out that this case wasn't recorded, he was shocked. That year, this incident happened too quickly. Many imperial court officials didn't even have time to react before the Pan and Feng families were wiped out. Even if they wanted to find out the truth, it was impossible. What's more, the former Emperor had people suppress this matter, so not many people knew about it. Now that the Emperor wanted to reopen the case, it must be because he found some clues.
He naturally approved of it.
Elder Xu and Lu Shiming left the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and Mo Rongzhan took the secret letter from the side and read it.
This was a letter sent by Murong Ke. They had been in Nanyue for a few days, and Mo Rongyi didn't encounter any obstructions when he went to ask for money. Soon, he got back fifty million taels, which was enough to support the military camp for a long time.
Apart from this, there was also the serious issue of tax evasion in Nanyue. This made Mo Rongzhan think of the Pan and Feng families back then.
Could it be that the merchants in Nanyue were still not afraid of tax evasion after the Pan and Feng families' cases?
Mo Rongzhan raised his brush and replied, asking Mo Rongyi and Lu Xiangzhi to thoroughly investigate Nanyue and find out what was going on there.
"Send this letter to Nanyue as soon as possible." After Mo Rongzhan finished writing the letter, he handed it to Eunuch Chang beside him. He raised his head and saw Eunuch Fu's strange expression outside the door. He calmly asked, "What's going on outside?"
"Replying Your Majesty, a eunuch from Xiuhe Palace came to reply," Eunuch Fu replied from outside.
Mo Rongzhan thought of Consort Shu, who had been poisoned yesterday, and calmly said, "Consort Shu is awake?"
"Yes, and wants to find the original palace maid to serve her," Eunuch Fu said in a low voice.
"Send someone to tell her to rest well. We will go see her tonight." Mo Rongzhan said. Before he found out who had poisoned her, he still wanted others to think that he doted on Consort Shu.
Eunuch Fu acknowledged in a low voice.
When Hu Yue 'er, who was in Xiuhe Palace, heard that the Emperor was coming to visit her, she shivered slightly. In the past, she had hoped that the Emperor would come to Xiuhe Palace every day, but now, she didn't dare to have such thoughts. He didn't come here because he missed her, but because he wanted her to continue being Lu Yaoyao's shield.
She didn't want to see the emperor, but she couldn't say it. If she dared to say that she didn't want to see the emperor, she was afraid that she would die even faster.
She couldn't let the emperor know that she had already guessed the truth. She had to continue to play dumb and let the emperor think that she didn't know anything.
She lay on the soft couch for half a day, vomiting blood because of the stomach pain.
Miao Ling hurriedly invited Dean Gong over.
Magistrate Gong came over to check her pulse. Without saying anything, he prescribed another medicine. After taking it, Hu Yue 'er became drowsy and vaguely heard Magistrate Gong talking to someone.
"… Empress Shu has spat out the last bit of her poisoned blood. As long as she continues to recuperate, she will recover. It's just that she will not be able to have children in the future."
Children? Now that she was in the palace, what difference did it make if she had children or not?
Hu Yue 'er thought sarcastically and unknowingly fell asleep. She didn't even know that the emperor had come to Xiuhe Palace.
Mo Rongzhan had only come to see Hu Yue 'er. Other than wanting to let the people inside and outside the palace know that he pampered Hu Yue' er, he also wanted to take the opportunity to catch the person who poisoned her.
The clues were so obvious that he would find out soon.
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Fu walked in from outside and looked at Mo Rongzhan with a troubled expression.
"What's the matter?" Mo Rongzhan lightly asked.
Eunuch Fu said, "It's … … Wu Chong has entered the palace."
Mo Rongzhan's expression changed and he immediately stood up, "Did something happen at Chengde Villa?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, Wu Chong came to find Shen daren. It should be that the Empress sent him back to inquire … …" The news of Empress Shu's pregnancy had not been suppressed and had already spread throughout the capital. It was impossible for the Empress, who was at the villa, not to hear it.
"Go." Mo Rongzhan walked out of Xiuhe Palace without looking back.
When there was no sound in the bedroom, Hu Yue 'er slowly opened her eyes and revealed a sad smile.
As expected, as long as it was related to Lu Yaoyao, the Emperor would be nervous.
… …
… …
Wu Chong originally did not intend to alarm the Emperor. He went to the Hidden Guards but could not find Shen Yi, so he entered the palace. He wanted to find out what was going on and quickly return to Chengde Villa to inform the Empress. Who knew that he would be discovered by the Emperor and now he was called to the Imperial Study for questioning.
"The Empress sent you back?" Mo Rongzhan looked coldly at Wu Chong, but his heart was inexplicably on edge. Could Yao Yao have misunderstood?
Did she not believe him?
Wu Chong said, "This subordinate originally hid it from the Empress, afraid that the Empress would overthink it. It … … It was the Qi Princess who went to the villa and let it slip."
Mo Rongzhan's brows furrowed, "Zhao Ning went to Chengde Villa? Who sent her there? "
He actually did not know about it at all! Mo Rongzhan's gaze turned to Shen Yi.
Shen Yi broke out in cold sweat. He had been investigating the Cloud Hooking Red Jade Pendant all day and did not pay attention to Zhao Ning's situation.
"Replying to Your Majesty, it was the Qi Ambassador who sent Zhao Ning there. When this subordinate returned to the capital, Song Honao also returned." Wu Chong said in a low voice.
Mo Rongzhan took a deep breath, "How is the Empress's mood?"
"The Empress is in a good mood, she is just worried that something has happened in the palace." Wu Chong said.
It seemed like Yao Yao had guessed the reason! Mo Rongzhan's mood instantly relaxed. He sighed lightly, "Go back to the villa first and tell the Empress that we will make a trip to the villa in the next two days."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wu Chong heaved a sigh of relief. This way, he would be able to answer to the Empress.
"Song Honao entered the villa?" Mo Rongzhan lightly asked.
Wu Chong said, "The Empress summoned him and asked him a few questions. After leaving the Princess behind, she let him go."
Mo Rongzhan's sharp eyes looked at Shen Yi. Shen Yi immediately knelt down, "It is this subordinate's negligence. Your Majesty, please punish me."
"Let Sun Jun keep an eye on him." Mo Rongzhan said coldly, "When you are done with your business, go and receive 20 lashes yourself."
Shen Yi lowered his head, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Where is Zhao Zhongshen?" Mo Rongzhan asked.
"Replying to Your Majesty, Zhao Zhongshen has been in the Yiyin Pavilion today. I heard that he is infatuated with the Courtesan Liu Qiao 'er inside." Shen Yi replied. He had never seen a prince in a brothel every day. It was hard for Marquis Jingning to accompany him.
Mo Rongzhan's thin lips evoked a faint smile. This Qi King was really patient. If he did not summon him, would Zhao Zhongshen plan to spend every day in the brothel?
"Let the hunting ground prepare. In the next two days, we will bring the Qi Ambassador to hunt." Mo Rongzhan said to Shen Yi.
He did not know if Tang Zhen would get used to accompanying Zhao Zhongshen in the brothel? It was really wrong for him.
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(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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