Chapter 239
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The first person to die from the Plum Blossom Kiss was none other than the previous emperor. If Old Princess Yu was the one who had the Plum Blossom Kiss from the start, then the one who benefited from the poisoning of the previous emperor wasn't Prince Yu's Estate or her, but Jin Sheng, who had indirectly caused her tragedy. This didn't make sense.
Therefore, someone must have given her the poison. That person might have even been secretly encouraging her to take revenge for Wen Cairen and herself, and provided her with many conveniences.
For example, the expert in imitating handwriting who had been involved in two cases but never revealed his true identity. According to Xiahou Qing's investigation, after the third prince, Xiao Yunyan, fell from power, a strategist in his estate, who was usually dressed in grey, disappeared without a trace. Xiao Yunyan later confessed that the strategist had given him many suggestions and bewitched him. Even the seeds of the Hundred Charm Incense were brought by that strategist.
That strategist had obviously been hiding in the third prince's estate for many years. His master had been imprisoned and was waiting to be executed, but he had escaped unscathed. This was obviously a trap set up around Xiao Yunyan, using his vigorous ambition to plot against him! That's right, the Hundred Charm Incense was even used on the beauties presented to His Majesty!
Ning Shu couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine when she heard this. A strategist who had just surfaced had such great ability and caused such a huge disaster. Then, what kind of powerful person was the one who was controlling everything behind the scenes? Previously, she had analyzed with Xiahou Qing that the Plum Blossom Kiss in Yu Zao's hands should have been obtained after she entered the palace. Then, who was that person hiding in the palace?
From Xiahou Qing, to her, Ning Shu, Xiao Yun Yan, and then to Consort Qi … The goals of the people behind the scenes were many and varied. It made one unable to make heads or tails of them. At the same time, it made one feel as if there was a blade at one's back.
She had to be fast, faster! Otherwise, no one would be able to predict what would happen next.
Perhaps it was for the dignity of the imperial family, or perhaps it was to make up for the tragedy that had indirectly caused Old Princess Yu's life, His Majesty ordered that Old Princess Yu's funeral etiquette was almost the same as that of the old concubine in the palace. In the past, Old Princess Consort Yu loved to host all kinds of banquets in the huge Prince Yu's Residence. She would invite the nobles of the capital to join in the fun. However, at this moment, the place was covered in mourning. The laughter and laughter of the past had been completely replaced by mournful music.
Due to the unexpected death of Old Princess Yu, there was no set of clothes prepared beforehand. Thus, the Ministry of Rites hurriedly sent someone to measure the size so that they could quickly sew it day and night. This was to avoid delaying Old Princess Yu's funeral and making His Majesty unhappy.
Ning Shu and Hui Mo blended into the crowd and followed the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites into Prince Yu's Residence. As if they had already foreseen the outcome of being buried with Old Princess Yu, the entire residence was filled with cries of grief. Only one person dressed in mourning clothes knelt quietly in front of Old Princess Yu's coffin. She did not move and only stared blankly at the brazier in front of the coffin, where Old Princess Yu's coffin was placed.
In a single night, this beautiful princess was forced to grow up in solitude.
In the past, even though she had lost her mother, she still had someone to rely on. She could still pretend to be arrogant in front of others. However, from that day onwards, even though she had the title of princess, there was no one who could protect her anymore. And this girl would never have the chance to know how much her own grandmother had endured, and how much she had protected her.
Ning Shu lowered her head slightly and sighed softly. She walked past Xiao Zhangping and took out a soft measuring rope. After kneeling in front of Old Princess Yu with Hui Mo and two other officials from the Ministry of Rites, she stepped forward to measure Old Princess Yu's body.
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