Ji Yunhuan felt that he could not explain it clearly. The emperor's mind was as narrow as a needle tip. This old account would probably be brought up for the rest of his life!
The emperor pinched Ji Yunhuan's face. It was said that women looked haggard after giving birth, but the emperor felt that Ji Yunhuan's face was white with a rosy glow, and had a bit of indescribable charm, making her more attractive than before.
"Are you secretly cursing me in your heart again? You are getting bolder and bolder."
"I've already ordered people to check the lanterns and fireworks. I'm sure there will be results soon. Let's not rush. I'll have dinner with you first. Look how much thinner you have become."
The Imperial Guards were busy for the whole morning. The entire Imperial Household Department was investigated, and even Liu Dewang was called over for questioning.
By noon, everything was clear.
Someone had tampered with the fireworks, adding a special poison. This poison was similar to the poison in the potted plants, but its properties were more vicious and ferocious. If Ji Yunhuan inhaled a few more puffs, he would have died of hemorrhage.
The poison was passed in from outside the palace, and some of it was the work of Liu Yan. Although Liu Yan had been banished to the cold palace and had lost her tongue, she was once Concubine Liu after all, and with the support of the Liu family, there were still people in the palace who were willing to work for her.
This matter involved a wide range of people and had a far-reaching layout. Among them were eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department, insignificant minor figures in various palaces, and even people in the Emperor's Palace of Heavenly Purity were bribed.
Many people have no idea of the whole story. They are just part of the process, receiving money to do the job. When they heard that they were accused of murdering the royal heir, they all cried out for injustice.
Huipin was also locked up because she was the one who set off the fireworks, so they had to investigate.
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