After the plowing ceremony, the assassin wasn't apprehended quickly. Instead, the poison dart left at the scene made Xie Yanci suspicious of the Imperial Master.
After the morning court session, he returned to the Changsheng Palace with a lot on his mind and happened to meet Concubine Wen.
Ever since Qu Yuexi entered the palace, except when he took the initiative to visit her in the Yanx Palace, she stayed in the palace obediently and never disturbed him.
What happened today?
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Wen hesitated for a long time. Seeing him coming, she hurried over to greet him. "Your Majesty, I have something important to tell you!"
"Don't be in a hurry, walk slowly."
Xie Yanci didn't ask any more questions, but took her to the inner hall.
If he guessed correctly, the so-called important matter was either related to Concubine Jin, or the Qu family had encountered trouble in the previous dynasty and entrusted her to intercede.
However, as soon as she opened her mouth, he was so shocked that he couldn't hold the pen!
"Your Majesty, I suspect that the person who assassinated me in the suburbs of Beijing is hiding in the palace."
"How do you know?"
"I'm not afraid of being punished by the Emperor, so I'll just tell you the truth!" Noble Lady Wen took a deep breath and told him everything. "Father couldn't sleep well when he learned I was attacked. He sent a capable disciple from the Qu Mansion to investigate the scene. On the road leading to the Gaomei Goddess Temple, someone left a highly toxic liquid. The grass along the way has been damaged, and its curled and withered leaves are clearly visible! Moreover, Father told me that, to date, only one person in this dynasty can make this poison."
Xie Yanci heard the key point and raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you talking about... the Imperial Master?"
"It is the Qingyanlin that Lord Yu Huai painstakingly refined!" At this point, Concubine Wen kowtowed and apologized, "Everything my father did was to ensure my safety. In some places, he did overstep his bounds. I beg Your Majesty to be lenient with me!"
Qing Yanlin.
Qu Wenhe even found out the specific name of the poison in the shortest time, which was much faster than the shadow guard beside him and should not be underestimated!
Xie Yanci certainly wouldn't blame such a "loyal minister." He personally helped her up and consoled her, "Yuexi, my concern for you is no less than Lord Qu's. After the incident, I did hear that the poison darts were the work of the Imperial Master. However, he accompanied us on the pilgrimage. If he had attacked from the crowd, those nearby would have likely witnessed it. It would be too arbitrary to conclude that the Imperial Master was responsible based solely on the poison."
"Your Majesty, don't you intend to interrogate Lord Yu Huai? Even if he didn't do it himself, and Qing Yanlin fell into the wrong hands, I'm afraid... there must be some shady deal going on between the two of them!"
His face was visibly dark, but his tone remained gentle.
Lady Wen was good at observing people's expressions and seeing this, she didn't want to continue asking and could only change the subject and ask indirectly.
"Your Majesty, I was fortunate to have Sister Yi by my side at the time, and it was thanks to her agility that I was able to act. Otherwise, whether I could save my child is one thing, and whether Sister Yi could survive is another!"
she? !
Thinking of that stubborn face and the resolute turn, Xie Yanci felt more and more annoyed.
Whenever he thought about the rift between them, he regretted what he had done in the general's mansion. Her unapproachable character really left him with no choice.
Losing one's composure and sense of propriety will ultimately lead to a lose-lose situation.
As an emperor, he didn't want his emotions to be easily manipulated by a woman. Therefore, the easiest way was to pretend to be ignorant and deliberately ignore her.
Noble Lady Wen intentionally mentioned this person, which made him frown: "Then you might as well go to Sangyuxuan to see Noble Lady Yi and the Imperial Preceptor. I will find out the truth before making a judgment."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
Noblewoman Wen suppressed her anger and walked out of the Hall of Eternal Life with a faint smile. Once she had descended the stairs, and no one could see her facial expression, she snorted in frustration.
Mu Tao followed closely and said, "My lady, what's wrong with you? The emperor still wants to protect the imperial preceptor, right?"
"I wonder what he's hesitating about?" Noble Lady Wen didn't deny it, but stopped and looked back. "The Empress Dowager is old, so it's fine if she believes in gods and Buddhas. But he's the ruler of a country, how could he treat such a stinking Taoist priest as a guest of honor?"
"The stinky Taoist priest that the young master is talking about can't be me, right?"
Yu Huai suddenly walked out from the side, his voice cold and startled them all.
"Why is the Imperial Preceptor not refining elixirs at Yiqing Terrace? He's in the Hall of Eternal Life." Concubine Wen was the first to react, her cold eyes narrowed slightly. "Could it be that he observed the stars at night and discovered that his conspiracy was about to be exposed, so he came here specifically to whisper some evil words into the Emperor's ear?!"
"My lord, you are joking. The Emperor is a wise ruler and has his own judgment. As for me coming here alone, it is because I was summoned. If there is nothing else, I will go in first."
“Wait!”
Yu Huai today is very different from usual!
In the past, he was arrogant and disdained to chat or joke with anyone who was not a member of the royal family. Therefore, most of the rumors about him were mixed with the regret and helplessness of the palace people.
Why did he talk to her for so long?
"What else is there, young master?"
"Did you send the assassins from the outskirts of Beijing? You, or rather, your goal, is to kill my unborn child or even kill me myself?"
Yu Huai met her gaze and chuckled suddenly, "My lady, you should use more calming incense in the future. Being so suspicious all the time is not good for the dragon fetus."
"Am I being paranoid, or are you harboring suspicion?" Noble Lady Wen also smiled, not wanting to continue arguing with him. "Alright, don't keep the Emperor waiting any longer. Please come in, Imperial Master!"
"I'll take my leave."
Mu Tao stared at them blankly: "My lady, what does he mean? Is he just going to deny it?"
"Let him be. Let's go to Sangyuxuan."
"Ah? You're not going back to Yanxi Palace?"
"The Emperor just ordered me to visit Sister Yi. How could I disobey? By the way, I need to discuss with Sister Yi how to punish this ungrateful demon!"
The group changed their route and went to Lin'an Palace.
Compared with its former vitality, the palace has returned to its dead silence, revealing a sense of depression that makes people feel uncomfortable.
Noble Lady Wen glanced at the palace servants in the courtyard and said, "What happened? Everyone looks so sad."
"It's probably because of the little princess's health, right?" Mu Tao boldly guessed, "She's not getting better. She's having to take bitter medicine at such a young age. The master is upset, and the people under her aren't having fun either!"
"Yes... Sister Yi truly loves her daughter. I wonder what she will do after she discovers the truth about the Imperial Preceptor's murderous actions against the princess."
"Huh?! Is there any evidence?!"
Lady Wen rolled her eyes and said, "No, I was just talking to myself, making it up."
As soon as she walked in, she saw Wei Shuyi holding the swaddling baby and wiping her tears. The child's painful cries were endless, making her frown unconsciously.
From now on, her children must be well-behaved, otherwise it would be better to kill them directly so that she can get promoted sooner!
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