Chapter 74 Is the real culprit behind the assassination the Shen family?
It's just a pity that ambition determines literary attainments. It is almost impossible for a woman to write a domineering masterpiece. This is what impresses the talented men in Beijing.
"Don't worry, Qingyi. Big Brother will handle this matter properly."
Picking up the pen and spreading the paper, Chen Mu started writing with great ease, writing two poems on the paper in a fluent manner.
With his assurance, Shen Qingyi was completely relieved.
She has great confidence in her elder brother's abilities.
The day passed quickly.
At night, Chen Wan was taken away by her nanny.
After bathing, Madam Shen wore a rouge-colored silk nightgown and sat in front of the dressing table, gently combing her thick black hair.
With a creak, the door was pushed open, and the man who had finished his business strode in and put the bolt behind him.
Mrs. Shen grabbed her hair, turned her head to look at him, and continued combing her hair.
Suddenly, the comb was taken away, and the man sat beside her. He said in a low voice, "Madam, let me help you."
Madam Shen turned around, grabbed his hand holding the comb, and smiled, “Husband, have you forgotten something?”
"Really? I don't think so."
Shen Yuanhong raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was pretending to be stupid to the extreme.
Madam Shen sighed and stopped forcing herself.
She also knew that her family was in trouble and was being watched by countless eyes, so she shouldn't cause any more trouble.
Seeing that she was a little sad, Shen Yuanhong, who loved his wife, softened his heart and spoke softly:
"This matter has nothing to do with Madam, why does Madam have to intervene?"
Hearing this, Madam Shen turned sideways, leaned into his arms, and said softly, "Husband, before my father was exiled, my family lived on the same street as the Jiang Mansion."
"Although the princess and I are not close friends, we have known each other since childhood, and Lord Jiang has also been kind to my family."
"If I didn't know about those things, it would be fine, but I clearly know everything. How could I bear to watch the princess end up like that?"
"My dear husband, I know you have many enemies in the court and your situation is very difficult. It is not wise to offend the King of Jin. But I also know that if my dear husband is willing, I can resolve this matter without intervening, right?"
Shen Yuanhong: "..."
"Thank you for your high regard, Madam. It seems that even if I don't want to get involved in this matter, I have no choice but to do it."
Hearing this, Madam Shen's eyebrows curved immediately, and she said in a very good mood, "So, has my husband agreed? Then I thank my husband on behalf of the princess."
Shen Yuanhong raised his eyebrows and said with a half-smile, "I agreed to help because I couldn't bear to see Madam distressed about this matter. What does it have to do with the princess? Even if there's any thanks, Madam should thank me. How can it be reasonable for her to thank me on behalf of the princess?"
The matter has been settled, and Mrs. Shen doesn't want to argue with him at all, so whatever he says is what it is.
"Yes, yes, my husband is right. He agreed to help me because of me. I thank you..."
Before she could finish her words, she was lifted up and carried sideways. She was already used to all kinds of sudden hugs, and subconsciously put her arms around his neck.
"Thanks are not just words. If Madam really wants to thank you, then take some concrete action."
The hibiscus tent is warm in the cold winter nights.
The next day came in a blink of an eye.
It was exactly as Shen Yaoxing had imagined. After investigation, the arrowheads and swords left at the assassination scene were discovered to be from the Military Equipment Bureau.
So, Xiao Yelin took people to the Military Equipment Bureau.
The Chief Inspector of Military Equipment retrieved the thin book, found the unique marks on the weapons, and quickly found out the whereabouts of the weapons.
"Your Highness, Prince of Jin, this batch of military equipment was forged by the Duke of Ning's subordinates with written documents, and they all took it away half a year ago."
"What?"
Hearing this, a dark light flashed across Xiao Yelin's eyes. He stood up and said solemnly, "Are you sure that the document is authentic?"
Seeing that his expression was not right, the Supervisor broke out in a cold sweat.
"Reporting to His Royal Highness Prince Jin, the documents are certainly not false. Military equipment is a national treasure. Whenever I receive a document for the manufacture of military equipment, I will carefully check it."
Xiao Ye Lin narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and then said, "Then do you remember which of Duke Ning's subordinates was the one who brought the document asking you to forge military weapons? What was his name, his position, and his height and appearance?"
"this……"
A series of questions left the Supervisor speechless, and he felt the cold sweat all over his body even more severe.
The Chief Supervisor wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, feeling very nervous.
"I saw that his document was genuine, so I didn't ask any further questions. Our Military Equipment Supervisor only recognizes documents, not people. Generally speaking, as long as we receive the documents, the Military Equipment Supervisor will be responsible for forging the weapons."
"So, you don't care who gets the weapons after they're forged, or whether someone else uses someone else's name to claim them, right?"
Xiao Yelin's face turned completely dark.
If he hadn't come here, he would have had no idea that the military equipment supervision system of the Dawu Kingdom was so imperfect, had so many loopholes, and had such serious problems.
No wonder someone dared to attack the imperial sister in the capital.
This means that the royal family is doomed to be in trouble. Even if we continue to investigate, we will not be able to find them.
Having said that, the Chief Supervisor vaguely realized that there might be something wrong with this batch of military equipment, otherwise, it would not have alarmed Prince Jin.
Can't be so unlucky?
Before he had time to think further, the Supervisor's knees went weak and he fell to his knees with a thud.
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, please calm down. The document is indeed genuine. Moreover, the troops stationed at Moyu Ridge under Duke Shen have always suffered from severe losses of military equipment. That is why I did not take it to heart."
"I never thought that someone would dare to use the name of Duke Ningguo to forge military equipment..."
Xiao Ye Lin lowered his eyelids and looked at him coldly.
"This is a dereliction of duty by the Military Equipment Supervisor and a loophole in the system. As the Supervisor, you are unaware of the seriousness of these problems. You are simply unworthy of the position. Go and apologize to my brother the Emperor."
After saying this, Xiao Yelin led his men out of the Military Equipment Bureau.
The Supervisor was so disheartened that he collapsed to the ground with his whole body limp.
The clue of the Military Equipment Bureau was completely cut off, so Xiao Yelin had to start investigating Su Chongyuan again.
The actions of the Prince of Jin were soon reported to the Ningguo Mansion.
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Chen Yaoxing frowned and said, "Dad, the person behind the assassination of the princess used your name to forge a batch of weapons. This shows that this was premeditated. Shouldn't we activate the emergency plan?"
"Although the King of Jin appears to have unwavering faith in us, his heart is hidden. Who knows what he is really thinking?"
The clues from the Military Equipment Bureau have been cut off, and Prince Jin will definitely come to investigate them secretly.
As a member of the royal family, he would never allow anyone to attack their royal family in the capital.
Therefore, no matter what, this matter will continue to be investigated, and a result must be found.
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