"This can't be true, can it?"
Meng Chen did not believe Meng Zilu's words at all.
"Grandma." Meng Yunqian threw himself into Meng Chen's arms, his voice filled with tears, "What should I do? Brother Wen doesn't have a mother anymore, and he will always be unhappy."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Meng Chen had no choice but to believe the fact that Xiao Lingyu was dead. "No, our whole family is with him and comforting him. He won't be unhappy forever."
“Who would be unhappy all the time?”
Meng Gaoyang, Meng Xuewen and Meng Zihe returned from their shift.
Meng Yunqian hurriedly left Meng Chen's arms and stood beside Meng Zilu politely.
Meng Zihe noticed that Meng Yunqian's eyes were red, "Yunqian, have you been crying? Did any students bully you in the Imperial College?"
Upon hearing the voice, Meng Gaoyang and Meng Xuewen looked at Meng Yunqian.
Meng Chen quickly spoke up: "They and their son just returned from the Duke of Huguo's Mansion. Princess Xiao...she was poisoned and died..."
The three of them, the grandfather and grandson, were all shocked. Meng Gaoyang looked at Meng Zilu and asked, "Is this true?"
"Yes, Grandfather. The Protectorate's Mansion is currently investigating the murderer. I heard from the housekeeper that Madam Xiao fainted from the shock and was still unconscious when we left."
Meng Xuewen worked in the Ministry of Justice and made a quick guess. "Dad, this might have been done by the people who persecuted the eldest prince."
Meng Gaoyang nodded, "You are right, let's have dinner first."
After dinner, Meng Xuewen followed Meng Gaoyang to the study.
"I suspect it won't be long before the person behind the scenes attacks the eldest prince again, and they'll kill him. Immediately arrange for people to keep an eye on the Third and Fourth Princes' residences, with a special focus on the eldest prince's residence. If anyone suspicious approaches, they must be apprehended immediately."
"Okay, I'll arrange for someone right away."
After Meng Xuewen left, Meng Gaoyang called Meng Chuan in.
"My lord, what are your orders?"
"Tomorrow I may go to the Duke of Huguo's residence to offer condolences. I will then introduce you to Prince Shun. You must serve Prince Shun well."
"Sir, you don't want me anymore? I am a know-it-all and your right-hand man." Meng Chuan looked confused and reluctant.
"That's why I want you to go... Wait until Prince Shun is done with his work, and then you can come back."
Meng Gaoyang thought of Su Xingyi's face and felt that he was not simple.
After all, the eldest prince is not the true eldest son.
"Yes, sir. I will obey Prince Shun's orders."
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Seeing that the mourning hall was almost ready, Xiao Tianci said a few words to Liang and then went to Old Lady Xiao's yard.
Old Madam Xiao took the calming soup handed to her by Nanny Xiao and heard footsteps coming from outside.
Old Madam Xiao quickly stuffed the tranquilizing soup back into Madam Xiao's hands and continued to lie on the bed pretending to be unconscious.
Seeing that his wife was still pretending to sleep, Xiao Tianci smiled and said, "Madam, it's me. You can open your eyes now."
Madam Xiao opened her eyes and sat up. She took the tranquilizing soup from Madam Xiao's hand and drank it in a few gulps. "Should I go to the mourning hall tomorrow?"
"No need. Just stay in your room and pretend to be sick. Take good care of yourself during this time. Then you will have the energy to hold our little great-grandson."
Madam Xiao frowned. "How long will this drama last? The person behind the scenes was able to arrange for someone to sneak into our Protectorate Mansion. I think he is not simple and is good at hiding. Could it be that Xiaowu has given birth and he hasn't been found by us yet?"
"Ma'am, you don't need to worry about this. Just wait and hold Xiaowu."
"Does the palace know about this?"
"I don't know, but the person behind the scenes must know."
The next day, there was a court meeting.
"...Is there anything else you want to say? If not, then we can dismiss the court."
"I have something to report."
When Emperor Qianyuan saw Meng Gaoyang come out, he frowned. He could not hear anything good from him.
"What is it?"
"Your Majesty, Princess Protector Xiao Lingyu died of poisoning yesterday afternoon."
When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.
"Stop your nonsense!" Emperor Qianyuan was furious. "What crime have you committed for cursing the Princess Huguo? Come, drag her out!"
Emperor Qianyuan was worried that he would not have the chance to teach him a lesson.
"Your Majesty, how could I speak so recklessly? Everything I say is true. Your Majesty, please send someone to the Duke of Huguo's mansion to investigate."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Meng Xuewen quickly echoed. "Every word my father said is true. Yesterday, after my son finished his studies at the Imperial College, he took Prince Shun's two children to the Protectorate's Mansion. He saw with his own eyes that the Protectorate's Mansion had even hung white banners."
After these words were spoken, the entire hall was so quiet that the ministers could hardly breathe.
The Princess Protector of the Country went to the capital with a big belly to pull the eldest prince back from the brink of death, but ended up dying.
Wouldn’t Prince Shun seek justice from the royal family?
"Someone come! Go investigate!"
Emperor Qianyuan felt uneasy and immediately arranged for the fast-moving imperial guards to investigate.
If it were true, wouldn't his little grandson be gone?
Wouldn’t that mean he would hand over the Beiyi Kingdom to everyone?
This is absolutely not possible!
Then the court was dismissed and Meng Gaoyang was asked to wait outside the imperial study.
If the news is false, Meng Gaoyang must be severely punished.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers left the palace and arranged for their subordinates to go and inquire with the Duke of Huguo.
Emperor Qianyuan had been sitting in the imperial study for half an incense stick of time when he received the news of Xiao Lingyu's death.
Emperor Qianyuan was shocked and furious. How dare someone murder his grandson? Li Haiying quickly poured him a sip of cold tea to calm him down, and whispered in his ear, "Lord Meng is still in the yard."
Emperor Qianyuan realized that his emotions were exposed, and with a look of regret on his face, he called Meng Gaoyang into the imperial study and questioned him:
"Such a big thing, why didn't you report it last night? Princess Xiao is the eldest prince's lifesaver."
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