This sentence was returned so calmly, and she had not dared to be so arrogant and behave so calmly in front of the emperor. The emperor did not respond immediately, but was silent for a while, rubbing the jade ring in his hand. No one knew what the emperor was thinking at this moment.
"Very good, you are worthy of being my royal child. Stand up." The emperor's words were like a reassurance to everyone. They didn't expect that Cui Mixue still had some abilities and was fine even though it was like this.
Cui Mixue finally relaxed her hands that were tucked inside her clothes. She had been tense all the time. After all, she was not facing just anyone else, but the country's top leader, the emperor.
Then the emperor asked again: "If Situ Zhao was framed, then who framed him? And the clues are broken, do you think you can find it?"
The tone was mild and there was no fluctuation. Everyone was a little surprised that the emperor did not ask other people, the interrogator, or the leader, but actually asked a girl from an official family.
Cui Mixue didn't react either, but since she was asked, it was naturally not difficult for her. She had thought of a retreat when she entered the palace. If it weren't for Situ Zhao, she wouldn't be so caught off guard as she is now.
"In reply to the emperor, I have also thought of some possibilities, but I don't know whether I should tell them or not. Besides, they are just my guesses and cannot be considered as evidence." Cui Mixue was a little vague in her words. This aroused everyone's curiosity. What on earth could have happened to make this happen?
The emperor's curiosity was also aroused, and he waved his hand: "Go ahead, but it's okay."
But Cui Mixue still shook her head slowly: "I dare not, please forgive me, Your Majesty." She was still fully prepared.
"Go ahead and tell me. There's no evidence right now. Even if you tell me the truth, I won't convict you."
Cui Mixue's lips curled up, but no one noticed. She simply continued, "Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, Concubine Hui had a feud with the late Empress. Everyone knows this."
When the late queen was mentioned, everyone took a breath. This Cui Mixue was really bold and presumptuous. She even dared to mention this person. The emperor's face looked very ugly, but he had already made a promise before, so he could not say anything more.
"so what?"
"Also, I've heard rumors in the palace that Concubine Hui is inextricably linked to the death of the late Empress, so..." Cui Mixue stopped there, not saying anything directly. However, these clues did not all point to the late Empress and the Crown Prince.
After all, it is human nature to avenge one's mother. This immediately raised the Crown Prince's suspicion. He had both the motive and the ability. After all, with his power as the Crown Prince, it would be too easy for him to manipulate the palace.
Concubine Bai reacted immediately and thought to herself that Cui Mixue was really cruel and was even planning to kill people. However, there was still a glimmer of hope.
"Your Majesty, although Cui Mixue spoke a little boldly, it was also to relieve the emperor's worries. Otherwise, how could others dare to speak about the late queen? I think the crown prince is extremely suspicious. The late queen and the crown prince were the closest people, so it is not unreasonable for him to have murderous intentions."
With Concubine Bai fanning the flames, the emperor was immediately led astray.
The emperor glared at him and immediately called his servants over, saying, "Send the prince in immediately."
Su Mengyan and Situ Yao in the Prince's Mansion also have their own spies in the palace, and they know everything that happens in the palace.
Su Mengyan hated Cui Mixue so much that she actually dragged the crown prince into trouble for the sake of the second prince, and even involved the late queen. This was a pain in Situ Yao's heart, what a vicious move.
"This Cui Mixue wants to drag you into this. Let me go with you. I'm going to meet this witch." Su Mengyan was really angry. She raised her foot and was about to go out, but was grabbed by Situ Yao and pulled into his arms.
Bumping into the warm embrace, Su Mengyan blushed immediately. Then, she reacted and pushed softly: "What are you doing? We are going to the palace now."
Situ Yao stroked her hair and whispered in her ear, "Whatever you do, I can go alone."
".But..." Su Mengyan still wanted to go with them to see what tricks they were up to.
"Don't worry, there's nothing to worry about. Just stay in the house and wait for my good news." Situ Yao didn't want her to go with him into danger again.
In the end, they couldn't change Situ Yao's persistence, so they compromised, and Situ Yao went alone into the high walls and red tiles.
Arriving in front of the main hall, the others had also been waiting for a long time. The reason Cui Mixue wanted to drag them into the water so anxiously was because she was very curious why they didn't make any movement. She might as well take the initiative to meet them. This was her character.
However, Cui Mixue was quite surprised that Su Mengyan did not come. She still missed a good show. But one person was enough. She wanted to see what he would do.
Situ Yao, standing at the foot of the high platform, calmly performed the usual etiquette between monarch and subject, speaking calmly and leisurely: "Father, why did you summon me today?"
The emperor did not directly suspect his son. After all, there was no direct evidence to prove anything, and he would not be so partial to such an extent. Sitting on the dragon throne, he said: "I summoned you today to solve the death of Concubine Hui. Now there are some suspicions about you, so I want to hear what you have to say."
"Your Majesty said that I am also a suspect. Then I am more wronged than my second brother. It is a bit hasty to suspect me without even a single piece of evidence. But Your Majesty also wants to solve this problem quickly, so there is nothing wrong with it." Situ Yao spoke in a roundabout way, looking calm and unhurried, as if nothing had happened.
The emperor didn't say anything, just nodded. Then Situ Yao continued, "Empress Hui died of poison, but the Imperial Hospital still hasn't found the cause. However, I happened to meet a miracle doctor who may be able to solve the problem."
Cui Mixue was a little surprised when she heard the word "miracle doctor", but she didn't think much about it. She thought he was just a wandering doctor and didn't take it seriously.
When the emperor heard about the miracle doctor, he raised his eyebrows and relaxed his tone. He waved his hand and said, "Very good. Quickly call the imperial physician to check the origin of this poison."
Situ Yao nodded obediently, and soon the imperial physician came into the hall and knelt down to pay homage before the emperor.
When the miraculous doctor looked up, Cui Mixue was shocked. Wasn't this the miraculous Medicine King from Medicine King Valley? How could Situ Yao know this person? After all, he was from the Jianghu. How could this be a coincidence?
"Your Majesty, I am the Medical Immortal of Medicine King Valley, the Medicine King." When everyone heard the title, they immediately felt some respect for this short old man. The emperor naturally welcomed the Medical Immortal, and his tone suddenly became much more polite.
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