Chapter 588 The most unlikely, the most likely

Zhao Chengye also said: "If anyone suspects that I have done anything, just bring out the evidence! You suspect me, but I also suspect you!"

When Zhao Chengye said this, his eyes fell on Prince Qin, and what he meant was self-evident.

Prince Qin immediately jumped up and said: "What do you mean? I didn't enter the palace yesterday, let alone come to my father's bedroom!"

Zhao Chengye sneered, "Who would be stupid enough to do this kind of thing by themselves!"

"You!"

"Let's talk about it later. What's more important is my father.

What do you think?" Who dares to say no to this? If anyone says no, what if he bites back and says that they wish their father would die?

The news that the emperor was poisoned and unconscious spread quickly, and the whole court was shocked!

It's not that no one suspected that it was the prince who did it, but it was quickly refuted.

Are you stupid? You said it was the prince, and the emperor is in such a situation now. The prince is the next supreme ruler of Dayong. The throne is stable. Just wait patiently. Is it necessary to do such unnecessary things at this time?

Is the prince so stupid?

Yes, the throne is definitely the prince's. As long as he waits patiently, I believe he will soon inherit the throne and ascend the throne. Why do you need to do such a thing at this time!

The emperor was poisoned, so of course it must be thoroughly investigated!

The Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Censorate are all involved!

Everyone in the palace was in a panic, fearing that this matter would implicate themselves, which was a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of the family!

Xu Muhua was hiding in the Yichun Palace of the East Palace. She was not worried at all and even advised Pei Shaorong.

"Arong, just relax, the prince will be fine! This matter obviously has nothing to do with the prince. Even if someone wants to frame him, the prince is not a pushover!"

Pei Shaorong glanced at her, but she was not as open-minded and optimistic as her.

"Muhua, how did father get poisoned? Or was it scorpion poison? How was the poison administered?"

Pei Shaorong was puzzled.

Who on earth used what means to poison father without anyone noticing, and succeeded! This... is too unbelievable and hard to believe.

Xu Muhua looked calm, without the slightest guilt, as if this matter had nothing to do with her.

She said casually: "I don't think someone necessarily harmed the emperor or poisoned him. Maybe the emperor just had bad luck and got bitten by a poisonous scorpion!"

Pei Shaorong paused with a confused expression on her face. It sounded absurd at first, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed to make sense!

But she still shook her head: "This should be impossible. How could there be a scorpion in my father's bedroom? And it's winter now, shouldn't the scorpion be hibernating?"

Xu Muhua said: "Maybe the floor heating in the emperor's bedroom is too hot, and the hibernating scorpion was awakened by the heat and crawled out, and somehow it stung the emperor?"

Pei Shaorong asked again. After a pause, he looked at Xu Muhua and asked seriously: "Muhua, do you really think so?"

Xu Muhua spread his hands: "I can only think of this possibility. Otherwise, think about it, the guards around the emperor are so strict, and the servants are carefully selected and have served in the palace for a long time. Who has the opportunity to poison?"

That's true, it is almost impossible to poison the emperor. If you really can poison, you can just kill the emperor directly, right? Why use poisoning as a method.

But Muhua's suspicion is too outrageous!

Pei Shaorong thinks it is not only outrageous but also a bit absurd.

"You, don't think so much. So many people are investigating this matter now. It won't take long to find out. You don't have to worry about it. Take care of yourself first."

Xu Muhua advised her when he saw her frowning face.

Pei Shaorong sighed and said nothing more.

In the Chengguo Mansion, General Xu and Xu's mother were also worried about Xu Muhua in the East Palace. They wanted to send a letter or a message, but they were worried that someone would use it to make a fuss during this sensitive period. They had to suppress their inner anxiety and wait for the final result of the matter.

The investigation has been going on for two days, and there is still no progress! The emperor is still in a coma, and Doctor Yu also said that the emperor can't hold on for long.

The queen thought that since this was the case, then everything that should be prepared should be prepared.

Of course, the thing to prepare for must not be the emperor's funeral, as he is not dead yet. If she, as the queen, prepares for it, she might be accused of something and implicate the crown prince.

Zhao Chengye has not returned to the East Palace for two days because of this matter. This evening, he finally took some time to come back and see his crown princess.

Pei Shaorong saw his frown and ugly face, and she couldn't help but think of what Xu Muhua said. Without thinking too much, she tentatively said: "Chengye, you said... could it be that father's poisoning was just an accident?"

Zhao Chengye looked at her and asked in confusion: "Why do you think so?"

"I think father's bedroom is heavily guarded. You have also investigated it and didn't find anything suspicious. It should be impossible for someone to poison father. Could it be that the floor heating in father's bedroom was too hot, waking up the hibernating scorpions, and then accidentally stung father while he was asleep?"

Zhao Chengye's first reaction to hearing this was impossible!

How could such a ridiculous thing happen?

Pei Shaorong knew what he was thinking as soon as he saw the expression on his face, and said, "Since there is no result from investigating according to common sense, why not try to investigate from another direction? There will be no loss, what if you really find something?"

Pei Shaorong didn't know if he was influenced by Mu Hua's words, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this possibility was very high. Excluding other possibilities, the remaining possibility was the most likely!

Zhao Chengye frowned tightly, opened his mouth, looked at her eyes full of worry, and saw her bulging belly, his heart softened, "I'll let someone check it out. You don't have to worry about these things, just stay in the East Palace. Try not to leave the East Palace until things are completely settled. Even if you leave, you must have someone with you." After

a pause, he added, "It's best to let Xu Muhua follow you."

It has to be said that he felt more at ease with Xu Muhua following Arong.

Of course, he had arranged secret guards to keep an eye on her to ensure that no one would be desperate enough to attack Arong.

"I understand. You can just focus on getting rid of the former dynasty. I'll take care of the East Palace."

Zhao Chengye couldn't help but reach out and hold her in his arms, relaxing for a moment.