The body search was just a pretext; the key was what Emperor Chongjin would do next. And this couldn't be delayed; they had to strike first before Consort Min and the others could react to Emperor Chongjin's intentions.
Otherwise, by the time they realize what's going on and come up with a solution, this method will be useless.
By this point, Dejiang had a vague idea of what the little brat had suggested to Emperor Chongjin. This method... it was indeed given by this little ancestor, quite cunning!
Emperor Chongjin was reminded by Dejiang that his actions were damaging to his usual image of being wise and powerful.
He coughed, pretending not to see it, just like the little boy, and asked him, "Niannian, what do you think is the best way to ask?"
The little dumpling moved his fluffy head, his eyes darting around, and gave his godfather some advice in his childish voice, "Time, place, people!"
Every time his father asked his fifth brother, who was out doing bad things, and his servant, they would always tell him the whole story.
Emperor Chongjin thought it over and nodded in agreement. He then instructed Dejiang, "Just do as Niannian said. Go and ask Minshi and the people serving her when and how they found out that Minshi had lost her hairpin, and who was present at the time."
In short, it's about each person describing the situation when the incident occurred.
"Don't give them time to think. They must answer immediately. Say whatever comes to mind. It doesn't matter if they are incoherent or if they don't know about this matter. Take the eunuchs with you to record their words. However, anyone who dares to delay will be punished with a beating, including Min Shi."
Emperor Chongjin coldly issued the order.
Dejiang quickly bowed and agreed.
Zhuangyou immediately knew what kind of idea her little darling had given Emperor Chongjin, and smiled helplessly.
Before Dejiang left, she offered a suggestion, "Father-in-law, you might as well tell the people asking the questions to casually mention to the person being questioned that this question was only asked to him. But don't make it too deliberate."
Whether the person being questioned believes it or not is irrelevant. As long as they have this impression in their subconscious and answer immediately without giving them time to think, they can easily utter some lies full of flaws.
In such a moment of desperation, some people naturally had shallow thoughts and subconsciously tried to cover up for Consort Min, so they told some lies.
If two people's statements don't match, then isn't Consort Min Zhao talking nonsense?
Dejiang's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood what Zhuangyou meant. A smile appeared in his eyes, and he responded with a nod. He then turned and went out to instruct the eunuchs under his command to carry out the task.
As for himself, he naturally went to the room where Consort Min was to ask her questions.
Emperor Chongjin raised an eyebrow and glanced at Zhuangyou after hearing her final, insightful comment. It seemed she was quite familiar with the method.
He thought for a moment and immediately understood. Looking down at the little baby in his arms, he asked, "Niannian, did you learn this method from your father?"
The little boy nodded with a grin, betraying his older brother without hesitation, and said in a childish voice, "Yes, every time Fifth Brother sneaks out of the manor to cause trouble, he gets caught red-handed by Father when he comes back, but he always insists that he just went out for a stroll."
Immediately afterwards, the little boy proudly praised his wise father:
“Every time, Father would take my brother and his servant away and question them separately, always adding a few more questions each time. No matter how well my fifth brother and his servant planned, Father would always find a loophole!”
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