As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall fell silent, and no one dared to make a noise!
Everyone was shocked. How could Concubine Zheng be so scheming?
Wanting to poison the pregnant wife and then replace her? How truly vicious!
The young ladies who accompanied Liu Fangzhi to Linglong Garden to pay their respects to Zheng Ranran all felt their scalps tingling and were filled with fear!
When they went there, Liu Fangzhi relied on her grandfather's high position and sat next to the princess.
This is what led to Liu Fangzhi becoming a scapegoat by accident?
If they had just acted closer to the princess...
Then, at this moment, the people lying on the ground foaming at the mouth, could it be them?
What a vicious Concubine Zheng!
It’s a shame for her father that Lord Zheng still holds the position of Chief Justice of the Dali Temple!
Now, Zheng Ranran has murdered the wife of the current Prince Rui and mistakenly killed the daughter of the Prime Minister!
It’s such a serious case, let’s see how her father will examine and decide!
Qi Nanling approached Si Jinxing and asked quietly:
“Your eldest sister’s panicked look doesn’t seem to be fake.
Could it be that Zheng Ranran really has this in mind?"
Si Jinxing's gaze still lingered on Liu Fangzhi. She shook her head slightly and said:
"This matter requires direct witness and physical evidence, as well as a motive for murder. How can you make such a casual conclusion?"
But at this moment, an anxious shout came from outside the door:
"Who is it? Who wants to poison this old man's granddaughter?!"
Qi Nanyue took a few steps and looked sideways, then saw Liu Yang rushing into the hall in a hurry.
The servant who came trotting in behind Liu Yangfeng knelt down and begged for mercy:
"Your Highness, I failed in my duty and was unable to stop the Prime Minister. I beg Your Highness to forgive me."
Qi Nanyue's face darkened and he waved his hand to let the servant leave.
Liu Yangfeng, who rushed into the hall, had already pounced in front of Liu Fangzhi!
He half-knelt on the ground, stretched out his hand tremblingly, and brushed away the hair that was scattered on Liu Fangzhi's face.
When that familiar face appeared in front of him, Liu Yangfeng could no longer hold back!
He held the lifeless Liu Fangzhi in his arms and cried loudly:
"Zhi'er, my Zhi'er! What's wrong with you?
Wake up, your grandfather is here to pick you up!"
He suddenly raised his hand to wipe his tearful face, looked up at Qi Nanyan, and said:
“Your Majesty, I have toiled for Longyin my entire life, even if I have no credit, I have worked hard.
But I never expected that my granddaughter would lose her life just because she came to attend a banquet!
I am really disappointed!
I beg you, Your Majesty, to get to the bottom of this matter and behead the murderer behind this!"
As Liu Yangfeng said this, his eyes swept across everyone in the hall fiercely.
It seemed as if everyone was the culprit responsible for his granddaughter's tragic death!
Qi Nanyan frowned slightly when he heard this, and stepped forward to help Liu Yangfeng up, but he refused:
"Your Majesty, please bring the murderer to justice!
So that my poor granddaughter can die in peace!"
Si Jinyue held her belly and stepped forward to comfort her:
"Prime Minister, you should get up first.
The prince will handle this matter impartially and give an explanation to the Liu family. He will never let Miss Fangzhi die in vain!
Ultimately, it was my lax management of the household that caused Miss Fangzhi to suffer this."
As she spoke, she knelt down awkwardly towards Qi Nanyan and said:
"Sister Zheng has made such a mistake, and I am also guilty of dereliction of duty. Please punish me, Your Highness!
But my sister is still young, and she and the prince are in love with each other. I hope that the prince will spare my sister's death for the sake of our past relationship!
If the Prime Minister is still angry, I am willing to be punished along with my sister!"
As soon as Si Jinyue said this, everyone in the hall sighed:
"The princess is so virtuous, yet she was nearly killed by Concubine Zheng, and now you're taking the blame for her?"
"Yes, the princess is so kind-hearted!"
"The princess is still pregnant, and the concubine has the nerve to do it. Sigh... it's such a pity for Miss Liu!"
"Why should the princess share the blame for her? Everyone has their own actions and responsibilities!"
"Concubine Zheng should be handed over to Jingzhao Prefecture, no, to the Dali Temple! People like this don't deserve to live!"
"What bad luck! We came here with good intentions to celebrate her birthday, but she actually wants to kill us!"
"That's right, Miss Liu was also unlucky and became a scapegoat for nothing!"
"Hush... If she doesn't die, it will be the princess or us who will die..."
......
The chattering of a group of women gave Liu Yangfeng some clues.
He asked with a gloomy face:
"Your Majesty, was this done by Concubine Zheng?
Now that the murderer has been identified, why hasn't he been sent to Jingzhao Prefecture yet?
Your Majesty, if you want to let this go out of your mind out of consideration for our past relationship, then don't blame me for filing a complaint with the Emperor!"
A woman in a dark blue dress took two steps forward, saluted in Qi Nanyan's direction, and then said:
“Your Majesty, this matter has not been thoroughly investigated, so you cannot jump to conclusions.
In my opinion, this matter is quite strange.
My little sister is usually a very kind person, there is no way she would do such a thing!
He just went to Linglong Garden to have some snacks, and it is too hasty to say that he is a murderer!
It is possible that Miss Liu ate something unclean before coming to the house. Isn't this falsely accusing my younger sister?
Please, Your Majesty, thoroughly investigate this matter and clear my name!"
Si Jinxing recognized this person. He had met this person before when Zheng Ranran sent out the message!
This person is Zheng Ranran’s sister-in-law.
When Liu Yangfeng heard this, his face turned pale with anger and he started to curse:
"You ignorant woman, do you know what you are talking about?
Could it be possible that my granddaughter would gamble her life and falsely accuse your sister?
Outrageous! Outrageous!
Okay, okay, then go search!
I want to see what you will do if I find something shameful in your sister's yard!
By then, with all the evidence and witnesses, let's see how you can still argue!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Nanyue raised his eyes to look at Zheng Ranran, only to see that she was still standing there calmly.
It seemed that what happened in the hall had nothing to do with her!
Seeing her like this, Qi Nanyan felt a pain in his heart.
Ever since Ranran lost her child, she has been like this, as if she doesn't care about anything and is even lukewarm towards him!
Every time he went to Linglong Garden, he could never hear her respond.
Qi Nanyue knew that she became like this because he protected Si Jinyue and did not avenge her child.
After all, I have let her down.
Qi Nanyan concealed his thoughts, spoke slowly, and asked tentatively:
"In that case, let's have someone search your Linglong Garden. Do you have any objections?"
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