Chapter 200: It is the Xie family's fortune to have the lady as their daughter-in-law
Xie Yunzhao shook his head angrily: "Not yet. The assassin was not a servant of the Fifth Prince's Mansion. No one knows him. He is dead. We can't torture him to extract a confession. We are still investigating."
The Duke frowned and shouted: "We must investigate as soon as possible and not let any bad guys get away. Ayi is the crown prince. If you dare to kill the crown prince, it is tantamount to regicide. If you find out, kill all nine generations of his clan."
Xie Yunzhao nodded: "Don't worry, Dad. If you dare to let me use a gun, I will not let you off easily."
Duke: ...
He was angry because the assassin almost killed his grandson, but he was actually angry that the assassin asked the queen to use a gun?
If you don't even look at your son, you will lose sight of him. Even your own son's life will be put behind your wife's.
"Ayi, don't leave the palace recently. You should also be very careful in the palace and check the people around you again."
"I will, don't worry, Dad."
An hour later, Minister Li was drinking tea in his mansion. He heard that the prince had been assassinated but was not injured. He did not take it seriously as the investigation of the assassin had nothing to do with him.
At this time, the maid came in and said, "Master, Master Anan's servant wants to see you."
"Let him in." Minister Li admired Anan's knowledge and was very concerned about his affairs.
The servant came in and bowed: "Sir, I heard that the prince was assassinated in the Grand Princess's mansion."
Minister Li nodded: "It is true, but why are you asking about it?"
The servant looked a little embarrassed, but still gritted his teeth and said, "The young master disappeared early this morning and hasn't come back yet. He seemed to say he was going to attend a banquet last night."
Minister Li sat up suddenly. Could it be that Anan had gone there too?
No, the prince is looking for a girl, what is he going to do?
Could it be that he missed his cousin after being separated for many years and wanted to take the opportunity to see his cousin the Crown Prince?
No, he felt uneasy, "I will go to the Grand Princess's Mansion in person, you follow me."
"Yes, Lord Shangshu."
When the Li family's carriage arrived at the eldest princess's mansion, the gates were locked and the imperial guards were stationed outside the gate.
A bad thought flashed through Minister Li's mind.
According to the rules, the assassin's body was usually transported to the Ministry of Justice, so the driver was immediately told to change the route and rush to the Ministry without stopping.
"Why is Lord Li here?" The Minister of Justice was busy and had no time to receive his colleagues.
"Quick, take me to see the assassin!"
The Minister of Justice saw that he looked unhappy and asked to see the assassin's body, so he took him seriously and accompanied him to the prison.
When he saw the assassin's face, the original bloodstains had been cleaned up, and Minister Li easily saw the assassin's true face. He immediately sat on the ground with his legs weak and his eyes wide open.
Thanks Zhinan! What are you doing? ! !
Oh my God, is his Li family going to be charged with regicide?
Upon learning that the murderer was Xie Zhinan, the son of Xie Yunzheng, the Minister of Justice ignored Minister Li and ordered his men to send Minister Li back home. He then led his men to surround Li's mansion and entered the palace.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice requests an audience."
"Say." The two emperors, the Duke Taiguo and his wife, Prince Xuan's family, and Xie Zhiyi were all in the hall, just waiting for him to come, and they were getting impatient.
As soon as the Minister of Justice entered, he was hit in the stomach by a teacup.
"It's been several hours and you still haven't found out the answer?" Xie Yunzhao got angry.
The Minister of Justice fell to his knees.
"Waste!" Just as Xie Yunzhao was about to smash it again, he heard the Minister of Justice shouting.
"His Majesty!"
"I found out..."
Xie Yunzhao took back his hand and asked coldly: "Why don't you tell me who it is?"
The Minister of Justice lowered his head even lower. How should he start? Xie Yunzheng only had this one bloodline left, but he actually wanted to assassinate his cousin and was killed by his second aunt.
Especially since the Duke and the Madame Tai were there too, would they faint after hearing this?
This is the most difficult task he has ever taken on. Even when the palace coup was so chaotic, it was not as difficult as it is now.
"Your Majesties, the Grand Duke, and the Grand Madam, please accept my condolences."
Xie Yunzhao was so angry that he wanted to kick him: "What bullshit, no one in my Xie family died, why are you mourning?"
The Minister of Justice knocked his head to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, the assassin has been identified. It is Minister Li's mansion, Li Zhinan."
"What? It's Anan?"
Why did he? Why did he kill his brother Ayi?
The lady had been in poor health in recent years and fainted immediately.
Xie Zhiyi was quick to hug his grandmother, and the Duke of Taiguo staggered a few steps before being steadyed by Xie Yunzhao.
"How could it be him? Even though he changed his last name, he is still a descendant of the Xie family, and the prince is his cousin." The Duke of Taiguo murmured dejectedly.
"You mean, the assassin who died was Xie Zhinan?" Xie Yunzhao knew that he was the one behind it, but he didn't expect that he would do it himself. He didn't know any martial arts at all.
The servant beside him was secretly sent by Xie Yunzhao, and there was no news that he knew kung fu.
"It was your Majesty. The bullet from the musket hit his chest. He died not long after he was carried out of the Grand Princess's mansion."
"Keep investigating. Someone must have ordered this. Anan couldn't possibly kill the prince. They are cousins."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go back and investigate carefully and not let go of any suspicious person."
"Back off."
Xie Yunzhao had a face full of sorrow, and he hugged his father tightly, his voice choking with sobs: "He is my eldest brother's only blood, how could he be like this? Dad, who instigated him?"
"It's all my son's fault for not taking good care of him. I don't even know when he will return to Kyoto. I only know that he has registered for the autumn examination, and I thought he would be back before autumn."
"My son also wants to give him an official title and let him have a smooth career. Even if he can't have the surname Xie, he wants him to continue his eldest brother's bloodline."
The Duke of Taiguo also shed tears on Xie Yunzhao's shoulders: "Dad knows, you told me that he is very knowledgeable."
"What a cruel fate..." Duke Taiguo cried so hard that he couldn't speak.
Shen Shurong also wiped away tears: "This child has a miserable life. Not only was he implicated by his eldest brother, but now he is being used by others."
"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have shot him. He was only three years old when he left, and I didn't recognize him."
The Duke let go of Xie Yunzhao, wanting to say that it was not the lady's fault but he was speechless. He could only wave his hands and try to calm down.
I felt better after taking a few deep breaths.
"It's all...his fate. If you didn't kill him, it would be Ayi who died. It's not your fault."
"Convict him. If it is found that he has nothing to do with the Li family, do not implicate the Li family. Hand over the body to Dad. Dad wants to... bury him properly."
"Of course, he is the flesh and blood of the Xie family, our own child." Chen Shurong didn't care about these empty words, she just wanted the person to be dead.
Duke Lu nodded. The lady was always understanding and considerate. "It is the Xie family's fortune to have you as their daughter-in-law."
Shen Shurong said modestly: "Dad, you are too kind. This is what a daughter-in-law should do."
Chen Shurong had never expected that he would be praised by his father-in-law for killing Xie Zhinan, and he was immediately delighted, but hot tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.
Minister Li requested to hold the funeral for Xie Zhinan together with Duke Taiguo, and also sent a message to Li Wan'er.
It was three days later when Li Wan'er received the letter. Tears flowed automatically. She never expected that this separation would be forever.
She couldn't understand why Xie Zhinan wanted to kill Xie Zhiyi.
Her husband was also puzzled. After a long while, the man guessed: "Anan's father died the day before his second uncle returned to Beijing. Did he hold a grudge against him, thinking that his father died because his second uncle returned late?"
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