Chu Li looked calm, "The Dali Temple is still investigating, and the dust has not yet settled. Isn't it too early for Madam Guogong to say this?"
"Yang'er's body is already inside. How else can we investigate? How else can we investigate? You and General Qin are birds of a feather. You are to blame for Yang'er's death."
The Duke's wife lost her son in middle age and was heartbroken. She rushed out in excitement:
"You murderer, give me back my life!"
"Madam, madam!"
Aunt Liang hurriedly supported her.
Can't fight.
Don't make trouble.
This is the ninth prince beloved by His Majesty!
No matter how sad I am, I cannot commit crimes against my superiors.
"If Qin Muyu wanted to kill someone, he wouldn't have to be so stupid as to sacrifice himself. Others would even wear a scarf to cover their faces when committing crimes."
Qin Muyu is not that stupid.
Besides, he had no reason to kill Fang Haiyang.
Chu Li suspected that there was something fishy going on. "Lu Shaoqing, I want to see the body of the deceased."
"I won't allow it!"
The Duke's wife stood at the door, unable to offend the Ninth Prince, but vowed to save her son's dignity.
"Anyone who dares to touch Yang'er's body will have to step over my body."
Chu Li looked at her, "Don't you want to find out the real culprit and let Mr. Fang rest in peace?"
The Duchess's wife seemed to have heard a huge joke.
"Only when Qin Muyu dies can my son rest in peace."
As for the rest, there's no need for this useless Ninth Prince to create trouble!
"close the door!"
"Don't let any dogs in here!"
The Duke's wife personally guarded Fang Haiyang's body and did not allow anyone to approach. The Dali Temple could not suppress it by force, and Lu Shaoqing was also helpless.
Any mother who loses her son will go crazy.
Lu Shaoqing said, "Ninth Prince, you don't need to go in to see. The coroner has checked. Mr. Fang was injured in the abdomen and died of excessive blood loss. Apart from that, there are no other wounds and no signs of poisoning."
There was determination in Chu Li's eyes.
Even if everyone doubted Qin Muyu, she still believed in him.
After leaving the Dali Temple, he entered the palace and rushed to the Tianlao. He wanted to see Qin Muyu and ask him face to face, but was stopped by the guards of the Imperial Guards:
"Without the Emperor's order, no one is allowed to enter the Heavenly Prison without permission. Please forgive me, Ninth Prince."
She was like a headless fly, running to several places anxiously but without any progress, and she didn't even see Qin Muyu.
Kneeling outside the imperial study, it was already noon, the hottest time of the day.
She hadn't had breakfast yet, and after only kneeling for two quarters of an hour, her lips had turned pale and sweat was pouring down her forehead.
"Father..."
"Qin Muyu is innocent, please let me see clearly... Father!"
The door of the imperial study was closed, and officials were coming in and out one after another. But they all had a stern face, walked hurriedly, and looked very serious. With such a big thing happening, no one had the time to pay attention to the Ninth Prince who was kneeling outside.
Eunuch Fu looked at the glaring sun and strode forward helplessly:
"Ninth Prince, why are you doing this?"
"Duke Fang and General Qin are still inside, arguing fiercely. The emperor really doesn't have time to see you right now. Besides, your hand is still injured. If you leave a root of the disease, you will suffer alone."
The hand that had been struck with twenty sticks yesterday was now soaked in blood, staining the gauze red.
Chu Li was completely unaware of the pain, and only one thing was on his mind:
Qin Muyu cannot die.
Duke Fang and General Qin were still arguing because they had not yet reached a satisfactory conclusion. Once the conclusion came out, it would be too late.
"Father!"
"Fang Haiyang's death was strange. Qin Muyu must have been murdered by a traitor. Father, please investigate!"
She looked at the imperial study with pale eyes, beads of sweat the size of beans running down her temples.
He can't die.
He is her best friend!
They grew up together since childhood. In the complicated royal family, their friendship went beyond power calculations and intrigues. There was no weighing of pros and cons or collusion with factions. It was even deeper than the friendship between the eight imperial brothers.
"Father..."
She firmly believed that Qin Muyu was wronged.
"Father..."
The sun was blazing, and she hadn't even had a sip of water today. She was so anxious that she felt dizzy.
She clenched her fingertips, trying her best to endure the discomfort, and looked towards the imperial study with perseverance, hoping that her father would summon her to re-investigate the matter.
Eunuch Fu tried to persuade him a few times, but it was useless.
All he could say was, "Xiao Anzi, quickly hold an umbrella for the Ninth Prince. It's so hot in the sun, don't let him get burned."
"yes."
Chu Li knelt on the hard bricks and stones, his knees almost numb from knocking against the stones. For the first time, he felt that time was so unbearable. Every minute and every second was related to life and death.
There was a fierce debate in the imperial study.
The Duke's Mansion strives to get the emperor to issue an order to execute Qin Muyu.
General Qin used his lifelong military achievements as a guarantee and was willing to give up everything, even if it meant being dismissed from his official position, having his property confiscated and being exiled, to save his son's life.
How could the Duke's Mansion be willing to accept this?
The death of the eldest son was, firstly, a loss of face; secondly, it made the elders heartbroken; thirdly, raising a eldest son took several years of hard work and countless materials, but in the end, it was all in vain. If Qin Muyu was not executed, they would never be able to swallow this humiliation.
The King of Chu was caught in the middle and was in a dilemma.
What's even more tricky is that the weapon that stabbed Fang Haiyang to death was Qin Muyu's sword.
An hour passed.
Two hours...
Chu Li didn't know how long he knelt. Sweat soaked his entire back. His hair was sticky on his face. His face became paler and paler.
"Father..."
The thin body was tottering.
"Ninth Prince, please go back first." Eunuch Fu really couldn't bear it, "The Emperor is fair and will make his own decision."
"Ninth Prince..."
"Father, there's no need to persuade me. I know my limits." Chu Li's voice was weak, his hands were supporting the ground with difficulty, his lips were pale and colorless.
"Father... Qin Muyu is innocent..."
"Are you the worm in his stomach, so you are sure that he is innocent?" The man's voice behind him was like a cold wind, leaving a chill wherever it passed.
Eunuch Fu held up his whisk and immediately bowed, "Your Highness the Regent."
Chu Li didn't look back. He slightly curled up his fingertips that were numb from the pain, and a flash of hatred flashed in his eyes.
Chu Di walked slowly to her side, glanced at her embarrassed posture, and smiled:
"The Ninth Prince and General Qin truly have a deep friendship."
"It's none of your business." Chu Li turned his head to the side, not wanting to say anything more to him.
"This king is really capable."
"What are you going to do?"
Chu Li stared at him warily and angrily, "Qin Muyu is innocent, he must have been murdered by a traitor. If the emperor's uncle is dissatisfied with me, he can just come after me, don't involve innocent people!"
That look of partiality was so extreme that his elbow was bent out of control.
Chu Dichi bent down slightly and looked at her, the smile on his lips slowly condensed: "The Ninth Prince thinks highly of me."
The slightly cool fingertips fell on her cheek. This pale and weak look was all because of the man named Qin Muyu.
"The Great Chu has only been established for 20 years. The emperor is unstable, the country is in turmoil, and there are internal and external troubles. No matter how the emperor handles this matter, it will chill the hearts of some powerful officials."
"He didn't want to offend anyone, so he summoned me to the palace and let me be the villain."
He pinched her neck with his fingers and said coldly:
"So, whether General Qin lives or dies is of course within my control. Just kneel here and let me see how much you love him."
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