Chapter 1: Phoenix Crown Severed
Nangong Hua was chatting with Pu Qiongzhi here.
He suddenly remembered why people in Beijing misunderstood his relationship with Pei Wanqing.
"Last time, the third brother mentioned an incident. He said that it was because of me relentlessly pursuing someone from the Pei family's side branch at the banquet."
"This matter is actually a misunderstanding!"
Nangong Hua just saw that person again, and suddenly he remembered everything.
"It's that man's clothes, look!"
Pu Qiongzhi looked in the direction he pointed, "Where is it?"
"There! That man! His collar is stuck up... It's so uncomfortable to see! I wanted to pull him out secretly, but I didn't find a chance along the way."
“…It’s really far!” Pu Qiongzhi felt helpless.
I didn't expect that this scandal about my uncle would be spread in this way. It's really ridiculous!
But... something like what he can do!
Back then, she thought he was weird, but now she's used to it.
Soon, the emperor and empress arrived.
The royal wedding was very lively, and because it was held together, the royal family attached great importance to it.
Pu Qiongzhi sat there, watching boredly.
"Mr. Wen Shushuo, please come with us."
A few eunuchs appeared from nowhere behind her and asked her to go for a walk.
Pu Qiongzhi looked at them coming at her aggressively and was a little confused.
But she glanced at Di Jin next door again.
The other party understood her meaning and raised his hand to greet the others, "Why is Eunuch Zhang from the Grand Chamberlain's Office here? Would you like a glass of wedding wine?"
People from the Dazongzhengsi... This place is responsible for managing all matters related to the royal family.
Upon hearing this, Pu Qiongzhi naturally understood the identities of these people.
When Eunuch Zhang saw that it was the prefect of Kaifeng, he naturally wanted to give him the honor. "Oh! Lord Di, I have important business to attend to, and I need to ask you a few questions. Lord Di, I appreciate your kindness!"
"Then I won't disturb you, you are busy." Di Jin turned his eyes away.
Nangong Hua reached out and tugged at the corner of Pu Qiongzhi's clothes.
Pu Qiongzhi shook her head slightly at him, then left with a few people.
Gongsun Huaili on the opposite side also saw this scene and clenched his fists.
Nangong Hua turned around at the right time and their eyes met.
He raised the glass in his hand and toasted him from a distance.
Gongsun Huaili simply ignored him.
…
Pu Qiongzhi followed him out and casually took out a few gold leaves.
"Sir, may I ask what happened?"
Eunuch Zhang and others accepted the benefits and said a few more words.
"The phoenix on the crown of the Seventh Prince's wife..."
When he said this, he felt taboo and stretched out his hand to make a gesture.
Pu Qiongzhi understood.
He was saying that the phoenix head of the Seventh Prince's wife's phoenix crown had fallen off.
This is very unlucky...
That jewelry was made by Jun Moxiao of the Pu family!
Pu Qiongzhi looked solemn.
Logically speaking, there shouldn't be such a problem with the Pu family's jewelry.
"But don't worry."
"Jewelry like this shouldn't be like this."
"Now I just want you to go and question me."
"The details still need to be reviewed by the Grand Chamberlain."
Pu Qiongzhi understood what he said, but she did not dare to take it lightly.
The person in charge of affairs in the Dazong Zhengsi sent two people to interrogate her.
One of them slipped a note into her hand as he passed by.
"We've tortured the manager of your shop, and she confessed everything!"
Pu Qiongzhi looked at the person who was speaking, and realized that he was the one who slipped the note.
This is the Ninth Prince's man.
"I don't understand what you adults are talking about."
"Did your Pu family embezzle gold and silver? How dare you embezzle the royal family's money?!"
"Sir, do you have any evidence for what you said?" Pu Qiongzhi looked at the other person.
"I've heard that you assisted in this matter and followed the eldest princess's lead!"
"No matter what method is used, it has been reviewed by the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Household."
"Have you ever heard that pure gold is softer and easier to break? But our Pu family has been practicing this craft for many years. As long as the forging is even, this shouldn't happen."
"What's more, among the jewelry produced by our Pu family every year, there are very few such mistakes."
"This is a royal wedding, and the masters below have confirmed it over and over again!"
"You can try borrowing jewelry from other princesses. They won't break even if you drop them on the ground!"
Pu Qiongzhi's words made the two of them look at each other.
"My dear Master, you are joking. How could the princess lend us the Phoenix Coronet to throw it?"
…
The next day, the eldest prince's wife Shu Xiaolu came to the Grand Clan Affairs Office with her phoenix crown.
The phoenix crown fell to the ground with a "clatter".
"No...it's not broken..."
Everyone saw that it was not damaged at all, let alone broken.
Normally, she should rest today, as she has to go to the palace to report tomorrow.
But yesterday everyone saw Pu Qiongzhi being taken away by the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan for questioning.
Although he returned not long after, everyone still had some doubts in their hearts.
Everyone discusses things like this.
Originally, it was difficult for Shu Xiaolu to hear it.
After all, she is the royal bride, how can she listen to the royal gossip?
However, a palace maid wanted to please her and said it specifically to her.
The palace maid was also talkative, but Shu Xiaolu was concerned about Pu Qiongzhi's safety.
Her actions left everyone dumbfounded.
"Meet the Crown Princess!"
Everyone knelt down and worshipped.
Eunuch Zhang knelt all the way to pick up the golden crown and return it to Shu Xiaolu.
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They have hit a wall this time.
I originally wanted to sell the Seventh Prince's Consort, but who knew...
The King of Jinnan had told them early on to be fair in their work.
It's said to be fair...but who doesn't know that the daughter of King Jinnan, Princess Roujia, and Wen Shushuo are in cahoots with each other?
Now, with the Crown Prince's wife's testimony, Wen Shushuo was naturally cleared of suspicion.
Originally, Eunuch Zhang also felt embarrassed.
After all, they are not the only ones doing this...it's not easy!
What's more, if we need to find a scapegoat for this matter, Wen Shushuo would definitely be the most convenient person.
But who would have thought that when they finally looked at the case closing documents, both adults had filled in that they had nothing to do with the Pu family.
Eunuch Zhang looked at it several times and found that the crown worn by the Seventh Prince's wife was clearly inappropriate.
In short, the Pu family has been relieved, but what should they do?
Could it be that the Seventh Prince's wife was careless?
…
"Just pick up someone randomly and use him as a scapegoat!"
"Is this how the Grand Clan's Office fooled me?" Zhong Yun angrily threw the cup and bowl. "It's clear that the Pu family is not paying attention and fooling me..."
The Seventh Prince Gongsun Huaiji walked in, looked at her, and couldn't help but sarcastically said, "Oh, are you crazy?"
"Your father is the Minister of Rites! What grudge do you have against Wen Shu? You're so rude to frame her!"
"If it weren't for your father's protection, this prince would have lost all his face!"
Zhong Yunxin didn't expect that he would speak to her so bluntly.
She hadn't even thought that the Seventh Prince would find out...
Seeing her pale face, Gongsun Huaiji found it even more amusing, "You don't think you're very smart, do you?"
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