Chapter 46 Discovery
Xiao Huaijin and the other two looked at Princess Yongxin, unsure of what to say.
"What? Isn't this an accident?"
Aunt Cui said it was an accident, Minister Ye also said it was an accident, and Chief Physician Liu said it was an accident as well.
That must have been an accident!
They must have concluded that an accident was the best possible outcome!
"Finally, we've given everyone an explanation!" Princess Yongxin couldn't help but say.
Xiao Huaijin and the other two looked at each other.
Yes, the best outcome now is that it turned out to be an accident. For all parties involved, except for the Marquis of Wu'an's family, this is the best result.
But... they need to know who is behind this accident.
They weren't foolish enough to actually believe it was an accident.
"Could it be that King Zhao is crying wolf?" Wei Yanli muttered to himself.
Xiao Huaijin immediately shook his head.
"Impossible! Cai Boju is about to go to the north. He has put a lot of effort into the Marquis of Wu'an's residence. How could he just give it up like that?"
"It shouldn't have been done by Fifth Brother's side."
"Who could it be!"
Could it really be as the rumors say, that Princess Shou Kang herself didn't want to marry...? Prince Shen was also a little doubtful.
Xiao Huaijin shook his head again.
"Impossible! Lan Qian didn't want to marry Cai Boju, but Consort Wu forced her to marry him, so she had no choice."
Given Lan Qian's personality, if she didn't want to get married, she would definitely take action.
However, her underhanded actions damaged Cai Boju's reputation.
I've received word that after Cai Boju went to the north, news will spread that two of his concubines in his household are pregnant.
If Lan Qian had resorted to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide back then, her father probably wouldn't have allowed her to marry.
Lan Qian doesn't want to marry him, and she will ruin the marriage, but she won't take Cai Boju's life.
She knew how useful Cai Boju was to Fifth Brother.
"Who could have done that? This whole mess has left everyone completely baffled!"
And yet, they couldn't find any clues whatsoever.
In the past, no matter what happened, the Imperial Household Department always had to take some responsibility.
This time, it's all unrelated to the Imperial Household Department?
No one could find the problem, and in the end, Cai Boju only suffered the consequences of his own actions!
"This...it can't be His Majesty's side..." Wei Yanli looked in the direction of the palace with lingering fear.
"Father isn't that free!"
If the Emperor wanted Cai Boju dead, there were a hundred ways.
"How could we do something so blatantly and leave no trace?" Xiao Huaijin waved his hand.
"Alright, why are you thinking so much!"
Wasn't it a good thing that Cai Boju died?
It's already an accident, and you guys are still analyzing it!
"Now you should be thinking about how to get His Majesty to issue an edict sending Shen Yunchuan to the North!" Princess Yongxin interjected from the side.
"Yes! The day to escort the grain to the north is approaching. The important thing now is to get Yun Chuan to the north."
"Your Highness Prince Qi? Do you have a solution?" Wei Yanli quickly asked.
Xiao Huaijin shook his head.
There's no way to talk about this now!
If we were to suggest sending Yun Chuan right after Cai Boju's death, our intentions would be too obvious.
It's estimated that no one in the imperial court would dare to bring up this matter.
As for who will go to the North... in the end, it should still be Father Emperor himself who will make the selection!
Okay, everyone's pretty tired today, let's all go home!
Xiao Huaijin got up and left the private room after saying that.
The remaining three looked at each other.
“He has something on his mind!” Princess Yongxin said immediately.
“Yes! It’s still something on his mind; he must have thought of something!” Prince Shen also said.
"It's probably related to Cai Boju's death."
Or perhaps he had thought of a very important clue. "Wei Yanli said, waving his folding fan.
"Hmph! Xiao Huaijin is not righteous!" Princess Yongxin immediately became angry.
"Yes! That's unfair! Absolutely unfair! Princess, would you like your tea? If not, let's leave!"
...
Xiao Huaijin did not ride a horse; he sat in a carriage.
He had thought of something.
In the past, no matter what the matter was, it would always end up being somewhat related to the Imperial Household Department.
But this time... the inner court is completely innocent and spotless!
This made Xiao Huaijin suddenly feel that something was wrong.
The more someone tries to distance themselves from the situation, the more problematic they are; the less likely someone is to be the one behind the scenes, the more likely they are to be the manipulator.
Could it really be Father? Impossible! Father can kill whoever he wants without any further complications!
If it's not the Emperor, then the person behind this is incredibly powerful!
Xiao Huaijin felt increasingly alarmed the more he thought about it.
With someone stirring things up behind the scenes, both the Crown Prince and the King of Zhao are in great danger...
The scariest thing right now is not knowing who is doing all this...
"To the Censorate!" Xiao Huaijin suddenly thought of something and immediately told the driver to head towards the Censorate.
...
Ye Yunshu was looking at something in the Inspectorate.
Looking up, I saw Xiao Huaijin walk in.
Without even getting up, she asked directly, "What are you doing here? Isn't it chaotic enough outside? Why aren't you keeping the Crown Prince company? What are you doing here?"
Xiao Huaijin chuckled and moved closer to Ye Yunshu.
"Lord Ye..."
"I didn't do it! I don't know anything! If you want to know more, go to the Hall of Diligent Governance!" Ye Yunshu interrupted Xiao Huaijin directly.
Xiao Huaijin opened his mouth, unsure of what to say next.
He muttered to himself after a long while.
"You didn't do it! Nor did the Crown Prince and I do it!"
Who could have done that! Who else but you and Father Emperor could have done it so cleanly, leaving no trace?
Ye Yunshu thought for a moment and put down the account book in her hand.
"It couldn't have been His Majesty who did it."
He thought killing someone wouldn't involve so many complicated steps.
If it's hard to explain the reason, send out two bodyguards, and the problem will be solved in less than an incense stick's time.
If you want to explain your reasons, then kill openly and honestly. You kill people and intimidate others at the same time, killing two birds with one stone.
This time... what else caused such a huge commotion besides the death of Cai Boju?
Therefore, it couldn't have been His Majesty who killed him.
Xiao Huaijin was even more puzzled.
In his eyes, the only people who could remain undetected, besides His Majesty, were the man before him.
No matter who this woman kills, someone will clean up the mess for her, making it impossible for anyone to find out.
"It really wasn't you? I still don't believe it!"
"The only one who could have caused Cai Boju's death so mysteriously and absolved the Imperial Household Department of all responsibility is His Majesty and you. Who else could it be but you?" Xiao Huaijin was still somewhat skeptical.
Ye Yunshu was about to retort when she suddenly thought of something.
"The Imperial Household Department has completely absolved itself of responsibility..."
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