Chapter 356 "How did he die?"
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In the first month of the lunar calendar, the weather is still cold, with occasional light snowfall.
"My wife, what should we do now?"
Xie Mingyue looked at the distant sea, feeling the cold wind carrying a hint of the sea's saltiness, and thought to herself, "What should I do now?"
Turning around, Xie Mingyue said coldly to the maid behind her, "Go and invite Mr. Leng here!"
"yes!"
In the city, the wealthy families living near the Prince's Mansion were already aware of what had happened there on New Year's Eve.
On New Year's Eve, Liu Tan received news from Li Qingyun, who had gone to the General's Mansion to deliver the message on Li Shiyue's orders. He immediately led a team of soldiers to the Prince's Mansion.
It was still the first day of the Lunar New Year, and the soldiers guarding the gate of the Prince's Mansion coldly shouted to the bold person who dared to come forward and inquire, "The General has ordered! No unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter!"
After being rebuked like that, the man, though somewhat displeased, still politely bowed to the soldier and said, "General, I am a servant of the maternal uncle of Consort Zhou in the Prince's mansion. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I have come to pay my respects to the Prince and Consort Zhou as instructed by my master!"
I'm not one of those unknown, insignificant people.
As he said this, the man turned his head and glanced at the people holding gifts who were standing in line behind him.
Even after he said that, the guards still said the same thing: they wouldn't let him in!
The thick smoke and raging flames over the Prince's Mansion on New Year's Eve were something that could always be found out with a little inquiry.
In timid families, not a single word would be uttered.
But there are always bold people out there. Besides, how could people with interests involved in the affairs of the Lord of Andong not want to find out the truth?
Therefore, the long line of people at the door wanting to visit were all people sent out by their respective families to gather information.
Seeing the cold-faced soldier's appearance, the Zhou family members had no other choice. After all, they couldn't just barge in, could they?
The spears the soldiers held in their hands and the long swords at their waists were not just for show; they were real weapons that could kill!
All the gates of the Prince's mansion were controlled by the soldiers brought by Liu Tan. So what about inside the mansion?
In Liu Shu's study, Li Chunli knelt on the footstool, picked up a cloth soaked in warm water, and wiped Liu Shu's face, who was still unconscious on the low couch.
She was called by Jiang Huijun to take care of Liu Shu.
As for Princess Zhao Changying?
She was forcibly sent back to her own yard.
That night, as soon as Liu Tan entered the room, he took control of the situation without saying a word.
Even if Zhao Changying acted like a princess or his stepmother, he was nothing compared to Liu Tan, who had military power and actually brought his own men.
As for the group of Zhao family soldiers led by Zhao Dahuzi, they did have some fighting ability, but when the commander of the guards in the Prince's mansion learned that the Prince of Zhenbei was dead, he immediately obeyed Liu Tan's orders and took Zhao Dahuzi and his men into custody.
Therefore, Zhao Changying was forcibly sent back to her own courtyard, and Zhou Yiran, who had joined the army, was also placed under surveillance.
As for Liu Shu lying on the low couch inside the room?
After hearing what the royal physician said, Liu Tan had someone invite Jiang Huijun over.
With the Prince of Zhenbei's mysterious death still unexplained, or rather, until a reason can be explained to the outside world, the entire Prince's residence must be placed under control.
The front yard is easy to deal with, but what about the back yard of the Prince of Zhenbei?
There were concubines, mistresses, and other underage children of the Prince of Zhenbei in the backyard, which made it difficult for Liu Tan to manage them.
Jiang Huijun's status as a daughter-in-law can effectively compensate for Liu Tan's inability to face the women and children of the Prince of Zhenbei's harem.
Jiang Huijun did not disappoint Liu Tan. Upon her arrival, she first sent her personal maid to appease Consort Zhou.
She first went to Jiang Feiyan to inform her, and then went to Zhao Changying's courtyard. Through the door, she said to Zhao Changying inside, "...Mother, don't worry, I have done everything according to the arrangements made by the Prince's physician!"
We will definitely send someone to take good care of the Crown Prince!
It was at this time that Li Chunli, who lived in the southwest corner of the Prince's mansion, was summoned to the study by the Prince's concubine, who had not been seen in the mansion for some time.
Jiang Huijun and Li Chunli said, "The Crown Prince has suddenly fallen ill, and given the current situation, we can only ask you to take care of him."
"Don't worry, if you take good care of the Crown Prince, I will definitely speak highly of you to the Princess."
At this moment, Li Chunli had dark circles under her eyes; she hadn't slept all night.
In fact, Liu Shu was very easy to take care of after she fell into a coma. All you had to do was give her water, wipe her sweat, and give her medicine at the right time.
A whole day and night had passed, and Liu Shu still showed no signs of waking up!
Li Chunli saw it when the royal physician came to take Liu Shu's pulse. The expression on the royal physician's face was very obvious, not to mention his sighing. Anyone could tell that Liu Shu, who had suddenly fallen ill, was probably really not going to make it!
Under such circumstances, how could Li Chunli dare to sleep? How could she possibly fall asleep?
"If Liu Shu dies, how will the three of us survive?"
Li Chunli never imagined that the young heir Liu Shu would one day suddenly fall ill and possibly die!
As the sun set and dusk fell, Liu Tan stood in the courtyard, which had been burned down to its bare frame. This was the place where the Prince of Zhenbei had died.
Liu Tan already knew from Li Qingyun how the Prince of Zhenbei died.
Although the death of the Prince of Zhenbei was somewhat sudden, he was already severely poisoned and counting down the days, so Liu Tan had long expected his death.
Not to mention, Liu Tan's men were among those who helped Yan Xuefei and the others poison the poison.
However, no one expected that in the end, it would be Zhao Changying who strangled the Prince of Zhenbei.
"General, everything is ready."
Zhao Da bowed deeply to Liu Tan, who was looking at the ruins, and said this.
Meanwhile, the gate to the courtyard where Zhao Changying was located was opened, and Liu Tan led Zhao Da and the others inside.
Hearing the commotion outside the door, Zhao Changying, who was sitting inside, was initially a little guilty and scared, but she quickly regained her confidence.
Even after being trapped inside for a day and a night, Zhao Changying still maintained the dignity of the Princess Consort of Zhenbei.
When Liu Tan walked in, he saw Zhao Changying sitting expressionlessly at the table.
"take away."
"yes."
Zhao Da received Liu Tan's look, turned around and gave a signal to the soldiers behind him. Under Zhao Changying's surprised look, the soldiers immediately stepped forward, covered the mouth of the old woman standing behind Zhao Changying, and dragged her out.
"Liu Tan, what are you doing?"
Liu Tan sat down opposite Zhao Changying. He did not respond to Zhao Changying's question, but instead raised his eyebrows and glanced at her.
Looking into Liu Tan's eyes, Zhao Changying felt inexplicably flustered.
"Liu Tan! I am the Princess Consort of Zhenbei!"
Even if the prince passes away, I will still be your legal mother!
Don't think that just because you have military power you can..."
As Zhao Changying was shouting these words, the old woman had already been dragged out the door, and the soldiers considerately closed the door behind her.
"How did he die?"
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