The Emperor didn't hear Liang Jiugong's reply and didn't care. He asked a few more questions, most of which were related to the Crown Prince's health.
“Yinbing, who serves Baocheng, has always been by his side.”
Upon hearing His Majesty's words, Liang Jiugong felt a chill run down his spine. His Majesty was—
Even though a thousand thoughts raced through his mind, he still answered truthfully in the end: "After the Crown Prince was escorted to Shou Kang Palace by the guards, Yin Bing never left and served him. Only after the Crown Princess and Consort Li Jia arrived did he come out from the side hall to watch the little maid prepare the medicine."
His Majesty has fallen silent again.
Liang Jiugong didn't speak rashly, but he couldn't help but ponder it in his heart.
Is Your Majesty suspecting that the Crown Prince orchestrated all of this?
However, the Crown Prince is a man of noble character, even more virtuous than Prime Minister Suo. Why would he devise such a scheme? Furthermore, this test of the princes' studies was not something His Majesty informed them of beforehand. Rather, His Majesty suddenly remembered this matter after the morning court session and carried it out.
This prince doesn't possess any supernatural powers, so how could he possibly be able to predict the future?
After all, the time interval between these events was not long. If it was really the Crown Prince who was behind it all, then the Crown Prince's information network was far too advanced.
Liang Jiugong didn't really believe that the Crown Prince was behind it.
Furthermore, the Crown Prince was seriously injured this time. Although both princes were fortunate enough to escape without serious injury, according to the imperial physician, they would need to recuperate for at least a month.
Of course, these words could not be spoken to His Majesty. How could they possibly control His Majesty's thoughts?
The Emperor remained silent for a long time, and Liang Jiugong still did not utter a sound.
After a long silence, the Emperor spoke: "Make the necessary arrangements."
Clearly, His Majesty had something to say, but he didn't seem inclined to say it at the moment.
Liang Jiugong waved his hand, and the servants who were standing by the screen filed in.
——
The matter remained unsolved, and even after Liang Jiugong investigated for a whole day, he found nothing. Later, His Majesty sent Longkodo to the martial arts arena to investigate again, but in the end, he also returned empty-handed.
In Shou Kang Palace, the Fourth Prince naturally could not stay there for long. After his father, the Emperor, came to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager after court, the Fourth Prince took the opportunity to mention this matter when his father came to see him and the Crown Prince.
After all, the comings and goings of the imperial physicians inevitably disturbed the Empress Dowager's peace and quiet while she was worshipping Buddha.
The Emperor wasn't too surprised by what the Fourth Prince said. The Fourth Prince was always polite and knew the rules, and was the most disciplined person. Otherwise, the Fourteenth Prince, that little devil, wouldn't have listened to the Fourth Prince so much.
His Majesty finally agreed, but instructed the Fourth Prince to rest more and wait until the palace gates were locked in the evening before leaving.
His Majesty did not stay long and soon went to the side hall to see the Crown Prince.
That's only natural; the Emperor has always doted on the Crown Prince.
The Fourth Prince was used to such sights, and seeing this now, he felt no ripples in his heart. Although he couldn't stand up, he still watched his father's figure disappear into the distance.
"Get ready to pack it up," Fourth Master instructed at the same time.
The number of clothes hastily brought into the palace last night was not much. Su Peisheng agreed that Fulu could handle the matter.
Actually, the Fourth Prince wanted to see the Crown Prince before leaving the palace, but it seems unlikely that he will be able to now.
Never mind, we can ask the Crown Prince later.
Fourth Prince suspected that the Crown Prince was responsible, but he also felt that the Crown Prince was not that kind of person.
The biggest question is, if they really wanted to frame someone, why did Liang Jiugong and Longkodo not find a single clue after investigating for a day and a half? They still have no leads. This just doesn't make sense.
Fourth Master was having a headache; all the things he hadn't been able to figure out last night were now coming back to him.
The Fourth Prince's injuries were neither too serious nor too minor. He left the palace when the gates were locked in the evening. However, he was having difficulty walking and was being supported by Su Peisheng, so he walked slowly and leisurely.
Later, Fifth Prince probably received the news, and before he even left the palace gates, he saw his figure in the distance.
If we're talking about what happened to the Fourth Prince, the one who feels the most guilty is undoubtedly the Fifth Prince.
He didn't think his fourth brother was trying to take credit, after all, this was no joke. Besides, he had seen Su Peisheng standing in front of his fourth brother at that time, and it was only because his fourth brother reacted quickly and was trying to protect him.
Moreover, even if it happened again, Fifth Master probably wouldn't have the guts to be the one to take the fall. He saw it clearly back then; the horse's hoof almost stepped on Fourth Brother's hand bone.
Although Fifth Prince was skilled in martial arts, he was not as good as his elder brother, Prince Zhi. He was also not particularly competitive and was considered one of the gentlest among the princes.
Su Peisheng, being very perceptive, withdrew his hand and took a half step back when Fifth Master stepped forward to help his master.
They rode in a carriage all the way to the Fourth Master's residence, with the Fifth Master accompanying them.
Fifth Master didn't ask any more questions. Everyone knew that many things were unspeakable but understood in their hearts.
I just don't know who will be the scapegoat in the end.
After accompanying Fourth Master all the way to the mansion, Fifth Master wisely did not linger and made an excuse to take his leave.
Fourth Brother is still ill. Last night, Fourth Sister-in-law sent someone to inquire about their wife. She must have been worried all night. Fifth Master certainly wouldn't be so oblivious.
After Fifth Master left, the Fujin in the backyard received the news and hurriedly wanted to see Fourth Master, but she was unable to see him.
Su Peisheng told the Fourth Prince to rest and recuperate, and that the Fourth Prince had just taken medicine and needed to rest. In the end, he personally escorted the Princess Consort out of the front courtyard.
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