"No, he's always refused to speak out, nor will he expose Liu. Because exposing Liu might not do him any good." Fucha thought that since she had already said so much, she might as well tell the whole story. Anyway, now that Mu Qingyang has suddenly been poisoned, it must be Liu's doing, so Liu definitely can't escape.
"So, you've been pressuring him to expose them all along? That's why Mu Qingyang suddenly said he wanted to leave?" Lan Qin suddenly understood. No wonder Mu Qingyang stopped performing; it turned out so many people were pressuring him!
"I did not force Prime Minister Mu. I only told him that everything he believed was nothing but Liu's lies," Fucha said with a slight panic.
Lanqin already understood the situation. All that could be proven now was that Liu Shi and Mu Qingyang were definitely related, but the specifics were merely Fucha Shi's speculation. The only witness was probably Mu Qingyang himself. If they went to arrest Liu Shi now, she would certainly deny everything.
"Alright, I understand. You may go back now. I will send someone to find you when I need you," Lanqin said.
Lady Fucha quickly stood up, curtsied to Lanqin, and said, "Yes, this concubine takes her leave!"
As Fucha helped Hongqiao out of Wanfang Anhe, she couldn't help but look back and said in surprise, "Everyone says that Niohuru is easy to fool, but today she was clear-headed and sharp-eyed, but she is not easy to fool at all."
What Lady Fucha just said was because her Niohuru clan in her previous life was not like this, and it also meant that Lanqin was not like this before.
“Yes. This servant also feels that this concubine seems unusual today,” Hongqiao added.
"No matter what she does, that bitch Liu will be taught a lesson this time. That fool Mu Qingyang, he was disobedient and caused trouble, which led to him being ambushed," said Madam Fucha.
"There's no need to even think about who did it. I'm just curious how Liu managed to do it to him. Yue Di Yun Ju has issued orders that no one is allowed to enter or leave at will. Could it be that she has already bribed spies inside Yue Di Yun Ju?" Hong Qiao asked.
"Hmph, the concubine has already intervened. Let's just sit back and wait for the master to investigate this matter. Let's go," said Lady Fucha.
Meanwhile, Lanqin had already ordered breakfast and inquired about Mu Qingyang's situation.
“Master, this Princess Fucha is only reporting this now. Why didn’t she come sooner!” Si Hua said.
“No matter what she’s doing, all the attacks are now pointing at the Liu family. We have no evidence to arrest her now.” Lanqin said, somewhat troubled.
“My lady, what evidence do you need? You are a concubine, just arrest her and bring her here for questioning,” Si Hua said.
“Don’t forget she’s pregnant. Don’t be rash. No matter what Liu does, the child is innocent,” Lanqin said.
“Master, this is the best opportunity to get rid of Liu. She has always been restless, and since she became pregnant, her true colors have become even more apparent. Fortunately, Master did not fall for her tricks,” Shui Ling said.
Lanqin was drinking porridge when she heard Sihua's words. She put down her spoon and stared at Shuiling. Shuiling felt uncomfortable under Lanqin's gaze and quickly curtsied, saying, "This servant deserves to die. This servant has spoken too much."
“Shui Ling, have you forgotten what I taught you? I don’t want to be like the Fujin, eliminating anyone I don’t like. Liu’s misdeeds are her own business, but that doesn’t mean I can use them to achieve my own goals. There’s no such need with me. Understand?” Lan Qin never sought to consolidate her favor by attacking others. In other words, she didn’t need to rely on such schemes to solidify her relationship with the Fourth Prince.
"This servant knows she was wrong. This servant also feels that what Lady Liu did was truly despicable. As a princess of the master, to have an affair with an actor is truly unworthy of being a princess of the master," Shui Ling quickly knelt down and admitted her mistake.
"Shui Ling, the matter concerning the Liu family is still unresolved and needs to be investigated thoroughly. Mr. Mu taught you opera; how can you call him 'actor' like that?" Lan Qin said angrily.
"Your Highness, please forgive her this time. This girl is always so outspoken; she should apologize to the concubine immediately," Si Hua pleaded hastily. She rarely saw Lan Qin so angry.
"She didn't offend me, but she has wicked intentions. Shui Ling, what have I told you all since you came? Never harbor such thoughts of harming others, no matter who the other person is." Lan Qin was still angry.
"Please calm down, Master! I know I was wrong. I know I was wrong." Shui Ling quickly burst into tears.
"Go down first and think carefully about where you went wrong!" Lanqin waved her hand and said.
Shui Ling quickly got up, glanced at Si Hua, and immediately left.
Si Hua quickly put a few more fried dumplings on Lan Qin's plate and said, "Shui Ling was only thinking of her master, which is why she said those nonsensical things. We all know that our master never harms or schemes against anyone. However, now that things have come to this, there are some things that our master cannot control. After hearing what Consort Fucha said, I think Consort Liu is really scary."
“That girl Shui Ling is clever, but I don’t know where she learned all this! It’s really disappointing. I don’t like scheming, but if someone wants to harm someone, I won’t be polite. Although the relationship between Liu and Young Master Mu is intriguing, it’s all just Fucha’s side of the story. We can’t rule out the possibility that she wants to undermine Liu. We’ll wait until we’ve investigated everything. Si Hua, go and call the garden managers to come and give us your reports, including that Manager Lu from last time,” Lan Qin said.
"Master, you haven't finished your breakfast yet!" Si Hua noticed that Lan Qin hadn't eaten much.
"I don't have much of an appetite, I'm not eating anymore. Take it away." This was the first time Lanqin had lost her appetite.
After the Fourth Prince finished attending the morning court session, he went to the Imperial Hospital and found Physician Yang. After telling him about Mu Qingyang's illness, Physician Yang agreed to go to the garden with the Fourth Prince after leaving the palace.
After finishing his official business, the Fourth Prince went to the Qianqing Palace to report his supplementary proposal to Emperor Kangxi.
After reading it, Emperor Kangxi nodded and said, "Very good, Fourth Prince. You have prepared very well for the autumn imperial examination. I am very pleased."
The Fourth Prince clasped his hands and said, "Your subject is deeply afraid that he will not be able to live up to Father Emperor's trust. This time, I hope to select a group of truly talented people for our Great Qing."
Kangxi nodded and asked, "How has Hongli been lately?"
The Fourth Prince smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Hongli plays with his two older sisters every day, which is very good. Your Majesty need not worry."
Emperor Kangxi stroked his beard and said, "You must find a renowned teacher to instruct this child, and do not delay his education."
The Fourth Prince immediately clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Father Emperor. Your son will invite renowned teachers to instruct Hongli."
"No need," Kangxi said. "I have already chosen a teacher for him."
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