As expected, the men brought by Huang Taiji discovered an unusual place in Yunyi's courtyard.
"Your Highness, I have found what appears to be disturbed soil under the peach tree in the concubine's courtyard."
After the servant cautiously reported this, he asked again, "Sir, shall we dig it up to see what it is?"
Hearing the servant's words, Yunyi looked nervous: "Master, there's no need to investigate that, it's nothing important."
Ulanara was not about to let this opportunity slip by. Seeing Yunyi say this, she was secretly delighted and unconsciously showed a hint of smugness on her face. She immediately objected to Yunyi's words.
"My lord, let's investigate. If there's any problem, we'll know what it is. If we've wronged Sister Zhe Zhe, I'm willing to apologize to her."
After saying this, Ulanara said to Yunyi in a teasing tone, "I just don't know why you're stopping our investigation, sister. Don't you want to know what it is? Or is it that you originally..."
Yunyi's expression froze for a moment, and she forced a smile: "Sister Ge Dai is joking. There's nothing there, I know that, and there's no need to check."
Ulanara was about to say something when Huang Taiji suddenly interrupted her, then turned to Yunyi and said, "Investigate it. It's a serious matter. Any problems will be clear at a glance, and it will dispel the princess's doubts."
Yunyi seemed a little nervous. She clenched the handkerchief in her hand. Seeing that she couldn't refuse, she could only give a soft reply.
The servants behind them received instructions, took their tools, and went to the peach tree in the yard to begin their work.
At Ulanara's suggestion, the three of them moved over as well.
The deeper she dug, the happier Ulanara became. She could almost see Borjigit being rejected by her master for harming others.
Finally, after digging to the very end, the servants hurriedly pulled out what was buried deep in the soil.
This is a small red package. Opening the outer wrapping reveals a talisman wrapped in red paper.
Huh? How could this be? How could it be a lucky charm? I clearly...
Ulanara was filled with doubt. She had clearly given instructions yesterday to replace Borjigit's things with poison powder to create the illusion that she was the one who harmed her. How could the contents of the things inside have changed to this?
The smile on her face vanished the moment the package was opened. Ulanara was dumbfounded. She stood there, stunned, and the lines she had prepared suddenly became impossible to utter.
What should I do? The crucial evidence is gone. How can I frame Borjigit and say that she harmed the Lobo Association? Am I really going to let her get away with it?
The plan failed, and Ulanara's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
Looking at her, Yunyi found it somewhat amusing. Hahaha, you're dumbfounded now, aren't you? With your little schemes, you thought you could harm me? That plan is too clumsy.
With a slight blush on her face, she quietly explained the origin of the peace charm to Huang Taiji.
“My lord, the Third Prince is not in good health. In my hometown, there is a custom of writing the child’s name in blood as a peace charm, burying it under a big tree, and carefully watering the tree every day. The Eternal Heaven will bless the child so that he can grow up healthy and safe.”
As she spoke, Yunyi tugged at Huang Taiji's sleeve, looking somewhat aggrieved.
"I was afraid of breaking a taboo, or that you wouldn't agree, so I didn't tell you and did it secretly. I didn't expect the little maid to see it and tell Sister Ge Dai. I was afraid you would scold me, so I spoke up to stop you from knowing. I know I was wrong!"
Huang Taiji had indeed wronged someone. He whispered a few words of comfort to Yunyi and then gave instructions to Ulanara.
“Ge Dai, next time you should investigate thoroughly before reporting. If you do this every time a maid tells you, wouldn't that make others feel wronged and unjustly accuse people? You manage the inner quarters, so don't just jump to conclusions; you need to use your own judgment…”
Although Huang Taiji did not reprimand her severely, Ulanara felt extremely embarrassed by his words. She agreed outwardly, but inwardly she felt resentful and unconvinced.
After the matter was investigated, Huang Taiji stayed behind to appease Yunyi, while only Ulanara left.
And so, Ulanara arrived "aggressively" and left "covered in dust," her face grim and clearly furious.
Huang Taiji took his youngest son from Yunyi's arms and put his other arm around his wife to comfort her.
"I know you didn't do the poisoning of the Third Prince. You've always been the most indifferent person and very peaceful with others. I believe you wouldn't do that to Luo Bohui, this child."
Hearing such words, anyone else would have been deeply moved and captivated by Huang Taiji's tender affection.
But Yunyi felt no flutter in her heart. She lowered her eyes and pretended to be a little angry: "Master, you just agreed with Sister Ge Dai and embarrassed me in front of so many servants. How disgusting!"
Patting Yunyi on the shoulder, Huang Taiji explained earnestly, "I know you are innocent, but you are hiding it from people. Those who don't know the truth will definitely suspect you. I let everyone check so that I can prove to you that you haven't done anything wrong."
Yunyi nodded, pretending to understand, and echoed.
"Alright, Your Majesty, you're right. I misunderstood. Keeping it hidden will only lead to misunderstandings. It's better to be open and honest with others to prove my innocence."
"Yes, it's good that you understand." Seeing that Yunyi understood his meaning, Huang Taiji was somewhat relieved.
Having finished speaking, the two went inside. Huang Taiji, holding his youngest son, talked to Yunyi about other things, and the topic was dropped.
That evening, Huang Taiji returned to the front courtyard to rest. He had a guess about the outcome. Ulanara's unsteady and anxious appearance was very suspicious. If nothing unexpected happened, she should be the murderer this time.
Back in the study, Granny Serin came over and whispered something to him.
After a moment of silence, Huang Taiji slowly spoke: "Granny, that matter can begin now."
"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured, this old servant will arrange this matter properly."
No one knows what kind of riddle the two were playing, but one thing is certain: it was something significant.
A few days later, news came from the front courtyard that the remaining poison in the Third Prince's body had flared up violently, and the damage to his body from this poison was even greater than the first time.
The doctor said that if I can pull through, great; if not, then...
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