With the help of the Tongjia clan and the Crown Prince, Zhao Chang's investigation went very smoothly this time.
Looking at the investigation results presented by Zhao Chang, Emperor Kangxi fell into deep thought for a moment.
Liang Jiugong stayed by Kangxi's side the whole time. Although he was also curious about who wanted to harm the Crown Prince and frame the Imperial Noble Consort, there were some things he shouldn't know, and he would never look at them for a second.
Emperor Kangxi placed the paper in his hand into the charcoal brazier until it was completely burned to ashes before turning to leave.
"Liang Jiugong, prepare the carriage for Yikun Palace!" Kangxi said to Liang Jiugong.
Liang Jiugong's heart skipped a beat. The Emperor was going to Yikun Palace now. Could this be related to Consort Yi? Why would Consort Yi frame the Imperial Noble Consort? Wasn't Consort Yi the closest to the Imperial Noble Consort?
After Kangxi arrived at Yikun Palace, he dismissed everyone in the room, leaving only himself and Consort Yi.
Consort Yi was also taken aback by Kangxi's grand display. "Your Majesty, what are you planning to do?"
Kangxi sized up Consort Yi. She was still as flamboyant as ever. Had she really not had any ambitions all these years? Consort Yi now had three princes under her wing.
Consort Yi felt a little uneasy under Kangxi's gaze, and asked with a smile, "Is there something on my face? Why is Your Majesty looking at me like that?"
"Consort Yi, I have sent people to investigate those who have been in contact with Ru Guo. There is one person who is most suspicious, and that person is the cook in your palace's small kitchen!" Kangxi said expressionlessly.
"As far as I know, this cook is from the Guoluo clan."
Upon hearing Kangxi's words, Consort Yi broke out in a cold sweat and immediately knelt before him, saying, "Your Majesty, please understand, I truly had no knowledge of this."
Moreover, I have always regarded the Imperial Noble Consort as my own sister, how could I possibly harm her?
As for the Crown Prince, I would never harm him! I'm grateful to him!
If he weren't the Crown Prince, Xiao Jiu might still be neglecting his duties!
Your Majesty, the cook is indeed from the Guo Luo Luo clan, but we cannot conclude that it was the Guo Luo Luo clan's doing based solely on this!
Even if Your Majesty had ten times the courage, I would never dare to harm my Imperial Noble Consort and the Crown Prince!
"Your Majesty, haven't you come to understand me after all these years? How could I have done such a thing?"
Kangxi looked at the weeping Consort Yi and said, "Get up! If I didn't believe you, I wouldn't have come to Yikun Palace today!"
"I'm giving you three days to find the person behind the cook, otherwise even I won't be able to protect your Guo Luo Luo clan."
"Your Majesty, I thank you. I will certainly give you an explanation!" Consort Yi replied.
"I await your explanation!" Kangxi said before leaving Yikun Palace.
Everyone in the palace knew that Kangxi had gone to Yikun Palace, but no one knew exactly what he had said to Consort Yi. All they knew was that Kangxi looked unwell when he left, and everyone assumed that Consort Yi had probably fallen out of favor with him.
The Crown Prince also received the same investigation results as Emperor Kangxi.
The Crown Prince had not expected that this matter would involve Consort Yi. Based on his understanding of Consort Yi, he believed that she should be unaware of this matter.
Although Consort Yi has three sons, the Fifth Prince has been raised in the Empress Dowager's palace since he left, thus eliminating any possibility of him becoming the Fifth Prince.
As for the Ninth Prince, he was so focused on making money that he probably didn't even think about this aspect.
As for the eleventh prince, he was physically weak, but seemed to be particularly interested in woodworking.
If this matter has nothing to do with Consort Yi, then the person behind it is trying to sow discord between him and the Ninth Prince. Who is it? And why would they go to such lengths to ruin his relationship with the Ninth Prince?
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