Chapter 341 Casting a Fishing Net
Lin Pianran asked again, "What did the officials say?"
"I heard that the government officials took statements from those who tested the poison overnight. Early this morning, Bai Wuchang submitted a memorial to the emperor, reporting Huo Li's use of living people for poison testing and requesting a search of Prince Jing's mansion."
"The news just arrived half an hour ago. When Emperor Wu of Qin learned of it, he was furious and ordered the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and Jingzhao Prefecture to jointly investigate Huo Li's case."
Lin Pianran felt annoyed after hearing this. She shouldn't have taken away all the poisons last night. It would have been better to leave some evidence for Huo Li.
However, since the investigation has led to Huo Li, it should be much easier to follow the clues to find out the bad things she has done.
She must have given some of the poison to others, and it must still be kept by her brothers, sisters and other relatives.
It shouldn't take much effort to find evidence of the crime.
After thinking about this, Lin Pianran instructed Jingyu, "Send the secret guards to warn Bai Wuchang. If the poison can't be found with Huo Li, search the front yard, focusing on the yards of Prince Jing and Huo Li's three brothers. We're sure to find physical evidence of the poison."
Jingyu didn't quite understand Lin Pianran's intention and looked confused.
Lin Pianran patiently explained, "Didn't the backyard get completely ransacked? I'm guessing the poison is gone too. We can only search the front yard and find the people closest to Huo Li by blood. We're sure to find something."
The shocking words suddenly made me understand.
Lin Pianran instructed again, "Have the secret guard pass on a message to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The poison in Prince Duan's body and the wound on his arm have completely healed. He is still feigning illness to confuse outsiders. According to what I have learned, it was Huo Li who detoxified Prince Duan."
"Please tell His Highness to be extra cautious of Prince Duan in the future. Do not be fooled by his superficial disguise and easily let down your guard."
After hearing this, Jingyu's face was solemn. She really didn't know how the young lady knew this information, but this news was too important. No one would have thought that Prince Duan was actually a poisonous snake hiding in the dark, and everyone was completely unprepared for him.
So he hurried out to instruct the secret guards to do the job.
At this moment, Huanxue's voice flowed slowly, clear and pleasant.
"Last night, Princess Jing was killed instantly in her own chamber by a knife that slashed her throat. Shockingly, Princess Wenjia Huo Li, who was by her side, remains in a coma and has not yet regained consciousness."
"Several imperial physicians took turns treating Princess Wenjia. They discovered a deadly poison in her body. However, faced with this rare poison, they were completely helpless. No one could cure it..."
"However, because the poison tester accused Huo Li of testing poison on a living person, and she is now unconscious, she cannot be taken to prison for the time being. However, the government has sent several yamen runners to guard the door of her wing, so she is under close supervision."
Lin Pianran nodded slightly. This result was within her expectations.
But, will Huo Li die in such agony?
Lin Pianran still didn't quite believe it.
She guessed that Huo Li might have fellow disciples such as brothers and sisters.
These people test poison on living people and simply do not take human life seriously. They should all be eradicated.
Maybe, we can follow the clues and catch their evil master in one fell swoop, and completely eradicate this scourge.
If you want to fish, you must first bait the fish.
Lin Pianran decided to spread out all the bait now.
Lin Pianran then stuffed a hundred taels of silver into Huanxue's hand and instructed her gently, "Go spread the news about Huo Li testing the poison on a living person, and that she herself is now poisoned and unconscious! Make sure everyone knows about it."
"Miss, there are too many silver notes. Ten taels of silver will do the job."
"You can spend the extra as you like."
Upon hearing this, Huanxue's face blossomed with a charming smile. She took the banknote and went out happily.
Lin Pianran had a quick breakfast and then took Han Chaolin to the Prince's Mansion.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of the Prince's Mansion, the guard greeted Lin Pianran with a smile.
"Miss, please come into the mansion! His Highness has just returned from court."
Lin Pianran had a very good impression of the guard at the Prince's Mansion. It was actually very important to have a guard who could read people's expressions.
Lin Pianran looked anxious as she asked softly, "Is Divine Doctor Baili here? Was he injured last night?"
Hearing this, the guard's lips curled up into a smile and replied, "Divine Doctor Baili is safe and sound."
"He's been showing off his gleaming golden axe twice today, like he's on steroids."
"Whenever he talked about his glittering golden weapon, his smile was like a flower blooming in spring, so bright that you couldn't look away, and his joy was beyond words."
Lin Pianran recalled Baili Qingyun's actions and couldn't help but smile.
This is really something her brother can do. He can always bring joy to everyone inadvertently.
Afterwards, the guard carefully led the way in front, and Lin Pianran followed with light steps into the mansion.
This is Lin Pianran’s first time coming to the Prince’s Mansion.
Her face was full of curiosity, and her eyes moved as she carefully looked at this magnificent prince's mansion.
However, it was still very different from what she had imagined the Prince's Mansion to be.
There was peace and tranquility in the Prince's Mansion. There were no women in Huo Yuchen's backyard, so naturally there were no beautiful girls like those in other royal palaces, nor were there many maids running around.
What caught the eye were all tall and straight male guards. They walked with a brisk pace and silently, like ghosts in the night.
There are only a few guards in the open, but more of them are the Black Cloud Guards hiding in the dark.
Therefore, the impression given by the entire Prince's Mansion is that it is not only sparsely populated, but also extremely quiet.
As soon as Lin Pianran stepped into the main courtyard, she ran into Huo Yuchen and Baili Qingyun standing side by side, both of them waiting with smiles on their faces.
Lin Pianran's cheeks instantly bloomed with a gentle smile like spring, bright and moving.
Huo Yuchen had been walking in a somewhat lazy and casual manner, but at this moment he could not help but quicken his pace. In a blink of an eye, he was in front of Lin Pianran. Then, he naturally took Lin Pianran's hand with extremely smooth movements.
Han Chaolin felt a pang of annoyance when he saw his sister and the Crown Prince being so intimate.
But he said nothing.
It's useless for him to say anything, so it's better not to say anything.
Lin Pianran's arrival obviously brightened Huo Yuchen's mood, and he looked very good.
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