Chapter 307: Not Found
"I second the motion."
"I second the motion."
......
Seeing that Emperor Yongping was still hesitant, many ministers hurriedly stepped forward and echoed Wang Zhenyue and Zhao Zhixiong.
Soon, half of the ministers came out.
"Xuan Imperial Physician."
In such a situation, what else could Emperor Yongping say? He could only compromise.
Except for a few ministers who suddenly went crazy and were sent to a side hall, everyone else stayed as far away from the place where Prince Ning fell, leaving a large space empty.
When the imperial physician entered the hall, he quickly found the remaining medicine powder that Wang Zhenyue had mentioned in the empty space.
"Your Majesty, there is indeed suspicious powder in this palace. Let me and a few others go down to identify it."
The imperial physician wrapped up the powder he had swept from the ground, asked for permission from Emperor Yongping, and prepared to leave.
"Your Majesty, I think it is best to make the distinction here."
Before Emperor Yongping could say anything, Wang Zhenyue interrupted him.
“Yes.”
Emperor Yongping glanced at Wang Zhenyue angrily, extremely puzzled by his behavior.
You are such a good general, why is he so nagging today?
Wang Zhenyue did not feel guilty at all and even smiled at Emperor Yongping in a friendly manner.
After hearing what Emperor Yongping said, the two imperial doctors began to examine the case in the palace.
"Your Majesty, this powder contains drugs such as Datura, Atractylodes lancea, and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae that can cause people to become dizzy or even enter a dream state."
The two discussed it for a while and finally came to a conclusion.
"Your Majesty, my guess is correct. The poison I mentioned is made from the combination of these herbs. But the poison was made with the flavor removed, so most people will take it without knowing it."
As soon as Wang Zhenyue heard what the imperial physician said, he hurried out to confirm it.
He really didn't want to live anymore. If he could take Prince Ning with him to be buried with him before he died, it would be considered as getting rid of a threat to the people of Sheng'an.
It's not that he doesn't want to investigate Prince Ning's treasure hunt, but if he fails to investigate it properly, it will cause big trouble for Sheng'an Kingdom.
Fortunately, the treasure hunt was over in Chiling Kingdom and Yansha Kingdom, otherwise, he would really have to blame himself for it.
"General Wang is right."
The imperial physician nodded, agreeing with Wang Zhenyue's words.
"Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for poison to appear in the Qinzheng Palace. I wonder if the person who brought the poison wanted to harm the court officials or you, Your Majesty."
After getting the approval of the imperial physician, Wang Zhenyue began to perform again with great sorrow.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this matter needs to be investigated thoroughly. Anyone who brought poison into the palace must be punished."
Zhao Zhixiong originally wanted to directly talk about Prince Cha Ning, but he was worried that Emperor Yongping would protect his son.
But the appearance of poison in the court cannot be taken lightly. If we investigate, we will naturally find the source of the problem on Prince Ning.
"Imperial Guards, come in and check."
Emperor Yongping had no choice but to allow the imperial guards to enter the palace.
Chu Qinshu's words, coupled with Prince Ning's abnormal behavior, had already made him suspicious.
But... as long as no physical evidence is found, there is still room for recovery.
Two quarters of an hour later, the guards checked everyone in the palace and found no one bringing in anything suspicious.
After the Imperial Guards reported back, Wang Zhenyue spoke again, "Your Majesty, there is still Prince Ning who has not been investigated."
Zhao Zhixiong also continued, "Yes, Your Majesty, since all the ministers who came to the court had been searched, then the ministers who were sent to the side hall and His Royal Highness Prince Ning should not be missed either."
"Go check."
Emperor Yongping gave orders to the Imperial Guards, but his emotions were very complicated.
He spent so much effort to separate Prince Ning from the Yuzhou case, but Prince Ning himself was too disappointing.
Of course, this is just his own way of thinking.
Most of the court officials were clear-minded, and those who had contact with the Yuzhou case knew that Prince Ning could not have been unrelated to the matter.
However, the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice remained silent on this matter. What could they dare to say?
In their minds, the idea that a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner is only intended to fool ordinary people.
If they dare to pursue Prince Ning, who can guarantee that there will be no criminals in their family?
For some things, just being almost good is enough.
Always leave some room for others so that you can meet again in the future.
"Your Majesty, no poison was found."
The team of imperial guards that went to the side hall to search came back, led by the commander of the imperial guards, Lu Jihui.
But the result found was really surprising.
Especially Wang Zhenyue and Zhao Zhixiong.
It was they who advocated investigating the matter, but to their surprise, nothing was found.
"Impossible, then how did the poison appear in this temple?"
Wang Zhenyue immediately stood up and questioned the Imperial Guards.
"This......"
Lu Jihui was at a loss for words.
When he took people to the side hall to investigate, those crazy ministers had already calmed down, but they were all unconscious.
In addition to them, there was also a young eunuch lying unconscious on the couch.
The imperial physician said that the young eunuch was also poisoned and fell into a coma, but they could not explain how he was poisoned.
"Yes, Your Majesty, such a poison appeared in the Qinzheng Palace, and we still can't find out who brought it in. I also think this is very strange."
Zhao Zhixiong is not afraid of trouble. Since he advocates investigating this matter, he will definitely stick to it to the end.
"Commander Lu, what does it mean that no poison was found?"
Emperor Yongping glanced at Lu Jihui with a puzzled look on his face.
Although he didn't want anyone to investigate Prince Ning, this was not the result he wanted to see.
Could it be that Lu Jihui was bribed by Prince Ning?
"Your Majesty, I have searched all the people in the side hall and indeed did not find anything that looked like poison, but..."
Lu Jihui was still struggling over whether or not to tell others about the extra eunuch who had fallen unconscious.
He is the commander of the Imperial Guard, so naturally he is someone the emperor trusts.
But Lin Fu was the chief eunuch of the emperor. If he didn't dare to tell the emperor, how could he, the commander of the imperial guards, dare to say it?
"Just how?"
Emperor Yongping glanced at Lu Jihui and signaled him to speak directly.
"only......"
After weighing the pros and cons, Lu Jihui decided to tell the person that there was an unconscious eunuch in the side hall.
"There is another eunuch who is unconscious? Did the imperial physician tell me the reason why the eunuch is unconscious?"
Emperor Yongping continued to ask.
"In reply to the emperor, the imperial physician said that the eunuch was poisoned just like the ministers."
Lu Jihui said.
"There are also poisonous things in that side hall."
Emperor Yongping asked again.
"In reply to the emperor, no poison was found in the side hall."
Lu Jihui didn't dare to say much and could only answer whatever Emperor Yongping asked.
When the court officials heard the result, they all frowned.
Some court officials thought that they were overthinking it, and that perhaps the poison was not brought into the palace by any court official.
Some court officials thought that Lu Jihui was deliberately concealing the truth.
After all, all ministers who came to court had to be checked by the Imperial Guards. If the poison was not detected in advance, it would be the responsibility of the Imperial Guards.
If poison is really found on the ministers attending the court today or on Prince Ning, Lu Jihui's position as the commander of the imperial guard will be over.
Of course, Wang Zhenyue and Zhao Zhixiong didn't think it was that simple.
They all agreed that it was Emperor Yongping who was protecting his son again.
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