Chapter 35 Is this what brings good fortune to your husband?

Shen Chuwei was a little embarrassed. How could she know what was wrong with Xiao Jinyu? She didn't even have the chance to get close to Xiao Jinyu.

But from the complexion, it can be seen that he is poisoned.

"Your Highness, the Seventh Prince was indeed poisoned."

Xiao Jinyan asked: "Then why do you say he was not poisoned but sick?"

Shen Chuwei explained, "Your Highness, the situation was urgent at the time. If it was poisoning, the Queen would be angry and would definitely not give Your Highness the opportunity to find out the truth, and you would also miss the time to save the Seventh Prince."

Xiao Jinyan was stunned when he heard this. With his mother's temper, she would definitely do this. He has already deeply understood this over the past few years.

"You mean, someone really poisoned the mutton?"

Shen Chuwei: "This is my guess."

Xiao Jinyan: "How come I am fine even though you and I both ate mutton? And how do you know the antidote?"

Well!

Because she used the water from the spiritual spring to make tea last night, I can only say that Xiao Jinyan is very lucky~

But then again, if they had been poisoned at that time, the Seventh Prince would have been in trouble.

"It may be because the poison was not evenly distributed. The Seventh Prince was unlucky and ate the roasted lamb that was poisoned."

My younger brother has bad luck? Xiao Jinyan suddenly remembered what Lu Zhaoyan said, that Shen Chuwei has the appearance of a lucky wife.

He scoffed at it at the time, but after experiencing two incidents, it seemed that what Lu Zhaoyan said was true.

"If someone really poisoned me on purpose, then you were the target. I will investigate this matter thoroughly, so you don't have to be afraid."

"As long as Your Highness is here, I am not afraid." Shen Chuwei curled her eyebrows and flattered.

This was the second time Xiao Jinyan heard her say this. It showed her full trust in a person, which made him a little curious.

"Do you trust me so much?"

Shen Chuwei nodded vigorously and continued to flatter him, "The person closest to me in the palace is Your Highness. Of course, I trust Your Highness to protect me, and I will also put Your Highness first."

It was the first time that Xiao Jinyan heard someone say such words to him, saying that he was the most important person.

The scene that happened last night suddenly appeared in his mind, and Shen Chuwei rushed to his side without thinking.

This is not something that anyone can do.

"I won't let you down."

Xiao Jinyan does not make promises easily, but once he makes a promise, he will keep it.

In return, Shen Chuwei also said: "I will not let your highness down."

The corners of Xiao Jinyan's lips curled up into an imperceptible smile, and even he himself did not notice that the gloom of last night was dispelled a lot because of Shen Chuwei's words.

After Shen Chuwei went back, Xiao Jinyan ordered people to investigate the poisoning of the mutton, and anyone who had come into contact with the mutton was arrested and interrogated.

In the evening, guard Ling Feng strode in.

"Your Highness, we have already found out that it was Qiu Ju from Lanyue Palace who had contact with mutton."

Xiao Jinyan's eyes were as cold as frost: "Go to Lanyue Palace."

At this time, Lanyue Palace

Qiu Ju ran in quickly from outside, with a look of panic on her face: "My lady, His Highness has already thoroughly investigated this matter, and I'm afraid he will find out about us soon."

Shen Mingzhu clutched her handkerchief tightly and said bitterly, "I didn't expect that the villain's life was so important that she could escape the poison."

The palace maid trotted in to report the news: "My lady, His Highness is leading his men to Lanyue Palace."

Shen Mingzhu panicked when she heard this. She couldn't let His Highness know that it was her who did it, otherwise she would be doomed.

She looked at Qiuju, and hope suddenly appeared in her eyes.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived." Eunuch Liu's shrill voice came from outside.

Shen Mingzhu led the people from Lanyue Palace to pay their respects to Xiao Jinyan.

"May your highness be blessed with good health."

Xiao Jinyan strode to the throne and sat down, looking at Shen Liangyuan coldly, "Shen Liangyuan, why did you poison the mutton?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Mingzhu knelt on the ground with a thud and looked at Xiao Jinyan aggrievedly, "Your Highness, you have wronged me. Normally, I would not even step on an ant to death, let alone poison someone."

Xiao Jinyan sneered: "When Eunuch Qian sent the mutton, you were the only one who touched the mutton. And you still say it wasn't you who poisoned it?"

"Your Highness, if you don't believe me, please ask the people in my palace. I was just curious at the time and asked. I would never dare to poison you."

Xiao Jinyan didn't want to waste words with Shen Mingzhu. "Whether it's true or not, I can find out by asking. Where is Qiu Ju?"

The palace maid ran in, her face pale, "My lady, something bad has happened. Qiuju, Qiuju committed suicide out of fear of the crime."

"What? Committed suicide out of fear of crime? Shen Mingzhu blinked twice, tears streaming down her face, "How could Qiu Ju do such a thing?"

Xiao Jinyan frowned upon hearing this and looked at Ling Feng, "Go and take a look."

"Yes." Ling Feng took the order and went to check.

After a while, he came back with a piece of paper in his hand.

"Your Highness, Qiu Ju committed suicide out of fear of punishment and left behind a suicide note." Ling Feng presented the suicide note with both hands.

Xiao Jinyan picked up the suicide note and glanced at it. Qiu Ju clearly stated that she couldn't stand Shen Chuwei being arrogant because of her favor and not taking her master seriously, so she came up with the idea of ​​poisoning him. She didn't expect that the plan would be exposed, and she could only die to atone for her crime.

After reading the suicide note, he didn't believe that a little palace maid could poison someone without anyone's instructions.

He raised his head and looked at Shen Mingzhu, who was crying bitterly at that moment.

"Your Highness, I really didn't know Qiuju would have such a vicious mind. If I had known earlier, I would definitely stop her." Shen Mingzhu raised her handkerchief and wiped her tears.

Fortunately, Qiu Ju was loyal, otherwise she would be finished.

Xiao Jinyan looked on coldly. Now there was no evidence, so even if he knew that it was Shen Mingzhu who ordered it, he could not convict Shen Mingzhu.

"Qiu Ju is your personal maid. If she makes a mistake, you, as her master, are also to blame. I punish you by confining your house for a month and making you copy Buddhist scriptures until the full term."

Shen Mingzhu clutched her handkerchief tightly. She was under house arrest again. Since entering the East Palace, she has almost always been under house arrest. If this continues, when will she be able to sleep with the emperor? How can a mother be honored by her son?

I also need to copy Buddhist scriptures. I am not a monk, so what Buddhist scriptures should I copy?

I felt unhappy but couldn't show it, so I could only kowtow and express my gratitude.

"Your Highness, I obey your orders."

Xiao Jinyan threw the suicide note away, without even looking at Shen Mingzhu, and strode away.

Yixiangdian

"Is what you said true? Shen Mingzhu is under house arrest again?"

"It's true, my lady. His Highness is very angry. Shen Liangyuan will not be able to invite him during this period of time."

Xu Liangyuan had been feeling depressed ever since her chance to sleep with the emperor was snatched away. Now, after hearing about Shen Mingzhu being demoted and confined to her room, she felt much better.

"Shen Mingzhu is really stupid. Not only did he lose his wife, but he also lost his army."

"That's right. Shen Fengyi is still favored and almost overshadows Chang Liangdi." Caixia said.

Xu Liangyuan's eyes flashed with doubt, "Why didn't I see that Shen Chuwei was so scheming before? She easily took away my chance to sleep with me. I didn't even go to the banquet. What qualifications does she have as a mere concubine?"

"My lady, Shen Fengyi is a vixen who is very good at pretending to be weak, which is why Your Highness was bewitched by her."

"Let's go and take the things to Xiyun Pavilion." Xu Liangyuan snorted and went out waving her handkerchief.