Chapter 289: Death by Order When
Shen Chuliu looked at her, she really felt that this third sister was someone who was looked down upon.
With such a broad mind and courage, it would not be too difficult for him to enter the palace.
It seemed that Shen Biyu was indeed raised too well. Although she showed some talent when she was at home, it was not enough after she entered the palace.
Everyone just arrived at Wutong Hall and sat down. The banquet was set, but it hadn't started yet.
Then the chief eunuch from Fengzao Palace came in and went to the queen and whispered something in her ear.
The queen frowned slightly and waved her hand to let him go.
"Let's start the banquet." The queen didn't say what it was about, and people didn't dare to ask.
The banquet went on as usual.
But these people were all sperm, which obviously meant something had happened in the palace, so he could only suppress his curiosity and continue with the banquet.
But it was a bit boring after all, and gradually I knew everything.
It's not that servants are not allowed to enter Wutong Palace. So soon, Shen Chuliu also heard from Zizhu that the small warehouse behind Qingyin Pavilion had a fire. Zhen Jieyu was frightened and just called the Imperial Medical Bureau to come.
Fortunately, the time was almost up and the people outside the palace gradually dispersed.
The queen then frowned and said, "There really is not a single day of leisure. Let's go and take a look."
Everyone followed her to Qingyin Pavilion.
There was nothing serious in Qingyin Pavilion, just a few small houses at the back were burned, but it was not a big problem, the things inside were still fine.
But after all, she had a miscarriage, and Concubine Zhen was frightened and suffered from abdominal pain.
Just as the imperial physician finished taking the patient's pulse, Empress Dowager Li arrived.
After some inquiries, I learned that it was just a slight miscarriage and it would be fine after recovery.
Empress Dowager Li looked at the Queen and said, "Queen, what's going on?"
When something happens in the harem, it is normal for the Queen Mother to blame the Queen.
"I have failed in my duty and I will investigate it thoroughly to ensure that Concubine Zhen has nothing to worry about." The Queen said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Seeing her attitude, Empress Dowager Li could only snort and couldn't say anything else.
Soon, Qi Yixiu arrived.
Seeing the situation here and knowing that Concubine Zhen was fine, he first asked someone to send Empress Dowager Li back.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, people from the Internal Criminal Department and the Ministry of Internal Affairs were called in, so the investigation still needs to be carried out.
The investigation was not a big deal, as the result showed that it was indeed Concubine Zhen's own problem.
Her stomachache was gone now, but her face felt like she had been slapped.
Looking at the eunuch kneeling there trembling, I really want to kill him with my own hands.
"Your Majesty, Empress. This eunuch went to the storeroom to look for something. Because it was dark inside, he went in with a lamp. He tripped and broke a piece of jewelry belonging to Concubine Zhen. It was brought by Concubine Zhen's parents and she treasured it very much. So he was scared. When he came out, he simply threw a burning candle into the corner where miscellaneous items were stored, and it caught fire."
"You bastard, you...you..." Zhen Jieyu felt like her face was about to be hit through.
"Well, if that's the case, send this servant to the Internal Criminal Department first. Concubine Zhen was frightened, so give her a reward. Since this person is not good, change someone else to serve." Qi Yixiu stood up and said, "It's a pity that the Queen has been wronged. Give the set of ink I have collected to the Queen. The Queen also has a good handwriting."
The Queen stood up and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward."
"Let's go. I've been busy all day and I'm hungry. Let me go to your place and have some pastries." Qi Yixiu took the queen's hand.
The queen nodded and went out with him.
If they all leave, naturally everyone else will have to leave too.
Concubine Feng sneered when she left, but she didn't say anything. However, her meaning was clear enough.
On the way back to Cuiyunxuan, Yao Baolin whispered, "Why is this so strange?"
"It's strange. The jewelry that Concubine Zhen treasured so much is just displayed like this? There's not even a box. Besides, if it's something I treasure so much, it wouldn't easily be in the warehouse, right?" Shen Chuliu said.
"Oh, Your Majesty, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have thought of this for a moment. Isn't this a contradiction? The emperor..." Yao Baolin was shocked.
"The emperor is not a fool, how could he not hear it? What's more, he said that the fire did not burn anything inside. If it is true what the eunuch said, wouldn't it be better to just set fire to it?" Shen Chuliu shook his head.
"Is there something else behind this? Oh, I knew that this person is pregnant, and I'm afraid it won't be peaceful." Yao Baolin said.
"As long as it has nothing to do with us, it's fine." Shen Chuliu sighed: "Isn't that how it is in the palace? Just get used to it."
Yao Baolin nodded, but had nothing to say.
The two of them returned to Cuiyunxuan. Shen Chuliu first asked someone to serve the food. He didn't have a good lunch and was very hungry now.
The Sixth Prince had just finished his meal and was taking a nap.
After serving Shen Chuliu her meal, Nanny Zhang came in and said, "Master, I have something to say to you."
"Well, sit down and talk." Shen Chuliu waved his hand.
Nanny Zhang thanked Shen Chuliu and sat down: "I went to ask some old sisters before, and there are some clues about the things in Ruiqing Palace."
After all, Ruiqing Palace is not like other places. With so many people, it is difficult to control.
"Tell me about it." Shen Chuliu said.
"The Fifth Prince's previous illness was indeed... a little strange. Although the wet nurses who served him were beaten and driven out, there are still others. One of his wet nurses might not be innocent. Although the Fifth Prince is not as strong as our Sixth Prince, he is also a healthy child. He suddenly became ill. I'm afraid he ate something cold and deliberately left his stomach to cool at night."
"Tsk, where is that wet nurse? I'm afraid she's dead now?" Shen Chuliu said.
"The master had a good idea. Although the four wet nurses were driven out of the palace and sent to the north, two of them died on the way. The wet nurse named Zhou died just after leaving the imperial city. It was said that she died of her injuries." said Nanny Zhang.
"Then there will be no evidence." Shen Chuliu shook her head: "It's a pity for the Fifth Prince to be such a good child. It would be bad if he were to be left with a root of disease."
"Yes, it's really possible to do that to a child this young." said Nanny Zhang.
"Thank you for your concern, Ma'am. It's good that we know about this matter. There's no need to do anything." Shen Chuliu asked Zizhu to send Ma'am Zhang out.
On the third day in Taiji Palace, Qi Yixiu smiled and said, "You don't want to confess?"
"Yes, the Internal Criminal Department used all possible punishments on him, but he just cried out for injustice. Now his eyes are in bad condition. He was given ginger soup, but he is unconscious." It was the first time that Chusi had seen such a tough guy.
"He is a man who can hold on. Well, since he refuses to confess, just sentence him to death." Qi Yixiu waved his hand.
Chusi understood what was going on, nodded and said yes, then asked someone to go to the Internal Criminal Department to report it.
Not long after, a strangled body was carried out from the Internal Affairs Department, but the body had been mutilated to a state that was extremely horrifying.
These eunuchs who made mistakes had their proper destinations, and they were simply sent out of the palace through a remote door.
(End of this chapter)
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