There was a fire inside the camp, and there were obvious signs of human intervention!
The news spread throughout the entire grassland in less than an hour, causing many women to take notice, realizing that they had clearly been tricked.
Could it be that the Mongol leaders forced Kangxi to prepare an edict of self-reproach, hoping to gain leverage over him so that they could restore Daiyu to her former self?
The Mongol leaders were not stupid; they all felt it was worth it to exchange a concubine for these benefits.
“Mother, I’ve met this daughter-in-law Granin before!” Qingyan realized that Consort Tong didn’t know who Granin was, and Shuhua hadn’t investigated in detail either.
What?!
Consort Tong turned around in surprise and looked at Qingyan, who was speaking with a serious expression.
"She has a very gentle temper, she doesn't seem like the type to start fires!" Qingyan tried hard to recall Granin's appearance. "A few days ago, my daughter-in-law and sister-in-law were out shopping and bumped into Granin a few times!"
Yin Genjue Luo recalled that the woman in pink had not only echoed what Qing Yan had said.
“Mother, that person doesn’t look like an arsonist!” Yin Genjue Luo Shi also assured her.
In an instant, all the clues went cold. Why did Granin's tent catch fire?
"Really?!" Consort Tong's mind was already conspiring. "Summon the Princess Consort of the Northern Desert Prince!"
Qingyan remembered that the prince of Mobei had brought two women with him.
One was the primary wife, and the other was Granin.
"What was Granin's mood like when you two last saw her?" Consort Tong believed that this matter was of great importance and needed to be investigated thoroughly.
If Granin were to remain stubborn and unable to think things through, he might face such consequences. Consort Tong might not care, but if he were to be schemed against by certain people, the problem would be much bigger.
"Emotions?!" Qingyan looked up at a 45-degree angle, lost in thought. "She seems very downcast. It looks like she's encountered something difficult."
Granin is a girl who loves to laugh. The first few times I met Granin, she was always cheerful and happy.
They didn't care about her identity; they just felt that having such a friend was wonderful.
“Noble Mother, Xiao Guai is right. When we saw her, she must have just been crying!” Yin Genjue Luo Shi also tried hard to recall various details.
Consort Tong paused, realizing she had been tricked.
It's likely that the Mongol leaders wanted to sacrifice one person and shift all the blame onto the Aisin Gioro family. Their target was probably Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, using the little princess from the twins to appease the Mongols' volatile emotions. If all else failed, Kangxi would certainly have done so.
Everyone present had thought it through, and Qingyan's mood became even more depressed.
She was determined to find the person who framed them; her daughter should never be allowed to suffer in this place.
"Mother, do you think someone might have done this on purpose!" The Mongol leaders were really going to great lengths for a marriage decree.
Consort Tong smiled slightly. Was there even a question?
The Mongolians are most familiar with the trick of the thief crying "stop thief!"
"Granin!" A mournful cry came from afar, and a man dressed in a royal blue Mongolian robe appeared in everyone's sight. This was Gega, the Prince of the Northern Desert.
"How dare you! The Imperial Concubine is here! Where is your manners?!" Tu Lichen rebuked.
These Mongol leaders all relied on their seniority and lineage to speak for themselves.
"This servant greets Consort Tong!" Gega quickly bowed and said, "This servant heard that Granin's tent was on fire, so I came over as soon as possible. I hope you will not take offense."
Gega quickly apologized, his eyes filled with sorrow. Granin was his favorite concubine, and moreover, the heir he had appointed was born to Granin.
"Yes, I saw there was a fire outside, so I rushed over!" Consort Tong didn't seem to care; she could tolerate Gega's erratic behavior.
"This servant begs you to investigate the truth. Granin is a gentle person and would not hang himself!" Gega hoped that Consort Tong would investigate personally. Gega could not handle the situation too harshly with the women in charge.
Gega's primary wife is the legitimate daughter of the Khorchin. This woman is exceptionally domineering and has said more than once that she will make Granin die without a burial place. Before, she thought it was a joke, but now she believes it to be true.
Qingyan stared coldly at Gega. His actions were flawless. Could it be that someone really disliked Granin?
"Hmm, where is your primary consort?" The Prince's primary consort has not appeared yet. Gega's primary consort was personally bestowed by the Empress Dowager. The woman is Naza, the youngest daughter of the Khorchin. Now that the primary consort has not appeared for so long, doesn't this make people suspicious?
"This servant did not know!" Gega had not been to the primary consort's tent for a long time.
Since arriving on the grasslands, except for the first night when he stayed in the primary wife's tent as required, he slept in Granin's tent the rest of the time.
"Shuhua, you personally bring that za to me!" This matter is indeed quite troublesome.
If it was the primary consort who set the fire, Consort Tong would be quite pleased, and such an outcome would have nothing to do with the Aisin Gioro family.
The waiting time was the hardest to endure. Qingyan used the space's detection system to check the condition inside the tent.
There were indeed people burned to death inside the tent; they were around 28 or 29 years old, and they were women.
However, her clothing and jewelry did not resemble those of a concubine.
"Mother, let the coroner come over first and confirm the identities of the people inside the tent!" Qingyan quickly said.
Gega heard her words and also felt that she should first see if it was Naza. If it was, he would take the opportunity to avenge Naza himself. If not, she had to find Naza as soon as possible.
"Tu Lichen, you will personally examine the body!" Tu Lichen was the best coroner. Looking at the scene before her, Consort Tong couldn't help but think things through. Everyone was paying attention to this matter.
As time passed, more and more people were watching the area around the tent, and Consort Tong dared not be negligent, fearing that something might go wrong.
Half an hour later, Tu Lichen came to report that all the results were similar to what Qingyan had said. The woman's headdress was a bit strange and did not seem to be of the standard for a concubine.
"Gega, is your concubine's headdress always made to the standard for a concubine?" Consort Tong asked, looking at Gega.
Gega shook his head and said, "Your Highness, Granin doesn't like these kinds of jewelry. He prefers the lighter jewelry from Linglong Pavilion. This servant has been having people procure jewelry from Linglong Pavilion!"
At this moment, Qingyan felt a headache coming on. When did Linglong Pavilion's jewelry become so popular? No, she had to get to the bottom of this and make sure Linglong Pavilion wasn't involved.
"Mother, let me take a look." The gold hairpin and other items will not be damaged; everything in Linglong Pavilion is marked.
With Qingyan preparing to personally handle the matter, Consort Tong felt reassured. Xiao Guai was the most qualified to inspect the Linglong Pavilion's belongings, after all, she was the manager. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
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