For two consecutive days, the kitchen staff were in a state of panic. The ingredients sent by the Imperial Household Department were said to be without problems, but in reality, they were added by the person who delivered them.
Unable to delve deeper, Su Peisheng directly sought out Li Dequan to investigate personally. Emperor Kangxi also wanted to know as soon as possible who dared to harm the twins.
Li Dequan made a special trip to the Yuanmingyuan and personally took away all the raw materials. He didn't say a word for two days.
Therefore, Yin told Qingyan not to think about finding out the murderer. It must have been someone from Yuqing Palace who did it. Otherwise, Father Emperor wouldn't be so tight-lipped.
Qingyan stared blankly at the twins' stroller. At least the two children were still by her side. News also came from Songkelierha that the nanny had accidentally caused the little girl's death.
Songkelierha has allergies and is very sensitive to peanut brittle. After Xiaoguai discovered this, she mentioned to Yingenjueluo that the little girl must not be allowed to eat peanut crumbs anymore.
Throughout the year, Lady Yin Genjueluo did a good job; the little girl did not have any allergic symptoms. However, as the New Year approached, she caused trouble for Consort Hui instead.
"Master, should we hand over the people we've investigated to you?" Su Lan had investigated several people, and all of them had motives to harm her.
They were preparing to hand the person over to Erlu for interrogation, but Qingyan hesitated.
Yinhui would consider the royal family's reputation and probably wouldn't tell her the truth.
"Have Suzhu ask around and get the truth out of them. Then just have those people beaten to death." Qingyan understood that Yin wouldn't let these people live.
All she wants is justice; Qingyan will not compromise again and again on matters concerning the children.
"No need, I'll interrogate her myself." Yin walked in from the doorway. He had heard Xiao Guai's words at the door and felt a pang of sadness in his heart. "Su Lan, you can go down now!"
He walked over and sat down next to Qingyan. She pouted and turned her face away, refusing to look at him.
"Little darling, are you angry?" Yin hugged her tightly, making her look at him, so she wouldn't hide or run away anymore.
He hasn't had a proper rest these past two days, waiting for definite news, but the result was disappointing.
"Si Si, why won't you tell me the truth?" Qing Yan wanted to know who was behind this. "I don't expect you to take revenge now, but I need to be prepared."
Yin glanced at Qingyan; the people from the Sticky Rod Office had already sent a message that things were getting complicated.
This is troublesome for both the royal family and the Qingyan side.
"It's people from Yuqing Palace and the Jue Luo clan!" Yuqing Palace didn't want Yiken'e to grow up, while the Jue Luo clan resented Qingyan for not sending her head and face.
"And the Crown Princess's family, right?" Qingyan smiled coldly.
Yuqing Palace and the Gioro clan did not have a deep foundation, but the Guarjia clan was different. They did a lot of work to ensure that the Crown Princess could sit securely on the position of Empress.
Consort Tong's medicinal cuisine contained incompatible herbs, which was caused by the Guarjia clan. Emperor Kangxi had no choice but to let Imperial Physician Yuan personally take charge of the medicinal cuisine at Chenggan Palace.
Yin pursed his lips. The situation was complicated. The Guarjia clan was one of the eight major clans after entering the pass. If it weren't for Aobai's misdeeds, they wouldn't have ended up like this.
"Yes, the Guarjia clan has put in a lot of effort; their people were basically sent into the palace during Ao Bai's time." Yin lowered his voice and told Xiao Guai some confidential information.
Ao Bai?!
Qingyan couldn't help but ponder that Aobai was a ruthless character. Even though Kangxi had gotten rid of him, Guarjia had actually benefited. The position of the crown prince's principal wife was now in his hands. Back then, how many noble ladies had their eyes on that position?
Ultimately, the selection of the Crown Princess was also decided by the Empress Dowager.
"Fourth Brother, do you think there's a deal involved?" Qingyan's eyes gleamed with gossip.
He covered Qingyan's eyes with his large hand, determined that these words must not be spoken.
It was a secret deal; Ao Bai made a deal with the Empress Dowager for the sake of his family.
"Stop talking nonsense!" Yin said in a low voice.
Qingyan noticed Yin's serious expression and quickly nodded obediently.
"We can't just let this go!" Qingyan quickly said.
She couldn't bear to see her children suffer, especially since Songkelierha was involved. He was the apple of Yin's eye, and Yin would not forgive the Crown Prince for even the slightest mistake.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of the two children. Besides, my elder brother has already taken action, and Anda's silence must mean he has solid evidence." Yin kissed her cheek. The children had lost weight and looked aggrieved. If he didn't step in to help, he would truly be unworthy of being a father.
Qingyan felt a great weight lifted from his heart. Although Yin Genjueluo had some complaints, Yin did not want the matter to be publicized any further and only had a few kitchen staff members beaten to death.
She leaned against Yin's chest, feeling a warmth in her heart. As a prince, Yin had done quite well.
The atmosphere at Yuanmingyuan Garden had eased somewhat. In Changchun Garden, Consort Tong tearfully complained to Emperor Kangxi.
Originally, she had no intention of competing with the Crown Princess for the Phoenix Seal; it was simply that the Empress Dowager did not want the Phoenix Seal to be controlled by a younger generation.
"Xuan Ye, as long as they stop reaching out to Yiken'e and Hutulifengshengzhalafen, I can hand over the Phoenix Seal directly to the Crown Princess." Consort Tong's eyes were red from crying, and she was heartbroken.
The children she cared for so dearly were tragically murdered because of the power she wielded.
"Lanya, it's not that bad yet." Kangxi had been comforting Consort Tong for two days, but he was slightly anxious. Although Yiken'e was fine, and Imperial Physician Yuan had warned him beforehand that Songkelierha had a sensitive constitution, this time, if it weren't for Lady Yingenjueluo's early discovery, the little girl would truly be dead.
"Is there any news from the fourth prince?" Kangxi understood that protecting the crown prince would dishearten Yin and Yin.
It's almost Chinese New Year, and it wouldn't sound good to punish the crown prince now.
The Empress Dowager also made things difficult for Consort Tong. Regarding the matter of Yiken'e, the Empress Dowager even wanted to let it go in a vague way. If it weren't for Kangxi's insistence, this investigation would have ended in a half-hearted manner.
"Heh, who would dare to object? You've already told Li Dequan to drop the matter, so have all his associates beaten to death!" Consort Tong sneered. Kangxi was too concerned about saving face.
No matter how the Empress Dowager made things difficult for her, she never cared. After all, she was a widow who had been widowed for many years, and she had a temper. She couldn't let anyone's clutches reach her child. Yin's son was Tongjia's hope, and Tong Guogang had joined forces with Fei Yanggu to protect Yiken'e.
"Fine, whatever you plan to do, I'll agree to. However, you can't do it openly." Kangxi also wanted to give Lady Guarjia a warning; the Crown Princess's reach shouldn't be too far. Trying to control even her father-in-law's private quarters was too arrogant. (To be continued. If you like this work, please vote for it on Qidian. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)
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