Chapter 92 Dementia
Su Ci also heard the news and took a sip of tea thoughtfully.
"It's no wonder they're from the Imperial Household Department. The Imperial Household Department controls the food and daily necessities of the harem. No matter what happens, they have to go out of the palace to make purchases. There's indeed a chance they could bring an assassin in."
Guyu bit her lip. "But the number of people allowed out of the palace for the Ministry of Internal Affairs' purchases must be approved by you and Concubine Liang. Master, could it really be her?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, it's her."
Yanyu was stunned and clenched her fists: "Then what are you waiting for? Go and tell His Majesty right away."
"The person has been silenced. If you bring it up without any evidence, then I am deliberately targeting you. Don't forget that she and I are competing for that position right now."
"Then what does the master want to do?"
"Wait, wait for His Majesty to find evidence, wait for a turning point to appear."
Su Ci turned her head to look at the rising sun outside, her eyes flashing slightly.
We should be arriving soon according to the pace...
**
On the third day, Duan Jingwen ran into Baorong Palace with messy hair, wrinkled collar, dark circles under his eyes, and two cages in his hands.
"Finally there's a response!"
Three birds and three rabbits were taken out and put on the ground. They were alive, but they just hung their heads stupidly, without running or calling. They only moved when pushed, and their eyes were dull as if they were stupid.
"I've been guarding this bird and rabbit for three days, eating, drinking, defecating, moving, and making noises normally. Until this morning, it suddenly became quiet. And then it became like this. No matter how loudly I scare it or hit it, it doesn't react at all. It's like, like..."
"Like an idiot."
Su Ci's eyes were icy cold. "As long as the wet nurse feeds Yao'er this potion, there won't be any abnormalities for three days, which is enough time for her to leave the palace safely. If Yao'er suddenly becomes an idiot due to the poison, there won't be any loopholes to be found."
"Asshole, bastard!"
The Queen Mother clutched her chest and took a step back: "How dare you... Such a sinister trick!"
"Mother."
Xuan Yi supported his trembling mother, his face tense. "Don't get excited. Let's go see Yao'er first..."
"Yes, Xu Lizhi, come with me to see the Second Prince..."
Several people walked quickly into the dormitory. Su Ci gently woke the sleeping child up and looked carefully at his lively and wrinkled little face.
"Ahhh~"
Xuan Yao shook his little head and flapped his hands to prevent his pulse from being taken. He grinned at people, his pair of black eyes rolling around.
Xu Lizhi finally took the patient's pulse and observed it carefully.
"There is nothing abnormal about the Second Prince."
"well…"
The Queen Mother took the restless child and coaxed him softly, "Good boy Yao'er, come and see how the Imperial Grandmother is doing."
"Ah, da, da!"
“…Yes, Yao’er is really good…”
The Queen Mother kissed the chubby little hand that touched her face, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
fortunately…
Su Ci slowly relaxed her grip on Xuan Yi's hand, breathing softly.
“…”
Xuan Yi hugged the stiff figure into his arms, his dark eyes sharp and gloomy.
…
In May, summer begins.
The grass and trees are moist and the sun is warm.
The Prince of Chu, Marquis of Xuanping, who had suddenly disappeared some time ago, returned to the capital again, and all the ladies in the capital were excited.
It is said that the street from the city gate to the Xuanping Marquis Mansion was packed with people.
However, at the court the next morning, a box of letters presented by the Prince of Chu shocked the court and the public.
Master Lingyun of Lingyun Mountain, who is famous in Dayong, is actually a spy from Beidi!
Before the death of the previous emperor, the reason why Dayong was defeated in the battle with Beidi was because the then Taiwei, now Prime Minister Song who was in charge of all officials, leaked the marching route in advance in a private letter to Master Lingyun!
"His Majesty!"
Prime Minister Song's face turned pale, and he knelt in astonishment: "Your Majesty is wise, I never knew this man was a spy from the Northern Di!"
Several veteran officials also stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, the Northern Di spy from Lingyun Mountain has been lurking in Dayong for many years. He has cultivated a wide circle of friends, and many in the court and the capital consider him a friend. Prime Minister Song was seduced by this traitor!"
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Song is a key official who has strengthened the stability of our dynasty. He has devoted all his energy to the service of the court. Ignorance is not a crime!"
Bang!
Xuan Yi slammed the letter down, feeling a chill running down his spine.
"In that battle, Dayong suffered a crushing defeat. Many of our elite divisions were killed in an enemy ambush. When news of the defeat reached the capital, the late emperor was so grief-stricken that he vomited blood and fell ill, eventually passing away at a young age! And now, you are actually trying to persuade me not to punish the culprit!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Prime Minister Song kowtowed heavily, tears streaming down his face. "Your Majesty, it was because I didn't know the right person that I made such a big mistake. I was so foolish. How can I be worthy of the late emperor's trust and respect for me for so many years? Please, Your Majesty, grant me death, Your Majesty..."
"Oh."
Chu Yunzhou suddenly sneered.
"Prime Minister Song, there's no need to rush to mention your friendship with the late emperor. It's better to first listen to the confession of the Northern Di spy."
“…”
Prime Minister Song looked up in shock and met the king's gaze, which was as cold as an arrow.
Xuan Yi held up the confession in his hand and read it word by word.
"On the eve of the great battle, you certainly didn't know the enemy was a Northern Di spy. However, as a minister of the Great Yong, you took the liberty of leaking military secrets to a mere guild master. This is a grave dereliction of duty."
"After the war, the late emperor, before his death, personally decreed that you be Prime Minister, to help me stabilize the court. At that time, the enemy had already confessed to you that you were a spy from the Northern Di, and even threatened you with a letter accusing you of treason by leaking military secrets, forcing you to reveal our secrets to him. To protect your position as Prime Minister, you actually agreed to his request. This is a crime of treason!"
"Two years ago, I made a secret tour of the Southern Salt Administration. Within three months, I was ambushed and assassinated six times, five of which were perpetrated by Northern Di spies. The reason is that you leaked the itinerary of your Southern Tour. This is a crime punishable by death!"
“…”
The ministers were shocked on the spot.
The faces of the old ministers who came forward to plead for mercy turned even paler, and they pointed trembling fingers at the limp man.
"You, you actually knew it a long time ago..."
"Song Suguang, you actually betrayed your country!"
"You bastard! How can you be worthy of the late emperor?"
"No, it's not..."
Song Suguang shook his head repeatedly: "Your Majesty, this old minister has absolutely not committed treason!"
"It was that spy who framed me. He knew his death was near, and he deliberately wanted to break your Majesty's arm and bring chaos to the court of Dayong, Your Majesty!"
“That’s enough!”
As the king roared, a small green copper bottle rolled in front of Song Suguang.
There was some water seeping out of the bottle mouth.
"At the end of last year, you had planned for years to assassinate a Beidi spy, and you could have just wiped the slate clean. However, the agent sensed your concerns and offered you a drug called Danshui and two women skilled in disguise in exchange for his release."
“…”
Song Suguang collapsed limply and closed his eyes in despair.
"What kind of medicine is this..."
"Master Xu, don't touch it."
Chu Yunzhou spoke up to stop an old minister who wanted to sniff it, his brows furrowed.
"This poison is colorless and odorless. It can penetrate the body by ingestion or dripping into the eyes, nose, ears, etc. The poisoned person will not notice it at all, but within three days they will lose all consciousness, like an idiot. There is no trace left, and no medicine can cure them."
"Idiot, idiot?"
"right."
Chu Yunzhou looked at Song Suguang coldly: "This poison is called Danshui, it was created by Queen Mother Bei Dilian!"
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