Chapter 312 The Emperor's Scheming
In addition to Yun Qin who saw the "assassin" and knew that he was pretending to be a ghost, Huo Jinchi who was present naturally knew it as well.
But this matter was not disclosed to the outside, so Prince Rui was still asking about the assassin.
Looking at Prince Rui's face full of worry and doubt.
Yunqin couldn't help but sigh in her heart: How true and sincere!
There were three people present, all of them pretending to be ignorant even though they knew the truth. To be honest, life in the palace can be quite interesting sometimes.
"That person was very skilled. The imperial guards didn't even get a clear look at his appearance. Moreover, the assassin seemed to be very familiar with the palace's terrain. He must be someone from the Snake Palace. It's not easy to find him."
Hawking's voice was still faint, but his words were very detailed, as if he really had no clues at all.
Prince Rui didn't know whether he believed it or not. His expression didn't change, but his brows were furrowed even tighter. "Could it be that someone is covering for me?"
Is this shifting the focus to these people?
Yun Qin lowered her eyes and stirred the porridge in her hands.
If we were to say who in the palace wanted something to happen to the empress dowager the most, it would naturally be her. But on the surface, it should be Concubine Shen and the empress dowager who were more confrontational. After all, that was the case with the Shen family and the Fang family in the previous dynasty.
He wants to shift his attention to the Shen family?
Prince Rui, you are not kind...
Moreover...
Yun Qin raised her eyes slightly and glanced at Huo Jinchi's angular profile.
Given the emperor's trust in the Shen family, this move is a complete waste of effort.
As expected, no matter how smart a person is, there are times when he makes mistakes. Prince Rui's words must have made Hawking Chi certain that this matter was related to him.
After all, if it doesn't matter, why would you want to direct the direction of things?
Yun Qin sighed in her heart and stirred the porridge in the bowl with the spoon in her hand again.
Huo Jinchi did not respond to Prince Rui's words immediately, but suddenly shouted: "Rong Xin!"
His words made Yun Qin lose her composure. She looked up in surprise, not understanding what he meant by suddenly calling Rong Xin.
Hearing the call, Rong Xin immediately walked in and said calmly, "What does the emperor want?"
Huo Jinchi's voice still did not show any emotion, "Change a bowl of porridge for your master."
baffling……
Yun Qin's heart sank, and she couldn't help but curse inwardly, but when she lowered her eyes, she realized that the originally thick and sweet bowl of longan and lotus seed porridge had been turned into a watery soup by her and was completely cold.
She couldn't help but look at Huo Jinchi again, wondering if he had an eye on his forehead, otherwise how could he see the situation in her bowl?
Hawking Chi turned his gaze and fell on her face. Seeing her dazed look, the corners of his lips twitched slightly, but were immediately suppressed by the coldness in his heart.
"I'll go right away." Upon hearing this, Rong Xin immediately responded and went to change a bowl of porridge for Yun Qin.
When he saw Huo Jinchi, he was busy caring about Concubine Xi and left himself aside.
Prince Rui's expression finally changed, but he quickly restrained his facial expression and lowered his eyes, as if concentrating on eating.
At this time he realized that he should not have said that, but it was too late and his heart was in a mess.
At this moment, Huo Jinchi, who had not spoken just now, suddenly said to him: "Royal brother, what you said makes sense. I am also wondering if someone is deliberately covering up for me, or if someone is colluding with me from the inside."
If these words had been said just now, it would have meant nothing. But now, to Prince Rui, it was like a wake-up call.
It was totally hitting him!
Yun Qin didn't look at him, but looked at Huo Jinchi.
Today she finally understood the emperor's scheming. If she was not cunning enough, she would be completely led by him.
I just don’t know if Prince Rui has the ability to bear it, but he should not admit it on the spot.
Prince Rui was not discouraged by this. At least on the surface, he was able to remain calm and said, "Your Majesty, please investigate carefully."
Only then did Yun Qin glance sideways at him.
I wonder if he has something to rely on, or maybe he is confident that he cannot be traced back.
"Of course." This time, Huo Jinchi did not delay, but nodded, picked up the chopsticks again, pointed to a dish of pickled vegetables on the table and said, "This is the newly served eight-treasure dish. My brother likes this best. Let's taste it and see how it tastes."
His tone was normal and his words were everyday, but to Yun Qin, it sounded like two armies fighting each other and the winner was the one to withdraw.
"Is it from Bi Guizhai? Then I'd like to try it." Prince Rui smiled.
This loser doesn't seem to be completely defeated...
This breakfast took quite a long time. By the time the palace maids had taken away all the food, Yun Qin's shoulders and neck were a little sore from being so tense.
Fortunately, Hawking Chi planned to fight again another day, so he did not keep Prince Rui and let him leave.
Otherwise Yunqin would have to worry all the time.
Yun Qin took a sip of the tea and breathed a sigh of relief.
But before she could finish her breath, she heard Hawking Chi's cold voice.
"Tell me what you did last night instead of staying in Anlan Pavilion?"
Yun Qin was almost choked by the foul air that was still halfway in her chest.
Is it her turn to go to the execution ground?
But she is not of the same status as Prince Rui.
"Your Majesty, are you going to interrogate me?" She raised her eyebrows and looked at Huo Jinchi.
Rhetorical questions are the most effective way to interrupt the flow of a conversation, especially when she is asking them in such an angry manner.
"What do you mean by interrogation? Shouldn't you take the initiative to confess to me?" Huo Jinchi asked back, but his tone was much softer than before.
Yun Qin snorted and narrowed her eyes, "Could it be that the emperor suspects that I am the assassin?"
She was not in the palace last night, which did raise some suspicions. Instead of waiting for Huo Jinchi to ask, it would be better for her to bring it up herself.
"I want you to explain why you went outside the eldest prince's bedroom last night. Don't talk to me about this." Huo Jinchi did not respond to her, preventing her from pestering him.
Hearing this, Yun Qin knew that he did not doubt her, and she couldn't help but snort.
To be honest, if she really had such ability and found someone with such skills, the Queen Mother would have had more than just a stroke today!
"I thought that the emperor was addicted to judging people today and wanted to use me as a target."
After defending for a long time, he still failed to prevent it. Huo Jinchi lost his temper and said, "I am worried about you."
Yun Qin looked towards him upon hearing the voice. She saw that his eyes were still deep, but they could already reflect her face. So she softened her tone, "I thought the emperor was suspicious of me."
"You said it's useless." Huo Jinchi said unhappily.
Yun Qin raised the corners of her lips and reached out to grab his sleeve, "Just let me say it."
The matter of the old maid has been investigated to a dead end. She can't just go and block the eldest prince's bedroom like she did last night.
It's time to tell Hawking Chi.
No matter how you put it, there is a technique to it.
Yun Qin only told Rong Xin about an old maid spying on the eldest prince, and then said, "Such a bizarre thing, I don't even believe it in my heart, let alone tell the emperor, so I want to go outside the eldest prince's bedroom to take a look. If I really see it, it won't be too late to tell the emperor."
"Who would have known that something like this would happen before we even saw the person."