Xiao Chengqi frowned, "What!?"
Ye Chutang walked forward and took the packet of Chuanwu powder from the guard.
"In addition to Chuanwu, there's also Danshen and borneol mixed in here. Although they're roughly ground, the amount is quite large and extremely toxic. They're both highly toxic and can trigger a heart attack."
After hearing this, everyone understood.
"Miss Ye Er means that someone used this poison on the late emperor!" Chen Songshi looked solemn and asked in a deep voice.
Ye Chutang shook his head.
"I was not with the late emperor when he passed away. It would be more appropriate for the Crown Prince to address this question."
Chu Qiyuan sighed.
"I arrived too late, only catching one last glimpse of the late emperor. What is certain is that he passed away suddenly from a heart attack. I initially thought it was an accident, but later, while sorting through the late emperor's belongings, I discovered some tiny remnants at the bottom of his last bowl of porridge."
He pointed to the pack of Chuanwu powder.
"After checking, it was confirmed to be this thing."
Chen Songshi was shocked and couldn't help asking, "Then why didn't the Minister of Revenue tell you?"
Chu Qiyuan said helplessly, "I was just suspicious at the time, I couldn't be sure. And the situation at the time... wasn't convenient."
Too.
That night was full of chaos and war, who would pay attention to a bowl of porridge?
"After verifying that the substance in the bowl was Chuanwu powder, I wanted to report this to His Majesty, but there was never a suitable opportunity." Chu Qiyuan paused, his eyes complicated. "I never expected that I would find the origin of this substance just after arriving here today."
"Sichuanwu has a pungent taste that easily stimulates the taste buds, and it can't be completely dissolved in water. Even a small amount can be easily detected. Therefore, the best way is to add it in several doses. The cumulative amount can quietly trigger heart disease."
Ye Chutang put it to his nose and sniffed it gently.
"It even has a slight burnt aroma, which shows that a lot of effort went into preparing it."
Everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became extremely solemn!
Emperor Mu Wu died of poisoning! ?
That--
"After the late emperor passed away, Qiyuan Hall was sealed off, and all the people in the inner and outer palaces were taken under guard by the imperial guards, not allowed to leave." Chen Yanchuan said calmly, "Perhaps, because of this, the person who poisoned the palace couldn't find a chance to get rid of the poison, so he waited until today, hoping to take advantage of the chaos. Unfortunately, he walked into a trap."
His tone was calm, but everyone present held their breath.
——No wonder!
No wonder Shen Yanchuan entered the palace together that day! And after the incident, he responded quickly!
The gates of the imperial palace were tightly closed until the death knell rang out the next morning, which spread throughout the capital. The Qiyuan Hall was heavily guarded for three days and three nights. Even after Emperor Mu Wu's body was moved to the imperial mausoleum, the palace servants were not released.
It turns out... he was well prepared!
"Could it be that the prince already knew that there was something fishy going on here?" Tang Zhongli couldn't help but ask.
Chen Yanchuan paused, his eyes passing over the slender and graceful figure in front of him.
"On the day the late emperor interrogated Fan Chengzhuo, I heard Miss Ye Er mention that the late emperor was fine, and she even adjusted the medicine for him at the time. Logically, the late emperor shouldn't have been in trouble that night. However, these were just speculations until today—"
The truth is revealed.
Ye Chutang's medical skills are obvious to everyone. Since she said that that day, she must have been sure of it.
But Emperor Mu Wu still died.
It's not an accident, but... man-made!
Xiao Chengqi's face was cold.
"Bring that man up here!"
…
The atmosphere in the hall was tense.
It's already April, but this place feels like an ice cellar.
Xiao Chenglin closed his eyes and slowly exhaled.
Soon, a palace maid was brought up.
She has an ordinary appearance, the kind that people will forget after just one look.
It was obvious that she already knew what was happening. When she was brought up, her face was ashen, but she did not struggle at all and let the guards push her to her knees.
Xiao Chengqi's eyes were cold and stern.
"Tell me, who ordered you to do this?"
The palace maid said nothing.
The next moment, she suddenly opened her mouth.
Ye Chutang reacted very quickly, "She wants to bite her tongue to commit suicide!"
Shen Yanchuan took action immediately!
He casually threw the jade pendant from his waist and hit the palace maid in the throat!
The palace maid cried out in pain, and the guard immediately stepped forward and removed her jaw!
"He is quite loyal..."
Xiao Chengqi squinted his eyes and looked at her.
"I remember you staying in Qiyuan Palace for several years. It seems that whoever arranged for you to enter the palace had a plan in mind."
The palace maid had blood coming out of her mouth and was stammering and unable to speak.
Things became difficult and everyone looked at each other in confusion.
Such cunning, such means... He has done so many things, but he was not discovered until today!
The person behind the scenes has a huge plan, which is really chilling!
Ye Chutang suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I have something to ask her."
Everyone was stunned.
Xiao Chengqi was also quite surprised, but quickly nodded.
"Whatever you want to ask, just ask directly. But this woman is stubborn and I'm afraid she won't speak easily."
Ye Chutang smiled softly, "I don't need her to ask my questions."
After saying that, Ye Chutang walked forward and leaned forward slightly.
The palace maid's eyes were indifferent and desperate, and she was obviously ready to die.
"I've seen that look in your eyes on someone else's face before," Ye Chutang said with interest. "When Fan Chengzhuo was refusing to admit his guilt, he had the same expression on his face: resolute, persistent, and without regrets."
The palace maid's eyelashes moved, but she still didn't look at her.
Ye Chutang didn't care and seemed to be thinking about something.
"There is only one kind of person who has such a look in his eyes."
She stared at the maid's face, not missing any of the changes on her face, and spoke softly,
“That is—a person of faith.”
Just for a belief, I would rather be torn to pieces and suffer hardships than look back.
"No matter how loyal a person is, if he doesn't have faith, he won't be able to endure these inhuman tortures. Unfortunately, Fan Chengzhuo's faith was shattered, so he went mad."
Ye Chutang narrowed his eyes slightly.
"You've been in the palace for years, an obscure chess piece, waiting only for this day. To play this chess game for your beliefs, even if you die without regrets - is it worth it?"
The palace maid remained motionless, and even closed her eyes, as if this could block out Ye Chutang's words.
"But that's not what I want to ask."
Ye Chutang tilted his head and smiled, then asked in a light and natural tone,
"You behaved so well because of—your faith, right here today, right?"
The palace maid's eyelids twitched quickly and violently!
She finally couldn't help but open her eyes and glanced at Ye Chutang!
Just a glance!
She closed her eyes tightly again!
But that's enough.
Ye Chutang stood up and smiled.
"It seems that I guessed right." (End of this chapter)
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