When Xiao Chenyi, who was reviewing memorials, heard the news of Yao Lan's death, he paused in his writing, said calmly, "Bury her with proper rites," and continued reviewing his memorials.
After reviewing the memorials, Xiao Chen also got up and went to Cixi Palace.
"Mother, Yaolan is dead. I have ordered that she be buried with proper rites."
Empress Dowager Wei naturally knew about this matter. She nodded and said, "Send a message to Bei Li saying that Princess Yao Lan died suddenly from an illness and should be buried with the rites due to a concubine. Bei Li will not be able to find anything to criticize."
It's good that she's dead; it saves those old fogies in the court from harping on this matter every day.
The Regent has relinquished power, and he is currently in the desolate region. Your Majesty should seize the time to cultivate your own power base. You must handle the affairs of Minister Wang and Vice Minister Dong properly.
"I have already sent gifts to the Prince's residence, the homes of Minister Wang and Vice Minister Dong," Xiao Chenyi said.
"Yes, His Majesty is becoming more and more mature in handling affairs." Empress Dowager Wei looked at her son with satisfaction.
"Mother, who do you think did this?" Xiao Chenyi asked.
Li Yuansheng had already told him about Yaolan's death, and the imperial physician was unable to determine the cause of death.
It's very strange that a perfectly healthy person suddenly dies with blood flowing from all seven orifices, not from poisoning or illness.
Empress Dowager Wei glanced at her son and said, "Your Majesty, you already have the answer in your heart, so why ask me for confirmation? Su Ruojin has helped you solve a problem this time, so she has finally been of some use."
Within the palace, countless people die silently each year; a single sudden death can conceal everything.
Empress Dowager Wei and Xiao Chenyi are not blind; they already know who wanted to harm Su Ruojin.
However, without conclusive evidence, Yao Lan cannot be convicted.
It's best that she died like this.
Xiao Chenyi stopped speaking.
When he heard that Yao Lan had died suddenly, he immediately thought of Su Ruojin.
Yao Lan has gone so far as to bully Su Ruojin, even trying to kill her and her unborn child. Given Su Ruojin's temperament, she will not let this go easily.
Although he felt relieved, Xiao Chen also felt a sense of fear towards Su Ruojin.
Yao Lan was staying peacefully in her palace when she suddenly died without a sound, and even the imperial physicians couldn't find anything wrong.
This is terrifying!
"Mother, the imperial physicians say they can't determine the cause of Yaolan's death," Xiao Chenyi said.
Empress Dowager Wei immediately understood her son's meaning. She lowered her head and pondered for a while, "Those in power should not be soft-hearted. After this period is over, there are some things that still need to be done. Your Majesty, you will have any kind of woman you want in the future."
As a mother, Empress Dowager Wei could easily see her son's feelings for Su Ruojin.
"Yes, Mother, I understand." Xiao Chenyi nodded, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.
After all, he was afraid of someone who could kill someone without him even realizing it.
Compared to his life and the throne, Xiao Chenyi's unspoken feelings for Su Ruojin had also vanished.
Only when she is dead can he rest easy.
*
Consort Chun died suddenly overnight.
The offices of the Minister of Works and the Vice Minister of Revenue both received gifts sent by the Emperor.
For the Minister of Works, Li Yunjiao's trip was incredibly dangerous, but thankfully it all came to an end.
The Minister of Works, looking at the rewards, said to his wife, "Tomorrow, take Yunjiao to the Regent's Palace to properly thank the Princess."
“Yes, sir,” the Minister’s wife replied.
Now, Li Yunjiao no longer looks down on Su Ruojin as she once did; she only feels gratitude in her heart.
Which young lady from a prestigious family wouldn't have a bit of scheming?
After what happened yesterday, Li Yunjiao realized that she had been set up by Consort Chun, who was actually targeting the Princess.
As it turned out, the princess saved her life.
She was certain that if it weren't for the princess yesterday, not only would her unborn child be in danger, but she herself would also be in grave danger.
Li Yunjiao wasn't stupid. After figuring out these key points, she admired Su Ruojin even more.
Unlike the Ministry of Works, the residence of the Vice Minister of Revenue was adorned with white lanterns, and the air was filled with the sounds of weeping.
Minister Dong and his wife were devastated by the loss of their beloved daughter; it was a heartbreaking situation for the elderly to bury their child.
Now that the Emperor has sent a reward as compensation, and with Consort Chun now deceased, it can be considered that the Dong family has been given an explanation.
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