Upon hearing this, Concubine Chang was stunned for a moment. This was exactly what she was thinking, but she didn't expect the emperor to bring it up first.
But, what's the matter with Concubine Li following him to see Ming'er?
She was about to ask, but the emperor said:
"There's one more thing. You were suspicious of Princess Yu's identity back then. Tell me, what was going on?"
The emperor's question made Concubine Chang stunned. The last time she investigated Princess Yu, it ended up in nothing. This time, the emperor actually took the initiative to ask about it, which was a bit weird.
After a moment's silence, she said:
"I told the emperor last time that Princess Yu's aunt stopped my carriage when I was leaving the palace to burn incense and pray at the temple. She said her niece had been murdered and asked me to take charge of the matter. That's why I've been so thorough in finding out about this."
Having said this, she paused for a moment, and seeing that the emperor was listening attentively, she continued:
"Her aunt has this suspicion because of the pipa and dance Princess Yu performed at my birthday banquet. Since Shui Luolan grew up with her aunt, she couldn't possibly dance or play the pipa, nor could she compose poetry, let alone medicine. So she suspects her niece was harmed by this fake Shui Luolan, an imposter."
After saying this, she looked up at the emperor, then bowed and said:
"I hope the emperor will understand this matter."
After hearing her words, the emperor frowned slightly. Not only that, at this annual banquet, she knew more skills and even directly defeated Prince Zhennan and Wu Hong. This was indeed an incredible thing.
Thinking of this, he frowned and waved his hand:
"In that case, you should continue to investigate this matter. If you have solid evidence, then make a conclusion."
"emperor……"
Seeing that the emperor finally gave in, Concubine Chang couldn't wait to say:
"That girl's aunt is in the countryside not far away. If the emperor wishes to investigate this matter, I will order her to come to the palace immediately."
"No need."
The emperor waved his hand directly, "Move over to Princess Yu and confirm this matter. Let her confront Princess Yu face to face in the Yu Palace, so that Yu'er can see her true face."
After he finished speaking, he stood up and strode towards the door. Concubine Li also followed closely behind him with her beautiful figure. Seeing this, Concubine Chang straightened her expression and quickly followed.
Leng Yu and Shui Luolan didn't believe that Ming'er was injured accidentally. It must be that these two people did it on purpose. They wanted to take revenge. Otherwise, among so many people, why did Ming'er get injured?
Thinking of this, she clenched her teeth, a trace of evil flashed in her eyes. She had tried to get rid of them many times before but failed. This time, she would first expose the identity of that woman and punish her for deceiving the emperor. As for Leng Yu, she would definitely not be able to accept this and break with the emperor. Then, she would eliminate them one by one.
The more she thought about it, the happier she felt, and her pace became much faster.
Prince Yu's Mansion
It was almost dusk when the emperor and his companions arrived. Leng Yu and Luo Lan were a little surprised at their arrival.
In the main hall, the emperor sat upright, with Concubine Li and Concubine Chang sitting on either side. Looking at Leng Yu and Luo Lan standing in the center of the main hall, the emperor slowly spoke:
"I heard Ming'er woke up. I was really worried, so I came to see how he was doing."
Leng Yu clasped his fists and saluted, then replied directly:
"Ming'er is in good condition and is now asleep. Your Majesty really wants to see him, so I ordered someone to wake him up. However, he cannot be moved for the time being. I suggest that he stay in Prince Yu's Mansion for a few days to recuperate before returning to the palace."
"no."
As soon as he finished speaking, Concubine Chang refused directly, but when she thought of what the emperor had asked her to do, she immediately softened her tone and said:
"What I mean is, Ming'er is so seriously injured, so don't wake him up. It's not too late to see him tomorrow. The emperor plans to stay at Prince Yu's mansion tonight anyway."
Hearing this, Luo Lan frowned. The emperor stayed at Prince Yu's mansion? This was really unbelievable.
Although Leng Yu was also suspicious, he still bowed and said:
"It is a great honor for Prince Yu's Mansion that His Majesty the Emperor and the two ladies are staying here. I will have someone arrange it right away."
The emperor waved his hand at him and said, "Go ahead. Princess Yu, please stay. I have a few words to ask you."
Hearing this, Leng Yu immediately felt unhappy. He glanced at Luo Lan and said to the emperor:
"Father, Lan'er is tired from treating Ming'er these past few days. Let her go back and rest early. If there is anything, it's not too late to ask tomorrow."
Obviously, he couldn't bear to leave Luo Lan alone to be questioned in front of the emperor and the two empresses.
Seeing this, Concubine Li spoke softly and said with a smile:
"Yu'er really knows how to care for others. The emperor only asked Princess Yu about Ming'er's condition. Yu'er, don't worry. Go and get busy."
Leng Xi, who was standing aside, saw this and stepped forward and said:
"Ming'er is already well and is recovering from his injuries. Is there anything else you want to ask? The Imperial Sister-in-law has been really hard-working these past few days. If you have anything to ask, please ask tomorrow."
When Concubine Li saw Leng Xi approaching to talk to her, she hurriedly shouted, "Xi'er, don't be rude. Leave."
Leng Xi pursed his lips, curled his nose, and stepped aside.
When the Emperor saw Leng Yu and Leng Xi protecting Luo Lan like this, he frowned and said angrily:
"Yu'er, are you afraid that I will embarrass Princess Yu?"
"I dare not."
"If you don't dare, why are you still hesitating?"
The emperor's words revealed a hint of displeasure. Seeing this, Luo Lan hurriedly bowed to the emperor and said:
"Your Majesty, please feel free to ask me anything you want to ask, and my husband, please feel free to do whatever you want to do."
Leng Yu saw Luo Lan wink at him, then nodded to her and turned to leave.
Leng Yu left. The emperor pondered for a while, then looked at Luo Lan with a serious face and asked softly:
"Princess Yu, there's something I don't understand. When I entered Ming'er's room that day, it was empty. Where did you take Ming'er?"
Luo Lan gave a sarcastic smile in his heart. This was a question that everyone was doubting, but even if he was the emperor, could he ask it so easily?
Thinking of this, she bowed calmly and said:
"Your Majesty, you may have seen it wrong, or you may have entered the wrong room. Ming'er hasn't left at all, and Luo Lan doesn't have the ability to move him somewhere else."
"You're lying..."
The Emperor's voice suddenly rose, his sword-like brows twisted, and he continued to question:
"I'm not old and confused. How could I have walked into the wrong room? There was Ming'er's blood on the bed. Don't try to deceive me."
Hearing the emperor say this, Leng Xi stood aside and listened with great interest. Although he was also quite curious about this matter, seeing the emperor being so aggressive, he rolled his eyes, walked to Luo Lan, and bowed to the emperor and said:
"Father, no matter what, the most important thing is that the Empress Dowager cured Ming'er's injury. As for how she cured him, what's the point of investigating it?"
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