The emperor took a quick glance and understood.
The Queen Mother is still as straightforward and direct as ever in her actions.
The palace maids and eunuchs who responded this time were all old acquaintances who had followed the Queen Mother for many years.
They accompanied the Queen Mother through the most difficult years and were her capable assistants. They were absolutely loyal to her and would never betray her.
As for the rest...
"I wasn't on duty in the side hall today, so I don't know what happened. I just know there was a fire."
"I'm busy preparing ingredients for tomorrow's meal in the backyard. I don't know what's going on in the side hall."
"I went to the laundry department to help the Queen Mother get something. I don't know what happened in the side hall."
"I was patrolling the outer courtyard and didn't notice anything unusual. When I heard the shouting, I went to the side hall, and by then, the fire had already started."
"I don't know what happened. Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please spare my life..."
These palace maids and eunuchs looked terrified.
Some of them even couldn't help sobbing and crying. They really didn't understand anything and they were afraid of being punished by the emperor.
The emperor looked at everyone coldly without saying a word.
That sharp look made everyone tremble with fear.
After a while, the emperor said, "My Queen Mother often praises you for your diligence, sincerity, thoughtfulness and understanding. What happened today is an unprovoked disaster for you. I am not a foolish ruler, and I will not punish you arbitrarily. However, I am afraid that the people from the palace will come to question you tomorrow. You..."
He deliberately prolonged his voice and did not finish the rest of his words.
An older palace maid in the hall kowtowed quickly and said loudly, "It's not that I failed to protect my master, but the Eighth Prince and Miss Lan Xin locked the door, and I really have no other choice!"
Another maid echoed, "That's right! Every word this slave said is true. Even if I were thrown into the Heavenly Prison and tortured, this slave would not make up stories or offer any other explanations."
Hearing this, the emperor nodded thoughtfully.
His face showed no emotion, neither happy nor sad, but he was satisfied in his heart.
The Queen Mother's arrangements were excellent. Regardless of whether the people in Shouning Palace knew the inside story or not, they knew their limits and understood what to say and what not to say.
As long as they don't talk nonsense, they won't be implicated and can save their lives.
Now, the threat posed by the two ambitious Eighth Prince and Lan Xin has been resolved without any effort.
How can I not be satisfied with such a good thing?
Thinking of this, the emperor whispered: "Forget it, you can leave first."
"Your humble servant/servant/your humble servant shall take your leave."
The palace maids, eunuchs and guards felt relieved, bowed and left.
At the same time, Zhao Xu hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial physician has examined the Empress Dowager's leg injury. It's not serious. Just apply some ointment and it will heal in a few days."
The emperor nodded and said, "Take Pei Yi with you and go to the palace to ask them to come into the palace to collect the body."
"……yes."
Zhao Xu responded and hurried out again.
He felt a little heavy-hearted: I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight.
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