Chapter 105 Qinghe Palace
Not only did the emperor stare at Song Yuning in surprise, but even the empress and Concubine Yun also looked at Song Yuning.
The queen narrowed her eyes imperceptibly. She had always thought that Song Yuning was just a clever girl from a small family. Therefore, she was very friendly and kind to Song Yuning, even caring.
The purpose was to make Song Yuning more inclined towards him, and he also wanted to control Song Yuning.
If she supports Xiao Yunzhan to ascend the throne in the future, Song Yuning will be his queen. If she can control Song Yuning, then she will be the one who calls the shots in the harem in the future.
However, after seeing Song Yuning so confident, calm and wise today, the queen realized that she might have been wrong.
The caution, carefulness, and obedience that Song Yuning had shown in front of her before were probably all disguised illusions. Now, this Song Yuning who exudes dazzling light is the real her.
Recalling the past interactions with Song Yuning, the queen couldn't help but feel angry, thinking that Song Yuning had already seen through her thoughts.
But she herself was completely unaware of it, and I probably didn't know how to laugh at her in private.
While being angry, the queen couldn't help but start thinking. Song Yuning was so smart, so she might have to change some strategies when getting along with Song Yuning in the future.
Also, after this period of time, it seems that Xiao Yunzhan is a very smart and resourceful person. The Queen thinks that in a game of chess with Xiao Yunzhan, the two can have a 40:60 chance of winning, and they are evenly matched.
But if Song Yuning was added to the mix, the couple would be of one mind and one body, and the Queen suddenly began to regret cooperating with Xiao Yunzhan and the others.
The queen was still immersed in her own world, and sure enough, she heard Song Yuning speak again.
Song Yuning continued, but this time she looked at Concubine Yun: "Concubine Yun, I understand that the sudden death of my tenth brother has hit you hard, but you must think calmly.
Why would my wife and I murder my tenth brother? What good would it do us to kill him?
The tenth prince is only three or four years old now. Even though he has a noble birth, a powerful mother, and strong support from relatives, he cannot pose any threat to Xiao Yunzhan before he grows up.
However, these are just the reasons on the surface. In reality, the grudges and hatreds between them are well known to each other.
But Concubine Yun would never discuss this matter with him openly, and Xiao Yunzhan would not choose this time to break up with Concubine Yun. This was not a good opportunity.
Song Yuning continued to ask: "Ever since the last incident was reported, everyone in the capital knows that there is a conflict between my husband and me and Concubine Yunmu.
If something happens to my tenth brother, not only you, but I'm afraid even other bystanders will suspect that it was done by my husband and me. After all, everyone knows that we have a bad relationship.
So, could it be that someone wanted to see this happen, so they killed my tenth brother and wanted to put the blame on my husband and me?"
Concubine Yun had calmed down by now. She narrowed her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking. After a while, she asked Song Yuning, "Then what evidence do you have to prove that it wasn't you who did it?"
When Song Yuning heard her ask this, a smile appeared on her lips. She looked at Concubine Yun and asked calmly, "Don't Concubine Yun think this is a bit ridiculous?
Instead of looking for the real murderer of Tenth Brother, you ask us innocent people how to prove our innocence?"
Song Yuning paused, then continued, "If I didn't do it, I didn't do it. I have no evidence to prove my innocence, but that doesn't mean I am the murderer.
Besides, this matter is obviously full of loopholes. I believe that with a little investigation, the truth can be discovered.
So now it all depends on what you mean, Concubine Yun."
"What do I mean? What do you mean?" Concubine Yun stared at Song Yuning unkindly.
Song Yuning leaned back in the chair and touched her belly, "That depends on you, mother. You want a scapegoat to appease the anger of the people. If you insist on putting the blame on me and the prince, we can't do anything about it.
If Concubine Yunmu really cares about the cause of Tenth Brother's death and wants to avenge him, then she should go looking for the real murderer instead of holding on to us at this time.
This will only allow the real murderer to go unpunished. I guess this is not what you want to see, Concubine Yun, right?"
Concubine Yun was not a stupid person. After being calmed down by Song Yuning's words, she began to think seriously about what happened today.
Although Yupei and Yueya both pointed out that Xiao Yunzhan had killed her son, she was the only one who knew the truth, and she never let Xiao Yunzhan contact her son.
The palace maids serving her son had been carefully selected by her, and all of them were trusted by her. Now that she thought about it carefully, Concubine Yun did feel that this incident was aimed at Xiao Yunzhan and his wife.
Thinking of this, Concubine Yun immediately knelt at the emperor's feet, tightly grasping his clothes, her eyes filled with tears: "Your Majesty, I know that my son is gone, but I must seek justice for him.
Please, Your Majesty, send Yueya to the inner prison and have them investigate this case thoroughly to find the real culprit."
The emperor personally helped Concubine Yun up, his eyes full of heartache: "Don't worry, Yun'er, I will definitely give Yang'er justice."
Concubine Yun nodded gratefully, but her eyes turned to Song Yuning beside her. She gritted her teeth and said, "Although there is no conclusive evidence to prove that Prince Xuan and his wife are involved in this matter, their suspicion cannot be ruled out.
Therefore, until the truth is revealed, it is better to let Princess Xuan stay in the palace temporarily and let her leave after the truth is revealed."
Song Yuning's heart tightened when she heard this. But she still looked at the emperor and the queen calmly and said firmly, "This matter is definitely not done by our prince. Your daughter-in-law is willing to stay in the palace and wait for the matter to be investigated."
The emperor looked at Song Yuning's slightly bulging belly, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and said, "In that case, let Princess Xuan temporarily live in Qinghe Palace."
Qinghe Palace is a palace located in the center of a lotus pond, surrounded by water on all sides and accessible only by boat.
The Queen wanted to interrupt, but the Emperor made a decision very quickly, causing the Queen's face to stiffen slightly and then she fell silent.
But under her wide sleeves, her fingers were tightly clenched in a handkerchief, and she couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Did the emperor's arrangement mean that he had lost trust in her?
Or is it that the emperor is now suspicious of her?
Song Yuning had actually prepared herself mentally, thinking that she would be imprisoned in the Queen's Palace or Concubine Yun's Palace for a period of time.
However, to her surprise, the emperor actually chose a more ideal place for her, Qinghe Palace. This result surprised her greatly.
At this moment, an idea suddenly popped up in Song Yuning's mind, and he felt that the emperor seemed to intend to protect him.
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