“The assassin must be investigated, but Princess Weiyang, you are still a suspect. All the evidence and witnesses point to you, so there is no sufficient reason to say that the Empress Dowager’s poisoning has nothing to do with you.” Feng Anxue pointed aggressively at Mu Chenshuang.
Before Mu Chenshuang could speak, a deep and authoritative voice slowly rang out, "Evidence, whether physical or witness, can be false. An assassin appeared in the palace, and the Empress Dowager was just murdered today. Is there no connection between these two things? Finding out the assassin's origins and finding the real culprit who framed the Empress Dowager are not contradictory. Now that things are still unclear, why is Your Highness so eager to convict Princess Weiyang? Is there some ulterior motive behind it?"
Fu Junheng's cold, emotionless eyes fell on Feng Anxue.
That look made Feng Anxue's heart skip a beat.
His words were clear to everyone present, and from the beginning, Feng Anxue seemed to genuinely intend to punish Mu Chenshuang.
Mu Chenshuang then said, "Your Highness, I hope you understand that I have no intention of evading responsibility. I will naturally accept the investigation if necessary, so you do not need to be so eager to accuse me."
The two women refuted Feng Anxue one after the other, and for a moment Feng Anxue became the target of their criticism.
"you……"
Feng Anxue's face turned extremely ugly.
"alright."
Feng Guche's deep voice rang out.
Upon hearing this, Mu Chenshuang nodded and bowed.
Noticing her father's gaze, Feng Anxue quickly composed herself and respectfully greeted him, "Father."
Feng Guche looked at Feng Anxue and said, "Xue'er, we must not speak recklessly before things are clear."
Feng Anxue's heart tightened, and she dared not refute, "Father is right. I was just too anxious and worried about Grandmother's safety."
Now that she's calmed down, she realizes she was indeed too hasty and easily aroused suspicion.
Feng Guche lowered his gaze and withdrew it, saying nothing more, and ordered, "Someone, bring Zhu Qin to the palace immediately."
"yes."
This night is destined to be a sleepless one.
Ji Luoyan stayed by the Empress Dowager's side to prevent any abnormalities from occurring.
After receiving the emperor's permission, Mu Chenshuang went to the inner palace to check on the Empress Dowager's condition. She inadvertently touched the Empress Dowager's pulse.
Just as Ji Luoyan said, the poison that the Empress Dowager was poisoned with was indeed a half-red poison. This kind of poison is so special that only witch doctors can refine it.
But in this capital city, who has the ability to obtain such poison and impersonate her in the palace?
Clearly, this was aimed at her; the other party had already become suspicious of her identity.
Half an incense stick later.
Qi Mingsen led Qi Zhen to Cining Palace, and Zhu Qin followed closely behind.
Upon learning of the assassins in the palace, Qi Mingsen was terrified. He knelt on one knee, saying in a state of panic, "It was my dereliction of duty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
Feng Guche looked at Qi Mingsen and said, "Of course you will be punished for your dereliction of duty. Now you will follow Lord Zhu to capture the assassin. If any mistakes are made again, I will punish you severely."
Qi Mingsen accepted the order, "Yes."
Seeing this, Qi Rong, who was following beside her, felt worried. Her younger brother was her biggest support right now, and if something happened to him, it would be even more disadvantageous for her.
But even if she was anxious now, the emperor no longer favored her as he used to, so she had no way to plead for him at this time.
She doesn't know what's going on with Luo Yan right now, but if something happens to her brother, she won't ignore it.
After paying his respects to Feng Guche, Qi Zhen went to the inner hall.
Mu Chenshuang saw the person who came in.
Qi Zhen noticed her at first glance. Their eyes met briefly, and then Qi Zhen subtly looked away.
"Sect Leader Qi, please check on the Empress Dowager's condition immediately."
"yes."
Qi Zhen sat on a stool beside the bed, and Granny Yun hurriedly placed a handkerchief on the Empress Dowager's wrist.
After taking the Empress Dowager's pulse, Qi Zhen frowned slightly, then stood up and examined the back of her neck, prying open her eyelids with his fingers.
After checking it out.
"Sect Leader Qi, have you discerned anything?"
Qi Zhen replied, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has been poisoned with a poison called 'Half-Red Essence.' This poison is unique in that it can only be refined by a shaman using his unique magic. However, the Half-Red Essence in the Empress Dowager's body has been specially treated, and there is still a breath in her body. Therefore, the Empress Dowager still shows signs of life. It is clear that the other party has not killed her."
Qi Zhen's words were exactly the same as Ji Luoyan's.
Upon hearing Qi Zhen's words, Feng Guche's expression darkened, and he immediately asked, "Sect Leader Qi, do you have a solution?"
"This humble subject can stabilize the Empress Dowager's heart, but to completely cure her, we must find the witch doctor herself and obtain the antidote from her. Otherwise, the Empress Dowager will fall into a long sleep and eventually die in her dreams."
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