Feng Hao asked, "Was it the case that the Chengtianjian Bureau took over immediately?"
Yanse explained, "The Prince of Wei's residence first reported the case to the Imperial Guard, and then the people from the Imperial Observatory accepted it."
Logically speaking...
Wei Xu's case was not directly handled by the Chengtianjian, and he did not expect to find out about Mu Chenshuang so quickly.
This reminds me of the rumors I'd heard before.
Because of the case of Cai Mingquan, the Minister of Revenue, Mu Chenshuang even fought in front of the chief prosecutor and injured people from the Chengtianjian in public.
Mu Chenshuang is probably the first person to dare to act recklessly in Chengtianjian.
She probably already has a grudge against the Imperial Observatory.
Once you're targeted by the Imperial Observatory, you're likely to have a rough time. Even if you're innocent, they'll find you guilty of something with solid evidence.
So the Imperial Observatory took over the case because it was related to Mu Chenshuang?
But he wasn't entirely sure.
Now he can only clear himself of any wrongdoing and ensure that the Imperial Observatory cannot trace him back to the Emperor.
The next day.
The Imperial Observatory made no move to interrogate Mu Chenshuang.
Inside the prison.
Mu Chenshuang sat on the straw mat against the wall, closed her eyes and took a nap. Her expression was so calm that no one could see any fear or unease.
Zhu Qin's original intention was that she would stay inside until the case was solved.
But unexpectedly, Feng Guche found out about this. After drinking the first dose of medicine given by Doctor Li, Wei Xu slowly regained consciousness.
Inside the palace.
Feng Guche summoned Zhu Qin and inquired about Wei Xu.
"Since Princess Weiyang is so eager for Doctor Li to treat Wei Xu, it does mean that Princess Weiyang is not a suspect."
Zhu Qin respectfully replied, "Indeed, but it's also possible that Princess Weiyang realized she couldn't escape suspicion, so she devised a way to divert attention and clear herself of suspicion."
Feng Guche frowned. "But Princess Weiyang needs a reason to kill Prince Wei."
Zhu Qin replied, "The Crown Prince Wei had previously offended Princess Weiyang, who then attacked him. However, this is not a valid reason for assassination. Therefore, we have imprisoned Princess Weiyang and postponed the investigation. Firstly, the Chengtian Observatory needs time to investigate. Secondly, if the murderer is not Princess Weiyang, imprisoning her will surely make the real culprit lower their guard and reveal their true colors. At that time, we can arrest the real culprit and clear Princess Weiyang's name."
Feng Guche lowered his eyelids slightly; what Zhu Qin said was not without reason.
However, this matter is not serious enough to require the Imperial Observatory to take over the investigation.
Just as Feng Guche was about to hand the case over to the Court of Justice for investigation.
Zhu Qin suddenly said, "The murderer committed the crime at the foot of the capital during the New Year, on the day of Your Majesty's general amnesty, assassinating the Crown Prince of the Dynasty. This is disrespectful to imperial authority and a provocation against Your Majesty."
On New Year's Eve, the emperor pardoned a group of well-behaved criminals to demonstrate the ruler's benevolence and leniency.
However, a murder occurred yesterday, and the victim was none other than the heir of a prince's mansion. Such an incident at the beginning of the year is indeed a major taboo for seeking favorable weather and peaceful life for the people in the coming year. It shows the audacity and lawlessness of the murderer.
Upon hearing Zhu Qin's words, Feng Guche's expression darkened slightly.
Zhu Qin continued, "Moreover, this person's palm technique is exactly the same as the one created by Madam Mu. Regardless of whether the murderer is Princess Weiyang, even the Imperial Guards failed to capture her immediately, which shows that the murderer's martial arts skills must be extraordinary. Daring to commit murder under the emperor's nose and assassinate the prince of the royal family, this person must be a hidden danger. I will do my best to investigate and capture the real culprit."
Feng Guche remained silent.
Zhu Qin's words clearly touched on Feng Guche's sensitive spot. Even though the Wei Prince's Mansion had declined, it was still a royal family. The murderer was skilled in martial arts and assassinated someone from the royal family. If the murderer was someone else, what was his purpose? It seemed that the existence of such a person in the capital was indeed a major hidden danger.
Just as Feng Guche agreed with Zhu Qin's opinion and let him continue the investigation, a eunuch strode in.
"Your Majesty, Prince Wei, General Shen requests an audience."
Feng Guche twisted his sword. "This is really timely. They must be here for Princess Weiyang. Let them in."
Zhu Qin's expression changed almost imperceptibly.
Prince Wei and Shen Nanzhi entered the hall and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Feng Guche raised his hand, "No need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Feng Guche looked at the two of them and asked, "Have you two come here because of Princess Weiyang?"
Prince Wei spoke first, “Your Majesty, my son has regained consciousness. Judging from Princess Weiyang’s insistence yesterday, I believe that the murderer is someone else, who deliberately framed him.”
Thinking it over carefully, Mu Chenshuang said she would take Wei Xu as her disciple, and Shen Nanzhi told him about seeing Wei Xu the night before and the night before last. Now that he thought about it carefully, Mu Chenshuang had even less reason to harm him.
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