RPAGF Chapter 153 Thorough Investigation
Chapter 153 Thorough Investigation
"Empress Lingpin is so lucky!" Zhang Yun couldn't help but sigh.
Hongli nodded in agreement: "Lingpin's luck has indeed always been good."
This young lady is really a very lucky person.
Who could have imagined that that person would tamper with the water used to wash vegetables, fruits and melons?
If Yan Wan hadn't just happened to be allergic to the pollen...
Hongli's face turned gloomy.
If Yan Wan had not reacted and he had insisted on investigating, who could guarantee that in the end, only she and her son would be in trouble?
It has been more than twenty days since the poison was poisoned by Xiao Yinzi. If he and the Queen had not felt sorry for Yan Wan and gave all the good things to her, wouldn't the two of them have been poisoned by now?
The emperor and the empress were both addicted to opium...
He felt a chill just thinking about it.
"Pass the order down," Hongli ordered in a cold voice, "Order Jinzhong to interrogate everyone in the small kitchen from top to bottom! Especially the person in charge of purchasing, we must pry open his mouth! Also, call the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs here, I want to see how he manages his subordinates!"
Zhang Yun received the order and left in a hurry.
Hongli sat alone in the room for a long time, then called Yu Hu over and said, "I asked you to keep an eye on Concubine Xian. What has she been doing recently?"
For the first time, Yu Hu's usually calm face showed a hesitant expression.
Hongli's eyes were cold, and his voice was filled with a warning as he said, "Speak! Don't learn from Li Yu and hide everything for Concubine Xian. Tell me!"
His tone was serious and firm, making people feel the dissatisfaction and anger deep in his heart.
Yu Hu looked at the emperor's gloomy face and felt a little scared, but he still told him everything he saw: "Your Majesty, I saw with my own eyes that Concubine Xian took care of the injured eunuch Xiao Lingzi every day, and even brought him tea and food in person, taking care of him in every possible way. Other than that, I didn't see her contacting anyone. She only copied scriptures and took care of Xiao Lingzi every day."
After she finished speaking, she didn't dare to look at Hongli's expression.
Who would have thought?
Concubine Xian was always harsh and stern when she treated the Emperor, but she was very gentle, patient and considerate to little Lingzi.
She was a concubine, but she seemed like Ling Yunche's docile and lovely wife.
Hearing this, Hongli frowned tightly, and a nameless fire surged in his heart.
Although he felt alienated from Ruyi and thought there was something weird about her, he still remembered the friendship they had as childhood sweethearts.
She actually dared to serve Ling Yunche personally!
He was confused and puzzled by Ruyi's behavior and didn't know why she did it.
Doesn't she have a brain?
Hongli said coldly: "I said, wherever Concubine Xian touches, I will cut off Xiao Lingzi's body."
Yu Hu lowered his eyes: "Little Lingzi seems to be very afraid of being touched by Concubine Xian, so Concubine Xian has never touched him."
Hongli: “…”
He really didn't want to hear how his woman was humbly trying to please another man, so he said calmly, "He ate Concubine Xian's food with his mouth, so he should pay it back with his butt. Thirty strokes of the cane, let Li Yu beat him personally. If the beating is too light, let Li Yu take it for him."
Yu Hu looked at Hongli's calm face and smiled bitterly in his heart.
Your Majesty, this is really mad.
Hongli said calmly: "Keep watching closely. If anyone takes the initiative to contact Concubine Xian, arrest them directly."
Yu Hu responded: "Yes!"
Hongli was really upset, so he went to find Yanwan.
He said something about the poppy pollen: "Don't be afraid, I will never let anyone hurt you and the child."
Yanwan leaned in Hongli's arms, tears flowing uncontrollably.
“This time, thanks to the emperor’s quick response, we were able to discover this conspiracy.
It doesn’t matter what happens to me, but if it implicates the Emperor, I…I…”
Yanwan looked at Hongli with tears in her eyes, her face full of guilt.
Hongli looked at her like this, hugged her in his arms distressedly, patted her back gently, and comforted her: "It's okay, don't cry, it's all over."
Yan Wan sobbed and said, "But I am so sad. If it weren't for me, the emperor wouldn't have fallen into such danger."
Hongli gently wiped away the tears from her eyes and said softly: "There are constant fights in the harem, and it's not just because you came. It's not your fault. Moreover, as the king of a country, it is my responsibility to protect you and the child."
Yan Wan raised her head, looked at Hongli with tearful eyes, and said with emotion: "The emperor is so good to me."
Hongli smiled, scratched her nose lovingly, and said, "You are my woman, and now you are pregnant with my child. If I don't treat you well, who else can I treat well?"
Yan Wan burst into laughter, hugged Hongli tightly, and said coquettishly: "Then Your Majesty, you must always be so good to me in the future."
Hongli nodded and promised, "Of course, Yanwan is gentle and obedient, I know."
The two sat hugging each other, enjoying the warmth and sweetness of the moment.
But in the dungeon on the other side, the situation was completely different.
There were screams in the dungeon, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of blood and burning, which made people sick. The walls were hung with various torture instruments, some of which were stained with blood. There were some broken limbs and body parts scattered on the ground, and some people who were tortured beyond recognition were lying there, and it was unknown whether they were dead or alive.
Jinzhong's body was spotless, and the dark blue dragon robe he was wearing was elegant and clear, with golden patterns embroidered on it, making it look particularly gorgeous.
He squinted his fox eyes slightly, his eyes were deep, he didn't look like a eunuch, but more like a prince. In his hand was a sharp dagger, the blade flashed with cold light, which made people shudder.
"Everyone, please think carefully before you speak. I don't have the patience to listen to your nonsense."
Jinzhong's dark fox eyes made everyone tremble. His eyes were as cunning as a fox, revealing a mysterious aura. When he looked at those who were tortured, there was no mercy in his eyes, only indifference and cruelty. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a cold smile, which reminded people of the saying "a smile hides a knife".
Jinzhong followed the small silver and found a lot of information. The spies arranged by the person behind the scenes had been lurking around the emperor, collecting intelligence and passing it on to the outside world. These spies were very clever.
Ling Zhuer was not aimless. She had known about the existence of these spies for a long time, but had been waiting for the right time to catch them all. And now was the time for her to take action. She remembered the people that Ruyi and Hailan had used in their previous lives, so she used this strategy to catch these deeply hidden spies one by one.