After Jiu Qiansui was escorted away by the Longyang Army, the officials of the Mei Party saw that the situation was over.

Before Prime Minister Mei could react, they all knelt down and bowed their heads, shouting in unison: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" to express their sincerity to the prince.

The officials of the Mei Party understood that Prime Minister Mei's conspiracy had been exposed, and if they did not correct themselves quickly, their reputation would be ruined.

The prince knew that the fact of his succession had been confirmed, and he immediately issued four orders to supervise the country:

Xuan, the Minister of Rites "Yu Yu", has full authority to handle the funeral affairs of the Daxing Emperor.

The prince understood that the first task was to arrange the funeral of Emperor Daxing to stabilize people's hearts.

Xuan, the Minister of Punishment, "Yu Dian", investigates the cause of the death of the Daxing Emperor; an autopsy must be completed before the burial.

The prince was still confused about the late emperor's sudden death and needed to find out the truth.

In charge of the Ministry of War, the left guard guard was transferred to the palace to assist in defense, and the former prince's guard in the East Palace was transferred to the left guard guard.

The prince knew that the safety of the palace was crucial before he succeeded to the throne.

"Xiao Chengzi" was ordered to take over as the eunuch in charge of the ceremonial department and take charge of the twelve eunuchs in the inner court.

Xiao Chengzi is his confidant and can be entrusted with important responsibilities.

After Yu Dian received the order, he immediately launched reconnaissance.

In less than half a day, it was discovered that the late emperor had taken seven pills a night before his death. It was also learned from the confessions of Concubines Li and Xiang that the emperor had taken two pills one after another!

Following the clues further, we found out that the Seven Times a Night Pill was presented by Mei Xiang, Ming's father-in-law supervised the poison, Tux tested the poison, and Jiu Chitose personally presented it.

After the late emperor's autopsy was completed, he was immediately buried.

After the burial, the coffin and coffin were moved to the Hall of Supreme Harmony; the prince, according to the regulations, had to keep vigil day and night until the funeral.

After Yu Dian completed the preliminary investigation, he took officials from the Ministry of Punishments, files, and documents to the coffin in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and reported the progress of the investigation to the prince who was standing guard.

The causes and consequences of the case are organized and detailed, and the personnel, places and objects are all consistent, but the autopsy results are quite intriguing.

The autopsy report conducted by Xingbu said: No signs of poisoning were found. In other words, the late emperor did not die of poisoning!

"This is strange..." The prince rubbed his goatee and muttered with confusion: "If it wasn't poisoning, why did his father bleed from all seven holes when he was buried?"

Yu Dian: "I thought... maybe it was caused by overdosing on the drug, causing the blood vessels to burst and the dragon's body to be overwhelmed."

The prince looked at Yu Dian, then at the document in his hand, without making any further response.

At this time, he thought of a person: Jiang Mingyu. I still remember that at the beginning of the year, it took him less than half a month to find out the actual quotation for a new imperial seal. The efficiency was astonishingly high!

"I understand, please step back first." After the prince sent Yu Dian and Xingbu officials away, he then summoned Jiang Mingyu into the palace.

The prince trusted Jiang Mingyu's talent and believed that he would be able to find out the truth.

Late at night, Jiang Mingyu came to the coffin in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, dressed in white plain clothes.

He first knelt down and bowed to the memorial tablet of Emperor Daxing, and then saluted the prince who was standing guard at the side.

Jiang Mingyu had mixed feelings in his heart. He was deeply saddened by the passing of Emperor Daxing, but he was also extremely happy for the crown prince's ascension to the throne. When he knelt down to worship the spiritual throne, his eyes were wet and tears were about to fall. When he saluted the prince, he

He looked at the prince gratefully, and the prince returned the look of comfort.

After Jiang Mingyu finished the ceremony, the prince removed the eunuchs and maids who were accompanying him.

At this moment, the prince and Jiang Mingyu were the only two people left in the huge Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The prince took Jiang Mingyu's hand and pulled him into his seat. He asked: "Have you eaten? Are you hungry?" After saying this, before Jiang Mingyu could reply, he took out two more sheets from his sleeve.

Pancakes (a kind of military ration) and a bag of wine.

"Your Highness... Emperor Daxing's death has not been long, how can he be in the mood to eat?"

Although Jiang Mingyu was hungry, he still asked in confusion.

"Of course, I am hungry!"

The prince continued: "You came just in time. The eunuchs and maids were all here just now, so I can't be presumptuous. Now it's good. You and I, the monarch and my minister, are the only ones in the whole palace. Let's not stick to trivial matters."

The prince's easygoingness made Jiang Mingyu relax. "Your Highness...are you really not sad?" he asked cautiously.

The prince swallowed the bran cake, took another sip of wine, hesitated for a long time, and then said: "You were not born in the emperor's family, so you don't know the affairs of the emperor's family. I was made the prince because He Xiang insisted on establishing a direct heir.

Otherwise...it really won’t be my turn to be the crown prince!”

The prince's words showed that his feelings for the late emperor were not as deep as they appeared on the surface.

Jiang Mingyu realized something in his heart...

After saying that, the prince took out an exhibit from the pile of Xingbu documents behind him and handed it to Jiang Mingyu; it was a copy of the fake secret edict secretly prepared by Jiu Chitose three days ago.

Jiang Mingyu opened the copy of the secret edict and after reading it, he exclaimed: "Prince Liang!"

"Huh... don't you think it's interesting?"

The prince smiled disapprovingly and continued: "Prince Liang is only seven years old. My father wants to depose the prince and replace him with the throne? Zhao Gao doesn't even dare to be so rebellious!"

"It's really incredible." Jiang Mingyu agreed with the prince.

"Anyway, Eunuch Jiu is dead this time. Gods and Buddhas cannot save him!" the prince said in a cold tone.

"But I won't kill him yet. We must first find out the cause of my father's death... exactly why."

As the prince spoke, he hugged Jiang Mingyu's shoulders.

Jiang Mingyu was a little confused and a little scared, but he did not resist. In the end, the prince put his face next to his left ear and said softly: "After the national mourning, I can call you my king. At that time... you will be the best person around me."

The most important minister!"

"Uh ah..." Jiang Mingyu moaned out of surprise, his shoulders shaking slightly.

The prince's move made him feel both honored and nervous.

He advised: "Thank you for your love, Prince... We please respect ourselves."

The prince smiled playfully and suddenly said: "I know that you are He Xiang's person!"

As soon as he heard this, Jiang Mingyu was instantly petrified! His heart was in his throat, for fear that the prince would see through his background.

"Don't worry, I also know that you are not a minister of Prime Minister He!" the prince continued.

Jiang Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Prime Minister He has arranged for many eyes and ears to come to the king's side to read with me! But such a dull-minded person like you is really unprecedented and very cute."

Hearing the word cute, Jiang Mingyu felt relieved. He breathed a sigh of relief silently, thinking that he had not been seen through by the prince at last.

Jiang Mingyu: "Although I have received a lot of care from Prime Minister He, in fact... we don't interact often, and we don't know each other well."

"It doesn't matter!" The prince nodded and said with a pouted mouth: "I still have to rely on you to borrow the power of Prime Minister He to investigate the cause of my father's death!"

Jiang Mingyu looked at the prince with his eyes wide open and was speechless for a long time.

The prince's request took him by surprise, and he really didn't know how to respond.

Prince: "Please step aside first. When the national mourning is over and the enthronement ceremony is completed, I will make my own arrangements."

Jiang Mingyu hesitated for a moment, finally bent down to salute, and exited the Hall of Supreme Harmony. He felt mixed emotions in his heart. He was happy that the prince trusted him, but also felt burdened by the tasks the prince had entrusted to him. He knew that after the prince ascended the throne,
Chapter completed!