Ming Chongjin returned to the palace and truthfully reported what happened to the An family, and said: "An Huaishan insisted that Pan Lingling did it. Pan Lingling did not admit it. There were no witnesses at the time of the incident, so
It is currently impossible to confirm who is telling the truth.”
The emperor had already finished his lunch and frowned when he heard this: "Mrs. An didn't ask her son and niece what happened?"
Ming Chongjin lowered his eyebrows and replied: "I'm not sure about the specifics. Even Dr. Xue is powerless against the poison Mr. An was exposed to. Mrs. An is worried about her son's physical condition and has no other thoughts."
"You don't care about anything else?" the emperor said angrily, "If you can't find out such a trivial matter, what else can An Rong do?"
Ming Chongjin said nothing.
"Forget it, let him figure it out on his own." The emperor snorted coldly, "If it's just their housework, I don't bother to ask, but An Rong has taught his son too much, and if things go on like this, the An family will probably fail.
In the hands of this dandy!"
Ming Chongjin still didn't speak.
There is no need to believe what the emperor says in front of others. Whether he is really angry or just pretending to be angry, his ministers only need to listen quietly.
In order to consolidate the throne, he can favor and reuse his close ministers. However, if the family that is favored by the emperor is too prosperous, and the descendants become stronger with each generation, it is not a good thing for the emperor - especially a jealous emperor.
This is what is called the unfathomable Holy Will.
"In the past two days, please pay close attention to the situation inside and outside the palace, and keep an eye on the princess's palace." The emperor walked to the imperial cabinet and sat down, as if he mentioned it casually, "Let's see if Zi Shu does anything special. If she does it again.
If any princess or lady invites her to be a guest, send more people to keep an eye on her so that she doesn't offend anyone with her recklessness."
Ming Chongjin lowered his head: "Yes."
"Go down."
"I excuse myself."
Ming Chongjin turned and left.
The emperor stared at his back without saying a word, his eyebrows dark and unclear.
Pan's daughter stabbed An Huaishan? How is it possible?
What reason does she have for doing this?
If it was said that this matter had nothing to do with Yun Zishu, he would definitely not believe it. Wherever Yun Zishu came and went in recent days, wherever trouble occurred, there would be no time to calm down.
The emperor's mood suddenly became gloomy. He sat alone for a while. He didn't know what he thought of, but suddenly turned around and walked out: "Show me the Changchun Palace."
The eunuch shouted: "Your Majesty has a decree to show you to the Changchun Palace!"
On the palace road, armored guardsmen stood on both sides of the long street, with a post every five steps and a sentry every ten steps. They were heavily guarded and extremely tight.
Wherever the emperor in his chariot passed by, the imperial guards knelt down uniformly and lowered their eyes. They did not stand up until the emperor had gone far away and continued to stand guard quietly.
When the emperor arrived at the Changchun Palace, the eunuch announced that Concubine Wu and the palace people came out to greet him, "I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!"
The emperor waved his hand: "My beloved concubine has a flat body."
After getting up and walking out of the chariot, the emperor held Concubine Wu's hand and walked into the palace, "The prince didn't come to say hello?"
"The prince has been busy with homework and inspections in the palace for the past two days. I asked him to concentrate on his own affairs and not come to pay greetings every day." Concubine Wu said with a smile, "The prince should give top priority to state affairs and relieve the emperor's worries.
."
The emperor nodded, "If your concubine is free these two days, you can call the fourth princess into the palace and take care of her living conditions in the An family."
Fourth princess?
Concubine Wu's heart skipped a beat, but there was a puzzled look on her face: "What's going on? But what happened to the fourth princess?"
"It's not what happened to her, but something happened to the An family." The emperor sat down on the throne with a somewhat unhappy expression, "The legitimate son of the An family was stabbed, and An Huaishan himself identified it as Miss Pan from the Xiping Hou Mansion.
But Miss Pan is An Huaishan’s cousin, so I think it is unlikely that she would do such a thing."
Concubine Wu frowned: "An Huaishan identified Miss Pan?"
The palace maid made tea and brought it to the emperor, respectfully placing it in his hands.
The emperor picked up the tea cup and said in a low voice: "I asked Ming Chongjin to go to Anjia to ask, and the oral information I got was indeed like this."
Concubine Wu felt a strange feeling in her heart and asked slowly: "Did the Ninth Princess go to Shangshu Mansion today?"
"went."
"What did Miss Pan say about An Huaishan's accusation?"
"Of course I deny it." The emperor was a little gloomy. "Not only that, the An family's daughter also proved that it was not Miss Pan who did it, because the two girls were not at the scene when the incident happened."
Concubine Wu said: "Has the Emperor ever suspected that the Ninth Princess might have done it?"
"I have this idea, but there is no evidence." The emperor frowned and thought deeply, "It is impossible for a grown man in Anhuai Mountain not to be able to deal with a woman, let alone to misjudge the person who hurt him. If it was Zishu who did it, he
Why do you want to identify Pan Lingling?"
Concubine Wu pondered: "Could it be Zishu who threatened him?"
"What are you threatening him for?" the emperor asked, and as soon as he asked, he felt like he was enlightened, "Anhuai Mountain has been poisoned!"
Concubine Wu's face changed slightly: "Is he still poisoned?"
The emperor nodded: "If it's really a threat, it makes sense, but how could Zishu stab a seven-foot man, poison him, and threaten him not to reveal himself?"
Concubine Wu's eyes were dim and unclear: "The purpose of Pan Lingling's appearance in the An family may be related to the marriage grant."
Of course she would not admit that she secretly instigated An Huaishan to insult Yun Zishu. If such a thing were to come out, it would only make people think that she was vicious, dirty and narrow-minded. Besides, An Huaishan would not be stupid enough to do this.
This happened.
The emperor frowned: "Marriage?"
"I summoned Mrs. Xipinghou yesterday and said that she wanted to marry Yun Zishu to her son. Today, Pan Lingling appeared at the place where Yun Zishu appeared. It should not be a coincidence." Concubine Wu said, "So is it possible?
Yes, Yun Zishu heard some rumors and deliberately wanted to take revenge on the Pan family?"
The emperor fell silent, his expression slightly gloomy.
If explained this way, it seems to make sense.
The fourth princess invited Yun Zishu to the An family. Pan Lingling said something that Yun Zishu didn't like to hear. Yun Zishu found an opportunity to stab An Huaishan and put the blame on Pan Lingling?
"Sicang went with Yun Zishu, but as soon as they entered the Shangshu Mansion, the two of them separated. Zishu was hosted by Zijiao, and Si Cang was on the male guest's side—"
"Is it possible that Sicang did it?" Concubine Wu guessed, "It's impossible for An Huaishan, a grown man, to go to a female guest for no reason, right?"
The emperor shook his head: "He was injured in the attic of Begonia Garden where the female guest was admiring flowers."
Concubine Wu paused and nodded: "The fourth princess should know the truth. I will call her into the palace tomorrow to ask her."
"Well." The emperor patted her hand, "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
Concubine Wu smiled and responded: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I know what I am doing."