Sima Yao was going to die, as it was written in historical records, and Wang Mi had already prepared for the fact that someone would die a violent death.
However, who would have thought that it would be so fast?
According to historical records, there are still ten years!
ten years!
According to Wang Mi's plan, of course Sima Yao was going to die, and it was best to die in his hands. However, this did not mean that Wang Mi wanted Sima Yao to die now.
brother!
You can't die yet!
Get up and hold on!
Yuan Bao was very lucky. After leaving the palace, he went straight to Yang Ding's house, but Wang Mi and others who were drinking and chatting with Yang Ding were still there and did not leave.
Yuan Bao had a dead face and only whispered a few words to Wang Mi before taking him away, without having to worry about anything else.
Even General Huan, who was also drunk at the scene, didn't know a word of the secrets of the imperial court.
Wang Mi followed Yuan Bao all the way to Jiankang Palace in a dusty and exhausted way. Although he was mentally prepared, he still held on to a trace of luck.
Could it be that he has lost his temper and is not actually dead yet?
However, when he saw Sima Yao's body, he had no choice but to accept his fate.
This man is really dead.
"Wang Shilang, what should we do?"
"We really have no idea, that's why we invited you here!"
Sima Yao died. Obviously, he died of poisoning, so who poisoned him?
Why has he been dead for so long and the person who killed him still doesn’t have a clue?
"What has your Majesty eaten before?"
The desk in front of Sima Yao has now been pushed down, but it can still be seen that what is rare is that Sima Yao did not drink alcohol today.
Among the various vessels that fell down, there was no wine vessel.
It was the exquisite food box that caught Wang Mi's attention.
It seems that this style is not often used in the imperial dining room.
"Who brought this thing?"
Wang Mi picked up the food box, turned around and shook it in front of Yuan Bao's face.
The cakes in the food box had been broken into pieces. If his guess was correct, this should be the last thing Sima Yao ate before he died.
Yuan Bao shook his head, and then nodded heavily: "It's Zhang Guiren!"
They had come all the way in such a hurry just now, and Yuan Bao was very confused. He was only thinking about calling Wang Mi into the palace to solve the problem, and he even forgot to explain to him the cause and effect of the whole thing.
It’s really Xiao Zhang!
To Yuan Bao's expectation, Wang Mi was not particularly surprised when he heard the news.
Why is Shilang Wang so calm about such earth-shattering news?
Sure enough, is this the style of a descendant of a noble family?
Under Wang Mi's command, Sima Yao's body had been carried onto the bed and temporarily parked. As for Master Sima's soul, it had long since dissipated into the invisible.
For him, this is also a good thing.
Otherwise, if he were to see the next scene, he would be so angry that he would be resurrected from the dead.
"Where is everyone Zhang Gui?"
Only then did Wang Mi realize that he had not seen this so-called murderer since he entered Jianchun Palace.
Did he escape?
No, Xiao Zhang doesn't look like such a thoughtful woman.
"It's being held in Xianyang Palace. It's under special guard. It can't escape!"
"Let's go, I'll go meet her!"
There is no historical record of how Zhang Guiren killed Sima Yao. It is only said that because Sima Yao laughed at Xiao Zhang for his old age and decay, he would also have a new love.
Incurring Xiao Zhang's hatred, she killed him to prevent her from losing her place in the palace in the future.
Historically, after Zhang Guiren completed such a shocking feat, there was no clear record of her ending.
She is like many women who have appeared in history. Fortunately, she can also occupy a place among the records written by men.
However, their misfortunes are also the same. Even if there are records, their images are still vague.
Like a shooting star, it flashed by.
Wang Mi entered the Xianyang Hall and saw Zhang Guiren again, and he felt as if he was in another world.
Zhang Guiren's beauty has not changed at all. Historically, the time when she killed Sima Yao was ten years later. Obviously, ten years ago, she had not yet encountered the dilemma of old age.
So what exactly prompted her to kill?
Seeing the tears on Zhang Guiren's face, Wang Mi suddenly felt that things were not that simple...
"Zhang Guiren, do you still remember me?"
In order to make this neurotic woman confess honestly, Wang Mi politely tried to trick her.
Xiao Zhang's spirit had collapsed and she was in a trance. Suddenly she heard someone talking to her. She looked up blankly and saw Wang Mi's big face, and then she regained the ability to speak.
"I remember you!"
"I really didn't kill Your Majesty!"
"That medicine is not mine!"
"You believe me!"
Wang Mi frowned: "Medicine?"
"What medicine?"
Was he really poisoned?
Xiao Zhang was in a state of confusion and her speech was unclear. She rambled for a long time before finally getting to the point.
"It's the magic medicine!"
"I thought it was a magical medicine that could please His Majesty, so I stole some. Who knows... who knows..."
Xiao Zhang murmured for a long time but couldn't get to the point. Wang Mi was so anxious that he was sweating.
"You said the medicine was stolen?"
"Stealed from whom?"
Zhang Guiren has always been a person with only good looks and no brains. She does not seem to have the ability to lie.
Since she said it was stolen, then 80% of the time it was really stolen.
Could it be that there are people in Jiankang Palace, big and small, who secretly want to kill Sima Yao?
Who could it be?
Now we can only confirm that Xiao Zhang took the lead before that person could take action.
Zhang Guiren suddenly realized, yes!
This medicine was obviously stolen from her. Even if she wanted to be held accountable, she would definitely drag that hateful woman to hell with her!
"Pei Jiao'er!"
"I stole it from Pei Jiao'er!"
Pei Jiaoer?
That woman Tianshi Dao brought into the palace!
Sure enough!
"Yuanbao, where is Pei Jiaoer now?"
"Find her quickly, we must find out this matter!"
Is there actually something about Pei Jiaoer here?
The guard secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he followed Yuan Bao's suggestion and invited Wang Zhiyuan into the palace first. Otherwise, Sima Daozi would have killed Zhang Guiren immediately.
As for Zhang Guiren's death, probably no one knows about it.
After sending away the guards, Wang Mi took Yuan Bao to Zhang Guiren's side. The palace door was closed, and many things could be discussed openly.
At this moment, Wang Mi also deeply felt the unpredictability of historical changes.
Just half an hour ago, he had never expected that such a major turning point would occur in the palace.
The most pitiable thing was Emperor Sima Yao himself. Perhaps before he died, he couldn't figure out why he died.
Because this disaster happened suddenly!
There were no signs. It can even be said that during this period of time, Sima Yao's performance was quite good. Even if he checked his body from the inside out, he could not find any attempt to commit suicide.
But, this is what happened!
Zhang Guiren sat there paralyzed, tears streaming down her face. She would not have expected that her small act of seeking favor would affect the overall situation of the court, and even the pattern of history!
And what about herself?
Needless to say, a disaster is inevitable. No matter what her original intention is, or whether she has been deceived by an adulterer, she will be the one to do it in the end.
And His Majesty the Emperor still died at her hands, nothing will change. As the final executor, Xiao Zhang may not be able to escape the fate of death.
However, for her who was empty-headed, she was completely unaware of how unfavorable the situation was for her at this moment.
All he could do was drag Yuan Bao and the others to complain.
"Shilang Wang, this matter really has nothing to do with the slave family. It was all done by that evil woman Pei Jiaoer!"
Pei Jiaoer?
Where are they?
Yuan Bao looked around and said disdainfully: "Zhang Guiren, our family still calls you noble now. It's meaningless for you to say so."
"Mrs. Pei didn't even set foot in Jianchun Palace tonight. Let alone tonight, she hasn't been here in the past few days."
"How can you rely on others?"
"Besides, it was you who brought the cakes. Our family has witnessed this with our own eyes. Not only our family, but even your maid can prove it!"
To be precise, although the cakes were delivered in the name of Zhang Guiren, from making them to bringing them to Sima Yao, it was all Zhu Qing's credit.
She has the most say in this matter.
Xiao Zhang was stunned and suddenly thought of Zhu Qing. Although Zhu Qing was just a little maid, she was much calmer than her master at critical moments.
Leaning in front of the bed in the side hall, standing majestically, for those who don't know, maybe they thought she was the empress.
"Zhuqing!"
"Come here quickly!"
"Explain it clearly to Mr. Wang!"
There were obviously two relevant people present, but Zhang Guiren continued to talk to Wang Mi, leaving Sima Yao's personal attendant, the chief eunuch Yuan Bao, aside.
That's all because she knows very well that Yuan Bao will never stand on her side.
Let's not mention those old grudges. In this situation, what Xiao Zhang needs more is someone who can show compassion to her.
However, as we all know, eunuchs are rootless people and have no sympathy for women at all. On the contrary, they may be very disgusted with coquettish bitches like Xiao Zhang.
It can be said that Yuan Bao's performance at this moment was just in line with Xiao Zhang's imagination. From the beginning to the end, Yuan Bao did not believe that this matter had anything to do with Pei Jiao'er.
In Yuanbao's mind, Xiao Pei's image is much better than that of Xiao Zhang.
As soon as Zhang Guiren summoned him, Zhu Qing hurried over and reacted so quickly that even Wang Mi was surprised.
It seems that she has been waiting to defend Xiao Zhang for a long time.
It's no wonder that Xiao Zhang took Zhu Qing to do today's matter. If Xiao Zhang is unlucky, Zhu Qing will naturally not be well either.
"Wang Shilang Mingjian, the empress is right, we did add medicine to the cakes, but this medicine is not ours, we stole it from Mrs. Pei's palace!"
Tsk tsk...
Wang Mi shook his head and could only pray to God to let their master and servant die in a dignified and relaxed way.
I originally thought that Xiao Zhang was a fool and Zhu Qing was at least sensible, but unexpectedly, he also became confused at the critical moment.
Put medicine?
How can this be admitted?
The cake had been eaten by Sima Yao. According to the level of medical skills in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was probably impossible to find out what kind of poison Sima Yao had been poisoned by.
On the premise that there is no real evidence and I do not admit it, you may still be able to quibble. No matter what the outcome is, there is still room for struggle.
But they admitted it without hesitation, which left no room for maneuver, and Xiao Wang was also powerless.
Even if I want to help them, there is no way.
"It was indeed stolen!"
Lest Wang Mi and the others would not believe it, Zhu Qing recounted everything that happened in Pei Jiao'er's palace.
She had been waiting for this moment for a long time. She believed that Xiao Zhang was completely passive now because she panicked when something happened, spoke incoherently, and did not explain clearly at all.
As for Zhuqing, she quickly adjusted her mood. Although she stood by the wall without saying a word, in fact, her mind was not idle either.
She tried hard to recall what happened at that time, and figured it out clearly. Now that Wang Mi asked her to speak, she consciously found a place to use it.
However, it was fine that Yuan Bao didn't believe it. Wang Shilang didn't have much reaction after hearing this, which made Zhu Qing very disappointed.
She said anxiously: "What I said is true. These medicines were prepared by Mrs. Pei herself, and she admitted it herself!"
"My slave also saw that Mrs. Pei had collected all the medicinal powder in a small porcelain bottle. If we search now, we will definitely find it!"
right!
If they need evidence, it’s not like they don’t have it!
Isn’t that porcelain bottle filled with medicinal powder evidence?
Bright!
It is placed in Pei Jiao'er's palace. As long as people are sent to search, they will definitely find it before she is prepared!
Zhu Qing had pointed out a bright road for them. When Xiao Zhang heard this statement, he suddenly became energetic and immediately agreed.
There was no need for them to worry, the guards had already thought of everything they could think of, and after a lot of trouble, they finally brought Pei Jiaoer, who had a face full of dust, to Jianchun Palace.
When Xiao Zhang saw Pei Jiaoer, he immediately became stupid.
She can actually laugh!
This vicious woman!
Of course Xiao Pei had to laugh. After returning to Jiankang Palace, she realized that luck was coming, and nothing could stop it.
When the guards rushed to the Qingyin Palace with their troops and horses, Pei Jiaoer had just changed into men's clothes that were convenient for leaving the palace.
When she walked out of the hall with confidence and steady steps, she was greeted by such good news.
The guards actually wanted to take her to Jianchun Palace to confront Zhang Guiren!
Although, for the sake of confidentiality, the guards did not explain the reason, Xiao Pei has always been a thoughtful person. Along the way, from the solemn expressions of the guards and their few words, she deduced that there was something wrong with the emperor himself!
What problem can there be with that bastard Sima Yao?
At first, Pei Jiaoer was skeptical, thinking that things could not be such a coincidence. However, when she suddenly heard that she was called over to confront Zhang Guiren, she immediately became convinced.
No way!
It won’t develop so fast!
Everything won't go so smoothly!
It's just Zhang Guiren, Xiao Pei doesn't take it to heart at all.
No matter before or now, Xiao Zhang is no match for her.
Sure enough, when the two confronted each other, Pei Jiaoer did not admit a single word.