"Stop making trouble. Mr. Si is busy with official duties. It's better to put this matter to rest as soon as possible before crying again." Zhou Zhan mercilessly exposed Chang Jinchan, "Are you really reluctant to let go of Mr. Si? I see. You are afraid that your uncle will punish you when you return."
After she came to the capital, she encountered a lot of big and small troubles. If Si Yiluo and Shen Moran hadn't been protecting her, she would have gotten herself into it.
Not to mention, the Duke Protector's Palace was almost in trouble!
Chang Jinchan stuck out her tongue.
"Cousin, don't expose me!"
Si Yiluo stood up and gave way.
"Your Highness, please."
…
The screams last night were so miserable that Emperor Yao had no intention of hiding the news that Shu Meiren had been sentenced to death. He spread it to all the palaces as soon as daybreak.
Zhou Yu was on his way to the palace when he received the news. He was so frightened that the blood all over his body immediately flowed back.
"Turn around and go home!"
Qixi turned the horse's head to adjust its direction and asked: "Master, what happened?"
Zhou Yu was uneasy, thought for a while and then ordered: "Go back and pick up the princess and go to the Prime Minister's Mansion."
The only thing that can save him at this time is the investigation of the crime!
"His Royal Highness King Yu knows that the Queen Mother is homesick, and takes her back to the Prime Minister's Mansion every once in a while. This shows that your status in His Highness's heart is unparalleled!"
Alian flattered Shen Mingshu and made her happy, "I will go and pack some gifts for the prime minister and the eldest son!"
Among the people in the Prime Minister's Mansion who are closely related to her, apart from Shen Benxing, the only one left is Shen Mingheng, and the others are all outsiders.
While Alian was preparing the gift, Zhou Yucai gradually calmed down and told Qixi: "Let someone else drive the car, and you go and deal with something..."
The fragrance powder used by Shu Meiren was customized by him from a perfumer. As long as that person was dealt with, he would insist that the matter had nothing to do with him and would blame it entirely on Shu Meiren. Without evidence, even if his father was angry, he would be angry. Nothing can be done to him!
Qixi received the order, walked a few streets after leaving the house, made sure there was no one following her, and turned into an alley.
He walked through the alley and returned to the main street. He found the Chen Kee Xiangpowder Store, but saw that the store door was closed. He went around to the backyard and climbed over the wall, but was in vain.
Qixi realized that something was wrong and hurried back to report it.
"Your Highness!"
Qixi ran out of breath and stepped forward to whisper in his ear.
Zhou Yu had already accompanied Shen Mingshu to the threshold of the Prime Minister's Mansion. After hearing what he said, his expression was almost unbearable, and Shen Mingshu noticed it.
"Your Highness, why do you look so bad? What happened?"
Shen Jianxing had just returned from meeting Emperor Yao in the palace. Shu Meiren was sentenced to death for no reason. There must be something fishy in this. He knew that Shu Meiren was sent to the palace by Zhou Yu. When something like this happened, he originally wanted to send someone Go find him and ask him.
It happened that the couple came to my door.
Changde waited at the door for a long time. When he saw the person, he hurriedly came to greet him.
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister is waiting for you in the study."
"I understand." Zhou Yu responded and comforted Shen Mingshu, "I'm fine. My father-in-law has something to discuss with me. You go and say hello to Madam first."
After returning to her home, Shen Mingshu felt at ease, knowing that her father could solve any problem she had.
Ah Lian and Chang De looked at each other, and Chang De stepped aside, waiting for Zhou Yu to come to the front and start to follow.
In the study room.
Although Zhou Yu was a prince, he felt guilty when facing his father-in-law. Now he could no longer hide his little tricks. Shen Panxing looked over.
"I beg my father-in-law to help my son-in-law!"
Zhou Yu opened his clothes and knelt in front of the case. Shen Panxing did not immediately step forward to help him. His eyes fell on him carefully, holding a magnifying glass in his hand to admire the latest ancient paintings.
"Your Highness, please get up quickly. I can't bear your kneeling."
Zhou Yu gritted his teeth and said: "If my father-in-law is not willing to help my son-in-law, my son-in-law may be rejected by his father... For Ming Shu's happiness, and for the fulfillment of my promise to you, I sincerely ask you to Stretch out your hand and help my son-in-law!"
The more pious his attitude, the bigger the matter. Shen Panxing was silent for a moment and asked: "What has your Highness done? Get up and talk."
Seeing that his attitude softened, Zhou Yu stood up.
"My father has not been too keen on women in recent years. In order to win over Shu Mei, my son-in-law prepared a unique spice for her..."
Shen Jianxing listened quietly. This matter is not difficult to handle, as long as the tail is dealt with cleanly. Without evidence, it cannot be proved that the matter is related to him.
Zhou Yu paused, then changed his tone, "My son-in-law once told Shu Meiren not to use this kind of spice after she became favored. When the news of Shu Meiren's death came, my son-in-law asked someone to investigate the father's favored concubines. Shu Mei’s record book, Shu Mei goes to bed almost every day..."
Shen Jiaxing frowned slightly.
"She tasted the sweetness, so she contacted her husband-in-law and contacted the master who made her perfume, and she has been using that spice. My son-in-law didn't know if her father's sudden illness had something to do with these spices, but Shu was so pampered. The beauty was suddenly sentenced to death, and the son-in-law was worried that his father would discover those spices..."
The more he spoke, the deeper Shen Panxing's brows furrowed and asked, "So?"
Zhou Yu lowered his head, his Adam's apple rolling up and down, and cupped his hands and said: "As soon as my son-in-law received the news of Shu Meiren's death, he sent someone to silence him, but... he disappeared."
This further shows that Shu Meiren's methods have been seen through. The emperor's illness happened after the palace door was locked yesterday. Who can arrest people overnight when the palace door is locked and the street is under curfew?
The answer is self-evident.
"Have you offended Wei Heyan?"
Only Wei Heyan has this ability, but he is a ruthless person. In addition to being ruthless, he is also greedy for money. Generally, he will not do things directly. As long as the money is in place, he can hide one or two things from Emperor Yao. , or giving less details is not non-negotiable.
Because he is a popular figure in front of Emperor Yao, the money he has collected over the years has allowed him to build several houses using gold for flooring and silver for building houses. His life is even more extravagant...
It’s not that no one has impeached him, but those who have impeached him have all been thrown into jail by him for some reason. Gradually, there are fewer people who impeach him, and they all turn to fawning.
As long as you don't offend him, he won't do anything.
Zhou Yu thought about it seriously, shook his head firmly and said, "My son-in-law doesn't remember offending him. I have sent someone to deliver the sealing money that I should give him every year."
The painting hanging on the wall was a famous painting that he had been looking for for a long time. He was holding a magnifying glass in his hand, but Shen Benxing could no longer appreciate it.
"When I entered the palace today, the emperor only asked about the arrangement of the new sergeant officer position, and did not mention anything else. However, I did listen to what the people below said."
Shen Sanxing returned to the desk and sat down, looking at him, "I heard that this morning, Wei Heyan and Si Yiluo had a quarrel on the palace road. The emperor's illness seems to be related to what Si Yiluo sent to the palace last night. related."
"The emperor's body has always been strong. The spices you gave Shu Meiren may be just an inducement. You should calm down first. This matter may not be so absolute. I will ask others to inquire."
…
"What did Si Yiluo send to the palace last night?"
Emperor Yao was ill. Zhou Rong, Zhou Chen and other princes came to the palace to visit, but they were all blocked from the door. Emperor Yao didn't see any of them.
Zhou Chang, who was quite petty, spent money to inquire with the palace attendants for a long time. When he heard about the conversation between Si Yiluo and Wei Heyan on the palace road this morning, he turned his attention directly to Si Yiluo.
"What can Si Yiluo send to my father? It's a secret message!" Zhou Chen waited all morning but didn't see Emperor Yao, so he said angrily, "It's either the news from Beiliao or the secrets of us princes.
Besides, what else will these hawks, these lackeys do!”