When Xia Houshu asked, he imagined that he would get a blank look from Bai Shao. However, Bai Shao didn't mean any ridicule. He just smiled and said calmly: "Yes, but not entirely."
Xia Houshu felt that Bai Shao was a very cheerful woman. Most of the questions she asked her were very frank, but when it came to the critical moment, she was very sparing of words. Either she had nothing to say, or she only said half a word.
The sentence is so ambiguous that it makes people scratch their heads.
Xia Houshu took a deep breath and asked, "What do you mean by this?"
Bai Shao smiled sadly and said: "I remember when I was a child, my mother liked flowers, so my father planted flowers all over the yard. My sister and I often played in the flowers. When my sister grew up, she also liked flowers. Those men wanted to get her.
Just do what she likes, this was the case when she was in Majiazhuang, and it was the same in the Prime Minister's Mansion, so the place where she lived was always filled with all kinds of flowers. But my sister didn't understand flowers, she only knew their beauty.
She didn't know their poison, let alone that the flowers that Prime Minister Wang found for her were all poisonous. She would travel there every day, pick and enjoy them, and she would inevitably get poisoned. Over time, she would not live long. But in the end, it was not the flower that killed her.
Those flowers growing in her yard are poison called iris."
After Bai Shao finished speaking, she glanced at Xia Houshu again. Seeing that she was really confused, she patiently explained: "It is said that Kite Yu is a plant unique to Huashan Kingdom. When it blooms, the petals are purple and look like our common iris."
The flower is usually grown under the eaves of the road and is inconspicuous. However, it is very toxic. The refined iris toxin is light purple and has a slightly bitter taste. It is usually consumed in the diet. People will not have any symptoms at first after taking it.
What's abnormal, but then there will be signs of poisoning, accompanied by a strange smell, and finally the whole body will fester..."
The symptoms of poisoning were indeed exactly the same as the circumstances of Yi Wu's death described by Yinxiang.
Xia Houshu seemed to have heard a big secret, and was surprised and happy. She had not found out everything for so long, but she didn't expect to find out everything at Bai Shao's place today. But then she thought about it, if Yi Wu
She died because she read Wang Chonghou's cipher text, so would the reason why the emperor wanted to investigate this matter be the same? So who wrote the cipher text to Wang Chonghou, and what was its content?
Bai Shao's chest was still aching. This discomfort made her have to glare at Xia Houshu and warn: "God knows what happened today, and the earth knows it. You know it and I know it. I tell you because I hope you will do it in the future.
Don't get involved again, otherwise, I will never show mercy."
Xia Houshu didn't want to meet her again, but she heard another mystery from Bai Shao's words, so she asked: "You mean, Prince Ling doesn't know that you are investigating these things?"
Bai Shao smiled slightly and said: "We sisters have been used by others all our lives, and we are not in control of our life or death, but why do we have to accept our fate? Since they all think that we are chess pieces, why can't we treat them as chess pieces too?"
Xia Houshu was confused after hearing this, and when he wanted to ask something else, Bai Shao turned around and walked out, clutching his chest.
After picking up such a big bargain for nothing, Xia Houshu immediately felt that her trip was worthwhile. Then she lay on the couch with peace of mind and closed her eyes to rest. It wasn't until everyone returned home after enjoying themselves that she pretended to be half drunk and half awake and was taken back by Xia Houyi.
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After returning from the paddock, Xia Houshu quickly wrote down the results of his investigation, tied it to the pigeon's leg and sent it out. Except for the fact that Bai Shao and Yi Wu sisters exchanged identities, she did not confess, everything else was told truthfully. She told the truth.
He also specifically mentioned the kite, a plant that should have grown in Huashan.
In fact, Xia Houshu felt very sorry for the Tong sisters. They were as beautiful as flowers, but they had suffered misfortunes since childhood. They had been used by others all their lives and became pawns on other people's chessboards. They were still working hard for the people who harmed them until they died. They were pitiful and sad.
It's annoying. It's just that everyone has their own way of living, and she can't control it.
At the same time, Xia Houyi also brought her another news - the mausoleum king Yuwensheng had a secret force called Qunfanghui. This force was mainly composed of women and wore Baihua Order as a token.
So the place where Bai Shao kept silent should be the Qunfang Club.
It took Xia Houshu a long time to recover, then he went to find the imitation white jade plaque in the box hidden at the foot of the bed, presented it to Xia Houyi and asked: "Is this the Hundred Flowers Order you just mentioned?"
Xia Houyi picked up the jade plaque and looked at it for a while, then asked: "Where did you get it?"
Xia Houshu bit his lip and said: "When I first went to the Prime Minister's Mansion, I saw Wang Chonghou holding such a jade plaque in his hand. I couldn't find any other clues at the time, so I drew a picture based on my memory, and then
I found a piece of jade and asked Yunxi to go out and imitate one for me. Later, I got confirmation from Bai Shao that the real peony flower jade plaque belonged to Yi Wu. In this way, both Yi Wu and Bai Shao were members of the Qunfang Society.
.And the fact that Prince Ling and his son have been obsessed with women over the years may also be explained."
Xia Houyi was deep in thought with a solemn expression. After a moment, he asked: "Besides you, Yun Xi, and the shopkeeper of the jade shop, does anyone else know about this jade plaque?"
Xia Houshu knew that this matter could not be hidden, so he answered honestly: "There is also Chang Weng from Canglan Zhai. I went to ask him after I copied this jade plaque. Chang Weng was knowledgeable and he could tell at a glance that this was
It was a fake, and he told me that this thing was related to Prince Ling’s Mansion. That’s why I started to trace it from Prince Ling’s residence in Jingzhong later. I was also worried that someone would see it, so I later gave it to Yunxi for safekeeping, but..."
Xia Houyi had an ominous premonition in his heart just when he heard the word "just", and quickly asked: "Just what?"
Xia Houshu curled his lips and said: "Last time Yuhu checked my account as soon as he came back. In order to prove that the money was spent by me, I asked Yunxi to take out this jade plaque and show it to her. At that time, I was in the yard
Everyone is here, so they should have seen it..."
After talking about it, her voice became a little unconfident.
"Xia! Hou! Relieve!"
Xia Houyi shouted her name almost through gritted teeth, then grabbed the jade plaque and walked around the room several times like a headless fly. He pointed at her and roared: "You just like to be smart! Such a big deal.
I won’t ask, and you won’t tell!”
Xia Houshu knew that he had done something bad, so he quickly comforted him: "Most of the people in my yard were arranged by my mother. Even if there is something, they can at most report it to their mother, and they don't know the special meaning of this thing. It should be something special."
You will talk nonsense."
Xia Houyi was so angry that he jumped up and down, knowing that even scolding her would not help. He thought about it again and again, and suddenly stopped and said to his sister: "Shur, you can't stay at Changqing Gate anymore."
"Why?" Xia Houshu was stunned, "Second brother, I know something went wrong this time, but you can't completely deny me just because of this!"
Xia Houshu was really anxious now. She had spent a lot of effort to enter the Evergreen Gate. What she had seen so far was just the tip of the iceberg of the Evergreen Gate. She had not yet found anything about her eldest brother.
Clues, how can you just quit at the drop of a hat?
Xia Houyi put a hand on his forehead and tried to calm himself down. Fang patiently explained: "Yu Wenke has already doubted your identity. As for how much he knew and what he did in private, I don't know. But that day Bai Shao pretended to deliver a prisoner.
When Jiu Tang sneaked into your tent, I saw it, and Yu Wenke also saw it. But he didn't say anything from the beginning to the end. He was still smiling and chatting with us until after the dinner. Think about it with your brain, why did he do this?
Don’t you want to break up with me?”
"What did you say?" Xia Houshu looked shocked, "He saw Bai Shao coming to see me?"
Xia Houyi nodded and said: "Not only that, he also deliberately dismissed the other maids who were going to take care of you. Otherwise, do you really think those are made of white peony root?"
Xia Houshu was immediately discouraged. She didn't expect that there would be another incident like this.
Listening to Bai Shao's words that day, she knew that King Ling was taking advantage of their sisters, and she had hatred in her heart, so Yu Wenke didn't know about many of the things she did. However, Xia Houyi said that Yu Wenke clearly saw Bai Shao coming to see him in private.
Himself, but pretended not to see...
So Bai Shao thought that Yuwen Ke didn't know about it, but in fact it was all Yu Wenke who was pretending, right?
So, does Yu Wenke know that Bai Shao is actually the real Yi Wu?
If he knew about it but allowed Bai Shao to continue investigating, then this matter would not be simple.
Of course, all this is based on what Bai Shao said is true.
Xia Houshu looked at his brother again and said worriedly: "Second brother, Bai Shao told me a lot that day, and I have no doubts. Tell me, did I do something wrong?"
Xia Houyi said: "I don't know exactly what Bai Shao told you, but the reason why she went to see you was probably because she hoped that you would stop investigating. Bai Shao is not a simple person. He is very good at pretending or
She used others to cover herself, and my people followed her secretly for a long time, and she got rid of her several times."
After hearing this, Xia Houshu became even less confident. She thought over and over again and decided to tell Xia Houyi about the identity exchange between Bai Shao and Yi Wu sisters.
Xia Houyi was really shocked. He didn't recover for a long time and murmured: "No wonder my people sent a message back saying that Bai Shao was once from Majiazhuang and inherited all the property of Majiazhuang. It turned out to be so!"
Xia Houshu continued his analysis: "Bai Shao told me that she and her sister were sent to a place to learn music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and the art of controlling people for nearly ten years. Now it seems that that place should be the general helmsman of the Qunfang Association. Also
The old servant I found before who was punished by Yu Wenke to Zhuangzi also told me that Yi Wu lived in Prince Ling's Mansion for three days before entering the Prime Minister's Mansion. That old servant happened to meet Yuwen Ke and Yi Wu.
Wu was punished for her close relationship. Now Bai Shao has become Yu Wenke's concubine. This should not be a coincidence. Perhaps Yu Wenke has known Bai Shao sisters a long time ago. "
From this point of view, she couldn't believe everything Bai Shao told her.
Xia Houyi saw the worry in his sister's eyes, which made him more determined in his decision, so he lowered his tone and said: "This matter is very involved, Shu'er, it's not that I deliberately want to embarrass you, but the Evergreen Sect is no longer
In the former Evergreen Sect, even my uncle had a lot of helplessness, so you must not affect the Evergreen Sect because of your affairs."
Xia Houshu didn't have an in-depth understanding of the Evergreen Sect like Xia Houyi. She only knew that the dark web of the Evergreen Sect was spread all over the world. If one day she could penetrate into its core, she might be able to find out the truth about her eldest brother's whereabouts. The position of the sect leader
The inheritance was passed down from male to female, so my uncle chose Xia Houyi as his successor, but the commanders of the four departments under his sect and the secret envoys in various places were not divided into men and women. She could also be her brother's support in the future.
She quickly grabbed her brother's sleeve and begged: "Second brother, please help me again!"
Xia Houyi pulled her fingers off his sleeves one by one and said solemnly: "Shur, I can't help you with this matter."