Xie Yao knew that the queen would stop her, so she answered neither humble nor arrogantly, looking directly at the queen, "Mother, what you said is wrong. I am only responsible for the investigation. As for who is guilty and who is not guilty in the end, it is up to the father and the emperor to decide."
The queen sneered, "What a joke! The emperor also makes judgments based on evidence. Who knows whether the evidence you provided is true or false?"
The queen looked at Emperor Zhaochu again and bowed slightly, "Your Majesty, I believe that Rui'er has already identified Princess Han as the culprit, and there is no need to investigate again! Princess Han should be taken to the clan mansion for interrogation as soon as possible."
Emperor Zhaochu did not nod or shake his head, but looked at the queen with a deep look.
"Father," Chu Han took a step forward and spoke proactively, "My son has ordered people to seal off Prince Han's Mansion and found a blood coat in Ziyan Pavilion. Although the color and size of the blood coat are exactly the same as Xie Yao's, but
The first sign of clothing is that the real murderer's figure is slightly smaller than Xie Yao's."
"So, I think the murderer is not Xie Yao. Princess Rui is injured. It is necessary to investigate again."
Emperor Zhaochu raised his eyes and glanced at Chu Han again, but still didn't say anything, as if he was still waiting for something.
"Lao Wu, just a trace of clothing is not enough evidence. Maybe Princess Han prepared it in advance and did it deliberately?" the queen questioned.
Chu Han's eyes deepened and he was about to speak when Xie Yao suddenly raised the corner of his mouth, signaling Chu Han not to rush back yet.
"What the mother means is that since Princess Rui is the victim and she is awake now. So if Princess Rui said who harmed her, then the murderer must be who it is, right?" Xie Yao said slowly, with a calm expression.
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"Does Princess Han think that Rui'er is shielding the real culprit and risking her life to harm you?" Upon seeing this, the queen frowned slightly. Why did Xie Yao suddenly calm down?
Xie Yao shook her head slowly, her eyes softening, "Princess Rui was so seriously injured and almost died, so she would not cover up the real culprit. However, what she saw and heard may not necessarily be true!"
"That's nonsense!" the queen sneered disdainfully.
"The Queen Mother doesn't believe it?" Xie Yao suddenly curled up her lips coldly, looked at Emperor Zhaochu, and said in a low voice, "I would like to inform my father, the Queen Mother once came to poison her daughter-in-law when she was in Luohua Palace. If the prince hadn't arrived in time,
My daughter-in-law may have been poisoned to death in Luohua Palace."
Emperor Zhaochu's face suddenly darkened, and he looked at the queen with a pair of deep eyes with a cold look, "Is this the case?"
An angry look flashed across the queen's face, "Princess Han is talking nonsense! If I want to poison her, there are so many ways to do it. There is no need to go there in person."
"My daughter-in-law has a witness, who is the bodyguard sent by the emperor." Xie Yao said confidently.
The queen sneered, with viciousness flashing in her phoenix eyes, "Princess Han! If the guard says that I did not poison you, what crime do you deserve?"
Xie Yao did not answer, "The guards have done their duty and have been following my daughter-in-law. They should be outside at the moment. If you call her in, you will know."
Emperor Zhaochu frowned and thought for a moment, then ordered Eunuch Liu: "Ask them to come in."
"yes."
Soon, Eunuch Liu called all the two guards in.
As soon as the two guards came in, they immediately knelt down and saluted.
"I ask you, what happened to Princess Han's poisoning? Who poisoned her?" Emperor Zhaochu's voice was deep and full of coercion, which was breathtaking.
After hearing the question, the two guards immediately stiffened and looked embarrassed.
"If you have it, you have it, if you don't have it, you don't have it. Isn't it difficult to say it?" Emperor Zhaochu's voice was filled with anger.
The two guards trembled and quickly fell to the ground, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
They all knew that Xie Yao was poisoned. At that time, apart from the queen, there was Aunt Chun. If it weren't for them, how could it be Xie Yao herself? But they were only guards, so such things were absolutely forbidden.
If anyone holds them accountable, they will die without a burial place!
Emperor Zhaochu frowned slightly and narrowed his cold eyes, "Then I ask you, has Princess Han been poisoned in Luohua Palace?"
When the two guards heard this, they nodded in unison.
Emperor Zhaochu's frown immediately deepened, and he waved impatiently, "Okay, let's go down."
"Yes!" The two guards immediately retreated as if they were pardoned.
When the queen saw this, her face immediately turned ugly.
Xie Yao was poisoned in Luohua Palace, and the only people who went to Luohua Palace were her and Aunt Chun. Doesn’t saying this mean that she poisoned Xie Yao?
This is absolutely not okay!
"Your Majesty, my concubine..." She was about to explain, but was interrupted by Emperor Zhaochu raising his hand, "There is no need to mention it at this time."
The queen frowned subconsciously, what does the emperor mean by this? Do you believe it?
Xie Yao knew that this conspiracy could not be hidden from Emperor Zhaochu's eyes. Even if Emperor Zhaochu really believed it, it would not cause any substantial harm to the queen.
Therefore, she bluntly said to the Queen: "According to the theory just mentioned by the Queen Mother, I was the victim in the poisoning incident, so if I accuse the Queen Mother of poisoning me, it must be the Queen Mother who poisoned me."
"So, can the queen admit to poisoning me?"
The Queen's breath was slightly stagnant when she was told that, and there was a strong coldness in her eyes.
Xie Yao simply turned a blind eye and curled her lips slightly, "If the Queen Mother does not admit it, Princess Rui's identification cannot be fully counted."
"Father, my daughter-in-law applies for a thorough investigation of this case." She said solemnly to Emperor Zhaochu.
Investigating the assassination of Chu Rui is her ultimate goal.
As for whether the queen poisoned her, it was just a way for her to stop the queen from causing trouble and persuade Emperor Zhaochu.
When the queen saw this, she just narrowed her eyes deeply, a strong cold light flashed in them, said nothing, and did not stop her.
However, Emperor Zhaochu still did not speak and just glanced at Xie Yao.
Xie Yao's heart wrinkled slightly. What does Emperor Zhao Chu mean?
"Father, I think that since Princess Rui has identified Xie Yao, it is logical for Xie Yao to investigate the matter. On the one hand, they can clear their grievances, and on the other hand, they can also give justice to Princess Rui. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone." Chu
Han spoke out to persuade again.
Emperor Zhaochu glanced over and asked in a low voice, "What about you?"
Chu Han clasped his fists and said, "The incident happened in Prince Han's Mansion. I cannot absolve myself from the blame. I will naturally investigate the matter with Xie Yao!"
"Okay, I will give you six hours. If you don't find the real culprit by then, I will ask the clan to arrest Princess Han and give Rui'er justice!" Emperor Zhaochu finally spoke coldly, his tone unquestionable.
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Xie Yao frowned slightly. It was just after midnight, six hours, which was just after noon. It was basically difficult to find anything late at night, so Emperor Zhaochu actually only gave her about three hours to investigate the case.
"Father, my daughter-in-law needs more time!" Xie Yao said directly.
"Since you took the initiative to ask for a job, you should have certain abilities. If you can't do it, just go back to Luohua Palace and wait." Emperor Zhaochu had no intention of letting go.
Xie Yao frowned and pondered for a moment, "Thank you, Father, for being so kind. My daughter-in-law will definitely find out the truth! My daughter-in-law is resigning!"
After saying that, he stood up and left immediately.
Time is life, so it doesn't matter late at night. Now that she has decided, she won't let it go for even a second!