The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 766 The Regent
Jiao Shun reported the 'results' of the investigation, and not long after, he was summoned by the empress again, but this time the summoned place was not in the Qianqing Palace, but in the Cining Palace where the Empress Dowager lived.

When entering the hall, King Zhongshun had already arrived first.

Jiao Shun kowtowed to the empress dowager, and peeked at him, and found that King Zhongshun's complexion had improved a lot compared to the previous confusion.

"Let's be flattered."

The queen mother's eyes were red, and she said sadly: "I thought it was a white-haired person sending a black-haired person, but who would have thought... Alas, thank you for being able to see clearly, otherwise the prince's reputation will be ruined, and the emperor will not feel at ease under the nine springs." .”

"Don't dare to be the empress dowager, it's just a fluke."

As he said that, Jiao Shun bowed again and said, "In addition, regarding this case, I still have some other things to report."

"What's wrong?"

The queen mother subconsciously asked, seeing Jiao Shun hesitated to speak, and looked at King Zhongshun belatedly.

King Zhongshun heard that there was still love, so he felt a little bit drummed in his heart. He wanted to listen to it clearly, but seeing Jiao Shun like this, the Queen Mother looked at him again, so he had to stand up and say: "Queen Mother, there is no one to host Renshou Palace now. , my brother is really worried, and I ask the Queen Mother to allow me to go to Renshou Palace."

"As it should be."

The queen mother immediately agreed: "The emperor is seriously ill now, and the crown prince is young. It is your turn to preside over this matter—if you need anything, you can just ask Xia Bingzhong to do it."

King Zhongshun cupped his hands and then retreated.

After he left, the empress dowager and empress backed away again, and then ordered Jiao Shun to confess his love.

"After I left Renshou Palace, I secretly asked people to ask the envoys of the imperial hospital. The three imperial physicians used common prescriptions, and there is absolutely no possibility of death!"

Jiao Shun didn't hide anything, he investigated the case with great fanfare, and secretly used three eunuchs who performed dramas to replace the three imperial physicians, and let them perform a play of pleading guilty and subjugating the law in public, and said everything in detail come out.

Then he said: "I believe that this matter must not be postponed, otherwise once the rumor spreads, it will shake the foundation of the country, so this bold strategy is to suppress the rumor as soon as possible, and secondly, let the people behind the scenes relax their vigilance. In order to investigate in secret."

After hearing what he said, the queen mother didn't seem very surprised, exchanged glances with the queen, and then said: "It's no wonder that the emperor has a lot of trust in being able to do so in a hurry-according to your words, this time The matter still falls in Zhongcui Palace?"

"I don't dare to make a statement, but this is a big matter. Anyone who is suspected should be investigated." After a pause, he added: "However, after all, the minister is an official of the foreign court. If you want to investigate secretly, you need to choose a Lead by a trusted servant."

Speaking of this, he originally wanted to mention the abnormal situation of King Zhongshun, but firstly, there was no real evidence to prove that King Zhongshun was related to this case; secondly, King Zhongshun was sent by the Queen Mother to supervise the trial, which made him a little uncertain about the Queen Mother The attitude towards King Zhongshun, so in the end he still didn't speak.

The Empress Dowager sighed slightly, waved her hands and said, "I'm in such a mess, I'll leave these matters to the Empress herself."

The queen responded with a slight bow.

At this point, Jiao Shun had relinquished his errands, consulted the Queen Mother and Empress, and left the palace while it was still early in the sky.

The empress also specially awarded some rewards, and when she bid farewell to the Empress Dowager and returned to the Qianqing Palace, Concubine Wu Guifei became impatient and said anxiously when she saw her: "Sister, I heard that Jiao Changqing has found out that the Supreme Emperor was killed by those quack doctors. Dead? Hmph~ Look who dares to spread rumors and hurt the prince!"

The queen was afraid that she would lose her composure, so she didn't want to tell the truth.

But after thinking about it again, the key to this matter probably lies in the Zhongcui Palace, and the investigation will not be able to surpass her, so he shook his head and said: "Those imperial doctors are just suffering for others."

After speaking, he briefly explained what Jiao Shun did, and said, "He claimed that the person who spread the rumors was in Zhongcui Palace, and he was also worried that the real culprit would attack the crown prince—after you go back, you'd better have someone All the people who had the opportunity to come into contact with the cakes are replaced, and try not to let the prince go to Zhongcui Palace for a while."

Concubine Wu Gui listened to her complexion several times, and finally said bitterly: "I think the most suspicious thing is that lowly maid! When I turn around, I will hang her up and beat her to see if she recruits."

Knowing that she was talking about Concubine Rong, the queen quickly persuaded her: "Don't act recklessly, after all Concubine Rong is also the emperor's favorite concubine, and there is no proof yet, just put her under house arrest first, don't treat her harshly!"

Concubine Wu Gui was still a little reluctant, but she had no choice but to comply with the queen's repeated exhortations.

Afterwards, when Jia Yuanchun heard about this, she also felt that the Queen was a bit indecisive. According to her thinking, since Concubine Rong was suspected of being quite serious, it would be good to simply push the boat forward and place the accusation of spreading rumors on her.

In this way, it is also convenient to search for evidence afterwards.

But Jia Yuanchun did not dislike the queen's indecision.

After all, the Supreme Emperor is dead, and for a long time to come, the Empress and Concubine Wu will probably listen to the government behind the curtain.

…………

the other side.

King Zhongshun arrived in the Renshou Palace, suppressed his fear and looked up at the appearance of the Supreme Emperor, and then began to be dazed.

Xia Bingzhong asked for instructions several times to no avail, so he went on his own.

Half an hour later, the Empress Dowager came to Renshou Palace. Seeing King Zhongshun's dispirited and dejected look, she couldn't help being touched, and comforted him in turn, saying: "Dead people can't be resurrected, so don't be too sad. You still need to take care of your health—in the current situation, the prince will have to rely on you in the future."

In fact, the reason why King Zhongshun was depressed was mainly due to his guilty conscience in the face of his brother who was killed by him.

Seeing that he was misunderstood by the queen mother, he was about to show his brotherhood, but suddenly a flash of inspiration came to his mind.

Yes, yes!
Now that the Supreme Emperor suddenly died suddenly, the emperor probably won't live for a few more days. The royal family is full of plans, and it's just me, an adult male. Although brothers and sisters can't be counted on, is it possible for me to be the regent? ?
After careful consideration, his identity was not a big problem, but his reputation and strength were far from it.

But reputation is something that doesn’t depend entirely on what those literati say or write?
As long as he can manage to win over the important officials in the court, wouldn't he have both reputation and strength?
As for the way to win people's hearts, the emperor insisted on promoting industrial innovation and elevating the status of craftsmen. For this reason, he even promoted a slave to become an emperor's teacher. All these actions have offended the officials of the court!

As long as I promise to help them set things right, abolish engineering and depose Jiao Shun, why don't they support me as the regent? !
At that time, the general trend will be your own, how can the orphan and widow resist it?

(End of this chapter)