My throne is not stable

Chapter 68 The Incident (Two in One)

In the early morning of the next day, the cold winter morning gave people a different kind of tranquility, but in Concubine Li's bedroom, a copper basin fell to the ground, and the deep sound broke the peaceful and peaceful atmosphere of the morning.

What followed was a scream from the court lady: "Li, Concubine Li, Concubine Li is dead."

This sentence made the imperial palace, which was still in the awakening stage, boil instantly.

At this time, in Concubine Shu's Palace, Zhu Yu was so stimulated by the noise outside that he had to open his sleepy eyes.

Zhu Yu subconsciously squeezed the warm body tightly in his arms, and said a little irritably, "What's going on outside? They're going to heaven."

Concubine Shu was born in the Murong family, and she was also proficient in martial arts. She woke up when the noise outside started, but Zhu Yu held herself tighter. In order not to wake up Zhu Yu who was still sleeping, Concubine Shu had no choice but to stand alone Maintaining a posture that made Zhu Yu comfortable, while listening to the noisy content outside.

Hearing Zhu Yu's question, Concubine Shu relaxed her body first, found a comfortable position, and then said in a slow manner: "The concubine didn't quite hear it, but the noise outside seems to mean that Concubine Li is dead? "

Zhu Yu, who was still drowsy, woke up instantly after hearing Concubine Shu's answer: "Concubine Li is dead?"

"This, Chenqie sounds like that, but it's also possible that Chenqie misheard."

"Come here." Hearing Concubine Shu's uncertain answer, Zhu Yu hurriedly beckoned people from outside to come in.

"See Your Majesty."

When someone came in, Zhu Yu realized that the person guarding outside was not the foreman eunuch who was on duty at night in the past, but Eunuch Wu.

Although a little surprised, Zhu Yu didn't care too much: "Eunuch Wu, what's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"

"Going back to the emperor, the news just came that Concubine Li has passed away, and I would like to ask the emperor to express his condolences."

death of a prince?At the beginning, Zhu Yu was still a little confused, what does "Xu" mean?But then he remembered, this is the meaning of death, a word for death, everyone in the palace calls it differently, and it can conjure up many tricks.

After realizing it, Zhu Yu couldn't lie down, even though he didn't have deep feelings for Concubine Li, but at any rate, he was a husband and wife for a hundred days.

Besides, Zhu Yu clearly remembered that he stayed overnight in Concubine Li's palace the day before yesterday, he didn't see anything unusual about her at that time, she was still very energetic that night.

"Come on, change clothes."

While beckoning people outside to come in and change clothes, Zhu Yu asked Eunuch Wu: "The person was fine the day before yesterday, what's going on? How did he die? Is there any result?"

"Returning to the emperor, the people from the Imperial Hospital have just arrived at Concubine Li's bedroom, and it will take some time for results to come out, but the slave just went to take a look, and according to the slave's knowledge, Concubine Li must have been murdered.

But this is just the old slave's one-sided statement, and the specific results still need to be given by the imperial doctors of the Imperial Hospital. "

After listening to Eunuch Wu's answer, Zhu Yu had a sullen face, and got dressed under the service of the maids, and Concubine Shu next to her was also served, only a step behind.

"Let's go and have a look." Zhu Yu put down his words and took the lead to go to Concubine Li's palace.

As soon as Zhu Yu and the others walked to Concubine Li's palace, they saw the imperial doctors coming out of the palace one by one, and Zhu Yu went up to meet them.

"What's the situation? How did you die?"

After everyone present saluted, the imperial doctors looked at each other, and finally one of them stepped forward and saluted and said, "My Majesty, Concubine Li's body is not abnormal outside, but her chest is a bit sunken compared to ordinary people.

Therefore, the ministers concluded that Concubine Li did not die violently for no reason, but was beaten to death vigorously. However, regarding martial arts, the ministers have little knowledge, and the emperor needs to call someone who is knowledgeable in martial arts to make a judgment. "

Hearing that Concubine Li was beaten to death, Zhu Yuben's gloomy face drooped, and he asked everyone present in a deep voice: "Who was in charge of the palace last night?"

As soon as Zhu Yu's words fell, a person ran out from Concubine Li's palace, saluted and said: "My Majesty, the slaves were in charge of the palace last night."

The person who spoke was none other than the governor of the East Factory, Cao Zhengchun.

"Did you hear what was said just now?" Zhu Yu looked at Cao Zhengchun and said.

"Back to the emperor, the servant heard it. Just now, the servant also carefully looked at the injury of Concubine Li. There is no fist mark or palm mark on the chest. It can be seen that the murderer has never learned boxing and foot martial arts. Of course, if it is intentional exception.

Also, judging from the degree of damage in Concubine Li's body, the perpetrator should be a Grandmaster. "

Cao Zhengchun sorted out his thoughts, and then told the emperor one by one what he discovered just now.

"So, are you telling me that last night a master master quietly entered my palace and killed my concubine, and then no one found out, so people just left?
Then if this person killed Concubine Li last night, but Zhen, would Zhen be dead now? "

Zhu Yu was furious, and he was also afraid for a while.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This servant swears that all the officers and soldiers performed their duties diligently last night. Not a single fly could fly in outside the imperial wall."

"Are you saying that I wronged you? Or that the murderer is in the palace?"

Zhu Yu's question made Cao Zhengchun speechless.

Not even a fly can fly in. If it can't fly in, where does the murderer come from?If the murderer is in the palace, the only master in the palace last night was Cao Zhengchun.

As for Huang Chang, he did have that ability, but why would he kill Concubine Li if he had nothing to do?At that age, he is old enough to be the ancestor of Concubine Li, besides, they have never met each other, so there must be a reason for the murder.

"Qi, Your Majesty, Liu Xi, Governor Liu came to pay a visit to Concubine Li last night."

At this time, outside the crowd, an unremarkable court lady said something that surprised everyone.

"You have to think about it clearly. If you dare to tell lies, death will be a luxury."

Before Zhu Yu had time to speak, Cao Zhengchun stared viciously at the maid who spoke.

It's not that Cao Zhengchun protects Liu Xi much. First, he is afraid of being framed. Second, Liu Xi is a member of Dongchang anyway. If this is true, let's not talk about what will happen to Liu Xi. It's not a good time.

"Governor Cao's prestige? Threatening witnesses in front of me?"

"The servant dare not."

"Send this maid to the West Factory and explain the matter to Yuhuatian clearly. If people from the East Factory want to ask questions, they can go to the West Factory to ask. If the palace lady changes her story due to some external force, there is no need to ask the East Factory. gone."

"Yes, my servant obeys the order." Cao Zhengchun wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"I'll give you three days to find out the matter. If there is no result, you and Liu Xi, I want a head. You can choose."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Yu didn't bother to stay here any longer, so he turned around and left.

After Zhu Yu left, except for the person who restrained Concubine Li's body, everyone else dispersed.

On the surface, the palace has returned to its previous calm, but everyone knows that a huge storm is coming, and at this time, everyone can't be more cautious.

I can't wait to do nothing, just stay in the room, and I can't find myself for anything.

But there are always exceptions.

Dressed in ordinary clothes, Jiang Yuyan carefully avoided everyone's eyes and went outside the palace.

When approaching the palace gate, a sudden greeting interrupted Jiang Yuyan's calm pace.

"See Concubine Yan, do you dare to ask where you are going? Can you tell this old slave?"

Hearing the sound, Jiang Yuyan turned around quickly, only to see Eunuch Wu ten meters behind her, but she didn't notice it at all.

As early as when Eunuch Wu taught her martial arts, Jiang Yuyan felt that this old eunuch was not simple. Now that she saw such a horrifying scene, the vague idea in Jiang Yuyan's heart became clearer.

"Eunuch Wu, what a coincidence, are you leaving the palace too?" Jiang Yuyan asked with a smile.

"Unfortunately, the old slave came here for you. The concubine of the harem is not allowed to leave the palace privately. Doesn't the empress know about this?" Eunuch Wu smiled kindly as usual, but for some reason, Jiang Yuyan always felt chills in his heart.

She clearly remembered the teachings of Eunuch Wu. Eunuch Wu once said that starting from the first-class high-grade realm, the first thing a warrior should trust is no longer his own judgment, but his intuition in his heart.

At this moment, Jiang Yuyan resolutely followed her heart.

Jiang Yuyan looked up and looked around, and after making sure there were no outsiders, she moved a few steps closer to Eunuch Wu's place, and began to whisper the details of yesterday's incident. Of course, the reason for her going to Concubine Li's Palace became, boring, Talk to Concubine Li.

After listening to Jiang Yuyan's narration, Eunuch Wu was greatly surprised, and asked with his brows furrowed: "Madam, can you explain to this slave why you killed Concubine Li?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuyan said righteously: "She is going to lie to the emperor, this crime is not enough? Concubine Li can lie to the emperor today, but she may be able to do something tomorrow, it is better to make a plan early to avoid future troubles. "

Seeing Jiang Yuyan's glorious and proud expression, Eunuch Wu opened his mouth and didn't know what to say.

Now he finally understands what the awkwardness in his heart was when he wanted to teach Concubine Yan the martial arts. This concubine Yan probably has something wrong with her brain, who's criminal law?Is cheating a capital offense?Besides, there is a reason for this, besides, that is the imperial concubine!

Eunuch Wu rubbed his head, looked at Jiang Yuyan's expression of waiting for praise after she finished speaking, sighed secretly, and said, "You are right, Concubine Yan, then what are you going to do? Is there something that requires you to leave the palace?" do it?"

"I'm going to go out to see how Liu Xi reacts, and then see what Prince Duan looks like."

Jiang Yuyan was interrupted by Eunuch Wu before she could finish her sentence.

Eunuch Wu was shocked and shouted: "Farewell, majesty, please don't, that's the prince, a serious relative of the emperor, the emperor's younger brother, you dare to do this?"

"What are you doing? I want to see what King Duan looks like, and collect some criminal evidence. I'm not stupid, but he's the emperor's younger brother. If I do something, what if the emperor is unhappy? ah."

Jiang Yuyan gave Eunuch Wu a blank look, and said angrily.

Hearing Jiang Yuyan's upright words, Eunuch Wu grinned and smiled wryly to himself, "You really know how to say that Concubine Li is still the emperor's concubine, wouldn't you just kill someone without blinking an eye?"
Seeing that Eunuch Wu didn't respond, Jiang Yuyan asked cautiously: "Eunuch Wu, is there really a saying in the palace that concubines are not allowed to leave the palace without permission?"

"Huh? Your Majesty thinks this old slave is lying to you?" Eunuch Wu really laughed bitterly this time.

"No, no, but I still want to go out of the palace to find evidence, what should I do? Now is the best time, and it will be difficult to find it later."

Jiang Yuyan waved her hand hastily at first to show her innocence, but then she became distressed.

Eunuch Wu pondered for a moment, then took out a token from his pocket, handed it to Jiang Yuyan and said, "Your Majesty can use this token to enter and leave the palace, but you must remember that you have to return this token when you return to the palace." Old slave."

Although it was somewhat unexpected, Jiang Yuyan happily took the token, turned it around to look around, and then thanked Eunuch Wu: "I miss Eunuch Wu a lot. If it's okay, Yuyan will leave first."

After speaking, seeing that Eunuch Wu didn't express anything, Jiang Yuyan turned around and walked towards the palace gate.

But after walking a few steps, Eunuch Wu's voice came from next to his ear.

"Your Majesty, it's still inappropriate for you to do this matter. Although it is for the emperor's good, everything must be acted under the emperor's will. It has been ordered since ancient times, and the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. I hope that this matter will be kept in mind by Concubine Yan."

Hearing this, Jiang Yuyan turned around and wanted to refute, but when she looked back, there was no one behind her.

There was no other way, Jiang Yuyan could only swallow the words that had come to her lips, turned her head and left the palace.

After leaving Eunuch Wu, Jiang Yuyan began to speed up consciously, and was approaching Dongchang not long after.

At this moment, Jiang Yuyan saw Liu Xi walking away in a hurry, not knowing where his destination was.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuyan also slowed down and slowly fell behind her.

After a long time, Liu Xi walked into a grand gate, Jiang Yuyan looked up, and saw three large characters clearly written on the plaque, Duanwangfu.

There were guards guarding the door on both sides, but it didn't bother Jiang Yuyan at all. After observing the terrain outside, Jiang Yuyan walked to the base of a remote wall. With a flash of her figure, she had already entered Duanwang's mansion.

However, it is easy to come in, but finding someone is a hassle.

It took a lot of time to hide and find someone before Jiang Yuyan heard a familiar voice.

"His Royal Highness Duan, I swear by this slave, I absolutely did not touch Concubine Li last night, how would I know who killed her?"

A familiar voice came to my ears, just like last night, it was Liu Xi.

"What should I do? The people in the palace already know that you met Concubine Li last night, will they find me?"

A young man's voice sounded in the room. Judging from the conversation, this man is undoubtedly Duan Wang.

Liu Xi didn't expect that under such circumstances, King Duan only cared about his own safety, knowing that he was the only master under his command.

"Don't worry, Prince Duan, Concubine Li is already dead. As long as the servant doesn't tell me, the emperor will never know that there is something about you."

Hearing this, King Duan let out a sigh of relief, and said, "That's good, by the way, how is the investigation on Fifth Brother's affairs?"

"King Duan's advice, the servant has already found out that King Yu is not only connected with the Xingxiu Sect, but in Prince Yu's mansion, the servant has also found the figure of Tantric Buddhism."

"Esoteric Buddhism? Isn't that the state religion of Mongolia? How could it be?" Hearing this, King Duan was taken aback.

(End of this chapter)