Huafanchunzhengming

Chapter 827 Clues
"There are still some things here." A hidden guard found another box in the corner. The box was covered with dust, and it was obvious that it hadn't been opened for a long time.

After opening the box, the contents inside were a mess, such as men's robes, baby rattles, teething sticks, old shoes, old hats, and some worthless bamboo gadgets, etc. .

Everyone saw that the man's robe was exquisitely made, with dragon and cloud patterns embroidered on it, and it was the prince's style. They all thought it was Yongdi's old clothes, but Chonghua frowned: "Pick it up."

Zhang Yi casually took out a robe, pinched his shoulders and shook it, Chonghua's eyelids twitched.

This sapphire blue prince's uniform only reached Zhang Yi's calf. It was obvious that the original owner was only of medium height, while his father, Yongdi, was tall.

So this dress is not Yongdi's, so whose is it?
Chonghua ordered someone to take the rattle, a set of baby clothes, and the prince's uniform and send them to the Qingxin Palace. He searched it himself and found a new discovery—all the boxes and cages were not specially made in the palace. but from outside.

"Let people from Shanggong Bureau come over, and let people check where these cages come from and who made them."

Chonghua hurried out, because he hated himself for going through the secret room, and was afraid of bringing dirty things out, so he didn't dare to approach her, so he just called Zhong Weiwei outside through the door: "Go back."

Zhong Weiwei had already heard part of the story, and hurriedly went out to join Chonghua: "How is it?"

Chonghua stepped aside and said solemnly: "Stay away from me, and you will come back after I take a bath." He also told those who went down to the secret room with him to wash and change their clothes in time, and pay close attention to their bodies before going back.

Zhong Weiwei's itching was unbearable, and after finally waiting for Chonghua to clean up properly, he quickly brought him a cup of hot tea and looked at him eagerly.

Chonghua wanted to show off: "You just listen."

Yan Chu came to report: "The people from Shanggong Bureau are here."

Shang Gong from Shang Gong Bureau came in with Si Zhi and two elderly embroiderers, kowtowed tremblingly to say hello, Chonghua asked Yan Chu to hand over the bag of clothes to them: "Do you recognize it?"

After the two embroiderers checked carefully, one said: "Return to Your Majesty, this brocade that is often worn is a tribute from Kangtai for 15 years. Because the pattern is rare, there are only ten pieces in total. Emperor Shenzong liked it very much, so he ordered one for each of the princes. Take it often as a reward."

Chonghua said indifferently: "Whose uniform is this?"

After careful inspection, Xiu Niang said cautiously: "This belongs to Emperor Zhenzong."

Authentic?
Why did Zhenzong's clothes appear in Concubine Lu Taigui's secret room?Chonghua said calmly, "How can you see that?"

"Princes have different bodies, and the imperial items must fit precisely. In order to prevent confusion, a special person is usually designated to be in charge of a prince's clothes, and everyone has their own mark."

One of the embroiderers stepped forward and raised the hem of the robe, pointed to one place and said: "Your Majesty, please look here. The stitches here are fretwork, which is the unique mark of slaves."

When Emperor Zhenzong was still a prince, he was more favored. Of course, his clothes had to be made by skilled embroiderers, and skilled embroiderers often stayed in the palace as masters when they were old.

Everything that comes in and out of the palace is recorded, and you can know it when you check the account books. There is no need for Xiuniang to lie.

Chonghua didn't ask any more questions, and let them look at the baby products again, Xiu Niang shook her head: "This servant doesn't know."

After dismissing the people from the Shanggong Bureau, Chonghua called Zhao Hongtu: "You are an old man in front of the late emperor, I leave this to you to investigate."

Zhao Hongtu only glanced at it, and said with certainty: "This rattle is one of the congratulatory gifts from Emperor Zhenzong's residence when King Wu was born."

Then the other things should have been used by King Wu, Chonghua asked Zhao Hongtu to retreat, and told Zhong Weiwei about the situation later.

Zhong Weiwei frowned: "Concubine Lu Taigui hid Zhenzong's clothes when she was a prince in the secret room, and put them together with the clothes that King Wu used when he was a child. What does it mean?"

Chong Hua said with a sullen face, "I don't know."

Zhong Weiwei vaguely had a bold guess, but saying it was disrespectful to the dead Emperor Yong. It was estimated that Chonghua would be blown up when he heard it, so he didn't say much.

Chonghua was in a bad mood, sitting aside thinking hard with heavy eyes, the atmosphere in the room was a bit dull for a while.

Zhong Weiwei didn't bother him either, got up and went outside to ask someone to arrange dinner, and asked someone to move the palace roster, and told Aunt Qian: "Take out all the maids and officials who are over 25 years old..."

After making arrangements and returning to the house, Chong Hua's expression had returned to normal, and he asked her, "Are you coming over for dinner again tonight?"

Zhong Weiwei said: "Yes, I guess I wanted to inquire about Sister's injury, but I couldn't bear it."

Chonghua said: "Sister should have told you everything. After dinner, I will go to work. You stay and come down again. Tell him what happened. It's time for him to be sensible."

The husband and wife were talking, and before they knew it, it was getting dark.

They came back again, the three of them had dinner in a friendly manner, Chonghua went to the study to do errands as promised, Zhong Weiwei asked her to accompany her back to Jiaotai Palace, Gu Kong told the past about Duanren and Xu Jizhi.

He didn't say anything for a long while, his eyes were full of tears, he wanted to cry but tried his best to hold back, Zhong Weiwei didn't make a sound, and stroked his back lightly.

After a long time, she regained her composure again, lowered her head and whispered, "If Auntie Wei is free tomorrow, please take me to visit my aunt."

This is figured out, don't you blame Duanren?Zhong Weiwei was very pleased: "No matter how busy you are, you can find time."

He hesitated to speak again, seeing that it was getting late, he stood up very restrainedly and said goodbye: "Auntie Wei, rest early."

Zhong Weiwei gave Aunt Qing a wink, telling her to pay close attention to Youyou, and report quickly if she found something wrong.

Chonghua didn't come back after packing up, fearing that he would be overworked, so he asked Xiaotang to invite him.

Xiaotang came back soon: "Your Majesty is not in front, he said he went out again, I have an explanation before leaving, please rest early, don't wait for him."

Zhong Weiwei frowned, running out every night, what was he busy with?Could it be that Concubine Lu is missing?
At this moment, Chonghua, who was wearing a black narrow-sleeved robe and a large cloak, appeared in a residential area in the east of the capital.

This residential area is a medium-sized residential area, and the houses are clean and tidy. The door of the sixth house in Lane No. 12 is closed, and the lanterns hanging on the door are fluttering in the wind. The flag that is waving has the word "box and cage" written on it.

This means that this family is specialized in making cages for a living.

Ma Chang, who was dressed as a servant, went forward and knocked on the knocker vigorously: "Is anyone there?"

(End of this chapter)