I can't afford to mess with the concubine doctor

Chapter 103 Rewards
Murong Li didn't expect Leng Yuanxun to notice even these details, and her heart became more and more ominous, but seeing that the emperor didn't intend to pursue her guilt after reading the letter, she forced herself to calm down and just waited and watched.

Seeing that Murong Li was silent, Murong Jing smiled faintly and said: "Second brother has always had his own ideas, why don't you speak at this time?"

Murong Li was upset at first, but when she saw Murong Jing intentionally bringing the topic to her, she felt even more annoyed, and said coldly: "Brother Prince, I'm joking, what can I think, I'm just thinking about the mastermind behind the scenes. Since people are so afraid of Princess Xinyue, wouldn't it be more effective to directly send the secret guards to assassinate the princess, how can I go to such lengths to deliver the letter, is it possible that... the princess is also protected by secret guards?"

Murong Li's ability to respond was really good, and she pointed the finger at Qu Lingxu again with a few simple words. The imperial court has always strictly prohibited high-ranking officials and nobles from keeping secret guards. It has been more than ten years since she gradually made her fortune, and she does not have the conditions to support hidden guards at all. If Qu Lingxu has expert guards around her, it can only show that she has close ties with certain forces in the court, and this is definitely not allowed by the emperor.

Hearing Murong Li's words with ulterior motives, the coldness in Leng Yuanxun's eyes deepened, but before she could open her mouth, Murong Jing said first: "The dark guard can be used by anyone, brother, I don't even have one." , not to mention Princess Xinyue, who wants to come to the General's Mansion to be heavily guarded, he will not be so easy to win, or, what she wants is not the life of the princess, but something else."

"What His Royal Highness said is that, just as I can't figure it out, it makes sense for that person to send an assassin to seriously injure my minister instead of lying to the emperor about his serious injury." Leng Yuanxun said expressionlessly.

"Investigate, let me investigate immediately. Anyone who is suspicious must be interrogated carefully. I want to see who is making trouble under my nose!" There are hidden guards with strong martial arts in the capital. How can I sleep peacefully when I come out to instigate behind the scenes.

"I beg your father's will, who should investigate this matter?" Murong Jing's deep eyes flashed a gleam, and then asked.

The emperor frowned and pondered for a moment, then said lightly: "This matter is related to the public security of the capital, and it also involves the royal princess. It would be inappropriate for the Jingzhao Yin Mansion to investigate. Jinger, I will hand over this matter to the Ministry of Punishment for investigation. It is up to you." Full authority to take charge, you must find the murderer for me!" At this point, his gaze swept across the hall subconsciously, and he frowned and said, "Why didn't the Governor of Jingzhao come to court today?"

Hearing this, the chief eunuch standing next to the emperor with his whisk in his hand immediately said: "The emperor forgot, Mr. Jing Zhaoyin worked hard day and night on official business some time ago, and you specially gave him two days to rest and bathe."

It was precisely at this time that Leng Yuanxun and Qu Lingxu discussed and decided to launch the investigation into the cause of Chen's death early in the morning, otherwise there would be more twists and turns.

When reminded by the chief eunuch, the emperor also remembered this matter, but at the same time, he also remembered another more important matter, so he sighed heavily and said in a deep voice: "Four days ago, Qu Ling, the concubine of the general's mansion, Xu went to the palace to report back to me, saying that the general's wife, Mrs. Chen, fell into the water and died. Considering that General Qu and Princess Xinyue would not be able to bear the news, I temporarily withheld the news. The general's wife is gentle and virtuous, and I decided to pursue her Seal her as the first-class Mrs. Wei, and bury her with the ceremony of Mrs. Guo."

The news of Chen's death was kept under wraps. Except for Murong Jing, Murong Li and Leng Yuanxun, no one else knew about it. Of course, no one would take the death of an irrelevant female family member seriously, and they just flocked. Dao Emperor's kindness is generous, and there is nothing else.

The emperor is over forty years old, and he has been indulging in sex and sex for the past few years, and his body is already exhausted. Seeing his tired face, Murong Jing respectfully said: "Father is kind, Princess Xinyue will appreciate your painstaking efforts. As for the case, you don't have to worry, there are not many masters in the general's mansion, as long as you compare the handwriting, you will be able to find out who is behind the scenes."

"So, I will wait for your good news." The emperor waved his hand wearily, and went back to Qinzheng Hall.

For this result, Leng Yuanxun is naturally satisfied. Murong Jing and Murong Li are in the same situation, and he doesn't need to say anything, Murong Jing will definitely find a way to carry out Xu's crime.

As soon as the emperor returned to Qinzheng Hall, before he could drink the tea in his hand, the little eunuch who was guarding outside the hall came in, bowed his head and said: "Reporting to the emperor, the commander of the guards at the gate of the palace came to report that Princess Xinyue is outside to ask for an audience. "

The palace was heavily guarded, and outsiders were not allowed to enter the palace without being summoned by the emperor or the empress of the harem. Because of Qu Lingxu's special status, the guards came here to ask for an order.

Qu Lingxu's arrival was expected by the emperor, he nodded lightly and said: "Let her come in!"

"Yes." The little eunuch went on as promised, and after about a stick of incense, he came again to announce Qu Lingxu's arrival. After a while, a small white figure appeared in the emperor's sight, and Qu Lingxu walked In the center of the hall, a big salute was solemnly made, and with a few hoarse, choked voices, he respectfully said: "My daughter, please greet the emperor, long live the emperor, long live, long live!"

Qu Lingxu's voice has always been quiet and melodious, but now it surprised the emperor and made him feel pity. He sighed quietly, helped Qu Lingxu up himself, and comforted him: "My child, it's my lord." You were wronged."

Hearing this, Qu Lingxu who had just got up hurriedly knelt down again, kowtowed and said: "The emperor considers the overall situation, and there is really nothing wrong with it. You say that, it is really a shame for a minister."

The emperor was satisfied with Qu Lingxu's sensibleness, and his tone became softer unconsciously, "I can understand the pain of losing a loved one, but people cannot be resurrected after death. Body." Seeing Qu Lingxu nodding, the emperor informed her of Jin's will to entrust the Chen family.

Qu Lingxu was very grateful, just when the emperor thought that her mood would calm down a lot, he saw Qu Lingxu knelt down again, choked up and said: "Your majesty, my daughter's mother did not accidentally drown, but was killed by someone. Yes, I also ask the emperor to have mercy and uphold justice for my daughter and mother!"

It was the first time the emperor heard these words, and he frowned: "What did you say?"

Qu Lingxu wiped away his tears vigorously, raised his red and swollen eyes to look at the emperor, sadly told the emperor what happened in the morning, and then kowtowed again, "Your majesty, mother is gentle by nature, although She is a regular wife, but she has always been kind to others and has never treated any concubines harshly, I don't know who is so vicious and wants to put her to death!"

The emperor is used to seeing concubines fighting openly and secretly in the palace, so naturally he doesn't think Qu Lingxu's remarks are unreasonable, not to mention that Xu's coveted the position of equal wife has not been a day or two, the emperor inevitably has doubts in his heart, so he ordered him to be a close servant Fu Qu Lingxu sat down in the chair, and said solemnly: "Since this matter has been reported to the Jingzhao Yin Mansion, Song Zhiwen will investigate and find out. Don't worry, no matter who is found out, I will give you an explanation. Do not condone and appease!"

"The emperor is sympathetic, and my daughter and mother are very grateful." Qu Lingxu leaned on the chair and knelt down again, and said sadly: "There are so many things happening these days, and my daughter has never had time to pay my respects to my grandfather. It is really unfilial , now that my mother passed away suddenly, my grandfather must be heartbroken, if the emperor has no other orders, I would like to go to the emperor's mansion to accompany my grandfather."

Qu Lingxu's grandfather was the emperor's teacher, and now he is in his sixtieth year. Normally speaking, an official should return to his hometown after retiring from the court. The emperor will give him a house in his hometown to support him for the rest of his life, but he made an exception. Chen Bangzhi stayed in Beijing for the elderly, and a share was paid according to the amount when he was an official in the court, which shows the emperor's respect for him.

Of course, this respect is not only because Chen Zhongshi is the emperor's teacher, but also because he is a rare and erudite Confucianist in the world. To respect him is just to set a benchmark there to show the emperor's thirst for talents.

Qu Lingxu has a heart of benevolence and filial piety, the emperor has no reason to disapprove, he just sighed quietly: "Mr. has only one son and a daughter under his knees. Your uncle passed away early. Mister was already sad. Now..." The emperor did not continue , just changed the subject and said: "I ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare some rewards. I originally planned to send them to the husband's house in the next few days. Now you can take them with you. You must persuade the husband to take care of your health and express your condolences."

For this gift, Qu Lingxu was naturally grateful, bowed and said: "I thank the emperor for my grandfather's grace."

After so much perfunctory, Qu Lingxu was exhausted both physically and mentally when he left the Qinzheng Hall. Yun, who stayed outside the hall, was startled when he saw Qu Lingxu's appearance, and hurried forward to support her, and said with concern: "Master, are you okay?"

There were many people outside Qinzheng Hall, and it was inconvenient for Qu Lingxu to say anything, so he shook his head slightly and said softly, "Let's go, let's go to my grandfather's place."

The original owner doesn't have many memories about Chen Zhongshi. Thinking about it, the Chen family can't be valued by Qu Liancheng, and is suppressed by the Xu family everywhere in the general's mansion. It's so unsatisfactory, and naturally he doesn't want to go back to his mother's house to let his old father who is over sixty years old Worried, not to mention that Xu will take the opportunity to find fault and tell stories in front of Qu Liancheng.

It's just that, like this, it's already a world apart.

Thinking like this, his heart became more and more desolate. Yun saw Qu Lingxu's gloomy expression, and carefully comforted him: "Master, don't worry too much. If you find out the real cause of madam's death and avenge madam, my lord must have something in his heart." Comfort, I won’t do anything stupid.”

"Poor grandfather, despite his age, still suffers from the pain of losing a daughter. Just based on this, I will definitely not let the Xu family go!" The Xu family will die, and everyone in the Xu family will die!

(End of this chapter)