Chapter 315: A Major Clue
The emperor frowned, he had already racked his brains, but he had no good plan, and after thinking about it, he could not find any clues, "Aiqing! Is there really no good way? I can't watch my precious daughter being murdered and killed, but I can't do anything, right? In that case, how can I be worthy of my dead concubine! I promised her that I would take good care of my daughter when she grows up." As he spoke, tears were already falling, and he shook his head helplessly.
Hanyuan hurriedly persuaded, "Your Majesty, don't be sad, there is a glimmer of hope that we will do our best." I remember the last time I was investigating the poisoning case, I reminded you that we started with the people who were in close contact with the princess, and we did get results, according to the old minister, our investigation is not over!"
"It's not over, but the investigation was completed last time! I didn't find anything suspicious!" said the emperor.
Hanyuan smiled slightly, "Your Majesty!
"What was overlooked, what was overlooked?" the emperor was even more puzzled.
"Your Majesty, we have ignored the most important person, and the person who has helped the most in the case, how can we ignore such an important person?"
The emperor asked impatiently: "Aiqing, don't hang my appetite anymore! Who is it?"
"We only pay attention to the people who are in close contact with the princess, but ignore the princess herself! After all, there are many things that the princess knows best! How can we ignore such an important party?" Hanyuan pointed out the crux of the problem.
When the emperor heard this, he suddenly realized, "Yes, why did you ignore such an important person?" immediately Xuan Princess Xuan went to the palace!" the emperor hurriedly said to his subordinates.
But was stopped by Han Yuan, "Wait, Your Majesty! As we all know, you are very fond of the princess, and it is common for the princess to be childish in front of you, if the princess is going to the palace now, I am afraid it will be inappropriate, after all, as soon as you are present, then you can't ask anything!"
I personally went to the Fengluan Pavilion to learn about the situation from the princess, after all, the old minister is not talented, and there is some prestige in this great court, and she is old, even if the princess wants to play with the child's temper, I will tell the seriousness and seriousness of the matter with it, I believe that she will tell the truth. ”
The emperor couldn't help but feel a little overjoyed in his heart, but the prime minister thought about it thoroughly, but he had a thorough understanding of the princess's temperament and temperament. "Then there will be a trip for Lao Aiqing!"
Princess Xueyan has recovered well since she was in danger that day. However, the scene of smoke billowing and fire still vividly, and when I slept at night, I was often awakened by the nightmare.
She felt a little uneasy, and the spearhead of all kinds of incidents was pointed at her. She always had the feeling of being a prey in the eyes of others. She couldn't predict when the next disaster would befall her, let alone what it would be.
It is not too much to describe her mood with apprehension and trepidation. Just as he was hesitating, the next person came to report that Prime Minister Hanyuan had something important to see.
The princess guessed his intentions, presumably for the assassinations, and she could guess how anxious and uneasy her father was, for her own safety was at stake. She could never guess what the motive of the person who murdered her was? She only felt that she was very innocent, and in this deep palace compound, she had no grievances with others, so why should others do harm
What about herself? She couldn't figure it out.
The princess has great respect for Hanyuan, on the one hand, Hanyuan is highly respected and well-known in the court, and on the other hand, he is also his father's teacher. The emperor had to respect him very much, let alone her, so Xue Yan greeted her, "Lord Hanyuan, you are here!
"Princess, you're welcome! Presumably the princess has already guessed the minister's intentions today, and His Majesty is very concerned about the princess's affairs, and specially sent me to understand the situation.
These assassinations, the princess is the party should know best, it is no accident, this behind the scenes of the command has to put the princess to death, it can be seen that this person must have something in the hands of the princess, because the situation is very urgent, maybe at the moment of our conversation, the behind-the-scenes commander has begun to plan the next assassination, it can be said that the princess's situation is very dangerous now, after all, we are in the light, people are in the dark. No matter how many guards we send to protect us, we can't prevent it. Hanyuan explained the relationship to the princess.
"My lord, these things you said are also what I am most worried about. I'm a little overwhelmed by what I'm going to do next?" the princess complained helplessly.
In order to alleviate the princess's nervous and anxious mood, Hanyuan also kept comforting her, "Princess, you don't have to be so nervous, your father and I have been discussing coping strategies, and our guards have many eyeliners, and it is not easy for the people behind the scenes to take action again.
The princess shouldn't be so worried. As for what you should do next, it's not complicated, you just need to actively cooperate with our investigation, because it is related to the safety of the princess, I hope the princess can tell me everything you know honestly, remember to tell the truth, only then can we hope to find out the mastermind behind the scenes as soon as possible. And then let the princess get rid of that nightmarish entanglement. ”
After hearing this, the princess gradually let go of this hanging heart, and the arrival of Hanyuan doubled her sense of security and increased her confidence. "My lord, if there is anything you want to know, just ask, and I will answer it truthfully. ”
After hearing this, Hanyuan couldn't help but secretly rejoice in his heart, as long as the princess could cooperate, it would be extremely beneficial to the detection of this case!
"Princess, we have done a detailed investigation of the people around you who are in close contact with you. The subordinates who serve you can basically be excluded, but apart from these people, we are thinking that the people who have the most contact with you on weekdays are your father and the concubine!" Han Yuan told the situation slowly.
The princess was greatly surprised, these two objects of suspicion were her closest and closest people! Could they have done harm to herself? This is impossible! She could not help but feel a little amused by the prime minister's speculation.
"My lord, these two people can also be ruled out! They can't do me harm! Let's analyze it from another angle!" said the princess, a little unhappily.
Hanyuan smiled slightly, "Princess! I know you feel a little incredible! One is your father, the son of heaven, and the other is your husband, the horse." These two are your closest people, so it's impossible to suspect them, right?"
The princess just bowed her head, but did not reply.
Han Yuan continued to explain to the princess: "Do you know! You have very few people in contact with you in this deep palace compound and boudoir warm pavilion, which makes us have to be suspicious of the people who are in close contact with you.
We also don't want to believe that the people closest to you are the ones who murdered you, and that's how things are going, even though we don't want to accept that reality.
Of the two most suspicious targets, your father has no clear motive for committing the crime, and as the emperor, he has no reason to murder his own daughter, and if he wants to murder you, does he have to wait until now? Then all the suspicions are concentrated on one person!"
When the princess heard this, she could not help but feel like a knife, she could not believe that it was her husband who was going to put her to death, and she and the colt were so in love, although he was busy with state affairs, but they never ceased to think of each other.
How could he hurt himself? Thinking of the princess defending the horse, she said, "My lord, you mean that the horse is the biggest suspect, the mastermind behind the scenes? This is impossible, he has no motive to commit the crime! He was recruited into the palace, but he enjoys endless glory and wealth, and besides, we are very in love, how can he hurt me." It's not logical!"
"Princess! We are using the method of elimination, not alone, and judging from the trend of this state of affairs, the colt is the most suspicious! I can see that you have the best relationship with the colt! However, this matter is not trivial, and it is related to your safety!
All you need to do now is tell you everything you know about the colt, which will be very helpful in the case. Again, you must tell the truth!" Hanyuan once again emphasized the importance of this matter to the princess.
The princess did not dare to hide it, and asked casually, "My lord, what do you want to know about the horses?"
"Is there anything suspicious about him?" Hanyuan went straight to the point, throwing the question to the point.
The princess reluctantly confided in the things buried in her heart, "My lord, my feelings for the colt are very sincere, but what makes me feel strange is that this colt is always busy every day, and he can't find time to accompany me at all.
At first, I thought that the colt was respectful to me, fully respected me, and he was an elegant man, and did not want to force me, and his face was thin, and he was a little embarrassed!
I took the initiative to flatter, but he didn't seem to be interested in that matter, and always called it busy, and excused himself to leave!"
Hanyuan frowned slightly, "Princess, do you mean that the horse has been married to you for many days, and you have never shared the same bed, and you have the joy of fish and water?"
"Yes, my lord! I don't know if it's because the colt doesn't like me at all, or because of something else!" said the princess, wiping tears from her eyes with her handkerchief.
When Han Yuan heard this, he suddenly felt that this matter was very strange, the princess was so beautiful and noble-born, and what man would not be tempted? Isn't it strange that this concubine would rather be busy with state affairs than have that kind of fish and water with this beauty?
"Princess, you said it was because of something else?" asked Hanyuan curiously.
"Yes, on the night of our wedding, the two little horses had no guesses, their childhood sweethearts' first love, and they made an unsuccessful suicide attempt, and the concubine hurried to her boudoir to persuade her, and she came back at dawn!" the princess truthfully told Hanyuan about the events of that night.
When Han Yuan heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised! This made the case even more confusing!