Chapter 385: Caught off guard
Of course, the prince recognized the hairpin in Gao Heng's hand. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
Not only recognized, but also a "painful" memory that is really unbearable.
As soon as he even closed his eyes, he would think of the nightmare shadow that Cheng Jinzhi had stabbed the tip of this hairpin into his shoulder at that time.
The unbearable pain that was so clear and like tearing skin that even in retrospect could be relate to a sharp pain in the wound today.
However, he never expected that this murder weapon, which had long been ignored by himself, would be in Gao Heng's hands at this moment.
At this moment, the prince also suddenly realized that this hairpin would become a weapon to expose his lies.
Because the wound pierced by the hairpin is very different from the wound of an arrow, even ordinary people can clearly distinguish it.
Once Emperor Zhou asked the imperial doctor to come to examine his injuries, it was tantamount to proving that the sincere words he said before were all framed for Gao Heng.
And looking at Gao Heng's solemn posture with confidence, as well as Princess Yuanxi with a solemn expression beside him, the prince felt more and more nervous in his heart.
He always felt that this hairpin was just the beginning, and that there were other troubles and obstacles waiting for him afterwards.
Although Gao Heng came late this time, he was definitely prepared.
However, what he didn't know was that this hairpin actually fell on the open space in front of the room where Cheng Jinzhi was trapped.
It's just that the prince was in so much pain at that time that the group hurriedly carried him into the house, and they didn't have time to take care of anything else.
Later, after Gao Heng and Cen Feng made such a fuss, the prince was a thief, and he didn't think of cleaning up the clues left at the scene, so he hurriedly evacuated here with his men and horses as soon as possible.
It just so happened that Gao Heng had an extra eye and deliberately sent someone to search the mansion carefully.
Although he didn't find any valuable clues in the end, Shen Jun accidentally found the blood-stained hairpin on the ground.
And Gao Heng recognized that this hairpin was worn on the bun by Cheng Jinzhi before he disappeared.
"Third brother, do you know what you're talking about? Prince of this palace, you actually want this palace to strip and check your injuries here?
Of course, the prince understood Gao Heng's intentions, and of course he knew that this wound could never be examined, so he lowered his face and scolded in a fierce tone, and then he restrained his expression and cried to Emperor Zhou with a bitter face.
"Father, how could Erchen have been so wronged since he was a child? Before, Erchen was obviously kind to save people, but he was wrongfully arrested by the third brother Cheng Jinzhi, and then he was injured by him for no reason, but Erchen thought of our brother, he was eager to protect his wife, and he no longer cared about it. But the third brother is still here to deliberately embarrass his son, and he also asks his father to be the master of his son!"
"The imperial brother is really pampered, he doesn't know the suffering of the world, such a small injury is a common thing for soldiers who bravely kill the enemy on the front line and defend the country. ā
Gao Heng looked straight ahead with an indifferent expression, and he had long been surprised by the prince's fake pretense.
He spoke coldly, pausing for a moment, a contemptuous and chilling smile on his lips.
"Also, the royal brother is the respect of the prince, how noble his body is, naturally different from us ordinary people, how can he easily go into battle to kill the enemy, it is really a gaffe of the minister, and I ask the royal brother to forgive me. ā
"What kind of ordinary man, since he is the respect of the prince, he must worry about the country and the people, and be sympathetic to the people, not to let you enjoy the blessings!"
Hearing Gao Heng's sharp sarcastic words, Emperor Zhou's face sank, and he looked at the aggrieved prince and aggravated his tone.
"The so-called rise and fall of the world, the husband is responsible, since ancient times, the emperor has never been a high-ranking ornament. If the country is in trouble, even if you are already the Son of Heaven like me, you must drive the army for the sake of the people of Li and charge into battle. In this world, this great Zhou country, there has never been a need for a monarch who can only sit back and enjoy his success, and enjoy himself comfortably!"
The more Emperor Zhou spoke, the more awe-inspiring his voice became, and the prince was shocked when he heard it, and a strong sense of fear suddenly appeared in his heart, and he hurriedly leaned down respectfully.
"What my father said is that my sons will do their best for the century-old foundation of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and they will never live up to the trust of their father and the people of the world, please rest assured!"
"I hope so. ā
After a short silence, I saw Emperor Zhou exhale a long breath, and a heavy and tired look of exhaustion flowed from the corner of his eyes.
Although the disappointment in his eyes was hidden, even fleeting, he was still seen by Gao Heng, who was sharp-witted.
"Heng'er, where did this hairpin come from, and what does it have to do with the prince's injury?"
Emperor Zhou's eyes turned slightly, and his gaze fell on the hairpin in Gao Heng's hand again.
"Back to my father, this hairpin is what Jin Zhi wore before he disappeared, and it was obtained by the sons and daughters in that mansion last night. Before Erchen came, he deliberately let the imperial doctor see it, and confirmed that the red stain attached to it was human blood. So it is obvious that Jin Zhi once used her to hurt people, presumably the purpose should be to defend himself. ā
When Gao Heng said the word "self-defense", he deliberately glanced sideways at the prince, and his eyes twisted the corners of his eyebrows coldly.
"So you mean, suspect that the wound on the prince's shoulder is caused by this hairpin?"
"Back to his father, the son is not suspicious, but affirmative. Gao Heng's eyes tightened his face deeply, "After all, there is no basis for empty words, and no matter how much you say, it will be in vain, but as long as the imperial brother is willing to let the imperial doctor examine the injury, everything will come to light." ā
"Father, the son is really wronged, doesn't the father believe in the son, but chooses to believe the third brother?"
The prince glared at Gao Heng viciously, but suddenly felt that no matter how many words of pleading he was, he would look so pale and powerless in front of the truth that was about to be exposed.
Now that the queen is still under grounding, there are very few people involved in this matter, and Emperor Zhou must not let him know that he has colluded with the Chu people.
There is simply no one who can come out and grasp the big picture and deal with this crisis for him.
At this moment, in the prince's heart, in addition to being full of hatred, he felt a deep sense of regret and self-blame for his inconsiderate thinking and negligence of prudence.
"Prince, what Heng'er said is right, there is no basis for empty words, since you insist that you are wronged, you just strip off your clothes and check your injuries, you can see which is right and which is wrong at a glance, you don't have to excuse yourself, just do it. ā
Emperor Zhou originally hoped to understand this matter as soon as possible, but now that there are traces to follow, of course he can't ask for it.
As soon as the words fell, he didn't pay attention to the prince's attitude, and shouted without hesitation even towards the outside of the study.
"Someone, pass on the doctor. ā