“…… That night, Guo Hao stayed by my side almost all the time, and only left once in the middle, and was taken by the maid in the house to Xiaoxi. Hongu later recalled this. The imperial doctors from the palace said that they might have eaten bad stomachs, but we all ate the dim sum melons and fruits on the moon viewing banquet that day, and none of them had bad stomachs. There were even smaller children who ate that night, and it was fine. After Guo Hao's death, I never understood what was going on. Afterward...... Then one day, I met a mother-in-law who was watering flowers in the back garden, and I asked about the incident that night, and she told me that she saw Sister Mei that night...... gave an osmanthus cake to Guo Hao to eat. It was in the pavilion in the southwest corner of the back garden of the original Prince's Mansion. As soon as I heard this, I had doubts in my heart, could I ...... Could it be ......," Concubine Rong continued softly.

Guo Chong's body shook, his eyes looked at Concubine Rong coldly, and he snorted coldly: "What nonsense are you talking about this slut?" How dare you say it? Do you want to frame someone? It's really dead. ”

Concubine Rong shouted: "The concubine is not talking nonsense, what the concubine said is the truth." The concubine didn't slander others, the concubine was just suspicious. The emperor thought about it himself, and in the middle of the banquet, Concubine Mei said that she was a little noisy and wanted to go to the Lanting Pavilion to rest for a while. The emperor allowed her. The thatched toilet in the back garden is in the southwest corner, and the thatched toilet must pass through the side of the orchid pavilion. The words of the watering lady were exactly what happened that night. If Concubine Mei saw Guo Hao passing by the toilet, wouldn't it be impossible to ask him to go in and give him an osmanthus cake to eat? ”

Guo Chong frowned and shouted, "You mean, is there a problem with the osmanthus cake given by Concubine Mei?" That cake has diarrhea in it? ”

Concubine Rong raised her head and gritted her teeth and said, "Don't hide it from the emperor, the concubine has such suspicions." For so many years, this matter has been pressing in my heart, and the concubine has been stuck in her throat, not vomiting or unhappy. I only suffer from the lack of evidence, and I dare not talk nonsense. But now, the concubine wants to tell the story. The emperor may want to say that I have no evidence to slander her, but yes, I do have no direct evidence. But the fact that things don't make sense is the proof. Not to mention that there is no direct evidence, but there is circumstantial evidence. Does the emperor know that the woman who watered the flowers told me about that night the first day, and fell into the lotus pond and drowned the next day? Although the watering woman was in her fifties, she was in good health, and those who did rough and clumsy work were better than young people. Besides, the lotus pond is shallow in autumn, and it is not up to the waist, how to drown the dead? It was clearly silenced. The concubine had the eyes and ears of some people, and she knew that the woman who was watering the flowers had spoken to me, so she killed her and died without proof. And when Guo Hao was seriously ill, she didn't come to visit the emperor's side once, but only sent people to visit twice. Why is that? With Concubine Mei's cleverness, can't you even do this most basic etiquette? That's because she has a weak heart and doesn't dare to see me or Guo Hao. Although Guo Hao is only ten years old, he is very smart, and she must be worried that after meeting Guo Hao, Guo Hao will remind Guo Hao of the events of that night. Will tell me about that night. Over the years, the concubine has thought about this countless times, and the more she thinks about it, the more suspicious she feels. The concubine can conclude that Guo Hao was killed by Concubine Mei, but I really can't find conclusive evidence and dare not say this. Poor Guo Hao died at a young age and the cause is unknown, I'm afraid it will be difficult to look at the spring......"

Concubine Rong said this, and Guo Chong was stunned. He had never heard of such a thing, and he had never suspected the cause of Guo Hao's death. Guo Chong felt sorry for himself. Once upon a time, he thought that the women around him were very virtuous and harmonious, and lived in harmony. When they got together, they were all happy and respectful to each other. As a man, this is also something to be proud of. As the emperor, this is the side of being a role model for the subjects of the world. But today, he realized that all this was just appearances. These women around me are just doing it for themselves. In addition to these two people, those concubines who are usually well-behaved like little lambs in front of them don't know how many unspeakable things, only they are kept in the dark like a fool and don't know anything.

Concubine Rong, who was regarded as a virtuous lady by herself, did the big rebellious thing of changing the prince for the tanuki for the prince. And the coquettish and lovely Concubine Mei may be the murderer who assassinated Guo Hao out of scheming. All this hit him hard and subverted all his previous perceptions. Disappointment, sadness, anger and other emotions were intertwined in his mind, Guo Chong's hands and feet became cold, and his lungs twitched and he couldn't help coughing loudly. Guo Chong's head was dizzy, and he stretched out his hand to hold on to the table before he could barely stabilize his body.

Lin Jue saw that something was wrong with Guo Chong, so he hurriedly stepped forward to help Guo Chong sit down, made hot tea and gave Guo Chong two sips, Guo Chong closed his eyes and rested for a while, and then slowly recovered his mood.

"So, you're just suspicious, aren't you? You have no evidence to prove this. Besides, Guo Hao is not my son, and his death is not a big deal. Maybe that's a good thing. Even if Concubine Mei did it, she killed an unrelated outsider who might steal the throne of my Great Zhou. Are you disappointed? Hehe, God has helped me, it's good to die, it's good to die. Guo Chong said with a sneer.

Concubine Rong stood there in a daze, her heart cold. What the emperor said is yes, Concubine Mei may be a murderer, but he killed a fake prince, which may still be a credit. Why didn't you think about this? Isn't that counterproductive?

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the minister doesn't think so. The minister thinks that this matter is extremely serious, as serious as what Concubine Rong did. If Guo Hao was really harmed by Concubine Mei, then what Concubine Mei did was a move to cause chaos in the palace. When Guo Hao was murdered, Guo Hao's identity was that of a prince. Her goal is to murder a prince, a crime that can be severe. Concubine Mei's behavior, what is the difference between rebellion? Just think about it. If the emperor has only one prince, isn't this subverting the country? ”

Guo Chong was startled, and his brows twisted into a big pimple. Yes, if Concubine Mei was really the murderer who killed Guo Hao, her goal at that time was not to get rid of a Xibei goods, but a prince who was deeply loved by her. It's okay to compete for favor, and to compete for favor through this means is a crime that cannot be atoned. How can I still speak for her? Isn't this fueling the civil strife in the palace?

But this is just speculation, no evidence. It may also be Concubine Rong's accusation, I don't believe that Concubine Mei would do such a thing. Guo Chong said in a hoarse voice.

Lin Jue said softly: "The minister shouldn't say much, but this kind of thing must also be investigated." If this is the case, then the emperor must rectify the palace and severely punish the murderer. If it is not the truth, it is also to clear up doubts and clarify the truth. The minister suggested that the matter should be investigated. ”

Guo Chong looked at Lin Jue in a daze and said, "Check? How to check? Can this be checked? There is a big rebellion about Concubine Rong by my side, and the royal face is gone, and then I find out the civil strife in the palace and the poisoning of the prince by the concubine, I will not be scolded by the people of the world as a faint king. What's going on? Why can't you people let me be quiet? Why do you have to do so much? Am I so stupid? Can't even manage your own harem? ”

"The emperor should not blame himself, this is the fault of others, and it has nothing to do with the emperor. The minister wanted to volunteer to find out all these things, but the minister was a foreign minister and couldn't go up to check for the emperor. This matter still needs to be found out by the emperor himself. The emperor should not worry about other people's eyes and words, everyone in the world knows that it is not the emperor's fault. After ascertaining, make a decision. Lin Jue persuaded softly.

Guo Chong frowned and groaned, nodded slowly, and said, "I will find out about this matter, I have decided, this harem should indeed be rectified." I didn't think I needed to spend my energy on harem affairs, but now it seems that this harem is in chaos. ”

After a pause, Guo Chong's gaze fell on Concubine Rong, and suddenly his eyes became sharp, and he said in a low voice: "In any case, the crime committed by Concubine Rong is conclusive. Lu Feiming's widow Zheng has already entered the palace, and she has nothing to deny. I have to dispose of her first, so that I can be worthy of the ancestors of the Guo family. ”

Concubine Rong's face was full of sorrow, and she said softly: "The emperor will give the concubine a death, the concubine has no complaints, and she is willing to receive a death." ”

Guo Chong sneered: "If it weren't for the thought of years of love, I would have wanted to put you to death." For the sake of your many years of service by my side, for the sake of the Queen Mother's face, I will give you a whole corpse, give you a white silk, and you will go on your way tonight. If you don't die, the hatred in my heart will not be quenched. ”

Concubine Rong's face turned pale, and Ying Ying knelt down and said: "Emperor Xie is grateful, and the concubines are grateful." ”

"Ahh Green Dance, who had been standing silently on the side, suddenly screamed.

Guo Chong turned his head to look at her, his face softened slightly, and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

"Your Majesty...... Does the emperor want to give death to Concubine Rong? She...... She...... But my own mother. Your Majesty, are you going to kill my mother? Midori exclaimed.

Guo Chong frowned and said, "Don't you understand what she did?" She did a great rebellion, and she died innocently. She has harmed you and been displaced for so many years, you were originally my princess, but you have become a slave and concubine, don't you hate her? ”

Midori shook her head and said, "I hate her, but I don't want her to die." Although she has done many evil things, she is my mother after all. Besides, she has served you for so many years, doesn't the emperor remember the love for many years? Your Majesty, can you give her a chance and don't kill her? She...... It's my mother. ”

Guo Chong frowned tightly and looked at Lu Wu, hesitating in his heart. This is the first time my daughter has made a request, do you want to refuse her? But Concubine Rong is innocent of death, how can I forgive her?

Green Dance looked at Concubine Rong with tears streaming down her face, and slowly knelt down in front of Guo Chong and said, "Your Majesty, Green Dance begs you to spare her life and make her repent." You can't blame her for this, I also heard what you said, these people around you are too terrible, living with these people every day, I'm afraid it's not easy to live well. Mother, she is also doing this to protect herself. It's a big mistake, but there's a reason. Midori was a little overwhelmed, but Midori begged the emperor to give her a chance to reflect. ”