Chapter 183: Catch the Inner Ghost
Gui's mother's words were undoubtedly a bombshell drop.
There were also those among the crowd who did not believe it, thinking that there could be such a coincidence.
Someone here accused the real princess of using a token to seduce a man into the house for a date, and it was recognized that the so-called "token" was the real king's thing. Where in the world can such a coincidence occur? But everyone saw that the old mother's words were conclusive, and it didn't seem to be fake, so they were a little confused.
"Mother Gui, have you taken a closer look? Is this jade pendant really your prince's belonging? Du Shi still asked.
"Old lady, although the old slave is dazzled, his head is not clear. But you can't be wrong about this thing. This is the most cherished thing of the prince, and it is left to the prince by the lady."
Song Yi also heard for the first time that when the real king gave this jade pendant as a gift to himself, Song Yi thought it was just an ordinary gift, and never thought that it was a relic left by his deceased mother-in-law.
There were some ripples in Song Yi's heart, it turned out that the man had already given himself such a precious thing. But he has always doubted the sincerity of the man, and he doesn't know the preciousness of this jade pendant.
Except for that time when she used it as a token to prove her identity to Jiang Geng, she never took it out and wore it again. The treasure was dusty, and Song Yi kept it in the wardrobe of Huifangyuan. Who knows, such a coincidence, Tie Da took it out as a token.
Song Yi felt a little sad, and even felt that he had been betrayed.
With Gui's mother coming out to identify, Song Yi didn't even speak, and she had already gained the upper hand.
Of course, Gui's mother's words were right, and the true king also said on the spot that the jade pendant was his. In addition, there was a family member in front of him who accused Tie Da of being sneaky and suspected of stealing from the hidden mansion. In addition, Tie Da also has a "criminal record" and has a grudge against the real princess, so no one believes Tie Da's words anymore.
The real king questioned Tie Da and convicted him of trespassing into the palace, stealing treasures, and framing the princess. Several crimes were punished together, and people were sent to Jingzhao Mansion, just waiting to be questioned.
Just when everyone was about to leave, Song Yi just stopped the real king, "Lord Wang, the people behind the scenes still need to be investigated"
Zhu Xi nodded after hearing this, "Tie Da, don't blame this king for not giving you a chance to atone for your sins." If you can tell the man who commanded you, maybe the king will keep a whole body of you. Otherwise......"
The meaning of the true king is already very clear, and Tie Da's life cannot be saved.
Tie Da also knew that he had been planted in one place twice, and there was only one way to die, thinking that he would not be able to live anyway, so it was better not to say anything, and let the true king and the real princess live in fear.
Tie Da no longer spoke, thinking that he could resist to the end.
The True King sneered, "If you don't say it, you think you can escape?" This king has the means to pry your mouth open. ”
As he spoke, Zhu Xi ordered his subordinates to escort Tie Da down. Just wait for the interrogation to come out later, and then send it to the government office.
Tie Da was taken down, and the truth was not so important.
The old lady felt embarrassed, so she walked away in disgrace.
waited for everyone to leave, but Song Yi didn't say anything. only looked at Xianglian and didn't speak.
Xianglian's face turned pale, and she didn't dare to look at Song Yi's eyes.
Chunxiang saw that something was wrong between the master and Xianglian.
"Princess, what's the matter? Isn't that jade pendant yours? How so? ”
Haruka saw it just now, but she didn't dare to talk nonsense about the situation at that time.
It wasn't until everyone was gone that she finally asked.
Song Yi sneered: "There is an inner ghost around me"
"Inner ghost? Who? How so? Haruka looked incredulous.
The people who follow the palace are people who know the roots, who would do such a thing?
"When you go back, gather all the people in the Garden, and no one will be left behind. When I'm done with today's business, no matter how late it is, I'll have to deal with that inner ghost."
Saying that, Song Yi didn't wait for Chunxiang and them to speak, and turned around to go to the house.
Because of the episode just now, the old lady's birthday banquet was not as good as before.
The real princess was proven innocent, but the old lady had been aggressive just now, and everyone figured out afterwards that the old lady was not as good to the real princess as rumored.
Although everyone didn't say it, they looked at the old lady and the real princess in their hearts.
The male guest didn't hear anything from him, so the atmosphere was fine.
The female guests were a little restrained, and soon went their separate ways.
When he was done with everything, Song Yi dragged his tired body back to Huifangyuan.
The people in Huifang Garden had a solemn atmosphere and waited there.
When Song Yi came in, everyone looked up at Song Yi.
Song Yi felt that his heart was heavier than his body, and even his legs seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and he walked up the steps slowly.
"I guess you've heard about today's events, right?"
Song Yi opened his mouth leisurely and looked at everyone in the audience.
"Huifang Garden is the place where I have been living since before I married into the True Palace. I've always had feelings for it, not for these dead things, but for you people. You are all people who have been following me, I thought I knew all about you, but I didn't expect that there would be people among you who eat inside and out."
Song Yi said sternly.
None of the people below dared to speak, although they were sure that they were not the betrayers of the princess's mouth, but there was no guarantee that no one would betray the princess for profit.
Song Yi looked at everyone's expressions, then stared at Xianglian and said, "How can the jade pendant given to me by the True King appear in the hands of people outside?" Xianglian, you tell me"
Xianglian was named and knelt directly on the ground, her head kept down, she never raised it, and she didn't say a word.
Chunxiang has always been the best with Xianglian, and they are both first-class girls by the princess's side, they have lived and died together, and they trust each other very much.
Now seeing that the princess is so angry, and then thinking that the princess's jewelry contract and other valuables are kept by herself and Xianglian, where can you not guess?
"Xianglian, is that you? How so? Chunxiang couldn't believe it, she had thought about many people, and even found thousands of reasons to excuse Xianglian, but she didn't expect that until now, she had to believe that Xianglian betrayed the princess.
"Slave...... Slave and maid, I'm sorry for the princess," Xianglian said, which undoubtedly tacitly acquiesced that she was the inner ghost of the princess's side.
Haruka stared at Xianglian with wide eyes.
Hearing Xianglian admit it, Song Yi did not feel relaxed, but a little sad.
Xianglian is the girl who has been around her for the longest time, at that time, she was only the girl next to the true king, because she was injured, the real king arranged Xianglian to serve her.
Therefore, Song Yi has never regarded Xianglian as just a girl. In her heart, she has always regarded Xianglian as her good sister.
But I didn't expect that one day the person I trusted the most would betray me.
She has always suspected that there are internal ghosts around her, otherwise how could her every move be known by outsiders?
But she never doubted Xianglian and Chunxiang. Until today, no, maybe even longer, there have been signs, but Song Yi has always refused to believe it.
Xianglian has always been very complementary to Chunxiang, Chunxiang is innocent and lovely, and Xianglian is restrained and mature.
It has always been Chunxiang who has always been open-mouthed, and Xianglian has always advanced and retreated appropriately, and is very well-behaved.
But recently, Xianglian has been saying some inexplicable things, and she has even taken out her own things and used them as tokens for others.
Fortunately, he never told Xianglian that the jade pendant was given to him by the real king.
is also very fortunate that the true king did not tell himself the background of the jade pendant, Song Yi did not know the preciousness of the gift, but just collected it as the first gift that a man gave him.
Maybe it is precisely because of this that Xianglian chose this jade pendant, knowing that she doesn't wear it often, and if she takes it out, she won't notice it at the first time.
Song Yi was a little lucky.
But more than that, it's still sad.
Xianglian lowered her head and didn't speak.
Song Yi sighed and said, "Say, why are you doing this?" Who are you? ”
"Princess, the slave has betrayed you. Kill the slave and the maid. Anyway, the slave has no face to live."
"Kill you? Are you so bent on death, willing to sacrifice your life for the sake of your true master? ”
"No, Princess. The slave and maid have no other master but you. It's just that the slave's brother is in their hands, and I have to do this."
"They? Who are they? Your brother? Didn't you say your family was dead? Have you been lying to me? ”
"No, Princess. The slave didn't know before that the slave's younger brother was still alive. The slave maid always thought that the slave maid's family was dead. But a few days ago, someone told me that the slave's younger brother was fine. The slave can't be sorry for his father, his younger brother is the only seedling in the family, and the slave must save him."
Xianglian's words made Song Yi understand one thing, it turned out that she didn't betray her from the beginning, but someone threatened her with her younger brother.
But even if she knew the truth of the matter, Song Yi still felt that Xianglian didn't believe that she could save her younger brother?
If you had told yourself a long time ago that even if you don't have the ability, you can ask the real king for help? Why did Xianglian make this choice?