Chang Yonggui naturally knew the weight of the little princess in the minds of the emperor and Concubine Ru, and he couldn't help but be a little cautious in his dealings: "Who was on duty last night, how could the little princess inhale so much pollen?" If there is any deception, don't blame my father-in-law for twisting you and sending you directly to the Criminal Division. ”

Chu Hong was shocked by Chang Yonggui's words, thinking that it would be better to speak first, so she raised her head sadly and shrunk in defense: "Your Majesty, like a concubine, the slave and maid really don't know."

Last night was the night duty of Lian Yudang, and when the slave maid came in the morning, she was no longer visible, and when she looked at the little princess, she realized that something was wrong. That's why I'm busy telling my mother, and only Lianyu knows best about this matter. ”

"Chu Hong, how can you be honest? The little princess is still fine this morning, and I have been fed milk before you came. Although Lianyu was terrified, her mind was finally clear.

and also made up his mind to pass the buck with Chu Hong, so he continued: "It's clear that the little princess only happened after I walked away. Zitian left with me, and she can testify that when I left, the little princess was indeed fine! ”

"What do you mean by that, if the little princess is really good, why don't you wait for me to replace Zixiang before leaving? When we went to bed, the little princess was the only one lying on the small rocking bed.

But you are nowhere to be seen, how can this be explained? The sad color on Chu Hong's face was diminished by the anger in his heart, and there was a cunning obscurity condensed between his eyebrows and eyes, as if he had expected Lianyu to say such a thing early on.

Ruyue's mind was a little dazed, and the pain in her heart was like a sharp knife cut to the bone. The more I try to keep myself from heartache, the more heartache I can't get enough of it.

But Luan'er's death was too unjust and cruel, and she was involved by herself. Thinking like this, Ruyue did not hesitate to stab the inside of her arm with the gold bead armor on her tail finger. Only the pain of the body can awaken the mind that is about to collapse.

Don't get carried away by the pain and look coldly at the person who is kneeling in front of you and has a lot to do with the death of your daughter. Collecting tears, Ruyue raised her head arrogantly, and said in a deep voice: "Then Zitian and Zixiang, what is going on?" ”

Zitian was a little restless, and because she really didn't know the truth, she could only lie on the ground in fear and answer truthfully: "Hui Ru Concubine Niangniang, when the slave maid left with Lianyu in the morning, the little princess was really good."

It's just that Chu Hong came later than usual, and we were in a hurry to boil some rice cereal for the little princess, so we didn't wait. What's more, Zixiang was guarding the door at that time, and if there was something wrong, she would definitely come in to see if she heard the movement. ”

Zixiang was obviously calmer, and quickly swept over the faces of Chu Hong and Lianyu with different expressions, before raising a face with pear blossoms and rain, and said regretfully: "Back to Niangniang, the slave and maid listened outside the door as if the little princess had been sleeping soundly. Whether Lianyu has been fed milk or not, the slave and maid don't know, but Chu Hong did come later than usual. ”
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Bastard talk! Chang Yonggui snorted: "You are all people who accompany you to take care of the little princess, so you shirk each other, and you think you can be fooled by yourself?" If he doesn't tell the truth again, his father-in-law will be punished. ”

"Father-in-law, the slave and maid were wronged, and the slave and maid should have been on duty last night. But Zitian and Lianyu said that the weather was too cold, and the little princess slept deeply, and there was really no need for so many people around to serve her. Let's go back and rest, and replace it early this morning.

But when the slave and maid came in the morning, Lianyu only let the slave and maid wait outside the door. Speaking of this, Zixiang showed a look of embarrassment on her face, but she unconsciously lowered her head. It was only said that he was afraid of the wind pouring in and pounced on the little princess. Ling slaves and maids waited for Chu Hong and them to come, and then came in together. 
But straight and pitiful jade and they walked for a while, and Chu Hong came with Zixiang. ”

Zixiang removed the tears on her cheeks, and said in a trembling voice: "At that time, the little princess, she had no breath!" Ruyue noticed Lianyu's expression, she just bit her lip tightly, but she was not in a hurry to say anything. The look of sorrow was far greater than the fear.

On the contrary, it was Chu Hong, who listened to Zixiang's words, and the corners of her mouth curled slightly, as if she felt a lot more relaxed.

"Your Majesty, they push two and two push three like this, obviously trying to evade responsibility. Slave and maid, I beg you, you must not let them go so easily. Pei Shuang couldn't stop sobbing, but he felt that the hatred rolling in his heart couldn't be suppressed.

The emperor was silent, as if his heart was aching too much to bear. If the slave or maid is at fault, it is okay to put them to death. But it is useless to dispose of these slaves and maids, and the poor princess will not be resurrected.

What's more, this matter is extremely clear, no matter who did it, it was all for Ruyue. The Emperor closed his eyes and sighed silently. The matter of the harem affects the whole body, and he doesn't understand that jealousy and hatred are actually a boundless swamp, which will subvert the entire court at any time.

"Your Majesty, the slave maid thought to herself, since there is no pollen at this time, this harmful thing must have been brought into the Yongshou Palace by the palace people, maybe it will be on someone at this time!" Xi'er gritted her teeth, her eyes were like a raging flame, staring back and forth at everyone's faces.

"Yes, the emperor, the concubines are also thinking about this." Ruyue echoed casually, her eyes full of sad tears and pleading. Even a small oversight can be the key to finding incriminating evidence.

The inside of Ruyue's arm was pierced by the armor in several places, and blood flowed out, sticking to the silk coat that was close to the body, sticky and warm. Just moved slightly, and the wind poured into his sleeves, and the warmth and coldness invaded in a blink of an eye, making it more and more uncomfortable. But these tastes, Ruyue can't experience them at all.

My heart is full, except for pain or pain.

"Chang Yonggui." The emperor promised, and his chin beckoned: "Let me find out." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chang Yonggui glanced at him, and the little eunuch below came to search his body. 
Shi Qianmo took the opportunity to dip some water in cotton silk and took out the pollen that remained in the little princess's nasal cavity: "Your Majesty, the little princess has symptoms of hay fever, and inhaling pollen will be accompanied by violent wheezing and coughing, and it is impossible for the palace maid waiting by her side not to hear it."

Not to mention, while wheezing, it is even possible to choke on tears or foam, but at this time, it seems that there are no such traces. Apparently someone carefully wiped it. ”

The emperor held back his anger, cleared his eyes, and said solemnly: "Xu that pollen can be blown away in the wind, but the veil that has wiped the tear stains and mouth foam is not so easy to hide."

Chang Yonggui, when searching their bodies, they also carefully looked for them to see if they were there! ”

Ruyue suddenly saw a glimmer of light, and if she could find out the evidence of the crime, she could avenge Luan'er, and she couldn't help but feel a little happy. But after thinking about it, since it was a carefully planned plan by others, how could it be so easy for her to grasp the handle.

After thinking about it, Ruyue waved her hand: "Le Xi'er, come here." Le Xi'er walked quickly to Ruyue's side, bowed down and said, "What do you command?" ”

"You follow the side courtyard where the little princess is located to the corridor along the way to the dormitory of the main palace, and look carefully, maybe you can find something." Ruyue's voice was not loud, only the emperor beside him could hear it.

"It seems that Ruyue already has the answer in your heart." The emperor held Ruyue's right hand, and his cold fingers were a little stiff and unnaturally curved. "It's not good for me to think about it first."

Ruyue frowned bitterly, clenched her teeth, and a blood-red mark fell on her slightly chapped lips. How could she bear that he was as heartbroken as herself, and Luan'er was also his heart. "Don't blame the emperor, it's the concubines who didn't take good care of Luan'er.

How the concubine wished it was a nightmare, closed her eyes and opened them again, everything was the way it was yesterday. However, Luan'er will never come back......"

"Ruyue...... Luan Jing is like this, why don't I feel heartache! The emperor's hand used some force and squeezed Ruyue's hand: "But the most painful thing for me is to see you being tortured like this." ”

Ruyue couldn't help crying because of this sentence, it turned out that he also cared about himself in his heart. Seeing the truth in adversity, Ruyue tried hard to squeeze out a smile, gently lay on the emperor's shoulder, and cried with peace of mind.

"Your Majesty." Chang Yonggui hesitated and opened his mouth, and said tentatively: "There are no suspicious objects on their bodies. ”

The emperor snorted coldly, and glanced at Chu Hong as if he was careless: "It is reasonable that the hands and feet are clean and neat, but it is not so easy to get rid of them." ”

Ruyue naturally understood the emperor's intentions, and hid her grief and relieved her doubts: "That pollen is extremely fine, if the little princess wants to inhale a large amount, it must be forced by human hands. Chang Yonggui, you go and get a piece of black cloth, and check everyone's fingernails one by one to see if there are any traces. ”

Chang Yonggui's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly made people hold the black cloth.

Xi'er and Ruyue had the same thoughts, and quietly looked at everyone's expressions into their eyes, and really saw Chu Hong and Lianyu secretly staring at each other. Lianyu was even more unnaturally stroked the silver hairpin on her sideburns.

Imperial Doctor Shi and Chang Yonggui inspected everyone's fingernails as instructed, starting with Pi Yu. The silver needle streaked through every crevice, and no powdery substance was scattered on the black cloth.

Lianyu's hanging heart was slightly lowered, and then she cried in a low voice with pear blossoms and rain: "Niangniang, the slave and maid pity the little princess like this, how can she be poisoned next time, please find out the truth and avenge the little princess!" ”

When it was Chu Hong's turn, Le Xi'er hurriedly returned with something in her hand. Chu Hong only glanced at it, and fell down with a thud.

Ruyue had tears in her eyes, and her desolate voice was full of resentment and regret: "Where did you find it?" ”

Le Xi'er stopped in front of Ruyue, bowed down and presented the blue silk in front of the emperor: "It was found on the path leading to the upper courtyard, and it was thrown on the dry grass outside the corridor." ”