Three days later, a palace maid in Concubine Xian's palace confessed, saying that she was instructed by Concubine Xian to add cantharids to the cordyceps flower chicken soup sent to Concubine Li, and the palace maid was called kapok.

Concubine Xian shouted that she was wronged, saying that Kapok deliberately framed her, but when asked why Kapok had wronged her, she stood up again. After a long time, he said that it was because Kapok seduced the emperor behind her back, so he punished her for a while. I don't want this girl to hold a grudge and frame her.

After she said it, Emperor Xuanwu remembered that he had pampered the palace maid. Although it was just an overnight favor, Emperor Xuanwu was a little dissatisfied with Concubine De's jealous temperament.

Emperor Xuanwu couldn't make a judgment based on their words, so he put Kapok in the dungeon first and grounded Concubine Xian in her own palace.

Gong Zhengji's work efficiency is very high, and the next day he found the cantharids that had not been processed in the palace of Concubine Xian, and then there was evidence of kapok, and Concubine Xian's suspicion was even greater.

In a place like the harem, who doesn't have blood on their hands. Once checked, it is like a hole in the loose thread on the clothes has been torn open, and some dirty things that have been hidden for many years are ripped out like cotton.

Concubine Xian has always been a gentle and virtuous image in front of the emperor, and when the evidence about her murdering concubines was placed in front of Emperor Xuanwu, even Emperor Xuanwu was shocked. The gentle woman who has been by her side for many years turns out to have such a vicious side in private.

Emperor Xuanwu sent someone to take her to the Longhuan Hall for questioning, but she flatly denied it, only saying that someone deliberately framed and planted it. If the emperor doesn't believe it, she is willing to die.

Emperor Xuanwu was shaken in his heart, but unfortunately Kapok died in the prison, and while people were unprepared, he smashed the bowl of eating into pieces and wiped his neck directly. Before she died, she wrote a complaint against Concubine Xian, accusing Concubine Xian of coaxing her into poisoning Concubine Li, and also said that Concubine Xian used the same method when Concubine Xian's mother and son died. It was only because the emperor thought it was because he thought it was himself that he didn't investigate thoroughly, and it was over.

Later, Emperor Xuanwu asked the palace maid who was serving Concubine Hua De and found out that he had indeed drunk the fetal pill on the night of Concubine Hua De's death, but it was unknown whether the medicine was poisonous or not.

The matter of Concubine Hua De was Emperor Xuanwu's heart knot, and during that time, Emperor Xuanwu didn't even dare to touch women, as long as he was intimate with his concubine, he would think of the blood in his eyes that night. Even, until now, he still feels guilty.

But when someone told him that it wasn't his reason, that someone deliberately murdered him and made him a scapegoat, he subconsciously thought that it was whether it was done by Concubine Xian or not. He has always wanted to excuse himself in his heart, and at this time, with such a statement, he also believed from the bottom of his heart that he had suffered for others.

He is the emperor, and he has to be suffered, how can he swallow this breath. And Concubine Xian is the one who is angry.

Even if Concubine Xian cries and shouts that she is wronged, once the emperor's heart confirms it, it will be determined that she is guilty.

Concubine Xian was taken back to the palace and imprisoned, just waiting for the emperor's final disposition. Concubine Wen Guifei wanted to go to the Longhuan Palace to intercede for her, but fortunately, the grandmother next to her stopped her and persuaded her that Concubine Xian's crime of murdering the concubine and the emperor's heir had been decided. On the contrary, not only can he not plead, but he also has to expose the crimes of Concubine Xian.

For more than a year, Concubine Wen and Concubine De have come very close, and if Concubine De is convicted, it is difficult to guarantee that she will not be implicated. Therefore, in order to protect himself, he can only fall into the well and step on a foot to show his innocence.

"When the concubine went to Concubine Xian's Yilan Palace a few days ago, she happened to see Concubine Xian giving Kapok a bag of things, but what was in it, the concubine didn't know. However, the concubines looked a little sneaky when they looked at them, especially Kapok, who took things and the whole person was as white as white paper. It's just that the concubines were far away from them at the time, so they didn't hear what they were saying. The concubine has been fidgeting for the past few days, and she really can't imagine that Concubine Xian is so vicious, and when she thinks about the events of that day, she boldly guesses that the package of things that Concubine Xian gave to Kapok is the poison that killed Concubine Li's mother and son. Concubine Wen still went to Longhuan Palace, but she didn't plead, but to confirm Kapian's words.

Concubine Wen, who was good friends with her, confirmed that Concubine Xian's charges could not be exonerated Murdering the emperor's heir is a big crime, for the sake of King Ning's face, the emperor did not kill her, but demoted her to a commoner and sent her to the cold palace, which is worse than death for her.

Concubine Xian was suspected by the emperor, and King Ning's position was in jeopardy. Moreover, the harem is closely related to the previous dynasty, and without a mother concubine as a backer in the harem, King Ning seems to be walking alone on the blade, walking on thin ice.

Who would choose a prince whose mother was convicted to be the emperor? Originally, those who supported King Ning saw that the banner had died down, and even turned against each other and went to King Rui or other princes.

Seeing that the general trend had gone, King Huai revealed at this time that King Ning had bribed the assassin of the Underworld Pavilion to kill his wife, and presented the evidence of King Ning's murder to Emperor Xuanwu.

The sale and purchase of the Underworld Pavilion have an account book, and the details of each business are clearly recorded, and the contract can only be effective if the buyer personally draws and signs the contract. King Huai displayed a contract written by King Ning himself on the court.

As for how this contract was obtained, Mu Xuefu also contributed behind the scenes.

Not only that, but King Huai also brought the Liuying who served Zhong Birou to the main hall, and the Liuying explained the process of how to kill the princess one by one.

King Huai was in front and Mu Zhaolin was behind, and a piece of evidence left by Xiong Kuang about King Ning colluding with his mother's family to bend the law for bribes and sell his official position was released to the public. When Xiong Kuang died, some people saw that it was the dream fairy of the Underworld Pavilion, and King Huai revealed that King Ning had business dealings with the Underworld Pavilion, which confirmed King Ning's crime of killing the court officials.

The flies stared at the eggs with seams, and for a while, the people who supported King Rui and King Huai hit King Ning's faction like crazy, and there were more and more excerpts to impeach King Ning and King Ning's faction, and a large stack was placed on the dragon case in the Longhuan Palace.

Emperor Xuanwu ordered Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate the matter, temporarily remove King Ning's position in the court, and let him meditate on himself in the palace. and arranged the Praetorian Guard handle, which is actually surveillance in disguise.

Climbing high and falling heavily, Jingzong's fall was like falling from the clouds to the ground, and he hurriedly paced straight in the study, "What should I do?" What to do? If it is found out that these things were done by this king, where will this king have a chance to turn over, I am afraid that his life will be lost. The delicate sweat on his forehead was faintly soaked in luster, and Jingzong was like an ant on a hot pot, completely losing his coolness.

"I don't know if King Huai and King Rui have conspired together to deal with the prince a long time ago, otherwise how could they impeach the prince one after another as if they had made an agreement?" Wei Haoyuan, who was the first to speak, was the nephew of Concubine Xian's mother's family, who had followed Jingzong for many years and was the person he trusted the most. He slammed his fist on the table, making the teacups on the table crackle.

Jingzong stopped, thought for a moment, and punched his palm, "It must be!" Even Concubine Li's matter is probably a trick they made. Didn't the imperial concubine ask her mother to take care of Concubine Li in the first place? Now that something has happened, they have worked together to blame the mother concubine, which is really hateful. I'm going to go into the palace to find my father and the emperor to expose their plot! ”

"Do you think you can get out now?" The person sitting on the outermost suddenly spoke, causing Jingzong's footsteps to stop. This person was a strategist who had followed Jingzong not long ago, and although his time was still short, he was extremely valuable. Several suggestions have benefited Jingzong a lot, and even he respectfully calls Mr. Liu.

"Do you just sit back and wait for them to put the evidence in front of the emperor to convict the prince?" Wei Haoyuan frowned and said.

Jing Zong thought for a moment and looked at Mr. Liu, "Mr. has a good plan." ”

Mr. Liu was not in a hurry, slowly poured the tea, took a sip, and said, "Has the prince ever thought that even if you enter the palace and see the emperor and state the facts, will the emperor believe you?" Will he believe your word or the evidence in front of him. If you guess correctly, King Rui and King Huai's men are working intensively to convict the prince. Perhaps, at this time, the human and material evidence that can convict the prince has been placed in front of the emperor. If you go like this, if you happen to touch the emperor's fire, you will be attacked in time, and you may not be able to do so. ”

Jingzong bowed his head and asked, "Then what should Mr. Liu do to bring this king back to life?" ”

"Lord Wang, those who do great things must be ruthless, and besides, they are taking the heir, either you die or I live. Now the prince is in a difficult situation, and it is almost impossible to turn over. ”

"You're not talking nonsense." There is humanity.

Mr. Liu glanced at the man, and then said: "The brave wins when we meet on a narrow road, Lord Wang, so far, the only way to do this is to break the kettle and sink the boat." ”

Everyone was shocked, looked at each other, and some people said: "Isn't that a rebellious minister and a thief?" Cannot! ”

"Then wait here to die? Once the prince is convicted, there will be no more chance. Not to mention turning over, I don't know if I can save my life. If the emperor cares about the relationship between father and son, he may spare the prince's life, but after that, the prince will have nothing. This is still good, if the emperor ignores family affection, then where is the prince's life, and we will all have to die at that time. Mr. Liu's voice was low, and he stroked his goatee, "As for the infamy of rebellious ministers and thieves, heh, as long as you win this world, who dares to say that the prince is a rebellious minister and thief!" ”

Wei Haoyuan's eyes flashed like a blade, bursting out with fierce brilliance, "Mr. Liu is right, while the prince is still in control of the Gyeonggi Guard, he controls the imperial city, picks up the palace in one fell swoop, and forces the emperor to take the throne, this country is the prince's." ”

The blood in Jingzong's chest was boiling, like magma in a volcano, constantly tumbling, he hesitated, and said: "Although this king is in control of the Gyeonggi Guard, there are still Janissaries in the imperial city, and it is not so easy to take the palace. ”

Mr. Liu smiled slightly, poured a cup of tea for Jingzong, stood up and walked in front of him, "Then control King Xuan first, so that his Praetorian Guards are useless." Offering the tea in his hand to Jingzong, the look in Mr. Liu's eyes became more firm, "Lord, this throne has always been a dangerous way to survive, if you don't fight, are you willing?" And even if you fail, you will end up in the same situation as you are now. But if you succeed, you're the new emperor. The subordinates replaced the wine with tea, hoping that the prince would obey the mandate of heaven, enter the palace, and replace him. ”