As soon as the green-sleeved girl said this, there was a burst of applause and cheers on the field.

Everyone knows that the green-sleeved girl is Yuan Mingkong's confidante, not only beautiful and moving, but also singing tactfully.

Yuan Mingkong also nodded slightly and cast an approving glance at the green-sleeved girl.

Seeing this, the third prince and the fifth prince had no choice but to temporarily put away the calculations in their hearts and wait for the performance of the green-sleeved girl.

With a soft music, the green-sleeved girl danced, and her graceful dancing posture was as refreshing as the spring breeze blowing willows.

Her singing voice also sounded, crisp and melodious, as if a clear spring flowed in everyone's hearts.

"Spring is approaching, and the flowers are full of branches, and the golden bottle and wine know each other.

Songs and laughter rise with the wind, and new poems are given with pride and ambition.

Why do you need to ask about the grievances of the rivers and lakes, and remember tonight. ”

The green-sleeved girl's lyrics were subtle but meaningful, and everyone present fell into deep thought.

They knew that what the green-sleeved girl said was true, the grievances and hatreds on the rivers and lakes, and the power struggle in the court were indeed fleeting and fleeting.

Only cherishing the people in front of you and cherishing the present time is the most important thing.

And Yuan Mingkong also took the opportunity to stand up and said loudly:

"Ladies and gentlemen, what the green-sleeved girl said is very true! It's not easy for us to get together tonight, and we should let go of the disputes and obsessions in our hearts and enjoy this wonderful time! ”

As his words fell, the audience suddenly resounded with clinking glasses and cheers, and the atmosphere became enthusiastic again.

And the third prince and the fifth prince had no choice but to temporarily put away the calculations in their hearts and toast with everyone to celebrate, but the calculations in their hearts did not disappear because of this, but became more intense......

The atmosphere of the banquet was warm and cheerful, and the dancing and singing of the green-sleeved girl seemed to bring everyone into a picturesque dream.

Just as everyone was intoxicated by the performance of the green-sleeved girl, a terrible scream pierced the night sky.

One of the guests fell to the ground in pain, his face instantly turned blue and his mouth foamed at the mouth, an obvious sign of poisoning.

Immediately afterward, there were continuous screams, and the guests fell one after another, and the entire banquet hall suddenly became a purgatory on earth.

Panic and chaos spread instantly, and guests fled in panic, screams, cries, and cries for help mingled.

Yuan Mingkong's face instantly turned pale, he stood up suddenly, and shouted:

"Don't panic, everyone! Fast! Tell the Imperial Doctor!! ”

But his order did not calm the emotions of the crowd, and the panic and confusion intensified.

There were more and more poisoned guests, and the smell of death had filled the entire banquet hall, making people feel suffocated and frightened.

At this moment, the third prince and the fifth prince also fell into an extreme panic.

Although they were not poisoned, they were also filled with fear and uneasiness when they watched the falling guests and the increasingly chaotic scene.

They exchanged glances with each other, and they both saw the shock and panic in each other's eyes.

"Fifth brother, this ...... What's going on here? ”

The third prince asked in a trembling voice, his face had become extremely pale, obviously frightened by this incident.

The fifth prince looked at the scene, shook his head and said:

"I don't know, but it's certainly not easy. We have to be careful or we risk getting caught up. ”

As they spoke, another guest fell to the ground.

The identity of this guest is extraordinary.

is a distant relative of Li Shenglin, and a minister with a pivotal position in the court.

His fall immediately caused even more commotion and panic, and everyone began to suspect that there was some ulterior secret behind the banquet.

Yuan Mingkong also realized the seriousness of the matter at this moment.

The incident was beyond his control.

If we don't take action soon, we are likely to trigger an even bigger disaster.

Therefore, he immediately ordered the banquet hall to be sealed off, and at the same time sent a large number of forbidden troops to maintain order.

He quickly walked over to the fallen guests and crouched down to check on their condition, his face becoming more and more solemn.

The symptoms of these guests were the same, and they were extremely virulent, with rapid onset and unexpected.

"Imperial Doctor! Tell the Imperial Doctor! ”

Yuan Mingkong shouted loudly again, his voice full of anxiety and anger.

The imperial doctors who came in a hurry were also helpless at the moment.

In the face of this sudden poison, there is no way to start. I could only watch as the guests struggled in agony in front of them and then died.

"Your Highness, this poison is extremely weird, and we really can't do anything about it......

An imperial doctor reported to Yuan Mingkong with a trembling voice.

Yuan Mingkong's heart sank to the bottom.

He turned to look at the crowd, and saw that they all looked terrified.

"Don't panic, everyone, we will definitely find out!"

Yuan Mingkong shouted loudly, trying to calm everyone's emotions.

Unfortunately, his words didn't make much difference.

Panic and chaos are still spreading.

The guests began to suspect each other that someone had deliberately poisoned each other.

"Someone must be trying to harm us!"

Someone shouted.

"That's right, maybe someone is trying to take advantage of the opportunity to assassinate!"

Someone else chimed in.

These voices came and went, making the entire banquet hall even more chaotic.

Yuan Mingkong felt a sense of powerlessness hit him, and he knew that he had to act as soon as possible, otherwise this chaos would be out of control.

He quickly walked towards the Third and Fifth Princes and asked sharply:

"Do you know what's going on? What the hell are you guys doing? ”

The third prince and the fifth prince were shocked by Yuan Mingkong's momentum, and they waved their hands again and again to deny:

"Seventh brother, you misunderstood, and we don't know what's going on."

Yuan Mingkong looked at them coldly, his heart full of doubts.

He knew that the two princes had always been dissatisfied with him and wanted to compete for the throne, and this turn of events was likely a conspiracy orchestrated by them.

But he had no evidence to prove it, so he could only hold back the anger in his heart for a moment and turn towards the surviving guests.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know you're scared and confused right now. But please believe that our Investigation Department and His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince will definitely give you an explanation. ”

At the critical moment, Zhao Rang stood up and said loudly.

"Now please stay calm and don't panic, continue to take your seats in the previous order, and the rest will be handled by the imperial doctor and the forbidden army!"

Zhao Rang's words played a role, and the surviving guests gradually quieted down.

They were still terrified, but at least they didn't attack each other with the same suspicion as before.

Yuan Mingkong breathed a sigh of relief and threw a grateful look at Zhao Rang.

Stabilized the situation for the time being, but then he must find out the truth and find the real culprit as soon as possible to completely quell the chaos.

Zhao Rang naturally understood the meaning in Yuan Mingkong's eyes, he turned to look at the guests and imperial doctors who fell to the ground and said:

"You take a closer look at the bodies and symptoms of these guests and see if you can find any clues."

The imperial physicians took the order and began to examine it carefully.

And Yuan Mingkong said extremely coldly to the third prince and the fifth prince:

"I hope this matter really has nothing to do with you. But if I found out that you were behind it, I wouldn't let you go! ”

The Spirit Prince responded with silence.

Seeing this, Yuan Mingkong didn't say anything more.

The most important thing now is to find out the truth, not to get entangled with these two princes.

Just as he was meditating, a voice suddenly sounded in his ears:

"Your Highness, I've found some clues."

Yuan Mingkong turned around abruptly, only to see Zhao Rang standing in front of him, holding a jade pendant in his hand.

The jade pendant was one of the tokens held by the poisoned guests.

"The people who are poisoned are all small forces, small families and individuals. The jade pendants in their hands, although they are exactly the same as the eight we sent out earlier, are of unknown origin. ”

Zhao Rang said, glancing at the four people beside Nangong Jian, the head of the Nangong family.

These four people are not from Nangong's family, but his friends, who also hold the same jade pendant as Nangong Sword.

When Zhao Rang told Yuan Mingkong about this matter before, he still wanted to wait for the Spring Festival Banquet to end before investigating, but now he can't wait.

"The Investigation Department will cooperate with the forbidden army to immediately investigate the source of these jade pendants!"

He commanded.

"I want to know who these guests are inviting and how they relate to each other!"

It takes time to find the source of the jade pendant, which Zhao Rang and Yuan Mingkong both know well.

The situation in the Spring Festival Building is becoming more and more unoptimistic.

The first eight forces clearly knew that there were only eight jade pendants, and they also understood that these jade pendants were tokens given by Zhao Rang on behalf of the seventh prince Yuan Mingkong to the Nangong family, Baihe Mountain, and the Prime Minister's Mansion.

But now, those small power guests who were not on the invitation list were poisoned one after another, and the situation instantly became strange and tense.

The jade pendant in the hands of these people is exactly the same as the jade pendant of the eight major forces, which makes people have to start wondering what kind of conspiracy is hidden behind this.

"Zhao Gongzi, what's going on?"

The head of the Admiralty Dart Bureau stood up and pointed at those who had fallen from poisoning.

"Isn't the jade pendant in the hands of these people from your hand?"

Zhao Rang frowned.

At this time, any explanation may be regarded as a quibble, and only evidence can prove one's innocence.

"Everyone, don't be impatient."

Zhao Rang took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and powerful,

"These jade pendants do relate to me, but I can be sure that they are not from the same batch. Moreover, there are only eight jade pendants I gave away, which everyone can testify. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Nangong Jian, the head of the Nangong family, and the others, hoping that they would be able to stand up and speak for themselves.

However, Nangong Jian and the others chose to remain silent, they were obviously not willing to get involved in this right and wrong at this time.

Seeing that Nangong Jian and the others were silent, a trace of cunning light flashed in his eyes, and he took the opportunity to stand up and said loudly:

"Zhao Gongzi, you said that these jade pendants were not given by you, so is there any evidence? So many people present have seen it, and the jade pendants in the hands of these poisoned people are exactly the same as the ones you gave out before, how do you explain it? ”

Zhao Rang's brows tightened, he knew that Mr. Jin was deliberately embarrassing himself and wanted to involve himself in this turmoil.

"Mr. Jin, these jade pendants are definitely not given away by me. As for the evidence, I will find out as soon as possible and show it to everyone. ”

"Humph! Find out as soon as possible? You say it lightly! ”

Mr. Jin sneered.

"Now that so many people have been poisoned and collapsed, you want to be perfunctory with the sentence 'find it out as soon as possible'? I'm telling you, today you have to give us an account! Otherwise, don't blame us for being unkind! ”

As he spoke, he slammed the table and stood up, ready to do anything.

When Zhao Rang saw this, his heart sank. He knew that he was now in a very passive situation.

The jade pendants in the hands of these poisoned people are exactly the same as the jade pendants they gave out, and it is difficult to clear the suspicion no matter how they explain it.

Moreover, Mr. Jin and the others have obviously made up their minds to deal with themselves as scapegoats, and if they are not careful, they may fall into a place of no return.

At this moment, Prime Minister Li Shenglin suddenly stood up, he glanced at Zhao Rang coldly, and then said:

"His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, according to the old man, since the clue to this matter points to Zhao Gongzi, then we might as well control Zhao Gongzi first to prevent accidents. After the truth is clarified, it is not too late to return Zhao Gongzi's innocence. ”

As soon as Li Shenglin's words fell, a chorus of echo suddenly sounded on the field.

Those who were already dissatisfied with Zhao Rang and Yuan Mingkong stood up one after another, shouting loudly to arrest Zhao Rang.

Seeing this, Yuan Mingkong's face sank.

He knew that Li Shenglin was deliberately falling into the ground, wanting to take the opportunity to suppress himself and Zhao Rang.

Without waiting for Yuan Mingkong to respond, Li Shenglin sneered and said:

"Zhao Gongzi, no matter how nice you say, it's useless! Now that so many people have been poisoned and fallen, you have no evidence, how can you prove your innocence? According to the old man, let's control you first! ”

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the guards behind him immediately understood, and they all stepped forward, ready to take down Zhao Rang.

Seeing this, Zhao Rang's heart tightened. He knew that he was now at the point of life and death.

If he is really controlled by Li Shenglin and others, then I am afraid that he will never have a chance to clear his suspicion.

At this moment, Yuan Mingkong suddenly stood up. He glanced at Li Shenglin coldly, and then said:

"Li Xianggong, I think you are old and confused, right? Zhao Rang is a guest I invited, why do you say that you will arrest it? Aren't you afraid that my father will blame you? ”

When Li Shenglin heard this, his face changed. He knew that Yuan Mingkong was moving out of the emperor to pressure himself.

Although he was not afraid of Yuan Mingkong, the majesty of the emperor should not be underestimated.

He hesitated, then said:

"His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince, this matter is very important, and the old man is also thinking about the safety of the court. If His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince can come up with evidence to prove Zhao Gongzi's innocence, then the old man naturally has nothing to say. But if there is no evidence......"

Before Li Shenglin's words fell, Princess Yuan Kexin suddenly stood up, and her crisp voice sounded in the audience:

"Li Xianggong, this matter has not yet been clarified, how can you be so arbitrary? Zhao Gongzi's character and talent are clear to this palace, and he will never be the murderer of poisoning! ”

Li Shenglin didn't expect the princess to suddenly stand up and speak for Zhao Rang, and he was a little at a loss for a while.

He was stunned for a moment, and then said:

"Your Royal Highness Princess, this matter is very important, please think twice about it."

"Li Xianggong, this palace has already thought twice."

Princess Yuan Kexin said with a firm expression.

"This palace believes in the innocence of Zhao Gongzi, and also believes in the judgment of the Seven Emperor Brothers. There must be something strange about this matter, and we should calmly investigate and not rush to convict. ”

Yang Qingqing also stood up after her, she looked at Li Shenglin with a firm gaze and said:

"Li Xianggong, although Qingqing has known Zhao Gongzi for a short time, I also believe that he is by no means that kind of person. There must be a misunderstanding in this matter, and I also ask Li Xianggong to investigate it clearly. ”

The green-sleeved girl also said softly:

Although Green Sleeves is only a person in the rivers and lakes, he also knows that Zhao Gongzi is righteous, honest and selfless. I believe he would never do such a hurtful thing. Please also raise your noble hands and give Zhao Gongzi a chance to prove his innocence. ”

As the three women spoke, a whisper suddenly sounded in the field.

Everyone knows the status and influence of the princess, the Yang family and the green-sleeved girl in the court and in the rivers and lakes.

They all came out to speak for Zhao Rang, which made many people start to re-examine this matter.

Seeing this, Li Shenglin felt a burst of anger in his heart.

He didn't expect that these three women would suddenly stand up and speak for Zhao Rang, disrupting his plan.

Suppressed the anger in his heart, and then said:

"Since Her Royal Highness the Princess and Miss Yang both said so, the old man will let Zhao Gongzi go for the time being. However, the stakes are very high, and we must find out the truth as soon as possible and give everyone an explanation! ”

Seeing this, Zhao Rang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart. He knew that he was able to get out of the predicament for the time being, thanks to the righteous words of the princess, Yang Qingqing and the green-sleeved girl.

He glanced at them gratefully, then nodded, signaling that he understood what they meant.

Yuan Mingkong also took the opportunity to say:

"Li Xianggong, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation of this matter. But now, we must first stabilize the situation and not allow the situation to deteriorate further. I also ask Lee Sang-gong to put aside his anger for the time being and work with me to deal with the current predicament. ”

Although Li Shenglin was unwilling, he also knew that now was not the time to turn his face with Yuan Mingkong.

He snorted, then sat back in his seat, no more talking.

Yuan Mingkong turned to look at Zhao Rang and said in a low voice:

"Brother Zhao, what do you think should be done?"

Zhao Rang's brows tightened, and after pondering for a moment, he said:

"The jade pendant is real, this can't be faked. But even you don't know that there is a surplus of jade pendants, so who else will know this? ”

Zhao Rang said, his right index finger was slightly raised, and he pointed to the sky.

Yuan Mingkong's eyes widened and he said:

"You mean the Father......"

Zhao Rang hurriedly made a silent gesture and said:

"It's just a guess, and Your Highness doesn't have to think too much!"

The two of them whispered for a while, and the guests except for the eight major forces were sitting on pins and needles.

Zhao Rang Yuguang suddenly saw an iron tower flashing, and looked at it, but it was Ximen Dazhuang who got up and walked to the center.

Zhao Rang wondered what Da Zhuang's move was for, but saw him grinning at Zhao Rang, and then raised his right hand, five fingers that were very open in the depths, and said:

"Of course I believe in me, brother. But if this matter is not investigated, it is estimated that no one will be able to sleep well. But it takes time and money to find out one thing, so my Ximen family is here to say that as long as someone can find out the origin of these jade pendants, as well as the context of the lower belly, regardless of age and gender, high or low, where and where they work, they can go directly to any business in the imperial city of the Ximen family and receive the bounty......"

Speaking of which, Ximen Dazhuang deliberately dragged out the tail note.

"Silver, fifty thousand taels!"