"How dare you speak such nonsense? What’s this about sothing being wrong? Show so respect; the Supre Emperor is here. No matter how big the problem, it can be resolved!"
Chen Zhong wished he could kick him; this little eunuch truly lacked perception, choosing to shout ’sothing’s wrong’ right after the Supre Emperor. Who are you suggesting is wrong?
Ancient people were this superstitious, let alone the Imperial Family. Many words need to be carefully considered to avoid taboos.
The eunuch received a scolding, hung his head in dejection, and quickly slapped himself twice: "Supre Emperor, the nanny who was feeding milk to the little Imperial Grandson has had an accident."
Qi Yun and Long Yue almost simultaneously asked, "What happened to her?"
"She’s dead. Sohow, she suddenly bled from the seven orifices and died!"
Qi Yun’s sowhat aged face trembled sharply, and he rasped, "Bleeding from the seven orifices? Has the cause been identified?"
"It’s under investigation; this servant is just reporting the situation first."
After the little eunuch finished speaking, he kowtowed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably.
Working frequently in the palace can sotis develop a certain level of sensitivity and alertness. The death of the nanny feeding the little Imperial Grandson likely indicates that this incident targeted him.
Once confird, it is bound to trigger a storm, as the palace had just experienced a brief period of peace, only to be engulfed in tumultuous waves again.
Long Yue took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with a cold light as she glanced at the little eunuch, speaking indifferently, "You may leave. Also, instruct everyone not to touch or move the deceased nanny. I, the Princess Consort, will inspect it personally!"
Long Yue had earlier noticed sothing amiss with the nanny. Fortunately, her current state of heightened awareness made her perceive any subtle movents as threats to her and Rui’er, prompting her to dismiss the nanny.
Sure enough, sothing happened.
Fortunately, she had been more vigilant and cautious; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been just the nanny who died.
"Old dog, let’s go. I must see it too!"
Qi Yun rose slowly. Since Qi Junlian’s ascension, he had stayed in Sanqing Palace and never stepped outside. But today, he had to depart the palace and see for himself.
He was determined to see what this palace had beco without his control!
anwhile, in Qianlong Palace, Qi Junlian received news of the nanny’s death, his expression turning grim. Even becoming overly agitated, he began to cough violently.
"Your Majesty, please drink so water!"
Empress Zitong hastily poured a cup of tea, handing it to Qi Junlian.
Qi Junlian drank the tea, slightly calming his breath, then imdiately donned his outer garnt to head out.
"Your Majesty, why are you..."
"With such a major incident, I must go and see it. This matter obviously targets Qi Jingrui; he’s my nephew. How can I remain indifferent?"
"Your Majesty is kind."
Empress Zitong smiled gently, helping him with his attire.
A mont later, Qi Junlian, accompanied by the Empress, reached the scene of the incident; by then, Qi Yun and Long Yue were already present.
Long Yue held little Rui’er in her arms, her gaze cold as she looked at the nanny’s corpse on the ground, her mouth, nose, ears, and eyes all oozing black blood.
Moreover, more horrifyingly, this black poisonous blood appeared corrosive, causing her face to gradually ulcerate and fester.
"Ah..."
A timid palace maid nearby scread at the sight, only to be kicked harshly by a granny beside her.
"Supre Emperor, Your Majesty, this person died from poisoning."
Shen Chong stepped forward and, with a slight bow, reported his findings.
Qi Yun nodded slightly, "Have you identified what poison it was?"
"This..." Shen Chong responded awkwardly, "Forgive , Supre Emperor, as my skills are limited, I truly can’t identify what this poison is."
"Then, did you ascertain how she got poisoned?"
"Your Majesties, the reason for this woman’s poisoning is the dudou she wore. The dudou was sared with a deadly poison, and if it contacts blood, it can seal the throat instantly!"
Shen Chong spoke in distress, causing Qi Yun’s face to darken imdiately. Sealing the throat upon contact with blood?
This was an outright attempt to kill his Imperial Grandson!
Who on earth did this?
Qi Yun took a deep breath, swallowed his anger, and with a wave of his hand, Shen Chong retreated after casting an apologetic look at Long Yue, feeling very guilty. "Yue’er, this ti Father was wrong. If it weren’t for your vigilance, Rui’er might have already been hard."
"Supre Emperor, you are too serious. If there are traitors wanting to harm Rui’er, even an ironclad defense could be breached. This matter is not your fault."
The more Long Yue spoke this way, the more guilt-ridden Qi Yun felt.
"Father, we should thoroughly investigate the palace and capture the one who poisoned!"
Qi Junlian stepped forward, making a ceremony of requesting.
He was the Emperor but also a son, so for certain matters, he still needed Qi Yun’s approval.
Qi Yun nodded slightly, "Investigate thoroughly, and we must find the poisoner! If it’s not solved, I won’t be able to sleep peacefully day or night!"
Both emperors demanded an investigation, leading to a storm of bloodshed. Anyone passing through these parts of Sanqing Palace, including palace attendants, guards, concubines, princes, and grandsons, had to undergo strict scrutiny.
After three days and nights of exhaustive examination, the result ca out: shockingly, there were no suspicious people.
"Whenever the assailant acts, there are definitely traces. But given that nothing was found, it might suggest she poisoned herself with the sole intention of assassinating the little Imperial Grandson."
Commander of the Imperial Army, Li Yao, explained the outco of his investigation straightforwardly, and Qi Yun’s face turned cold as ice.
"Could that nanny be so unafraid of death, unaware that I could have her family torn to pieces? Daring to conspire against my Imperial Grandson, how audacious!"
Qi Yun trembled with rage, viewing it as a total insult to imperial authority!
"Perhaps there were greater interests?"
Qi Junlian knitted his brows tightly, recognizing that as the event occurred within the palace he oversaw, he bore inescapable responsibility. If the true culprit wasn’t found, he wouldn’t be able to face the deceased Li Qingmu.
"Even the palace isn’t safe now." Qi Junlian looked at the silently brooding Long Yue, sighing softly, "Princess Consort Mu, what do you plan to do next?"
"I will take Rui’er and leave," Long Yue stated plainly. Given the palace’s insecurity, staying close to herself felt safer. At least, if death ca, they would perish together as mother and son!
Qi Junlian glanced at Qi Yun, who had remained silent, "Father, what do you say?"
"Since Yue’er wishes to take Rui’er away, then let it be. After such an incident, I have no face to keep Rui’er here."
"Then, I take my leave!"
Long Yue now kept Rui’er at her side almost all the ti, thus taking him with her imdiately.
After saying this, she turned, carrying Rui’er as they departed.
However, as Long Yue exited the palace, a carriage suddenly approached and took her up. The carriage raced away swiftly, soon leaving Shengjing and heading toward the outskirts.
The carriage continued onward for an indeterminate length of ti before several figures in black appeared ahead, drawing their bows to shoot at those inside the carriage!
"Watch out, Princess Consort, there are assassins!"
The coachman, proficient in martial arts, exclaid upon seeing these hidden figures within the forest, pulling the reins to turn around, but it was already too late.
"Swish, swish, swish—"
Nurous arrows shot forward!
Like a dense downpour, they charged forth!
And here, in the wilderness, there was no one to co to the rescue; the people in the carriage were destined to et their demise!
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