Chapter 389: Did you kill someone with a knife?

Pei's heart is terrified.
The emperor's eyes were too scary, he made it clear that he didn't believe anyone.
After all, the people who can come into contact with Concubine Xiao Shu, except for those from the Changchun Palace, are from the Ning Palace.
Who can guarantee that it was not the people of Prince Ning’s mansion that poisoned it?
Pei's promise, but the emperor must believe it.
In the hall, the air seemed to stop flowing, making people feel suffocated.
Liu Yixin was timid.
Before, Liu Zhao said that the emperor was suspicious, but he did not expect that the emperor was so suspicious.
The emperor first suspected that Prince Ning had poisoned Concubine Shu's empress before he found out the ins and outs of the matter.
Liu Yi felt it was ridiculous.
The people in Prince Ning's Mansion weren't crazy, how could they poison Concubine Xiao Shu.
Just think about it and you will know!
Liu Yi lowered his head, wondering why his father Wang always said that the emperor's grandfather was old and confused, but now it seems that he is really old and confused. And it's very confused.
Gu Jiu exchanged glances with Liu Zhao.
Neither of them felt very good.
The emperor's suspicion is really suffocating.
Gu Jiu asked Liu Zhao silently, "What should I do?"
Liu Zhao's face was expressionless, and the only way now was to wait.
Wait for Jin Wuwei to find clues.
A Jinwuwei school lieutenant hurried to Wei Zhong, whispered a report, and handed him something.
Wei Zhong nodded, "Continue to investigate."
The school lieutenant took the order and left.
Wei Zhong took a deep breath, strode into the hall, and knelt down on one knee, "Enjoy your majesty, the minister found this."
After speaking, he held up a folded cloth with both hands.
Chen Dachang took the cloth and confirmed that there was no problem before handing it over to the emperor.
The emperor opened the cloth with a gloomy expression. The cloth was covered with ghost symbols, written in blood. Because of the long time, the blood dries up and turns black and red.
The ghost symbol on the cloth looks like someone has been injured at first glance. Use the cloth to wipe the blood traces at random.
If you look closely, you will find that these ghost symbols are artificially written on them, rather than wipe the traces left by blood.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and was shocked. The meaning of these ghost symbols is not known to others, but the emperor is clear about it.
Not long ago, the emperor saw a similar symbol, and the kidnapping case occurred.
According to the investigation, this is a symbol created by the mysterious force behind the kidnapping case and used to communicate with each other.
The emperor's face was pale.
There are still remnants of the kidnapping case in the palace, it seems that the killing is not enough.
He threw the cloth to Chen Dachang, "Do you understand?"
Chen Dachang looked embarrassed, he only understood one symbol, but it was meaningless.
"The old slave is incompetent and didn't understand."
"Call someone who can understand."
Chen Dachang whispered: "Li Shizhong may recognize the symbols above."
"Call Li Shizhong to see me."
Li Shizhong had participated in the kidnapping case and did some research on these symbols. Perhaps the meaning on the cloth can be deciphered.
The emperor stared at Wei Zhong, "Where did you find it? What about people?"
"His Majesty, I found it from the bedroom of an inmate. But that inmate has hanged himself."
"what?"
Pei exclaimed, "Someone really wants to harm the mother? Is there a spy that someone else has planted in Changchun Palace?"
The emperor's face was dark, as if a black cloud was pressing on top.
Pei's face was horrified.
Liu Zhao stepped up and said, "I ask the emperor's grandfather to allow his grandson to participate in the investigation. According to the imperial physician, the poison in the empress is very rare. If you can't find the person behind the scenes, ask for an antidote, the emperor may not be able to detoxify."
Liu Yi also took the opportunity to stand up, "Grandson also wants to participate in the investigation. If you dare to poison your mother, grandson will never spare those people."
Everyone looked at the emperor, waiting for the emperor to decide.
The emperor snorted coldly, "Kim Wuwei will investigate this matter, and you two have to intervene."
Liu Yi was shocked. The clues have been found, doesn't the emperor's grandfather still believe them?
He looked at Liu Zhao subconsciously.
Liu Zhao's face was calm, and when he stood up to speak, he had already expected the result.
The reason for standing up is because Prince Ning's Mansion needs to show its attitude in front of the emperor.
So he pleaded again, "Please make the emperor's grandfather perfect."
As he said, he knelt down.
Liu Yi did what he learned, and knelt down, "please ask the emperor's grandfather to complete it."
Liu Yi is very smart. He knew his shortcomings well, so he wisely gave up the idea of ​​self-assertion and simply followed Liu Zhao to learn.
He did what Liu Zhao did. In this way, it is ensured that there will be no mistakes.
Nowadays, there is no need for merit, but no demerits. First pass this level smoothly before talking about other things.
The emperor looked at the two grandsons and said sternly: "Since you want to kneel, just keep kneeling."
Liu Yi was speechless.
The temperamental personality of the emperor made him completely confused.
How to do?
Do you really want to continue to kneel down?
He secretly glanced at Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao didn't move, but knelt honestly. Then he can only kneel down honestly.
Pei opened his mouth to speak, but was stopped by Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu shook his head slightly against Pei's.
The emperor is extremely sensitive at this moment. Any disturbance will make the emperor vigilant.
Any word, the emperor will misinterpret different meanings.
Silence, Fang is wise.
Gu Jiu exchanged glances with Liu Zhao calmly.
The two knew in their hearts that they hoped for Li Shizhong.
However, Li Shizhong's position is ambiguous.
What if he deliberately misinterpreted the meaning of the symbols on the cloth and indexed the line to Prince Ning's Mansion?
Gu Jiu has deep concerns.
All because, at this moment, the emperor has no sense at all.
The emperor was irritated by the poisoning.
If you dare to poison Concubine Xiao Shu, you might not dare to poison his emperor.
The emperor shuddered at the thought that one day someone around him would poison him and he might die from the poisoning.
The inner fear swallowed the emperor's reason, making the emperor's eyes red, and the appearance of choosing someone and devouring it was particularly scary.
Gu Jiu gritted his teeth and thought deeply.
Is it possible to buy Li Shizhong and the two sides reach a cooperation?
She looked at Liu Zhao again.
Liu Zhao had bowed his head and did not receive her message.
How to do?
"Your Majesty, Li Shizhong, Master Li is here."
A servant walked into the hall to report.
"Announce him in."
The emperor Dama Jindao sits on the chair, not angry and prestigious.
The atmosphere in the hall was low.
The earth dragon was obviously burning, warm as spring, but everyone was still shaking uncontrollably.
Ouyang Fu was protecting his stomach, very scared.
She feels bad.
She is very worried about the child in her womb, what if there is a long and two shortcomings.
She subconsciously asked for help from Gu Jiu.
Gu Jiu held her hand to give her strength. Open your mouth and say silently: "Don't be afraid!"
Ouyang Fu paled, and sweat was already coming out of his head.
Li Shizhong walked into the hall with a chill.
"Weichen see your majesty."
"Free gift."
With a look from the emperor, Chen Dachang cleanly handed the cloth to Li Shizhong, "Master Shizhong, please have a look."
Li Shizhong took a look at the cloth and frowned suddenly.
The emperor asked: "Do you know what is written on it?"
Li Shizhong frowned and said, "These symbols roughly mean murder and revenge."
"what!"
Pei exclaimed again.
Gu Jiu was surprised. She did not expect that Li Shizhong did not take the opportunity to suppress the Ning Palace.
However, in the past, Li Shizhong was clearly a member of the Queen Ruizhen Cui, indirectly equivalent to a member of the Chu Palace.
However, since Li Shizhong can be trusted by the emperor, it can be seen that he has his own political stance and is by no means a loyal lackey of the Chu Palace.
Perhaps after the death of Queen Ruizhen Cui, Li Shizhong had changed his position and stood on the side of the emperor and became a loyal minister.
Gu Jiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Li Shizhong does not favor anyone, it is the best result.
She firmly believed that anyone in the Ning Palace would never poison Concubine Xiao Shu.
Regardless of the purpose, Prince Ning's Mansion would not do this.
The emperor looked unclear, and asked: "Sure it is murder and revenge?"
Li Shizhong nodded, "Weichen is sure that it means this on the cloth."
After a pause, he said again: "Your Majesty, these symbols are the same as those found in the kidnapping case. Could it be that those kidnappers and remnants want to avenge King Ning? It was King Ning and Gongzizhao who opened the case. Yu Ni wants to get revenge and said the past."
Pei couldn't help it anymore and cried, "They want revenge, why don't they find the palace, why do they poison the empress? The empress has suffered a disaster."
"Pray for the emperor's grandfather to be the master for his mother. This matter started because of his grandson, who is about to catch the kidnapper's remnants." Liu Zhao said loudly.
Liu Yi was unwilling to show weakness, "The kidnappers' remnants are too rampant, and they dare to poison the palace and murder the mother. These kinds of frantic things can be done, and there is nothing they dare to do."
This is exactly what the emperor is worried about.
The emperor sneered, "It seems that I am still too kind. Dare to poison Concubine Shu, do you dare to poison me too! Check, turn the palace upside down, and kill the kidnappers. I don't need any survival. "
Wei Zhong took the lead.
The emperor gave an order, which means that the head is rolling.
Pei took the opportunity to cry.
The emperor asked the imperial physician to do his best to detoxify Concubine Shu, and then left with his sleeves.
Liu Zhao stood up from the ground, "Thank you Li Shizhong."
Li Shizhong looked up and down Liu Zhao, "The next official just did what he was supposed to do, and the son needs no thanks. Concubine Shu was poisoned, which is really shocking. I don't know what the son thinks?"
"Dare to ask Master Shizhong what do you think?"
Li Shizhong said: "I don't have any ideas for the next official. The son is busy, so the next official will leave."
"I'll send the waiter a ride."
Liu Zhao personally sent Li Shizhong out.
The two walked side by side, no one else around.
Liu Zhao took the opportunity to say: "The Ning Palace owes Master Li a favor."
Shizhong Li stopped and looked at Liu Zhao with a smile, "I don't know how Ning Palace plans to thank this officer?"
"How does Master Li want us to thank? Please speak up."
Li Shizhong smiled, "Do you know why the official wants to help you? You know, the only official in the court who can decipher those symbols. The official can speak nonsense, and you will be able to kill the palace."
"Lord Li, please make it clear."
Li Shizhong smiled and said, "Because the official and King Ning have an agreement in private."
Liu Zhao raised his eyebrows, he really didn't know about it.
When did King Ning reach an agreement with Li Shizhong?
Li Shizhong laughed, "King Ning is sincere, and the officer will naturally want to give back one or two. You can write to King Ning and tell him what happened today. After he returns to Beijing, the officer will ask him for compensation. "
Liu Zhao looked suspicious.
Li Shizhong didn't want to say more, and left by himself.
When Liu Zhao returned to the main hall, Pei asked hurriedly, "How?"
"Mother concubine don't worry, it's fine for the time being."
"Is it really the remnants of the kidnapper who poisoned the mother?" Pei was half-trusted.
There are so many supernatural powers, so much scary power, and so much hidden that they can make a comeback after the last great purge.
If you really want to have such an ability, just thinking about it makes people shudder.
No wonder the emperor is so irritable.
Liu Zhao said: "Jin Wuwei will check this out."
In fact, Liu Zhao also had many questions in his heart.
The remnants of the kidnapper are really so bold, how long has it been since the kidnapping case did you dare to commit poison?
Based on the investigation of the kidnapping case, these people acted meticulously, patiently, and boldly. In order to achieve a goal, it can be dormant for ten or twenty years.
Even if the kidnappers want revenge, they shouldn’t act so quickly in the past.
Moreover, the clues came too easily.
The remnants of kidnappers lurked in the palace for decades and hundreds of years. How could such a huge and mysterious organization keep criminal evidence by its side but refuse to destroy it.
Why didn't that person who hanged himself destroy the criminal evidence before committing suicide?
Too many questions.
Liu Zhao vaguely felt that Empress Shu was poisoned, and it may not have been caused by the kidnappers and remnants.
Some people also understand the symbol of abductee and use the name of abductee to make trouble in the palace.
But what is the purpose?
What is the real purpose of poisoning and killing Empress Shu?
Pei's panic, "Zhao'er, you tell me the truth, what's going on? Is there any danger for your mother?"
Liu Zhao said: "The imperial physician will try his best to treat the empress, please rest assured, the concubine."
"The princess wants to know what's going on with all this?"
Everyone looked at Liu Zhao, waiting for his answer.
Liu Zhao refused, saying: "My son doesn't know what's going on."
Pei frowned, "Is it true that the kidnappers' remnants are taking revenge?"
"In this way, the palace is not safe." Liu Yi muttered.
Pei was anxious, "Your brothers go back first. This princess stays in the palace to guard the maiden. The eldest daughter-in-law, the fourth daughter-in-law, you all stay. The second daughter-in-law, you are a big belly, you go out of the palace and go back to the palace to rest."
Ouyang Fu's face was pale, and she was really afraid that she might be short.
Ouyang Fu breathed a sigh of relief when Pei asked her to go back.
Regardless of whether the kidnappers are retaliating, the first thing is to keep the concubine Shu.
"Mother and concubine have been tired for a day, so let's rest first. Here is my daughter-in-law watching.
Gu Jiu took the initiative to ask.
She knows medicine anyhow, it is most appropriate for her to guard Concubine Shu.
Pei nodded tiredly, "This princess and Qin'er rest first, and then I will do it for you at night."
Gu Jiu nodded.
She came to the sleeping hall and sat in front of the bed.
Taking the opportunity to tuck the quilt for Concubine Xiao Shu, take the opportunity to check the pulse
The imperial physician fed Concubine Xiao Shu the Poison Pill, but it was useless. The pulse became weaker.
She couldn't help frowning.
"What's the situation now?"
Liu Zhao walked in from outside.
Gu Jiu was surprised, "Why haven't you left?"
"Don't worry, come and have a look. I'll leave in a while."
Gu Jiu tucked the quilt for Concubine Shu, got up and went outside.
After confirming that there was no one around, she lowered her voice and said, "The imperial physician gave the empress to take the Poison Pill, but it seemed to be ineffective."
Liu Zhao frowned, "Is it dangerous? How long will it take?"
Gu Jiu said: "The poison on Niang Niang is very weird, I have never seen it. Yi Niang Niang's current situation can last about half a month."
Liu Zhao said: "Half a month is enough."
She hesitated for a while before asking, "Do you think this was not done by the kidnappers?"
"You have this feeling too?" Liu Zhao was surprised.
Gu Jiu nodded, "The mysterious force behind the kidnapping case is obviously a well-organized, rigorous, patient, and bold enough organization. They were hit hard, and they should lick their wounds, hibernate, and accumulate strength to fight again in the future. . Instead of rushing out to retaliate with poison."
Liu Zhao nodded and asked, "What do you think?"
Gu Jiu whispered: "Someone is acting as a kidnapper, and I don't know what the purpose is. But since he understands the kidnapper contact symbol, maybe this person is also an eunuch, or even a member of the mysterious force behind the kidnapping case.
Poisoning the empress may be a personal vengeance, or it may be a murder with a knife. Is there such a possibility that the mysterious power has turned against each other and some people want to use the butcher knife in the hands of the emperor to eliminate the dissident.
And choosing to poison the empress is not to poison other concubines, but because you and your father uncovered the kidnapping case. It happened to take this opportunity to link the two things together and bring up the kidnapping case again. "
Liu Zhao looked at her, "Who do you think is most suspected?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "There are too many people suspected. I think Li Shizhong can start the investigation. After all, as far as I know, he alone understands the kidnapper symbol."
Liu Zhao laughed, "We thought of together."
Li Shizhong's gesture of favor seemed abrupt and strange. He said that he had an agreement with King Ning, but Liu Zhao didn't believe him.
It's time to check Li Shizhong.