My brother is the most handsome man in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 334 Orchid is dead, there is no proof of death

Zhang Han had a good impression of Zhao Gao, much better than his impression of Gai Nie later.

In Zhang Han's eyes, Zhao Gao was a loyal, knowledgeable and qualified confidant to the first emperor, just like himself.

It stands to reason that people with the same personality should exclude each other, just like two strong people can't play together.But Zhang Han did not reject Zhao Gao. The safety of the first emperor was more important than anything else.

After reporting to the first emperor and confirming that Zhao Gao had the authority, Zhang Han simply handed over the authority and obeyed Zhao Gao's order—with a group of newly formed Shadow Secret Guards, secretly searched the items left by Concubine Hu, investigated and Orchid's contacts.

Concubine Hu accidentally fell into the well and drowned while wandering in the garden.Concubine Hu's bedroom was filled with eunuchs, and the maids did not take good care of them, so most of them were executed in public.

This incident spread as soon as it spread, and it did not have any impact on the ruling and opposition parties.Except for the eunuchs in the harem, the maids of the court became more and more cautious when walking.

As the lord of the harem, Empress A Fang, who has real power rather than a show, found out the first emperor the first time she knew about it, and asked the reason.

The maid whom he served and grew up with since he was a child is also the woman he has loved deeply throughout his life.The first emperor told the truth, clearly explained the cause of Concubine Hu's death, and also said that Concubine Hu framed her younger brother.

In the harem, only Afang can let the first emperor tell everything without concealing it.

Inside the Zhangtai Palace, Ah Fang was wearing a solemn black skirt, which was embroidered with patterns of a hundred birds meticulously drawn by imperial craftsmen.

After hearing Shi Huangdi's retelling, Ah Fang's first reaction was.

"Impossible! Uncle won't do that!"

Her expression was firm.

To say that my uncle is so capable that one day he will pull the First Emperor off the throne and sit on the throne himself, Ah Fangxin, there will be such worries.

However, 1 people in Ah Fang did not believe that Ying Chengxi was a lustful evil spirit who raped the first emperor's concubine.In particular, it was Hu Ji, the subjugated princess of Chu who hated the first emperor, who said this.

Ah Fang didn't have a good impression of Hu Ji at all, and he was on Ying Chengxun's side no matter in reason or emotion.

"It's a clumsy frame-up! The bastard dies as soon as he dies, how dare he separate his uncle and His Majesty! Anyone involved in this matter shall be of the barbarians!"

A Fang, who was usually gentle and gentle, also became really angry, with evil spirit gathered between his brows.

To be the empress of the Great Qin Empire, to be able to overwhelm those concubines in the harem.Ah Fang not only relied on the favor of the First Emperor, but also his own prestige and methods.

In the harem, Efang's status was almost equal to that of the first emperor, and he was the veritable master of the harem.In everything involving the First Emperor, A Fang was merciless in killing people.

Shi Huang nodded slowly with a sullen face.

"I want Zhao Gao to do this matter, but I want to see who actually stretched his hand into my harem!"

A Fangfeng's eyes were filled with evil spirits, and he said the word Zhao Gao in his mouth, frowning and saying:
"Zhao Gao is trustworthy? He used to be the son of Zhao Guo, and he had a close relationship with the queen mother, and his uncle knocked off an ear. It is inappropriate for him to investigate this matter."

The First Emperor paced back and forth.

"I was confused by Hu Ji's words. It was Zhao Gao who reminded me that Cheng Yu was a boy. Although Cheng Yu had always been wary of him in every possible way, and he had thought carefully about Cheng Yu's dissatisfaction, it was mostly believable. I can't count the number of times he saved my life. Zhao Gao never has any personal affair in public or important matters."

Ah Fang kept up with her husband, just like when she was a maid and followed the son when she was a child.

"What I wrote makes sense, but I still think it's inappropriate. Since this matter happened in the harem, I'll investigate it myself!"

"I have asked Zhang Han to secretly collect evidence and investigate, but I have not fully believed Zhao Gao. Fang Er, you investigate it yourself... Well, that's fine, the sooner this matter is settled, the better."

Ah Fang's eyes are like cold stars, and his murderous intentions are infinite.

No one who can be a queen in the Great Qin Empire is a vase.

Turning his head to look at the side hall of Zhangtai Palace, Ah Fang sensed that there was a faint but strong breath of life over there, which was the fire of life of a child.

"Is that girl Yinman in there?"

With so many princes and princesses in the harem, they dared to play in Zhangtai Palace, where the first emperor worked.Only the fifth princess of Qin Dynasty, Ying Yinman, who doesn't love female red knitting, but only loves to dance with guns and sticks, is fearless.

Ah Fang was a little puzzled, why is this girl so honest today?

No movement came out.

"No, it's Hu Hai."

The First Emperor said calmly.

Shi Huang concealed his emotions very well, but it was useless in front of E Fang, the pillow person who knew and loved each other.

The moment the first emperor opened his mouth, Ah Fang noticed that his husband seemed to be a little guilty, and he didn't need to think too much, and soon understood the source of this guilt.

The first emperor declared that Hu Ji fell into a well and died. He could hide it from the world, but he couldn't hide it from himself.Hu Ji's death is inseparable from the first emperor himself.

The first emperor didn't feel guilty about Hu Ji's death, but in front of his own son Ying Huhai, forcing his mother to death to make him the only son in the harem without a mother, it is normal to feel a little guilty.

"The concubine has no heirs, and A Fang Gong has never been angry. Is it possible to let Hu Hai accompany the concubine?"

For an eighteenth son without a biological mother, no one dared to say anything outside.But in Xianyang Palace, most of the princes and princesses who were older than him and had the same status as him would inevitably say some unpleasant things.

But if Ying Huhai was in Efang's palace, the princes and princesses who were brought up by Afang since he was a child would not chew their tongues indiscriminately.

King Zhuangxiang of Qin's biological mother Xia Ji had no power, so she was sent to Zhao as a hostage.And he was able to return to Qin from Zhao because he recognized Mrs. Huayang, who had no heirs, as his mother.

In the feudal dynasties of later generations, mothers are more expensive than their children. If the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, all the power in the harem will be banned.But in the Qin Dynasty, when the power of the harem was not castrated, the son was more expensive than the mother.

The first emperor knew that this was E Fang's rhetoric. The princes and princesses in the harem were all brought by A Fang.If it wasn't for him, why would Ah Fang bring Ying Huhai who had given up on speaking publicly long ago with him?

After a moment of hesitation, he said:
"No, I will open a palace for him."

"Your Majesty can't trust A Fang? Do you think that A Fang will harm him because of his mother?"

"How could I..."

"Then let Ah Fang bring it."

The queen walked up to her husband and smoothed out the horizontal lines on Shi Huangdi's forehead with bare hands.

"Your Majesty is a person who wants to do great things. Don't waste your energy on useless things. There is only so little that Ah Fang can do for His Majesty. I am very happy to be able to share His Majesty's worries."

"... I feel wronged Fang'er."

In the side hall of Zhangtai Palace, Ying Huhai, the eighteenth prince who teased the emperor who ordered to find insects with the clay pots personally found by the first emperor, was not clear.

These few short hours changed the fate of his life.

Under the butterfly effect of Ying Chengxi, in this life, he should have been unable to leave his name in history because his biological mother hated the first emperor.

But now, he is not only favored by the First Emperor, but also blessed by Empress Afang.Ying Huhai once again had the possibility of being famous in history books.

Three days passed.

Zhao Gao, who is in charge of all the forces in the harem, Zhang Han, the commander of the shadow guard who secretly received orders, and Queen Afang, the lord of the harem.

Under the investigation of these three people, the truth about Concubine Hu's death should have been revealed long ago.

However, what is surprising is that the three parties did not find out anything.They couldn't find out the person Hu Ji would rather die to protect, as if that person didn't exist.

It is understandable to say that Concubine Chu can hide some information under the influence of the three parties. After all, Concubine Chu is a relative of Chu State behind her, and she has the identity of Ying Chengxun's younger sister.

But Hu Ji, a concubine who is out of power and out of favor, how can she hide it?There are few secrets in the life of this subjugated princess.When did you meet who, what did you do and what happened were all investigated.

A few days ago, he scolded Zhao Gao, who was ordered by the first emperor to be a teacher to Ying Huhai, and drove Zhao Gao out.

Half a month ago, I wanted to visit my sister in the Palace of Chu, but was stopped by Queen Afang and yelled at her in the bedroom.

……

Zhao Gao bowed respectfully and reported.

The first emperor listened to Zhao Gao's report, and compared it with Zhang Han's secret report and the queen's secret investigation, there was almost no discrepancy.

Zhao Gao recounted all the events from the perspective of a complete bystander.Without adding personal feelings and personal ideas, it is like a machine.

"You met Concubine Hu."

The First Emperor sat behind the table, and after Zhao Gao finished reporting, he said calmly.

Most of the people that Concubine Hu saw were court ladies and eunuchs who did not need to be mentioned at all.The only one who can be called an exception these days is Zhao Gao.

"Yes."

Zhao Gao said frankly.

"How many times have you tried to kill Cheng Xiao, Zhao Gao, is it because you are also trying to sow discord this time?"

"I do want Lord Chang'an to die, but it's not a personal grudge, it's more because it's not good for His Majesty."

Zhao Gao simply admitted it without denying it.

"Mr. Chang'an raised Li Mu as a guest, and the wax sacrifice stirred up the hearts of the people, launched a mutiny to slaughter Meng Xibai, and even dared to threaten His Majesty's safety. If he is not eliminated, His Majesty will eventually retaliate against him!"

Each of these cases, one by one, is the way to kill an ordinary person, and he should have died a thousand or eight hundred times long ago. Zhao Gao thought that there was no problem with his words.

The First Emperor said through Zhao Gaoyan that Zhao Gao was very respectful to Ying Chengxiu before he went to the Chang'an Palace to meet Li Mu, and hinted that Li Si should not fight against his brother.

Nodding secretly, he believed Zhao Gao.

"However, this matter has nothing to do with Gao. Your Majesty, how can Gao Hede want Concubine Hu to die for killing Chang'an Lord, and for Gao? And that day Gao saw that Concubine Hu had a maid and eunuchs present. Your Majesty can ask Of.

"Gao knows that Lord Chang'an is a boy, how could Gao say such a thing? Gao wanted Lord Chang'an to die because of His Majesty's concern. How could Gao want Lord Chang'an to die because of His Majesty's reputation?"

Shi Huang was noncommittal on the face, but in his heart he almost believed what Zhao Gao said.

There must be logic in everything, and there is reason to follow.

Hu Ji's death, no matter how you look at it, has nothing to do with Zhao Gao.

The logic doesn't make sense.

The truth is wrong.

The First Emperor grabbed the crystal clear, pure red and free of impurities, the size of an ordinary person's fist, the priceless colored glaze bead on the table, and strange colors appeared frequently in his eyes.

The state of Qin is fond of water, likes black, and has a totem black bird.

The state of Chu loves fire, loves red, and has a totem phoenix bird.

"Your Majesty, Gao has a guess, I don't know whether to say it or not..."

Zhao Gao hesitated to speak.

"Say."

The expressionless face of the first emperor was red with the reflection of the red glazed beads.

This kind of glazed beads, the first emperor has never seen a natural one.

Such roundness and pure color should be artificial, only his own brother Ying Chengxun made it.

Zhao Gao gritted his teeth, with a desperate expression on his face.

"I thought that what Concubine Hu said might be true!"

The First Emperor didn't respond, but he didn't interrupt either. He looked at the priceless glazed beads in his hand and waited until Zhao Gao continued.

Zhao Gao, Zhang Han, and A Fang's investigations did not find out the person behind Hu Ji, so this person may not exist at all.

The investigation ruled out all possibilities, so the only possibility that was first excluded subjectively but not ruled out by the investigation is that Hu Ji was telling the truth.

After all possibilities have been ruled out, what remains, however unreasonable, is the truth.

But there is still an impossibility in this remaining possibility, that is, Ying Chengxun is a boy, and it is impossible for Hu Ji to give birth to Ying Chengxun's child.

Zhao Gao waited for a while, but still looked down on death and said:
"It is true that Chang'an Jun's "Yellow Emperor" has not been broken, but it is also true that it lingers on the towers!"

Being unbroken can only affect the sowing of Ying Chengyu, but does not affect its entry and exit.

Shi Huang's arm trembled.

"Concubine Hu didn't know that Lord Chang'an was studying "The Yellow Emperor", so she mistakenly thought that..."

Bang~
The priceless red glazed bead hit Zhao Gao's head, it broke Zhao Gao's flesh and blood, and smashed back all the remaining words of Zhao Gao!
"How dare you frame Cheng Yu!"

The first emperor was full of anger!

"Get out! Take ten sticks for yourself!"

"only."

Zhao Gao let the blood flow from his head, he answered and left Zhangtai Palace.

Soon, the sound of the stick scolding came from the outside to the inside, and reached the ears of the first emperor.

The big red glazed bead rolled on the ground once and then stopped rolling. The blood-stained bead shone with a strange light under the bright light.

The first emperor looked at the glass beads, feeling extremely agitated.

He knew that all of this should be false, and his own brother couldn't do such a thing.

If his own brother is really such a lustful evil spirit, he won't even let his women off.It's time to go to the Six Kings Palace to search it, let alone ask for the abolition of the tower.

If Hu Ji is still alive, the first emperor has countless ways to get the truth from Hu Ji.

Hu Ji thinks that Ying Huhai is the heir of Ying Chengxu, which proves that the two should have a long-term affair.

The first emperor did not have the problem of being abused, and the number of times he favored orchids can be counted on the fingers.If Hu Ji misunderstood that Ying Huhai belonged to Ying Chengxu, it would only be logical if the two collided frequently.

Whether the two have been having an affair for a long time, it is easy to verify the authenticity, some details cannot be made up, such as where is there a mole on Ying Chengxun's body.

If Hu Ji says she hasn't noticed this kind of thing, then ask Ying Chengxun how long it lasts and what posture she likes.

But now, Orchid is dead, and there is no proof of her death.

At this moment, the anxious Shi Huangdi really wanted to call Hu Ji's soul back to ask her clearly, wanting peace of mind.

(End of this chapter)