Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 627 The Truth (2)

  Yao Shangshu was released from the dungeon and served as the chief judge. It can be seen that there is indeed key evidence in the murder case of Li Chang being poisoned.

   Queen Joe paced back and forth excitedly, unable to stop at all.

  Lu Mingyu was also relieved.

   Before, she was calm and determined, half of it was fake. In the end it is speculation, without evidence, everything is empty talk. Fortunately, the evidence was found, and the grievances of Queen Qiao and the prince could be cleared up.

  Li Cong is still young and can't understand this. Li Jue and Li Xuan vaguely understood, looked at each other and then looked at Lu Mingyu: "Mother, can we go to study in the study?"

  Lu Mingyu smiled slightly: "Wait a little more patiently."

   We have to wait for the truth of this murder case to come to light before Yongjia Emperor will order the palace to unblock.

   Queen Qiao couldn't hold back her excitement and smiled at Lu Mingyu: "It's so late, you bring the children back to the East Palace, so you can rest."

"The queen mother also rested earlier." Lu Mingyu's eyes flashed, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised: "Yao Shangshu has been a minister of punishment for many years, and he is the best at investigating and deciding cases. Now that there is evidence, he will soon be able to investigate the case clearly. in vain."

   "What are we going to do?" Queen Joe asked impatiently.

  Lu Mingyu answered succinctly: "Wait."

  Yeah, they don't have to do anything, just wait.

   Queen Joe nodded.

  Lu Mingyu led the children out of the Jiaofang Palace and walked back to the East Palace slowly. After a little grooming, I took my little son to bed. Li Yun lay contentedly in his mother's arms.

  Li Jue Li Xuan stood beside the bed, reluctant to leave.

   They have been away from their mother for so long, and they miss their mother very much. It's just that they all claim to be little adults, so they're embarrassed to say it.

  Lu Mingyu looked funny and waved to the children: "Come here. The bed is so big, you all come up and sleep together."

  Li Xuan's eyes lit up, he happily got up on the bed and slept on the inside.

  Li Jue also held it back for a while: "The grandfather said that the oldest daughter avoids the father, and the son avoids the mother. I am seven years old this year, and it is not suitable to sleep with my mother again."

  Lu Mingyu glared at his son with a smile: "You're only seven years old, so it's time for your son to avoid his mother. Besides, it's not every night to sleep with you. It's only once in a while. Come over quickly!"

  Li Jue happily climbed onto the bed.

  The bed is very big, and the mother and son sleep together, so it is not crowded.

  Li Cong hid in his mother's arms and slept soundly. Lu Mingyu caressed Li Yan's hair while chatting with the children in a low voice. Unconsciously, I closed my eyes and fell asleep.

  …

   This night, Lu Mingyu's good dream was in full swing. But many people can't sleep through the night.

  Emperor Yongjia lay upright on the dragon couch, his eyes fixed on the ceiling. In one day, Emperor Yongjia became more than ten years old, as if all his energy had been taken away.

  General Liang had been staying in the palace a few days ago, guarding by the dragon couch during the day and sleeping outside at night.

  The servant at night is Eunuch Liu.

  Emperor Yongjia couldn't trust anyone else, Eunuch Liu had been on duty for several nights, and his eyes were red. However, this one-of-a-kind holy family, Eunuch Liu was reluctant to push it out, and could not wait to take root beside the emperor.

   "Your Majesty," In the dead of night, Eunuch Liu dared to persuade Emperor Yongjia: "Old slave, dare to persuade the Emperor, don't be too sad about this."

   "Unsatisfactory things in life are nine times out of ten. Things have come to this stage, no matter how angry the emperor is, he can't do anything. For the sake of the dragon body, the emperor should relax and rest!"

  Emperor Yongjia didn't seem to hear anything and didn't react at all.

   Eunuch Liu tried to persuade him a few more words, but there was still no response, so he had to shut up.

   After a long time, Emperor Yongjia let out a long sigh. That sigh was extremely sad: "I always thought that I was a good father."

   "I was wrong, I was too conceited."

   Eunuch Liu felt colic in his heart, and knelt down beside the bed: "The emperor is not happy, and he scolded the old slave to let out his anger."

  Emperor Yongjia turned his head with difficulty and said to Eunuch Liu, "I am angry with my sons, what does it have to do with you. Get up!"

   Eunuch Liu refused to get up, and still knelt down: "Your Majesty is like this, this old servant feels uncomfortable when he sees it. This old servant is kneeling here, and the Emperor curses a few words out of his anger."

   This is the true loyal servant.

   is like Liang Zhan who is silently guarding his side.

  Emperor Yongjia wanted to raise his hand, but his body didn't obey the command, and he still couldn't move, so he could only sigh in frustration.

   Today, Zhu Shilang from the Ministry of Punishment entered the palace to report. As Li Chang, the Ministry of Punishment conducted a detailed autopsy and found that Li Chang had indeed died of poisoning. This poison is extremely poisonous, and the entrance is blocked. From taking the poison to the poison, it only takes a few breaths. When the poison erupted, the seven orifices bleed, and the death was very miserable.

   Tsukaku found the organ in the jade crown on Li Chang's head. There is an extremely small space in the jade crown, which can fit a pill the size of a grain of rice.

   Therefore, Li Chang took the poison himself and had nothing to do with Yao Shangshu, the king of Dongping County. It has nothing to do with Queen Joe.

  Why did Li Chang take poison?

   This question is like a long thorn stuck in Emperor Yongjia's throat.

   He actually already had the answer in his heart.

   However, he still handed over the case to Yao Shangshu for trial.

   We must find out the real evidence, at least, Li Hao must confess his guilt in person.

  …

   Yao Shangshu and the Duke of Dongping County did not return to the palace after leaving the palace, but went to the Zongren’s residence together.

   After being detained for two days and one night, the Duke of Dongping had long since lost his usual arrogance, his face was bleak, like a duck whose neck was strangled, with a dying breath.

   In comparison, Yao Shangshu is more energetic. He has been in charge of the Punishment Department for many years, and he is used to trial murder cases. He has a lot of knowledge and tenacity.

   The two were riding in the same carriage, and they had to exchange a few words with each other.

   "This result is really unexpected." The Duke of Dongping sighed: "I didn't expect the fifth prince to take the poison by himself."

   Yao Shangshu's eyes flashed, and he said lightly: "The fifth prince was tricked into taking poison by mistake. When he is about to die, he is a fool."

  Dongping County King's face was heavy, and his brows twitched: "The third prince and the fifth prince are brothers of a mother's compatriot. They have deep feelings and are well known. How could the third prince trick the fifth prince into taking poison? It's unbelievable."

  Yao Shangshu glanced at the Duke of Dongping County: "If you ask the third prince directly, the third prince will have a lot of reasons to deny it. Therefore, we have to use some other methods to get the third prince to confess his guilt."

  The Duke of Dongping County was stunned: "What can I do?"

   Yao Shangshu said in a low voice, "This matter still needs the cooperation of the county king..."

   This is so, I explained it.

  The Duke of Dongping took a deep breath and nodded in response: "Okay, everything is done according to Master Yao's orders."

   (end of this chapter)