Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

When Yang Mingxue said this, he was only a few inches away from the pillar.

Even if everyone wanted to, they would not be able to reach Yang Mingxue in such a short time!

It happened in a flash. Just when Yang Mingxue was about to hit the pillar, a figure suddenly rushed past and quickly reached out to grab her.

Seeing Yang Mingxue being pulled away from the pillar, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Looking closely, they found that the person who saved her was...

Concubine Lian?

The one who has always been the least nosy, Empress Lian.

After Yang Mingxue was pulled back, she stood there in a daze. The determination and sadness in her eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a hint of confusion and astonishment.

Concubine Lian seemed to be frightened as well. She was stunned for a long while before she started to blame.

"Mrs. Sha, how can you commit suicide like this? You want to die because you can't get the love you want? Have you ever thought about your parents, relatives and friends? If you really die today, how sad they will be? You have studied for so many years, but you only see the love between men and women, and forget how many things in this world are more important than love!"

Yang Mingxue opened her dry lips, but found herself speechless.

She was stunned for a while, then she suddenly held Concubine Lian's hand and kowtowed several times, and then tears welled up in her eyes again.

"Madam Lian Fei, I am truly wronged! I really did not poison the tea!"

Concubine Lian sighed softly, then patted the back of Yang Mingxue's hand, signaling her to calm down.

Then he turned to look at Jing Zhichen, his tone calm but firm.

"Your Highness, since Madam Sha dared to die to make her determination clear, she must have her own reasons."

Concubine Lian's move really surprised Jing Zhichen.

After all, after Yang Mingxue’s bold speech today, who knows how much gossip there will be in the future.

If Jing Zhichen agreed to this matter now, I am afraid that some stories like "The prince got angry for the beauty", "The prince and Yang Mingxue are still in contact", "The prince cleared Yang Mingxue's grievances" would inevitably spread.

Besides...Xu Xingyin might also be jealous.

Jing Zhichen frowned slightly with a complicated expression, but for the sake of Concubine Lian's face, he did not refute and nodded.

"There are many suspicious points in this case, and it really needs to be investigated in detail."

Having said this, he suddenly changed the subject.

"But since this matter involves the harem, I cannot interfere too much in the harem's internal affairs, so I would like to trouble the Crown Princess to help the Queen to investigate."

Jing Zhichen's move was to take care of Xu Xingyin's feelings. He didn't want her to be unhappy because of Yang Mingxue again, so he took the initiative to cut off his relationship with Yang Mingxue.

Furthermore, after Yang Mingxue’s bold speech today, Jing Zhichen had no choice but to do so, so as to avoid fewer gossips in the future.

Xu Xingyin heard the hidden meaning in Jing Zhichen's words, and couldn't help feeling warm in his heart, but he nodded calmly.

"Yes, I obey your order."

Jing Zhichen was willing to put in this much effort, so Xu Xingyin naturally appreciated it.

Although the relationship between her and Yang Mingxue is hard to describe, she can still distinguish right from wrong.

We have to investigate this matter thoroughly before we can come to a conclusion.

Thinking of this, Xu Xingyin glanced sideways at Yang Mingxue who was still kneeling on the ground, and spoke softly.

"Madam Sha, please stand up first. This matter will be handled impartially by me and the Queen. We will not wrongly accuse a good person, nor will we let a bad person go."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mingxue looked up at Xu Xingyin, a complex emotion flashed across her eyes, but in the end she still responded with a low "yes".

Xu Xingyin didn't pay much attention to what Yang Mingxue was thinking or what the concubines around her were thinking. He just gave his orders calmly.

"Dan Gui, go to the Imperial Guards and ask for the best coroner. Imperial Doctor Liu, please first check what poison caused Concubine Yun to die."

"Yes."

Everyone responded and took action.

Xu Xingyin behaved calmly and was not angry at Yang Mingxue's covetousness for the prince.

Such an action makes people look at him with higher regard.

As expected of her, she is the Crown Princess. Love affairs are minor matters. As the Crown Princess, she has to safeguard not only the interests of the Crown Prince, but also the stability of the entire palace.

Xu Xingyin took in everyone's expressions, and then calmly set his gaze on Bitao.

"Bi Tao, do you have any evidence to support your testimony?"

Bitao's body trembled slightly, and a trace of panic flashed in her originally determined eyes, and she responded in a low voice.

"To answer the Crown Princess, I have no evidence. But in my opinion, Yang Mingxue is the most likely person."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xingyin frowned and scolded harshly.

"How can you make empty claims without any evidence? You know that Madam Sha almost died because of this unjust accusation!"

Bitao was so frightened that her body trembled, and she quickly knelt on the ground, saying with a hint of grievance in her voice.

"Please forgive me, Princess! But...but apart from Yang Mingxue, I really can't think of anyone else who would do such a cruel thing."

Xu Xingyin didn't mean to pursue the matter by saying this, so he sighed and spoke.

"Forget it. Considering that you are concerned out of loyalty, I will not pursue the matter at this time. You can get up now."

"Thank you, Crown Princess."

Bitao burst into tears of gratitude, kowtowed repeatedly, then quickly stood up and stepped aside.

At the same time, the coroner of the Jinyiwei and Imperial Physician Liu had begun to examine Concubine Yun's body and the situation at the scene respectively.

Xu Xingyin stood aside and watched all this coldly.

After a while, Doctor Liu stood up and bowed to the "masters" in the hall to report.

"The poison that Concubine Yun was poisoned with is called 'Red Beauty'. This poison comes from Miaojiang. It is mostly in powder form, colorless and tasteless. It is extremely toxic. Once ingested, the poison will cause death in a short period of time."

After the imperial physician finished speaking, there was a sigh in the room, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was almost hard to breathe.

The fine Ru kiln teacup fell heavily to the ground with a clang, and the crisp sound of breaking echoed in the silent hall.

Xu Xingyin looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Jing Zhichen, who had been standing silently beside him, had a dark face and his eyes were flashing with anger and pain.

"Hongyanku?" Jing Zhichen repeated the name with gritted teeth, "Are you sure?"

Doctor Liu lowered his head, his voice trembling slightly, "Your Highness, I guarantee with my own head that the poison that Concubine Yun was poisoned with is indeed the cause of her beauty."

"How audacious!"

Jing Zhichen smashed the huanghuali wood table beside him with his clenched fist, sending sawdust flying everywhere, and his usual calm demeanor was no longer apparent during his conversation.

To be honest, even those who served by his side every day rarely saw Jing Zhichen so out of control.

Xu Xingyin did the same, he hurried forward and gently pulled his sleeve.

"Your Highness~"

She just called Jing Zhichen softly and said nothing more.

Xu Xingyin stood beside Jing Zhichen. Although she didn't say anything, her presence itself was like a silent comfort, making Jing Zhichen feel a little calmer.