When Xiao Ruge said Qingxu's name, Qiuju's eyes widened instantly, full of disbelief.

"How did you..."

Before she could even ask a single question, she spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with debris, and then the life in her eyes quickly drained away, her head tilted, and she died.

From Qiuju’s final expression, it can be seen that Xiao Ruge was right.

Concubine Chun looked at the dead Qiuju with some disdain and asked Xiao Ruge in confusion, "I have no connection with Taoist Qingxu, and Huan'er and Rong'er have never offended him. Why did he instigate Qiuju to poison Rong'er?"

Xiao Ruge reached out and felt Qiuju's carotid artery, making sure that she was dead. Then he stood up and took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands.

"Sometimes you may be killed because you have offended certain people."

This made Concubine Chun even more confused. Since there was no festival, why did Qingxu attack Rong'er?

Xiao Ruge threw the handkerchief she used to wipe her hands on Qiuju, just enough to cover her face which was still open.

She reached out and helped Concubine Chun up, and the two of them walked towards the bedroom together. As for Qiu Ju's body in the main hall, someone would naturally take care of it.

After entering the room, Xiao Ruge closed the door tightly, locking everyone following behind outside.

The two maids beside Concubine Chun looked at the closed door anxiously, fearing that Xiao Ruge would attack Concubine Chun.

After all, the scene in the main hall just now left an indelible shadow on them.

Concubine Chun was not worried. She believed in Xiao Ruge, so she did not stop Xiao Ruge when she went to close the door.

It was not until the two of them sat down at the table that Xiao Ruge thought for a moment and said softly, "The ghost incense poison is not something that can be found everywhere. This lady also knows it."

"People in the palace rarely have the opportunity to go to the deep mountains and swamps. Only Taoist Qingxu, who once traveled to the north and south of the Dalong Dynasty, may have this thing."

After listening to this, Concubine Chun thought about it and realized that it was indeed true. Even some generals who fought in many battles might not have this ghost fragrance.

But what if this medicine was sent in from outside the palace?

Thinking of this, she asked.

Xiao Ruge was silent for a moment, then raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "It's not impossible, but I'm more inclined to believe it was Taoist Qingxu."

"why?"

"Because he had an affair with Concubine Rong!"

These words instantly made Concubine Chun’s eyes widen.

"You, are you serious?"

Concubine Chun looked at Xiao Ruge in disbelief. She didn't expect Concubine Rong to be so bold as to do such a thing under the emperor's nose.

But then she thought, if this was true, then she would have a handle to kill Concubine Rong at any time.

Xiao Ruge nodded, "Although this is true, I have no evidence, and the queen has to verify it herself."

Hearing her say this, Concubine Chun nodded.

At the same time, he also realized that the one who really wanted to murder Ao Rong was not Taoist Qingxu, but Concubine Rong!

The news that a senior palace maid had died in Shangyun Palace spread quickly throughout the harem. After learning that it was this palace maid who poisoned Ao Rong, the emperor was somewhat moved.

He increased the number of guards in Shangyun Hall, and for a while the Shangyun Hall was airtight. Even if someone wanted to do something bad, they would not have the chance.

After learning about this, Concubine Rong went to Wuji Palace immediately.

After asking a trusted palace maid to guard outside the door, she walked into the hall alone with anxious steps.

Qingxu was sitting on a cushion in meditation when he opened his eyes when he heard a little Taoist boy beside him say that Rong Fei had arrived.

"Tong'er, go and pour two cups of tea."

Qingxu had a handsome appearance, and his Taoist robe and three strands of beautiful beard made him look even more like an immortal.

Rong Fei was a little impatient at first, but after looking into Qingxu's calm eyes, her anxious mood was immediately calmed down.

After the little Taoist boy served tea and left, there were only two people left in the hall. Concubine Rong then asked anxiously, "Qiu Ju is dead, and Concubine Chun already knows that someone ordered her to poison. What should we do?"

Taoist Qingxu remained the same as before, neither anxious nor impatient, and reached out to hold Concubine Rong's hand on the table.

The warm and heavy feeling came, slowly calming Rong Fei's anxious heart.

"Now that I'm dead, there's no evidence. Even if Qiuju said something, I'm here to back her up. I have no grudges against the Third Prince's wife. If Concubine Chun really comes to question me, I will just refuse to admit it and nothing will happen."

He gently patted the back of Rong Fei's hand and gave her a reassuring smile.

Concubine Rong couldn't help but sigh, and she held Qingxu's hand tightly with her backhand, with admiration evident in her eyes.

"Qingxu, you can't be in any trouble. Bai'er and I are counting on you. You must be fine!"

As if remembering Mu Bo's youthful appearance, Qingxu raised a gentle smile at the corner of his mouth, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

After receiving repeated assurances from Taoist Qingxu, Concubine Rong felt more at ease.

But she was afraid that Concubine Chun had learned something from Qiuju and would go to Qingxu to ask for punishment, so she lived in fear all day.

Just when the atmosphere in the palace was becoming somewhat solemn, Sun Yan finally found Mu Huan with Mu Gu through the secret code left by the assassins.

When the two brothers met, both of them had slightly moist eyes.

Mu Huan had lost weight, and his complexion didn't look too good. When he walked forward to meet Mu Gu, his right foot was a little shaky.

Mu Gu's eyes widened at this and he hurriedly took a few steps forward, thinking that he had suffered a serious leg injury.

"Third brother, your legs..."

"It's okay, I just sprained my ankle when I rolled down the slope, but I'm almost healed now. I got so excited just now that I couldn't control my strength, it's nothing serious!"

Mu Huan was very happy to see Mu Gu. The two brothers walked into the house while talking.

This is a quiet little mountain village, located in a valley. There is only one path leading to it. If you don’t know, you might think it is a wild path leading up the mountain.

At this time, the only people who were protecting Mu Huan, besides the two guards he brought with him, were the assassins that Xiao Ruge had arranged before he left.

Originally, Xiao Ruge arranged five for him, but now there are only three left, which shows how dangerous the situation was at that time.

When they saw Sun Yan, one of the assassins went over and told him what had happened along the way, and finally handed him something.

Sun Yan looked down at the sign in his hand and frowned slightly.

"This was found on a leader. After the Third Prince looked at it, he asked me to keep it for now."

"Okay, give me this. When I return to Beijing, I will definitely avenge my deceased brothers!"

Sun Yan tightly grasped the small token, stretched out his hand and patted the shoulder of the death warrior, asked the people he brought to take over their guard, and asked a few people to go down and rest.

Mu Huan and Mu Gu were also talking to each other about recent events in the room. Finally, Mu Gu whispered to Mu Huan, "Third brother, third sister-in-law is pregnant!"

When Mu Gu first received the news that Mu Huan was in trouble, he went to the Third Prince's Mansion once.

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