An Lingrong after rebirth

"Yi Xiu's face was full of apologies, but the emperor nodded directly. "Forget it, I know you are never the kind of person who makes a fuss. Tell me, what happened?"

"Your Majesty, we have found out the cause of Concubine Chun's death,"

"Yixiu seemed to unconsciously tighten her fists, and then said: Your Majesty, Jiang Fuhai rescued a young eunuch Qingxi by the Haidong Lake. It was said that he was knocked unconscious and tied with stones and sunk to the bottom of the lake."

"That young eunuch was lucky. The person who murdered him was probably worried that he would be seen doing evil in the garden! The rope was not tied tightly enough, and Qingxi woke up after he fell into the water."

"He broke free of the rope and passed out when he floated to the shore. He was spotted by a patrolling guard and reported to me. After asking, I learned that the young eunuch was Qingxi, who was by Chun Chang's side."

"Someone who is always by Chun Chang's side? The emperor has a bad feeling in his heart! Who did it?"

Yixiu's face showed a trace of unspeakable emotion, "Your Majesty, it was Xiao Yunzi who was beside Wanpin who threw Qingxi into the lake."

"After hearing this, the emperor suddenly turned around and stared at Yixiu with a look of shock. After a long while, he finally spoke: Wanpin?"

"Your Majesty, I don't want to believe it either, but Qingxi... the story of sinking into the lake can't be fake. I have had someone check it out, and there are several marks of strangulation on Qingxi's body."

Where the guards found him, they also found a rope...

"Your Majesty, Qingxi is in the sky right now. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, I can call him over now and ask him in person."

"Yi Xiu's face was calm, but there was a hint of regret in her eyes. Seeing this, the emperor felt a chill in his heart! What was she regretting?"

"What a pity! Wanpin is such a cruel person? The emperor didn't know how to answer for a moment! Seeing that he didn't speak, Yixiu naturally wanted to take advantage of the victory and pursue him."

"Your Majesty, Wanpin is pregnant now. And the people before said that because they saw Chunchangzai...she was pregnant, so I didn't send anyone to Bitong Academy to take care of little Yunzi."

How many lives are involved in this matter? Your Majesty, please decide whether we should continue investigating this matter!

"Yi Xiu's words were cryptic, but every word pointed directly at Zhen Huan! Now it has been found out that Chun Changzai's death was caused by someone close to Zhen Huan."

"But the other party had a miscarriage after seeing Concubine Chun's body. So Zhen Huan is taking this opportunity to avoid questioning."

"Your Majesty, you really can't think too much. How sure are you about this matter?"

The emperor's voice was somewhat low, and although it was a question, Yixiu could hear the distance in it clearly.

"Your Majesty, when Qingxi was rescued, he was almost dead. If the guards hadn't happened to run into him while on patrol, he would probably be dead by now. I think I won't lie in this situation."

"Could it be that someone else framed Wanpin? After all, she was the one who asked for Chun Changzai's life when she was in the garden. Why would she want someone to take Chun Changzai's life?"

"Yixiu was not surprised when the emperor said these words. Why is Zhen Huan so favored? Others may not know, but how could she not know?"

It is not surprising that she could receive this honor given her face which is 50% similar to her good sister.

"Your Majesty, if you want to say it's a frame-up, then there must be a reason. Forgive my stupidity, I really can't think of a reason why someone would frame Wanpin."

"It was the young eunuch Qingxi who told the emperor the reason why Wanpin bribed him to kill Chun Changzai. After hearing this, the emperor's expression darkened again. He rubbed his fingers on the teacup for a while before asking, "What's the reason?"

"After the broken jade incense, Wanpin always believed that Chun Changzai had miscarried on purpose, so she has been holding a grudge against him. This time, she asked the emperor to bring someone from the palace, with the original intention of making Chun Changzai pay the price."

"But I didn't expect that Wanpin would be so cruel and ruthless that she took Chun Changzai's life directly. After killing her, she still had her hanged to vent her anger."

"Yi Xiu said, glancing at the emperor from time to time. Seeing the other party's unhappy expression, he felt more satisfied in his heart."

"Su Peisheng," the emperor was silent for a long time, and suddenly spoke up. Su Peisheng, who had been waiting outside for a long time, came in immediately, Your Majesty."

Go to Bitong Academy and bring little Yunzi here. Remember not to disturb Concubine Wan. Su Peisheng was about to respond immediately, but Yixiu spoke again!

"Your Majesty, there are many people outside, and it is difficult for Su Peisheng to do things alone. If he goes to the Qinzheng Palace to call for help at this time, it will inevitably alarm everyone in the palace."

"As the emperor said, if Wanpin is alarmed, then let's just let him fall, but the dragon fetus is precious and naturally we can't just do it casually. It's better for Jiang Fuhai to go with us, so that there will be someone watching by the side, and it will be more convenient to do things."

"Yixiu felt that Su Peisheng should not have the courage to send a message to Zhen Huan, but things have come to this point. If she finds out, all her plans may be in vain."

"So it's better to be cautious in everything. The emperor paused after hearing this, but finally nodded. Okay, I'll do as you say."

"Su Peisheng and Jiang Fuhai went down together. The palace fell silent for a moment. Yixiu glanced at the emperor who was looking down, and then glanced at Jianqiu. The other party understood and left."

"Yi Xiu then retracted his gaze and sat quietly. Xiao Yunzi is a eunuch, so he naturally doesn't have to keep watch every night. With Jiang Fuhai here, even if Su Peisheng has any thoughts, he dare not do it."

"Jiang Fuhai could only let Xiao Yunzi be brought out from the side room with a cloth stuffed in her mouth when she saw people. Zhen Huan is not yet at the point where Su Peisheng would lose his mind for her or Cui Jinxi."

"So even after seeing Xiao Yunzi like this, Su Peisheng said nothing. He just nodded to Jiang Fuhai, and the two of them took the tied Xiao Yunzi all the way to the sky!"

"Jianqiu was waiting at the entrance of the main hall. When she saw the people coming back, she led the group in and turned sideways to go to the back of the main hall. In the hall, little Yunzi was forced by Jiang Fuhai to kneel on the ground, with an unconvinced look on his face."

"Jiang Fuhai raised his head and glanced at Yixiu. Seeing that she nodded, he pulled the cloth out of Xiao Yunzi's mouth. He said, 'The eunuch was invited here today because the Emperor and the Empress have something to ask you.'"

"Just remember to reply nicely, sir." Xiao Yunzi snorted coldly after hearing this. He knew who was in front of him and did not speak for a while.

"The emperor coughed lightly and asked, "Xiao Yunzi, was it you who caused Chun Changzai's death?"

"Since Jiang Fuhai had his men quietly tie him up, Xiao Yunzi knew what he had done and that the incident had been exposed. It wasn't too sudden to hear the emperor asking about it now."

"But he certainly can't admit it. He thinks he has cleaned up everything and won't reveal any flaws. He looks very calm."

"Xiao Yunzi kowtowed, Your Majesty, I don't know what your Majesty means. The death of Concubine Chun has nothing to do with me. Please understand your Majesty."

"You knocked Qingxi, the eunuch next to Concubine Chun, unconscious and drowned him in the lake. I have already found a witness to this matter. If you tell the truth now, I can ask the emperor to give you a quick death."

"If you're hiding something, it's not as simple as just losing your life. As soon as Xiao Yunzi finished speaking, Yixiu spoke up."

But what was said made Xiao Yunzi break out in a cold sweat. It was impossible that someone saw it.

"When I did this, it was at midnight and there was no one around. How could I have been seen by anyone?"

"The Queen's words are definitely meant to frame me. Xiao Yunzi thought for a moment and immediately kowtowed, saying, 'Your Majesty, I really don't know what you mean by this.'"

"Qingxi is the eunuch who is by Chun Chang's side. I am just an acquaintance with him. Why would he suddenly do such a cruel thing to him? I have never done it."

"You have no grudge against him, but if someone else has a grudge against his master, and you bribe him and harm his master, and then you kill him to silence him, then it makes sense."

"When Yixiu said this, Xiao Yunzi was not only horrified, but also felt disbelief in her heart. The Queen explained the matter so clearly. Did she find out something, or was it just her simple guess?"

If I found anything, I should have evidence by now, but if it's just speculation, then I...

For a moment, Xiao Yunzi didn't know what to do. After all, he was just a little eunuch beside Zhen Huan, and everything he did.

"It was all because of Zhen Huan's kindness to her brother on a winter day, but to say that they were so close is just a joke."

"So when things got to this point, he didn't know how to answer for a moment. Thinking of this, the sweat on his forehead could no longer be hidden."

"Yi Xiu sneered when she saw this. I didn't expect that the servants in this palace have such a good ability? It's really horrifying to torture concubines and kill people to silence them."

Xiao Yunzi's face was covered with sweat at this moment. It was obvious that the Queen's words hit the nail on the head. His lips trembled slightly.

"He still spoke with a stubborn mouth. Your Majesty, how dare I do this? Someone must have framed me. Please investigate it carefully."

Okay, since you are sure you didn’t do it, I will find someone to confront you face to face!

"Yi Xiu's voice turned cold, and she raised her hand and said, "Jian Qiu brought the person up." After she finished speaking, Jian Qiu pushed the door open and came in, followed by a young eunuch with a white cloth wrapped around his head."

Walking behind Xiao Yunzi, the young eunuch knelt down and saluted: "Your servant pays respects to the Emperor and to the Empress!"

"Before the two people sitting upstairs could say anything, Xiao Yunzi was frightened by the voice behind her and her body froze and trembled."

"How could it be? How could it be Qingxi's voice? Didn't he know that I had killed him and drowned him in the lake? His hands, which were only supporting the ground, felt a little weak."

"But Xiao Yunzi didn't have the courage to look up and see whether the person who came was Qingxi or not. It didn't matter whether he looked or not. Yixiu asked again?"

"Qingxi, you said that Xiao Yunzi bribed you to hang Chun Changzai's body on the beam. Is this true?"

"Qingxi looked weak, and his face was obviously pale from being soaked in water for a long time. But even so, everyone could see the anger in Qingxi's expression."

"Empress, that's right. Please repeat to the Emperor what you said to me!"

Yes!

Qingxi responded and continued, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the Queen, my young master went to Japan. Wasn't it me who was on guard at night? However, I was not very smart and heard some movement in the East Side Hall while I was half asleep."

"I stood up to check, and then I found that Xiao Yunzi and Shuang'er had actually forced something on my young master."

"After feeding that thing, my young master died soon after. I didn't know what they were doing. By the time I realized what was happening, it was too late."

Having said this, Qingxi seemed to be overcome with grief. He raised his head and wiped his tearful face. His voice suddenly became sad and angry. The young lady had lost her breath, but Xiao Yunzi did not stop. He actually turned around and strangled Shuang'er's neck.

"I was so frightened that I watched Shuang'er being strangled to death. However, I made a noise in my panic and he heard it. Upon hearing the noise, Xiao Yunzi rushed out and saw me outside the window."

"He wanted to kill me immediately, but at that moment, the night watchman sounded outside. I subconsciously wanted to ask for help, but he covered my mouth with his hand."

"When Qingxi said this, he suddenly burst into tears, shocking everyone in the hall. Seeing him like this, everyone showed a little sympathy."

After a moment, Jianqiu stepped forward and comforted him, "Qingxi, don't worry, the Emperor and the Empress are here now, they will definitely make the decision for you, you just need to tell them everything you know."

Qingxi nodded with sobs and said, "Yes, thank you, Aunt Jianqiu!"

"After finishing speaking, he calmed down and continued. Xiao Yunzi covered the servant's mouth, fearing that the servant would make a noise and attract the attention of the night watchman."

He dragged me into the palace and threatened me to hang my young mistress from the beam with a rope. "According to what you said, Concubine Chun was already dead, so why did he do this?"

"Empress, Xiao Yunzi said that only if I do this and get on the broken boat, he will spare my life......!"

What a poisonous thought!

"Yi Xiu shouted angrily and asked again; Chun Changzai was hanging from the beam when he was found. So, you did what he said, why did he knock you out and sink you into the lake?"

"Could it be that you are hiding something? Queen, I dare not hide anything. I thought that as long as I did what he said, he would spare my life."

But who would have thought that as soon as I brought the young master... he took the stool next to him and hit me.

"There are bloody marks on my head from being hit by a stool! Aunt Jianqiu has already seen it. Qingxi's face is a mixture of sadness and joy, with a hint of fear."

"Looking like you've been wronged, seeing the emperor frowning, what else do you have to say, little Yunzi?"

The emperor doted on Zhen Huan and visited her palace often. He was somewhat familiar with Xiao Yunzi and naturally knew that Xiao Yunzi was Zhen Huan's confidant.

"After hearing what Qingxi said, he was also very angry, but he did not show it in front of him. Yixiu saw the other party's expression and sneered in his heart."