All the people in the Palace of Compassion and Ning, from the nuns who served close to them to the people who cleaned the palace, were all arrested and taken to the Department of Punishment for torture.

The people who were crying were inexplicably astonished.

What happened?

Everyone is asking.

Many people are inexplicably flustered and uneasy!

Why do you want to arrest people from the Compassionate Ning Palace?

Could it be related to the Queen Mother's death?

All kinds of speculations, all kinds of discussions, are on top of the crowd.

Emperor Wende never appeared.

Only Chang En came forward and announced the holy will: the funeral will go on as usual, no rumors or troubles are allowed.

Everyone had no choice but to continue crying.

However, the mind is not on this, everyone is absent-minded, and the voice of the crying spirit is much quieter.

Under normal circumstances, everyone would not dare to do this.

Now is an extraordinary time, and no one asks whether the attitude of the crying spirits is religious enough.

Gu Jiu was able to breathe.

Her sixth sense never fails.

The ominous premonition was finally confirmed, and Empress Dowager Xiao's death was strange.

Gu Jiu frowned slightly.

She has checked the pulse of Empress Dowager Xiao several times, it was just a common heart disease, and she didn't find any other problems.

How did the palace find out that Empress Dowager Xiao's death was strange?

Gu Jiu looked in the direction of the mourning hall, the problem must have appeared on the corpse.

Someone discovered the problem from the body of Empress Dowager Xiao.

Gu Jiu got up and walked towards the mourning hall.

...

The concubines in the harem were all flustered.

The princes are also restless.

Taking advantage of the rest time, all the Eight Immortals crossed the sea to show their magical powers and inquire about the truth.

Mrs. Xiao found Xiao Zhaoyi,

He opened his mouth and asked, What's going on? I heard people say that everyone in the Compassionate Ning Palace was arrested? Even the old people around the Queen Mother were not spared.

Xiao Zhaoyi's face was serious, Mother, don't panic, I will inquire about this matter. It is probably related to the death of the Empress Dowager.

Mrs. Xiao's face turned pale, Didn't the Empress Dowager die of illness? Is there something strange?

It's too early to say anything now. Mother must tell father that it is better to be quiet than to move, and to wait and see what happens before making plans.

Mrs. Xiao nodded with a pale face, I'll go to your father right away and tell him not to act rashly. You also need to find out the news as soon as possible. If there is something strange about the Queen Mother's death, you must send the news to him as soon as possible. To Xiao's house.

Xiao Zhaoyi responded, I will.

Watching Mrs. Xiao leave, Xiao Zhaoyi was about to return to the harem.

The affairs of the harem should be resolved in the harem.

Where are you going? Xiao Qin'er blocked Xiao Zhaoyi's way.

Xiao Zhaoyi had a gloomy face, Is sister okay? I don't have time to argue with you right now, so just get out of the way.

Are you going to inquire about the Empress Dowager?

I know you still ask.

Can you find out?

Xiao Zhaoyi looked at Xiao Qin'er with a strange expression, Is sister begging for peace?

Xiao Qin'er's face twisted instantly, I hope you can really find out the truth.

Xiao Zhaoyi smiled sarcastically, Sister has finally made progress, congratulations. Now you finally wake up, without the queen mother, the only one you can rely on in the palace is me. So, be more polite to me from now on.

Xiao Qin'er silently stepped aside and watched Xiao Zhaoyi leave.

...

The princes and concubines went to Xingqing Palace to see Emperor Wende.

Emperor Wende was never seen.

Empress Pei frowned and asked Chang En, Is Your Majesty not even seeing me?

Your Majesty, forgive me, Your Majesty said that no one will be seen.

Empress Pei was annoyed, Tell me, what's your majesty's situation now? I heard that your majesty drank alcohol last night. Is your majesty all right?

Chang En bowed and said: Young Majesty, don't worry, Your Majesty is still in good health. Madam, please go back. When His Majesty is willing to see everyone, this old slave will send someone to inform Madam.

Empress Pei was very helpless and could only leave.

By the way, the two brothers Liu Zhao and Liu Yi were also called.

Liu Zhao is not happy to go to Weiyang Palace at this time, it is purely a waste of time.

Empress Pei was very dissatisfied, Don't you even listen to what I say?

Liu Zhao glanced at the people around him, that's all, in front of everyone, he still wants to give his mother a face.

The mother and son returned to Weiyang Palace.

Empress Pei was restless, There must be something strange about the Queen Mother's death, otherwise Your Majesty would not have suddenly ordered the arrest of everyone in the Palace of Compassion and Ning.

Why didn't the imperial physician find out before? Liu Yi was puzzled.

Empress Pei looked at Liu Zhao, Boss, do you have any news?

Liu Zhao said calmly, Wait until the Punishment Division interrogates everyone, and everything will be clear.

I'm afraid there will be no more people before you ask. Empress Pei was very suspicious of the Punishment Department's ability.

Those who dare to kill the empress dowager are not prepared for the way out.

...

Gu Jiu came to the mourning hall.

She said to the palace guards in the mourning hall: I want to offer a stick of incense to the Empress Dowager!

Madam, please!

The three sticks of incense were lit, bowed and inserted into the incense burner.

Then she said: I want to see the Queen Mother one last time.

There was hesitation on the palace man's face.

Gu Jiu asked: Can't you? As the eldest granddaughter-in-law of the royal family, don't I have the right to visit the Queen Mother for the last time?

Ma'am misunderstood. Ma'am, please don't get too close.

Mrs. Ben knows.

Gu Jiu stood in front of the coffin, looked at the Empress Dowager Xiao's body, and asked, Who has visited the Empress Dowager these two days?

The palace people did not suspect him, and said honestly: Your Majesty, the ladies, the princes, and some adults from the Qin Tianjian. By the way, this morning, the palace gate just opened, and Lord Lu also came. Like Madam, I proposed to see the Queen Mother for the last time.

Which Master Lu?

Lord Lu, Zhonglu!

Emperor Wende's confidant advisor Lu Shizhong!

It was him, indeed it was him.

Gu Jiu immediately asked: You said that officials from Qin Tianjian came here. Do you remember which official it was?

Master Ren Tianjian, bring a few of his subordinates down for a visit.

Ren Qiu was recommended by Lu Shizhong, and I heard that Ren Qiu lives in Lu's residence.

If Ren Qiu found a problem, he would definitely tell Lu Shizhong.

Lu Shizhong entered the palace as soon as the palace gate opened early in the morning, obviously not on a whim, but deliberately rushed to confirm the truth before everyone entered the palace.

He proposed to visit the queen mother for the last time, there must be obvious evidence on the queen mother's body, and he needs to verify it.

Is Lu Shizhong standing in this position?

Report Ma'am, yes.

Two steps away from the coffin, what can Lu Shizhong find in this position?

Gu Jiu's eyes widened, not daring to miss a single detail.

Suddenly, her pupils constricted.

Why are Empress Dowager Xiao's fingernails pink?

It was normal when he was encoffined.

When Empress Dowager Xiao was buried, Gu Jiu was in the Ci Ning Palace.

She remembers clearly that everything was normal back then.

Empress Dowager Xiao died of a normal illness!

Because Empress Dowager Xiao was seriously ill, just in case, during this time, Gu Jiu and the children lived in the palace.

Upon hearing the news of Empress Dowager Xiao's death, she rushed to the palace immediately.

She still remembers many details clearly.

Gu Jiu took a deep breath, suppressed the surprise and doubt in her heart, and left the coffin.

She pretended to be uncomfortable, and walked out of the mourning hall, clutching her heart.

Is it alright ma'am?

Gu Jiu shook his head, It's okay. I didn't eat in the morning, and my body is a little weak. By the way, did Sizhong Lu say anything after visiting the Empress Dowager?

No! Lu Shizhong visited the Queen Mother for the last time, and then left.

Thank you for your hard work!

Gu Jiu walked out of the mourning hall.

The servant girl, Ah Qing, was very worried, Is Madam all right?

It's okay! Tell Zhao Minfa to come and see me.

The maidservant will help Madam go back to the room to rest.

Zhao Minfa hurried to the wing room.

Gu Jiu originally wanted Zhao Min to send a message to Liu Zhao, but after thinking about it, he changed his mind.

Find Qian Fu, I have something to tell him.

Let's go now, little one.

Hurry up! Mrs. Ben has something urgent to ask him.

The little one knows.

Zhao Minfa left in a hurry.

Gu Jiu took a deep breath, feeling a little stuffy in her chest and feeling a little uncomfortable.

She rubbed her heart, took a sip from her teacup.

Is Madam worried? the servant girl Ah Qing asked cautiously.

Gu Jiu smiled wryly, I'm a little worried. I hope it's okay!

He was able to hide it from everyone, and poisoned the Empress Dowager Xiao without anyone noticing it, even the imperial doctor didn't find out.

I have to admit that the poisoner is very powerful, and the poison is even more powerful.

What kind of poison is it that cannot be detected when a person is alive?

Anyway, Gu Jiu had never heard of it.

She has to admit that in this era, there are more talented people than she imagined.

When Qian Fu got the news, he didn't dare to delay, and rushed to see Gu Jiu.

Gu Jiu was afraid of leaking the news, so he ordered all his servants to leave.

Only she and Qian Fu were left in the wing room.

The Queen Mother is poisoned!

When Gu Jiu opened his mouth, he was shocked!

Qian Fu's expression was serious, Madam, are you sure?

Gu Jiu said: I was there when the Empress Dowager was coffined, and everything was normal at that time. But now, on the third day after the Empress Dowager died, her fingernails turned pink. This is a typical manifestation of poisoning.

In addition, Lu Shizhong entered the palace ahead of everyone when the palace gate just opened early in the morning, and deliberately offered to visit the queen mother for the last time.

Obviously, Si Zhong Lu discovered something and told His Majesty what he found, and that's how all the people in the Palace of Compassion and Ning were arrested and interrogated by the Department of Punishment.

As for where Lu Shizhong got the news, my judgment is that he heard about it from Qin Tianjian Ren Jianzheng. Ren Jianzheng has learned quite a lot. I am not surprised that he knows the art of poison medicine.

Qian Fu's expression was serious, This old slave will tell His Highness the news in time. I will take a look at the Empress Dowager's place in person.

Don't attract attention! There is a lot of turmoil in the palace right now, beware of being implicated.

Thank you Madam for your concern, this old servant understands. Do you have any other orders from Madam?

Tell Your Majesty, pay attention to safety and be careful in everything. It doesn't matter if you can't find out the truth, what matters is the safety of your family.

The old slave understands! The old slave will tell His Highness the truth.

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