Drunk Bamboo

It seems that the Imperial Concubine is really cunning.

He doesn't even trust his own people.

Everyone only completes his own task, and even if one person is caught, he cannot confess to anything else.

With relatives holding the situation in their hands, she is not afraid that they will confess that she is the mastermind behind the incident.

Xie Yuzhu asked again: "What kind of poison did you take?"

"It's the Impermanence Powder she developed herself. No one can detoxify it."

"Do you know the recipe?"

Gingko shook her head again. "I don't know. The people of Nanjiang tribe know some poison techniques, but her ability to make poison is unmatched. She is also good at controlling people's hearts. She took our families out of the tribe, saying that she was taking care of us, but in fact it was a threat. She wanted us to work for her and we dared not refute. Even if we were caught, we dared not say her name."

After hearing this, Xie Yuzhu fell into deep thought.

Is it true that she is the only one who knows the poison formula?

She really was the one who caused the plague!

Ginkgo remembered something and became more energetic. He continued, "I remember hearing from my aunt in Taohua Tower that Wuchang Powder is a colorless and tasteless poison. Because there are no signs of poisoning after being poisoned, it looks like an ordinary cold. It was not taken seriously at first. It was not until a few days later that the condition became serious. When he went to the doctor, the poison had already entered his five internal organs. Even if there was an antidote, he could not be cured and could no longer live a normal life. Without an antidote, he would die of internal organ failure."

"The sisters are most afraid of this poison. Aunt Taohua is also afraid of it. She said that making medicine requires an extremely rare poisonous flower that can only be found in the north and grows on ice and snow."

"Write down everything you say. It will be useful later." Xie Yuzhu promised, "I will not reveal your name until you are absolutely safe."

"Okay, I'll write it. I just ask the princess to spare the sisters in Taohua Tower. Many of them are not there voluntarily. Who among the innocent girls would be willing to enter a brothel and work as a hostess drinking and selling smiles?" Ginkgo pleaded.

Xie Yuzhu agreed, "Don't worry, as long as they confess the truth, nothing will happen."

After Ginkgo had written down everything, Xie Yuzhu carefully put the paper away.

He told Ginkgo, "Stay here peacefully. I will find a way to reunite you and Qiufeng in a few days."

Ginkgo replied, “Yes.”

Before leaving, he reminded her, "If you remember anything else or have any requests, go to the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Zhang, and he will help you."

Ginkgo's eyes were filled with gratitude. "Yes."

Looking at Xie Yuzhu's disappearing figure, Ginkgo's originally lifeless face showed a glow of life.

She must take good care of her body and wait for the reunion with her brother.

After walking out of the cell, Zhang Xinghe also came out of the cell next door.

After walking for a distance, Xie Yuzhu stopped and took out Ginkgo's confession from his sleeve.

"Did you hear clearly, Master Zhang?"

Zhang Xinghe took the confession and responded lightly, "Give it to me, I will deal with Taohualou."

Xie Yuzhu asked: "Where is the Imperial Concubine?"

A confession alone, especially one from a criminal, means nothing.

The status of the Imperial Concubine will not change.

And the emperor might not even doubt it.

If you can't hit the target with one strike, don't alert the enemy.

Zhang Xinghe's eyes were heavy, "Only when Your Majesty personally sees her evil can you convict her completely."

Xie Yuzhu agreed, "At least it's a piece of evidence. If it accumulates, it will eventually expose her."

"That's what the princess said."

“Protect the ginkgo.”

"Don't worry, Princess."

Xie Yuzhu walked forward, feeling a little relieved. "Today's harvest is quite good. The extremely rare poisonous flower mentioned by Ginkgo may be in the palace right now."

Zhang Xinghe was puzzled, "What does the princess mean?"

"The prince's patrol soldiers discovered that a batch of Lin Hai Xue Lian from the north had entered the palace recently. He is now asking the imperial guards to secretly investigate in the palace to find out which palace they were transported to. It seems that we need to focus on investigating the Shang Pharmacy and the Royal Concubine's palace."

Xie Yuzhu did not mention Changfeng Tower, but only said that they were patrol soldiers.

Zhang Xinghe looked worried, "Does the prince know?"

"He doesn't know about the plague. He is just doing his duty and trying to find the owner of these poisonous flowers."

Zhang Xinghe thought for a while before saying, "I understand. If there is any problem, I will deal with it with His Majesty."

Xie Yuzhu thanked him, "Then I'll leave it to Master Zhang."

She felt much more at ease knowing that there was someone in the palace to protect Hua Qinfeng.

After all, Zhang Xinghe knew the emperor better than Hua Qinfeng.

……

The Imperial Guard in the evening.

It was almost time to go off duty, and several commanders gathered together.

Strangely enough, ever since Hua Qinfeng became the commander of the Imperial Guards and was in charge of the Imperial Guards Department, he could meet the commanders of various departments at least twice a day.

In the past few years, the three of them were rarely seen together. Now they see each other every day and can chat together calmly, which is really rare.

No, this will be the norm from now on.

"My Lord, what are you so happy about?"

Seeing the smile on Hua Qinfeng's face, Song Chi couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Tomorrow is a day off. I will accompany the princess to the eastern suburbs to see the maple leaves." Hua Qinfeng said without any reservation.

"So you're going to go out with the princess. No wonder you're in such a good mood." Song Chi thought of his wife. "It's autumn now, and I'll take my wife out for a walk on one of my days off."

"It's her duty. If you marry a woman, you should spend more time with her. Otherwise, what's the point of marrying her?" Hua Qinfeng agreed.

"Your Highness is right." Song Chi said with a smile, "Then what plans does Your Highness have for your next day off?"

“I haven’t decided yet what the next time will be.”

"Otherwise, how about inviting the prince and princess to a simple meal? My wife likes the princess so much. She has told me many times that, Prince, please fulfill my wife's wish." Song Chi struck while the iron was hot.

Now that he is familiar with the people in the Imperial Guard, Hua Qinfeng is not the kind of person who likes to put on airs, so he says whatever he wants.

So he said truthfully: "I will ask Yuzhu next time I have a day off."

Song Chi opened his eyes excitedly, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xun Shurui on the side had been unable to get a word in, and finally asked weakly, "Grandfather also wants to invite the prince to dinner, is the prince free?"

"Why do you have to treat me to a meal?" Hua Qinfeng muttered, "Then wait until the next time I have a day off. You can remind me then."

Xun Shurui immediately responded: "Yes!"

"Commander Shi, what's on your mind today? Why didn't you say a word?" Song Chi noticed that Shi Qianjin was acting unusually.

"Thinking about something." Shi Qianjin looked melancholy and glanced at Hua Qinfeng.

"Oh? Commander Shi also has troubles?" Song Chi noticed something and asked curiously.

Shi Qianjin ignored Song Chi and turned to ask Hua Qinfeng without thinking:

"My Lord, is there anything different about the princess lately?"

"What do you mean?"

Not only Hua Qinfeng was puzzled, even Song Chi and Xun Shurui were full of doubts.

He hesitated, as if he had something to hide. "I...I...I just saw the princess always go out alone these past two days. Should we send some people to stay by her side to make it safer?"

"She is capable of protecting herself. Besides, the police are protecting her. No one dares to act wildly on the street." Hua Qinfeng praised Shi Qianjin, "I didn't expect you to be so careful. Good. You should do the same when you ask the brothers to stand guard and patrol in the future."

Shi Qianjin: "King..."

Hua Qinfeng was in a hurry to finish his shift. Shi Qianjin looked at his back and didn't say anything else.

Song Chi stood beside him, "You have something to say."

"I'm fine!"

Squinting his eyes, he examined him, "When did Commander Shi become hesitant?"

Shi Qianjin still firmly denied, "I'm fine!"

After saying that, he walked towards the door resolutely.

Song Chi held his chin, "He does have something to do."

Xun Shurui nodded: "Yes."

"It seems that the matter is not small."

"Ah."

Song Chi suddenly asked: "Do you have something to do too?"

Xun Shurui was stunned, and quickly denied it, "Nothing."

This is a secret between him and the prince.