The grass in the factory should be plucked

Liao Wuyong shook his head: "The Su family was finally buried in Datong. King Wei wants to pay tribute to his relatives, there is no need to hide it."

He could openly pay tribute to his grandfather, General Su, and he could also set up an altar for the entire Su family in his mansion and receive incense offerings.

There is no need to set up a bunch of nameless spirit tablets.

The two were puzzled and decided to put the matter aside for the time being.

Xie Changan also told Liao Wuyong in detail about the death process of the palace maid and eunuch that they witnessed, as well as the unknown cause of death after the autopsy.

Liao Wuyong was surprised: "Was it the King of Wei who did it?"

Xie Changan shook his head: "I'm not sure. We were on the roof of the bedroom at the time, and I saw a pair of hands reaching out from the hall, grabbing the palace maid and eunuch by the throat, and dragging them into the hall."

"Soon after, I heard the King of Wei ordering people to drag the bodies of the two away."

"The King of Wei has great inner strength. We dare not act rashly, lest we alert the enemy. Therefore, we do not know what happened in the palace."

Xie Changan thought of Shen Muchun's speculation and said, "Brother Shen said that the two people also looked frightened to death. I wonder what kind of horrible thing in the hall caused these two people to die of fright on the spot."

Liao Wuyong frowned, "The King of Wei is indeed acting strangely! You and A'li should hold your troops for now. Let's report back to His Majesty and ask him to make the decision."

After all, the King of Wei is the son of the late emperor and of royal blood. This matter also involves the late emperor. Whether to investigate or not is up to His Majesty to decide.

"Yes!" Xie Changan replied.

The next day, Liao Wuyong brought Xie Changan and Jiang Li into the palace. After a detailed discussion with Nangong Qinghe, they each went their separate ways.

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the new emperor would hold a palace banquet to entertain all his ministers.

It was supposed to be held on the third day of the first lunar month, but because the imperial concubine gave birth to a son, the eldest prince had to be baptized on the third day of the first lunar month, and the emperor also had to go to the Fengxian Hall and Chongxian Hall in person to offer sacrifices, so the palace banquet was postponed to the fifth day.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the words said by Prince Wei Nangong Yonghe, "The eldest prince was born on the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is the will of heaven," quietly spread among the people.

By the time Liao Wuyong received the news, the rumor had already become known to everyone and was a hot topic.

When Empress Dowager Zhang heard the rumor, she specifically warned Zhang Wanwan and the other two concubines when she visited the eldest prince.

"Your Majesty is in good health and in the prime of youth. He will have many concubines in the future and will have many children. You must not be misled by rumors and have any presumptuous thoughts!"

"Yes, I will follow my mother's instructions!"

The three concubines responded respectfully.

Nangong Qinghe just laughed it off. He was not even twenty years old yet. For someone who spread rumors, wasn't it too early for him to bring up the issue of the crown prince?

Cui Jue was very worried. As the eldest prince's maternal family, it would be very bad if the imperial concubine and Cui were suspected by the emperor!

He hurriedly expressed his loyalty: "Your Majesty, please understand! The Imperial Concubine and the entire Cui family are loyal to Your Majesty and would never have such intentions!"

"I don't know who has evil intentions to spread this rumor. It must be to alienate the relationship between His Majesty and the Imperial Concubine and put our Cui family in an unjust position!"

Nangong Qinghe smiled: "Mr. Cui, don't worry. I know my limits and will not disappoint my meritorious officials!"

Cui Jue was slightly relieved.

Nangong Qinghe said, "Marquis Jing'an wants to find some books that record folk magic. Mr. Cui has countless books in his home. I wonder if there are any books of this kind?"

Cui Jue was stunned. Why was Marquis Jing'an looking for a book on folk magic?

He thought about it and then understood.

Cui Jin secretly sent him a message, informing him that the jade pendant given by Marquis Jing'an suddenly shattered when the eldest prince was born.

Cui Jue was so smart that he immediately realized that this matter must be related to the unexplained death of the Qin King’s youngest son!

He couldn't help but gasp and was filled with fear.

Originally, he didn't really believe in these weird things, but ever since Jiang Li appeared out of nowhere, he constantly refreshed his cognition, as if opening the door to a new world.

He had to admit that just as there was light and darkness, day and night, in addition to all the known things in this world, there were many unknown things.

The Southern Border Gu King, the beast-controlling Marquis Jing'an, and the evil cultivator that recently emerged...

They are all existences that he cannot reach!

How can mortals like us compete with these people?

Nangong Qinghe lowered his voice and said, "Marquis Jing'an wants to know what kind of medium is needed to perform evil magic to take away someone's life span?"

Jiang Li believed that the evil cultivator was suppressed by the Heavenly Dao in the mortal world and could not use magic as he pleased. He must use some medium to take people's lives and snatch their lifespan.

As long as you know what medium the other party will use, you can take precautions early.

Her defensive jade talisman was a disposable item, and carving it consumed a lot of spiritual energy. It was impossible for her to do nothing and just carve the jade talisman all day long.

If the people in the royal family get to know this, and find out that she is also the target of the evil cultivator, and everyone comes to her for talismans, how will she be able to handle it?

Jiang Li couldn't help but feel overwhelmed when he thought of that scene.

She must resolve this matter as soon as possible! At least let Nangong Yonghe get out as soon as possible and not cause her any trouble!

After hearing what Nangong Qinghe said, Cui Jue suddenly realized, "I understand. I will send a letter to the clan members and ask them to do it as soon as possible."

"Someone in the clan knows some extraordinary people. I'll ask them to find out."

Nangong Qinghe nodded: "Yes."

"What I said to you today must not be spread to anyone else. Remember, remember!" he warned again.

"The minister obeys the order."

On the fifth day, the palace banquet was held as scheduled.

It was Jiang Li's first time attending a palace banquet. Aunt Lian was very nervous and prepared countless jewelry and head ornaments early on.

Jiang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I want to wear court clothes, no jewelry!"

Aunt Lian was extremely melancholy. The girl now had endless money, and she could finally make new clothes and jewelry for the girl as she pleased and dress her up beautifully.

Who knew that the girl would have to wear official uniform every day!

It was so hard to get to attend a palace banquet, but the ladies and girls from other families were all dressed in elegant clothes with pearls and jade on their heads, but her girl had to wear court robes!

Making her completely useless!

"Uncle..."

Aunt Lian turned her gaze to Xie Changan again.

Please persuade the girl, don’t you want to see your wife being the most beautiful in the audience?

Xie Changan smiled secretly. He was actually happy to let Jiang Li wear court robes, so that before others coveted his little slave, they would first have to consider themselves and see if they were worthy of the powerful Marquis of Jing'an.

He cleared his throat and said, "To attend the palace banquet, all civil and military officials must dress according to their ranks."

Aunt Lian had no choice but to put away the pile of dazzling jewelry and head ornaments one by one.

These precious jewels that make other girls jealous, when they come to my girl, will just be left gathering dust in the warehouse!

How could she not feel deeply regretful?

Early in the morning on the fifth day, Jiang Li was picked up by Xie Changan and dressed in the auspicious clothes of a duke, including a red silk robe, a leather belt, a sash, white socks and black shoes, and a seven-beam crown on his head.

After putting on his clothes, Jiang Li looked at himself in the mirror in court robes. He looked elegant and dignified, and except for being a little short, he looked quite decent!