Reborn, seduced the prince and killed his wife to become his favorite concubine

"That's Aunt Li from Xinzheku. She came to Cining Palace to see me two days ago."

Aunt Li, isn’t that the person that Eunuch Cui is looking at?

According to Shen Zhishu's previous inference, she most likely knew the secret hidden by Concubine Yue, and knew that the crazy woman in the cold palace was not the concubine of the retired emperor, but that of Prince Shuo.

So he's been silenced now?

That Yue Toffee...

She glanced at Concubine Yue who was calmly drinking tea, but saw that after hearing the name, she looked indifferent, as if she didn't know her at all.

"I don't know who was so cruel to let her die so tragically."

The Queen Mother had a kind heart, and her eyes actually turned red as she spoke.

"Don't worry, Queen Mother. The Queen is now in charge of the harem. She will find out the truth and bring the murderer to justice."

Liu Yunshang, who was standing by, didn't understand what was going on, but in her impression, the empress dowager had always been a very gentle person.

So she hurried to comfort him.

The others remained silent, each with their own thoughts.

But I didn’t expect that Yan Chu would arrive in less than an hour.

The murder in the harem alarmed him.

But he came to Shen Zhishu's side first.

At this time, Su Rong was still in the yard, questioning today's witnesses one by one.

"You also like to join in such a lively scene?"

He seemed to be blaming Shen Zhishu, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

His eyes were full of her, and he seemed very worried.

"Someone died in Lanfangyuan for no reason. Isn't this also because I am concerned about the case?"

"Have you seen a dead body?"

Yan Chu, however, looked dissatisfied.

Wouldn't she, a girl who had always been kept in the boudoir, be terrified when she saw the dead body?

"I took a quick look at it, but it was totally unrecognizable and I couldn't make out any shape."

"What other shapes do you want to see?"

She said it so easily, and Yan Chu's expression became even more frightening.

Seeing that he was really going to argue, Shen Zhishu secretly pulled his sleeve and signaled to him, there are many people standing here, aren't you afraid of being laughed at if you keep making trouble like this?

Coincidentally, this scene of coquettish display of affection was seen by Su Rong who came in.

She had already become numb, but she still secretly pinched her palms to stay calm.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

She walked into the house with a stern face and bowed. As she walked, she deliberately bent her waist backwards to reveal her slightly curved belly.

"Thank you for your hard work, Queen. Have you found anything?"

Yan Chu then restrained himself a little, but he directly stopped Shen Zhishu behind him.

It looked like he was worried that Su Rong would cause trouble.

"I have examined the body. There are no fatal wounds on the surface. The lungs are swollen and the face is dark blue and purple. The preliminary judgment is that he was drowned."

Su Rong calmed her mind and acted in a businesslike manner.

Then continue with your analysis.

According to her judgment, the deceased should have been murdered because her fingers were twisted due to excessive struggle, and there was mud and sand in the gaps between her nails, as well as traces of being cut by stones, which were most likely left when she struggled desperately.

In addition, she was carrying money, jewelry, etc., and even her shoes were worn neatly.

She doesn't look like she doesn't want to live.

"If we want to understand the case, we have to go to the Xinzheku to interrogate people who are familiar with Aunt Li. Also... As the daughter of the Dali Temple Minister, I wonder if Concubine Xian knows anything about investigating cases and performing autopsies?"

In the harem she manages, it is impossible for anyone to die unclearly.

Of course she had to check it out.

But he just didn't take it seriously and wanted to embarrass Concubine Xian.

Shen Zhishu, who was hiding behind Yan Chu, popped his head out.

"I only took a quick look. The body was so badly damaged, the person must not have died today. The crime must have happened two days ago. And... this may not be the first crime scene."

What a coincidence.

She really knew a thing or two, having watched her father investigate cases and learned a little bit from what she saw and heard.

“How come you see?”

When Yan Chu heard her say this, he also became interested.

"There is no sand or mud in the pond of Lanfang Courtyard. Besides, the palace maids of Lanfang Courtyard must have cleaned the pond inside and outside in the past two days. How could no one know if a person has been dead for two days and just floated in the pond? Therefore, this body must have been sent from somewhere other than me."

Su Rong was a little surprised.

How come she actually knows a little bit?

"The person has not been found for two days, so the crime scene must not be frequented by people. Excluding the pond in the Imperial Garden and other places with mud and sand and few people, I suggest that we start the investigation in the cold palace."

That place is a good place to kill people quietly.

Plus, this Aunt Li is indeed related to the people inside.

After she finished speaking, the whole audience fell silent, and everyone looked at her with shock.

"What does the queen think?"

Perhaps only Yan Chu liked her more and more the more he looked at her.

"What Concubine Xian said makes sense. We can indeed start with the cold palace."

The first crime scene may indeed be in the cold palace.

I didn't expect that all the words I was thinking would be said by her.

"I am just talking. I know nothing about investigating a case. I am not as capable as the Queen. I believe you will be able to find out the truth quickly and appease the people."

Shen Zhishu was actually quite happy to see her gnashing teeth expression.

So when you compliment her with a smile, it all seems very sincere.

"You have never seen such a scene. You are not as capable as the queen. Go back to Kunning Palace in a while and don't run around."

Yan Chu is still fierce.

It sounds like he's belittling her, but who can't see the obvious favoritism and pampering here?

It’s really thirty years to the east of Hedong and thirty years to the west of Hexi.

But it’s been less than thirty years, and in less than a year, this virtuous concubine has won the emperor’s heart. She is truly a ruthless person.

The Queen Mother looked at them with kindness.

In his heart, he was very satisfied with Concubine Xian.

It would be even better if she was more powerful and could make the emperor depose the queen.

Not long after, Lanfangyuan was still in a mess, so Yan Chu asked Zhou Defu to send her back.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor is concerned about you and wants you to rest assured and take care of your baby. Don't get involved in such a terrible thing."

On the way, Zhou Defu was still worried that she might have wild thoughts, so he explained it carefully.

"Does Eunuch Zhou know Aunt Li?"

The death was strange.

She was a little worried that Concubine Yue had already noticed the existence of the child and knew that he was now in Yan Chu's hands.

"She has been in the palace for almost thirty years. I watched her grow up, so I naturally know."

"Do you know about her past with Eunuch Cui?"

She asked again.

Zhou Defu was silent for a moment, then explained with a smile.

"In the palace, it is common for palace maids and eunuchs to have sex. Xiao Cui is also very nice to her. Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand."

It’s just that Zhou Defu’s idea seems a little biased.

"Eunuch Cui has been dead for many years, but she has been able to live in Xinzheku in peace, with no worries about food and clothing. I think it is really good. But this time, for some unknown reason, someone actually killed her."

Shen Zhishu didn't know what to explain to his father-in-law.

I could only euphemistically express that what I wanted to say was not that matter.