He said to the eunuch, "They were all delivered by the imperial kitchen staff. It was always the same few people. No other strangers came. Besides, they would not deliver the meals to the bedroom. They were always delivered outside and then taken in by the old servants."

"Then was there any fish in the food at Yongshou Palace last night and this morning?"

He Gonggong shook his head and said, "No, the emperor doesn't like to eat fish, so there is usually no fish in the food in Yongshou Palace."

Chu Yunxi looked at Xiao Shan, and he shook his head again, indicating that he didn't eat fish either.

This is strange, where did the fish bone come from? Where did the cat come from?

Chu Yunxi was puzzled, Xiao Zhongyuan said: "Don't think too much, if you can find out, then check it, if you can't, then don't check it, I'm fine anyway, just pay attention to it in the future."

Xiao Mubei said sternly, "That won't do, Grandfather. It's easy to dodge an open attack, but it's hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. You're lucky to be fine this time. If that person fails in his first plan and comes up with another one, and uses endless conspiracies to deal with you, we'll be in the open and can't defend ourselves. We must investigate this matter to prevent future troubles."

Chu Yunxi agreed that this matter definitely could not be let go like this.

He Gonggong hesitated and said, "How about we report it to the emperor? Let him make the final decision?"

"I must report it, but since I have encountered this matter, Grandfather, can you trust me?" Xiao Mubei looked at Xiao Zhongyuan with firm eyes, "I want to investigate this matter myself."

Xiao Zhongyuan said calmly, "Of course I believe you, but you have to think about it carefully. The consequences of investigating this matter will be very serious. If one person in the palace is involved, the whole body will be affected. In the end, you may be implicated. Are you sure you want to get involved?"

Chu Yunxi looked at Xiao Mubei, and he happened to look at her. When they looked at each other, Chu Yunxi immediately understood his meaning.

He had to get involved. If he didn't enter the palace, how could he find out the truth about Concubine Xian's murder? Moreover, the emperor loved Xiao Mubei very much. Based on this, Xiao Mubei couldn't stay out of it and let the people behind the scenes find ways to poison the emperor.

Chu Yunxi's heart skipped a beat, and she said, "Grandfather, you love him and don't want him to get involved, but he loves you too, and doesn't want you to be in danger, so just agree to him."

Xiao Zhongyuan looked at Chu Yunxi with a burning gaze, and Chu Yunxi felt a little guilty when he looked at her.

Xiao Zhongyuan smiled and said to Xiao Mubei: "Old Eight, you married a good princess. Well, since your princess is not afraid, then what should I be afraid of? We will fight against the enemy and block the water."

Xiao Mubei also curled his lips, "That's because my grandfather has good vision and has pointed out a good marriage for me."

Chu Yunxi coughed. Is this okay with you two? No matter how thick-skinned I am, I can't stand your unreserved praise.

Xiao Zhongyuan chuckled softly, turned around and told his eunuch, "Send a letter to the emperor, saying that what happened today was not an accident, but someone did it deliberately. I have asked Lao Ba to investigate. Ask him to issue an order that everyone in the palace must cooperate. During these days, Lao Ba and his wife can enter the palace at any time."

"Yes." He and the father-in-law took the order and left.

In less than an hour, the entire palace received the emperor's edict, and everyone knew that someone was trying to murder the emperor. The eighth prince, King Dingbei Xiao Mubei, was responsible for investigating the incident. Everyone in the palace must cooperate with the eighth prince to find out who was trying to murder the emperor.

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, the entire palace was immediately filled with a tense feeling as if a storm was about to come.

Yongshou Palace was peaceful and quiet. Chu Yunxi was teaching the emperor how to use the special medicine. "Open your mouth, point the nozzle at your mouth, and press!"

Xiao Zhongyuan looked through the thing in his hand from beginning to end. It was something he had never seen before and it was really quite convenient. Before, the imperial physician only gave him bitter medicines. Every time he felt uncomfortable, he had to wait for a long time for the medicine to arrive, and after taking the medicine, it took another half day for the medicine to take effect. The medicine given by Chu Yunxi was not only convenient and quick, but also effective. There was a world of difference.

"Where did Chu Xiuyao send you to study medicine? This kid is very tight-lipped. I didn't even know anything about it. Where can you find such a great doctor? You are so great, so your master must be even more great, right?"

"My master?" Chu Yunxi was stunned. "Oh, he is already in another world."

She didn't lie. Her teacher was indeed teaching and educating in another world, but to Xiao Zhongyuan and Xiao Mubei, this meant something different.

Xiao Zhongyuan: Oops, I asked about someone’s sore spot.

Xiao Mubei: No wonder she never tells me where she studied medicine. It turns out she is afraid of talking about sad things.

Xiao Zhongyuan was stunned for a while before he said, "Your medical skills are better than those of the imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital. If your master is still alive, he can rest in peace."

What's going on? Where did she say her teacher was dead? But it seems that I can only accept it. Teacher, teacher, I'm sorry.

Chu Yunxi silently apologized to the teacher in her heart while prescribing medicine for Xiao Zhongyuan. She explained in detail how she and her father-in-law should take the medicine and what to do if an emergency occurred. After she finished explaining everything, it was already dark.

Xiao Mubei said: "Early tomorrow morning, Yunxi and I will come at five o'clock. Let's think about it carefully tonight. Who has been to Yongshou Palace in the past few days? If there is anything wrong, tell us anything that is wrong. It may be the key to solving the case."

He Gonggong smiled and said, "The Eighth Prince is now the Minister of the Dali Temple. He speaks and acts differently. I still remember that when you were a child, you pestered the Emperor to tell you stories every day. Now you can handle things on your own."

Xiao Mubei smiled and said, "Eunuch He, how long have you not seen me before? If it has not changed for such a long time, you should be anxious."

After laughing with his father-in-law, Xiao Mubei took Chu Yunxi to say goodbye to Xiao Zhongyuan, and the two left the palace together.

In the carriage, Chu Yunxi said, "The people and things in the palace are very complicated. Since we are involved, we must be extremely careful in the future. What I can't figure out most about today's incident is who led the cat to Yongshou Palace, and how did they control it to not move or meow?"

Xiao Mubei did not answer the case, but said: "Sorry, I got you involved."

Chu Yunxi waved her hand. "There's no need for us to apologize. You help me investigate the case of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and I'll help you investigate the case of the Yongshou Palace and Empress Xian. We can help each other and work together to get to the bottom of these things and make sure the people behind them get the punishment they deserve."

Xiao Mubei looked at Chu Yunxi's determined eyes, and his mind was filled with thoughts. When did he start to feel that he couldn't leave her? The person in front of him always gave him great encouragement and confidence, making him feel that there was no obstacle in this world that he couldn't overcome.

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