The Return of the Marquis's Daughter

After Gu Changan and Qin Wenlan stood side by side, he raised his head and said seriously, "Father, if you say that those poisonous dishes were also placed in front of this son,

If Minglan had not suddenly felt hungry when she came to look for Wenlan, those dishes would have been eaten by me and Wenlan at the same time. It seems that someone doesn't want me to be alive!

Now that I think about it carefully, I am horrified. Such means and such vicious thoughts have been hidden under my father's nose.

If she has another evil thought, she wants to…"

Gu Changan paused deliberately before continuing, "How can such a person be safely placed in the palace?

Please, Father, investigate this matter thoroughly and bring the true perpetrator of the poison to justice, so that the palace can be cleared and everyone can have peace."

There was silence in the Qinzheng Hall. The presence of such a vicious person in the palace made the emperor unable to sleep peacefully.

Now that Prince An had stated the matter so bluntly, even Concubine Shu felt a pang in her heart.

Prince Yong frowned, hesitated for a moment, but still did not speak.

Queen Wen pursed her lips and forcibly suppressed the anger in her heart. Gu Chang'an's exaggeration was undoubtedly a slap in the face of her, a hard slap at that.

This is to put her in a dangerous position and force her to express her opinion!

The queen remained silent, but just turned her head slightly to look at the emperor. She wanted to see what decision the emperor would make in the end.

The emperor noticed the queen's gaze, but he didn't respond to her as usual. He just looked at Prince An and asked, "Do you have a suspect?"

"I am an incompetent son. I really didn't know that I had offended that sinister and cunning person, which led to him using such despicable means to poison me." Gu Chang'an's face was full of sadness.

Qin Wenlan: ...

Every word that Gu Changan said was an attempt to poison him, the prince. Was he trying to get rid of Qin Wenlan completely?

Just as he was lost in thought, he heard the emperor say again, "You are so sure this is directed at you, not Miss Qin?"

"Father, Miss Qin has been back in the capital for less than a year. How many people does she know here? How could a powerless girl from a marquisate be an eyesore to others?

Even though she has been betrothed to me as my princess, we haven't gotten married yet. Who in the palace would specifically target her?

And he was so blatant as to poison her life at the flower viewing banquet? I am truly a fool, and I cannot imagine who would do such a meaningless thing."

When the queen heard these words, she became even more furious. Gu Chang'an said no to every word he said, but at the same time, every word he said was true.

It's really murderous and hurtful, and his words are like a knife.

It’s truly abominable, truly abominable.

"Prince Yong, what do you think?"

Prince Yong was enjoying the play when he was suddenly asked this question by the emperor.

Then he immediately took another step forward with red eyes, "Royal brother, I just want to seek justice for Lan'er and find the real person who poisoned her. As for other things..."

That's what your brother's harem is all about. What does it have to do with him, the emperor's younger brother? He wouldn't care. Don't ask him. He just doesn't know.

Who made you, my royal brother, so promiscuous? With so many women in your harem, it would be strange if it wasn't chaotic! Haha...

After listening to his brother's words, the emperor finally turned to look at the queen and asked, "Are you really unaware of what the people from the Ministry of Punishment did?"

Empress Wen immediately stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, I came directly to the Qinzheng Palace early in the morning, so I really don't know what's going on in the Yikun Palace.

I really didn't expect it to get to this point. Why not call the people from Yikun Palace to ask them?

It would save us from guessing blindly and accusing others wrongly!"

Empress Wen was very cautious. Right now, she had no way of knowing the truth about what was happening in Yiku Palace. If she continued to talk, she would probably get herself into trouble.

It would be better to just be vague and get away with it, so as to leave yourself some wiggle room.

After hearing this, the emperor stared at her for a while, then slowly said: "If that's the case, then let Xu Fu go and investigate thoroughly!"

When Empress Wen heard this, her heart skipped a beat and her expression became somewhat reluctant.

Xu Fu has always only recognized His Majesty and is only loyal to His Majesty. If he were to investigate, she would have no chance to intervene.

What should I do then?

Empress Wen paused for a moment, fearing she would arouse His Majesty's suspicion, and immediately said, "Your Majesty, I will obey your command. Chief Steward Xu has always been fair in his work and will surely uncover the truth and bring justice to the young princess."

When Concubine Shu heard that the emperor had actually sent Xu Fu to investigate the matter, her eyes lit up. The emperor still had some sense of justice!

As long as these people in the harem are not involved in this matter, what else does she have to worry about?

Besides, Xu Fu was a stubborn person. No matter who wanted to bribe him, it would be harder than becoming the emperor.

The emperor looked at Xu Fu beside him and said, "Old man, it's your turn. Check it out carefully for me. Don't let me down."

"Yes, I will obey your command and will not let Your Majesty down." Xu Fu bowed and stepped back to leave the Qinzheng Hall to do his work.

The emperor looked at the people in the Qinzheng Hall and said, "You all should leave! I am tired too!"

Seeing His Majesty looking exhausted, neither Prince Yong nor anyone else said anything this time. After everyone took their leave, they left the Qinzheng Hall directly.

As soon as they left the Qinzheng Palace, Empress Wen said to Prince Yong with a gentle expression, "Fourth brother, you've been in the palace for some time now. I'm afraid your sister-in-law and Lan'er are waiting for you!"

Prince Yong bowed slightly and said, "Then I will take my leave!"

After Prince Yong finished speaking, he turned around and strode away without even glancing at Concubine Shu, Prince An and the others.

As soon as Prince Yong left, Empress Wen's face became completely gloomy, and then she saw Li Wangcai waiting for her outside the Qinzheng Hall.

When Empress Wen saw Li Wangcai's expression, she knew that something was wrong, but she couldn't lose face in front of Concubine Shu and the others.

He could only say gloomily: "Shufei, take care of yourself, don't..."

When Concubine Shu heard what Empress Wen said, she immediately responded, "Your Majesty's words are too confusing. I have always been like this. I'm not like some people who say one thing and do another."

Empress Wen no longer bothered to pay attention to Concubine Shu. What good could she do by just talking?

Then he glanced at Li Wangcai who was not far away, and then left in a rage.

Li Wangcai glanced at Concubine Shu and the others with a sinister look before following Empress Wen and leaving...