Golden Branch

"Allergies? Is there really such a thing? Can it actually cause death?"

Wang Heng also heard about it from Wang Mian.

As expected, there are all kinds of strange things in the world.

Wang Mian not only told Wang Heng that there are so-called allergies in the world, but also shared many strange allergens with her.

Not only some foods, but also sunlight, air, and even tears can cause difficulty breathing, rashes, and even fainting.

"The coroner couldn't find anything, only saying it was suspected to be poisoning!"

"The Jingzhao Prefecture concluded that Prince Consort Zhou died in an 'accident'."

Lou Yu fed Wang Heng a few more orange slices, still with the same two fingers.

When feeding, I always accidentally touch those pink and soft lips.

Lou Yu was secretly making some small moves, but his face was warm and calm, and his words were also very serious.

"Accident? Ha!"

Wang Heng finished painting the plum blossoms for today and put down her brush.

She swallowed the orange in her mouth, and seeing that Lou Yu was about to raise his hand, she raised her hand and made a gesture to stop him.

Lou Yu had no choice but to extend his half-extended arm, turn it around, and bring it back to his mouth.

He finished eating the remaining few orange slices and threw the orange peel into the smoking cage beside him.

The charcoal fire was not very strong, and it slowly roasted the orange peel, making a crackling sound. At the same time, a smell mixed with fruity aroma spread with the smoke.

"I'm afraid the Jingzhao Prefecture's explanation this time won't be enough to silence everyone's complaints."

Wang Heng sat up slightly and let Jiang Si take away the cold-relieving map.

Seeing this, Zheng Shiliu hurriedly brought out the tray that had been prepared long ago.

She placed the tray on the table and arranged the small red clay stove, teapot, teacups and other items on the tray one by one.

The small red clay stove was burning brightly, and the water in the teapot was bubbling with steam.

Zheng Shiliu presented Wang Heng and Lou Yu with a smooth performance of the tea art invented by Wang Mian and promoted by the Princess Mansion:

Wash the utensils, put the tea in, add water...

There are also specially customized tea pets, cute Q-version pigs, which change color and emit a faint tea fragrance after being watered with tea.

Of course, there is more than just tea in the princess's mansion.

There was also tea which was popular at that time.

Wang Heng herself doesn't like it, but she will not go against the culture and customs that are accepted and praised by the world.

She tends to seek common ground while reserving differences and learn from others rather than being demanding and stubborn.

At least for Zheng Shiliu, Jiang Si and other companions, what they learned was the most formal and high-end tea art.

Wang Heng could disregard worldly matters and promote her favorite tea in an independent way, which gave Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan the confidence to follow her.

However, Zheng Shiliu, Jiang Si and others still need to follow the rules, integrate first and then seek breakthroughs.

Zheng Shiliu poured tea for Wang Heng gracefully.

Wang Heng picked up the teacup, but instead of drinking it herself, she brought it to Lou Yu.

Lou Yu took it, took a sip, put the teacup away, and responded to Wang Heng's words: "Hmm! This is indeed not going to end well!"

"There are already rumors circulating, and some 'smart people' have linked it to Pei Si's death a year ago!"

Lou Yu slightly emphasized the pronunciation of "smart person".

Wang Heng understood immediately: "Brother, are you talking about the Pei family?"

"I can understand that Pei Si's death was suspicious, but it involved the royal family, so it's hard to delve into it."

"Zhou He's death is an opportunity for the Pei family."

"Whether it's for the sake of blood ties or for the sake of family dignity, the Pei family will react."

Pei Si was different from Zhou He. Pei Si was born into the Pei family of Hedong. Although he was not a top-tier aristocratic family, he was also second or third-rate.

Pei Si's parents and relatives must be grief-stricken and want to seek justice for Pei Si, as he was a child of a noble family and died innocently.

As for the Pei family, they also have to protect the dignity of the Pei clan - if they can't even protect the clan's own children, and know there is a conspiracy but still do nothing about it, wouldn't the Pei clan be ridiculed?

From now on, who can still respect the Pei family?

The Pei family must let the world know that the Pei family is not easy to bully!

Therefore, as soon as the news of Zhou He's death came out, even if others didn't expect it, the Pei family would spread the news, dig up Pei Si's "accident" last year, and link it to it.

As Wang Heng spoke, she was thinking about the possible development of the incident.

She thought of something, looked up, waved her hand, and asked everyone to leave.

Zheng Shiliu, Jiang Si, Bai Wei and other servants respectfully left the main hall. Two servants stood guard under the corridor at the door, while the others went to the next room.

Wang Heng leaned forward, holding the handkerchief to her mouth, and asked softly, "Brother, do His Majesty and His Highness know the truth?"

"Yes! I have already filed a report on the almond matter. Now that it has just broken out, even if I don't report it, the palace will still speculate."

The saint and the prince are both wise and powerful people. Since they know some little-known facts about allergies, they can naturally guess the truth.

"However, even if they knew, the Saint and the Crown Prince would not uphold justice for Pei Si and Zhou He!"

Lou Yu said in a low voice.

Lou Yu was not surprised by the possible favoritism of the Supreme Father and his son, and could even understand it.

People have different levels of closeness and distance between them. Just like him, if Ah Heng made a mistake, he would only take her side instead of helping outsiders to attack Ah Heng.

That's how Ah Heng treats him!

Helping relatives instead of those who are not yours may seem unfair, but it is human nature.

Moreover, Lou Yu also knew that the Saint and the Crown Prince favored Ping An not only out of family affection, but also to maintain the dignity of the royal family.

The royal princess is greedy for beauty, dissolute, and kills her husband at will. Is this a glorious thing?

Since Princess Ping'an has already covered up the situation and didn't personally take action or call for fighting, he might as well "help her".

Even if the world criticizes him, as long as there is no solid evidence, he cannot be convicted of a crime.

In this way, there is still a fig leaf to barely maintain the royal reputation.

"Are we just going to let Ping An continue to be free?"

Although Wang Heng did not understand love, she instinctively disliked Ping An.

Every time this elder sister looked at Lou Yu, Wang Heng felt very uncomfortable.

Considering her lustful nature, Wang Heng felt even more disgusted.

She is actually coveting my brother.

Her brother is hers, and she will never allow anyone to touch him.

Wang Heng didn't know why she had such an idea, but she subconsciously wanted to monopolize it.

The point is, Princess Ping'an is too unbearable and is not worthy of my brother at all.

Wang Heng really has no romantic feelings for Lou Yu, and even if she does, she may be in love without knowing it.

However, Wang Heng once thought that if her brother got married, his new wife must be able to match her brother.

In terms of appearance, I can’t be inferior to her.

Talent cannot be too mediocre.

Character cannot be despicable.

Family background...

After listing the conditions one by one, Wang Heng concluded, "My brother's new wife must be no less capable than me!"

Ping An really doesn't meet Wang Heng's requirements in any way.

There is also Wei Prajna, who is already married, and other noble ladies of similar age, who are not worthy of my brother.

Wang Mian, who had already seen some clues: ...So, Dizhanggui, are you the only one in the world who is worthy of this little pervert?

As expected, this couple is destined to be struck by lightning.

Even if someone is not smart, he still has an instinctive desire to monopolize Lou Yu.

A certain little pervert who has come to his senses has become even more possessive.

Lou Yu may have sensed Wang Heng's possessiveness towards him, but he didn't care about Wang Mian's complaints.

He continued chatting with Wang Heng: "No! Neither the Saint nor the Crown Prince will continue to condone this!"

"On the surface, there will be no punishment. Even if there is, it cannot be linked to the deaths of Pei Si and Zhou He."

"The Queen might find a reason to make Ping An a nun, or even imprison her."

"The royal family can cover up for her, but they won't let her continue to do evil!"

Queen Li had to maintain the dignity of the royal family and also consider the other unmarried princesses.

The peaceful and good days are over!

Not to mention, there is also a petty, vindictive pervert like Lou Yu watching over him.

As long as he is there, he will not let Ping An go.

Even if there is no opportunity, Lou Yu will find ways to create it.

Now that Ping An is bringing about his own death, Lou Yu can only "go with the flow".

……

The next day, in the court, the people of the Pei family really began to make their move.

Some people questioned Zhou He's death and wanted to ask the emperor to allow the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice and other government offices to re-examine the case.

Someone even brought up Pei Si's accident last year. Although it was not explicitly stated that "Princess Ping'an killed her husband," the implied meaning was understood by everyone in the court.

The sage sat high in the main seat, his face as gloomy as water, his expression unremarkable.

The prince sat at the lower side, gentle and calm, just like always.

However, all the court officials knew that this supreme father and son must be in a very bad mood.

Come to think of it, if you have such a troublesome daughter (sister) at home, and she is publicly criticized, you will definitely not be happy.

It is still Lou Yu, worthy of being the most useful person to the saint and the prince.

Hearing someone's implicit speculation that Princess Ping'an had killed her husband, Lou Yu, dressed in a red official uniform, stood up holding a tablet.

Lou Yu, who had already risen to the position of Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, stated with certainty as a professional: The deaths of Pei Si and Zhou He were indeed accidents.

The story of a princess killing her husband did not happen!

At most, the princess is a phoenix girl with a noble fate, which cannot be matched by mediocre people like Pei Si and Zhou He.

Lou Yu's words implied a meaning:

The princess did not kill her husband. If you insist that the deaths of the two princes-in-law were related to her, it is probably because their fate was too weak and they were not worthy of the noble princess.

So, the princess is actually a "husband-killer"?

Did this instantly turn from scientific criminal investigation into feudal superstition?

But, whether she is a husband-killer or a husband-killer, Princess Ping'an is an extremely dangerous person.

The attitudes of the sage and the prince also made the court officials "desperate", and they would protect Princess Ping'an now and in the future.

But Princess Ping'an would not stop there, she was very lustful.

In the court, many families with young men could not help but worry:

Princess Ping'an wouldn't want to marry for the third time, right?

If she takes a fancy to my son, will he still have a chance to survive?

This is not climbing to a high branch, but a destined death!

No!

This scourge must be dealt with!

When there was a possibility that the knife might be pointed at them, everyone in the court became nervous.

Some people even had a sudden inspiration and came up with a good idea: with such a noble fate (a jinx for the husband), one should marry someone of equal nobility.

For example, the Khan of the Turks and the chieftains of Tibet.

Even the foreign envoys who had been staying at the Honglu Temple Posthouse became eager to take action after hearing the news.

Although Princess Ping'an has a long history of bad deeds and a bad reputation, she is the biological daughter of the saint and the most noble princess of the Dayu Dynasty!

Originally, what they needed was not just a princess, but a marriage with the Dayu Dynasty and the generous dowry that the princess could bring.

Killing husband? Killing husband?

Haha, if you go to their territory, even the phoenix will keep its tail between its legs. If that doesn’t work, it will just “die of illness”!

Amidst the clamor in the court and the rumors in the capital, Lou Yu lightly brushed off his sleeves, hiding his achievements and fame...