Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Chapter 96 Death without evidence

Emperor Gai Zhang opened his eyes wide and asked, "Heshen, where did you get this prescription?"

Heshen hesitated to speak and looked at the Fourteenth Prince, but the Fourteenth Prince didn't even look at him.

He Shen had made up his mind and said, "Your Majesty, this prescription comes from the Fourteenth Prince's Palace."

The Stamp Emperor said "Oh".

The Fourteenth Prince said expressionlessly, "Nonsense, I have never seen such a prescription before."

He Shen glanced at the Fourteenth Prince and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not lie. This prescription was indeed handed over to Master Fu by the Fourth Miss, and then passed on to me by Master Fu. This is absolutely true, Your Majesty. Master Fu can testify to this."

Fu Kang'an stood up and said, "Every word you said is true, my lord. I am willing to testify."

Seeing this, the Fourteenth Prince said, "Nonsense, all nonsense."

Emperor Gai Zhang thought of something and said, "Where is the fourth young lady?"

The Fourteenth Prince said, "Your Majesty, the Fourth Miss has been away from the palace for many days. I heard that she went with Fu Kang'an."

Emperor Gai Zhang looked at Fu Kang'an and said, "Fu Kang'an, is that so?"

Fu Kang'an said, "Your Majesty, the fourth young lady was killed by someone who had poisoned her last night. I have sent the body to the Ministry of Justice, awaiting an autopsy."

The Fourteenth Prince said, "How dare you frame me for something that I can't even testify against. This is truly outrageous."

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, the biggest mystery surrounding the wet nurse's murder is the prescription. Literally, it appears to be a tonic, but why did it kill someone?"

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Yes, this is exactly why I sent you to Linqing Prefecture for a thorough investigation."

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, this prescription is made entirely of precious herbs and high-quality tonics. That's why he dared to boast that it's an elixir of immortality. But as far as I know, if this medicine is added to another, it will become a poison. It can cause people to lose their lives without even realizing it."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "I see. Mo Li, where did you learn these pharmacological theories?"

Mo Li said, "I dare not hide anything. When I was investigating a case in Linqing Prefecture, I had a long, dark conversation with Huang Tieya, discussing the matter for several hours. Although he was blind and like a frightened bird, he did reveal in his conversation that someone was plotting something nefarious and wanted to murder the Emperor."

Emperor Gai Zhang laughed and said, "It's just a trivial skill. I don't know my own abilities."

Mo Li said, "Yes, Shopkeeper He, who was entrusted by Lord He to participate in the alchemy in Linqing Prefecture, was originally a fellow disciple of Huang Tieya. He was an important clue in this case. However, due to my negligence and failure to take precautions, Shopkeeper He was killed."

Emperor Gai Zhang asked, "What is the murderer's intention?"

Mo Li said, “Their intention is to use Lord He to bring the elixir back to the capital and present it to the emperor.”

Emperor Gai Zhang said seriously, "Heshen, what do you have to say?"

He Shen said, "Your Majesty, I am indeed unaware of all this. This... this was all arranged by Lord Mo. I was simply cooperating."

After saying that, he looked at Mo Li with fear on his face and said, "Mo Li, speak..."

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, during the investigation of this case, I indeed received your full cooperation, which gradually uncovered the truth..."

After saying this, he kicked Heshen a few times and continued, "Master He is loyal to his master and has made great contributions."

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