Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

This poison was made by the Song family, so finding evidence and presenting it to the emperor is a matter of course.

The current emperor is not blind or deaf. Even if Xiao Shen did not present this evidence, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is by no means an ordinary person.

Moreover, at the time, all the evidence against Xiao Shen pointed to the Song family.

Therefore, all Xiao Shen needed to consider was whether to let this matter erupt sooner or later.

Three days have passed since the Emperor entrusted Xiao Shen with the investigation into the poisoning. The Second Prince and Consort Song are still searching for the missing medicinal ingredient, while Song Yuxi's health is gradually deteriorating.

Of the hundred concubines in the mansion, he found that he could not touch any of them.

He lacked virility, and even medication couldn't help.

This blow is no less severe than being given a drug that prevents one from having children!

He was given a drug that would kill off his offspring, but he would still be unable to have children; the medicine he was given would still be usable.

But now, what difference is there between him and a eunuch?

Song Yuxi is going crazy.

He had every reason to suspect that the Second Prince was behind this, because they believed that the drug that would kill off the heir was administered by the Song family, and therefore wanted to cut off his hope as the only son of the Song family!

At this moment, seeing that the emotions on both sides had almost reached their peak, Xiao Shen found an excuse and, together with the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, presented the Emperor with evidence of the Song family's drug production.

The two entered the palace together, their expressions solemn.

Xiao Shen held the brocade box containing evidence in both hands, while the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review held a memorial that detailed the Song family's drug-making process and related witnesses and physical evidence.

Upon arriving at the emperor's study, the two men were announced by a eunuch before respectfully entering the room and kneeling in greeting.

Xiao Shen spoke first: "Your Majesty, your subject and the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review have collected all the evidence of the Song family's drug production and have come to present it to Your Majesty."

Having said that, he raised the brocade box high above his head.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review continued, "Your Majesty, this memorial details the ins and outs of the Song family's drug production, as well as the testimonies of those involved. Please take a look."

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and gestured for the eunuch to present the evidence.

After carefully reviewing the memorials, the emperor's face grew increasingly gloomy, and the evidence in the brocade box only fueled his rage.

However, after a moment, the emperor took a deep breath and slowly said, "I am already aware of this matter. Let's keep it quiet for now and not make a fuss about it."

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was shocked and couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, the crimes committed by the Song family are intolerable to Heaven and Earth. Why not punish them immediately?"

The emperor gave him a cold look and said, "This matter has far-reaching implications and requires careful consideration. Do not say more. My dear minister, you may leave now. Minister Xiao, you stay."

Although the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review was full of doubts, he dared not disobey the emperor's will and could only bow and take his leave.

Only the emperor and Xiao Shen remained in the imperial study.

The emperor remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Minister Xiao, do you know why I suppressed this matter?"

Xiao Shen lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am foolish and ignorant, please enlighten me."

The emperor stood up, walked to the window, looked out and said, "Since this poison was made by the deceased member of the Song family, you should secretly eliminate the method of making this poison and all its stock. Of course, the second son and the Song family have already fallen out over this matter, so it won't pose much of a threat to the crown prince."

"But the Song family will not let this go. If the family finds out that the second son has no chance of the throne, they will probably send another daughter into the palace. I do not want the crown prince to be coerced by powerful families like I have been, and to marry a woman whose heart is only for her own family."

"Now that we have leverage over the Song family, we can use this to negotiate with them. If they are sensible, we can drop the matter. If they are not, then we should abolish what needs to be abolished."

"I hid the century-old snow lotus. Even if the second brother survives tonight and finds this medicinal herb, he will not be able to detoxify."

Xiao Shen said, "Your Majesty's strategies are profound, and I deeply admire them."

The Emperor turned around, his gaze fixed on Xiao Shen, and said, "Minister Xiao, after much consideration, I believe it is most appropriate for you to handle this matter. Go and negotiate with the Song family, and make sure they understand the implications. As for the method of eliminating the poison and the stockpiling of it, you must also make proper arrangements without the slightest negligence."

Xiao Shen knelt down and replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly live up to your mission and do my utmost to accomplish this task."

In this matter, the only losers are the Song family and the Second Prince's faction; it has no impact on others.

Now that the emperor had made a request, Xiao Shen had a plan to respond.

The following day, Xiao Shen, dressed in plain clothes and accompanied only by a few trusted confidants, quietly arrived at the Song family under the cover of night.

The Song family's gate was tightly closed, so Xiao Shen sent someone forward to knock on the door.

When the gatekeeper saw that the visitor was Xiao Shen, he was startled and dared not delay, so he hurriedly went in to report.

Before long, Song's father came out to greet him, but Song Yuxi did not appear.

After leading Xiao Shen into the inner hall, Song's father asked with a gloomy expression, "General Xiao, what brings you here so late at night?"

Xiao Shen smiled slightly and got straight to the point: "Lord Song, let's not beat around the bush. I've come here today to discuss your family's drug production."

"General Xiao, please don't speak nonsense. How could my Song family do such a heinous thing?"

“The evidence is conclusive, so there’s no need for Lord Song to deny it. Although His Majesty has suppressed the matter, Lord Song must be well aware of the Song family’s predicament.”

"General Xiao, please speak frankly."

"Alright, then I'll be frank. If the Song family hands over the method of making the poison and their stockpile, and guarantees not to cause any further trouble, there might still be room for maneuver. Otherwise, if His Majesty becomes angry, the entire Song family will likely be implicated."

Before Song's father could respond, Song Yuxi rushed over after hearing the report from his servant.

Upon arriving, he heard Xiao Shen's words and was immediately enraged, shouting, "Xiao Shen, don't try to act tough here! My Song family is not at your mercy!"

"Showing off?"

Xiao Shen gave a mocking smile.

"Ha! Compared to my Xiao family, what do you Song family have to boast about? My Xiao family is clearly superior in every way! How could your Song family possibly be worthy of our attention?"

These words sounded extremely harsh to Song Yuxi.

Regardless of the man's identity, he harbored resentment towards him.

Why?

Why did his childhood sweetheart and fiancée end up with this man?

Ever since Ji Xiaosong left him, he has encountered misfortune in everything he does!

Although Xiao Shen said that as long as the Song family handed over these things, they would no longer be investigated, if they really did hand them over, it would confirm that the Song family was responsible for all of this.

Let alone whether the emperor will let the Song family go, the second prince and the rest of his faction will definitely not let them go!

Since Xiao Shen married Ji Xiaosong, he has not only avoided assassination attempts in battles, but why should he be able to have offspring?

What gives them the right to all this?

Upon hearing his father's words, Song Yuxi's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at his father and cried out urgently, "Father, this is unacceptable! If we make this deal, our Song family will be completely finished!"

Song's father's face was gloomy, and he scolded, "Yuxi, don't be impulsive! This matter concerns the lives of the entire Song family. You must not act rashly."

Xiao Shen raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had expected this, and said, "Lord Song is indeed pragmatic. Then let's hurry up."

Father Song sighed and ordered his servants to fetch the method for making poison and the stockpile.

Song Yuxi was filled with resentment but had no choice but to glare fiercely at Xiao Shen.

Before long, the item was brought over, and Song's father handed it to Xiao Shen, saying, "General Xiao, I hope you will keep your promise."

Xiao Shen took it, examined it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, said, "Lord Song, rest assured, as long as the Song family does not cause any more trouble, I will do my best to deal with His Majesty."

After saying that, Xiao Shen turned and left with his things.

Watching Xiao Shen's departing figure, Song Yuxi gritted his teeth and said, "Father, are we just going to swallow our anger like this?"

With a deep gaze, Song's father slowly said, "Let's get through this crisis first, and then we can discuss things further later."