Touching another book beside him, a smile appeared in Xia Luotong's eyes. This Mr. Zuo was really an interesting person. While recommending the official history, he also included an unofficial history.
Although unofficial history contains many rumors that cannot be verified, as long as you carefully peel off the cocoons, you can still find out many contents that are not recorded in the official history with help from the side...
At the same time, Manager Zhang, who understood the situation clearly from the secret guard, also came to the study of Shaoguang Pavilion and reported to Wu Zechen what happened to Ting Yuxuan that day.
"What did she do when she left the house today?" After handling some matters, Wu Zechen's eyes flashed coldly and looked at Manager Zhang who was standing respectfully beside him.
Although his prince did not name him, Manager Zhang knew exactly who he was asking, and immediately stepped forward to report: "Miss Xia pawned some things when she went out today, and used the money she exchanged to buy two books, pots, bowls and other supplies. , and then went directly back home.”
"Who did you meet?" Wu Zechen continued to ask with a faint look in his eyes.
"Miss Xia did not take the initiative to meet anyone, but when she was walking on the street, she was almost hit by the Sixth Princess who was riding by. Zuo Xiyan, the eldest son of Zuo Xiangfu, happened to be present at that time, so he rescued Miss Xia .According to the secret guard's report, the two of them should not know each other. Miss Xia asked Zuo Xiyan the name of Mr. Zuo, but Mr. Zuo did not reveal it at the time." Manager Zhang replied truthfully.
"Zuo Xiyan..." Wu Zechen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he murmured softly with his fingertips on the table.
"Your Majesty, would you like me to arrange for manpower to investigate?"
"No need, the Prime Minister Zuo's Mansion has been secretly helping my father to balance the forces in the court. I was able to escape from the capital smoothly with the help of the Prime Minister Zuo. He will not get involved in these things. Zuo Xiyan will follow him. Father, judging from the intelligence over the years, he will not be involved." Wu Zechen said lightly, "Did anything else happen?"
Manager Zhang frowned and hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Miss Xia vomited blood just after hearing that Yuxuan returned. The secret guard secretly took some blood while the maid was helping her back to the house. The old slave has already asked someone to look at the blood samples. It’s said that Miss Xia has been poisoned by a chronic poison and has been poisoned for many years.”
"Poisoning?" Wu Zechen frowned, his face unhappy, "Why wasn't this matter found out before?"
"It's the old slave who neglected his duty. Before, I only checked Miss Xia's identity and Mr. Xia's situation in Anyuan Town in the early years. I didn't expect that there were other changes. The old slave will arrange for manpower to investigate again. This I will definitely investigate all relevant matters this time." Manager Zhang immediately bowed to apologize, his heart full of self-blame. After all, this was a woman who married into the palace with the title of princess, and because of his negligence, he missed something so important. information.
Wu Zechen and Manager Zhang naturally thought of the possibilities that Xia Luotong had deduced. The most likely possibility was that the Shangshu Mansion would use Xia Luotong's poisoning to blame the palace.
"What's her condition now? Does she know she's been poisoned?" Wu Zechen tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his deep eyes unable to see the emotions in it.
"She felt a little weak after vomiting blood, but she seems to be fine for the time being. Judging from her reaction, she must have known that she was poisoned, and she even asked the maid to take a lot of blood samples back."
"So, she didn't know she was poisoned before?"
"I don't know. Judging from the situation, she has been given chronic poison for many years when she was still in Anyuan Town." Manager Zhang frowned, "I didn't expect the people in Shangshu Mansion to be so cruel to my own family. All my daughters are capable of killing me."
"For a person like Xia Zhihe, there is nothing he can't do as long as it is profitable." Wu Zechen snorted softly, "No more omissions are allowed this time. I want complete information. In addition, the woman cannot die yet. Let the secret guards keep an eye on it, and if that doesn't work, call the doctor."
Manager Zhang stepped down and went to make arrangements.
Wu Zechen was still sitting behind the desk, his eyes slightly lowered and lost in thought...
Xia Luotong didn't know that the news of her poisoning had reached Wu Zechen's ears and triggered a series of speculations. At this time, she was busy analyzing the blood she spit out and considering the medication.
The plan was quickly determined and they rested in the courtyard for another day. The next day, the master and servant climbed over the wall and left the palace again.
This time they brought out a lot of dowry items and picked out the valuable ones. This time they needed to go out to buy medicine. They didn't know how much these medicines would cost, so they had to prepare more.
Stepping onto the bustling street again, Xia Luotong found that his mood was very different this time. After all, this time he came out specifically to understand the poison in his body.
After asking passers-by, she easily found Baicaotang, the largest medicine store nearby, and successfully purchased all the medicinal materials she needed. The only drawback was that the money she got for the items she brought out this time was all gone. used up.
"Master, these medicinal materials are so expensive. I wonder how long your dowry can last." Zhuxuan was a little worried. She always knew that medical treatment was expensive, but she didn't expect that the medicinal materials used by her own princess to detoxify were so expensive, and she heard that it would take a long time. For a while, "How about my slave sneaking out every day to do some work in exchange for money?"
"If you were caught doing this, would you still be alive?" Xia Luotong smiled and nodded Zhuxuan's forehead, feeling very moved in her heart, "I have already thought of a way to make money, let's go now Give it a try and see if it works.”
After asking and understanding Zhuxuan in the past few days, she already has a rough plan to make money in her mind. It is not her style to just sit back and have nothing. What's more, if she leaves the palace one day and wants to live in the Zhou Dynasty, she will also Need your own financial ability.
After a few steps, the master and the servant came to a ready-made clothing shop not far from Baicaotang. It was elegantly decorated and covered a large area. This Yusheng Pavilion was very famous throughout the capital, with many dignitaries, ladies and ladies. There are usually several pieces of clothing produced by their family in their wardrobe.
Stepping into Yusheng Pavilion, Xia Luotong was admiring the clothes on display, but what she didn't expect was that she met an acquaintance as soon as she entered the door.
"Master Zuo?"
Looking at Mr. Pianpian who was coming down from the second floor, Xia Luotong said hello in surprise.
Isn't this person Zuo Xiyan whom I haven't seen for two days?
Zuo Xiyan was stunned when he heard the words. He looked up and happened to bump into a pair of bright and clear eyes. When he saw the person clearly, he showed a light smile.
"Miss Atong, I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that I met you again when I came out today." Zuo Xiyan walked up and greeted him gently, with a middle-aged man following him.
"Yes, I didn't expect that either. Does Mr. Zuo live near here?" Xia Luotong pretended not to know and asked casually with a smile.
