What surprised Lu Qingtang was that under the influence of the drug, Mo Zeshen, who had consummated the marriage with him in a daze, believed in him so much. He didn't question it at all, and he tried his best to defend himself. Unexpectedly, he felt a little more moved.
Thinking of this, she raised the corners of her lips slightly and looked at Jiang Cairen, who was still looking arrogant. However, Lu Qingtang didn't care, because in her eyes, the man named Jiang was already a dead person.
At this time, Concubine Ning had already led Eunuch Xu to bring a bowl of water, and there was a needle on the tray.
Eunuch Xu placed the tray with water and silver needles in front of everyone. Lu Qingtang glanced at it. She couldn't see anything wrong with the bowl of water, but the silver needle was a little different.
Normally, the entire body of a silver needle should be shining brightly. However, only the body of this silver needle is shiny, while the tip of the needle is in a matte state, as if it has been coated with a film.
what is that?
Lu Qingtang thought about the books he had read, and remembered a short story told in an anecdote magazine. It was about a woman in a family who suspected that the young boy at home was the biological child of her husband and a woman outside, so she asked the maid next to her to prepare it. Shui wants to drop blood to test her relationship.
The maid guessed her master's thoughts and was afraid that she would discover her affair with her master, so she smeared the dagger with the juice of a plant. This plant is special, and when mixed with blood, a chemical reaction occurs, causing the blood to separate. Later, the lady believed the results of the blood test and no longer doubted the identity of the young man. Who knew that after his death, the maid and the young man occupied the family property, and her son was also kicked out.
Lu Qingtang didn't pay attention at first. He didn't believe there was such a thing at all, so he didn't remember the name of the plant at all. But the world is so big and full of wonders, maybe there is such a thing.
She stared at the needle tip for a while, and after making sure that she had not made a mistake, she began to think of countermeasures.
At this moment, she heard Mr. Xu say: "Your Majesty, I have prepared the water and silver needles, and we can start now."
"Okay, Shen'er, you and Bao'er will have a blood test and I'll see it with my own eyes." Emperor Kang Yuan said to Mo Zeshen with a cold face.
Mo Zeshen turned his head and glanced at Lu Qingtang, with a confused look on his face: "Father, I believe in the princess's loyalty. In fact, there is no need to do such an insulting blood test. I just believe in her, and other people's words It’s all trying to drive a wedge between us and our husband.”
Emperor Kang Yuan snorted coldly, "The royal blood cannot be tarnished, you must do it today!"
He said and looked at Lu Qingtang again, "Princess Chen, you don't want to be slandered in vain, do you?"
Lu Qingtang smiled slightly and replied: "It's the father. Naturally, the daughter-in-law has to prove her innocence so that everyone can stop talking. I'm just worried that someone will have confused ideas and do tricks in the water. Please let the father give in." The imperial doctor will do the examination in person before you can feel at ease."
After hearing this, Mo Zeshen next to him immediately looked at Lu Qingtang. Lu Qingtang gave him a reassuring look, and Mo Zeshen nodded immediately.
Emperor Kangyuan also agreed with Lu Qingtang's words, so he motioned to Eunuch Xu to find Chen Bangzu.
Eunuch Xu's expression was indifferent, and there was no big change. It probably had nothing to do with him.
However, when Eunuch Xu left, Concubine Ning began to panic. Her eyes were panicked and her expression was very unnatural.
She looked at Lu Qingtang coldly and said, "What does Princess Chen mean? Is there any problem with the water and silver needles that I personally prepared? You actually doubt me? I am your mother-in-law, and I am Prince Chen." How could your biological mother harm her own family?"
Lu Qingtang snorted coldly and raised his eyes to look at Concubine Ning, "It's just a process. What are you afraid of, mother-in-law? You also said that you are my mother-in-law. Since you are an upright person, you are not afraid of the shadow!"
Concubine Ning was stunned and immediately turned her eyes to Mo Zeshen, "Shen'er, you still don't care about your wife!"
Mo Ze said with a cold face, "Back to Concubine Ning, I think what the concubine said makes sense."
Concubine Ning was frustrated again and had no choice but to look at His Majesty. However, Emperor Kang Yuan looked at her with a frown and said, "It's normal for Princess Chen to pursue fairness and justice. What are you worried about?"
Concubine Ning immediately lowered her head and stopped talking. She rubbed her skirt with her fingers. It seemed that she was scared.
The queen, mother and son looked at each other and then chuckled in unison, probably guessing what Concubine Ning was thinking. Concubine Ning couldn't help but blush when she saw this, and then it spread around, her ears and neck were all red, and even her teeth were chattering.
Lu Qingtang sneered. He couldn't sit still now. How could he watch the next drama?
Since you are determined to promote this matter, don't be afraid of the consequences. What happens next will be eye-opening for you.
After a while, Eunuch Xu came back with Chen Bangzu. According to what Lu Qingtang said, Chen Bangzu tested the water.
He put the bowl of water to his nose and smelled it, then tested it with his silver needle, dipped some with his little finger and put it in his mouth to taste, with the same expression from beginning to end.
It can be seen that there is nothing wrong with this bowl of water.
At the same time, Lu Qingtang observed Concubine Ning's expression. Although she looked a little unnatural, she did not look directly at the bowl of water.
In this way, Lu Qingtang was convinced that the silver needle had indeed been tampered with.
"Your Majesty, Queen, there is nothing wrong with this bowl of water. You can use it with confidence." Chen Bangzu pointed at the water and said to everyone.
As soon as he finished speaking, Concubine Ning immediately spoke, "I heard that there is no problem with the water without Princess Chen. Let's get it tested quickly and prove your innocence to His Majesty."
"Yes, hurry up, I have to listen to the host chanting sutras later." Emperor Kang Yuan still said coldly.
However, Lu Qingtang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the water has been tested, and there is still that silver needle."
As soon as she said this, everyone's faces were filled with confusion.
What could possibly go wrong with a tiny silver needle? I'm afraid you can't make such a small thing even if you want to, right?
Lu Qingtang ignored everyone's gaze and looked directly at Concubine Ning. Concubine Ning's face was full of panic and she was glaring at Lu Qingtang fiercely.
"Princess Chen, does a needle have to be according to your ideas? You take yourself too seriously! I have tolerated you again and again after you gave birth to three children, but I didn't expect you to turn on me! "Concubine Ning pointed her finger at Lu Qingtang, her face filled with anger.
Lu Qingtang looked at her innocently and asked in confusion: "Mother, I haven't said anything yet, why are you so angry?"
Even Emperor Kang Yuan asked: "Yes, Princess Chen's request is not excessive, and there is no need to contradict you. Why are you so angry?"
Concubine Ning's face suddenly turned red and she did not dare to look directly at Emperor Kang Yuan.
