"The old god said that there will be a lunar eclipse on the 18th day of this month. Your Majesty, please be sure to lie quietly in the secret room for three hours, starting from Unit Time and ending at Zi Time."
After Xue Hengzhao said these words, everyone couldn't help but look at each other.
You must know that celestial phenomena are not things that ordinary people can understand. If you dare to predict a lunar eclipse, if you are wrong, you will be deceiving the public.
"The old god who came to me in my dream claimed to be the God of Fortune and Righteousness. He said that there were evil villains in this palace who betrayed the Lord and lost their virtue.
As a land that has received His Majesty's sacrifices for many years, we must not allow such scoundrels to run wild and damage His Majesty's sanctity. "
Everyone knows that the God of Fortune is the Lord of the Earth. Although what Xue Hengzhao said is a bit mysterious, it makes sense in terms of logic.
"Have the gods told you who the villain is?" Eunuch Zhang asked.
"Of course he said it," Xue Hengzhao nodded, "He said it would be enough to just name a few main culprits. Firstly, I can follow the clues when tracing them. Secondly, I'm afraid I won't be able to remember them all if they are revealed."
"Oh, who is there?" Eunuch Zhang was obviously more interested in this.
"Qian Sanchun, Deng Bao and Song Chunming." Xue Hengzhao named the three people.
Deng Bao was right in front of him. Hearing Xue Hengzhao talk about himself, he immediately jumped up and pointed at her nose and cursed: "Nonsense! Spewing blood! Everyone, don't listen to her. She clearly has a grudge against us and is waiting for an opportunity to take revenge." !”
Xue Heng looked at Deng Bao and suddenly smiled: "Deputy Manager, this is what the gods told me, I didn't make it up."
"Fart! You said what the gods told you, is it really what the gods told you?!
You said you dreamed about Tu Tu Gong, and I also said I dreamed about Jade Emperor! "Deng Bao's eyes flashed fiercely. He had long felt that Xue Hengzhao was not an easy woman to manipulate.
"Deputy General, don't worry, just listen to what I have to say." Compared to Deng Bao who was furious, Xue Hengzhao was calm and calm, "The old god also told me that there is something in the well in the northwest corner of this yard. evidence."
As soon as she mentioned the well, Deng Bao felt as if something was pressing against his veins.
It could be seen that he was trying his best to stay calm, but he couldn't help but panic.
"Nonsense, what could be in that well? At most, two people died!
Besides, the place is now sealed and cannot be easily moved.
If something evil comes out, who can afford it? ! "
"I couldn't believe it at first. How could I, a humble little palace maid, dare to provoke you, the eunuchs in charge? Isn't that asking for death?
But in the dream, the old god repeatedly told me to do this.
I thought that since today is the birthday of Fu Zhengshen and he entrusted me with a dream, I couldn't neglect it. "Xue Hengzhao said, "If there is no evidence in the well, it will be considered as my nonsense. Just punish me. "
Xue Hengzhao generously placed himself on the gambling table.
As the folk saying goes, if you fight hard enough to cut yourself off, you dare to pull down the emperor.
It is true that Xue Hengzhao is a little palace maid now, but as long as she makes dangerous moves and takes the wrong direction, she can make Qian Sanchun and others move their heads.
This is the coldest time of the day, not to mention it is the 39th solar term.
Beads of sweat poured out on Deng Bao's forehead.
Everyone present was not a fool. Seeing him like this, they knew that Xue Hengzhao's words were not lies.
"Search!" The young leader waved his sword, and the accompanying guards immediately ran towards the northwest corner of the yard.
"Wait a minute! Wait a minute! That well really can't be moved!" Deng Bao hurriedly tried to stop it. "Even if it wants to be moved, it can only be done by asking a mage to recite sutras. Otherwise, it will be a big deal!"
The guard who had been shouting at Xue Hengzhao before kicked Deng Bao to the ground and cursed: "Stop treating us like monkeys! It's just a stone slab, nothing can be touched!"
The young leader took a deep look at Xue Hengzhao, then turned and walked away.
The stone slab at the wellhead is very thick and heavy, weighing five to six hundred kilograms.
But the guardsmen were many and powerful, and they quickly removed the stone slab.
The mouth of the well was pitch black, like a blind eye.
Someone threw a torch down, and it took a while before I heard the sound of the torch falling to the ground.
"There are several boxes at the bottom of the well!" shouted the forest guard standing at the mouth of the well. "The torches are not extinguished, so people can go down."
The next step was to find ropes and lower people down the well.
Chi Su couldn't help but be curious and went over to watch the excitement.
Xue Hengzhao tightened his cloak and followed helplessly.
Deng Bao stood aside, clenching his teeth and half of his face distorted.
He looked at Xue Hengzhao like a poisonous snake looking at a purple harrier, his eyes filled with unwillingness, fear and hatred.
Xue Hengzhao looked back coldly, with nothing but disdain.
She had never taken people like Deng Bao seriously because they were not worthy of being her opponents.
Deng Bao's pupils suddenly narrowed, and almost at the same time, Xue Hengzhao shouted: "No! Deng Bao is going to commit suicide!"
Sure enough, Deng Bao rushed towards the stone steps next to him, obviously intending to hit his head on it.
The young leader of the Royal Forest Army reacted quickly, grabbed Deng Bao, and threw him out to the open space!
"Tie them up!" He was still concise and to the point, refusing to say another word.
Deng Bao was almost knocked to death and huddled on the ground, unable to make any sound.
Then Deng Bao and the people he brought were tied up.
After that, the boxes at the bottom of the well were pulled up one by one, four in total.
They were all locked tightly, but they were still broken open.
Dozens of lanterns were lighting up, and the lid of the box was opened. It was filled with gold, silver, jade, and antique jewelry.
These are all palace treasures, each of which is worth a lot of money.
"Isn't this the same batch of things that were stolen before? There are those from Miwuyuan and the East Palace..."
Due to the case of deposing the crown prince, there was indeed chaos in the palace for a period of time.
A lot of things were lost at that time, but firstly, there was mutual blame, and secondly, the key people died crazy and there was no way to prove it.
Everyone thought that these things had already flowed out of the palace, but unexpectedly they were still in the palace.
People who hide things take advantage of these loopholes.
"In this way, my matter is over!" Xue Hengzhao pulled everyone back from the shock with a gentle word, "Is it possible that he went back?"
No one responded to her, so Xue Hengzhao turned around and left.
Eunuch Zhang then caught up with him, looked at Xue Hengzhao with a smile and asked, "Little girl, are you new to the palace?"
"Replying to Eunuch Zhang, this servant is the daughter of a guilty minister and entered the palace on the winter solstice." Xue Hengzhao did not shy away.
"So that's it," Eunuch Zhang laughed, "Since there is really something in this well, then what you said about the lunar eclipse before is not a lie."
"This is what the gods told me in my dream. Once I say it, it's over." Xue Hengzhao said.
"If it is true, then you have made a great contribution." Eunuch Zhang looked into Xue Hengzhao's eyes, the smile on his face was still there, but his eyes were full of speculation.
"Eunuch Zhang, why don't I give you the credit! The gods also said that before I have suffered enough, I must abide by my duties and must not do anything to reach the sky in one step, otherwise there will be disaster." Xue Hengzhao said with a smile, "Can I do it? ?”
