The Second Prince's Mansion.
Zhong Yi opened the baggage, and a black tripod appeared in front of the two of them.
The tripod is not big, about one foot or two inches high. The raised runes on the tripod have a simple charm.
Chu Chengyao picked up the tripod and weighed it in his hand, which showed that the material was extraordinary.
"This is the Ten Thousand Life Cauldron, which is the symbol of the Emperor. It is indeed extraordinary. Is it clean?"
Zhong Yi: "Your Highness, don't worry, we haven't left any clues."
Chu Chengyao put down the Wansheng Cauldron: "The prince has entered the palace. It seems that he is ready to tell the truth to his father and become a good son who can cry."
Zhong Yi: "Then what should we do with this Ten Thousand Life Cauldron?"
Chu Chengyao smiled gently and said, "Of course I put it where it should be."
In the imperial study room.
The prince, who was kneeling with numb legs, tried hard to maintain his figure and calmly waited for the Xue family's testimony.
After Zheng Cheng presented his testimony, the emperor's expression softened even though he was suspicious.
The prince is ordered to stay in the prince's residence honestly for these two days. After he finds out, he will clear his name.
The prince thanked him and agreed. When he stood up, he stumbled and touched his hands to the ground before steadying himself.
After all, he was the eldest son who had been entrusted with high hopes since he was a child. When the emperor saw this, he gave Zheng Cheng a look, and Zheng Cheng understood the situation and stepped forward to help the prince out of the house.
The Third Prince's Mansion.
Jia Yu and Sun Jian were walking and chatting in the courtyard. When they came out of the courtyard, Sun Jian's expression became much gentler even though he was not familiar with Jia Yu.
"You suspected that the second prince was hiding behind His Highness, so you sent Guo Qiucheng to the Duke of Qin's mansion to test the truth?"
Jia Yu nodded: "That's right. If Guo Qiucheng is really the prince's man, he will deal with it. But Deputy Sun also heard that you Fangcai, the Duke's Office did not deal with this person, but Zhong Yi killed him. ."
Sun Jian: "I discovered that the Duke's Mansion also sent people to follow him, presumably to investigate Guo Qiucheng."
Jia Yu: "From this point of view, this Guo Qiucheng must be a member of the second prince. After revealing his flaws, he wanted to frame the prince and make His Highness hate the prince. He hid behind others and reaped the benefits."
Seeing that Sun Jian was deep in thought and silent, Jia Yu continued:
"Actually, I have long suspected that the Second Prince has bad intentions in getting along with His Highness, and I have reminded His Highness more than once. Unfortunately, His Highness is aboveboard and loyal, and does not want to doubt his brother. Jia has not been with His Highness for a long time, which is not enough to convince His Highness. …”
Sun Jian: "Now that I'm here, I will advise Your Highness to pay more attention."
Jia Yu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Vice General Sun, for trusting Jia's words."
Chu Chengye's people did not find out the connection between Guo Qiucheng and Zhong Yi, but found out that the house next door to the house where Zhong Yi entered was the house where Yang Qi, the son of Yushitai Yang Hongzhen, had his wife.
At the same time, the Duke of Qin also found out the news.
Both sides silently dispatched men to follow Yang Qi day and night.
After Jin Wei escorted the Xue family's belongings back to Beijing, he lost his money and was beaten to sleep at home.
After many days of rest, not only was his body not in good condition, but it was getting worse and worse. His complexion was pale and dizzy. The former majestic general who defended the city now had to hold on to the wall when walking.
At first, he just thought that he would be weak for a few days after traveling for days and being beaten again. He never thought that it would become more serious. When the emperor summoned him, he was already exhausted and bedridden.
The emperor thought that Jin Wei was pretending to be ill for fear of being held accountable, so he sent an imperial doctor to see him and find out the truth.
After consultation, the imperial doctor returned to the palace and reported:
It's not a disease, it's a poison.
(End of chapter)
