In just one day, the cause of Mrs. Wei Guo's death became a sensitive topic that was kept secret.
Everyone vaguely understood what was going on, but they dared not speak out, including Mrs. Wei's mother and brother.
Empress Wu did this ruthlessly, but it was not clever, and it was not perfect. As long as people with knowledge of the matter think about it for a moment, they can faintly detect that something is wrong.
The biggest suspicion is that the two brothers Wu Weiliang and Wu Huaiyun dared to openly bring pastries laced with poison into the palace and present them to the queen in public.
These two people have always been playboys. When they returned to Chang'an, they lived in intoxication and feasted on prostitutes all day long. They were obviously modern, positive and good young people with an incomparable love for life.
So, they had enough life and dared to openly poison the queen?
Besides, although the relationship between the Wu brothers and the Queen is not very harmonious, they are not to the extent that they have to put each other to death. Their official positions are all in the Queen's favor, and their lives are so smooth because of their status as relatives. He was so full that he killed his sponsor father?
Not to mention that before cakes and food enter the palace, they must undergo strict poison testing by the palace staff. Only after they are confirmed to be non-toxic can the food enter the mouths of the nobles in the palace. Did the palace staff who performed this procedure not go to work at the time?
There are many doubts and loopholes everywhere, but Empress Wu just did it.
Why?
It's very simple, be confident.
Li Zhi's queen, her role is not just to sleep with the emperor. Even if Li Zhi is given a multiple-choice question in front of him now, whether to choose the Queen of Martial Arts or the Lady of Wei, what is Li Zhi's answer?
This answer will definitely make Mrs. Wei, who is under the Nine Springs, very chilling.
Empress Wu can help Li Zhi consolidate imperial power. Mrs. Wei is just a beauty. As an emperor who is not stupid, what will he choose?
The coffin was placed in the front hall and the coffin was built high, but there was still silence in front of the coffin.
Mrs. Korea and Wu Minzhi faced each other. Mrs. Korea's eyes were full of worry, but Wu Minzhi's eyes were indifferent.
"The coffin cannot be opened!" Mrs. Korea said coldly: "Minzhi, don't let your sister die with her eyes open."
Wu Minzhi said coldly: "To die without explanation is to die without peace of mind. I just want an explanation."
Mrs. Korea said sadly: "I can't give you the explanation you want."
"You don't need to give it, I'll find it myself. Someone come and open the coffin!"
"Wu Minzhi, if you open the coffin today, I will be buried in the ground with your sister!" Mrs. Han shouted fiercely.
As Empress Wu's biological sister, Mrs. Korea was well aware of the dangers of the palace battle, and everyone knew why her daughter died.
Know it, but it must be tacit.
If the coffin was opened and the body examined today, then the matter would be serious.
When it reached Empress Wu's ears, it was tantamount to declaring war on her.
Neither Mrs. Korea nor Wu Minzhi could afford to declare war with the queen.
Regardless of the results of the autopsy, even if it can be proven that Empress Wu is the murderer, there is a high probability that the mother and son will not survive tomorrow.
Since Empress Wu could bear to do something to her biological niece, could she still be reluctant to do something to her biological sister?
When mother and son were in a tense confrontation, Li Qinzai, who had not spoken for a long time, finally couldn't stand it anymore.
At this moment, whether Wu Minzhi acted impulsively or after long consideration, his actions were seeking death and sending himself and Mrs. Korea to a dead end.
Entering the front hall, Li Qinzai first bowed to the coffin, then walked up to Wu Minzhi and said in a deep voice: "Minzhi, you and I both know that there is no point in opening the coffin."
Lowering his voice, Li Qinzai whispered in his ear: "Don't risk your own life to provoke the imperial power. This is stupid."
"Did my sister die in vain?" Wu Minzhi growled in pain.
Li Qinzai said coldly: "Then what are your plans? Go into the palace alone with a knife to avenge your sister? If you can't even enter the palace gate, you will be shot to death by random arrows. You are great and your life is perfect. Do you think you are?" Can you gain a reputation as someone who devotes yourself to justice?"
"No, the history books will only write that you were a stupid assassin who broke into the palace with troops and attempted to assassinate me, and you became the laughing stock of the ages."
Wu Minzhi was stunned for a long time, then knelt on the ground and cried bitterly again.
"An ordinary man knows he is outmatched and avoids it. You are not even as good as an ordinary man. If things get serious, it will be fatal for you and your mother. Do you want me to break it up and crush it to tell you the pros and cons?" "Li Qinzai continued without mercy.
Wu Minzhi's crying gradually stopped, and he lowered his head and remained silent.
Mrs. Korea stepped forward and bowed to Li Qinzai, and said in a low voice: "Thank you very much, Mr. Li County Marquis, for your advice. He is very stubborn and stubborn. Please be patient with Mr. Li County Marquis."
Today's Korean lady has lost her past charm and looks sad and worried. If Empress Wu attacked her daughter, will she attack her and Wu Min again?
No one can guess what Empress Wu was thinking.
Li Qinzai took a deep look at her and said: "Since Minzhi has become a disciple, I am responsible for him. Chang'an City is too dangerous after all. I plan to take him back to my Zhuangzi."
Mrs. Han said gratefully: "Thank you so much, Marquis Li County."
Li Qinzai waved his hand and saw that Wu Minzhi looked tired and dull, so he stepped forward and patted his shoulder: "Your mother will take care of my sister's funeral. You can follow me out of the city now."
Wu Minzhi knelt on the ground and said nothing.
Mrs. Han said worriedly: "Marquis Li County, he has a stubborn temper. I'm afraid he won't easily listen to your arrangements..."
Li Qinzai said oh and said calmly: "I specialize in treating all kinds of stubbornness. No matter how stubborn the donkey is, after being deeply treated by me, he will have to travel around the world honestly."
As he spoke, Li Qinzai turned around and shouted: "Ah Si!"
Liu Asi appeared and clasped his fists.
Pointing at Wu Minzhi, Li Qinzai said: "Give him a fainting state and pack him away."
Liu Asi strode forward, and before Wu Minzhi could react, he slashed the back of his neck with a knife. Wu Minzhi fainted without even making a sound.
Liu Asi grinned, picked up Wu Minzhi and walked out.
The Korean lady was dumbfounded by this operation.
Li Qinzai also turned around and left, took two steps, stopped, looked at Mrs. Korea and said: "Looking at the friendship you introduced me to Jinxiang, I advise Mrs. to leave Chang'an temporarily and move to another place. What's more?" , don’t enter the palace again.”
The Korean lady shuddered and bowed her head and said: "Thank you so much, Marquis Li, for reminding me. I will leave after finishing her funeral affairs. He is so sensitive..."
"I will take good care of him, don't worry, madam."
After speaking, Li Qinzai bowed and left gracefully.
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Throwing the fainted Wu Minzhi into the carriage, Li Qinzai ordered his troops to leave the city immediately.
After leaving the city, the carriage drove for more than half an hour before Wu Minzhi woke up slowly.
Li Qinzai sat cross-legged in the car and said without looking back: "Are you awake?"
Wu Minzhi rubbed the sore back of his neck and said in a hoarse voice: "Where are we going?"
"Oh, there was a Hu businessman from out of town who was a manly man. Seeing that you were fair and lovely, he offered to buy you at a high price. Your mother and I both felt that the price was quite appropriate, so we happily agreed to entrust you to your care."
"Stop for a moment and find a river by the side of the road. You can go down and wash the ditch. Leave a good impression on others. Don't miss a good match."
(End of chapter)
