0p0 Chapter 406 Make up your mind
Chapter 406 Make up your mind
Once Emperor Shenwu made up his mind, he acted decisively.
Some key evidence was also placed on the imperial desk of Emperor Shenwu by officials of the Lanshu faction through the hands of Li Tong'an, deputy commander of the Jinlin Guard.
In the Lan Mansion's study, Third Master Lan asked in confusion, "You said earlier that the time wasn't right and that we shouldn't just throw out all the evidence. Is the time ripe now?"
Lan Shuren nodded. "I'm just waiting for Your Majesty to make up his mind! After all, they are all Your Majesty's flesh and blood. The Empress and the Sixth Prince are both safe and sound. If Your Majesty doesn't make a ruthless move, I'm afraid no one can touch them."
Third Master Lan angrily said, "My niece was lucky enough to escape the calamity because the poison took effect early. The Sixth Prince escaped the assassination attempt with his own ability, so he is relatively safe! I finally understand. Although the Empress has been favored for so many years, when it comes to the princes, His Majesty still favors his own flesh and blood. How can this be called favor? She has been known for being jealous for so many years in vain!"
Although Lan Shuren felt uncomfortable, he was fair. "Third Uncle, you can't say that. Your Majesty has many concerns. This isn't just a matter for one prince. If it were to ferment, the court and the harem would be in turmoil. Your Majesty should be more cautious. And once the Sixth Prince returns, the matter will be resolved."
Third Master Lan thought to himself that the Sixth Prince and the Lan family had a perfect rapport, and as soon as he came back, some secret arrangements were put into action. No matter what, the enemy in the dark must not be let off.
The Shenwu Emperor secretly summoned Nie Wushuang. Nie Wushuang had been almost completely consumed with Lan Qingwu's cold poison recently, so his face looked a little tired. The Shenwu Emperor took in Nie Wushuang's expression and asked, "Doctor Nie, what's the status of the Queen's poison?"
Nie Wushuang replied thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, you must rest well now. Forgive me for being blunt, but all the years you've spent using Jiuzhi Flower Dew to maintain your health have been wasted."
The Shenwu Emperor gripped the armrest tightly with his big hand: "Tell me clearly, what other effects will this have on the Empress's health?"
Nie Wushuang prostrated himself on the ground, speaking word by word, "I'm afraid it will harm Your Majesty's lifespan! The person who poisoned her was extremely malicious, and I don't think any ordinary poison doctor could be competent to inflict this. The method of this poison seems familiar. Your Majesty, do you remember the common doctor who once served the Abandoned King?"
"You mean, the divine doctor Mu who poisoned the people of Jiazhou City!"
A cold light flashed in Nie Wushuang's eyes: "I don't know if he is a god or not, but he is really poisonous!"
After Nie Wushuang retreated, Emperor Shenwu's expression became as cold as ice.
The harem of the previous dynasty was in turmoil again. Most of the direct officials of the previous dynasty's Master Shi were purged, some were imprisoned and some were exiled. Master Shi initially stayed indoors, but in the end he submitted three memorials in a row to retire and return home, but Emperor Shenwu kept them in his hands and did not send them out.
The fourth prince was sent to the imperial mausoleum by Emperor Shenwu, nominally out of filial piety, to supervise the progress of the mausoleum on behalf of his father. In reality, he had been abandoned by the emperor and was only asked to guard the mausoleum. Emperor Shenwu moved Concubine Bai out of the cold palace, and improved the treatment of her and the palace servants who served her.
As for Princess Mingzhu, Emperor Shenwu sent the Xuanyu Guards from the palace to surround Princess Mingzhu's mansion.
In the private room on the second floor of Chunfeng Restaurant, the Sixth Prince was sipping fragrant tea. Beside him was a man in black standing upright. There was a slight noise coming from outside the door. The man in black looked over, but saw that the Sixth Prince's eyebrows were motionless.
After a while, the third princess pushed the door open and walked in, followed by two attendants outside.
The Sixth Prince waved his hand and said, "I don't blame you. Leave."
The two attendants, feeling extremely terrified, bowed and took their leave.
The Third Princess didn't have any arrogance on her face this time. She looked pale and knelt down in front of the Sixth Prince. "Sixth Brother, even if I beg you, the Empress's matter is really not my mother's fault. My father's anger is unreasonable. My mother is already very ill."
The Sixth Prince said calmly, "Oh? If it's not your mother's business, then go ask Father for help! Why are you looking for me?"
A complex and unwilling look flashed across the Third Princess's eyes. "I can't even see my father right now. Sixth Brother, I swear my mother didn't do this. Please be kind and help me plead with my father for mercy, or my mother will die!"
The Sixth Prince said coldly, "I can help you. Here is a token. You can go straight into the palace and see your father! As for anything else, I can't help you!"
The third princess was extremely anxious: "Even if I enter the palace, who can change my father's will?"
The Sixth Prince put down his teacup and said, "Third Sister thinks too highly of me. Father has issued an imperial decree, which cannot be changed. Besides—even if I could plead for mercy, why should I do so on your behalf? Your mother is innocent this time? But isn't your mother's family involved?"