0p0 Chapter 386 Breakthrough
Chapter 386 Breakthrough
Qi Yuebin continued, "The Queen's current procession only includes the Third Prince and Queen Chunyuan. Since you are unwilling to deal with the Third Prince, then start with Queen Chunyuan!"
An Lingrong remained calm on the surface, but she sneered in her heart. This old fox finally showed his cards.
She lowered her eyes to hide the shrewdness that flashed across them, then raised her head, a look of surprise perfectly placed on her face as she asked anxiously, "Empress Duan, what does this mean?"
Qi Yuebin still had a faint smile on his face, but when he looked at An Lingrong, there was a bit more scrutiny and inquiry in his eyes, as if he was trying to see through her expression and see her true thoughts.
"Sister Wen, do you really not understand what I mean?"
An Lingrong gritted her teeth secretly, but maintained her innocent expression. She folded her hands on her knees, leaned forward slightly, and said sincerely, "I really don't know. Empress Chunyuan is the Empress's biological sister. She is extremely important to the Emperor and is the Empress's greatest talisman. How could he think of using Empress Chunyuan as a weapon to deal with the Empress?"
She knew the answer clearly, but she still put on an attitude of humbly seeking advice and continued to play dumb.
Qi Yuebin's gaze was as sharp as a torch, staring intently at An Lingrong, as if he wanted to dissect her thoughts. This scrutiny lasted for a while, and only when she saw An Lingrong's eyebrows slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with doubt, her expression sincere and earnest, not even a pretense, did she slowly withdraw her gaze.
She leaned back in her chair, her expression relaxed, as if recalling a distant memory. She spoke slowly, "Ever since Empress Chunyuan became pregnant, the Empress took the initiative to take meticulous care of the fetus. Everyone praised the Empress and Empress Chunyuan's sisterly love. Even now, many years later, the Emperor still appreciates the Empress's affection. But who could have imagined that in the end, Empress Chunyuan would end up with two lives lost, in such a tragic end."
Qi Yuebin sighed slightly, with a trace of regret and compassion in his eyes.
"Over the years, I've gradually discovered some clues. We all know the Empress's character: ruthless and vindictive. Back then, Chunyuan, with her outstanding beauty and talent, caught the Emperor's eye and married into the palace with great fanfare, becoming his consort, while the Empress was forced to remain a concubine. How could the Empress easily forget this hatred for the throne?"
Qi Yuebin narrowed his eyes slightly, a sharp light flashing in them. "Later, the eldest prince's death seemed to be an accident, but there were many hidden secrets, and it was also related to Empress Chunyuan. The Empress watched her own flesh and blood die so young, how could she not feel deep hatred in her heart? Such a deep hatred accumulated in her heart, given the Empress's temperament, how could she let Empress Chunyuan go easily?
Therefore, I conclude that Empress Chunyuan's death was no accident; there must be a hidden secret. If we want to completely bring down the Empress, this is the perfect starting point. By investigating here and digging deeper, we might find crucial evidence, expose the Empress's crimes, and bring her due punishment.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with confusion and thought. "Although what Sister Duanfei said makes some sense, this happened many years ago. Moreover, the Emperor personally oversaw all matters concerning Empress Chunyuan back then. What if we rashly investigate and anger the Emperor? What will we do then?"
Shen Meizhuang also nodded in agreement: "Huan'er is right. Queen Chunyuan holds a very important position in the emperor's heart. Even the slightest disrespect towards her could make the emperor furious."
An Lingrong pondered to herself, feigning ignorance. "My sisters are right, but if it's true, as Concubine Duan said, that there's something else behind Empress Chunyuan's death, we can't just let it go."
As she spoke, she secretly observed Qi Yuebin's expression, trying to get more information from her reaction.
Qi Yuebin took a sip of tea and put down the cup. His expression was as calm as a bottomless pool. He said calmly, "I'm naturally aware of the risks of this matter. The slightest misstep could lead to utter ruin. That's why I've been patient for so many years. Now, the time is right, the place is right, and the people are all right. The opportunity is ripe, but we still lack a crucial breakthrough."
The Queen Mother is dead, the Queen has made a mistake and is under house arrest, and now they are united and it is time to bring up the past.
Hearing this, the three of them subconsciously murmured, "Breakthrough?"
"Yes!" Qi Yuebin nodded firmly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, as if he could penetrate the thick fog and hit the vital point directly. "The breakthrough point is the stillborn baby born by Queen Chunyuan."
For a moment, the room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The three of them remained silent, looking at her intently, their eyes flashing with curiosity and shock.
Qi Yuebin narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in recollection, and slowly said, "I've seen that child. It was a chaotic situation at the time, so I only had a quick glance, but I remember it vividly. He was covered in blue spots all over his body, and he was dead the moment he was born. The court doctor at the time said the blue spots were caused by the child being frightened in the womb. Over the years, when I had nothing better to do, I've been reading various medical books and ancient texts, and I learned that blue spots only appear on children born to mothers who are poisoned during pregnancy."
When Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang heard this, a look of astonishment flashed across their faces. Their eyes widened and their lips parted slightly, as if they were so shocked by this astonishing secret that they were speechless.
An Lingrong also ate whale.
"You mean..." It took Zhen Huan a long time to find her voice. Her voice was trembling slightly, with a hint of temptation. She really couldn't believe that the queen who always talked about sisterhood could be so cruel that she could even kill her own sister and her child.
Over the years, she has experienced many hardships in the palace and witnessed many dark sides, but this truth still makes her feel a chill to the bone.
Qi Yuebin smiled coldly and said firmly, "The Queen takes care of Queen Chunyuan personally and is responsible for her daily diet and daily life. It would be easy for her to tamper with her diet."
After the three of them calmed down, Qi Yuebin said, "As for how to provoke this matter, we still need to discuss it in detail."
The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the carved window lattices, spilling into the hall, stretching the shadows of several people on the ground. The hall was silent, with only the occasional chirping of birds returning to their nests outside the window adding to the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
However, beneath this seemingly calm surface, there seems to be an invisible undercurrent quietly surging. No one knows what kind of storm will be set off in this deep palace in the next moment.