freenovelworld Chapter 384: Not to be made public
Chapter 384: Not to be made public
Hearing this, Xiao Heyu looked at Xiao Tingshan.
Xiao Tingshan frowned and said nothing. If Zhou Qiwen was not the one who did it, it would be even more difficult to investigate.
But no matter who it is, it is undeniable that this person is very courageous and is not afraid of offending Xiao Heyu and Xiao Yuncheng at the same time.
After all, everything has risks. If you fail to provoke a fight between the two, you will inevitably get yourself into trouble.
You hour, the end.
Emperor Qianwu returned exhausted with a group of generals and guards. The beast attacks and assassinations he had experienced not long ago did not make the emperor retreat, but instead aroused his bloodiness.
However, under today's strict inspection, everything went quite smoothly.
Regardless of how many small animals were hunted, Emperor Qianwu was in high spirits because he had hunted a mountain tiger during this trip.
Not long after Emperor Qianwu and his entourage returned, Xiao Heyu took Xiao Tingshan to ask for a meeting.
At the same time, Jianpo quietly returned to Shen Shuyi and whispered, "The Third Prince is bringing Prince Song to ask for an audience with His Majesty."
Shen Shuyi put down the book in his hand and fell into deep thought.
Xiao Tingshan was holding up his half-dead body, but he was very persistent. Now he and Xiao Heyu were in such a hurry to pay a visit to Emperor Qianwu, he must have found the black bugs near Zhou Qiwen's tent.
After all, it is impossible to hide this kind of thing from Emperor Qianwu. Instead of suppressing it and arousing suspicion, it is better to tell the truth and prove his innocence.
"Keep watching, and reply after they come out."
"Yes," Jianpo responded and left.
On the other side, inside Emperor Qianwu’s tent.
After the young emperor changed his clothes and washed his hands, he looked at Xiao Heyu and Xiao Tingshan who were waiting below him and said in a deep voice, "What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry to see me?"
Xiao Tingshan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I found the same black bugs as those in the prayer wheel in the tent of the Third Imperial Concubine today."
Emperor Qianwu frowned: "The third imperial concubine?"
Xiao Tingshan responded, "That's right."
"What else have you found out?" Emperor Qianwu continued to ask.
Xiao Tingshan said, "We have only found that this kind of black insect exists in the forest, but it is not common. I have consulted several imperial doctors, but they are unable to determine the habits of this black insect for the time being."
"Also, Lord Xie has temporarily forbidden me from approaching those assassins, so I cannot judge whether this incident is related to those assassins."
Emperor Qianwu had a stern expression on his face, and he didn't think this matter had anything to do with the assassin.
After all, just a few harmless black bugs might not be cruel enough to stir up a dispute between the third and eighth brothers.
After a while, Emperor Qianwu said coldly: "Continue to investigate."
"Yes." Xiao Tingshan agreed.
Xiao Heyu said, "Father, I have asked Qiwen, and she is definitely not the one who did this. She wants to plead her case to you and your grandmother in person, and is willing to cooperate with any investigation..."
Emperor Qianwu raised his hand and said, "There is no need to make a petition, but remember not to make this public."
"Yes."
"Song Tingshan, you should investigate this matter secretly. As for the interrogation of the assassin, just follow Xie Jingchi's advice."
"Yes."
After Xiao Tingshan and Xiao Heyu left the tent, Xiao Heyu said quietly, "I'm afraid this matter will be left unresolved. Father obviously doesn't trust me that much."
Xiao Tingshan said nothing.
Emperor Qianwu knew very well that he was Xiao Heyu's man, and now Xiao Heyu was also under suspicion. Xie Jingchi would naturally not agree to let him contact those Luo State assassins.
However, if Xiao Heyu had nothing to do with this, Emperor Qianwu would not let Zhou Qiwen bear the reputation of scheming against female relatives. After all, it involves the royal family and even took advantage of the empress dowager. It would not sound good to make it public and it would really damage the reputation of the royal family.
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It was already late at night when Shen Shuyi received the news.
She picked up the pen and hurriedly wrote a few words, then looked at Jianpo and whispered, "After fumigating it with Baihe Incense, find a way to send it to Shen Jingyu."
"Yes."
Jianpo was now increasingly confused about what the second young lady of the Shen family was doing, but at least she knew that she had never suffered any loss.
Jianpo turned and left, thinking that perhaps only the master could understand.
Shen Shuyi slowly put down the pen and ink in his hand. Since he had practiced calligraphy and was proficient in writing in many different fonts, he was not afraid that anyone would find out.
As for the Baihexiang... it is the spice Xiao Tingshan usually uses...
On the other side, Shen Jingyu had just washed up and was lying on the bed in the tent with a dull expression.
My knee aches dully, a pain so swollen and so excruciating that the slightest movement is enough to make me feel heartbroken.
Maybe because of the gift, Shen Jingchuan didn't give her a good look. Her grandmother sent someone to deliver the message, only advising her not to be discouraged, but never asked about her injury.
Her biological mother Qin Xuerong was by her side, but she just kept scolding her.
But she couldn't figure out who had harmed her like this, and she didn't dare to curse the emperor and the empress dowager who were sitting above her. After cursing over and over again, she could only conclude that it was all related to Shen Shuyi. After all, she didn't dare to mention anyone else.
Shen Jingyu felt annoyed after hearing this, so she sent someone to send her back.
Shen Jingyu stared at the ceiling of the tent in a daze, unable to explain why, but she felt that everything she had been thinking about would be in vain in the end.
But, when did it start?
At this moment, Baoqin came in hurriedly from outside: "Miss, I was walking outside just now and was hit by this."
Shen Jingyu turned her head and saw a note in Baoqin's palm. The note was wrapped on the stone and looked quite heavy.
Shen Jingyu took it off and saw a short line of cursive writing: [A black bug appeared in the account of the Third Imperial Concubine. The Third Prince wanted to keep things quiet in order to protect her. ]
Baoqin was standing aside, and when she saw the handwriting on the note, she couldn't help but ask, "Miss, what does this mean?"
Shen Jingyu's eyes were gloomy, she lowered her eyes and said slowly: "Someone sent a letter saying that it was Zhou Qiwen who did it."
Baoqin frowned: "Is this news... credible?"
Shen Jingyu unfolded the note that was crumpled in her palm again and looked at it carefully. She couldn't make out anything about the handwriting, the ink, or the paper. Only a faint scent wafted from the paper.
Shen Jingyu concentrated on thinking and felt that the fragrance was somewhat familiar.
But where have you smelled it?
Shen Jingyu thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't remember.
She whispered, "Wait and see."
Whether the message is credible and for what purpose depends on who sends the message and what his purpose is.
"Yes." After Baoqin left, Shen Jingyu stared at the note several times, but still couldn't remember where she had smelled the scent on the note.
Shen Jingyu closed her eyes to hide the gloom in her eyes.
Zhou Qiwen?
If she wanted to harm her, it would make sense.
Otherwise, once I become the Eighth Imperial Concubine, wouldn't I become her rival?
But why did this person tell her the news?
Have a grudge against the Third Prince and Zhou Qiwen? Want to use her to cause trouble for Xiao Heyu and Zhou Qiwen?
If that's the case, it would be easy to deal with.
After all, since she has chosen Xiao Yuncheng, if she can use this opportunity to dampen Xiao Heyu's arrogance, Concubine Jing and Xiao Yuncheng will surely be happy to see it happen.
At night, Shen Jingyu tossed and turned. She had no desire to sleep because her whole body was in pain.
After a while, she suddenly sat up from the couch, her eyes shining.
She remembered where she had smelled the scent on the note - Song Tingshan?