mtl008 Chapter 640 My Daughter Heard It
Chapter 640 My Daughter Heard It
"Just as I was about to go in to check, the nanny who served the princess came running in hurriedly, saying that the princess was missing. The master was most concerned about the princess, so I immediately sent someone to look for her. When I came back, I heard Doctor Wen urging the queen to take the pills as soon as possible..."
"After that, Your Majesty..."
Qingju suppressed her hatred and finished her words. She had been serving her master since she was a child. If it weren't for Concubine Zhen and Doctor Wen who pushed her master into a desperate situation, her master would not have taken revenge in such a violent way.
At this time, Chen Wufu took the opportunity to report.
"Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Wen Shichu has been apprehended by our servants. May I ask if he would be brought in for questioning?"
Concubine Hui was kind and gentle, never harsh on her subordinates, and gave them many rewards during festivals.
Chen Wufu used to serve the unfavored imperial concubine, and received almost no other rewards except for the monthly salary.
After much effort, he used up all his savings to establish connections and finally came to serve the generous Concubine Hui.
Not long after making back the investment, something happened to the new master.
Destroying people's wealth is like killing their parents!
How could Chen Wufu not hate Wen Shichu who harmed Concubine Hui?
Seeing that Qingju couldn't get to the point for a long time, he hurriedly jumped out to remind her.
When the young eunuch mentioned Wen Shichu, the emperor's eyes unconsciously swept towards Zhen Huan who was standing beside him.
Seeing her body trembling slightly, her eyes became even deeper.
So the emperor gave the order with a cold face.
"Su Peisheng, go and bring the person in yourself."
Not long after Su Peisheng received the order, he dragged the tightly tied Wen Shichu back to the main hall.
The emperor looked coldly at the person kneeling on the ground.
"Wen Shichu, do you admit your guilt?"
As soon as the cloth stuffed in his mouth was removed, Wen Shichu hurriedly explained.
"I heard that Concubine Hui fainted yesterday, so upon entering the palace, I went straight to Yonghe Palace to check her pulse. I do not know what crime she has committed, so please clarify, Your Majesty."
Qingju, who was kneeling beside her, had hatred in her eyes and she stopped herself from saying what she wanted to say.
The master had already made arrangements, so she couldn't act impulsively.
It hurts when a blunt knife cuts flesh. She wants to live well and see what happens to Concubine Zhen for her master.
The emperor didn't want to pay attention to Wen Shichu, he glanced at Su Peisheng.
Su Peisheng understood what he meant and immediately scolded him angrily.
"Doctor Wen, how dare you ask? Concubine Hui took the pills you offered her and died of poisoning!"
"Impossible! I made that pill overnight. It has never been made by anyone else."
Wen Shichu was so excited that he fell to the ground.
"Your Majesty, I have served in the Imperial Hospital for many years and have always been loyal. How could I possibly attack Concubine Hui?"
"There must be some misunderstanding here. Your Majesty, please investigate!"
The emperor, who had some guesses in his mind, snorted coldly.
"Misunderstanding? But someone heard you and Concubine Hui arguing, and her anger caused a cough, and she took the pills at your persuasion. How do you explain it?"
"Your Majesty, a doctor is like a parent. I have been taking Empress Hui's pulse for a long time, so I am naturally more concerned about her condition. Now that I see that you are unwell, it is only natural for me to advise you to take medicine."
Wen Shichu refuted it truthfully.
He behaved uprightly and was not afraid of anyone questioning him.
I just hope Huan'er won't be involved in this matter.
"I paid more attention to it." These six words pierced the emperor's sensitive and suspicious heart like a sharp blade.
Wen Shichu is interested in Shen Meizhuang, but is it because of Zhen?
The emperor looked at the people who came hurriedly and gave direct orders.
"President Wu, you've arrived just in time. Concubine Hui has been murdered by a traitor. Take your men and investigate."
"Where are the pills that Concubine Hui took? Let Judge Wu investigate as well."
After hearing this, Wen Shichu felt a lot more at ease.
Judge Wu came from a poor family and acted with integrity. He would certainly not lie to slander him.
However, the reality was different from what he imagined.
Wu Yuanpan held up the small porcelain vase with a large belly that he had previously presented to Concubine Hui and replied sadly.
"Your Majesty, I have already determined that the poison Empress Hui was poisoned with came from this porcelain bottle."
"The pills in the porcelain bottle were as small as mung beans, and there were other pills of similar size mixed in, making them inconspicuous."
Wen Shichu is so confused!
No matter how much you sympathize with Concubine Hui, you shouldn't have brought homemade pills into the palace.
This alone is enough to send him to the Ministry of Punishment.
What’s more, Concubine Hui has lost her life.
Wu Yuanpan didn't want to know what was going on, but he hoped that the Imperial Hospital would not be implicated in this matter.
"Wen Shichu, my master is always respectful to his superiors and tolerant to his subordinates. May I ask where he has offended you to commit such a cruel act?"
After saying that, Qingju rushed towards Wen Shichu like a madman and slapped him left and right.
Only when Shi Chu's face was covered in blood did Su Peisheng try to stop him in a proper manner.
"Someone, separate these two!"
"How dare you! The Emperor has already made the final decision on this matter. How dare you be so presumptuous!"
"Woooooooo..."
Princess Longyue rushed out to protect Qingju.
"Father, my mother said that Aunt Qingju will be the one to take care of me from now on. Please don't punish her."
"Woooooooo..."
Qingju looked at Longyue in surprise.
"Princess, this is what the Queen said to me after she vomited blood. How did you know this?"
Longyue cried and shook her head.
"I didn't hear anything. I didn't hear anything."
The emperor, noticing something unusual, waved towards Longyue.
"Come here, what did you hear? Tell the Emperor. With the Emperor here, there's nothing to be afraid of."
Longyue looked at the people around her with a defensive look on her face, and she slowly took a step back.
The careful An Lingrong noticed the dust on Longyue's face and clothes, and instantly had a guess in her mind.
she asked tentatively.
"Longyue, Qingju said you disappeared earlier, but you were worried about Mother and hid in her bedroom?"
Longyue stared at An Lingrong with wide eyes, then covered her mouth again.
Anyone with eyes present could see that something was wrong. The emperor gave Su Peisheng a wink, and he personally led his men into the bedroom.
A moment later, a small pearl flower appeared in Su Peisheng's hand.
"Your Majesty, this was found under Concubine Hui's bed. Based on the traces inside, we can infer that Princess Longyue was hiding under the bed at the time."
The emperor stared at her.
"Longyue, has your mother ever told you to listen to your father from now on?"
Longyue nodded obediently.
The emperor coaxed patiently.
"Then tell the Emperor what you heard under the bed earlier?"
Her mouth pursed and she cried even harder.
"Wuwuwu... My daughter heard it... I heard Doctor Wen urging Mother to take the pills as soon as possible... Mother vomited blood... and even cursed Doctor Wen... Wuwuwu..."