In just one hour, the news of Mu Lingzhu's death caused a sensation in the whole city.
After hearing the news that Mu Yunjin killed Mu Lingzhu, many people ran towards Dali Temple one after another, wanting to see what happened. Along the way, some people started chatting—
"These two sisters are at odds with each other, and Princess Ning now has the backing of Beiming Kingdom, so she definitely won't take Concubine Mu seriously."
"But even so, Concubine Mu is still pregnant, so she shouldn't be so cruel."
"Don't make a conclusion so early. It's hard for anyone to say before the trial comes out."
"..."
The common people were suspicious of every word you said, and some of them even convicted Mu Yunjin in their hearts after hearing the rumors.
At this time, the gate of Dali Temple was full of onlookers.
…
Mu Yunjin came to stand in the interrogation hall of Dali Temple, a place she was not unfamiliar with at all.
At this time, Chen Pu was ordering several assistants to examine Mu Lingzhu's body. Seeing the menacing people from the Rong Palace, he subconsciously glanced at Mu Yunjin, thinking that this was another tricky case.
"Prince Rong, Concubine Rong, Concubine Ning, sit down and have a cup of tea before the test results come out." Chen Pu did not dare to neglect these people, especially Mu Yunjin. But because of her special status, before the results come out, she still has to be treated respectfully.
After Su Biqing's case last time, he had left a very deep impression on Mu Yunjin. He knew that this woman had a high heart, but she was not a cruel person.
King Rong Chu frame waved his hands after hearing Chen Pu's words, and frowned tightly, "This king is not in the mood to drink tea."
After finishing the words, he glanced at Mu Yunjin who had already sat down and crossed his legs, and snorted heavily, "Brother Huang is already on his way here, this king will not tolerate this matter!"
"That's right, although Prince Rong's Mansion has always been on good terms with Prince Ning's Mansion, this incident has touched the bottom line of our Prince Rong's Mansion." Princess Rong Qin Shuning echoed.
Listening to the couple singing together, Mu Yunjin let out a cold snort of disdain, and the mockery of Qin Shuning deepened in her heart.
Originally, she had no grievances with Princess Rong, but after Qin Muyue's instigation several times, every time Princess Rong saw her, it was as if she had killed her father and enemy.
Coming and going, Mu Yunjin guessed that Qin Shuning didn't know why she had to target her.
"The emperor is here—" a notification came from outside the interrogation hall.
Then, Emperor Ximing, who was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, walked in hurriedly, with a stern expression on his face. After entering the door, before he could speak, King Rong Chu Jia rushed over and knelt down.
"Brother Huang, Zhu'er was murdered and died tragically. One corpse and two lives, you must be the master of this matter!"
Qin Shuning knelt down and wiped her tears.
Emperor Ximing had already heard about this matter from the imperial guards on the way here, and at this moment, he felt a surge of anger in his chest was about to burst out, and angrily gouged out Mu Yunjin who had already stood up.
He already knew that what kind of phoenix star came into the world, it was clearly a demon star.
But the situation at this time is not suitable for getting angry, Xi Minghuang had no choice but to suppress his anger, and looked at Chen Pu as calmly as possible, "Has the test result come out?"
"Your majesty, please take your seat first, and I will announce you as the upper hall." Chen Pu bent down.
Emperor Ximing nodded and sat down at the main seat in the interrogation hall.
Originally, this kind of murder case was not up to him, the king of a country, to take care of it, but this time it involved Prince Ning's Mansion and Prince Rong's Mansion, and with Mu Yunjin's current status as Princess Jinhua, it might even involve Beiming Kingdom.
Emperor Ximing felt a little overwhelmed thinking about it.
After a while, a few of the patriarchs were proclaimed to the palace, and they caressed the Emperor Ximing and the others.
"Let's report the test results." Sitting next to Emperor Xi Ming, Chen Pu's face darkened, and he was still a little nervous.
An assistant nodded and took a step forward, "We just checked Concubine Mu's body carefully and found that she is indeed pregnant for more than a month, and there are many scars on her body, the colors are bright, and they seem to be new. added."
"Well, keep talking." Chen Pu said.
"These scars do not threaten Concubine Mu's life. What really killed Concubine Mu were the five blood holes on her neck. It was preliminarily determined that these five blood holes were caused by people with deep inner strength who penetrated with five fingers. …”
After Wu Zuo finished his report, Emperor Ximing's eyes darkened, and he looked at King Rong below, "Brother Wang, why did you insist that Yun Jin did it?"
"Today is the eighth day of the eighth day of the month. Shuning has to go to Shuiyun Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings on the eighth day of every month. It was raining outside when I woke up this morning, and Shuning was not in good health and could not stand the cold, so the king sent Shuning's personal maid, Wan Qiu, went to pray for Shuning and offer incense."
"When Wanqiu came back from Shuiyun Temple, she looked a little flustered. She told her younger brother and Shu Ning that in Shuiyun Temple, she met Lingzhu who was going to pray for the baby in her belly, and Mu Yunjin. At that time, the two sisters It seemed that an unpleasant topic was discussed, and there was some chatter in the corner, and Wan Qiu also said that she heard Mu Yunjin's threat to kill Lingzhu."
"Chendi and Shu Ning heard this, worried about the safety of the child in the womb of the Lingzhu, so they went out to Shuiyun Temple to find the Lingzhu, but halfway..." King Rong couldn't continue, his eyes turned red.
Mu Yunjin crossed her arms, listened to King Rong Chu frame's words, bit her lips, and looked at Emperor Xi Ming, "But when I woke up this morning, someone from the mansion came to report that Mu Lingzhu was lying on the ground with injuries all over her body. At the gate of King Ning's Mansion, many people saw it at that time."
"Xuan Wanqiu goes to the palace." Chen Pu said, and then looked at Mu Yunjin, "Princess Ning, can someone prove that Concubine Mu fainted at the gate of your mansion this morning?"
"Well, many servants of Prince Ning's Mansion have seen it." Mu Yunjin replied.
"The servants in the mansion will naturally protect you, so what they say won't count!" Qin Shuning glanced at Mu Yunjin with an angry tone.
"Then how do the words of servants in your mansion count?" Mu Yunjin asked back, glaring at Qin Shuning.
Since this woman doesn't stop, she is afraid that the world will not be chaotic, then she will help Qin Shuning. It seems that Su Biqing's previous example is not deep enough!
After a while, Wan Qiu was announced, and she knelt in the center of the interrogation hall, her body trembling.
"Tell me honestly what you saw in Shuiyun Temple." Chen Pu said.
Wan Qiu knelt down, glanced at King Rong Chu Jia and Qin Shuning, pursed her lips, "This morning, slaves are going to Shuiyun Temple..."
Wan Qiu's words are consistent with what King Rong said just now.
"When I was in Shuiyun Temple, I saw Concubine Ning pinch Concubine Mu's neck, and Concubine Mu's neck was bleeding at that time..." Wan Qiu added.
Mu Yunjin squinted at Wanqiu, "Then did you see me strangle her to death?"
The chilly tone made Wan Qiu tremble, she frowned tightly, and shook her head, "Princess Ning did not kill Concubine Mu, she left with His Royal Highness Ning first, and then Concubine Mu also left alone..."
"Then this is right. Mu Yunjin was afraid that killing people in Shuiyun Temple would attract attention, so she left with King Ning first, and then followed Lingzhu after Lingzhu left, and killed Lingzhu halfway. We met on the spot..." Qin Shuning added.
"If you examine carefully now, there should be blood from the Lingzhu under Mu Yunjin's nails." Qin Shuning sneered.
After listening to these words, Emperor Ximing in the hall almost believed that the murderer was Mu Yunjin, but Chen Pu at the side seemed extraordinarily quiet.
"Princess Ning, what else do you have to say?" Chen Pu looked at Mu Yunjin.
Mu Yunjin could feel Chen Pu's attitude towards her, and couldn't help but feel a little grateful. The corners of her lips raised into a smile, and she looked at Wan Qiu, "How did you go to Shuiyun Temple in the morning?"
"Of course I took the carriage, and it was raining, not to mention I went to pray for my concubine." Qin Shuning replied for Wanqiu.
"It turned out to be in a carriage!" Mu Yunjin crossed her arms, touched her face, and thought for a while, "Although both Rongwang Mansion and Shuiyun Temple are outside the city, it takes more than one to go back and forth. It's time."
"Then tell me, when did you see Mu Lingzhu and I entangled in Shuiyun Temple?" Mu Yunjin raised her eyebrows.
Wan Qiu froze for a moment, "It's about time."
"Are you sure?" Mu Yunjin raised her eyebrows with a calm expression.
Wan Qiu didn't dare to look at Mu Yunjin, she just glanced at her lightly, bit her lip and nodded, "It's Sishi."
"That's strange. Mu Lingzhu was killed around noon, and you were still in Shuiyun Temple. Did you fly back with wings to report?"
"The place where Mu Lingzhu was killed is not far from Shuiyun Temple. It stands to reason that it will take you nearly an hour to leave the carriage and go back to Rongwang Mansion. It is almost noon when you arrive at Rongwang Mansion. Tell King Rong and Princess Rong what happened in Shuiyun Temple."
"King Rong and Princess Rong came out in a carriage again, and happened to bump into me killing Mu Lingzhu around noon..."
"Excuse me, what kind of treasures are the carriages in your Prince Rong's Mansion made of so fast?"
Mu Yunjin's simple and clear words brought the situation back almost instantly, even the time was wrong, and she had the nerve to wrong her for killing.
"Wanqiu, are you so scared that you misremembered the time? When you returned home, it was just after Si o'clock. At that time, my concubine was playing chess with the prince in the garden!" Qin Shuning reminded her with dark eyes.
When Wan Qiu heard about it, she immediately looked at Emperor Ximing and Chen Pu, and kowtowed, "My servant is guilty. I have misremembered the time. This servant is the concubine Ning and Concubine Mu who I ran into at Chenshi. I returned to the mansion to report the letter."
"I'm sorry, at that moment I was drinking tea with His Highness in Master Huaiyuan's meditation room, and I have evidence to prove it." Mu Yunjin said sarcastically, curling the corners of her mouth.
"By the way, Princess Rong won't say again, I even bribed Master Huaiyuan, right?" Mu Yunjin looked at Qin Shuning.
At this time, Qin Shuning had already scolded Mu Yunjin countless times in her heart as a bitch. It was a matter of certainty, but she was able to easily resolve it. What was in this bitch's head, and why was she so invulnerable!
"But all the Imperial Guards we sent saw with their own eyes that you were the only one present at that time, and your body was still warm, and there were bloodstains between your five fingers. If you say that this is just a coincidence, it would be too far-fetched." Qin Shuning said.
At this time, a guard walked outside the door—
"My Majesty, there are two old men outside the door who claim to have witnessed the murder of Concubine Mu when they went out to cut firewood..."