Seeing that His Highness did not show any excitement, Shen Zhiyan was very surprised, what happened to His Highness
Murong Ci stood up and asked calmly, "How did you poison it?"
He said vividly: "Concubine Qiao's scalp is black and blue, there is only one possibility: the poison is not directly applied to the scalp, but to the hair. In this way, the poison can be poisoned without anyone noticing. The scalp is the most important part of a person, the poison is applied to the hair roots, and the scalp can easily absorb the poison, as long as the poison is applied to the hair roots continuously for three or four days, the poison will cause death."
She nodded, frowning deeply, "You mean, when the maid combed Concubine Qiao's hair, she put poisonous hair oil on her hair."
He nodded heavily, "I've been thinking about it all night, and only this method is the most secretive and most insidious."
Qin Ruo said with a smile: "It should be rewarding to summon the court lady who dresses and dresses Concubine Qiao for interrogation."
Without further ado, they went to Yuxiu Hall.
After asking Sandalwood and Chenxiang, I found out that Concubine Qiao only asked a maid named Qingyue to comb her hair, because her craftsmanship is quite good.
The servant went to the palace man's shop to look for Qingyue, but he couldn't find her.
Shen Zhiyan said firmly: "Shang Qingyue disappeared at this juncture, there must be something wrong."
Murong Ci immediately ordered to go down and search for Qingyue with all his strength.
Not long after, the guards came to report that a female corpse was found in the well near Yuxiu Hall, suspected to be Qingyue. Furthermore, a last letter was found under Qingyue's quilt.
She glanced at it, and there were only a few words in the last letter, but she explained her crime of poisoning and murdering Concubine Qiao.
"The last letter wrote why Concubine Qiao was murdered," Shen Zhiyan asked.
"My maidservant knows why Qingyue murdered Concubine Qiao." Tan Xiang replied, "Qingyue knows how to comb her hair in a unique way, and she is clever. Concubine Qiao likes her very much and treats her well. But Qingyue is not grateful, so she thinks about it"
"Three months ago, Qingyue fell in love with a guard and made a private decision for life. She even had a secret relationship with the womb. She wanted to leave the palace with the guard and live an ordinary life, so she told Concubine Qiao everything, hoping The benevolent Concubine Qiao let them go and fulfilled them. Concubine Qiao got angry when she found out, and told her that the palace rules were like this, and she could not bend the law for personal gain. Concubine Qiao said that they could spare their lives, but the guard had to leave the palace, and Qingyue The fetus must be disposed of. Or if Qingyue goes out of the palace, the guards must stay in the palace." Chen Xiang continued, "Qingyue cannot accept it, kneeling in front of the palace for three days and three nights, but she still can't make Concubine Qiao change her mind."
"In the end, Qingyue fainted and lost her fetus. Concubine Qiao asked her to recuperate for a few days, but the guard really left the palace." Sandalwood said again, "After that, Qingyue still served Concubine Qiao to comb her hair, but she was unhappy. Concubine Qiao knew that she was having a hard time making mistakes, so she didn't scold her much. But she didn't expect that she would have such great resentment towards Concubine Qiao and poisoned Concubine Qiao."
"Qingyue is just a white-eyed wolf, thanks to Concubine Qiao treating her so well." Chen Xiang said angrily, "According to the palace rules, if the palace maid and the guards secretly hand in each other's hands, and the child's womb is secretly married, both of them must be executed. Concubine Qiao benevolently keeps it Not only are they ungrateful, but they also harbor resentment and poisoned Concubine Qiao after their lives, which is too abominable."
They recounted Qingyue's crimes and were filled with righteous indignation.
Murong Ci looked at Shen Zhiyan with calm eyes. He felt that the detection of the murder case was too smooth, and Concubine Qiao's death was as simple as that.
Afterwards, he went to examine Qingyue's body, and it was indeed drowned, with no signs of homicide.
That night, Murong Ci tossed and turned, the sandalwood bracelet, Concubine Qiao's appearance when she died, and Qingyue's last letter always came to mind.
Qingyue was able to read and write the last letter, but Murong Ci always felt that the last letter was weird, but he couldn't tell what was wrong.
After Concubine Qiao's death, Qingyue's revenge was avenged, but she didn't feel the joy after the revenge. Instead, she thought about Concubine Qiao's kindness to her in the past, and for saving their lives. Under the influence, she felt ashamed to live in the world, and knew that she would be caught sooner or later. Therefore, she wrote a last letter and threw herself into a well.
However, what is unbelievable is that the smooth and smooth handwriting in the last letter should have been written when she was in a peaceful mood. At that time, Qingyue's mood was mixed and chaotic. How could it be possible to write such peaceful handwriting
Murong Ci couldn't figure out this doubtful point.
Also, the incident between Qingyue and the guard happened three months ago, why did she wait until now to poison
The murderer was punished, the truth about Concubine Qiao's death came to light, the palace began to organize the funeral, and the funeral was scheduled for three days later.
Murong Chang washed his face with tears every day, heartbroken, and never left Concubine Qiao's body, no amount of persuasion by the courtiers, she just wanted to guard her mother and concubine.
Murong Ci visited her and tried to persuade her, but it was of no avail.
Murong Chang lost a lot of weight, her face was pale, her eyes were red and swollen, and she was so weak that a gust of wind could blow her away.
Murong Cheng took pity on her filial piety and let her go.
On the day of the funeral, Murong Yu accompanied Murong Cheng to send Concubine Qiao to her last journey
It is a posthumous mourningbr>
The Yuxiu Palace is hung with white silk and black curtains, and the palace people wear linen and mourning. The sorrow and joy echo in everyone's heart, solemn and solemn.
Murong Chang was kneeling in front of the coffin and weeping completely naked, if not for the protection of the two maids, he might have fainted due to exhaustion.
Murong Yu and Murong Cheng stood aside to watch the ceremony, and Murong Ci also presided over today's funeral ceremony in filial piety. The mourning music hit the atrium with a heavy heart.
Murong Cheng's eyes glistened with tears, he didn't say a word, just stared at the coffin quietly.
On the other hand, Murong Yu was expressionless, only showing a little warmth when he glanced at Murong Ci.
Shen Zhiyan was watching the ceremony with him as a foreign minister, but he didn't know why His Highness asked him to come into the palace to have a look.
The process of the ceremony went through, the funeral must be held before noon, the hour was approaching, the guards who carried the coffin were about to go, Murong Chang was supported by two court ladies and stood beside him, crying until he was in tears, almost fainting. Suddenly, a cold shout sounded from the dirge: "Wait a minute!"
Everyone was amazed and puzzled, and they followed the voice to find out that it was His Royal Highness
Murong Yu looked at Murong Ci, not the slightest surprise, only understanding and doting.
"Prince, the time is approaching, let's go to the funeral." Murong Cheng's voice was particularly old and hoarse.
"Brother Prince, let the mother and concubine go to the ground as soon as possible." Murong Chang cried and begged.
"Anyone can say this, but you can't." Murong Ci waved away the guards who were carrying the coffin, not being able to resist.
"Prince, don't mess around." Murong Cheng lowered his face in displeasure.
"Father, my minister did not mess around." Murong said righteously and sternly, "There is something hidden about Concubine Qiao's tragic death, and my minister can't do nothing knowing there is something hidden."
"Didn't Concubine Qiao be killed by Qingyue, the court lady who combed her hair?" Shen Zhiyan was shocked. Could it be that His Highness found out that Qingyue was not the real culprit
"The court lady pleaded guilty in the last letter, isn't she the murderer?" Murong Yu asked with a calm expression.
"Brother Prince, the time for the funeral has come, let mother and concubine be buried as soon as possible. My sister only wants mother and concubine to go on the road well." Murong Chang cried miserably.
"Of course you want Concubine Qiao to die as soon as possible." Murong Ci's voice contained a trace of sarcasm, "Father, the court lady Qingyue who combed her hair poisoned Concubine Qiao, she is the murderer, there is nothing wrong with that, but she was only instructed by others."
"You have found out who the real culprit is behind the scenes." Murong Cheng's sad and old brows were full of sternness.
Murong Yu supported him to sit down on a carved chair, waved his hand to make the musicians retreat, and then raised his voice: "Please tell the truth about what you have found out, Your Highness."
Murong Chang knelt in front of Murong Cheng, pulled the hem of his robe, tears streaming down his face, and begged obediently: "Father, my mother and concubine were poisoned by a court lady, and the fate is miserable. Do a little bit of filial piety and let the mother and concubine go to the earth to be safe, and I implore the father and emperor to complete it."
This begging, this pity, is touching, and all the men in the world feel pity and care for them.
Murong Ci said coldly: "Sister, you are Concubine Qiao's own daughter. Your concubine mother died for no reason. As a daughter, you don't want to find out the truth and seek justice for your concubine mother? Do you believe Concubine Qiao is in heaven? There is a spirit, and I don’t want the real culprit to go unpunished.”
Murong Cheng patted Murong Chang's cold little hand, and comforted him: "Shang'er, let the crown prince explain clearly, it won't take long."
She got up and stood aside, still supported by the maid, without saying anything.
Shen Zhiyan asked: "Your Highness said that Qingyue was ordered by someone, but I don't know who was ordered by him?"
Murong Yu asked in a deep voice: "Why did Your Highness conclude that Qingyue was instructed by someone to plead guilty in the letter, but did not say that she was instructed by someone?"
"The severance letter is indeed Qingyue's handwriting, but there are strange things. First, why did Qingyue poison Concubine Qiao until now after three months? Why didn't she do it a month ago?" Murong Ci's bright eyes flowed, glowing As gentle as jade.
"Maybe Qingyue has been waiting for a good opportunity, or maybe Qingyue never thought of revenge on Concubine Qiao before, but only recently had the idea." Shen Zhiyan put forward a plausible explanation.
"Three months ago, Qingyue had just separated from her lover and lost her child. It was the time when she felt the most grief and hated Concubine Qiao. As time goes by, the hatred in her heart will gradually lessen, but it is undeniable that for For some people, this kind of hatred is unforgettable and will not be easily diluted by time." Murong Yu said solemnly.
"Secondly, when Qingyue was dying, she wrote the last letter because she was condemned by her conscience. Concubine Qiao was so kind to her, and she spared their lives to save their lives. She felt guilty and remorseful after killing Concubine Qiao, and couldn't make it through Conscience. So she wrote the last letter in this mood, but it doesn't look like she wrote the last letter with remorse." Murong Ci took out the last letter and handed it to Shen Zhiyan, and continued. "The handwriting of this last letter is smooth and smooth, without any sense of delay or haste. Therefore, I feel that this last letter may not have been written by Qingyue herself, but may have been imitated by someone imitating her handwriting."
ps: I'm going to take relatives and friends to play today, so I'll update it later, sorry, and I hope to understand. There will be another update tomorrow.