The Queen Mother clearly released the pressure from her superiors, which made the perceptive Gu Qingshu and Yu Sangzi feel that something was wrong. But since it had come to this point, they could only tell the truth.
Yu Sangzi said, "Reporting to the Queen Mother, these two people came with masks on, and I was worried that they were assassins. When they saw that we were frightened, they said they were your Majesty's secret guards and showed me and the Princess of Liyang the way, so we escaped from the palace."
A single stone can cause a thousand ripples. The question of His Majesty's safety made all the ministers' heads buzz. They tried their best to control their minds and not let them instinctively look up at the emperor with shocked or suspicious expressions.
What incredible words, but they can be explained reasonably. These people's actions after kidnapping His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Lie, so there are no thieves at all. It was His Majesty who suspected His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, or wanted to harm His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so he sent people to kidnap His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
His Royal Highness Prince Lie was unaware of the situation and foolishly bumped into it. Then the remnants of the gang, including Prince Jiachen, who had been lurking in the dark and waiting for an opportunity, seized the opportunity, sent people to assassinate His Majesty and kidnapped the prince at the same time. Why did they kidnap the prince
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Those who could think smartly thought of a possibility, and felt that this matter might become a big deal.
"Your Majesty!" The Queen Mother stared at Emperor Youning with sharp eyes.
"That's nonsense." Emperor Youning rebuked coldly, "These people are definitely not my secret guards. I order the Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Censorate to conduct a joint investigation!"
Emperor Youning remained calm and composed. He did not show any sign of anger or anxiety. Instead, he looked as if he was determined to get to the bottom of the matter.
Who dares to doubt the emperor easily? What if it is really the emperor's doing? Emperor Youning is an emperor with great power. What else can they do except ponder in their hearts
Some people believed that this was a traitor's attempt to sow discord, while others felt that this was most likely true, but no one dared to criticize it in front of His Majesty. The bodies were quickly dealt with after the three courts collected evidence.
Shen Xihe was not aggressive. She just acted as a guide. The plan set by Xiao Huayong himself would naturally reveal His Majesty's true face to everyone step by step. The happiest person would undoubtedly be Prince Xin Xiao Changqing.
If he had known that Xiao Huayong was going to embarrass His Majesty, he should have done more to lend a helping hand to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Gu Qingshu was still worried, wondering if she had said anything good, so she went to Xiao Changqing to confide in him. Xiao Changqing was looking forward to what would happen next, and his intuition told him that the Crown Prince would never let him down.
"Brother-in-law, will His Majesty and the Queen Mother punish us?" Gu Qingshu noticed that Xiao Changqing was very happy. Even though he didn't smile, there was a light in his eyes, a light of excitement.
"You have not given false testimony. His Majesty and the Queen Mother will not punish you." Xiao Changqing said perfunctorily.
There will definitely be no punishment, but His Majesty will definitely be disgusted because their words almost made His Majesty's biggest secret known to the public.
I'm afraid that many people are muttering and feeling a little conflicted, especially since the incident involving the Minister of Revenue Dong Biquan last year is about to be brought up again. Dong Biquan was corrupt and such a large sum of money disappeared, and its whereabouts have not been found yet.
If this money is used to support the army, it seems reasonable. Dong Biquan is your Majesty's man, and everyone in the court knows it.