Such a serious crime, with irrefutable evidence, is a provocation to the emperor's authority, and Emperor Youning cannot afford not to take action.
Shen Xihe didn't think that this was done by the prince. Looking at the overall situation, the prince was more like a chess piece.
Because of his incident first and his uncertain life or death, no one dared to plead for Chen Zhong. When Chen Yi's incident and Chen Zhong's corruption were exposed, no one dared to plead for him either.
If it weren't for the Crown Prince, even if he was impeached for other crimes, someone would definitely ask for a thorough investigation, and Emperor Youning could consider the opinions of these people and delay the matter.
"Check Qu Yanguang, maybe you can guess who is behind this conspiracy." Shen Xihe instructed Mo Yuan.
Not only did Shen Xihe send Mo Yuan to investigate Qu Yanguang, but even Emperor Youning thought the same as Shen Xihe. No, it should be said that all the smart people in Kyoto felt that the Xuanping Marquis Mansion had been targeted for a long time, and the person who planned it was the person behind Qu Yanguang.
However, since Qu Yanguang's father passed away, he was separated from the Wanping Earl's family and has been in mourning for the past three years. He rented a thatched cottage in the countryside, where he tended to medicinal herbs and read books every day without interacting with others.
The affairs of the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion came to an end. Emperor Youning returned the title that Qu Yanguang had missed out on, and his younger brother was sentenced to three years in prison for bribing an official.
After returning to the Wanping Marquis' Mansion, Qu Yanguang concentrated on preparing for the exam. He stayed at home and had no contact with anyone.
"My Lady, I have found out that the thatched cottage where Qu Yanguang lives is just over the hill. It only takes less than half an hour to walk to the manor of His Royal Highness Prince Ding, the Fourth Prince."
Shen Xihe: "Who are you talking about?"
"His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince Ding." Mo Yuan replied.
"It turned out to be him..." Shen Xihe was a little surprised, but also felt it was reasonable. A trace of regret flashed across his eyes, which were as misty as cold fog.
The fourth prince, Prince Ding, Xiao Changtai, is recognized as a prince who has no interest in court and only loves mountains and rivers and a carefree life.
Her princess consort was Ye Wantang, who was once one of the nine most outstanding people in the imperial capital. The couple loved each other so much that they were the envy of others.
He did not participate in state affairs. Emperor Youning offered him official positions several times, but he declined them all. He was not in Kyoto for most of the year, but took Ye Wantang to travel around.
Ye Wantang and Gu Qingzhi have very different personalities, but they get along quite well. Ye Wantang has talked to Gu Qingzhi about his luck more than once.
Suddenly, Shen Xihe's eyes fixed. She had always felt that the person who pretended to be Hua Fuhai must be able to come and go freely and make friends with people from all corners of the world. This Prince Ding was extremely suitable for this.
Thinking of how he had once jokingly asked to marry her, Shen Xihe felt sorry for Ye Wantang.
"Princess, Prince Ding will hold a banquet in the palace in three days to celebrate the birthday of Princess Ding. Will you go?" If it were in the past, Biyu would have simply skipped these invitations. Shen Xihe had instructed to reject them all.
Today, when Mo Yuan mentioned His Royal Highness Prince Ding, Biyu just remembered.
"Go." Shen Xihe nodded.
Go and meet Xiao Changtai.
"The fourth elder's birthday party will surely be lively. I also want to join in the fun." Xiao Huayong, who had just sent away the imperial physician, lay on the sickbed, pillowed with one hand, staring at the ceiling of the tent bored.
Tian Yuan's legs softened and he knelt down: "Your Highness, please spare me."
If he continues to do this, he will be tortured to death by his master first without knowing about others.