Lu Tao couldn't help but nod: "That's right! I went to the Ministry of Household Affairs to check this! It's -"
She glanced at Su Huo and immediately changed her words: "It's true! I've also sent people over to Zaocu Palace. Jasmine should send back the news soon."
"Then let's wait!" Wen Qingzhu sat down.
But she felt something was wrong. Mrs. Zheng said that Eunuch Zheng was being taken advantage of, so when she found out, she immediately sent out medicine to kill the corpse-eating insect powder.
If she really found out in advance, why not just stop it
What's more, Zheng Xu and He Wenru actually returned to Beijing at this time, and they happened to appear when she left.
It seemed casual, but Wen Qingzhu knew very well that Zheng Xu was a very cautious person.
What's more, it's not appropriate for his relationship with He Wenru to be made public now. Isn't it better to be more cautious
What was the reason that Zheng Xu and He Wenru had to appear in front of her
"Zheng family!" Wen Qingzhu remembered a detail. Mrs. Zheng told her about the corpse-eating insects directly.
It's like the corpse-eating bugs didn't cause much trouble.
Wen Qingzhu looked up at Su Huo: "The Zheng family has a good relationship with you. Do you know when Mrs. Zheng came back?"
"It was about two days before he ascended the throne. I came back in a hurry. Is there any problem?" Su Huo began to wonder whether the Zheng family was related to Huns spies.
Two days before he ascended the throne
At that time, Eunuch Zheng's power had been taken back. With the Zheng family's current status and situation, they could come back, but they didn't have to be so bold.
But what if Mrs. Zheng insists on rushing back
And just now, Mrs. Zheng very kindly called Eunuch Zheng Little Zhengzi.
In addition, she had previously confirmed that the Zheng family was the backer of Eunuch Zheng.
If it was really for Eunuch Zheng's good, wouldn't the best way be to take him out of the palace
After all, Empress Zheng is dead, the late emperor is dead, and Jiang Yuansheng has left the capital and will not come back.
There is no reason for Eunuch Zheng to stay in the palace, and he is a little different from other father-in-laws. He is not very good at doing things, but because of the support of the Zheng family, he has been doing well.
What is the reason why Eunuch Zheng must stay in the palace
Wen Qingzhu was puzzled and always felt that this was a very critical point.
Just when she couldn't find the direction, someone brought a bunch of pastries over, saying that someone had given them to her.
Wen Qingzhu frowned. Apart from Mrs. Zheng, the people who knew she was here would also be—
It’s Zheng Xu!
She immediately opened the basket and took a look and found that the cake in the basket was mare's milk cake.
"Mare milk cake?" Wen Qingzhu looked confused again.
Su Huo saw it from the side, reached for a piece, smelled it, and couldn't help asking: "Did you let Eunuch Zheng go? Why did he only give you a box of mare's milk cake that he likes so much?"
"You said this was a gift from Eunuch Zheng?" Wen Qingzhu was startled.
"Isn't it?" Su Huo frowned.
Wen Qingzhu took a deep breath: "Tell me, why do you think this mare's milk cake was given by Eunuch Zheng?"
Su Huo put down the pastry in his hand and explained: "Mare's milk cake has a strong taste. Few people in the capital like it, but Eunuch Zheng likes it very much. In fact, there are very few delicious mare's milk cakes. Basically, they are made exclusively for Eunuch Zheng. Even if someone wants to give you cakes, he will give you what you like."
"How do you know Eunuch Zheng so well?" Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but ask after hearing his detailed explanation.
Su Huo laughed out loud: "I grew up in the palace when I was a child. I was very grateful to Queen Zheng for taking care of me. At that time, Eunuch Zheng was still a young eunuch. Plus, he liked special things, so I was naturally deeply impressed."
Wen Qingzhu reached for a piece of mare's milk cake and took a bite. It was soft, glutinous and smooth, full of milky taste, and a little too sweet.
It’s not a taste that Central Plains people like.
"He is a Huns!" Wen Qingzhu retreated!
Su Huo quickly asked: "Who are the Huns!"
Wen Qingzhu said in a daze: "Eunuch Zheng!"
"Huh? He doesn't look like a Huns, does he? Although he is taller than his father-in-law, he is indeed strong." Su Huo couldn't believe it.
But she couldn't hear anything else and just looked at the mare's milk cake on the table quietly.
This was sent by Zheng Xu. He was identifying Eunuch Zheng.
If you put it this way, it all makes sense!
She immediately rushed to the Criminal Investigation Department and met Eunuch Zheng.
Wen Qingzhu also carried the basket of mare's milk cakes and placed it at the door of the cell.
Eunuch Zheng, who was resting on the bed, seemed to smell the fragrance and turned around to take a look.
Seeing Wen Qingzhu, he immediately got up, ran to the door of the cell and knelt down, crying and begging: "Princess! Please, spare this slave! This slave is really unjust! I really don't know anything! Those corpse-eaters I really have no clue how the bug got in!"
As he spoke, he looked at the basket at the door of the cell.
The smell of mare's milk cake was so strong that he could smell it immediately.
He thought to himself that since he brought his favorite pastries, he must be free of his dislike!
Madam Zheng was indeed protecting him!
Seeing him swallowing hard, Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Eunuch Zheng, do you know who gave me this mare's milk cake?"
"For the princess?" Eunuch Zheng was startled and had a bad feeling in his heart.
Wen Qingzhu looked deeply into his eyes: "The name Little Zhengzi was given by Mrs. Zheng. She uses Zheng from the Zheng family. It can be seen that she likes you very much and wants to protect you."
"Yes, yes, the old lady originally regarded the slave as a member of the Zheng family, so she always took care of him. If it weren't for Mrs. Zheng, the slave might have died somewhere."
Eunuch Zheng's throat was a little dry and he felt itchy.
Wen Qingzhu nodded: "Yes, Mrs. Zheng believed in you, but you betrayed her trust."
"I don't have any slaves! There really aren't any!" Eunuch Zheng couldn't help but shake his head, but Wen Qingzhu's expression became colder and colder, which made him feel anxious.
"No?" Wen Qingzhu raised the corners of his mouth and spoke in Hun dialect with full of mockery, "If not, how could you hide it from Mrs. Zheng?"
Eunuch Zheng opened his mouth to speak, but he suddenly stopped and his eyes widened.
He loosened his grip on the cell railing and stepped back, too frightened to say anything.
Seeing his reaction, Wen Qingzhu sighed deeply, returned to the Central Plains dialect, stared at him and said: "You are really a Huns, and you understand the Huns. If I remember correctly, you are fifteen There are still many injuries on the body of the one who entered the palace at this age. I heard that he was beaten by bandits. Now it seems that the Huns are being hunted down."
Eunuch Zheng's eyes grew bigger and bigger. He retreated to the base of the wall, his face full of fear, and he did not dare to meet Wen Qingzhu's eyes.
He was just trembling all over, his hands couldn't help gripping the stone wall, and there was blood seeping from his fingernails, but he didn't notice it.
Wen Qingzhu said calmly: "You have indeed acted as an internal agent for the Xiongnu. If I had not planned carefully this time, I am afraid that you would have succeeded."
"Princess, have mercy on me! Have mercy on me!" Eunuch Zheng began to kneel down and kowtow, his voice ringing loudly.
After a while, his head was covered with blood, but he still didn't stop!
When Wen Qingzhu heard him shouting, he changed his words: "If the princess wants to be killed or cut into pieces, please do as you please! Please don't tell the old lady! A slave has a low life! It hurts his old man's heart! Please don't tell the old lady!"
"Then have you ever thought that Mrs. Zheng, who is so old, rushed all the way back to the capital, just for you! But what about you? She lied to her and dragged the Zheng family into trouble. This matter really needs to be investigated clearly. Is the Zheng family going to do it? Those who ransacked homes and destroyed families!”
Wen Qingzhu was a little angry. Eunuch Zheng had always been supported by the Zheng family for so many years in the palace. He had no ability. For the sake of the late empress, others would give him face.
But she soon calmed down and asked quietly: "I just want to ask you now, who are you, what is your relationship with Mrs. Zheng, and why does she protect you like this?"
Looking at his appearance, Wen Qingzhu tried to remember what he would have looked like if he had not been castrated.
He has black eyes and black hair, but he is taller, his facial features are more three-dimensional, and his skin is whiter than that of an ordinary eunuch, but rough.
Wen Qingzhu couldn't stop thinking about it, if he looked carefully.
Eunuch Zheng did have some Huns characteristics, but because he was castrated, some of the characteristics disappeared.
"Slave, this slave is..." Eunuch Zheng suddenly started to panic while holding his head, stammering incoherently.
Seeing him like this, Wen Qingzhu waited quietly for him to calm down.
Until Lu Tao's voice came from outside: "Master Hei, stay here, the princess is interrogating the prisoner inside."
"That's right, the villain is waiting outside." Hei Jiren quickly answered her.
Wen Qingzhu looked sideways. She didn't have much time. Jiang Yuanhan must also take action.
She waved her hand, and Beidou appeared, split the iron lock with the Black Iron Sword, and went in to knock Eunuch Zheng unconscious.
At Wen Qingzhu's signal, he took Eunuch Zheng and left here quietly.
Wen Qingzhu then walked to the door and looked at Hei Jiren who was waiting: "Master Hei is so busy that I can't even see you?"
"Princess, please forgive me. Your Majesty has important matters this time, so I spent more time. Now that I'm back, if you have any instructions, just tell me."
Hei Jiren bowed so much that he wanted to fold his body into a right angle.
Wen Qingzhu just smiled lightly: "Since the emperor has given instructions, I will not trouble Master Hei. I will leave the matter to others."
Hei Jiren was shocked. Did he not believe him
Wen Qingzhu left here with Lu Tao, and Hei Jiren immediately turned around to see him off.
He slowly stood up straight and looked at the man's back, feeling a chill in his heart.
It seems that the princess is aware of all the emperor's actions.
So, should he do the next thing
When he entered the prison and took a look, he found that Eunuch Zheng was not there!
Hei Jiren turned around and wanted to order his subordinates to chase him, but as he spoke, he suddenly remembered that Wen Qingzhu was here just now!
She must have taken Eunuch Zheng away.
It was getting dark, and the capital fell into silence.
But there are still many hawker shops with lanterns of different shapes hanging at the door.
Wen Qingzhu stood in the corner of the alley with his black hood pulled up, looking at the sparse lights on the street and the men and women who occasionally walked together, feeling a little depressed.
Lu Tao knew what was on her mind and comforted her: "It's almost Chinese Valentine's Day. If the prince escapes smoothly, he will definitely receive a letter from the princess."
"As long as you receive it, it doesn't matter if you don't receive it. I will always find him anyway." Wen Qingzhu lowered the brim of his hat and turned around to disappear into the darkness, with Lu Tao Qi following closely behind.
Around midnight, Wen Qingzhu finally met Zheng Xu in the private room of Baiwei Building.
Seeing him again, Wen Qingzhu felt very emotional.
Compared to before, Zheng Xu has really matured a lot.
"Have you done everything here?" Zheng Xu lowered his voice, and did not use the honorific at all to avoid having ears between walls.
Wen Qingzhu understood and pointed to a sack in the corner of the room: "It's done, but he refuses to tell me his identity. Can you tell me?"
Zheng Xu hesitated in silence for a while, and when he raised his eyes, he told Wen Qingzhu.
"He is the son of the dead King of the Huns!"
"He—" Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but look back.
But Zheng Xu's voice dimmed: "But he is also my cousin's son."
Wen Qingzhu turned around sharply and stared at Zheng Xu.