Shen Qingwan suddenly realized and looked up and down at the guard. She had seen Lianyun look in the direction where the guard was standing several times before, so she paid more attention to him. Now she thought that this must be the person in front of her.
"What's your name?" There was a hint of admiration in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was quite satisfied with this guard.
The guard was flattered. "In reply to your Majesty, I am Mu Shiyi."
Mu Shiyi took Shen Qingwan to a small house outside the palace, where the old housekeeper was already waiting. The moment he saw him, he trembled all over, "Please spare my life! I was just bewildered for a moment, so I did such a stupid thing. Please spare my son's life."
Shen Qingwan frowned when she saw this, and Mu Shiyi saw her displeasure, "Shut up!"
The old butler shuddered all over and suddenly became quiet. He lowered his head in fear and dared not speak again.
"Tell me everything you know." Shen Qingwan pulled a chair and sat down, closing her watery eyes slightly, weighing the truth of what he said.
The old butler was obviously very frightened, so his speech was a little intermittent, but he still narrated the facts clearly. After all, he was a butler, so he spoke in a very organized manner.
He said that someone gave him a large sum of money to steal the account book of Minister Wu, which led to the arrest and imprisonment of Minister Wu. However, the person who gave him the money was just an ordinary servant, so he didn't know who the other person was. But judging from the direction he left, it should be Prime Minister Liu's mansion.
After listening to him finish what happened, Shen Qingwan opened her eyes, and a complex look flashed in her eyes, like dark water. The few testimonies close to him could only prove that Wu Shangshu was indeed framed, but could not find out who was behind the frame-up.
After entering the palace, Shen Qingwan went straight to the imperial study and told Fu Yuheng about the matter.
"Really?" He punched the table, anger boiling in his eyes, and he felt a surge of blood in his heart. His good prime minister was really good, doing these things behind his back.
But now there is no evidence, so he can't do anything to Prime Minister Liu. Moreover, considering Prime Minister Liu's current position in the palace, it is really a tricky matter.
If it is really as Shen Qingwan said, he really needs to clean up these ministers. After all, without their help, he can't do so much by himself.
After Shen Qingwan told Fu Yuheng about this, she felt relieved, as if a lot of the burden on her shoulders was lifted.
Fu Yuheng thought about it again and again, and finally decided to go to Liu Churong to test it out. If it is really as Shen Qingwan said... then...
Thinking of this, the look in his eyes became even more intense, making people feel very dangerous at first glance.
At this time, Liu Churong didn't know that Fu Yuheng had already become suspicious of her. She slowly ate the longan that had been sent from Jiangnan, and she just felt happy.
Ever since Xiao Shushen was poisoned, she had not taken any action and spent most of her time resting in the yard to avoid revealing her tracks. However, she also forgot to hinder Shen Qingwan's investigation into Minister Wu.
"My dear, you are in such a good mood." Fu Yuheng raised his eyebrows and looked at her with a smile, as if he just came to see her.
Liu Churong obviously didn't think there was anything wrong. Seeing him coming over, she showed a happy expression and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." She didn't expect him to come today, and his expression didn't seem like he was here to question her, so she felt more relieved.
"You've been very quiet these days." Fu Yuheng hinted at something, but still had a gentle smile on his face, "You've saved me a lot of worry."
"Your Majesty, please don't tease me." She was slightly startled, then she leaned into his arms, thinking back to when she first entered the palace, she always got into trouble, and he had to help her clean up every time. She lowered her eyes slightly, as if she was a little shy, "It's my fault."
"It's okay. What's wrong with that? Since my beloved concubine has entered the palace, she is my person. I will naturally not let you suffer any grievances." He chuckled, and there was a hint of charm in his low voice, but there was a cold feeling in his heart. "But it would be better for you to settle down. After all, you are already my person, and you will avoid gossip." After speaking, Fu Yuheng glanced at her expression, and sure enough, he saw her expression change, and there was more panic in her eyes.
Liu Churong felt her scalp tingling, but he still acted as if he knew nothing, as if what he said just now was just a spur of the moment thing. She pretended to be calm, but her fingertips were trembling slightly, "Your Majesty is right."
But it was obvious that he had no intention of letting her go. He raised the corners of his lips slightly and said, "My dear, what's wrong? I see that you don't look very well." After saying that, he held her fingertips with his hand, which made her face even paler.
"I'm just a little tired today." Liu Churong couldn't figure out what his intention was, and cold sweat broke out on her palms.
"Could it be that you are tired from doing something these days?" Fu Yuheng frowned and looked very nervous, but it made her look even more flustered.
She had clearly been staying in the room to rest these days, but he asked such a question, which made her worry that he had noticed something. However, looking at his expression, it seemed that he was just showing ordinary concern, which made her a little unsure.
"Since my beloved concubine is tired, then you should rest early. I will come to see you again in a few days." When turning around, Fu Yuheng's eyes became a little colder, but in just a moment, he returned to his usual expression, which made people a little confused.
Just a few words of conversation made Liu Churong feel like he had just been through the gates of hell, and his palms were already wet.
I don’t know if she was too nervous, but I felt that his words just now were reminding her that as his person, she should be obedient. After all, she is his now.
It can be said that a daughter who is married off is like water spilled out. Even for the Liu family, she is now just an outsider. But she also knows that at least with the Liu family around, he will definitely not leave her alone.
As Fu Yuheng turned and left, he was also thinking about her expression just now. His eyes were cold, like a thousand-year-old ice. Now it seemed that she did have a problem. He had underestimated her before.
The Liu family has raised a good daughter. It seems that the position of Prime Minister is too secure...
His knuckles crackled and a barely perceptible curve appeared at the corners of his mouth. "In that case, why not let me loosen up your skin and bones... Perhaps, the court should have a blood transfusion, otherwise it will be terminally ill. Hehe..." The deep voice echoed in the hall, like the devil's sound from hell.