frightfiction Chapter 1770 With witnesses and physical evidence, what else do you have to say?
Chapter 1770 With witnesses and physical evidence, what else do you have to say?
Another palace maid came in and said, "Your Highness, the Imperial Noble Consort has sent Eunuch Zhou to request that you go to Yongshou Palace."
Consort Tong's heart suddenly skipped a beat!
Why would the Imperial Noble Consort suddenly send someone to Jingyang Palace to invite her over at this time?
In an instant, countless terrifying thoughts surged through Consort Tong's mind...
"Let him in..."
"Yes."
After entering, Xiao Zhouzi did not look around. He bowed to the obviously flustered Consort Tong and said, "This servant greets Consort Tong. May Your Highness be blessed with good fortune and peace!"
"No need for formalities..."
Consort Tong's voice trembled slightly: "What are your orders, Imperial Noble Consort?"
Xiao Zhouzi said, "Your Highness, I have come on the orders of the Imperial Noble Consort to inform you that someone in the Imperial Hospital has been instructed to tamper with the Third Prince's medical records and medication, intending to make the Third Prince's condition even more critical. Their intentions are despicable!"
"Fortunately, Physician Tang discovered it in time, preventing a major disaster."
"Now that His Majesty has personally come to Yongshou Palace, those involved have been detained and are awaiting strict interrogation."
Consort Tong's eyes widened: "What..."
Ah Jing's health has been declining lately; could it be due to human intervention?!
Who wants to harm him?!
Ah Jing is an abnormal child, why are there still people who won't even spare him?!
Seeing Consort Tong's swaying figure, Xiao Zhouzi softened his tone: "The Imperial Noble Consort said that this matter concerns the safety of the Third Prince. Consort Tong is the Third Prince's mother, so she should be present to hear the confession of the villains."
"Therefore, I have specially ordered this servant to come and invite Your Highness to move to Yongshou Palace."
Should we head to the eye of the storm now?
Consort Tong instinctively wanted to shake her head and back down.
She was terrified of that kind of scene.
Fearing His Majesty's divine wrath.
She was afraid to see those high-ranking concubines whom she dared not look directly in the eye.
I'm even more afraid... even more afraid of hearing the horrible truth...
But reality did not allow Consort Tong to refuse.
"...Thank you for making the trip, I'll be right there."
"Your Majesty is too kind."
Soon, Consort Tong's entourage arrived at Yongshou Palace.
The emperor sat at the head of the table, his face solemn.
The Imperial Noble Consort sat beside her, one hand protecting her swollen belly.
Almost all the concubines in the six palaces were present, some standing and some sitting, each with a different gaze.
Consort Zhuang knelt on the ground, her face full of injustice, a sight that would inevitably evoke pity in anyone who saw her.
Consort Tong had never seen such a grand occasion before. Her knees went weak, and she could barely stand. "Your Majesty, I pay my respects! Long live Your Majesty!"
"Greetings to Your Highness, the Imperial Noble Consort! May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings and peace!"
Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on Consort Tong, and seeing her timid appearance, she sighed inwardly.
The emperor said, "Rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Consort Tong said in a panic, "Your Majesty, I... I've heard that someone wants to harm the Third Prince..."
Nangong Xuanyu said, "I will give you and the Third Prince justice."
At this moment, Su Quanye walked in from outside, lifted his robe, knelt down, and bowed respectfully.
Many of the concubines instinctively held their breath, and even their whispers ceased.
Nangong Xuanyu's gaze fell on Su Quanye. Without any preamble, he directly ordered, "Su Quanye, Imperial Physician Qin of the Imperial Hospital has altered the Third Prince's pulse diagnosis, intending to commit treason."
"I order you to investigate this matter thoroughly immediately. No matter who is involved, there must be no concealment whatsoever!"
On the way here, the young eunuch who led the way had already briefly explained the whole story.
Su Quanye had already made up his mind, and respectfully replied, "This servant obeys the decree!"
Seeing Su Quanye take action, Consort Mei's heart nearly jumped out of her throat!
Consort Zhuang knelt on the ground, her back still straight. She showed no panic or disarray, nor did she cry out her innocence; she appeared to be enduring an immense injustice.
Consort Mei finally felt a little relieved.
Yes, what kind of person is my cousin? She's weathered so many storms over the years.
My cousin will surely have a solution to today's problem!
Judging from her composure, she must have been prepared. Or perhaps she was certain that the evidence was insufficient to truly convict her?
Following the example of Consort Zhuang, Consort Mei gradually calmed down.
The interrogation of Su Quanye did not last particularly long.
When he returned, he already had a confession in his hand.
After performing the salutations, Su Quanye respectfully said, "...Your Majesty, this servant has interrogated Physician Qin and Eunuch Xiao Yizi of Changchun Palace separately, and both of them have confessed."
Nangong Xuanyu uttered only one word: "Speak!"
Su Quanye said, "Physician Qin confessed that ten days ago, Xiao Yizi approached him and coerced him into exaggerating the severity of the Third Prince's illness when he was copying the Third Prince's medical records."
"And they tried to mix a small amount of potent medicine into the Third Prince's daily tonics, which could easily cause discomfort to those with weak constitutions. The intention was to create the impression that the Third Prince's illness was severe and that something unexpected might happen."
"The physician Qin said that Xiao Yizi made it clear that this was the order from above. Just do as he says, and you will reap the benefits in the future."
A series of suppressed gasps filled the hall!
Su Quanye continued, "This servant then interrogated Xiao Yizi. At first, he denied it; but after torture, he finally confessed."
"Xiao Yizi's testimony matches that of Physician Qin, and he speaks frankly..."
At this point, Su Quanye paused, glancing intentionally or unintentionally at Consort Zhuang: "...To be frank, everything he did was done on the orders of the Consort!"
A soft "clang" was heard.
Consort Tong accidentally knocked over the teacup beside her.
She looked up at Consort Zhuang kneeling in front of her, her timid face full of astonishment.
Consort Tong's lips moved, as if she wanted to question someone. But years of timidity and fear of high-ranking concubines prevented her from speaking...
Consort Xuan shook her head and said, "I was just saying that you can know a person's face but not their heart."
"The Imperial Concubine used to be a vegetarian and a Buddhist, full of compassion, but now she's reaching out to a young, sick child..."
"How ruthless and hard-hearted must one be to do such a thing?"
As Consort Xuan finished speaking, many people began to whisper among themselves: "It really is the Imperial Consort, she even dares to plot against the prince?"
"The Third Prince is so pitiful, how could she do such a thing..."
"Tsk tsk, that saintly demeanor he used to have was all an act."
"Why would the Imperial Concubine want to harm the Third Prince?"
"..."
Consort Kang's eyes flickered, filled with pleasure.
Zhuang Yumin has finally met her match!
She's finally waited for this!
Consort Mei felt dizzy and almost lost her balance.
Xiao Yizi actually confessed?!
That's it?!
Nangong Xuanyu's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and he slowly stood up.
An emperor's wrath is not shown in harsh words or a fierce expression, but the oppressive aura emanating from him chills everyone to the bone!
"Your Highness, Consort!"
Nangong Xuanyu spoke slowly and deliberately, addressing Consort Zhuang by her title, and said angrily, "The evidence and witnesses are all there, what else do you have to say?!"
All the discussion abruptly ceased.
All eyes turned to Consort Zhuang once again.
For some reason, Shen Zhinian's heart skipped a beat...
It went so smoothly!
The clues were discovered by Tang Luochuan and Xiao Mingzi.
To collect evidence.