northernbook Chapter 800: The Death of the First Prince, the Hidden Story Behind It
Chapter 800: The Death of the First Prince, the Hidden Story Behind It
"Where did you say Zizhan was sent?!"
The woman, who looked as withered as rotten wood, rushed over as if possessed and knocked Cheng Qi directly into the cracked red pillar behind her.
Frightened by the terrifying face that suddenly approached, Cheng Qi could hardly find his own voice.
"Prince Li's wife said, it's Chen, Empress Chen..."
What happened to Consort Chen? It was common for a young emperor's grandson to lose his parents and be raised by a concubine in the harem. Why was Consort Chen so upset?
Cheng Qi didn't understand what was going on. He just stared at the ghost-like woman in front of him, feeling terrified.
"Miss!" Chun Qi saw Fu Qingrong was extremely excited and quickly pulled her away from Cheng Qi, "Miss, please calm down!"
But how could Fu Qingrong remain calm at this moment?
She didn't know where she got the strength from, but she broke free from Chunqi and approached Cheng Qi again, shouting, "I want to see her! I want to see her!!"
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At this time in Xingqing Palace, Shu He was sitting in the pavilion in the courtyard, watching Concubine Qing prepare many desserts and snacks, as well as exquisite toys and jewelry.
"These little gadgets are all new ones I got recently. You can take them back to Yi'er later."
Concubine Qing spoke softly, and it was clear from her words that she truly loved Yi'er.
Shu He did not refuse, but simply said: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. However, Yi'er is not in Kyoto right now, so I'm afraid I can't thank you in person."
"Yier isn't in Kyoto?" Concubine Qing's face showed a hint of disappointment. "No wonder I haven't seen her enter the palace these days."
"By the way, why didn't I see Mo Qing here today?" Don't they usually act together?
"Your Majesty, I came here today to ask you for advice. The prince has other matters to attend to, so I am here alone."
Concubine Qing looked at her. She could see something in Shu He's eyes. Although she didn't know the details, she knew that what she wanted to ask must be extremely serious.
"I've been crazy for many years, maybe I can't help..."
"What I want to ask about is what happened fifteen years ago." Shu He said directly, "Your Majesty should still remember what happened fifteen years ago, right?"
15 years ago?
This number is extremely sensitive, so Concubine Qing's previously gentle and smiling expression has become less natural.
What she wanted to ask was...
Shu He looked at Shui Ling and said, "Take the others down first."
This is Xingqing Palace, and Shu He is not supposed to give orders. However, this matter is extremely serious, and she cannot let any news of it leak out.
Shui Ling looked at Concubine Qing with a little embarrassment. After all, she was a palace maid under Concubine Qing, and she had to get Concubine Qing's approval before she could go down.
Fortunately, Concubine Qing did not make things difficult for her. After nodding at her, she led all the palace maids out of the courtyard.
Before leaving, Shui Ling looked at Shu He worriedly, feeling that something was wrong with the atmosphere today.
Only after everyone had left did Concubine Qing look at Shu He again.
Shu He poured her a cup of tea, then folded his hands on his knees and started today's business.
"Your Majesty, could you please tell me in detail the story of the eldest prince being poisoned fifteen years ago?"
Concubine Qing's hand holding the tea paused slightly, and the suspended teacup inadvertently fell onto the stone table.
She looked up at her, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, followed by forced calmness.
"Ah He, what do you mean by that? It's been fifteen years since the incident with the eldest prince. Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
"Your Majesty, I simply wish to know the details of the First Prince's poisoning. As for why I'm asking now... Your Majesty, please trust me. I'm doing this for your own good."
"For my own good?" Concubine Qing looked at her quietly, as if pondering these words.
After a moment, she shook her head slightly and said, "Ah He, are you worried about the person who poisoned me?"
Shu He frowned slightly. He didn't expect that she could guess this relationship.
However, Shu He didn't understand why she didn't care about this matter. Was she really not afraid of being tricked again?
Shui Ling can block it once, but she can't block it every time!
"My Lady, aren't you afraid..."
Concubine Qing stood up, walked to the edge of the pavilion, and looked at the pond full of water lilies in the distance.
On his seemingly calm face, a hint of guilt was hidden. "Ah He, I know you're worried about me, but I know what's going on with this matter. You don't need to worry about it anymore."
"No matter?" Shu He was even more puzzled. "My Lady, are you acquiescing to the accusations made against you?"
These words made Concubine Qing's calm expression suddenly change. She turned around and looked at Shu He, "You, what did you say?"
"Your Majesty, since I asked about the eldest prince, it means that I already have some understanding of the matter."
"The one who poisoned you was the Queen."
As soon as Shu He finished speaking, she saw the panic on Concubine Qing's face, which she couldn't hide. She continued, "Your Majesty, you've always known about this, right?"
Concubine Qing looked at her, and because of her words, her body retreated again and again, with a subconscious desire to escape.
"Actually, since you regained your memory, you knew who wanted to harm you and why, but you kept silent to Mo Qing. In fact, you were protecting that person and atonement for your sins, right?"
Concubine Qing didn't dare to look at her. She hid her hands in her sleeves and tightened them uncontrollably.
"You, how could you..." How could you know?
Her guilty look made Shu He's heart sink.
Shu He stepped forward to question, his voice tightening uncontrollably along with his heartbeat, "Your Majesty, is the eldest prince's death really related to you?"
If it is true, how disappointed and desperate would Baili Moqing be if he knew it?
Concubine Qing's face was pale and she walked towards the other side of the pavilion. Perhaps because she was too panicked, her steps were staggering and she almost fell.
Seeing that she was still trying to escape, Shu He couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment on his face, "My Queen, what are you still hiding? I know that matter is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface. There must be some hidden secrets!"
"My Lady, I want to know the truth behind this matter!"
Shu He tried to pull her forward, but she quickly waved his hand away and shouted coldly, "No!"
She once again avoided Shu He's questioning and looked to the other side. "What the outside world knows is everything I know. There is no hidden secret!"
Shu He couldn't help but feel a little angry and shouted, "Empress Qing!"
The space froze instantly, as if ice was spreading everywhere, making the scorching space cold.
"The eldest prince is dead, the second prince, and the third prince are all dead too. Haven't you ever thought that the source of all this is the thing you kept hidden deep in your heart?"
"How long are you going to keep that secret?"
Concubine Qing was shocked and stared at her blankly, with uncontrollable fear in her eyes.
What does she mean by this?