Chapter 1208 - 885: The Truth, Not the Outcome
Just as he finished speaking, there seemed to be some noise outside Liangyi Hall.
Eunuch Yu hastily turned to check, while Shang Ruyi did not immediately refute Lou Yingxiong’s words. Instead, she turned to glance at Yu Wenquan.
At this moment, there was not a trace of expression on Yu Wenquan’s face. He sat quietly on the couch as he did before, his tall frame still like a crouching tiger, exuding a chilling danger.
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment, then said to Lou Yingxiong: "General Lou, according to what you said, Liang Youying and Jiang Xian, one ran away, and the other has been missing from the start. That means both key suspects in this case have not been captured."
Lou Yingxiong’s face stiffened for a moment but he still replied, "Yes."
"If that’s the case, drawing conclusions at this time would be premature."
After speaking, she did not wait for his rebuttal and immediately turned to Yan Shaoxuan, saying, "Minister Yan, Doctor Su indeed has a close relationship with me. Since my pregnancy, childbirth, to now, she has been taking care of me and the Imperial Grandson, so I implore you, make sure to verify everything, seek the truth, not just the outcome."
"..."
"If she is guilty, punish her severely. If she is innocent—I’m sure Father won’t allow any injustice in the Dasheng Dynasty."
No one expected her to say such words, let alone in front of Yu Wenquan.
Yan Shaoxuan immediately replied, "Certainly."
Saying that, he carefully glanced at Yu Wenquan, seeing His Majesty the Emperor lower his eyes in contemplation.
At this moment, Eunuch Yu came in and reported softly: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort have come to pay their respects."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s brows furrowed instantly, while Yu Wenquan, on hearing it, immediately gestured with his hand: "Let them in."
Soon, two graceful figures walked in from outside the hall. Amidst the howling wind and snow outside, even though they had shed their heavy fur garments in the outer hall, remnants of powdery snow still lingered on their hair, exuding an aura of cold that made some in the hall shiver.
It was none other than Yu Wenqian, the Crown Prince, and Yu Mingyue, the Crown Princess Consort.
The two walked in and bowed before Yu Wenquan. A trace of a smile appeared on Yu Wenquan’s face as he said, "What brings you both out in this snowy weather again? Stand up, be seated."
Only then did Yu Wenqian rise. He was wearing a jade-colored robe, and after shedding the fur garment, his figure appeared slender and upright, exuding a gentle and amiable aura that, even before he spoke, made one feel close and warm. He said, "Son and Ming Yue both are worried about father’s health, and only after seeing father well can we be at ease."
Yu Wenquan smiled: "You two are indeed thoughtful."
As they spoke, Yu Wenqian led Yu Mingyue to sit aside, and upon seeing this, Shang Ruyi immediately stood and bowed gracefully to her brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Yu Wenqian smiled, "Sister-in-law is here too."
Shang Ruyi said: "Yes, the child was feeling uncomfortable, so father summoned me to ask."
"Oh? What happened to Yuanyuan?"
"It’s nothing serious, Doctor Lin has already been to see him."
"The child is still young, so you should definitely take care. Once things settle here, Ming Yue and I will go over to see him."
"That would be wonderful."
Their conversation was both courteous and intimate, seemingly showing the appearance of a harmonious family. Had it not been for that night by the lakeside at the Crown Prince Mansion, Shang Ruyi might not have dared to believe that the gentle and kind handsome man before her had such an unknown side, and possessed such an insidious method that could kill without drawing blood.
While they were talking, Yu Mingyue, sitting beside Yu Wenqian, kept her smile, watching them.
Yet, due to the hall’s not so bright lighting, her gaze was somewhat dim.
Precisely due to this dim gaze, even while smiling, she exuded a hint of gloom—although this gloom was not just at this moment, but had lingered in her eyes since she entered Liangyi Hall and saw certain people here.
When the Crown Prince and Princess Qin finished "idle chat," Yan Shaoxuan and Lou Yingxiong came forward to greet and inquire about the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort’s well-being. Yu Wenqian said, "Since both of you are here at Liangyi Hall today, does that mean there’s progress on the Hot Spring Palace incident?"
Yu Wenquan raised his hand slightly, signaling them to tell him the situation, and Lou Yingxiong proceeded to recount the arrest of Jiang Yu and Su Qinglan.
Yu Wenqian listened, but said nothing.
Suddenly, Yu Mingyue let out a light sigh, saying, "I didn’t expect even Doctor Su—she was always coming and going to Qianqiu Palace, and also the person taking care of Sister-in-law and Yuanyuan. If she is really collaborating with rebels, is there still safety in the palace?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan’s gaze instantly turned icy.
Indeed, this matter was like the appearance of assassins at the Hot Spring Palace, causing him great displeasure and even anger.
Although Su Qinglan’s rank was not high enough to enter Liangyi Hall to diagnose him, being the Imperial Doctor, she could enter and exit the Imperial Medical Bureau at any time. If she knew of his health status or tampered with the medicine prescribed by the Chief Imperial Doctor, his life would be in others’ hands at anytime!
No emperor would allow such a thing to happen!
This is too dangerous!
Shang Ruyi coldly glanced at Yu Mingyue but said nothing.
Earlier, she could still argue with Lou Yingxiong, but when it concerns Yu Wenquan’s safety and the palace’s security, she could no longer speak lightly.
Moreover, in Yu Mingyue’s words, it was already clear that Su Qinglan was linked to her; speaking further could be perilous.
At this moment, Yu Wenquan looked at Yu Wenqian, who remained silent, and he furrowed his brows as if thinking of something, then asked, "Qian’er, what are you thinking?"
Yu Wenqian raised his head to look at him, speaking solemnly: "Father, this matter cannot be underestimated."
"Oh?"
"Son originally thought that the assassins at Hot Spring Palace were death warriors sent by a certain faction and that capturing the suspects and revealing the mastermind would suffice. But little did I expect the matter to involve Wanggang Village, and even less did I expect their people to dare to enter Chang An, even beside my second brother—"
Hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s expression changed suddenly!
On the surface, Yu Wenqian was referring to Su Qinglan, who as the Imperial Doctor, frequently entered Qianqiu Palace. If she was indeed tied with Wanggang Village, it would be extremely dangerous, but Shang Ruyi caught the underlying implication.
Within Chang An City, it’s not just Jiang Xian and Liang Youying who are tied to Wanggang Village!
Beside Yu Wenye, there’s not just one person from Wanggang Village!
The one closest to them is the Seventh Master of Wanggang Village, currently promoted as Vice Commander of Henan Road, presently joining forces with King Qi to attack Eastern Capital Luoyang’s Shen Tu Tai!
Yu Wenquan’s face darkened: "You’re saying—"