Zhangsun Wuji was the head of the twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion, and he was also Empress Zhangsun's elder brother. When he heard that his younger sister was poisoned and that there was no antidote in the entire Imperial Academy of Medicine, he exploded.
He brought a large number of tonics and held the imperial sword that Li Shimin had given him. He directly broke into the Changchun Palace.
This strange combination of factors made some people who were originally suspicious of Empress Zhangsun's poisoning believe it without a doubt.
Zhangsun Wuji was the last person to enter Changchun Palace. This was also given special permission by Li Shiming. After that, only entry was allowed in Changchun Palace, and no more news was heard.
The Imperial Palace was filled with killing intent. With Eunuch Liu at the lead, all suspicious people were captured and brought to the prison for interrogation.
All the officials wanted to meet Li Shimin, but he didn't meet any of them. He only responded to the outside world and dealt with military affairs. If there was anything, he would submit a memorial to the court tomorrow.
Xiao Rui and Li Shimin were in the royal study.
After Li Shi Min knew that Empress Zhangsun was fine, his heart actually relaxed. He wanted to stay by Empress Zhangsun's side, but he had seen with his own eyes that the personal palace maid had committed a crime.
He had seen that palace maid countless times and had naturally investigated her in secret. Otherwise, she would not have been able to serve Empress Zhangsun. However, even so, it was still impossible to guard against her.
Therefore, after Xiao Rui proposed to hide the news for the time being.
He would take advantage of the situation and see if he could catch the mastermind behind the scenes and solve the problem in one fell swoop.
Li Shiming looked at Xiao Rui and said,"Xiao Rui, how did you cure the poison of the Heartbreak Grass? Do you know the Art of Qi Huang?"”
Xiao Rui smiled and said humbly,"Your Majesty, I know a little about the Qihuang technique, but I've read a medical book before. There are many mysterious prescriptions recorded in it.”
"I have a photographic memory and can be considered to know a thing or two.”
Xiao Rui said as he examined the imperial brush in his hand. This was just given to him by Li Shimin. The shaft was made of the finest suet jade, and the tip of the brush was even sharper. This was something that could not be bought with any amount of money.
Li Shiming looked at Xiao Rui and felt that Xiao Rui was a talent. Whether it was his temperament, means, or character, he was excellent. He must firmly grasp such a person in his hands.
He looked at Xiao Rui and said,"Xiao Rui, are you from that year?"”
Xiao Rui was a bit surprised by Li Shiming's question, but he still said it.
Li Shiming nodded slightly and said," That's right. She's as old as Li Zhi. You should get along with her more in the future. If she acts like a princess, you should bear with it for my sake."”
Li Shiming was like an old father arranging his daughter's marriage, which made Xiao Rui dumbfounded.
He was only eight years old.
Li Lizhi was only eight years old, and she was still a little loli.
They were talking about marriage just like that?
Xiao Rui stared at the history with a puzzled face. He was wondering if Li Shimin wanted him to marry Li Lizhi to give Empress Zhangsun a good fortune. If that was the case, it would not be a loss to be the Prince Consort.
He could reluctantly help him.
Li Shimin sat there reading the memorial, but he was worried about Empress Zhangsun. Even though he knew that Empress Zhangsun was fine, he always seemed absent-minded.
Xiao Rui looked at him and said," Your Majesty, if you're worried about Empress Zhangsun, why don't you go to Changchun Palace to deal with government affairs? Otherwise, with your relationship with the Empress, you can stay in the royal study."”
"I'm afraid it will also arouse suspicion."
Xiao Rui said understandingly, which was exactly what Li Shimin wanted.
"That's right." Li Shiming nodded slightly."How about this, you come with Us to Changchun Palace. We'll withdraw Li Junxian, giving those people a chance."”
"Otherwise, with the Golden Guards standing guard, they probably wouldn't dare approach.”
Li Shi Min stood up, pushed open the door and said,"I want to accompany the Empress at Changchun Palace. You all send the memorial to her.”
Eunuch Liu was not around, so Li Shimin could only give his orders.
The eunuch guarding the door heard Li Shiming's voice and immediately went into the royal study to clean up.
Li Shi Min and Xiao Rui headed straight for the Eternal Spring Palace.
The entourage behind them knew that the two of them were discussing something, so they all kept a distance. Otherwise, if they overheard too much, it would be a death sentence for them.
Li Shi Min frowned, as if he was thinking about who had poisoned Empress Zhangsun.
The corners of Xiao Rui's mouth revealed a trace of a smile. He hadn't forgotten the matter of being assassinated before. A man who didn't take revenge wasn't a gentleman, although he still didn't know who it was.
However, it was still possible to use this as an excuse.
Xiao Rui looked at Li Shiming and said,"Your Majesty, do you think these people have such great power that they can even infiltrate the palace? Could they be the same group as the men of sacrifice who assassinated my father yesterday?"”
"We still don't have any leads on that group of people.”
Li Shiming was not a fool. He understood what Xiao Rui meant. He did not deny it directly, but said,"Xiao Rui, what you said makes sense. However, that death warrior was assassinating outside the palace.”
"Your father is the current prime minister, an official of the imperial court. However, the empress is in charge of the empress, and she uses a sinister method like poisoning. There is no obvious connection between the two.”
"I still can't figure out why these people want to assassinate the Empress.”
"What is their purpose?"
Li Shiming seemed to be talking to himself, but also seemed to be asking Xiao Rui.
Xiao Rui already had the answer in his heart. He looked at Li Shiming and said in a low voice,"Your Majesty, you said that Empress Zhangsun was poisoned. If it was an accident, then could the target of these people's poisoning be you?”
As soon as Xiao Rui finished speaking, Li Shiming's eyes fell on him.
After a while.
"You're right. If you can poison the Empress, then it wouldn't be difficult for you to poison me. It's just that it's just your guess now."”
"There is no evidence to prove it."
Facing Li Shiming's gaze, Xiao Rui's expression remained the same. He looked at Eunuch Liu who was rushing over and said to Li Shiming in a neither servile nor overbearing manner,"Your Majesty, look, the evidence is here.”
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