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In just one day, the news of the third prince's poisoning spread throughout the imperial city.

Of course, another important reason why the news spread so quickly is that the Dali Temple official was attacked while escorting the prisoners. Although they failed to kill Xiao Wu smoothly, there was an official who saw it with his own eyes. Then, a man in black who escaped flashed the waistband of the Third Prince's Mansion.

The Minister of Dali Temple knew that the matter was of great importance and did not hide it. He immediately reported the matter to Emperor Xiao. Of course, he did not worry at all that there were other courtiers in the imperial study at that time.

The dignified prince actually poisoned so many innocent people and disaster relief soldiers. If this thing is true, it can be called a heart-rending sentence. The courtiers were surprised and started talking to the courtiers and family members who were usually friends with them. Discuss the matter privately.

In the end, I don’t know who leaked the news, but it reached the ears of the people. It turned out that some court officials personally heard the report from the minister of Dali Temple, saying that the third prince sent someone to assassinate him in the street.

In the palace, Xiao Rongxuan arrived at Fengyi Hall angrily despite the secret glances of the palace maids and eunuchs.

"Queen mother, it must be Xiao Jinzhi, that bastard Xiao Jinzhi, who is using his hands and feet to slander my son!" Xiao Rongxuan was furious.

He didn't know anything about poisoning or pretending to be a government servant, but now there was an uproar in the imperial city, and everyone said he was the murderer.

He was also said to be indifferent to the people and ruthless. Even when he entered the palace just now, someone even smashed a rotten egg into the carriage he was riding in.

He was the dignified third prince, and those unruly and untouchable people were so audacious. If he hadn't been able to hide quickly and catch who they were, he would have torn them into pieces!

Queen Wei also heard about the current rumors, and looked at the angry Xiao Rongxuan, also frowning.

"The top priority now is to find a way to prove your innocence. If you continue to be so angry, it will not help. Instead, you will fall into Xiao Jinzhi's trap."

"I'm afraid that I've already fallen into his trap. Queen Mother, today in the morning at court, many courtiers used this matter to question me. What's more important is those people who have already taken refuge with me. Except for a few who spoke up to defend me, most of them were wise enough to protect themselves, and they all shrank like quails!"

The more Xiao Rongxuan talked, the more annoyed he felt. Xiao Jinzhi was indeed a good trick, playing with people's hearts and rumors.

Even the court officials were affected. Looking at their appearance today, they were clearly afraid that they would actually do something like that and end up hurting them, so they didn't dare to speak out.

I have been planning so hard for so long to win the support of the courtiers. If I continue like this, I am afraid everything will be in vain!

Xiao Rongxuan's face turned green and red, and he felt that his whole body was filled with anger. The calmness that he could maintain during the morning session completely collapsed at this moment.

Looking at her anxious son, Queen Wei became more and more anxious.

"Xuan'er, the less calm you are at this time, the harder it will be to prove your innocence. If you think about it carefully, they are just some rumors now. There is no evidence at all. As long as there is no evidence, this matter will not be framed on you. Go. As for those rumors, if Xiao Jinzhi can use them, we can naturally use them too!"

After all, the common people are just gossips. As long as they are willing to spend some money, it is not difficult to bribe people to create some news.

"Mother, in this case, how can I prove my innocence?" Xiao Rongxuan took a deep breath, "Although those people are just some untouchables, it doesn't matter whether they live or die, but I am not stupid enough. Dealing with Xiao Jinzhi causing such big trouble. If I let Er Chen know who is behind the scenes, Er Chen will definitely not let her go!"

Xiao Rongxuan was so angry that he didn't notice the change in Queen Wei's face when he said this.

"Empress, Your Highness the Third Prince, the Emperor has sent someone here, saying that he would like to invite the Third Prince to go to the imperial study."

Outside the palace, the little palace maid's report sounded.

Xiao Rongxuan's expression tightened. He was summoned to the Imperial Study Room at this time, and it must be for this matter!

"Mother, sons and ministers..."

"Don't be afraid, my mother will accompany you there." Queen Wei looked at her reassuringly.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has only summoned His Highness the Third Prince. You..."

"I am the queen after all. I just went to the royal study room. It's not your turn to talk here." Queen Wei was upset and looked at the little palace maid coldly.

The latter trembled with fright and quickly knelt down, "Yes, slave deserves to die, slave deserves to die!"

Ignoring the little palace maid, Queen Wei and Xiao Rongxuan quickly arrived at the imperial study.

When he entered, Xiao Jinzhi was already in the imperial study, and besides him, there were also the Minister of Dali Temple and five or six other courtiers.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Rongxuan felt that it seemed familiar, and couldn't help gritting his teeth.

A few days ago, he was waiting here with several courtiers to question Xiao Jinzhi, but he didn't expect that it would be his turn so soon!

"My son, I have met my mother." Seeing Empress Wei coming with him, Xiao Jinzhi did not show any surprise, but gave a lukewarm salute.

Other officials also saluted quickly.

Emperor Xiao looked at Queen Wei and couldn't help but frown.

"Why is the queen here?"

"Your Majesty, I also know that the Royal Study is the place where the Emperor discusses government affairs with all the adults. You should not trespass. However, this matter is related to Xuan'er's innocence. I really can't worry about it, so I came here boldly. , I also ask the emperor to forgive me for the sake of the natural love between mother and child." Empress Wei leaned forward to speak gently and dignifiedly, her posture was quite low.

But no matter how beautiful the words are, they are still suspected of interfering in politics.

Emperor Xiao looked at Queen Wei coldly. Although he was unhappy, he still waved his hand after a moment to signal Queen Wei to get up.

"Rong Xuan, let me ask you, does the epidemic have anything to do with you?" Emperor Xiao looked at Xiao Rongxuan and his tone was low, but if you listen carefully, you can find that there is not much blame in it.

The reason why Xiao Rongxuan was summoned at this moment was mostly because the courtiers refused to leave after the morning court and insisted on making this matter clear.

"Father, I have been wronged. I swear to God that I have never done such a thing." Xiao Rongxuan spoke immediately.

However, the courtiers present did not buy this.

The Minister of Dali Temple looked at Xiao Rongxuan and said, "Third Prince, please forgive me for being rude. If you can prove your innocence just by swearing, then our Dali Temple will no longer need to exist."