"Even so, it can't prove that Huo Nanlian was the one who poisoned her, right?" Wen Xiangning said.

"Your Highness forgot about the witness. His testimony can fully prove that the poison was administered by Huo Nanlian."

Shen Li pushed it in his heart.

The autopsy record of the coroner at that time can fully explain what symptoms Yu Bin had when he died. Since we already know what the poison was, naturally someone would know the symptoms after poisoning. If the condition is the same as Yu Bin's death, it means that he died of this poison.

All of these are to support Wang Ping's testimony, making his testimony sound more credible and not just fabricated slander.

It seems that a complete chain of evidence can be formed.

But Huo Nanlian certainly couldn't admit it easily. There might be other ways to deal with it, so she was still a little worried.

"Your Highness, Ali, you don't have to worry. In fact, Wang Ping's testimony can fully prove what happened and how the prince consort died. Huo Nanlian can't deny it even if she dies." Qin Yu said.

"Since you have made up your mind, let's do this. We will go to the palace together tomorrow morning." Wen Xiangning said.

The next day, everyone was ready.

Qin Yu, Shen Han, and Shen Liang all went to court.

Since Shen Li and his men were not summoned, they could only wait at the palace gate.

The deceased was the prince consort, so Wen Xiangning, as a family member, naturally needed to speak first. Moreover, she was a princess, so there was no problem for her to enter the palace.

When the morning court session was almost over, Wen Xiangning went straight into the hall.

"Your Majesty, your humble sister pays respect to you," Wen Xiangning said with a salute.

Rui Kangdi's expression did not change at all, as if he was not surprised at all that Wen Xiangning appeared in the morning court: "Get up, Xiangning, what's the matter with you showing up at this time?"

Wen Xiangning's eyes turned red: "Brother, I want you to make the decision for me."

"Make the decision? You are a princess, do you still need me to make the decision for you? Tell me, what is it?"

Wen Xiangning's tears still fell. "My previous consort Yu Bin did not die suddenly, but was poisoned. I just found out about this. I ask my royal brother to help me and punish the people who harmed the deceased consort so that he can rest in peace."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials in the court suddenly became lively and started to talk.

"Is what the princess said true?"

"Who knows? But since I've already told the emperor, it probably can't be false."

"Yes, and what he said in front of so many of us must be true."

"But who is so bold as to kill the prince consort and keep it secret for so many years?"

"Since the princess is saying this at this time, it is very likely that the person is in a high position of power, otherwise he would not have the ability to do so."

"Yes, I heard that the prince consort died suddenly, but I didn't expect that he was murdered by someone."

Emperor Ruikang listened to the discussions of the civil and military officials below and glanced at the eunuch.

"Quiet." The eunuch said loudly.

After a while, the hall returned to silence again.

At this time, Rui Kangdi spoke up: "Xiang Ning, if you speak out on this occasion today, even if you are a princess, you will not be able to escape punishment if you don't have real evidence. Do you understand?"

Wen Xiangning bowed her head again: "Your Majesty, I know."

When Emperor Ruikang heard that she didn't even call him brother, he understood her determination. He also knew something about this matter, but not in detail. In the current situation, he could only listen.

"Then tell me in detail who poisoned the former prince consort."

"It's Prime Minister Gu's wife Huo Nanlian." Wen Xiangning said in a loud voice.

When these words were spoken, the officials in the hall were shocked again.

They looked at Gu Cheng, then at Huo Jian, before discussing in a low voice.

"The former prince consort was poisoned to death, which is bizarre enough. Now the murderer is actually the wife of Prime Minister Gu. This is too surprising."

"Who wouldn't say that? Besides, she is not only the wife of Prime Minister Gu, but also the sister of General Huo."

"Yes, the most important thing is that General Huo is famous for protecting his sister."

"If this is true, there will be a bloody storm."

"Hush! Keep your voice down. You are not afraid that the general will hear you."

Qin Yu was standing in the crowd at this time and glanced at Gu Cheng and Huo Jian.

Gu Cheng seemed shocked, it seemed that he really didn't know about this.

But Huo Jian didn't show any expression. It was very likely that Huo Nanlian had already told him yesterday. Could it be that they already had a way to deal with it?

No matter how they respond, the matter has already been resolved and has to be done.

He walked out and stood next to Wen Xiangning: "Your Majesty, I am also aware of this matter and was a participant."

Rui Kangdi glanced at the two of them and said, "In that case, tell me what happened?"

At this time, Gu Cheng stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this is pure slander. My wife and the former prince consort are completely unrelated. What reason do you have to poison the prince consort? Since Lord Qin entered the officialdom, he has been against me. This is something everyone knows. He can't do anything to me, so he wants to slander my wife. He is a traitor. Please judge wisely."

Qin Yu grinned sarcastically: "Prime Minister Gu, I haven't told you the details of the matter yet, why are you in such a hurry to convict me?"

"Even if I say it, what's fake won't be real."

At this time, Huo Jian also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I know my sister well. Although she is a little willful, she would never kill anyone, let alone her former husband. Prime Minister Gu is right. This is a false accusation."

After saying that, he looked at Qin Yu and said, "Master Qin, you should think twice before doing anything, otherwise the result may be something you cannot bear."

"Thank you for your kindness, General, but the outcome is still unknown."

"General Huo, Prime Minister Gu, Yu Bin is my consort, and I am still standing here. You say that Lord Qin is slandering him, but I said it. So, are you saying that I am slandering him?" Wen Xiangning said.

"I... dare not." Gu Cheng said.

"I dare not." Huo Jian said in a firm voice.

How could Wen Xiangning not hear the emotions in the two people's words? One was pretending, and the other was arrogant and unconvinced. She ignored them and looked directly at Emperor Ruikang: "Royal brother, please let me tell you slowly."

Ruikangdi had expected this situation a long time ago: "My two lords, please don't be anxious. Let's listen to what the princess has to say first."

Since Emperor Ruikang had spoken, Huo Jian and Gu Cheng naturally didn't dare to say anything more.

"It's like this. The matter is more or less related to Lord Qin's background. There are also many people related to this matter. Now they are waiting at the palace gate, begging the emperor for permission to summon them into the palace." Wen Xiangning said.

"That's right."

"Also, please ask my brother to summon Prime Minister Gu's wife in as well. After all, she is the person involved."

"allow."

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