Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 292 Not even given a chance to be a hero and save the damsel in distress

Not long after, Chu Yi returned with news: "Miss, the people at the Imperial Pharmacy said that in the past ten days, only Consort Rui and the Empress's palace have taken aconite, and as for safflower seeds, only Consort Rui's palace has taken them."

Chu Yueli frowned.

Both aconite and safflower, when used alone, can calm the mind and soothe the nerves.

Zisu soon returned with good news: "Since the autumn hunt, Consort Rui has been staying at Chunhe Palace, except for a visit to Prince Jin's residence. I heard she has been eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist prayers, hoping that Prince Jin's leg will get better."

This does fit the current situation.

Prince Jin has injured his leg. If his leg doesn't heal, no matter how much Consort Rui tries, it will be useless. The Emperor has too many sons. Even if Prince Jin is outstanding, the Emperor probably wouldn't want a son with a limp to inherit his throne.

Just like the Prince of Mo, in the eyes of the Emperor, he was disfigured, and unless absolutely necessary, the Emperor was unwilling to let a disfigured son become the future crown prince.

Ultimately, it was because he had too many sons, enough to make him a potential heir apparent.

Therefore, Consort Rui should not have made any major moves recently.

"If it's not Consort Rui, then could it be the Empress?" Lu Beimo had already ordered someone to send Huo Qing back. Today, Chu Yueli would not leave the palace, and he did not plan to return to the Mo Prince's Mansion.

This small courtyard temporarily became their place for handling cases and taking care of the Third Prince and the Seventh Princess of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

"The Empress has indeed made some moves recently, but the Ninth Prince is not yet capable enough. At this time, what she should do is help the Eighth Prince to gain the Emperor's favor, rather than focusing on dealing with others."

"Moreover, dealing with the Third Prince of Dongzhou is not what she currently wants, and the Empress has no motive to commit the crime."

"It's also possible that it was brought in from outside the palace." Chu Yueli immediately asked Chu Yi to check the recent records of people entering and leaving the palace.

Tongqing Palace is located within the palace grounds, and the food delivered there is handled by the palace eunuchs and maids. The people who delivered the food that day were brought in for questioning, and they all looked flustered. They all knew they were in trouble, so their anxiety was understandable. For the time being, it was impossible to tell which one of them was acting strangely.

Chu Yi's investigation results were quickly sent back. After the autumn hunt, apart from Consort Rui leaving the palace with Granny Xiu and two palace maids, the people in the other palaces were all relatively well-behaved.

It's important to understand that it wasn't easy for palace maids and eunuchs to leave the palace. They needed a token and had to explain their situation clearly. Unless there was a specific reason, they generally wouldn't leave the palace without permission.

"Detain the people who delivered food yesterday. I'll investigate them later." Chu Yueli waved her hand.

Chu Yi immediately went to take care of the matter.

Chu Yueli stood up, and Zisu hurriedly asked, "Miss, where are you going?"

Lu Beimo didn't speak, but he already understood what Chu Yueli meant.

"My mother has not returned to the palace recently, so it is not appropriate for me to move around in the inner palace. Let General Chu accompany you."

"Is Your Highness afraid that I am in danger?" Chu Yueli curled her lips slightly.

Lu Beimo thought about it and felt somewhat helpless.

Such a skilled woman, she didn't even give him a chance to be a hero and save her.

Well, Chu Xiaohe's martial arts skills are not as good as hers.

"Those women in the harem are not to be trifled with, be careful," he said softly.

He thought she wouldn't care about what he said, but to his surprise, Chu Yueli nodded and smiled gently at him: "Okay."

Before leaving, she added, "Those people have thunderbolts, so be careful yourself, and don't forget the black wolves in the hunting grounds."