readytorunbook Chapter 352 Cause of Death
Chapter 352 Cause of Death
After hearing this, Shen Tang didn't know where the embroidery needle in her hand fell.
Previously, in order to seek an official position for the Fourth Master, the Second Wife bypassed the Princess and went to the palace to find Concubine Ye, which was already outrageous enough. Now it is even more outrageous. Concubine Jiang went to the palace to ask to see Concubine Ye.
He really didn't hide anything at all, he almost told the princess directly how fake Concubine Ye was to her.
If Concubine Ye really protected the princess as she appeared to do and threatened Concubine Jiang, even if Concubine Jiang had some courage, she would not dare to go to Concubine Ye for help.
Xie Guimo supports Prince Yu. The princess can't control Xie Guimo, nor can she persuade the prince. To Concubine Ye, he is just a useless pawn. How could Concubine Ye still care about the princess's feelings?
Concubine Jiang begged Concubine Ye to see her brother. Concubine Ye asked the emperor to plead for mercy. Even if the prisoner was imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice, he could not be denied visits. Concubine Jiang was Mr. Jiang's biological sister. Maybe if Concubine Jiang went to persuade him, Mr. Jiang would confess.
The Emperor disliked the harem interfering in government affairs. "Since this case has been handed over to Prince Yu and the Ministry of Justice for trial, others should not interfere. If Concubine Jiang really needs to persuade them, they will let her visit the prison."
The emperor is usually very patient with Concubine Ye, but now he is a little impatient.
Kneeling down to beg the prince didn't work, and Concubine Ye's approach also didn't work. Concubine Jiang was helpless and was so worried that she couldn't eat or sleep.
That day, Shen Tang returned to Chenxiangxuan after paying his respects to the princess. When passing by the garden, he saw Concubine Jiang hurriedly leaving the palace from afar.
It was normal for Concubine Jiang to be anxious when something happened in her natal family, but even the prince did not help to intercede. No minister in the court dared to stand up and speak for Master Jiang. The stolen money sent to Beijing according to the account books had no whereabouts, so whoever showed up would be the object of suspicion.
There is no time to hide from these things, so who would dare to get involved?
The early plum blossoms in the southwest corner of the garden were in bloom. Shen Tang picked one and brought it back to Chenxiangxuan, putting it in a vase.
The weather was getting cold, Qiu Tong lit a charcoal brazier, and Shen Tang leaned on the small couch to read a book. The days were peaceful and comfortable.
Xie Guimo was reading in the study and didn't come back until lunchtime. The maid placed the food on the table. The two washed their hands and sat down, before they even picked up their chopsticks, when Chen Qi came in without being told and said anxiously, "Master, Master Jiang is dead."
Xie Guimo frowned fiercely, "How did he die?"
Chen Qi said, "The Ministry of Justice is still investigating the cause of death."
It really affects appetite.
A few days ago, Master Jiang was almost silenced. Prince Yu had been prepared, so how could he not have prevented it?
Fortunately, Envoy Lu Xuanfu’s grievances have been cleared, otherwise he would have been furious.
Since everyone was dead, rushing to the Ministry of Justice would be useless, so Shen Tang and Xie Guimo continued to eat.
After dinner, Xie Guimo rode to the Ministry of Justice. Prince Yu was also there. Xie Guimo walked in and asked, "Have you found out the cause of death?"
Prince Yu said, "The coroner is performing an autopsy."
As soon as he finished speaking, the coroner said, "The food was poisoned."
Prince Yu's face darkened. "Didn't I tell you to be careful with what you eat? How did you get poisoned?!"
The Minister of Justice summoned the jailer for questioning.
The jailer said, "Everything Master Jiang eats and drinks is tested for poison with a silver needle before it enters his stomach. Today, Concubine Jiang came to visit him, and the food she brought was also checked. We really don't know how he got poisoned..."
Xie Guimo asked, "Who allowed Concubine Jiang to visit the prison?"
The Minister of Justice said tremblingly, "Yes, it's me..."
Prince Yu even wanted to kill someone.
The Minister of Justice said, "Didn't I say that no one is allowed to visit Master Jiang without my and Prince Yu's consent?"
The Minister of Justice knelt down and said, "Concubine Jiang has been coming here for several days in a row, clamoring for a visit. The jailer had no choice but to invite me in. On my way there, I happened to run into Second Master Xie and I mentioned this matter. Second Master Xie said that the Jiang family had done a favor to Prince Jingyang, but the Crown Prince was older and Prince Jingyang couldn't control it. In addition, this case was brought to the Emperor by the Crown Prince and Prince Ning together, so it was not easy for the Prince to intervene. Concubine Jiang's wish to see her brother is not a big deal. I asked the Ministry of Justice to make some concessions. Prince Jingyang will, will remember the Ministry of Justice's favor..."
The Second Master helped to intercede, and the Minister of Justice couldn't refuse to give him face. Besides, the Second Master said that if he was worried, he could just watch from the side.
When Concubine Jiang met Master Jiang, he was standing next to them. He knew exactly what they said. Concubine Jiang advised Master Jiang to confess and use his merits to atone for his crime. The prince would then ask the emperor to give him a lighter punishment.
Since she was visiting a prison, she had to bring food. Concubine Jiang had brought food every time she came before, but it was all eaten by the jailers.
This time he was allowed to see Master Jiang, so it was difficult to stop him from eating. Out of caution, the jailer used a silver needle to test for poison, and only gave it to Master Jiang after confirming that there was no problem.
Who, who could have thought that the food that Concubine Jiang brought to her own brother would be poisonous.
The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice regretted it so much that his intestines turned green.
Both Prince Yu and Prince Qi are keeping a close eye on this case. It is very likely that Prince Qi is involved. Once he confesses, Prince Qi will be severely punished. He has ruined Prince Yu's plans, and his official career is over.
The Minister of Justice said with a headache, "You have been in the Ministry of Justice for so many years, you should know that silver needles cannot detect all poisons."
The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice was terrified and at a loss.
Prince Yu almost walked away with a flick of his sleeves.
As for Concubine Jiang, after making a fuss for so many days and trying every possible means, she finally saw her brother. Thinking of her brother's thin and wounded appearance, she wanted to skin Xiao Huan and Xie Guimo, who were investigating the case, alive.
Concubine Jiang knew that the Jiang family was doomed this time, so she returned to the Jingyang Palace exhausted. She sat there trying to figure out how to save the Jiang family when her maid came in and said, "Concubine, this is terrible! Master Jiang is dead!"
Concubine Jiang was startled at first, then she stood up suddenly. She stood up too quickly. She hadn't eaten or slept well for several days, and she felt dizzy and could hardly stand.
Big brother is dead?!
Tears welled up in her eyes.
She is going to the Ministry of Justice.
As for the prince, just as he received the news that Master Jiang had been poisoned to death in the Ministry of Justice, the servant came in and said, "Your Highness, the Minister of Justice has arrived. He said that Master Jiang died of poisoning after eating food sent by the concubine. He wants to arrest the concubine and bring her to the Ministry of Justice for questioning."
The prince was overwhelmed.
He left the study and went to meet the Minister of Justice, who said, "Please forgive me, Prince Jingyang. I am only doing my job impartially."
The prince ordered the maid, "Go find the concubine."
The maid had only taken a few steps when she saw Concubine Jiang coming from afar.
Concubine Jiang's eyes were red and she was furious. She demanded an explanation from the Minister of Justice. "An hour ago, I saw my eldest brother and he was fine. How could he die so suddenly?!"
The Minister of Justice said, "I am here to investigate the cause of Master Jiang's death. Please, Concubine Jiang, come with me."
Concubine Jiang's heart trembled, "What does the Minister of Justice mean by this?"
The Minister of Justice said, "Master Jiang died of poisoning after eating the food you brought."
Concubine Jiang's face turned pale, "How...how is this possible?!"
She looked at the prince.
The prince said, "The Ministry of Justice should follow the rules and should not be hindered by the fact that she is my concubine."
The Minister of Justice took Concubine Jiang away.
Concubine Jiang said anxiously, "I won't harm my eldest brother!"
Unfortunately, her shouting was useless.
Manager Zhou was speechless.
He kept making a fuss and insisted on seeing Master Jiang, but in the end he was used as a tool to silence Master Jiang. Why bother?