readytorunbook Chapter 562: Physical evidence, prescription with the same handwriting
Chapter 562: Physical evidence, prescription with the same handwriting
Zheng Zihe seemed to have rushed in from outside, his angry face was covered in sweat, his breathing was rapid, and his eyes were red.
When everyone's eyes were on him, he calmed his breath, walked to Pang Shi's side and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I have evidence to prove that the Princess of Li is the murderer of my second and third brothers!"
"And Prince Li, in order to save his princess, did not hesitate to burn down the Dali Temple, used a dead body to impersonate the murderer, and stole the truth to rescue the current Princess Li!"
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn and dignified, as if this was not a banquet, but a court for trial!
Emperor Qiwen's interest had been completely dampened.
Regardless of whether what the Zheng family said was true or not, the fact that his imperial banquet was turned out like this was simply the most failed imperial banquet in the history of Tianqi!
At this moment, he felt that the Zheng family was not here to attack Prince Li and his wife, but to attack him!
Eunuch Liu Qin knew Emperor Qiwen very well and could guess what he was thinking just by a glance and a slight curl of his lips.
He immediately stepped forward with a stern face and asked, "Captain Zheng, no matter what evidence you have today, this is a royal banquet in the palace, not a criminal court!"
After speaking coldly about Zheng Zihe, he walked over to Zheng Yongwen and whispered, "Duke Zheng, before the emperor gets angry, quickly take your wife and son and leave!"
However, Duke Zheng remained lying on the ground motionless, as if he had not heard his words.
Emperor Qiwen watched this scene, his anger growing stronger. He waved his hand and swept the wine glass on the table beside him to the ground.
The translucent green jade wine glass shattered in the hall and rolled in front of Duke Zheng's palm.
The emperor was furious, and everyone knelt down, secretly cursing the Zheng family for being ungrateful.
The emperor had given them a chance to retreat, but they had to cause a scene at the imperial banquet? They were being tortured as well!
Zheng Zihe and Pang Shi also trembled.
Before they did this, they had already guessed that the emperor would be furious, but when this moment really came, they realized that when the emperor was angry, his power would be overwhelming!
The heavy pressure almost made them want to retreat.
Emperor Qiwen calmed down a bit and sneered, "It seems that you are determined not to let me have a relaxing night!"
"In that case, I'd like to hear carefully how great the injustice your Zheng family has suffered that would warrant you ruining the imperial banquet and pursuing this matter to the end!"
After saying this, he looked at all the officials at the banquet and said, "My dear ministers, please sit down and listen to me!"
How could Zheng Zihe not hear the emperor's hidden meaning?
Beads of sweat streamed down his temples, and he couldn't help but steal a glance at Prince Jin. However, Prince Jin's face remained calm, and he didn't even respond to his gaze.
He sneered in his heart. That's right, he didn't want him to do this in the first place, so how could he help in this situation?
Fortunately, he already had witnesses and evidence in his hands, and he would definitely be able to nail Shu He to death!
After all the officials were seated, Emperor Qiwen spoke calmly, "Seventh Brother, Seventh Brother's Wife, do you have anything to say in response to the Duke's accusations?"
At the banquet, Zhang Zhirou looked at Shu He worriedly. If Baili Rushu hadn't held her back, she would have rushed out long ago.
Baili Moqing said, "Father, since Commandant Zheng said there is evidence to prove that Ah He is the murderer of the two Zheng brothers, why not listen to their accusations first?"
"After all, if things aren't explained clearly, neither I nor Ah He can refute them, right?"
Emperor Qiwen nodded, thinking that what he said made sense.
He looked at Zheng Zihe and said, "Captain Zheng, tell me the whole story."
"But I must remind you, if this matter ultimately fails to prove the Princess of Li guilty, then I will not let your Zheng family's crimes of insubordination and disrupting the imperial banquet go unpunished!"
Zheng Zihe gritted his teeth and handed over what he was holding, "Your Majesty, this is physical evidence!"
Liu Qin glanced at the emperor, and after receiving the emperor's signal, he immediately walked down and took the small wooden box from Zheng Zihe's hand.
"There are two prescriptions in this wooden box. One was written by Princess Li after she examined my mother."
"The other one was obtained from Lord Wen, the Minister of Works. This is the prescription written for Madam Wen by Liu Ruxin, the former owner of the Precious Pharmacy!"
"I've had someone authenticate these two prescriptions. The handwriting, the weight of the strokes, and the appearance of the marks are all identical! I have reason to believe that these two prescriptions were written by the same person!"
When Zhang Zhirou heard this, her heart started beating wildly and anger welled up in her eyes.
"No wonder the Zheng family insisted on seeing Sister He. Turns out, they were after Sister He's handwriting on the prescription! How insidious!!"
Why hadn't she thought of this before?
Zhang Zhirou's face showed worry, and she almost stood up.
Baili Rushu heard this and looked puzzled. "Arou, what are you talking about? Is there something wrong with Qisao's handwriting?"
Zhang Zhirou's expression was slightly tense. She almost forgot that the Eleventh Princess didn't know Shu He's other identity yet.
Seeing her nervous face, Baili Rushu held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, Ah Rou. Look at Brother Seven and Sister-in-law. They are so calm and composed. I think what Zheng Zihe said is nonsense."
Zhang Zhirou smiled and nodded, but her hands were clenched into fists under the table.
Sister He probably hadn't thought of this when she wrote the prescription. If someone really found out, would it be harmful to her?
"No, I have to think of a way to change this unfavorable situation!" Zhang Zhirou said silently in his heart.
At the same time, she went over everything in detail in her mind.
Emperor Qiwen looked at the handwriting on the two pieces of paper and frowned slightly.
Very similar indeed.
"Liu Qin, send these two prescriptions to Princess Li for review."
After Baili Moqing finished reading, a hint of sarcasm appeared on his face as he asked, "So Captain Zheng thinks that just based on two prescriptions with similar handwriting, he can equate Prince Li's wife with a dead person?"
Zheng Zihe seemed to have guessed that Baili Moqing would refute like this. There was no panic on his face. Instead, he cast a provocative gaze on Zhang Zhirou.
"Two prescriptions are certainly not strong enough!"
"But if they are truly two completely different people who don't know each other, what are the chances of them having the same close friend?"
"Ms. Zhang Zhirou, what do you think?"