C161 (1/2)
Chapter 161 - Laying down a long line to catch big fish
Peace was burning with anxiety.
She looked at Xiao Qingqian, ”Third brother, why don't you plead for Third Sister-in-Law?”
Xiao Qingqian gave her a ”don't be impatient” look. But how could she be calm and not be impatient now?
If Third Sister-in-Law was locked up in this prison, let's not talk about the ones who would not suffer first. Just based on rumors, it was not something an ordinary person could endure. After all, people's words were fearsome!
There was still a need to persuade her to let Xiao Qingqian firmly hold her shoulders down.
Very quickly, the imperial guards rushed in and brought Wei Qing out of Tzu Ning Palace.
Helplessly watching as Wei Qing was taken away, An Ran glared at Xiao Qingqian.
Xiao Qingqian focused deeply on Wei Qing's straight back, he believed that the person who poisoned her would surface very quickly.
The news spread like wildfire. There were rumors in the palace that Wei Qing had annoyed the empress dowager into a secret room, so she poisoned the empress dowager!
Tian Sisi raised the corner of her mouth when she heard the whispers of the palace maids.
This time, no matter how lucky Wei Qing was, she would still be powerless!
When they arrived at the Jing Zhao manor, Jing Zhao Yin came out to greet them.
”All of you, leave first!” Jing Zhaoyin said in a deep voice.
The rest of the people all left.
”Princess Chu, the Emperor has already sent someone over just now to make you suffer.”
Wei Qing was startled, and immediately followed with an indifferent laugh.
She knew that Old Emperor was not an idiot, he had used this move to lure the snake out of its cave, it had been done perfectly!
Reaching the dungeon, Wei Qing was stunned yet again.
The dungeon was clean and tidy. It was obvious that Jing Zhao Yin had sent people to clean it up before.
”I'll have to trouble you, Jingguo Yin!”
Wei Qing nodded.
After entering the prison, she carefully recalled the Queen Mother's pulse and analyzed what poison she might have been poisoned with.
Very quickly, the Prime Minister Wei heard about Wei Qing being captured and sent to the Jin-Yang Mansion's prison.
He hurried through the rain to the palace.
”Your Majesty, Qing`er definitely wouldn't do something like poisoning the empress dowager!”
Old Emperor stared at him intently, ”Wei Jie, could it be that this murderer will put a label on his forehead and tell everyone that he is the murderer?”
Prime Minister Wei was at a loss for words.
”Alright, I will remember that you are an old official of the Northern Kingdom, loyal and devoted. You will do as you see fit!” After Old Emperor finished speaking, his gaze once again landed on the imperial report.
Prime Minister Wei knew in his heart that this was the person that believed Wei Qing was the one who poisoned the empress dowager.
Old Emperor's face was filled with impatience, ”Wei Jie, are you trying to demonstrate to us?”
Prime Minister Wei crawled on the ground, ”May Your Majesty have a clear look!”
”Bang!”
Old Emperor slapped the table forcefully, ”Wei Jie, if you want to continue like this, then get out of here and kneel!”
Prime Minister Wei had to save Wei Qing today, he hurried out and knelt in the rain.
The bean-sized raindrops quickly drenched him, and his silver hair stuck to his face, causing people to feel heartache.
The corner of Xiao Qingqian's mouth twitched speechlessly. When did he admit to having feelings for Wei Qing?
Seeing that An Ran was so insistent, he couldn't be bothered to interfere.
”Prime Minister Wei, don't worry, Third Sister-in-Law is blessed. Nothing will happen to her!” An Ran advised.
Prime Minister Wei's eyes were red, he did not utter a word.
”Prime Minister Wei, royal father will definitely investigate everything as soon as possible. This rain is so heavy, and the ground is so cold. If Third Sister-in-Law knew that you were kneeling in the rain, she would definitely blame herself!”