novelden Chapter 937 The evidence is conclusive
Chapter 937 The evidence is conclusive
No one expected that Granny Yao would choose death to prove her innocence.
Even though the Empress realized something was wrong after hearing her words and tried to have someone stop her, it was too late.
Everyone watched as a bloody hole appeared in Yao Mama's head, and those who were close by were splattered with blood.
The concubines standing nearby were startled, and many of them showed expressions of fear on their faces.
It was perfectly normal for people to die in the palace, but to see someone die so directly in front of them felt completely different.
"To die to prove one's innocence, it seems there was indeed a wrong done to him," Song Ruozhen said.
Qi Qingyi never expected that Granny Yao would be so reckless, risking her life to avenge Consort Duan.
Seeing all the suspicious gazes falling on her, her heart sank. If the investigation continued, she might not be able to get away with it.
Especially after hearing Song Ruozhen's words, she became even more furious and embarrassed!
"Song Ruozhen, what's it to you?"
You and I already have a grudge, are you trying to take advantage of this opportunity to kick me when I'm down?
"Now that you are the Crown Princess, you cannot use your position to settle personal scores!"
Song Ruozhen raised an eyebrow. "A provocation? Forcing me not to speak?"
“Princess Liang, I merely mentioned that Granny Yao died to prove her innocence. Perhaps there is indeed an injustice in this matter. Why are you so anxious? Could it be that I have hit the nail on the head and you're acting like a cornered dog?”
Such petty tricks are no match for her.
Qi Qingyi was already a problem, and now that she's in her hands, there's no way we'll let her easily clear her name!
"The imperial physicians have already examined her, and there are no injuries on my mother's body at all. It's all just nonsense from Granny Yao."
She tried to kill me with her worthless life? Do you really believe that? Does that mean that if the people around me also die to prove their innocence, it will prove my innocence?
Or... are you trying to force me to die?
Qi Qingyi spoke with righteous indignation, since as long as no evidence could be found, she had nothing to worry about!
Seeing Qi Qingyi's agitated state, the concubines present gained a deeper understanding of the grudges between her and Song Ruozhen.
It seems the feud between them runs quite deep!
“Princess Consort Liang, why are you so impulsive? It is only right to investigate the truth. The Crown Princess was just making a remark, and you are so agitated. This only makes people suspicious.”
The Empress, naturally, would not stand idly by and watch Qi Qingyi slander Song Ruozhen, and immediately spoke up.
Song Ruozhen was examining Consort Duan at this moment. There were indeed no strangulation marks on her neck, so she was not strangled to death.
Although she was indeed very weak, her death so quickly suggests there must be something wrong.
"Imperial physicians, does Consort Duan have any wounds on her head? Have you examined her?" Song Ruozhen asked.
The imperial physician was slightly taken aback. He had only glanced at the body and confirmed that there were no injuries on the body or head. He just felt that the patient was going through a brief period of lucidity before collapsing.
After being reminded by the Crown Princess, he went to check Consort Duan's head again.
After a careful examination, he discovered that there was indeed a wound, which was now bleeding.
However, the wound was very small, and the blood seepage was not obvious. Presumably, the injury was recent and the wound was small, so the blood had not flowed out, which is why he hadn't noticed it.
"Blood...there's blood!"
Lu Minhui gasped in shock when she saw the blood on the imperial physician's hands.
Others also noticed the glaring blood on the imperial physician's hands. Although there wasn't much, the blood on his head proved that he was indeed injured!
"It was indeed a premeditated murder!"
Consort Liu was shocked. At most, she thought Qi Qingyi was an ominous sign. She was pregnant and came to bring good luck, but the first time she entered the palace after becoming pregnant, Consort Duan died!
This would have been a joke if it got out, but she really didn't expect Qi Qingyi to be so vicious, plotting to kill her mother-in-law while pregnant.
"Qi Qingyi, what do you have to say now?" the Empress asked sternly.
"No, no..." Qi Qingyi panicked completely. "I don't know what happened, I didn't do this!"
"If it wasn't you, then who was it?" Lu Minhui retorted. "All the maids and servants around Consort Duan were witnesses. If you didn't have malicious intentions, why did you keep them all outside and close the door?"
The other concubines naturally figured it out by now: "They probably think Consort Duan is about to die, so they came here to show off."
Look at all those fruit peels and scraps on the ground! She didn't come to visit; she came to act like a queen!
Everyone noticed the pile of trash on the ground. Duanfei's current condition certainly wouldn't allow her to eat such things, and Qi Qingyi, who claimed to be visiting someone, ended up eating right there, making such a mess.
If anyone had even a shred of respect for Consort Duan, they wouldn't have acted so disregarding their image.
"Your Majesty, both the certificate and the evidence are there. You must give Consort Duan justice, otherwise she will die with her eyes wide open in disbelief!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Consort Duan. They noticed that her previously closed eyes were now open, and she appeared to be dying with her eyes wide open, causing a chill to run down everyone's spine.
This is too scary!
"Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is right. Consort Duan was our sister for many years, and now she has met such a tragic end. We must get justice for her!"
The Empress nodded, "I will certainly stand up for Consort Duan."
Immediately afterwards, the Empress ordered someone to inform the Emperor that this was no small matter; it had even resulted in a death, not to mention that Princess Liang was also involved.
If she were just an ordinary princess, her title would be revoked. But since she is pregnant, her fate must be carefully decided.
Seeing that everyone believed she was the murderer, and that she had no way to refute it, Qi Qingyi's heart sank.
Turning her head, she saw Song Ruozhen's calm and composed demeanor, which only fueled her anger.
She had clearly gotten away with it; if Song Ruozhen hadn't reminded her, she would never have been discovered!
Why do I always seem to run into this stumbling block?
If it weren't for that bitch, she wouldn't be so unlucky; everything is ruined now!
Will the prince still protect her after he learns this news?
If the prince hadn't protected her, her life would have been in grave danger.
Song Ruozhen noticed Qi Qingyi's gaze and looked over as well, thinking that this woman had truly brought this upon herself.
Consort Duan didn't have many days left to live anyway, and now she's come here and caused this mess. It seems like things will get out of control from here on out.
However, this was actually a good thing for her, saving her the trouble of dealing with Qi Qingyi herself.
Now she herself is in dire straits, and the King of Liang's decision... is not hard to guess at all.