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Yun Xuanyi arrived at the Princess Residence with the investigation results in hand.
Yun Qingyu glanced at the documents and asked, "Do you think the case can be closed?"
Yun Xuanyi lowered his gaze and replied, "It seems reasonable, but I believe we cannot close the case just yet. Xiang is merely a lowly maid; the source of the deadly poison she possessed remains a mystery." Yun Qingyu nodded slightly.
Yun Xuanyi continued, "This Palace should inform you that the mastermind behind the poisoning lies among those Noble Ladies. However, how to investigate and find evidence is your responsibility."
"This Palace" indicated that the poisoning incident at Duke Xuan's Mansion also implicates King Xuan and His Consort; they too bear some responsibility in clearing their names. Do you understand what This Palace means?
Yun Xuanyi felt a slight tremor in his heart and silently praised: The Eldest Princess truly possesses both wisdom and courage! He bowed his head and replied, "Yes, I take my leave."
Yun Qingyu said nothing, allowing him to depart.
Yun Lingchuan entered with a bowl of soup and glanced at Yun Xuanyi's retreating figure. He remarked, "This Yun Heir is quite astute for a member of the Western Chu Royal Family; it’s rare to see such a young man."
Yun Qingyu sipped her medicine casually and commented, "At eighteen, one should act like an eighteen-year-old. Being too mature may lead to difficulties in finding a wife."
Hong Yu suddenly interjected to make his presence known: "Your Highness, how long do you think this young heir will take to uncover the truth?"
Yun Qingyu smiled lightly and said, "This Palace has given Yun Xuanyi a hint. He only needs to inquire about the Lu Family to find clues; by tomorrow morning at the latest, the truth should be revealed. This Palace is curious to see how Lu Prime Minister will react, as well as Yun Tianyin and Northern Protectorate Prince."
Suddenly, she asked Xin Yao, "Was the medicine you took bitter?"
Xin Yao shook his head.
"Fortunately, for the Shadow Guards who have endured much hardship, the bitterness of the medicinal soup is truly nothing."
Hong Yu and Yun Lingchuan suddenly felt somewhat superfluous, unable to understand what was so special about this Shadow Guard that made their Highness look at him with such favor.
Aside from differing talents, weren't all Heavenly Shadow Guards cut from the same mold? Xin Yao had talent, true, but he wasn't the only one with exceptional abilities.
As for looks, the five in the courtyard were all quite handsome; why hadn't they seen His Highness treat them with such distinction?
They too wished to be cherished by His Highness just once!
Hong Yu began his usual competition for affection. Yun Qingyu set his bowl aside and said, "You all should go back and rest. Don't just stand around being an eyesore."
Hong Yu leaned in, feigning grievance, and said, "I'm loved by everyone; how could I be an eyesore?"
In the next moment, he was dragged out by the scruff of his neck by Yun Lingchuan, who shouted as he went.
"Your Highness, Red Star Movement! There's no arguing with that!"
Yun Qingyu glanced at them and said, "Hong Yu's temperament is indeed quite like his father's. Xin Yao, you need not concern yourself with matters of Duke Xuan's Mansion; this palace has its own plans."
Xin Yao fell silent for a moment before slowly nodding and replying, "Understood." He also set aside his thoughts of going out to kill in the middle of the night; after all, the Lu Family wouldn't be able to last much longer.
Looking up at Yun Qingyu, he asked, "Have you found Lu Wanyue? Should we raid their home? I have prepared the evidence and manpower in advance."
Yun Qingyu chuckled lightly, just about to speak when Fu Ying suddenly appeared and said, "Your Highness, there is news from Duke Xuan's Mansion. The person who poisoned originally intended to take their own life and left no traces, but Yun Tianyin acted justly against his kin and exposed Lu Wanyue.
Lu Wanyue instructed Xiang to poison, and from start to finish, it was Third Prince Yun Tianyin's plan.
The current emperor is not the biological son of the Former Emperor. The Third Prince Yun Tianyin absurdly believes himself to be the rightful heir and is eager to overthrow the emperor to take that position for himself.
He also fears that revealing the emperor's true lineage might cause the Lu Family to change their stance and support the emperor. Thus, he allied with the Northern Protectorate Prince and sought to eliminate the Lu Family, ruthlessly discarding his maternal family who once strategized for him.
Upon learning of the investigation results, the emperor erupted in fury, declaring, "The Daughter of the Lu Family instructed a maid from Duke Xuan's Mansion to attempt to poison the Eldest Princess, framing Duke Xuan. The evidence is irrefutable; this crime is unforgivable. From today onward, strip Lu Prime Minister of all official positions and imprison his entire family in Heavenly Prison."
Having been busy all day, Yun Xuanyi had just finished investigating when he received the imperial decree. Without delay, he led the Imperial Guards out of the palace and swiftly surrounded the Lu Family.
Lu Mingzhan gritted his teeth and shouted, "I want to see the Eldest Princess! I want to ask why he seeks to eradicate the Lu Family. Even if he hates me or despises me, he should not involve the innocent."
Yun Xuanyi looked coldly at Lu Mingzhan and said, "The Eldest Princess was escorted back to Princess Manor after being detoxified. This case has nothing to do with him; Master Lu has likely blamed the wrong person. Instead of accusing the Eldest Princess here, why not ask your sister who gave her the Heartbreak Grass? Who suggested poisoning the Eldest Princess?"
As Yun Xuanyi spoke, he waved his hand and commanded, "Take him away."
After this night, the prosperity of a generation of the Xiangfu came to an end.
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