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Realizing the suspicious nature of the powder, the Xuande Emperor immediately ordered an investigation and inquired about the Prescription. Wang Sheng had once stolen a glance at it, and he never expected Consort Lin's scheme to be so ruthless. He was even more shocked that the Princess followed through with it. When news of the Sunken Corpses in Jingjing City spread, he was so frightened that he hurriedly packed his belongings to flee, only to be captured.
Whether he acknowledged it or not, death awaited him. Wang Sheng instinctively wanted to distance himself from the situation. "Your Majesty, please see clearly; that Prescription was given by Consort Lin. She said it was meant for the Princess when she was at her wit's end. The Prescription was sealed in an envelope, and I didn't have the courage to open it, so I have no idea what it contained."
"What are you running from?"
Although he didn't know the contents of that Prescription, he often visited the Princess's residence and had seen dead bodies there. He had also overheard discussions about their fates. When news of the Sunken Corpses broke, he was startled and guessed it might be related to the Princess's residence, but he never imagined so many people would die.
The Emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation, certain that it would lead back to the Princess's residence. It was only a matter of time before they traced it back to him. Fearing for his life, he fled.
"Hmph! From the moment you entered the Princess's residence, your fate was sealed."
Wang Sheng bowed deeply. "Your Majesty speaks true; my sins are heavy. I only ask for a swift death."
With this inquiry, most of the case had become clear, yet there remained a significant point of contention: Did Sun Chuan Sheng know about this? Was he behind Consort Lin?
Sun Chuan Sheng, one of the three General Pins in court, had guarded the borders for many years. To investigate him would take at least twenty days.
Though there was no solid evidence yet, Xuande Emperor began considering a replacement for him. How could a mere concubine dare to poison the current Princess? Even if Sun Chuan Sheng did not instruct her, he must have turned a blind eye.
The incident of the Sunken Corpses had escalated so much that if they wanted to minimize this royal reputation crisis, a mere concubine would not suffice; they needed to push Sun Chuan Sheng into the spotlight.
With this thought, Xuande Emperor felt somewhat less anger towards Mingchang Princess. What was there to argue with someone who had been poisoned and driven mad?
"Mingchang, you have heard everything. That Prescription was designed by others to frame you; there is no such thing as exchanging lives or blood saving lives. Do not remain deluded. I will send imperial physicians to check on Huanbao."
Even if the physicians could not cure Huanbao's condition, they could at least prolong his life. The court would issue an edict calling for renowned doctors from across the land; there was still some hope.
However, your crime is too great. Until everything is clarified, you will be demoted to commoner status and allowed to reside with Huanbao at Prince Ning's estate until further judgment can be made.
Mingchang's focus remained on saving Huanbao; she showed little reaction to Xuande Emperor's words as she muttered to herself that it was all fake—Huanbao couldn't be saved; it wasn't possible! It had worked before; they were all liars—yes, you are all deceiving me!
Suddenly, Mingchang made a move; she pulled out a hairpin and rushed toward Xuande Emperor but was restrained once more.
Xuande Emperor looked at her expressionlessly. "What? Do you still wish to kill me?"
"You won't let me bury a few corpses! You won't let me take some blood! Qin Mu Hui, how cruel-hearted you are! Huanbao is still so young; you can just watch him die from illness? It's just a few drops of blood; it won't cost you your life! If you refuse to give it willingly, then I'll take it myself!"
Prince Ning repeatedly tried to cover his daughter's mouth but ended up getting bitten several times. "Shut up! How could I have given birth to such a monster? Are you trying to drag down the entire Prince Ning estate along with your son? Is your son more important than Prince Ning’s estate?"
Wang Sheng had just confessed; it's all lies meant to deceive you!
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