Chapter 276: Wei Chang Is Thrown Into The Heavenly Prison
“Wei Chang, who told you to kill her.” Emperor Qin quickly ran to Wei Chang’s side and questioned.
Wei Chang didn’t even look up, methodically wiping his blade, “She deserved to die.”
“You, you rebellious son.” Emperor Qin raised his finger pointing at Wei Chang, his chest heaving with anger.
“His Majesty.”
Suddenly, Jiang Kui’s voice sounded from outside the door.
Emperor Qin looked toward the door and saw Jiang Kui appear at the doorway, panic flashing in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down.
“His Majesty, what happened here? Empress.” Jiang Kui said with full surprise on his face.
Emperor Qin did not answer directly, asking sternly, “Why are you here, who told you to come?”
He did not want others to know about this matter, and Jiang Kui happened to appear here so coincidentally, Emperor Qin’s eyes darkened.
“His Majesty, I just refined a new elixir that can prolong His Majesty’s life, thinking to quickly deliver it to His Majesty, I didn’t expect to encounter such a thing.” Jiang Kui explained calmly without panic.
Hearing him mention the new elixir, the anger in Emperor Qin’s heart immediately dissipated, and he stepped forward eagerly, “Where is the elixir?”
Jiang Kui took out a bottle and handed it to Emperor Qin, “His Majesty, take two pills of this elixir before each meal, three meals a day.”
Emperor Qin nodded, unable to suppress the smile at the corner of his mouth.
Wei Chang looked at Emperor Qin’s expression, mockery flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Kui glanced at the scene, asking in doubt and confusion, “His Majesty, what happened to the Empress, what happened?”
Emperor Qin, having obtained the elixir, was in a great mood and told Jiang Kui everything about the matter.
Jiang Kui showed an expression of disbelief.
“The Empress really did so many things, really couldn’t tell.”
Emperor Qin had always treated Jiang Kui as a trusted confidant, but now feeling stifled in his heart and his mind unclear, he couldn’t help showing a disgusted expression.
“She has always been so vicious, if not for her noble fate, I would have dealt with her long ago.”
“His Majesty, but she is the Empress, her sudden death will definitely cause rumors outside. How does His Majesty plan to handle it?”
After Jiang Kui finished speaking, he intentionally or unintentionally looked toward Wei Chang.
Wei Chang stared back at him steadily.
Emperor Qin frowned tightly, feeling troubled in his heart as well.
He had originally planned to lock the Empress in the Cold Palace, but he didn’t expect Wei Chang to kill her, and right in front of him, which was not putting him in his eyes.
Seeing Wei Chang still with an icy expression, Emperor Qin’s anger surged, and vigilance arose in his heart involuntarily.
He felt that the person in front of him was no longer the one who seemed cold but still had warmth.
The current Wei Chang was like the King of Hell bursting out from underground, long having broken free from his control.
This was not what he wanted to see, nor what he would allow.
Thinking of this, Emperor Qin said to the guards, “Come, take the Crown Prince to the heavenly prison and await my order.”
Soon, the guards stepped forward to seize Wei Chang, and Wei Chang remained silent without resistance.
When passing by Jiang Kui, he paused for a few seconds, but soon walked away.
“His Majesty, arresting the Crown Prince like this, is it not good.” Jiang Kui said.
Emperor Qin’s anger had not subsided, “When the Son of Heaven commits a crime, he is treated the same as a commoner. I only threw him into the heavenly prison and did not act against the people of the Crown Prince’s Manor, which is already mercy to him. Enough, this matter is settled, no one speak of it. You have delivered the elixir, you may go.”
Emperor Qin directly ordered Jiang Kui to leave.
“Yes.” Jiang Kui said no more and obediently left.
After leaving, a triumphant smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
When Liu Ye came to find him, he had guessed that Emperor Qin let the Empress see him because the Yu Family matter had fallen through.
He knew the Empress’s intention, but he deliberately arrived one step late.
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“What did you say?”
After receiving the information, Jiang Ruanxi collapsed weakly into her seat.
“The Crown Prince killed the Empress and is now locked in the prison by His Majesty.” Yushui repeated.
Her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Jiang Ruanxi.
She had witnessed the journey of Wei Chang and Jiang Ruanxi, and knew that Jiang Ruanxi must be very sad about this outcome.
“How could that be?” Jiang Ruanxi still couldn’t believe it.
Wei Chang was not such an impulsive person.
With irrefutable evidence, there was no need to personally kill the Empress; anyway, she was bound to die, no need for this unnecessary act.
“I don’t believe it?”
Jiang Ruanxi directly tried to rush out of the room, but Yushui grabbed her hand to stop her, “Crown Princess, you cannot go out.”
“Let go of me, I want to enter the palace.” Jiang Ruanxi struggled.
Yushui tightly gripped her arm.
“If you enter the palace now, His Majesty will know you faked the poisoning. If you go now, not only will you not save the Crown Prince, but His Majesty will think you deceived him. Will he believe your words? We must plan this carefully.” Yushui said earnestly.
Jiang Ruanxi was awakened by Yushui’s words and sobered up considerably.
She turned and walked to the chair to sit down, but her heart was very restless, constantly worrying about Wei Chang.
She took several deep breaths to calm herself down a bit.
“Go and ask the Grand Tutor to come to the manor.”
Now she had no one to rely on by her side and could only seek Grand Tutor Ling.
“Yes.”
Soon, Grand Tutor Ling arrived before her.
Upon seeing Grand Tutor Ling, Jiang Ruanxi’s eyes reddened and she hurriedly stepped forward, “Father, the Crown Prince has been thrown into the heavenly prison by His Majesty.”
Grand Tutor Ling held her hand and comforted, “Don’t worry, I already know about this matter.”
“What do we do now?” Jiang Ruanxi asked anxiously, somewhat choking up.
Although she had lived two lifetimes, they were both in the inner residence; this time involving palace matters, she felt a bit at a loss.
Grand Tutor Ling frowned tightly without speaking.
Actually, when he learned this information, he was also very surprised.
In his impression, Wei Chang was always calm and composed; how could he suddenly be so impulsive.
Although he also hated the Empress thoroughly and had long wanted her life, he knew it was not worth risking his own life for such a vicious woman.
“This matter is no small thing. To save him, we can only use the power of the common people.” Grand Tutor Ling said with a heavy face.
Jiang Ruanxi was stunned, somewhat not understanding his meaning, “What does Father mean by that.”
“Logically, the Crown Prince killed the Empress, and the Empress is the Crown Prince’s mother Empress; such matricide by the Crown Prince is disloyal and unfilial, deserving death without regret. But we know the filthy things the Empress did; she died with guilt. However, the common people do not know, so we must let everyone know, only then can we save the Crown Prince.”
Jiang Ruanxi somewhat understood, but seemed not to.
“Father means, let us spread the things the Empress did?”
“No.” Grand Tutor Ling shook his head, “That would be too slow and ineffective, and may not achieve the desired result.”
“Then what should we do?” Jiang Ruanxi asked with a tight frown.
