The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
Chapter 142
Although Pei An Long received news of Zhu Man Xie's death, he could not come even to pay his last respects. Although Zhu Man Xie was still his son-in-law until his death, Zhu Man Xie's status was that of an ordinary folk today. So it's not worth it if Pei An Long comes. Even Queen Zhu, who, despite hating her niece and daughter-in-law so much for pulling her beloved son to the lowest point, could only cry as she recalled how much she had cherished Zhu Man Xie in the past. Although he wanted to come to see her for the last time, he was also unable to do so and only asked his servant aunt to give money to the people to pray the way for Zhu Man Xie.
Just as Pei An Long received news of Zhu Man Xie's death, someone also came to report this to Pei Zhang Xi. But the report on Pei Zhang Xi came from the Yunguang bureau which got a report from Pei Qin Yang asking the Yunguang bureau to examine Zhu Man Xie's corpse. Although his wife did have many whip wounds on his back, those injuries would not be enough to cost him his life. Moreover, the one used to treat Zhu Man Xie was the best medicine that was very effective for healing external wounds. So that was why Pei Qin Yang suspected that Zhu Man Xie's death was not a natural death but was deliberately killed by someone with a specific purpose.
After receiving the report from his men who had already come first to Pei Qin Yang's residence to conduct an investigation, Pei Zhang Xi immediately went to his half-brother's residence.
"Your majesty be careful. Right now it is not only me and our son who are waiting for His Majesty to return safely, the Shao empire must also not lose its crown son. Zhu Man Xie's death was just a decoy." Lu Jing Yu wore a black outer robe with a firm white pattern that was the official uniform of the Yunguang bureau.
"Just calm. I'll be back soon without anything happening." Pei Zhang Xi spoke as he kissed Lu Jing Yu's forehead gently.
"Hem." Lu Jing Yu nodded. Waving her hand on Pei Zhang Xi's shoulder to tidy up her husband's outer robe. After seeing Pei Zhang Xi's already neat appearance, he smiled proudly.
Pei Zhang Xi held onto Lu Jing Yu's shoulder before he turned around and walked out of the room without turning his head back.
Sakali again the shocking news spread again in the capital. Zhu Man Xie's death was like a huge bomb that exploded violently. Destroying the news of the crown prince's appointment has just become a topic of conversation.
"Although Miss Zhu has indeed done evil, but if she was whipped with twenty lashes but was able to make her lose her life, I can't imagine how much strength one would have to do. What's more what that deadly whip feels like. It must be really painful, right?"
"You're absolutely right. I also feel like this punishment is a little outrageous."
"What outrageousness? The punishment of whipping is too easy for women who have malicious intentions towards women who are pregnant. Moreover, that woman is not a woman. She was an empress who should set an example of good behavior for ordinary people. How could he even do such evil. So death penalty is the appropriate punishment."
"Shuut.don't be too loud. Even though what you said was true, he was still a person surnamed Zhu. Aren't you afraid of offending the Zhu family if you say such a thing about their family members?"
Ignoring the talk of ordinary people who are busy discussing the problem of being confusing, Pei Zhang Xi had just sealed off the corpse of Zhu Man Xie who had not been put into the coffin despite having been replaced with all-white clothes. Pei Zhang Xi examined Zhu Man Xie's body and ascertained what the forensic department had obtained that had done its job.
"How's brother?" Pei Qin Yang cursed at the all-white clothes. The back of his back was stained with blood that was still wet from his whip scar. He assisted Kasim who followed him since childhood to walk and stand. Waiting for Pei Zhang Xi to finish examining Zhu Man Xie's corpse.
"Kill with a needle? Is that possible? Ah.... Isn't it just brother-in-law who's done it? Looks like the real target of this guy is brother-in-law."
"Yes. Even when we were in the palace, it was possible that someone would direct the popular opinion that Yu'er was secretly teaching people and asking that person to kill Miss Zhu to avenge."
"But I think it's deeper than that."
"What do you mean?"
"The target of this person is not brother-in-law. But sister. That person might want to make everyone think if big brother has special forces to carry out the rebellion. That way the official ceremony of elder brother's coronation will be postponed or even worse than that."
"That means that this person has planned it carefully. If the case is dismantled, then the good name of the residence of King Rui will get into trouble. But if we choose to turn a blind eye to the real cause of Ms. Zhu's death, it is feared that the people will have some thought that the caning used in the palace is a terrible punishment."
"Then, what will you do? Solved! Who exactly is this person who is even so cruel as to use the person he killed to trap people! It's such a shame."
"Although this case may be difficult to deal with, I will not make this person get what he wants by choosing one of the options that are equally bad. I'll find other options and will reveal this crime."
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