c109 (1/2)

Chapter 109: Earth Shattering Secret (Part 2)

A female corpse found in a well. This matter was not considered big nor small. Usually the matter would be reported to Gao Jing then it would be handed over to the Department of Investigations or the Imperial Household to investigate. When there was any conclusion then it would be reported up to the Emperor. But after Imperial Concubine Qing knew of it, her Ladys.h.i.+p went to personally view it and consequentially alerted the Emperor. Upon hearing that the Emperor went over, the Empress also hastily rushed over.

Next to the Eastern garden well, at one side it was a corpse that was just dredged out and it was soaked till it was white and had already started to rot. The other side of it was the most distinguished masters of the entire Imperial Palace.

Yan Hong Tian’s mood these days was actually not good and at the moment it was looking very dark. Qing Feng’s expression was also not good as she was fighting back a bout of nausea feeling. She whispered, “Emperor, within the Imperial Palace, there was actually a tragic death of an innocent in the well. This matter must be thoroughly investigated.”

Xin Yue Ning held the handkerchief over her mouth and nose. She usually would not be bothered about such an unlucky matter but seeing Qing Feng taking the initiative, Xin Yue Ning immediately brought out the air of an Empress and said, “Emperor, this is a matter of the Inner Palace, why not let the Imperial Household investigate?”

“Older sister’s remarks has some discrepancies. Even though it is a matter of the Inner Palace, it still a matter of human life, moreover the suspects are the people in the Palace, thus it would be deemed unjust if the matter was investigated by the Imperial Household. From Chenqie’s view, it should be handled by the Board of Investigation.”

Because of the last time she lost to Qing Feng on the fight of Chen Zhen’s child, Xin Yue Ning was extremely unhappy with Qing Feng. Originally it would not be of any matter if it was handled over to the Board of Investigation but now Xin Yue Ning want to be her naysayer, “The Inner Palace is a place where female live so it is not appropriate or convenient for the Board of Investigation to conduct the investigation. In accordance with the rules, matters that happened in the Inner Palace would be handled by the Imperial Household. Bengong would oversee the investigation so Imperial Concubine Qing need not worry about it being fair or not.”

Qing Feng suddenly turned towards Yan Hong and said softly, “Emperor, in fact, Chenqie do have a suggestion.”

Yan Hong Tian looked at Qing Feng’s hand that took the initiative to reach over and a trace of doubt crossed his heart. Previously when he did not call her to come, she would always stay away from him, today however she was very unusual. Yan Hong Tian guessed that she had a request and sighed, “Speak then.”

“Chenqie’s Eldest Sister is proficient in performing autopsies that even Dan Daren praises often. Youngest Sister is born intelligent and also help the Board of Investigation in several cases. It would be better to hand this case over to them to investigate as both of them are female and it would not be an inconvenience for them to move around the Palace and could also ensure fairness. What does the Emperor think?”

Qing Feng’s looks had changed, normally she had a cool look which was already very beautiful, but now at this moment it had a slightly coquettish air which made one dare not move their eyes away. Xin Yue Ning was cursing Qing Feng a fox vixen in her heart and her mouth also did spare any energy, “How can it be possible?! On what basis can they investigate in the Inner Palace!”

“Emperor, Eldest Sister and Youngest Sister, one is the Furen of the Prime Minister, the other is the Furen of a Genernal. Are they still not qualified to investigate the case in the Inner Palace?

This time, not only Qing Feng’s voice was seductive, her entire body was almost hanging onto Yan Hong Tian’s. Yan Hong Tian stared at Qing Feng for a long time and he finally said, “Alright, this matter would be investigated by Qing Ling and Qing Mo.” Yan Hong Tian realised that no matter the reason of Qing Feng’s insistent, he just wanted to indulge her.

“Thanking the Emperor.” Yan Hong Tian’s was looking too deeply and Qing Feng slightly move her eyes so that it would not meet. This ongoing interactions that was seen by Xin Yue Ning as flirting and she was almost angry to death. She coldly scoffed and headed back to Yi Lan Palace in a rush, she was anxious to go back to look for Shui Xin to think of ideas for her.

When Xin Yue Ning walked off, Qing Feng was about to retrieve her hand back when her wrist tightened, “Why? Burning the bridge after crossing it?”

The deep voice had some traces of ridicule. Qing Feng did not know if he was angry or teasing her. Qing Feng lightly cough and pretended as if she did not heard it and replied, “I was thinking of waiting here for Eldest Sister and Youngest Sister. If the Emperor have matters to attend then please head back first.”

There were indeed a lot of memorandums to review in the Imperial Study thus Yan Hong Tian finally let go of her hands, “Be careful.”

“En.” Qing Feng nodded her head and Yan Hong Tian did not speak more as he turned and headed towards the Imperial Study. Ever since two months ago when she told him about her pregnancy, he did not spend the night over at Qing Feng Hall often and she also did not hear him flipping over anyone’s placard but instead often stayed in the Imperial Study overnight. Was the state affairs truly that much?

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In front of the side room of Eastern gardens of the Inner Palace, Qing Feng stood in front of the house and waited. After more than half a s.h.i.+chen (1 s.h.i.+chen = 2 hours), the people she was waiting for came.

Ru Yi led both Zhuo Qing and Gu Yun over. When both of them saw her smooth and delicate cheeks, they could not help but be surprised. This was even better than skin graft surgery. The Qing Feng now looked simply radiant. Both of them looked at her as their heart filled with joy. When Qing Feng saw their eyes lighted up, her heard warmed, but when her eyes landed on the small b.u.mp on Zhuo Qing abdomen, Qing Feng’s face changed and there was a trace of hesitation in her eyes as she asked softly, “You… You are pregnant?”

“En.” Zhuo Qing smiled as she nodded her head, while her expression was very relaxed. Qing Feng’s look made her think of the stunned look when Yun came back from praying and saw her. She found it funny. What was so strange about a female getting pregnant. It was a part of the journey of life, so it would be natural. This was the reason why after she knew that she was pregnant, she did not purposely inform others of it. For a natural occasion, one do not need to care too much about it.

Naturally not everyone would think it this way, Qing Feng shook her head and said, “I did not know you are pregnant. I will speak to the Emperor, it would be better that the autopsy be done by the Board of Investigation instead.”