Chapter 63: Get to the bottom of it
"Your Majesty, I request that you thoroughly investigate the case of the second young master's unjust death."

Lu Qingyu didn't explain anything, but it was more effective than any other explanation.

He Juncheng's expression also changed slightly. He was still thinking that if Lu Qingyu made a few excuses, he would directly slander her.

After all, he and Lu Qingyu were once husband and wife, so it makes perfect sense that he knew some of his ex-wife's secrets.

But Lu Qingyu didn't find any excuses and just asked His Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation. He Juncheng couldn't bring himself to do that.

Mingwei's face also turned pale. If His Majesty really wanted to investigate thoroughly, then the fact that his son had murdered his brothers would certainly not be concealed.

In fact, he really wanted to expel his incompetent eldest son from the family, because Ming Ziluo had always been his most valued child and the successor he felt could inherit his mantle.

But the eldest son killed someone out of jealousy and power struggle.

In the morning, the eldest son knelt in front of him and admitted his fault with tears in his eyes. In fact, Mingwei did not want to forgive, but for the honor of the family, he had to conceal the crime of killing his brother for his eldest son.

There was still no expression on Emperor Tianwu's face, but two terrifying cold rays flashed in his dark and transparent eyes.

He raised his sleeves slightly, "Lu Qingyu, you get up first."

Then he ordered, "Come here, announce the Eighth Prince."

The three of them were slightly stunned. What did His Majesty mean by asking He Junxuan to come?
Soon, Eunuch Zhongsheng led He Junxuan in.

"Your Majesty, the Eighth Prince has arrived." Then Eunuch Tadamori retreated, shaking his head slightly before leaving.

Based on his more than 40 years of companionship and understanding of His Majesty, the Ming family is really doomed this time.

"Xuan'er, the murder of the second son of the Ming family is now officially handed over to the Holy Sword Division for investigation. I only have one requirement, the truth."

Emperor Tianwu's voice was very calm, but it exuded the supreme majesty and cold murderous intent of an emperor.

He Junxuan bowed and accepted the order, "Your son will obey the order."

Mingwei's face turned paler and paler, and finally the blood in his whole body turned cold.

It's over, it's over.

There are no false or wrongful convictions in the cases investigated by the Holy Sword Division. As long as they investigate, they will make sure to uncover the truth.

Looking at Ming Wei's face as pale as paper, Emperor Tianwu raised a playful arc at the corner of his mouth, then stood up from the armchair and walked leisurely in front of Ming Wei.

Emperor Tianwu personally helped Ming Wei up, with a smile on his face, "My dear Ming, I will never let your son die in vain. I will investigate the murderer behind this to the end and give your son justice."

Ming Wei stood up tremblingly, and forced his thoughts back to their original state. "Your Majesty, I don't want to pursue this any further. My son is dead, and this is his fate."

Emperor Tianwu's smile disappeared, and his hawk-like eyes fixed on Mingwei.

Lu Qingyu sneered and said at the right time, "Minister Ming, His Majesty has already ordered a strict investigation. How can you just say you won't pursue it?"

"Lu Qingyu, it's our father and Minister Ming who are talking now, so you have no right to interrupt." He Juncheng finally found an opportunity to speak.

"Seventh brother, I haven't finished talking about you yet." Tianwu's voice came faintly, and He Juncheng's body trembled violently.

"Father, I have absolutely nothing to do with the Ming family. Cousin Yin'er must have been framed by a villain, which is why she is talking nonsense." He Juncheng kowtowed.

Emperor Tianwu glanced at Ming Wei who had collapsed on the ground, then glanced at Lu Qingyu who had an indifferent expression, waved his hand and said, "Except for Old Seven, all of you go down." Lu Qingyu and He Junxuan made eye contact, then the two of them saluted in tacit understanding and left.

Lu Qingyu followed He Junxuan not too far away, until they came to a remote courtyard, and then they stopped.

The elusive Ye Huai jumped down from the tree and clasped his fists, saying, "Master, there is no one around."

"Okay, you continue to guard."

With a whoosh, Ye Huai jumped onto the tree branch again and blended into the environment.

The sun was shining brightly in the courtyard, and Lu Qingyu and He Junxuan sat opposite each other at the stone table.

He Junxuan spoke first, "The death of the second son of the Ming family was indeed caused by Ming Zichuan. And the alliance between the Ming family and the seventh son is also true."

Lu Qingyu nodded, her bright eyes fell on He Junxuan's cold white skin, and there was a hint of worry in her expression.

He Junxuan's poison has always been a big stone in her heart. Although half of the antidote has been used, He Junxuan's expression is still not optimistic.

"Will Your Highness convey the results of the investigation to His Majesty?"

He Junxuan was silent for a moment, "I will tell you about Ming Ziluo, but I can't tell you about Old Seven. Father is suspicious, and if I take the opportunity to attack Old Seven, it will only have the opposite effect."

Lu Qingyu could also understand this point. Emperor Tianwu really liked to let his sons fight to the death, but he could not completely overthrow him because each prince was a chess piece that checked and balanced each other.

"Father left the seventh son alone, probably to give him a warning. I'm afraid he won't really punish him severely. But the Ming family is really finished." He Junxuan said.

Lu Qingyu nodded slightly. This speculation was also what she expected. The Ming family could not completely drag He Juncheng into the water, but to some extent, they successfully deepened Emperor Tianwu's suspicion of He Juncheng.

He Juncheng used to show that he had no interest in the position of crown prince, and his character has always been as calm as a chrysanthemum, indifferent to fame and fortune.

But now it was revealed that he secretly befriended the Minister of War, a powerful official who held military power. In this case, if he said that he had no intention of vying for the throne, it would be a far-fetched argument.

"Your Highness, can you let me take your pulse again?"

Although it was a bit abrupt, looking at Lu Qingyu's worried eyes, He Junxuan still silently put his wrist on the stone table.

Ye Huai, who was crouching on a tree branch, had his pupils dilated and focused on a rockery not far away. A shadow seemed to flash there.

But due to the distance, Ye Huai was not sure, so he could only lock his eyes on the rockery and began to concentrate highly.

After Lu Qingyu finished taking He Junxuan's pulse, there was no more unusual movement on the rockery, but Ye Huai still did not dare to take it lightly.

"The antidote was successful, but Your Highness' poison is still spreading faster than I expected. At this rate, you must take the second dose of antidote within a month and a half." Lu Qingyu's expression was a little solemn.

He Junxuan was not very surprised. In fact, he had some premonitions because his recent dreams had new developments and were accompanied by severe pains from the poison.

The woman in the dream cut off the shackles on his body, knelt on the ground, trembling and stroking his already broken body, a painful and broken groan coming from her throat.

But still, he couldn't see the woman's face clearly.

At this moment, Ye Huai on the tree suddenly jumped down.

I’m taking a day off with my babies today, and will only update 2000.

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(End of this chapter)

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