Chapter 1996 Hou Zhong's Information

"Who?" Guanzhuo asked.

"The eldest prince!" Hou Zhong said solemnly: "Among the people who left the palace in a carriage that day and then left the city, I found the eldest prince's people!"

Guanzhuo looked shocked when he heard this. He was obviously very surprised by the news.

But Guanzhuo's shock did not last long and he soon returned to normal.

Guanzhuo had suspected that other princes were involved in this matter before, but now that he heard Hou Zhong mention the eldest prince, he could accept it.

However, the palace maid was already dead, and there was obviously no way to get more information from her.

However, the news brought by Hou Zhong was obviously more than that. He went on to say: "In addition, after the death of the late emperor, one of the several imperial doctors who treated the late emperor secretly left the palace. Does Lord Shangshu know this name?" Imperial physician, where did you go after leaving the palace?"

"Where?" Guanzhuo asked subconsciously, his brows twitching.

He knew about Xiaoqin's disappearance, and he could even imagine Xiaoqin's murder. Therefore, he didn't have many surprises about the news brought by Hou Zhong just now, except that he learned about the carriage that transported the body. It comes from outside the residence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

But Guanzhuo really didn’t know anything about the imperial physician!

Guanzhuo naturally also investigated the imperial doctors, but he only investigated the formulas and medicines given by the imperial doctors, but he did not expect that one of the imperial doctors secretly left the palace after the death of the late emperor.

It's actually not a big deal for the imperial doctor to leave the palace, but leaving at this critical and sensitive moment makes people think a lot.

Of course, Guanzhuo was even more curious about the whereabouts of the imperial physician.

Hou Zhong smiled and said slowly: "At the residence of His Highness the Third Prince!"

Guan Zhuo's heart skipped a beat, and his expression suddenly changed. He didn't expect that Hou Zhong came this time to bring two pieces of news, but it involved two princes. However, these two things were not trivial matters, no matter what they were. Either Xiaoqin or the imperial doctor might be related to the late emperor's poisoning. As a result, the eldest prince and the third prince were naturally full of suspicion.

However, both of these things were said by Hou Zhong, and Hou Zhong was the son of the second prince Zhao Ke, so it is hard to say whether these two things are true or false. That's normal for people.

Hou Zhong may also know that his image in the past was not very good, and knowing that Guan Zhuo would not believe him easily, he continued: "I have sent the body of the palace maid to the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice. The body of the eldest prince left the palace in a carriage that day. I have also investigated the person, his name is Xiao Shunzi, and the imperial doctor who secretly left the palace is Liu Taiyin from the imperial hospital. I know that Lord Shangshu cannot trust me, so I will tell the Lord these two pieces of news. You can check it out."

In the eyes of many people, Hou Zhong's people are just bugs in the dark night. They monitor everything inside and outside the imperial capital. Therefore, although Imperial Physician Liu went to Zhao Lun's house and carefully concealed his traces, under Hou Zhong's deliberate investigation Underneath, some clues were still found.

If possible, Hou Zhong would like to investigate this case by himself, but he can't.

First, when the old emperor died, he lost his backer. It was hard to say how many people would betray him.

Second, he had made it clear yesterday that he supported the second prince, so no one might believe what he said, and some might even think that he was setting up a frame-up to frame the other two princes. After all, he did not think he had a good image in people.

Therefore, this case can only be tried by the Ministry of Punishment. Guanzhuo is trustworthy regardless of his performance yesterday or the impression he gave to everyone. In this matter, he has no interest relationship with anyone, so, The result of his interrogation was the easiest for everyone to accept, not to mention that the Ministry of Punishment was originally responsible for such matters.

"Master Shangshu, I know you look down on me and disdain to form an alliance with us." Hou Zhong said: "But we have the same goal in finding out the late emperor's poisoning. I hope that Master Shangshu can put aside his past prejudices. , you and I work together, only in this way can we find out the truth as soon as possible, comfort the late emperor's soul in heaven, and also restore the innocence of His Highness the Second Prince. "

Hou Zhong lowered his attitude. If it were when the old emperor was still alive, he would not be so groveling to Guanzhuo. But now it is different. If Guanzhuo deliberately delays time or even convicts indiscriminately, then Zhao Ke will be finished. Ke is finished, so is Hou Zhong. In his sensitive position, neither Zhao Lun nor Zhao Xuan will believe him. In fact, some ministers he has offended before will file a lawsuit against him after the new emperor ascends the throne. , without the emperor's trust, he is likely to lose his life.

Therefore, at this moment, he must lower his posture in front of Guan Zhuo, because he wants something from the other person.

Guanzhuo looked at Hou Zhong and said calmly: "Don't worry, I will never wrongly accuse a good person. I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter. Don't get me wrong. This is not because of you or the Second Prince behind you."

"I understand." Hou Zhong nodded quickly and said, "Master Shangshu is an honest and honest official. He is a rare good official. Naturally, he will not let the real culprit go unpunished."

Hou Zhong's flattery did not make Guanzhuo's expression change slightly. He still looked at Hou Zhong calmly and said: "I think I have finished what Mr. Hou wants to say, so please come back. At this moment, Mr. Hou It’s really not advisable to run here too much. Of course, I still agree with what Mr. Hou said about you and me cooperating with each other. If Mr. Hou has any new news, you can tell me. "

Guan Zhuo only said that Hou Zhong could tell him the information, but he did not say that he would inform Hou Zhong of the latest interrogation results. It was obvious that he was still on guard against Hou Zhong. Hou Zhong understood this and felt a little annoyed, but he did not dare to vent it. It was already very good that Guan Zhuo agreed to listen to his information. If he annoyed Guan Zhuo, expelled him, and completely ignored the information he provided, it would be even worse.

Thinking of this, Hou Zhong showed a happy expression and said, "What the Minister said is right. Then I will leave first. If I have any news here, I will inform the Minister as soon as possible."

After that, Hou Zhong bowed to Guan Zhuo, did not stay any longer, and turned away.

Hou Zhong was not idle. He also had to investigate the edict in the hands of the third prince Zhao Lun. In fact, he found that Minister Liu secretly went to the mansion of the third prince Zhao Lun when he was investigating the edict. Years of experience in doing things made Hou Zhong feel that the imperial physician Liu was not simple. Perhaps, the imperial physician Liu was the breakthrough he was looking for.

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