Chapter 2007 Handwriting

When Zhao Lun met with Doctor Liu, Guan Zhuo was in his study room looking at the prescriptions he had taken back from the palace. In order not to arouse Doctor Liu's suspicion, Guan Zhuo took all the prescriptions written by the doctors.

Guan Zhuo wanted the prescriptions, not for medical treatment, nor to investigate whether the old emperor's medicine had any problems, but to see the handwriting!

"Sure enough!"

Guan Zhuo looked at the prescription written by Doctor Liu in his hand, and said in his heart that it was as expected, but he was also shocked!

Yesterday, in order to prove that his imperial edict was real, Zhao Lun had displayed the imperial edict in public. Everyone present had seen the imperial edict, and Guan Zhuo naturally did the same. He not only remembered the content of the imperial edict, but also remembered the handwriting of the imperial edict!

At that time, Guan Zhuo felt that the imperial edict was a little awkward, but he couldn't tell where it was awkward. After all, the seal was real.

But now he understands that the reason he felt awkward was because there was something wrong with the handwriting of the imperial edict!

Generally speaking, the emperor would not write the imperial edict himself when he issued it. He would dictate it and then have a special eunuch write it. After it was written, the emperor would read it again to confirm that there was no problem and stamp it with his own seal.

In other words, the handwriting of the imperial edict should be from the same person if nothing unexpected happened. Even if there was an accident occasionally, it would be written by other eunuchs.

But the handwriting of the imperial edict yesterday was different from the handwriting of all the imperial edicts Guan Zhuo had seen before, and that's why Guan Zhuo felt awkward.

Of course, if there hadn't been today's discovery, even if he felt that the handwriting of the imperial edict was different, Guan Zhuo wouldn't think too much, at most he would think that the old emperor had found a new eunuch to write it.

But now, he wouldn't have such an idea, because the handwriting on the imperial edict was exactly the same as the handwriting of the prescription written by Doctor Liu!

In this era, scholars paid great attention to practicing calligraphy, and everyone had their own writing habits. After comparison, Guan Zhuo determined that the imperial edict was from Doctor Liu!

After confirming this, Guan Zhuo was ready to arrest people, because the imperial edict written by Liu Taiyi was very likely to be fake! When the emperor wanted to write a will, he would ask eunuchs to write it for him, and he had never asked the imperial physician to write it for him.

But soon, he sat back down again.

Just finding out that the imperial edict was written by Liu Taiyi did not directly mean that the imperial edict was fake. If Liu Taiyi insisted that the old emperor asked him to write it, Guan Zhuo would have no choice. He had seen Liu Taiyi's difficulty today, and it was impossible for him to give in obediently. Although the imperial physician had never written the imperial edict for him, it did not mean that it would not happen. Liu Taiyi insisted, and the old emperor had passed away, and no one could know the real situation.

"Damn it!" Guan Zhuo hammered the table hard, his face a little ferocious.

Although he could not arrest Liu Taiyi, Guan Zhuo had basically determined that the imperial edict in the hands of the third prince Zhao Lun was fake, forged by Liu Taiyi, and Zhao Lun and Liu Taiyi colluded with each other to do this.

Anyone who is not a fool knows that the imperial edict written by the imperial physician is fake. Liu can argue and Zhao Lun can deny it, but anyone who knows about this matter will definitely understand what is going on.

Knowing that the imperial edict is fake, but unable to expose it, Guan Zhuo is depressed.

Once Zhao Lun ascends the throne, the matter will be settled. At that time, no one will investigate whether the imperial edict is true or false.

Guan Zhuo didn't know what to do for a while.

Suddenly, Guan Zhuo thought of Hou Zhong!

Hou Zhong is also good at handling cases, but the difference between the two is that Guan Zhuo pays attention to evidence, while Hou Zhong only pays attention to the results. As for the process of handling cases, he will do whatever it takes.

Perhaps, Hou Zhong will have a way.

If it were normal, Guan Zhuo would disdain to associate with people like Hou Zhong, but when it comes to such a major matter as the throne, he had to temporarily put aside his prejudice and cooperate with Hou Zhong.

However, Hou Zhong firmly supports the second prince. Letting Hou Zhong know about the will is equivalent to helping the second prince. Guan Zhuo may also be classified into the second prince's camp.

Guan Zhuo frowned slightly and hesitated.

Guan Zhuo actually has a similar view on the princes as the old emperor. Of course, many ministers in the court are also similar. They all think that these princes are not suitable candidates. Therefore, Guan Zhuo does not think much of the second prince. If Zhao Lun is overthrown and proves the innocence of the second prince Zhao Ke, then it is very likely that Zhao Ke will ascend to the throne in the end.

"Forget it, the second prince is the second prince. Someone has to sit on the throne. His Majesty has only a few descendants. Relatively speaking, the second prince is already OK." Guan Zhuo comforted himself in his heart.

Then, Guan Zhuo asked someone to invite Hou Zhong.

At this time, Hou Zhong was meeting with Hou Yi and Yuan Ji. The three knew that it was a critical moment and they were all in the same boat. At this time, they must work together.

"Master Hou, do you have any stronger evidence?" Yuanji asked Hou Zhongdao.

The body found by Hou Zhong and the fact that Doctor Liu secretly went to see Zhao Lun were good news for everyone, but these two things obviously could not play a decisive role. They must have stronger evidence.

What's worse is that they already know that Xiao Shunzi was killed. The death of an important person is a big blow to them.

"Not yet." Hou Zhong shook his head and said, "I've already been watched by Imperial Physician Liu, and the same goes for the First Prince and the Third Prince. If they reveal any tricks, my people will definitely find out."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult." Hou Yi said: "They all know what the situation is right now. How could they make a mistake at this time?"

Yuan Ji and Hou Zhong did not refute. Indeed, as long as those people were not stupid, they would not do stupid things at this time.

"How about I arrest Dr. Liu?" Hou Zhong said, "I don't believe he can withstand my interrogation methods!"

"I don't think he was the murderer who poisoned the late emperor. It may not be useful if he is caught." Yuanji said: "As an imperial physician, he would not leave such obvious evidence. Moreover, the imperial hospital took the initiative to report your majesty's poisoning." , Otherwise, there is no way anyone would know about it. If it was Dr. Liu who did it, I’m afraid he wouldn’t let the matter be reported at all.”

Dr. Liu still has a high status in the Taiyuan Hospital. Coupled with his high level of medical skills, if he really poisoned the old emperor, he would definitely not let this matter become as well known as it is now. .

Hou Zhong also understood that Yuan Ji's words made sense, and what he just said was just an angry word.