SFS Chapter 261 Beaten to death with sticks
Chapter 261 Beaten to death with sticks
But she happened to be feeling unwell recently.
At first, it was just a few red spots, so she didn't take it seriously. But later, she experienced occasional fever and itching in her lower body, which made her think she had a gynecological disease.
I dared not get close to His Highness again, for fear that He would find out and dislike me.
She really thought that the disease could be cured as long as she took care of it.
But I never expected that this was not a women's disease, but that kind of disease.
She, Fu Ying, a clean and innocent girl, had given her body intact to His Highness. Now His Highness had contracted that disease from somewhere and infected herself. Why should he put the blame on her?
The more Fu Ying thought about it, the more sad and angry she felt. Her body, which was held by the young eunuch, began to struggle violently. She didn't want her pulse to be taken. If it was confirmed that she also had the disease, she would never be able to get rid of this blame.
She could die, but she could not die in such humiliation.
Perhaps it was a matter of dignity and life, Fu Ying successfully struggled to escape, leaving the two young eunuchs behind and rushed out of the hall.
Zhong Ning pulled out the golden hairpin on her head, directly infused it with internal energy, and shot it like a dart, hitting Fu Ying right on the back of the shoulder. Fu Ying staggered and almost fell to the ground.
The two young eunuchs took this opportunity to rescue the person again. The imperial physician then stepped forward, grabbed Fu Ying's wrist, and began to take his pulse.
But the more I feel her pulse, the more frightened I become. This Miss Fu has indeed contracted the same disease, but her symptoms are milder than those of His Highness.
If His Highness's illness was cured by this girl, she should have been seriously ill. How could this be the case?
But the imperial physician also knew that sometimes the truth was not important. What was important was that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had contracted this disease and needed a culprit to take the blame.
And this Miss Fu, who had worked in the Music Bureau and was the prince's favorite concubine, often served by his side. It was most appropriate for her to take the blame.
Thinking of this, the imperial physician immediately knelt on the ground and bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, this girl is indeed suffering from an internal organ disease... If nothing unexpected happens, your highness's illness must have been caused by this person..."
"No, no, you are lying, you are lying..." Fu Ying's face, which was originally pale, had become crazy at this time.
She spat a mouthful of blood in the direction of the imperial physician, smiling crazily, "You all colluded with each other, you all want me to die... But what did I do wrong? I'm clearly a victim too..."
Zhong Ning waved his hand, letting the imperial physician retreat. He then took a step forward, lowered his head slightly, and met Fu Ying's bloodshot eyes. "You, the Duke of Yingguo, are so ambitious... You deserve this disaster..."
Zhong Ning lowered his voice and continued, "You're so delusional that you want to replace me, yet you still dare to claim innocence. What's your reason? Is it because your bootlicker Chen Yan is plotting for you wholeheartedly?"
The voice was icy cold and immediately brought Fu Ying back to her senses. She stared at Zhong Ning in horror, her body trembling violently, and her words began to flow uncontrollably:
"No, I didn't, I didn't... It was Brother Yan who acted on his own initiative. I didn't mean to do that..."
"Are you wondering where your jade pendant is?" Zhong Ning's lips curled up into a wicked smile. "Your brother Yan sent someone to steal it. He wanted to give it to father. He has bigger plans..."
Fu Ying was shocked by Zhong Ning's straightforward words. No wonder, no wonder the jade was missing. She thought she had lost it accidentally and blamed herself.
Even though she was in the Eastern Palace and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince often favored other palace ladies, she felt confident because Chen Yan had her in his heart and would consider her.
But now, between power and her, Brother Yan chose the former.
Fu Ying smiled tremblingly, then suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. Blood splattered on her dress, and she collapsed instantly.
Her last support also abandoned her.
Fu Ying raised her head and saw Emperor Yong's disgusted eyes. She was shocked and her whole body withered away like a dead tree in an instant.
Having been disliked by the emperor, she had no way out.
As expected, a cold voice came from the leader: "Killing the Crown Prince is an unforgivable crime. Drag him out and beat him to death with sticks..."
Two young eunuchs dragged Fu Ying, who was lying on the ground, out of the hall. Zhong Ning turned his head slightly and saw Fu Ying's lifeless eyes.
Her heart moved slightly, and a feeling of sadness suddenly surged up in her. Although in the book, she occupied her own body and conspired with the prince to poison the emperor and seize the country.
But now that he has ended up like this, Zhong Ning still feels sad.
Emperor Yong glanced in the direction where the prince was unconscious, then waved to Zhong Ning, and they went to the Qinzheng Hall together.
On the way, Emperor Yong suddenly spoke, "The Black Dragon Guards have submitted evidence today. This time, bandits attacked the princess's residence, and at least three forces were involved..."
"I guess that one side is the Fujun Mansion, one side is the Chengwang Mansion, and the other side is the dark power of the Yingguo Mansion, a team of death guards led by Fu Lin." Zhong Ning added.
Emperor Yong glanced sideways and nodded with satisfaction:
"My son is smart. Fortunately, you were not at home when we were robbed..."
Zhong Ning:......
The emperor's hidden agenda is indeed everywhere.
"Yes, I have tolerated them for a long time. I originally wanted to wait for them to take action and then catch them all in one fell swoop. But now, I don't want to tolerate it anymore. Instead of waiting for them to attack, it is better to eliminate the hidden danger in advance."
Zhong Ning spoke frankly without reservation.
She knew that Emperor Yong was well aware of her movements.
As expected, Emperor Yong's eyes flickered slightly. Once this plan was put forward, the evidence was conclusive and the entire Fujun Mansion would not be spared.
Moreover, the jade pendant that was hidden on the body of Duke Fujun is now in his hands.
As for the other piece, according to the secret investigation of the Black Dragon Guards, it should have been given to a Taoist priest by the Duke of Fu County.
The Taoist priest was now returning to Beijing with the Empress Dowager.
He intended to use Taoist mystical theories to trick him into refining elixirs and cultivating immortality, and gave him a jade pendant as a gift. He said that this jade was a spiritual jade and he would definitely wear it all the time.
In this way, it will only take 49 days for him and the old man Fujun Gong to successfully exchange souls.
He has ordered the Black Dragon Hidden Guards to go and find the Taoist priest, separate his head and body, and quietly bring back the other jade pendant.
As for why you brought it back?
Emperor Yong's eyes flickered slightly. People said that the imperial power was supreme, but he was already in his fifties and had a lot of health problems.
What he wanted most was a young body.
Originally, he wanted to use this opportunity to seize the throne of the crown prince and regain his glory.
But now the crown prince is seriously ill, and among his children, only the second prince is the most suitable to take over his throne.
If so, if he could exchange with the second prince, wouldn't he be able to return to the top and rule the country for decades?
Emperor Yong's mind was in turmoil, but when he saw Zhong Ning beside him, he turned around and said:
"I originally wanted to use the Crown Prince to draw out the hidden forces of the Duke of Ying's Mansion, but now, the Crown Prince is seriously ill and will not live long..."
Zhong Ning was silent for a moment, then continued, "Father, Fu Lin and the Fu family's secret guards hate me the most. I am willing to take the risk..."