omachs could be heard.Fang Jinshu hurriedly emerged from the vegetable patch, pulling the dry grass off her head. "Yes," she replied."I've left you some food."As soon as Zong Bai heard that his sister...Chapter 1158: After All, You're the Closest to Me

Fang Jinshi was a bit choked. Zong Yu, this guy, how come he's so unapproachable

"Do you think those Xixia people are evidence-based"

They would pin the murder of Hellie on anyone they suspected, regardless of evidence. They would even create evidence if they had none.

Hellie was the most beloved son of the Xixia King and the heir apparent to the throne. His death in Daxia was a major event, and these envoys had to give the Xixia King an explanation when they returned, or else their heads would be on the chopping block.

In this situation, where would they really go to find the real culprit and evidence Ah Yu's involvement will definitely bring him trouble.

Before she could finish her sentence, Ah Sheng's voice suddenly rang out outside the tent.

"My lord, madam, just now His Majesty sent someone to report that Prince Herllie died in his own tent."

This dead so soon

Fang Jinshu and Zong Yu looked at each other in surprise, then immediately got up and walked out of the tent.

"What's going on"

Asheng restrained his excitement and forced a calm expression, not wanting Zongyu to notice anything unusual.

"Unclear, the Xixia envoys are going mad before His Majesty. His Majesty sent someone to tell us all to come over."

Zong Yu nodded, he wasn't surprised by Hellie's death at all. After all, he was going to die sooner or later, maybe he just drank too much and died prematurely.

Compared to this, the mask on Ah Sheng's face was what struck him as more peculiar.

"Why do you always wear the mask"

How could he remember that the slave had no scars on his face, and that his features were somewhat similar to his own

Fang Jinshu walked over, “What are you researching about Asheng’s mask Since the emperor has ordered us, we should go there earlier and see what is going on.”

As soon as the daughter-in-law spoke, Zong Yu immediately nodded and stopped fussing over A Sheng's mask. However, he kept a note of it in his heart.

When they arrived at the front of His Majesty's tent, they saw that it was full of people. The eunuchs and officials around His Majesty hurried over to greet them as soon as they saw the couple.

"Greetings, Lord and Lady."

"Common courtesies need not be observed. I just heard that Prince Huerlie of Xixia has passed away. What on earth happened How could he have died so suddenly"

Fang Jinshi's performance was impeccable, as if she had just learned about this matter and was both surprised and a little frightened. Her expression was exactly like the other noble ladies who came to participate in the hunt with their husbands.

The chief eunuch saw the couple's expressions and eased some of their worries. Looking at the expression on Madam Hou, he didn't seem to think she was in on the secret.

"Madam, please don't bring it up. Who knows how that Xixia prince just died in his own tent, poisoned no less."

"This old servant cannot speak any further, Your Majesty is already awaiting you inside the tent. Please, Lord and Lady, do step inside. The Xixia delegation is also present."

"Don't worry, my lady, they are just excited because their prince is dead. Just stand a little further back."

The eunuch supervisor knew that Zong Yu was favored, and his attitude towards them was much better than towards others. He would even remind them of some things. Ordinary people wouldn't have such good treatment.

Fan Jinxiu showed a grateful expression, "Thank you, father-in-law for your advice! It's just a small token of my appreciation."

Although these eunuchs were always flattering the powerful and belittling the weak, they were indeed useful at times.

Building good relationships with them is just a matter of convenience, a small amount of money.

Fang Jinxiu's gift was very smooth, and the eunuch who received it was even smoother. After taking Fang Jinxiu's silver, his smile became even more brilliant. Before entering the tent, he reminded them again.

"My Lord and Lady, those envoys from Xixia suspect that someone from our Great Xi poisoned their prince. Later when they enter, they will ask you both some questions. My Lord and Lady, please do not say that you saw Prince Hellie during the hunt, or else they will hold onto you."

These barbarians are a lawless bunch, making wild accusations without any evidence.

"Just now, several adults spoke the truth and were held back by them. They even drew their swords, it was terrifying."

Fang Jinshi glanced at Zong Yu, meaning, see, I told you so.

Those who claimed to have seen Hellre were harassed by the Western Xia envoy, even to the point of drawing their swords. If they found out that Ayou had followed Hellre all the way and stayed with him for so long, they would definitely pin the blame on him.

Then all her previous plans were for nothing!

"It's okay, thank you for the advice, father-in-law."

Hou Wuding was so polite, facing the crowd of officials in court. Few people had ever seen him like this before. Who in the palace didn't know that Hou Wuding wouldn't even give His Majesty face When he attended court ceremonies, he basically kept a straight face.

The eunuch, upon receiving Zongyu's heartfelt thanks, felt as if he were floating on air, his whole body light and dizzy.

Goodness gracious, Marquis Wuding even thanked him.

He can boast about this in the palace for a lifetime!

"The Marquis of Wuding has arrived!"

Two people walked into the room. Inside, several ministers and guards of the Xixia embassy were standing, all with murderous looks on their faces, filled with rage.

In the middle of the tent lay a corpse, upon closer inspection it was Herle, with poison still oozing from the corner of his mouth, testament to his demise. Several physicians who had accompanied him to the hunting grounds were also present.

Even the imperial physicians Xi Xia had brought were directly kneeling beside Herle's corpse, their faces covered in beads of cold sweat.

"I attend Your Majesty."

"My lady, I am here before your majesty."

The emperor was sitting at the head of the table, rubbing his temples with a pained expression. Sitting beside him wasn't Yuan Xiang, but Fu Shangyuan

How is King Jing here Didn't he say he wouldn't be coming to the hunt

After the two stood up, the Seventh Prince Fu Ming suddenly stepped forward and said.

"Father, the death of the Xixia prince is too suspicious. My son believes that it's best to first investigate the poison that killed him to unravel the clues and find the true culprit."

"My Xi's officials would absolutely not dare to touch Prince Herlle. Killing him would be tantamount to provoking a war between the two countries, and they are not tired of living a peaceful life and creating trouble for themselves."

A member of the Xixia delegation immediately stood up to refute.

"Hmph! It sounds better than it is."

"Your Highness wasn't killed by you, was it our own doing"

Fu Ming turned around with a cold face, "It's not impossible. Perhaps someone in your own delegation couldn't stand Helrette's temper and was punished by him, wanting revenge so they poisoned him."

Otherwise, how do you explain it He was drinking and watching the dance performance in his own tent. Both the dancers and those guarding outside the tent were your people. They were all poisoned. Could this poison have been planted in his mouth by our great official Xi with his mind power

It seems like Fu Ming has improved his debating skills after being away for a while.

Several sentences were enough to shift the blame onto Herllet. Looking at the expressions of the people around, it was clear they found this possibility the most likely.

"That's right, perhaps it was your own infighting that killed Lord Herelt. Instead of accusing us here about who saw the prince, why not start investigating yourselves That would be more convincing."

"After all, you're the closest!"ort while, Zongyu returned, carrying a teapot in one hand and a set of clean undergarments in the other.He hurriedly sat back on the bed, first poured a cup of hot water for Fang Jinshu, and carefully...