C63

Chapter 63 The truth, 90% certainty

Of course, Qi Yu knew that Princess Huaining wanted to ‘act first, report later’, but he still hesitated as they are facing Prince Jing.

However, Princess Huaining did not wait for him to agree. She immediately questioned, "Lord Jiang, what is your intention for capturing all the people who came in contact with the medical bag, except for Gu Feiyan?"

Gu Feiyan immediately smelled the rebuttal slander. She looked at Princess Huaining but did not say anything. Instead, her brows slightly knitted, as if she was thinking about something.

Xia Xiaoman was angered as he rushed in front of Lord Jiang, explaining with a serious expression, "To reply Princess, as a medicine girl from the Prince Jing’s Estate, Medicine Girl Gu is in charge of handling the medication in Prince Jing’s Estate. Tonight, she's following orders to assist us in our investigations! To tell you the truth, the princess said that there was a mistake in the medicinal food package. Medicinal Girl Gu was the one who found it. She is definitely not suspicious! "

"What? It was found by her?"

Qi Yu didn't expect that Gu Feiyan would have such a trick up her sleeve. Princess Huaining was also surprised, but she was in a hurry to push the blame and did not take it seriously.

"So what if she did? Who knew if she was a thief calling others thief? From receiving medicine to delivering medicine, only she has the chance to touch the medicinal bag alone, right?"

"This …"

Xia Xiaoman was at a loss for words. Although he was one hundred percent sure Gu Feiyan was not suspicious, he still couldn't find a reason to refute Princess Huaining. He couldn't tell the story about the old fox, nor could he tell her about how Gu Feiyan had saved Prince Jing's life a few days ago.

What should he do?

Gu Feiyan was surprisingly calm. She glanced up at Princess Huaining, examining her meaningfully. Princess Huaining looked like she had been seen through. She quickly avoided Gu Feiyan's gaze.

She absolutely did not believe that Gu Feiyan would be able to see the truth, much less give Gu Feiyan the opportunity to know the truth. She suddenly slammed the table fiercely and angrily said, "Jiang Li’an, you didn't capture her or interrogate her. In the middle of the night, you even asked her to come and help with the case. What kind of job the Justice Court official is? This princess will go find Imperial Father right now and tell him that you are together with the suspect to slander the loyalty of the Qi family!"

At first, Lord Jiang was stunned, but soon he shouted loudly, "Unjustly accused! This official is innocent!"

According to the rules of the Imperial Pharmacy, two or three people had to supervise each other from the time of filling the prescription to the time of testing the medicine. After some investigation, it was clear that Gu Feiyan was the only one who had come into contact with the medicine bag alone. Moreover, Lord Jiang had his suspicions about her. If not for the sudden arrival of Princess Huaining and Qi Yu, he would have already raised his doubts to Eunuch Man.

Facing Princess Huaining’s queries, how could Lord Jiang not be scared?

He was scared to the point of stuttering, "Princess, this official also felt that Medicine Girl Gu is the most suspicious! This lowly official originally wanted to send someone to Prince Jing’s Estate to capture her tonight, but who would have thought that Eunuch Man would bring her here. This official just … Just now, I was about to capture her. If I didn’t … If I didn't bump into you and Young General Qi, then I … I would have done it already."

Even though Lord Jiang was afraid, he still remembered that Gu Feiyan was from Prince Jing's Estate. He looked over at Xia Xiaoman and explained, "Eunuch Man, the princess' doubts are precisely those of this official. Furthermore, the medicine is not easy to differentiate. This official is also very puzzled as to how Medicine Girl Gu was able to detect the medicine. Please inform His Highness Prince Jing about this matter as soon as possible."

Xia Xiaoman's expression was filled with despair. If he hadn't personally witnessed Gu Feiyan's ability, he wouldn't have believed that Gu Feiyan would be able to detect the medicine ingredients that even the Great Pharmacist couldn't. It didn't matter if Princess Huaining commit perjury or not, the slander was definitely a foregone conclusion!

Xia Xiaoman was filled with regret. He really shouldn't have come this time!

Seeing that Xia Xiaoman didn't answer, Princess Huaining urged him, "Jiang Li’an, if you're suspicious as well, then what are you waiting for? Do you still need this princess to teach you how to handle a case?"

Lord Jiang made a prompt decision. "Someone, take down the suspect Gu Feiyan. According to the rules, she is to be held in isolation. No one is allowed to approach her without my order!"

Almost at the same time, Gu Feiyan raised her head. She had basically figured out the key to the case. She hadn't been wrong just now. Qi Fufang was indeed involved in this case, and what Princess Huaining had done was perjury. Judging from how anxious Princess Huaining was, it was very likely that she was involved as well.

These two idiots were just trying to frame her by messing with His Highness's medicine bag. They were not trying to harm His Highness, nor were they dared to do so. In other words, not only had they been taken advantage of by the old cunning fox, but even up till now, they still didn't know the true effects of Liudan Poke Root.

The old fox's real target was the Qi family. Later on…there will be a good show!

The yamen guards quickly entered. Gu Feiyan didn’t say a word. She didn't have any intention of trying to explain herself. She could guess that Princess Huaining was going to act first and report later.

She wanted to take a gamble. No matter how bold Princess Huaining was, she would not dare to kill those from the Prince Jing's Estate. She believed she could afford to gamble for a few hours. After this night was over, when Prince Jing came back tomorrow morning, the real good show would begin!

As the yamen guard approached, Xia Xiaoman suddenly stood in front of Gu Feiyan, spreading his arms to protect her. He said angrily, "Jiang Li’an, His Highness Prince Jing absolutely trusts Medicine Girl Gu! If you dare to detain people from Prince Jing’s Estate, you can give it a try!"

Xia Xiaoman was half a head shorter than Gu Feiyan, and his body was very thin. However, at this moment, his back was no longer young and mature, but rather stubborn and unyielding.

Gu Feiyan knew that this little brat was protecting Prince Jing's face, not her, but her heart warmed a bit. She whispered, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Hurry back and report to His Highness, just say... Just say that I will wait for his return."

"Cut it out, how can you wait for His Highness?"

Xia Xiaoman grumbled. Not only did he not leave, he even continued to intimidate Lord Jiang, "Jiang Li’an, I will say one last time that His Highness Prince Jing absolutely trusts Medicine Girl Gu. If you don't believe me, you can detain me too! When His Highness returns to the city, hehe, you will have to bear the consequences!"

"This …"

Before Lord Jiang could finish his words, Princess Huaining slammed the table again, "You dog slave, you dare to threaten the imperial court!? You are just a watchdog of Prince Jing's Estate. Aren’t you overestimating yourself! Someone, Xia Xiaoman has committed an offense. Hold the suspect and take him down together for this princess!"

Lord Jiang didn’t want to lock up Eunuch Man at all. However, Princess Huaining threw him a fierce look, and he could only wave his hand, signalling the yamen guards to do as told.

Xia Xiaoman still guarded Gu Feiyan behind his back and refused to let the yamen guards detain him. He snorted lightly, "Go on, lead the way!"

Gu Feiyan had a faint feeling that Xia Xiaoman was going to jail with her on purpose. She didn't understand why, so she could only keep silent for now.

Delighted, she stopped by Gu Feiyan's side and said softly, "You are not qualified to fight with our Qi Family! Haha, if you're capable, let that adulterous partner of yours to save you! Oh, how could I have forgotten? When your adulterous partner met Princess Huaining, he still has to bow and greet her. Heh heh..."