Chapter 1639: Chapter 1646: The Real Culprit Appears (3)
Upon hearing this, a trace of panic flashed in Pri Minister Ning’s eyes. He avoided Cai Wei’s sharp gaze and bowed towards the direction of the Empress Dowager’s coffin, saying, “When the Empress Dowager was in the pri of her life, she suddenly passed away. As the head of all officials, I naturally spared no effort in investigating the cause of death to fulfill my duty as a subject. Heaven blessed us, and I eventually managed to find out the cause of the Empress Dowager’s death. I shall seek to redress the injustice done to the Empress Dowager and bring peace to her spirit in heaven…”
Turning towards Cai Wei, he adopted a magnanimous appearance and said, “What? Is it a cri in the eyes of the Empress that I found out the truth of the Empress Dowager’s cause of death? If that is truly the case, I am willing to accept any punishnt!”
Cai Wei gave a slight sneer, “Hehe, what a loyal and gallant group of officials! However, I still request that Pri Minister Ning honestly answers the questions I just posed. Do not evade the issue and shift topics. I only ask you: how did you know the Empress Dowager’s cause of death? Who told you?”
Pri Minister Ning was at a loss for words, and his face showed so signs of cracking. At this mont, Bai Zhi loudly said, “Empress, do not slander the loyal and good. It was I, it was I who inford Pri Minister Ning!”
She said sorrowfully, “The Empress need not fra Pri Minister Ning; it was I who secretly told him. I know how the Emperor cherishes you deeply and feared he wouldn’t want to punish you, leaving the Empress Dowager to die wronged and without redress. That is why I seized the opportunity amidst chaos to sneak out of the palace and inform Lord Ning. If you are angry, direct it at !”
“Pa, pa, pa…”
A few crisp and monotonous claps sounded. Cai Wei clapped her hands, looked at Bai Zhi sarcastically, and said coldly, “Bai Zhi, you are truly aweso. Who would have thought that a re palace maid like you could freely co and go between the palace and the chancellor’s mansion, and furthermore, incite the civil and military officials of our dynasty to fulfill your heart’s desire, forcing and the Emperor. Your skills do indeed earn my admiration!”
Bai Zhi said, “As the chief palace maid by the Empress Dowager’s side, naturally, I have a way to enter and exit the palace gates. I dared to risk the danger of beheading to enter and exit the palace gates unauthorized, only for the sake of clearing the Empress Dowager’s na. I dare not accept the cri of inciting officials and misleading people. All the officials present are loyal ministers and good generals of our dynasty; everyone can distinguish right from wrong. It’s not sothing a re palace maid like could incite. Therefore, Empress, do not slander good people to exonerate yourself.”
Cai Wei sneered coldly, “Bai Zhi, you are indeed sharp-tongued and articulate. If I didn’t have evidence proving that you killed the Empress Dowager to fra , I truly would have been defeated by your silver tongue. However, fortunately, I have evidence, so no matter how innocent you act or how you attempt to incite others, it is in vain. In the face of facts and evidence, all argunts are useless.”
As these words were spoken, everyone looked at each other, utterly shocked. Clearly, it was said that the Empress angered the Empress Dowager to death; how could it beco Bai Zhi who killed the Empress Dowager?
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi grew anxious and called out, “Empress, with red mouth and white teeth, how can you speak such heart-stabbing words? The Empress Dowager bestowed grace and favor upon ; even if I worked hard like a horse and a cow, I couldn’t repay her enough. How could I harm her? Moreover, with the Empress Dowager alive, I have days of favor and honor. With her gone, I am nothing. Both in emotion and reason, I wouldn’t harm the Empress Dowager. Since you speak so assertively, bring out the evidence for everyone to see.”
Cai Wei said, “Don’t be so quick to claim innocence. I ask you, you said the Empress Dowager was angry with , after that, where did she go? What did she do?”
Bai Zhi said, “The Empress Dowager shivered with anger after your argunt. I consoled her for a while, then supported the Empress Dowager to sleep.”
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