307 Orange Candy
Wei Liao and Xiao Juan fought back and forth. After a long time, neither of them said anything useful.
The smile on Wei Liao’s face faded, and there was a hidden threat in his tone.
“The emperor specially sent me to help you solve the case, but you refuse to share even a single clue. Why? Do you think the emperor shouldn’t send me to interfere in this case?”
Xiao Juan said expressionlessly, “The emperor sent you here to find clues, not to waste time with me. If you have the time to waste with me here, why don’t you go and check the files of the palace in the past years? There might be clues.”
Wei Liao asked, “Doesn’t the Justice Department have any files from the palace?”
Xiao Juan replied without hesitation.
“No.”
Wei Liao did not believe it, but he could not find any evidence to refute it. In the end, he could only give up.
“Alright, since you’re so against me, I won’t be an eyesore here.
“I’ll get going first. If you find any clues, remember to let me know immediately.”
Xiao Juan did not even say a word of farewell and closed the door.
Wei Liao looked at the closed door in front of him and could no longer maintain the smile on his face.
The other party was not giving him any respect at all.
In that case, he would wait and see!
Wei Liao sneered and turned to leave.
After leaving the Justice Department, he rode to the palace.
On the way, they happened to pass by a bookstore.
There was a long queue at the entrance of the bookstore. It looked very lively.
Wei Liao was very curious. He immediately reined in his horse and ordered the Sky Wolf Guard behind him, “Go see what’s going on?”
A Sky Wolf Guard received the order and left.
Soon, he returned.
“Reporting to Vice-Commander, the bookstore in front has a new book on sale today. Those people are all queuing up to buy books.”
Wei Liao was puzzled. “What kind of book is worth queuing up to buy on such a cold day?”
“That book is called the Seven Treasures Record. It was said that the entire book was composed of pictures, with very few words. Even those who could not read could understand the entire book just by looking at the drawing.”
“This book was released yesterday. As soon as it was released, it was sold out. Today, the owner of the bookstore began to restrict the purchase. He only sold 50 books a day, not one more.”
“Those people were afraid that they wouldn’t be able to snatch it, so they came to line up at the door early in the morning.”
Wei Liao’s interest was piqued. He loved reading novels and would visit the theater whenever he was free. He was very familiar with the popular novels on the market.
He had never heard of the Seven Treasures Record.
Wei Liao ordered, “Go buy one for me.”
“Yes.”
Relying on his status, the Sky Wolf Guard bought a Seven Treasures Record from the bookstore without queuing up.
He respectfully handed the book to Wei Liao.
Wei Liao leisurely rode his horse while holding the Seven Treasures Record in one hand.
His gaze fell on the cover. The author’s name was Master Wang From the Village Entrance.
Wei Liao frowned slightly. “What kind of strange name is that?”
He felt that someone who could adopt such a pen name was definitely not a normal person.
Wei Liao casually flipped open the Seven Treasures Record.
Originally, he only came to read this book out of novelty, but as he read, he couldn’t stop.
The storyline was not novel, but the style of narrating the story with pictures was rare.
Most importantly, the drawings in the book were very vivid. The emotions of the characters were realistically portrayed, and the images of the male and female leads were extremely true to life.
In the past, he had to imagine the story himself when he read the storybook, but this Seven Treasures Record was different. It presented the story in front of him, giving him a more intuitive feeling of the content of the story.
Wei Liao was entranced.
It was not until the Heavenly Wolf Guards behind him reminded him that he realized that he had already arrived near the palace gate.
He reluctantly closed the book and put it in his arms. He planned to study it carefully when he returned home tonight.
At the same time, he changed his opinion of the author of this book.
Although the pen name was a little strange, his drawing skills were still not bad.
… .
In Mirror House, Yu Niaoniao heard the conversation between Xiao Juan and Wei Liao clearly.
She was also very interested in the baby’s remains in the Glazed Jade Palace. After all, she had personally dug them out. She really wanted to know the origins of the baby.
“You haven’t found out the identity of the baby?”
Xiao Juan had nothing to hide from her and said frankly.
“The remains have been handed over to Little Lo for an autopsy. The child was poisoned but the real cause of death was suffocation.”
Yu Niaoniao was surprised. “Suffocated to death?”
Xiao Juan continued.
“The Glazed Jade Palace used to be Imperial Concubine Yue’s residence. Because of her beauty, Imperial Concubine Yue was doted on by the emperor as soon as she entered the palace.
Later on, she got pregnant but unfortunately had a difficult delivery. The child died right after it was born.
She also died from hemorrhage.”
Yu Niaoniao said, “Could that child have been born by Imperial Concubine Yue?”
Xiao Juan said slowly.
“According to Little Lo’s test results, the child died twenty years ago.”
“20 years ago happened to be the time when Imperial Concubine Yue died in childbirth. However, Imperial Concubine Yue’s child had long been buried.”
“The funeral was handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Minister of Internal Affairs. It couldn’t have been faked.”
Yu Niaoniao scratched her head.
“If it’s not Imperial Concubine Yue’s child, then whose child is it? Could it be that someone else was pregnant in the Glazed Jade Palace back then?”
Xiao Juan said. “I’ve already gotten someone to retrieve the information of all the palace maids in the Glazed Jade Palace and confirmed that no one was pregnant back then.
However, this was only superficial information.
After all, it was not a good thing for a palace maid to get pregnant. If someone was really pregnant, she would definitely try her best to hide it.
“In addition, it’s been a long time. It’s not easy to investigate this matter.”
Yu Niaoniao suggested, “Why don’t we ask Granny Xiu Yan? She’s been in the palace for a long time. She should be very familiar with things in the palace.”
At her reminder, Xiao Juan realized that he had forgotten about Granny Xiu Yan.
He nodded and replied, “Yes, I’ll go back and ask her later.”
Yu Niaoniao said, “Wait a moment. I made orange candy. Bring some back for Granny to try.”
She raced to the kitchen, wrapped the freshly made orange candy in oiled paper, and tied a beautiful bow with red silk.
She then handed the oil paper bag to Xiao Juan.
Xiao Juan put the oil paper bag into his pocket and rode back to Langjun Imperial Palace.
Granny Xiu Yan had not seen Duke Lang for two days. At first glance, she was shocked and happy to see him back.
“Your Highness, you’re finally back! I heard that something happened to Princess Consort in the palace. Is she alright now? Is she injured?”
“Niaoniao is in the Justice Department now. She’s fine.” Xiao Juan took out the oil paper bag from his arms. “She made this candy herself and asked me to bring it back for you.”
Granny Xiu Yan opened the oil paper bag and was very touched to see the orange candy inside.
“I’ve troubled the Princess.”
She was old and had bad teeth. She couldn’t eat many things. She didn’t have to chew this orange candy. She just had to put it in her mouth. It was very suitable for an old person like her.
Granny Xiu Yan carefully put away the orange candy.
307 Orange Candy
Wei Liao and Xiao Juan fought back and forth. After a long time, neither of them said anything useful.
The smile on Wei Liao’s face faded, and there was a hidden threat in his tone.
“The emperor specially sent me to help you solve the case, but you refuse to share even a single clue. Why? Do you think the emperor shouldn’t send me to interfere in this case?”
Xiao Juan said expressionlessly, “The emperor sent you here to find clues, not to waste time with me. If you have the time to waste with me here, why don’t you go and check the files of the palace in the past years? There might be clues.”
Wei Liao asked, “Doesn’t the Justice Department have any files from the palace?”
Xiao Juan replied without hesitation.
“No.”
Wei Liao did not believe it, but he could not find any evidence to refute it. In the end, he could only give up.
“Alright, since you’re so against me, I won’t be an eyesore here.
“I’ll get going first. If you find any clues, remember to let me know immediately.”
Xiao Juan did not even say a word of farewell and closed the door.
Wei Liao looked at the closed door in front of him and could no longer maintain the smile on his face.
The other party was not giving him any respect at all.
In that case, he would wait and see!
Wei Liao sneered and turned to leave.
After leaving the Justice Department, he rode to the palace.
On the way, they happened to pass by a bookstore.
There was a long queue at the entrance of the bookstore. It looked very lively.
Wei Liao was very curious. He immediately reined in his horse and ordered the Sky Wolf Guard behind him, “Go see what’s going on?”
A Sky Wolf Guard received the order and left.
Soon, he returned.
“Reporting to Vice-Commander, the bookstore in front has a new book on sale today. Those people are all queuing up to buy books.”
Wei Liao was puzzled. “What kind of book is worth queuing up to buy on such a cold day?”
“That book is called the Seven Treasures Record. It was said that the entire book was composed of pictures, with very few words. Even those who could not read could understand the entire book just by looking at the drawing.”
“This book was released yesterday. As soon as it was released, it was sold out. Today, the owner of the bookstore began to restrict the purchase. He only sold 50 books a day, not one more.”
“Those people were afraid that they wouldn’t be able to snatch it, so they came to line up at the door early in the morning.”
Wei Liao’s interest was piqued. He loved reading novels and would visit the theater whenever he was free. He was very familiar with the popular novels on the market.
He had never heard of the Seven Treasures Record.
Wei Liao ordered, “Go buy one for me.”
“Yes.”
Relying on his status, the Sky Wolf Guard bought a Seven Treasures Record from the bookstore without queuing up.
He respectfully handed the book to Wei Liao.
Wei Liao leisurely rode his horse while holding the Seven Treasures Record in one hand.
His gaze fell on the cover. The author’s name was Master Wang From the Village Entrance.
Wei Liao frowned slightly. “What kind of strange name is that?”
He felt that someone who could adopt such a pen name was definitely not a normal person.
Wei Liao casually flipped open the Seven Treasures Record.
Originally, he only came to read this book out of novelty, but as he read, he couldn’t stop.
The storyline was not novel, but the style of narrating the story with pictures was rare.
Most importantly, the drawings in the book were very vivid. The emotions of the characters were realistically portrayed, and the images of the male and female leads were extremely true to life.
In the past, he had to imagine the story himself when he read the storybook, but this Seven Treasures Record was different. It presented the story in front of him, giving him a more intuitive feeling of the content of the story.
Wei Liao was entranced.
It was not until the Heavenly Wolf Guards behind him reminded him that he realized that he had already arrived near the palace gate.
He reluctantly closed the book and put it in his arms. He planned to study it carefully when he returned home tonight.
At the same time, he changed his opinion of the author of this book.
Although the pen name was a little strange, his drawing skills were still not bad.
… .
In Mirror House, Yu Niaoniao heard the conversation between Xiao Juan and Wei Liao clearly.
She was also very interested in the baby’s remains in the Glazed Jade Palace. After all, she had personally dug them out. She really wanted to know the origins of the baby.
“You haven’t found out the identity of the baby?”
Xiao Juan had nothing to hide from her and said frankly.
“The remains have been handed over to Little Lo for an autopsy. The child was poisoned but the real cause of death was suffocation.”
Yu Niaoniao was surprised. “Suffocated to death?”
Xiao Juan continued.
“The Glazed Jade Palace used to be Imperial Concubine Yue’s residence. Because of her beauty, Imperial Concubine Yue was doted on by the emperor as soon as she entered the palace.
Later on, she got pregnant but unfortunately had a difficult delivery. The child died right after it was born.
She also died from hemorrhage.”
Yu Niaoniao said, “Could that child have been born by Imperial Concubine Yue?”
Xiao Juan said slowly.
“According to Little Lo’s test results, the child died twenty years ago.”
“20 years ago happened to be the time when Imperial Concubine Yue died in childbirth. However, Imperial Concubine Yue’s child had long been buried.”
“The funeral was handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Minister of Internal Affairs. It couldn’t have been faked.”
Yu Niaoniao scratched her head.
“If it’s not Imperial Concubine Yue’s child, then whose child is it? Could it be that someone else was pregnant in the Glazed Jade Palace back then?”
Xiao Juan said. “I’ve already gotten someone to retrieve the information of all the palace maids in the Glazed Jade Palace and confirmed that no one was pregnant back then.
However, this was only superficial information.
After all, it was not a good thing for a palace maid to get pregnant. If someone was really pregnant, she would definitely try her best to hide it.
“In addition, it’s been a long time. It’s not easy to investigate this matter.”
Yu Niaoniao suggested, “Why don’t we ask Granny Xiu Yan? She’s been in the palace for a long time. She should be very familiar with things in the palace.”
At her reminder, Xiao Juan realized that he had forgotten about Granny Xiu Yan.
He nodded and replied, “Yes, I’ll go back and ask her later.”
Yu Niaoniao said, “Wait a moment. I made orange candy. Bring some back for Granny to try.”
She raced to the kitchen, wrapped the freshly made orange candy in oiled paper, and tied a beautiful bow with red silk.
She then handed the oil paper bag to Xiao Juan.
Xiao Juan put the oil paper bag into his pocket and rode back to Langjun Imperial Palace.
Granny Xiu Yan had not seen Duke Lang for two days. At first glance, she was shocked and happy to see him back.
“Your Highness, you’re finally back! I heard that something happened to Princess Consort in the palace. Is she alright now? Is she injured?”
“Niaoniao is in the Justice Department now. She’s fine.” Xiao Juan took out the oil paper bag from his arms. “She made this candy herself and asked me to bring it back for you.”
Granny Xiu Yan opened the oil paper bag and was very touched to see the orange candy inside.
“I’ve troubled the Princess.”
She was old and had bad teeth. She couldn’t eat many things. She didn’t have to chew this orange candy. She just had to put it in her mouth. It was very suitable for an old person like her.
Granny Xiu Yan carefully put away the orange candy.
