I insist

Chapter 453: Facing the Upper Hand

After saying that, Song Miqiu wanted to step forward, but Yu Huailin grabbed her hand and prevented her from leaving.

"You can't go out."

"I can't ignore them, I can't let my situation affect them," Song Miqiu said, frowning as she looked in the direction of the pharmacy.

Yu Huailin nodded repeatedly: "I know, but you really can't go out now, and Du Chun'an won't do anything to the people in the shop."

With so many people watching, unless Du Chun'an truly doesn't care about his reputation, if he really said something to the pharmacy staff, what would the people say?

That's enough to drown him. What you need to do now is stay calm and see how to divert Du Chun'an's attention away from you.

He couldn't let a venomous snake keep its eyes on Song Miqiu; who knew when it might suddenly bite her?

Song Miqiu had calmed down considerably and nodded upon hearing Yu Huailin's words.

After seeing her nod, Yu Huailin led her away from there, taking one last deep look at the shop before leaving.

Back at his residence, Song Miqiu frowned deeply, his face looking extremely grim.

"Du Chun'an is now focusing all his attention on you, probably because of the cause of the Empress Dowager's death. If he doesn't get the result he wants..."

He will never let you go, so be prepared.

Upon seeing Song Miqiu like this, Yu Huailin couldn't help but offer a reminder.

Song Miqiu nodded slightly: "I know. I've been thinking about the cause of the Empress Dowager's death. I was in prison at the time, so you should know what exactly caused her death."

When Yu Huailin heard Song Miqiu bring it up, his eyes flickered, but he didn't say a word.

Seeing his expression, Song Miqiu had some guesses, but she didn't ask him directly. Instead, she said, "Du Chun'an is seeking revenge for the Empress Dowager."

He had already suspected the Emperor, so he might as well just confirm it.

Yu Huailin's eyes lit up, and he smiled slightly: "Okay, I'll help you."

While searching for Song Miqiu, Du Chun'an also sent his informant to the palace to inquire about the Empress Dowager.

"Has Song Miqiu still not shown up?" Du Chun'an asked.

"Reporting to Master, our men have been keeping watch at the pharmacy, but apart from the common people, we haven't seen Song Miqiu."

“Go back and keep watch. I refuse to believe that Song Miqiu really won’t take care of her pharmacy.”

Du Chun'an slammed his hand on the table, his face not looking too good.

After the man left as ordered, Du Chun'an stayed there alone for a long time.

"Master." The informant knelt on the ground.

Du Chun'an looked at the informant and asked anxiously, "How is it? What information do you know?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, before the Empress Dowager passed away, besides her personal maid Hong, Ming Taicheng also went to check her pulse. As for the others, they only met the Emperor."

Moreover, the argument ended badly, and the emperor left immediately and never appeared again.

The informant lowered his head slightly and told Du Chun'an what he knew.

Du Chun'an sat in the chair, his anger impossible to hide.

Now everything is clear: the Empress Dowager has only ever met the Emperor, and it was the Emperor who did all of this. He wanted the Empress Dowager dead and even poisoned her.

"My lord, there is another secret: after the Empress Dowager's death, Granny Hong attempted to assassinate the Emperor. After Granny Hong was arrested, the Emperor punished many of her."

The palace maids and eunuchs standing before the Empress Dowager's coffin didn't seem to be ordered to be buried alive with her; rather, it looked like they were being punished.

The informant said softly.

Du Chun'an suddenly sneered. He had more or less guessed that Hong Mama had been serving the Empress Dowager and should know a lot about the Emperor.

Those whom the Emperor punished must have heard things they shouldn't have, which is why they acted that way.

"I understand. You can go back now. Be careful not to let anyone else find out," Du Chun'an said, suddenly calming down.

"Yes, I'll take my leave."

After the informant left, Du Chun'an punched a pillar, thinking to himself, "Your Majesty, your method of silencing witnesses is truly impressive, and you've really gone to great lengths."

Just as Du Chun'an was suppressing his anger, someone came from outside and said that the Emperor had summoned him to the palace.

In truth, he didn't want to enter the palace at all. He was afraid that he would lose control and kill the emperor. But he had to enter the palace because he was a subject.

Moreover, he could only suppress his temper for the time being.

After calming himself down, Du Chun'an entered the palace. At that moment, the emperor had his back to him, with his hands behind his back.

"Your humble servant Du Chun'an greets Your Majesty." Du Chun'an knelt on the ground.

The emperor turned around when he heard the sound and saw Du Chun'an. He suddenly remembered the news he had heard that Du Chun'an was very dissatisfied with him.

This made the emperor uneasy. He was the emperor, yet someone was dissatisfied with him, and that person was Du Chun'an, which made him even more unhappy.

"What have you been doing all this time?" the Emperor asked casually.

Du Chun'an's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be that the Emperor already knows about my investigation into the Empress Dowager?"

Although he thought this to himself, he still spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have been staying at home during this time, occasionally going out for a walk."

Nothing else was done.

The Emperor would naturally not directly ask Du Chun'an what dissatisfaction he had with him, nor would he say it directly.

"How dare you say that? You are the General of the Cavalry, appointed by me personally, yet you are so incompetent and irresponsible, neglecting your soldiers? If you don't want to continue,..."

Just tell me, and I will certainly grant your request.

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Du Chun'an breathed a sigh of relief and quickly apologized, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I know I was wrong."

"I know you had a close relationship with the Empress Dowager, and that you are saddened by her passing. In that case, go to the military camp to train the soldiers and don't come back for the time being."

To avoid triggering your emotions, focus on training the soldiers properly; that's what you should be doing.

The Emperor looked at Du Chun'an. He wasn't afraid at all that Du Chun'an was training soldiers to rebel, after all, he had long wanted to find an opportunity to deal with him.

Because he knew too much, and only the dead can keep secrets.

Du Chun'an was unaware of the Emperor's intentions. Even if he didn't want to leave, he had no choice but to go. He knelt on the ground and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."

The emperor then scolded Du Chun'an a couple more times before letting him leave.

After leaving the palace, Du Chun'an returned to his residence, carefully packed his bags, and prepared to go to the military camp.

“During my time in the military camp, continue investigating the matters I asked you to investigate. Don’t let your guard down. I need to know everything.”

His subordinates nodded repeatedly.

Upon hearing the news of Du Chun'an's departure, Song Miqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed considerably.

"Du Chun'an is finally gone, and I can relax a lot. It wasn't for nothing that I deliberately spread the news to let the Emperor know that he dislikes the Emperor."