Their Respective Views

Dugu Bo cleared his throat and slowly said, "Your Majesty, in my experience, it is clear that someone poisoned the food or drink, which led to the death of the Third Prince."

"And the bite marks on his arm, just as Sect Leader Ning said, were a deliberate attempt to mislead us, leading us in the wrong direction."

"Furthermore, as far as I know, the poison His Third Prince suffered from is called the Netherworld Purple Plant. This poison is extremely expensive to produce and highly toxic. When dissolved in wine, it is colorless and odorless, but the chest of the poisoned person will turn bluish-purple."

Xue Ye nodded slightly, but still didn't speak. Instead, he looked at Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan, wanting to see if they could see anything different.

After a brief examination of the body, Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan exchanged a glance.

"Your Majesty, my sister and I know very little about poisons, so we cannot discern anything."

"But our views are the same as Sect Leader Ning's."

Qian Renxue gracefully bowed slightly to Xue Ye was seated in the main seat.

Bai Wanwan also bowed, but remained silent.

"It's alright, please take your seats."

Xue Ye raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to take their seats on either side.

After everyone was seated, Xue Ye's voice rang out from above. "This matter concerns the face and dignity of our royal family. Whoever did it, I will make them pay the price."

"But the most urgent task now is to find out as soon as possible who murdered our royal prince."

"Therefore, I would like to ask you all to assist Xue Xing in investigating this matter. What do you all think?"

Xue Ye's gaze swept over Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others, asking for their opinions.

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is willing to contribute our modest efforts."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly and agreed immediately.

"I haven't had much to do lately, so I can join Prince Xue Xing in this investigation."

Dugu Bo's tone was very calm, but his gaze subtly turned to Bai Wanwan.

Three days ago, Bai Wanwan came to see him and told him that the Nine-Section Emerald was temporarily unavailable. Considering that the bite marks on Xue Haicang's arm were very similar to those on the Nine-Section Emerald, Dugu Bo felt that Bai Wanwan knew some inside information.

But knowing is one thing.

Dugu Bo had absolutely no intention of saying it.

After all, he was currently working under Bai Wanwan, so there was no reason for him to reveal Bai Wanwan's identity.

Moreover, he felt that Xue Haicang's death was somewhat suspicious.

Since they'd already poisoned it, why make the Nine-Section Emerald take a bite? Wasn't that redundant?

"Your Majesty, my sister and I are of limited strength and may not be of much help, but we will have Uncle Guibao assist Prince Xue Xing in his investigation."

Qian Renxue looked at Xue Ye with a serious expression.

Bai Wanwan gently twirled her fingers, seemingly lost in thought.

"Of course."

Xue Ye gave a somewhat stiff smile.

Whether Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan go in person or not is irrelevant; in fact, Xue Ye believes that sending a Guibao to assist in the investigation might be more effective.

After all, Guibao is a genuine Titled Douluo.

"Father Emperor, I also wish to assist my uncle in the investigation, to find the real culprit, and to avenge my Third Brother."

Xue Qinghe bowed respectfully to Xue Ye.

But as he lowered his head, a hint of regret flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes.

It was naturally him who orchestrated Xue Haicang's actions.

What he regretted was not that he had attacked Xue Haicang, but that he had acted too soon. If he had waited a little longer, he could have remained on the sidelines and watched from the sidelines in the current situation.

After all, he was the one who poisoned the food, but the bite marks on Xue Haicang's arm had nothing to do with him.

As for where that bite mark came from.

Xue Qinghe felt that it was probably related to his second brother Xue Luochuan.

"Father Emperor, I also wish to go and investigate."

Xue Luochuan bowed respectfully to Xue Ye, feeling a slight pang of regret in his heart.

Hmm, if he had known someone was going to poison Xue Haicang, he wouldn't have released the Nine-Section Emerald. Wouldn't that have been pointless?

"Okay, then you can all go and investigate together."

Xue Ye nodded slightly, glancing at Xue Luochuan and Xue Qinghe with a look of satisfaction.

After giving Prince Xue Xing a few more instructions, Xue Ye waved his hand, instructing the guards to take Xue Haicang away. He then rose from his seat and walked out of the hall.

The rest of the people followed Xue Ye and left the Main Hall.

We walked out of the Main Hall.

Watching the figure of the Xue Ye gradually disappear into the distance.

Xue Qinghe called out "Teacher!" and then walked to the right.

Xue Luochuan, on the other hand, walked to the left, alongside Qian Renxue, Bai Wanwan, and the others.

Only Prince Xue Xing and Dugu Bo in the middle.

Leaving the Imperial Palace.

After signaling to Guibao to assist Prince Xue Xing in the investigation, Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan headed towards the King's Mansion, with Moxiong silently following behind them.

Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe, Xue Luochuan, and others accompanied Prince Xue Xing to the Crime Scene to conduct an investigation.

Back at the King Canglan's Mansion.

Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan each lay on a rocking chair, gazing at the azure sky.

"Wanwan, what do you think they can find out?"

Qian Renxue asked softly.

"Prince Xue Xing alone might be able to uncover some clues, but with Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan involved, it's impossible to find anything."

Bai Wanwan's tone was very confident.

"It seems we're on the same page."

"Wanwan, do you think this is what they call telepathy?"

Qian Renxue smiled and turned her gaze to Bai Wanwan, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Xue Haicang's affair, Xue Haicang was the only one clearly involved. However, if Xue Luochuan was the one who did it, there would be no need to send Nine-Section Emerald to take a bite out of him.

Therefore, someone had already taken action before Xue Luochuan could make a move.

As the saying goes, those involved are often Xue Beng, while bystanders see things clearly. After excluding Xue Beng, who is a playboy, Xue Qinghe is the most suspicious member of the royal family.

Prince Xue Xing, Xue Qinghe, and Xue Luochuan are investigating together. One of them is clearly involved, and the other has a high probability of being involved. What can Prince Xue Xing find out on his own?

They couldn't find anything out at all during the investigation.

Even if they did leave any clues, Xue Luochuan and Xue Qinghe destroyed them beforehand.

Do we have a telepathic connection?

"Sister, if you think so, then it is."

Bai Wanwan shrugged.

"Hmm~"

"Wanwan, do you want to know what I want to do next?"

Qian Renxue stretched out her manicured hand and waved it in front of Bai Wanwan's eyes.