Then Eunuch Na Du finished speaking and looked at Xia Xiaodong again.
No, mercury has already said it, why are you looking at me?
Xia Xiaodong blinked: "Please tell me Eunuch Du, where does this mercury come from?"
If you don't understand this, you really have to figure it out yourself.
"There is a mercury pit in the southeast of Qingzhou.
All the supplies for the imperial mausoleum are transported from there."
Eunuch Du frowned.
He had realized that the poison he and Eunuch Ge were poisoned was probably mercury poison.
But mercury pits are rare, and those found are declared public property.
Moreover, the things in the room just now were originally from the Criminal Punishment Department and were not brought by Xia Xiaodong.
So, where did the mercury come from?
It is said that there are folk methods to prepare mercury, but most of them only produce a small amount for medicinal purposes.
The Alchemy House also has a secret method that can produce mercury to touch gold.
Eunuch Du really doesn't know the details.
Xia Xiaodong waited for another long time, but after all he couldn't get the answer he wanted.
He could only sigh in his heart, but with a smile on his face, he cupped his hands in a gesture of admiration and said with a smile: "I was in the room just now.
In order to find out the truth, the two father-in-laws carefully investigated the materials involved.
Their seriousness and meticulousness are really a model of professionalism."
"As the saying goes, God rewards hard work.
After many attempts, the two father-in-laws discovered that after cinnabar stone is calcined by charcoal fire, the smoke produced can make people uncomfortable, and the corresponding symptoms are very similar to those of people who have been poisoned.
Congratulations to both of you. ” Isn't that just telling lies with your eyes open?
easy.
"Cinnastone."
Eunuch Du whispered three words, his eyes glowed, and his gaze drifted towards the door again.
If it is really due to cinnabar stone, I will definitely need to get more for testing.
Eunuch Ge was a little puzzled and asked: "But those craftsmen have more serious problems, such as erythema on the body."
As he was speaking, Eunuch Du glared at him and immediately stopped.
"Eunuch Ge is indeed loyal to the country."
Xia Xiaodong glanced at Eunuch Ge and immediately gave him a top hat: "I didn't expect that Eunuch Ge would be willing to continue trying.
As long as he inhales it for a long time, he will naturally become poisoned one after another."
Eunuch Ge's face turned pale, he shrank aside and became silent.
"Could it be that after the cinnabar stone is calcined, the smoke produced is the gas of mercury?"
Eunuch Du thought of the various hints given by Miss Xia before and came to his own conclusion.
Without waiting for Xia Xiaodong's answer, he immediately stood up and waved his arm: "Bring up the few below who have committed crimes and are about to be executed with a stick."
Xia Xiaodong looked up at the sky, stood up and left.
Don't worry about the rest.
Tomorrow, there should be no need to persuade any queen.
Since the problem is not with Pepper, the matter has nothing to do with the Queen.
Now that the queen has been cleared of suspicion, there is no need for her to persuade her.
Instead, it is the emperor's turn to offer some comfort.
Eunuch Du stayed to continue his research on cinnabar stone, and asked Eunuch Ge to send Xia Xiaodong back to Concubine Chen.
No matter where you go, the people in the Criminal Punishment Department are very cautious and will never let people who leave their place wander around the world.
If something happens accidentally, you might have to take the blame.
Concubine Chen Huang is preparing to have a meal.
"I understand, let's have dinner together."
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Of course Concubine Chen knew where Xia Xiaodong went and what she was doing.
She just asked Xia Xiaodong as usual and invited Xia Xiaodong to have dinner together.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xia Xiaodong was in a very good mood.
He sat down at the bottom and took the handkerchief handed over by the palace maid to wipe his hands: "The carefulness of everyone in the Shenxing Department is really impressive."
Everyone who has been to the Shenxing Division is deeply impressed.
Concubine Chen Huang didn't take it too seriously and started eating with chopsticks.
Xia Xiaodong was cautious here and implemented the strictest strategy of eating without saying anything.
At the same time, he also observed the royal table etiquette again.
After finishing her meal and rinsing her mouth, Concubine Chen discovered a discordant figure.
"Why is he still here?"
Concubine Chen Huang pointed at Eunuch Ge who was standing in the distance and asked the eldest palace maid next to her with some doubts.
Xia Xiaodong was sent back with his beard and tail intact.
This person should be like a croaker, just slipping away.
Why is he still here after finishing the entire meal?
The eldest maid didn't know either, so she immediately brought Eunuch Ge over.
"I'm very happy," Eunuch Ge knelt down to congratulate him as soon as he came over.
While standing for a meal, Eunuch Ge had already thought through what he should say several times in his mind.
Of course Eunuch Du had given instructions when he came over, but he had to rely on himself to implement them.
"Empress Hongfu Qitian was in the Shenxing Department just now, and Du Gongzheng accidentally discovered that what happened in Jiaofang Palace was not caused by poison in the pepper, but because of the cinnabar stone."
Eunuch Ge gave a rough account, nothing more than this.
There is actually mercury in the cinnabar stone, etc., but because many details have yet to be finalized, it is vague.
Anyway, after all, it was Du Gongzheng who discovered the matter.
As for the details, there is no need to elaborate.
People carry people in sedan chairs.
Eunuch Ge just wants to give credit to Eunuch Du, and Eunuch Du will naturally reciprocate the favor later.
Therefore, if he doesn't express his merit at this time, it will be easy to attract people's attention, and he will be suspected of boasting.
Concubine Chen Huang has been able to successfully protect herself in the palace for many years.
She is not generally accurate in judging things.
She immediately asked: "So, it has nothing to do with the queen."
"It's exactly where the cinnabar stone came from.
We have checked it before and no Lu family members were involved."
Eunuch Ge met again and again and said with a smile: "In this way, the Queen's reputation is well-established, and the sisterhood between the Queen and the Queen is No damage, wouldn’t it be great joy?”
Imperial Concubine Chen smiled unconsciously and said repeatedly: "That's very good.
Have you ever reported it to the Emperor?"
Eunuch Ge hurriedly said: "Du Gong is always cautious and is still reviewing it.
If there are no accidents, we will ask people from the Zongren Mansion and Dali Temple to come over tomorrow for inspection before we can make a final decision.
I think the empress must be thinking about this.
It's something that happened, so I will report it in advance for violating the rules, and please forgive me."
He said he was sorry, but in fact it was clearly an expression of merit.
Of course, one cannot draw hasty conclusions about such a major matter.
And even if it is cinnabar that is responsible, the person who did it must be found before the case can be finally closed, which is estimated to take three to five days if it is quick.
If the process is delayed, or if someone else is involved, it might be even later.
Eunuch Ge reported the letter first and revealed the queen's innocence, which had a great influence on Concubine Chen's subsequent attitude.
Of course, he was meritorious.
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How could Concubine Chen not know how to smile at that moment, and ordered someone to reward him with a purse, and said with a smile: "Just do things with your heart, the emperor and I know it well."
This means that he will tell the emperor about this matter later
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