After rebirth, my elder sister wants to steal my husband!

Chapter 277 Things are not simple

Deep in the majestic palace, the night was as heavy as ink. Fu Yuzhang stood quietly in front of a window in a side hall. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see through the secrets behind the layers of palace walls. The moonlight shone on his handsome face, and his angular face looked even more resolute under the moonlight.

He was dressed in a green robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind, as if blending into the quiet night. He looked through the window lattice at the distant starry sky, but in his heart he was thinking about the cause of the old emperor's death.

The news of the old emperor's death exploded in the palace like thunder, and people were in panic for a while. According to the rumors of the palace, the old emperor died of illness, but Fu Yuzhang always felt that this was strange. He knew that the power struggle in the palace was as unfathomable as a whirlpool, and the death of the old emperor might be the victim of this struggle.

Fu Yuzhang sighed softly and turned to the table. On the table was a yellowed ancient book, with a faint scent of ink on the pages. He flipped a page and his eyes fell on a passage that read: "The death of a king must have a reason. It may be due to illness, fighting, or divine punishment. However, if you look closely, you will find something strange."

He put down the ancient book in his hand with a thought in his mind. He knew that to find out the cause of the old emperor's death, he had to start from the details. So, he began to sort out the various signs of the old emperor's life in his mind, trying to find clues.

At this moment, the sound of light footsteps interrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw a palace maid walking towards him in a hurry with an anxious look on her face.

"My lord, this is bad!" the maid said breathlessly, "Someone discovered something unusual in the old emperor's bedroom."

Fu Yuzhang's heart tightened, and he immediately asked, "What's the abnormality?"

The maid replied: "It is said that someone found a poison needle under the old emperor's bed."

"Poison needle?" Fu Yuzhang frowned, "Has anyone seen that poison needle?"

"My lord, the poison needle has been taken away by the people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and I am not very clear about the specific circumstances." The palace maid replied.

Fu Yuzhang pondered for a moment and had a plan in mind. He stood up and said to the palace maid, "You can leave first. I will make arrangements for this matter."

The maid responded and hurried away. Fu Yuzhang turned and walked towards the door, ready to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to find out what was going on.

As the night deepened, the lights in the palace gradually went out. However, Fu Yuzhang's heart was like a burning fire. He knew that he was about to step into a world full of danger and unknown. However, he did not back down, because he knew that only by finding out the truth could he seek justice for the death of the old emperor.

He walked through deep corridors and finally arrived at the main door of the Imperial Household Department. The door was closed, with only a dim lantern swaying in the wind. Fu Yuzhang took a deep breath and pushed open the door.

Inside the door was a spacious hall, brightly lit. Several people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs were busy sorting out various documents. Fu Yuzhang walked up to them and explained his purpose.

"It's Master Fu." A man who seemed to be the leader stepped forward and said with a bow, "I wonder what brings you here so late at night?"

Fu Yuzhang said in a deep voice: "I heard that a poison needle was found in the old emperor's bedroom. I wonder if this is true?"

The leader's face changed, but he regained his composure and said, "It is true. The poison needle has been kept safely by us."

"Can I take a look?" Fu Yuzhang asked.

The leader hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and took Fu Yuzhang to a secret room. Inside the secret room was an exquisite wooden box, which contained the poison needle.

Fu Yuzhang carefully looked at the poison needle, which was about an inch long, black in color, and emitting a faint cold light. He was moved, as if he had seen something extraordinary. However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts.

"Sir!" A guard came running over, panting, "Oh no! Someone found a dead body!"

Fu Yuzhang's heart tightened. He knew that the appearance of the corpse might be the key to uncovering the truth. So he immediately followed the guards out of the Imperial Household Department and headed to the scene where the corpse was.

The moonlight was gradually obscured by dark clouds. In a corner of the palace, a dead body lay quietly, and a strange and heavy atmosphere filled the air. Fu Yuzhang stood at the scene, his eyes sharp, examining every detail around him.

The corpse's face was distorted, as if he had experienced great fear and pain before his death. There was a dagger stuck in his chest, and the blood had dried, but one could still imagine the tragedy at that time. Fu Yuzhang squatted down and carefully examined the clothes and wounds of the deceased, trying to find clues from them.

"Sir, this man's name is Li Si, and he's a handyman in the Imperial Household Department." A guard reported to Fu Yuzhang in a low voice.

Fu Yuzhang nodded, thinking to himself. What is the connection between Li Si's death and the old emperor's death? Why did he appear at this time? He stood up, looked around, and his eyes finally fell on a rockery not far away.

"Has anyone been to that rockery?" Fu Yuzhang asked.

The guard shook his head and replied, "Your Excellency, few people go to the rockery on weekdays, and no one approaches it tonight."

Fu Yuzhang frowned, but he had a plan in mind. He turned to the guard and said, "You stay here to guard the scene. I'll be back soon."

After saying that, he flashed and disappeared into the night. He came to the rockery and carefully searched every corner. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by something strange in the grass. He squatted down, pushed aside the grass, and saw a dagger lying there quietly.

Fu Yuzhang picked up the dagger and examined it carefully. This dagger was very similar to the one on Li Si, but after careful comparison, there were subtle differences. He felt something in his heart, as if he had grasped something.

He returned to the scene and showed the dagger to everyone. Everyone was shocked when they saw it. Fu Yuzhang said in a deep voice: "This dagger does not belong to Li Si. It is a clue left by someone on purpose."

Everyone looked at each other, not understanding what Fu Yuzhang meant. Fu Yuzhang smiled and explained, "Li Si's death was not accidental. Someone did it on purpose in order to frame someone else. And this dagger is the clue left by the murderer."

Everyone suddenly understood what was going on. Fu Yuzhang continued, "Now, we just need to find the owner of this dagger to uncover the truth."

Everyone nodded in agreement and started to act separately. Fu Yuzhang stood aside, looking into the distance with deep eyes. He knew that this power struggle had just begun, and the real enemy was still hiding in the dark, waiting for his challenge.

However, he did not back down. Because he knew that only by finding out the truth could he seek justice for the death of the old emperor. And he was the one who sought the truth...

In the deep night of the palace, Fu Yuzhang's figure shuttled between the corridors, his heart was filled with desire for the truth. He knew that every tiny clue could be the key to unraveling this mystery.

He first went to the Imperial Household Department and asked the officials who had close contact with the old emperor one by one, trying to get some unknown secrets from them. However, these officials seemed to be tight-lipped and kept silent about the cause of the old emperor's death.