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Chapter 220: The Day of Lady Wang's Beheading

The Second Prince narrowed his eyes.

He asked breathlessly, "Is there evidence to prove that this palace maid is connected to Prince Rui?"

Eunuch Xia nodded and said, "The palace maid swallowed a button, carved from Eastern Pearls. Since the Tribute of Eastern Pearls is scarce, throughout the palace, only His Royal Highness Prince Rui has ever received such from the Emperor."

The Second Prince sneered, tinged with mockery.

"Heaven truly aids me! This Third Younger Imperial Brother, although favored by father, has now become impotent, his offspring are but passing clouds. No wonder those court physicians who visited Prince Rui's Mansion all died mysteriously. How could such a major issue not warrant silencing people?"

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