Shoko Gaomen (56)

The appearance of the Miao family was an accident

What Lin Yutong was most worried about was that someone was hiding behind and knew everything about the fourth master, but on the contrary, the fourth master and himself didn't find anything. Otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence, the fourth master arranged witnesses, and he happened to send someone from the Miao family. If this is the case, the person behind the back is too terrible, and I still don't know who this person is.

Immediately, she shook her head, this Miao family can appear, but it may not be that the fourth master and herself are being targeted. There is another person, that is Guo Yi. Guo Yi also intervened in this witness, but he didn't know that he could do all this because of the acquiescence of the fourth master behind his back. But what if it is not only the fourth master and himself who are eyeing Guo Yi, but also another group of people? Then from Guo Yi, it seems that it is not impossible to gain insight into Guo Yi's plans.

But who will be able to keep an eye on Guo Yi and know who Guo Yi's important person will be?

Is it the emperor?

If there were people from the Miao family in his hands, the emperor would have already handled Jin Chengan, and would he still be able to keep him for the New Year?

But if it's not the emperor, who will this person be?

Lin Yutong looked at Chu Yuan's pale face and thought of a person-Jin Cheng'an!

She sat down slowly and whispered to Gan's family, "Where is the Miao family? Aren't the Miao family all dead? It can't be a fake, right?"

The voice is neither high nor low, just enough to be heard. also concealed why she was so out of shape just now.

Gan shook his head: "Don't be impatient! ”

Emperor Yongkang glanced at Lin Yutong, and his heart was relieved. It seems that the appearance of this person is not within the scope of Yun Yin's calculations. Otherwise, either her own scheming is too terrible, or the Gan family's power outside is already fearful.

And that Miao Zhuang, as if he hadn't heard Lin Yutong's words, knelt quietly, lowered his head, and didn't defend whether he was really a Miao family, but said: "Caomin's aunt is the concubine of the Duke of Jinguo." The Miao family's horse farm is close to Beiliao, which everyone knows. But the business done by the Miao family has always been to sell horses from Northern Liao and sell them to our Dazhou. Many of the horses in the army were made by the Miao family. Although the Miao family made money and did business with Northern Liao, they never harmed the interests of the Great Zhou. Jing Anhou should be able to testify to this. In that year, in the first battle with the Northern Liao, the border army suffered heavy casualties on horses. It was the Miao family who provided the war horses in the horse farm to the border army free of charge......" said and looked at Jing'anhou.

Jing'an Hou took a deep look at Miao Zhuang: "The minister doesn't know if this person is a descendant of the Miao family, but what he said is the truth." "Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to win that battle back then. Although the first emperor impersonated the military merits, the Miao family has merit in the country, which cannot be denied. He was always a little more tolerant of the son left by the Miao family, Yun Yin's colt, than others. That's why too. Of course, the more I contacted, the more I felt that these two people were wonderful people, and I forgot the preference and care that I brought out because of Miao's at the beginning. For this Miao family who suddenly appeared, he had doubts, and only said the facts he knew.

Emperor Yongkang nodded, turned his head to look at Miao Zhuang, it doesn't matter if this person is true or not, the important thing is that the words that come out of his mouth are good for the current situation, "You go on." ”

Miao Zhuangfu lowered his head again before he said, "But after this incident, the nightmare of the Miao family began. Wherever they went, the bandits were always there. The men in the family, within a few years, have almost folded in. The father of the grass people followed up with the aunt of the Jinguo Mansion, who was a twin brother and sister, and the □□ father was afraid that the family would be cut off, so he hid the news, and handed over the father of the grass people who was still in infancy to his guards, and took them all the way south to Qiongzhou. ”

Everyone couldn't help but sigh, this old man of the Miao family is really a little bold, the industrial forces of the family are all in the north, but he takes the only male to the southernmost side. I don't think anyone would have thought of this.

Miao Zhuang raised his head and glanced at Lin Yutong above: "It is said that my aunt is weak, and this is the reason." ”

It is common for one mother to have twins, one healthy and one weak.

Lin Yutong was noncommittal, no matter how reasonable he said, these could not be the reasons for him to identify him as a member of the Miao family.

Caomin's father grew up in Qiongzhou, where he married a wife and had children, and there was some of the furniture that his grandfather brought out. However, fifteen years ago, the old people of the Miao family came to Qiongzhou one after another to inquire about their father's news. My father knew where the roots of the Miao family were, so he took these people in. Only then did I know that something had happened to the Miao family. Caomin's aunt said that she died early because of difficult childbirth. Thinking of the Miao family who passed away one by one, my father was scared. He was afraid that he would also die in an accident for no reason, and he was even more afraid that something would happen to the young grass people. So, the grass people were first placed in Fuzhou, and then they began to investigate the affairs of the Miao family. But when my father left, there was no news. It wasn't until half a year ago that an entourage who had followed his father for many years came back, found the grass people, and entrusted them with a few things. It records the father's verification. Only then did the grass people know that everything in the Miao family was ruined by Chu Yuan. The death of my aunt is even more inseparable from the Chu family. ”

As he spoke, he took out a stack of papers from his arms, "This is evidence that Chu Yuan colluded with bandits and killed the Miao family." He pulled out a few from it, "This is the letter that the father of the grass people collected between Chu Yuan and the national teacher of Northern Liao in order to take revenge. Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Emperor Yongkang took the things in his hand, took it in his hand and flipped it over, and the look on his face was even more difficult to see. The matter of collusion with bandits, he didn't have the heart to pay attention to whether the evidence was true or false, but the letters exchanged with the Northern Liao National Division were all true. Although the words in it are obscure, it is not difficult to see that the two are indeed talking about some kind of deal. It doesn't matter what the deal is. One is the prime minister of the country, and the other is the national teacher of the enemy country. To say that the two are just very close to each other, who would believe this.

No matter what this letter says, Chu Yuan is already guilty.

Emperor Yongkang leaned down, sneered and held the letter in front of Chu Yuan, who was kneeling, "You can see clearly, is this a letter written by you." ”

Chu Yuan closed his eyes and pursed his mouth tightly. This letter was written by himself, by his own hand. But...... This is just a draft written by himself, and after he wrote it, he handed it to Jin Chengan and asked someone to write another one in imitation of handwriting. And the imitator will deliberately reveal a few flaws when writing. On the one hand, this can make Beiliao know his sincerity. If you don't have sincerity, you won't write a personal letter. In Northern Liao, there are people who can speak Chinese and Chinese characters, but it is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of the handwriting on this letter. On the other hand, if this letter is intercepted by the imperial court, he will be able to get out. Because the letter itself is fake. As long as you find someone to distinguish carefully, you are a victim.

And those authentic works handed over to Jin Chengan, I told him that they would destroy them if they were used. At first, he burned it in front of himself. Subsequently, when he saw that he had indeed no problems in this regard, he didn't stare at it vigorously. Who would have thought that something would go wrong.

Could it be that something is wrong with Jin Chengan's subordinates? Chu Yuan closed his eyes, he was not so naïve.

This is clearly deliberately left behind. There are so many letters back and forth, and only these two are left, and the things they say are the most important. So who betrayed him? It's pretty obvious.

But he really didn't dare to confess Jin Chengan, once he confessed, the Chu family would really be doomed. But if you don't say anything, what if Jin Chengan cuts the grass and eradicates the roots?

His fists were clenched, trembling slightly, but he still opened his eyes: "The minister has nothing to say, and the old minister confesses." And the old minister's guilt is not only these. Chu Yuan's eyelids didn't rise, let alone look at the emperor's face, he only said: "The Miao family is indeed the minister's doing." colluded with bandits, not only killed the people of the Miao family. The kings of Jin and Lu were also the actions of their ministers......"

Before he finished speaking, he caused an exclamation.

King Jin and King Lu were the brothers of the first emperor.

And when Emperor Yongkang heard Chu Yuan say this, his hands were clenched all of a sudden. This King of Jin and King Lu were obviously done by the first emperor, and now Chu Yuan will not bear the blame on himself so inexplicably. Why did he do this? Yongkang Emperor remembered the incriminating evidence in his hand. Others can get Chu Yuan's letters exchanged by Northern Liao, so will there be evidence of the first emperor's contact with Northern Liao in Chu Yuan's hands?

Yes!

But Chu Yuan won't take it out. He's negotiating terms with himself. He is the one who wants to keep the Chu family.

The anger in Emperor Yongkang's eyes flashed, this old man still refused to accept his fate! Once the evidence in his hand was known to him, how could he let such a thing fall into the hands of others. He thought it was a life amulet, but sometimes, it could also be a life amulet. It's the same to let go of the horse first, and then kill it when you get the evidence. Is it interesting to talk about such conditions at this time? But immediately, his heart jumped, this was Chu Yuan forcing himself to drag the case back. In a flash of thought, I figured out the old man's plan, but he did have a lot of useful things in his stomach, and he really had to cooperate with dragging it down.

Chu Yuan knew that Emperor Yongkang could understand his thoughts, and naturally knew that he was now in a dying struggle. But now, the only thing I can fight for my family is this line of life. With this buffer, the Chu family will be able to leave a root. His gaze glanced at Lin Yutong, and he glanced at Lin Yutong unexpectedly. Just one glance made hope rise in his heart again. Whether the Chu family can live or not, maybe there is a chance to talk to this Yunyin princess. She also has something in her hand that might be of interest to her.

Emperor Yongkang squinted his eyes, reached out and stroked his forehead, only to feel dizzy.

"Your Majesty!" Laifu stretched out his hand to help Emperor Yongkang, and the prince over there also hurried over and helped Emperor Yongkang to sit on the dragon chair, "Father, don't be sad for such a person." ”

The ministers below also thought that the emperor was angry with Chu Yuan. Not only did the emperor not expect it, but everyone didn't expect that this person was really a big traitor.

"Your Majesty! If you don't kill such a person, it's not enough to make the people angry. Song Cheng, as the imperial historian, was the first to stand up, "The article of collaborating with the enemy and treason is enough to kill the nine clans!"

Kill the Nine Clans?

The ministers were silent. Please, if you can talk past your brain, these nine clans include married daughters and grandchildren. The family of the Jinguo Mansion is all covered in it. Naturally, it also includes Princess Yunyin and the colt. Don't look at this as the serious grandson of the Chu family, but in terms of etiquette, that is, when there is a benefit, it is not the turn, but no one can hide from this kind of thing.

You want to cut off the heads of the nine clans, you ask how many people in this hall have a relationship with the Chu family within the nine clans. The in-laws are much older. Who is afraid of being implicated in this meeting?

Guo Changhe glanced at Song Cheng, this one who was not long-eyed, offended everything that should not be offended in a blink of an eye, he sighed lightly and walked out, "Your Majesty! Although Chu Yuan has confessed, there are still many untruths in the details. It should be handed over to Dali Temple for detailed interrogation. Decide later. ”

Emperor Yongkang's brain was buzzing, and he only heard one saying that he wanted to kill, and the other said that he would postpone killing again. The two had different opinions, but he knew that Chu Yuan's affairs could not be rushed, let alone done like this.

Gan's hand pressed on Emperor Yongkang's trembling hand, and said softly, "What's wrong?

Emperor Yongkang nodded, his eyes were blurry, his body was shaking, and he had a terrible headache.

Gan said softly: "Why don't I help you go back?" As he spoke, he glanced at the prince and smiled kindly.

How can such a thing be handed over to the crown prince?

Emperor Yongkang waved his hand: "You come, you come and talk about this matter for the time being......

Gan sighed in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, this is not in accordance with the rules. ”

"What are you talking about?" Emperor Yongkang roared irritably, and the hall fell silent for a moment. They all looked at Concubine Chen, who had a hint of embarrassment on her face, stunned. Emperor Yongkang also knew that his reaction was overdone, so he leaned back in his chair, looking angry and unable to restrain himself, "Although he is hateful, but he assists the first emperor and assists me, I really can't bear it...... Say it. Come, you know my mind best......"

Everyone knew a little, and the emperor couldn't bear it, so he asked Concubine Chen to come forward. But the Gan family and Chu Yuan have a grudge. If you start naturally, you won't be merciful. She is also the mother of Princess Yunyin, and she will never do anything that affects the princess. The emperor is really good at finding people. But yes, what Song Cheng said was determined by the law. Now that the emperor wants to protect his daughter, it is not appropriate for him to do this.

Jin Yunshun glanced at Concubine Chen and made a gesture of please,

Gan bowed slightly, walked over, and stood on the royal steps, in front of the imperial case.

"You are all the pillars of the country, and everyone knows better than this palace what kind of procedures should be in this trial. Chu Yuan pleaded guilty in court, it seems that the case is clear, but in fact it is not. First, the 36 counts Xue Heng sued, only one of which was treason against the enemy, and there was definite evidence. The rest were not asked. So, this palace may ask, what should happen to the sufferers of the remaining 35 articles? If the facts of the case are not clear, the sufferers will not be treated fairly. This is the dereliction of duty of the imperial court, the dereliction of duty of your lords, and the dereliction of duty of Your Majesty. Second, this crime of treason with the enemy seems to be conclusive. But I want to ask everyone, is Chu Yuan harboring anyone? Is there an accomplice? Is there an accomplice? Is there any crime that has not been confessed? What is the purpose of killing people in such a hurry? Are you implicated in the fear of being interrogated for anything?"

Song Cheng couldn't help but shrink back. He just stepped forward to show his loyalty, no matter how he said it, he was suspected of being a party member with Chu Yuan. It is undeniable that in this hall, there are many people who want to make Chu Yuan die quickly, but this definitely does not include himself.

And everyone in the hall couldn't help but gasp, this woman was forcing everyone to dare not speak. It is not right to intercede for Chu Yuan, and it is not right to convict Chu Yuan. Co-authored, this is not intended to make everyone speak, is it?

Originally, the old princes of several clans still thought that the emperor was messing around, so how could a woman point fingers at the main hall? But as soon as they heard this, no one dared to stand up and accuse him. Why? Because Chu Yuan said that he had something to do with the deaths of the kings of Jin and Lu. This may be true, but it shouldn't be all true. When those two princes died, Chu Yuan was not yet the prime minister? At that time, with his ability and official position, it was impossible to kill the two princes. Not only does he not have that ability, but the key is that he doesn't have that motivation. But he has no motive, and neither does the minister in this hall. The only ones who have a motive are them. There is another person, everyone knows in their hearts who it is, but no one dares to say it. The dead cannot be mentioned again, and those who are alive cannot be guaranteed not to be mentioned. This melon field is under the plum, it's too late to avoid suspicion, who dares to go up.

Lin Yutong said in his heart, these people are naturally more talented than others in a certain aspect. For example, the Gan clan easily subdued the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty. There is a first time, and there is a second time. This is how human habits are formed. At one time, everyone felt that it was unreasonable. Then the second time, it will no longer feel strange and unacceptable. This is the first time that no one dares to refute in front of Gan, so the second time, they will at least calm down and listen to Gan seriously. Because the first time left them with too much impression, they knew that this woman was not easy to mess with.

And Gan's wants to ask the people below to slowly develop such a habit.

Chu Yuan's matter is an opportunity for her. Moreover, Lin Yutong always vaguely felt that what Gan said just now was not untargeted. It's like an introduction, and it might explode at some point.

'Is Chu Yuan harboring someone?' Is there an accomplice? Is there an accomplice?'

What is the answer to this question, and what does Gan want to do with it?

Lin Yutong's fingers tapped lightly on her legs, and she waited and watched.

Gan's eyes circled around the main hall, as if he was inspecting his territory, and then said: "Such a big case, according to the law, should be handed over to the three divisions for trial, and after the case is clear, it can be folded and asked Your Majesty to make a judgment." If every case is in accordance with the special case, and everyone is vying to be the first to open the special case, and everyone will follow suit in the future, what is the power of heaven? The imperial court has a law on prison sentencing, and it should be enforced according to the law. Guilt means that the guilt should be judged according to the law. Sin is the dead, and there is no life. The sin is not worthy of the deceased, and there is no complaint. ”

Song Cheng stood up suddenly, glanced at Gan's family, and then said, "But the saint said before, he must not be tolerated." Now the mother ......"

"Yes!" Gan took Song Cheng's words, "The words of the saint are like water and difficult to collect." After listening to Song Yushi's words, this palace felt that although Chu Yuan's matter was big, it was not the biggest. The biggest problem is that you think that you can substitute words for law!" she said, her voice even higher, "if today's affairs cannot be judged according to the procedure of the law, but if they are sentenced to death according to the angry words of the Holy One, then the whole world thinks that words can be substituted for law." On another day, there will be those who should be killed and will not be killed because of the words of the Holy One, and there will be those who should not be killed because of the words of the Holy One. If the words of the saints can replace the law, and the law is abolished because of the people, then the subjects of the world are not the same. The law is a virtual reality, and no one can follow it, and everyone acts according to the likes and dislikes of the holy. In the long run, those who commit adultery will live, those who make false accusations will be many, those who trust affection will gather, and those who will be impartial according to the law will be few. If this goes on like this, the world will be in chaos!"

As she spoke, she pointed to Chu Yuan who was kneeling in the main hall, "Compared to these, what is the harm of a small Chu Yuan?"

The hall was full of drooping heads, and for the first time they knew there was such a woman. refuted the emperor's words, and also refuted the big truth. However, this is true everywhere it is! It is irrefutable.

The hall was full of women's majestic voices: "The minister cherishes Lu and does not admonish, and the minister is afraid of punishment and does not speak." At that time, it was really a country that would not be a country! Your Majesty hoped that there would be more direct ministers in the court who were outspoken!"

"I would like to lead the training!" Guo Changhe was the first to stand up, bow to the end, and said respectfully.

"Respectfully!" Whether he wanted to do it or not, the straight courtiers standing in the hall bent down.

Emperor Yongkang, supported by Laifu and the crown prince, returned to the apse. Lin Yutong and Gan went back to Beichen Palace directly. But as soon as the mother and daughter sat down, Emperor Yongkang came in with Laifu.

According to Concubine Chen's meaning, everything is done according to the law. Chu Yuan was imprisoned, and the Chu family should have been raided at this moment, and the people of the Chu family should have been imprisoned.

"If this is dragged back, Chu Yuan will not say inappropriate words in the main hall, and that's it. Gan looked at Emperor Yongkang, who was leaning on the soft pillow, "As for the next ......"

Emperor Yongkang opened his eyes and looked at Lin Yutong.

Lin Yutong nodded knowingly, and took over, "I'll do the next thing!"

Gan glanced at Emperor Yongkang with disgust, and then looked at Lin Yutong, "You...... Okay?"

Lin Yutong smiled: "Now, it's only me who can't do it." Do you want to call His Royal Highness the Prince, or call Brother Yuan'er, who has just been carried into the palace by Li Cairen?" Except for his own people, in the heart of Emperor Yongkang, no one can believe it. Now the person who can come forward to do things, except for the prince, is himself. Moreover, in Emperor Yongkang's heart, Gan had already said that his daughter was his own. So the biological daughter, and the daughter who has no genealogy, has nothing to rely on except for the emperor's favor. Compared to the crown prince, of course it is easy to use.

The corners of Emperor Yongkang's mouth curled, "Let's go to Yunyin." Our family of three knows about this......"

A family of three, this is really unappetizing.

Lin Yutong understood what Emperor Yongkang meant, this was to tell him to hide even the fourth master. She nodded as a matter of course: "I see." ”

Seeing Emperor Yongkang rubbing the corners of his forehead, Gan asked Mama He to take Lin Yutong to the side hall.

Lin Yutong is not in a hurry. The fourth master should be well aware of the news in the palace. Therefore, I can't do the task of delivering messages at all.

Laifu arranged for someone to go to the Jinguo Mansion to spread the word, saying that he was staying in the palace at night, which was because he was afraid that he would accidentally leak the news before the matter had a result. Outside the side hall, there are probably many people staring at him. She knew all of this. Therefore, she became more and more leisurely. Eat when you need to eat, sleep when you should. It was raining outside, listening to the sound of rain, Lin Yutong was lying on the couch. At this moment, the Jinguo Mansion must be very chaotic.

The Chu family was copied, and Mrs. Chu and Chu Huaiyu were just afraid that they were busy trying to figure out a way. It is estimated that the fourth master will not go back to live in the house today.

She sighed softly, a little sad for Mrs. Chu and Chu Huaiyu. They must not have imagined that the kick at the door was kicked by Jin Chengan.

Thinking about today's events, her eyelids slowly reopened. When I woke up, the rain was getting louder and louder. It was already dark.

"Girl, are you awake?" asked Mama He, pulling up the tent and whispering.

Lin Yutong glanced out: "What time is it?"

"It's almost time. Mama He helped Lin Yutong get up, "Do you want to use some girl?" ”

Is it already the middle of the night?

"Let's set the table. Lin Yutong stretched his waist, "I have enough to eat and drink, and I still have to work." ”

Mama He answered and went out. Sanxi came over to serve Lin Yutong to freshen up.

When I changed my clothes, I changed into a night walker.

A bowl of rice, half a plate of grilled meat, a bowl of tofu soup. The other Lin Yutong didn't move, and he was almost full.

When Mama He came back, she was followed by Laifu and the two Mama.

Lin Yutong understood that he could do things, but the whole process had to be under the supervision of Emperor Yongkang. This had long been expected by her, so when she saw the visitor, she asked as a matter of course, "Let's go now." You're all set, right?"

Laifu hurriedly nodded: "Your Highness, everything is in order." ”

Lin Yutong took the big cloak handed over by Sanxi, wrapped it around his body, took his hat and walked out.

Sitting on his shoulders and quietly leaving the palace, there was a carriage parked at the door, and beside the carriage, there were more than a dozen guards on horseback, quietly, and no one made a sound.

"Let's ride a horse. Lin Yutong turned around and said to Laifu, "Let's go early and come back early!"

It takes more than half an hour to take a carriage to the prison of Dali Temple.

Laifu glanced at Lin Yutong, then got up to negotiate, and without much effort, he took out a few horses. Lin Yutong turned over his horse and instructed Laifu, "Lead the way!"

Braving the rain and rushing in the black light, Laifu himself was worried. But Lin Yutong is stable and doesn't want anyone to take care of him at all.

The brand in Laifu's hand is the pass.

The group entered the prison smoothly, and at this time, only Chu Yuan was locked up in the Tianzi prison.

Such a cell does not look particularly dark. On the contrary, two feet away there was a burning torch, which not only brightened up the illumination of the prison, but also provided heat, and as soon as it entered, it drove away the chill of the rainy night.

A dozen guards stood at the door of the cell, not approaching.

Laifu led the way for Lin Yutong, and the two grandmothers followed Lin Yutong.

Chu Yuan sat cross-legged in the grass on the ground, leaning against the wall, and when he heard the footsteps, his eyes opened. When he saw the person who was covered by the black cloak, he chuckled: "Your Royal Highness, the criminal has been waiting for a long time. ”

Lin Yutong sighed in his heart, this old guy has really counted every step of the way. She reached out and lifted the hat of her cloak, "It's not a loss to Prime Minister Chu." It's not okay to disobey people. As she spoke, she glanced at Rifle, "Open the cell door." ”

Laifu was a little embarrassed, "Your Highness...... "What if I get hurt?"

"Open!" Lin Yutong's voice was not loud, but he didn't allow him to refute when he looked at Laifu's eyes.

Laifu shuddered and immediately opened the cell door.

Lin Yutong entered, and then said to Laifu who was following closely behind: "You also underestimate our Prime Minister Chu." Even if you leave the prison door open and don't need to be guarded, Prime Minister Chu will not go out. As he spoke, he smiled slightly and looked at Chu Yuan, "Did you say yes?" ”

If he doesn't die, Jin Chengan should be uneasy. Therefore, even if the emperor doesn't make a move, Jin Chengan will take Chu Yuan's life. Since it has been betrayed, it is immortal. Don't leave the other party a little respite. Jin Chengan understands this truth better than anyone else.

Looking at Lin Yutong, who was talking to himself and was also sitting cross-legged opposite him, Chu Yuan laughed twice, "Your Highness, the old minister is really a little suspicious now, whether you are His Majesty's own flesh and blood." You are not afraid, the person who wants to destroy the old minister's mouth will do it tonight, and you will be the fish in the pond that has been affected. Such a dangerous thing, the old minister thought that His Majesty would send the prince here. ”

Fortune's face flashed with anger.

This old thing, talking is really bad. On the one hand, he provoked the feelings between the emperor and the princess, and on the other hand, he hinted that the emperor was eager to kill the prince.

Lin Yutong smiled, took out a small wine jug from his arms, pulled out the wooden cork, and the wine was fragrant. Then, Lin Yutong took out two small wine cups and a bag of dried meat. "Would you like to try it? It's been a long night, let's talk while eating. ”

As he spoke, he poured a glass of wine and drank it, and grabbed the jerky again, and ate it sweetly.

Chu Yuan looked at Lin Yutong's movements, and knew that he was telling himself that there was no poison in what he ate and drank! "Actually, there is no need to do this, there are still many things that His Highness wants to know. How could you so easily call the old man to death first? ”

That's because you don't know anything about poisons, dear! Not all poisons that kill people will attack on the spot. There's a word called latency, and he shouldn't know it.

Lin Yutong smiled, noncommittal, and only said: "Yes, I'm very interested in many things, aren't I here to listen to what Prime Minister Chu has to say?"

Chu Yuan nodded: "Tell stories, this old man is good at it." The storyteller in this teahouse, who tells the story, has to collect money. The identity of the old man and the story in his belly are better than that of the storyteller. Your Highness, you say, this must be worth something, right?"

Lin Yutong said in his heart that this is talking about conditions. To make it clear is to say, tell you that you can, but it depends on how many conditions you can meet me.

The emperor is in the main hall today, and he doesn't dare to stimulate Chu Yuan at all. On the one hand, he knew that Chu Yuan knew too much about the secrets of the first emperor. On the other hand, Chu Yuan has already fallen, as for how it will be judged, whether it will affect the Chu family or not, this will not be the point at all. The point is that he noticed that the relationship between Chu Yuan and Jin Chengan had broken down. Chu Yuan didn't have to worry about it, but the news about Jin Chengan in his mouth was still valuable.

Therefore, it was only the Gan family who came out and pressed Chu Yuan's case backwards. Even if he is angry, he doesn't want to pronounce the sentence in court. Because of this verdict, it is difficult to grasp. This has to make Chu Yuan see some hope, doesn't it?

But dragging it out like this is really called a trial according to the law, and it won't work. The elders of the three dynasties of Chu Yuan, there are too many officials involved with him. Whether they know it or not, but the people who have done things for Chu Yuan account for half of the court. How many people will be implicated in such a thing, one by one? It will endanger everyone in the court, but it is not the emperor's original intention.

So, on the whole, this law must be followed. After it was dragged down, Chu Yuan could not be tried in public. It was interrogated by absolute cronies in person, and it was the best way to ask Chu Yuan to 'commit suicide in fear of sin'.

The people outside were settled, but the emperor was carrying a live buckle in his hand. This courtier is obedient, and there is no major fault in him, just turn a blind eye and pass it. But if he is not obedient, won't he die before Chu Yuan's case is over? At this time, it is also the easiest to take out the evidence of collusion with Chu Yuan and take down the person. Besides, which of the ministers below is not a human spirit, knowing that the emperor has a tight spell in his hand, where do they dare to be disobedient. This court does not need to be cleaned, and there is no need to toss a big movement, and it can be withdrawn from the emperor's hands. Such a bloodless sword is the best policy.

The life and death of the Chu family is not so important at all compared to these major events.

Of course Chu Yuan understands this truth. But what he is most guarding against now is not the emperor, but Kim Chengan. He was afraid that Jin Chengan would cut the grass and eradicate the roots!

Lin Yutong chewed the jerky, took another sip of wine, and then said, "I've never been a stingy person. Besides, what you value is not necessarily what I value. What you think you can't live without, with me, is also dispensable. Since it doesn't matter to me, why don't I let go?"

Chu Yuan's eyes lit up, "Is Your Highness's words accurate?"

Lin Yutong laughed, glanced at Laifu if he didn't have anything, and then said: "It's me who came tonight, not the prince, isn't it?" The emperor can send himself here, which is very revealing in itself. If it weren't for the fact that his body couldn't support it, the emperor would have dealt with such a secret matter by himself.

Chu Yuan glanced at Laifu and had some understanding. Since the emperor has to supervise the whole process, it is almost the same as the emperor coming in person. The smile on his face was put away, and he took a sip of the wine from the glass. Suddenly, he said, "How much does His Highness know about the Miao family?"

Why did you talk about the Miao family first?