After Shen Ruojiao came out of Xuanjing Palace, the first thing he did was to take Mama Hua into custody, one was to deter the master behind Mama Hua, and the other was to bully the evil servants of the harem.

In the harem, there are many concubines like Lu Daimei who don't have much backstage, and Bai Zhen's original intention when he chose a concubine was to win over General Liu and Shen Xiang in order to stabilize the support of the relative imperial power.

The Ministry of Rites follows the etiquette system, in addition to the most critical Liu Guifei and Shen Ruojiao, there are many school-age women who are included in the list to make up the number, some of them with insufficient family background can only be unknown in the harem, I am afraid that the number of times I have seen Bai Zhen is not as good as Shen Ruojiao.

The harem is now divided into two factions, Concubine Liu and Queen Chen, these concubines will inevitably stand in line, in the case of such a strong competition, of course, it will not be Chen Liu and the others who will suffer, with the acquiescence of these two high-ranking and powerful people, there may be many mouthpieces like Mama Hua who take the opportunity to suppress the concubines.

Shen Ruojiao ordered the chamberlain to tie people up to the Punishment Bureau, and then beat the head of the Punishment Bureau, and the Punishment Bureau naturally knew how to deal with the rest of the matter.

There are only two ways in front of Mama Hua, either to confess the person behind her, or to take off a layer of skin in the Punishment Bureau, but to see if she has a harder mouth or harder bones.

After disposing of Mama Hua, Shen Ruojiao took Xun'er back to Hancui Palace, sent someone to protect her, and took Yuyue to the outer court.

The outer court is the place where the ministers of the guard gather, and the guard is located in the southeast corner of the outer court, very close to Chao'anmen.

After leaving Chao'anmen and walking a few dozen steps east, I arrived at the guard's office.

The architecture of the outer court is more solemn and magnificent than the inner court, especially the guards.

The Guards were in charge of patrolling the entire court, and they were heavily guarded, so that no one with bad intentions could take advantage of it.

This kind of place is the first time that a concubine has visited, and the guards look here in twos and threes, their eyes full of novelty.

After Shen Ruojiao revealed her identity and intention, a young guard led her to the hall: "The rotation of the guards in our guard office is arranged by General Leader Tu, but General Leader Tu is not very good-tempered, Niangniang, don't come with him." ”

The young guard kindly reminded.

Shen Ruojiao remembered the scene he saw outside Xuanjing Palace just now, and he didn't doubt the words of the guards, there were really not a few people who dared to show face to Bai Zhen in this world, and I am afraid that it could not be summed up by a bad temper.

When Shen Ruojiao entered the hall, Tu Qianfang was sitting in front of the table, studying the arming map in his hand.

Seeing Shen Ruojiao's visit, Tu Qianfang didn't get up to greet him, his eyes were not good, and his face was full of impatience.

Shen Ruojiao explained her intention in a few words, but Tu Qianfang's expression did not stretch: "Niangniang wants to come to the guard to get someone without evidence, I'm afraid it's inappropriate, right?"

She took the privilege promised by Bai Zhen to take people, but who knew that Tu Qianfang didn't give face at all, and asked her for evidence, but she really couldn't get it.

Jiyue used to follow Shen Ruojiao, and the people she intersected were all literati and Confucian scholars in Kyoto, all of whom were elegant and moderate, but she had never seen such an angry and rude person as Tu Qianfang, and muttered in a low voice: "The stones in the pit are stinky and hard." ”

Who knew that Tu Qianfang's internal strength was profound and his ear power was outstanding, even the whispers from four or five feet apart also fell into his ears. At this time, his face was even more gloomy, and his cold gaze shot towards Jiyue, and he saw that Jiyue was excited, and then straightened his waist angrily and glared back at Tu Qianfang.

Shen Ruojiao glanced at her disapprovingly, and then Ji Yue died down, and secretly grimaced at Tu Qianfang.

looks like a dog, but her temper is so stinky, a guard leader dares to argue with her lady, and Ji Yue feels even more aggrieved for Shen Ruojiao in her heart.

Shen Ruojiao's tone was soft, but with an irrefutable momentum: "This palace is not here to take people, but Lord Luo Ji and the deceased are inextricably linked, and he is the key person in this case. ”

These words were both rigid and soft, Tu Qian put a gloomy face, snorted, and turned sideways extremely uncooperatively, but still compromised and said Luo Ji's whereabouts: "Luo Ji took three days off and was at home." ”

Shen Ruojiao frowned, worried that the person behind the scenes was already one step ahead, and hurriedly said: "Commander Tu will inform the palace of Lord Luo Ji's residence. ”

Tu Qianfang still didn't trust Shen Ruojiao, thought for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "I'll go with you." ”

Without waiting for Shen Ruojiao to answer, he had already stood up on his own, untied his armor with one hand, put it on the table, and walked closer with his slender legs.

Ji Yue snorted angrily, but inexplicably felt that his cheeks were a little hot, just far away, he was wearing a golden helmet, he couldn't see his face clearly, and when he got closer, Ji Yue found that this person looked so handsome.

But she was only amazed for a moment, and she still sneered at Tu Qianfang in her heart.

Tu Qianfang naturally heard the cold snort of the moon, glanced at her with slanted eyes, and didn't intend to pay attention to it.

Also, Tu Qianfang was awe-inspiring when he was wearing armor, but behind the armor, he looked like a handsome boy, I am afraid that if he walks on the street like this, no one will associate him with the five big and three thick military attachés.

Shen Ruojiao did not refuse Tu Qianfang's proposal, on the contrary, she was happy to do so, if there was an emergency on the way to find Luo Ji, she and Jiyue would be women in the end, and it would be difficult to parry, and Tu Qianfang would be a good help at that time.

However, Shen Ruojiao and Tu Qianfang are not peers.

Jiyue prepared a comfortable carriage and kindly invited Tu Qianfang to ride with her.

Who knew that Tu Qianfang was extremely disdainful: "If you are noble and delicate, you should stay in the harem." How this carriage is better than my good horse. ”

After saying this, he rode away on his white horse.

Leaving Shen Ruojiao and Ji Yue looking at each other.

Luo Ji lives in Qingping Lane, which is across the street from the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Standing at the mouth of the alley, you can see the corner of the tall and majestic Prime Minister's Mansion in the distance.

Shen Ruojiao lowered her mind and retracted her gaze, now she has more important things to do, and when this matter is successfully resolved, she should also go home to meet her family.

Walking to the front of Luo Ji's family courtyard, Tu Qianfang had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Shen Ruojiao arrive, Tu Qianfang didn't say hello, and turned around and entered the house directly.

Luo Ji lives with his family, there is a vegetable garden in front of the house, the courtyard is not big, but it is well organized by Aunt Wang.

Aunt Wang is Luo Ji's mother, a middle-aged woman in her thirties, because she has been doing farm work all the year round, her skin is tanned, and she is a simple and honest woman.

Shen Ruojiao did not identify herself, only said that she was from the palace, and Aunt Wang didn't ask much, and warmly welcomed a few people in.

"This kid started drinking as soon as he came back yesterday, and he was unconscious. Although Aunt Wang complained on her lips, she couldn't hide the worry on her face, and shouted into the house: "You'er, go and tell your brother to get up, and say that there are adults in the palace looking for you." ”

Shen Ruojiao followed and looked over, only to find that there was a little girl standing behind the door, most of her body was hidden behind the door, and only a small face was exposed.

Hearing her mother's command, the little girl called You'er responded with a milky voice, turned around and staggered to the back room.

Aunt Wang beckoned a few people into the house to sit down, and was busy making tea and pouring water, and after picking up, she wiped her hands on the coarse cloth skirt, and stood aside, not daring to talk.

She couldn't figure out the intentions of these adults, and her son was in that state, and she was worried that Luo Ji had committed something in the palace.

Shen Ruojiao and Tu Qianfang were not gossiping people, they fell into silence for a while, and even Jiyue, who had always talked a lot, was much quieter.

Aunt Wang looked at these nobles with solemn expressions, and felt that the comer was not good, and she was still worried in her heart, so Luo Ji came out drunk with the door frame.

Luo You trotted out from behind him and threw himself into Aunt Wang's arms, looking at the adults with different expressions in the room with big round eyes blinking.

Luo Ji hadn't seen Shen Ruojiao, but at a glance he saw Tu Qianfang sitting in a precarious position, shook his head, sobered up a little, and saluted Tu Qianfang: "Commander Tu." ”

Luo Ji raised his head, a little puzzled: "Commander Tu, I have taken leave of absence." ”

When Tu Qianfang faced his subordinates, he was a little kind: "It's this ...... Lord Shen is looking for you. ”

Tu Qianfang also understood that Shen Ruojiao didn't want to make his identity public, so he temporarily changed his voice and called Lord Shen, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

Luo Ji looked at Shen Ruojiao at this time, and he was even more puzzled, how could he not know that there was such a person as Lord Shen in the palace, and asked hesitantly: "What is the matter with Lord Shen?"

Shen Ruojiao looked straight at Luo Ji and said word by word: "I came here for the palace maid Tanhua hanged herself, and I want to ask Lord Luo about something." ”

When Luo Ji heard this, he completely woke up from the hangover, and the expression on his face changed several times.

The change in his expression did not escape Shen Ruoyao's eyes, and Tu Qianfang naturally noticed it, and his face turned pale.

He originally thought that Shen Ruojiao's inferences were nonsense, and he was waiting to see Shen Ruojiao's jokes. But Luo Ji looked like this, he had to start reconsidering.

Shen Ruojiao asked faintly, "I heard that Lord Luo and Tanhua have always been friends, but is there such a thing?"

Luo Ji's face was a little pale, and he nodded: "Yes, I am ...... with Sandalwood."

Halfway through speaking, Luo Ji paused, and a struggle appeared on his face.

"Yes......"

Luo Ji swallowed his saliva, always hesitating, and stopped talking.

Shen Ruojiao's face froze, Luo Ji's reaction, I am afraid that the people behind the scenes have already looked for him, but he is not ready.

Her eyes flashed slightly, and she asked coldly, "Is it a lover?"

As soon as these words came out, Tu Qianfang's eagle-like sharp gaze shot at her, the guard and the palace maid fornicated, it was a big crime in the palace, and he couldn't tolerate others to put such charges on his subordinates with one mouth.

Aunt Wang also looked at Luo Ji in horror and tightened Luo You into her arms.

Shen Ruojiao ignored Tu Qianfang's angry gaze and stared straight at Luo Ji, not letting go of any change in his expression.

Luo Ji looked at her in shock, his eyes flashed, he turned his face away, and said "yes" in a voice like a gnat.

Shen Ruojiao's face sank, and it seemed that she was still a step too late.

She was thinking about countermeasures, and Tu Qianfang on the side slapped the table and got up, startling her.

"Yes, do you know what the crime is, you dare to admit it?" Tu Qianfang looked at Luo Ji with hatred, and his tone was sad.

Luo Ji lowered his head, didn't dare to look at him, bit his lip and didn't say a word.

Shen Ruojiao sighed, and was about to open her mouth to persuade Luo Ji, when she caught a glimpse of what Luo You was saying in Aunt Wang's ear, Aunt Wang's face changed greatly, and she opened her mouth wide in shock, and in a panic, she bumped into Shen Ruojiao's sight and quickly glanced away.

A flash of inspiration flashed in Shen Ruojiao's mind, how could she not have thought of it.

"Commander Tu. Shen Ruojiao called softly.

Tu Qian, who was furious, turned around and glared at her angrily.

Ji Yue was very angry, but Shen Ruojiao smiled at him indifferently, hooked her hand, motioned for Tu Qianfang to come over with her ear, and whispered a few words to Tu Qianfang, Tu Qianfang's expression gradually eased, and she looked at her with some suspicion, her eyes full of vigilance.

Shen Ruojiao knew that Tu Qianfang was shaken, and smiled: "Believe it or not, Commander Tu can decide for himself." ”

She could see that Tu Qianfang was strict, but he really cared about the people under him, and would never watch Luo Ji make a big mistake.

Luo Ji's hesitation just now shows that his nature is not bad, he shouldn't have carried this black cauldron, not to mention losing his future, and it may even affect his family.

In her previous life, she only knew that Luo Ji was dismissed and sent out of the palace, but she didn't know what happened after that.

Would the man behind the scenes really let him go so easily, leaving behind someone who knew the truth and could pose a threat at any moment?