On a summer night, the stars hung all over the sky, and Shangguan Che's carriage galloped quickly on the country path. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The sound of horses' hooves broke the silence of the night, and the sounds of birds and insects on both sides of the trail were drowned out by it.

Shangguan Che in the carriage was taking a nap with his eyes closed.

He sat upright like a Buddha, looking relaxed, but through the light of the small lamp in the car, he could vaguely see the faint tiredness on his face.

Since Jiang Chuanxiong went to study with Yuzi, Shangguan Che and several other members of the cabinet have been much busier than before, not to mention that he has to give lectures to Jiang Yuetang every day after going to the office, and his hard work can be imagined.

In his hand, he still held the spring picture drawn by Jiang Yuetang himself.

If it weren't for the coachman's reminder, Shangguan Che wouldn't even notice when he got home.

Shangguan Che had just gotten out of the carriage when a subordinate stepped forward and said, "Young Master, Master Gong has been waiting for you in the living room for a long time. ”

Shangguan Che suddenly felt bad, and hurriedly walked into the door.

Gong Chaoju was sitting in the living room holding a book and reading it boringly, but if you look closely, you will find that his attention is not on the book, but on thinking about something.

He was only twenty-seven years old, but he looked much more than that, and his outfit was all black, like a monk who had been cultivating for many years.

He likes to wear black, Shangguan Che likes to wear white, and the friendship between the two is very good, so some people jokingly call them 'black and white'.

Shangguan Che entered the living room in three steps and two steps, took off his cloak, and said, "I'm sorry to be late!"

As he spoke, he sat down beside Gong Chaoju, and raised his hand to signal the people to stand down.

Gong Chaoju put down the book, leaned into Shangguan Che's ear and said, "In the evening today, Lord Guo suddenly escorted all the fathers-in-law, palace maids and guards who had been waiting for the first emperor a few days before and after his death. ”

Shangguan Che's expression was grim, and then he said: "It seems that the reason for the death of the first emperor is going to be investigated today." ”

After a day of dizziness and nausea, the emperor began to develop coma, hemoptysis, and convulsions, and died in the evening.

Before that, although the first emperor occasionally had a small illness, it was not a major illness.

The sudden death of the first emperor caught Imaki (the crown prince at the time) off guard, so he immediately set about his accession to the throne, so although he immediately sent someone to investigate, he did not investigate deeply.

The results of the investigation at that time believed that the first emperor had died of a sudden illness.

Since there were no clues or evidence to be found, everyone had to accept the result.

Gong Chaoju nodded, and then said: "There is another thing - Du Jin and Lei Axian, the personal fathers of the first emperor when he was alive, died one after another a few days ago, one hanged himself, and the other died of unknown causes. I just learned about this from a friend at Dali Temple. ”

Shangguan Che looked shocked.

Du Jin and Lei Axian, the two fathers-in-law, are about fifty years old, and they won the trust and respect of the first emperor when they were fathers-in-law in the palace. Soon after the death of the emperor, they resigned one after another, citing old age, so they died not in the palace but in their respective homes.

These two fathers-in-law suddenly died one after another when Guo Yifan was investigating the case, and this matter is very strange.

Gong Chaohu said: "It is said that Lord Guo sent someone to understand the situation with their family, and arranged for people to take turns to monitor their family day and night. ”

Shangguan Che's hand slowly rubbed the teacup, and after a long time, he said, "The death of these two fathers-in-law may not be as simple as it seems. ”

Gong Chaoju also nodded: "Obviously, someone should want to destroy the evidence." He added, "I guess Master Guo will summon us for questioning soon." ”

When he said this, Gong Chaoju's expression suddenly became solemn.

The day before the first emperor was dizzy, they had been ordered to go to the Yinghua Hall to face the holy council, and it was Du Jin and Lei Axian who were waiting on both sides of the first emperor at that time.

Shangguan Che pondered for a moment and said, "The gentleman acts frankly, why worry?"

"But the problem is that both fathers-in-law are dead now. Gong Chaoju said with a heavy heart.

If those two fathers-in-law were still around, they might be able to prove their innocence, but now they are gone.

This is also the reason why Gong Chaoju came to Shangguan Che overnight. He was really worried that he and Shangguan Che would be listed as suspects.

Shangguan Che said: "Lord Guo's judgment of the case has always been fair and strict, and he will not make something out of nothing, besides, we are doing it right, why should we be afraid?"

Having said that, Shangguan Che was still a little apprehensive in his heart, after all, this case was about the death of the first emperor!

But he quickly adjusted again.

As a top strategist, you still have the ability to protect yourself.

So he took the initiative to change the subject.

Seeing him so calm, Gong Chaoju's original worry was reduced, so he smiled and said, "Also, we are the top strategists of Zhaoguo, will we let others frame the blame?"

Shangguan Che nodded and said, "Yes, don't scare yourself, just act when you have the opportunity." And he said, "Wilt you stay with me tonight?"

Gong Chaoju nodded briskly and said, "It's all here, you don't say that I want to stay, but there is no need to prepare a special room, I will sleep with you tonight." ”

Shangguan Che smiled and nodded.

After lying down, Gong Chaoju asked, "Do you come back so late every day?"

Shangguan Che nodded.

Gong Chaohu smiled and said, "I teach late at night every day, and this is the first time I've seen such a conscientious teacher." ”

He loves Shangguan Che and doesn't want Shangguan Che to work too hard.

In his eyes, Shangguan Che is a person as precious and rare as a gem, which often makes him unconsciously cherish and love.

"The 69 competition is coming, otherwise he can't finish learning. Shangguan Che said, stretched out his hand and patted Gong Chaoju's shoulder, and said, "After the 69 competition, we will go out to enjoy the mountains and rivers one day." ”

"Let's talk about that then. Gong Chaoju sighed.

The next morning, Concubine Meng met with Sima Yu, a cabinet scholar, in her residence, Shaohuaxuan.

As soon as Sima Yu arrived, Concubine Meng immediately motioned for the others to retreat.

Sima Yu lifted his robe and knelt down and said, "The minister respectfully invites the imperial concubine Wanfu Jin'an!"

Concubine Meng motioned for him to be flat and said, "Lord Guo invited the old cooks in the imperial dining room to interrogate early this morning. ”

Sima Yu replied calmly: "The minister also heard about it." ”

"Isn't Master Sima nervous at all?" asked Mrs. Meng as she looked at Sima Yu.

Sima Yu smiled and said, "What's there to be nervous about Weichen?" Then he moved a little closer to Concubine Meng, and said in a low voice: "Is there anything else that Concubine Meng needs to worry about?"

Concubine Meng glanced at him, and said with a smile: "It seems that there is no place to worry, but I can't be happy." ”

Sima Yu sat upright, and said with the same smile: "It is up to people to make things happen, and it is up to heaven to make things happen, and if the sky doesn't let it happen, there is no way for Weichen." ”

Concubine Meng sneered, "Shouldn't it be said that Lord Sima is not thoughtful?"

Sima Yu laughed twice, and said fearlessly: "Concubine Meng, if it weren't for the help of the ministers, you would only be in the Netherworld Mansion now." ”

"So I have to thank you?" said Concubine Meng, looking at Sima Yu's gaze as cold as a knife.

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