The night was dark, and Li Hui and Wang Zixian sat opposite each other, each holding black and white, and landed casually on the criss-crossing chessboard. Both of them have wide robes and big sleeves, and their long hair is scattered, casual and comfortable. However, when Li Hui lowered his eyes and picked up the black chess pieces from the chess pieces made of white jade, he did not notice that the person opposite had already landed on his slender fingers.

The knobly jointed and flexible fingers carry a thin layer of calluses due to the practice of martial arts. Rao is like this, and when the white jade-like fingers pick up the jet-black jade chess pieces from the chessboard, they still have a thrilling beauty. Wang Zixian gently rubbed the white jade chess piece in his fingers, and his eyes couldn't help but sink slightly: he had to do something to distract himself in order to barely restrain the strong desire in his heart.

In the past, when the heavens were separated, I couldn't bear to think about it, and I thought it would be torture for myself. However, now that day and night are relative, as close as this, he is becoming more and more dissatisfied, and he wants more and more. He finally understood that this was the greatest torture. He longed to get the person in front of him, longed to stay with him for a long time, and grinded his ears and temples, but he was not ready yet, and he still couldn't take the risk before the water was ready.

When will I get him? When will you be able to speak your heart without fear? When will I be able to embrace him? Perhaps, he can't wait for the day when it will come to fruition. Will he lose him at that time? No, he will not allow it to be lost. Bear with me, bear with me.

"Zixian." Li Hui suddenly raised his eyes and said suspiciously, "This one, why have you been thinking about it for so long?" It was just an ordinary step, but it hadn't been left behind for a long time, which really made him a little strange.

The prince returned to his senses and put Bai Zi down casually: "I was just thinking, you have been supervising the case for a while, but you have found the culprit?" It is said that all the Jinshi Ke Xie Juzi in Beijing have been summoned to Dali Temple for inquiry, and many people have not only gone once or twice. Many of my new friends have moved into the vine garden to avoid being disturbed repeatedly. According to them, it seems that there should have been some eyebrows. ”

"Zheng Qin and Yang Qian are both smart people, even if they are found, I am afraid there is no evidence. As the head of the state, whether it is the first or the second, they are more or less surrounded by people who are willing to smear their livers and brains. Li Hui said, his brows furrowed slightly, "Just a little hint or two, or even a little embarrassment, presumably many people are willing to take the initiative to share their worries." ”

"Then we can only cut off as many of their minions as possible." "If you don't deal with the people around them, you won't be able to set an example." If they are not frightened this time, they will only behave more and more ruthlessly and unscrupulously in the future. In fact, there are not no people in Chang'an City who disdain to be in the same stream with them, and it is not that there are no people who hate them, but they were suppressed before and had no chance to attack. ”

"Even so, as long as we take the first step, there is naturally no shortage of people who fall into the ground. Speaking of which, Zixian, it's time for you to cultivate your own fans and siblings. Otherwise, if you fall into such a predicament again, and there is no one to speak up for you, it will be difficult to turn over smoothly. The dispute between the literati should be settled by the literati themselves. Today's things are indispensable. Thinking about it carefully, Li Hui felt that the prince had indeed too few friends.

It is undeniable that he enjoys the intimacy and trust between them very much, and vaguely does not expect another close friend to appear by the other party's side. However, they still need more power and connections. In addition to each other, they all need more family and friends around them.

The prince bowed slightly: "Don't worry, I've already started to work." He didn't want to be attacked again and couldn't fight back. Traveling abroad in Beijing brought him a lot, but it also made him lose the opportunity to become famous as soon as possible. And his plan to be a blockbuster in the provincial test taught everyone to see through it, but was used by his opponents.

There was nothing wrong with tripping over him this time, at least it made him a little more vigilant. Empty strength, no power and power, far from enough to protect oneself, step by step frightened by the slightest mistake, must not be half slack and complacent. At the same time, Xuan Qi also showed a stronger and more proud side, and he couldn't say that this incident could also change his thoughts of only trying to protect himself.

In this world, there are always gains and losses, and between gains and losses, we can see more clearly and look farther.

The next day, when Li Hui and Li Jing entered the palace to report the case, the sage also asked them who the culprit was: "I have been investigating for so long, and the entire Chang'an City has been turned over." Do you two really think that this matter is the work of a few little-known people? And the reason why they talk nonsense is just out of jealousy? ”

Li Jing was stunned: "Uncle, the evidence is so." They are indeed the ones who are secretly fueling the troubles. Unexpectedly, these rumors could be carried out by three different people. They spread it everywhere, and there were always people who added fuel and vinegar to it, and it all came together, that these words became so stupid, so strange. ”

The sage looked at this nephew and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, his feelings were a little subtle and a little pity: "What about Xuanqi? What do you think? ”

The child felt that the person who had a bad reputation for Yue Niang and the person who deliberately planted this matter on the second father were a little strange. Although there was no evidence, and the child couldn't tell what was strange, he always felt that he should examine the two more carefully. Li Hui replied, "For some reason, the child always thinks of those two strange assassinations back then. ”

"You're right." The saint smiled slightly, "The two of you have supervised this case well, and it can be regarded as experienced." After the case is completely closed, you will tell me that you really don't want to do anything. is not limited to civil and military, and there is no need to deliberately pay attention to any grade, just say it. ”

The saint was so generous and benevolent, and the two nephews were naturally very excited, and they immediately knelt down to thank him.

After leaving the Liangyi Palace, Li Jing almost immediately recited the martial arts. Not only did he think about it, but he even thought about it for his fox friends. Li Hui was very helpless when he heard this, and reminded: "No matter what you want, you must let the second father know." Only if the second father agrees, you can enter the office. ”

"......" Li Jing suddenly hung his head, "Grandpa will definitely not agree...... Cousin, may you say a few nice things for me? ”

"Even if I say all the good things, the second father will never agree to you to ask for an official on behalf of others." It's one thing to play ball together, it's another thing to get an official. The Yue Wangfu must not make friends with other clans lightly, let alone give them favors, otherwise it will be a big taboo, and no one can calm his uncle's suspicions.

Li Jing was stunned, as if he understood something, but he still seemed to be ignorant.

Just when the rumor case was at a critical point, above the Shuowang Dynasty, the two superintendents handed over the fold and impassionedly attacked the king of Xin'an County and the king of Tianshui County for their tribute fraud. They claimed that the two county kings were trying to cover up the truth about the fraud in the tribute examination, so they wantonly promoted the rumor case, disturbed the people who went to the Jinshi Provincial Examination, and even treated some talented people as prisoners. And the scholar prince they recommended was the only beneficiary of the rumor case, and it is said that he was designated as the head of the Jinshi family.

After listening to the impeachment of the two, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were stunned. For a while, everyone was silent with jade wat and bamboo wat in their arms. Yu Shi Zhongcheng, who had been busy trying the case of rumors, and didn't care about what his subordinates were thinking, was even more dumbfounded, and then showed a bitter face...... If he said he knew nothing about it, would the saint believe it? - Even he himself couldn't believe it!!

"Nonsense!!" The saint was furious on the spot and took the case, "I have never heard of such a ridiculous impeachment!" You just have bad intentions! Do you think that the official can do whatever he wants?! Who gave you the courage to slander the prince of the clan? Who gave you the audacity to slander my nephew?! ”

Xu is a saint is too kind on weekdays, and his temperament is completely different from that of the first emperor, and his angry appearance has shocked many important ministers. The courtiers all thought in their hearts, they finally understood why the three divisions were so dedicated to trying the rumor case, and it was naturally not the king of Xin'an County and the king of Tianshui County who could make them obey their orders, but a rare saint who was so tough.

However, perhaps it is precisely because the sage has always been very kind to anyone and everything, the two superintendents of the imperial history were unmoved, and argued with their necks stiffened: "The duty of supervising the imperial history is to check and correct hundreds of officials, so why not?" If the two county kings did not interfere in the matter of Jinshi Kegongju, the three divisions would have returned their innocence. ”

"That's not how it works!! What about the evidence? Where's the evidence?! With some rumors, you poured dirty water on my nephews and nephews, saying that they had not made a mistake but wanted to prove their innocence?! What's the point?! That's how you supervise the imperial history on weekdays?! It's child's play!! The sage sneered, turned around and flicked his sleeves, and left the Taiji Hall.

"That's not how civil officials seek fame." Xu Ye, the new servant of Shangshu Province, snorted lightly and shook his head.

In the imperial history, Cheng had a hard time arguing, glared angrily at the two subordinates who caused trouble and didn't know it, and swallowed a mouthful of old blood into his stomach: "It's all negligence at a certain time...... "How can this matter be good?" He didn't want to offend the entire clan because of these two stupid things!

Just as the courtiers left the Taiji Hall with different expressions and thoughts, Li Heng, the king of Yue, chased the holy car to the Liangyi Hall and persuaded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, no matter what, this matter must be investigated by the three divisions as much as possible, and justice will be given to the two children." Otherwise, ...... fear, new rumors have spread. It is related to the fraud of the provincial test of Jinshike, and it will make waves in one day. The reputation of the two children is at stake! ”

"I will never condone these bastards to use Xuanqi and Jingxing to achieve their reputation." In front of his brother, the sage was not at all as angry as Fang Cai, and he was even very calm, "Moreover, they are ordered by me to thoroughly investigate the case of rumors, and the people behind them are targeting me!" Since when did they dare to disobey my words?! Where is my majesty? Where is the majesty of our royal family?! ”

The minister agreed, and they must be dealt with afterwards, and this slander must not be tolerated. It's just that it's a matter of tribute, and it's not a trivial matter. Otherwise, no matter what the result of next year's provincial examination is, it will be difficult to win the trust of the officials and the people! I implore your majesty to think twice! Li Heng bowed deeply and bowed to the king's ministers.

The sage immediately helped him up: "Second brother......" He sighed and looked at the half-brother, and tightened his eyebrows: "...... Good...... I...... Ordered Dali Siqing, the Criminal Department Shangshu, and the Imperial History Zhongcheng to be immediately tried! ”

So, as many people expected, this absurd impeachment actually opened another case - the Jinshi Kegongju fraud case.