Bai Li Xuan was killed, this is a big deal, and the next day as soon as the sky is bright, the news has spread throughout the palace.

The emperor sat in the imperial study, his face was so gloomy that people felt terrified. The dignified Prince Zhao died in the Palace of Dayan Kingdom, this matter is really tricky to deal with, and what is even more tricky is that the only eyewitness Bai Lichen actually insisted that the murderer was Gu Ranchen. If Gu Ranchen was the real murderer, the emperor didn't believe it at all, he understood Gu Ranchen's temperament, even if he wanted to kill Bailixuan, he would not do such a sneaky thing. However, since Bai Lichen insisted on it, the emperor had no way to ignore it.

The emperor sent Bai Lichen away, promising to investigate the matter thoroughly and give Zhao Guo an explanation.

At this moment, Gu Ranchen knelt respectfully in the imperial study, bearing the emperor's wrath.

"Gu Ranchen, I will ask you one last time, where were you last night?" The emperor has asked this sentence countless times, and he has obviously lost his patience.

Faced with the accusation of murder, Gu Ranchen flatly denied it, however, if he wanted to prove his innocence, the only way was to prove that Gu Ranchen was not at the scene at the time. However, after asking again and again, Gu Ranchen refused to answer this question.

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister didn't dare to bully the king, last night the minister was indeed drinking alone in the imperial garden, and he didn't bring an entourage with him." No matter what the emperor asked, Gu Ranchen answered like this.

Actually, Gu Ranchen chatted with Liu Shihua all night last night, and the reason why he didn't say it was because he didn't want to cause trouble for Liu Shihua. This matter involves the life of Prince Zhao, but anyone who has anything to do with it will definitely be tossed, and he doesn't want to disturb the purity of Liu Shihua.

What's more, Liu Shihua is just a weak woman, even if she can really come out to testify, how many people will believe it? Her words were too light compared to Bailichen's. Since Bai Lichen dared to insist that it was Gu Ranchen's problem, he naturally laid out a perfect game, and this game could not be broken by Liu Shihua alone.

"Since you say so, I can only do business, and this case will be handed over to the Criminal Department for investigation, and you are not allowed to leave King Ning's Mansion for half a step before it is investigated." The emperor seemed to have lost his patience and made an order with a calm face.

Such a will, in Gu Ranchen's expectations, if the emperor did not put him under house arrest, he would not be able to explain it to Zhao Guo.

The news of Gu Ranchen's house arrest also spread quickly, and the emperor showed such sincerity, Bai Lichen couldn't say anything, so he could only promise to wait for the results of the investigation of the Criminal Department, however, Gu Ranchen kept his mouth shut about his whereabouts last night, which made Bai Lichen a little relieved.

Bai Lichen sneaked to Murong Sheng's residence and discussed countermeasures with him.

"Second master, Gu Ranchen told the emperor that he was drinking alone last night, I'm afraid this is not very credible, will he have any other plans?" Bai Lichen did not hide his worries at all.

Murong Sheng took a sip of tea, "If he is convicted casually, he is not Gu Ranchen, Brother Baili rest assured, this king has already sent someone to investigate, and he will definitely find the person who was with Gu Ranchen last night." ”

"Second Master Lao is bothered." Bailichen smiled flatteringly.

"Second master, I still have something I want to ask you to help with."

"Why be polite between you and me, if you need anything, just say it." Murong Sheng hooked the corners of his mouth and smiled.

"Second master, I'm ......" Before the words were spoken, Bai Lichen blushed a little.

Murong Sheng was also stunned when he saw Bai Lichen stumbling like this, "What's wrong?" What the hell is going on with Brother Baili? ”

Bai Lichen cleared his throat, "Princess Linglong was originally going to marry her eldest brother in Zhao Guo, but now that the eldest brother is dead, I ......"

Before Bai Lichen finished speaking, Murong Sheng had already understood his thoughts, and laughed and said, "Brother Baili didn't take a fancy to Linglong?" This is not difficult, and the relatives were originally for the peaceful exchanges between the two countries, the father and the king of Zhao agreed to marry Linglong to Bailixuan because it was determined that Bailixuan would inherit the unification in the future, and now that Bailixuan is dead, Zhao will definitely fall into your hands in the future, marry Linglong, presumably my father will not object. ”

Murong Sheng paused, and then continued, "Don't worry, as long as Gu Ranchen dies, we will no longer have any scruples about the An family, even if our father is against it, when the time comes, we will expose the scandal between An Ruozhan and Princess Linglong, if you are willing to marry her, she will be grateful to Dade." ”

Murong Sheng smiled confidently as he spoke, as if it was all under his control.

Bai Lichen smiled knowingly, and touched the cup with tea instead of wine with Murong Sheng, "With the second master here, I will rest assured." ”

The two of them were talking, and suddenly someone came in and replied, "Second master, you instructed your subordinates to investigate, and your subordinates found some clues." Speaking of this, the person who came looked at Bai Lichen, seemed to have some scruples, and did not say any more.

Murong Sheng answered, "Lord Chen is not an outsider, but it doesn't hurt for you to say it." ”

"My subordinates found out that a eunuch saw Gu Wangye and a woman drinking in the back garden last night."

"Do you know who that woman is?" As soon as Bai Lichen heard the news about Gu Ranchen, he hurriedly asked.

"The eunuch didn't dare to approach, he didn't see clearly, but judging from his figure, it seemed to be ......"

"Okay, this king knows." Murong Sheng interrupted him anxiously, "This king doesn't listen to it, check it out and report it later." ”

Bai Lichen felt that Murong Sheng was a little abnormal, and he interrupted his entourage in such a hurry, as if he didn't want to let himself hear that person's name.

"Does the second master know who is with Gu Ranchen?" Although Bai Lichen knew that Murong Sheng might not tell him, he still asked.

Murong Sheng pretended to be ignorant and shook his head, "I don't know, but there are many rights and wrongs in the palace, and uncertain things, it is useless to say it, Brother Baili, don't worry, this king will definitely find out." ”

Bai Lichen was skeptical, but since Murong Sheng said this, he didn't want to ask any more.

Actually, Murong Sheng probably guessed who that woman was. Gu Ranchen has no contact with the women in the palace, if someone can drink with him, then only Liu Shihua is the one.

However, Murong Sheng inexplicably didn't want Bai Lichen to know this fact, and he tried his best to want Liu Shihua to disconnect from this matter.

This feeling is very strange, even Murong Sheng himself can't say it clearly. If he had to say that the gaffe when he first saw Liu Shi's painting was because of the amazement at a glance, he really thought that it was just a love of beauty. But now, he can't bear to hurt it.

"Since the second master said so, I still bother the second master to find out. Gu Ranchen's life and death are related to your and my great cause. Bai Lichen seemed to see Murong Sheng's cover-up, but he didn't debunk him, and said with interest.

Murong Sheng nodded vaguely, "Brother Baili, don't worry, no matter what happens, Gu Ranchen will definitely die this time." ”