Chapter 161: Night Trial
Zhu Di said simply, but Chen Qia was already frightened, and hurriedly reported: "Long live, this matter is exactly-"
Before the words fell, the sound of panicked footsteps suddenly sounded in the corridor, and then the sound of guards blocking it.
"It's coming for you? In the middle of the night, you are still busy with official business! β
The emperor's praise made Chen Qia sweat, and when the two officials were brought in, they were already frightened by the guards in the courtyard, and they knelt on the ground tremblingly to finish speaking, without waiting for Chen Qia's reaction, Zhu Di chuckled, "It is indeed an elegant thing to be an aesthetic person under the lamp in the middle of the night." β
Chen Qia was so frightened that he was about to confess, but Zhu Di waved his hand, "It's just a joke, why should Dali Siqing panic?" I will accompany you to hear the confession of this little woman. β
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There was a distance from the public office to the inverted room in front, and the rain was murmuring in the middle of the night, but Zhu Di was striding forward, and even the guards shook their heads to hold an umbrella for him.
Chen Qia followed suit behind him, but he was terrified and wondered - why did the emperor visit Dali Temple late at night? Did he hear something? Or, the fireworks woman is so important that even the Son of Heaven does not hesitate to come overnight?
He caught a glimpse of several eunuchs beside Zhu Di, Huang Men bowed down to follow, one of them looked steady and pleasant, but a pair of eagle eyes were shining, and he was carefully supporting the emperor, while whispering something in his ear.
Could it be that these eunuchs are making trouble for themselves and stumbling their tongues, which caused the emperor to come and see what is going on?!
Chen Qia swallowed all the worries and doubts in his stomach, followed the emperor, and came to the door of the public house where the main secretary was located.
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The quiet room on the far right side of the public house was originally used to interrogate some awkward but important courtiers, and this secret interrogation could only be set up here.
When Zhu Di and Chen Qia first arrived at the door, a young scholar had already greeted them.
"Lord Chen, the prisoner is inside."
He solemnly saluted Chen Qia, and glanced at Zhu Di as if he was puzzled. Apparently unaware of his identity. The guards on the side were about to scold, Zhu Di waved his hand and looked at him with interest.
I saw this young man dressed up, wearing a blue silk shirt, with a square scarf tied on his head, his face was handsome, and his black eyes were as warm and smiling as good ink jade, elegant and indifferent but graceful, which couldn't help but make people feel good.
Chen Qia hurriedly introduced, "This is the main Bo Xue language of our assistant clerk. It's a young man to try. β
He hesitated, and saw Zhu Di standing with a smile on his hands, so he had to say vaguely: "This adult is from the Criminal Department, let's go in." β
The room is very simple, only the light and dark half are connected, and there is only a pitch-black high chair in the lit room, and a young woman is sitting on it timidly, and the charming posture of pear blossoms with rain makes people feel pity.
In the dark, there are door panels, screens and other objects in the dark, but there is also a faint movement.
Chen Qia asked the emperor with his eyes. After getting the jaw head, he walked in and stood in front of the woman, "This official Chen Qia, Xi is the secretary of Dali Temple." Tell me the inside story of what you know. β
The woman seemed to be stunned, and she didn't know what to do, and an impatient cough came from behind the screen, and Chen Qia was helpless. I had to tell Xue Yu: "It's better for you to ask." β
Xue Yu bowed in agreement, and then took two steps forward, meeting the woman's gentle and warm gaze. "What's your name?"
"Red note...... Everyone calls me Sister Hong. β
The red note's gaze met him, and with a touch of lightning and flint, they both knew how to play this scene.
She licked her lips and said in a trembling voice: "Actually, my real name is Rujian, and my father is Hu Yan, the former Dali Temple." β
The name Hu Yan was a place, and suddenly there was silence in the audience!
When Chen Qia heard these two words, he only felt that his ears were buzzing, and even his temples were jumping wildlyβthis name instantly reminded him of the hideous bloody wind and rain during the martyrdom!
He shuddered, but looked at the end of the screen.
Only a pair of soap boots were revealed behind the screen, and the embroidery pattern of the dragon spitting beads made his heart tremble, and he quickly turned his head and did not dare to look at it again.
In his confusion, he heard the voice he was trying to make, "You are the daughter of the traitor Hu Yan!" β
"No, my dad is not a traitor!"
The red note cried out in a sad voice, Chu Chu's pitiful coquettishness made the iron and stone people feel sad, and the interrogation scene was suddenly disrupted by the crying.
Chen Qia didn't know whether to reprimand or comfort for a while, but Xue Yu on the side sighed, "The imperial court has its own laws, and if you cry like this, I'm afraid that Ling Zun won't be at ease under Jiuquan." β
Chen Qia glanced at the back of the screen in horror, only afraid that the person would be angry, but Xue Yu seemed to be ignorant, and continued to persuade him: "Since you have come to our Dali Temple, you should trust us and tell all the truth, so as to live up to the name of Lingzun, it is really useless to cry at every turn." β
He even handed the red handkerchief to himself, and after the latter wiped his tears, he sobbed twice and then glanced at him secretly, and said in a low voice: "I, I am from the Jinlan Society." β
This is another amazing statement!
Chen Qia stood by the door, and instantly felt that he was the one who needed a handkerchief to wipe his sweat the most!
He must have fallen into a thorny whirlpool now, if there is a regret medicine in the world, he will let the yacha blast this woman out of the hall from the beginning, and she will not be allowed to step into Dali Temple!
There was a slight sound of clothes rubbing behind the screen, and Emperor Yongle, who was not moving in the eight winds, also had a strong interest at this time!
At this time, Na Xue Yu asked in time: "Who developed you to join this rebel party, do you know that they like to abduct you ignorant women and children the most, and trick you into suffering and suffering?" β
These words seemed to touch the heart of the red note, and she cried in a low voice, "I, I thought I would escape from the fire pit after leaving the barracks, but I didn't expect them to treat me as a human being!" β
She stretched out her hand, and several wounds that had been burned by a soldering iron appeared on the jade of the frost and snow, which looked shocking.
She looked at the handsome and gentle young man with affectionate eyes, and said softly: "I said it all, can you guarantee my safety?" β
After receiving approval, the red note began to narrate in a low voice, and with her smooth confession, a series of horrific secrets and truths were revealed in front of everyone
Taking a deep breath, Chen Qia only felt a blackness in front of him, and said in a trembling voice: "You dare to slander ...... like this!" β
He could barely speak.
"I'm not lying, that's what it is!"
Hearing Chen Qia fighting with her in such a gaffe, there was an angry snort from behind the screen.
In the confession of the red note, she was originally struggling in the barracks, and it was Jin Lan who rescued her by changing her name and surname, so she was lured to serve the relevant targets in the courtyard, and through Bai Wei and others, Jin Lan would get on the line with the prince!
"The only requirement for the prince to help the Jinlan Society is...... Kill his father, the current Emperor Yongle! β
Red Note whispered. (To be continued......)