Xiahou Xuan knelt on the ground and didn't say a word.

He knew that he didn't need to say anything, and the Son of Heaven would definitely severely punish the relevant people.

The Son of Heaven and Cao Miao don't have much friendship, but they have one thing in common: they lost their mothers when they were teenagers, and they both died unnaturally. Cao Miao's mother, Lady Cui, was given death by Emperor Wu, and Son of Heaven's mother, Lady Zhen, was forced to death by his father, Emperor Wen.

Because he was not favored by Emperor Wen, the Son of Heaven was more attached to his mother Mrs. Zhen when he was young than ordinary people, and when he had grievances, most of them confided in Mrs. Zhen. After succeeding to the throne, he remembered Mrs. Zhen a lot, and he could empathize with Cao Miao's psychology of asking his mother Princess Deyang for help after being bullied.

Xiahou Xuan was even wondering if Cao Miao did this on purpose. If so, then this move is too clever and hits the weakness of the Son of Heaven.

However, no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't find a flaw. Cao Miao's reaction was too real. If he is a hypocrite, I am afraid that the most clever hypocrites in the world may not be able to do it. For a young man who had been ill for ten years and was virtually isolated, this was simply impossible. Even thinking like this made Xiahou Xuan feel a strong sense of guilt.

A gentleman does not defile a man with evil. It is not a gentleman's right to judge a patient with such malice.

The Son of Heaven immediately ordered Yin Mo, who was in charge of the theft of the Shu Mansion, to inquire about the investigation process.

Yin Mo didn't know that Xiahou Xuan had entered the palace, so he just thought that the Son of Heaven was concerned about the progress of the case, and briefly reported the investigation. There are no clues yet, and the only thing that can be mentioned is the traces left on the wall, which look somewhat similar to the objects created by Cao Miao in the gold market.

"Could it be Cao Miao?" The Son of Heaven went straight in and looked at Yin Mo.

Yin Mo was apprehensive. He felt wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong. Faced with the question of the Son of Heaven, he did not dare to express his opinion easily.

"Has the school affairs department arranged for someone to monitor the Yongqiu Mansion? Did you send someone to ask? Are there any other anomalies found? ”

The Son of Heaven's strings of questions made Yin Mo feel tremendous pressure, and he broke out in a cold sweat, and he didn't dare to talk nonsense, but just kowtowed again and again. He knew in his heart that the Son of Heaven had been studying government affairs with Emperor Wu since he was a child, and he was alert, and he was no stranger to handling school affairs, and he was not so easy to be foolish. Such a vigorous accountability must be dissatisfied with his work. As for the reason for the dissatisfaction, it doesn't matter anymore.

The school affairs department is the eagle dog of the Son of Heaven, and if they lose the trust of the Son of Heaven, they are the rats on the street that everyone shouts and beats, and the end can be imagined. The previous Lu Hong and Zhao Da are all living examples.

The Son of Heaven was very disappointed with Yin Mo's reply, and ordered Yin Mo to find out the real culprit within ten days, otherwise he would be the court lieutenant.

Yin Mo almost collapsed on the ground. It is better to kill yourself.

drove away Yin Mo, and the Son of Heaven slowly calmed down. He asked Xiahou Xuan, what did Cao Miao do with these flying claws, and did he also want to be a snitch?

Xiahou Xuan had already prepared, and replied honestly, I don't know. The incident happened in a hurry, and I didn't have time to ask him. However, although this person is crazy and sometimes not normal, he is really smart and smart. When you don't get sick, whether you talk or do things, it's unexpected, don't be surprised. Among other things, the harness he invented was very useful.

The Son of Heaven was confused and asked for details. Xiahou Xuan explained the appearance and function of the stirrup, and also drew a schematic diagram. This thing is not complicated, Cao Ei is a person with rich riding experience, and he can see the meaning of stirrups at a glance.

"It's good stuff." Cao Rong said: "It can enhance the combat power of cavalry, and it should be implemented in the army." In the beginning, you go back and see what he has done, and let him draw and present it. He thought about it for a moment and added. Not a single one can be missed. ”

Xiahou Xuan glanced at Cao Rong, who looked a little excited, in surprise, and bowed down to receive the order.

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Wang Ji clasped his hands and sat in front of the desk.

Even though there were two maids standing behind him fanning the wind, he was still sweating profusely, and his heartbeat was unusually fast, almost making him lose his temper.

As soon as the plan was launched, he encountered an accident, and it was a series of accidents, which caught him off guard, and he was in chaos, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

Cao Miao went to Luoshui and walked around the neighborhood for most of the day, and then someone began to track down the whereabouts of the little carpenter. When returning to the city, Cao Miao did not return to the city through the nearest city gate, but went around half of the city and entered the city from the Jianchun Gate in the northeast corner, which greatly surprised him, and also made all the means he had prepared in advance fail, and he had no time to react.

Of course, what he didn't expect was that Cao Miao did not return to Yongqiu Mansion, but went to Princess Deyang's Mansion.

Did he stop by, or did he have another purpose? It's not clear at the moment. But one thing is for sure, Cao Miao must have sensed something, otherwise someone wouldn't have found out about the little carpenter so soon.

Fortunately, the little carpenter was dead, quietly and quietly, and no one knew his whereabouts.

A pariah only, who will pay attention to his life and death.

Where did this madman get the news? Wang Ji was puzzled.

He planned for so long, and spent countless scheming and money, before he learned that Cao Miao had created some objects in the gold market, and these objects could be used to climb high and overcome dangers, and immediately set up a plan to plant stolen goods.

Is it Cao Zhi?

Wang Ji didn't know, but he knew that he had no way out. If he doesn't want to be imprisoned like Cangji and Zhong Tai, he can only strike first and send Cao Zhi's father and son to prison, at least to cut off the possibility of Cao Zhi's recovery.

There was a soft sound outside the door, interrupting Wang Ji's thoughts. Wang Ji coughed and cheered up.

"Come in."

The door was gently pushed open, and an emaciated figure squeezed in, and the strong smell of sweat could be smelled far away. Wang Ji frowned, raised his hand, and lightly fanned the end of his nose. Seeing this, the visitor took a step back and stood outside the door.

"Master, it has been confirmed that Cao Miao entered Princess Deyang's Mansion and never came out, so she should have stayed."

Wang Ji replied nonchalantly: "Do you know the reason?" ”

"The subordinates have sent people to investigate, but there is no news yet. However, Xiahou Xuan went to Shu Mansion, then to Yongqiu Mansion, and now he has entered the palace. ”

Wang Ji chuckled in his heart. Xiahou Xuan went to Shu Mansion and then to Yongqiu Mansion, obviously with a specific purpose, and it was by no means as simple as stopping by. When he entered the palace, he was likely to inform the Son of Heaven of the news, and once the Son of Heaven ordered a thorough investigation, the confrontation was imminent, and the time left for him to plan was very limited. If the Son of Heaven is preconceived and believes in Cao Miao's self-defense, then his plan will not only fail, but will also set himself on fire.

"Princess Deyang's Mansion, isn't it nearby?"

"It's close, just a few miles away."

"How many people are there around Cao Miao?" Wang Ji suddenly laughed: "Now should be a rare opportunity." Dragon Tower, would you like to take a trip? ”

Long Lou was stunned for a moment, revealing fear. "Master, that Ah Hu next to Cao Miao is a master, even that little maid has a little skill, Gao Xun was injured by her. If you go alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get it. ”

"Gao Xun is a talker, how can he know martial arts." Wang Ji waved his hand and waved it unquestionably. "Let's go check it out."