"Flat."

"Your Majesty."

Xiao Ye raised his hand slightly to Meng Anliang, who was standing at the foot of the jade steps, and Meng Anliang immediately stepped forward and sang loudly.

"There is a book, but there is no book!"

As soon as the words fell, Cheng Wen moved his old body to the front of the hall and played loudly in an old voice.

"Your Majesty, the ministers have something to play."

Xiao Ye glanced at the figure of the old and old Long Zhong, and said lightly: "What is Wen Aiqing playing?" ”

Wen Shu trembled and knelt down in the hall, and said loudly: "Back to the emperor, the minister wants to participate in the governor's affairs, Zeng Yuan's godson has no way, and the son is murderous." ”

Zeng Yuan's eyebrows jumped, and his cold gaze shot straight at Wen Gu who was kneeling in the hall.

After Xiao Ye glanced at the faces of the ministers in the hall, he said leisurely: "There is no basis for what you say, does Wen Aiqing have evidence?" ”

"Your Majesty, human life is at stake, and the old minister never dares to speak falsely. Zeng Jinnian, the second son of Lord Zeng, is a well-known merry son in this Youzhou city, and often goes in and out of the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion. ”

Just last night, Zeng Jinnian went to the drunken red mansion to drink and have fun, but he had an argument with others over the competition for the oiran. After the dispute was fruitless, Zeng Jinnian was furious and picked up the teacup and smashed it at the son who was competing with him for the Oiran, and the teacup hit the head, and the son was killed on the spot. ”

"Right now, Zeng Jinnian is being detained in the prison of the Criminal Department, waiting to be released. He also asked the emperor to severely punish such people who disregard people's lives to show their authority. ”

After Wen Gu said this, he kowtowed heavily to Xiao Ye, who was sitting upright in the hall.

Xiao Ye glanced at Jiang Ping, the secretary of the Criminal Department who was standing in the hall, and asked, "Jiang Aiqing, is there such a thing?" ”

Jiang Ping stepped forward and bowed and said, "Back to the emperor, this is indeed the case." ”

Xiao Ye then looked at Zeng Yuan, who had been silent since just now.

"What did Zeng Aiqing say?"

Zeng Yuan stepped out of the ranks of the courtiers, knelt side by side in the hall with Wen Gu, and said in a deep voice: "Back to the emperor, it is true that the dog is stubborn, but it is impossible to do that hurtful thing. ”

Xiao Ye's eyes were slightly cold.

Zeng Yuan and Jiang Ping are both old ministers of the princelings, but today in the Jinluan Palace, in the case of Zeng Jinnian, the two are completely on opposite sides.

His instincts told him that it wasn't as simple as it seemed.

Xiao Ye looked at Jiang Ping and asked, "Do you know who unfortunately died in the son, who is surnamed and where does he live?" ”

Jiang Ping straightened up and replied: "Back to the emperor, the son who was killed is the distant nephew of Lord Taiwei, Zhao Songqi." ”

Captain Zhao has been fighting horses all his life, marching and leading troops for decades, and he was once a figure with heavy troops.

On the occasion of the crown prince's accession to the throne, Zhao Taiwei, who was still a loyal and brave general at that time, resolutely returned all the military power in his hands to the new emperor Xiao Ye, leaving only a few tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to guard southern Xinjiang and deter the Yi people.

After this incident, in the eyes of others, Zhao Tiancheng has completely become a foolish and brainless old man, but only Zhao Tiancheng himself knows why the Zhao family, which has relied on military merits, has been able to endure for several generations.

Zhao Tiancheng listened to Jiang Ping's words, and a string of rough breath came out of his nostrils, and he said mockingly: "What kind of distant nephew of Rauschzi, this Taiwei has never heard of such a person in the Zhao family. ”

"Your Majesty, the Zhao family has a large population, and Weichen doesn't know when the Zhao family has such a ruined reputation, if this Zhao Heqi is really my Zhao family's disciple, and he died because of grabbing a listed singer, then it is better to let him die like this, and it will save him embarrassment."

Jiang Ping's face changed when he heard this, and Wen Yu, who was kneeling in the hall, was almost fainted by Zhao Tiancheng's words, he raised his thin hand and pointed at Zhao Tiancheng, and scolded angrily: "Taiwei Zhao, even if Zhao Songqi is not a child of your Zhao family, but he is also a living human life, how can you ignore it?" ”

Zhao Tiancheng laughed and said disdainfully: "Lord Wen, this Taiwei has been fighting horses all his life, I don't know how many people have lost their lives, is it possible that my Taiwei Ben wants to erect tablets for those who were beheaded by me and offer incense, so that I didn't disregard those lives?" ”

After speaking, Zhao Tiancheng bowed deeply to Xiao Ye again, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, according to Weichen's humble opinion, then Zhao Songqi is completely innocent, and this matter is not enough to be discussed as a court government on this Jinluan Treasure Palace." ”

"Taiwei Zhao, you are quibbling!" Wen was so angry that he trembled.

Zhao Tiancheng no longer paid attention to the old man, and only waited quietly for Xiao Ye to speak.

"Taiwei Zhao does not show favoritism, and kills his relatives with righteousness, which is deeply heartfelt. However, although the cause of Zhao Gongzi's death is despicable, it is also a human life in the end. If there really be someone who kills or injures people at the feet of the Son of Heaven in disregard of the law, I will definitely punish them severely, and we will never allow such wicked people to go unpunished. ”

"The emperor is wise." Bow again to the Venerable Master.

Xiao Ye looked at Zeng Yuan who was kneeling at the bottom of the stairs again, and said lightly: "It's just that since Zeng Aiqing has complained about his son's grievances, I don't want to let Zeng Aiqing feel cold, so this matter must be investigated carefully according to what Zeng Aiqing said." ”

Jiang Ping bowed and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, the ministers should handle this case impartially." ”

Xiao Ye raised his hand to Jiang Ping and said, "Jiang Aiqing, if I remember correctly, the Jiang family seems to have an in-law relationship with the Zhao family, right?" ”

Jiang Ping's heart jumped.

The Jiang family did have an in-law with the Zhao family, but it was not a direct marriage.

After all, the Jiang family and the Zhao family are both high-ranking families, and they are both members of the princeling's lineage, and it is really normal for the side branch to marry for a hundred years.

The emperor suddenly moved out of this matter at this time, and the situation is probably a little bad.

Jiang Ping lowered his head and replied respectfully: "If you go back to the emperor, this is indeed the case." ”

Xiao Ye nodded, looked at His Highness Luo Hong, who was standing quietly, and said lightly: "Since this is the case, then this case will be avoided by the Criminal Department and handed over to Dali Temple for full trial." Luo Aiqing, you will assist in this case. ”

When Luo Hong heard this, he immediately stepped forward and bowed and replied: "Yes, Weichen will definitely live up to the emperor's trust." ”

Wen Gu, who was kneeling on the ground, immediately refuted: "Your Majesty, Lord Luo and Lord Zeng are related by marriage, since Lord Jiang wants to avoid suspicion, Lord Luo should avoid suspicion even more, so it is inevitable that Lord Luo will try this case from the side, which is inevitably unfair." ”

Luo Hong said with a serious face: "Lord Wen is too worried. The children and daughters of the Zeng family and the Luo family were all done by Neizi alone, and Luo Hong did not agree. Today's matter, Luo Hong has already made a decision, and when he returns home, he will let his son choose a day to leave his family. ”

Zeng Yuan glared at Luo Hong coldly, and said lightly: "Lord Luo, children and in-laws, marriage matters, how can it be child's play?" ”

Luo Hong's face did not change, and he said with a righteous attitude: "Lord Zeng, since it is because of the marriage event, it is not a child's play, Luo Hong made this decision. Besides, the food of the king is the matter of loyalty. If he misunderstood His Majesty's state affairs because of the courtiers' family affairs, how could Luo Hong be at ease? ”

Luo Hong paused and continued: "Lord Zeng can rest assured, taking into account the reputation of Ling Ai and the matter of withdrawing from his family, it can be proposed by the Zeng Mansion, and my Luo family will come to apologize another day." ”

Zeng Yuan was so angry by Luo Hong's words that his beard turned up.

"Luo Hong, you ......!"

Luo Hong said coldly: "I hope that Lord Zeng will calm his anger!" Luo Hong is certainly ashamed in his heart, but for the sake of the king's worries, Luo Hong has no complaints or regrets. ”

Saying that, Luo Hong took off his official robe, knelt in front of the hall, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Weichen is loyal, and the sun and the moon can be seen." ”

All the ministers in the court were shocked by Luo Hong's words, and their faces changed.

Not to mention anything else, Luo Hong immediately stated that he wanted to cut off his in-laws with Zeng Yuan when he was killed, which was obviously ruthless and ruthless.

Who will dare to marry his children with him Luo Hong in the future?

Sure enough, it is a poor family, and in order to show loyalty, even the future of his sister-in-law can be abandoned.

The faces of the ministers were different, only Xiao Ye on the main seat had a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Good! Luo Aiqing is worthy of being the minister of my shares. Zeng Aiqing's daughter was wronged, and I specially named her the lord of Hua'an County today, and I will dissolve the marriage contract with Luo Aiqing's son from now on, and the two will marry separately in the future, and they will have nothing to do with each other. ”

The first county lord of this dynasty was actually given the title under such circumstances.

I don't know what kind of mood that Miss Zeng will feel when she finds out about this.

Zeng Yuan was helpless, so he could only glance at Luo Hong hatefully, and knelt down and thanked: "Minister Zeng Yuan bowed and thanked the Holy Grace." ”

Luo Hong leaned over and said loudly: "The emperor is wise, and the minister Luo Hong bows to thank God." ”

Xiao Ye said lightly: "Get up." That being the case, the case will be handed over to Dali Temple for trial, with Luo Aiqing assisting from the side, do you have any objections? ”

The ministers looked at each other, and those who could stand above the court were all old people, and the emperor found a secretary who could not be beaten by the criminal department and Dali Temple to assist in the case, clearly not wanting the family to interfere too much in this case.

At this juncture, who dares to touch the emperor's frieze?

So all the courtiers understood it, and none of the courtiers in the palace refuted.

Xiao Ye's gaze swept over the people in the hall with different expressions, and coldly spit out two words: "Retreat." ”

The white marble steps in front of the Jinluan Hall are very long, and after the dispersal of the court, a group of courtiers gathered in one place in twos and threes to whisper, and their eyes glanced at Luo Hong's back in front of them, intentionally or unintentionally.

Luo Hong walked in front with his head held high, deaf to the discussions behind him.

Suddenly, the discussion gradually subsided, and it turned out that Zeng Yuan quickly caught up with Luo Hong from behind with a cold face.

It wasn't until Zeng Yuan walked in front of Luo Hong that he said in a deep voice: "Lord Luo, there are some things I hope you will think twice. ”

Luo Hong looked sideways at Zeng Yuan, and said with a cold face: "Lord Zeng, I, Luo Hong, am worthy of you in doing things, and I am worthy of my heart, so I don't have anything to think about." ”

Zeng Yuan was half angry with Luo Hong's righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, but thinking of his son who was still in prison and his daughter who was about to be divorced, he endured this breath stubbornly.

"Lord Luo, this matter is not without room for change. When the truth is revealed and the truth is revealed, your Luo family and the Zeng family can still be sons and daughters, why should you ruin the good marriage of young people for a case? If Lord Luo agrees, then the lower officials are willing to ask the Holy Lord to take back the ordination......"

Luo Hong smiled faintly, looked at Zeng Yuan with his back hand, and said, "Lord Zeng may have misunderstood the lower official." Although this case is not something that Luo must investigate, this pro-Luo must be returned. ”

"You ......" Zeng Yuan pointed to Luo Hong's nose, incredulous.

"Besides, the Holy Lord has ordered Ling Ai to be the county lord of Hua'an, and the grace of heaven is clear, this is the only one in this dynasty, Lord Zeng, cherish it." After saying that, Luo Hong gently dusted off his official robe, no longer paid attention to Zeng Yuan, who was glaring at him, and walked away.

Zeng Yuan was completely enraged by Luo Hong's action, and he ignored the eyes of the ministers, and shouted angrily at Luo Hong's back: "Luo Hong, you deceive people too much!" ”

However, in response to him, there was only the sound of the wind blowing in front of the palace.

The courtiers walked away without squinting, all of them avoiding Zeng Yuan.

It seems that in this Youzhou city, there will soon be more new talking points to pass the time.