After Shao An joined the military department, the first thing he did was to take the roster of military attachés and flip through it, looking for his brother's name. It's a pity that I haven't found it for a long time, and I suddenly remembered that his brother would definitely change his name after losing his memory. Unfortunately, when he learned that his brother was still alive, he was so shocked and excited that he only wanted to ask him how he was doing, and he forgot to ask his new name. Sure enough, it's a matter of concern.

Shao An smiled bitterly and closed the roster. Even though he doesn't know who his brother is now, he believes that with Li Hongyi's talent, he will definitely stand out among the military attachés, and he will find out in a short time.

Besides, the war at the northwest border pass is coming to an end, and the time for reunion is just around the corner, so why rush for a while?

It is said that this war with Xiou is quite strange. Since the war three years ago, the two countries have been recuperating and recuperating. Until last year, there were often minor frictions between the border guards of the two countries. The emperor didn't think much about it, but just asked the guards to send troops to warn, thinking that it would be peaceful in the near future. ”

In order to settle the side matter as soon as possible, the emperor transferred part of the forbidden army to help.

It was precisely because of the sacrifice on the eve of the forbidden army that the emperor and Li Hongyi reunited after the catastrophe. However, fate played a little joke, and the time of reunion is the time of parting.

It's May now, and the fighting is gradually subsiding. But when things were about to be quiet, the court set off stormy waves again. Gao Wei, the commander of the forbidden army, quickly reported that there were people in the DPRK and China collaborating with the enemy.

After reading the report, the emperor threw his hand at the bottom of the steps, "General Gao said that in this northwest war, someone collaborated with the enemy and leaked secrets. ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the court was shocked. Some civilian officials were filled with righteous indignation, and they said one after another that the military generals were responsible for the delay in the war, so they said something unwarranted to shirk their responsibility. The military generals of the DPRK and China were naturally not convinced, and another civil and military struggle was staged in the court.

In the end, the emperor made a final decision, "General Gao is a decent person, and I believe that what he played is true." The Ministry of War, in coordination with the Criminal Department, dispatched competent personnel to investigate the matter in detail. ”

After the emperor spoke, the military department and the criminal department fell into a tense and busy situation. Several inquiries by the Criminal Department were fruitless, until Gao Wei caught a senior general of the enemy army, found a jade pendant and handed it over to the military department.

"This is Lantian jade." Jiang Jiamin, the secretary of the Criminal Department, squinted his eyes and studied the jade pendant in his hand, "The color is average, and the pattern is quite unique." This kind of Lantian jade is very common in Chang'an, and I don't see anything special. ”

The military department shangshu frowned and said, "Can you find clues from it?" ”

Shangshu of the Criminal Department shook his head, "It is difficult to estimate." Well, let's go through the crowd and see if anyone has seen it. ”

So the officials of the military department gathered to recognize the jade pendant, but everyone shook their heads and said that they had never seen it. But when the jade pendant was passed to Shao An, he immediately stood on the spot. This jade pendant is his.

The jade tentacles are cold and piercing, and the jade that should be warm and moist is now hot in Shao An's hands. He played with the jade in his hand, and his heart was as cold as this jade. He figured out who he was collaborating with.

"Lord Shao?" The colleague next to him looked at him for a long time, and reminded him loudly, "But have you seen this thing?" ”

"Never." Shao An shook his head and quietly handed over the jade pendant to the next one.

A few days later, the enemy prisoners were escorted to Beijing, where they were interrogated overnight. And Shao An is also secretly investigating, but after checking and checking, all kinds of clues point to one person - Su Jinqi, the king of Jin.

Su Jinqi is the eighth son of the first emperor, and his biological mother is Concubine Shu. At that time, his mother's holy grace was prosperous, and she was deeply loved by the emperor. loves the house and Wu, and the first emperor also doted on this little son. There were once rumors that the Eighth Prince might replace the crown prince, which made the people in the inner palace of the court panic.

Of course, this prince is not saying that he can be abolished. The power of the crown prince Su Jinyu should not be underestimated, he had the support of Prime Minister Liao Hongxuan in the court, so in the end, the emperor failed to abolish the prince.

The crown prince and the eighth prince, one is a noble status, and the other is a holy grace, both of whom are strong candidates for the throne. The two parties fought openly and secretly for a long time, but they never thought of the last moment, and the prince dog jumped over the wall to launch a palace mutiny, which eventually led to the defeat of both parties.

Later, the prince was defeated and died, and the king of Jin left the fiefdom of Hangzhou.

After thinking about it all night, Shao An finally decided to enter the palace and inform the emperor about the jade pendant.

"That jade pendant was given to the eighth child by you?"

"Exactly."

The emperor's eyebrows moved, and his expression changed a few times, "Could it be him?" ”

"King Jin never wanted to be the emperor, he was just forced by his mother." Shao An hurriedly excused him, "Now that Concubine Shu Niangniang has been martyred, and Concubine Shu's family's power in the court has been swept away, how could King Jin have such an idea?" ”

"A man like his mother, even if he dies, will not spare the enemy. I don't believe she doesn't hold back. ”

Shao An was in a cold sweat when he heard this, and asked cautiously, "What does the emperor mean?" ”

"There are definitely forces hidden in the dark of the old eight in the DPRK." The emperor said firmly, "Even if this matter is not his mastermind, it must be his mastermind." ”

Shao An was afraid that the emperor would make some decision in anger, so he said eagerly: "Maybe someone framed him." Weichen believes that with the king of Jin as a person, he will not do such a rebellious thing. ”

"He is no longer the favored prince of the year, he is just an idle prince now. Who will frame it? The emperor smiled and said, "An'er, do you really believe him?" If you believe him, why did you come to tell me about the jade pendant? ”

"Weichen ......" Shao An was speechless. The emperor said that he really couldn't believe it all. After all, this is a matter of the border and his brother's safety, and he dare not let go of any suspicions.

"An'er, please go to Hangzhou and investigate this matter secretly." The emperor threw this problem directly to him, and what to do was left to Shao Anquan.

Shao An received the order and didn't dare to say more.

The next morning, I didn't expect a breakthrough in the case that had not been detected for many days. Feng Che, the right attendant of the Criminal Department, came out to perform the matter, "The ministers waited for many days of interrogation, and the prisoner of war finally spoke. This is a confession, please look at it to the emperor. ”

The emperor glanced at ten lines and found that the confession was related to the king of Jin just as he had guessed yesterday. He handed the confession to the chamberlain and circulated it to the courtiers, "All the ministers will look at it and express their opinions." ”

Feng Che said first: "Weichen thinks that King Jin is the mastermind. The piles and piles mentioned in the confession all involved the king of Jin, and the minister implored the emperor to decree that the prince of Jin should be admitted to the criminal department to explain the matter. ”

After hearing this, Shao An raised his head and glared fiercely at Feng Che's back, feeling uneasy. Who doesn't know how the Criminal Department asks questions, and once you enter the Criminal Department, how can you not shed your skin? The generals of the enemy country were forced to confess, which shows the severity of the criminal law of the Criminal Department.

But everyone in the court only wants to protect themselves, how can anyone stand up and speak for the prince who has lost power.

Shao An made a list of admonitions: "Your Majesty, King Jin is the prince after all, it is more appropriate to send Qin to ask questions." ”

The emperor and Shao An had already discussed this matter yesterday, so they naturally agreed. He looked around at his ministers, "Who wants to go?" ”

The courtiers couldn't figure out the emperor's attitude and didn't dare to take this errand rashly. Only Feng Che said righteously: "Weichen is willing to go." ”

"The minister is also willing to go." Shao An followed and said.

"Very good." The emperor nodded, "Zhongshu Province drafted the decree, appointed Feng Che as the minister of the Qin Mission, and Shao An assisted from the side to thoroughly investigate the case of collaborating with the enemy." From now on, I will go to Hangzhou on an errand. ”

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When Shao An and Feng Che arrived in Hangzhou day and night, the local officials who had just learned the news came to greet them, but the real protagonist, King Jin, was not seen for a long time. Feng Che sneered when he saw this, "This Jin Prince's shelf is really big. I don't know if I will be able to see it when I ask for an interview in the future. ”

Shao An was naturally upset when he heard his words, and retorted: "Is it possible that the prince will greet him in person?" ”

"There are no princes and vassals in front of the law, but they don't know that the prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people?" With a single word, Feng Che made King Jin a criminal.

Speaking of this Feng Che, the words are far-reaching. Ben had been serving in the local government until he was transferred to the right attendant of the Criminal Department half a year ago. He has always been vigorous in handling cases, has solved many cases, and is considered a pillar of talent. It's just that he doesn't know how to turn around, so he is called "Lord Yama".

Shao An didn't like him from the beginning, and this will be even worse. I especially hate Feng Che's harsh words and the way he looks at each other. Therefore, the two have been walking together for many days, and most of the time they are not speculating.

The local officials laughed and groaned and said that they had prepared a reception banquet. But Feng Che was honest and honest, and he resolutely did not go. Shao An also smiled and declined.

In the past few days when the two of them were resting at the post station, King Jin really didn't show up, and he didn't even send anyone to ask for peace. Feng Che didn't say anything big now, just waited for the question to end the matter on that day. But Shao Anxin was anxious, he knew the character of King Jin very well, and he had never known the height of the sky, and he was really afraid that he would do something amazing on the day he asked the case.

The sky was slightly bright, the mist had not yet lifted, and people had just woken up from their slumber. The door of the inn, which should have been closed, suddenly opened, and a young man in civilian clothes stepped down the steps, turned over his horse, and walked away. His goal was clear, and he went straight to the Jin Palace.

"Your master is not here?" Shao An was surprised, and the porter said that King Jin had not returned to his house recently.

Shao An was so angry that he was going crazy, when did he Su Jinqi still have such a youthful heart. Then he asked, "Where can I find the prince?" ”

"When the slave looks at the door, how can he know the master's itinerary?"

Shao An was depressed, thought about it and asked: "Which theater in Hangzhou is the biggest and most popular?" ”

King Jin loves drama, everyone knows it. Sure enough, in the most popular theater, King Jin was watching the play with tea with relish, and he was very happy. As soon as Shao An entered the door, he saw a seventeen or eighteen-year-old man wearing a beautiful blue jade brocade dress and a red gold hairpin crown sitting in the center. There are two well-behaved and docile actors beside him, hugging left and right, so uncomfortable.

Shao An and King Jin haven't seen each other for a long time, but now they can see each other, as if they have turned back time, it seems so unreal.

Shao An leaned against the door and just looked at him, hesitating. However, the subordinates of the Jin Wangfu saw him, thinking that he was coming to see the play, and sent away: "Go and go, the Jin prince has chartered the venue today, and come back tomorrow." ”

"No, I'm here to find your master." Shao An said, ignoring the obstruction of his subordinates, and walked into the gate with his legs raised.

The people hurriedly blocked the car, and there was a commotion at the door, and when the king of Jin heard the movement and looked back, he saw a handsome man lined up and walked slowly; Because he was against the light, he couldn't see his face clearly.

"Jinqi, don't you remember me?"

A familiar voice came, and King Jin was stunned for a moment. He rubbed his eyes vigorously, then looked at the person who was stepping in, suddenly pushed away the drama around him, and stood up.

"An'er! It's you? King Jin rushed over and stretched out his hand to wrap his arms around Shao An's shoulder. looked at each other, and couldn't hold back a little tears.

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Time goes back to a year ago, in the first year of Tai'an, and the new emperor ascended the throne.

There is heaven on the capital, and there is Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Su Jinqi, the king of Jin, held his chin and looked out of the carriage window, and saw that the city was full of traffic and people; The river flowers are red and the river is as green as blue, and the rumors are true.

But now, King Jin is not in the mood to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I just experienced that thrilling battle for the heir, and I almost lost my life. Fortunately, it was his fifth brother who saved his life and promised him peace for the rest of his life.

A person like him, who is idle all day long, is indeed not the material for being an emperor. Now he has achieved his wish and come to this heavenly Hangzhou to be an idle prince.

However, behind this seemingly happy ending, there is such a deep sadness. Along the way, he often thought back to those people and things in the past. The mother, uncle, Li Hongyi, and An Er, they all died and left. Now, even he himself has to stay away from Chang'an and come to Hangzhou, which is thousands of miles away.

When did she meet An'er, Su Jinqi can't remember clearly. may have met in his fifth brother's palace of King An; Maybe earlier, it was to hear his name first, and then see his person. Although at that time, An'er was just a little-known scholar in King An's mansion, his fifth brother was very important to him, and he asked about government affairs from time to time. And An'er does give people an extraordinary feeling.

At that time, he was very jealous of An'er. I can't figure out why he is so smart when he is obviously a child who is not much older than himself, and even the fifth brother is constantly praising An'er. Compared with An'er, he is really inferior to him everywhere.

Su Jinqi naturally couldn't swallow this breath, so she always found an excuse to come to Anwang's Mansion, and then found an opportunity to meet An'er alone and tease An'er.

An'er was very disdainful of his low-level taste, and even more ignorant of him. Perhaps it was this attitude that aroused his interest, so he harassed and teased him more frequently.

Later, An'er's brother came out to fight for An'er. For the first time, he fought with Li Hongyi like a street splash, and the two of them added fists and kicks, tore each other, and in the end they fought indiscriminately and disorderly. Now that I think about it, how enjoyable it is. And now, no one dares to fight with him like Li Hongyi.

The so-called no fighting, no acquaintance, through a fight, he turned enemies into friends with Li Hongyi and An'er. The three of them often go horseback riding, listen to plays, jousting, and archery...... It's a pity that such a beautiful day is always so short, An'er and Li Hongyi followed his fifth brother to the battlefield. I didn't expect a goodbye to be a farewell. One is buried in the sand field, and the other is exiled to Qianzhou. The people who played together back then are gone after all.