Xingqing Palace is located in the east of Guo outside Chang'an City, and was once called the "three major interiors" together with Daming Palace and Taiji Palace, which is a royal palace. It was originally the residence of Xuanzong Li Longji in the domain, and after Xuanzong ascended the throne, it was greatly expanded, and he was often fortunate to come here with Yang Guifei. But after the Anshi Rebellion, Xuanzong was forced to abdicate and become the emperor, and he lived here for a long time and no longer cared about political affairs.

Since then, Xingqing Palace has gradually become the idle residence of the Emperor Taishang and the Empress Dowager, and disappeared into the center of imperial power in Chang'an City.

The most obvious example is the first emperor Shunzong, who retired to the current saint after suffering a stroke, and moved to Xingqing Palace, where he died half a year later.

Anyone who knows the inside story understands that the Queen Mother will never come back when she goes to Xingqing Palace.

The authority of the harem should have fallen into the hands of Guo Guifei. She had already learned about the Queen Mother's cancellation of the birthday banquet, but she did not add more beaks, but took the lead in opening a Buddhist hall in the palace to pray for the war, which was called "emulating the Queen Mother's actions".

This move immediately won the favor of the saint, and she was praised as "knowledgeable, sensible, and a model of the harem". After hearing about it, the concubines of the six palaces did not dare to lag behind, and they all became vegetarians and copied Buddhist scriptures, and this move even spread to the female officials, palace maids, and eunuchs in the palace.

All of a sudden, the phenomenon of eating fasting and worshipping Buddha in the harem became a common practice, and it was praised by the imperial court.

The Eldest Princess's Mansion is naturally not exempt from vulgarity, and she has also eaten vegetarian food for seven days in a row.

Xiling Yue traveled back and forth between Dali Temple and Jingzhao Mansion during these seven days, and was ordered to investigate the murder of Master An Cheng.

Because of Master Zhen Luo, the Holy Lord attached great importance to this case, and specially issued an edict ordering Jingzhao Mansion to fully assist Xiling Yue in solving the case, and also named Jingzhao Yin Wu Yuanheng to take charge in person.

Because Dali Temple had been in charge of hearing the case in the early stage, Xilingyue and Jingzhao Mansion officials had to make a few more trips to connect with the people of Dali Temple and officially take over the evidence.

It's just that the person who handed over to her is no longer Jiang Wei. Xilingyue quietly inquired that Jiang Wei had been officially removed from his post a few days ago, citing "ineffective investigation".

Now everyone knows that this time it was Jiang Wei who faked Gongji to take revenge on Li Chengxuan, and lied that he was the mastermind behind the scenes, which led to the deception of Junxin, and was even seen by Master Zhen Luo as the Shengshang and the Fuwang brothers.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a crime of deception. The saint did not cure Jiang Wei for capital crimes, but only ordered his dismissal, which is very subtle.

On October 17, Xiling Yue and Meng County of Wannian County came to Dali Temple for the last time, and went straight to the official office of Dali Temple, preparing to take away all the files, murder weapons, autopsy results, and records of all the monks in Anguo Temple.

Because of the past few days, Xilingyue has become familiar with Fang Tingwei, the secretary of Dali Temple, and she is the investigator appointed by the saint, Fang Tingwei did not dare to hold it in front of her, so he confessed to his subordinates early, but the county lord of Xichuan did not have to wait for the report when he came here, and he could directly enter the official office.

Therefore, Xiling Yue did not hesitate, and stepped straight into the official house with Meng Xianling, and was about to say hello to Fang Tingwei, but unexpectedly met him talking to one of his subordinates. He didn't seem to have a good face, and said to the person who waved him back, "No one can change the decision of the Holy One, so go quickly!" ”

As soon as he said that, he suddenly saw Xilingyue and Meng Xianling standing at the door, and hurriedly turned into a smiling face, and got up to welcome the two of them in.

Xiling Yue saw that there were people in his house, so he didn't take a closer look, and said casually: "Fang Tingwei is busy." When the words fell, she realized that the person was Jiang Wei, and she immediately smiled.

Seeing this, Fang Tingwei hurriedly waved his hand at Jiang Wei again, his attitude was already impatient. He was sick at home a few days ago, which caused Dali Temple to have no owner, and he was forced to take over the case of Master An Cheng. Now that he has just recovered from his illness, the saint removed Jiang Wei from his post, and appointed the county lord of Xichuan and Jing Zhaoyin to take over the case, so he naturally felt extremely embarrassed.

And Jiang Wei dared to ask him to ask him to persuade the Son of Heaven to take back his fate, how could this be possible!

Jiang Wei didn't seem to have the shame to see Xilingyue again, and seeing Fang Tingwei's resolute attitude, he lowered his head and wanted to retire.

"Wait!" Xiling Yue spoke out at the right time to stop it, and said to Fang Tingwei, "Jiang Sicheng has always been in charge of this case in the early stage, no, Jiang Langjun is in charge, I still have something I want to ask him, I don't know if it's convenient?" ”

Fang Tingwei hurriedly stretched out his hand and asked, "County Lord, please ask." ”

Jiang Wei also stood aside and did not object.

Due to the original miscalculation of the bloody handprints on the mural, Xilingyue took many detours, so this time she decided to adjust the direction of the investigation and pointed the clues to the key that Master An Cheng swallowed before his death, as well as the murder weapon left at the scene.

So she asked Jiang Wei: "What is the origin of the knife left at the scene?" ”

Jiang Wei didn't hide it, and replied truthfully: "Some clues have been found." A total of 10 blacksmith shops in Chang'an City have used this kind of kitchen knife, and there are five other vendors in the West Market who sell this item. For details of those vendors, the next official ...... Before leaving the office, the grass people had been presented to Fang Tingwei. ”

Xilingyue frowned after hearing this: "Since there are clues about these fifteen shops, why didn't you investigate them at that time?" ”

Jiang Wei was silent for a moment before he said: "At that time, before I had time to collect evidence, Master Zhen Luo had already been arrested, and the case was closed. ”

Xilingyue didn't fall into the well when she heard this, and only said to the Wannian County Order who came with her: "Meng County Order, these fifteen shops also ask you to send someone to inquire one by one, and give me a result as soon as possible." ”

"The county lord can rest assured." Meng County ordered the order.

Xiling Yue said to Jiang Wei: "I'm done asking, you can step down." ”

Seeing that the other party did not make things difficult for him, but was so happy, Jiang Wei was a little surprised, didn't say anything, and silently retired.

Xilingyue and the two sat in Fang Tingwei's official office for a while, discussed the case, and then said goodbye and left. Fang Tingwei ordered his subordinates to give her the prepared files and records, and personally sent the two to Zhaobi to say goodbye repeatedly.

When the moon came out of the door of Dali Temple in Xiling, he found Jiang

Wei was waiting in front of her carriage, as if she had something to say.

Xiling Yue hinted at Meng County's order: "There is news that you are going to check the fifteen shops, and I want to go to Anguo Temple again." ”

Meng Xianling was very eye-catching, and immediately boarded the car and left.

Xilingyue looked at Jiang Wei and asked in a cold voice, "Jiang Langjun still has something to do?" ”

In just a few days, Jiang Wei has lost a lot of weight, his spirit is sluggish, and his face is haggard. He hesitated for a long time before he opened his mouth and asked, "How is King Fu now?" ”

Xiling Yue had the intention to stimulate him, so she pulled away a smile: "King Fu, it's good!" After the news of Li Qi's rebellion came, the saint lifted his grounding and specially summoned him to the palace to discuss countermeasures. You also know that King Fu has been in Zhenhai for a long time, and he knows the situation very well. Every time she said a word, Jiang Wei's face turned pale, and in the end, his steps were unsteady. Xilingyue smiled again and snorted coldly, "After this experience, the relationship between you and King Fu can be regarded as even, so you can do it yourself in the future." ”

(End of chapter)