After seeing Cheng Chong, Lu Jue understood that there were some matters sooner rather than later, he was pushed into this embarrassing position, and he couldn't retreat, blood and family affection, he Lu Jue was by no means a lamb to be slaughtered, and it was time to settle it off one by one after more than 20 years. He stared at the fire on the stove with confused eyes, his eyes were also red by the fire, and he held the teacup in his hand tightly and said: "Zheng Yunlin wants to continue to stand on top of this court hall left and right, then he has to ask me if I agree, what is the reason of heaven, there is no need to wait for the retribution of the heavens!" Doesn't he want to watch a good show, then we'll set up a good stage for him! "Since someone is willing to watch a good show, then beat the gong and pull the strings and sing a good show.

Although the two have worked together for a few years, although Lu Jue did not speak clearly, Jiang Huan still understood it, although this is a good way to restrain Zheng Yunlin, but there is one thing that has to be brought up: "It is a matter of time before he comes back, but there is one thing that adults have to think about a lot." The trial was convicted until Zheng Yinglong was imprisoned, and then returned home in an adult's illness, among which Zheng Yunlin mastered the precise timing to rob Zheng Yinglong from prison so coincidentally during this time, it must be an inside line that has already existed in Dali Temple! This witch case is bound to be his measurement again. ”

Lu Jue lowered his eyelids, touched the file on the long table and said, "How is this not the bait for him!" ”

Listening to his tone, he should have known everything a long time ago, so it was not as simple as calling him to come and talk. At this time, Jiang Huan looked at Lu Jue's eyes full of vigilance, and asked cautiously: "It seems that the adults have long known that Dali Temple has his internal response?" I don't know if I have a plan? ”

Lu Jue didn't care what his expression was, he lowered his head and looked at his reflection in the tea, and said to himself: "When I was in charge of Dali Temple, almost all of the appointments were from the old department, and it is inevitable that there will be a few people who dislike my narrow temple." So why should I stand in the way of people's money, since this is the case, it is better to change a few worry-free. That way, I can walk with peace of mind. ”

Hearing this, Jiang Huan was full of surprise and hurriedly asked, "Your Excellency wants to leave?" ”

"Ah" Lu Jue seemed to be relieved and asked, "What's wrong?" Did I just talk about something? It seemed that none of the words had come from him.

Jiang Huan suddenly realized something, and quickly shook his head, his eyes flashed, and said, "No." After observing his expression, I couldn't see if he had the intention. He took a long breath and continued: "It's a good thing to clear the two places, it's okay to say that the Dali Temple under the jurisdiction of the Lord is good, but the Criminal Department is a difficult bone to gnaw after all, and it is not easy to replace it if it involves the removal of the heirs." What's more, it is to let the two most important law enforcement departments of the DPRK and China lose a layer of skin, although the idea is good, it is not so easy to do! ”

Lu Jue had already thought about this, things had come to this point, and he only hoped that he would not prepare in vain for half a year. Although the expression on his face was very light, it was enough to show that he was imperative: "Lord Shangshu is a filial son, and Old Madam Zheng regards her grandson as her life!" After Zheng Yinglong was robbed, there was an assassination case, and the inside and outside of the capital were blocked! ”

Jiang Huan was really taken aback by his words, whether this assassination case was arranged by someone with a heart, or a bitter plan he set up to get rid of the thorn in his eye, he was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses and adjusted his emotions and returned to the topic; "Even so, there is still a problem in front of us, that is, without the residence of the Nine Emperors, we have no right to trespass. In this way, even if we have evidence to prove that Zheng Yinglong is in the Zheng Mansion, as long as people don't come out, we still have nothing to do. Undoubtedly, this sentence is like a basin of cold water, which is poured on the head.

But what surprised him was that Lu Jue didn't pay attention to it at all, just smiled at him and said: "We don't have rights, so let's find someone with power." ”

Although he understood the meaning, Jiang Huan did not point out: "The adult means 、、、、、、" and stopped talking about it.

Since you want others to do things for themselves, you can't help but make it clearer. Knowing in his heart that he understood who he was referring to, he still said patiently: "My lord knows that it is inconvenient to go out of this seat, and I don't know if Lord Jiang is willing to go to Hanhou Mansion for this seat." ”

Because his illness has not healed, Lu Jue's speech has always been weak and weak, but when these words came out, Jiang Huan's back was cold. Although he has worked with Lu Jue for many years, he still hasn't figured out his temperament, but he knows one thing, that is, the name of 'white-faced Yama' is not for nothing.

Jiang Huan suppressed the strangeness, and hurriedly waved his hand and saluted: "Your Excellency, you can rest assured, the lower officials will do their best." After finishing speaking, he remembered that something needed to be pointed out now, and hurriedly said: "It is imperative to bring down Lord Zheng Shangshu, but after getting rid of this person, I have thought about who to appoint for the post of Shangshu of the Criminal Department, so as not to let them resurge without informing them in advance." ”

"In the past few years, the Criminal Department seems to have been built by Zheng Yunlin like an iron bucket, but it may not be really flawless. This kind of loyal and righteous people are not easy to find, and mercenary wall grass abounds, so we might as well give them a chance. As he spoke, he reached out and dipped his hand in the teacup and wrote his name on the coffee table.

Jiang Huan kept watching him write, and when he saw the name he wrote, he couldn't help but be surprised, and looked at Lu Jue puzzled: "Du Wenyuan is Zheng Yunlin's cronies, and he was also 、、、、、、。 about Zheng Yinglong's hiding back then But when he saw Lu Jue smile back, he understood, and said, "Xiaguan understands, my lord is waiting for good news." Also 、、、、、、"

At this moment, Liu Lingling hurriedly broke in, leaned over slightly, Jiang Huan saluted, then walked to Lu Jue's side and bent over, and said in a low voice: "Young Master, His Royal Highness King Qi has led people to surround our house, and the guards can't stop it." ”

Lu Jue had long known that this budding bird would come, but he didn't expect it to be so soon, it seems that he really doesn't know whether to live or die! Lu Jue hooked the corners of his mouth and couldn't help but laugh.

At this time, it is not appropriate to stay here for a long time, so Jiang Huan also got up and said goodbye: "In order not to delay the affairs of the adults, the lower officials will leave first." ”

"Okay, I won't stay longer, Poria Cocos, send Master Jiang out." got up and explained, "Be careful." ”

"Got it, Master Jiang, please come with me." Turn sideways to get out of the way.

"The next official retired." Jiang Huan didn't talk too much nonsense, and left with Liu Lingling through the dark road.

After the two left, Lu Jue took the purple clay pot, pinched two teacups, and served the jade plate with plum blossom tea, walked to the stone table placed in front of the house one by one, sat down and poured a cup of tea, while drinking while looking at the swaying figure between the plum trees, shook his head, and smiled deeply.

"Before the flowers and under the moon, fragrant tea and tea, it seems that this king is really a good time to come!" As soon as I saw the figure, the voice had already reached my ears.

Lu Jue shook his head, I don't know whether he is lamenting his selflessness or being stupid and bewitched, and he can't tell what the situation is now. He smiled lightly and responded: "Wechen Lu Jue has seen His Royal Highness the King of Qi, and Wechen has never been far away from his illness and hopes that the prince will forgive Haihan." Zhu Xian came here to find fault with himself and arrest him, even if he was well-mannered, it didn't necessarily make him difficult to find a problem, so he symbolically arched his hand to him.

As soon as he thought of kicking this stumbling block away, Zhu Xian was too happy to care about these things, and it was rare to be generous. He waved his hand and smiled generously: "How so." Sitting opposite Lu Jue with confidence in his back robe, he saw the plum blossom tea placed in front of him at a glance, and said with a mocking voice: "Plum blossom tea, I didn't expect this king to be so blessed." With that, he drank the tea in his hand.

"If the prince likes it, drink more." Lu Jue picked up the teapot and stretched out his arm to fill it for him, and after putting the teapot back in its place, he smiled lightly and said, "The prince shouldn't have come here late at night to ask for a few cups of tea, right?" ”

Zhu Xian smiled weirdly, put down the cup, touched the golden crown on his hair, and glanced around the garden with a gleam in his eyes and said: "Your house is really good, and I have known you for three years. He said with a smug smile in his eyes: "But it's a pity! In a few days it will change hands. ”

Although Weichen does not say that he has done his best and died, at least he can be regarded as doing his best. When the prince said this, Ling Weichen was puzzled! Knowing that Zhu Xian was deliberate, Lu Jue still had to deal with him.

But all this was just a gesture in Zhu Xian's eyes, he glanced at him and laughed twice: "There is such a big thing happening in the capital, and it has long been rumored that the streets and alleys have heard about it. Even if Lu Qing is sick and lying in the house and doesn't ask about the court, you shouldn't know it! Don't let this king bother to talk too much, one person should do things one person! ”

But Lu Jue still pretended to be confused and didn't understand: "What the prince said is even more incomprehensible to Weichen, Weichen has been sick in the house, and someone will inevitably spare Weichen to recuperate, and the mansion will refuse everyone's visit." ”

Hearing his words, Zhu Xian laughed again, since you are acting for me, I will applaud you, and after slapping his palm a few times, he lowered his face and said: "Is it not to pretend to be stupid with me, if you really have a clear conscience, why do you need to transfer the assassin who assassinated Your Majesty, if you are not caught by someone, how can this king sit here." He slapped his thigh and got up, leaned forward with both hands on the stone table, and said with a look of imminent victory: "It's useless for Lu Jue to struggle hard, in order to prove his innocence, let's go with this king!" ”

has come to this point, Lu Jue is no longer sloppy with him, and said with a deep smile: "Why should the prince be in a hurry, my house is full of the prince's strong guards, I can't run, why worry, it's not too late to sit down and have a cup of tea and leave!" He reached out and poured out the tea that had cooled down for a long time, and poured another cup and put it on the other side.

At this time, for Zhu Xian, waiting a little longer is like spending days like years, which means that he is unwilling to wait. didn't think about why Lu Jue kept him more, and it can be said that he didn't think about it at all. Victory was just around the corner, Zhu Xian became impatient in the face of Lu Jue's procrastination, slapped the table again and again, and said, "This king doesn't have time to fight with you here." He turned his height and shouted: "Come on, invite Lord Siqing." ”

"Who dares to move" As soon as the words fell, a few people flashed out of nowhere, protecting Lu Jue.

In the face of the sudden appearance of several roadblock dogs, Zhu Xian did not show anger, but was excited, couldn't suppress his face, snorted with a smile, pointed at a few people and said loudly: "Lu Jue, see for yourself, now do you dare to say that you are innocent!" All the people who came were taken away. ”

Night Wind stood at the forefront, took out a jade plaque and held it high: "We are given by His Majesty to Lord Siqing, Your Majesty has an order who dares to make a mistake in front of the adult, whether it is the emperor's relatives or the prince's grandson, you can cut it first and then play!" ”

Daring to suppress himself with the emperor, Zhu Xian glared angrily at the night wind: "Do you think that if you move your father out, this king will not dare to do anything to you?" The guards listen to the order, who dares to stop the killing! ”

"Yes," the guards shouted, and they all drew their swords and stepped forward.

"Who dares" At this urgent moment, a reprimand came from afar. As the words came out, dozens of Janissaries in armor rushed over and confronted some of the guards brought by King Qi.

A dignified woman dressed in plain palace clothes, with a high palace hairpin and hairpins, walked quickly with a little boy about ten years old and dressed in a brocade robe.

"Sister Changhuang." Seeing the woman Zhu Xian was full of surprise, but soon there was a guess that someone had reported the news.

Everyone hurriedly knelt down and bowed: "See the eldest princess." ”

"His Royal Highness the King of Qi, who gave you the courage to come to the Siqing Mansion to show off your might! Do you think that the law is not a decoration, so you are not afraid that your father will know and treat you for the crime of contempt of the king's law" This person is the daughter of the deceased Empress Xiaoxian, the daughter of the current saint and the deceased Empress Xiaoxian, the eldest princess of Anyang, Zhu Yunqin.

Zhongzong and Empress Xiaoxian have three sons, King Jin Zhu Yu, the eldest princess Zhu Yunqin, and the current crown prince Zhu Rui. The crown prince was lost at birth, and although it is still doubtful that he will be found in adulthood, it is already an indisputable fact that he looks like the founding emperor. Therefore, when it comes to selfishness, Zhu Yunqin is naturally biased towards Lu Jue.

Before Zhu Xian could reply, the little boy who came with the eldest princess had already gotten rid of her hand and ran to Lu Jue's side, holding his hand tightly and said excitedly: "Uncle, is your illness really cured?" ”

Lu Jue touched his head and smiled gently: "Okay, uncle made Hong'er worry about it." ”

The little boy shook his head and said, "Uncle is in good health, Hong'er is very happy, you don't know how much Hong'er misses you these days!" ”

At that time, the witch Gu case implicated King Jin, and almost all of the dead and exiled were spared. The only surviving baby was also secretly protected by the eldest princess, and it was fortunate that she could leave a bloodline for her brother, plus the only brother was looking for no trace, so he didn't have the luxury to overturn the case for King Jin. When Lu Jue returned three years ago, he seemed to be the backer of the two, so he naturally got a lot closer.

At the beginning of Lu Jue's return three years ago, it coincided with the disappearance of King Luo, and the eldest princess Han Qi was selected to be in command of the war in front of him, but soon it was reported that Han Qi was designed by a traitor, and was killed by several arrows in the enemy's ambush, and was also beheaded by the enemy leader. After marrying into the Han family for a few years, Zhu Yunqin was only pregnant with one daughter, and the Han family only had this single seedling in the Han Qi vein, Zhongzong naturally gave a lot of privileges in order to appease the Han family, and turned a blind eye to the bloodline left by King Jin.

Lu Jue, who was connected by blood, naturally approached Hong'er, touched his head again, and said gently: "Hanhou Mansion is only two quarters of an hour away from my mansion, why don't you come to see me." ”

Hong'er said: "Hong'er asked Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu said that your body is too weak to make noise, Hong'er was worried that it would make his uncle rest, so he endured it and didn't come to see you." I really miss you, so I copy the words you taught me, and today Hong'er brought it to my uncle to taste. ”

Lu Jue said: "Since I miss my uncle, I won't leave today, I will stay with my uncle for a few days." ”

Hearing this, Hong'er was overjoyed, and hurriedly turned her head to look at Zhu Yunqin and asked, "Mother, is it okay?" ”

Zhu Yunqin smiled and said, "Yes, you can, but your uncle's body has just recovered, so don't make a noise until your uncle rests." ”

"Hmm" Hong'er nodded happily, and happily saluted Lu Jue and said, "Then Hong'er will disturb my uncle、、、、、、。 ”

Faced with this warm scene, Zhu Xian looked impatient, turned his head sideways and didn't look at this scene, and interrupted loudly: "Okay, this king doesn't have time to watch you talk and laugh warmly, don't waste time, Lu Jue, let's go!" He waved his hand and motioned for the guard to step forward.

Zhu Yunqin took a step forward and scolded: "Who dares, Zhu Xian, you can hold the oracle if you arrest it privately." Without the emperor's edict, who gave you the courage to break into the mansion of the prince of Jiuqing and arrest important officials! ”

Zhu Xian smiled and said: "The imperial sister doesn't need to be in a hurry to insert the charge, this king just wants to ask Lord Siqing to assist in handling the case." ”

Zhu Yunqin snorted and said: "Are you under the privilege of your father, or are you holding a position, you have nothing to do with you, but you want to overstep your position and seize power, as a royal family, do something overstepping your father's nose, with your father's temper, you know the consequences!" ”

It can only be said that Zhu Xian only cares about the immediate interests, and does not think about the twists and turns at all, and glances at them and says: "This king thinks that the imperial sister has misunderstood, and this king just wants to ask Lu Qing to assist in handling the case and has no other meaning." Please give way to the royal sister, don't obstruct the king's case. ”

It seemed that it was impossible for this person to make sense, so Zhu Yunqin also confronted him with his heart, and pulled down his face full of majesty: "Okay!" As long as there is a princess, I see who dares to be presumptuous. The Praetorian Guards, who had just arrived with the eldest princess, drew their steel swords one after another, ready to fight with those guards.

Countering violence with violence will only make the situation difficult to control, Lu Jue hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade: "Princess, please take back the order, this is definitely not the time for conflict, leave it to me to deal with it here, how about you take Hong'er to the side room to rest!" ”

Hong'er grabbed Lu Jue in a panic and said, "No, they will hurt their uncle, Hong'er and her mother must not let your uncle be hurt." ”

Lu Jue smiled, bent down and touched his head and said: "Hong'er, you can defend your uncle like this, your uncle is very happy, but you have to remember your uncle's words, fighting is the only thing that neither side can benefit, and there must be no dispute unless it is absolutely necessary, so it is a good strategy to surrender without a fight, understand?" ”

"Got it." Hong'er nodded, stepped forward and grabbed Zhu Yunqin and said, "Mother, leave it to your uncle, we won't trouble your uncle." ”

Seeing that Lu Jue was confident, Zhu Yunqin put his mind at ease, pulled Hong'er and advised, "Be careful yourself." He waved his hand to signal the guards to retreat, and he and Hong'er entered the room.

"You don't have to stay here anymore, stand down!" After his guards retreated, Lu Jue put away his smile and walked to Zhu Xian's side and said meaningfully: "Even if the prince holds me in his hand, Zheng Yunlin is really sure that he can fight against King Luo?" ”

Zhu Xian didn't understand what Lu Jue meant by this, but he always thought that he would be foolproof, so he asked nonchalantly: "It's their business to fight, this king just needs to do his duty." ”

Lu Jue said: "My own duty, hum, when did the prince also do the errand done by the official yamen!" ”

Zhu Xian raised his chin and said righteously: "As a prince, this king has the obligation to uphold the justice of the laws of Daqi!" ”

"What an atmospheric sentence." Lu Jue laughed twice and said: "As a royal family, the prince understands some things better than Weichen, as long as any serious case involves the royal family, clan relatives, and magnates, the emperor will secretly try it with the three divisions, before the case is concluded, who dares to leak half a word outside without the emperor's will, it is a felony of killing Ling Chi!" As an outsider, how did the prince learn about the secret case? ”

Isn't this clearly saying that this matter was told by the Zhiqing people, in Zhu Xian's opinion, Lu Jue is playing a trick on himself. I don't think about who will set up a lose-lose situation at all, and I don't think about it at all, in the face of interests and dangers, Lu Jue will really think about others. He squinted at Lu Jue, smiled, and said disdainfully: "Hmph, don't be in a hurry to splash dirty water on others, don't say anything else, just you and I know a little, don't say crooked words in front of people who understand." If this king dares to come, it shows that this king already has conclusive evidence, so you better stop talking nonsense! ”