Zheng Yunlin successfully rescued his son from Dali Temple safely, but instead of peace of mind, he added a lot of worries, on the one hand, he had to be careful everywhere to prevent his son's news in the house from leaking; On the other hand, we must always be on guard against Lu Jue's counterattack after waking up. Although it is different to stand upward, he understands that the person he relies on is definitely not a person worthy of trust, and it is not necessarily a great merit to do this thing beautifully, if there is no need to think about it! What's more, there is also the robbery of the prison in the past.

Although it was a very coincidental incident that Zhongzong's assassination occurred, everyone was distracted. But he was even more restless, and the past was vivid. The death of Empress Xiaoxian, the full house of King Jin, and the sudden war three years ago, all of them were more or less involved, although after the incident, he was on the rise, and the official became bigger and bigger, but the night when he woke up from a nightmare made him shudder, all of which was even more obvious after Lu Jue still knew his identity.

Originally, he was counting on suppressing Lu Jue again by seizing the heir, but what he never expected was that Lu Jue only used his three-inch tongue to intimidate a few words, and the high-spirited Zhu Xian was frightened and walked away. It seems that Lu Jue is indeed more difficult to deal with than the one ten years ago, and it seems that he is going all out this time!

Not only is it difficult for Zheng Yunlin to sleep this night, but Lu Jue has also been unable to sleep for a long time, there are too many unknown variables that are difficult to control, and tomorrow I only hope that I can retreat safely?

Zheng Yunlin had already gotten up 、、、、、、, the fifth watch, sitting in the hall and drinking refreshing tea without a sip, thinking about the things he had thought about again and again, and after making sure that there would be no mistakes, he put on his official hat and went out of the house.

Fortune and misfortune are close to each other, not long after Zheng Yunlin went out, a burly young man in armor and holding a gold medal arrow entered the mansion with a team of Praetorian Guards.

And not far away there was a carriage with a vermilion top and a fanxuan, and the eldest princess held the curtain of the car and watched all this coldly.

On the other hand, it is also very coincidental, Zheng Yunlin, who rushed to the palace gate and just got off the sedan chair, saw from a distance that Lu Jue, who was standing at the palace gate waiting to open the door, reminded himself to calm down, but he couldn't help but walk towards Lu Jue under his feet.

It wasn't until Zheng Yunlin walked up to Lu Jue, who was talking to others, that he found out that he was greeting others like others. After Zheng Yunlin also returned the salute with everyone, he turned to Lu Jue's false greetings: "Brother Xian's health is better." ”

In the eyes of outsiders, this is a move to care for the lower officials, but everyone with a heart knows that there is something in this statement. Lu Jue has been closed for many days and suddenly came here today, coupled with those rumors, none of the ministers in the court have any speculation in their hearts, this conversation between the two must be full of gunsmoke, and they all avoid it in order to avoid provoking right and wrong.

Besides, Lu Jue already had the heart to get rid of him, so he stopped perfunctory thinking, and said with a shallow smile: "After cultivating for so many days, it should have been good a long time ago, and I still hate myself for being late and missing a good show." ”

Zheng Yunlin smiled and said: "Your Majesty was assassinated, and the virtuous brother actually said that it was a good show, and the disaster came from his mouth and he was cautious. ”

Lu Jue said: "Lord Shangshu doesn't have to grasp the official handle, now it's not that it's fair to say who is right and who is wrong." ”

Zheng Yunlin smiled and didn't answer his topic, because he understood what he meant, "It's just after the fifth watch, and Brother Lu Xian's body has just recovered, why do you have to come so early!" ”

Lu Jue said: "If you are holding your job, you must worry about it, how can a subordinate official always fake his official affairs to others!" ”

After taking a breath, Zheng Yunlin didn't get angry because of this, and smiled neatly: "There are so many big things in the world, don't say that you are a Dali Temple, even if you add the Criminal Department, it can't be settled." But the body is his own, and the foolish brother advises the virtuous brother to go back, so that the good life will be raised for a while! "It's not easy to take back this move, if he knows the difficulty and retreats, it will be good for anyone, and if he drags on one more day, his son will be safe for one day, he wants to get rid of this person, but his son's life is the most important thing.

Obviously, Lu Jue didn't appreciate it, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Thank you for reminding me, Xiaguan is a heart palpitation, and it is not good to raise it, just be less angry and less angry!" As he spoke, he brushed his cuffs and dispelled all his thoughts: "If there is Master Shangshu who is the boss of the lower officials, and he is older and the lower officials are double ten, how can this virtuous brother not dare to be, or ask the adults to call the lower officials their official positions or names." This sentence is light, but it is very cold. It is also enough to refuse all of Zheng Yunlin's overtures and threats.

Zheng Yunlin said: "In the eighteenth year of the first century, this official once participated in the Spring Festival with your brother Lu Tianhua, and worshiped under the late Prime Minister Luo Shichang. ”

Lu Jue took a few steps back and distanced himself from him, "We have no contact except for official business, and we are not familiar with each other, so Lord Shangshu should not be so close." ”

Okay, if you find your own death, then you will blame me, Zheng Yunlin's eyes moved slightly, and a sneer appeared on his lips, "Since Lord Lu wants to talk about business with this official, then let's talk about business." Saying that, he took a step or two forward, leaning over slightly, "The assassination case has happened for a few days, and it's time to end it, although the emperor has appointed Jiang Huan to interrogate him, but you are the highest official of Dali Temple, and the final trial has to be decided by you, since I see it today, it's over!" ”

It seems that he also understands that it is not beneficial for anyone for this case to drag on, especially after thinking about it, he also understands that one day with Cheng Chong, although he has a bargaining chip to restrain Lu Jue, but there is no confession or witness, which is still his shortcoming, not to mention that the bargaining chip is no longer in his hands.

He understands that Lu Jue is not confused, today is the time to end!

Lu Jue smiled faintly and brushed himself away: "The subordinate officials have been implicated in this case, and they should avoid participating, since Your Majesty has appointed someone else, and your lord wants to discuss this matter, you should go to this person." However, if there is something that needs the cooperation of the lower officials, the lower officials will be there with the pass! ”

"Very good, with Lord Lu's words, the official already knows it in his heart, then I ask Lord Lu to hand over the assassin." It's not that he was willing to ask for someone, it's just that he received information about where Cheng Chong was being held, and he rushed there as soon as possible, so he didn't have to think about it. Guarding the door is Lu Jue's loyal dead soldier, without Lu Jue's order, whoever dares to break in will be killing himself. What's more, there are killers carefully trained by King Luo, and even the idea of assassination has been extinguished.

Lu Jue said: "Is there still a moment of kung fu!" It's time to face the saint soon, and it's not too late to ask His Majesty for advice! ”

But this sentence made Zheng Yunlin panic in his heart, squinting his eyes and hiding the murderous intention, "The witch Gu case led to King Jin's beheading, do you want to kill yourself, or don't take the saint in your eyes, this is the case of the saint's pro-judgment after all, and it is too naïve to think about it if you want to use this to divide everyone's spirit!" ”

Lu Jue said: "What to do is my business, and Lord Shangshu doesn't have to worry about this leisure for the lower officials." ”

Zheng Yunlin snorted and said: "If you are young, you don't know the consequences of thinking about it, but it's good that there are not many more of you in this world, and there are no less of you." ”

At this moment, the palace door squeaked open, and a eunuch came out and shouted: "At three o'clock, the ministers go to court." ”

Zheng Yunlin glanced at the palace gate with a faint expression, and stabbed him again, "How embarrassing, you are born from the same root, but your fate is different, others are bowed down, but you are a courtier, and you can't help yourself!" ”

Before the words fell, Lu Jue's face changed significantly, he tightened his face, rubbed his hands, walked to his side, his eyes were like cold ice cream, he scratched his face, and slowly spit out a few words, "Do you want to watch a good show?" How about we sing a drama where good and evil will be rewarded in the end! ”

Zheng Yunlin seemed to realize something, his eyebrows jumped suddenly, and he stared at Lu Jue's eyes tightly, trying to maintain his calm and composure.

But Lu Jue didn't continue, took two steps back, smiled leisurely, and raised his hand to make an inviting gesture, "Lord Shangshu, please." ”

Now he was looking at the palace gate, like a path to the Yellow Spring.

However, what was unexpected was that everyone who went to the court waited for another half an hour in the Fengtian Temple, and Zhongzong neither came to the court nor announced his retreat from the court. After a long time, everyone in the court began to talk to each other, and Lu Jue remained silent for several days after the assassination, and he never showed his face in the court. Although there is the protection of Zhongzong's suppression of the case, it can't stop the discussion and suspicion of those with ill intentions.

In the face of all this, Lu Jue did not defend himself, and stood in his position as usual.

But Zheng Yunlin was not so relaxed, he was already worried because of Lu Jue's words, and Zhongzong's delay in showing up, and his mood became worse. He turned his head to look at Lu Jue, who was standing among the Wenchens, he still looked leisurely and elegant, his body shuddered involuntarily, clenched his fists tightly, turned his head and took a few breaths to calm his emotions.

At this time, a shout shouted, "The emperor has arrived." Zhongzong walked up to the main hall surrounded by a crowd of people.

Suddenly, the main hall returned to silence, and all the ministers returned to their hearts, kneeling and shouting, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”

Zhongzong sat on the dragon chair, waved his right arm and said, "Zhongqing is flat." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

But when Zheng Yunlin got up, he found that there was another person who came with Zhongzong who surprised him, and his face couldn't help but change, and he muttered out this person's name "Han Shao".

Zhongzongwei squinted his eyes and swept around the courtiers, and finally locked on Lu Jue, who was standing in it, and said softly with a kind smile: "Today is really a good day, not only did Han Hou, who had long ignored the affairs of the court, come to the palace to see him, but even Lu Qing, who had been sick for many days, also came to the early court. As he spoke, he stood up and went down the steps, and said, "Just now, I was still discussing with Han Hou, if Lu Qing is still in the future today, we will go to visit together tomorrow." ”

No matter who thinks this move, it will feel too much, and there are few cases of important generals in the court and old ministers being visited by the emperor, and Lu Jue is young and has no qualifications for meritorious service. There are those who are envious and jealous, those who are disgusted and hateful, and those who think that the emperor is a dear friend. But all in all, it is still the same sentence, Lu Jue is already the enemy of everyone.

Lu Jue also knew this very well in his heart, since he had given such a great gift, he should be grateful. walked out of the standing column, bowed to Zhongzong and bowed deeply: "Weichen is an old problem, which makes His Majesty and the old marquis worried, and the minister is terrified!" ”。

"When will Aiqing also learn these flashy words, I shouldn't care about my subordinates!" As he spoke, he looked Lu Jue up and down worriedly, and only after a few times did he put his mind at ease. Patting him on the shoulder, he continued: "Compared to a few days ago, it seems to be really good. How is the body recovering, if there is any discomfort, I will ask the palace people to move a chair for Qing. "At this time, Zhongzong did not have the slightest imperial shelf, and he was completely concerned about the elders of the younger generations.

Lu Jue held his hand and saluted: "Back to Your Majesty, after the careful care of the doctor, the minister's body is no longer in serious trouble." ”

Zhongzong smiled and said: "Okay, I'm relieved, don't worry about anything, just take care of your body!" ”

"Thank you, 、、、、、、" Lu Jue was about to thank him with his robe, but was stopped by Zhongzong first

"No need to be grateful." Zhongzong turned around and returned to the dragon chair, gave Yang Wei, the chief eunuch, a look, and signaled something.

Yang Wei has been serving Zhongzong since he was a child, and he naturally understood what Zhongzong meant, took two steps forward, shook the dust and said loudly: "Lord Lu Jue of Dali Temple, his body has just recovered, and the saint is sympathetic to his ministers, and the court will be canceled this morning, if there is a discussion, after the dispersal of the dynasty, the Hande Hall will play another performance, and 、、、、、、 retreat."

"The minister has something to do." Before Yang Wei's words were finished, Zheng Yunlin came out to interrupt.

At this time, people with a discerning eye can see that no matter who instructed this assassination case, in order to dispel the calculations of people with intentions that Zhongzong thought, he had already made the idea of turning big things into small things and small things. But after all, it's not a big deal to watch the excitement, maybe Zheng Yunlin is the trigger who was kicked out.

However, Zhongzong did not reply in a hurry, but glanced at King Luo, who was standing in the first column, he held a heavy army and was in the first position of the power of the court, if he made a choice in this matter, it would be a different scene. Therefore, Zhongzong was very concerned about his position before making any decisions, and with the fact that Lu Jue was involved in this matter, Zhongzong was more cautious in handling it.

He even had suspicions that he was the real instructor of the assassination.

Sometimes it's really sad to be an emperor, it seems to be high, but there are many things that are difficult for you to decide. This is why the upward forces are persistent, but they cannot be eradicated one by one.

However, King Luo looked like he didn't care about himself, and he didn't plan to meddle at all, so he stood there silently.

He made Zhongzong even more worried, slowly retracted his gaze, put his arm on the handle of the dragon chair, squinted at Zheng Yunlin, and said, "If what you are doing is related to the assassination, you don't have to discuss it another day." ”

It is very strange that in the first few sentences, Zhongzong has been flat, but in the last few words, the tone has been aggravated.

Hearing this, Zheng Yunlin pursed his lips tightly, locked his brows, lowered his head as if he had made a struggle, and then suddenly raised his head again and said: "Your Majesty, the assassination case has been happening for many days, which has not only caused public opinion in the court, but also caused a lot of panic among the people. If it is delayed any longer, I am afraid that there will be more serious consequences, this case involves a wide range of people, I hope that His Majesty will give permission to open the case for retrial, and Lu Jue, the secretary of Dali Temple, will also be with him. ”

Zhongzong glanced at Lu Jue, and said meaningfully: "There is still a retrial, you have been tried for several days, and the punishment has been used without asking a word, but the assassin was beaten half to death by you." What evidence is suddenly there today to ask for a retrial! ”

Zheng Yunlin took a deep breath and replied: "Your Majesty, the assassin has not spoken after the great punishment, which can prove that this person has received special training!" ”

Before Zheng Yunlin's words fell, one person stood up and retorted, "Your Majesty, since this person has received special training, why did he reveal the name of Lord Siqing, someone must have done a lie." At the critical time, Jiang Huan was the only one who argued for Lu Jue.

But Lu Jue still looked at him suspiciously, it was not that he wanted to guard against people everywhere, with his current situation, trusting people too much would only lead to a worse death.

Zheng Yunlin snorted, glared at him and said, "If people don't know unless they do it, Lu Jue didn't hold the holy decree yesterday; The second did not hold the holy token, and privately entered the Criminal Department to see Cheng Chong alone for an hour, not only that, but he also moved Cheng Chong out of the Criminal Department privately. Saying that, he made a courtier salute to Zhongzong, and continued: "Your Majesty, if Lu Jue is really innocent, he should choose to believe in the Criminal Department and believe that the law will give him justice!" ”

Zhu Xian, who was standing in the crowd, seemed to see the hope that Zheng Yunlin gave him again, and sneered at the yin and yang weirdness: "Yes, since you haven't done anything wrong, why be afraid!" Lu Qing, how good it was for you to say it that day! Today, there is no need to lose people in this court. ”

This sentence revealed that he had trouble with Lu Jue, and the people of this dynasty are not stupid, so don't you understand and tell everyone that you have done something you shouldn't do. Zhongzong glanced at this idiot fiercely, and then floated to Lu Jue with a fierce look, and asked in a cold voice: "Is there such a thing." ”

"Yes" was unexpected by everyone, Lu Jue did not defend it, but directly admitted it.

Zhongzong sighed deeply, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and asked again: "Yes, since you did this, you should explain the reason." Or as everyone suspects, you are really involved, so you are a thief? ”

As soon as Zhongzong's voice fell, Jiang Huan immediately distinguished him: "Your Majesty, don't listen to the words of others, the three divisions will 、、、、、、."

"Shut up, I want him to speak!" Zhongzong interrupted him with a roar.

Han Hou glanced at Zheng Yunlin, bowed his hand to Zhongzong, and said, "Your Majesty has something to ask Lord Shangshu." ”

"Ask!" Zhongzong sighed heavily and pursed his lips.

"Your Majesty Xie" Han Hou snorted lightly, stepped forward and asked Zheng Yunlin: "According to the regulations, the three divisions will be tried together, and the chief judge is not allowed to interrogate the prisoner in private, since Lord Lu has arrived at the Criminal Department, why didn't the people from your Criminal Department accompany him at that time?" But what is the purpose of wantonly framing the temple after the fact? ”

Facing such a question, Zheng Yunlin was very uncomfortable, the muscles of his cheeks tensed, and he pulled the corners of his mouth and said with a reluctant smile: "Except for the official of the Criminal Department, the other officials are under Lu Siqing, and how many of the officials dare to disobey the orders of the superiors?" My criminal department is not so unruly as Dali Temple, isn't it! He looked at Lu Jue, waiting for him to answer.

Lu Jue glanced back at Yang Shuxiao, who was standing at the end, and smiled lightly: "What the lord said is very true, where is the lower official compared to Lord Shangshu, anyone who works in other people's departments can be recruited into his own command." ”

This sentence made Zheng Yunlin stunned, and his body trembled slightly. Lowered his head and secretly controlled his emotions, and immediately asked: "Privately moving people is equivalent to robbing prisons, how can Lord Lu give an explanation to His Majesty and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty?" “

Lu Jue replied indifferently: "So what!" ”

This seemed to be in Zheng Yunlin's arms, and he lost the anxiety just now, and said loudly: "So what, Lord Siqing seems to have forgotten, each performs his own duties, Lord Lu privately removed the prisoners who were detained in my criminal department, and the adults said what would happen!" ”

At this time, King Luo, who had not intervened, asked, "Yes! What Lord Zheng asked is what this king and all the adults want to know. Lu Jue, did you really do something you shouldn't have done? ”

Lu Jue didn't reply in a hurry, but turned his head to look at the palace door, as if he was waiting for someone, and seeing that there was still no movement, he turned to King Luo and Zhongzong and saluted: "Your Majesty, Lord Wang, since the beginning of the dynasty, Dali Temple has been authorized to review all the case files on the record, and our dynasty stipulates that all cases can be reviewed for no more than 18 years, and whether the assassination case is in the file is included in the review." Then he turned to face the ministers, and seeing that no one answered, he continued: "And the assassination case is also tried by the three divisions ordered by the Holy Lord, and the three divisions are the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. ”

King Luo smiled and said, "You don't need to say this, the Manchu Dynasty knows all the civil and military affairs." This king asks you why you have entered the Criminal Department privately and met criminals privately. ”

King Luo would be like this, Zheng Yunlin was taken aback, and after pondering for a moment, he retorted: "Lord Siqing naturally has the right to participate, but this is not the reason why Lord Siqing removed the prisoner from the Criminal Department!" ”

Lu Jue turned sideways to face Zheng Yunlin, ignored his questioning, and asked quietly: "A few hours before entering the Criminal Department, Xia Guan sent someone to send a post. But when the time came, the criminal department opened wide but no one was seen, why is this? ”

"This 、、、、、、" Zheng Yunlin didn't know how to answer.

Lu Jue smiled and said awe-inspiringly: "In order to show fairness, the emperor will be interrogated by the three divisions, so Weichen thinks that people and criminals cannot be imprisoned in the places where our three divisions work." Therefore, Wei Chen took it upon himself to imprison the Assassins in the Shuncheon Mansion. ”

Zheng Yunlin sneered: "Then it's a matter of opinion, as we all know, Shuntianfu is your one-handed hand, in the final analysis, the adult is still selfish." ”

I don't know what's wrong with this sentence, and the Korean Hou on the side scolded angrily: "Yes, whether Lu Zhengqing is selfish or not is a matter of opinion, but what everyone in the court and the central government is that Fang Yuyao and Lord Zheng of Shuntian Mansion are cousins, and they still have to say it clearly!" “

"South Korea is waiting for this to be wrong, and the title of 'white-faced Yama' of Lord Lu in Dali Temple is not in vain. Does he really dare to claim his innocence? Turning to face the ministers and deciding to take this risky move, he walked up to Lu Jue and said impassionedly: "The evidence of the witch Gu case back then is conclusive, and it was judged by the Holy Lord. Now that Lord Lu has decided to re-examine it, what is his intention? ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts were stirred, and there were all kinds of expressions and thoughts.