I saw that Zhu Botao took out a token from his arms. He held up the token and said: "This token is specially given to Zhu for the convenience of Zhu Mou. It is said that this brand can only be equipped by those who have the title of marquis or above. After saying that, he handed the token to Luo Yunxiao's hand.

This is a token made of purple jadeite jade, and the palm-sized jade has 4 words written on the front: "Founding Candidate Mansion!" ”

It can be seen that this is indeed Sima Ziyang's exclusive token. Because in the entire imperial court, only members of the Sima royal family and distant relatives were eligible to use tokens, and other ministers, such as prime ministers of high rank, Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, Taiwei, etc., could not enjoy this privilege.

Luo Yunxiao handed over the token to Liu Xiangwei. Liu Xiangwei took it and took a look, and he suddenly had confidence in his heart. He stared at Sima Ziyang and said coldly, "Master Sima Hou, is this token yours?" What else do you have to say this time? I can be sure that this is indeed your token. ”

Sima Ziyang has always had a kind of hard air that a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water. He continued to say strongly: "That's right, this token belongs to the Marquis Ben, that's right. But this marquis lost a few days ago, and it is estimated that this is the piece that was lost before. I really didn't expect that this person would dare to take the token of this marquis to do evil everywhere. What a damn thing! ”

Liu Xiangwei didn't pay attention to his words, and still asked unhurriedly: "Then may I ask Master Hou, when did you lose your token?" ”

Sima Ziyang said grinningly: "It should have been 2 or 3 days ago." Isn't it, this Marquis was planning to go to your Imperial History Observatory today to report the matter, but he was innocently arrested here. Besides, it's been less than 3 days since it was lost, hehe! It seems that you, the middle prince of the imperial history, have no right to punish this marquis! Hehe... Hehe...! ”

Liu Xiangwei took the token and turned it over and looked at it, couldn't help grinning, and then said with a hint of mockery: "Hmph! Although the official is not qualified to own this token, which symbolizes supreme glory, he is very aware of the function and process of this token. There is a clear indication on this token that it has been operated 1 time by someone who is not the owner of the card at 7 o'clock 5 days ago. Since you lost it 2 or 3 days ago, how do you explain the record of the token being used by someone else 5 days ago? ”

Sima Ziyang also smiled coldly and said, "I gave it to Captain Cao that night and asked him to use it." Cao Duwei, are you right? ”

Cao Xi saw that Sima Ziyang kept secretly glaring at him, so he immediately nodded and said, "That's right, that's right." I borrowed it once from Marquis Sima that night, so this record is displayed. ”

Liu Xiangwei then asked, "Then may I ask Captain Cao, at which gate did you enter and exit that night?" Can you tell me about that? ”

After hearing this, Cao Xi was immediately stupid. Because he was a fake, he didn't use the token at all. de！ Then just say one! Try your luck. So he hesitated a little and said, "North Gate, right?" Oh, no, no, it's the East Gate, huh! It's the East Gate. ”

Liu Xiangwei turned his head to look at Zhu Botao and asked, "This friend on the road, which door did you go through that night?" ”

Zhu Botao said very firmly: "South Gate! ”

Liu Xiangwei raised the sign in his hand and said: "According to the mark on the token, the guests at the south gate of the Jingshi have entered and exited once, which shows that Sima Hou Ye and Cao Duwei are both lying. But what this friend of the Tao said was true. ”

Sima Ziyang shouted loudly: "Liu Xiangwei, you don't want to talk nonsense, this can prove that what he said is the truth, but we are lying, and this marquis is ten thousand unconvinced." This person picked it up, no, no, maybe he stole the token. When the token falls into his hands, he will naturally know the symbols marked on the token! ”

Liu Xiangwei glanced at Sima Ziyang disdainfully, and then said: "I said Sima Houye, you also know that this token is marked, if you don't explain it clearly, how can he know the meaning of the symbol?" ”

"So be it! Didn't you say that your token was once used by Cao Duwei? Then it will naturally tell him how to use it, right? In that case, he must know what these symbols represent. Cao Duwei, then let's talk about it, what does this symbol mean? As he spoke, he walked up to Cao Xi, who was bound, and asked him by pointing to a symbol on the token.

Looking at the symbols on the token that looked like heavenly books, Cao Xi suddenly felt dizzy. He had only seen this token for the first time, so how could he possibly know what this symbol meant. Just now, I decided that I had used the token, and it was completely to help Sima Ziyang lie. And at this moment, he had to hesitate and said vaguely: "This, this, well, hey! It seems to be, probably, probably ...... It's the South Gate! ”

Liu Xiangwei walked to Zhu Botao's side again, pointed to a symbol on the token and asked, "You come to tell this official, what does this symbol mean?" ”

Zhu Botao looked at it casually, and then said, "This is the main gate of the palace. ”

Liu Xiangwei ignored him anymore, walked straight to Sima Ziyang, who was also tied, and said solemnly after squatting down: "Master Sima, then you come and tell this official that Cao Duwei, who obtained your token, can't recognize this symbol, but the person who picked up or stole your token can understand the meaning of the symbol." Can you give us a reasonable explanation? ”

Sima Ziyang continued his psychological journey of not being able to reach the Yellow River. So he then quibbled: "Maybe there is such a possibility." When I handed the token to Cao Duwei and told him the secret of these symbols, this person happened to overhear it. So he stole the token later, so he naturally knew what it meant. ”

Luo Yunxiao really couldn't listen to it anymore, and hurriedly scolded: "You are simply a bunch of nonsense!" You told Cao Duwei the secret of this symbol, but he didn't recognize it at all. And the person who was eavesdropping next to him, he didn't see the symbol, but he could know the meaning of the symbol, and that was amazing. Hum! You probably think everyone else is brain-dead, right? Oh, and here I'm going to explain that brain-dead means brain-broken. Scold! I think you really look like you're a brain-dead. Making up a lie will be full of loopholes. ”

Sima Ziyang was even more furious when he heard that this young man was not only mocking him, but also insulting him in all kinds of ways. He scolded hysterically, "Who are you? It's not a small daring! dared to speak disrespectfully to this marquis. Don't you want to live anymore? Believe it or not, have you arrested now. ”

Liu Xiangwei immediately said: "Master Sima, please don't avoid the topic first. You can explain the doubts raised by this little brother Luo just now. Why did you tell Cao Duwei when he didn't know anything. It is enough for you to explain this. As for the rest of the questions, we can answer them slowly. ”

Sima Ziyang opened the topic and prepared to find another way: "Liu Xiangwei, you, a dignified second-class member of the imperial court, actually want to sing and harmonize with an outsider to go against this marquis, what are the benefits of you doing this?" ”

Liu Xiangwei snorted coldly and said, "This official doesn't want to go against anyone. But the question is, when someone puts a knife on your neck, do you want me to stick my neck out and let someone slaughter me? Just at the point that someone wants to harm me, this official must also investigate this matter upside down, and the truth will come to light. ”

Sima Ziyang was in a hurry, and then he actually revealed the truth: "Liu Xiangwei, you still dare to say such things." If you hadn't been forced to do this, who would have taken this step! If you hadn't investigated us so highly, who would have found someone to kill you! You brought it all upon yourself. ”

He said this passionately, only to realize that he was too excited and leaked the truth. Although this remark is blaming Liu Xiangwei, it is actually an indirect admission of the fact that he hired a murderer.

Liu Xiangwei finally laughed out loud: "Hehe! Sima Hou Ye is so courageous! Finally admit it's your masterpiece. Good! Just admit it. Now that you have confessed to the murder, this official will put an end to the matter for the time being. Then let's talk about your ink-hungry business! Don't think about holding on anymore, this official has already investigated the 10, and he can basically convict you. Which of you will explain it first? ”

Sima Ziyang still wanted to continue to deny it, but Cao Xi grabbed his head and said: "Liu Zhongcheng, the next official will explain." However, before the official explains, can I ask Lord Zhongcheng to promise one thing first? ”

Liu Xiangwei said: "Then we have to see what is going on first." If it's something that can't be touched by the official, there's nothing you can do. You might as well speak it out and listen to it first. ”

Cao Xi was just about to continue to explain, but was scolded loudly by Sima Ziyang: "Cao Xi! Are you crazy? If you want to die, no one will stop you, but you must not drag Ben Hou Ye down the fire pit. ”

Cao Xi glanced at Sima Ziyang with full of grievances, and said with some hatred: "Master Hou, at this time, you are still thinking about your own interests. You're too selfish, aren't you? Have you ever thought about the interests of others? ”

Sima Ziyang said very straightforwardly: "Joke, why does this marquis consider the interests of others? What good is this for this Marquis? Tell you. It won't be long before someone comes to my rescue. If you stop me now, maybe this marquis will be happy for a while, and he may save the two of them together. Otherwise, Hugh will blame the Marquis for turning his face and not recognizing people! ”

Cao Xi was immediately intimidated by his momentum. He originally planned to exchange conditions for the safety of his family, but now that Sima Ziyang stirred up, he really shut up.