Zhang Bao and Wu Liang stared at Shi Jian, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Xiao Wang is derelict in his duties......" Shi Jian said with a salute.

"If such a thing happens, if Your Majesty wants to investigate, I'm afraid it can't be covered up by His Highness's dereliction of duty, right?" Wu Liang said.

"Lord Wu! How can I talk to His Royal Highness King Ning! Zhang Bao pretended to reprimand.

Wu Liang said stupidly: "The lower official is speechless! ”

"His Royal Highness King Ning, I wonder if there was anything unusual found during the inspection last night?" Zhang Bao asked.

"No! It's no different from usual! It's quiet! Shi Jian said.

"After the curfew last night, who left the West City Gate? You know the rule that the gates can't be opened after curfew, right? ”

Shi Jian looked dazed and said, "After the curfew last night, I didn't hear that anyone opened the city gate privately and let people out!" Since Xiao Wang sat in the position of commander of the patrol battalion, he has always remembered the above rules! There has never been a bending of the law for personal gain! ”

After speaking, Shi Jian looked at Wu Liang and Zhang Bao and asked, "Prime Minister, who did you hear that the West City Gate was opened last night?" ”

"Maybe someone is wrong!" Zhang Bao said calmly.

Shi Jian nodded and said: "After the curfew, no one is allowed to move around on the street, and this midnight three watches wandered on the street, saying that Xiao Wang's subordinates opened the city gate privately, and this person has a bad heart when he settles, and he is either a traitor or a thief!" Don't be fooled, Prime Minister! ”

Zhang Bao smiled and said, "Whoever is loyal and who is traitorous, this official's heart is like a mirror." ”

Shi Jian sat there dumbfounded, motionless. Zhang Bao said slowly: "His Royal Highness King Ning, before His Majesty ascended the throne last year, he was assassinated on Yecheng Street in broad daylight, and the Holy Lord ordered you to investigate this matter, why does it seem that a few months have passed, and there is no movement at all from His Highness!" ”

"This ......"

"If Your Majesty doesn't ask, Your Highness won't report the results, I'm afraid it's not appropriate!" Zhang Bao said.

When Shi Jian heard this, he hurriedly got up in a panic, knelt down towards Zhang Bao and said, "Prime Minister, you have to help Xiao Wang!" That gang of men in black has found some favorable clues so far! Xiao Wang suspects that maybe it was the remnants of Qingwangfu's doing! If Your Majesty asks, Prime Minister, only you can save Xiao Wang! ”

"His Royal Highness King Ning, is it a little too late to ask the prime minister for help at this moment? It's not been a day or two since Your Majesty explained this matter! Wu Liang said on the side.

Shi Jian said in a panic: "Xiao Wang has always been timid and afraid, this matter explained by His Majesty, Xiao Wang is really at a loss, he has no opinions, he can only get by, Prime Minister!" You have to help Xiao Wang, the whole Ning Wangfu must be grateful to you! The patrol battalion must also be ...... to the Prime Minister."

"Your Highness! What you look like here, Zhang really can't afford it! Get up! Zhang Bao didn't want to see Shi Jian like this, which was really contemptible, so he interrupted him.

"But ......"

"Your Highness doesn't have to worry!" Zhang Bao looked at him calmly and said: "Your Majesty has always rewarded and punished your courtiers clearly, as long as Your Highness shares your Majesty's worries and makes a small mistake, Your Majesty will not punish you!" ”

Shi Jian asked tentatively, "What does the Prime Minister mean?" ”

"Your Highness only cares about your own affairs, as for other things, you have to take care of what should be managed, and you should not be in charge, but don't interfere with it!" Zhang Bao said.

Shi Jian was a little puzzled and asked, "The Prime Minister's words, Xiao Wang was a little confused when he heard it, and he ...... Xiao Wang doesn't seem to be nosy......"

"That's what Zhang said, Your Highness doesn't have to be too serious!" Zhang Bao said, got up slowly, smiled coldly, and said: "Zhang knows that His Royal Highness King Ning is a filial son, and Concubine Zheng has lived alone in the Evergreen Palace for many years, helpless!" Over the years, His Royal Highness has been frugal and never forgets Concubine Zheng, which is touching! In order to let His Royal Highness do his best to do things for His Majesty and have no worries, Zhang has already entrusted the relationship to let people take care of Concubine Zheng, and His Royal Highness does not have to worry about the life of Niangniang in the palace in the future! ”

Zhang Bao's words were actually naked threats and warnings, but Shi Jian was not surprised at all, and saluted and thanked him again and again, saying, "Thank you, Prime Minister!" In this way, the mother concubine is taken care of, and Xiao Wang is relieved! ”

Shi Jian's reaction, Zhang Bao was a little surprised, he said without changing his face: "Xihua Hou will be ordered to arrive in Yecheng early tomorrow morning, Yecheng has not been peaceful recently, His Royal Highness must be loyal to his duties and stabilize the order in the city!" Don't make any trouble! If something goes wrong, we'll all have to walk around without food! ”

"This adult can rest assured, Xiao Wang does everything himself, and he will never dare to relax!" Shi Jian patted his chest and said.

"Don't dare to relax, so many people died inexplicably last night!" Wu Liang said angrily on the side.

"Don't worry, Lord Prime Minister, Xiao Wang will definitely find out about this matter! Three days! Just three days! Xiao Wang will give you a satisfactory explanation! Shi Jian said with an oath.

Zhang Bao smiled and said, "Then Zhang is waiting for news from His Highness!" ”

"No problem!" Shi Jian said.

"That's it! Nothing else! Your Highness, let's get busy! Zhang Bao raised his hand and commanded.

"Huh!" Shi Jian stood up and saluted, and said, "Prime Minister, Your Majesty, I hope you have a few kind words!" ”

Zhang Bao smiled slightly, waved his hand, and motioned for Shi Jian to step back.

Shi Jian understood and left with a smile.

After watching Shi Jian leave, Wu Liang got up and asked, "My lord, what do you think this Shi Jian is thinking about?" ”

Zhang Bao frowned slightly and said, "This stone is not simple! ”

"Xia Guan thinks so too!" Wu Liang echoed.

"Look at him, from the time he came in to the time he went out, he always looked like he was cowering, it seemed that he was afraid of his own official, but in fact, this fear was faked!" Zhang Bao squinted his eyes, his eyes were like cold arrows.

"Xia Guan also noticed! Just now when you said that you asked someone to take care of Concubine Zheng, that Shi Jian didn't react at all! Even the most stupid person should be able to understand the true meaning of your words! Shi Jian has always been filial to Concubine Zheng, for decades, monthly visits have been rain or shine, which is not something that anyone can do, just by virtue of this, Xia Guan felt that this Shi Jian's reaction was too abnormal! Wu Liang said.

Zhang Bao nodded and said to Wu Liang: "You're right! The old man thinks so too! ”

Zhang Bao said, walking out of the door, Wu Liang hurriedly followed, the two of them stood under the eaves, and at this moment it was raining outside without warning.

"This Shijian's mind is unpredictable!" Zhang Bao took a deep breath and said, "This reminds me of that old thing of Noble Zhi!" ”

"Noble?" Wu Liang asked with some confusion.

"Don't you notice that these two people talk and behave similarly?" Zhang Bao asked.

"The lower officials are stupid...... Please make it clear! ”

Zhang Bao glanced at Wu Liang and said: "The two people of Gao Shang and Shi Jian look confused, cowardly as a mouse, without talent and virtue, which makes people despised, and even disdain to look at them more!" ”

Wu Liang nodded and said, "As soon as my lord said this, these two people seem to be a little similar!" ”

"Great wisdom is foolishness!" Zhang Bao couldn't help but say in a heavy tone, and said slowly: "There are two kinds of fools, one is really stupid, and the other is pretending to be crazy and stupid!" And the old man judged that both the noble and the stone are of the second type! ”

"You're saying that all of Shi Jian's performances just now are pretended?"

Zhang Bao nodded and said, "That's right! ”

"This is a bit unbelievable, Xia Guan really can't imagine what kind of person can have such patience!"

"I'll tell you the truth, the old man still can't figure out what happened to this noble death, and what kind of secret he has!" Zhang Bao shook his head slightly and said: "The old man has read countless people in his life, but these two are the only ones who are incomprehensible!" ”

"Xiaguan has a guess!" Wu Liang suddenly said: "You say, will there be any actual involvement or relationship between this noble and Shijian?" ”

"Is there a relationship between them?" Zhang Bao was a little surprised and said: "The old man has guessed this guess you said before, but he didn't find any evidence!" ”

"But as you said, my lord, these two have the same style, and I'm afraid there is no such coincidence in the world, right?"

"You seem to have some truth in reminding you like this!" Zhang Bao woke up like a dream.

"Xia Guan has a bolder guess!" Wu Liang said again.

Zhang Bao asked, "What speculation?" ”

"There are a few strange things that happened in Yecheng, which are still inconclusive, do you remember?"

"About the identity of the Man in Black!"

"That's right!" Wu Liang's eyes widened, and he said to Zhang Bao: "Haven't you been looking for the mastermind behind the scenes?" Do you think there is a possibility, that Shi Jian or Gao Shang Zhi is the person you have been looking for! ”