When Li Jingda, the king of Qi, received the news of Zhao Zheng's assassination, he was surprised and at the same time, a heavy worry appeared on his face. His intuition told him that this assassination was too coincidental, and it vaguely revealed something unusual.

Immediately, the news that the Song Dynasty forbidden army guards and Huangfu Jixun encircled and suppressed the Qinhuai River courtyard together, Li Jingda suddenly realized, but his face was gloomy to the extreme, and his eyes were full of horror and worry.

The guess is really good, it is not a simple assassination, it is actually involved in the small courtyard of the Qinhuai River, and they know best who lives there.

Li Congqing was also stunned, and muttered: "Father, it won't be Han Hunchback's stupid impulse to assassinate Zhao Zheng, right?" ”

"No, he won't be so stupid......" Li Jingda was still skeptical at first, but after thinking about it a little, he immediately shook his head and said: "My father always feels that this matter has something to do with Zhao Zheng......

Since Li Congqing returned from Qixia Mountain, he speculated that Zhao Zheng might have discovered something, and he would not even give up. It seems that perhaps Zhao Zheng's counterattack has begun......

"He ......"

"Don't you think?" Li Jingda said: "Maybe he found something, if this is the case, it will be dangerous." ”

Worried about what will come, when they are doubting and worrying, Li Jing's holy decree becomes the best proof and tells them the answer.

Zhao Zheng entered the palace to ask about the guilt, and the lord of the country summoned all the ministers to the palace to discuss matters.

This matter is unusual, Li Jingda is worried in his heart, especially since there is no news on the Qinhuai River, which is really worrying. Their father and son knew very well that once Han Wei was arrested and found out about his relationship with them, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even if they really didn't do anything, even if all the starting points and part of the results were for Nantang, they would fall into the crotch of their pants with yellow mud, and it was not but was.

Some things are difficult to justify, and if you simply conceal them and don't report them to your life, the consequences will be very severe, and if you are serious about it, it can be regarded as a crime of deception. Once it is investigated......

Especially with Zhao Zheng involved, if you fiddle with one or two more, I really don't know what the consequences will be.

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When he came to the palace, he found that Han Xizai and Li Congshan had already arrived first, and Huangfu Jixun also hurried there, but his legs trembled uncontrollably, and he seemed to be in deep fear. Surprisingly, Zhao Zheng, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, was also there, but Li Congjia, the king of Wu, who was about to move to the East Palace, was nowhere to be found.

Li Jing's brows furrowed, very displeased, but he didn't have time to ask where his son had gone.

"I think you have all heard that Zhao Shaoqing was assassinated in the Qinhuai River......" Li Jing coughed lightly and passed on a message to his courtiers.

Li Jingda feigned concern and said: "

Is Zhao Shaoqing okay? This king has been waiting in the palace, but he has never seen Shaoqing come, and he was going to let people go to the protocol to investigate, but he received the news of Shaoqing's assassination. ”

"It's bad to have King Laozi, and it's not a big deal to be here." Zhao Zheng sighed with emotion: "It's really a pity, the assassin who killed a thousand knives is really not long-sighted, and he is tired of waiting for the prince for a long time...... It was a pity that the envoy missed an opportunity to visit the prince. ”

"Alas, change the king of Japan to prepare a thin drink, and wait for Zhao Shaoqing to come to ......" Li Jingda was very polite.

Zhao Zheng shook his head and sighed: "Thank you for your kindness, I'm afraid that this envoy will not dare to leave the gate of the protocol casually recently, especially before the assassin is arrested...... Lest he be known where he went, and ambushed him halfway, he was lucky to escape today, but he no longer dared to joke with his life. ”

Obviously, there is something in the words, Li Jingda sighed in his heart, what does Zhao Zheng mean by this? Does this doubt yourself?

Fortunately, Li Congshan didn't hear the deep meaning when he was young, and asked before Li Jing came back to his senses: "What?" Was there someone in ambush in advance? It's not because of Zhao Shaoqing's high-profile travel......"

Zhao Zheng's face was expressionless, he looked back at Li Congshan, his eyes shuddered, and then said: "His Royal Highness King Han, let General Huangfu explain this matter to you!" ”

Huangfu Jixun stabilized his mind and said slowly: "Judging from the situation at the scene, although the murderer's hiding place is not far from the assassination site, it doesn't seem to be accidental...... That shooting position is an excellent part of careful selection, the assassination was not advanced or delayed, and Zhao Shaoqing waited for Zhao Shaoqing to walk to that position before shooting the arrow, which shows that the murderer had premeditated. And the retreat was fast, apparently the route was well understood, and there was even a rehearsal. ”

The advantage of Huangfu Jixun is here, at least a little hint, maybe let him see it is believing, and he can become an excellent witness, which is really unwanted. Panicked and worried, he forgot that this reasonable analysis came from Zhao Zheng's bodyguard Li Yuan.

Li Jingda chuckled again in his heart, so who knew Zhao Zheng's whereabouts might be related to the murderer? The Qi Wangfu that was notified by the post is undoubtedly one of them, and it is also suspicious.

Li Jing and Han Xizai also came back to their senses, is this what Zhao Zheng meant? Suspicious of Li Jingda?

Han Xizai's expression moved a few times and he didn't speak, but Li Jing secretly shook his head in his heart, thinking that Zhao Zheng was suspicious, and he accused him indiscriminately in anger, he didn't think that his younger brother had a reason to murder Zhao Zheng. But this thought has been planted in his mind, waiting for the water to moisten and grow and sprout......

"Zhao Shaoqing, don't worry about it first, I will appoint someone to investigate this matter and give you an explanation!" Li Jing searched back and forth, and planned to hand over the matter to his sixth son, Li Congjia, to sharpen and train. It was a good opportunity for him to exercise and make meritorious contributions, but he was nowhere to go, and he didn't know where he was not doing his job.

Li Jing's eyes wandered, looked at the seventh son Li Congshan, shook his head slightly, and then fell on his younger brother Li Jingda, and said: "Jingda, you will be responsible for investigating this matter, and Zhao Shaoqing will personally assist ......"

"Yes!" Li Jingda was ecstatic in his heart, he already knew that there was no living mouth in the small courtyard for the time being, and Han Wei himself and his henchmen successfully escaped, and he could not be implicated for the time being. As for the back...... If you are responsible for investigating the case, you can properly deal with the aftermath and calmly get through this crisis.

After all the calculations, Zhao Zheng didn't expect Li Jing to be so confused, and he didn't suspect that Li Jingda would not say it, and he would hand over such an important matter to him. Are you kidding? Wouldn't this be a failure, if you don't do it, you will be beaten upside down, how can Zhao Zheng be willing?

"Lord, I'm afraid it's inappropriate!"

Li Jing and Li Jingda's faces changed, and they only heard Zhao Zheng say: "In this case, the murderer used a crossbow, and it is likely that there are people in your country's army involved...... As far as I know, His Royal Highness King Qi is known as the first person in the Tang Army, so it's best to avoid suspicion! ”

"Zhao Shaoqing, what do you mean by this? Don't you doubt this king? Knowing the other party's purpose, Li Jingda had to ask rhetorically. If you don't even have the courage to ask a rhetorical question, wouldn't you just acquiesce?

Zhao Zheng shook his head and said, "Where, His Royal Highness King Qi should not be misunderstood." I heard that you have a very high prestige in the army, not to mention the love of the soldiers, and there are many subordinate generals and protégés. If one of them is involved, what should His Highness do? Inevitably, His Highness will be embarrassed when the time comes, so let's avoid it! ”

Li Jingda was silent, he heard that the core of Zhao Zheng's words was not to avoid suspicion. Instead, he focused on his power in the army, pointing out many generals and protégés under his command. What is the purpose of this? Li Jingda clearly noticed that there was something wrong with the way the imperial brother Li Jing looked at him, which was probably Zhao Zheng's real sinister intentions.

Zhao Zheng said: "This envoy is Jianyi, it is best to send a responsible civilian official to investigate, and someone who has nothing to do with the army, such as Bachelor Han." ”

Han Xizai on the side also chuckled in his heart, Zhao Zheng is trying to pull himself into the game? But he really didn't want to wade into this troubled water, but before he could refute, the lord of the country, Li Jing, nodded approvingly: "What I said is, Han Qing, this matter will be explained to you, and it must be explained to Zhao Shaoqing and Lonely!"

Han Xizai received the order with a bitter face, Li Jingda's face became more and more solemn and worried, but Zhao Zheng secretly snickered. But this is not enough, the point is to make Li Jing suspicious of Li Jingda, but seeing Li Jing's fume-less appearance, Zhao Zheng was worried.

……

Zhao Zheng didn't do it, but someone was already helping him, but the way was more special.

Emperor Zhou E entered the palace and was summoned into the palace by Empress Zhong. The rumors that King Wu was inhabiting Xia Mountain spread too quickly and had already flowed into the palace. Li Jing was so busy with Zhao Zheng's assassination that he hadn't heard the rumors, but Empress Zhong had already heard about it.

This is undoubtedly a smear to my son! What kind of ridiculous thing did my son do? Or is there a rumor that is framing? In any case, the consequences are severe. Empress Zhong was in a hurry, and hurriedly sent someone to pass her son and daughter-in-law into the palace. As a result, only Emperor Zhou E came, and his son Li Congjia was nowhere to be found.

Empress Zhong was helpless and asked straight to the point. Emperor Zhou E didn't hide it, and he had doubts in his heart, so he told the events of that day in 1510. Including Li Congjia's own strategy, and later stealing chickens and being framed for rice, etc. Except for the unspeakable secret with Zhao Zheng, they all told Queen Zhong.

"Someone did it, you say?"

Emperor Zhou E said: "Yes, the cook lady said that she was a mistake, and she had committed suicide in fear of crime, but Erchen always felt ......"

"Humph!" Empress Zhong snorted coldly, as a court lady, how could she not know some tricks, she vaguely guessed something, and her face suddenly became much gloomy.

"You said Congqing is also there?" After a long time, Empress Zhong asked softly.

"Yes, the idea seems to have come from Kei, and he is also a participant in Ka's original plan......"

Empress Zhong nodded slightly, her phoenix eyes were cold, and she said, "Where is Your Majesty?" ”

"Back to the queen, the Song envoy Zhao Zheng was assassinated in the Qinhuai River, and the lord of the country is discussing urgently with the ministers!" The chamberlain went and returned, whispering back.

"Ah, the assassination of the Song envoy? You okay! When Empress Zhong asked, Emperor Zhou E also opened his mouth, his heart beat faster, and he inexplicably felt a feeling of concern and worry in his heart.

Subconscious reaction, Zhou Ehuang didn't particularly care, she didn't know that unintentionally, she was complementing each other with Zhao Zheng and cooperating perfectly.