Sending Su Qinglang back to Shangshu Mansion and standing at the door, Mei Liusheng wanted to say goodbye, but he heard Su Qinglang say: "Brother Mei assisted in the trial of Du Qingyun's case, but what difficulties did you encounter?" ”

Mei Liusheng was silent for a moment before replying, "Don't hide it from Brother Su, it's true." ”

After a pause, he said tentatively: "We have already found out that this case seems to be related to Lord Zhao Ezhao." ”

Zhao E, the head of the household department, Su Qinglang's same level, is also the right hand of the right minister Qin Qian, the former head of the household department Xu Jingzong Xu, because his son Xu Hanwen, that is, Su Qinglang's former classmate, was suspected of rebellion and fell into the house, Zhao E was promoted to the post of household secretary with the support of Qin Qian, and now it has been five years.

Du Qingyun's case, on the surface, is just a corruption case, but in fact it involves a wide range of things, and many ministers are related to this matter.

He and Cai Jun, a new student, a waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and ant-like characters, how easy is it to find out the truth of the matter in the treacherous whirlpool of power?

Even if they are not afraid of offending their superiors, and with the determination to become benevolent if they do not succeed, and dig into the bottom of the investigation, the others will not cooperate, not to mention anything else, just today they went to the Ministry of Officials, hoping to transfer out the register of ministers related to this case, but they were all made difficult by their colleagues in the Ministry of Officials, and they did not even enter the door of the Ministry of Officials.

Su Qinglang had expected this matter, and one of the important criminals in Du Qingyun's case was the owner of the mine.

He didn't believe that Du Qingyun would not hesitate to deceive his superiors and subordinates and buy murder in order to protect a businessman in the market, so this must be to cover up more important matters.

Since it is related to minerals, then Zhao E, the head of the household, must be implicated, in order to prevent them from tracking down, it is natural to make a stumbling block openly and secretly.

So, he shook his head helplessly and said: "Those old men in the ministry have never had any opinions, they are all masters who see the wind and steer the rudder, you come with me, I will write a letter to you, and show it to them when the time comes, and they will not dare to embarrass you anymore." ”

Hearing this, Mei Liusheng was overjoyed, but he was still puzzled: "Brother Su has nothing to do with this matter, why did he help?" ”

If his memory is correct, since that Zhao E is a dog by Qin Qian's side, he also has a lot to do with Su Qinglang, and he can be regarded as an ally in the same camp.

Su Qinglang raised a smile on his lips and replied: "Cai Jun is a member of our Ministry of Rites, and it is not only the Ministry of Rites that goes out to represent me, but also my Su Qinglang's face. ”

"Say ...... again"

He paused, and then said: "Since Brother Mei is my friend, I don't plan to hide this matter from you, although Zhao E is in the same camp with me, but with Brother Mei's knowledge, I think I should know the truth that one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers." ”

When Mei Liusheng heard this, it immediately became clear that Su Qinglang's method was ostensibly to help him and Cai Jun investigate the case, but it was actually aimed at Zhao E behind the case.

The two of them are both Shangshu, and they are both Qin Qian's right-hand men, and Zhao E has been in the dynasty for many years, and he is more sophisticated than Su Qinglang in terms of qualifications and experience, and he can be regarded as his strong opponent.

If you take this opportunity to get rid of Zhao E, then in front of Qin Qian, from now on, you will rely on him Su Qinglang for a few points, and no one can compete with him.

It's just that he didn't expect that in order to fight for power, he could do it so far.

Thinking of this, he bowed his hand and said, "In this way, then thank you Brother Su." ”

The two walked into the mansion and came to Su Qinglang's study, Su Qinglang was writing a letter on the side, while Mei Liusheng was standing in the room, looking at the surrounding scene.

On the two sides against the wall, there is a row of pear wood bookshelves, and there are various books and ancient scrolls and treasures and antiques in the compartment.

Light gauze curtain, phoenix tail silver hook, tied to the red lacquered wooden pillar, vaguely visible behind the silk jar, on the silk jar, carved and painted, lifelike, the picture scroll Danqing, neatly placed, and two other pots of orchids, resting on the shelf next to the wooden pillar.

A gust of breeze blows, mixed with a faint fragrance, Mei Liusheng is relaxed and happy, look around, only to see a few windows open near the lake, standing in the house, you can see the blue waves and green water outside, strange stone rockery, an apricot tree grows craggy by the lake, hidden in the middle of the rockery, the inclined branches extend to the window, revealing half of the white snow branches.

Although there are a lot of rare and luxurious things in the whole study, it does not give people a feeling of luxury, but has an elegant and refreshing artistic conception.

"Alright." Su Qinglang put away his pen and ink, looked at it by the way, and looked up to see Mei Liusheng looking at his study.

He put down his pen and said modestly: "I have just moved here for a few years, and I have been busy with political affairs, just a simple arrangement, neglecting to take care of it, which makes Brother Mei smile." ”

Mei Liusheng retracted his gaze and said, "Where, Brother Su has a wide range of knowledge and is very interested in garden design, and Liu Sheng is ashamed of himself." ”

Su Qinglang smiled and said: "I can't talk about research, it's just that I studied with my teacher for a while a few years ago, and I just got a little bit of it, if I can still get into Brother Mei's eyes, when your house is completed, I can help you with one or two." ”

As he spoke, he saw that the pen and ink on the paper had dried, so he folded the letterhead, put it in an envelope, and said, "Next time I go to the ministry and take out this letter, they will not dare to make it." ”

Mei Liusheng took the letterhead, although the letter was given to him, the first paragraph on it was Cai Jun, a little confused, and quickly understood.

He knew Su Qinglang very well, and since he had arranged it like this, he must have other plans, so he didn't ask, but just thanked him.

Listening to Ruyi outside, he came to the study, stood at the door and said, "Childe, Madame is here." ”

As soon as the words fell, I didn't see anyone, but I heard an earth-shattering sound outside: "Su Qinglang, you get out of here!" ”

Mei Liusheng was startled for a moment, and looked at Su Qinglang, but saw that he was trembling, his fingers grasping the sleeves of his clothes, and he was a little afraid.

After a while, he looked at Mei Liusheng and said with a smile: "It's my second mother who is here, Brother Mei, I'll send you out first." ”

The two walked out of the study together, just bumped into Liang's head-on, Liang was angry, originally for a blind date, looking for Su Qinglang to settle accounts after the autumn, I didn't want to have a guest, I was stunned, and hurriedly suppressed my look, suppressed the anger in my heart, and made a dignified and dignified look.

glared at Ruyi, quite blamed: "There are guests here, and they won't tell me." ”

Su Qinglang knows Erniang very well, if there are outsiders, he has made a big mistake, and he will not teach him a lesson in public.

So he pretended to be calm and said to her: "Erniang, this is Master Mei, I'll send him out first, and we'll talk about it when we come back." ”

Liang glanced at Mei Liusheng a few times, nodded and took the lead into the study.

Su Qinglang sent Mei Liusheng away, standing at the door of Shangshu Mansion, Mei Liusheng looked a little worried, and glanced at the mansion.

looked at Su Qinglang again and said, "Brother Su, are you okay?" ”

Su Qinglang raised his lips and replied, "Erniang has a hard mouth and a soft heart, at most she will be taught a lesson, what can she do?" ”

Mei Liusheng was relieved at this time, said goodbye to him, sent Mei Liusheng away, Su Qinglang returned to the house, and walked into the room, but saw his second mother crying.

Lowering her eyes, she saw that she was holding the pen holder in her hand, her eyes were fixed, and then she said, "Erniang." ”

When Liang heard this, he quickly turned his back, wiped his tears, and quietly put the pen holder back in its place.

She turned her back to Su Qinglang and asked, "That's the one just now, it's this year's new champion." ”

Su Qinglang snorted, and listened to her again: "Young talent, you look like a good person, you should have more dealings with such people in the future, don't follow those people anymore, it's a mess, let people poke our backbones secretly." ”

Su Qinglang lowered his head and said, "Qinglang is incompetent, so Erniang has been wronged." ”

"You kid, Erniang is fine, where is there any grievance that is not wronged......" Liang snorted.

She turned around, her red eyes were facing Su Qinglang, and she hurriedly turned her head away, stretched out her hand to wipe her tears, and said, "I have heard about Lord Du......"

Before she finished her words, she heard Su Qinglang say: "Erniang, I can follow you for other things, but Qinglang has his own arrangements for the affairs of the court, and I hope I can make my own decisions." ”

Liang was blocked by him, and he couldn't say the next words, so he could only say: "That Miss Du, she is a good girl, if you really don't like it, come back and tell Erniang, how can you treat her like this, is this how Erniang taught you on weekdays?" ”

Su Qinglang knew that he was wrong, and said apologetically: "Qinglang inherits Erniang's teachings, is polite and respectful to people in everything, and treats the girl's family better, but there is really an unspeakable hardship that day, please forgive Erniang." ”

Thinking of his fiancées who had accidents, Liang faintly felt that it had something to do with it.

After being silent for a long time, he couldn't help but ask: "Is there really no room for maneuver in Lord Du's matter?" ”

Su Qinglang shook his head and replied very resolutely: "No." ”

Liang was speechless for a while, and finally sighed, and said: "That's it, even if that's it, forget it, I don't understand the affairs of the imperial court, I have inquired with your father before, this matter seems to be a little tricky, if it is not a last resort, I don't want you to be embarrassed, just clear ......"

She paused, looked up at Su Qinglang, and showed a sad look between her eyebrows: "It's been so many years, can't you let go of what happened at the beginning......

Su Qinglang was stunned, then smiled again, and said, "Qinglang is stupid, why did Erniang say this?" ”

Liang was sad in his heart, tears welled up all of a sudden, and he choked up: "When that child chose to sacrifice himself to save your life, Erniang was grateful, even if she wanted my life, but Qinglang, Erniang couldn't bear to see you suffer...... Kindness is deep, keep it in your heart, and be diligent and hardworking, but if you are too persistent, I am afraid that you will hurt yourself......"

Su Qinglang listened to her words, was stunned for a moment, glanced at the bamboo tube placed on the case, and was silent for a long time.

He slowly turned his body, turned his back to his Erniang, closed his eyes and said: "There is no turning back from the bow, since this was the choice at the beginning, there is a cliff behind me, I have no time to look back, and there is no chance to turn back, I can only overcome thorns and thorns, and move forward." ”

After the words fell, he opened his eyes, a slight cold smile appeared on the corner of his pale lips, and he read: "Erniang, everything is just about to begin......

At night, in a courtyard, Mei Liusheng held a dagger and sat under the corridor of the study, with a black inkstone in front of him, which was the 'Dripping Guanyin' sent by Su Qinglang.

Chengying appeared behind him silently, and saluted him: "Childe, Pei Xiangye is here." ”

Pei Yan wore a cloak, came to the room, and also gave him a salute, and was about to speak, but when he saw the dagger in his hand, he was taken aback: "Your Highness, this is ......"

Mei Liusheng raised his head when he heard this, and in his cool eyes, the darkness of the night was reflected, and he muttered: "After many years, I finally returned to the hands of this king, who can say that this is not the will of heaven?" ”