Zhao Qingzhou and Wang Hui looked back, only to see a four-passenger carriage, just stopped in front of the main gate of Li, and a person was getting off the carriage with the help of the servants, it was Shi Miyuan. Before Zhao Qingzhou could react, Dong Minghui stepped forward from between him and Wang Hui with an arrow step, and said from afar: "Prime Minister Shi Cheng, how dare you dare, it was Minghui who was negligent in his busy work, thinking that your old man had already moved forward, so he let people close the palace gate, you see, it almost made a big mistake." ”

"Behind closed doors? Aren't there two other adults, why aren't they allowed in? Shi Miyuan had already noticed Zhao Qingzhou and the others.

"The prime minister didn't know, the two of them ...... There was no palace card, and the lower officials were also thinking about the safety of the inner garden, so they didn't let these two adults in. Dong Minghui hurriedly explained. Who is this Lord——? As he spoke, Shi Miyuan had already walked in front of Zhao Qingzhou and looked at him with a smile. Zhao Qingzhou only felt a chill on his body, and his blood and qi rushed to the heavenly spirit, and he was speechless for a while. Dong Minghui said: "Hey, it's just two people from Jiangning in the north, and they are really nervous when they see the prestige of the prime minister." ”

Shi Miyuan smiled when he heard this: "Jiang Ning? I know this, it's Qingzhou, then this must be Lord Cheng Wanghui of Jiangning County. Wang Hui had never seen Shi Miyuan, and when he heard that the world-famous prime minister actually said his name directly, he was shocked, and hurriedly went to see Zhao Qingzhou's reaction, but when he saw that Qingzhou's face was sinking like water and he didn't say a word, he suddenly reacted and said to Shi Miyuan: "I've seen the prime minister." ”

Shi Miyuan nodded kindly, and with an unchanged smile, he reached out and grabbed Zhao Qingzhou's hand and said, "Go, Lord Zhao, enter the palace with the old man and see who dares to stop you." He looked at Dong Minghui as he spoke: "Minghui, do you know that if you don't let Lord Zhao enter the palace today, you will make a big mistake if you mistake the matter of the saint." Dong Minghui saw that Shi Miyuan and Zhao Qingzhou had a great friendship, and was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Oh, I really don't dare, thank you Prime Minister for mentioning it, and the lower officials are also ......."

"Don't, we have to go to court." Shi Miyuan shook his head and pulled Qingzhou forward, Dong Minghui hurriedly got out of the way and invited them to go in. After passing the Nangong Gate to the north and bypassing the water hall, Zhao Qingzhou found an opportunity to withdraw his hand, and arched his hand and said, "Thank you Prime Minister for relieving the siege." "It's okay, don't hide it, the old man is late today, and he is also delayed for Lord Zhao's affairs." Shi Miyuan said, he suddenly lowered his voice, and said closer: "Yesterday, General Qin visited Dali Temple at night, but it was actually sent by the old man. ”

Zhao Qingzhou smiled slightly, and listened to Shi Miyuan's words: "The old man's original intention was to let him bluff Lord Zhao with the crime of killing his head, and see if there is any hidden truth in the case, who knows-" He clapped his hands a little angrily: "He really embarrassed Lord Zhao, I called him to the mansion this morning, and reprimanded him, which can be regarded as revenge for Lord Zhao, haha, don't take it to heart, what kind of official Lord Zhao is, the saint and the old man know." ”

Zhao Qingzhou nodded and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister." Shi Miyuan waved his hand and said: "It's all about sharing the worries of the official family, Qingzhou, the old man will present the crime of yesterday's triage of the three divisions to the official family, if there is any offense, you have to bear more." Shi Miyuan's thoughtful words made Wang Hui confused, I don't know whether he is true or false, he only said tentatively: "Su Ri heard that the prime minister was sympathetic to the courtiers, and when I saw it today, it really deserved its reputation. ”

Shi Mi turned back to Wang Hui as he walked: "Lord Wang only heard that the old man was sympathetic to the courtiers, but he didn't know that we are saints today, and we love our subjects in every way. Yesterday, I heard that Lord Zhao was suffering in prison, and the official family summoned Lord Zhao into the palace late at night, regardless of previous suspicions, and personally appeased him. Wang Hui smirked: "Exactly, exactly, now the Great Song Dynasty is prosperous and the people of Jiangning live and work in peace and contentment, thanks to the officials and prime ministers." ”

One sentence made Shi Miyuan laugh heartily. The three of them walked another hundred paces before they arrived at the Vertical Arch Hall. The waiter who had just shouted in front of Lizheng's gate saw Shi Miyuan, and greeted him in a few steps and said, "Prime Minister, you can come, I don't know if I should call the court." Shi Miyuan said: "What words, shout quickly, don't miss the time." The chamberlain bowed his head to receive the order, and while helping Shi Miyuan to walk forward, he shouted: "Mao Zheng has arrived, please hold the wat board, each according to the grade, and enter the Daqing Palace." ”

For a while, these officials who were above the fourth rank gathered under the corridor of the vertical arch hall all gathered towards the small door to the east. Zhao Qingzhou and Wang Hui stood on the outermost side, meeting the eyes of the courtiers, and suddenly, Zhao Qingzhou met Xiang Yuanchao's gaze in the crowd, and his eyes were staring at him with some doubts. "Teacher." Zhao Qingzhou shouted softly, he took a step forward, and just wanted to salute, but saw Xiang Yuanchao turn his head back and step directly through the small door without the slightest hesitation.

"Cheongju, what's wrong?" Wang Hui asked. "It's nothing, I recognized the wrong person." Qingzhou shook his head, and before his words fell, he suddenly heard a surprise shout: "Lord Zhao, you are here." He was busy looking for sounds, but he saw Cheng Shuqin, the secretary of the Criminal Department, walking towards him from the crowd with a smile. Master Cheng. Qingzhou recognized that this was Master Cheng who brought Yunhua to see him in prison that day.

"Anyway, just come out." Cheng Shuqin didn't have time to ask about the matter, so he only led Zhao Qingzhou and Wang Hui to walk towards the Daqing Palace. When stepping up the wide steps of the Daqing Palace, Cheng Shuqin patted Zhao Qingzhou's back briskly and said in a low voice: "Don't be afraid, no matter what the conclusion is, you will always pass through the Criminal Department, and there is still a chance." Zhao Qingzhou hurriedly thanked him, he and Cheng Shuqin met for the second time today, and he didn't know very well in his heart why this criminal department secretary wanted to help so wholeheartedly.

Just thinking about it, now that he has come to the front of the hall, Zhao Qingzhou looked up, the sun has not risen at this time, and the light in the hall is a little dark, but you can see the sixteen optimus primes carved with rare beasts, with finely crafted beams and wood, and the space is very large. Stepping into the threshold, Zhao Qingzhou saw the position of the court gate in the middle of the main hall, and erected a three-step high platform, painted vermilion, and set up a golden dragon chair on it, without thinking about it, he knew that this was the emperor's position.

At this moment, the ministers were silently arranged on the east and west sides of the Daqing Hall according to the rules of the left and right martial arts, and only Shi Miyuan stood neither left nor right, only standing in the center of the front. Cheng Shuqin nodded at Zhao Qingzhou, and stood forward in his place on the outside of the third row on the left, and next to him, stood Zheng Degang. Zhao Qingzhou and Wang Hui did not dare to trespass, so they only stood next to the last pillar on the left side and stood with their hands down.

A group of people stood silently for half a stick of incense, and suddenly heard the voice of the inner servant soaring into the sky: "The official has arrived." Before this sound fell, I heard the sound of footsteps stepping onto the Danqi. Zhao Qingzhou quietly raised his head and saw that Song Lizong had already sat on the dragon chair under the care of Liu Neishi, and inspected the courtiers with his eyes. Zhao Qingzhou lowered his head and heard Zhao Youju's voice ringing: "Ladies and gentlemen, do you have something to do?" ”