How many days? Xiaohua was stunned and said in surprise: "Do you still have guest rooms in Dali Temple?" ”

Pingzhuang on the side couldn't help but gloat: "There are no guest rooms, but there are many cells." ”

Qiao Ran glanced at him.

Pingzhuang was not stunned at all, but smiled: "Master Qiao, we can't deceive people!" ”

Even if he knows that this Master Qiao does have some means, he is really powerful, but maybe he is used to seeing her strength, but people can't wait to see her aggrieved appearance.

The imaginary grievances did not appear, and the girl said leisurely: "Actually, the cell of my Dali Temple is still good, and even our Dali Temple has gone in to stay." ”

Xiaohua reluctantly flattened her mouth and said, "That's also a prison cell!" ”

Qiao Ran said again: "The food in our Dali Temple is also famous among several yamen in the capital, and the cook who cooks is retired from the imperial dining room of the palace. ”

Xiaohua was still unmoved: "No matter how good it is, it's still a prison meal!" ”

Glancing at the gloating Pingzhuang on the side, the girl suddenly smiled and spoke: "I haven't said the best place in our Dali Temple, that is, the official errand." Speaking of this, the girl glanced at Pingzhuang and Tang Zhongyuan on the side, meaning something.

Xiaohua's eyes suddenly lit up: "Okay, I'll go!" ”

What a ghost! Pingzhuang's face became extremely ugly, and he got this woman into Dali Temple, which is similar to a wolf entering the flock?

……

But alas, his opinion on this matter does not matter.

On the second day, Xiaohua "collided" with Lord Qiao and entered the cell of Dali Temple as she wished.

And the appearance of the officials of Dali Temple also made Xiaohua extremely satisfied, as for the officials, although they didn't have that opportunity, it was good to look at it.

At noon, Xu Hexiu, who was pushed out by a group of colleagues, came over to look for Qiao Ran: "Lord Qiao, I don't want to disturb you in handling the case, but what's the matter with the woman you locked in?" ”

Qiao Ran said, "What's going on?" Didn't she stay in her cell? ”

Xu He said: "That look of shining eyes, but he is locked at the front of the prison, everyone has to go through the prison, who can bear it?" ”

Qiao Ran said: "She didn't say anything, can't she see it?" "Men are still afraid of this?

Xu He said: "The men in our Dali Temple are more reserved and can't bear it. ”

Qiao Ran glanced at him and said, "I can't even bear the gaze of a woman, if I meet a vicious person in the future, then it's okay?" ”

"Master Qiao, you know that I didn't mean that," Xu Hexiu said and lowered his voice and leaned over and said, "That woman heard that she was from a newly opened snack shop, what are you doing with her?" Many people know her face, and after being locked up for a long time, it will inevitably lead people to think, is it related to the case? ”

The girl glanced at him and said, "Naturally, otherwise you think I'm so idle?" "If a person comes in, Dali Temple will also have to spend money.

Xu Hexiu suddenly became interested when he heard this: "Then tell me what this woman has done?" ”

"She's a witness." Qiao Ran said, "It's a very important witness, I can't hide it, I brought her here because I was afraid that something would happen to her." ”

Have an accident? Xu Hexiu hesitated for a moment, but wanted to ask about the details and key points of the case, but she didn't reveal this case, and he couldn't ask more casually. It's just that after all, I couldn't help but ask: "How is your case?" ”

Qiao Ran said: "Some have been found, but there are more problems." ”

The more Xu Hexiu listened, the more confused he became: "What do you mean to find out some, but there are more problems?" ”

Qiao Ran didn't reply to him, but got up and walked out: "Now I'm going to go to the palace to meet the saint, and I'll discuss it after the meeting, as for the case, I'll talk to you another day!" ”

……

As she had guessed, the case peeled back layer after layer, and even again, maybe there were. According to the progress of her previous investigations, it will not be made public at this time, but this matter makes her a little worried, if she does not report this matter to His Majesty at this time, I am afraid that it will cause trouble for Da Chu.

When I entered the palace, the early dynasty had already dispersed, but there were still adults who were left by His Majesty to discuss court affairs. This is what Qiao Ran heard from Zhen Shiyuan, who met at the gate of the imperial city.

As for the matter of the case, I believe that unless His Majesty does not let him say it, he, the top of the peak, will know about it sooner or later.

Of course, it is boring enough for a woman to stay in the palace, Zhen Shiyuan pointed to the location of the Yin and Yang Division very intimately, and "inadvertently" revealed that Zhang Tianshi was in the Yin and Yang Division today.

Huh! When I'm older, I have a lot to worry about.

Zhen Shiyuan looked at the girl's distant figure and said: Zhang Tianshi, this official can only help you get here.

……

Entering the imperial city all the way, Qiao Ran did not go directly to the imperial study to see His Majesty as he had prepared before, but walked towards the Yin and Yang Division according to what Zhen Shiyuan pointed out.

Today is Zhang Xie on duty, except for one of his Heavenly Masters and a few Little Heavenly Masters who are proficient in miscellaneous arts, there is no one in the Yin and Yang Division.

But no one in the Yin and Yang Division does not mean that there is no one in the Qin Tianjian next to the Yin and Yang Division, and I heard that today is the day when Zhang Xie told the prisoners of the Qin Heavenly Prison about the calculation of the stars.

Qiao Ran was a little curious about this, so she simply came over here.

"What are the stars?" Someone stood in the middle of the stargazing square and said loudly, "The stars change their orbits, and the basis can be followed." ”

The person in the middle of the stargazing square is dressed in white, and the crown is broad.

The prisoner, who knelt behind the table, listened attentively.

There are also many palace people who are not on duty now and are listening to the stargazing square. Of course, most people don't understand it, but they still listen very seriously.

The years of the sexagenary branch and the trajectory of the stars depicted on the graphite in the center are criss-crossed, although it is difficult to understand, there is still a heart-wrenching beauty.

Qiao Ran was hidden in a group of palace people, looking at the person who was telling the stars in the middle.

The eyebrows and eyes are clear, the voice is langlang, the temperament is bright but warm as jade, and when she met his gaze, she clearly saw the moment of surprise revealed in those clear eyes, the corners of her lips couldn't help curling, and she shook her hand at him.

An astrological lesson was to be taught for an hour, and it was the end of her arrival, and when the last word had been written, he turned and walked this way.

What is Zhang Tianshi going to do? Several palace people who were still listening were stunned and excited, but at this time, many palace people had already noticed this girl who suddenly appeared. cruel

Wearing an official robe, although his position is not high, he is a serious court official, not a female official who takes care of things in the palace, and he is in charge of politics outside.

For example, such a female official either has a very good background or has some real skills at hand, no matter which one it is, it is not something that others can despise, the palace people moved to the side, and looked at Zhang Tianshi, who was slowly coming over there, walked in front of the woman and stopped.

"Coming?" He said.

The girl smiled and glanced at the crowd around her, and answered.

Exclamations rang out one after another.

"Someone said earlier that Zhang Tianshi has a sweetheart, but it's true?" Some people were stunned.

"I'm still going to be alone for the rest of my life!" There are also people who sigh.

Some people were even more angry: "Which bastard said nonsense that Zhang Tianshi was a broken sleeve before?" ”

……

Qiao Ran pursed her lips, held back the smile on the corner of her mouth, and then was pulled out of the crowd by Zhang Jie.

He didn't take her elsewhere, but went straight to the Yin and Yang Division, and only when he walked into the room where he worked and closed the door did he say, "Don't listen to those people outside, I'm not breaking my sleeve." ”

Qiao Ran, who had been holding back for a while, couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then said: "I just found out that it is to deal with the sun, moon and stars all day long, how to be detached from the world, and it is still human nature to watch the excitement." ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xie also laughed, and said after a while: "You entered the palace to ask to see Your Majesty?" ”

Qiao Ran nodded: "Yes, but I just met Lord Zhen at the gate of the Imperial City, Lord Zhen said that His Majesty is recruiting courtiers to discuss court affairs, let me come to you first to stay in the Yin and Yang Division for a while." ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Xie smiled: "Really? But I heard that nothing has happened in the court recently! ”

Qiao Ran suddenly said: "Lord Zhen, this is another ......"

Zhang Xie nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, Lord Zhen is going to help me again." ”

Since the last time Que Lou worried about him, today is here again.

It's so infuriating and funny.

After a few words of greeting, Zhang Xie said: "It's always in the imperial city, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to come to see me first when you enter the palace but don't go to see Your Majesty." He paused abruptly, looked at her and said, "Although nothing happened in the court, the Heavenly Master who was on duty yesterday said that there was news sent into the palace from the border pass last night. ”

Qiao Ran's expression condensed slightly after hearing this, and at this time, he listened to Zhang Xie and said: "Previously, Zhen Shiyuan asked Zhou Shilin about Tubo after going down to the court, I don't know if he asked for you." However, the news from the border pass, if there is any change in the Xiongnu, the court will start to discuss countermeasures today, instead of being so calm, so I guess the news should be related to the countries of the Western Regions. ”

"Tibet is also one of the countries of the Western Regions." Qiao Ran said.

Zhang Xie smiled: "Yes! If you want to find Your Majesty, then you have to go and ask Your Majesty quickly, it's not good if it's too late. ”

Hearing this, Qiao Ran's face changed suddenly, and she immediately got up and said, "In this case, it's really without further ado!" ”

Zhang explained: "I'll send you over." ”

The girl only shook her head, said "no" and then said to him: "Actually, I am not only looking for Your Majesty, but also for you. She paused as she spoke, and said, "I want you to help me see someone." ”

Xiaohua in the prison has no contact with anyone, but the strange smell is still there, which shows that the smell is from her.

Maybe it's because she's suspicious by nature, she always feels that since the other party has used Xiaohua, it's absolutely impossible to let Xiaohua run around outside without making any preparations.

Since the Yin and Yang Division came out, Qiao Ran didn't hesitate anymore, and went straight to the imperial study to see His Majesty.

As Zhang Xie said, His Majesty did not see the courtiers, but reviewed the folds in the imperial study, and when he saw her, he only raised his head slightly, and then spoke: "What is the so-called matter of Qiao Aiqing coming to see me?" ”

Qiao Ran said: "The minister is here for the Que Lou case. ”

The curtain flickered in front of the empress: "Aiqing has found out the truth of the Que Lou case?" ”

Qiao Ran said: "The truth has not been completely ascertained, but the minister found out some things in the case of Cha Que Lou, which is related to Tubo in the Western Regions, and he came to see His Majesty. ”

"Tibet?" The empress behind the curtain couldn't see her expression clearly, but she could hear a slight fluctuation in her slightly raised tone, "You can tell me." ”

Qiao Ran said "yes", and hurriedly said the matter about Hu Yuanzi from beginning to end, and then said: "The minister suspects that the whole case is a case within a case, and someone wants to use Hu Yuanzi's hatred to provoke the relationship between my Dachu and Tubo, but the minister has not finished investigating the case yet." ”

After a long silence, I don't know how long, the empress spoke again.

"What Aiqing said is very reasonable, last night, I received a message from the border gate," said the empress, "Aiqing can take it and take a look." ”

This is a news from the border pass, but it is not about the Xiongnu who are hostile to the border pass, but about Tibet.

Today's Tubo king is seriously ill and bedridden, and his heirs are young, but he has brothers in the prime of life watching him. The three and four are equal in strength, and no one is absolutely sure that they can control the other party, so at this time, transferring troops from outside has become the key.

And the third child has sent someone to the border army not long ago to talk about this, mentioning that he wants to borrow troops, but was rejected by General Huang on the grounds of not interfering in the internal affairs of Tubo.

The reason is that the fourth child received the news that he should return to Tubo that year, mentioning that the assassination of the second son of the Tubo king in the territory of Dachu five years ago was not committed by the Huns, but the eldest son of the Tubo king at that time, who is now sick in bed, and the Tubo king and the internal soldiers of Dachu designed to intercept and kill the Tubo envoys.

"This Nei Ying was the cook in the team at that time, his Han name was Hu, no one else, it was the dead Hu Yuanzi." The empress said, "Aiqing is not slower than the news of Tubo, this Hu Yuanzi sent a letter to the fourth prince of Tubo to expose the matter." ”

Qiao Ran stiffened, she didn't think that someone would use this matter to provoke a dispute between Tubo and Da Chu, but she didn't expect that the direction of things would be much more troublesome than she thought.

"Back then, the old king of Tubo made an alliance with Dachu and swore that he would never unite with the Huns, but if there was this reason, the four kings of Tubo would have a reason to openly tear up the treaty and form an alliance with the Huns." The empress said, "Tubo has a special location, once it is really united with the Xiongnu, the border will be in danger at that time." ”

Qiao Ran couldn't help but gasp when she heard this: In this case, things are really developing towards the worst.

The empress sitting at the top suddenly changed her words at this time and spoke: "Aiqing, according to what you said, I, Da Chu, want to send troops to help the three kings of Tubo win the throne?" ”

He suddenly asked her about political affairs.

Qiao Ran's heart swelled with monstrous waves for a moment, and he quickly settled down and replied: "The three kings of Tubo used this matter to openly threaten me Da Chu, and it can be seen that they did not take the previous covenant to heart. If one day this covenant is not beneficial to him, he will naturally be able to openly renege on it. With such a villainous behavior, in Yichen's opinion, these three kings are not the best candidates. ”

Although the curtain covered the empress's face, Qiao Ran still noticed the gaze coming from behind the curtain.

"Then according to Aiqing, who is the orthodoxy of the king of Tubo?"

Qiao Ran said in a deep voice: "Tubo has been a son inheriting his father's business since ancient times, and today's king of Tubo is not without heirs, and the minister thinks that it is most appropriate to follow the rules." ”