"Your Majesty, Wechen found out that these newly investigated and punished corrupt officials all suffered from the same strange disease."

Wu Qingzhu looked serious and reported to Emperor Jingming.

"As far as I know, the criminals who have recently been investigated and punished are not very related. They are not very close, how can they suffer from the same disease? ”

Emperor Jing Wen was very sensitive and felt the aura of conspiracy. He couldn't help frowning and asked in a deep voice.

"That's right, according to Weichen's investigation, a total of four criminal officials who have been investigated and punished have all suffered from the same disease. They are not in the same department, and they are not related to each other, and they are not very active on weekdays.

But they all seem to have the same disease. This strange disease is not only maddening, but also weak. And this strange disease not only consumes a lot of people's energy, but also makes people unable to control themselves.

"How did they disguise themselves in the past, these people seem to have some impressions, although they look a little haggard, but their minds are normal." Emperor Jingming was puzzled. Raise your doubts.

The first major case in office, Wu Qingzhu attaches great importance to it. Therefore, Wu Qingzhu had already investigated what he could investigate, and the investigation was very clear. At this time, he doesn't have to think much, he can answer directly?

"These prisoners said that they had a kind of pill prescribed by a miracle doctor to treat this strange disease. And as soon as I took this pill, not only did the symptoms on my body disappear, but I was even very energetic and happy. ”

When Wu Qingzhu said this, he looked at Emperor Jingming with a thoughtful expression. Suddenly I thought of the previous emperor, and I was obsessed with the legend of the elixir. He hurriedly reminded secretly.

"However, these prisoners have asked the doctor to investigate, and these people have completely collapsed in their bodies. It seems that this medicine is not only useless, but even very harmful to the body.

"And when they don't take medicine, they are even more polite and shameful. They all left it behind, begging Weichen to take medicine, and even knelt down and cried. ”

Emperor Jingming was not as interested in this so-called magic medicine as Wu Qingzhu thought. Emperor Jingming is conspiracy theory, he thought of it immediately. There may be people who use this drug to control these officials.

Later, when he heard Gu Nianyuan say that these people wanted to ask for medicine, Emperor Jingming became even more vigilant in his heart.

"Where did they get their medicine?"

Speaking of this, Wu Qingzhu was also full of seriousness. "They said they bought it from a mysterious man. And it's a lot of money. A bottle costs a few hundred gold, or even a few thousand gold, to buy. ”

"Investigate and deal with their private treasury, compared with the account book, the silver taels that are missing are all bought for these medicines."

Emperor Jingming's expression became more and more angry, "I remember that the family that was investigated and dealt with recently lacked 200,000 gold? Are you all buying this? ”

Wu Qingzhu nodded, "That's true, several families settled together, and there were almost millions of gold in total, which were used to buy this medicine." Another convict said that he did not originally want to embezzle, but only went astray because the medicine for his illness was too expensive. ”

"Sure enough, someone wants to do it behind his back, what a bold man!" Emperor Jingming's eyes narrowed, and he was obviously angry. What a million gold!

The tax revenue of the entire Great Xia Dynasty is not so much! These people are truly abominable! Emperor Jingming held back his anger and asked Wu Qingzhu.

"Behind the scenes, can you find out? Who the hell is it? ”

When Wu Qingzhu heard this, he lowered his head in shame, he was very guilty: "Your Majesty forgives your sins, Weichen is incompetent, and he failed to find out the mastermind of Empress Mo." ”

"Those people say they trade. It is very hidden, and only puts down gold or silver tickets in a fixed place every month, and then retrieves the last medicine.

These people actually don't know, is the person on the other side a ghost or not? ”

"Wechen also went there to inquire, but I don't know if they have already gotten the news, and no one even has medicine at all.

Although Emperor Jingming was angry, he had also expected that with such a large amount, these people would definitely be very careful, where would it be so easy to be discovered.

Emperor Jingming is not a person who likes to be angry, he didn't blame Wu Qingzhu, but comforted her. "It's not your fault, but now it seems that these people have a lot of plans behind them. In a short period of time, it is strange to find out so easily. ”

"This matter is still left to you, I will give you some more time, and I must find out the mastermind behind the scenes."

Wu Qingzhu was grateful, and hurriedly nodded yes. "Weichen will live up to His Majesty's expectations."

After Wu Qingzhu left, Jingmingdi didn't have it, so he completely forgot about it. Emperor Jingming half leaned back in his chair, his fingers on the eaves of the table, lightly buckled, and he slowly thought in his heart.

Although there is no evidence and no witnesses. But Emperor Jingming is not clueless, he intends to start from the purpose. Regardless of seeking wealth and profit, the other party must have taken such a big risk, and it must have been a big plan.

People who dare to do such a big thing must also have a deep background.

The person behind the scene suddenly asked for such a large amount of money, not like a simple request for wealth. Is it a spy of the enemy country, or a minister with ulterior motives to seek power and usurp the throne?

Emperor Jing Ming thought about it, it was absolutely impossible. Emperor Jingming is still very confident in himself, and with his ability to centralize power, he should not feel the risk of usurping the throne at present.

However, it is impossible to usurp the throne, and if you want to bet on the treasure and seek it, it is very possible to follow the dragon's merits. Emperor Jingming slowly listed in his mind the power of his sons themselves, as well as the connections behind them.

The boss is not very smart, and he has no ambitions. His mother's family is also low, and his mother is even more cowardly. However, although he is not qualified in all aspects, he is not qualified for the position of prince.

But his temperament is just right for people with ulterior motives. The boss is not smart, and it is just convenient, and some rebellious ministers and thieves hold power. A king like himself, they dare not be presumptuous.

But it's the boss's turn... There is a possibility of usurping power.

The third child and the boss have similar backgrounds, at most they are smarter than the boss. However, the third child thinks he is extremely smart, but he is a little trick that can't be put on the stage. In his mother's family, there are still some connections. If you want to fight, it's not impossible.

There is also the fourth child, although the fourth child is young, but it is precisely because of his young age that he is more desirable. And the queen has always wanted to keep the fourth child in her name, and when the time comes, it will really be done, and the fourth child will be the eldest son.

Speaking of the queen, she seems to have changed her temper recently, and she doesn't make trouble anymore. I can't make sure she's covering up people's eyes and ears, and there is another conspiracy.

Finally, there is the second child. Although he is the best heir to the throne, there is no need to plan too much. But he has never been appointed as the crown prince, and recently because of Concubine Shu, he obviously snubbed his mother.

Because of the appearance of Concubine Shu, the second prince was afraid that Concubine Shu would have a son, and I Aiwu and Uga preferred the younger son, so they were confused. It is also possible to do so.

Emperor Jingming analyzed the suspects in his heart one by one, and finally came to the conclusion that no one was suspicious, which is also quite interesting.

Emperor Jingming suddenly laughed, laughing at his own suspicion, and laughing at the attractiveness of the throne under him, for this position, these people can really do anything.

How much better are you than these people? Emperor Jingming gently rubbed the pattern on the dragon chair, and his eyes were desolate.

On the other hand, after Wu Qingzhu left the palace, he was also very worried. Although he promised Emperor Jingming, as soon as he came out, Wu Qingzhu found that he seemed to have no idea where to start.

Wu Qingzhu was in Jinyiwei before, although he also did several things. But after the suspect was discovered, Wu Qingzhu went directly to investigate.

This time, Wu Qingzhu arrested these corrupt officials, and he also completed the task perfectly, and none of them could escape. But for the mastermind behind the scenes, because so far, there is no useful information at all, so Wu Qingzhu doesn't know where to start.

However, Wu Qingzhu was only a little confused for a while, and he began to plan to face the difficulties. If there is no information, take the initiative to find out the information.

Wu Qingzhu thought about it, and decided to go to the previous corrupt officials to confess and try his luck.

According to the corrupt officials, they were always connected in the Tianzi No. 1 box on the third floor of Wangjiang Tower. Wangjiang Tower is one of the more famous restaurants in Beijing, although it is not the most luxurious, or the most delicious restaurant.

But the design of Wangjiang Tower is very poetic, and the environment is also very quiet. And the building is as its name, in the Wangjiang Tower, you can directly enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Green River.

Therefore, many literati and elegant guests, or self-proclaimed talents, like to come to Wangjiang Tower. When eating, you can also enjoy the river and compose poems.

Wu Qingzhu has been here a few times before, and he also thinks that the environment here is really good. But because of the case, Wu Qingzhu was standing at the door of Wangjiang Tower at this time.

Looking at the still quiet Wangjiang Tower, Wu Qingzhu not only did not feel relaxed, but felt that there was a man-eating monster inside.

Wu Qingzhu did not change into low-key clothes, but he deliberately wore the clothes of Jinyiwei and came to the front of Wangjiang Tower. Wu Qingzhu really had no choice, so he wanted to see if he could lure the snake out of the hole.

Wu Qingzhu felt that Wangjiang Tower was their joint stronghold, and there must be people watching nearby. Wu Qingzhu wanted to see if his outfit would attract their attention.

Wu Qingzhu was silent on the surface, but in fact, he was secretly observing the expressions of the people around him. Because Wu Qingzhu's dress did attract the attention of most people around.

However, Wu Qingzhu observed for a while, and found no suspicious people. But just as Wu Qingzhu was about to leave, he suddenly found that there was a beggar leaning behind him, and something was wrong.

Wu Qingzhu pretended not to be aware and slowly walked into Wangjiang Tower. He entered the building, asked for a box, and looked out in the direction of the beggar before.

At this glance, Wu Qingzhu really found the strangeness of the beggar. The beggar actually beckoned another beggar, pointed to Wangjianglou and said a few words with a serious face.

Then another beggar looked around vigilantly, and then probed left and right, before slowly hiding his figure and running somewhere.

Wu Qingzhu intuitively felt that these two beggars were wrong, he was afraid of startling the grass and snakes, so he did not act rashly. Wu Qingzhu stared at the faces of the two beggars seriously, and remembered their appearance deeply in his heart.

Then he drank another cup of tea before leaving Wangjiang Tower.

After leaving Wangjiang Tower, Wu Qingzhu returned directly to Jinyiwei. When he arrived at Jinyiwei, Wu Qingzhu quickly drew the faces of the two beggars, and then gave them to his subordinates.

"These two have made the brothers, lately, keep an eye on them. Write down where they go and who they talk to. ”

After the order, Wu Qingzhu thought about it, but it was still not enough.

"I'll go to the prison and ask the guys again to see if I can get any news."

Wu Qingzhu was heartbroken by the strange illness and the "miracle medicine", and Miaomiao was also running around because of the poppy at the moment.

Miao Miao thought about it for a day, but completely rejected the idea of letting the ladies and ladies she knew help me.

The usefulness of poppies is obviously not a good direction. The person behind it, it is impossible to be a good person to do this kind of thing. And Miao Miao not only inquired, but also mentioned it in the original book.

Although it is not said that the Wang family has done such a immoral thing, it is written that the Wang family is very powerful. Even the second prince ascended to the throne, relying on the help of the Wang family.

With such a large power of the Wang family, there were no human rights in ancient times. If they poke this out and the Wang family knows about it, they will definitely not give up.

Forget it yourself, there is a salted fish system. But they used some yin damage methods, and it was not good to deal with Gu Nianyuan Qingniang.

Because these high-ranking families are always married, most of them have some kinship with each other. Compared with him, he still lacks some chips.

Without enough chips, Miao Miao didn't plan to take any chances.

Then there is only one option left for Emperor Jingming, and Miaomiao is a little afraid that Emperor Jingming will not believe her words. It's good not to take poppies seriously, but it's miserable if you think you're confusing the public.

Although this choice is also a bit dangerous, thinking of the harm of poppies, Miao Miao still felt like gritting her teeth and giving it a try. But before that, Miao Miao felt that she still had to make some preparations.

Miao Miao plans to search for the same symptoms of poppy addiction first. Because of this, Miao Miao got up early the next day.

After breakfast, Miaomiao went out directly. This time, Miao Miao only brought roses. Although Xiaofu is very useful when he goes out, out of safety, Miaomiao still brings a more trusting rose.

Miao Miao not only wore a hat herself, but also prepared one for Rose. After that, she went to the flower and bird market.

This kind of flower and bird market is mostly idle people who have nothing to do and good conditions at home. Most of these people like to gossip and are very well-informed. And Miao Miao knows that people here like to talk nonsense.

The last time she came to buy flowers for Zhao Nian'an, Miaomiao overheard several people gossiping. Miaomiao still used it this time as an excuse to buy flowers for Zhao Nian'an.

And this time, as soon as she arrived at the street, Miao Miao asked the coachman to wait outside.

Miaomiao originally wanted to disguise herself as a man, but she had no clothes, and she was afraid of attracting the attention of the people in the Pingyang Hou Mansion. But this time when I go back, I still have to prepare some men's clothes. In case you need it in the future.

Miao Miao was planning in her heart, and she took Rose to the more exclusive flower and bird market.

Fat Orange: Tomorrow will enter the second line of men.