It was past dinner to send Lingbi back to the palace, and the two went to Tangfang Street for lunch. Lu Xiuyi has always only eaten two spoonfuls, but it is rare to add half a spoonful today, Xie Dingyi sneered, "A person like you who is moody and moody also has today." As he spoke, he took another half spoonful of rice and put it in Lu Xiuyi's bowl, "Eat more, the woman you like is the most troublesome, but you can eat more." ”

Lu Xiuyi took a piece of bitter gourd and didn't raise his head, "I can't stop your mouth if I eat it." ”

After a short break for lunch, it was the middle of the day, and the two of them called a carriage to press the judge.

As soon as I arrived at the door of the judge's office, there was already a cadre waiting, seeing Lu Xiuyi get out of the car, according to the director of the prosecutor's office, Liu Jie, hurriedly rushed forward with a smile on his face, "Yesterday I received a note saying that the minister was going to come to inspect, and he waited early in the morning, I didn't want to have too many adults, so I accompanied the second highness to the third law division in the morning, and I came in a hurry, it must be very hard." Tea has been prepared, the two adults first use some tea and rest for a while. ”

"Not necessarily. I will bring it according to the inspection book, and I will ask the government about it, and then prepare the important matters of the criminal prosecution in the forty-seven prefectures, and the official will take a closer look at it later. ”

"Yes, yes, do it right away. Adults don't have to work too hard, I'm a big Zhao politician and a clean man, and my adults have made a lot of contributions. Liu Di said that there was already a slight sweat on his head.

"Zhengqinghe? Hum. Find out a Zhang Changbei, I'm afraid there are other Zhang Changbei, you are derelict in your duties, and there must be no cover-up, so he has been rampant for more than ten years. I won't ask about the fault first, and you will talk about the government. ”

If everyone got amnesty, Liu Di wiped his sweat, breathed a sigh of relief, and was busy explaining the major cases in the near future one by one.

It was ten o'clock at dusk when he came out of the judge, Xie Dingyi slapped his shoulder, his face was tired, "This errand is also grinding, I shouldn't go with you, I'm going back to rest, and I will stop by from here, presumably my uncle and aunt are already waiting for your dinner." ”

"You just stop by and tell my father and mother, I still have to go to the side of the Three Law Divisions, and if you can't come back when you are young, you don't have to wait for me, and I won't send someone to send a message, so that they can rest early." Talking about getting in the car.

"You're prone to wrinkles like this. What a beautiful face, I have to be tired and detracted, I will feel distressed. Xie Dingyi looked at him with pity.

Lu Xiuyi turned a deaf ear and urged the carriage to go quickly.

Xie Dingyi shook his head and got into the car, and went home without mentioning it.

By the time of the Third Law Division, Zuo Guang was still sorting out the case files, clarifying the source of the case one by one, and sorting out the relationship network of the people involved in the case. Zhang Changbei's case pulled out the radish and brought out the mud, everyone in Yongzhou officialdom was in danger, and those who worked with Zhang Changbei's team were even more frightened, crying and shouting to leave a suicide note whenever there was a stir, and they didn't dare to move or inquire, for fear that if they inquired, they would be deducted by Minister Lu as a thief, and they would have nothing to do.

Originally, it was a simple case of donating officials, but after Lu Xiuyi, Zuo Guang and others dug deep and investigated again and again, supplemented evidence, and the file changed from 3 volumes in the arrest stage to 17 volumes in the review stage. Tonight, on the basis of the detailed facts and evidence of the case, Lu Xiuyi will examine and sign the case file of Zhang Changbei on more than 10 charges, including the crime of donating officials, forming a gang, misappropriating disaster relief funds, embezzlement, privately dividing state-owned assets, dereliction of duty, and illegally making profits for relatives and friends.

Looking at the mountains of official documents in front of him, Lu Xiuyi was also a little big. Rubbing his eyebrows, he looked up and saw that the four characters of Lingbi's morning book had been framed, and his heart couldn't help but soften, and his mind suddenly became a lot clearer.

After reading the file carefully, he asked some more points, Zuo Guang replied one by one, Lu Xiuyi took the seal and stamped it, and Zuo Guang took the things on Ningli Mansion. It was a very delicate box, he glanced at them one by one, registered in the left light, and saw a filigree silver bracelet He paid attention to it, and his heart moved slightly.

Not counting the preliminary trial according to the judicial division, the review of the three legal divisions, Zhang Changbei's case took two months.

The next day, Lu Xiuyi took the file to the Water Pavilion of the Chengtian Palace to return to Zhang Changbei's case, Xiao Yue said, "The case is closed, I won't read it, I can rest assured that you will do something." You decide for yourself, how much Zhang Changbei is related to the Queen Mother, I can't bear the Queen Mother Jiuquan is uneasy, you can deal with it as appropriate. ”

Lu Xiuyi frowned and thought about it, the head cut was weightless, the waist cut was too grand, the five horses were divided into corpses Zhang Changbei was not up to the mark, Ling Chi estimated that the saint was not happy, and the rope and silk were too cheap for him......

(Zhang Changbei squatting in the corner of the cell trembling)

After simulating a circle of how Zhang Changbei died, Lu Xiuyi organized his language and said solemnly, "What does the emperor think, how about giving death." ”

After speaking, he took out a letter from his sleeve, "This is Zhang Changbei's must bring the emperor to him, and he hopes that the emperor will remember the old feelings and take one last look." ”

Xiao Yue, who missed the old love, thought for a moment and reached out to pinch it.

On the letter, Zhang Changbei first repented of his sins with a handful of snot and tears, and it was difficult to escape the blame for all deaths, sorry for the saints, sorry for the country, sorry for the people, and then praised Minister Lu for being able to enforce the law like a mountain, and thanked Minister Lu for pulling him out and bringing him to justice, and stopping him from causing more harm and damage to the country and the people in time. In the end, he talked about the past in Lingzhou with nostalgia, and talked about Xiao Yue's wearing open crotch pants to dig out birds' nests and go down to the river to fish and fish.

At the end of the letter, Zhang Changbei made a humble request, hoping that the saint would remember the old love, and allow him to apologize for his sins and die on the day of the queen mother's filial piety.

Xiao Yue was very moved after reading it.

Xiao Yue, who was very moved, said very decisively, "The wine will be executed immediately." ”

Lu Xiuyi replied, "Yes." ”

So it was decided so happily.

Lu Xiuyi thought to himself, the way of giving death chosen by the Holy Lord was very decent, and he was afraid that Zhang Changbei would not be willing.

If you don't want to be fine, press and pour him.

Lu Xiuyi paused and slowly spoke, "There is one more thing." Ningli Mansion sent something to dot it, and it has been recorded, please read it by the emperor. "Submit it.

Xiao Yue didn't raise his head to make a reply, "You can do it yourself." After a few hard days, you don't have to be confined here, just go back and rest. ”

"Please ask the emperor for a favor."

"Huh?" Xiao Yue kept writing and motioned to him.

"The minister saw that there was a bracelet on the box, which matched the pair of red bean earrings of His Royal Highness Lingbi a few days ago, and wanted to ask His Highness to add glory."

"Oh?" Xiao Yue stopped his pen, clicked on the box with the tip of the pen, pulled out the bracelet, and took a closer look, "Lingbi has such a pair of earrings, it is coral, not red beans, you have never paid attention to these things, and you don't know normal." The coral is better than this bead, it was Wu Shuyuan who was with her, she was always reckless, and it is estimated that she lost it again in a few days. You have a heart. You don't have to ask An Zhizi to the Ministry of Rites again, she runs around all day long, and you may not be able to catch someone if you go. She just invited An to return to the palace, presumably still here, you can go. ”

"The harem is heavy, and the ministers dare not trespass."

"It doesn't matter. I'll write a note and ask Xia Yuan to take you there. ”

As he spoke, he pulled out a piece of paper and wrote, "Xiu Yi asked Ling Bi'an."

Lu Xiuyi took the slip and retreated.

When the goal was achieved, Lu Xiuyi's facial paralysis unconsciously smiled.

The more he walked towards the harem, the more unnatural Lu Xiuyi became. In addition to the prince and concubines, who can enter during the New Year's holidays, there have always been few men in the harem. Along the way, many palace maids only looked at him, he raised his eyes to see, and those palace maids walked away quickly.

A few little girls at the gate of the Lingque Palace looked at him with a chatter, Xia Yuan scolded with a smile, "I haven't seen Lord Lu yet, just wait and see." Lord Lu, you are smiling. ”

"It doesn't matter."

Lingbi was really there, and he was reclining the beauty couch reading in the shade of the roses, and the cherry pink goose yellow roses were splashing and sprinkling, hidden in the green leaves, and a straight man like Lu Xiuyi also felt good-looking.

After greeting An, Lu Xiuyi saw the book in Lingbi's hand and said, "Your Highness has read a lot of "Liutao", and I don't want Your Highness to read this kind of military book too." The minister thought that his daughter's family preferred some poetry and songs. ”

"The palace is also casually flipped through to eliminate some boredom. It's always good to read more. ”

The palace people here served tea, Lu Xiuyi sat down on the chair, and was looking at where to put the tea in his hand, the girl he saw yesterday had moved a small table with another girl and put it in his hand.

"What is Minister Lu doing today? I'm afraid it's not a greeting. ”

"Your Highness is smart, and greeting is secondary. When the minister saw a bracelet, he felt that it was very flattering to His Highness's pair of earrings a few days ago, and he came to honor His Highness. ”

Lingbi was a little surprised, "Lord Lu has a good memory. But with such diligence and this palace, this palace is a little frightened. Saying that, he opened the box and saw that it was a twisted fine silver bracelet, with seven red and clear red beans falling, simple and exquisite, shining and shining, "Lord Lu has a heart, and this palace likes it very much." ”

Cai Yin, the girl next to her, smiled, "Lord Lu has good eyesight." Our Highness loves such simple and delicate objects. As he spoke, he pinched the handkerchief and put it on Lingbi's wrist, put the bracelet on and tightened it, and drew the silk handkerchief.

Lu Xiuyi was originally worried that the bracelet might be too big and not suitable for Lingbi's wrist. I don't want to have a secret button, and I secretly laugh at my ignorance.

Put on the Lingbi here, raise your hand and look at the light, "Look, is it good-looking?" ”

Cai Yin smiled, "This matches His Highness's pair of coral earrings very well." ”

Cai Wei smiled and said, "Your Highness is good-looking, and she looks good when she wears anything." ”

Lingbi sneered, "You girl. ”

Lingbi already has fair skin, and wearing this bracelet makes her look like snow.

"His Royal Highness has white skin and snow, slender and slender wrists, and looks good with anything. It's just that the gold and silver are cheesy, and they can't set off the brilliance of His Royal Highness. ”

Lingbi couldn't help but smile, "I didn't expect you to flatter people." ”

"It's from the heart." Lu Xiuyi said with a serious face.

Lingbi smiled, "This palace listens to you, I think you are very knowledgeable in poetry and books, and Lord Lu is very knowledgeable." ”

"Don't dare. It's just that as His Highness said, it's always good to read more. ”

Lingbi nodded, "This palace often tells the people around me that it is always useful to read some books, and Cai Yin Caiwei and a few girls are always lazy, and they refuse to write a word." ”

Cai Bi, who was playing a fan next to him, hummed quietly, "I'm not like them, I love to read." ”

Lingbi rolled her eyes, "A painting book can also be called a book?" ”

"Everyone has their own hobbies, and it's okay not to read. Hui Ji will hurt. Lu Xiuyi said.

Here, Cai Wei brought a small celadon bowl to Lu Xiuyi, and Lingbi smiled, "Father really values you, I have a good thing like sugar-pickled plums in my palace, and he sent someone to say don't forget to let you taste it." ”

Lu Xiuyi spooned one, tasted it, and it really made his mouth feel good, and the heat disappeared. Lingbi said, "I don't think about eating or drinking when I get to summer, so Cai Yin asked her aunt to make sugar-pickled plums from her hometown to help me eat more, which is still very useful." Seeing that Lord Lu's face was tired, he thought that his diet had been poor in recent days, so he would let them prepare it in a while, and Lord Lu could use some every day when he went back, and it was best to make tea. ”

Lu Xiuyi thanked him.

"Is the third son Xie who was with you that day the only sister there?"

"Yes. The Xie family is the daughter of this one. ”

"I remember that the little daughter of the Xie family is named Wei Yi, a Wei Hangzhi, and the prince of Yuzhang Mansion is a good match."

"In the past, when Bodhidharma saw His Majesty, he crossed the river with a reed, and Uncle Xie never imagined that King Yuzhang would use this anecdote to name his son. The names of the two are very fateful, but unfortunately they have no fate. ”

"Oh? Why are people missing? Lingbi said.

Lu Xiuyi held back for a long time, and said quietly, "Your Highness and the prince are very good." ”

Lingbi smiled, "Even you think so." Yesterday, I asked Father An to talk about my marriage, and he liked Xiao Hangzhi very much. ”

When Lu Xiuyi heard this, his back was sweaty, sticky and uncomfortable, and he was stunned, "Your Highness and the prince are a good match." After speaking, my heart ached.

"If you want me to live with Xiao Hangzhi, I can't live this day. I don't know my eyebrows, just because I'm too close. I know him too well, so I know all his faults, some of which I can't tolerate, such as being casual, and some people are lazier than me. I don't want to live with him. I don't like him either, it's just that he has a good temper. ”

Hearing Lingbi say this, Lu Xiuyi asked calmly, "I don't know which prince the emperor pointed to as the east bed?" ”

"Because of the third year of the Queen Mother, my father means that he will pay attention first."

While the two were talking, Xiao Junzhi turned over with a bird cage in his hand, and said happily, "Sister, I brought you a white crow!" ”