Chapter Ninety-One: If you don't enter the tiger's den, you can get the tiger
The murder cases in the inner city happened one after another, which made people panic, and made Song Wenyu and Luo Teng anxious. On this day, Song Wenyu and Luo Teng were passed to the imperial study by Xiao Wusheng again.
"Tell me, how do you plan to end these cases?" Xiao Wusheng asked with a gloomy face, and the person who was waiting next to him was not only the king's servant, but also the nobleman, Wen Aya.
Wen Aya poured Xiao Wusheng a cup of ginseng tea and put it in her hand, and seeing that Song Wenyu and Luo Teng were just silent, she smiled at Xiao Wusheng and said, "Your Majesty, the concubine will retreat first." Remember to drink ginseng tea later. β
"Well, you can rest in the bedroom at the back, and I'll let the king's servant take you there." When Xiao Wusheng was talking to Wen Guiren, his eyes and tone were extremely gentle, and when Wen Aya left, he became the cold and ruthless emperor again, "Okay, now it's only me and you, so you can finally talk about it." β
Wechen was terrified. It's just that...... There is no conclusive evidence to identify the killer. β
"There are already three people who have died, plus the previous ones, there are six people, and these people are either officials or court officials, you have been checking for so long, and now you only give me such a sentence?" Xiao Wusheng's questioning made Song Wenyu and Luo Teng kneel down again.
"The saint is angry, and the dragon body is important."
"You guys, you two...... It's a shame that one of the two of you is a Jinke champion, and the other is known as a jade-faced judge, and now let the two of you handle the case, but it looks like this, I want to see, where is this murderer sacred, and the crime is so leaky? Can't you find the slightest clue? β
Song Wenyu and Luo Teng glanced at each other, "There are clues, there are them...... It's just that his subordinates don't have conclusive evidence in their hands, so they don't dare to speculate. Now, everything is just a conjecture of the subordinates. β
Luo Teng replied, and Song Wenyu's heart tightened when he heard it. It seems that Luo Teng wants to share his thoughts and ideas. He wanted to stop it, but there was nothing he could do, he could only watch.
"But it doesn't hurt to say it." When Xiao Wusheng heard this, he replied quietly: "No matter who is involved in your guess, I will forgive you for your innocence." β
"Emperor Xie," Luo Teng kowtowed to Xiao Wusheng and said, "Your Majesty and Lord Song investigated these six cases together, and found that these cases should all be committed by the same murderer. It's just that the two of us are puzzled by the fact that the deceased in the previous cases are all from neutral factions or families that oppose the current crown prince's succession to the throne, and the most recent cases have ...... But they are all people close to the prince who are killed. β
Xiao Wusheng listened to Luo Teng's words and sneered, "So, these murders are still related to who will inherit the throne?" β
"The minister doesn't dare to speculate...... Luo Teng knelt in the imperial study, folding his upper body and lying on the ground, sincerely afraid.
"Song Qing, what is your opinion?" Xiao Wusheng looked at Song Wenyu, who was silent.
"If it is really related to the inheritance of the unification, there should be three motives for this crime. First, these six cases were not instigated by one person, but should be divided into two groups of people, and the reason why the modus operandi is similar is because the latter group of people wanted to imitate the previous people, with the intention of confusing the officials and pointing the finger at the first group of people; Second, this may have been done by the prince's party, but I don't know what went wrong in the middle, and the recent cases are all unplanned; Third......"
Xiao Wusheng looked at Song Wenyu, who wanted to speak and stopped, and said with a cold expression: "Say." Third, what is it? β
"Third, these six cases were committed by two groups of people. The latter offender seeks revenge on the former offender in this way. β
Song Wenyu explained the situation in his heart thoroughly, but did not mention that this matter was related to the people in the rivers and lakes. He was worried that once this stubble was mentioned, Xiao Wusheng would involuntarily doubt Tongtian Pavilion.
After all, Xiao Wusheng and Liang Qi'an had a very unpleasant quarrel over the matter of Concubine Liang.
After listening to what Song Wenyu said, Xiao Wusheng sat there silently. Song Wenyu and Luo Teng couldn't eat the thoughts in the saint's heart, so naturally they didn't dare to make extra movements, so they could only kneel there to accompany them.
The screams outside the window were higher and higher. The person sitting in the imperial study was also very sticky. I don't know how long it was, Xiao Wusheng suddenly said very tiredly: "You two get up first." β
"Thank you, Emperor Longen." Song Luo and the others breathed a sigh of relief and stood up.
"You continue to investigate this matter at your pace. If there is any new development, report it to me as soon as possible, do you hear clearly? β
"Your Majesty understands." After Song Wenyu and Luo Teng received the order, they hurriedly withdrew from the imperial study.
As soon as I walked out of the room, a heat wave hit, and the sun hung high and made it impossible to open my eyes. Song Wenyu and Luo Teng found a boulevard and walked side by side.
"Wen Yu, what do you mean by sage? We have stubbornly told our conjectures about the crown prince, how do we feel that the saint does not understand what we mean? β
"It's not that he doesn't understand, he just doesn't want to think about it." Song Wenyu walked on this long gold brick road with his hands in his hands, and what lingered in front of him was the unintentional glance before leaving the imperial study, he sighed and said: "The saint is no longer as decisive as before, and he also has compassion, especially for his own flesh and blood." I guess that if this matter really had something to do with the prince in the end, he would not have put the prince to death. What surprised me today is that when you report to the saints, why is this? β
Luo Teng looked at Song Wenyu and said with a smile: "Brother Wenyu, although my brain is indeed inferior to yours, I still have this bit of eyesight." It's a matter of the Nine Emperors, and it's a big matter, and I'm sure I won't say a word until I have conclusive evidence. β
"Lord Luo is wise." Song Wenyu was really relieved when he heard this. Seeing him praise himself seriously, Luo Teng couldn't help but slap him on the shoulder.
"Alright, stop flattering me. I weigh a few pounds and a few taels, don't I know it myself? Go back quickly, my sister-in-law should be waiting at home in a hurry. β
Speaking of Ah Jin, Song Wenyu's eyes were slightly complicated. After bidding farewell to Lotten again, he got into his carriage.
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The content of the conversation in the imperial study this time was very secret, and even Zhu Liangxin didn't find out why. As for Wen Aya's service by Xiao Wusheng's side, it was also brought by the spy when he reported the matter. Otherwise, she is also in the dark.
Zhu Liangxin sat behind the bead curtain, listening to the words of the spies, his face became more and more gloomy. When the man finished speaking, Mama Kong saw that Zhu Liangxin still didn't move, so she sent the person away first.
"Mother, the person is gone."
When Zhu Liangxin heard this, the anger that he had been suppressing suddenly broke out, "These two chaotic ministers and thieves dare to investigate the case on the prince!" β
"Niangniang is angry, our people are vague, and I am afraid that we have not inquired about the whole thing. The more times like this, the more we must be calm and wait and see what happens. β
"How do you wait and see what happens? I know who committed the murders that happened in the inner city for a while," Zhu Liangxin said this, laughing angrily, "How can the eldest son of my Zhu family boast of being talented and intelligent on weekdays, but in the end, he is still put on a role by these people who are mixed with the rivers and lakes, and it will also affect my family Shuo'er." I really can't swallow this breath. β
"What do we think we should do now?"
Zhu Liangxin took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, "The person was found by the Zhu family, and the matter was also instructed by the current head of the Zhu family to do it." When necessary, it has nothing to do with us. Recently, if it is not necessary, let the prince and the people in his mansion move less with the Zhu family, and my Jichang Palace will not be used too often. The saint was a suspicious person, and when he heard such slander today, he would definitely have a suspicion against the prince. β
"Yes, the slave and maid will order someone to report to the prince."
"Hmm...... Mama, I heard the spy say just now that the noble man has always served the saint, right? β
The queen's cold question made Mama Kong hesitate. I don't know how to answer. Seeing that Mama Kong, who had been by her side for many years, was silent, the queen smiled at her and said, "You answer me directly, you don't have to hide it." I'm probably used to this kind of thing. β
"Yes, according to the observation of our people, the noble man is now serving at the saint's sickbed all the time. Today, the noble man lived in the bedroom in the imperial study, and did not leave the area when the saint was discussing with the two adults. β
"The saint is really affectionate, but unfortunately, the Lord has died in his hands." The queen said, with a happy smile on her face.
Mama Kong lowered her head, not daring to look at the distorted smile. She has always wanted to persuade Zhu Liangxin to let go, but Zhu Liangxin has never let go of herself, let alone others.
Mama Kong thought to herself, all this is a bad fate. If the girl hadn't met the current saint at the beginning, or if the current saint hadn't married the concubine, maybe the dead knot between the three of them could be easily solved.
"Mama," Mama Kong was thinking nonsense, and Zhu Liangxin suddenly ordered: "Continue to tell our people to keep an eye on this noble person, and if there is anything unusual, let them return immediately." β
"Yes." After Mama Kong received the order, she retreated first. Zhu Liangxin sat on the phoenix seat for a while, then slowly got up and walked towards the dormitory.
From the main hall to the dormitory, it is only a few steps away. But Zhu Liangxin thought a lot during this period of time.
She thought of the scene when she first saw Xiao Wusheng when she was in her cardamom years. At that time, she was just a daughter of an official family who was raised in the depths of the boudoir, in order to celebrate the harvest of the five grains that year, the heavenly family held a grand polo party, at that time, Xiao Wusheng, fresh clothes and angry horses, only passed the year of the weak crown, and stood out among the princes, like the North Star, the starlight was so shining that people couldn't take their eyes off it.
From that moment on, Zhu Liangxin had a deep love for him, and secretly made up his mind to marry him no matter what. In any case, I want him to be my husband.
After getting married, Zhu Liangxin couldn't remember anything, it was nothing more than raising his eyebrows and raising his husband and children. She thought that she could get along with Xiao Wusheng for the rest of her life, and she also thought that this was the manifestation of the pelican's deep love and the love of husband and wife.
Until...... Until Xiao Wusheng brought the princess of the dead country into the palace.
"Hua Yaluo ......" Zhu Liangxin sat in the dormitory and muttered the name. She couldn't be more familiar with this name, but to her own surprise, after many years, when she called this name again, she seemed to be less hateful, more like calling a stranger.
Zhu Liangxin thought about this and couldn't help laughing at himself.
Yes, what else is there to hate, this person's life is planted in his own hands, no matter what kind of hatred, it must come to an end. What's more, there should have been strangers between her and her, if it weren't for Xiao Wusheng's love for her, she wouldn't have hated Hua Yaluo.
If it weren't for Hua Yaluo, she wouldn't know that since Xiao Wusheng could defy public opinion and brave the disapproval of the world to marry a princess of a dead country to become her concubine, and this woman's country was still trampled by the iron horse led by Xiao Wusheng;
If it weren't for Hua Yara, she wouldn't have known that the man was so fanatical when he fell in love with a woman. In front of Hua Yaluo, he will always be a young man who has just fallen in love;
Since Hua Yaluo came to the palace, Xiao Wusheng couldn't wait to give her everything. Later, she gave birth to the Nine Emperor Sons, and Xiao Wusheng thought about passing on the Jiangshan Sheji to their son. If it weren't for Hua Yaluo's categorical refusal, Xiao Zhan would not have had the opportunity to take advantage of this loophole and once became the most popular candidate for the crown prince.
If it weren't for their ......
Zhu Liangxin closed his eyes, so that he would no longer think about these old things, so as not to disturb his thoughts.
It's all in the past, and there's nothing to think about. The most important thing should be how people living in the present should continue to overcome obstacles.
Zhu Liangxin thought like this, and when he opened his eyes, the weakness and pain in his eyes had long been swept away.
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Just after noon, Ah Jin had already prepared the food in the small kitchen, and waited for Song Wenyu to come back to start the meal. But while waiting, Song Wenyu was nowhere to be seen, which made her a little frustrated.
Ah Jiu stood aside and couldn't stand it anymore, so he said, "Girl, let's start eating first." Maybe Lord Song has returned, but he just didn't make it to our east wing. β
Ah Zhen listened to Ah Jiu's words and looked at her dumbfounded. Recently, Ah Jiu's temperament has become more and more sharp, almost to the point of meanness. She was about to say something to ease the atmosphere, but saw that Ah Jin really picked up the dishes and chopsticks, "Ah Jiu is right, it's a pity not to eat such a table of food, you all come and eat." β
As she spoke, she really started to move her chopsticks. I just don't know if she's eating food or her own sulking. I saw that the food was stuffed in her mouth, and while eating, Ah Jin's tears flowed down.
Ah Jiu looked at her like this, her brows furrowed tightly, and she suddenly regretted her words. At this moment, Song Wenyu walked in, Ah Zhen's eyes were sharp, and he was the first to see him, "Uncle!" β
She hurriedly saluted Song Wenyu, and pulled Ah Jiu out of the room. Ah Jiu was pulled out by her half-pushed and half-pushed on the spot, and before going out, he saw Song Wenyu sitting next to Ah Jin silently and picking up the dishes and chopsticks.
"Eat slowly, if you're hungry in the future, eat first, don't wait for me." I'll just have a bite to eat when I come back. Song Wenyu said softly, and then looked at Ah Jin, whose cheeks bulged like goldfish, as if waiting for her to reply.
Ah Jin swallowed all the food in his mouth very aggrieved, put the dishes and chopsticks on the table, and whispered: "Who knows if you will come back, after you said goodbye without saying goodbye to that conversation, you always avoided me intentionally or unintentionally, don't tell me no, I'm not blind." β
"It's really me who is wrong, it's up to you how you want to punish me." Song Wenyu didn't struggle, and directly admitted his mistake, which made Ah Jin not know what to do.
She looked at Song Wenyu hatefully, and said in a thick nasal voice: "You just bully me, among the people in the world, you are the only one who dares to bully Tongtian Pavilion like this." β
"I don't dare, and I don't want to bully you. I was just...... I don't know how to face you," Song Wenyu let out a long sigh, showing the entanglement in his heart, "I believe that Tongtian Pavilion is innocent, but I also know that you have something to hide from me." I want you to be honest with me, but I don't want to know everything. Because before I was your husband, I was an official of the imperial court, and I should serve the imperial court. So that day...... I left, I don't want to see you lie, and I don't want to hear you tell the truth. β
Ah Jin looked at him, his little face wrinkled and said, "I finally know why Daji wants to instigate King Xuan to dig into Bigan's heart. β
"Why?" Song Wenyu was stunned, and subconsciously followed her answer and asked.
"Because I also want to open your heart and see if you have any seven-trick exquisite heart." Ah Jin burst into tears and laughed, and said with some anger.
When Song Wenyu heard this, he slowly put down the dishes and chopsticks, opened his arms and said to Ah Jin: "You come." If you want to take my heart, I will not hide from it. β
"Eat your meal," Ah Jin took a sip at him, secretly hating himself for being useless, and coaxed himself in a few words.
When Song Wenyu saw her like this, he knew that he was not angry, but he still deliberately asked, "Not angry?" β
"I've never been angry." Ah Jin replied to him stiffly, Song Wenyu just laughed, and did not poke her.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became very good, and Ah Zhen, who was eavesdropping outside, was also relieved. Turning her head and seeing that Ah Jiu still had such a gloomy expression, she couldn't help but sigh and said, "You have to accept the reality, the girl is very happy to stay by her uncle's side." β
"The girl was sad a few days ago, and she didn't think about tea and dinner," Ah Jiu looked at Ah Zhen and said, "She never did this before." β
"When people live, they always have to look forward. Even though in your heart, the girl before was flawless, but the girl now is no longer the same as before. Why are you so obsessed? Ah Zhen rubbed her slightly swollen temples, too lazy to argue with Ah Jiu about this issue again. Because she knew that if Ah Jiu's own brain couldn't turn, it would be useless for her to say more.
Ah Jiu turned his head, looked at the two people in the room talking and laughing, and suddenly whispered a word, but unfortunately Ah Zhen didn't hear it.
"She's going to be the same again. I'll get her back to where she used to be. β
This is Ah Jiu's obsession, this obsession has become a demon, and no one can control it.
That night, Song Wenyu and Ah Jin Wushan hugged each other after the clouds and rain, and Ah Jin suddenly said: "Since you and Luo Teng have entered a dead end now, it is better to go off the beaten path and try a new method." β
"What a sword goes off the beaten path." Song Wenyu closed his eyes, holding Ah Jin's hand and gently caressing her shoulder, feeling the smoothness of the girl's skin. Reading poetry on weekdays, he never understood what it meant to have smooth skin, but now he finally understood.
Seeing that Song Wenyu answered absent-mindedly, Ah Jin knew that his mind was not focused on the conversation between the two, "I'll continue to pretend to be Huairen and stay by your side for a few days." β
When Song Wenyu heard this, he suddenly came back to his senses, "How many days can you break the game by my side?" β
"It's just my conjecture," Ah Jin pillowed his head in the crook of his arm, revealing his thoughts and thoughts in the past few days, "Since they have made such a big move, they must be foreshadowing something important." At the moment, three princelings had died, but things suddenly came to a standstill. I'm guessing that either the mastermind behind the scenes is already planning to show up, or the killing will continue. β
"Well, you go on, I'll listen." Song Wenyu listened to Ah Jin's analysis and felt that there was some truth, so he listened attentively.
"If it's the former, you just hold your ground and wait. If it's the latter...... You need to take precautions early and identify a few potential victims in advance, so as to strengthen protection and give them no chance to do so. As for me...... As long as they come, I'll have a way to catch you alive. At best, as long as I've fought with them, I know where they are. Look, how about the idea? β
"Sounds good, but it's too risky." Song Wenyu didn't think much about it, and wanted to veto Ah Jin's proposal.
Ah Jin was a little anxious, and his upper body pressed on Song Wenyu and said, "Why? If you don't go into the tiger's den, you will get the tiger, you should understand this truth. β
"I ......understand," Song Wenyu said, curling a strand of Ah Jin's hair with his fingers, "However, I will not allow you to put yourself in a dangerous situation." β
"I'll be fine, you don't know my skills?" Ah Jin was a little dissatisfied with Song Wenyu's despisΓ©e on him, so he said.
"It has nothing to do with you. It's me, reluctant. Song Wenyu responded gently, and he had no intention of backing down.
Ah Jin stared at him for a while, and suddenly lay on him again in a bit of frustration, "Let me solve your problems, if this mystery is not solved sooner, this fire will burn to the Tongtian Pavilion sooner or later." When the time comes, how will we deal with ourselves......"
Song Wenyu was silent for a while, gently touched Ah Jin's hair and said, "I'll think about it." β
"Hmm......" Ah Jin squinted her eyes slightly, like a lazy cat, and she didn't remember much about what Song Wenyu said and did after that.
All she knew was that she had a dream of two people fighting each other all night.
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