Chapter 44: Outrageous Things
Gu Fanghua didn't react for a while, and wondered, "What's wrong?" Scared by spiders again? ”
Zimei asked the little palace maids to retreat, and then hurriedly said, "It's not a spider, county lord." It was the Sima family who accused Young Master Zhong of committing murder, which ruined Miss Sima's reputation! ”
"Huh? Sima Yu lost her reputation when she was pregnant, what happened to Brother Guan Zhong? Assailant? What do you mean? ”
Gu Fanghua had a bad premonition in her heart, things wouldn't be so outrageous, right? It's a pity that this is how it happened.
It turned out that although Mrs. Sima flatly denied it, she still invited another doctor from Renhetang to go back to treat her daughter, just in case. The result is still the same, Sima Yuzhu's fetus is secretly knotted for about a month.
Mrs. Sima fainted on the spot, but it was Mrs. Sima who presided over the overall situation, sent away the doctor of Renhetang, and tied Sima Yu up to ask the adulterer.
But Sima Yu always denied it, saying that he had never been close to a man, and the only time he went out in the past two months was when he saw Zhong Zibin.
Mrs. Sima and Mrs. Sima teamed up to sort out the backyard and determined that it was impossible for a foreign man to enter the backyard, so the problem was the day when they went to Hui'an Temple to see each other.
And seeing that the day was March 15, which was also in line with the January or so, Mrs. Sima targeted the Zhong family.
Although Zhong Zibin and Sima Yu looked at each other, the two families were actually watching not far away. didn't know what Mrs. Sima thought, so she splashed this basin of dirty water on Zhong Zibin.
After Prime Minister Sima returned home, he also interrogated Sima Yu in person, but Sima Yu cried and cried, but she always believed that she had only seen Zhong Zibin alone.
Coupled with Mrs. Sima's addition of oil and vinegar, although Prime Minister Sima did not believe that Zhong Zibin would attack his granddaughter in Hui'an Temple. But Sima Yu does have a child in her belly, and someone must be responsible.
Prime Minister Sima Cheng thought about it all night, and repeatedly determined that there could be no thieves at home, so he sued the emperor in a desperate attempt this morning.
Gu Fanghua felt that all this was simply ridiculous, and asked, "Did the emperor's uncle take the paper?" ”
Zimei said in a low voice and anxiously: "The emperor can definitely only accept it, and handed over the case to Dali Temple, and Lord Shangshujin of the Criminal Department will preside over the trial." ”
"Quick, help me clean up, I'll go see my grandmother."
It is related to the Zhong family, Gu Fanghua knows that the grandmother of the Queen Mother must be very concerned, she wants to get to know her grandmother and see if there is any good way.
At this time, in the imperial study, Emperor Hong Zheng looked at his three sons and said, "What do you think of Prime Minister Sima Cheng's complaint today?" ”
Yan Shaoxun was the eldest, and was the first to reply: "Back to my father, my son thinks that this matter is absolutely impossible. If accompanied by the families of both sides, Zhong Zibin would still have a chance to succeed, and he would not have gotten married now. ”
"Little Liu, you say."
Yan Rongling thought for a moment and replied, "What is certain now is that Sima Yu is indeed pregnant. According to legend, Sima Yu rarely goes out on weekdays, and when he goes to Hui'an Temple to see Mrs. Sima has always been by his side, how can he lose his virginity? That person must not be Zhong Zibin, Erchen suspects that he is a thief. ”
Emperor Hong Zheng's beard was slightly curled, and he said with a straight face: "The answer is not what you asked, Xiao Jiu, you come here." ”
Yan Qihuo doesn't like Zhong Zibin very much, but he can't understand his conscience and say that Zhong Zibin is that kind of hungry ghost. In addition, Zhong Zibin is Mingzhu's cousin, and Mingzhu must not want Zhong Zibin to have an accident.
He quickly replied: "Father, this is just that Prime Minister Sima Cheng can't find the person who has the top bag and blackmails the Zhong family, what is there to judge?" ”
Emperor Hong Zheng smiled and praised: "Xiao Jiu said it very well, and Xiao Wu also said it well." As a human being, you must be able to distinguish between right and wrong, but do you know why Prime Minister Sima Cheng sued the emperor? ”
This Yan Shaoxun really didn't know, in his opinion, Prime Minister Sima Cheng killed Sima Yu and directly announced that she had died of a violent illness.
As soon as a person dies for a hundred years, who will go to rob the tomb to see if Sima Yu is really pregnant? Wouldn't that solve the problem? Why should you choose to sue for the royal court?
He thought for a moment and said tentatively: "Father, maybe Prime Minister Sima is confused and only believes Sima Yu's one-sided words. ”
Emperor Hong Zheng was noncommittal, and asked Yan Qihuo again: "Xiao Jiu, what about you?" What are your thoughts? ”
Yan Qihuo replied with a smile: "Sima Xin, can you still eat?" ”
Emperor Hong Zheng laughed, and finally asked Yan Rongling, "What about you?" Little Liu, what do you think? ”
Yan Rongling said respectfully: "Back to my father, Prime Minister Sima Cheng is a ruin, and he wants to blame the Zhong family to protect the Sima family's name." He hoped to cause public opinion in the capital, and then the Zhong family couldn't resist the pressure and surrendered, even if it was just taking Sima Yu as a concubine, it also preserved the reputation of the Sima family. ”
Emperor Hong Zheng listened carefully and did not stop, Yan Rongling could only continue: "It's just that he chose the wrong object, the Zhong family is loyal and brave, and he is not a master who will compromise at all." ”
Speaking of this, Yan Rongling said in a low voice: "In order to protect his reputation, Prime Minister Sima Cheng can dispose of Sima Yu, and if he climbs the Zhong family like this, Erchen feels that he has other plans." ”
Emperor Hong Zheng was in a good mood, looked at his three sons, and said with a smile: "Then are you interested in solving this case?" ”
Yan Rongling and the three of them all saluted and said, "My son is willing to share his father's worries!" ”
Emperor Hong Zheng nodded, stroked the dragon beard and said: "It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read a thousand books, and it is better to read books without a book." In this way, I will give you ten days, during which you do not have to go to the study, but you can investigate the matter and consult the files. Whoever solves this case first will be rewarded! ”
"Sons obey orders!"
After leaving the imperial study, Yan Rongling and the three of them all went to Cining Palace together.
Yan Shaoxun cleared his throat and asked, "The sixth brother and the ninth brother are also going to see the imperial grandmother?" ”
Yan Qi glanced at Yan Shaoxun and swaggered: "I'm going to see Cousin Mingzhu, she must be in a hurry, looking at who will take her out of the palace." ”
Yan Rongling stopped slightly and looked at Yan Qihuo: "Ninth brother, I see Sima Yu's matter, Cousin Mingzhu is not suitable to participate." Now the motives of the Sima family are unknown, if they splash dirty water on Mingzhu's cousin again, even if they kill them, they will not be able to save their reputation. ”
Although Yan Qihuo didn't want to listen to Yan Rongling's words, he had a point.
The people of the Sima family are crazy, and the Qinguo Mansion also dares to climb the dirt, and they want to frame Sima Yu to Zhong Zibin, what is not a madman?
"Well, that's good, I won't take Cousin Mingzhu out of the palace."
Yan Rongling listened to Yan Qihuo's assurance, and then he was relieved. The three of them begged to see the Empress Dowager Zhong, and soon Dongchun came out to welcome them in.
"The grandson has seen the imperial grandmother."
Empress Dowager Zhong was smiling, she didn't seem to be affected by Zhong Zibin's incident at all, and said with a smile: "Good boy, the mourning family knows that you have a heart, so go back." ”
Yan Shaoxun raised his head, but he didn't see Gu Fanghua, and said with a smile: "Grandmother don't worry, my father and the emperor let our brothers solve the case together, and we will definitely be able to return Zibin's innocence soon." ”
"Fifth cousin! Uncle Emperor wants you to participate in solving the case? ”