"Master Hou, what's wrong?"

The forbidden army Shanshan was late, they originally saw people flying up and down in the palace walls from a distance, and then heard the faint sound of fighting, thinking that there were assassins in the palace, so they hurried over.

I didn't expect to run over and take a look, it was Xu Rui here, and there was a mess around.

Today's Xu Rui is a big man who can influence the situation of the dynasty, after the decline of Emperor Hongwei, people's hearts fluctuated, even the forbidden army began to worry about his future, even if he saw Xu Rui transgressing, he was not as direct as before.

Xu Rui waved his hand when he heard this, indicating that he was fine, but his movement was too big, in addition to the dozen or so people in front of him, there were forbidden troops and masters coming one after another.

Xu Rui didn't want to be involved here for too long, and when he looked up, he found that he had chased the mysterious master and unknowingly came to the south study.

Since Xu Rui returned to Beijing, Emperor Hongwei seemed to have returned to the light and moved back to the south study from the cold palace, no wonder the forbidden army came so quickly.

The people around him gathered more and more, Xu Rui really wanted to find an excuse to slip away, but suddenly two gold-armored guards blocked his way. These two people are different from the forbidden army, they are from three halls and two courts, and they are first-class masters who directly protect Emperor Hongwei.

"Master Hou came here without being summoned, please come with us."

As the emperor's last safety barrier, they didn't care if Xu Rui was a marquis or not, they said hello coldly and planned to take Xu Rui away for interrogation.

Xu Rui is in the palace at the moment, without the protection of the Apocalypse, if he is charged with plotting to assassinate the emperor, then the King of Liao may really be unfavorable to him.

"Don't be rude!"

The situation suddenly became worse, Xu Rui was thinking about a way to get out, and at this time, an old voice suddenly came out behind the two gold-armored guards.

Xu Rui looked back and saw Wang Shun slowly walking out of the south study.

"I've seen my ancestors."

"I've seen my father-in-law."

The surrounding forbidden soldiers and eunuchs immediately saluted when they saw Wang Shun, and the two golden-armored guards with their nostrils facing the sky also lowered their heads.

Wang Shun nodded and said lightly: "Master Hou is ordered to see the driver, but he is in a hurry, don't make a fuss, just retreat." ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone didn't dare to be disobedient, and they retreated without saying a word, and when only he and Xu Rui were left, Wang Shun looked at Xu Rui a few times, and frowned: "Have you ever done it with someone?" ”

Xu Rui nodded: "I chased the thief all the way here, but that person's martial arts were too high, so he escaped." ”

Wang Shun's face changed when he heard this, and he said in a deep voice: "What did you find out?" ”

Xu Rui shook his head regretfully: "There is no conclusive evidence, but the death of Gonggong Hu seems to involve the army." ”

"Involved in the military?!"

Wang Shun was shocked when he heard this.

As soon as something involves the army, it will immediately become complicated, not to mention that Hu Miao, as a person in the inner court, how many conspiracies can be made if he colludes with the army in the complex situation in front of him, just thinking about it is terrifying.

Seeing that Wang Shun was worried, Xu Rui hugged his fists and said: "Father-in-law, things are not so bad that they are out of control, but the death of Father-in-law Hu is by no means simple, you give me some time, and I will definitely find out about this matter." ”

Wang Shun glanced at Xu Rui deeply, frowned, and said after a long time: "Master Hou is burdened, it's better not to set your sights on such trivial matters." ”

"A trifle?"

Xu Rui was stunned, Hu Miao was the second person in the inner court, but now he died in such an unknown way, he really didn't understand why Wang Shun would classify Hu Miao's death as a trivial matter.

Seeing that he was puzzled, Wang Shun was a little inclined to speak and stopped, as if he had learned something about the moment he left.

"Master Hou, to put it mildly, you are an important minister of the country, you should put the country first, and don't be too much energy involved in the small things in front of you."

Wang Shun persuaded Xu Rui in words, and stretched out his hand to pat Xu Rui's arm as he spoke.

Wang Shun's movements were very hard, Xu Rui was in pain, and subconsciously reached out to rub his arm, only to find that Wang Shun actually used this action to quietly stuff a note to Xu Rui.

Xu Rui's heart moved, and he secretly hid the note in his sleeve, and Wang Shun secretly reminded him that he had made a mistake.

However, at the moment, the situation is turbulent and there is a hidden murderous intention, Xu Rui doesn't understand what Wang Shun is worried about, and even Hu Miao's death has become a trivial matter compared to it.

He was about to ask for clarification when he suddenly heard a burst of footsteps at the door of the south study.

"Hey, Brother Xu...... Uh, Champion Hou is also there? ”

King Yu happened to return with several courtiers, and when he saw the two from afar, he greeted them.

There are also Du Ruo, Tang Huaixin and several other six Shangshu who came out together, they are all cronies of the King of Liao, at this moment Xu Rui has already torn his face with the King of Liao, and several people turned a blind eye to Xu Rui, raising their heads and passing by him.

King Yu ignored a few people and hurriedly walked to Xu Rui's side, Wang Shun saw that there was no time to speak, so he said hello to King Yu and Xu Rui, and retreated to the south study.

After he left, King Yu immediately pulled Xu Rui aside with a happy face and asked, "Brother Xu, aren't you going to do something big these days, why did you come to meet the saint?" ”

Xu Rui shook his head: "There is no progress in the case, I want to try my luck in the palace." ”

When King Yu heard this, he didn't notice Xu Rui's evasion at all, but lowered his voice and said, "Have you heard?" ”

"What did you hear?"

Xu Rui was stunned for a moment, thinking that King Yu had learned some secrets.

Who knew that King Yu said: "Hu Miao is dead!" ”

When he said this, King Yu was overjoyed, without the slightest sorrow for the death of the living, nor was he worried about the collapse of the court.

But think about it, Hu Miao fell to the King of Liao, which is equivalent to the master of ceremonies falling to the King of Liao, at this time Hu Miao was killed, and the opportunity for King Yu came, no wonder he was so happy.

Just recalling the original King Yu, who was upright and worried about the country and the people, Xu Rui could only sigh that power and ambition do have the power to completely change a person.

"As soon as Hu Miao dies, the celebrant will become the yamen we must take."

Just thinking about it, King Yu suddenly approached Xu Rui and said quietly.

Xu Rui shook his head: "Then you have to be able to take the power of the seal of the celebrant to do it, Wang Shun and the King of Liao will not let go of this key easily, I'm afraid it's a little difficult, right?" ”

King Yu smiled faintly: "I have a candidate here." ”

Xu Rui was stunned: "Who is it?" ”

King Yu said: "Cao An! ”

Xu Rui was stunned again, how could he never have thought that King Yu would push Gonggong Cao out?

Recalling that when he first came to this world, Father-in-law Cao did help him a lot, and now Cao Siyuan has become his right-hand man again.

This time he returned to Beijing, on the one hand, because he was too busy, and on the other hand, he didn't want to involve Cao's family.

At present, King Yu pushed out Gonggong Cao, I am afraid that he also wants to sell his face and let himself contribute more to the matter of competing for the celebrant and supervisor.

But the celebrant is too important, not to mention that the King of Liao will never let go, Wang Shun is becoming more and more alert to the current situation, and Emperor Hongwei also seems to want to jump to the front again.

Xu Rui was trying to persuade King Yu a few words, but King Yu smiled mysteriously and said: "Brother Xu, don't worry, this time this king is sure of the celebrant supervisor, you just wait for my good news." ”

Xu Rui was surprised in his heart, he didn't know where King Yu got such confidence, but he seemed to be really sure of his appearance, and suddenly thought of something.

"Although Gonggong Cao was born as a celebrant eunuch, he is incompatible with Hu Miao's party after all, if the prince wants to successfully control the celebrant eunuch, he still needs a good seedling."

"Good seedlings? Who are you talking about? ”

Yuwang agreed with Xu Rui's words, and when he heard him say this, he immediately asked curiously.

Xu Rui said: "Hu Miao's godson, Zhengyu!" ”

"Zhengyu?"

A trace of hesitation flashed on King Yu's face, and he said in a deep voice: "I haven't heard of this person." ”

Xu Rui said with a smile: "The prince may wish to meet this person, and he will never disappoint you." ”

King Yu glanced at Xu Rui and said with a smile: "Yes, the person personally recommended by you, the appearance of the saint, must not be an idle person, without further ado, this king will send someone to find this person." ”

After all, the door of the south study was not a place to talk, and the two of them chatted briefly and then dispersed.

When King Yu left, Xu Rui suddenly said lightly: "After listening to it for so long, don't you plan to come out?" ”

As soon as the words fell, Li Kuang suddenly came out from behind the corner not far away, and flashed to Xu Rui's side like a ghost.

Xu Rui glanced at him and said, "Your light skills are really to the point of perfection." ”

Li Kuang smiled, pointed with his chin in the direction that King Yu left, and said, "You suddenly recommended such a person, what did you pay attention to?" ”

Xu Rui shook his head and did not answer, but said solemnly: "I may have discovered the first mastermind behind the scenes." ”

"Oh?"

Li Kuang immediately became solemn when he heard this: "Who is it?" ”

Xu Rui said in a deep voice: "It seems that we should go to meet Xiao Shangshu tonight, and ask him why he has changed the court so completely!" ”

"You mean Xiao Jinwu?!"

Li Kuang's eyes widened when he heard this.