"Doesn't anyone want to?" Mu Yan asked again with a smile.

What I got was silence again, and still no one dared to respond.

The corners of Mu Yan's lips hooked, his eyebrows showed a sharp edge like a blade, his voice became colder, and he said: "Since Li Xining's hands are stained with the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocent people in Dasheng, then he should die!" ”

His words are not an inquiry, but an announcement.

The ministers were still silent.

Mu Yan opened the folding fan in his hand with a "snap", which once again attracted everyone's attention.

Mu Yan shook the folding fan calmly, and said: "Speaking of which, Yuan Nanhuai also specially sent someone to Dasheng before, wanting to rob Li Xining......"

What the?!

When the ministers heard this, they were all shocked.

They also thought about the recent large-scale search for Nam Huai's remnants in Gyeonggi.

The smart man had already heard the meaning of Mu Yan's words, that is, he was questioning whether the people who opposed the killing of Li Xining had accepted the benefits of those Nan Huai Yu sins!

This sentence is heartbreaking!

All the ministers were shocked, especially Wenchen, who had just been reported by Mu Yan, who almost didn't hit the pillar to prove his innocence.

Several people secretly exchanged glances, some people were afraid, some people were worried, and some people hated in their hearts, who said that Mu Yan was a reckless man, this is talking and playing with power, it is just a set of sets, what a little fox!

No matter how unconvinced they were, these ministers did not dare to oppose Mu Yan's punishment of Li Xining.

Since ancient times, Wenchen cherished feathers the most, who didn't want to become a capable official who would go down in history, if this had anything to do with Nanhuai's remnants, it would be like white paper dyed with ink, and it could no longer be washed!

A middle-aged civil servant stood up in the limelight and bowed his head and said, "The regent is right! ”

So, the matter was finalized.

On the ninth day of the eighth month, Li Xining was formally convicted after being tried by the three divisions, and was beheaded at noon the next day.

On the same day, the verdict spread throughout the capital, and the people all applauded.

On the day of the execution on the 10th day of August, many people went to the noon gate to watch the execution, not only the people of the capital, but also people from several counties around the capital who went out of their way to watch the execution.

How could Duanmufei be willing to miss such a big bustle, she originally wanted to go to the noon gate to see the excitement, but when she arrived at Yimen, she was stopped by Duanmuxian and called to the outer study.

"Four girls, come here!"

Duanmu Xian, who was sweating profusely, didn't breathe a sigh of relief until the moment he saw Duanmu Fei, feeling that this girl was really not worry-free.

The little girl is going to watch someone else cut off her head, isn't she afraid of being scared out of the disease?

Duanmu Xian was reluctant to scold Duanmu Fei, and said with a smile: "Four girls, come and play chess with your grandfather!" ”

Duanmuxian said as he quickly made a look, and the big girl hurriedly went to make tea and prepare Duanmufei's favorite snacks.

Duanmu Fei could probably guess why Duanmu Xian called him back, and glanced out the window with some pity.

In fact, Duanmufei is not very interested in watching the beheading, mainly because there is a lively watch today, and she is idle anyway, so she will go to join in the fun.

Forget it, who made my grandfather still sick.

Duanmu pursed his lips sullenly, and then responded obediently: "Okay, I'll play chess with my grandfather." With that, Duanmu Fei sat down opposite Duanmu Xian, and opened the chess box for him intimately.

There is no need to guess, the ancestors and grandchildren have always played chess with Duanmu and Baizi, and let Duanmu Xian take Heizi first.

The outer study room was quiet and peaceful, only the crisp sound of falling children sounded one after another, and the atmosphere was warm.

Duanmu played chess, drank tea, ate snacks, and lived a very leisurely life.

Duanmu Xian is not as relaxed as his granddaughter, and as there are more and more pieces on the chessboard, his sunspots are playing more and more slowly......

It was only less than half an hour, and Duanmu Xian had the urge to admit defeat.

The execution should be over, right?

Duanmuxian glanced at the Western clock not far away with some absent-mindedness, and was hesitating, when the big maid came in to report: "Old lady, Lord You is here." ”

"Bring someone in!" Duanmu Xian was like a pardon when he ascended.

You Junji came in a hurry, sweating profusely and panting.

While wiping the sweat from his forehead and neck with a handkerchief, he said to Duanmu Xian: "Brother, you don't know yet, right? Fang Cai Li Xining had a major incident during the execution at the noon gate. ”

"What's going on?" Duanmuxian raised his right eyebrow and asked casually.

"Li Xining was robbed." There was no need to be invited, You Junji sat down by himself.

"What?!" Duanmu Xian was shocked, and the teacup he had just picked up almost didn't slip.

Duanmu Fei was silently eating snacks on the side, and her long eyelashes gently flapped twice like butterfly wings.

You Junji was still immersed in shock, and after drinking half a cup of warm tea in one go, he talked to Duanmu Xian about this incident in detail.

Li Xining was hijacked before the execution, the prisoner car came out of the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and just when he was about to arrive at the noon gate, a group of black-clothed people suddenly fell from the sky and threw down many objects that released smoke, making the whole street smoky and chaotic.

When the smoke cleared, the forbidden army escorting the prisoner cart found that the prisoner cart was empty, and Li Xining and the prisoner captors were gone.

“…… Now Jin Wuwei is searching the streets for Li Xining's whereabouts. You Junji frowned, and asked with a little uneasiness and tentativeness, "Brother, what do you think of this ......matter?"

"......" Duanmu Xian stroked his beard thoughtfully, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw that his little granddaughter was eating a snack, and he suddenly thought about it, and then recalled the sullen appearance of the little granddaughter when he was called to the study before, and felt that he vaguely grasped something.

The four girls shouldn't have known anything a long time ago, right?

In an instant, Duanmu Xian's thoughts turned quickly, and his heart seemed to have strung together many broken beads at once, and he was completely enlightened.

I see.

Thinking about it, Duanmu Xian's expression also became calm, and he comforted You Junji and said, "Brother, you don't have to worry about this matter. ”

"......" You Junji couldn't be as optimistic as Duanmu Xian, and his eyebrows frowned slightly.

Duanmu Xian simply mentioned again: "Brother, do you remember the last time those Nanhuai people tried to kidnap the four girls. ”

So, You Junji's eyes also fell on Duanmu Fei, who was about to bite a piece of mung bean cake, and immediately remembered this incident.

He still remembered that a few of the Nanhuai people had fled at that time, didn't they......

"Brother, do you think it's to lure the snake out of the hole?" You Junji blurted out and asked, feeling a little embarrassed in his heart: This kind of thing is not trivial, Mu Yan didn't explain to the cabinet in advance, and he was too self-assertive.

You Junji couldn't help but complain: "The regent is still a little too willful. He looked at Duanmu Xian with longing in his eyes, hoping that he could talk about Mu Yan.

Duanmu Xian naturally understood his eyes, but he didn't see it, and said in his heart: Mu Yan is not only willful, he is simply freewheeling! I can't persuade him.

If anyone can persuade Mu Yan, it is probably only his little granddaughter.

However, Duanmu Xian didn't give his little granddaughter anything to do, so he smiled and said, "In my opinion, Ah ...... Although the regent sometimes messes around, he still knows how to take measure. ”

Duanmuxian actually didn't say a word, Mu Yan didn't inform the cabinet in advance, most likely because he suspected that someone in the court was colluding with Yuan Nanhuai, but he didn't find out who it was for the time being.

Compared with the Chinese courtiers of the dynasty, Mu Yan stood up for his military merits, and the military generals in the army were his direct line, which was more credible for him.

It is true that Mu Yan's team is in the army.

Moreover, because of whether or not to determine Li Xining's capital crime before, Wenchen has been crooked for a long time, and now Mu Yan wants to set up an ambush, in order to ensure that the plan is foolproof, the news must not be leaked out for a single minute, and he has no time to spend time with Wenchen to talk about it, so he simply won't talk about it.

Duanmuxian thought about it, and still vaguely mentioned You Junji: "Trust is also a two-way street. ”

If Mu Yan wants to trust the cabinet, can the cabinet trust Mu Yan?

You Junji is a smart person, he understands it at one point, and he has figured it out.

He let out a long sigh with a complicated expression, "Brother, what you said is true. ”

In the final analysis, Mu Yan was not at ease with Wenchen.

I really shouldn't be at ease.

The civil servants and military generals of the Dasheng Dynasty are different, among the military generals, even if they are soldiers who have been in the capital all the year round in the past two years, maybe they have been transferred around the local area in the past few years, and they have been on the battlefield several times, maybe it is for external enemies, or it is for internal bandits to quell chaos.

In the past ten years, there have been wars everywhere in Dasheng, and the life of the generals has not been easy.

On the contrary, many of the ministers were spoiled by the present and were happy to enjoy comfort.

Since the stroke of the emperor, Cen Yin was in power, and the ministers were overwhelmed by Cen Yin, and now that Mu Yan has been replaced, these ministers of course want to be tough and try to regain control of the government from Mu Yan's side.

For Mu Yan, it was too time-consuming to spend time with the ministers.

Duanmu Xian reassured You Junji and said: "Brother, you don't have to worry, since the regent has made such a decision and arrangement, he must be fully prepared, and we will wait for good news." ”

You Junji could only follow Duanmuxian's words: "Brother is right." ”

In fact, You Junji has no other way than to wait.

You Junji didn't rush back to the yamen, he simply stayed at Duanmu's house, his eyes went to the half-played chessboard, his mind was attracted by the chess game, and he said casually: "Don't worry, I explained before I came, what news is there for people to come here." ”

"......" Duanmu Xian's eyes twitched, and it was difficult to say a word. This old tour really can't see himself idle!

You Junji cheekily drove Duanmu Xian away from the chessboard, and said, "Brother, I see that you are about to lose, so I'll continue to play for you." ”

Duanmu Xian was even more speechless, "Do you have the ability to turn the tide?" ”

You Junji's chess skills are a little higher than his own, but compared to his little granddaughter, it is far behind. Now that the sunspot has fallen behind, it is almost impossible for You Junji to turn defeat into victory.

"You just know if you look at it!" You Junji pretended to stroke his beard mysteriously.

Duanmu Xian soon had an answer, You Junji, a shameless one, took his place, but did not inherit his own sunspot, but exchanged chess pieces with Duanmu Fei, Duanmu Fei held the sunspot, and he held the white son in a grand manner.

Duanmu Xian simply bet on the jade pendant on his waist, "Four girls, grandfather bet on you to win!" ”

You Junji glanced at Duanmu Xian with resentment, meaning that he also looked down on himself too much!

He untied the veil hanging on the fan, put it on the chessboard, and said resolutely: "Little girl, I also bet on you to win!" ”

“……”

“……”

The room was quiet for a while, and the cicada on the side couldn't help laughing, and quickly shut up and silenced, but his shoulders were still shaking slightly.

Immediately afterwards, Duanmu Xian also laughed

came out, stroked his palms and said: "Lao You, you are self-aware!" ”

Duanmu Fei also pursed her lips and smiled, her eyebrows and eyes were crooked with a smile, very cute, and she took the lead in picking up a sunspot and fell.

The room resounded with the crisp and crisp sound of falling children.

"Pop, pop, pop......"

Gradually, the sound of the white son falling became slower and slower, slower and slower......

In the end, almost every son of You Junji had to think about half a cup of tea, and Duanmuxian's tea didn't know how many cups had been changed.

The chime of the Western clock reminded everyone that it was time to declare, and the game of chess was played for more than an hour before they knew it.

You Junji finally gave up his mind to admit defeat, but he was very angry, and he was still a little unsatisfied, and said: "Little girl, ...... with me again"

Before he could speak, Duanmu Xian's eldest maid came in with a curtain, followed by a middle-aged man in a blue straight shirt.

The middle-aged man saluted Duanmu Xian and You Junji with a strange face, and said to You Junji: "Master, the three emperors...... Mu Youjing is dead. ”

There was an eerie silence in the room.

The three of them looked at each other in surprise, they all thought that there was news about Li Xining's robbery, but it turned out that it was Mu Youjing's death, and You Junji almost didn't ask, "Is it true?"

In just half a day, two pieces of news that were enough to shake the court came one after another.

Duanmuxian frowned, startled again, his lips pursed into a straight line.

The third prince left Beijing on the sixth day of the eighth month and was escorted to the Lingnan penal colony, and now it has only been a few days, but he died on the road, which is too sudden.

Even Duanmu Xian's first reaction when he heard the news couldn't help but guess whether Mu Yan couldn't tolerate people, and sent someone to end the third prince on the way.

The timing was so bad.

First of all, Li Xining was robbed before the execution, Mu Yan dispatched Jin Wuwei to arrest Li Xining, this matter has just started, and the three princes died at this time, and when the news of the death of the three princes spreads, it is conceivable that there will be all kinds of speculation in Beijing at that time, for example, I am afraid that some people will suspect that Mu Yan deliberately let Nanhuai Yu sin rob Li Xining, and then kill the three princes in the name of pursuit, just to avoid future troubles.

You Junji's eyes flashed, he grabbed the folding fan and knocked it several times in his palm, his first reaction was to suspect that the murderer was Mu Yan, but then he denied it to himself: "No, it shouldn't be him." ”

You Junji's voice was as light as a mosquito, and he was almost the only one who heard it.

While speaking, he couldn't help but look at Duanmu Xian, who nodded at him, meaning that he also felt that it was not Mu Yan's doing.

You Jun set up a lot, and his thoughts were racing.

Yes, although he and Mu Yan have worked together for a short time, they can also see that Mu Yan is not so cautious.

Moreover, the three princes have been exiled to three thousand miles apart from the identity of the prince, and the three princes have all fallen to this point, it is impossible to turn over, and it is impossible to threaten Mu Yan's position, why should Mu Yan dirty his hands again!

So, who is it exactly?

Who will benefit from the death of the third prince?!

The more You Junji thought about it, the more chaotic it became, and he couldn't figure it out for a while.

He couldn't stay any longer, so he got up with a fan and said goodbye: "Brother, I'd better go back to the cabinet first." ”

You Junji just turned around, paused again, turned his head to Duanmu Xian and complained: "Brother, I said that you have rested long enough, don't know that you are idle at home, there are many things going on now!" ”

"I'll go first."

Without waiting for Duanmu Xian to respond, You Junji ran away in a hurry, of course, leaving behind the network he had taken before.

Duanmuxian felt a little guilty in his heart for a while, but it was only for a while, and then he took a sip of tea calmly.

He is comfortable at home now, so he can rest for a few more days!

"Four girls," Duanmu Xian got up and sat down at You Junji's seat, looked at Duanmu Fei and asked, "What do you think about this matter?" ”

To tell the truth, Duanmu Fei was also shocked when she heard that Mu Youjing had died, but she didn't suspect Mu Yan from beginning to end.

At this moment, she had calmed down.

As smart as Duanmu Fei, he can naturally think of some things, and understand what kind of misunderstanding Mu Youjing's death will cause the court and the people, and I have to say that this is a really good time for the person to start.

The key is......

Duanmu Fei casually pinched a sunspot and played with it between his fingers, his eyes flashing slightly.

The point is, are these two things done by one person, or are they two different people?

Was the timing a coincidence, or was it deliberate?

If it was deliberate, how did the other party know about today's arrangement?

Facing Duanmuxian, Duanmufei didn't need to hide it, so he thought about it and said so.

Duanmu Xian's face gradually became solemn, he rubbed his eyebrows, and said in a deep voice: "Fourth girl, this matter is a little troublesome, I'm worried that Ah Yan alone may not be able to handle everything properly." Otherwise, I'd better cancel the vacation, right? ”

Although Duanmu Xian looked at Mu Yan and looked unpleasant, Mu Yan was the future grandson-in-law, and he naturally had to help if he could help. Who made him an elder!

Duanmu Xian couldn't help but ponder in his heart.

In fact, Mu Yan was not as anxious as Duanmu Xian thought, although he was also surprised when he heard the news of the death of the third prince at first glance, but now, Mu Yan's whole energy was focused on chasing Li Xining.

This operation, Mu Yan gave full authority to Jin Wuwei as a practical training.

Mu Yan didn't care very much about whether Jin Wuwei could capture Li Xining, he only cared about whether Jin Wuwei could make progress in the training.

Even if Jin Wuwei loses someone, he has other plans to arrest Li Xining and his gang back, but it will be a little more troublesome......

Mu Yan's right hand formed a fist, and his fist gently tapped twice on the Ruyi small square table in his hand, and his phoenix eyes flashed with interest.

Seeing that Mu Yan had not moved for a long time, the square-faced young general who came to report cleared his throat and asked cautiously: "Regent, what is the matter of Mu Youjing......" He stared at Mu Yan a little nervously, observing his words.

Mu Yan came back to his senses at this time, and casually instructed the other party: "Check." ”

Seeing that Mu Yan was so calm, the square-faced young general seemed to have taken a reassuring pill, and he also calmed down, feeling that Mu Youjing's death didn't seem to be a big deal.

"Yes, Lord Regent." The square-faced young general solemnly led the order to retreat.

This young general walked on the front foot, and someone on the back foot came to report: "Prince Li is here!" ”

Prince Li is the sect order, and he is Mu Yan's imperial uncle, how can Mu Yan give a little face, he can only say: "Please." ”

After a while, Luo Feng led Prince Li, who was wearing a Taishi green brocade robe, into Mu Yan's study in the Wuying Palace.

Prince Li looked at Mu Yan with a complicated expression, Mu Yan still looked calm, with a smile in his eyebrows, he got up from behind the bookcase, "Uncle Huang, sit here." ”

Mu Yan asked Prince Li to sit down on a rosewood circle chair by the window, and he himself sat down next to him.

Prince Li glanced at Luo Feng lightly, and Mu Yan raised his hand to send Luo Feng out, leaving the two of them in the house.

After a few breaths, Prince Li asked straightforwardly: "Ah Yan, you give this king a thorough explanation, three ...... Did you let Mu Youjing do it? ”

Prince Li's eyes were sharp and Mu Yan looked at each other.

In fact, even if Mu Yan really killed Mu Youjing, Prince Li didn't care.

After all, the royal family is different from ordinary people, the family affection is very thin, since ancient times, in the royal family, the son kills the father, the father kills the son, and the brothers kill each other.

In view of the grievances of his father, Mu Yan killed the descendants of Jinshang and Jinshang, in fact, Prince Li can also understand, as long as Mu Yan is measured, it is good not to attack the clan.

Now Mu Yan is driven by the general trend, neither Prince Li nor the rest of the clan is willing to offend Mu Yan, Prince Li said that he came to let Mu Yan get to the bottom of it, but in fact, the real purpose of his trip was to surrender.

It's just that Prince Li couldn't figure out what Mu Yan's attitude was, so he first tested Mu Yan with the topic of "penetrating the bottom".

Mu Yan hooked his lower lip and chuckled as if he had heard some joke.

His short chuckle instantly dissipated in the air.

When Prince Li heard this, he felt that his heart was becoming more and more bottomless, and his brows were locked tighter.

The study room was quiet, and there seemed to be no one in the entire Wuying Palace, only the sound of cicadas in the courtyard made the room quieter.

Mu Yan casually caught a bamboo leaf that flew in from the window, and asked rhetorically, "Uncle Huang, why did I kill him?" ”

"......" Prince Li was stunned.

Mu Yan casually played with this bamboo leaf, and the corners of his lips curled higher, "Can he threaten me, or can he lead his troops back to the capital?" ”

Mu Yan's words are right. Prince Li carefully looked at Mu Yan's expression, and there was actually some doubt in his heart.

However, Prince Li didn't come for the truth in the first place, since Mu Yan said so, he immediately made a relieved look, and said with a smile: "Ah Yan, don't worry, this king and the clan all believe in you." ”

These days, most of the clans have seen it clearly, especially after the incident of King Taijun, several clans and palaces that have existed since the time of Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong have been discussed in private. Unless Cen Yin wants to establish himself as the emperor, Mu Yan's accession to the throne is a matter of nine out of ten.

When the news of Mu Youjing's death came, those princes not only felt indignant, but felt that this opportunity had come at the right time, and they could take advantage of this to show favor to Mu Yan, so they went to Prince Li's mansion as quickly as possible and invited Prince Li to come forward to Mu Yan.

Mu Yan looked at Prince Li steadily, of course he understood their careful thoughts, and said with a smile: "If the Emperor Uncle said so, I will be relieved."

His smile was different from the smile with a little frivolity when he talked about Mu Youjing before, a little softer and a little more affectionate.

Prince Li breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, knowing that Mu Yan was accepting his courtship with the clan.

Mu Yan's temperament has been a little frivolous and laissez-faire since he was a child, and Prince Li is afraid that he will not eat hard and soft, so that he is not a person inside and out.

Prince Li's old face smiled more kindly, the corners of his eyes and eyebrows showed deep wrinkles, and he was once again glad that he had not made enemies with Anping and Mu Yan's mother and son over the years.

He took a shallow sip of hot tea, smiled and posed as an elder, and said with a friendly expression: "Ah Yan, if you need help, don't be polite to this king." ”

"Uncle Huang don't worry, I don't know how to write the word polite." Mu Yan said half-truthfully, "If you don't believe it, you go and ask my mother." ”

Prince Li smiled.

Mu Yan patiently exchanged a few words with Prince Li, thinking in his heart that if he dealt with Prince Li this time, he could get rid of it and avoid other clans coming to the door and wasting his time.