Chapter 657: The Secret Passage
But where are these people hiding?
So many people must be a place to hide, and so many people need to eat and drink, even if there is a lot of game in the mountains, I am afraid that it will not be enough for so many people to eat for a long time.
There must be a secret passage, but where is this secret passage?
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The crown prince, who had been holding up for two months in a row, finally went to court, and Prince Lian, who was grounded by the emperor, also went to court the next day, and the emperor's attitude towards the two was lukewarm, and he couldn't see the good or the bad.
Because he couldn't figure out the emperor's temper, the civil and military officials were worried and knew that they were working harder and harder every day, which was exactly what the emperor wanted to see.
Ponder less about his thoughts, work harder, and not waste the court's money to them.
The emperor is in a good mood, but some people may not be happy.
Xuan Guogong investigated the loss of the crossbow design in the army, and after checking for almost two months, he finally found some eyebrows, but the clues that had just been checked were cut off.
Xuan Guogong put all the clues and evidence found in front of the emperor.
The emperor was furious.
"How can a good man die? Are you sure it wasn't you who leaked the news to alert the other party? ”
As he spoke, the emperor swept his suspicious gaze towards Xuan Guogong.
Xuan Guogong had been prepared for a long time, but when he saw the emperor's suspicious gaze and thought of his own rush during this time, he also felt a little aggrieved. However, Xuan Guogong did not complain, but replied very solemnly.
"Your Majesty, Weichen just found this person, but before he could be interrogated, he died at home, and his wife and children died in a fire, leaving nothing."
"It's not that the minister leaked the news, but someone has been secretly staring at the minister, spying on the minister, just afraid that the minister and the emperor know every move of the other party. This person is very powerful, and he is very terrifying. ”
For a moment, the emperor looked around nervously, and when he thought of his surroundings, there were people staring at him all the time, and he felt a little scared, but more worried.
The other party had already stretched out his hand so long that it was hard to guarantee that one day when he woke up from his sleep, he saw a knife hanging over his head.
This person must be found out no matter what, and if he is allowed to develop in such secrets, sooner or later his position will be threatened.
"Check, you must find out this person and arrest him, if you need someone, just tell me, I only need the result."
Xuan Guogong was a little embarrassed, but he also wanted to find out, but the people behind this were cunning people, and he couldn't find out by himself.
"Your Majesty, there are a lot of people who are paying attention to this case now, many people are staring at the minister, at this time, the minister's every move is under surveillance, it is difficult to keep it secret, if the emperor wants to continue the investigation, it is better to send one more person."
"The minister is investigating on the bright side, and that person is investigating in secret, so that the one is bright and one is dark, it can be investigated faster, and it can also make the other party defenseless, and it can achieve the effect of surprise.
The emperor understood after a little thought, but who should be entrusted with this matter?
For a moment, the emperor suddenly discovered that none of the Manchu civil and military forces were people he trusted.
Xuan Guogong made a suggestion and left, because he knew that the emperor would not let him recommend candidates.
And even if he recommends the emperor, he may not accept it.
Xuanguo Mansion.
Nie Feng has been recuperating in the mansion for almost three months, and in the past three months, he has been eating and drinking well, and with Wan'er by his side, the life of the two can be said to be very comfortable.
The fly in the ointment is that Nie Feng's hand is still incapacitated, but fortunately he is left-handed, and his right hand is injured, although he is inconvenient, it does not bring much trouble.
Besides, there is Wan'er by her side, and the two of them are getting along more and more tacitly these days.
"Ma'am."
Seeing that the two of them got along well, Lu Qingrong was also quite pleased, but looking at the familiar face on Nie Feng's face, he still felt quite uncomfortable in his heart.
But fortunately, he got used to it these days.
"Wan'er, someone is looking for you during this time."
Wan'er was arranged in the house to test some people's reactions, and there should be news after such a long time.
"Madam, it is true that someone passed the news to me through the people in our house before, but according to Madame's instructions, I did not agree immediately, but shirked it a few times, but then the things sent by that person became more and more precious, and more and more thoughtful."
"How do you have a mind?"
"Madam, the slave maid has been an orphan since she was a child, and her parents died early, but in order to cover her identity, some fake identities were arranged, but these identities are also difficult to find, but the other party found the slave's current home, and also found the slave's so-called parents, if the slave didn't know in advance, I'm afraid I would really believe their words."
It's not easy to find so many.
It's just that the other party is the crown prince or Prince Lian's person?
Lu Qingrong was extremely interested in an instant.
"Do you know who the other party is?"
"The other party has always refused to reveal his identity, and every time he asks the maid in the house to deliver the news."
This man is quite cautious, but no matter how cautious he is, since he has already seen the fish, he will be hooked sooner or later.
Lu Qingrong asked Wan'er to continue the investigation, and if there was any news, tell her immediately, as for the maid, don't worry about it for now, you can't startle the snake.
Let's see what the other person wants to do first, and then make a plan.
Wan'er and Nie Feng both responded.
It didn't take long for a rumor to spread in the house, saying that the young lady was jealous of Miss Wan'er, so she called her to the Summer Palace to teach a lesson.
After the prince found out, he angrily went to the Yihexuan to ask for someone, and scolded the young lady.
It didn't take long for this statement to spread outside the mansion, and the heat that had been suppressed rose again, and everyone became more and more fond of the matter of the back house of the Xuanguo Mansion.
This time, even the Zhao family couldn't sit still, although she knew that this son was a daughter-in-law and was acting, but this son had been with Wan'er all these days.
It's hard to guarantee that it won't be faked, and if it turns out, it's terrible!
The Zhao family ran to the Summer Palace, took Lu Qingrong's hand and said yes for a long time, and even wanted to drive Wan'er out of the mansion in private.
However, they were all blocked by Lu Qingrong.
only said that he let the news out, in order to let people know that their husband and wife were not compatible, so that the emperor could be more at ease.
With Lu Qingrong's assurance, the Zhao family was relieved, but they were still a little worried, whether Nie Jingyang would have a long-term relationship with Wan'er.
Let's just say how long is this play going to be?
To be honest, Lu Qingrong doesn't know when to act.