Chapter 54

In just one day and one night, all three adults were killed together. Fang Ju'an hanged himself, Pan Yongwu was poisoned and died, Zhong Yanqing said that he fell from the roof after hitting a ghost and evil spirit, and disappeared on the spot. Two second-rank officials and a minor official died overnight, which instantly caused a storm in the city, and the people were panicked, and His Majesty Long Yan was furious and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter.

Jiang is still old and spicy, none of us could have imagined that Zhang Weizhi's movements would be so fast, and he took two lives overnight.

When Wu Deqing and Chu Muxiu arrived at Fangfu, Fang Ju'an collapsed on the bed in a white silk robe, his eyes were closed, and he walked peacefully. There was a blood letter pressed on the table with an inkstone, and if he had time to write this blood letter, it meant that he was not killed, but committed suicide, and Zhang Weizhi didn't know that Wu Deqing went to find Fang Ju'an, so there was no motive to kill.

The blood book left by Fang Ju'an described in detail that Zhong Yanqing and Pan Yongwutang, the invigilators, not only did not accuse the fellow candidates of poisoning, but also accepted bribes from those people. But he didn't report it, he was also an accomplice, he was sorry for Wu Deqing, he was willing to apologize with death, and finally hoped that His Majesty would give Wu Deqing justice.

Walking out of the house, Chu Muxiu frowned, he could have overthrown Zhang Weizhi with the confessions of Zhong Yanqing and Pan Yongwu, but now there is no proof of his death.

It can't be said that Chu Muxiu is too young, it can only be said that Zhang Weizhi is too ruthless.

The ministers' faces were ugly, they looked at each other but did not say a word, a day and a night have passed, and the yamen has not explained until now. This Zhang Weizhi was stunned and didn't let go of a fart, he looked outside the hall from time to time, wondering why Chu Muxiu hadn't come yet, he was waiting for him to enter the fire pit.

"Overnight, three court officials died, and I am a big country, if I can't investigate this matter thoroughly, I will inevitably be ridiculed by the people of the world." The next day, His Majesty still did not change his face.

His Majesty didn't know anything about this poisoning and bribery, thinking that twenty years ago His Majesty was still a baby. Seeing such a group of incompetent officials, His Majesty frowned, and slammed the jade seal on the table, and the ministers looked frightened and knelt on the ground in fright.

Zhang Weizhi finally couldn't hold his breath: "Your Majesty, please dissipate your anger, in fact, according to the old minister, there is no reason for the death of the three officials, first of all, Lord Zhong read through the Western Bible, and most of the things in it are about ghosts and gods, so I will follow after reading too much. In addition, if there are many foreign traders today, we are not used to the food they bring here, and it is normal for us to be poisoned......"

"Nonsense!" Daddy whispered to Zhang Weizhi.

It is not a whisper to say that it is not a whisper, except that His Majesty in the high position did not hear it, and the ministers next to him all knew it more or less, and Zhang Weizhi glanced at Daddy with bad intentions.

"Then according to Lord Yushi, why did Lord Fang hang himself for no reason?" His Majesty asked again.

This question stopped Zhang Weizhi, and he couldn't say a word for a long time, the two adults Zhang Weizhi just now could talk nonsense, but how did this Fang Ju'an die, Zhang Weizhi really didn't know.

There was silence in the court again, and His Majesty had begun to shake his head.

"He died of shame!" Chu Muxiu held the blood book in both hands and walked in under everyone's gaze.

"This ......" Your Majesty was naturally startled, thinking that Chu Muxiu should not be in Yongzhou at this time, how could he appear in the court.

"Your Majesty, please look!" Gonggong Li handed over the blood letter.

Zhang Weizhi lost his mind in an instant, he didn't expect Fang Ju'an to leave a blood letter before he died, he was extremely afraid in his heart, afraid that there would be bad remarks about him in the blood book.

"This is the blood book I found from Lord Fang's mansion, which is written about the joint poisoning of Wu Deqing by Yu Zhixian and Governor Wei twenty years ago, and the invigilators Zhong Yanqing and Pan Yong have no name for bachelors, but they are favoritism, corruption and bribery, please Your Majesty will investigate it clearly, and give Wu Deqing a justice!"

"I hope Your Majesty will investigate clearly and give Wu Deqing justice!" Except for Zhang Weizhi, the ministers knelt down and begged His Majesty.

Then His Majesty issued a holy decree: Zhong Yanqing and Pan Yong did not accept bribes, and they were Qingfeng civil officials in vain, and they should have been executed. Candidate Wu Deqing was framed and insulted by others, and I really feel guilty, so I hereby appoint Wu Deqing as the deputy envoy of the General Political Envoy Department, responsible for assisting the General Political Envoy to review and review the question book, and there are senators under his jurisdiction.

In the end, Wu Deqing still did not enter the court as an official, and he left on the day Fang Ju'an died, and wrote a letter to Chu Muxiu, saying that he would do his best when he needed him in the future. Now he can finally walk on the street generously and behave in a dignified manner. When he was young and vigorous, his only purpose was to be an official and enjoy happiness, he was obsessed with it for so long, and so many people died, and he finally looked down on it and let it go. He just wants to be an ordinary person innocently.

The matter has finally come to an end, and His Majesty is worried. Zhang Weizhi was glad that he started quickly and did not endanger himself. Thinking that Taifu was still alone in Yongzhou, he hurriedly chewed the root of his tongue in front of Chu Hanyuan.

"Your Majesty, this King Yi not only returned to the city and did not report it, but also silently turned over the mystery case for Wu Deqing for 20 years, and then rushed to the court to invite merit, obviously not taking you seriously?"

Chu Hanyuan turned his back to Zhang Weizhi: "He has long stopped taking me seriously, except for the two ministers around me in just three days, I don't know when I will become an ant under his feet." ”

Zhang Weizhi: "He can move, we can't sit still, isn't this Taifu still alone in Yongzhou?" ”

"Master Taifu?"

"Lord Taifu is the closest relative of His Royal Highness King Yi, and he has been cultivating King Yi loyally for ten years, if this big tree falls, how long can King Yi last?"

Chu Hanyuan turned around and sat down: "But Taifu is still building rivers in Yongzhou, and he is doing things for the people." ”

"Didn't Your Majesty also say it, this river is repaired and the river is repaired, and it can collapse again, Yongzhou has our people, as long as Your Majesty speaks...... At that time, Your Majesty will punish him for a crime that is not conducive to water control, and he will not be able to have a hundred heads......"

"Lord Goshi has really worked hard." The maidservant helped the queen mother to walk lazily from outside the hall.

"See the Queen Mother, see the Queen Mother!"

"What does Your Majesty think Lord Goshi said?" The Queen Mother has actually been standing outside the hall and listening for a long time.

Chu Hanyuan saw the Queen Mother's face change abruptly, "Lord Yushi has contributed to his son's efforts, this move is really wonderful!" ”

"Your Majesty understands it, the hearts of those who do great things are as hard as steel, if you let him live now, he will repay you a thousand times in the future."

His Majesty nodded: "Erchen understands." ”

Suddenly, the river that had been repaired collapsed, and the flood water poured out violently, breaking through the newly built houses and displacing the people. On the day Taifu returned, Lu Huai received His Majesty's order and led heavy troops to surround King Yi.

At this time, the Taifu was still drinking tea unmoved in the mansion, Chu Muxiu was already like an ant on a hot pot, this close relative who had been with him for ten years, Chu Muxiu would never let him have an accident.

It's not so much about drinking tea as it is about supporting orphans.

Taifu slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip: "This day is too early!" ”

Chu Muxiu was already restless, "The repaired new river channel is said to be extremely hard, it is impossible for it to collapse suddenly, there must be something strange about this!" ”

"Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, the emperor never needs the truth to kill people, and His Majesty has given me enough face if I don't order you to arrest me."

"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely find a way to save you!"

Before the words fell, Lu Huai led his troops to break into King Yi's mansion, "Come on, arrest Master Taifu!" ”

Chu Muxiu stepped forward to stop him, with a fierce light in his eyes, "I see which of you dares to move!" ”

These soldiers are usually under the control of Chu Muxiu, so naturally they retreat again and again and dare not act rashly.

Not to be outdone, Lu Huai also greeted him, his tone was cold and powerful, "Is Your Highness going to resist the order?" ”

The two of them held each other for a while, and without saying a word, their eyes already represented everything. I have to say that Lu Huai is still angry about that incident in his heart, and Chu Muxiu, an unruly person who has never lost, how could he let Lu Huai take away his loved ones!

Taifu stood up as soon as the teacup was put down: "I'll go with you, Your Highness, don't embarrass General Lu, he is just acting on orders." General Lu, can I have a few words with King Yi? ”

Lu Huai is still a temperamental person, so he took all the soldiers back, and he also withdrew, waiting outside the door.

The door closed, Taifu raised his hands above his head, and suddenly knelt on the ground.

"Uncle, what are you doing here?" Chu Muxiu also knelt on the ground to support Taifu.

Taifu raised his old face, his brows were already wrinkled a few times, "I am ashamed of the emperor and the lady concubine, and I couldn't help His Highness to the end." ”

Chu Muxiu grabbed Taifu's hand, and a line of tears came down from the corners of his eyes, "Uncle, it's not your fault, I will definitely save you, I will definitely save you!" ”

"Your Majesty is bent on my death, and no one can save me. Once I enter the prison, Your Highness will not care about the old minister, and don't think about avenging the old minister, do what you have to do, my uncle wants you not to go out of the Yiwang Mansion for three days! ”

"No uncle, I want to save you!"

"Doesn't Your Highness listen to your uncle, and want your uncle to live in the world with remorse?"

Chu Muxiu sobbed quietly: "I answer, promise you......"

Taifu stood up: "Your Highness, the road ahead is not easy, my uncle can't accompany you, please take care of Your Highness!"

After Taifu finished speaking, he opened the door and walked out with Lu Huai.

The door slowly closed, and Chu Muxiu watched Taifu's back get farther and farther away, and finally gradually disappeared. He knew that Taifu would never come back if he went, and Taifu wanted to exchange his life for his life. Chu Muxiu didn't understand why people who were good to him didn't end well, but he finally knew why Taifu had been so strict with himself since he was a child, because they would all leave him one day, and all the roads had to be walked by himself.

Chu Muxiu followed Taifu's instructions before leaving, and he didn't go out of Yiwang's Mansion for three days or save him, I don't know how he spent those three days, I think these three days have been the most difficult three days for Chu Muxiu to survive so far.

On the third day, His Majesty gave Taifu a cup of poisoned wine to death, and Taifu died a miserable death in the cell. It rained that day, and then it got heavier and heavier, and it got heavier and heavier, I think it may be that God is crying, crying for Taifu, and crying for Chu Muxiu......