The palace and the palace have begun to be busy, and the emperor's will has been issued, and before the cabinet can react, it has been announced to the world. Zhao Song naturally had to accept the offer obediently, and it was not easy to refute the emperor's face.

The emperor refuses to see anyone now, and no one can do anything about this wayward master. Not only that, but the emperor's decree also stated that the military department ordered the mobilization of soldiers, and Mu Baili was in full charge, so that the trip to the wilderness could be smooth and smooth.

In today's court, the emperor rarely comes to court, which means that whoever is in charge of the military can speak with his fists. Above this court, people's hearts are unpredictable, and they all carry their own little ninety-nine, and they never show their true faces.

Isn't it obvious what the emperor means now? On the surface, it was a peace, but in fact, Mu Baili was allowed to move forward with soldiers and horses, and the reputation here may be too big. However, who dares to discuss the emperor's decision-making, if it makes the emperor unhappy, it will be a catastrophe.

The most anxious are Xiao Rong and Prime Minister Zhao Song, who originally advocated peace, just to prevent this military power from falling into the hands of others and being exploited by others. Who would have thought that this Mu Baili suddenly changed from the main battle faction to the peace envoy, and he was caught off guard by killing Zhao Song and Xiao Rong.

The situation is settled, and there seems to be no room for maneuvering.

Chen Yue, the secretary of the military department, cautiously walked into the back door of the Qi Yu Palace. Hu Qing led the way, and Chen Yue followed behind Hu Qing with a pale face, and quickly entered Xiao Rong's study.

In the study, Xiao Rong stood by the window, with his back to Chen Yue.

Hu Qing stepped forward and saluted, "Lord Wang, Lord Chen is here." ”

Chen Yue leaned over, "Lord Wang." ”

Xiao Rong sighed lightly, turned around faintly, and said lightly to Chen Yue, "Sit down!" Hu Qing, serve tea! ”

"Yes!" Hu Qing exited the door.

As soon as the door was closed, Chen Yue couldn't wait to speak, "Lord Wang, the situation outside is not optimistic now. The emperor's holy decree arrived, saying that he was going to dispatch troops and go to the wilderness with the nine thousand years old. The Tiger Fu of the Chinese Army will also be handed over to the nine thousand years old, which is equivalent to handing over most of the military power to Dongchang. Lord Wang, this is not a good thing. ”

How could Xiao Rong not know how powerful it was, but this time Mu Baili suddenly turned around and caught people off guard. Now that everything is over, the only thing that can be done is to try to save the overall situation and minimize the rush of troops.

Stop loss in time, sometimes it's not so easy, after all, there is still a wayward emperor above.

"The king knows." Xiao Rong sighed lightly, "No one has a way to make the emperor's will, and the only thing I can do now is to figure out the emperor's true intentions." This king always feels that this matter is very strange, the emperor does not seem to be a person who will arrange it like this, behind this is either the guidance of a master, or this Mu Baili has played some tricks to confuse the emperor. ”

Chen Yue sighed lightly, "Lord Wang, this is not the first time that this nine-thousand-year-old demon has bewitched the Lord. ”

Xiao Rong's eyes were silent.

Chen Yue continued, "Regardless of whether this is the emperor's original intention or not, the holy decree is in the hands of the nine thousand years old!" If we don't obey the order, the emperor will inevitably be furious. Haven't you heard? The emperor is now nowhere to be seen, and even the prime minister has touched the ashes of his nose. ”

"Zhao Song is gone......" Xiao Rong felt that the situation was serious.

"yes!" Chen Yue was helpless, "The lower officials are worried that there is another hidden truth behind this matter, but don't be this demon who controls the emperor, if this is really the case, then our big Ye is in danger!" ”

Xiao Rong sneered, "This king really doesn't believe it, can Mu Baili still lead the Dongchang to rebel?" Although he has now taken it by surprise and obtained the power of the court, I am afraid it is still a little difficult to dominate alone. ”

Chen Yue nodded, "Xia Guan also understands, it's just that Lord Wang, it's not a good thing to take precautions." ”

"The emperor doesn't see the prime minister, and he won't see the king if he wants to." Xiao Rong's eyes were slightly gloomy, "Then he will always see people, after all, this nature is there!" This king wants to see what kind of medicine is sold in the emperor's gourd. ”

Chen Yue bowed his head, "The prince must prepare early." ”

Xiao Rong was silent and prepared early......

"The six yamen are now discussing, and if the emperor wants Dongchang to lead the troops to negotiate peace, it is necessary to prepare grain, grass, materials and equipment." Chen Yue continued, "In fact, most of them are still reluctant to go to war, which means that the country will be unstable, the people will be displaced, and it is not easy for us officials to do it. Every year the burden is heavy, and the treasury is empty every year, and I am afraid that it will be worse in times of war. ”

Xiao Rong rubbed his eyebrows, "Wait and see, this king has always maintained neutrality, and if he stands up at this time, he will inevitably slap himself in the face." Look at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zhao Song, the old fox, will definitely not let go of Dongchang easily, and will definitely make a move. ”

Chen Yue sighed lightly, "The father and son of the Zhao family are cunning and cunning, and they will definitely not watch Dongchang grow bigger." It's just that the emperor doesn't even see the prime minister, can he see the little prime minister? ”

"Don't underestimate that sick seedling, it's not completely unreasonable to jokingly call the little prime minister inward and outward. Can the emperor not know? The emperor knows it. Xiao Rong said, "But the emperor turned a blind eye, which shows that the emperor favors him." can move the emperor, and no matter what the means, it is the ability. ”

"What Zhao Song can't do, Zhao Wuwu may not be able to do. This sick seedling has the benefit of sick seedling, and it is easy for people to neglect their precautions and feel pity. Zhao Wuwu is more careful than her father, and her actions are more vicious. Look at the invincible Xia Donglou, who was equal to this king in the past, what is happening now? was beaten by Zhao Wuwu and couldn't turn over at all. ”

Chen Yue frowned, "What the prince said is extremely true, this Xia family was arrogant and domineering in the past, but I didn't expect it to ......"

"Arrogant and domineering, in front of the emperor, that is arrogance. No one likes arrogant subordinates, and no one doesn't like humble and polite minions. Xiao Rong narrowed his dangerous eyes, "But dogs that can bark don't bite, and dogs that can bite don't bark." ”

"What does the prince mean is that the prime minister will let his son go to see the emperor after eating the closed door, and plan to turn the tide?" Chen Yue said.

Xiao Rong sneered, "Who knows? The thoughts of the Zhao family's father and son are used to being deep, and they will not sit still and wait for death. Xiao Rong suddenly felt that it seemed that in this game, Zhao Song was not terrible, because Zhao Song had always been in the open.

What is truly terrifying is Zhao Wuwu, this enemy who hides in the shadows. He didn't know if Zhao Song did it on purpose, he deliberately cultivated Zhao Wuwu and put him in a dark corner, was it left to Zhao Song for his own way out?

Xiao Rong felt a headache, and when he thought of Zhao Wuwu, he felt a headache in his brain, this sick seedling that made people have a headache to the extreme.

In fact, this sick seedling is really difficult to deal with. Quietly, he did a big thing behind everyone's back, and pulled the household Shangshu off the horse without losing a single soldier.

Dongchang is in full swing preparing for travel, so Mu Baili is not available, and there is no way to come to see Zhao Wuwu.

But he didn't expect to be killed, and early the next morning, a report came from Jinyiwei that he had obtained a tip, saying that a large amount of stolen silver had been found in the house of the killed Zhong Miao, and the stolen silver also carried a few unique marks of the household. In other words, a small amount of official silver was mixed in this batch of stolen silver.

There is a difference between the official bank and the silver used by the common people, and the official silver is used for storage, that is, the tax and fiscal revenue of each province. These silver taels must be engraved with the unique seal or pattern of the government, and they are not allowed to circulate privately.

It is a felony to kill the head of the people or officials who use the official money privately and privately carry out the circulation and trading of the official bank. Therefore, the official silver was found in Zhong Miao's house, and this matter directly implicated the officials of the household department, and the first thing was the household secretary.

The three divisions of the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate will be tried, and this farce must be carried out to the end.

The circulation of official silver will inevitably cause the depreciation or increase of the currency in the market, which is not conducive to the stability of the country for the imperial court.

And many people know this kind of thing, the official silver of the household department fell into the hands of Zhong Miao, and it is very likely that someone embezzled and stole the treasury silver for their own use. If this kind of thing of moving the treasury is not stopped, I am afraid that sooner or later this silverfish will eat away at the whole country.

The emperor was furious, and the head of the household department was imprisoned, which affected the major officials of the household department.

Occasionally, there are one or two "bent into tricks" confiding, saying that it is the Hubu Shangshu and Zhong Milling who smuggled official silver, embezzled silver with fire consumption, and used it to make huge profits. Under the backyard of the Hubu Shangshu, a lot of official silver was also dug up, and the piles and piles seemed to be conclusive.

Zhao Wuwu sat peacefully and sat from dark to dawn. The wailing in the prison of the criminal department continued, and her fingertips, which were as white as jade, gently brushed the warm white jade cup, looking at the excellent sunlight outside the window.

Tomorrow, he's supposed to go.

The three-day period will be different.

Thinking of this, she narrowed her gaze and lowered her eyebrows to look at the fruit tea in the cup. I don't know how much I drank this night, but I didn't feel apprehensive in my heart, only reluctance.

She thought that even if he was going to leave the capital, she couldn't blatantly send him off, and even if she wanted to look, she could only stand far away. Standing in the position of his own Ministry of Rites, he took a look at it from a distance.

In that case, it will hurt in my heart, right?

Should I send him off in this case?

She couldn't take a step, for fear that she would be reluctant to look away when the time came, and if she couldn't hold back, people would see the clues. So that day, she thought that she shouldn't have gone and couldn't go.

Su Xi hurriedly walked in the door, with a happy face, "Childe, good news." ”

"I took off the hat of the Teaching Workshop Division to the household department, right?" Zhao Wuwu's voice was low, and he seemed to be extremely weak.

Su Xi pursed her lips, knowing that she was thinking about Mu Baili in her heart, so she had to sigh lightly, "Yes!" The emperor ordered that the three divisions would be interrogated to investigate the corruption of the household department. Zhong Miao's death will not fall on the head of the Ministry of Rites, nor will it be deducted on the head of Dongchang, and now it will fall on the Ministry of Household and the Prime Minister's Mansion. Childe, Xiangye's ......"

"My dad must be very angry!" Zhao Wuwu laughed dryly, "If you are not careful, you will put the hat that you threw out on your head." He lifted a stone and hit himself in the foot. ”

"What does Childe mean that Zhong Miao's death may be Xiangye?" Su Xi was puzzled.

"I didn't say it was him, I just thought my dad knew something, otherwise these two sleeves didn't care, why would they be so bold? Aren't you afraid that the emperor will take off my black yarn hat and serve my Shangshu Mansion? Zhao Wuwu narrowed his eyes, "Even if he is not the mastermind or accomplice, he should be an insider." ”

"So this matter is likely to be related to the Qi Yu Palace?" Su Xi frowned.

Zhao Wuwu sighed lightly, "Zhong Miao's death was originally a chess piece used to deal with Dongchang, I want the emperor to shake his trust in Dongchang, and then deny the idea of the main battle, and stand on the road of peace with my father and King Qi You." But unexpectedly, Mu Baili knew what the emperor longed for the most, so Mu Baili won in the hearts of the people. ”

"Everyone only thinks about their own interests, and doesn't care about what the emperor wants, so they all lose. And Mu Baili knew what the emperor wanted, so he narrowly won. ”

Su Xi nodded, "It's dangerous." ”

"Surprise and attack unprepared." Zhao Wuwu held his forehead, only feeling that his brain hurt, "The criminal department is staring at the point, but it is appropriate to let people know that it is our Shangshu Mansion people walking." Let them all pay attention and don't implicate the Prime Minister's Mansion. ”

Su Xi bowed his head, "I understand my humble duties." ”

Zhao Wuwu rubbed his eyebrows, "Remember, we are helping my father, aren't we helping Dongchang?" ”

"Yes!" Plain eyes.

When Su Xi walked out, he stood outside worriedly, walking back and forth, swaying back and forth.

"Are you dancing Yangge? Twisted and twisted here, planning to dance a song in front of Childe, Boye Bo smiled? Su Xi said lukewarmly, "If you want to go in, go in, if you don't go in, flash away, don't you see that Childe is so upset that he hasn't slept all night?" ”

"Of course I know that she hasn't slept all night, this light has been on all night, and this figure has never gone down in the window." It can be seen that he also stayed outside for a night, "This body is not well, so I am worried about this and that, why don't I worry about myself?" ”

Su Xi gave him a blank look, "It's useless to tell me this, you go in and tell Childe yourself." ”

Hearing this, he was deflated, and when he came to Zhao Wuwu, he was a coward.

"I know that you are for the good of Childe, and I know that you are worried about her body, but in retrospect, Childe has his own worries. She knows what she's doing and what she wants. Su Xi sighed lightly and stepped forward, "Childe is very strong, but her heart is hot, these days you have worked hard to diagnose and treat, Childe is also visible, don't you notice that Childe's attitude towards you has changed?" ”

Wen Gu's face was slightly pale, "I only hate, I showed up too late." ”

"Childe said that it's never too late for anything, as long as you're still alive." Su Xi patted Wen Gu's shoulder, "Childe has a headache, you go and take a look!" If you can, give her a bowl of soothing soup so she can get a good night's sleep. ”

Wen Gu nodded, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of her." ”

Su Xi narrowed his eyes and walked away quickly.

Zhao Wuwu sat there, Xu was really having a bad headache, and kept rubbing his eyebrows.

When Wen Gu came in, he looked at her plain face anxiously, "You go to sleep, otherwise your body will not be able to bear it." You must know that the cold poison in your body will come out at any time, just like when you were in the palace that day, you can't prevent it. Once you are weak, the cold poison will act recklessly. ”

She looked up at him with a tired look on her face, "I can't sleep. ”

"You're going to collapse like that." "Since it's a foregone conclusion, it's useless for you to worry about more, it's better to relax and make yourself better." ”

"When you didn't appear, I had black incense and cold poison in my body, and I didn't dare to sleep all night long, for fear that I would never wake up again if I closed my eyes." Xu was tired, her voice was hoarse, "Remember, my mother died of heart disease, and I will not be able to escape in the end." ”

When she said this, she smiled, neither humble nor arrogant, and fearless.

What else can I say?

How can you know that you are ruthless and bitter, and you are sad and sad.

Sighing lightly, Wen Gu nodded, "That's it, this is your own choice, as long as you have no regrets in this life, this life and death are not so important." It's just that Childe has to think clearly, in the current situation, if you are not careful, you will lose everything. ”

"He gave up his life for you to go to the wilderness, and you paved the way for him, and never gave up. Speaking of which, it's a bit like when I and Murong did, but it's a pity that we didn't have a good result, I hope that the son can get what he wants, and give up this glory and wealth in the future, so that he can stay together for a hundred years. "I'll make you a bowl of soothing soup, even if you are not sleepy, you have to close your eyes and rest." ”

He walked out slowly, "Everything is too much, even if it is not good." ”

Zhao Wuwu was silent.

The matter of the household department was in an uproar, and Mu Baili didn't have to guess to know that this was Zhao Wuwu's big deal. This girl is quite deep, and he doesn't know what she wants to do, but this battle is extremely beautiful.

ended the household book, so that Zhao Song was busy saving himself, and had no time to take care of the East Factory. Xiao Rong would definitely not stand up and wade into this troubled water at this moment, so Dongchang had enough time to breathe, so that Mu Baili could arrange everything and leave the capital again.

As soon as he thought of leaving the capital, Mu Baili felt that the sun was cold, standing in the courtyard of the Chitose Mansion, his body was very cold.

Shen Yan stepped forward and saluted, "Master, I want to ...... my humble position."

"Don't even think about it!" Before he could speak, Mu Baili refused, and when he turned to look at him, his eyes were slightly cold, "You have to remember your identity and the advice of this seat." ”

"Why can Lu Guoan go with you, but he has to stay in the capital?" Shen Yan clenched the cold sword in his hand, "The lowly position is more familiar with the wilderness, you can rest assured, the lowly position will definitely not miss your ......"

"Remember the vows you made earlier?" Mu Baili glanced at him coldly.

Hearing this, Shen Yan lowered his eyebrows, and his body stiffened slightly.

"If this trip is unfavorable, you will drop everything and leave the capital and leave Dongchang. If you have a heart, take her with you, and the right is entrusted by your brother. Mu Baili's eyes were warm, "Shen Yan, in this fight, it is enough for one person to fall in, there is no need to catch you." ”

"Brother?" Shen Yan's face was cold.

Mu Baili's eyes were fierce, "If you still recognize this brother, you'd better do it." Otherwise, get out of the East Factory, get out of the capital, and go back to your northern Xinjiang. If you don't believe me, try it. ”

Shen Yan was silent, he knew that Mu Baili would do what he said.

If he insisted, Mu Baili would really throw him back to the northern frontier.

Lu Guoan's timely appearance resolved the embarrassment and stalemate between the brothers in time. stepped forward to salute, Lu Guoan bowed and said, "Master, everything that should be prepared is almost ready, and you can leave early tomorrow morning." ”

"Good!" Mu Baili took a deep breath, "How is the end of the Criminal Department?" ”

"Lord Zhao is wise, and he will have a confession that he should have, and he will present it to the king." Lu Guoan said, "However, Lord Zhao's move seems to be very dangerous, if it is known by the Prime Minister, it will inevitably cause chaos." The prime minister is ruthless and will not let go of Lord Zhao when the time comes. ”

Mu Baili sneered twice, "Zhao Song couldn't have imagined that Zhao Song had killed him, this matter was done by Zhao Wuwu." Even Xiao Rong is afraid that he has miscalculated, no matter who is behind Zhong Miao's incident, it will be considered his bad luck to meet Zhao Wuwu who is trying to turn the tide. ”

Lu Guoan hesitated, "Who is this matter?" ”

"It's the fox that always shows its tail." Mu Baili looked at Shen Yan, "Keep an eye on it!" The gunsmoke in this capital does not have to be less than the border at all. The border pass is a clear knife and a gun, and the capital is a hidden arrow that is difficult to defend. If Shang Shufu is in trouble, help her. ”

Shen Yan was silent.

Mu Baili had already brushed his sleeves away, Lu Guoan sighed lightly, and patted Shen Yan's shoulder, "Master Chitose carried the burden alone, and he really didn't take into account your feelings. Maybe you feel depressed, but Shen Yan, Chitose Ye also has his own considerations. What you can see now is the huge East Factory, but can you imagine how he grovelled back then? ”

"If you haven't experienced what he's been through, you can't blame him for not letting you get involved in what you're doing. There are some things that you can't bear if you think you can bear them, and no one can replace those life and death honors and disgraces. ”

Shen Yan looked at Lu Guoan fixedly, and clenched the cold sword in his hand.

"Chitose doesn't want you to follow his old path, he doesn't have a choice, but you do." Lu Guoan smiled helplessly, "You don't have to take it to heart, just be yourself." Chitose has no requirements for you, I wish you a good life, peace and joy. ”

After speaking, Lu Guoan turned around and left.

"He'll come back well, won't he?" Shen Yan spoke.

Lu Guoan looked back at him, his eyes slightly gloomy, "As long as I have a breath left, I will do my best." ”

Shen Yan looked at him, and on that emotionless face, there was always only frost and no warmth. He watched Lu Guoan drift away, but his heart could no longer be quiet.

This is a wilderness, and it is very dangerous. The barbarians are all barbarians, all like wolves and tigers, and they are extremely cruel. Barbaric and barbaric, accustomed to relying on force to solve problems. This is also what Shen Yan is most worried about, in case of a conflict, war will be inevitable.

Shen Yan didn't know what Mu Baili would meet when he went, but he hoped that the spirit of his parents in the sky could bless his brother to return safely.

Mu Baili sat on the roof of the Chitose Mansion, looking at the bustling people under his feet, sitting here he could look down on everything and trample everything under his feet. He once thought that having everything was a lifelong dream, but now he feels that one person in the world is not necessarily the happiest in the world. If you get the world, you may not be happy.

Xue Lan jumped up and landed lightly beside Mu Baili. She narrowed her eyes and sat next to him silently, enjoying the silence and overlook that belonged to him.

The wind passed in her ears, Xu was too quiet, and she finally looked back at him, "Are you leaving?" Leave the capital and go to the wilderness? ”

"Now that you know, what else do you ask?" He was ready to leave.

"I will guard the capital well and protect her for you." Xue Lan smiled bitterly, "You just have to go with peace of mind and come back safely." I will do everything you give me one by one. ”

The sound fell, and Mu Baili flew down.

Xue Lan smiled bitterly, he didn't even want to be alone with her. But it doesn't matter, she has made so many mistakes, and now she can still appear by his side alive, which is already a favor from God.

What else could she want?

It's just that she misses Mu Baili in her heart, but she forgets that in the underground palace of the East Factory, there are also people who are thinking about her in her heart and want to see her all the time.

Pity......

After getting off the ground, Xue Lan sighed lightly and walked slowly towards the back door.

She's just coming back to take a look now, and now she's going to do what she's supposed to do. She believed that one day, she would be able to complete the task he had given him and give him a satisfactory answer.

There was some chaos on the street, the Jinyi guards were arresting people, and the people of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division were constantly patrolling, and the atmosphere in the capital became a little tense. Xue Lan lifted the curtains of the car and looked at the chaotic scene outside.

It seems to say that Jin Yiwei went to Xia's house.

The decaying Guogong Mansion is now something that everyone can bully, after all, the head of the palace who had a miscarriage before has not had much grace now. You can't live without grace in the palace, and the same rules of survival are the same outside the palace.

Zhong Mill had a close relationship with the Xia family before, so now that Zhong Mill has been found to be trading in official banks, it is natural that some people will deliberately point the finger at the decaying Guogong Mansion in order to clear up the relationship.

Xia Donglou is now a lost dog, and everyone can be bullied.

The Guogong Mansion was surrounded, and no one of the slaves was spared, and they were all brought back to the Criminal Department for investigation, leaving only Xia Donglou and a wife and concubine in the backyard, still waiting for the final result in panic.

Zhao Song sat in the meeting room of the six yamen, and the criminal department Shangshu said, "Don't worry, this Xia family and Zhong Mo were entangled earlier, and now Zhong Mo is dead, even if there is no proof of death, this Xia family is indisputable." On the other side of the Household Books, although there are some difficulties, it is not completely impossible to find a way out. ”

Taking a sip of tea, Zhao Song's eyebrows sank slightly, "The Xia family's crime is unforgivable, and they actually conspired with Zhong Mo to benefit the relationship between several subordinate officials of the Ministry of Users, and privately used official money, intending to buy off the court officials and make a comeback." ”

Shangshu of the Criminal Department bowed his head, "What Xiang Ye said is extremely true, this Xia family is really ill-intentioned, and it really deserves to die." ”

Zhao Song snorted coldly, "Xia Donglou offended many people earlier, and he originally had a chance to turn over, but the daughter he handed over was also an uncompetitive person, who was rampant and domineering in the palace, and now he is self-inflicted." ”

"Xiangye, then this chapter-" Shangshu of the Criminal Department asked in a low voice.

"The crime of using official money is unforgivable, and it should be punished according to the law. Such a big and important case is naturally to play directly in front of the emperor. Zhao Song got up, his eyes were shining, "I won't ask about this matter, and you haven't asked about it." ”

Shangshu of the Criminal Department saluted, "The lower official understands!" ”

After speaking, Zhao Song walked out of the door, his face still indifferent.

Shangshu of the Criminal Department breathed a sigh of relief, since it was the prime minister who spoke, then this case would be much easier to handle, as long as it was written according to Zhao Song's intentions, and then the excerpt was sent to the emperor, this case would be ironclad.

After the defeat of the Xia family, everyone has avoided it, and now the Xia family has been ended, which has also relieved many people. After all, there were many people in the Guogong Mansion earlier.

Now the tree is falling and scattered, which has cut off everyone's worries.

Even if at this moment, Xia Lan took off the hairpin and knelt outside the Yongshou Palace, it would be useless.

Embezzlement of official money and private fire consumption should be punished.