When Qu Yun looked up, he happened to see the cold eyes cast by Zhao Wuwu. The moment the four eyes met, Zhao Wuwu narrowed his eyes slightly. seems to be a sick young man, but in the moment of staring, it is like a sharp edge, and he sees this person's heart clearly.

The four suddenly quieted down, but even Su Xi didn't dare to breathe lightly.

"What happened." Zhao Wuwu sat down with his eyes closed.

When everyone came back to their senses, they were all surprised to think that the domineering young man just now was someone else, not the sick young man in front of him.

Zhao Wuwu's heart is used to being the most difficult to figure out.

Qu Yun only felt that his breath was a little short at that time, and it was as unreal as a dream. Looking at Zhao Wuwu in front of him, he was still the pale Shang Shulang.

Taking a deep breath, Qu Yun's voice trembled lightly, "At that time, the concubine played a song, and Lord Zhong asked the concubine to go over to drink, and the concubine passed." Who knows-as soon as this wine was drunk, Lord Zhong suddenly fell to the ground, spitting blood from his mouth. The concubine was frightened, and immediately screamed, and Honggu came over, and the thing- that's about it. ”

"Who prepared this wine?" Zhao Wuwu asked.

"The concubine went to the winery to get it." Qu Yun's face turned pale.

The wine of this workshop is served separately by the winery in the backyard, so it stands to reason that there shouldn't be any problems. Otherwise, if that person could poison this pot of wine, he would naturally be able to poison the winery, so wouldn't he have to poison the entire sectarian department?

Therefore, there should be no problem with the winery, otherwise it will not be Zhong Mill who dies.

There are so many people coming and going in this sect, all of them are royal relatives and nobles, and the children of officials and eunuchs, if they really want to have a great impact, they should deal with others instead of dealing with Zhong Mill, who is already in the twilight.

That's why Zhao Wuwu couldn't figure it out, could it be that this Zhong Mo had offended some enemy earlier? So much so that the other party chased the Jiaofang Division to kill people, and even tired the Jiaofang Division if he was not careful?

This seems to be unreasonable.

Who doesn't know that the Teaching Workshop Division is the territory of the Ministry of Rites, which one has eaten the bear's heart and leopard gall and dares to make trouble in the Teaching Workshop Division?

Zhao Wuwu rubbed his eyebrows, Su Xi already knew what Zhao Wuwu meant, and immediately sent someone to inspect the wine in the entire wine shop, and by the way, he checked the wine in all parts of the sect department.

"Except for this pot of wine, there is no problem with the other wines in the sect and the winery." This is Su Xi's final answer.

After some inspection, it was almost midnight.

In the past, this time was a good time for the teacher to be drunk and dream, but now it has become a time of panic. Because of the murder case, the Terracotta Division of the Five Cities and the Yamen of Gyeonggi Prefecture refused to sit idly by, and they all got up in the middle of the night and came to the Faculty Division to join in the fun.

Here, there are also some people who like to fall into the well, and there are - watching jokes and waiting for Zhao Wuwu's unlucky spectators.

Among these people in the lobby, there must be murderers.

"Childe?" Su Xi asked in a low voice, looking at Zhao Wuwu's tired appearance, "I can't find out this matter for a while, why don't you go and rest first!" This place has been surrounded by the people of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses, and Lord Wang's side, the prince can rest assured. ”

Of course, Zhao Wuwu knew that Wang Jie was a person who could rest assured, but what she didn't worry about was Jian Yan who was not far away.

When the incident happened, Jian Yan was also in the Teaching Workshop Division.

In the past, when they were friends, Jian Yan rarely came to the Teaching Division, but now he has come over again and again, which is too suspicious. If you don't have conclusive evidence, you're just lying on the cards.

Zhao Wuwu got up and glanced at Qu Yun thoughtfully, "Don't leave the Teaching Department during this time, Honggu, keep an eye on her." ”

"My lord, the concubine really didn't kill anyone." Qu Yun's heart was pounding, and even his eyes had obvious horror.

Zhao Wuwu's face was expressionless, "I didn't say that you killed someone, but you also failed to rule out the suspicion of murder." If you stay in the Workshop Division, the people from the yamen will ask you some questions, and you will answer them truthfully as you go. ”

Qu Yun kowtowed, "Yes." ”

When he walked out of the room, Zhao Wuwu said, "Which room is Jian Yan in?" ”

Honggu led the way in front, and Zhao Wuwu followed.

When the door opened, Jian Yanzhong was stunned for a moment, and his eyes fell on Zhao Wuwu. But she didn't take half a step into the door, but stood in the doorway.

Because Zhao Wuwu is in an official position, whether it is Jian Yan or Chen Yuntian, he must salute Zhao Wuwu.

The two leaned over and bowed, respectful.

"I'll just ask." Zhao Wuwu said, "At the time of the incident, did you hear any movement? In addition to screaming, have you noticed anything unusual? ”

Chen Yuntian said, "At that time, as soon as I heard that there was a dead person, of course I ran out to see it as soon as possible, but who knew that there was already someone hustle and bustle outside, and Honggu had already controlled everyone for the first time, so she couldn't go home in the middle of the night?" Dare to ask Lord Zhao, when can we go home and wait? It's not a problem that this has been left in this sect division. ”

Zhao Wuwu nodded, "I will deal with this matter, someone has already started to register in front of me, and when the people in the yamen finish asking, they will let you leave." There has been a murder case, of course, the real culprit must be captured, so as not to panic personally. Chen Gongzi, what do you think? ”

"That's true, just not too long." Chen Yuntian sighed lightly, "It's too late to go back, I'm fine, I'm just afraid that the princess will not be very happy!" Speaking of this, Chen Yuntian set his eyes on Jian Yan.

Jian Yan didn't say a word and never spoke.

Zhao Wuwu didn't seem to have any intention of talking to him, she just came over to take a look, as if she was asking a few words as usual, that's all. Taking a deep breath, Zhao Wuwu turned around and left, but he could hear Jian Yan's voice behind him.

"Don't you have anything to ask me?" His voice seemed to be a little depressed, so low that people only felt sullen in their hearts.

After a pause, Zhao Wuwu looked back at him, "There seems to be no difference between asking you and asking Chen Gongzi." Jian Yan, I don't know why you came to the Teaching Workshop Division, I just hope you have nothing to do with this matter. ”

After that, she lingered no longer.

"If I say, I see ......" Jian Yan had a deep voice.

Zhao Wuwu frowned suddenly, standing in the corridor and looking at him inside the door, "What did you say?" ”

The lanterns outside are bright, and the room is slightly dark, and the young man in this light, with beautiful eyebrows, has been the brightest stroke in his heart. But now, why is this happening? Just because he has a wrong mind? Just because he's in love with someone he shouldn't love?

He stepped out step by step and walked up to her, his eyes covered with a thick mist, "I see it." ”

"What do you see?" Zhao Wuwu had a cold face.

"I saw the murderer." Jian Yan raised the corners of his lips slightly, and suddenly smiled, laughing coldly and mockingly.

Su Xi's face was dark, "What are you laughing at?" ”

"Nothing, just a joke! Seeing that you are so nervous, I am also nervous. Jian Yan finally took his eyes off Zhao Wuwu, and looked back at Chen Yuntian with a smile, "I have been with Chen Gongzi all the time, how can I see the murderer?" It's just that the atmosphere is too tense, so I want everyone to relax. ”

"It's not funny at all." Others don't know about Zhao Wuwu and Jian Yan, but Su Xi knows, so at this moment she knows very well the displeasure and embarrassment in Zhao Wuwu's heart.

Fortunately, the people from the yamen had already come, and Zhao Wuwu instructed Honggu, "You go and tell the other side, let's do business!" ”

After speaking, he did not look back.

This time, she really left, and she went resolutely.

What was left for Jian Yan was only a cold back, and an obvious rupture. She seemed unwilling to linger on him for a moment, and was already extremely disdainful of him.

Jian Yan didn't know how much mistake he had made, so that a person could abandon the love of his childhood sweetheart for more than ten years and be so indifferent and ruthless. Even if you are a cold-blooded person, you should be covered up for so many years, right?

When Zhao Wuwu went out, it happened that Xiao Rouyu also arrived, and in the past, Jian Yan went out on time and came back on time. But this time, in the middle of the night, she didn't see her father-in-law come back, and Xiao Rouyu's heart was naturally uneasy.

Hearing that the little girl hurriedly came back, saying that the teaching workshop was dead and her son-in-law was detained, Xiao Rouyu began to hesitate. After all, the Teaching Workshop Division is the place of the Ministry of Rites, and Jian Yan has no fame, even if she, the princess, goes, it is nothing.

Who doesn't know that Zhao Wuwu is the only son of the Zhao family and a member of the imperial court.

"Princess!" Zhao Wuwu saluted.

Xiao Rouyu returned the salute, "Lord Zhao." ”

In the first two years, Xiao Rouyu was originally a princess and a princess, but later her relationship with Huanglan deteriorated, and this harmony was suppressed by Dongchang, and it was not mentioned later. Zhao Wuwu, as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, naturally had some contact with this matter, so he and Xiao Rouyu were not the first meeting.

"This place is not for the princess." Zhao Wuwu's eyes were warm.

Xiao Rouyu glanced at the battle outside the Teaching Workshop Division and already knew that what Zhao Wuwu said was true. The soldiers and horses of the five cities, as well as the people of the Yamen, surrounded this sect division, and it is conceivable that the one who died is not simple.

"This palace naturally knows, but the husband of this palace is still inside, please make it convenient for Lord Zhao to let this palace in." Xiao Rouyu saluted again, "Jian Yan is a friend of Lord Zhao, you-"

"This official has always had a clear distinction between public and private, and I hope that the princess will not embarrass this official." Zhao Wuwu narrowed his eyes, this matter will be known early tomorrow, and I am afraid that it will be ......

Xiao Rouyu pursed her lips, "This palace doesn't want to embarrass Lord Zhao, since Lord Zhao refuses to let Jian Yan go home, then please make it convenient for Lord Zhao to let this palace go in to accompany her husband." Husband and wife are one, even if they go to their father, presumably their father will agree. ”

The princess carried out the emperor, and Zhao Wuwu said that he had a headache.

Her father is the emperor, and her father is the prime minister.

No matter how you say it, there is a difference between monarchs and ministers, the princess is a princess after all, Zhao Wuwu sighed lightly, "Princess, please!" ”

After that, Zhao Wuwu sent Xiao Rouyu in.

The Teaching Workshop Division has already made a mess, and if this will end up in the name of a disrespectful princess again, Zhao Wuwu feels that his trouble will be even greater. She was extremely humble in front of the emperor, so she could not be rude in front of the princess. No matter how much the emperor believes in his courtiers, after all, his ears are still soft, and he can't believe in his daughter, in the end, blood is thicker than water.

When he returned to that room and walked into the door again, Jian Yan was really stunned.

His gaze bypassed Xiao Rouyu and fell straight on Zhao Wuwu.

She never wanted to look at him again.

A trace of sadness flashed in Jian Yan's eyes, but in an instant, he took Xiao Rouyu's hand, smiled gently, and the husband and wife were restrained, "Why did the princess come over?" It's more dewy, it's not good to rest at home, and I'm not afraid of freezing when I come over like this. ”

Xiao Rouyu pursed her lips, "Xianggong has been gone for a long time and has not returned, I am not at ease." ”

"There's nothing to worry about, this is the Teaching Division!" Jian Yan glanced at Zhao Wuwu, "I don't think Lord Zhao will do anything to me." This is the territory of the official family, can it be possible to poison me to death? ”

Zhao Wuwu took a deep breath and smiled, as indifferent and detached as always, "Gongzi Jian is right, this is the territory of the official family, and the court will not let them go if they do evil." ”

"Lord Zhao, my father-in-law will not kill anyone." Xiao Rouyu said, "The public is useless and nameless, and he can't be discordant with others." ”

The official still said the same thing, and when the people from the yamen asked for a clear confession, he could leave on his own. The princess should know that the king's law is as big as the sky, and she still hopes that the princess Haihan will not make it difficult for the official. "Zhao Wuwu's truth is always impeccable.

The Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people, not to mention the princess and the concubine.

Xiao Rouyu took a deep breath, "No matter when, this palace will be with the horse." ”

"Princess, please!" Zhao Wuwu saluted and turned to leave.

After walking out of the Teaching Division, Su Xi dared to speak, "Dare to love this is a husband and wife, is it here to show affection to the son?" ”

"Whether it's affection or hypocrisy, it's their business after all, so what does it have to do with me? Does it make me feel bad or make me happy? Since none of them have an impact, it doesn't matter. The actor has no audience to watch the play, and I don't know if there is still fun. Zhao Wuwu was careless.

Jian Yan's affection has nothing to do with her, no matter how deep his love with the princess is, it is just the love and hate of others.

What she cares about now is, as soon as the morning dawns, how will the emperor explain it?

This matter will definitely cause a sensation in the court.

"The prime minister, presumably he will also deal with it!" Su Xi worried.

Zhao Wuwu rubbed his eyebrows, "Who knows!" Now in this matter, I can only wait and see who will fall into the ground, and then I will know who is behind the trouble. ”

"What about Mr. Jane?" Su Xi asked again.

"Keep an eye on him!" Zhao Wuwu's eyes were slightly gloomy, "I always have a feeling that he can't escape this matter." ”

Su Xi bowed his head, "Humble duty understands!" ”

Zhao Wuwu thought that it was time to think carefully about how to pass this hurdle. If Zhong Mo dies quietly, it is insignificant, but if he dies in the public and dies in the Teaching Division, the problem will be big.

What will the Qi Yu Royal Mansion do?

What about the Prime Minister's Mansion?

Zhao Wuwu didn't say a word, thinking in his heart, something had happened, and it was a very stupid thing to pursue the answer that had no answer for the time being. Therefore, what Zhao Wuwu wants to think about now is not to catch the murderer, but how to make amends and settle the current predicament.

King Qi You and Zhao Song are at odds with each other, but for now, they still have to maintain the situation on the surface, relatively speaking, if something happens to the Zhao family, it will not be of much benefit to the Qi You Palace.

Because at this moment, the court was still in the period of debate about the First Battle of Huanglan, the Zhao family presided over the peace, Dongchang and a military general advocated war, and King Qi Yu did not choose a position for the time being.

However, everyone knew in their hearts that it was impossible for King Qi You to stand on the side of Dongchang, so it was impossible for him to fight the main battle, and he could only stand on the side of negotiation. Although it is neutral on the surface, it is not really neutral.

Zhao Wuwu rubbed his eyebrows, maybe he could throw stones and ask for directions.

Mu Yao waited at the door of Shangshu Mansion, and immediately greeted Zhao Wuwu when she saw her come back, "What's wrong?" ”

"The matter is a little serious, Zhong Mo died in the Teaching Workshop Division." Zhao Wuwu's face was embarrassed.

Mu Yao rarely saw Zhao Wuwu's stiff expression, "Then this matter-"

"It's not big, it's not small. To put it mildly, in the end, it was the official of the imperial court who died in my teaching department, and that was the responsibility of my Zhao Wuwu. Once the emperor investigates it, I will be the first to be stabbed. Zhao Wuwu sighed lightly, "But if you say it in a small way, it is just some people's personal revenge, and it is estimated that it is Zhong Miao's personal grudge." ”

Mu Yao was stunned, "You mean, the big thing has turned into a small thing?" She looked at Zhao Wuwu fixedly, "Then what can I do to help you?" ”

"Go to the palace of King Qi You and inform King Qi You immediately." Zhao Wuwu stared at her, "You don't have to say anything, just worry about me." Let King Qi Yu decide the rest for himself! ”

Mu Yao was shocked, "If he falls into the well, won't you kill yourself?" ”

"I still have a prime minister's mansion above me, can he tear my father's face?" Zhao Wuwu asked.

Mu Yao nodded, this is also true.

Pick up and pick up, hurry up and go to the Qi Yu Palace! What should be said and what should not be said is nonsense, and it is best to distinguish between truth and falsehood. then showed his worries and concerns about her husband to the fullest, which can be regarded as completing Zhao Wuwu's instructions.

Zhao Wuwu was ordered to enter the palace early the next morning.

This incident made the emperor very unhappy, you must know that those singing and dancing girls in the pear orchard are all provided by the Teaching Division, if there is a problem with the Teaching Division, it will directly affect the stability of the harem, and the emperor's concern for his own thoughtfulness.

That's why Zhao Wuwu said, whether this matter is big or small, and the key depends on what the emperor thinks.

The emperor is suspicious and afraid of death!

Early in the morning, Zhao Wuwu knelt outside the emperor's bedroom, the emperor never let her get up, and she didn't dare to get up.

It wasn't until the third pole of the day that Zhao Song rushed to the palace.

glanced at Zhao Wuwu who was kneeling in the courtyard, Zhao Song's face was cold, and his cold eyes swept over Zhao Wuwu's body.

Zhao Wuwu's face turned white, and the pain in her knees made her a little shaky. Under the big sun, it was cold and hot on my back, and it was extremely uncomfortable. She looked up at her father weakly, her lips were slightly chapped, and she shouted in a low voice, "Dad? ”

Zhao Song sighed, "It's not a thing!" ”

After speaking, under the leadership of Xiao Dezi, he hurriedly entered the gate of the dormitory.

Zhao Wuwu smiled bitterly, yes, it made her father lose face, and it really didn't work. If she can't handle such a little thing, this Zhong Mo should have died a long time ago, but she didn't notice the endless end, so she deserved to kneel here.

I don't know what Zhao Song said to the emperor when he went in, when he came out, his smiling face turned into an ice face, and when he looked at Zhao Wuwu, his eyes were even more ruthless. It was a glance that made Zhao Wuwu realize that this time the emperor was afraid that he was really moving.

But what does Zhao Song mean when he leaves?

When to be the shopkeeper? Don't care if she lives or dies anymore? This seems to be unreasonable, who doesn't know, the Zhao family has such a "son" as Zhao Wuwu? If Zhao Song is so indifferent, he is afraid that he will have to be affectionate in front of the emperor.

The emperor boasted that he would rule the country by virtue.

After Zhao Song left, the emperor opened Chrysostom and let Zhao Wuwu in.

Xiao Dezi stepped forward and picked up the swaying Zhao Wuwu, seeing that Zhao Wuwu's face was pale, and he looked like he would fall to the ground at any time, Xiao Dezi's eyes were also panicked, "Is Lord Zhao okay?" ”

Zhao Wuwu nodded, breathing slightly, "I, I'm fine." ”

After all, it is a weak person, where can he withstand this morning's kneeling, this time he only feels dizzy. With the support of the little eunuchs, Zhao Wuwu walked into the dormitory tremblingly.

The emperor didn't go to the Sanqing Palace today, and he didn't know what he was writing, so he sat in front of the bookcase and wrote and wrote. Seeing Zhao Wuwu coming in, he only picked his eyelids and didn't speak.

Zhao Wuwu leaned over and knelt on the ground, his voice was low and hoarse, "Weichen see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." ”

The emperor has no color in front of him, and he is the most ruthless king's heart.

Don't look at the emperor who usually treats you very well, but if it comes to the point, the emperor will turn his face when he says it. If there must be sacrifices, then the emperor will definitely sacrifice his courtiers to abandon the car to protect the commander.

The king wants his ministers to die, and the ministers have to die.

Without the emperor's permission, Zhao Wuwu didn't dare to get up, and still knelt there. The knee hurt badly, and the heart was also panicked, the emperor rarely had such a time of anger, especially for her.

Time seemed to stand still, and only the rustle of the emperor's imperial pen on the paper could be heard.

Everyone's hearts were terrified, including Xiao Dezi on the side. Seeing Zhao Wuwu kneeling so hard, he seemed to be about to faint, but the emperor was silent.

If something happens to Zhao Wuwu, then ......

"Your Majesty?" Xiao Dezi called in a low voice.

The emperor finally put down the ink pen in his hand, looked up at Zhao Wuwu who was kneeling there, and his voice was cold, "Zhao Wuwu, you are guilty!" ”

I'm afraid that the emperor won't speak, as long as the emperor speaks, it means that the emperor has relented and wants to listen to her explanation. Zhao Wuwu's heart breathed a sigh of relief, and his face was still very pale, "Weichen is guilty, please forgive the emperor." ”

With a light sigh, the emperor had a cold face, "Zhao Wuwu, as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, you have been in charge of the Teaching Workshop Department for many years, and I have always trusted you, but this time there was an official of the imperial court who was poisoned in the Teaching Workshop Division, you said-how can I trust you again in the future?" ”

"In my harem, how many singing and dancing girls are from the Teaching Division. If there are Assassins in the mix, do you know what kind of crime it is? ”

What sin?

That is the crime of killing the king, and the crime should be punished by the nine clans.

Zhao Wuwu kowtowed, "Weichen's crime deserves death, and if Weichen doesn't investigate, it is an unforgivable crime." ”

"Humph!" The emperor flicked his sleeves, and let Zhao Wuwu say all the words, what else could he say? If Zhao Wuwu refutes and explains, he can still pick a bone in the egg and have a good seizure. But Zhao Wuwu did not refute or refute, but made the emperor not know what to say.

I thought about scolding it in my heart earlier, but it would be useless.

How could Zhao Wuwu not know the emperor's thoughts, and letting the emperor scold him might relieve the emperor's anger, but there was also the danger of adding fuel to the fire. At this time, Zhao Wuwu couldn't take a little risk, so she could only retreat to the next best, avoid the edge, and let the emperor calm down.

What to say, she thought that her father should have said something about the same, so she didn't need to emphasize her innocence again and provoke the emperor's anger.

The hall was quiet again, only the low cough that Zhao Wuwu tried his best to suppress was still coming lowly.

After a long time, the emperor glanced at Xiao Dezi, and then helplessly held his forehead and waved his hand, "That's it, get up!" ”

Zhao Wuwu saluted, "Thank you for the emperor's grace!" She staggered to her feet, her thin body as if the wind would blow away. She doesn't look up, she looks so obedient with her eyebrows down, like a tamed reindeer, which makes people unbearable to criticize.

The Emperor sighed lightly, "Why are you so careless? ”

Zhao Wuwu pursed his lips, "Weichen has been unwell recently, so he is indeed derelict in his duties, please ask the emperor to punish him." ”

"Punishment?" The emperor got up, "I punish you for the crime, don't you want the world to think that I am careless in employing people, and I don't investigate them?" Zhao Wuwu, you said that you have never made a mistake or omission for so many years, how can you let someone grab the handle this time? ”

Zhao Wuwu's face was pale, "Minister-"

"Don't explain it to me." The emperor flicked his sleeves.

Zhao Wuwu immediately leaned over, "The minister should die." ”

She didn't want to explain, and she couldn't explain it, she was quitting drugs during this time, so she really couldn't take care of many things. In addition, his mother passed away some time ago, Zhao Wuwu really didn't have the heart, and put it on top of the teaching department, who knew that it was this negligence, and there was a big basket.

"Each of you told me that you should die, you are all dead, I am alone in the world, can you sit safely?" The emperor softened, "As before, I have watched you step by step to get to where you are today, and I like a young man like you." ”

"He is very knowledgeable and has a bright brain, and he has done everything about dealing with people and doing things for me. But as always, you can't be pampered and arrogant, and take my hopes for you and just don't take me seriously. ”

Zhao Wuwu immediately knelt on the ground, because of the pain in his knees, he used too much force when he landed, and Zhao Wuwu broke out in a cold sweat all over his body, and his forehead was also covered with fine sweat, "Weichen doesn't dare, please ask the emperor to be clear." Weichen is to the court, and to the emperor does not dare to have the slightest slackness. ”

"I believe in your loyalty, but this time it will have a big impact." The emperor stepped forward slowly, "You must know that now the court is arguing about the war and peace against the wilderness, and I also have a headache. It's just that you don't have peace here, and you still make such a fuss, what do you think I should do? ”

Zhao Wuwu's heart is slightly sick, dare to love the emperor today is not because of Zhong Miao's death and blames her, is it because of the government?

The emperor can't choose a camp by himself, and he can't make a decision, so he wants her to choose a camp by changing the law?

God knows, her position must be to negotiate peace and not to fight, otherwise the news of the discord between the Zhao family's father and son will soon spread all over the world. At that time, she will not be a good person, and the emperor will also think that she is capricious, and she will not even help her father, but will help Dongchang, a group of outsiders.

The most important thing is that Zhao Wuwu knows the emperor's thoughts.

Does the Emperor want to go to war?

Or do you want to make peace?

"Your Majesty, you can't have both fish and bear's paws!" Zhao Wuwu made a pun and leaned over.

The emperor sighed lightly, and between his eyebrows, he just saw her plain white hands, white as jade, with distinct joints.