When the eunuch heard this, he asked, "How is Lord Shi going to enter the palace?"

Shi Heng pondered for a while and said, "How about my father-in-law see me find one or two mule carts to enter the palace?" ”

"Lord Shi is really wonderful, so he really doesn't know it, but Lord Shi is a little too condescending to be a mule cart." The eunuch opened his mouth and said.

"Where, the emperor's orders, how dare Shi disobey, since the mule cart is feasible, it is the best. But everything is okay, my father-in-law is in the palace to take care of the head and help. Shi Hengji said earnestly.

At this time, the housekeeper of Shifu entered from the outside, handed a silver ticket to Shi Heng and said, "Master, this is the silver ticket you want." ”

Shi Heng didn't look at it, took it and stuffed it into the eunuch's hand and said, "Father-in-law, it's a little meaning, it's not a respect." ”

The eunuch half-pushed and half-supported took the silver ticket from Shi Heng's hand and saw that it was really a thousand taels of silver, and it was still a large silver ticket in the capital, so he hurriedly gave Shi Heng a compliment and said: "Thank you Lord Shi for the reward, Lord Shi rest assured, there are Master Cao and I in the palace, and we will take care of this Lord Shi." ”

Shi Heng bowed his hand and said, "That's really going to thank you in advance." ”

The eunuch hurriedly returned the salute and said: "Lord Shi is really polite, such politeness really makes the little one embarrassed, so let's go, the villain will go to the palace first, arrange it, and take Lord Shi's mule cart into the palace." ”

"That's very good, then there is Father-in-law Lao." Shi Heng arched his hand at the eunuch.

The eunuch also said goodbye to Shi Heng: "Then Lord Shi, please stay, the little one is waiting for Lord Shi to come in the palace." ”

After the eunuch left, Shi Heng instructed the butler: "If someone hands over Ben and wants to see Lord Ben today, he will block the drive, and he will say that Lord Ben is sick." Don't tell anyone that Lord Ben has entered the palace to face the saint. ”

The housekeeper of the Shi Mansion heard Shi Heng's words and said, "My subordinates understand, please rest assured. ”

Seeing this, Shi Heng said, "In addition to this matter, you personally go and prepare a mule cart, and after it is ready, come to see me." ”

When the housekeeper heard this, he couldn't help but be a little puzzled, so he said to Shi Heng: "My lord, in fact, as long as the adult changes a sedan chair and enters the palace, as long as the curtain is not opened, outsiders should not know that it is an adult entering the palace." ”

Shi Heng shook his head when he heard the words and said: "This is a big mistake, I don't know how many people in this Jingshi are staring at our Shifu, even if I change a sedan chair and go out, although I can hide from some people's eyes and ears, it is not enough, but I can't hide from the eyes and ears of the other head." Therefore, the more careful the better, everyone in the world should not think that Shi, who is extremely human, will deign to make a mule cart, hehe, the mule cart is the best, you go and do it. ”

Hearing Shi Heng's explanation, the housekeeper in Shi Heng's Mansion nodded suddenly and said, "Your Excellency is really thoughtful, and your subordinates understand, so I will immediately go to handle this matter for my lord." ”

Shi Heng nodded and said, "That's right, the mule cart doesn't have to get to the front door, get it to the back door, and after it's done, come to see me." ”

The housekeeper hurriedly said, "The villain understands, the adult, please rest assured." ”

After the housekeeper went out, Shi Heng thought about it carefully, and understood in his heart that Zhu Qizhen wanted him to summon him into the palace so secretly, and it was very likely that it was for the candle shadow to shake the red and the Nine Dragons Xiangruiding was robbed.

Shi Heng thought about it for a long time, thinking about how Zhu Qizhen would ask questions and how he should respond after he met Zhu Qizhen.

After thinking about it for a long time, he finally came up with a self-justifying reason, and there was no other flaw, so Shi Heng ordered his subordinates to take their clothes and bags and change into court clothes.

Not long after changing into court clothes, a rather standard maid in the house brought tea to serve, Shi Heng, who was hungry in the dark, took the opportunity to grab the maid's hand and hugged her into his arms and stroked it wantonly, the maid's face was flushed, and she was panting before letting her go.

After Shi Heng played with it for a while, he was quite interested.

The housekeeper was already waiting outside, but the housekeeper didn't want to ask Shi Heng for dislike, so he waited outside the door and never entered.

Shi Heng heard movement outside the door, so he casually opened his mouth and asked, "Who is outside?" ”

The butler respectfully answered outside the door and said, "Master, it's me." ”

Shi Heng naturally heard the housekeeper's voice, so he smiled and said, "Come in, it's all your own family, why be polite." ”

Hearing Shi Heng's order, the housekeeper dared to enter.

Entering the door, the housekeeper said to Shi Heng respectfully: "Master, the car is ready." Do you want to go over and have a look? ”

Hearing this, Shi Heng nodded and said: "You are doing something, my lord, I am very relieved, since the car is ready, take me to take a look, the time is almost the same, you can't let the emperor wait too much." ”

The housekeeper hurriedly said, "What Lord Shi said is that the villain will lead this adult over immediately." Adult, please. ”

Shi Heng's house is quite large, and Shi Heng, the leader of the housekeeper, walked for a long time to get outside, and only then did he reach the back door, Shi Heng looked up, and sure enough, he saw a mule cart inside the door, which looked exactly the same as in the streets and alleys of the market.

Shi Heng felt a little emotion in his heart, he was in and out of a blue sedan chair on weekdays, and he didn't expect to sit in such a mule cart that ordinary peddlers and pawns would ride today.

When he got closer, the coachman stepped forward to salute, and naturally he was also a subordinate in the house.

The official opened his mouth and said: "Lord Shi, this is the first time you have made this kind of mule cart, and the villain is afraid that the master will not be used to sitting, so he has already made people spread nine layers of velvet in it, ensuring that it will never make the adult uncomfortable to sit on."

Saying that, the official family opened the curtain of the mule cart, and when Shi Heng saw it, he saw that the car was covered with a thick layer of velvet, so he naturally said happily: "Yes, yes, sure enough, I can do things, thoughtful and meticulous." ”

When the housekeeper heard this, he hurriedly said: "How dare my subordinates not do their best to do things for Lord Shi." ”

Hearing this man's words, Shi Heng laughed and said, "Don't worry, I will see the merits of the people below, and I will repay them in the future." ”

After Shi Heng said this, he got into the mule cart.

After Shi Heng sat down, the coachman quickly drove the car out of the door, Shi Heng told the coachman to spare his head in the city, and then went straight to the palace.

When they arrived at the palace, the eunuch who had come to spread the news was already waiting, and when he saw the mule cart coming, he let the mule cart in.

Shi Heng's mule cart entered the palace smoothly.

After getting off the mule cart, a eunuch led Shi Heng to meet the emperor.

Before he arrived in the hall, Shi Heng saw Emperor Zhu Qizhen sitting on the dragon chair from a distance, but he couldn't see what his face was.

When he arrived at the gate of the palace, the eunuch who led the way spoke to this Shi Heng: "Lord Shi, the emperor has instructed that only one person is allowed to enter. ”

Hearing this, Shi Heng spoke: "Thank you father-in-law for leading the way." ”

The eunuch replied, "Lord Shi is too polite. ”

With that, he walked away.

As soon as the eunuch left, Zhu Qizhen heard the slightest movement inside, so he said: "Shi Heng is here, come in when you arrive." ”

Hearing the emperor's summons, Shi Heng had no choice but to walk into the house.

As soon as he entered the room, Shi Heng knelt down and kowtowed to Zhu Qizhen and said, "Weichen has no case, he has failed to do things for the emperor, please forgive the emperor." ”

As soon as Shi Heng came in, the emperor was naturally a little strange.

However, judging from Shi Heng's respectful attitude towards himself, the emperor still felt very pleased.

"Shi Heng, get up and talk, it's cold on the ground." Zhu Qizhen said in a different voice.

"Thank you, Emperor." Shi Heng listened to Zhu Qizhen's words, and slowly stood up from the ground.

After seeing Shi Heng stand up, Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and asked, "Shi Heng, what kind of thing did you just say that you failed to do something for me?" ”

When Shi Heng heard this, he knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen is incompetent, the emperor ordered Weichen to cut off Jian Huaizhen's forces, Weichen thought about it, and felt that the two biggest forces under Jian Huaizhen were the candle shadow shaking red and the confession door, the confession door was controlled by Nangong Jiuzhong, the water could not be splashed, the needle could not be inserted, it was quite tricky, and there was no good way at the moment. The candle shadow is different, the former palace master Nangong Mingfeng has just died, and now the new palace master Lan Jing does not donate, but there are some opportunities. Therefore, Wei Chen designed such a plan to frame Lan Jing, in the final analysis, in order to cut off Jian Huaizhen's wings. ”

Zhu Qizhen listened to Shi Heng's words and was silent for a long time.

Seeing this situation, Shi Heng also felt a little uneasy in his heart, Fang Cai's words were that he had thought of a rhetoric at home, and it was also a bitter plan, and it was not enough to justify himself.

Shi Heng knew that Zhu Qizhen was quite suspicious, and if he pushed this matter away, Zhu Qizhen would definitely not believe it.

Therefore, Shi Heng decided to explain this matter unobtrusively, but the purpose of this practice was to tell the emperor that it was to help the emperor cut off Jian Huaizhen's power.

Shi Heng saw that the emperor was most afraid of Jian Huaizhen.

After a while, Zhu Qizhen spoke: "It turned out to be such an idea, it's very good, it's rare for you Shi Heng to be so loyal." The candle shadow shaking red does not need to be mentioned in the future. ”

Shi Heng nodded respectfully and said, "Thank you, Holy Lord." ”

Seeing his respectful appearance, Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and said: "There is no need for this, it is not enough to see that it is useless for Shang Fang's sword to remain with you at the moment, and you will return it to the eunuchs in the palace tomorrow." ”

Hearing this, Shi Heng felt a little frustrated in his heart, not enough for him to understand that the emperor handed over Shang Fang's sword to him at that time, but he just wanted him to come out and shake the red in front of Fu Candle Shadow, and the current situation was not only not to deal with the Candle Shadow to shake the red, but to provoke a bad smell.

However, Shi Heng also understood that Zhu Qizhen, as the emperor, had to show the Grand Duke Yu Taixia and must not favor anyone.

With this awakening in his heart, Shi Heng opened his mouth and said: "What the emperor said is very true, tomorrow Shi Heng will personally send the sword of Shang Fang to the palace and deliver it to the deacon in the palace. ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he nodded and said, "Even if this is the case, it is not bad. If there is no approval from me in the next time, there is no need to deal with the candle shadow to shake the red, just keep an eye on it for me. ”

Hearing Zhu Qizhen suddenly say such a thing, Shi Heng felt that the emperor still had the intention of letting him deal with Candle Shadow Shake Red and Jian Huaizhen, just to avoid the current trouble, so he let himself not move Candle Shadow Shake Red for the time being.

Shi Heng was a little happy in his heart, Zhu Qizhen's words showed that Zhu Qizhen still trusted him very much, and if he wanted to deal with Candle Shadow in the future, he would still send himself out.

"Thank you for the teachings of the Holy Lord, Wechen must remember it in his heart and never forget it." Shi Heng said respectfully to Zhu Qizhen.

"Well, as long as you are loyal to me, no matter what mistakes you make, I will keep you." Zhu Qizhen said to Shi Heng.

Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Shi Heng hurriedly knelt down and said: "Wei Chen is the emperor's person in life, and the emperor's ghost in death, and he has always been loyal to the emperor, and he has no two hearts, please rest assured." ”

Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and said: "Get up, get up, I know that I just hope that Aiqing can be consistent, and you and I will become a good story of peace between monarchs and ministers." ”

Hearing that Zhu Qizhen had this expectation, Shi Heng said with a slight sob: "The emperor said this, it is really a shame for the ministers. ”

Zhu Qizhen nodded slightly and said: "I believe in you, it's not too early, Shi Aiqing has been running back and forth for a day, I can't bear it, Shi Aiqing should go home quickly." I have allowed you not to go to court for three days. ”

Zhu Qizhen had this grace, so Shi Heng pretended to be grateful and kowtowed to Zhu Qizhen and said: "Thank you for the emperor's grace, Shi Heng will not be able to repay the grace of the saint if he dies." ”

"Alright, alright, go back, Shi Aiqing." Zhu Qizhen said to Shi Heng.

When Shi Heng heard this, he obeyed Zhu Qizhen's wishes, kowtowed to Zhu Qizhen a lot, and then retreated.

Soon after Shi Heng went out, a eunuch came out from behind the screen, knelt down in front of Zhu Qizhen and spoke: "Your Majesty, Shi Heng is clearly quibbling, such strong words, why does the emperor still believe him." ”

Zhu Qizhen smiled at the eunuch and said: "Sun Xiang, you don't understand, those in high positions also have concerns, Shi Heng and Cao Jixiang in the palace in the court formed a faction and Jian Huaizhen's faction are not to be underestimated, I want them to check and balance each other, so that I can command Ruyi." ”

Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, the eunuch Sun Xiang suddenly realized: "The emperor is really clever, he is really skillful, as long as he comes, he can really reap the benefits of the fisherman." ”

"The fisherman's profit is nothing, but I don't want my power to be overridden by the underground courtiers and the eunuchs in the palace." Zhu Qizhen sighed leisurely.

After Lan Jing and the disciples of the sect were released from the prison of the Criminal Department, they returned to the candle shadow and shook red.

As soon as I walked to the door of the candle shadow shaking red, I already saw a familiar figure.

When I went up, it was Jian Huaizhen who came to visit me in the prison of the Criminal Department.

Lan Jing had mixed feelings, she knew in her heart that she and the disciples under the Candle Shadow Shaking Red Sect could come out of such a huge turmoil, during which Jian Huaizhen contributed a lot, if Jian Huaizhen did not come to the rescue, I was afraid that a few days later, I would be regarded by the imperial court as a disciple who had robbed the foreign envoys to pay tribute to the emperor and killed the main envoys behind the scenes, that would be beheaded by the imperial court, I am afraid that many disciples under the candle shadow shaking the red door will die like themselves. ”

"Sister, why are you here?" Lan Jing said to Jian Huaizhen with gratitude.

Jian Huaizhen smiled slightly and said, "Jian Huaizhen is waiting for Sister Lan Jing to return again, this time it really made Sister Lan Jing suffer." ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Lan Jing said to Jian Huaizhen with some emotion: "Thank you Sister Jian for your concern, this time I and my disciples were able to get out of the prison of the imperial court, and I really want to thank my sister for saving me." Sister, it's cold outside, let's go to the house to talk about each other's feelings after goodbye. ”

"It's okay, then go sit inside with the girl." Jian Huaizhen said in a kind manner.

The two of them walked hand in hand to the house, and the other disciples of the Candle Shadow Shaking Red Sect saw this situation, so they stepped forward to serve tea, and Lan Jing's attitude towards Jian Huaizhen changed greatly, and she was quite attentive.

"Sister, this time it is really hard for you to run outside to save each other, today Lan Jing and his disciples can get out of prison, if there is no princess to help, I am afraid that I will go to Huangquan with my life." Lan Jing was a little embarrassed and said to Jian Huaizhen with emotion.

"There is no need to be like this, this time the princess did not help too much, speaking of which, this time I was able to rescue you, and it was also your disciples who made the candle shadow red." Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth and spoke.

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Lan Jing was a little surprised, so she asked: "Sister, there is such a thing, who under the candle shadow shaking red door will help, Lan Jing can thank her well." ”

Jian Huaizhen smiled slightly and said, "It's the Tang Frightened girl under the candle shadow shaking the red door." ”

"Don was shocked." Lan Jing was a little surprised, thought for a moment and then opened her mouth to ask, "But that girl who is a little elf and eccentric." ”

Jian Huaizhen nodded and said: "It's not bad at all, it was the Tang Shocking Girl who was a little elf and eccentric, she was the first to discover some clues, and then I waited for the vine to touch the melon, and then Shi Heng instructed others to rob the Nine Dragons Xiangruiding and kill the foreign envoys, and then blamed the matter on the disciples of the Candle Shadow Shaking Red Sect." ”

Lan Jing thought for a moment and then spoke: "I really want to thank Tang for this matter, Lan Jing and the disciples of the Candle Shadow Shaking Red Sect were able to escape this catastrophe this time." Sister, didn't Shock Ran come with you? ”

"After going to the palace today to fight with the emperor, I instructed Tang Jingran and them to take the middle way to rob the Kowloon Xiangruiding and the murderer to go to the confession door to listen to the hair, so Tang Jingran did not follow." Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth and spoke.

"I see, then I'll wait until tomorrow when I see Shock, and then thank her in person." Lan Jing spoke.