Master Li was already a little bit of a first-hand, and he didn't want to offend Shi Heng in his heart, nor did he want to offend Candle Shadow.

After all, for Lord Li, neither of these forces can afford to provoke.

Yesterday was forced by Shi Heng, there was really no way to retreat from this matter, and now that the matter is in the lead, this person also has to think about whether it is not for all the disciples who are shaking the candle shadow to be imprisoned.

Originally, according to Lord Li's intention yesterday, it would naturally be best if he could shake the candle shadow red and destroy it, but now that I think about it, this matter is really a bit unreliable, and the forces of the candle shadow are intertwined, but I am afraid that it is not so easy to deal with.

The military attaché's words provided him with an excellent way to borrow the slope to get off the donkey, and Master Li opened his mouth and said: "Okay, this matter will be handled according to your wishes, the so-called capture the thief first capture the king, now since the Lord of Lan Jing Palace is willing to be captured, go back with us, since it is not necessary to catch all the disciples of the candle shadow red, but it is still necessary to catch a few, after all, this matter is not trivial, if you don't catch a few more disciples of the candle shadow to go back." ”

Lord Li's thought in his heart was that if he didn't arrest more people this time, it would be difficult for Shi Heng to explain, not to mention that this time he was mobilizing the people, and there were Shi Heng's eyes and ears in his entourage, which was something that had to be guarded against. It's okay to offend anyone, but Shi Heng can't afford to offend.

Hearing Lord Li's words, the military attache also guessed Lord Li's intentions in his heart, so he spoke to Lan Jing and said, "Lord Lan Jing, it's useless for you to beg us for this matter, the people of us are acting on orders, and they can't help themselves at all. However, the imperial court has a sense of leniency, and it will never be too difficult to get along with the disciples of the candle shadow. ”

When Lan Jing heard this, she already understood what he meant, so she smiled at him and said, "Okay, since you have said this, Lan Jing will go with you." ”

The military attache clenched his fists and said, "This time I will be offended." ”

After Lord Li captured Lan Jing, he ordered someone to search several strongholds in the city that were already known to Candle Shadow Shake Red, and invited several people in charge of Candle Shadow Shake Red in the capital to the Criminal Department and put them in prison.

By the time the news was known to Jian Huaizhen, it was already the second day.

Jian Huaizhen learned from Nangong Jiuzhong, who came to report the news, that the person who came to arrest people showed the Shang Fang sword given by the emperor, and he was greatly surprised.

She felt a heavy weight in her heart.

If the officials of the Criminal Department showed the emperor's Shang Fang sword, it also means that the emperor's attitude is suspicious of the candle shadow shaking red.

Taken aback, Jian Huaizhen felt that it was not trivial, so he decided to enter the palace to find out Zhu Qizhen's tone.

When he hurriedly entered the palace, Zhu Qizhen did not dare to slack off, so he ordered someone to invite Jian Huaizhen to meet him.

After the ceremony, Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth straight to the point and said: "Holy Lord, I came to meet this time for the candle shadow to shake red. ”

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he didn't feel a shock in his heart. But he still asked without changing his face: "Oh, what is it for the candle shadow to shake red?" ”

Jian Huaizhen didn't want to beat around the bush, so he said bluntly: "I want to ask the emperor to release the disciples of Lan Jing and other candle shadows. ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's question, the emperor knew in his heart that Jian Huaizhen must have gotten the exact news about this matter, and wanted to prevaricate blindly, but he was afraid that he would not be able to do it, so he opened his mouth and said: "Lan Jing didn't order someone to arrest her. ”

Jian Huaizhen asked reluctantly: "But how could Lan Jing's prison be placed here if it wasn't for the emperor's instructions." ”

Zhu Qizhen listened to Jian Huaizhen's words with a faint sense of reproach, and he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy in his heart, so he said: "Yes, Shi Heng learned from me that the master of Lanjing Palace was arrested and taken to the prison of the Criminal Department, but this matter is also caused by Candle Shadow. The disciples of the candle shadow shaking red actually pampered and arrogant, did not take the royal law in their eyes at all, gathered the crowd to intercept the foreign envoy team halfway, robbed the tribute to me Nine Dragons Xiangruiding, and killed the envoy, it is really a heinous crime, the crime is unforgivable, even if the disciple of the candle shadow is red on the way back to Beijing to save me with his life, I also have the intention to defend it, but this kind of major matter, it is no longer up to me to have the final say, if I blindly protect it, how can I be worthy of the people of the world, and how to explain the murder and overswearing with the countries that came to pay tribute this time. ”

Hearing Zhu Qizhen say such a truth, Jian Huaizhen's heart was also cold, she knew in her heart that since Zhu Qizhen said this, she must have made up her mind in her heart, Lan Jing was arrested by the people of the Criminal Department this time, and there was indeed Zhu Qizhen's support behind her.

Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, as it is said. Jian Huaizhen suddenly remembered this thought in his heart, judging from the current situation, Zhu Qizhen was obviously dissatisfied with the disciples of the Candle Shadow Shaking Red, otherwise, with the previous death of the Candle Shadow Shaking Red Sect to save the emperor from trouble, Lan Jing would not have ended up like this, and was actually imprisoned by the people of the Criminal Department.

Seeing Jian Huaizhen's uncertain face, Zhu Qizhen understood in his heart that Jian Huaizhen and Candle Shadow Shaking Red were in the same breath, not to mention that Candle Shadow Shaking Red was founded by Jian Huaizhen back then, and now that such a major event has happened, he is naturally concerned in his heart.

Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and said: "I am actually doing this for the sake of the candle shadow to shake the red, if this time I can arrest the murderer who robbed the Kowloon Xiangruiding and killed the tributary envoys, it will be a good thing for the candle shadow to shake the red, and the grievances can be cleared." I thought that the Lord of the Blue Jing Palace must have the same idea. ”

Jian Huaizhen heard this, although he felt that Zhu Qizhen's words were a little wrong, it was not enough that he was the emperor after all, so he couldn't speculate, he groaned slightly and then spoke: "What the emperor said is extremely true, judging from the current situation, this matter is indeed the case, if you can return Lan Jing and Candle Shadow to shake a clean slate, it would be the best." ”

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. In the past few days, the border has been in an emergency, the military situation is like fire, I read the chapter every day, and I feel a little tired, and this matter is discussed the next day. Zhu Qizhen had the intention of sending off guests.

Jian Huaizhen was extremely astute, and when he heard the emperor's words, he preemptively said goodbye: "The emperor's dragon body is not safe, please take a good rest." ”

After saying that, Jian Huaizhen bowed deeply to Zhu Qizhen to bid farewell to the emperor, and then left the hall.

After leaving the Forbidden City, Jian Huaizhen decided to go to the prison to visit Lan Jing first, to find out what the ins and outs of the matter were, and why the candle shadow shaking red would cause such a disaster.

After arriving at the prison of the Criminal Department, after revealing his identity, the officials of the Criminal Department did not dare to slack off, so he led Jian Huaizhen to visit Lan Jing.

After Lan Jing was arrested and brought to justice, Master Li, who had already understood that the power of the candle shadow was extraordinary, thought about his own family, and did not dare to snub the palace master who shook the candle shadow red. arranged a separate cell for Lan Jing that was quite clean.

When they arrived at the door of the cell, the official of the Criminal Department quickly opened the big lock and invited Jian Huaizhen into it.

After Jian Huaizhen entered the cell, Lan Jing sat alone on a bed in the cell and closed her eyes to recuperate.

"Sister, my sister has come to see you."

Hearing these somewhat familiar words, Lan Jing slowly opened her eyes, only to see Jian Huaizhen appear in front of her.

"Jian Huaizhen, no, Sister Jane, how did you get here." Lan Jing was a little moved.

"I heard that my sister was wrongfully imprisoned, and my sister came to visit, sister, these two days. You have been sinned. Jian Huaizhen asked with some concern.

Hearing this, Lan Jing also said with some emotion: "Thank you sister for your concern, it's okay to talk about being offended, but I just feel that my heart is suffocated." ”

Hearing this, Jian Huaizhen was sure that the robbery of the Nine Dragons Xiangruiding could never have been done by Lan Jing's subordinates, so he asked: "Sister, can you tell your sister about the situation in the past two days, so that your sister can help you find out the truth of this matter outside, and how about you and Candle Shadow shake your innocence." ”

"Then, Lan Jing really has to thank her sister first." Lan Jing spoke with great emotion.

After saying this, Lan Jing informed Jian Huaizhen of all the events of the past two days.

Jian Huaizhen heard Lan Jing's complaint from beginning to end, and already understood that this matter was most likely a deliberately set up by someone, with the purpose of trying to attack Lan Jing.

"According to my sister's meaning, you didn't know anything about the Kowloon Xiangruiding before, so it is very likely that someone deliberately set up a situation to invite you into the urn, wanting to harm your sister and the candle shadow to shake red." Jian Huaizhen said his opinion to Lan Jing.

What my sister said is not bad, today I think about it carefully, and I also feel that there is a huge force behind it, and its spearhead is shaking red against the candle shadow.

Jian Huaizhen comforted Lan Jing softly: "Sister, don't worry, since this matter has some clues, my sister can help you find clues outside, if you can find out this matter, you will definitely be able to rescue your sister from such an unjust prison." ”

At this time, a voice sounded outside: "The eldest princess, it's not too early, the prison of the criminal department is about to be released, and the eldest princess is asked to be considerate of the people under her servants." ”

When Jian Huaizhen heard this, he comforted him a few words, then said goodbye to Lan Jing, and still followed the same path out of the prison of the Criminal Department.

After returning, Jian Huaizhen summoned Nangong Jiuzhong to discuss the matter.

After Nangong Jiuzhong heard Jian Huaizhen's narration, he also very much agreed with Jian Huaizhen's opinion, and felt that there was a big conspiracy behind this matter. The two discussed for a while, and felt that if they could find out the murderer that day, they would be able to clear their grievances for Lan Jing and the disciples of Candle Shadow.

Jian Huaizhen ordered Nangong Jiuzhong to send disciples from the Confession Sect to various tea shops and taverns, and to listen to the news among the three sects and nine streams, and if he encountered a suspicious person, he would report it immediately.

Nangong Jiuzhong naturally followed Jian Huaizhen's method, and on the second day, he sent the disciples of the Confession Sect to act according to the order.

But after three days of pursuit, there were no clues to be found in the streets and alleys of the market.

In fact, Shi Heng was ruthless, and he had already asked Lu Manxue to kill the disciples who were involved in this matter, so no news leaked out.

With no clues to be found, even Nangong Jiuzhong felt a little strange.

A few days later, the imperial court suddenly issued a holy decree, and Zhu Qizhen wanted to behead Lan Jing and others in three days.

After hearing the news, Jian Huaizhen recalled Zhu Qizhen's attitude that day.

didn't dare to slack off at the moment, Jian Huaizhen had no choice but to enter the palace again to see Zhu Qizhen.

"Aiqing is going to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, what is the matter when I come to find me today?" Zhu Qizhen's attitude was quite cold.

Jian Huaizhen was slightly stunned, but he didn't care, so he saluted Zhu Qizhen and said, "Your Majesty, I entered the palace today for the sake of Lan Jing and the disciples of the candle shadow. ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Zhu Qizhen said impatiently: "It is reported that the Criminal Department has already investigated very clearly, this matter was done by Lan Jing's disciples who instructed the candle shadow to shake red, such a bold and reckless person, who has no king's law, I can't tolerate her, and has already colluded with the culprit of the candle shadow to shake red, and three days later, it will be the time of execution." ”

Hearing this, Jian Huaizhen was very anxious, so he hurriedly opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, don't act cautiously in this matter, don't be careless. ”

Jian Huaizhen said this, and when Zhu Qizhen heard it, he felt that it was against his ears, so he rushed and said: "There is still a fault in what I decided. ”

Jian Huaizhen heard that Zhu Qizhen's face was uncertain, and his tone changed, so he had to say: "Don't be surprised, the emperor must not be surprised, but this matter is quite strange, if you unjustly kill a good person, and it is not a defilement." ”

Hearing this, Zhu Qizhen's anger calmed down a little, and he opened his mouth and said to Jian Huaizhen: "Since you have said this, have you found out the truth?" ”

Jian Huaizhen bowed slightly: "Although there is not much progress at the moment, I have already got a clue, and in a few days, this matter can be investigated and the murderer arrested." ”

"How many days will it take?"

Jian Huaizhen groaned slightly, and then said, "According to my estimates, it will take six or seven days." ”

"Okay, I'll give Aiqing seven days, but once the seven days are over, if I can't find the real culprit, I will execute the candle shadow and the red gang." Zhu Qizhen opened his mouth and said.

Hearing that Yingzong promised that he would not kill Lan Jing for the time being, and gave himself a seven-day deadline, Jian Huaizhen couldn't help but feel relieved.

Jian Huaizhen saluted Zhu Qizhen and said: "If the real culprit cannot be found when it expires, the emperor can let go and execute the person who shakes the red candle shadow." ”

"Okay, but we have to deal with this matter quickly, but we know that in just seven days, this big case is not ordinary." Zhu Qizhen spoke intentionally or unintentionally.

"Thank you for your words of admonition." Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth to answer, and then said goodbye to the emperor.

After going back, Jian Huaizhen comprehensively judged the news from all over the place, and knew in his heart that the people behind this were secretive, and they didn't seem to leave any handles.

After thinking about it upside down for a while, I suddenly realized that this time Master Li actually went out three times to arrest people, and the situation was quite strange.

Jian Huaizhen thought about it in his heart, and felt that Master Li's appearance in this case was really quite suspicious, he used to only say that he was a public person, but now that he thinks about it carefully, it is really a bit mysterious for a court official to act like this.

Jian Huaizhen decided to start from Master Li's side.

After vigorously finding Nangong Jiuzhong, he ordered it to go to investigate the details of Master Li.

But what Jian Huaizhen didn't expect was that a day later, Nangong Jiuzhong brought back an extremely bad news to him.

Nangong reported ninefoldly, and Lord Li's old illness relapsed and died at home.

Jian Huaizhen didn't believe that things were so coincidental, so he asked Nangong Jiuzhong: "Jiuzhong, have you seen the death of Lord Li with your own eyes?" ”

Nangong Jiuzhong said: "I didn't see it with my own eyes, Jiuzhong obeyed the young lady's orders and ordered someone to investigate, but his subordinates reported that Master Li had died of a violent illness and was preparing to mourn." Jiuju hurriedly went over to see that the corpse had already been buried, and he couldn't see what the situation was, but the servants and dependents of Lord Li's family said so, and there seemed to be no suspicion. ”

When Jian Huaizhen heard this, he opened his mouth and smiled: "This matter is really quite strange, Lord Li is so good, he actually fell ill and died, and it happened that after he arrested Lan Jing and a group of disciples who were shaking the candle shadow and took them to the prison of the Criminal Department, from the current situation, Lord Li's death is quite strange, I am afraid that it is not as simple as a coincidence." ”

Nangong Jiuzhong groaned slightly, and then said, "Miss Mo Fei suspects that Master Li's death is also a secret set-up. ”

Jian Huaizhen nodded and said, "This matter is just speculation, and I don't know if someone is really behind it at the moment." ”

Nangong Jiuzhong asked: "Miss, if someone is doing the game, this person's scheming is still deep, and it is really terrifying to hide such a big thing." ”

Hearing Nangong Jiuzhong's glance, Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth and said with a smile: "Jiuzhong, I didn't expect you to admire outsiders too." ”

When Nangong Jiuzhong heard this, he opened his mouth and said: "Miss smiled, in fact, in today's world, there are only a handful of people who can compare with Miss in terms of resourcefulness. ”

"I'm not afraid to flash my tongue when I speak." Jian Huaizhen scolded with a smile, and then said: "Judging from the current situation, Lord Li's death must be investigated, maybe there is a lot of secret hidden here. ”

"What is the young lady going to do?" Nangong Jiuzhong asked.

Jian Huaizhen lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then opened his mouth to Nangong Jiuzhong and asked: "Jiuzhong, this time you go to the Li Mansion, Kecheng has seen Lord Li's son." ”

"I have seen it, but when my father died, I always had to wear linen and filial piety, because I didn't care about talking, this person's wife had a handsome face, and she came out with her husband with a big belly to salute, which is a rare virtuous help." Nangong Jiuzhong recalled.

"Oh, the woman who is pregnant with Rokka, what is the name of Lord Li's son." Jian Huaizhen asked.

"Listen to what those hangers call for what they do, I think it should be called Li Zhiyi." Nangong Jiuzhong opened his mouth and said.

Jian Huaizhen nodded slightly and said: "It turned out to be called Li Zhiyi, tomorrow I will personally go to see this filial son, maybe this son knows the hidden song of his father's next life." ”

"Do you want to go with Miss Jiuju tomorrow?" Nangong Jiuzhong said.

"No need, I have something else to ask you to deal with, and the news of the disciples under the confession door is also very important, not to mention that the confession door does not have you in charge, I am afraid that it will be rare and comprehensive." Jian Huaizhen opened his mouth and said.

Nangong Jiuzhong bowed his head slightly and said: "Miss, I understand your intentions, tomorrow I will instruct my subordinates to investigate with all my heart, and I will inform Miss as soon as there is news." ”

Hearing Nangong Jiuzhong's words, Jian Huaizhen was very relieved and said, "That's right." ”

On the second day, Jian Huaizhen went to the house to mourn.

Master Li is in a high position, yesterday there were many hanging customers, and all those who could come came, today's courtyard is sparse, and there are a lot fewer people coming.

Li Zhiyi is also a scholar, studying official affairs with his father, and he is also familiar with the characters in the court.

As soon as he saw Jian Huaizhen appear, he immediately knew that it was the eldest princess who came, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.