Just as Shi Heng and Cao Jixiang were secretly discussing how to design the candle shadow to shake red, the emperor had already returned to the place of pleasure with a frown.

Jian Huaizhen was as careful as a hair, an emperor was like this, and he already knew in his heart that the emperor must have encountered something unpleasant.

After the emperor was seated, naturally a eunuch came to rearrange the cups and plates.

Jian Huaizhen took this opportunity to ask Zhu Qizhen in a low voice: "Your Majesty, General Shi Heng and Gonggong Cao came together, what is the matter?" ”

The emperor was slightly stunned, unwilling to tell the truth, so he said: "It's not a big deal, it's just that these days, there have been a lot of homeless people in the land of Jingshi, and there are often things against the government, and it is said that there are still Diao people who actually want to storm the palace." ”

Hearing the emperor's words, Jian Huaizhen was also quite surprised in her heart, she didn't expect such a thing to happen in the Jingshi.

"Storming the palace, these people are really bold enough, the emperor, you must not spare them." Jian Huaizhen spoke.

"Naturally, I know about this, and I also wonder how there are such arrogant and rebellious people in the world, who are simply heartless. I don't even think about the Forbidden City. The Emperor spoke.

Jian Huaizhen heard the emperor's words, so he spoke: "The saint is extremely true, but I don't know who such a rebellious person is. ”

Hearing Jian Huaizhen's words, Zhu Qizhen responded; "I heard that it is some people from the rivers and lakes who are forbidden by force."

Jian Huaizhen was slightly stunned, and then opened his mouth and said: "It's not a pity for these people to die, the emperor doesn't have to mourn them too much." ”

"This is really a bit strange, it is said that the Forbidden City is an important place, how can outsiders enter the Forbidden City." The Emperor voiced his own doubts.

Hearing that the emperor had this question, Jian Huaizhen said: "No matter what, it's better to catch someone first." ”

Jian Huaizhen's words reminded the emperor.

"Yes, I forgot to ask about this matter, and I don't know if they have been arrested, and I will ask them when I see General Shi tomorrow." Zhu Qizhen said.

Jian Huaizhen responded: "This is not necessary, I think I will definitely not be able to catch it, otherwise, I am afraid that General Shi has already presented their confessions to the emperor." ”

Zhu Qizhen thought about it and felt that what Jian Huaizhen said was good, if Shi Heng had already caught someone, he would definitely open a court to interrogate and get the confessions of these arrogant people, maybe he had already released all the prisoners when he came to see him this time.

"What I said is that if General Shi has already caught those gangsters, he will never come to see me empty-handed, and it looks like the situation is really as you said, these gangsters have indeed not been caught." Zhu Qizhen thought about it for a while and agreed with Jian Huaizhen's opinion.

Jian Huaizhen felt that this matter was quite strange, as far as she knew, Shi Heng was cunning by nature, not to mention that he had the duty of leading the guard of the Jing Division, it was quite easy to catch a few people, but at the moment, it seemed that Shi Heng did not seem to have caught anyone.

Nangong Mingfeng's death was a great blow to Jian Huaizhen, for her, Shi Heng was the murderer who killed Nangong Mingfeng, and in her heart she naturally wanted to avenge this half-servant and half-friend sister in the past, so Jian Huaizhen was quite concerned about everything about Shi Heng.

"Your Majesty, since General Shi Heng didn't catch anyone, it seems that this matter has no choice but to end it." Jian Huaizhen asked at Zhu Qizhen.

When Zhu Qizhen heard this, he said: "This is not true, as far as I know, General Shi Heng has already spread his eyeliner extensively, and he will dig three feet into the ground to find out those villains." ”

Hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Jian Huaizhen also spoke: "That's not bad, since General Shi has already made proper arrangements and sprinkled the net, it is estimated that there will be news in a few days." ”

Zhu Qizhen said: "I think so too. General Shi is able to handle things, and this matter will definitely not disappoint me. ”

Hearing his Zhu Qizhen's words, Jian Huaizhen spoke; "What the emperor said is not bad at all, I'll wait and see."

After the banquet was ready, everyone dispersed happily.

After Shi Heng and Cao Jixiang discussed and stopped, they listened to Cao Jixiang's strategy, and arranged for Cao Jixiang to drink in the pavilion first, and went to his subordinates to handle the matter.

"The little girl wants to ask to see General Shi if she has something, can the eldest brother be accommodating and report it on her behalf." As she spoke, the woman took out a door bag and stuffed it into the other party's hand.

The housekeeper pinched the door bag in his hand, which was quite heavy, and it seemed that there was a lot of silver in it, so he smiled and said, "The girl will be here later, and the little one will report it to you immediately." Dare to be what to call Miss Fang's name. ”

"The little woman's surname is Lu Manxue, and she wants to ask to see an adult if she has something."

When the family got the money, he pulled out his legs and went to report to Shi Heng.

"Lord Shi, there is a woman surnamed Lu outside who wants to ask to see your lord."

"A woman surnamed Lu." Shi Heng was a little surprised, and he couldn't think of anyone for a while, so he asked, "Did anyone come with a surname?" ”

Jia Ding tilted his head and thought for a while, then said, "Yes, my lord, this woman seems to be called Lu Manxue. ”

"Lu Manxue." Shi Heng felt quite familiar, lowered his head and thought about it, and immediately remembered that Nangong Mingfeng seemed to have told him that this Lu Manxue was her eldest apprentice.

Thinking of this, Shi Heng thought that this woman had come to avenge her master.

With such a thought in his heart, he didn't allow the other party to enter the mansion, so Shi Heng said: "Blow her away." ”

When Jia Ding heard this, he was quite puzzled, but he still replied yes.

Shi Heng suddenly thought of one more thing, and said, "Wait, this woman has a sword with her." ”

The family member of Shifu was stunned, and then responded: "I don't carry a blade." ”

Hearing Shi Heng's words, his heart was relieved, and he understood in his heart that since this woman did not carry a blade, she obviously did not come to avenge her master Nangong Mingfeng.

Shi Heng pondered for a while, feeling that it would be okay to see him, and now if he wants to suppress the candle shadow and shake the red, he also needs to clarify the other party's affairs first, so he said: "In this way, you let that woman in, find someone to search her first to see if there is a hidden blade on her, if you want to assassinate Lord Ben with a blade, kill it on the spot, if you don't carry a blade, take this woman surnamed Lu to the flower hall to see me." You understand what Lord Ben said. ”

When Jia Ding heard this, he nodded and said, "I understand the adult, and the adult means to let the younger brother figure out the woman's intentions." ”

Shi Heng was greatly appreciative: "Yes, that's right. You go and do it, don't mess up this matter, and you will be rewarded when you look back. ”

Then he turned and left.

After Shi Heng saw his family go out, he thought about it slightly, then changed his clothes and went to the water pavilion in the middle of the lake to tell Cao Jixiang about it.

After Cao Jixiang heard his words, he was a little surprised, so he asked, "What is the origin of this Lu Manxue?" ”

"Gonggong Cao, this woman is the eldest disciple of the original Nangong Mingfeng Palace Master who shook the red candle shadow." Shi Heng said.

"Nangong Mingfeng's disciple, how do you know?" Cao Jixiang asked a little strangely.

Shi Heng was extremely smart, knowing that he had almost missed his mouth, so he said: "This matter is usually tight, the foolish brother is responsible for the defense of the capital, and he has always heard of the Jingshi or all kinds of gangs on the rivers and lakes and the big and small leaders in these gangs. ”

Hearing Shi Heng's words, Cao Jixiang lifted his guard and said: "What I said is that Master Shi has the important responsibility of guarding Gyeonggi, has many eyes and ears, and knows everything. ”

Shi Heng heard Cao Jixiang's words, and knew that Cao Jixiang no longer doubted himself, so he said: "Thanks to Cao's father-in-law's good words, I, Shi Heng, have this ability, and the rest is not enough." ”

"Lord Shi is really too humble. Who doesn't know that General Shi is wise and decisive and can fight well. Cao Jixiang said with a smile.

"That's not as good as Gonggong Cao, Gonggong Cao is a big celebrity around the emperor, and everyone inside and outside the government knows about it." Shi Heng also spoke.

Hearing Shi Heng's glance, Cao Jixiang laughed a few times and then said: "To get back to the point, what is happening today is really a rare good thing for us and others, if I can take this woman for my use, I will be able to deal with the candle shadow in the future." ”

Hearing Cao Jixiang's words, Shi Heng's eyes rolled, and he immediately understood the secret, so he said to Cao Jixiang: "Father-in-law Cao, you are really powerful, and you have exposed the background in one word, this is not bad, if we hold such a chess piece in our hands, it will be much easier to play chess in the future." ”

Hearing Shi Heng's words, Cao Jixiang pinched Shi Heng's palm and said, "General Shi is really a smart person, with a delicate heart, it can really be said that he can understand it at all. ”

Shi Heng couldn't help but feel a little furious when he saw Cao Jixiang behaving like this, but Shi Heng also knew that it was no good to offend Cao Jixiang, so he let him pinch it.

Later, Cao Jixiang opened his mouth and said: "This girl is called Lu, where is the girl from Lu now?" ”

Shi Heng took the opportunity to say: "Oh, it's called Lu Manxue, he should still be outside the gate of the mansion, it's not enough for me to have him take him to the mansion." ”

When Cao Jixiang heard this, he clapped his hands and said: "This is very good, I also want to meet a girl named Lu Manxue like this, this person will be quite good for Jian Huaizhen in the future." This person is very useful and can be put to good use. ”

Hearing Cao Jixiang's words, Shi Heng also nodded and said: "What Father-in-law Cao said is that this woman is really important to us, and if she wants to do great things, it seems that this time you have to take a good look." ”

Cao Jixiang smiled slightly and said, "If this woman enters, how about meeting each other." ”

Shi Heng said with a smile: "If Gonggong Cao has such interest, Shi Hengyan dares to disobey." I have already ordered someone to take this woman to the flower hall, if Grandpa Cao is fine, it is better to go with me. ”

Cao Jixiang laughed and said, "If you go together, you will go together, General Shi will invite you first." ”

When Shi Heng heard this, he shook his head and said: "Gonggong Cao is a guest today, how dare Shi Heng trespass, or Gonggong Cao invites him first." ”

Hearing that Shi Heng wanted to let him do so, Cao Jixiang also held it up, so he didn't postpone it, and pulled up the hem of his shirt and walked to him.

Shi Heng didn't expect that Cao Jixiang didn't even have a kind word, and felt that this Cao Jixiang was really not a good thing, he only knew that the dog fought with people, didn't he often follow the emperor to get favored, and he also made great efforts to support the restoration of Yingzong when he launched the change to seize the door.

But this Cao Jixiang just wants to pretend to be a head taller than himself, as if the emperor Lao'er trusts him alone.

With this thought in his heart, he was inevitably a little unhappy in his heart, but Shi Heng knew in his heart that Gonggong Cao was very close to the emperor, and it was not appropriate to offend him at the moment.

Thinking of this, Shi Heng quickly walked to Cao Jixiang's side, and said to Cao Jixiang: "Father-in-law Cao, you always walk slowly, there has been some rain in the circle in the past few days, and the ground is inevitably a little slippery." ”

Hearing Shi Heng's words, Cao Jixiang was very happy in his heart, Shi Heng was so respectful to himself that he could overpower Shi Heng, as soon as Yu Qian died, the leader of the courtiers in the court was Shi Heng, if Shi Heng bowed to himself, then he was the biggest in the world except for the emperor.

The eunuch had no other desires, but because he had lost something, he wanted to do everything possible to catch something to make up for his mistake.

The two of them came out of the water pavilion one after the other, walked through the wooden corridor, and arrived at the shore.

The little eunuch with a white face and beard brought by Cao Cao Jixiang was still waiting.

As soon as he saw Cao Jixiang come out, the eunuch stepped forward and said to Cao Jixiang: "Father-in-law Cao, the younger one is here to serve your old man." ”

Cao Jixiang smiled and said: "Xiao Shunzi, no need, I still have to follow Master Shi to do one thing now, you go to the mule cart first and wait, get forage for the mules to eat, take care of it." ”

Hearing Cao Jixiang's order, the eunuch who was called Xiao Shunzi was happy and said: "Father-in-law Cao has such an order, Xiao Shunzi will do it immediately." ”

After Xiao Shunzi went, Shi Heng couldn't help but say to Cao Jixiang with some admiration: "Father-in-law Cao, you are really skillful, look at your subordinates are so deferential, Shi is really envious." ”

Cao Jixiang smiled and said: "It's better for underground people to find some sincerity, and those who are too smart will make mistakes." ”

Hearing Cao Jixiang's words, Shi Heng also nodded and said: "What Gonggong Cao said is not bad at all, it is true, according to the current situation, Gonggong Cao's subordinates should all be honest and duty-bound people." ”

"It's not necessarily true that you are honest, it's just that those eunuchs don't dare not be loyal to their father-in-law." Cao Jixiang said.

Shi Heng nodded again and again: "In the future, I will have to ask Gonggong Cao for a few tricks." ”

Cao Jixiang smiled, and then said: "It's not too early, my father-in-law has finished his work in my brother's mansion, and I have to rush back to the palace. ”

When Shi Heng heard this, he hurriedly said: "This point is saved by Shi someone, and the affairs of Gonggong Cao cannot be delayed, and the affairs of the emperor cannot be delayed." ”

"Eh, that's right, Lord Shi really understands." Cao Jixiang said with a smile.

The two laughed and quickened their pace, and soon Shi Heng led Cao Jixiang to the flower hall.

After arriving at the flower hall, the two found that Lu Manxue had not yet come.

Shi Heng asked Cao Jixiang to sit down first, and let people serve tea, but did not mention it.

When the family arrived outside the door, they saw Lu Manxue, and Empress Rui let Lu Manxue enter the stone mansion. Thinking of Shi Heng's instructions in his heart, the family said to Lu Manxue: "Miss Lu, our adults said that he can see you, but there is one condition. ”

Lu Manxue was a little surprised when she heard this, and asked, "Conditions, what conditions." ”

Shifu Jiading opened his mouth and said: "This matter is also quite simple, there is an old mother in the house, search the girl's body, if you don't find out the girl's hidden blade, the matter will be easy to do, and I will immediately lead the girl to see Lord Shi." ”

Lu Manxue heard what Jia Ding said, and thought in her heart that everyone outside said that Shi Heng was cautious and cunning, and now it seems that this is really the case.

However, Lu Manxue came today to wait for an opportunity to join forces with Shi Heng to drive Lan Jing away and seize the position of the palace master of the candle shadow shaking red, so she did not carry a blade.

"Okay, since there is such a rule in the house, it will not make an exception for me, just search." Lu Manxue said.

Seeing that Lu Manxue had agreed to the matter, the family said to Lu Manxue with a smile on his face: "Then I am wronged girl, please Miss Lu come with me." ”

Lu Manxue followed him to a courtyard, where a servant woman was already waiting.

The family stepped forward and said to the servant, "The person has already been brought, and the hands and feet are sharper, and Lord Shi is still waiting." ”

Hearing this, the servant woman nodded hurriedly and said, "When the housekeeper gave the order, he knew about it, and he would never delay Lord Shi's affairs." ”

The family agreed, and the servant woman walked up to Lu Manxue and said, "Please follow me into the room." ”

Lu Manxue had already agreed to the other party, so she had to follow the servant woman into the house.

The family waited outside for a while, and the servant woman had already stopped taking care of the body search, so she came out with Lu Manxue.

After Lu Manxue came out, the servant woman said to the Shifu family who was guarding outside: "I have already searched it, and this woman does not have any sharp blades hidden on her, so you can take him to see the adult with confidence." ”

Hearing the servant's words, the family smiled and made a gesture of invitation to Lu Manxue: "Miss Lu, since this is the case, please come with me to the flower hall to meet our Lord Shi." ”

When Lu Manxue heard this, she couldn't help but hesitate a little in her heart, if it was Shi Heng, she had seen it before, but at that time she saw it with her master Nangong Mingfeng, when Nangong Mingfeng and Shi Heng were in cahoots, and they even hooked up with each other, Lu Manxue had seen a lot, but she never thought that the two were in the same bed and had different dreams, and they looked like each other, and now Nangong Mingfeng is dead, and it was in Shi Heng's hands that Lu Manxue also felt that Shi Heng was ruthless, and she couldn't help but be a little afraid in her heart.

However, thinking that her position as the palace master was obtained by Lan Jing, Lu Manxue was angry in her heart, and she was heartbroken, no matter what, she wanted to take back what originally belonged to her.

The position of the palace master with the candle shadow shaking red was originally his own, how could he give it to Lan Jing for nothing! It was just forced by Jian Huaizhen to press each other, if he could also find a strong backer, he would be able to fight with Lan Jing well.