Mu Changyan didn't know what the chaos was like in the Splendid Palace, but he did have a headache because An Zheng caught Ma Ziwei back. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info This matter is said to be a turning point, and it may be an acceleration of the worst outcome.

Once the Queen Mother thinks that Ma Ziwei was arrested by Mu Changyan, then she will definitely get rid of Chen Zaiyan and the military officials who are now in prison as soon as possible.

An Chengli hung his head and said: "The king's concern is very reasonable, the queen mother may indeed be in a hurry to get rid of Chen Zaiyan." Once Chen Zaiyan is dead, then even if Ma Ziwei is in our hands, it will be meaningless. ”

Mu Changyan pondered for a while and then said, "Actually, no matter who caught Ma Ziwei, the Queen Mother would think that she caught Ma Ziwei alone, right?"

"Yes, King. ”

"In that case, what are you worried about?"

Mu Changyan got up: "You go out now, even if Lone sent you out casually, I didn't let you know what Lone was going to do." In this way, the Queen Mother will not have any doubts about you. Lone will leave for the Criminal Department now and take Chen Zaiyan and the others away directly. ”

He took a deep breath: "Anyway, no matter what, the Queen Mother will feel that it is a lonely hand, so just be direct." ”

An Chengli hurriedly said: "But in this way, the king has no way to retreat." ”

Mu Changyan said: "Lonely...... In fact, there has long been no way back. Either live to keep the Mu family's Dayan, or die to keep the Mu family's Dayan, there are only these two choices. ”

"Wait for the lonely to change clothes. ”

Mu Changyan looked out the window: "Lonely before, I never thought that one day the Mu family's rivers and mountains would fall on Lone's shoulders." This country is too heavy and heavy, and Lone took it over without even a little preparation. But since Gu has already taken over this country, then he can't let this country be corrupted in Gu's hands. ”

Mu Changyan, who had changed his clothes, strode forward.

In the Criminal Department, Chen Zaiyan is dying.

Even if there was no decree from the Queen Mother to execute Chen Zaiyan as soon as possible, the people in the Criminal Department did not plan to let Chen Zaiyan live for long. They have already used the punishment, so there is no way back for them. Once Chen Zaiyan is released from this prison again, none of them will end well.

Guo Wenli, the secretary of the Criminal Department, stared at it personally, his eyes flickering.

Of course, he knew that Chen Zaiyan was innocent, and of course he knew how hard Chen Zaiyan's death would hit Dayan. It is very likely to affect the battle situation on the front line, and the worst result may be that Dayan may fall into an unprecedented predicament. But he had no other choice, and the pressure on him from the Splendid Palace was too great.

Guo Wenli waved his hand: "You stand down." ”

Several of the big men who were being tortured paused for a moment, and then exited the cell.

Guo Wenli walked up to Chen Zaiyan, took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood on Chen Zaiyan's face, and then he walked back and brought a cup of tea to Chen Zaiyan. Chen Zaiyan did not resist and drank the cup of tea.

Guo Wenli said: "Lord Chen...... Actually, you are a very smart person. Although I don't know you very well and don't have a personal relationship, I want to respect you as a person. To be honest, I admire people like you, because I'm not like you. ”

"But because you are very clever, you should know that you are certain to die. If that is the case, why do you have to suffer so much? As long as you admit these things, you can at least die a happy death. ”

Chen Zaiyan smiled, and as soon as he smiled, the blood in his mouth flowed out: "Of course I know that I will definitely die, and I also know that there is no room for this matter to be reversed, and there will be no miracles." But I also know very well that if I really admit these things, then it is not me who will die, but also my family. Felony of treason, Zhulian Nine Clans...... I didn't feel sorry for the country, and I didn't want to be sorry for my family. ”

Guo Wenli sighed: "I will try my best to find a way to protect your family." ”

Chen Zaiyan said: "Master Guo, you don't have to say this hypocritically. It's not you who want me to die, it's the Queen Mother. How could the Queen Mother leave a hidden danger for herself? My Chen Zaiyan's family still has a surviving family, and it is a threat to her, even if this threat is not a cause for concern, she will not stay. Cutting the grass and eradicating the roots, this kind of thing is familiar to the Queen Mother. ”

Guo Wenli put the teacup back, and after being silent for a while, he said, "I know what you said is right, but some things are still man-made. You should trust me, although in your heart I am not a person to be trusted. I can't protect your family in the open, but in the dark I may be the only one who can. ”

Guo Wenli said: "I am the secretary of the Criminal Department, as long as I loosen my mouth a little, then it will not be difficult for your subordinates to suddenly break in and rescue your family." ”

Chen Zaiyan's face changed significantly.

Guo Wenli said: "Now your family is locked up in the prison of the Criminal Department, where they are held, how many people are guarded, and they are replaced in turn, these things are only clear to me. So you should believe what I say, and you have no one to trust but me. ”

He sat in front of Chen Zaiyan: "You can tell me who your subordinates are credible outside." I will bring him your message, and then arrange for them to get your family out of the prison of the Criminal Department. ”

Guo Wenli said: "Is this the only way?"

Chen Zaiyan asked: "Why? What reason do you have to take the huge risk of offending the Queen Mother to help me? All unfounded things, no matter how beautiful they look, are illusory and deceptive. So I don't believe a word of your words. If I tell you someone I trust, then the master of your criminal department will immediately pounce like a dog, tearing my man to pieces. ”

Chen Zaiyan, who was covered in blood, raised his head: "I am a man and a worker, standing up to the sky." The people under me are all good men. For people like us, the death of one is a loss for Dayan. People like us die less and less, and people like you die more and more. ”

"I will not harm any Yan people who cherish this country for the sake of my family. ”

Chen Zaiyan asked, "If you want me to beg you, you can ...... Beg me a glass of wine to drink and get on my way. ”

Guo Wenli's face kept changing, and after being silent for a while, he sighed: "I said that I am in awe of people like you...... But I don't have any other choice, so I can't change anything. Since you don't want to admit it yourself, then I have to help you admit it. ”

He beckoned: "Have you written the confession prepared for Lord Chen?"

A civilian official outside walked in quickly: "Lord Hui, it's ready." ”

Guo Wenli took the confession and looked at it, and there was basically no difference from what was explained by the Splendid Palace. He nodded: "Go to a few people and help Master Chen press his handprint on this confession." After pressing the handprint, there is no need to torture Lord Chen again...... Tell him to go down, and give him whatever he needs. Good wine and good food must be given. ”

After speaking, Guo Wenli turned around and walked to the side.

Several wolf-like men rushed over, grabbed Chen Zaiyan's hand and pressed it on the confession.

At this moment, someone outside shouted: "The king has arrived!"

Guo Wenli hurriedly waved his hand and asked all his subordinates to step aside. Then he straightened his clothes and walked out quickly. When he arrived at the door of the prison, Yan Wang Mu Changyan had already strode in.

"Meet the King. ”

Guo Wenli bowed.

Mu Changyan waved his hand casually: "Have those traitors confessed?"

Guo Wenli, as the secretary of the Criminal Department, is best at the art of observing words and feelings. From Mu Changyan's expression and tone, he vaguely sensed a trace of unkindness. Although Mu Changyan used the words of those traitors, the uneasiness in Guo Wenli's heart became more and more intense.

"Back to the king, not yet, but it should be soon. ”

Mu Changyan snorted: "Lone wants to ask Chen Zaiyan in person, what is there about Lone who treats him badly." ”

After saying this, Mu Changyan strode in.

Guo Wenli lowered his voice and instructed his cronies: "Quickly go to the Splendid Palace to tell the Queen Mother, just say that the king has come to the prison of the Criminal Department and wants to see Chen Zaiyan." ”

The cronie turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by the two young guards brought by Mu Changyan: "For the safety of the king, everyone should not enter or leave for the time being." The security here is temporarily under the responsibility of our guards from the Heavenly Pole Palace, so you can all go back. ”

Guo Wenli said: "I have something important to tell him to do. ”

Mu Changyan turned his head in front of him: "What's the matter?"

Guo Wenli paused for a moment, so he had to follow Mu Changyan: "It's nothing particularly important, I just want him to give the confession of the interrogation in the past two days to the king." ”

Mu Changyan said: "Then there is no need, I can trust you." ”

Guo Wenli was speechless, and he didn't know what to do for a while. Seven or eight guards from the Tianji Palace sealed the aisle, and no one was allowed to enter or leave. Even if he is the queen mother, he doesn't dare to blatantly fight against King Yan.

After entering the prison, Mu Changyan saw Chen Zaiyan, who was completely skinless, and froze for a moment.

"Bold!"

Mu Changyan stopped drinking, and Guo Wenli was so frightened that he knelt down: "The king......"

Mu Changyan's eyes were red, and the corners of his eyes were moist. He glanced at Chen Zaiyan, and then at Guo Wenli, who was kneeling on the ground. He raised his hand and rubbed his red eyes and shouted angrily at Chen Zaiyan: "Bold traitor! Lone trusts you so much, you actually do such a big rebellious thing, Lone just wants to hear it today, what explanation do you have!"

The weak Chen Zaiyan raised his head with difficulty, and looked at Mu Changyan with a kind of affection like seeing a relative before he died.

"The minister is guilty...... The minister failed to assist the king in reviving Dayan, and the minister was guilty. The minister failed to complete the war against the ghost country as soon as possible, so that now it may lead to an unprecedented disaster for the country, the sins of the minister. The minister does not dare to slack off for a day, and only sleeps two hours a day, if he had known today, the minister would not be willing to waste even an hour, this is the minister's sin......"

Mu Changyan trembled and said: "Bold, at this moment, you are still talking about trying to deceive Lone, really don't know what evil deeds you have done? ”

Chen Zaiyan looked at Mu Changyan and said, "After the minister's death...... There is another helper next to the king, so take care of the king. ”

Mu Changyan turned his back to Guo Wenli and said: "You traitor, you have no intention of repenting when you die, it seems that Lone really mistook you." ”

He turned his head sharply and said, "Guo Wenli, such a thief, shouldn't everyone in the world take a look at it as a wake-up call?"

Where did Guo Wenli dare to say no: "Exactly, what the king said is extremely right, such a traitor should let everyone in the world see clearly." ”

Mu Changyan said: "Okay, tomorrow is the Autumn Ceremony, I want these rebels who want to subvert my Dayan Kingdom to see how prosperous my Dayan is." Lone took a few of them away today, and tomorrow at the Autumn Ceremony, let them kneel in front of everyone and look at the splendid rivers and mountains under Lone's rule. Let all the students who participated in the Autumn Ceremony see the fate of these rebels. ”

Mu Changyan waved his hand: "All of them will be taken away by Gu, and they will be held in Tianji Palace, and no one is allowed to approach!"

After finishing speaking, Mu Changyan turned around and left.

Guo Wenli opened his mouth, but he couldn't say a word.