I was stunned for a moment.

Although he was going to ask him to transfer someone from the barracks, he didn't expect that he was already ready.

It's just-

I looked at the young men, they were all familiar by then, but I didn't see Gu Ping.

I said, "But, I want Ping'er, that Gu Ping, to come over." ”

Butu said: "Originally, I also planned to do so, but Gu Ping had other things for him to do, and there was no way to transfer them, but he knew that Madame needed people here, and these people were personally selected by him for Madame." ”

He looked at me and said, "Madam, you can trust me." ”

I frowned slightly, didn't speak, but turned my head to look at the young men, they all saluted with fists, one of them stepped forward, and when he spoke, his voice was very loud, like a thunderbolt from the clear sky: "Madame, please rest assured, we will definitely guard this place well!" ”

Only then did I remember that a few of them were the young men who often came to help me work with Gu Ping when I was still in Jixiang Village. Among them, the one who stood up and spoke was called Cao Hu, and I was no stranger to him, he was an honest and upright person who was very reliable.

I also know them, and I know the roots, and if I really want to transfer people over, it seems that they are the most suitable.

It's just that Gu Ping is not among them.

I thought I'd take this opportunity to talk to him as well, but since he had other things to do, I had to do it for now.

So, I said to Cao Hu and a few soldiers behind him: "Since this is the case, then these days will be hard for you." ”

They clenched their fists: "Madame's words are serious." ”

After speaking, Cao Hu said again: "Madam, we are divided into three shifts, each shift guards for four hours, Mrs. orders every day, and we are on call; If there is any difference, Cao will come to see him. ”

I nodded and said lightly, "Thank you for your hard work." ”

"Don't dare."

With that, they turned and went out.

I looked at the cloth again, and the face with a deep outline, and the center of the eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if thinking about something, and when I saw that I was looking at him, I hurriedly came back to my senses, and said to me, "Madame, do you have any other orders?" ”

I looked at him for a moment, then shook my head, "No." ”

"Then, let me leave."

I nodded.

But, just as he turned around and walked to the door, and was about to go out, I suddenly thought of something and hurriedly stopped him: "Wait a minute. ”

Butu looked back at me, "What else does Madame have to say?" ”

I asked, "Regarding the case of the eldest princess being killed, is there any news from Yangzhou?" ”

Butu immediately shook his head and said, "There is no news from the palace. ”

I frowned slightly.

He also said: "The red boat is still on the river, it has been blocked, it is said that the emperor wants to try the case in person, and the princes and princes who came to attend the wedding ceremony of the eldest princess are now temporarily living in the state capital and the post station, and have not left Yangzhou. ”

"Really?"

"At the moment, that's all I know," Buttu said. ”

I nodded: "Okay, if there is any new development in this matter, you must come and sue me immediately." ”

"Yes."

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When Butu left, Su Su took Xiaoni and Xi Xi to familiarize themselves with some other facilities in the inner courtyard, and I sat on the edge of the bed with my wonderful words, and the wind blew the moisture of dew from the bamboo leaves into the room, which seemed to make her less uncomfortable, and I kept gently shaking her fan.

And looking at the swaying flowers and leaves on the silk fan, my mind was also a little confused.

Thinking back to what happened last night, it was like a nightmare that was too chaotic, and until now, I still can't believe that Pei Yuanzhen has been killed and died.

Who the hell killed her?

I absolutely don't believe that it's Liu Qinghan, no matter what other reason, or how many forces are intertwined in this matter, but I believe in his personality, even if he has lost his memory, even if he has been up and down in the sea for many years, and is familiar with the methods of intrigue in the officialdom, he is no longer the optimistic and generous Liu San'er who lived peacefully in the fishing village.

I still believe in him.

It's just that I don't understand why he confessed.

If he wants to blame me - although at that time, Han Ruoshi was aggressive and led all kinds of suspicions to me, and almost really forced me into a corner, but even so, I am still fully capable of self-protection, especially the injury on my shoulder, and the problem of Qingyun Embroidery Workshop, which can completely clear my suspicion.

Why did he plead guilty?

What was he thinking in his heart?

Killing the eldest princess, this matter is not trivial, it is not the emperor's favor to clear the charge, besides, Liu Qinghan confessed in front of all the princes and princesses, how many of them are dissatisfied with the new policy, hateful to him, and eager to kill him as soon as possible, he openly confessed his guilt like this, as Pei Yuanhao said, it is even more difficult to retract the confession than to ascend to the sky!

Thinking of this, I only felt a cramping pain in my heart, as if there was also a fire burning in my heart, tormenting my soul.

Although, he has long forgotten our past; Although, when they meet again, his admiration only stops there; Although he has already married Pei Yuanzhen, no matter what, I can't sit back and watch him fall into such a desperate situation, not to mention that if this case really confirms his guilt, he may-

No, never!

I gritted my teeth hard.

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In the next few days, Yao Lao would come to the inner courtyard every day to give Miao Yan injections, but Miao Yan's situation did not improve, she was still like a soulless, beautiful porcelain doll, although every day was carefully taken care of, but every day, it was spent in such ignorance.

There is also no news, as well as Yangzhou.

Every day I would ask Pei Yuanxiu about the progress of the case, but every day, the answer I got was - no.

Since Liu Qinghan was taken to the prison in Yangzhou, there has been no news, no inquiry, no trial, and the emperor does not even allow anyone to visit, but I heard that outside the emperor's study, the excerpts demanding severe punishment of the murderer have been piled up.

Gongsun Qi, Yuan Mingde, and Lin Sheng, the son of the Lin clan in the clouds, were led by them, and almost all the princes and princes from all over the country were involved in this matter.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the emperor's new policy was planned after Fu Badai entered the court from Xichuan, but many times, Fu Badai is just an old man hiding behind the scenes, and such a blind old man will not cause much hostility, but Liu Qinghan is different, he was promoted too quickly in the court, and he made too many enemies, and he was the most active in implementing the new policy, and he was also the one who implemented the reform measures in Yangzhou. If such a high-ranking disciple of Fu Badai and Pei Yuanhao's favorite retainer dies, the new forces in the court and the central government who support the new policy and are promoted by the previous imperial examinations will be leaderless, and in this way, the process of the new policy will be slowed down by at least half.

The matter is far more than a murder case.

The question is, can Pei Yuanhao withstand the pressure of the ministers?

What is his attitude towards Liu Qinghan?

I never doubt his appreciation of Liu Qinghan, this is not just about the love between men and women, otherwise he would have been like pinching an ant to death, he would have been able to kill Liu Qinghan in Jixiang Village, as an emperor, his gaze is far more than limited to these little loves, but after all, he has to face so many princes and princes, the pressure of the powerful gentry everywhere, the law is ruthless, Liu Qinghan confessed in court, if the emperor himself wants to retract his confession, it will be difficult to block the mouth of the world, and it will also make the dignity of the court and the royal family disappear.

This is almost a dead end.

I don't know how Liu Qinghan can survive in this situation?

On the evening of the fifth day, Pei Yuanxiu stayed in the study for a whole day, and heard that even lunch was eaten in the study, and only returned to the inner courtyard to rest in the evening.

He first went to Miao Yan's room to look at her, and then walked back, I saw that he was sweating profusely, so I asked Xiaoni to bring him warm water, he asked while washing his face, "Yao Lao came to see it today, did he say anything?" ”

I shook my head.

He listened, sighed lightly, and then said, "Don't rush, take your time." ”

I nodded.

After washing his face, he was more comfortable, Xi Xi brought us two bowls of chilled white fungus soup, and after eating, he was also cooler, and he asked, "These two girls, are they still easy to use?" ”

"It's good."

"Luckily, Su Su is back."

"yes." I said lightly, "Fortunately, she is back." ”

He looked up at me.

Although Xiaoni and Xi Xi are not very clever, everyone knows that they should avoid it at this time, so the two of them hurriedly retreated, and Xiaoni closed the door when he went out. The last wisp of wind poured into the room, blowing the candlesticks on the table and beside the bed, and under the flickering candlelight, his gaze seemed a little dim, and he seemed to have a lot to say, all flickering with the candlelight.

I looked at him too.

However, the two of them looked at each other quietly for a long time, but he didn't say anything after all, just let out a long sigh, as if to himself and to me, and whispered: "Let's talk about it in the future." ”

I glanced at him and didn't say anything more.

At night, the two of them lay side by side on the bed, there was no wind at night in the summer night, and I looked at the quiet tent above my head, and the thousands of filaments seemed to be woven into a web of thousands of turns, almost devouring me.

I slowly closed my eyes.

At this moment, the man who had been lying quietly beside him suddenly spoke, and in the dark, silent night, his deep voice seemed a little strange, even a little strange-

"Young Baby."

“…… Well? ”

"What would you do if this case were to be decided this time?"

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