In the imperial study, Nangong Yao paced back and forth, his face as gloomy as if a storm was coming.

"The remnants of the previous dynasty are really rampant! I dare to assassinate an important minister of the court, and I want to behead that assassin to show the public as an example! ”

Prime Minister Wu Cheng stood up, "Your Majesty, in the opinion of the ministers, there must still be a remnant of this traitor lurking in the imperial city, and an assassin is not to be feared, but if the person behind the scenes is not arrested for a day, I am afraid that it will cause panic and disturb people's hearts." ”

Xiao Zhiheng also stood up, "That's right, wait for me to interrogate the assassin and torture him to extract ......a confession."

A shout sounded outside the door, "Mu Shizi asks to see~~"

Nangong Yao pondered for a moment, "Let him in." ”

"Xuanmu Shizi meets ~~"

Mu Jingyang strode in and knelt down on one knee, "See the emperor." ”

"Get up."

"Your Majesty."

"I ask you, what is the relationship between those women and the old Zhang family?"

"Back to the emperor, they have nothing to do with the old Zhang family, this is a misunderstanding."

"Your words are not enough to prove that they have nothing to do with it."

Mu Jingyang knelt down again, "Your Majesty, that Wen Jun girl has come to the rescue many times regardless of her own safety, a few days ago, the Nine Princes were assassinated on the way back to Beijing, Wen Jun girl is also fighting to the death with the assassins, and the ministers really have no reason to say that they are the assassins' comrades." ”

At this time, Nangong Jin took a step forward and arched his hand, "Father, if it weren't for that girl to rescue her in time today, Erchen is afraid that there will be more than one luck, and Erchen thinks that Mu Shizi is reasonable." ”

"Prime Minister, what do you think?"

"Since ancient times, the prince and important ministers of the court have always been the assassination targets of traitors, and if that woman has helped many times, she can clear her suspicions." Prime Minister Wu paused;

"However, to be on the safe side, they should be locked up for a few more days."

Xiao Zhiheng arched his hand, "What the prime minister said is extremely true. ”

"Get up."

"Your Majesty." Mu Jingyang stood up and arched his hand, "The minister retreats." He knew that he had no official status, so it was inconvenient for him to participate in the affairs of the court, so he left quickly.

Nangong Yao sat down, "Ladies and gentlemen, how to deal with the assassins, do you have a plan?" ”

Nangong Jin hesitated, "Father, the son has a bold idea, I don't know if I should say it." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

"The people of the old Zhang family are well-trained, and it is useless to torture them to extract confessions, so it is better to treat each other with courtesy and use profit as a temptation."

Prime Minister Wu shook his head, "The people of the old Zhang family are foolish and loyal, and the temptation may not be useful. ”

Nangong Jin said unhurriedly, "If it fails, don't worry, the assassin was escorted to the heavenly prison by Jin Yuwei, and passed through more than ten miles of streets, thinking that someone has already reported to the people behind the scenes, and will definitely try to rescue them at night, then we will pretend to let them go, and then send secret guards to follow ......."

The rest is self-evident.

Xiao Zhiheng's eyes lit up, "If you can track the Zhang family's lair, then send troops to wipe them out!" ”

Nangong Yao pondered for a while, "It's a very bold strategy, and it's also a good way to wipe out the remnants of the old Zhang family, but this move is too risky, and if you let go of the assassin, the consequences are unimaginable." ”

"In the opinion of the ministers, this move is feasible, and His Royal Highness King Rui and Commander Xiao will join forces to arrest them, and they will definitely be able to cut them down to the roots."

"The prime minister has a point." Nangong Yao nodded with satisfaction, "I'll leave this matter to you!" ”

"Obey the order!"

"Sons obey orders!" Nangong Jin paused, "Father, this plan is ...... It was the second brother's proposal. ”

"Oh?" Nangong Yao smiled, "No matter who it is, if you do this well, you will be rewarded!" ”

After Nangong Jin and Xiao Zhiheng retired to the emperor, they hurried to the prison.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Rui knows how to repay the favor without taking credit alone, and it is rare to have a broad heart!" Prime Minister Wu sighed.

Nangong Yao looked at him thoughtfully, "I know it in my heart. ”