"The young master showed up outside Fangjiazhuang!"

That night, Fang Jue returned to Fangjiazhuang, as if nothing had happened.

Of course, this news was spread by the spies of all parties who were guarding outside Fangjiazhuang as soon as possible.

Although it was late at night, many dignitaries and nobles did not dare to sleep this night.

Until the second half of the night, several carriages drove out of the city, and the patrol battalion did not dare to stop them, so the carriages drove to Fangjiazhuang.

"Young Master, Shousuke is here."

Fang Jue was about to fall asleep, when he knocked on the door and came in to tell him about it.

"Old Shousuke?"

Fang Jue knew that after Zhuge Qingshan knew the news, he would definitely come to explore the truth, but he didn't expect him to come so quickly.

Traveling at night in this winter is naturally a torment for Zhuge Qingshan. What's more, coming in the starry night, it seems a little unruly, not quite like the previous style of the first assistant of Great Xia.

"And."

Dian didn't finish his words: "In addition to Shoufu, Yan Shangshu is also here, King Qin, King Jin...... There are also some people who don't know it, and they all want to see the young master immediately. ”

"Why didn't you blow them away?" Fang Jue asked with a smile.

With Dian Yi's temper, if he disturbed Fang Jue at this hour, he would definitely be annoyed by him.

If you don't blast out, forget it, you're really willing to come and tell you.

Is this still a pawn who only feels sorry for the young master?

Fang Jue's quip, Ling Dian shook his head lightly: "Since the young master has decided to stay, then these powerful people, naturally I can't offend easily." ”

"Besides, they do seem to have something going on."

……

Fangjiazhuang, guest hall.

The extinguished candle flame was re-lit, only with the addition of oil, for the night could be long.

Dian Yi stood at the door, and Zhuge Qingshan and Fang Jue sat opposite each other in the hall, without hot tea.

At this hour, the servants and maids were all resting early, and Fang Jue was very considerate, so he didn't let Dianyi wake them up to entertain them.

"Young Master...... When he saw the young master, the old man was relieved. As soon as Zhuge Qingshan sat down, he became excited.

"Hearing that the young master resigned and left, the old man was very sorry in his heart, and he didn't want the young master to hang down my Great Xia, so he still went and returned."

Fang Jue confessed: "The old man bothered......"

"Lord Fang may reveal the details?" Zhuge Qingshan was puzzled, "Why did you leave suddenly?" Is it really because of the assassination that I am afraid? ”

Zhuge Qingshan didn't think that a wizard who could conquer Beiliang and capture three or four states in a row would be frightened by an assassination.

There must be something inside in it, and perhaps only His Majesty and Fang Jue know the details.

Faced with the question, Fang Jue did not answer, but asked rhetorically: "The old man did not quit the cold and came to the cold house on a starry night, just to ask the reason for this sentence?" ”

Zhuge Qingshan shook his head, naturally not.

If you just ask for a reason, you can come tomorrow or a few more days, there is no need to rudely disturb Fang Jueqingmeng.

"Naturally, there is still something to do."

Zhuge Qingshan no longer asked, but handed out a fold from his sleeve.

Fang Jue didn't answer.

"Boss, isn't this unruly?" Fang Jue was puzzled, there was a mark on this fold, and at first glance it was the official letter received by the cabinet.

How did the cabinet scholar who was imprisoned not have it?

Fang Jue believed that Zhuge Qingshan was measured, but he still waited for him to speak first before looking.

"This is the performance of the Ministry of Industry, about Jiangnan Water Conservancy, it will be submitted to the imperial case tomorrow...... But on this, there is no signature of Lord Fang's seal. ”

"Oh, I see."

When Fang Jue heard this, he realized that he had delayed some official business in the past two days.

If he really resigned and left, then the documents of the Ministry of Industry do not need to be signed by Fang Jue.

But now that Fang Jue has not left, this piece needs to be paid by Fang Jue, after all, he still has a part-time title of secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

Although it is only a detail, if it is known, it will also be referenced.

"I'll just sign it."

Fang Jue: "Dian Yi, go to my study and bring my seal." ”

The seal of the Ministry of Industry's book, in Fang Jue's hands, was originally handed back to the Ministry of Industry, but this time he came back and brought it out from the Ministry of Industry.

After opening the canon, Fang Jue looked at Zhuge Qingshan again:

"Boss, I'm afraid there's still something going on, right?"

This is a small matter, although it is urgent, but it will not be a big crime, at most it will be a few words of verbose by the imperial history platform or the officials.

For this, there is still not enough reason.

"Those who know me, the young master." Zhuge Qingshan smiled happily, and as soon as he saw that the dictionary was gone, some words could be said thoroughly.

"The young master said goodbye without saying goodbye, and now he is back, does it have anything to do with Your Majesty?"

Or is this the thing?

Fang Jue: "Why did the old man say this? ”

"Your Majesty may have some things and act a little strangely, but young master, please rest assured, Your Majesty is definitely a virtuous master."

Fang Jue was even more puzzled, in the middle of the night, what are you telling me about this?

Zhuge Qingshan leaned over and whispered, "Is the young master investigating the case of stealing treasury silver in the Ministry of Works?" ”

"Huh?"

You're jumping a little far, what's the matter?

"Young Master, is it that he found some clues, and he happened to be assassinated, do you suspect that it was assigned by His Majesty?"

Zhuge Qingshan's words made Fang Jue's eyes glare.

To be honest, from the time of the assassination to the present, Fang Jue has doubted many people, but it is absolutely impossible to doubt the emperor.

The emperor had no reason to kill him, even if he was worried that Fang Jue would become a powerful minister, and he was worried that he would be a master...... But it's too early.

As an emperor, Fang Jue, a tool man who benefits the country and the people, how can he let him die if he doesn't squeeze it dry?

Looking at Zhuge Qingshan's appearance, Fang Jue knew that he had some guesses, and quipped:

"What do you mean, Boss?"

Zhuge Qingshan whispered: "The old man has long known that he can quietly steal the treasury silver of the Ministry of Industry in the capital, and only His Majesty can do this." ”

"Haha."

Fang Jue laughed, this group of ministers doesn't seem to be stupid, the loss of the treasury silver of the Ministry of Works, it seems that many people have a heart.

"What the boss means is that His Majesty sent someone to steal it in order to ask for more silver from the household, and I found out about it...... And I happened to be assassinated, so you fear that I think it was your Majesty's doing...... That's why you fled the capital? ”

Wait a minute!

Fang Jue's smile came to an abrupt end.

It was not that he suspected the emperor, but Zhuge Qingshan's words opened another door for him.

Even Zhuge Qingshan would guess that the assassination might have been done by the emperor, so would other people think the same way?

If you don't know the emperor well enough and don't trust the emperor enough, will you think the same way?

In this way, does the murderer behind the scenes still have the intention of sowing discord at this time?

"Is that really the case?" Seeing Fang Jue's expression becoming serious, Zhuge Qingshan was dumbfounded.

Fang Jue immediately smiled and said: "No, don't worry, the inside story has nothing to do with this matter, and I also believe that Your Majesty will never kill me at this time." ”

Zhuge Qingshan hurriedly said: "At any time, Your Majesty will never kill the young master!" ”

Fang Jue smiled but said nothing.

Maybe not, but after the appearance of the old pavilion master, there seems to be no need for suspicion among the monarchs and ministers, but it may backfire...... Let the emperor suddenly be even more jealous of himself.

It's just that these words are inconvenient to say to Zhuge Qingshan.

As for his relationship with the emperor, how it will develop in the future depends on the emperor's belly and pattern.

And what happened to this was also the reason why Fang Jue and Ye Hongyi parted ways.

"I have long known that His Majesty did the matter of the Ministry of Industry's treasury, in order to get an extra start-up fund for the Jiangnan Water Conservancy Project."

Fang Jue said: "I can even guess that the silver should be hidden in the East Palace now, and the only person who handled this matter was His Majesty's secret guard." ”

Zhuge Qingshan gave up his hand, showing a look of approval, but did not answer.

Fang Jue could be presumptuous and discuss the emperor without reverence, but Zhuge Qingshan couldn't.

"Since the young master is not suspicious of His Majesty, then the old man will be at ease, I am afraid that the monarch and the ministers will be separated, in this case, even if the young master comes back, sooner or later there will be a disaster."

Zhuge Qingshan said: "Young Master, please rest assured, the cabinet has ordered that the Jingzhao Yin Mansion and the Criminal Department jointly handle the case and find out the real culprit behind the assassination as soon as possible." ”

"Thank you, sir."

As soon as Dian Yi brought the seal, Fang Jue signed the note, and Zhuge Qingshan took his leave.

Vaguely, I heard the husband arranged by Fang Fu and knocked on the change.

"It's the third watch, young master."

Fang Jue: "Aren't the King of Qin and the King of Jin here?" ”

"yes?" Dianyi frowned, "It's so late, does the young master still want to see them?" Why don't you get rid of it? ”

Zhuge Qingshan was able to come in, somewhat because he was old, otherwise Dian Yi might not have passed it on for him.

"Let King Qin come in, let King Jin go back." Fang Jue said without thinking.

……

"Teacher, I haven't seen you for many days, please accept the disciple's worship!"

As soon as they met, King Qin bowed his head and looked excited.

Fang Jue glanced at him slightly, casually pointed to the stool next to him, and motioned for King Qin to sit down.

King Qin took his seat, and Fang Jue said, "Why are you still here so late?" ”

"I came here yesterday, the teacher didn't see me, and I resigned early this morning, and the disciple was really panicked."

King Qin's expression didn't look like he was pretending, as if he was really worried about this good master.

And Fang Jue knew the reason.

Today's King Qin has no foundation in the capital, and his biggest backer is his teacher.

The young master of Daxia and the supervisor of the Musket Bureau and the secretary of the Ministry of Engineering.

As long as Fang Jue is still there, and he admits that King Qin is his disciple, then he is King Qin's backer.

Whether the "Young Master Party" exists or not, those who are oriented towards Fang Jue will become the political resources of King Qin.

Once Fang Jue is gone, with the ups and downs of King Qin, his status in the emperor's heart is only afraid that it is almost as normal as that King of Jin.

"Why did the teacher resign?"

"You don't need to know what's going on."

But Manchao was shocked, since the teacher had resigned and left, why did he come back...... How can we take back what is said? ”

King Qin was worried that even if Fang Jue returned, it would be difficult for him to reinstate.

Fang Jue smiled and talked about another matter:

"I heard that you have been spreading some remarks recently, targeting Ye Ling'er of the Ye family?"

"Uh......"

King Qin's face turned red, he grabbed his hair, and said embarrassedly: "It's the disciple's strength that is narrow." ”

Time has passed, no matter how stupid King Qin is, he should have woken up a long time ago.

King Qin had long understood how Ye Ling'er teased him, he was not a generous person, and if he had revenge, he would take revenge!

I was in Qinzhou before, and there was no way, but now that I'm back, there are some things that naturally have to be put on the agenda.

Fang Jue smiled faintly: "Ye Guogong is old, the Ye family is actually in charge of Ye Gong, and the children of the Ye family are deficient in discipline, which is really Ye Gong's crime......"

"Huh?"

King Qin was still worried that he would be reprimanded by the teacher for being stingy, but he didn't expect that when he heard this, he would instantly understand.

"What does the teacher mean is that I want to clean up Ye Gong easily?"

King Qin squinted his eyes, blooming with a hint of murderous intent, and even stealing joy.

Fang Jue glanced at him and said lightly, "Did I say it?" I'm just reasoning with you. Ye Ling'er's mistake is naturally to blame the elders of the Ye Mansion for not being strict in discipline. ”

"Elders? Disciple understood! The corners of King Qin's mouth twitched, and he smiled like a crooked god of war.

Fang Jue couldn't help but laugh and coughed, "What do you understand?" ”

"Teacher, rest assured, the disciple will definitely handle this matter cleanly, and no one will be suspicious of you!" King Qin is very up-to-the-road.