The emperor was angry and wanted to kill Ling Yun, and Lu Wenzheng hurried to intercede for his subordinates; The emperor pondered for a moment, then turned his face to ask He Yuting's opinion.

At this time, He Yuting was in trouble.

Originally, from the bottom of his heart, he really hoped that the emperor would order Ling Yun to be killed; But after thinking about it, he hesitated again.

First of all, Ling Yun is the son of the county horse of the dynasty, the husband of the lord of Huanyu, and the son-in-law of the prince of Jinling; If he fell into the trap this time and took the opportunity to instigate the emperor to really kill Ling Yun, wouldn't he offend the Jinling Palace?

In this way, he became the mastermind of the matter; And he also carried the black pot for the emperor and became the emperor's scapegoat - if the person responsible for killing Ling Yun is really investigated afterwards, it must be him!

In addition, there is another layer of factors that even he can't explain that torments his tangled heart from time to time.

I don't know why, in his subconscious, there is always a feeling of ignorance, inexplicability and strangeness towards Ling Yun. In this feeling, whether there is more love or more resentment, even he himself can't understand.

After thinking about it for a while, he unconsciously remembered the grace that Ling Yun had given him several life-saving times in the past.

Especially that time in Qinfang Courtyard, he was bitten by a poisonous scorpion, and it was Ling Yun who sealed the acupuncture points near his wound in time, and then sucked out the scorpion venom around him regardless of the danger to his life; Then he took him to the Divine Doctor Villa overnight and begged the famous doctor Sai Zhongjing to treat him for his injuries.

He Yuting will never forget that during that long and torturous waiting period, who did not care about his already seriously overdrawn and weak body, and exercised his skills over and over again......

Thinking back to the past, He Yuting only felt a warm wave of heat surging into his heart, a thin layer of mist spread under his eyes, and everything in front of him was blurred......

The emperor saw that He Yuting just bowed his head and groaned, but did not speak; I couldn't help but be a little confused, and I couldn't help but ask again.

He Yuting thought a lot, and finally slowly opened his mouth, "Holy Lord, Weichen thinks what Lord Lu said is extremely true. How can it be said that Ling Yun is also a county horse, looking at the county lord's sake, please ask the Holy Lord to give him a chance to make meritorious service and atone for his sins. ”

When the emperor heard this, he was right, and thought: "Although Ling Yun and that demon girl have had an affair, after all, he and my royal sister Huanyu are husband and wife!" Although now because of the matter of the demon girl, the royal sister hates him so much that she grits her teeth, it is just a temporary anger - the so-called love is deep, and the pain is cut!

"If I really kill him, won't my royal sister become a widow? Now that the little couple is in a hurry, of course the royal sister hates Ling Yun very much in anger; Afterwards, she came back to her senses and didn't blame me!

"And Ling Yun has been in the office for many years, and has also made a lot of contributions to the court and the criminal department, I have always valued him very much, and I like him very much.

"It's a pity that such a talented and handsome person is really scribbled so easily, and I feel a little reluctant. It's better to let him make meritorious contributions with his guilt and watch the aftermath. ”

Emperor Zhao Yu made up his mind, so he passed the decree: "Since the two Aiqing have interceded for him, then spare him once this time." ”

As he spoke, he turned his face to Feng Chaoying, the chief manager next to him, and said, "Chaoying, you immediately issued an edict to pardon Ling Yun's capital crime and allow him to make meritorious contributions to his crimes; Then bring him here to see me. ”

Feng Chaoying lowered her eyebrows and snorted, and hurriedly went out.

At this time, the most unbalanced person in his heart is Ying Chuanlin. He originally thought that Ling Yun would definitely die this time, but he expected that there would be another change in life and death!

It's okay for Lu Wenzheng to intercede for Ling Yun, but how can He Yuting also face Ling Yun at a critical moment? He just couldn't figure it out.

Led by Feng Chaoying, Ouqing Lingyun walked in with his head down, knelt on the ground, and thanked the Holy Lord for his grace of not killing.

The emperor's dark pupils were covered with a layer of coldness, and he said: "It's not that I won't kill you, but the two Aiqing will intercede for you." Lingyun, I will give you three days to capture the demon girl. Otherwise, the two sins will be one, and you will be sentenced to death! ”

At that moment, Ling Yun felt like he had been thrown into the boundless cold sea, and the blood in his body froze in an instant.

His face was pale, and he only stood dumbfounded, and his originally clear eyes had lost focus, and he only looked blankly ahead, as if he was stupid.

He thought he had escaped this catastrophe, but the emperor gave him such a problem! With such a cruel order, it is really better to kill him.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment. At this time, he really hoped that time could stop forever, and not allow himself to face this cruel choice and hopeless sorrow......

Lu Wenzheng saw that Ling Yun was just in a daze, and he didn't respond for a long time, he was in a hurry, he almost forcibly dragged Ling Yun to his knees, kowtowed to the emperor, and said: "The Holy One is generous and benevolent, Wechen is grateful, and Wechen and Lingyun are grateful!" ”

The emperor was very unhappy. His face was tense, he forcibly suppressed the anger that was about to rise, snorted coldly, and walked away with his sleeves......

Lu Wenzheng, Ling Yun, Xu Zhi, Yang Zhen and others returned to the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department.

In the study, Lu Wenzheng stood in front of the bookcase with a frowning brow, his face sinking like water, and his expression was a little frightening.

Xu Zhi and Yang Zhen stood aside respectfully with their hands down, looking at each other, so frightened that they didn't even dare to come out.

The air in the room seemed to freeze for a while, so oppressive that people couldn't breathe.

Lu Wenzheng swept his eyes coldly, and said sharply at Ling Yun: "Kneel!" ”

Ling Yun knew the catastrophe that had fallen today; also knew that what he did must have made Lord Lu angry enough.

At this time, facing Lord Lu's almost murderous, razor-sharp eyes, he leaned down and knelt down as he said, just waiting for Lord Lu's thunderous fury to invade him like a raging storm.

Lu Wen said with a gloomy face: "Tell me, is that Tianxiao Demon Girl the woman who used to die and live for her sake and strictly resist marriage?" ”

Ling Yun lowered his head and said bluntly, "Yes." ”

The emotions in Lu Wenzheng's eyes trembled violently, and he said bitterly: "Ling Yun, you are the commander of the guards of the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department, and she is a rebel of the imperial court - you and her, one is an official, the other is a bandit, and they should be incompatible, and they are incompatible.

"And you have always acted in a measured and measured manner; But now you are doing such a lawless and self-destructive thing for her, tell me, why? ……”

Ling Yun lowered his eyelids, his long eyelashes covered the dark feelings under his eyes, and he didn't speak.

Lu Wenzheng looked at his dejected appearance, couldn't help but soften in his heart, sighed and said: "Let's not mention the past first, just talk about the present!" The Holy Lord issued an edict ordering you to capture the Heavenly Demon Maiden within three days; And the government has also vouched for this in front of the Holy One.

"Now the task is arduous, the time is pressing, and there is no room for delay; So you have to do it right away, and we're here to hear from you. Success or failure of life and death is all in one move - Commander Ling, everything depends on you! ”

When Lu Wenzheng said this, his tone was calm and unfazed; But when it reached Ling Yun's ears, it was like throwing a thunderbolt.

At that moment, he only felt his head buzzing and everything in front of him seemed to shake.

Lu Wenzheng saw that Ling Yun's eyes were blank and his face was extremely ugly, and his heart couldn't help but throb, "Commander Ling, what's wrong with you, can you understand what this mansion has just said?" ”

Ling Yun raised his head with some difficulty, and looked at Lord Lu with an obscure gaze, "I'm sorry for my lord, I'm afraid Ling Yun will have to live up to your expectations." If you want Ling Yun to do something else, even if it is a sword mountain and a sea of fire, a tiger's den in Longtan, Ling Yun will not frown; It's just this matter, but Ling Yun can never agree to it......"

Lu Wenzheng's pupils shrank suddenly, and he said in a trembling voice: "Why? ………”

Ling Yun said in a deep voice: "Actually, when I was on the execution ground, Ling Yun told the adults that you won't understand what happened between me and her - so even if I am allowed to die, I will never hurt her in the slightest......"

Lu Wenzheng was so angry that he trembled and pointed at Ling Yun and said, "You...... You...... Lingyun, you've really disappointed this mansion! In the past, you were shrewd and wise, arrogant, and with one heart and one mind with this government, knowing yourself and knowing your heart - now, just for a woman, you are obsessed and degenerate to this! People say, 'Bad faces', that's not bad at all!

"Lingyun, this mansion advises you to stop being obsessed! Otherwise, you will not only ruin your good future and ruin your reputation, but you will also fail the county lord, the brother of the Shangshu Mansion of the Criminal Department, and the ...... You will fail all the people around you who care about you and love you......"

Yang Zhen on the side couldn't hold his breath anymore, and couldn't help but shout: "Brother Ling, even if it's a junior brother begging you, don't be bewitched by that demon girl anymore, okay?" The emperor only gave you a three-day deadline, if you can't kill the demon girl, the emperor will kill you! Is it worth it to ruin your life just for such a woman? ”

Ling Yun's heart was painful, two lines of tears fell from his starry eyes, and he said in a voiced voice: "Actually, she is not what you imagined at all!" Even if she misses it, won't you give her a chance to change her ways? Do you have to force a couple of people who love each other to abuse and kill each other? The world is so big, is there really no place for me and her? ”

Lu Wenzheng rolled his eyes disappreciatively, and an extremely speechless look appeared on his face.

He stared at Ling Yun's face without blinking, and almost squeezed out his teeth word for word and said, "Ling Yun, now this mansion only asks you one word, the Holy Lord wants you to capture the demon girl of that day within three days, can you do it?" ”

Ling Yun lowered his eyelids and was silent for a long time, then finally raised his head slowly, and opened his mouth with difficulty and determination, "I have already said just now, even if I am allowed to die, I will never hurt her in the slightest—so my lord, please forgive Ling Yun for all difficulties in this matter!" ……”

Lu Wenzheng finally became furious. He could no longer suppress his anger, and a cold chill that could almost kill shot out of his scarlet eyes.

He raised his hand tremblingly, and slapped Ling Yun in the face hard!