Wei Xiang stayed up all night and went to the Xuanshu Hall of Weiyang Palace early in the morning to ask to see the emperor.

Yesterday, Zhao Guanghan asked to search the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Liu Xun felt that there was a murder in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the investigation was also within Jing Zhaoyin's responsibility, so he approved his request. However, early this morning, Shi Gao met and told him about Zhao Guanghan's search of the Prime Minister's Mansion yesterday, and he felt that Zhao Guanghan was a little excessive.

Liu Xun didn't care about the contradiction between Zhao Guanghan and Wei Xiang. Wei Xiang and Zhao Guanghan are two styles of acting, and these two pinching each other, as long as they don't go out of line, it's not necessarily a bad thing. The so-called art of imperial control is to intentionally or unintentionally connive at the mutual supervision and restraint of courtiers.

In his early years, he lived in Lu and did not study the way of being a king. However, a few years ago, he watched Huo Guang act coldly, and Bingji nodded from time to time, and he also figured out some Taoism. He instructed Xu Sang to pass on Wei Xiang to come in, and he hesitated in his heart whether to comfort him a few words.

Wei Xiang came in to say goodbye, and Liu Xun said lightly: "Sit down." "Deliberately not asked.

Wei Xiang didn't know how to say it all of a sudden, the expression on his face was both resentful and aggrieved, and the room fell silent. He sat down for a short time and stood up again, and said, "Please rest." ”

Liu Xun raised his eyelids and said lightly: "Why?" ”

Wei Xiang lowered his head, took a deep breath, tried his best to restrain his indignation, and said in a flat tone: "Yesterday, a maid drowned in the house, and Jing Zhaoyin came to investigate the case, pointing out that Neiko was involved in the case. The minister should recuse himself and wait for the facts of the case to be clarified. ”

Liu inquired: "I know about this, I approved Zhao Guanghan's investigation of the case." Zhao Guanghan reported that your wife had killed the maid. Speaking of this, his face was solemn: "Between heaven and earth, people are precious, and killing slaves and maids without permission is an unforgivable crime." ”

Wei Xiang was so panicked that he fell to the ground and kowtowed again and again: "The minister doesn't dare, Your Majesty Mingjian." Liu Xun glanced at him and said, "Get up and speak." ”

Wei Xiang got up at this time, smiled bitterly, and arched his hand and said, "As far as the minister knows, that handmaiden drowned herself after arguing with her mother. There is no killing of a maid in the country. ”

Liu Xun turned his face, raised his chin towards Shi Gao, and said, "Shi Gao, you talk to him." With that, he looked down at the music.

Shi Gao looked embarrassed, and the emperor had to speak, so he said intermittently: "According to Zhao Guanghan's report, your wife scolded and beat the maid and forced her to death. ”

Wei Xiang defended: "Although the insider has an impatient temperament, he is also unintentional. If the slave or maid has a bad pool, it will be just said, and there will be no abuse. ”

Shi Gao said: "There is a reason for this. It was you who molested that maid and was discovered by your wife, so-"

Wei Xiang was anxious in his heart, and shouted without thinking: "What nonsense." The minister is very old, and he has no desire for men and women, how can he flirt with her. ”

Liu Xun was stunned for a moment, felt that this was a little strange, and after thinking about it for a while, it was also funny, and raised his head to look at him, with a joke in his eyes. Shi Gao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Wei Xiang didn't understand why they were laughing at first, but when he came back to his senses, his face suddenly turned red and he stammered: "The minister really didn't tease her. However, Zhao Guanghan had no real evidence, that is, he forced his insiders to kneel in the mansion and insulted the minister's family, which violated the rules of the imperial court. ”

When it came to this, Liu Xun felt that he should give the two sides a step down, pondered for a while, and said, "You step down, this matter will be handed over to Ting Wei, and it will definitely be investigated." Wei Xiang had no choice but to retire. After he left, Liu Xun instructed Xu Sang to send a message to the court lieutenant Yu Dingguo to come to the Xuanshu Palace to discuss matters.

In less than half an hour, Yu Dingguo came panting. Shi Gao talked about the entanglement between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Jingzhao Mansion.

Liu inquired: "Yu Qing, you have to find out the merits of this matter." Yu Dingguo said: "The minister's decree." ”

After Yu Dingguo, Shi Gao and others left, Liu Xun reviewed a few more notes, and then walked to the courtyard to stretch his body. He felt that Wei Xiang and Zhao Guanghan were both capable courtiers, and there were some disputes between them, which was not a big deal, so he didn't have to care. But seeing the clear autumn colors, I wanted to go to the East Market.

Liu Xun changed into ordinary clothes and quietly left the palace. After walking a short distance, he seemed to notice something, frowned, deliberately slowed down his pace, walked a few steps, turned around suddenly, and saw Shi Gao unable to dodge, leaning against a big tree, smiling awkwardly.

Liu Xun stretched out his finger and pointed at him, made a scolding appearance with a straight face, smiled and beckoned him to follow. The two of them went to the East City one after the other.

Afternoon is the busiest time in the East Market. While watching the street scene, the two of them were gossiping, and inadvertently came to the "Pingding Kiln", but saw that it was deserted. Liu Xun felt strange in his heart, so he walked into the store.

There were a few thin-glazed cups, plates, and cups on the shelves against the wall in the store, and the little girl was wiping the table, and when she saw Liu Xun coming in, she just glanced at it and didn't speak.

Liu asked, "Is the autumn shopkeeper available?" ”

"Are you asking the old shopkeeper or the little shopkeeper Qiu?"

Liu Xun was stunned by her question, thought for a while, and said, "Old Qiu is the shopkeeper." ”

"Not there."

"Then find the little shopkeeper Qiu."

"Not either."

Liu Xun was confused: "Then you just asked me who I was looking for?" ”

Brother Lai said: "You come to find someone, I naturally have to ask for understanding." ”

Liu Xun was dumbfounded, turned his head to look at Shi Gao, and couldn't laugh or cry.

The two were about to leave, and Qiu Qian and Chanel happened to come back, and they were overjoyed to see Liu Xun and Shi Gao. Qiu Qian stepped forward and hugged Liu Xun and said, "Brother Huang, you are here, but it makes me think badly." Shi Gao came over and pulled Qiu Qian away, laughing and saying, "Rude, speak well." ”

Qiu Qian let go of his hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a long time, even if you are rude, Brother Huang won't be surprised." ”

Liu Xun also smiled: "When did Junior Brother Qiu pay attention to etiquette." ”

Qiu Qian arched his hand and said, "Brother Huang still knows me." ”

Liu Xun patted him on the shoulder, saw Xia Neil standing at the door, and said with a smile: "Xia Xiaomei is lazy these days, why are there only a few ordinary items in the store." ”

Chanel pursed her lips, but before she could answer, Qiu Qian interjected: "She hasn't had the heart to pinch clay objects in the past two days. ”

Liu Xun was surprised: "But what's the matter?" ”

Qiu Qian said: "It's not because of me." ”

Liu Xun smiled: "How did you make her unhappy." ”

Qiu Qian spread his hands and said with an innocent expression: "I can't blame me for this." So 1510 told how he was kidnapped by the two that day and how he was rescued.

Qiu Qian's words were thrilling, Liu Xun's brows gradually furrowed when he heard this, and he said in surprise: "You are the kidnapped son of the Yuezhou businessman." Qiu Qian nodded.

Chanel squinted his eyes, with a smile on his face, and mocked: "If it's a robbery, it's probably looking for him." ”

Liu Xun was thinking about his thoughts, smiled perfunctorily, looked at Qiu Qian, and asked with some hesitation: "It is said that Zhao Guanghan was alone in danger and persuaded the two robbers who were kidnapped to surrender to ensure that the hostages were safe." ”

Qiu Qian sneered and said, "Then there is something, I am a hostage." The two evil major generals threw out their swords, and if they hadn't waited for Jing Zhaoyin to come over and take the credit, they would have fallen a long time ago. It caused me to stay in that little dark room for an extra hour. ”

"Did these two ever extort ransom?" Liu asked.

"Nope. They wish they had surrendered early, and where would they dare to ask for ransom. Qiu Qian's tone was full of ridicule, and he immediately added: "After robbing my money bag and hiding in the small courtyard, the captors shouted them to surrender, and they didn't ask for anything. ”

"So, the rumor is not true?" Liu Xun had an expression of disbelief on his face.

"It's all those idlers who watch the excitement." Autumn Thousands Road.

Liu Xun's face became more and more gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and muttered a few words. Shi Gao didn't hear what he said on the sidelines, he didn't dare to ask, he couldn't say nothing, so he had to grin. Fortunately, Liu Xun lowered his head and thought about it, but did not pay attention to his reaction.

At this time, Chanel noticed Liu Xun and Shi Gao's expressions, and quietly stabbed Xia Qiu Qian with his elbow.

Qiu Qian was still talking to herself, and was stabbed by Chanel, only to find that Liu Xun seemed to be gloomy. He looked at Shi Gao suspiciously, Shi Gao squeezed his eyes, shook his head slightly, and motioned for him not to ask. There was silence in the room.