On the official road about five miles away from Mingxiu Villa, Wu Youxu, the general of Qianniuwei, was leading 3,000 Qianniuwei soldiers to march forward.

The competition for the key witnesses in the assassination case aroused Wu Zetian's strong dissatisfaction, and she ordered Wu Youxu to lead the army to Mingxiu Villa to meet Li Zhen, and at the same time wipe out the forces besieging the villa.

Beyond the treetops, Wu Youxu could already see the high-rise buildings of the villa in the distance, at this time, Zhao Qiuniang galloped on horseback and said to him in a loud voice: "General Wu, it is better to go hand in hand and surround the villa from three sides, which can prevent people outside the villa from escaping." ”

Wu Youxu nodded, Zhao Qiuniang was reasonable, he immediately divided the three thousand troops into three routes, Zhao Qiuniang led the internal guards and a thousand soldiers to intercept from the east, he and another Lang general each led a thousand people to intercept from the south and west, and the Qianniu guards were divided into three ways and surrounded Mingxiu Villa from three directions.

Wu Furong led more than 60 Wu family generals to lurk in the easternmost part of the woods, patiently waiting for night to fall, the other party is heavily defended, entering the village during the day will lead to fierce conflicts, causing heavy casualties, and may not be able to catch the assassin who slipped through the net, only after nightfall, will there be a chance to appear.

Wu Furong also learned from Princess Taiping that the assassin had fallen into the hands of Li Zhen, which made her heart full of anxiety, this assassin knew all the plans and the details of the Wu family's generals, as long as he was carefully interrogated, his father would not be able to deny it in front of the saint, the problem was very strict, and only by capturing or killing this assassin would they turn the corner.

Wu Furong was more anxious than anyone else, she looked up at the sky from time to time, hoping that the sky would get as dark as possible, she couldn't wait any longer.

At this moment, a long scream suddenly came from the dense forest behind her, Wu Furong was taken aback, turned around and looked into the woods, only to see a warrior rushing towards her, shouting: "There are officers and soldiers, officers and soldiers are coming!"

The surrounding warriors suddenly panicked, and without waiting for Wu Furong's order, they ran separately and fled in all directions, but it was too late, the Qianniuwei soldiers killed from all directions, they had no way to escape, or they fled in the direction of the villa, Wu Furong chose this way, but she and more than a dozen of her subordinates rushed towards the villa, but only ran out of dozens of steps, and killed an internal guard soldier in the oblique stab, about 100 people, led by the captain Zhao Qiuniang, intercepted the way of Wu Furong and her men.

The internal guard soldiers raised their crossbows one after another and aimed them at them, and Zhao Qiuniang said coldly: "Miss Wu, let's be honest! Otherwise, it won't be worth dying here." ”

Wu Furong's face turned pale with fright, and then thousands of murderous guards surrounded them with swords, bows and crossbows, Wu Furong immediately reacted and shouted to the Wu family generals: "Put down your swords, don't resist!"

Dozens of Wu clan generals laid down their weapons one after another, knelt down, and Zhao Qiuniang shouted to the soldiers: "Tie them all up!"

Not only Wu Furong, but also the samurai from all sides lurking around Mingxiu Villa suffered the same fate, being surrounded and captured by the Senniuwei samurai, although there were some samurai who were stationed on the periphery to escape, but it could no longer affect the overall situation.

Lai Junchen was so angry that he jumped like thunder, straightened his neck and yelled at Wu Youxu: "I am here to investigate the assassination by the Holy Lord's purpose, you must not interfere with me, and let all my people go." ”

Wu Youxu said coldly: "I also came here to arrest people by the will of the saint, there is a decree of the saint, no one who surrounds Mingxiu Villa is allowed to let go, if you are dissatisfied, come to Zhongcheng to explain to the saint!"

He waved his hand, "Take it all!"

Qianniu guards escorted Lai Junchen's men to the outside of the woods, although Lai Junchen was not arrested, but he was the only one left, Lai Junchen was so angry that he trembled, but he was helpless, so he had to yell, "Wu Youxu, let's see!"

Lai Junchen turned over on the horse, whipped the horse's buttocks fiercely, and urged the horse to gallop towards Luoyang City, although Lai Junchen was extremely angry, but he was extremely cunning, he had realized that they had all fallen into the trap set by Li Zhen, at this time he had to explain clearly to the saint first, and he would be the first to clear himself.

At this time, Li Zhen also saw the Qianniu guards who appeared from all directions on the Star Picking Tower, and he couldn't help but sneer, this is the best way to solve the assassination case, it depends on how these people explain it!

In the imperial study, Princess Taiping bowed her head deeply, in the face of her mother's anger, she didn't dare to say a word more, at this time, it was still difficult for her to protect herself, where did she still have the heart to intercede for Wu Chenghe, not only that, but she also had her own responsibility to fall on Wu Chenghe's head.

"How can I have a daughter like you who doesn't know what to do, for the sake of a little profit, he does not hesitate to betray his principles and put me in injustice, how can you explain it to me?"

Princess Taiping was so frightened that she knelt down and said with tears: "My daughter was confused for a while, and she accepted his heavy gifts, but because of her feelings, she had to help him get rid of his crimes, and her daughter knew her mistake and was willing to accept any punishment from her mother, and she would never complain!"

Knowing her mother Mo Ruonu, Princess Taiping knows her mother too well, she knows that her mother is extremely shrewd, and her mother is very clear about the causes and consequences, at this time, if she blindly justifies herself and refuses to admit her mistakes, it will only make her mother more angry and completely disappointed in herself, she would rather admit her mistakes and be punished, but also get her mother's forgiveness, so that she has a chance to make a comeback.

Wu Zetian trembled, "Okay! You actually admit that you accepted a bribe, so you exonerate him with no conscience, the last time I listened to your words, I thought he had repented, and let him out, but what was the result? In less than a month, he sent someone to assassinate important ministers of the imperial court, which is simply lawless, this is to ruin my society and reputation, and I will not spare it!"

"My daughter was confused for a while!"

"I don't want to see you now, get out!"

Princess Taiping kowtowed with tears, slowly retreated, and walked to the door, but happened to meet Shangguan Wan'er, the two looked at each other, Shangguan Wan'er showed a sarcastic smile in her eyes, Princess Taiping was suddenly ashamed and annoyed, snorted heavily, turned around and left quickly.

Shangguan Wan'er walked into Wu Zetian's imperial study, at this time, Wu Zetian's heart was still angry, and he hated Shangguan Wan'er and said: "I always thought that she was a sensible and knowledgeable person, but I didn't expect her to be as short-sighted as she was, and for a little profit, she would cover up evil deeds, didn't she know the consequences of assassinating the courtiers?"

Shangguan Wan'er bowed, "Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon's body, the reason why Wan'er didn't want to publicize this matter was because she was afraid that Her Majesty would be angry, but she didn't expect it to make a fuss, which was definitely not Wan'er's intention." ”

"I know you mean well, but it's a pity—"

Wu Zetian let out a long sigh and said bitterly: "My two nephews, one is mad and the other is despicable and cunning, which makes me extremely disappointed, and there is really no wise and stable person in the martial family. ”

"Actually, General Wu Youxu is good!"

Wu Zetian shook his head, "He's just a little steady, but it's still far from wisdom, you don't need to improve him, to be honest, Li Zhen is much stronger than him, I know it in my heart." ”

Wu Zetian couldn't help but praise: "I didn't expect Li Zhen to be so determined, bold and careful, and full of courage, it is really a bit condescending to let him be a small deputy commander of the internal guard." ”

Shangguan Wan'er hurriedly said: "Thank you for Your Majesty's praise of him, he is still young and lacks qualifications, and it will be more beneficial for him to hone for a few more years." ”

"You're right, he still needs to hone and hone again, and I also hope that he can become a social talent. ”

Wu Zetian pondered for a moment, then turned back to business, and said to Shangguan Wan'er: "What do you think should be done with Wu Chenghe?"

Shangguan Wan'er's heart was cold, since the saint said this, it means that she didn't want to execute Wu Chenghei, but Shangguan Wan'er was mentally prepared, after all, it was her own nephew, how could she really do it?

She immediately said: "Maybe he was confused for a moment and didn't realize the consequences, if he can really repent, His Majesty can also give him another chance." ”

Wu Zetian has never been an indecisive person, for the sake of her own throne, she can even do it with her own son, let alone a nephew?

She forgave Xue Huaiyi last time, and finally led Xue Huaiyi to burn down the Ming Hall, which has made the ministers extremely dissatisfied, if she forgives Wu Chenghei again this time, I am afraid that it will affect the stability of the dynasty and her reputation.

Wu Zetian snorted coldly and said: "He is stupid and unwise, and it is in vain to give him ten chances, if he is not severely punished, it will be difficult for me to rectify the dynasty, pass on my will, and cut Wu Chenghei to the people, with a hundred rods, and with Lingnan to fill the army." ”

Shangguan Wan'er didn't expect that in the end, it turned out to be with Lingnan to fill the army, which made her secretly happy, although she was not able to execute Wu Chenghei, but the result of matching Lingnan was enough to make her angry.

At this time, Wu Zetian said again: "Let Gao Yanfu come to see me!"

After a moment, Gao Yanfu walked in quickly, bowed and saluted, "Old slave see Your Majesty!"

Wu Zetian said with a gloomy face: "You go to the Liang Wangfu and sue him, don't think that I don't know what he did, I temporarily spared him this time, if he dares to frame the clansmen again, Wu Chenghei will be his fate." ”

"The old slave obeys!"

Gao Yanfu bowed and retreated, Wu Zetian waved his hand and said, "Wan'er, you should also step down!" I am a little tired, and I will discuss with you tomorrow's imperial examination in the afternoon. ”

"Wan'er retires!"

Shangguan Wan'er left the imperial study and walked briskly towards her official room, she was extremely happy in her heart, not only Wu Chengsi was exiled to Lingnan, but also Princess Taiping and Wu Sansi were also severely warned at the same time, which made her heart feel extremely comfortable.

Especially Princess Taiping, I'm afraid she doesn't even know that the saint has decided to give her the opportunity to enter politics, but she was ruined by her short-sighted move, at least she will not have a chance to enter politics for at least a year or two, if she knows her loss this time, I don't know if she will be so angry that she vomits blood.

Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but think of Li Zhen again, this young man deserves to be praised by the Son of Heaven, he is indeed very determined, this time he actually played so many powerful people in the palm of his hand, and it was also his luck to have such a right-hand man.

Shangguan Wan'er walked back to her official room, Li Zhen and Zhao Qiuniang in the room immediately stood up, Shangguan Wan'er waved her hand and smiled: "Sit down first!"

The three of them sat down, Xiao'e served them tea, and Li Zhen asked tentatively, "What is the result?"

"Lai Junchen is very cunning, he escaped this catastrophe by luck, and he has been handed over to the army, but Wu Sansi and Princess Taiping have been severely warned, which will have a great impact on their careers, of course, the most unfortunate is Wu Chenghei, although he swore to repent, but the saint still did not spare him, dismissed him as a citizen, and accompanied the Lingnan army, I estimate that he has no hope of coming back. ”

Li Zhen and Zhao Qiuniang glanced at each other, and both of them showed a look of relief in their eyes, the saint did not protect his shortcomings, although it was not the most ideal result, but it was not easy to see such a punishment.

Shangguan Wan'er said to Li Zhen again: "There is another matter, I have persuaded the Holy Lord to expand the internal guard to 500 people, Wan Guojun's side will increase the number of people by 100, and you will also increase the number of people by 100, you can think about it yourself! ”

Li Zhen was overjoyed and added a hundred people, which was a good thing, and he hurriedly thanked Shangguan Wan'er for her concern.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said: "Last time I gave you a mansion, it wasn't for you to take it as an official office, but also to blame me for not thinking about it well, forgetting to arrange an official office for you outside the palace, I also have a house in Fushanfang, just a little older, I will give it to you, and since the house in Shanfang is used as an official office, I won't give it to you." ”

Shangguan Wan'er took out a bunch of keys and handed them to Li Zhen, "This mansion is next to the Qiu Niang Martial Arts Pavilion, you should know!"

Li Zhen was moved in his heart, although he didn't need a residence for the time being, he still accepted this feeling, and hurriedly got up and saluted: "Thank you for giving people!"

At this time, Shangguan Wan'er glanced at Zhao Qiuniang, Zhao Qiuniang understood, and immediately got up and said goodbye first, she took the door and left, leaving only Shangguan Wan'er and Li Zhen in the room.

Shangguan Wan'er walked up to Li Zhen gracefully, and said with a smile in her eyes: "Do we need to set up a wine to celebrate?"

Li Zhen also smiled: "I wish to rejoice with the people!"

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