Early the next morning, the news of the assassination of the prime minister spread throughout the government and the opposition, and for a while there was a lot of discussion, and the background of the assassin and the reason for the assassination became the focus of discussion among the ministers, and there were all kinds of speculations.

But the early court did not mention this matter, Wu Zetian seemed not in a good mood, and dispersed early and returned to his imperial study.

In the imperial study, Wu Zetian closed his eyes slightly, a palace maid was kneeling behind her, pinching her shoulders hard, Wu Sansi stood aside with his hands down, and said cautiously: "Weichen suggested that it is better to hand over the assassination case of King Xiang to Yushutai, King Xiang's defense is so tight, and he was actually assassinated, Weichen suspects that the background of the assassin is not trivial, Yushitai is experienced in this area, they have more clues, I believe that Zhongcheng will soon give an explanation to the saint." ”

Wu Zetianfeng's eyes widened slightly, and he didn't look at Wu Sansi, but asked Shangguan Wan'er, who was sitting on the other side to sort out the paperwork, "Wan'er, do you think it's appropriate to hand it over to Yushitai?"

Of course, Shangguan Wan'er would not have a seat in Wu Zetian's imperial study, but she needed to register the scrolls one by one, so there was also a temporary table, and at this time she was engrossed in registering the scrolls, and she didn't seem to notice Wu Sansi's suggestion.

However, Shangguan Wan'er is an extremely smart person, she knows that she can't hide it from the saint, since the saint asked her, she can't pretend that she didn't hear anything, Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said: "This is not an official who is corrupt and perverts the law, since it is an assassination case, Wan'er thinks it is more appropriate to hand it over to Dali Temple, or there is a long ☆ wind ☆ literature ☆ study, w↓※⊕t Kyoto Yin to investigate, so as not to alarm the Yushitai, they are already small, and they have to go to various states and counties to inspect, how can they have the energy to investigate the assassination case again." ”

Wu Zetian nodded, and said to Wu Sansi: "Do you hear? This is also my idea, Yushitai should not be involved in the assassination case, and I also think that Dali Temple is more suitable." ”

Wu Sansi secretly scolded Shangguan Wan'er in his heart, but he had no choice but to propose again: "Your Majesty, Dali Temple's investigation of general cases is okay, but the investigation of the assassination of Xiangwang seems to be a bit weak, and the power is a little weaker, so it is better to let Dali Temple and Yushitai jointly investigate, and Yushitai will make up for the weak side of Dali Temple, what does Your Majesty think?"

Wu Zetian laughed, "It's beyond my expectation that you care so much about this matter, so let me think about it before making a decision." ”

Wu Sansi knew that he couldn't force the saint to do the same immediately, but if the saint was willing to think about it, there was a glimmer of hope, so he hurriedly bowed down and said, "Weichen retreats!"

Wu Zetian waited for Wu Sansi to retreat, and then asked again: "Wan'er, what do you think of his second suggestion?"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Wan'er doesn't know much about this matter, Your Majesty might as well ask Gao Yanfu." ”

A sentence reminded Wu Zetian that she hadn't had time to ask about Gao Yanfu's visit, she hurriedly said to the eunuch at the door: "Quickly go find Gao Fujun to see me!"

Not long after, Gao Yanfu hurried to Wu Zetian's imperial study, after Gao Yanfu came back from the Prime Minister's Mansion last night, Wu Zetian had already rested early, Gao Yanfu didn't have time to report for a while, but he was delayed by some cumbersome things early this morning, and was preempted by Wu Sansi, which really made Gao Yanfu feel a little depressed.

"Old slave, see Your Majesty!"

"The prince went to visit King Xiang, why didn't he report to me?" Wu Zetian asked with a smile.

"Back to Your Majesty, there are a few little eunuchs in the imperial infirmary who have gone crazy and ruined a lot of things, and the old slave rushed to deal with it, making His Majesty wait for a long time. ”

"Oh"

Although Wu Zetian didn't say anything, his tone was slightly dissatisfied, how could Gao Yanfu not distinguish between priority and priority, and take care of the little eunuchs fighting, but not report to himself about the king, with Gao Yanfu's decades of court career, he would never make such a mistake, so that Wu Zetian had to wonder if he had ulterior motives?

Gao Yanfu also heard the saint's dissatisfaction, and hurriedly explained: "It was Imperial Doctor Shen who was bullied by several eunuchs. ”

When Wu Zetian heard that it was Shen Munan who was bullied by the eunuchs, he was immediately furious, "Which dog slave who ate the heart of a bear and the gall of a leopard dared to bully my imperial doctor?"

"Your Majesty is angry!"

Gao Yanfu hurriedly said: "The old slave has already severely punished several offenders, punished them with a hundred sticks, and drove them out of the palace. ”

"Why didn't you kill them?"

Wu Zetian said angrily: "Could it be that my imperial doctor is so lowly that he can be bullied by others?"

Gao Yanfu wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Old slave, let's deal with it!"

"Wait!"

Wu Zetian stretched his face, looked at Gao Yanfu coldly, and only snorted for a while: "Gao Fujun, you have been in and out of place recently, I think it's very strange, do you have something on your mind?"

Gao Yanfu sighed secretly, but didn't dare to say anything, at this time, Shangguan Wan'er said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, one of Yang Neishou and Zhu Neishou is sick, the other is returning to his hometown, and the four Neifu servants have removed two, Gao Fujun has to be busy until late at night every day during this time, and he has to get up before dawn, he has not rested for almost a month, he is really tired." ”

"I see!"

Wu Zetian's face softened, nodded and said, "It's me who blames you." ”

"The old slave really mishandled!"

Wu Zetian waved his hand, "Let's not mention this matter, let's talk about the matter of King Xiang, how is his situation?"

Gao Yanfu was secretly grateful to Shangguan Wan'er for interceding for him in time, on the one hand, he was certainly tired, but on the other hand, it was also because of the assassination and injury of Xiangwang Li Dan, which made him worried and distracted from doing things, he collected his mind slightly, submitted the report he wrote last night, and bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Xiangwang encountered an assassin while walking in the back garden, and was only slightly injured, when the old slave went to visit him, he was in good spirits, and the royal doctor said that there was no major problem, and he would be able to recover after a few months." ”

Wu Zetian read the report, pondered for a moment and asked, "Doesn't the assassin have any clues?"

So far, there are no clues, one escaped, and the other committed suicide, mainly because the wall of the Xiangwang's Mansion was slightly lower and there were large trees outside, which gave the Assassins an opportunity. ”

Gao Yanfu said very tactfully, in fact, he was alluding to the fact that there were too few guards for the Prime Minister, how could Wu Zetian not understand what he meant, she snorted coldly and said: "Someone is so bold that he dares to assassinate the prince, I want to know who is behind this?

Shangguan Wan'er next to her jumped in her heart, she was worried that the saint was going to adopt Wu Sansi's plan, and asked Lai Junchen to investigate the case, and the final conclusion must be that King Xiang concocted a fake assassination case, although she did not support Li Dan, but supported Li Xian, but her lips were cold, Li Dan had an accident, and Li Xian could not escape.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Your Majesty still plans to let Yushitai investigate this case?"

Gao Yanfu was shocked in his heart, how can he let Yu Shitai investigate this case? But he is cautious, and he is an internal servant, he can't talk too much about major government affairs, this is his principle, he is anxious, but there is no way, at this moment, a eunuch reported at the door: "Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness Princess Taiping asks to see!"

Wu Zetian also knew that his daughter was here for the assassination of his brother, and he didn't want to see her, but after hesitating, Wu Zetian still decided to meet her, "Announce her in!"

In a moment, Princess Taiping walked in with a gust of wind, her brother Li Dan was stabbed, but her mother did not react, she was resentful and anxious in her heart, and just now, she heard that Wu Sansi planned to let Lai Junchen investigate the case, the resentment and anxiety in her heart turned into worry, she knew the consequences of coming to Junchen to investigate the case.

"Daughters see mothers!"

Princess Taiping entered the house and saluted her mother, and when she saw that Shangguan Wan'er was also there, her face suddenly became a little unnatural, and Shangguan Wan'er also avoided her gaze, lowered her head and continued to copy the catalog. Wu Zetian asked with concern, "Ling Yue, have you been to see your brother?"

"My daughter has gone to see it, and my brother is in good spirits and his injuries are not serious, but my daughter feels that the assassination case is very bad, and if it is not strictly investigated, there will inevitably be a second or third case, and it must not be tolerated. ”

"This I know, I am thinking about who will investigate this case, Ling Yue, what do you suggest?"

Princess Taiping thought for a moment and said cautiously: "Why didn't Your Majesty let the internal guards investigate this case? With Commander Li's shrewdness and ability, I believe he will soon be able to find out a little clue." ”

Of course, Wu Zetian also considered letting the internal guards investigate the case, but it seemed that it was not bad to let Yushitai investigate the case, so she hesitated for a while, she glanced at Shangguan Wan'er again, and asked with a smile: "Do you think it's inappropriate to let Yushitai investigate the case?"

Shangguan Wan'er was surprised in her heart, Princess Taiping actually suggested that Li Zhen come to investigate the case, which made her feel slightly unhappy, although she knew that Princess Taiping was also afraid of Lai Junchen to take over the case, but out of a woman's instinct, she was still a little unhappy in her heart.

But Shangguan Wan'er has a very high political literacy after all, she will not be easily swayed by emotions, she knows that she has reached the most critical moment, if she does not stand firm, it is likely to fall short.

Shangguan Wan'er stood up and saluted: "Back to Your Majesty, if you only consider the ability to investigate the case, the Imperial Historical Observatory is not unnecessary, but Wan'er thinks that letting the Imperial Historical Observatory investigate the case will cause some unnecessary speculation, which is not conducive to stabilizing the court situation, and Your Majesty must consider it carefully." ”

Wu Zetian nodded, Shangguan Wan'er's words reached her heart, and she also felt that letting Yushitai interfere in the affairs of the king would mislead the government and the opposition, so it was better to sell favors to her daughter.

Thinking of this, Wu Zetian smiled at Princess Taiping and said, "It's rare for you to make a suggestion, okay! I will accept your suggestion, and the internal guard and Dali Temple will jointly investigate the assassination of Xiangwang." ”

Gao Yanfu suddenly breathed a long sigh of relief, he had a strange feeling in his heart, Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping actually stood on the same position for the first time today, does this mean that the two of them are going to join forces to deal with Lai Junchen?

Wu Zetian immediately ordered: "Quickly summon Li Zhen, the commander of the internal guards, to see me!"

"Your Majesty has a decree, and Li Zhenjin, the commander of the Xuan Internal Guard, will see you!"

"Your Majesty has a will"

A shout of shouts spread out, and some eunuchs had already rushed towards the internal security office