Just when Murong Xue was paying careful attention to Li Bing's discussion with the ministers, thinking about how to contain and interfere with Xie Guang, Shan Tingxian, the waiter of the Yellow Gate who had gone to search his mansion, suddenly returned.

As soon as he entered the hall, Shan Tingxian knelt down on one knee and said loudly: "Your Highness, it's been found, the evidence has been found!" ”

Following his words, the chamberlain who went to witness with him held two objects in both hands, walked quickly to the front of the imperial steps, and presented them to the crown prince Li Bing.

Li Bing curiously took them in his hand and looked at them carefully. The two objects, one is a bamboo plaque that has been touched and shiny, and the other is a folding fan sprinkled with gold.

Murong Xue looked at the two objects from a distance, and suddenly her heart was not good!

These two things are too familiar to him, they are his senior brother and good friend - Nangong Yuping's "baby" that he has never left since he was a child.

On the bamboo plaque, the word "Nangong" is engraved, which is the pass token for entering and exiting the mountain gate of the Nangong family; The gold-sprinkled folding fan is a gift from the master to Nangong Yuping, and the image of "Houyi shooting the sun" is painted on the fan surface.

Although the two things are not valuable, Nangong Yuping cherishes them extremely and never allows others to touch them, and even Murong Xue is greedy for a while, which almost makes Xiao Nangong turn his face.

And at this moment, these "treasures" are actually in the hands of the prince!

Li Bing looked at it for a long time, then turned his head and asked Shan Tingxian: "What are these things?" Why is it called evidence? Where did you find it? ”

Shan Tingxian was obviously prepared, and replied with a little excitement: "Your Highness, it is not difficult to see from the words on the bamboo plaque that it should be something used by Nangong Yuping. As for the folding fan, it is put together with the bamboo card, and it must also be Nangong Yuping's. These things were all found in the guest room of Lord Zhan's house, and the bed in the guest room was still warm, apparently the guests who stayed there left in a hurry, so they accidentally left their things. These circumstances can be proved by the inner palace supervisor who went with Weichen. ”

When the inner palace supervisor heard this, he hurriedly bowed his head and said yes, saying that what he had seen with his own eyes was the truth.

Li Bing nodded, and asked Murong Xue instead, "How do you explain these things?" ”

This...... How else can this be explained?!

Murong Xue was a little confused on the spot.

In this case, he didn't dare to make any excuses, lest a slight mistake would once again arouse the prince's suspicion and dissatisfaction, so he had to tell the truth: "Your Highness, Weichen doesn't know what is going on in front of him. In the past few days, there have been no guests in the minister's house, and the insider can testify to this. As for these two things, according to the minister's opinion...... It is indeed the thing of Nangong Yuping. But why did they appear in Wechen's house...... I, I don't know. ”

"Hmph, that's easy!" Xie Guang had never spoken about the case of the White Horse Temple before, and at this time, he snorted coldly with an unkind face: "Murong Xue, there are all the human and material evidence, do you want to cheat with one push and two cleans?" According to this official, it is clear that you are jealous of Lao Jianhua because of your different political views, which attracted the gangsters in the rivers and lakes in a vain attempt to murder the court officials! ”

The charge of "murdering court officials" is a major crime of complicity, and it is by no means child's play, and everyone present invariably felt that at this time, Mrs. Xie exuded a terrifying and murderous aura.

Faced with unexpected changes and inexplicable evidence, Murong Xue completely fell into a situation of being speechless for a while.

At this time, Lao Jianhua, who was one of the parties, suddenly spoke.

I only heard him say softly: "Master Taifu, don't worry, please allow the official to say a fair word." ”

Everyone was curious about what Lao Jianhua would say at this time, and they couldn't help but look at him together.

Lao Jianhua first waved his hand at Li Bing, and then said: "Your Highness, Weichen thinks that the case of the White Horse Temple has been investigated hard by Master Shan, although there is evidence that it may be related to the Nangong family in Shuzhong, but it is only a suspicion, and the original circumstances of the case have not been clarified. Moreover, even if someone from the Nangong family was involved among the assassins, it did not mean that the Nangong family was in charge behind the scenes. Weichen has served in Beiya for many years, and it can be said that there are enemies everywhere, and the possibility of someone secretly borrowing a knife to kill people and frame them cannot be ruled out. Therefore, Mrs. Xie accused Murong Zhan of the crime, I am afraid that it is a little arbitrary. ”

"Well, what Lao Aiqing said makes sense." Li Bing listened and thought about it, and couldn't help but bow his head slightly: "At present, I can only say that Nangong Yuping may be involved in the matter, and he has stayed at Murong's house. As for the truth, it is not yet possible to directly conclude. ”

To be honest, for the crown prince Li Bing, Lao Jianhua's words just now were not only pertinent and objective, but also gave him room to maneuver. Before, Li Bing did suspect that Murong Xue was carrying out some conspiracy behind his back, but if Murong Xue's charges were confirmed immediately, then how to deal with the affairs of Donggong Zhan next, it would really be a bit of a headache for him, the prince who was in charge of the country.

In any case, Murong Xue came to Luoyi on behalf of the imperial court and on behalf of the imperial uncle Li Chengwu, so no matter whether Murong Xue is guilty or not, it is by no means as simple as Ming Zhenggangji, from a certain point of view, this is like showing the emperor that he and Xie Guang are completely together.

However, Li Bing never expected that at this time, Lao Jianhua did not help Xie Guang speak, but seemed to be trying his best to protect Murong Xue's innocence. Such a strange and abnormal situation made him a little incomprehensible.

At this time, Xie Guang said with a little dissatisfaction: "Okay, since Master Lao said that the official is a little arbitrary, then it can be regarded as arbitrary." You assassinated man is not in a hurry, so why should I bother! ”

Lao Jianhua smiled faintly when he heard this, but didn't say anything, Li Bing also smiled, and said to the somewhat aggressive Xie Guang: "Taifu doesn't have to be angry about this. What Lao Aiqing said does have some truth. Although Prince Zhan Shi and Prince Xima often argued because of their political differences, they were both for official business. They are both subordinate officials of the main palace, and it is a good thing that they can stand their ground. According to the palace, the two of them did not have any personal enmity, and Murong Xue would not be like this. ”

Then, he turned to Lao Jianhua again, nodded and said: "It is very rare that you can ignore personal grievances and speak out impartially, and it can also be seen that you are a human mind, and this palace is very relieved." ”

Lao Jianhua won the praise of the prince, and hurriedly bowed his hand and said a few words of humility.

Seeing that the crown prince said this, Xie Guang had no choice but to do it temporarily, restrained his anger a little, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness Mingjian, it's not that the old minister deliberately embarrassed Murong Zhan. It was only because of the evidence clues found by Shan Shilang, as well as Murong Xue's abnormal arrangements on the day of the incense in the White Horse Temple, all showed that the assassin's affairs were inseparable from him. If it is really as the old minister said, Murong Xue did participate, then this kind of behavior must not be tolerated and connived at, otherwise the dynasty will be in chaos, and we will also be ashamed of the social etiquette law! ”

He glanced at Murong Xue, who was standing next to him without saying a word, and said coldly: "According to the law, this case should be reported to the imperial court as soon as possible, and spread to the world in the form of a palace newspaper, urging Yousi to investigate and deal with it quickly and give a clear explanation." ”

Shan Tingxian continued Xie Guang's words and continued: "Your Highness, Master Lao's mind is measured, and Weichen admires it very much, but Taifu's words are also reasonable. Now that the important suspect has been locked, please ask Your Highness for permission to let Weichen continue to investigate this case and get the whole matter to justice. Either prove Lord Murong's innocence, or give Lord Lao an explanation. ”

Hearing this, Li Bing was silent for a moment, and then nodded and agreed: "What you Aiqing said is reasonable. Passing on the will of the palace, from now on, the prince of the East Palace, Zhan Shi Murong Xue, will be suspended for reflection and at home to be investigated. The case of the assassination of the White Horse Temple was presided over by Shan Tingxian, the squire of the Yellow Gate, and the three legal divisions of the imperial court and the local state government cooperated. This edict will be transmitted to the province and spread to the world! ”

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Murong Xue came out of Ziwei Palace and returned home dejected all the way, followed by a team of Xuanjia troops who specially "escorted" him. Seeing that Murong Xue entered the courtyard gate alone, the dozens of tall and burly Xuanjia soldiers followed the order and set up heavy sentry posts around the mansion to keep a tight guard.

At this time, Rui Ji was crying softly in the house alone, and when she heard Murong Xue coming back, she quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and got up to greet her.

Murong Xue looked at her with pear blossoms and rain, and hurriedly stepped forward, stretched out her hand to hold Rui Ji's arm, and asked with concern, "Why are you crying?" Were you scared just now? The people who came to search didn't do anything to you, did they? ”

"Childe, the concubine is fine." Rui Ji blinked her slightly reddened eyes, and replied with a cheerful face: "Those people said that they were ordered by the prince to come to find someone named Nangong." Although they looked a little fierce, they were polite and polite, and they didn't embarrass the concubines. There is a father-in-law who seems to be kind and kind, and he has always been gentle and comforting, so that I don't have to be afraid. Childe, if only you could come back safely. The concubine was worried just now, I was afraid that something big had happened in the palace, I ...... I won't see my son anymore......"

As she spoke, Rui Ji began to cry sadly again.

"Oh, my good girl, how can anything happen to me?" Murong Xue gently wiped the tears from Rui Ji's cheeks with her fingertips, and comforted: "Look at it, aren't I so good?" ”

Hearing him say this, Rui Ji gradually held back her tears, nodded obediently, and immediately showed her charming smile again.

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something important, and said in a panic: "Oh no, the concubine was sad just now, and she forgot to prepare dinner for her son!" Are you hungry? There are still some pastries in the box, please put a little cushion first, and the concubine will go outside to buy some cooked meat and wine and vegetables. ”

Murong Xue grabbed Rui Ji, who was about to go out, and after being silent for a while, she said a little unbearably: "Rui girl, don't go." Outside...... The outside has been sealed off by the Xuanjia Army...... Don't be afraid, I'm fine. ”