Chapter XXIII: Evidence
The conversation between the old and the young was very brief, and it was not as long as eating a bowl of noodles.
After a few quarrels, the quarrel broke up unhappily. This is a very common thing in the world. And when all this happened in the Qiu family, the object of the quarrel was still the patriarch of the court, the former Taifu, and this thing didn't seem so ordinary.
The servant cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, wondering in his heart, why did the old lady, who has always been kind, make such a big fire today? Is it possible that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is naughty again? Everyone in Kyoto knows that His Majesty has handed over the crown prince to Qiu Jinfeng to teach, and as an emperor, most of his anger is also because of His Royal Highness the prince.
Qiu'an lit incense, lit with agarwood, the effect of soothing the nerves and soothing sleep. He put the fire fold away, put it in his sleeve, and stood at the side of the autumn wind. He knew that the old lady must have something to say to him next.
"This kid's reputation is a little stinky, but he is more daring than anyone else."
From the tone of Qiu Jinfeng, I couldn't tell whether he was praising or scolding.
Qiu An was silent, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he catered to the strong autumn wind noncommittally. In his mind, the figure of the boy still swearing when he went out appeared.
"Qiu'an, what do you think of him?" Qiu Jinfeng asked.
Qiu An also seemed to be waiting for the question of Qiu Jinfeng, and he had prepared the answer early. "Young Master Yu, you're a good kid."
What a dispensable answer.
Qiu Jinfeng glared, obviously dissatisfied with Qiu An's answer, and when he saw Qiu An bowing down with a smile, he was a little helpless.
"When that kid from the Bai family came, you said that it was a good thing. You have also seen Yan Qingyi, gentle and humble, this child is the same on the outside. In Kyoto, these two juniors are the only ones who can hold up a piece of the world. If he enters the court, he will also be the one who will hold the bull's ear in the court in the future. Why is it that Yu Zhi is just good? ”
Qiu An is very kind, as long as he asks, he will definitely answer. "Bai Yu and Yan Qingyi on the first list are both excellent children. Young Master Yu ......" Qiu An thought about it, and it was really difficult to find any tactful words for Yu Zhi, so he had to say: "Like you said, the reputation is too stinky. ”
Qiu Jinfeng laughed, and then said with a little melancholy: "Master Li has such a nephew, so he should have less worry in his heart. ”
Qiu An didn't understand Qiu Jinfeng's words, this old lady said a lot of nonsense tonight, and it seemed that only he could understand it.
"Have those people from the north been settled lately?" Qiu Jinfeng suddenly got down to business. "If you've been slacking off lately, you're going to help her. This girl is always worry-free. ”
Qiu An owes and says, "Except for Meng Si, who came to the door every day and wanted to marry a young lady, the others were a little more arrogant in Kyoto, and they had disputes with some sons who couldn't see it. That county lord was the most peaceful, and he never stepped out of the Zizhu Courtyard for half a step. ”
When Qiu Jinfeng heard this, he lay back on the recliner, looked at the prosperous fire, and remembered Yu Zhi's last words.
"The younger generation does not seek to rise to the top, and is willing to live peacefully in the name of the shame of asking the question, so I will be casual in front of you."
This scoundrel remark made it difficult for Qiu Jinfeng, who could fight the crowd, to respond.
If a person has no desires and no desires, then what is there to fear?
......
Yu Zhi lay on the bed, his head resting. He always felt that Qiu Jinfeng's words had a secret, just like the secret that Qiu An refused to say.
Mother.
Yu Zhi somehow remembered the word. Qiu Ruoruo has been looking for him for a long time, and if he is alive, with the strength of the Qiu family, he should not have no news at all. Yu Zhi did not hold out hope, but he was also afraid to give up this hope. He was afraid that if Qiu Ruoruo stopped, then there would be no last glimmer of hope.
On the table, under the candlestick, there was a piece of letter pressed against it, on which was the mark of the Asking Dao Academy, apparently from the Asking Dao Academy.
Yu Zhi sent a letter to Li Qingru, and it should be said that exactly one day, Yu Zhi received a reply from Li Qingru.
Yu Zhi's letter was simple - someone was going to kill me.
Li Qingru's reply is even simpler - the brave are fearless!
There is a sense of strength in Juanxiu's small Kai.
The brave people of Shilaozi are not afraid, and Yu Zhi only knows that the brave people who are fearless are dead. To live, we must love life.
Yu Zhi didn't know what Li Qingru meant, but Li Qingru didn't let him go back, and Yu Zhi didn't dare to go back. While worried, fortunately, there is also Ye Muge, who is skilled in swordsmanship, to protect him, and Qiu Ruoruo, who regards him as an eldest brother.
Squeak!
At this time, only Qiu Ruoruo will push the door in.
Yu Zhi pretended to be asleep and did not make a sound. When the girl's family came to visit in the middle of the night, there must be something on her mind, and it was a complicated matter. This is what Yu Zhi is not good at.
Qiu Ruoruo said it for a long time, and Yu Zhi also understood. Qiu Yu was beaten, fifty rods, the pain was a little painful, but the killer was the assassin who assassinated the prince of Zhao Wang without a trace.
Unlike Mei Renyi who went back to Shuntian Mansion with his red and swollen buttocks, Qiu Yu knew that relying on Mei Renyi's Shuntian Mansion would be useless. After the next dynasty, Qiu Yu took the people of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division and went straight to the Zhao Palace.
King Zhao, who has always been easy-going, also got angry in front of everyone for the first time, but some people read too many books, even if they scold people, they also get angry with books, which makes people feel intimidated.
Qiu Yu asked a few people, but in the end he still had no clue.
When Qiu Ruoruo visited Qiu Yu, she was very distressed. I also have some resentment in my heart about His Majesty's strict orders. With a three-day time limit, everyone knows that this is an impossible task.
His Majesty should have given orders in a fit of rage, but the Son of Heaven could not take it back from his mouth with a word.
Even if it is bitter, you have to endure it in your heart.
"Uncle, is it okay?" Yu Zhi thought about it for a long time before he thought of this.
"It's okay, I applied the medicine tonight, and I will be able to walk tomorrow." The Qiu family's Jinchuang medicine is of the highest quality, and the medicinal materials used are very good.
Yu Zhi subconsciously said: "The injury is not serious."
Qiu Ruoruo was speechless, "Tomorrow I plan to visit Shizi, and by the way, I will help my father to see if there are any clues." Brother Xiaoyu, you come with me. ”
Yu Zhi shook his head very dryly, he didn't want to go. In his opinion, Zhao Wangfu is not safe, someone can quietly send himself out of the city in Zhao Wangfu, and someone can assassinate the prince in Zhao Wangfu, such a place is no different from Longtan Tiger's Den.
And, this thing - it's troublesome!
"Qiuqiu, you think. Someone can assassinate the prince in the palace of King Zhao at the foot of the imperial city. This is already sensational. It has been nearly 20 years since His Majesty ascended the throne today, and this is the first incident in which a member of the royal family has been assassinated. It is natural for my uncle to be beaten by the board, and it is still light for fifty rods. Yu Zhi said, "Your Majesty's order cannot be disobeyed, the prince of Zhao Wang is His Majesty's own nephew, and he is also the royal face, so he must be strictly investigated." I heard that my uncle went to King Zhao's Mansion today? ”
Qiu Ruoruo replied: "I did go, but there are no clues."
Yu Zhi asked again: "I heard that Shuntian Mansion also undertakes this matter?"
"Shuntenfu is in charge of all affairs in Kyoto, and if something happens, it should be responsible. Shuntianfu Fu Yin also received thirty rods. ”
Yu Zhi remembered that Mei Renyi had been without spirit during the day, and his feelings were "tired" in the imperial city. "However, today's Lord Yin returned directly to Shuntian Mansion after retreating from the court, and his officials still have the leisure to take care of Bai Li's kid's affairs. As far as I know, Suncheonfu Yin has not taken any action since he returned to Suncheonfu. The imperial court ordered that the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division and the Shuntian Mansion should investigate together. ”
Qiu Ruoruo pondered and thought of something, like a flash of inspiration, but she couldn't catch it.
"You've been in Kyoto for a long time, what kind of person do you think this Fuyin-sama is? In today's lobby, he called you Ruoruo, thinking that he and you should know each other. Yu Zhi said.
Qiu Ruoruo stopped pondering, and the mellow Lord Yin appeared in his mind. "Mei Mansion Yin often comes to Qiu Mansion, and he is considered to be familiar with his face, but he is not a person who is a close friend. Kyoto is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, and I haven't heard of any turmoil or major incidents over the years. On weekdays, I often hear that Shuntianfu alleviates poverty, because in the rhetoric of the people, he is also a good official. ”
"Poverty relief, sounds like a good officer." Yu Zhi muttered. "A good official does not mean integrity."
Yu Zhi didn't speak again, he felt that Qiu Ruoruo should be able to understand. These words should be thought of in the heart, rotten in the stomach.
……
Bai Li's mood is very bad. This bad mood starts with the West Gate in Kyoto, and no amount of explanation will help. A twelve-year-old child shouldn't have cared so much, but he is the little son of the Hubu Shangshu, and he is the first place in the entrance examination of the Seeking Knowledge Academy this year, so his heart is so high.
No insult should be given to him.
It's a pity that someone easily insulted him, making him the biggest laughing stock in Kyoto.
"Comber, did you catch that Yu Zhi?"
Bai Li's voice finally came out of the house, which made the people waiting outside the house breathe a sigh of relief.
Lord Shangshu just glanced at it, and just said, "If he wants to die, let him follow." ”
After saying that, this Shangshu Lord disappeared without a trace. The servants and waiters all thought about Lord Shangshu's ruthlessness, and even their own sons could ignore it.
Because of Bai Wanqian's words, everyone in the Hubu Shangshu Mansion did not dare to go in and disturb Bai Li. Let this little child be in a dark room, not knowing life or death.
And these attendants and servants also knew that if something happened to Bai Li, they would definitely have no good fruit to eat.
Now, Bai Li hasn't thought about it.
And that's a good thing.
Du Ankang was also waiting outside the house, and when he heard Bai Li's question, Du Ankang said: "The evidence is insufficient, so I let Shuntianfu go back."
There was a sudden silence in the room, and there was silence for a long time, and then suddenly Bai Li's crazy voice was heard.
"What does it mean that there is no evidence, it is him, who else can there be. The whole of Kyoto knows that this shame can be done. Let Mei Renyi arrest him and let Shuntianfu torture him! Break his hands and feet, he will definitely confess, and Qiu Ruoruo, that little bitch, without her help, how could there be a carriage out of the city last night? ”
The voice was high-pitched and frenzied, and no one would have thought it was the voice of a twelve-year-old child.
Du Ankang knew that everything Bai Li said was reasonable, and it was the most reasonable and well-founded inference.
It's just that...... There is no evidence.