Over the years, the civilian clique has been developing its own secret forces to counter the factory guards.

This force is the Supervision and Arrest Department of the Criminal Department, which is now known as "Little Jinyiwei".

Min Qi, the secretary of the Criminal Department, had already ordered the Arrest Department to secretly investigate all hidden matters related to Chang Feng and his family.

The Ninth Lady was the first stolen goods broker in the capital, who was famous far and wide. It is not difficult to find evidence of her crimes, witness testimony.

Lobby of the Criminal Department.

The sharpest dagger in the sleeve of the civil official group - Governor Shilang Zhongxia Cong and Min Qi sat opposite each other.

Xia Cong was twenty-eight years old at the time, and he had a deep hatred for Chang Feng.

Xia Cong is a native of Wanping County, a suburb of Beijing. Both parents died when he was a child. Growing up by eating 100 family meals, it is the norm to be hungry for nine meals in three days.

If nothing else, he will be like most poor people, and he will grow up to be a tenant farmer for the rich in his teens, and be a mule and horse kneeling family for the rest of his life.

No book can be written without coincidence, and it is impossible without accidents.

When Xia Cong was eight years old, Shang Ming, a "good man" who robbed the rich and helped the poor, extorted money from the rich with kidnapping tickets, and built a righteous school in Daxing.

Yixue not only teaches poor children to read and understand reason. For a hard-working baby like Xia Cong, whose parents died, Yixue still has to eat and live. Every once in a while, a new set of clothes will be issued.

Xia Cong has heard a lot of heroic stories since he was a child, what is loyal to Yue Fei and loyal to the second master of Guan Yi.

However, when he had no food or clothing, he didn't see Yue Fei and Guan Erye appearing to help him. Shang Engong gave him food, clothing, and books. In his eyes, Shang Ming is the great hero of the world.

When he was ten years old, a brocade-clothed guard named Chang Feng came to Yixue for the last time with Shang Ming.

Then Chang Qianhu escorted Shang Ming away. Since then, Xia Cong has never seen Shang Ming, the big hero in his mind.

A seed of hatred was planted in Xia Cong's young heart: My Engong was framed by a thousand households in brocade clothes named Chang Feng.

No matter how others belittle Shang Ming. Xia Cong has always regarded him as a benefactor.

Xia Cong made up his mind that he must study hard, gain fame, and hold power. Wait until the day when he has the ability, rehabilitate Engong Shangming, and take him back to Beijing from Xiaoling.

In the twelfth year of Hongzhi, the fraud case was closed, and the palace test was held as usual.

On the gold list of that subject, in addition to the only Guangdong champion Lun Wenxu since the founding of the Ming Dynasty; Wang Shouren, who ranked sixth in the second class, also has an inconspicuous name at the end of the second class: Xia Cong.

Xia Cong wrote a letter and prepared to tell Shang Ming, who was in Nanjing. The poor child who received your favor back then has now been named on the gold list and has become a Jinshi and has entered the official career.

However, after the messenger returned to Beijing, he informed Xia Cong that Shang's father-in-law was depressed and sick. Before I received the letter, I drove the crane west.

Xia Cong was sad. Grief is followed by resentment. He was paranoid that Chang Feng had harmed Shang Ming.

Xia Cong is like the usual wind when he was young. Ambitious, skillful, shrewd and capable.

In six years, he climbed from a six-grade director of the Criminal Department to the position of the Metropolitan Arrest Shiro. It has become a sharp dagger in the hands of the civilian clique that specializes in secret errands.

Min Jue said, "It's time to do it." The time of the Ninth Lady's death has come. ”

Xia Cong played with the teacup in his hand: "Min Butang rest assured." Xia Guan has collected more than 90 testimonies and imprisoned more than 40 thieves in the prison of the Criminal Department. ”

"These testimonies and thieves can all prove the identity of the Ninth Lady's stolen goods broker, and the evidence is conclusive!"

"According to the law of Da Ming, the number of cases involving the Ninth Lady is enough to sentence her to three autumn decisions."

Min Jue looked at his most useful subordinate with satisfaction: "I have always been relieved that you do things." ”

Xia Cong smiled slightly: "In addition to condemning the ninth lady's crime." There is one more thing that can make Chang Feng lose face in the capital. ”

Min Jue asked, "Oh? What's up? ”

Xia Cong said with a smile: "An old catcher in the Supervisory Arrest Division slept with Mrs. Nine twenty years ago, and he became popular. ”

"If you hit someone, you have to slap your face, and if you expose someone, you have to expose your shortcomings. Add an article to the crime of the Ninth Lady, luring the officials of the Criminal Department to commit illegal acts. ”

Min Jue smiled: "Wonderful. The dignified Jinyi Guard's commander and acquaintance woman is actually a prodigal person. If this matter spreads, will Chang Feng still have the face to stand in the court? ”

Xia Cong continued: "After arresting the Ninth Lady, those Tujia people in Xiangxi Lane will not be able to escape their involvement. And they became strangers. ”

"Chang Feng gathered gangsters of different races, inserted the emperor's own army, plotted wrongdoing, and the crime of attempting rebellion was confirmed."

Min Jue said: "I will personally handle the matter of arresting the Ninth Lady!" However, you can't arrest people in Changfu. I have to save some face for the butcher. ”

"You sent someone to keep an eye on Changfu. When the Ninth Lady leaves the house, let's arrest them on the street. ”

Xia Cong arched his hand: "The ministry is high." ”

Min Jue's words changed sharply: "If you can really break the normal wind this time, and someone above has made a guarantee, you will become the squire of the Criminal Department within ten years and become one of the ministers of the Ministry." ”

"Your future is limitless!"

Let's say that Chang Feng didn't notice that a conspiracy net woven by the civilian clique was quietly falling on him.

Liu Jin sensed that he had an internal response in the Arrest Supervision Division.

The Huanyi Bureau, in the secret room of the Eight Tigers' secret meeting.

Liu Jin said: "The Criminal Department wants to rectify the ninth lady of Chang Ye's family. Chang Ye didn't know about this yet. What do you think? ”

Zhang Yongdao: "I have always regarded Chang Ye as my own family. This kind of thing should naturally remind Chang Ye in time and let him take precautions as soon as possible. ”

Gu Dayong put forward a different opinion: "Chang Ye has been separated from the eight of us all these years. ”

"If he is in the same boat as the eight of us, why is the civil official so arrogant?"

"If the Ninth Lady is killed by the civil officials. Will Chang Ye stand between civil officials and internal officials in the future, and he will be undecided? ”

"The revenge of killing the concubine will make him hate us without hesitation!"

"So, the Criminal Department wants to rectify the Ninth Lady, I don't think it's not a bad thing, but a good thing."

Liu Jin hesitated: "But Mrs. Nine is Chang Ye's woman after all." I can't bear to sit back and watch her being killed by civil officials. ”

Gu Dayong encouraged him and said, "It's just a concubine." is not Chang Ye's wife. ”

"If the Criminal Department wants to kill Mrs. Chang, Lord Wanping, and Young Master Chang, then we didn't say it, and we will help Master Chang protect them."

"The Ninth Lady is different. Just a concubine. Her death is a good thing for the Chang family. ”

Liu Jin asked, "How do you say it?" ”

Gu Dayong said: "She is dead, Chang Ye will become one of us." Let's twist a rope with him, and the civil officials will definitely lose. ”

"At that time, Chang Ye will be able to share the power with us and enjoy glory for a long time."

Since ancient times, Liu Jin has been a non-toxic and not a husband, and Liu Jin can become the "emperor" of the Ming Dynasty in the future, so he naturally has his ruthless and vicious side.

Liu Jin made up his mind: I'm sorry for Chang Ye. For the sake of the Chang family and my future. This time I had to sit back and watch.

Thinking of this, Liu Jin said, "Okay. This time, let's wait and see. ”

Let's say that on this day, Liu Xiaoyan and Mrs. Nine left the house and wandered on the street.

When the noble lady went out on the street, naturally a few servants followed.

Many swingers on the street couldn't help but look at these two gentle and beautiful women a few more times. From time to time, the family members scolded bitterly: "Look at what to see, and then look at the eyeballs that gouge out your eyeballs." ”

The two entered an antique shop.

Liu Xiaoyan asked the shopkeeper: "I told you last time, I want to ask for a string of good Buddhist beads." How's it going? ”

The shopkeeper said: "I have been keeping an eye on Mrs. Chang!" You later. ”

The shopkeeper entered the cabinet room, and after a while, he took out a string of Buddhist beads: "Mrs. Chang, take a look." This is the finest sandalwood beads, which are extremely valuable. ”

"What's even more rare is that this string of Buddhist beads has also been opened by Master Miaofeng of Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou."

"Master Miaofeng lived to the age of ninety-nine and passed away, and after his death, he sat in the tank without rotting or rotting, and became a Buddha in the flesh. That is the first monk of the Ming Dynasty who has achieved positive results! ”

Liu Xiaoyan hurriedly made a Buddha gesture: "Amitabha". Then he took the beads with respectful hands.

The shopkeeper smiled: "You are an old customer of our store." Our store does not make money this time, but only seeks to fulfill your Buddha's fate. You can reward the shop with 800 taels of silver. ”

Liu Xiaoyan is the eldest lady of a high-ranking official's family. I don't like to bargain very much when buying things.

The Ninth Lady is different. She was born in the market and worked as a "businessman" for ten years.

The Ninth Lady said, "Eight hundred taels? Shopkeeper, you're fooling, aren't you? I know where this bead came from. You can spend up to two hundred taels. ”

"I'll give you a maximum of one hundred taels to earn, three hundred taels! If you don't sell it, we'll leave immediately! ”

In fact, where does the Ninth Lady know the origin of the Buddha beads? It's just a bluff.

Mrs. Nine took the Buddhist beads from Liu Xiaoyan's hand and put them on the table: "Sister, let's go." ”

The shopkeeper hurriedly stopped: "Don't mind." The price is negotiable. As I said, I don't want to make money in this business. I just want to fulfill this Buddhahood. ”

"One price, four hundred taels."

The Ninth Lady said, "Come on, you." Sister, let's go. ”

The shopkeeper's helplessness: "Okay, three hundred taels is three hundred taels." Mrs. Chang, do you need me to find a good brocade box and put it up for you? ”

Liu Xiaoyan said: "No need. I'll just take it with me. ”

After the two finished buying Buddhist beads, they went to visit the bow and arrow shop.

Liu Xiaoyan couldn't put down an old yellow bow.

At this moment, a large number of officers of the Criminal Department suddenly rushed into the bow and arrow shop.

Min Jue led Xia Cong, several Lang Zhong from the Criminal Department, and the principal to walk in.

Min Jue walked straight up to the Ninth Lady and asked, "Your name is Murtaba Gani Zhaozhao?" ”

The Ninth Lady replied, "Yes." ”

Murteba Gani Zhaozhao is the name of the Nine Lady. It's been years since Lady Nine has heard her name called.

For a moment, she felt a little intimate.

Min Jue said with a righteous face: "I am Min Jue from the main hall of the Criminal Department. Gani Zhaozhao, you are suspected of selling stolen goods, and the amount is hundreds of thousands of taels. ”

"This is the paperwork that arrested you. Come with us. ”

Liu Xiaoyan dodged and protected in front of the Ninth Lady: "Who should I be?" It turned out to be the Min Butang of the Criminal Department. ”

"My ninth sister is what your criminal department wants to arrest?"

Xia Cong arched his hand on the side, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Mrs. Chang, you are polite." In the capital, all those who violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty can be arrested by the criminal department. ”

Liu Xiaoyan said angrily: "Which onion and which garlic are you?" Picking eggplants and not looking at the old and tender? ”

"With me here, I see who dares to take away my ninth sister today!"

After speaking, Liu Xiaoyan shouted to the accompanying family: "Go to Jinyiwei and inform the master!" ”

The officer of the criminal department drew his waist knife and pointed it at the family. The family did not dare to act rashly.

Min Jue said angrily: "The Shangshu of the Criminal Department personally arrested the criminals. Does the criminal dare to resist arrest?! ”

Liu Xiaoyan saw that Min Jue was not good. She softened her breath: "Min Butang, you shouldn't know who I am, right?" ”

Min Jue said: "I know, you are the queen's sister-in-law." But the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people. Not to mention the concubines of the officials' families? ”

"If you cherish the reputation of the queen, do not interfere with our official business!"

Mrs. Nine is a Jianghu person in the end, and she is a little bold. She said, "Sister, don't stop them. Just let them take me away. Our husband will save me. ”

Liu Xiaoyan said: "Ninth sister, don't be confused. In the past two years, the Criminal Department and Jinyi Wei have been in the same situation. If you enter the prison of the Criminal Department, you are afraid that you will be more than lucky! ”

Several wolf-like servants stepped forward directly and put chains on the Ninth Lady.

One of the principals was very arrogant and wanted to show himself in front of his superiors, so he dragged the chain with his hand and dragged the Ninth Lady out of the door.

In a hurry, Liu Xiaoyan actually picked up the old yellow bow on the counter and took out an arrow from the quiver next to her.

She pulled the strings with arrows: "I see who is not afraid of death, dare to kidnap my ninth sister today!" ”

Neither Min Qi nor Xia Cong spoke.

From ancient times to the present, the big leader's subordinates must have a dog leg who shouts and drinks.

The master who was holding the chain shouted: "Okay! Dare to rob people! It's the other way around! ”

After speaking, the principal took out the waist knife from the waist of one of the servants beside him, and put the blade across the neck of the ninth lady.

The director said angrily: "According to the rules, someone dares to rob the people of the Criminal Department." The Criminal Department has the right to bring people to justice on the spot! ”

"Mrs. Chang, if you have the ability, you can try the arrow! I think you dare to shoot the court officials in front of the main hall of the criminal department! ”

Liu Xiaoyan said angrily: "Don't force me! ”

The main accident tightened the waist knife in his hand. The sharp blade cut a bloody mark directly on the neck of the Ninth Lady. However, it was only a skin wound, not fatal.

The principal sneered: "Come on, you are shooting!" ”

Liu Xiaoyan saw that Mrs. Nine was injured, and if the principal's hand tightened any more, she would cut Mrs. Nine's neck vein. She was even more panicked.

Xia Cong is an extremely vicious person. He said, "Mrs. Chang is angry. Put the bow down first. ”

After Xia Cong finished speaking, he used his hand to push Liu Xiaoyan's right hand holding the bowstring. In the flash of light, he deliberately pierced the back of Liu Xiaoyan's hand with the long nail left on the middle finger of his right hand!

Liu Xiaoyan was in pain, her fingers loosened in a panic, and the bow and arrow were out of string!

"Whoosh! Syllable! ”

The arrows shot by the old yellow bow were extraordinary. Shot straight into the head of the principal!

Liu Xiaoyan also carried the string of Buddhist beads that had been opened by a monk on her wrist, and this time it was good, and she directly released the arrow.

All the officials and servants of the Criminal Department present were stunned!

Min Jue snickered in his heart: This is really beating rabbits with grass, killing two birds with one stone!

The crime of shooting and killing an official of the imperial court on the street is much worse than being a stolen goods broker!

The wife shot the court official, and the concubine was a stolen goods broker. It's hard to escape the wind and get involved! Losing one's official position and resigning one's post can be regarded as light.

Liu Xiaoyan was stunned after shooting this arrow. How could the regulars of Kunning Palace not know how guilty it was to shoot and kill the imperial court officials in broad daylight?

Min Jue burst into a shout: "Mrs. Chang shot the official of the Criminal Department!" Is. It's the other way around! Come on! Take her down with Gani Zhaozhao and escort her to the prison of the Criminal Department! ”

A group of wolf-like servants swarmed up. Are two women their opponents?

Min Qi and Xia Cong glanced at each other.

Xia Cong said: "Come on, escort them back to the prison of the Criminal Department!" ”

Two moments later. Jinyi Wei is often on duty.

Qian Ning ran in in a panic: "Master Chang, something is wrong!" Min Jue of the Criminal Department arrested Mrs. Chang and Mrs. Nine on the street. ”

Chang Feng stood up from the chair with a "pout": "How dare he?" ”

Qian Ning said: "Your servant is at the gate of Jinyiwei." He said. Mrs. Chang fired an arrow in public and shot to death a director of the Criminal Department. ”

Hearing this, Chang Feng couldn't believe his ears!

(End of chapter)