Guest Building, in a private room.

Zhang Sheng, whose hair was grayer than before, sat upright with his eyes closed.

Both sides were filled with officials of all sizes in Nanjing.

It can be said that almost the entire Nanjing imperial court has arrived.

Nanjing Ministry of Officials Shangshu Dao:

"Today, Mr. Zhang invited Jiang Ning to a banquet, will he really come?"

As we all know, Zhang Sheng's only son, Zhang Mingyu, was convicted of building the imperial mausoleum because he coveted Jiangning's concubine, so he fell off the cliff and died tragically.

The two can be described as a blood feud.

Under such circumstances, it is understandable that Jiang Ning did not come.

"Hmph, it's so small, I'm waiting for Nanjing officials to gather here, even if he has the courage to do so, he won't dare to save our face."

"Yes, Liu Jin and the other Eight Tigers bewitched Your Majesty, their thoughts are really vicious, today the boss put down his hatred and personally invited him to come, hoping that he can persuade His Majesty to return to the government.

If he didn't dare to come, wouldn't it prove that the rumors were true, and it was he who instigated the Eight Tigers to do such a thing that violated the society. ”

When everyone was talking, someone outside sang loudly:

"The commander of the inner factory, the commander of the guards and the army, and the inspection of Jiangnan Qin, Wu Anbojiang, Lord Jiang has arrived!"

Hearing this series of titles, everyone immediately closed their mouths and fell silent.

There was even some anxiety.

Because almost all of the people present are exiled here, the losers of officialdom who are difficult to reactivate for a lifetime are not as good as Jiang Ning alone.

He was born a head shorter.

"Ah, it turns out that all the adults have arrived, and they have left one of the officials, which is really rude."

Jiang Ning strode over and sat next to Zhang Sheng.

He is a Qincha, and Zhang Sheng is the most prestigious one in the Nanjing court, so he naturally sits at the top together.

"The official is late, and if you are rude, please ask Zhang Shangshu Haihan."

Jiang Ning took the initiative to toast Zhang Sheng.

It was only then that Boss Zhang opened his eyes, stared at him tightly, and said with a smile:

"It's good to say, Lord Jiang is no better than us idle officials who have no errands, and he is busy with official business, and it is also his duty to be late.

Moreover, in the past few months, the lord went down to the south of the Yangtze River to eradicate the two heinous tax supervisors for the imperial court, and also led his troops to repel the Japanese who invaded Haining.

Such a feat is enough to be famous in history, I can't wait for unknown people, even if I wait for a while, what's the matter? ”

The two touched each other and drank the wine in one gulp.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but be secretly surprised when he saw Zhang Sheng's face full of smiles and polite flattery on his face, without the pain of losing his son or the hatred of killing his son.

This old thing, it's good at pretending.

After three rounds of drinking, Jiang Ning finally put down the wine glass and said slightly drunk:

"Shicai accepted the invitation signed by the boss and his colleagues, saying that he wanted to discuss the rape with the official.

I don't know what kind of traitor this hoe is? ”

Zhang Sheng smiled and said in a hoarse voice:

"My lord has been in Jiangnan for a long time recently, and I don't know that the situation in the court is changing.

In the inner court, Liu Jin, Gu Dayong and other eight tigers bewitched His Majesty to waste the government and indulge in frolicking and having fun all day long, which is really a crime that cannot be punished.

Yes, the old man and all the colleagues present also hope that Lord Jiang can come forward and clear the king's side. ”

"Qingjun's side?"

Jiang Ning said quietly:

"I'm afraid the old man is serious.

In such a situation, this official privately thought that it was enough to write to His Majesty to persuade him, so why would he make such a big move?

Moreover, breaking into the inner court without permission and killing His Majesty's close servants is no different from rebellion.

Could it be that the old man already has a way in his heart? ”

Zhang Sheng smiled even more, but his eyes turned red:

"Isn't that easy?

Just send someone to tie the eight tigers between the mountains and forests, pierce the heart with a sword, and then throw the corpse into the wilderness. With the power of an adult, I think it's easy. ”

Jiang Ning narrowed his eyes.

This old thing is secretly mocking himself for killing his son.

He immediately sneered unceremoniously:

"The boss said it lightly, Liu Jin and the others are all important people in the palace, how can Your Majesty not investigate once they disappear?

This back and forth, won't it be found on the head of the official again?

Unless, the Eight Tigers were originally a group of dead people. ”

Everyone present didn't understand what this meant, but Zhang Sheng understood it clearly.

If he hadn't arranged for his son to fake his death and get out, Jiang Ning wouldn't have been able to kill him so easily.

"Okay, well, Lord Jiang has repeatedly prevaricated, and the rumors circulating in the capital that you instigated Liu Jin and others to bewitch Your Majesty are now conclusive.

The old man is going to get rid of you, the minister who has brought disaster to the country and the people for Your Majesty and the court today! ”

Zhang Sheng immediately stood up, and with a wave of his sleeves, he was about to hit Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning also got up, clenched his fists and prepared to fight back at any time.

He was in self-defense, not an insult to the boss.

But before Zhang Sheng's fist stretched out, he was pressed down by the official next to him.

The rest of the people also rushed up to pull the rack.

"Don't do it, boss."

"Master Jiang, don't worry about the boss, he made an unintentional mistake."

For a time, there was chaos in the private room.

Not long after, they broke up.

Jiang Ning left the guest building with a cold face.

Several officials also carried Zhang Sheng back to his mansion in a sedan chair.

By this time, it was completely dark.

Lanterns were hung in Zhang's house, flickering with light.

"Boss, I'm impulsive today."

The official secretary sighed.

"Hmph, the old man is for the country, even if he dies, what's the matter!

That's it, not to mention the lucky villain, and go to the study with the old man to drink tea and relieve hangover. ”

At this time, Zhang Sheng seemed to have calmed down.

He stepped into the courtyard first.

Just the next moment, a cold arrow shot from the air, just penetrating Zhang Sheng's neck.

For a while, the blood flowed like a pump.

This scholar Lin Qinggui, the old man who is full of peach and plums all over the world, fell in a pool of blood.

It's just that the corners of his mouth have a hint of a smile.

"Sir!"

Several officials screamed in pain and hurriedly sent people to rescue them.

On a roof not far away, a masked man glanced at the man next to him, who had been angry for a long time, and sneered:

"Old thing, my lord said, your life is ours."

Qin Cha Xingyuan.

Jiang Ning walked into the hall with his front foot, and his back foot changed to get the news of Zhang Sheng's assassination.

The Five Cities Terracotta Division has put the city under full martial law and searched for the Assassins.

"What? Who did this to you! ”

He grabbed Gong Yue's collar violently: "Is it you?!" ”

"My lord Mingjian, my subordinates saw that the old man was so kind to the adult, and they really wanted to get rid of him quickly, but without the order of the adult, how could the subordinates dare to make decisions."

Gong Yue said with a flustered face.

Jiang Ning let him go.

Zhou Song took a step forward and said:

"My lord, no matter who killed him, but now that my lord has just clashed with him, Zhang Sheng died.

Everyone takes it for granted that the blame is placed on the adult.

Once it reaches the capital, the hundred officials of the outer court will inevitably join the enemy and write a letter to impeach the lord.

The situation is even more critical, and if we don't come up with a plan as soon as possible, we may not be able to recover. ”

"Not bad."

Jiang Ning paced in the hall with his hands behind his back for a long time, waved away all the fans present, and ordered them to guard all places tightly, leaving Zhou Song, Zhang He and He Yuyao alone, and began to discuss secretly.

After a long time.

He Yuyao listened to Jiang Ning's overall plan, and saw that it was more detailed and thorough than his so-called plan, and he couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

A pair of beautiful eyes stared at him without blinking for a moment, and seeing that he was in danger and in high spirits, he slowly became a little stupid.

After dismissing a few people, Jiang Ning returned to his room.

saw Zheng Fangrui sitting on the edge of the bed, waiting to give him acupuncture.

"Master, I'm tired."

Zheng Fangrui got up, moved lightly, walked in front of Jiang Ning, looked at his somewhat haggard face, and a look of distress appeared on his pretty face.

After carefully taking off Jiang Ning's robe and letting her sit on the edge of the bed, she took off her bow shoes and went to bed, bent her knees, sat on her hips on her jade feet wrapped in snow-white socks, and began to acupuncture.

And just as the acupuncture was about to end, Jiang Ning suddenly reached out and pulled Zheng Fangrui from behind to him.

"Old man......"

"Fang Rui, now the master has a very important thing for you to do.

You know that kind of stitching and is the most suitable person. ”

Zheng Fangrui looked at the solemn look of the man in front of her, combined with the current situation, she couldn't help but think of something.

She gritted her teeth and said seriously:

"The lord is the slave and the slave, and the master will do whatever the slave and the maid say.

Even if it is to kill the emperor, the slave and maid are willing, and they will never affect the master. ”

Jiang Ning smiled dumbly.

What's going on in her head?

But then, a warm current welled up in his heart.

can have such a red face, what more can the husband ask for.

Jiang Ning reached out and hugged Zheng Fangrui into his arms, pinched her Qiong's nose and said:

"Silly Nizi, how could the master ask you to do such a thing?"

"Sir."

Zheng Fangrui's pretty face blushed suddenly, her eyes flashed with joy, and she pursed her lips and called out coquettishly.

"Rui'er, the master wants you to keep an eye on He Yuyao. You are both women, and it is most convenient. ”

"Is that her?"

Zheng Fangrui was puzzled.

"Yes, every step is important, and there must be no mistakes.

But I really can't be completely relieved of her master, so I want you to watch her.

If something out of the ordinary happens, you kill her with your stitch. ”

"Okay, listen to the master."

Zheng Fangrui nodded heavily.

Her heart has already been given to the man in front of her, but if she asks for something, she will do her best.