In front of the Xuanzheng Palace, many officials looked at the distant background, their expressions were slightly gloomy, and their eyes were eager to swallow Shen Du alive.

Today's events, in the final analysis, have a lot to do with Shen Du.

If it weren't for Shen Du's collection of evidence of crimes in the four states and the staging of a play in the Xuanzheng Palace, how could there be a matter of Jingcha.

Now they intend to seek peace, but Shen Du obviously has no intention of doing so.

Is it worth it?

Seeing that the East Palace has reached the end of the road, it has to be like this, stupid behavior.

Liu Chengzhi frowned, and his mood was slightly heavy.

Many officials are also not very calm in their hearts, and from time to time they turn their eyes to several bigwigs in the court.

Now that Jingcha has restarted, it will inevitably set off a huge storm, and I don't know how many people will die under this wave.

However, there are also some old ministers who let out bursts of hearty laughter.

The court is not all full of flies and dogs, and many old ministers have long been unaccustomed to the style of Liu Chengzhi and others.

It's just that these people are powerful, and they are weak, and they can only endure it on weekdays.

"Haha!"

"It's really time to clean up this court, and anyone can go to court."

Several old ministers laughed and walked away.

Yan Ziqing, the first assistant to the cabinet, walked last, his eyes were half-squinted, giving people the appearance of not waking up.

"Lord Yan, stay!"

Liu Chengzhi's eyes flashed, and he shouted out to stop Yan Ziqing, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Yan, I don't know what you think about Jingcha?" ”

Today, Yan Ziqing's hands are extremely passive.

Yan Ziqing has always been neutral, and now that the prince is already at sunset, there is no reason to support the prince at this moment.

So they couldn't understand why Yan Ziqing would support this matter.

However, in the matter of Jingcha, Yan Ziqing is a veteran of the Three Dynasties and the first assistant of the cabinet, if he is willing to come forward to "press" Shen Du, the situation may be able to turn around at that time.

They need time!

In the past, it would take three months to check in Beijing at the earliest, and with the prince's physical condition, I am afraid it will be half a year.

It was also a temptation for him.

Many officials who were about to leave also stopped and looked at the patriarch of the Three Dynasties.

Hearing this, Yan Ziqing opened his eyes slightly, stretched out his hand and stroked his beard, glanced at everyone, shook his head and said, "You should also know the rules of Jingcha." ”

"It's not the old man who has the final say, but ......"

Yan Ziqing pointed to the palace behind him, and said that.

If the prince is willing, he can naturally check slowly, and when and to what extent he wants to find out, it is just a matter of one sentence.

But if the prince is unwilling, then this matter is a knife to remove the bones, and every time the knife falls, it will be a bloody storm, and I don't know how many people will be implicated.

Yan Ziqing smiled, put his hands in his sleeve robe, and walked away.

He can sell face, but the crown prince obviously won't, otherwise he wouldn't have promoted Shen Du to the right imperial historian of the Imperial History Stage.

said that he was jointly responsible for himself, but to put it bluntly, it was to block the mouth of the secluded people, lest someone say that Shen Du was not qualified enough, and share the anger of some courtiers.

In fact, if you want to live, it is very simple, as long as you write a confession and submit it to the East Palace, maybe the prince will not be too harsh, and he will always give a decent one.

It's a pity that everyone understands the truth, but few people are willing to do it.

There was a little more disappointment in everyone's hearts, and they obviously heard the meaning of Yan Ziqing's words.

"Old Liu Ge, what should I do now?"

Someone looked at Liu Chengzhi, the second assistant, hoping that he could come up with an idea.

Liu Chengzhi's eyes flashed with a cold light, flicked his sleeves and walked outside the palace, and said, "The old man is holding a banquet in the mansion tonight, if you want to come, you can come and sit down." ”

When everyone heard this, they all surrendered.

After everyone left, the Xuanzheng Palace, which was originally quite lively, suddenly became much more deserted.

……

East Palace, Hall of Prayer.

As soon as Xia Jingyi stepped into the hall, he suddenly spit out a mouthful of blood, his body staggered, and his face turned pale.

Although the pill can maintain his body for a short time, once the effect of the medicine wears off, the side effects are also extremely obvious.

"Your Highness......"

Lu Chengen hurriedly stretched out his hand to support Xia Jingyi, and crossed into a true qi.

But soon, Lu Chengen found that after the true qi crossed into Xia Jingyi's body, it dissipated in the blink of an eye, leaving not much left at all.

Now Xia Jingyi's body is no different from a sieve.

Lu Chengen's face changed suddenly.

Xia Jingyi smiled softly, indifferent to his body, his eyes revealed a trace of nostalgia, and said calmly: "The state just now, it seems that Lone has not had it for a long time. ”

"Lone is very happy today!"

Xia Jingyi broke free from Lu Chengen's support, walked to the yellow flower chair on the side of the hall, and said in a deep voice: "I have been in the country for more than 20 years, and I can't open up territory for my Dayan, and I am ashamed of my ancestors, and even more ashamed of the people of Dayan. ”

"Now I only wish that with my remnant body, I can accomplish this."

"There are no regrets about this."

Lu Chengen wanted to speak and stopped, pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, does this matter really need to be thoroughly investigated?" ”

"I'm afraid that it will involve all the princes and princes of the country, and even a few members of the six departments will also be involved."

There are many royal relatives and dignitaries in this capital.

Jingcha first started with officials in Beijing, and these people were inevitably implicated.

Xia Jingyi chuckled, shook his head and said, "Lone knows." ”

"But Lone has to do this, everything should have a result after all."

Xia Jingyi didn't want to talk more about this topic, sighed, got up and walked to the bed in the side hall.

"I'm tired."

"Lonely Wants to Rest......"

……

Shen Du left the palace and soon returned to the Gyeonggi Headquarters.

As soon as the helmsman returned, he gathered a crowd of people.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there's something to do."

Everyone was stunned and looked at Shen Du in surprise.

Shen Du took a sip of the tea on the table, and said with a smile: "At today's court meeting, His Royal Highness has announced the resumption of Jingcha and a thorough investigation of Dayan officialdom. ”

"And this matter will be jointly responsible for the first assistant of the cabinet, Lord Yan, and this official."

"Kyocha?!"

Cheng Zhenlei suddenly looked shocked and let out an exclamation.

He is an old man with six doors, and he has lived in Beijing for a long time, so he naturally knows the weight of the word "Jingcha".

This news spread out, which was enough to make the officialdom of the entire Dayan sensation.

As for the rest of the people, most of them didn't even know what Jingcha was.

Seeing this, Cheng Zhenlei took the initiative to explain to everyone.

After listening to what Cheng Zhenlei said, everyone's hearts were shocked, and they finally realized the weight of the word "Jingcha".

Xu Chong grinned and said, "My lord, does this mean that we can raid our house again?" ”

He was a rough man by nature, so he didn't think so much.

Anyway, this matter is an adult, and even if it is investigated, it is impossible to find out to them.

Since I came to the capital, I haven't raided my house for a long time, and my hands are rusty.

Everyone glanced at Xu Chong a little helplessly.

Xu Chong is simple-minded and doesn't know what this matter represents, but they know it very well.

This is no easy task.

Those officials in Beijing, the prince and the marquis, which one of them is good to get along with.

Hearing Xu Chong speak, Shen Du suddenly thought of the empty news and asked, "Did Shaolin make a move?" ”

"Yes!" Xu Chong nodded, and said with a palpitating expression: "There is a monk called Kongzhi from Shaolin. ”

"That old monk is still a Dharma elephant powerhouse, if it weren't for Master Cui and them, they might really slap me to death."

Shen Du frowned slightly.

The Elephant is strong......

He thought that the Shaolin side would come forward at most Yuantong.

Now there is a strong man with a magic elephant.

Empty news, empty wisdom......

Shen Du smiled coldly and said in a deep voice: "I am really willing to pay for my blood." ”

Obviously, this Kongzhi should have come to Yan Country with Kongwen, but Kongwen went to Yinzhou halfway to rob and kill himself.

At this moment, a six-door catcher outside came to report that the Nine Emperor Princes had visited.

Shen Du waved and motioned for everyone to leave temporarily.

"Let him in."

If someone else heard that the Nine Emperor Princes were coming, they should have gone to greet them, but Shen Du was obviously too lazy to go.

What's more, it was the Nine Emperor Princes who came to the door to ask to see, and it was not him.

What the purpose of the Nine Emperors was, he could roughly guess in his heart.

A moment later, Xia Xicheng, the Ninth Emperor Prince, walked from outside the courtyard, followed by a eunuch with some gifts in his hands.

"Lord Shen."

Xia Xicheng arched his hand with a smile and said, "Please forgive me for taking the liberty of visiting." ”

"A little bit of courtesy, I hope Lord Shen won't dislike it."

That being said, what can be brought by Xia Jingyi is obviously not a simple gift.

Shen Du returned the salute with a smile, shook his head and said, "His Royal Highness the Ninth is polite." ”

"I don't dare to accept this gift if it's useless."

"I don't know if His Royal Highness Nine suddenly came to the door today, but what's the matter?"

Although Xia Xicheng also gives people the feeling of Corporal Lixian, this feeling is too fake in Shen Du's opinion.

Maybe he is too young, but there is a faint shadow of a prince on his body.

In a sense, perhaps the Nine Emperor Princes have actually been imitating the crown prince.

But the prince's innate bearing cannot be imitated.

Xia Xicheng's face was obviously stiff, Shen Du was so direct, he couldn't speak for a while.

Xia Xicheng sighed in embarrassment, and said softly: "Since Lord Shen has said so, then the palace will not hide it." ”

"Lord Shen, you also know that the senior monks of Shaolin were invited by the palace, and the official and the senior monks still have some friendship, and I don't know if the corpse of the master outside the city gate can be ......."

"No way!"

Before Xia Xicheng could speak, he was directly interrupted by Shen Du ruthlessly.

The smile on Xia Xicheng's face faded a little, and his face was not good.

He came to the door today, and he was forced to do so, but now he was rejected by Shen Du, and he naturally couldn't hang on his face.

He came to the door in person, and the etiquette can be said to be sufficient.

He is also a dignified son, how can he be so troublesome if he is someone else.

In fact, Shaolin did not ask him for this matter, but this time Shaolin came to a strong man, and Xia Xicheng was naturally tempted.

Although a strong person may not be able to change the situation, at a critical moment, he can exert great power.

Xia Xicheng asked unrelentingly: "Lord Shen, the left and right are just a head, why don't you be a peacemaker in this palace?" ”

"Haha!"

Shen Du laughed out loud, and said with a smile: "Your Highness the Nine, I'm afraid that if the official is willing, Shaolin will not be willing!" ”

He dared to guarantee that Shaolin definitely did not ask Xia Xicheng for it.

Xia Xicheng just saw that Shaolin came to a strong man, so he wanted to send a favor.

Shaolin is the right way in the world, focusing on reputation, and no matter what the time comes, you have to accept Xia Xicheng's favor.

The most difficult debt in the world to repay is the debt of human affection.

But if you want them to make peace, just listen to this kind of.

Although Xia Xicheng is the Nine Emperor Princes, he doesn't have such a big face, even if he comes forward, he can't change anything.

If it was really that simple, then Shaolin would not be Shaolin.

Xia Xicheng's face was a little ugly.

Shen Du shook his head and said lightly, "Your Highness the Nine, you might as well tell you something." ”

"It's not just unheard of robbing and killing this official in Yinzhou, but also the second-floor master of Jinfeng Tower, Bai Yuanjun."

"If His Highness the Ninth doesn't know, you can send someone to inquire about his identity."

Shen Durao glanced at Xia Xicheng meaningfully, and said quietly: "I wonder if the people in Shaolin have informed His Highness Nine about this?" ”

"Or is it that Shaolin robbed and killed the official, was it secretly instructed by His Royal Highness the Nine?"

"Never!"

As soon as Shen Du's voice fell, Xia Xicheng's face changed slightly, and he immediately vetoed it.

"Hongu has never had such a thought."

Even if he really has an idea, it has to be supported by Shaolin.

What's more, he didn't even know Shen Du's traces.

Xia Xicheng's face sank suddenly.

Shen Du smiled softly and said lightly: "Your Highness the Nine, you treat Shaolin as a friend, but Shaolin doesn't necessarily treat you as a friend." ”

Xia Xicheng is not a fool, so he naturally knows what Shen Du means by this.

Two Dharma Elephant powerhouses, is his face really so big?

No matter how conceited he was, he wouldn't feel that way.

When did Shaolin get involved with Jin Feng Lou again?

He also ran to rob and kill Shen Du, and he did not hesitate to dispatch a strong man.

He didn't feel like it was all for him.

Even Shaolin Kongzhi entered Beijing, if it weren't for fighting Cui Jingsheng at the city gate and exposing his identity, he would have been kept in the dark so far.

Obviously, Shaolin was doing things behind his back.

Xia Xicheng's expression was gloomy, and he got up and arched his hand: "Lord Shen, I'm disturbing this time." ”

"It's Hongu who is presumptuous."

Shen Du put down the teacup and said with a light smile: "Your Highness, go slowly!" ”

"This official still has official business, so he won't be sent away."

Xia Xicheng didn't answer, but got up and left the courtyard.

Xia Xicheng walked out of the door with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "Let's go, go to the inner city courtyard!" ”

He hates being taken advantage of!

Everyone Tianxia Xicheng's face was gloomy, and he was slightly shocked in his heart, and he didn't dare to hesitate at all, so he hurriedly drove the car and rushed to the courtyard in the inner city.

……

Not long after Xia Xicheng left, Choi Kyung-sang came to the Gyeonggi helm.

Now the matter of Jingcha in the court has been completely spread.

For ordinary people, it is just to have fun and look forward to how many officials and masters in the vegetable market will be beheaded in a few days, but for the people in the officialdom, it is tantamount to turning the world upside down.

Many officials were already panicking, and many even asked for the mansions of several princes.

In officialdom, it is difficult to stand alone, especially in Beijing.

Six Doors also learned about it.

In the case of Jingcha, the six doors are no exception.

Cui Jingsheng stepped into the hospital and looked at Shen Du intently, secretly shocked in his heart.

This breath ......

Originally, he didn't believe much in Shen Du's killing of Kongwen, but now that he saw Shen Du with his own eyes, he believed it a little.

Shen Du raised his eyebrows slightly, got up and arched his hand: "Lord Cui." ”

Cui Jingsheng frowned slightly.

He faintly heard a hint of alienation from Shen Du's tone.

What's going on?

Perhaps an illusion.

Cui Jingsheng didn't think much about it, but asked, "Kongwen was really killed by you?" ”

Shen Du smiled and nodded, "Sort of, but this matter is thanks to Gonggong Lu." ”

Cui Jingsheng sighed, he didn't know what to say for a while, and his mood was slightly complicated.

I thought that Shen Du would take at least a few years to get to this point, but he didn't expect it to be far beyond his expectations.

At such an age, it is really rare!

It's all the times that make heroes, but I don't know that heroes make the times.

Cui Jingsheng said in a deep voice: "What's going on with the empty news? ”

"The rumors in Beijing are empty rumors that they were attacked and killed in Yinzhou, is this true?"

Although the news spread with a nose and eyes, he still wanted to verify it himself.

Shen Du glanced at Cui Jingsheng and said calmly: "I released the news." ”

Shen Du didn't hide it, and told Cui Jingsheng about Yinzhou.

The expression on Cui Jingsheng's face gradually changed from indifference to shock.

"The owner of the second floor of the Golden Wind Building?"

I thought it was just a mere person, but I didn't expect even Jinfeng Lou to get involved.

Although Shen Du has been telling about Yinzhou, his eyes have been turning to Cui Jingsheng from time to time, observing the changes in his expression.

There were some things he didn't want to think about, but he had to think about them.

After listening to what Shen Du said, Cui Jingsheng fell silent for a while.

Please move the second floor master of the Golden Wind Building, the two Shaolin Dharma Elephants, I'm afraid this is not something that a certain prince can do.

At least the Nine Emperors don't have this ability.

Obviously, there is a big fish behind this.

The princes are indeed noble, but after all, they are young, and there are many people who seem to take refuge, but they may not be able to have such great power.

"That's right."

"Now there is a rumor in Beijing that the prince wants to restart Jingcha, could this matter have something to do with your departure from Beijing?"

Shen Du smiled and nodded: "That's right." ”

Cui Jingsheng suddenly realized in an instant, and in this way, everything fell into place.

If Shen Du died on the way back to Beijing, then naturally there would be no Jingcha.

Cui Jingsheng sighed: "But the danger in this matter is not small. ”

He didn't expect the crown prince to hand over such a heavy responsibility to Shen Du.

If it was before, it would have been a step to the sky, but now......

It's an errand that offends people.

Shen Du chuckled lightly and said indifferently: "Let the horse come over!" ”

"Could it be that there are insects, wolves, tigers and leopards on the road ahead, so you won't go forward? Or stay away? ”

"They are afraid to kill them with knives, let them take the initiative to retreat, it is right!"

Now is different from the past, not to mention that this is Yanjing City, why should he be afraid.

There are so many law elephant powerhouses in the world, if they really have the ability to enter Yanjing City, they will not invite Shaolin.

Cui Jingsheng was slightly stunned, and soon there was a look of appreciation in his eyes.

The four words "facing difficulties" are simple to say, but it is extremely difficult to really do.

Shen Du looked at the sky outside the courtyard, a trace of inexplicable expectation and coldness rose in his heart, and he sneered: "I also want to know which one of my heads has the ability to take it off." ”

……

Inner City Annex,

As soon as the carriage of the Nine Emperor Princes Xia Xicheng stopped, Xia Xicheng jumped out of the carriage and pushed the door in with a gloomy expression.

"Amitabha!"

Ji An, who was practicing in the courtyard, saw Xia Xicheng with a smile on his face and walked quickly to greet him.

"His Highness the Nine."

Xia Xicheng ignored it and walked directly to the room in the courtyard.

After a while, Yuantong, who got the news, walked out quickly, clasped his hands together, bowed and said, "Your Highness the Nine." ”

Xia Xicheng sneered: "Master Yuantong, you guys are hiding it very well." ”

Yuantong frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "I don't know what His Royal Highness Nine means by this?" ”

"What do you mean?"

Xia Xicheng looked at Yuantong coldly, and said coldly: "When did you Shaolin have a relationship with Jinfeng Lou?" ”

"Master Kongwen and the master on the second floor of Jinfeng Mansion robbed and killed Shen Du in Yinzhou, and Master Kongzhi entered Beijing, but it was good enough to conceal it."

"If someone else hadn't talked about it, wouldn't this palace have never known?"

"I'm afraid that when you entered Beijing, you didn't come to help the palace, right?"

"If that's the case, then it seems that our cooperation is not necessary."

He needs Shaolin, but he doesn't have to be Shaolin.

At this moment, there was suddenly a figure in the courtyard, and a very oppressive aura enveloped the entire courtyard.

Everyone present felt an indescribable sense of heaviness.

Xia Xicheng looked at it, and what came into his eyes was a gloomy old face, and there was a strong killing intent in his eyes.

That killing intent shocked Xia Xicheng's heart.

"How did you find out about this?"

"But what Shen Du told you?"

Although he is the Nine Emperor Princes, he has never been polite in his words.

Although Xia Xicheng did not answer, Kong Zhi already had the answer in his heart.

Kongzhi's face was cold, and he seemed to be wrapped in a violent wind, and he stepped out of the courtyard with a strong terrifying momentum.

(End of chapter)