So much has happened in just one day, from yesterday until now.

For Lu Shen, if you put aside the interference of the unexpected factor of the woman in red, the context of the whole thing suddenly became very clear.

Yesterday, when he first came to Nanya, he did not directly command Le Minghong and the other three to dismount, but used Huairou means to lay the foundation for friendly exchanges.

Because of his gentle attitude, Guo Congyi and the Jiangnan clan behind him made a wrong judgment, and couldn't wait to let Fu Yangzi throw the first bait at a private banquet that was originally just a simple communication.

They wanted to use the vast territory of the thirteen states in the south of the Yangtze River to give the Lu family in Guangling a priceless gift, so as to bring Lu Shen together.

But Lu Shen used the wine glass that smashed on Fu Yangzi's face to show his attitude, and the Jiangnan clan used the second set of plans, allowing Hou Yu to forcefully provoke Lu Shen during the banquet and then clash.

In this way, the second prince will definitely appear, and Hou Yu will also find an opportunity to stay in Moyuan.

In the dead of night, Hou Yu's pre-arranged assassin would appear and drag the second prince and Lu Shen into the water with a bitter trick.

The problem was that there was an accident in it, Hou Yu never thought that Luo Jiujiu also had eyeliner in the ink garden, and he rushed to do it before the assassin he had arranged, and almost took his life.

It was precisely because of Luo Jiujiu's intervention that the situation became more favorable to Hou Yu, so he could return to the house to recuperate from his injuries with peace of mind and entrust the task of the second prince and Lu Shen to others.

The reason why Lu Shen couldn't understand the joint before was because Luo Jiujiu's appearance caused some things to be entangled, and after he eliminated this unexpected factor, the situation suddenly opened up.

Hearing Qi Weili's righteous and awe-inspiring accusation at this moment, Lu Shen glanced at the other party unhurriedly.

The courtiers' impression of Lu Shen, in addition to his great military achievements, should be the most profound in the small-scale court meeting not long ago, when the young prince dug a pit on the spot and Hou Yu jumped into it with great precision, and that scene became an anecdote between the government and the opposition, and many people expressed their amazement in private.

Maybe Hou Yu had a sudden attack last night, which also had something to do with this incident.

People are even more curious, in the face of Qi Weili's merciless questioning, how will this young and weak prince deal with it?

Lu Shen stepped forward without hurrying, didn't look at Qi Weili's hanging eyebrows, only looked at the Son of Heaven on the dragon chair and said: "Your Majesty, Qi Shaoqing is reasonable, and the minister does have a certain suspicion. Since this is the case, I ask Your Majesty to order the Warp Weaving Division, and the ministers and Moyuan and others will be carefully examined, so that the ministers can be innocent. ”

Qi Weili's eyebrows furrowed slightly, he didn't expect that Lu Shen, who was extremely irritable last night, was like a different person today, and he didn't have the slightest anger.

On the dragon chair, Li Duan quietly looked at Lu Shen, who looked sincere.

For this young courtier, the satisfaction in his heart was indescribable, especially after learning his reaction in Moyuan last night, he couldn't help but feel a big white emotion.

The wine glass that Lu Shen smashed on Fu Yangzi's face made the Son of Heaven feel extremely happy, as if the forbearance and depression of more than ten years were cathartic.

Not to mention Lu Shen's military talent, such a talent is enough to be worthy of the new monarch's auxiliary minister.

Thinking of this, Li Duan said gently: "Then let the warp weaving department check it carefully." ”

Qin Zheng naturally knew what to do.

At this moment, a slightly old voice sounded in the Wende Palace: "Your Majesty, the minister has a play." ”

Li Duan raised his eyes and saw that it was Chu Huaizhong, the imperial historian.

Imperial Doctor is the chief official of the Imperial Historical Observatory, and has always had the honorific title of Xiantai, and has the power to supervise impeachment in the court.

Chu Huaizhong is second only to Li Daoyan, the left minister, and Xie Zhen, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in terms of qualifications, and has many disciples in the court, such as Xu Zuo, who is highly valued by the Son of Heaven, is his proud disciple.

Although he is in a high position, Chu Huaizhong has rarely personally impeached the courtiers in recent years, mainly because of his status, once he makes a move, he will definitely target the important ministers of the level or above of the six Shangshu, so he will not act rashly.

This is also the reason why Lu Shen rarely noticed this Lord Xiantai in the past.

Seeing Chu Huaizhong come forward at this moment, the Son of Heaven had a strange feeling in his heart, and he still said kindly: "Lord Chu said it bluntly. ”

Chu Huaizhong groaned slightly, and then said earnestly: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that the assassination case of Nan'an Hou is probably inappropriate if it is handed over to the Warp Weaving Department for review. ”

Li Duan looked at the court hall that seemed to be extremely quiet for a moment, and said slowly: "Isn't it appropriate? ”

Chu Huaizhong bowed his head and said: "There are so many people involved in the matter of two princes, a prince and Moyuan, and the Warp Weaving Department is not enough to undertake this heavy responsibility regardless of its jurisdiction or rank. According to the regulations of the imperial court, this case should be investigated by the Criminal Department, the Dali Temple is responsible for the trial, and the Yushitai is responsible for supervision. As for the Warp Weavers, they may be able to assist the Criminal Department in detecting the Assassins, but how can they be fully responsible? ”

The warp weaving department is independent of the imperial court, directly under the Son of Heaven to transfer the special yamen, although these years have not done anything angry and resentful, but it directly intervenes in the government and lacks legal support.

In the past, the Son of Heaven asked the Warp Weaving Department to investigate and punish officials, and the court bosses basically had a blind attitude, but it does not mean that they have no right to object.

That's it, right now.

Li Daoyan, the left minister, suddenly turned his head and glanced lightly at the eldest son who was standing in an orderly manner behind the side.

He didn't need to guess to know that this was Li Shizhi's handiwork.

However, as the left minister, the leader of the Manchu Dynasty and the Jiangnan clan, he couldn't stand up against Chu Huaizhong's proposal, otherwise how would he face those people below?

Chu Huaizhong's proposal is to fight for the power of the civilian clique, and the prime minister cannot destroy his foundation.

The Son of Heaven on the dragon chair was silent, and Chu Huaizhong continued when he saw this: "Your Majesty, the old minister does not believe in the ability of the Warp Weaving Division, but the imperial court has its own rules, if everything is handed over to the Warp Weaving Department to do, what is the use of the Criminal Department, Dali Temple and Yushitai?" ”

He looked up at the Son of Heaven, his face full of persuasion, and at the same time seemed to have unfinished words.

Li Duan understood his eyes, there was no need to force the following courtiers to make trouble, so he had to clarify the rights and responsibilities of each yamen today.

However, if the power to investigate this case was handed over to the Criminal Department and Dali Temple, Li Duan couldn't help but look at Qi Weili, the young secretary of Dali Temple with a resolute expression, and it was difficult to make a decision for a while.

At the moment, there are not many important ministers who can speak, Chu Huaizhong has already expressed his position, Li Daoyan is silent, and Xue Nanting is unable to support the Son of Heaven out of the same concerns as Li Daoyan.

Lu Shen watched coldly, and had a clearer understanding of the scheming of these powerful people in Beijing.

The Son of Heaven was obviously very embarrassed, and he was unwilling to act according to Chu Huaizhong's request, but he could not find a suitable reason to refute it.

Lu Shen felt a lot of emotion in his heart, and immediately turned his head thoughtfully to look outside the hall.

In the silence, suddenly a janissary general walked into the Wende Palace, stood far away and bowed to the Son of Heaven, but his voice was extremely loud, and everyone in the hall could hear it clearly.

"Your Majesty, there is a woman outside the palace who asks to see you!"

Many people can't help but be stunned.

Li Duan's heart was relieved, at least for the time being, he didn't have to continue to face Chu Huaizhong's old face, his gaze swept over Lu Shen on the other side, and then looked at the general near the palace gate and asked, "What is the identity of this person?" ”

Although the distance is a little far, there is an inner supervisor to help the Son of Heaven pass the word.

The general replied: "Back to Your Majesty, this woman claims to be the assassin who assassinated Nan Anhou last night!" ”

As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion in the palace, and the imperial history of Jiaoyi had to remind loudly.

Li Duan's face immediately turned cold, and he said slightly angrily: "How can this be true!" The assassin prince dared to ask to enter the palace, why didn't you take down the assassin on the spot! ”

The general hurriedly pleaded: "Your Majesty forgive your sins!" This woman said that she had a reason for assassinating Nan Anhou, and that she first went to the Jingguo Mansion for help, and then the eldest son of Jing Guogong took her into the palace to ask for His Majesty. ”

Jing Guogong Han Lingfu?

This development was a surprise to all.

Ding Hui, Qi Weili and the others all had ugly faces, they had made impassioned statements for a long time, and finally said that the Son of Heaven had launched an investigation into Lu Shen and Mo Yuan, and through the appearance of Chu Huaizhong, the imperial historian, they were about to win the right to review this assassination case.

As long as the power to investigate the case is in hand, there will be a lot of room for maneuver in the future.

When he was about to succeed, the assassin actually took the initiative to show up, and even entered the palace to face the saint, what is going on?

The shock and amazement in the hearts of these people is difficult to describe in words.

Among the Wenchen on the left, the disappointment in the eyes of Li Shizhi, the servant of the Criminal Department, flashed, and the next moment he turned his head and glanced at Lu Shen without a trace.

Although there was no evidence, his intuition told him that the appearance of this assassin was inseparable from Lu Shen.

While the ministers were still surprised, the Son of Heaven on the dragon chair bowed his head and said: "Since Jing Guogong has already seen this person, and specially sent his eldest son to bring this person into the palace to ask for a meeting, there must be a hidden secret." Deliver a decree announcing that the woman will go to the temple. ”

"Obey the order!"

The Praetorian Guards saluted and withdrew.

After about half a burnt incense, three of the six Praetorian guards on the left and right, surrounded a woman in the middle, and took her into the Wende Hall half-escort and half-surveillance, after all, this person claimed to be the assassin who injured Hou Yu, although he was guaranteed by Han Lingfu, the Duke of Jingguo, but no one dared to ignore it.

The ministers of the Manchu Dynasty cast curious glances one after another.

I saw that this woman was probably in her early twenties, wearing a red waist toss skirt, and her waist was tied with gold-painted soft smoke, making her body more and more slender and slender.

She combed a very common double bun, and a jasper hairpin was inserted diagonally in her sideburns, simple but unconventional.

Willow-like curved eyebrows, straight nose, thin lips.

The most impressive thing is her sparkling eyes, which seem to contain a burning flame that wants to burn the ugliness of this world to ashes.

(End of chapter)

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