Chapter 27: The Devil Is Not Finished
Xiao Yuan Mu ordered the soldiers of the government to detain the deputy capital commander and the steward of Jile Fang, and put Dali Siqing under house arrest on the spot. He also let the honest and steady soldiers guard the women of the Bliss Workshop, and no one was allowed to touch them. He led people into the palace to recover his life.
When Lutang was waiting outside the palace gate, he saw the carriage and horse of Prime Minister Yan Minzhong and Yan Shuqin from a distance, and it seemed that the father and son of the Yan family had entered the palace to ask for guilt.
It was past noon, and Lutang didn't feel hungry at all, and her stomach was full and difficult to resolve.
After waiting anxiously for an hour or two, Xiao Yuanmu finally left the palace and got into the carriage.
"How did the Holy One decide?" Lu Tang asked eagerly, "Is the case of the forbidden army's occupation still investigated by His Royal Highness?" β
Lutang is too naΓ―ve.
In the Xuanshu Hall just now, Yan Minzhong, Yan Shuqin's father and son were clever and quibble, and the emperor was unwilling to continue the investigation because he was too widely involved.
The final punishment was that the deputy commander of the forbidden army and the two lieutenants were dismissed from their posts. Due to the unclear investigation of the case, Dali Siqing was transferred to the Ministry of Rites to do idle work. Jing Zhaoyin was implicated because he didn't report the land occupation case three years ago, and was assigned to Donghai as a county contractor.
The former commander of the forbidden army was strict and did not pursue his death. His father, Prime Minister Yan Minzhong, was punished for half a year for the crime of lax teaching. Wen Hou, the boss of the commander of the forbidden army, was also punished.
"That's it?" Lu Tang's eyes widened, "How many families have died when the Paradise Workshop occupies an area!" Your Highness has just dug up the bodies of seven or eight little girls from the garden! All in vain? β
Xiao Yuanmu didn't answer her.
The sound of the car bell sounded, and the carriage passed by the West Market. The streets were bustling, and no one was complaining about the dead.
The forbidden army forced prostitutes to become prostitutes in Beijing, and the emperor also felt that he couldn't get over his face.
He ordered the immediate eradication of the Bliss, and no longer belonged to the forbidden army. The existing prostitutes in the Bliss Workshop are all divorced and good.
At the same time, if you can find the household registration that moved out three years ago, you will be ordered to move back to the original location, and if you die, you will be compensated by the household department.
"It occupied three squares that year. There are also Ningshunfang and Yongdingfang were forcibly occupied by King Jin and Wenhou. Does the emperor care? Lutang asked urgently.
Xiao Yuanmu blushed when he looked at her, and reached out to touch her unkempt bun: "Your Majesty has not been in good health in recent years, and I don't want to raise a big prison." β
Lu Tang realized that he was out of shape, brushed the broken hair around his ears twice, sat back in his seat upright, and regained his calm face.
"Your Highness has used many means to eradicate the Bliss Workshop. The matter of the witch thing and the seal of the forbidden army, the saint has no suspicion? β
Bliss Fang suddenly dug up the witch Gu, and the purse of the corpse hid the seal of the forbidden army, this kind of thing can only be believed by a foolish person, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that it was Xiao Yuanmu's hands and feet.
"The saint only looks at the result, finds the forbidden army seal to eradicate the Paradise Place, and maintains the reputation of the imperial court is the result. He wouldn't mind what I did. Xiao Yuanmu leaned against the back panel and said slowly.
Lu Tang asked softly, "Compared to King Jin, the Holy Lord trusts His Highness more. β
Xiao Yuanmu said with a smile: "It's not necessarily that the Holy Lord trusts this king, he just thinks of using this king to balance the situation." The King of Jin has been in charge of the government for many years, and Prime Minister Wen and Yan have supported him. The saint is not in good health, and the prince is young, once there is a change, who will be on top? β
Lu Tang didn't expect the two of them to speak so deeply.
She remembered that Xiao Yuanhui, the king of Jin in her previous life, finally usurped the throne, and couldn't help but sigh lightly: "The courtier originally thought that the position of the commander of the forbidden army, the Holy Lord would use the person recommended by Your Highness. β
Xiao Yuanmu said eloquently: "The forbidden army has been controlled by Wenhou for many years, and Yan Shuzhen is just a disguise. Wenhou has a deep foundation in the forbidden army, and he can't take it away at once. Fortunately, someone who is not the brother of King Jin is in charge of the forbidden army. β
"King Jin poisoned you earlier, and now that you have found out about this case, you have offended him again, and I am afraid that he will murder him again in the future." Lutang said worriedly.
Xiao Yuanmu smiled indifferently: "What he should be worried about at the moment is not my younger brother, but your uncle Wenhou." The saint is proficient in the art of weighing, and this time he secretly saved the face of Brother Jin Wang, and he will soon be appeased. This king estimates that in a few days, the Holy Lord will issue a decree to allow Brother Jin to marry your cousin Wen Hongyao. β
If this is the case, Xiao Yuanhui will indeed feel a lot more at ease, and in the future, his father-in-law will be in control of the forbidden army, so naturally there is nothing to worry about. He also got rid of the brute who cuckolded him by mistake, but he was afraid that he would secretly rejoice in his heart.
Lu Tang was a little dissatisfied, kneaded his handkerchief angrily, and sneered: "Will the Holy Lord still investigate the cause of Yan Shuzhe's death?" Doesn't the Holy One want to know who the murderer is? β
"Your Majesty suspects that this king killed him." Xiao Yuanmu smiled indifferently.
"What?" Lutang was shocked.
Of course, the emperor would not have thought that the commander of the forbidden army would be assassinated by a little girl.
From the perspective of interests, it must be the two brothers of King Jin and King Qi who assassinate Yan Shurut. After all, both princes wanted to take the position of commander of the forbidden army.
This time the case of Bliss Fang, Xiao Yuanmu did such an unbelievable and complete case, it can't help but make people guess that he had a premeditated plan.
"The courtiers have caused trouble for His Highness, I'm sorry."
"Nothing. Since it was your hand, this king did not bear his name in vain. β
Xiao Yuanmu said very angrily, and Lu Tang felt even more guilty. Now that the two of them have been honest at this point, she feels that it doesn't hurt to say a few more words.
"King Jin also had a motive to kill Yan Shuzhe. Wen Hongyao's adulterer is a private matter, and it is difficult for outsiders to know. But he also wants to take charge of the forbidden army himself, and the saint will understand. β
Xiao Yuanmu groaned: "The saint is suspicious. But to investigate the cause of Yan Shu's death, he will not let this king participate, and will only send eunuchs. The king is worried, your poison ......"
Lu Tang hurriedly said: "The begonia poison used by the courtiers is a strange poison in the world, whether it is a doctor or a servant, it will not be discovered." What's more, Yan Shuzhen was not killed by the poison of the courtier's daughter. β
"What else did he eat?"
"Five stones."
When Xiao Yuanmu heard Wushisan, he couldn't help but sneer: "In recent years, there have been quite a few people in Jingshi who have taken Wushisan, and the atmosphere is brought up by the clan royal family, it seems that Brother Jin Wang started earlier than you." β
Lu Tang thought sideways for a while, and said softly: "If the Holy Lord wants to investigate the cause of Yan Shu's death, His Highness will let them investigate." After finding out clearly, the saint's suspicion of His Royal Highness will naturally be transferred to King Jin. Not only will the saint be suspicious of King Jin, but even Prime Minister Yan will have a dislike with King Jin. β
"You crazy girl, you have a really good brain." Xiao Yuanmu suddenly reached out and poked her forehead, and sighed with a smile.
This action was too intimate, and Lu Tang shrank back, and his cheeks quietly reddened.
Xiao Yuanmu smiled and said, "There is another good thing." After the Elysium is eradicated, the original land will be refunded. Your three land deeds Benwang asked Wei Chi to help you do it, and he will help you buy a few suitable mansions and shops in the West Market with the money returned. β
Since he wanted to help, Lu Tang naturally couldn't ask for it: "The courtiers have thanked His Royal Highness, and I also thank Wei Chi Changshi." In a few days, the courtiers will come to the house to thank each other. β
She said that she went to the mansion to thank her in person, whether it was sincere or polite, Xiao Yuanmu was very useful when she heard it.
"After this time, this king and Brother Jin Wang, Prime Minister Yan Cheng, and Wenhou have completely torn their faces, and you and I can't see each other at will like this anymore. The king will send the shadow guard to protect you secretly, and if there is an emergency, the shadow guard can deliver the letter. β
Xiao Yuanmu is as careful as a hair, and he is not as rude and reckless as he seems to be. Lutang felt quite relieved, so he didn't refuse.
The carriage walked to the secluded alley near Jile Fang, where Su Su Ling'er waited with the carriage and horses of the Wenhou Mansion.
"The courtiers will leave and return home, Your Highness take care."
Lu Tang said goodbye and retired, Xiao Yuanmu grabbed her and stopped talking.
"Your Highness?"
"Yan Shuzhen is dead, and your ominous daughter is famous. It won't be long before the marriage contract between Brother Jin and your cousin will be officially decreed. Your days in the Wenhou Mansion will be even more difficult, and you are the one who should take care. β
"The courtiers have a way to mess up the Hou Mansion and make them have no time to bully me!" Lutang grimaced lightly.
The lotus leaf powder on her face has not been wiped clean, and her delicate little face is still gray, and her big eyes are flickering like fluorescent.
Xiao Yuanmu looked at this appearance, couldn't help but reach out and rub the back of her neck, and chuckled: "If no one wants the ugly girl, this king is very interested." β
Lutang was caught by him on the back of the neck, and his hands and feet were weak unconsciously, like a cat cub hanging in the air.
She pouted unhappily: "Your Highness is always so disrespectful, and the courtiers don't like it!" β
Compared with the appearance of dressing up in pink makeup in the morning, Xiao Yuanmu prefers her gray and angry appearance.
"From now on, no one will ask you for marriage, and you will not be allowed to say yes."
Xiao Yuanmu's teeth clenched, and his eyes became a little fierce.
"If the news of Yan Shuzhen spreads, there will be no bastard in the world who is not afraid of death who dares to ask to marry a courtier." Lutang was a little excited.
"Did you hear that?" Xiao Yuanmu's eyes were deep and bottomless.
Lu Tang saw his little self from his pupils, and was stunned for a moment.
"This king will not allow you to use your example as bait and do those things that kill people and set fires." Xiao Yuanmu said in a deep voice.
He sat high in the front of the frame, like a tiger and a dragon. Lutang knelt in the corner, like a soft fluffy kitten.
"I'm afraid the courtiers won't be able to agree to Your Highness."
Lutang was not deterred by him. She has her own goals, and who lives or dies can only make her own decisions.
"If you kill someone, you must inform the king in advance." Xiao Yuanmu was helpless, bowed his head against the top of her head, and whispered an order in his ear, but his tone seemed to be pleading, "The enemy is not finished, this king wants to form an alliance with you, and we will advance and retreat together." β
"Okay." Lutang agreed to him this time. Because of today's alliance, he didn't ask for anything else.
Lutang returned to his carriage, and Su Su and Ling'er excitedly vied to tell her the news.
"Second Prince Yan is dead. The eldest lady and eldest lady have been crying all day. The housekeeper came to our West Garden to tell us that the whole family would go to Prime Minister Yan's mansion early tomorrow morning to visit the funeral. β
"Second Miss, I won't suspect you, will you?" Ling'er asked softly.
"No, it won't." Su Su smiled firmly, "Our young lady's poison technique is incomparable in the whole world." β
Lu Tang shook his head and smiled: "Yan Shuzhen is not what we killed, he has eaten more than one poison." β
"What else did he eat?" Ling'er hurriedly asked.
"No matter what he ate, we finally got rid of a brute!"
Su Su became happy and hurriedly ordered the coachman to rush home.
After a busy day of going out early in the morning, it was already sunset.
The sunset is as red as fire, illuminating thousands of miles of clouds.
The devil is not finished, but the enemy is still in sight.
Tomorrow she's going to fight again!