The capital, in the Xuanzheng Palace.

Here, Wu Duxiong has just finished playing the guarantee ticket to the Son of Heaven, and there is an inner servant, and Lu Jiuzhong is waiting outside with someone, waiting to see him.

Wu Duxiong, who was full of self-confidence, couldn't help but stiffen his expression, and the gaze in his eyes was unconsciously condensed.

Obviously, he didn't understand why Lu Jiuzhong, who should still be dealing with the follow-up matters related to the land of Sanfu, would actually return to the capital at this time.

At the same time, he also began to worry about the Manichaean people, this person has entered Beijing, so how should the next assassination be carried out?

You must know that this person is in the capital and outside the capital is completely two levels of difficulty.

Unless they had enough leverage, it would be impossible for the Manichaeans to take such a big risk and assassinate a celestial-level court official in the capital. And this level of bargaining chips, not to mention Jiang Haitian, even he, the Gongwei Division, can't take it out.

For this reason, Wu Duxiong couldn't help but have a headache.

You know, not long ago, he swore to the Son of Heaven. Within a month, he will definitely give a satisfactory explanation to the Son of Heaven.

And now, Lu Jiuzhong has returned to Beijing. Without bait, what did he take to catch the Manichaeans for the bait!

How to give a satisfactory explanation to the Son of Heaven!

Not to mention Wu Duxiong, whose complexion changed because of the servant's report.

On the other side, after the Son of Heaven heard that Lu Jiuzhong had returned, a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

After all, when Lu Jiu came to see him earlier, he reported that he had relevant clues about Manichaean people in his hands, and for this reason, he also borrowed some people from him.

Now that the person has returned, it is likely that something has been gained. Therefore, after the inner servant finished the ceremony, the Son of Heaven directly instructed the inner servant to pass people in.

People were waiting outside the hall, so with the spread of the inner servants, soon, Lu Jiuzhong and others appeared in front of the Son of Heaven, and it was at this time that Lu Jiuzhong found out that Wu Duxiong and others were also there.

Looking around, Lu Jiuzhong simply nodded and gestured, and said hello, and then greeted the Son of Heaven with Gonggong Song on the side.

And after the ceremony, the Son of Heaven took the lead in speaking: "Lu Qingjia, this time, there must be some good news for me." ”

"Back to Your Majesty, exactly. Thanks to His Majesty's blessing, the minister and the Duke of Song captured a Manichaean messenger in an abandoned temple in Xinfeng County, outside Beijing, and ...... A suspected person who let the letter go. I found a correspondence. ”

As he spoke, Lu Jiuzhong directly handed over the letter he had searched out in the ruined temple to the chamberlain, and then said, "Now please ask Your Majesty to take a look." ”

"Suspicious?" The Son of Heaven did not rush to read the letter, but noticed a very interesting place in Lu Jiuzhong's words, so he couldn't help but look at Lu Jiuzhong with a little interest, waiting for his explanation.

"This ......" In this regard, Lu Jiuzhong hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Back to Your Majesty, this person has a grudge against the lower officials, so some things are inconvenient to come from the mouth of the lower officials." It just so happened that Gonggong Song was also there at that time, so Your Majesty, you ......"

Although Lu Jiuzhong did not continue, anyone could hear that he was avoiding suspicion.

And in this regard, the Son of Heaven didn't know what the considerations were, so he didn't agree, and then replied directly: "Lu Aiqing said that it doesn't matter, I can still trust the ethics of Lu Qing's family." In the face of official business, even if there is a grudge, the Lu Qing family will definitely be able to handle it impartially, not letting go of a bad person, nor wronging a good person. ”

"Your Majesty Xie's trust, and the minister feels guilty!" Lu Jiu saw this again, and he no longer insisted.

After thanking him, he told the Son of Heaven what happened that night from an absolutely fair point of view and in a way that did not have a trace of personal feelings.

And with Lu Jiuzhong's narration, the Son of Heaven also had a clear understanding of what happened that night. understood why Lu Jiuzhong would say that he wanted to avoid suspicion, and he also understood where this suspicious word came from.

On the other hand, Wu Duxiong also knew that Jiang Haitian, who had placed high hopes on him before, was blocked by Lu Jiuzhong and others who gave people stolen goods. And it seems that he is still bringing someone close to the emperor.

For a while, I didn't know if I should scold Jiang Haitian for being a waste, and I didn't know if I was targeted and followed outside the city.

I still should blame myself, how I blindly pinned my hopes on this kind of waste, so that I am so passive now.

Not to mention that Wu Duxiong's heart turned back and forth at this time, planning what to do if Jiang Haitian was crazy and bitten people and dragged himself into the water.

On the other side, after listening to Lu Jiuzhong's words that he no longer had the slightest position. After the Son of Heaven looked at Lu Jiuzhong like this for a moment, he casually took the letter from the hand of the inner servant, and while looking through the letter in his hand, he pretended to be careless and said: "Jiang Haitian, no wonder Lu Aiqing wants to avoid suspicion." But...... Lu Aiqing, this Jiang Haitian treated you so much at the beginning, you should hate him very much, right?"

“...... Back to Your Majesty, Your Majesty in person, the minister doesn't dare to lie," Lu Jiuzhong was silent for a moment and then said: "Yes!"

"Even so, why did I just listen to Aiqing's words, but there are a lot of words that are beneficial to him," the Son of Heaven continued: "Aiqing is not afraid, will my judgment be favorable to him at that time?"

"Back to Your Majesty, as Your Majesty said," Lu Jiu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has been greatly favored, and I am fortunate to be in charge of the post of Tongzhi of the Gong Wei Division, and I should be loyal to my duties, and put state affairs and official affairs first!

“...... Okay!" The Son of Heaven stared at Lu Jiuzhong for a moment, and then said with a smile: "I really didn't misunderstand Lu Aiqing!

I remember that a month ago, I had issued an order to land Aiqing and Wu Qing's family to determine the victory or defeat with their ability, and decide to take the position of commander of the Gong Guard. It seems that the time is almost up, and the two Qing families happen to be there. Now, let's decide the outcome of this battle.

Lu Jiuzhong stepped forward to listen to the seal!"

"The minister is here!" Lu Jiuzhong seemed to understand something, so a trace of excitement flashed on his face unconsciously. In Wu Duxiong's gloomy face, he stepped forward and saluted in a deep voice.

The Son of Heaven glanced at Wu Duxiong, whose face flashed with a hint of unwillingness, and then said: "Gong Weisi knows the same thing, Lu Jiuzhong, bows and is honest, and the training is strict. I hereby promote Er to the position of commander of the Gong Wei Division, and I hope that Aiqing can ......"

The next thing was a cliché, so Lu Jiuzhong didn't listen carefully, and all he could hear in his mind now was one sentence.

That is, the Son of Heaven has officially promoted him to the commander of the Gongwei Division, and he, a figure who was once on the verge of being abandoned, has become the helmsman of the Gongwei Division, a violent institution that clears the world!

The reversal is like an opera script, making him feel as if he is in a dream.

Therefore, after the announcement of the Son of Heaven, he was so excited that he didn't react for a while. It was still under the reminder of Gonggong Song on the side that he hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Chen Dingdang will do his best to live up to Your Majesty's trust!"