Emperor Zhao closed his eyes, sat in the sedan chair without saying a word, and waited quietly.

At the moment, I can only do what Gonggong Chen said.

The battle marched slowly, and the sky was dotted with clouds.

Two days later, Xue Pingzhi was buried, and the Xue Mansion was shrouded in sadness and lifelessness. Except for his mother-in-law and Xue Gan, who can walk on the ground, everyone else is dressed in plain clothes, plain and elegant.

Su Su tidbits are late, and Fei Fei is light.

Xue Gan, who was dressed in mink fur, sat at the table, his face was pale, and he looked like he had just recovered from a serious illness, and Xue's mother was by his side, behaving elegantly.

On the ground, kneeling was a young scholar of the Hanlin Academy in a cloud-white shirt, who was giving him a report on all the big and small things that had happened in the imperial court today.

After listening to this person's report, Xue Mu was slightly surprised, and said in confusion: "You mean that the Holy Admiral Zhang Longbow was imprisoned in the heavenly prison? But the old man asked him to investigate the murderer, not let him check Zhang Longbow." ”

As a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Changgong was deeply appreciated by Emperor Zhao, and was a big celebrity in front of Emperor Zhao, and he was the chief examiner of the current subject entrusted by Emperor Zhao, and he was a confidant of the Xue family. Xue Mu wondered in her heart, why did Emperor Zhao do this?

"Just today, the Holy Majesty personally issued a holy decree to seal the home of Scholar Zhang, and looted out 100,000 taels of gold, countless treasures and jewelry. and removed Xu Yuanqing's identity as the champion of the current department, and dismissed him for investigation and punishment for the crime of bullying the king. At the same time, Huang Yanchao, who was rejected as the champion of the current department, was posthumously restored as the champion of the current department, and the marquis was written into the history books to comfort his soul in the sky. The saint acted resolutely, as soon as the notice came out, the entire Liang Jing was in an uproar, the corrupt officials were frightened, everyone was in danger, and they never thought that this saint would suddenly ...... It was like a different person, which surprised the people of the whole city. ”

The scholar of the Inner Mansion of the Hanlin Academy, who was kneeling on the ground, said tremblingly.

"Okay, you go down!" Xue Qian felt a little stuffy pain in his head, and pressed it lightly with his hand, and said absentmindedly.

"Yes, the subordinates are retired!"

The bachelor's expression was relieved, and he hurriedly bowed and left.

After he left, his mother-in-law took Xue Gan's hand and said anxiously: "Master, I can't imagine that so many things have happened in Liang Jing just after Pingzhi was buried, this saint, I'm afraid he doesn't really want to help our Xue family track down the murderer." ”

Xue Qian held Xue Mu's hand instead, and said with a deep smile: "Madam, there is no shortage of resourceful people around Emperor Zhao, how can he be so easy to fall for you, track down the murderer, I guess, he probably wants to use a longbow to shirk responsibility and stabilize you ......and me."

Mother Xue stared at him and asked, "Master is saying that all this is Gonggong Chen's idea?" This old guy, we have been waiting for him for ten years, and he is not dead. ”

"If you don't die, you only have one breath left. Madame, don't panic, but this Emperor Zhao has grown up. Over the years, he has endured humiliation and grievances, and all civil and military officials think he is cowardly, but they don't know that he is lying on his salary and tasting his guts, so don't underestimate him. ”

Xue Qian's brows furrowed slightly, he stood up, stood with his hands in his hands, and looked deeply at the dazzling palace surrounded by beads in the distance.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the plaque of Mu Mansion, sending the gentleness of that moment to the dark night sky.

The breeze is gusting and slightly cool.

A group of men and horses walked neatly into the distance, and in front of them was a eunuch on a horse, who looked like a tiger's back and a bear's waist, with a lofty weapon, dark skin, and a burst of light under his eyes, exuding a cold murderous aura. Based on this appearance alone, no one would really treat him as a weak eunuch.

He rode majestically on a horse, followed by several soldiers, all wearing the imperial palace guard clothes, with military uniforms on his body, swords at his waist, and shining armor, which was magnificent.

It turned out that they were part of Emperor Zhao's personal guards, and they went to Xue Mansion this time, naturally to arrest a person. Just an hour ago, Emperor Zhao personally issued an order, and the personal eunuch Wang You led his imperial guards to arrest people, and no one knew what the order was in the holy decree, and the corrupt officials and corrupt officials in the entire Liang Jing were terrified, for fear that they would be next.

However, when they saw that this group of people was actually heading towards Xue's mansion, many court officials were relieved.

"Sir, madam, something is wrong!"

Xue Hai was so anxious that when he saw that this group of Emperor Zhao's guards had fierce faces, their faces were calm, and they came straight towards Xue's mansion, so frightened that they were so weak that they almost fell to the ground.

Just when Xue Haifeng ran to report to Xue Gan, this team of people walked directly into Xue's mansion. A few family members stood in front of the house, you look at me, I look at you, their faces have changed, and they don't dare to stop them.

Xue Qian saw Xue Hai's panicked look, a trace of anger appeared on his face, and he scolded: "Why are you so flustered, don't you look like it?"

"Lord Prime Minister, naturally because of our family's disturbance, please and Mrs. Xue have a lot of Haihan!"

Chen You followed Xue Hai closely, walked into the hall with a smile on his face, and bowed slightly to Xue Qian as a salute.

But the voice that came out of his mouth was so sad that he always felt his scalp tingle when he heard it.

Xue Qian saw that it was the eunuch Wang You, and he barely squeezed out a smile on his face. This Wang You is sturdy, his eyes are blazing, and he is full of an uncontrollable evil aura. Xue Qian had actually heard that in addition to the identity of a eunuch, this person was also the deputy captain of Emperor Zhao's imperial guards.

As for his appearance, it's really hard to say whether he is a eunuch or not.

"The prince suddenly visited the cold house, it was really a surprise to Xue, please sit down. ”

Wang You raised his head, smiled faintly, and said in a hoarse voice: "Prime Minister, no need, our family is ordered to come to announce the decree." ”

After that, Wang You took out a holy decree from his robe and slowly unveiled it in front of Xue Qian and Xue Mu.

"Fengtian carried the emperor, and the edict said: General Xue sacrificed his life to take righteousness, died on the frontier for the sake of Youguo, and made outstanding contributions. The country's kindness and love, in order to set an example for the ministers, set an example for future generations, I have thoroughly investigated and plotted the murder today, and the catastrophe of the matter was all caused by the widow Mu Yici. Remembering that he has a deep relationship with this case, he should be the governor who did not report it, and wanted to plot misdeeds and blame others, his heart will be different. I hated his crimes, and according to the law, I should be severely punished, and I was sent to the prison on the same day to await trial. Chin this. ”

Xue Gan saw that the Holy Lord was exempted from kneeling and bowing, and he only leaned slightly in the face of the holy decree, but when he heard Wang You's words, his face suddenly became ugly. And Xue Mu had knelt down respectfully at the moment when Wang You unveiled the holy decree, and when she heard the decree this time, she couldn't help but be stunned, and hurriedly stood up from the ground, and asked in astonishment: "Princess, this holy decree ...... Make a mistake, Mu Yici has nothing to do with Pingzhi's death. ”

"Mrs. Xue, how can you insist that Mu Yici has nothing to do with General Xue's death? Don't forget, this matter was asked by the Holy Lord to investigate thoroughly, and anyone involved in this matter is suspected of participating in the murder, and besides, Mu Yici has a very close relationship with Huang Yanchao, the champion who died unjustly today. The saint is also a hard worker, for the sake of the old lady, you are so tired that you can't sleep well. You wouldn't, you wouldn't even cooperate with this, would you?"

Wang You accepted the decree unhurriedly, glanced at Xue Mu, and asked lightly: "I don't know where Mu Yici is, let Er accept the decree quickly." ”

Xue Mu frowned, but when she heard this, her mouth opened and she was speechless. Her purpose was to ask Emperor Zhao to help her kill the enemy, not to investigate the truth of the whole matter, but in the final analysis, it was also her who asked Emperor Zhao to help her investigate the murderer strictly, and it was reasonable to take Mu Yici for questioning.

"Humph!"

Xue Qian snorted coldly, stepped forward and said, "Father-in-law is so majestic. Mu Yici is my Xue Gan's daughter-in-law, she is pregnant with Liujia, her body is distressed, the saint did this, didn't she deliberately embarrass my Xue family. The old man doesn't allow you to take people away, if the saint asks, I, Xue Gan, will bear it alone!"

"Oh!"

Wang You's face was light and light, and he was not shocked, but he just leaned his head to Xue Gan's ear slightly, and said in a strange manner: "Prime Minister, I don't know if there is a sentence to say or not?"

"What is hidden, vague. Princess, if you have something to say, say it quickly, and let it go if you have a fart. ”

Xue Gan was furious, twisted his head to the side in disdain, listening to this compassionate eunuch speak, his ears were really uncomfortable.

"In that case, then let's say it. ”

Wang You pretended to cough lightly twice, raised his eyes and glanced at Xue Qian, and said: "Our family heard that Mu Yici was the fiancée of Huang Yanchao, the champion of the current department, and the two of them have been childhood sweethearts since childhood. When General Xue was alive, none of his five wives and concubines were pregnant, why did he let Mu Yici get pregnant, Prime Minister, Mrs. Xue, don't you feel strange?"

Wang You's words were like sharp thorns inserted into the ears of Xue Qian and his mother-in-law.

The two looked at each other in shock, and the expressions on their faces froze suddenly. I only felt a wave of anger accumulated in my chest, and slowly jumped to my face, and my face was blushing in an instant.

Xue Qian was obviously shocked by Wang You's words, and when he saw that he suddenly changed color, he was furious, grabbed the corner of Wang You's clothes, and shouted: "Old eunuch, full of nonsense, believe it or not, the old man killed you!"

"Prime Minister, you are a smart person, whether our family is talking nonsense or not, you must be able to tell the difference. ”

Wang You didn't show a trace of panic, gently pried Xue Gan's hand that grabbed the corner of his clothes on his chest, and smiled faintly, with a look of harmony in his eyes.

"Alas!"

Xue Qian sighed gloomily, he couldn't help but be angry, he raised his head and spurted out another mouthful of black blood, how could he not understand the meaning of Wang You's words. But when Mu Yici was pregnant, it was Xue Pingzhi himself who ordered the news to come from him, and his second elder agreed to this family affair, for the sake of the child in Mu Yici's womb.

But Wang You's words seem to have some truth. Xue Pingzhi's five wives and concubines can't get pregnant, and the problem is Xue Pingzhi.

Since Xue Pingzhi has a physical problem and Mu Yici is pregnant, whose child can this child be?

"Master, don't be angry, take care of your body!"

Mother Xue was anxious, helped Xue Gan to sit on the chair, and gently wiped the blood stains for Xue Gan with a handkerchief, with a sad look in her eyes, obviously, she accepted the fact that Wang Wen said.

"Princess...... You take it away, it's best to ask me something, and give the old man an explanation. Otherwise, the old man will let you walk around without eating!"

Xue Gan's face was pale, and he lowered his head weakly.

Wang You nodded confidently and said with a smile: "Thank you for your cooperation, please take care of your body." ”

Then he turned his head to look out of the door: "Come on, bring Mu Yici." ”

Mu Yici was resting in the boudoir at this time, and before he could take off his body, he heard a sound of rustling footsteps outside the door, followed by a scream from the maid in front of the door, and the door was slammed open.

Mu Yici, who was at a loss, couldn't help but say that he was kidnapped by two guards and escorted to the front of the hall and knelt down.

"Mu Yici, take the order. ”

Wang You handed over the holy decree, and glanced at Mu Yici, who was beautiful and charming, and couldn't help but be shocked in his heart, this woman is really a red face, but I am afraid that she will not be able to stay.

Since ancient times, there has been a lot of life, and everyone has pity for the incense and jade.

What is it if it is not a pawn?

Mu Yici was puzzled, and when he unveiled the holy decree, his face changed suddenly, and he hurriedly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy, and said angrily: "Father-in-law, this matter has nothing to do with Yi Ci, what the Holy Lord should be looking for are the two murderers who killed her husband." ”

Wang Youhe was angry, and said angrily: "Holy sage, how can you be a little who can question it and escort our family away!"

Mu Yici struggled desperately. But a delicate woman who was weak and boneless kept resisting and struggling, but she looked so pale and powerless in front of these imperial guards.

"Mother, save me!"

Mu Yici was dragged up by the two guards, so he had to move his gaze to Xue Mu's face and pleaded with a wailing voice.

Xue Mu clenched the handkerchief with both hands and kneaded it into a circle of folds, like a withered rose. She just glanced at Mu Yici briefly, and then turned her body back, her expression extremely complicated.

Mu Yici was carried away with tears in his eyes.

"Prime Minister, Mrs. Xue, I'm bothered, please take care of your body and mourn smoothly!"

Wang Wen bowed slightly, turned around, took two steps, and turned back and said: "By the way, the Holy One wants our family to pass on a word, General Xue will not die in vain, and the murderer must not go unpunished, and please give the Prime Minister more time to the Saint, he will give you a satisfactory explanation!"

The words fell, and Wang Wen strode away.

In the hall, it was quiet for a moment, and the atmosphere was extremely depressing.

Xue Qian slapped his fist on the table angrily, gritted his teeth and said, "Chen Tianyong, you dare to humiliate the old man like this, don't you take me in your eyes?" Madam, it seems that it is time to act. Chen Tianyong must not be allowed to continue to investigate, if it is revealed back then, our Xue family will not be able to eat and walk around. ”

"It seems that this is the only way to go...... Emperor Zhao, he should have died a long time ago!"

Xue Mu's expression was extremely heavy, and when she thought of Emperor Zhao's more than ten years of forbearance, she endured humiliation. Even if it's her, I'm afraid she can't do it. Now that his son is dead, it is just in line with Emperor Zhao's wishes, this thunderous and fanfare must be ready to tear his face with her Xue family.

As soon as she thought of this, Xue Mu couldn't help but feel sad, if Xue Pingzhi didn't die, this Chen Guo would be given to him after all.

"I have been planning for more than ten years, and I have to be prepared for everything, only to succeed, not to fail. ”

Xue Qian's face was as pale as an iron plate, his expression was cold, and he seemed to be a different person.