Tuoba step-ancestors didn't have many hard bones. From the bottom of his heart, he didn't want to participate in Murong Ao's operation. And when he fought with the people of the Salt Gang on the street in the afternoon, Nangong Jun actually saw that the situation was not good, and he ran away alone. Tuoba step-ancestor felt that he had fallen into a big trap, and his heart was full of resentment.

Zhao Heng asked sharply, and Tuoba Step-Ancestor did not hide it at all, so he told everything he knew. Including how Murong Ao bribed the little eunuchs in the palace to obtain the palace defense map. How to make friends with patrol officers and soldiers to facilitate the smuggling of weapons into Beijing. How to conspire with Nangong Jun Kou Jie and others in exchange for wealth. How to arrange the arrangement, forcibly break into the forbidden palace and assassinate.

The more they listened, the more terrible they became, and their faces turned pale. Not a single person spoke to interrupt the step-ancestor of Tuoba. Zhao Heng's face was pale, and he was extremely angry. He really couldn't imagine that there were so many people under his command who were doing things that were not good for him. Zhao Heng asked himself if he was good enough for these people!

After Tuoba Jizu finished speaking, he didn't forget to kowtow and beg: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Everything was decided by them through consultation, and I was just coerced, and I couldn't help myself!"

Zhao Heng snorted coldly, suddenly turned to Kou Zhun, and said, "Kou Aiqing, he said that your son is also involved." Do you know that?"

Kou Zhun was already in turmoil. He knew that Kou Jie usually played the best with Nangong Jun Tuoba and his step-ancestors, and this matter must be like this. He opened his mouth, not wanting to deceive Zhao Heng, but also unwilling to let his son die.

After thinking about it, Kou Zhun finally decided to save Kou Jie's life. Besides, he blocked Kou Jie at home today and didn't let him participate in the operation, so he wasn't a bully. So Kou Zhun pointed to Tuoba step-ancestor and said, "Your Majesty, this person is dying and biting indiscriminately. Today, the dog has been staying at home and has not gone out, so how can he follow them to rebel? Your Majesty, please check it out!"

Zhao Heng also didn't want to believe that so many people were involved. Tuoba step-ancestor was also fearless at this moment, so he said: "Hmph, that kid Kou Jie usually shows off his martial arts, but when it comes to the end, he has become a turtle with a shrunken head. He was scared today, so he didn't dare to go out!"

Zhao Heng snorted heavily, and said loudly: "Come on, go to Nangong Mansion and Kou Mansion, and bring Nangong Jun and Kou Jie over!"

The two teams of forbidden troops immediately went out to take people. He returned in a short time. A team of people reported that Nangong Jun was no longer in the mansion and did not know where to go, and now only other people in the Nangong Mansion were controlled. Another team brought Kou Jie in. Kou Jie didn't go out for a day, and he didn't know what was going on outside, like an ant on a hot pot. As soon as he saw the arrival of the forbidden army, he knew that something was wrong, and he was immediately frightened. Along the way, several strong men took turns to carry him over.

Zhao Heng pointed at Tuoba step-ancestor and asked, "Kou Jie, Tuoba step-ancestor was arrested today for rebellion." He said you're involved in this, right?"

Kou Jie kowtowed like pounding garlic and said, "Your Majesty...... Your Majesty...... I don't recognize him...... I don't know him well......"

Zhao Heng sneered and said, "Not familiar? Some time ago, didn't the two of you go to Qunfang Courtyard together and be beaten together?

Only then did Kou Jie know that he was beaten up inexplicably that day, and it was not Chen Ao's doing, but Zhao Heng's doing. But at this time, where would he care about such a trivial matter? Saving his life is important! Kou Jie is also clever, and when he saw that his old man was still standing aside, he thought to himself, as long as he refused to admit his guilt, the old man would definitely help to intercede.

So Kou Jie said loudly: "Your Majesty, you have been wronged! Tuoba Jizu and they are engaged in conspiracy, I don't know at all! If I knew, I would definitely come to tell Your Majesty!" Then he added fuel and vinegar to say the words and deeds of Tuoba Jizu and others who were usually dissatisfied with the government and government. He also said how heartbroken he was, and vigorously proclaimed the emperor's wisdom and greatness.

Tuoba step-ancestor couldn't help but scold. Chen Ao also had some contempt for Kou Jie, he couldn't imagine that this person was so spineless, he was greedy for life and afraid of death, and even in order to survive, he didn't even want the righteousness of his former buddies.

Kou Jie not only doesn't want to be righteous, but he doesn't even want to be cheeky. He scolded each other with Tuoba step-ancestor "with righteous indignation", and started a war of words in front of Zhao Heng.

Zhao Heng waved his hand impatiently, and someone immediately stepped forward to stop them from speaking again. It was getting dark, and Zhao Heng was nervous for most of the day, looking a little tired. He sighed and asked, "What do you guys think about today?"

Although Zhao Heng didn't ask anyone specifically, the people present didn't dare to speak casually. First of all, Zhao Heng's attitude is not clear, Kou Jie and Tuoba step-ancestor say that the public is reasonable, and the mother-in-law says that the mother-in-law is reasonable, plus an innocent Chen Ao, no one knows who Zhao Heng believes. Who would dare to answer casually? Second, this matter involves Kou Zhun's son, and if it is not done well and offends this powerful minister, no one will feel good.

Seeing that no one spoke, Zhao Heng raised his eyes and looked at Lu Qin on the side. The Privy Counsellor looked at his nose and nose and his heart, and he meditated for a day, but he never said anything. Zhao Heng asked, "Lord Lu, tell me about it!"

Lu Qin arched his hand, cocked his gray beard and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister is old, and his brain is a little difficult. Chen just thinks that what everyone said makes sense. Chen Ao's words are good, and Kou Jie is also reasonable. What Tuoba Jizu said is probably true, and there is nothing wrong with Yang Lao Hero. As for distinguishing between right and wrong...... Your Majesty is wise and decisive!"

Zhao Heng couldn't cry or laugh, he couldn't imagine that this old guy kicked the ball back for him again. He said angrily: "What decision can I make!"

Lu Qin said: "Uh...... This matter is confusing, and it is understandable that His Majesty was confused by appearances. It's better to send a capable minister to investigate the cause and effect of this matter, and that's it!"

Zhao Heng nodded. Kou Zhun sank in his heart and secretly screamed that it was not good. Liu Dongquan had already told him that Kou Jie was involved, so there would be no mistakes or omissions in this matter. Kou Zhun just didn't expect Kou Jie to be so bold and fall into such a deep position. If you let people check and really find out the truth, then Kou Jie's life will not be saved.

Kou Zhun refused to give up, and said loudly: "Your Majesty! Chen Ao's words with Tuoba Stepancestor are not enough to win trust! Chen Ao himself had previously admitted that he had planned to break into the palace, but now he couldn't wait to put all the blame on Murong Ao. Tuoba Jizu was here just now, and he also heard Chen Ao's words with his own ears, so he pointed the finger at Murong Ao. It's amazing that the two of them have nothing to do with each other, but they can have such a tacit understanding!"

Kou Zhun thinks that he is an upright and selfless person, and he can't help but feel a little ashamed that he said such heart-wrenching words in order to save his son today. However, he did not regret it, because in his opinion, Chen Ao and Tuoba step-ancestors were not good people. Even if he wronged them, he didn't do anything wrong, he was just getting rid of traitors for the country.

Kou Zhun said again: "Besides, Murong Ao has never done anything illegal and undisciplined. Wouldn't it make people suspicious that such a person who has a family and a business, but suddenly did such an unwise thing? Where is Murong Ao now? He has never been caught by us, and no one has seen him breaking into the palace. Even if he is not in the capital, we can't be sure. If Murong Ao is now in Gusu, and someone with a heart takes advantage of this and deliberately frames him. If we believe it easily, Murong Ao will not be able to defend himself. Isn't this a joke? The Murong family is a family in Jiangnan, if we casually wronged a good person, wouldn't it make Jiangnan Shizi feel cold?"

Zhao Heng couldn't help but hesitate a little. He was originally a somewhat indecisive person, and when he heard Kou Zhun mention the word Jiangnan many times, he suddenly remembered that the remnants of the Southern Tang Dynasty had caused turmoil in Jiangnan many times. After all, Murong Ao was not caught red-handed, and it was indeed a bit reckless to go to the capital to arrest Murong Ao for trial based on the confessions of Chen Ao Tuo's step-ancestors, and if it caused turmoil in Jiangnan, it would be even more worth the loss.

Chen Ao couldn't help but be a little annoyed. Kou Zhun is clearly messing around now, but this nonsense still makes some sense. Chen Ao took the initiative to admit that he planned to break into the palace before, although he tried his best to clear it up, but after all, he was not embarrassed or embarrassed, and it was difficult to say anything.

Just when he felt helpless, a forbidden soldier hurriedly ran over, ignoring etiquette and shouting: "Your Majesty, it's not good!"