Ci Jinzhi

While He Qingxiao was interrogating Langzhong Zhao, the news that Zhang Xu and others were captured by Jinlin Guards had already reached the ears of Zhang Shoufu and others.

Several ministers hurriedly entered the palace to meet the emperor. They were angry that Jinlin Wei was domineering and the low-ranking officials could not enter the palace at will, so they gathered together and waited outside the palace gate.

"The Governor of He Zhen led the Jinlin Guards to arrest people everywhere?" After hearing the reports from the courtiers who came to the palace to complain, Emperor Xingyuan looked surprised, "What's the reason?"

When Emperor Xingyuan asked this question, Zhang Shoufu couldn't say anything.

 Because his grandson scolded the late queen’s adopted son, but he was actually probably the emperor’s son?

 Speaking of this, I can get a few words of comfort from the emperor, but what can I do in reality?

Zhang Shoufu was embarrassed to speak, but Du Yushi, who entered the palace with him, was not afraid: "Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been rumored that Xin Daizhao of the Hanlin Academy impersonated Mr. Songling in order to gain fame and reputation and deceive the world. This matter has aroused widespread discussion among officials, and the governor of Hezhen To arrest people at will on this pretext..."

After listening to Du Yushi's report, Emperor Xingyuan frowned slightly: "Is there such a thing?"

"It's absolutely true. I heard that the governor of Hezhen arrested many officials in addition to the supervisors of the Imperial College." Du Yushi became excited, "Your Majesty, being convicted for words is often the beginning of tyranny! I sincerely ask your Majesty to order the release of People, and punish He Qingxiao, the envoy of Jinlin Weibei Town, severely!"

 Other ministers knelt down and expressed their support for Du Yushi in silence.

 “Don’t be excited, Mr. Du, I’ll wait until I send the envoy to congratulate the town and come to the palace to ask. Sun Yan—”

The great **** Sun Yan responded and immediately arranged for someone to go to Fusi, Beizhen, to deliver oral instructions.

 At this time, He Qingxiao had already asked about the result.

Zhao Langzhong's face was pale, and his eyes were pleading: "Master He, I have told you everything I know, can you -"

He Qingxiao laughed: "Does Mr. Zhao still want to walk out of Beizhen Fusi?"

At this time, a Jinlin guard came over and whispered a few words in his ear.

 “Take good care of people.” After explaining, He Qingxiao hurried into the palace along with the **** who conveyed the order.

“I have seen your Majesty.” He Qingxiao knelt down on one knee without even giving the ministers in the palace a glance as he walked into the Qianqing Palace.

“He Zhenfu Envoy, I heard that you arrested many officials and students from the Imperial College?”

“Yes. These people are spreading rumors and slandering Xin Daizhao, which was awarded by His Majesty himself. What they do is disrespectful to Your Majesty—”

"He Zhenfu, you are using chicken feathers as an arrow!" Du Yushi interrupted He Qingxiao angrily.

This treacherous and sycophant not only did not feel guilty when he came before His Majesty, he actually wanted to accuse the person who was arrested of being disrespectful!

"Du Yushi, don't be anxious." Emperor Xingyuan showed no emotion or anger on his face, and his tone was light, "I understand, the rumors spread outside caused many people to misunderstand Xin Taizhao, but although He Zhenfu's move was for To maintain my majesty, it is too much... He Zhenfu envoy, these people don't have to occupy space in the imperial prison, they should be released earlier."

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"Your Majesty, the governor of Hezhen ignored the law and acted wantonly. If he is not punished, it will make all the officials feel chilled!" Du Yushi kowtowed.

 Other ministers also kowtowed.

Emperor Xingyuan glanced condescendingly at the ministers who were kneeling on the ground, and said in a calm tone: "I remember that the military discipline and law of Jinlin Guards are in charge of the Fusi of Guinan Town, and it was sent to Jinlinweinan Town Fusi that Kong Rui came to the palace to see him."

Zhang Shoufu, who was kneeling silently, frowned secretly.

The emperor's tendency is too obvious. Although the laws and disciplines of Jinlinwei are said to be in charge of Guinan Town and Fusi, they have all come before the emperor. If he really wants to deal with it, it will be settled with just one sentence.

 It seems that this is the case for entering the palace this time.

 Not long after waiting, Kong Rui arrived.

 “The humble minister Kong Rui has met your Majesty.”

In front of the foreign ministers, Emperor Xingyuan explained the situation in a businesslike tone and asked: "Envoy Kong Zhen, what do you think should be done?"

Kong Rui neither looked at He Qingxiao nor Zhang Shoufu and others, and said calmly: "Jinlin Guards are directly responsible to His Majesty. It is the responsibility of Jinlin Guards to maintain His Majesty's majesty. I don't think I feel that He Zhenfu's move What's wrong?" He has also heard the rumors in the past few days. Cousin Xin has said from the beginning that he is not Mr. Song Ling. Everyone is pouring dirty water on Cousin Xin, so he deserves to go to jail for two days to sober up.

 “Mr. Kong Zhen, you are harboring evildoers!” Du Yushi said angrily.

Kong Rui was surprised: "Why did Du Yushi say this? I am not familiar with the governor of Hezhen, so why should I protect him?"

Du Yushi choked.

 Zhang Shoufu and others also frowned.

The rank of the governor of the North and South Towns of Jinlinwei is not high. The governor of the North Town is in charge of criminal investigations and prisons. He can be directly responsible to the emperor. It is enough that he outshines the commander. The governor of the South Town has never had a sense of existence. Who would have thought that he would Let Kong Rui, Hou of Jing'an, take over.

Is this just a simple envoy of Nanzhen? No, this is the son of the eldest princess and the emperor’s nephew!

The Marquis of Changle was appointed as the envoy to North Town, and the Marquis of Jing'an was appointed as the envoy to South Town. One is homeless and has nothing to fear, and the other has the biggest backer in the dynasty. No wonder the commander of the Jinlin Guards, Feng Nian, is so crowded that he drinks too much every day.

Emperor Xingyuan spoke: "It's just a turmoil caused by words. Just let him go. Xin Daizhao has long told me that he is not Mr. Songling, and there is no such thing as an impersonation. You should also restrain your nephews and students to tell the truth." Facts, don’t just follow what others say.”

These words concluded the fuss.

"Yes." Regardless of what they thought in their hearts, the ministers did not insist any more.

“Everyone, please step back. Ambassador He Zhen, please stay for a while.”

　　　"I'll take my leave."

 Zhang Shoufu and others left the palace and were surrounded as soon as they walked out of the palace gate.

 “Sir, how is the situation?”

 “Will you let him go?”

“Have you punished He Qingxiao today?”

 …

With no one else in the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Xingyuan first asked: "Has Xin Daizhao been disturbed by rumors?"

When he first heard this rumor, Emperor Xingyuan was furious, but he couldn't do anything. Youyou can't stop the crowd by blocking it, even if he is the emperor.

“According to my observation, Xin Taizhao did not show any abnormality.”

He Qingxiao’s reply was very interesting. Just because he didn’t reveal it doesn’t mean he didn’t.

As expected, Emperor Xingyuan sighed when he heard this: "I have wronged him."

This kid is too strong and tolerant.

“Qingxiao, how is the investigation going?”

“Reporting to your majesty, after handwriting comparison, Zhao Qingyun, a doctor in the household department, is the person who corresponded with Zhou Tong. He also confessed before I entered the palace.”

A few days earlier, He Qingxiao reported the letter Zhou Tong had left to Emperor Xingyuan. Emperor Xingyuan was surprised and angry, but he did not reveal it in front of the officials.

Today Jinlinwei is using rumors about Xin Taizhao to arrest people. Zhang Xu and others are a cover to attract attention, and the real target is Zhao Langzhong.

 Confirm it by writing a letter of guarantee. If it is not Mr. Zhao, he will be put back. This way, you will not alert the snake, and you can continue to secretly investigate the identity of "Dong Sheng".

 Luckily, Mr. Zhao was exactly the person he was looking for.