Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 272 The Queen's Death
"Zhao Qingyun, the doctor in the household department?" Emperor Xingyuan had no impression at the moment, "Which official is he close to?"

Emperor Xingyuan did not believe that a fifth-grade doctor could plant a nail in Jinlin Guard and murder Empress Xin.

"According to my investigation, Langzhong Zhao has a close relationship with Pei Zuo, the former left servant of the Ministry of Household Affairs." He Qingxiao felt a little heavy when he thought about the results of the interrogation just now. "Mr. Zhao admitted that his contact with Zhou Tong was due to Pei Zuo's arrangement."

Pei Zuo, the former left servant of the Household Department, was killed not long ago, and all the men over the age of 16 were beheaded.

This was the reason why He Qingxiao felt depressed.

Langzhong Zhao was just a pawn, taking orders directly from Pei Zuo.Now that Pei Zuo is dead, even if a bigger fish is dug out, it will be difficult to have sufficient evidence.

"What a Pei Zuo!" Emperor Xingyuan slapped the table, "He really deserves to die!"

He Qingxiao said nothing.

"Then did he say why Pei Zuo murdered the queen?"

This is the issue that Emperor Xingyuan cares about most.

He Qingxiao shook his head: "He doesn't know. Pei Zuo is the superior of Mr. Zhao, and his power is only under the Minister of Household Affairs. He promised to support him more in the future, so as to win him over..."

Emperor Xingyuan was greatly disappointed.

He knew the torture methods used by Beizhen Fusi, which could be broken by steel bars and iron bones. It was impossible for a little doctor to withstand it.He Qingxiao said that Mr. Zhao didn't know, but it was probably because he really didn't know, rather than because he didn't ask.

"Then does he know who Pei Zuo conspired with, or whether someone else contacted him after Pei Zuo's death?"

He Qingxiao gave a negative answer.

If there is still power behind Pei Zuo, and seeing that Pei Zuo is dead, even if Xin Daizhao, who is suspected of being the legitimate prince, appears and makes moves, he may give up on the little chess piece of Zhao Langzhong.

"Pei Zuo..." Emperor Xingyuan murmured, lowering his eyes and falling into memories, "I remember that when the Queen left the palace, he was just a junior member of the Household Department..."

At that time, he was still a young emperor, in the adaptation period from conquering the country to defending the country.The experience of fighting cannot make up for the shallowness of knowledge. Even though he asked a great scholar to teach him, he still lacked confidence.

Because I feel guilty when facing those wealthy families that have been inherited for hundreds of years, I unconsciously compromise on many things, such as improving the status of civil servants, such as giving birth to children as soon as possible, such as——

Emperor Xingyuan's eyes shrank, remembering a debate buried deep in his memory.

It was a discussion about taxes and maritime bans, and it was the queen who proposed changes.But as soon as he started talking, he aroused fierce opposition from several important ministers.

At the beginning of the founding of the Xia Dynasty, Xinxin made suggestions in many aspects, one of which was that women could divide their fields and establish households.This concept-subverting policy was successfully implemented after several discussions. However, the proposal on maritime ban and taxation was only put forward with a framework, but it was dropped under the fierce opposition of the ministers.

Not long after, Xinxin ran away from the palace after discovering that he had placed a woman in Yiyuan...

Emperor Xingyuan suddenly opened his eyes and looked at He Qingxiao.

He Qingxiao's heart moved.

Could it be that the emperor had something in mind?
He had always been able to keep his composure. When Emperor Xingyuan looked over, he just lowered his head slightly and acted more submissively.

Emperor Xingyuan looked at the young man who looked like a beautiful orchid tree, and said with a sigh: "Qingxiao, please go and check a few of them, sort out their birthplaces and addresses, disciples, relatives and friends, I want to take a good look..."

Hearing Emperor Xingyuan announce several names, He Qingxiao's eyes flashed.

Some of these people have become officials, some have passed away, and some are still active in the court.

What they have in common is that they are all civil servants and come from long-standing aristocratic families.

A big family in the south.

It's not that He Qingxiao knew the situation of the old ministers well, but it was actually that these people were already ministers of the humerus when Daxia was founded and were well known.

"The minister leads the order."

When He Qingxiao left, Emperor Xingyuan said: "The Jinlin Guards are arresting people everywhere. I'm afraid Xin Daizhao will be uneasy. Go and see him and comfort me."

"Yes." He Qingxiao agreed quietly. After leaving the palace, he returned to Beizhen Fusi to make arrangements, and then sent someone to invite Xinyou to a teahouse.

"Did...I asked you to come see me today?" Xin You asked directly after the waiter who served tea left.

The envoy of Jinlin Guard Town came to her so openly at this time, it must be because of that person's orders.

He Qingxiao nodded and explained the purpose of arresting people without waiting for Xin You to ask.

Xin You couldn't help but feel the strength in her hand holding the teacup: "So, Dr. Zhao is the Dongsheng who colluded with Zhou Tong, and he was ordered by Pei Zuo, the former minister of the Ministry of Finance who has been punished?"

Worried that Xin You was going too far, He Qingxiao's words were comforting: "I already know this and have ordered me to investigate several veterans. The clues will not be interrupted because of Pei Zuo's death. As long as it is done, it will definitely leave traces."

At least that Jun-character mark still needs to be investigated.

Xin You looked into those worried eyes, feeling a little uncomfortable and wanting to laugh.

The assassination attempt she made to kill both of them seemed to have left a shadow on him.

"Don't worry, Mr. He, I won't be impulsive again. Although Pei Zuo's death will make the subsequent investigation a little troublesome, at least he got the punishment he deserved."

Xinyou's reaction made He Qingxiao feel relieved.

"Why are we investigating the old minister today? Or are there several of them?"

"There is no clear explanation today."

Xin You thought for a moment and looked at He Qingxiao: "Does Master He have any opinion on this?"

He Qingxiao would not say anything he was unsure about easily, but if Xin You asked about it, he would not hide it from her.

"With the investigation now, and the fact that I have been ordered to investigate the actions of several veterans, I have a guess."

"Master He, please tell me."

He Qingxiao was silent for a moment and said: "The death of the empress and the fact that Gu Changbo helped the two princes fight for the throne is just superficial. The real reason may have nothing to do with personal grudges, but touches on the fundamental interests of a certain force, or political conflicts between parties... "

Even when Queen Xin left the palace, it might have been planned by that force through the hands of Concubine Shu, just like the murder of Queen Xin through the hands of Gu Changbo.

Xinyou listened silently and bit her lip hard.

Is that so?
She couldn't help but think of what her mother had said to her about people's livelihood.

At that time, she and her mother never thought that these ideas and concepts for the country and the people would lead to death.

It is so.

"Miss Kou——" the man opposite shouted softly.

Xinyou shook his head.

She is now waiting for the imperial edict. Master He has always been cautious, so how could he call the wrong one?

He Qingxiao didn't care about his gaffe, and his eyes fell on her lips.

Xin You realized later that he could taste the smell of blood. He tilted his head slightly and took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his lips.

The snow-white veil was stained with blood, and it was bright red.

This bit of pain was nothing to her. She wanted to continue talking about business, but when she saw the loving look in his eyes that he didn't hide in time, she naturally said the words: "You can call me Miss Xin."

He Qingxiao was stunned for a moment.

(End of this chapter)