Yan Cigui.

Chapter 268 Let Xu Jian follow (two updates in one)

These three words were obviously beyond the Holy Emperor's expectation.

Although he was simmering with anger in his heart, he couldn't help but calm down for a while.

Let’s first listen to what Xu Jian said.

Listen to where he went wrong.

"Oh?" The Holy Master took a sip of tea and motioned for Xu Jian to continue.

"A while ago, I met His Highness at night at Deyue Tower." Xu Jian frowned, looking thoughtful, "As you know, I am not very close to the Liu family, but my biological mother still visits during the holidays. Always thinking about me.

It was also on that day that she sent someone to send a message, saying that she was taking the Liu Xun brothers and sisters to Deyuelou to listen to a play, and asked if I wanted to go with them.

Normally, I would refuse this kind of thing, but I couldn't bear it and went anyway that day. I didn't expect to meet His Highness.

His Highness had also just arrived and had a few words with Liu Xun. Perhaps he was tired of confronting his ministers in the Yamen, so he left after speaking.

Regarding this matter, I didn't think much about it at the time and just regarded it as an accidental encounter.

When I came here just now, I was thinking that His Highness looked very familiar with Liu Xun that day, but they clearly shouldn't be familiar with each other.

A prince who watches politics every day, and a son of an official who has never been an official. If they don't get to know each other during the day, they must have become friends only after they went to the Yamen.

If I had thought of this earlier, I might have discovered what Liu Xun and His Highness were doing earlier...

I can advise Your Highness, or I can mention it to you, instead of being caught by Shuntian Mansion and the garrison Yamen, without any room for maneuver. "

The Holy Master nodded slightly.

What Xu Jian said makes sense.

The more you think, the more you will see.

But he didn't think more about that step. Is it Xu Jian's fault?

I definitely wouldn't think so.

He was so angry that he would not blame Shaoer's mistakes on someone who was right.

"I can't blame you." The Holy Master sighed.

Don't talk about Xu Jian.

Shuntian Mansion and the garrison Yamen also looked worried about losing their official titles.

Because Shan Shen and the others also knew that this was a game.

They caught the important criminal but fell into the trap. Can they not worry about catching Shaoer?

And he knew that these two yamen had stepped into a big hole, but he would not take action on anyone.

After all, Shao'er is the one who is being set up and doesn't even know it yet.

Just as he was thinking about it, the Holy Master spoke again when he saw Xu Jian.

"One more thing. When I went to the office yesterday, I saw that His Highness was a little impatient, so I gave him a few words of advice." Xu Jian looked a little nervous. "But I didn't pay enough attention to the wording. Maybe His Highness didn't listen very well." His Highness was probably angry, so he didn't go back to the palace and went out to have a drink."

The Holy Emperor was stunned, looked at Xu Jian a few times, and asked, "What did you say?"

Xu Jian did not hide anything, summarized the content and removed the tone.

The meaning is still the same, but the tone has changed, and of course the sound and feeling are also different.

The Holy Spirit laughed "ha", but the smile did not reach his eyes.

He understands Xu Jian.

Xu Jian was "keeping it" in front of the emperor.

In fact, what fell into Shao'er's ears yesterday was definitely worse.

After all, Xu Jian's mouth and the eccentric anger are really not very pleasing to the ear. Not to mention the young and energetic person like Shao'er, even the calm elders in the court may not be able to bear this anger.

Xu Jian may have done it on purpose, but he didn't know about Chenmi Hutong, so he wouldn't have thought of the consequences of the strange yin and yang.

Of course, if you have a troublesome mouth, you need to be reprimanded a few times.

"I told you before," the Holy Emperor looked at Xu Jian disapprovingly, "Behave in the court and don't just have fun all day long.

Not only are you having fun, you can't stop talking, and you've made it difficult for others to get off stage at court several times.

I heard that An Yibo also told you this, right?
Even though I’m trying to persuade you, I don’t see you being any more cautious! "

Xu Jian received these two words of punishment. He didn't take it seriously. He looked very respectful on his face and said: "You have taught me the right lesson."

"I think you can listen," the Holy One said again. "I stopped talking about fun this morning, and then I started to lose my temper. I went to give Shao'er a few words yesterday. I don't want to tell you anything about the king, the king, the minister. That's what I say, but please mind your mouth, you are about to get married, are you going to provoke Ning'an in the future?"

When Xu Jian heard this, he didn't hold back his eyebrows and showed a little smile.

To be honest, he also irritated the little princess.

When the Holy Master saw him smiling, he stopped teaching him.

Zuo's fault was just not keeping his mouth shut, which is nothing compared to Shao'er's messy things.

Shaoer is half as "not causing trouble" as Xu Jian, so he doesn't have to worry about it now.

After thinking about it, the Holy Master said: "Don't leave in a hurry. Go sit in the side hall for a while. I'll make arrangements after I finish asking the other people."

Xu Jian agreed, got up and left first.

Eunuch Cao sent them all the way out, and then ordered a young eunuch at the door to wait on him in the side hall.

Xu Jian stood in the corridor and exhaled slowly.

Shan Shen and Wantang immediately surrounded him and asked in silence.

"How is your Majesty feeling now?"

"I didn't hear the Holy One getting angry outside. What's the situation?"

Sangu didn't ask, but he listened with open ears.

Xu Jian replied softly: "Your Majesty is in a relatively calm mood right now. The adults can just say whatever they want later. Your Majesty is not unreasonable."

Eunuch Cao was on the side and glanced at a few people.

Based on his observation, the Holy Spirit's anger did subside a lot in the end.

They probably mentioned some household matters, including Princess Ning'an, and the Duke of Guo smiled when he heard the title of the Princess, which made the emperor's mood relax a lot.

When Xu Jian went to the side hall, Eunuch Cao led the others in.

Wantang was still a little frightened, so he asked Eunuch Cao: "Is the Holy Spirit really still peaceful?"

"Young Master Guo has dealt with it well, and Your Majesty has calmed down a lot." Eunuch Cao replied.

After hearing this, Wantang breathed a sigh of relief.

I have to thank Duke Fuguo.

If Duke Fu, who was leading the charge, made the Holy Shang angry, no one behind them would be able to escape.

Shan Shen turned his head and glanced in the direction of the side hall.

He had seen the Duke's mouth before. When he was angry, it could really make people smoke.

Fortunately, it is still very reliable at critical moments.

Then again, the problem this time had nothing to do with the Duke of Guo. Instead, he and Wantang witnessed the naked Highness.

After entering and bowing, the Holy Master asked everyone to sit down and talk.

Sangu, you look at me and I look at you, but both of them hesitate to speak.

"Don't say anything to apologize," the Holy One stopped them, and asked Shan Shen, "Please tell me carefully what happened." Shan Shen wanted to stand up and reply, but the Holy One said, "You sit down and say "The posture made him feel uncomfortable all over.

After moving it a few times, only a little bit of the edge was touched, so it was not so panicky. Shan Shen organized his thoughts and started talking about everything in detail.

After Shan Shen finished speaking, it was Wantang.

Commander Wan told how he came to help, how he rushed into the house, and how he saw a house full of chaos when he met Shan Shen.

Lord Rao Shisheng's mood calmed down a lot after talking to Xu Jian. After listening to the two officials who led the arrest team explain the process, his anger was still rising.

After taking a sip of tea and trying to suppress his anger, the Holy Master asked, "So the trial hasn't been completed yet?"

"No," Shan Shen said, "There are still three dancers who haven't woken up. Liu Xun's explanation was vague and he hasn't asked His Highness yet."

"Then keep asking," the Holy Master said. "When you find Shao'er, you can ask whatever you want and ask everything clearly."

On the side, Wen Shaobao's chest tightened and he couldn't help coughing twice.

Thinking that he was going to express his opinion, everyone looked over.

Wen Shaobao was about to explain the reason, but thinking that the matter was serious and the three of them couldn't just listen and not talk, he simply took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, Shan Fu Yin, Wan Commander, it's not that I want to absolve His Highness, but I heard over and over again that Your Highness was being plotted against.

Since the person behind it dares to take advantage of His Highness, then the Maiden and the guardian who stayed there must be abandoned children. They can prove His Highness's crime, but they can't find any clues about the person behind it.

Even Liu Xun must have been roped into the situation. He couldn't even think clearly. "

The Holy One stroked his beard.

There should be a consensus on setting up a situation.

Wen Shaobao said again: "Do you want to arrest the person behind it? We must find a way to arrest him, but it is also difficult to arrest. Even if Shuntian Mansion and the garrison Yamen ignore everything and only focus on this one case, they dare not say that there will be progress.

Having said that, if someone sets up a trap, the stigma of His Highness's misbehavior will also be on him, including the houses he went to, the drinks he drank, the things he played... and the things he did.

It can be said that someone is leading him astray, but it cannot be said that someone is forcing him. His Highness is happy for himself.

He didn't go there just once or twice.

Now everyone in the court knows it, and it will soon spread throughout the capital.

What I want to make clear is, Your Majesty, how do you want to deal with His Highness?How do you want to explain His Highness's extraordinary behavior to civil and military officials and the common people? "

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the imperial study became much tense.

However, everyone knows that this is an important point that must be determined.

The key points are not finalized, not to mention the hands and feet are tied, even the mind is tied up, no matter how strong or small the strength is, it will not work.

The Holy Emperor did not reply immediately. He leaned back on his chair, seeming to be thinking about something, but the anger between his brows became thicker.

Fang Shaofu saw it in his eyes, and he could guess the emperor's thoughts to some extent.

He is also an old minister, so he understands His Majesty very well. Just by looking at his expression, he can tell that His Majesty is trying hard to control his temper.

The majestic king of a country is so angry that he cannot let go of his ridiculous son.

According to what was previously discussed, Fang Shaofu tried to smooth things over: "The case has not been investigated yet. We can't just go through the motions because we know it is difficult to investigate. Give Master Shan and the others some more time..."

The Holy Emperor raised his head and waved his hand: "I know the severity, and Shaoer does need to be taught a lesson."

After being silent for a while, he said: "Shao'er will be grounded for now and reflect honestly in the East Palace. Shuntian Mansion will continue to investigate. I will give you two days. Even if the person who set up the trap cannot be caught, there will be some progress compared to today. According to If you find out, I will punish you again."

Shan Shen and Wantang exchanged a look.

Two days were very tight, but at least they understood the Holy Spirit's attitude - they could continue to wear the black gauze hat.

Will it be settled by Qiuhou?

Who knows.

But to Wen Taibao, this answer was obviously not enough.

Since he was the first person, he simply did it to the end: "Your Majesty, if the punishment is light, I may not win people's hearts."

Sheng glanced at him and motioned for him to continue.

Wen Shaobao said: "Xu Guogong's messed-up son has wandered three thousand miles."

Master Shan felt a dull pain on the back of his neck.

Although he did not convict the case, he tried it.

"You can't say that," Master Shan said with a dull face, extending his life. "Su Ke will be exiled, mainly because he almost killed others by tampering with him on the mountain road."

Having said this, Wen Shaobao was worried: "Those three dancing girls who are not awake, will they..."

Shan Shen's face was paler than if it had been whitewashed and pulp. He glanced at the Holy Emperor secretly, and his heart was filled with chills.

I hope Shaobao is not just a crow's mouth.

"I know it," the Holy Emperor paused, and repeated it again in a hoarse voice, "I know it. Everyone wants an explanation, and Shaoer really needs some practical lessons. I will not make a big deal out of a big deal just because he is the prince. , it becomes a trivial matter.”

Seeing His Majesty's demeanor, the people present felt even more uncomfortable.

He is a king and a father.

Everyone can see how much the Holy One loves the prince.

I didn't expect that the prince would be like this despite being loved and loved, and the one who felt the most heartbroken was actually the Holy One.

Under the command of the Holy Master, Sangu retreated first.

Then, the Holy Father told Eunuch Cao: "Call Xu Jian."

Not long after, Xu Jian entered the imperial study room again.

The saint looked tired and said to Shan Shen: "I know what Shan Qing is thinking and asked you to ask Shaoer about the case. You lack the confidence to let Xu Jian follow."

Upon hearing this, Shan Shen smiled gratefully: "You have thought carefully, but..."

"It's just what? It's just that the case concerns the Liu family. Are you afraid that Xu Jian won't be able to deal with it?" The Holy Master knew it well and said directly to Xu Jian, "If you don't get involved, the people who should beg you will still come to beg you. It would be better for you to be a half-judge, and you must distinguish between public and private affairs, so as to silence others. Shao'er is banned, so you don't have to go to the Six Ministries to observe the government alone, just go to Shuntian Mansion, where you are familiar with the family."

Shan Shen felt hot in his heart after hearing this.

It seems that the Holy One has thought of all his worries, and the Holy One has also considered it for the auxiliary Duke.

For Shuntian Mansion, having one more Bodhisattva is always a good thing.

Xu Jian lowered his eyes and said, "I accept the order."

Eunuch Cao sent the three of them out of the imperial study.

In the distance, the young chamberlain whom he had urged to inquire about the news came back.

Shaking her head at him, the young chamberlain said: "There is no news about His Highness the Crown Prince."

When Eunuch Cao heard this, he sighed: "Where can I run?"

Knowing that Xu Jian could not move quickly, Wantang's impatient man really couldn't wait any longer. After a brief discussion, he took the first step and continued to search the house in Chen Mi Hutong.

Shan Shen and Xu Jian walked together and returned to Shuntian Mansion.

"Before the action yesterday, I looked at the documents of the house, and I couldn't see many problems in them. But since it can be used to set up traps, I think if I dig deeper, I can dig out something," Shan Shen said, "When we get back Now, the Duke of Guo will also take a look at it, and we can brainstorm ideas."

Xu Jian listened and nodded in agreement.

After walking out of the palace gate and on the square, Xu Jian saw a carriage at a glance.

Seeing his figure, the person in the car hurriedly got out, it was Xu Miao.

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