The wife of the power minister's family

Xiang Zuo immediately said: "The villain was about to explain to his wife that eight days ago, one of Cui Han's lieutenants, Li Huaiying, committed suicide by jumping into the river. His suicide note was found in his room. What was written on it... was all true. Cui Han secretly trained the army, secretly made yellow robes, and complained about his disobedience. Every military governor was surrounded by people sent by his majesty. Cui Han's other deputy general Yuan Zaili immediately told the matter They arrested His Majesty's people in Lingzhou, united with them to arrest Cui Han, and put him in prison. Yuan Zaili temporarily took charge of Cui Hanshuo's affairs as the military governor.

Lang Jun went over to help His Majesty find out the authenticity of this matter. "

Xu Jing couldn't help but frown slightly.

If this incident is true, Cui Han was a failure. He was betrayed by two lieutenants around him at the same time.

Past investigation experience conveyed one thing to Xu Jing almost immediately - there was something fishy about this matter.

Moreover, this involves plotting to usurp the throne. Xiao Yi's trip must be full of dangers, and he doesn't know when he will be able to come back.

Xu Jing didn't speak for a long time, and Xiang Zuo also kept kneeling without speaking.

Xu Jing came back to her senses and couldn't help but glance helplessly at Xiang Zuo. She had often heard Zhao Jingming complain about Xiang Zuo's stubbornness. She finally realized it. She paused and said softly: "Get up. I have something to do. I want to ask you for something."

He responded to Zuo and then stood up, but still stood respectfully with his head lowered.

Until, after hearing Xu Jing's words, he suddenly lost his composure, which was rare in his life. He suddenly raised his head and looked at Xu Jing with a frightened expression on his face.

He had often heard Dong Li lament that their wife's mind was extraordinary, and she would always suddenly come up with some shocking ideas. Anyone with a lower endurance was not suitable to work around her, and he finally realized it.

At this point, both sides have a deeper understanding of each other.

Half a month later, Lingzhou government office.

Since arriving in Lingzhou eight days ago, Xiao Yi has been busy looking through the financial and military situations of Lingzhou and Shuozhou under Cui Han's jurisdiction in recent years, and has barely had a good night's sleep.

Suddenly, a figure flashed in, and a clear and smiling voice sounded at the same time, "Yanci, if you continue like this, your body will be broken sooner or later. People, you still have to learn to combine work and rest."

But it was Zhao Jingxuan, the eldest son of Liang Guogong.

Xiao Yi raised his head and glanced at him, raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty."

"As I said, the word that calls me is always Ming. You have always had a good relationship with my brother, and we are no different."

Zhao Jingxuan came over, looked at the scroll in Xiao Yi's hand, the smile on his face faded, and said: "Our people have almost turned over Lingzhou and Shuozhou several times, and still can't find Cui Han. He is extremely It is possible that he has fled these two states.

Unexpectedly, we arrived just two days late, and this guy actually escaped from prison. "

Xiao Yi was silent for a moment and couldn't help but said: "I'm sorry, it's all because I insisted on staying for three more days..."

"What are you apologizing for? That guy is thinking of escaping from prison. Besides, Lingzhou is his territory after all. There are countless of his people in it. The so-called strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Even if we come before he escapes from prison, he If you should run, you should run.”

Zhao Jingxuan raised his hand indifferently and said: "Now, the most important thing is to find out his whereabouts. Originally, he was just suspected of treason. By escaping from prison, he has simply declared his own crime." .”

Xiao Yi's eyes darkened slightly, but he said: "However, I have seen the financial situation and military situation of the prefectures and counties under Cui Han's management in the past three years. It doesn't look like he is recruiting troops or training the army in private. Nothing else. It is said that to support a large army, a large amount of and continuous money is essential. However, although there are some minor flaws in the deposit and withdrawal records of these states and counties, there are generally no problems. The taxes that should be paid to the court Everything has been turned in, and the remaining budget has been put to practical use.

Besides taxes, where else could Cui Han get enough money to feed an army?

What's more, the number of soldiers recruited by Lingzhou and Shuozhou in recent years has fully complied with the regulations of the imperial court and did not exceed the upper limit given to them by the imperial court. "

It can be said that judging from these circumstances, Cui Han followed the rules and it was almost impossible to find any mistakes.    This is very rare for a powerful Jiedushi envoy.

"We have already said that we are training the army in private. Only a fool would put this kind of thing in plain sight that would kill the nine tribes. It is normal that we cannot find his fault in plain sight."

Zhao Jingxuan tapped his fingers on the table and said thoughtfully: "What concerns me is another thing. Do you think that based on the autopsy results, it is very likely that Li Huaiying did not commit suicide?"

Xiao Yi glanced at him and said: "Yes, what Deputy General Yuan told us is that Li Huaiying was found in the Mo River. More than half a month ago, an old man who specialized in picking up garbage by the river suddenly discovered the water. There was a black shadow below, and Li Huaiying's body was discovered.

I also sent someone to question the old man and other people who witnessed the incident, and there was nothing wrong with what the old man said.

And Li Huaiying did drown to death, but his mouth and nose were too clean. "

Zhao Jingxuan was not a professional investigator, so he did not turn around for a moment, "Is there any problem with it being too clean?"

"There is a lot of sediment and even a lot of algae in the river. Generally, the bodies of people who are drowned in the river will have sediment, algae and other dirt in their mouths and noses. If not, it can only mean that he is probably He didn’t drown in the river, but he was thrown into the river after his death.”

A clear and sweet voice suddenly came from the door. The two men in the room were stunned and turned their heads in disbelief.

This voice clearly belongs to someone who cannot be here!

When he saw the woman next to the door who was dressed in men's clothing and was sassy yet pretty, Xiao Yi stood up and said in a voiceless voice: "Ah Jing?!"

Behind Xu Jing, there was Xiang Zui who looked helpless and had a headache. Seeing this, he quickly knelt down on one knee and saluted: "Please forgive me, Sir! Madam came too suddenly. I am worried that letting Madam wait outside will make others aware of Madam." Because of his existence, we can only bring the madam in first..."

After Zhao Jingxuan was stunned, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Mrs. Xu, has she come to chase her husband thousands of miles away? However, a man who abandons his bride on the second day of the wedding is really not decent."

As he spoke, he glanced at Xiao Yi narrowly from the corner of his eye.

Zhao Jingming, the eldest brother, looked calm and upright, but after getting along with him, he realized that he was just a person who just watched the excitement and didn't take things too seriously, and his temperament was somewhat similar to Zhao Shaohua's.

Xu Jing chuckled softly and said: "Prince Zhao has made a mistake. I came to Yanci just by chance. I came to Lingzhou because I have serious things to do..."

Before she finished speaking, the man not far away quickly walked up to her, grabbed her wrist with a calm face, and pulled her in.

Xu Jing was caught off guard and fell into his arms.

"Hiss, see no evil and hear no evil."

Zhao Jingxuan immediately raised his hand to cover his eyes hypocritically, and walked out very consciously. He joked to Xu Jing, "Mrs. Xu, Yanci seems to be frightened by you. You have to comfort him. I don't want to answer." Come down and do the work of two people."

Xu Jing: "..."

I didn’t expect you to be such a prince of Liang Guogong!

After Zhao Jingxuan went out, he closed the door for them very considerately.

Xu Jing slowly raised her head, looked into the dark and depressed eyes of the man in front of her, and heard him say hoarsely: "Why are you here?"

"Didn't I tell you, I came to Lingzhou for something."

Xu Jing blinked, then suddenly raised her lips and said with a smile: "By the way, I'm here to give you an answer."