I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Chapter 391 Three candidates

"General Jin is afraid that he has found the wrong person." Luo Qianhuai frowned. She knew in her heart that Mr. Jin Dalang died because of her and was buried on the top of a mountain long ago, so she didn't want to accept the mission sent by the suffering master at all.

Jin Xin, however, had obviously thought deeply about it and immediately said: "Perhaps the eldest lady herself is not strong enough, but Marquis Xiang has a wide circle of friends. This time the eldest lady did not hesitate to take risks to save him. She must have a close personal relationship with him. I think so. He will definitely not refuse such a small thing as helping to find someone."

"In that case, why didn't General Jin go to Xianghou for help earlier?" Luo Qianhuai asked doubtfully.

"Madam Jing is joking." Jin Xin sighed again: "With Madam's intelligence, how could she not know how taboo she was towards the Marquis of Xiang before I came here? This general seems to be in a high position, but in fact everything depends on him. Your Majesty’s trust. If someone finds out that he has a relationship with Marquis Xiang, I’m afraid this armor will be worn out.”

These words are quite heartfelt. Luo Qianhuai seemed to have no other choice but to accept the promise.

Luo Qianhuai was sent back to Changlingyi that day. This arrangement suited her very well, so she accepted it as a matter of course.

However, after Wei Cang learned that Jin Xin had discovered Luo Qianhuai's identity, he was very worried and immediately sent the message to Mr. Mo, including Jin Xin's request.

Mr. Mo's instructions are simple and clear. You just need to wait and see what happens, and there is no need to do anything more.

Two days later, Mr. Mo asked someone to thank Yu Jing and apply for leaving the palace to recuperate.

Yu Jin tried to retain him for a while in a symbolic way. Seeing that he was very determined to leave, he agreed. He also asked Xue Wen to follow up his diagnosis and treatment and make sure that Xianghou recovered as before. To improve the quality of life as much as possible.

Mr. Mo was so grateful that before leaving, he frequently bowed his head in the direction of the Chengming Palace and exchanged tears with each other. Everyone in the palace who saw him was moved and fell into the ears of Yu Jin, who felt even more pity for him.

Before going to bed that day, Yu Ji suddenly called Jiao Zuo.

"Jiao Lingjian." He said: "Today Jin Xin went to the imperial court to plead guilty, saying that he was incompetent. He still knows nothing about the assassin who broke into the palace that day. What do you think about this matter?"

Jiao Zuo bowed slightly: "I don't dare to speak nonsense."

Yu Jin raised his head and glanced at him: "I allow you to speak frankly."

"Yes. General Jin is an upright and honest man, and never lies. Recently, I heard that he was very cautious in searching in Xijing. He did not disturb the people, and there were no rumors about assassins entering the ban. I think it was for this reason. Due to these considerations, the progress of the search has been much slower.”

Yu Jing nodded: "I think so too. When the late emperor was still alive, he once praised Jin Xin for being respectful and respectful to the emperor, and I have experienced it personally this time. Well, you will send someone to pass on my instructions later. The assassination matter will end here, and there is no need to continue. Pursued.”

Jiao Zuo was astonished: "The assassin broke into the prison to rob people, and then broke into the palace to disturb His Majesty. He committed an unpardonable death penalty. How can he be let go so lightly?"

Yu Jing shook his head slightly: "This person goes in and out of Weiyang Palace as if there is no one around. He is definitely not an ordinary expert. Moreover, he robbed the palace and entered the palace all because Yu Chu suffered injustice. He is a well-known teacher, and no one was hurt during the encounter. It can be seen that he has no intention of becoming my enemy. Now that I have stopped the wanted order, I have given him a break. I think if he still has a conscience, he will not do anything harmful to me again. "

"Your Majesty's mind is as broad as the sea, and that assassin will be ashamed and helpless." Jiao Zuo praised.

"Okay." Yu Jin interrupted his flattery and brought up another matter: "Do you have any clues about the candidate I asked you and Lou Zhiping to look for earlier?" "What your Majesty said is worthy of mention. The daughter of Marquis Xiang?" Seeing Yu Jin nodding, Jiao Zuo took out a piece of folded silk from his arms and said:

"The old slaves and the great peasant orders did not dare to neglect your majesty's oral instructions that day. They had already found a few suitable ones, but later Dinghou was murdered and Xianghou was convicted, so they did not dare to mention it again."

"Huh? Who are they? Let's talk about them." Yu Jin asked, yawning.

"According to the conditions mentioned by His Majesty last time, the old slave and the great peasant ordered repeatedly screened the girls waiting to be married in the capital and found three young ladies."

Jiaozuo unfolded the silk in his hand: "The one with the best family background is Mrs. Liu, the daughter of Liu Shen, the former Taizhong doctor. Her brother is Liu Wei, the current governor of Xinzhou. This daughter is extremely filial. After her father's death, she was buried in front of the grave. We have been living together in a house for three years, so that we have missed the date of marriage. Now that we are eighteen years old, we still have not decided on a husband."

"Liu Wei, the governor of Xinzhou?" Yu Jin thought of this person: "I remember him. Last year when Ding You expired, my father specially summoned him to the palace to see him. He is a very smart and capable man."

He seemed to have only commented on Liu Wei, but Jiao Zuo had already understood the meaning of his words.

Although the governor is only an official of 600 shi, he has always been a person trusted by the emperor. He is responsible for guarding all officials. To be more precise, he must look up at all times. Those who monitor and report must be 600 shi. If the above-mentioned officials are too embarrassed to catch the big tiger and only swat the fly, they will be punished with dereliction of duty.

Although Yu Jin had a changed view of Mr. Mo, and even felt sympathy for him, the suspicion that was in line with the late emperor would always remain.

So the meaning of his unspoken words was obvious: Yu Chu should not have such a smart, capable and promising uncle-in-law.

He didn't add any further words and continued directly: "The second candidate is Liang Qi, the niece of Lieutenant Commander Liang Ping."

"Liang Ping?" Yu Jin thought for a while before he remembered this person: "The husband of the late Princess Xincheng?"

"That's him." Jiao Zuo nodded and said, "Liang Ping has not remarried since the death of Princess Xincheng. He still receives the salary of Captain Fu Ma, but he has no actual position. No one from the Liang family is serving as an official. And Liang Qi The wife is only fifteen years old. Although she is a concubine, she is a strong woman. She managed two shops by herself at a young age and supported a large family."

"Forget it." Yu Jin's brows furrowed more and more as he listened: "My family has suffered so much, and I'm still a public-minded concubine. If I were to get married, I wouldn't be looked down upon."

Jiao Zuo folded the silk in his hand again: "In that case, I can search carefully later. Anyway, there is still plenty of time, and I will always find something that satisfies both Your Majesty and Marquis Xiang."

He was about to leave, but Yu Jin stopped him over there: "Didn't I just say that there are three candidates? Where is the remaining one?"

"Your Majesty, strictly speaking, this last one is not as good as the first two. I was just wondering if I should take a look at the others."

Yu Jin was already sleepy now, so he simply lifted the quilt and sat up: "You old guy, you are trying to get along with me. Just tell me quickly. I will decide whether it is possible or not."

"This is Ye Ting Cheng Jing Yuan, the eldest daughter who was born outside the palace."