Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Chapter 245 Declaration of the witness’s audience!

"Mrs. Di, don't be surprised. The internal guards were present just now, so I had no choice but to do so."

Untying the rope, Fan Xin held it in his hands apologetically.

Sitting up from the bed, the woman in palace clothes stared at Fan Xin angrily.

"It's in vain that I and my family have gone through so much trouble for you. I didn't expect you to be a villain who is only interested in profit!"

"My father is really blind, how could he accept someone like you as a disciple!"

Liuzi's face darkened and he took a step forward, about to teach the woman in palace attire a lesson.

Fan Xin waved his hand to stop him.

"As the saying goes, when Taoists go to higher places, water flows to lower places. The people below are just reporting the truth to the court, and it is not to say that they are seeking benefits and forgetting their righteousness."

"Six sons see off guests!"

"Mrs. Di, please!"

Liuzi opened the door angrily and sent the woman in palace clothes out.

When the door closed, Fan Xin touched his chin and said thoughtfully.

"Liuzi, have you noticed that the recent storms in the Great Zhou Dynasty have been a bit uneasy."

"There seems to be someone behind the scenes controlling all this..."

Liuzi scratched his head.

"Master, you are overthinking this. These cases are not closely related."

"hope so."

Fan Xin said quietly while looking at the night outside the window.

...

Early the next morning, Peng Laishun opened the door and said with a smile.

"Brother Fan, the Emperor will meet you in Shangyang Palace later. As long as you tell the truth how Di Renjie colluded with Zhang Jianzhi to restore Li Tang's artifact."

"I can guarantee that what awaits you will be glory and wealth!"

"Thank you very much Peng Ge for taking it."

Nodding towards Peng Laishun, Fan Xin flicked his sleeves and robe and headed towards Shangyang Palace.

Since it was related to the involvement of the prime minister of the dynasty in the rebellion, all ministers of fifth rank and above came to this meeting.

Everyone's face looked a little solemn. The outer court had been persecuted by the inner guards for many years.

If they cannot be stopped this time, the ministers will completely lose the qualification to compete with the inner guards in the future.

Therefore, they must protect Di Renjie both publicly and privately.

In whispers, Wu Zetian climbed onto the dragon chair, her eyes swept over the ministers, and when she saw that Di Renjie's seat was empty, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.

There are only two ministers she trusts most, Fan Xin and Di Renjie.

If the latter really participated in the palace coup, the blow to her would be huge.

"Your Majesty, Khitan general Li Kaigu is suspected of having an affair with Li Jinzhong's old army."

"He has been escorted outside the main hall. Do you want to be summoned?"

Liu Da said enthusiastically.

"Precise play."

The chamberlain nodded and spoke in a high-pitched voice.

"Your Majesty has a decree to announce that General Li Kaigu of Zuo Yuqian Guard and Sima Di Guangyuan of Yingzhou are here to see you!"

After saying that, the two shackled prisoners were escorted into the main hall.

"My lord, Li Kaigu and Di Guangyuan are here to see your majesty. Long live my emperor!"

After looking at the two of them, Wu Zetian's face darkened and he snorted heavily.

"Li Kaigu, I treat you well, and I have been promoted to several positions again and again."

"Tell me why you had an affair with Li Jinzhong's old army and killed the deputy general?"

Hearing this, Li Kaigu trembled all over and bowed his head.

"Your Majesty, since Li Jinzhong was wiped out, most of his old generals have surrendered to the imperial court."

"The general received a secret message that someone wanted to incite the Khitan tribe to rebel again, so he had no choice but to lead the Zuo Yuqian Guard to suppress it."

"For some reason, the Khitan tribe did not rebel, and it just so happened that the deputy general's body appeared in the room of the last general."

Wu Zetian's eyes narrowed and she tapped the armrest of the dragon chair with her fingers.

"So you didn't have an affair with Li Jinzhong's old men?"

"Your Majesty, the sky is clear, the sun and the moon are clear, the general will never dare to have two minds." Li Kaigu put his head on the ground and said in an excited voice.

Wu Zetian looked thoughtful and looked towards Di Guangyuan.

"You are just a Sima from Yingzhou. Why are you talking to Li Kaigu in a secret room in the middle of the night?"

Di Guangyuan bowed.

"Your Majesty, someone pretended to be a minor official and wrote a letter to General Li, inviting him to come to his residence."

"Then the inner guard rushed in."

As soon as these words came out, the courtiers were all furious and their eyes widened.

So bold!

In order to deal with them, the inner guards even went so far as to frame them.

If this becomes a routine, will the Zhou Dynasty be okay in the future?

Wu Zetian also looked unhappy and said calmly to Liu Da.

"I want to know what's going on?"

Liu Da had no intention of using Di Guangyuan to move Di Renjie down.

Stand up and say goodbye.

"Your Majesty, the internal guards always rely on evidence when dealing with matters. These two people deny colluding in private affairs. I wonder how they can prove their innocence?"

After saying this, Di Guangyuan clasped his fists and said with tears streaming down his face.

"Your Majesty, when I was in Bingzhou, my father always taught me to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. You must not listen to the villain's words!"

Looking at Di Guangyuan, whose eyes were red, Wu Zetian sighed softly and his expression softened a bit.

"That's all. For the sake of your father's teachings, I will no longer pursue your affair with Li Jinzhong's old subordinates."

"But regarding the case of recovering Li Tang's artifact, I must investigate clearly."

"Here, bring the witness to the palace. I want to ask him personally whether Di Renjie is really secretly involved with Minister Li Tang."

The ministers were refreshed, and the most critical moment of the secret passage was coming.

Whether Di Renjie can be saved to crush the inner guard's conspiracy depends entirely on what this witness says.

Wei Yuanzhong and several censors exchanged glances, planning to give the witness a showdown as soon as he came in.

Seeing this scene, Liu Da showed a proud smile on his lips.

As soon as the witness comes on stage, regardless of whether it is true or false, Di Renjie is guaranteed to lose the emperor's trust.

By then, the Zhou Dynasty will surely regain its glory when Junchen came.

Outside the hall, there is a corridor.

Fan Xin and Peng Laishun walked side by side, with several internal guards behind them looking around vigilantly.

"Little brother, Di Renjie has been the prime minister for many years. It's not that easy to remove him."

"Have you memorized everything I asked you to recite?"

Peng Laishun asked with some worry.

Fan Xin smiled slightly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Peng, Fan has memorized all Di Renjie's information."

"As long as His Majesty asks, he will definitely tell you every word."

Peng Laishun breathed a sigh of relief and patted his shoulder with a smile.

"He is a talented person. Once Di Renjie is dealt with, you can become a magistrate under me."

While they were talking, the two of them arrived outside the main hall of Shangyang Palace.

Peng Laishun raised his chest and belly and said loudly.

"The humble minister Peng Laishun came to see him with his witnesses!"

Crunch!

As the palace door slowly opened, Peng Laishun turned his face and warned.

"You wait here first, and then go in after I finish interviewing His Majesty."

After saying that, he stepped into the main hall of Shangyang Palace. Under the gaze of all the officials, he knelt on one knee and said.

"Your Majesty, the key witness in Di Renjie's rebellion case has been brought and is waiting outside the palace. Do you want to announce that he is going to the palace?"

Wu Zetian's hands hidden in her sleeves were tightly clasped together, and she nodded with a tense expression.

"Announce him in!"

(End of this chapter)