Jinyi Night Walk

There are a bunch of memorials in front of Zhu Di: the chief envoy of the Shandong government, the chief inspector, and the commander of the capital jointly signed the memorial, and attached the testimony of Putai County, saying that the Shandong government was diligent in political affairs. After a severe campaign during the time of my master, the bandits of the White Lotus Sect have disappeared, and indeed they have not seen anything for many years.

The memorial of Qingzhou Mansion states that Qingzhou Mansion is under the management of Lord Qi and the Third Division of Shandong Mansion.

The local government affairs are clear, and the surnames live and work in peace and contentment. In recent years, they have severely cracked down on criminals many times. The market is peaceful, the roads are not picked up, and the houses are not closed at night.

Xue Lu, the governor of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, wrote a letter stating that as far as he knew, Granny Qiu and Tang Sai'er were indeed skilled actors who were well-known in Shandong Province. Xue Lu had invited them to celebrate his father's birthday. The opera troupe performed across the house and was very popular with the villagers. Everyone knew that it was a trick, and no one regarded it as a sorcerer's magic.

Many imperial envoys from the imperial envoy wrote a letter. Some said that the case was revealed to the world. Zhu Tu and Chen Yunan immediately committed suicide by taking poison.

Another imperial envoy made a statement, pointing out that Chang Yinglin, the magistrate of Huzhou, was corrupted by the treasury of ink, and his surname was Yurou. Lin bribed Lue, and was related to Chang Yinglin by marriage, so Ji Gang was seriously suspected of framing the case of Guogong, and asked the emperor to investigate thoroughly.

Ji Gang wrote a letter to plead guilty, and his words were negligent in management, causing his subordinates to boldly sue the Duke of the country and ask for punishment. At the same time, he argued that he just took Chang Yinglin's cousin as a concubine, and the relationship between them has always been estranged. Willing to ask the emperor to check clearly.The report of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the report of Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment, the impeachment of Xie Jin, a cabinet scholar...

Some of these memorials were sent two days ago, and some were presented today. Behind each of these memorials represents the tendency, intentions and interests of a person or a force.

"Xu Zeheng was sick and weak, shouted angrily, vomited blood and died. Zhu Tu and Chen Yunan saw that the situation failed, so they immediately surrendered and committed suicide..."

Zhu Di tapped on the book case lightly, and suddenly said: "I like watching dramas, especially ghost dramas. The three divisions will judge this drama, which is even more exciting than that ghost drama, haha, haha..."

Ran Shi's eunuch Gou'er stood behind him and Zhu Di suddenly asked: "Are you a little strange, why didn't I wait for San Bao to come back, and after hearing his report, I ordered Chen Ying to close the case quickly?"

Gou'er bowed and said, "Your servant is really confused!"

Zhu Di smiled, and suddenly asked, "Yang Xu is coming soon?"

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By the time the interrogation by the three divisions of the Metropolitan Procuratorate came to fruition, Tianse was too late to report to the emperor, so the relevant people still escorted them back to their original places, waiting to report to the emperor the next day.Early this morning, Chen Ying, Xue Pin, and Lu Duan went to the palace to report the case to the emperor and report the results of the trial. Therefore, Xia Xun, who was still staying at Xianglin Temple, received the imperial edict and entered the palace to meet him.

When Xia Xun walked across the Jinshui Bridge, he saw Jin Yiwei and palace eunuchs lined up on both sides in the open space in front of him in the shape of wild goose feathers. There was one person standing in the middle, calm and composed, and it was Zheng He.The big man in front of the torturer pulled up a piece of white cloth, vigorously lifted it into the air, and threw it down hard. There was a muffled sound of "boom", which turned out to be the punishment of the ting rod.

Xia Xun was stunned, and walked over, only to see that the Jinyiwei had already pulled off the white cloth, and what was wrapped inside was Ji Gang. Ji Gang was the leader of the Jinyiwei. If anyone dared to walk around, Ji Gang was stripped of his official uniform, only wearing a small jacket, his trousers were pulled down to his tummy, and his buttocks were covered in blood.

This fall almost killed him. Although Jin Yiwei seemed to use all his strength when he fell hard, he cleverly used a little force on his wrist, so that he lost a little force when he landed, but this is still true. It was enough for him.

Ji Gang's face was like gold paper, and he raised his eyes to look at Xia Xun. He seemed to be a little lost in focus. It took a long time before his eyes settled on Xia Xun. Once he saw him clearly, Ji Gang's eyes flickered Shrinking, Xia Xun glanced at him indifferently, without saying anything, then turned to Zheng He indifferently, Ji Gang's eyes became fierce again, staring fiercely at his back.

In the past, the two were traveling together. Ever since Ji Gang became the commander of Jin Yiwei, the two began to go their separate ways and go further and further apart. Now, they have become opposite each other. In this lifetime, it is impossible for them to stand side by side. .

"Take your adults down and apply some medicine!"

Zheng He gave a faint order, and Jin Yiwei hurried up to him, picked up the dying Ji Gang, lifted him up, and ran away in a hurry.The Jinyi guards and eunuchs who were executing and watching the punishment dispersed one after another. Zheng He came up to Xia Xun, gave a slight salute, and smiled on his face: "Duke Fu!"

When the two of them were working together, Xia Xun always respected him, and the relationship between the two was relatively harmonious.Later, Zheng He's stepson, Zheng Enlai, was arranged by Xia Xun to go to Nanzhen and set up a household. Now he has been promoted to deputy thousand households. Zheng He owes him a big favor, and the relationship is much better.

Xia Xun also cupped his hands, and said warmly, "Eunuch Zheng, long time no see!"

Zheng He smiled and said: "Hehe, yes, a few days ago, I was ordered to go to the north to investigate some things, and I just came back today! How is the Duke?"

Xia Xun said "Oh", and said, "It's okay, it's okay, the emperor is in Jinshen Palace?"

Zheng He said: "Yes, the emperor is in the Jinshen Hall, waiting for the Duke!"

Xia Xun said "oh" again, cupped his hands and said, "So, Yang will go to see the emperor first, and then catch up with the father-in-law when he has time later."

Zheng He smiled at him and bowed his hands, Xia Xun walked towards Jinshen Hall, Zheng He took a deep look at him from behind, then turned and left.

Xia Xun arrived at the Jinshen Hall, and when Mu En went in to report, he called out loudly: "My minister Yang Xu, look at the emperor!"

After a while, a faint voice came from inside: "Come in!"

Xia Xun's charges were cleared, and he had put on his official uniform again. At this time, he stepped into the Jinshen Hall, bowed to the ground in front of the imperial book case, and said respectfully: "Mr. Yang Xu, I'm here to see you!"

"stand up!"

Zhu Di said something lightly. Xia Xun took a step to the side, straightened up, and saw the big eunuch dog in the palace standing beside the emperor with his hands down, and was slightly taken aback.The few eunuchs in the palace, except for Mu En, were all Jing Nan who followed Zhu Di when he raised his army, and he knew them all. Among them, Zheng He and Gou'er were the only ones whose martial arts were unfathomable.

These eunuchs were brave, resourceful, diligent and capable, and all of them were loyal to Zhu Di.

They now have their own duties in the palace, and they are in charge of the ceremonial supervisor and the imperial horse supervisor, which are all responsible for the internal affairs of the yamen. They don't have to follow the emperor easily. As an eunuch, Xia Xun couldn't help being slightly surprised.

Zhu Di said: "Chen Ying has reported the conclusion of the case to me!"

Xia Xun hurriedly bowed and said, "Yes!" Zhu Di said, "Of course I believe you. But Jin Yiwei is my eyes and ears, and the court's eagle dog. Since there is a report, I have to investigate it. The investigation is also to prove your innocence. You can't be asked to override the laws of the country just because of my trust, it won't do you any good!"

Xia Xun hurriedly bowed and said: "I am terrified! Thunder and rain are all the grace of the emperor. The emperor loves him deeply and takes responsibility seriously. How dare I have any grudges against the emperor.

Zhu Di laughed and sighed: "Ever since I became the Son of Heaven, few people are willing to tell me what's on my mind. You also come to coax me today. There is always injustice, and there should be some, say, How can I compensate you?"

Xia Xun's waist bent even deeper, and he said in panic: "Your Majesty, I didn't suffer any grievances this afternoon. These days in Xianglin Temple, food, clothing, housing and transportation are just like at home, even better, but it's just restricting your actions. Since there is a complaint from a minister, the emperor should order a thorough investigation, and I really have no complaints in my heart."

For some reason, he didn't dare to look up at Zhu Di's face. Just now, he had a quick glance and found that although Zhu Di looked the same as before, his face seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, which made it impossible to see joy or anger. Out of worry.The scariest thing about Zhu Di is not when he is furious, but when his emotions are invisible.The terrifying calmness on Zhu Di's face and the terrifying calmness in his tone seemed to be more terrifying than the last time Zhu Di said in front of him that he wanted to "kill the hundred and make an example".

Zhu Di said "Oh" and was silent for a moment. In fact, it was only a moment, but Xia Xun, who was bowing down and waiting, felt as long as hundreds of millions of years.A strange atmosphere that he couldn't see but could feel, made him very uneasy.At this moment, he was like a beast with keen senses. He didn't know where the danger came from, but he already felt the danger.

Zhu Di spoke again: "The ones who falsely accuse you are Zhu Tu and Chen Yunan, a thousand households in Jinyiwei North Town. In the case of Yinglin, you and Ji Gang were at odds, so you pretended to be smart and came up with such a stupid plan to flatter your pet "Heng!"Such a stupid explanation, do you believe me? "

Lou Xun bowed and didn't answer.

Zhu Di's voice hinted at a hint of sarcasm: "It's not Zhu Tu or Chen Yunan who pretends to be smart, but Ji Gang! I trust him a lot and regard him as my subordinate, but he thinks he's very smart, plays tricks, and thinks You can tease me and the palm of the hand, Wenxuan, tell me, it’s not ridiculous! Haha..."

Zhu Di's laughter was a bit sour, Xia Xun bowed, but still didn't answer, but the feeling of ominousness in his heart became stronger and stronger.

Zhu Di stood up slowly, exhaled lightly, and asked calmly: "Pretending to be smart is just stupid, trying to deceive me and manipulate me is unforgivable! Regarding Ji Gang, how do you think it should be dealt with?" , just say it! You are the master of suffering and have this right!"

It was midsummer, but a chill suddenly flashed across Xia Xun's heart, making him shudder, and he finally realized what that dangerous feeling was all about.Just now he casually said a polite word to Zheng He, but Zheng He explained it to him in a serious manner, which made him feel a little weird at the time, and now the weird feeling is like a line, quickly dispelling each doubtful point. connected in series.

Why didn’t the emperor give him a seat as usual: Why did the emperor torture Ji Gang first, and then ask him for his opinion: Why did the eunuch dog, who is rarely seen, suddenly appear beside the emperor? All kinds of thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning, Xia Xun suddenly bent her knees and knelt down in front of Zhu Di.

He took off his official hat and put it aside." P bowed down and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, I don't feel wronged, I'm guilty! "

Zhu Di took two steps forward, with a strange tone: "Oh? You are guilty!"

Xia Xun said suddenly: "Yes! Chen Feng's crime!"

Zhu Di said slowly: "This is amazing, what's your crime?"

Xia Xun said: "Only when you are upright can you be clean. If you can restrain your relatives and family members, even if there are people who deal with them purely, how can you catch them? Is the Putai Lin family the White Lotus Sect? I dare not be a guarantor for them." , but they colluded with Shi Song, a thief from Qingshuipo, who was known as a gentry but was actually a water bandit, but it is a fact. It is such a thief, but he is a guest of the Peng family. Is the minister really wronged?

There is no way to misfortune or good fortune, but people call themselves!I feel that there is no injustice at all!Even if I am a neighbor, a Baojia, or a village chief, I cannot be exempted from the crime of rebellion, let alone the close relatives of my ministers!In the family of the minister and the father-in-law, although he was advised and guided by the minister, he gradually walked on a good path, but the old habits and evils were difficult to eradicate for a while, and the three religions and nine streams he made friends with were extremely complicated.

Peng's family is my father-in-law's family. As the Duke of the state, I eat the royal family and is favored by the emperor, but I can't restrain my family. I mistakenly handed over to bandits. It's not that I didn't hear about it, but I was lucky and didn't pay attention to it.In the past few days, the minister has reflected on himself, deeply ashamed of his trust and kindness towards the emperor.The minister thought that even though Jin Yiwei's report was inaccurate, it was not fabricated out of thin air, and the Peng family's accusation of befriending bandits should not be ignored just because of the inaccuracy of the White Lotus Sect.The minister asked the emperor to punish him, cultivate himself and his family, and think about his own mistakes! "

Zhu Di was silent for a long time, this time it was really long, a drop of cold sweat gradually seeped from Xia Xun's temples, and dripped down slowly.

At this time, Zhu Di finally spoke: "Miao Jin is going to give birth soon, and you have been traveling all over the world for me, so that you can't stay by my side when several children are born successively. In fact, I have always remembered this matter This time, it is rare for you to go back to the mansion in Beijing, so that you can rest and recuperate, and fulfill your responsibilities as a father and husband!"

,...Lord Ron! "

Xia Xun's tense body suddenly relaxed, and for a moment, he felt a sense of loss of strength.

Staring at the entrance of the palace where Xia Xun disappeared, Zhu Di was stunned for a while, and said in a tone like talking to himself: "Dog, are you a little strange, why did I not wait for San Bao to come back, and when I heard his report, I ordered Chen Ying to hurry up?" Case closed? Because...

I don't believe it at all, Yang Xu has objections! "

He laughed at himself, and said again: "Wen Xuan, do you know that you won the lawsuit, but lost my trust!"! .