Traitor

Chapter 214
When Qu Yun raised his head, he happened to see Zhao Wuyou's piercing gaze.The moment the four eyes met, Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes slightly.The seemingly sick young man, but in the moment of staring at him, it seemed that his sharpness had been revealed, and he could see the heart of this person clearly.

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, even Suxi dared not breathe lightly.

"What happened at that time." Zhao Wuyou sat down with his eyes closed.

When everyone came back to their senses, they all thought in amazement that the domineering young man just now was someone else, not the sickly young man in front of them.

Zhao Wuyou's heart is usually the most difficult to fathom.

Qu Yun only felt that his breathing was a little short at that time, which was as unreal as a dream.Looking at Zhao Wuyou in front of him again, it was still the pale Shang Shulang.

Taking a deep breath, Qu Yun's voice trembled slightly, "At that time, after the concubine finished playing the song, Mr. Zhong asked my concubine to drink wine, and the concubine passed by. Who knows—just after drinking this wine, Mr. Zhong suddenly fell to the ground and couldn't get up. Vomiting blood. The concubine was terrified, and immediately screamed, and Honggu came over, and things—that’s roughly how it happened.”

"Who prepared this wine?" Zhao Wuyou asked.

"It was my concubine who went to the wine shop to get it." Qu Yun's face was pale.

The wine of the Jiaofang Division is supplied separately by the winery in the backyard, so there shouldn't be any problem.Otherwise, if that person can poison this pot of wine, he can also poison the winery. Does it mean that he wants to poison the entire Jiaofang Division to death?
Therefore, there shouldn't be a problem with the wine shop, otherwise Zhong Mi would not be the only one who died.

There are so many people coming and going in this teaching workshop, they are all relatives of the emperor and the children of officials and eunuchs, if they really want to make a huge impact, they should deal with others instead of dealing with the clockwork who is already at dusk.

That's why Zhao Wuyou couldn't figure it out, could it be that Zhong Xi offended some enemy earlier?So much so that the other party chased Jiaofangsi to kill people, and if he didn't pay attention, he got involved with Jiaofangsi?

This seems to be unreasonable.

Who doesn't know that the Jiaofang Division is the territory of the Ministry of Rites, who would dare to make trouble in the Jiaofang Division?

Zhao Wuyou rubbed his brows, Su Xi already knew what Zhao Wuyou meant, and immediately sent someone to check the wine in the whole wine shop, and by the way, checked all the wine in Jiaofang Division.

"Except for this jug of wine, there is no problem with Jiaofangsi and other wines in the winery." This was Suxi's final answer.

After some inspection, it was almost midnight.

Usually, this time is a good time for Jiaofang Sili to be drunk and dreamy, but now it has become a time of panic.Because of the homicide case, the Wucheng Bingma Division and the Gyeonggi Prefecture Yamen refused to sit idly by. They all got up in the middle of the night and came to the Jiaofang Division to join in the fun.

Here, there are also some people who like to add insult to injury, as well as - spectators who watch jokes and wait for Zhao Wuyou to be unlucky.

Among these people in the lobby, there must be a murderer.

"Young Master?" Su Xi asked in a low voice, looking at Zhao Wuyou's tired look, "I won't be able to find out about this matter for a while, why don't you go and rest first, Young Master! Surrounded by people, Master Wang, you can rest assured."

Of course Zhao Wuyou knew that Wang Jie was someone she could rest assured about, but what she was worried about was Jian Yan who was not far away.

When the incident happened, Jian Yan was actually in Jiaofang Division.

In the past, when they were on good terms, Jian Yan seldom came to the Jiaofang Division, but now it is too suspicious to come here again and again.But doubts are doubts. If you don't have conclusive evidence, it's just a false accusation.

Zhao Wuyou got up, and looked at Qu Yun thoughtfully, "Don't leave Jiaofangsi during this time, Hong Gu, keep an eye on her."

"My lord, my concubine really didn't kill anyone." Qu Yun was terrified, and even his eyes were obviously frightened.

Zhao Wuyou was expressionless, "I didn't say you killed someone, but you haven't ruled out the suspicion of murder. Stay in the Jiaofang Division, and the people in the yamen will ask you some questions. You can answer them truthfully when you are there. "

Qu Yun kowtowed, "Yes."

When walking out of the room, Zhao Wuyou asked, "Which room is Jian Yan in?"

Honggu led the way, followed by Zhao Wuyou.

When the door opened, Jian Yanzhong was stunned for a moment, his eyes fixed on Zhao Wuyou.But she didn't take half a step into the door, but stood at the door.

Because Zhao Wuyou was in an official position, no matter whether it was Jian Yan or Chen Yuntian, they had to salute Zhao Wuyou.

The two bowed and bowed, respectful.

"I just have one question." Zhao Wuyou said, "When the incident happened, did you hear any movement? Besides screaming, did you find anything unusual?"

Chen Yuntian said, "As soon as I heard about the dead person, I ran out to look at it immediately, but who knew that there were already people making noise outside, Honggu had already controlled everyone in the first place, and she couldn't go home even in the middle of the night. Dare to ask Mr. Zhao, when can we go home and wait? It’s not a problem to stay in this Jiaofang Division.”

Zhao Wuyou nodded, "I will deal with this matter. Someone in front has already started to register. When the people in the yamen finish questioning, they will let you go. There has been a murder case, of course the real culprit must be arrested, so as not to Everyone is panicking. Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

"That's true, but it's better not to take too long." Chen Yuntian sighed softly, "It's too late for me to go back, I'm fine, I'm afraid the princess will be unhappy!" Speaking of this, Chen Yuntian set his sights on Jian Yan body.

Jian Yan didn't say a word, never spoke.

Zhao Wuyou didn't seem to intend to talk to him, she just came over to take a look, as if asking a few questions as usual, that's all.Taking a deep breath, Zhao Wuyou turned to leave, but heard Jian Yan's voice behind him.

"Don't you have anything to ask me?" His voice seemed a little depressed, so deep that it made people feel depressed.

Pausing, Zhao Wuyou looked back at him, "Ask you and Mr. Chen, there seems to be no difference. Jian Yan, I don't know why you came to Jiaofang Division, I just hope you have nothing to do with this matter."

After all, she didn't stay any longer.

"If I said, I saw it..." Jian Yan's voice was deep.

Zhao Wuyou frowned suddenly, stood in the corridor and looked at him inside the door, "What did you say?"

The festive lanterns were shining brightly outside, and the inside of the house was slightly dark. The young man in the light, with his delicate features, was once the brightest stroke in his heart.But now, why has it become like this?Just because he has unreasonable thoughts?Just because he fell in love with someone he shouldn't?

He walked out step by step, and walked in front of her, with a thick mist in his eyes, "I saw it."

"What did you see?" Zhao Wuyou said with a cold face.

"I saw the murderer." Jian Yan raised the corners of his lips slightly, and suddenly smiled, the laughter was sharp and mocking.

Su Xi's expression darkened, "What are you laughing at?"

"It's nothing, it's just a joke! Seeing that you are so nervous, I am also nervous." Jian Yan finally moved his eyes away from Zhao Wuyou, and looked back at Chen Yuntian with a smile, "I have been with Mr. Chen, How could it be possible to see the murderer? It’s just that the atmosphere is too tense, so I want everyone to relax.”

"It's not funny at all." Others don't know about Zhao Wuyou and Jian Yan, but Su Xi knows about it, so at this moment she is very aware of Zhao Wuyou's displeasure and embarrassment.

Fortunately, the people from the yamen had already arrived, so Zhao Wuyou told Honggu, "Go and tell the other side, let's do business!"

After speaking, I don't look back.

This time, she really left, and she left decisively.

All that was left for Jian Yan was a cold back and an obvious break.She seemed to be unwilling to stay with him for a moment, she was already extremely disdainful towards him.

Jian Yan didn't know how big a mistake he had made to make a person abandon his childhood sweetheart for more than ten years and be so indifferent.Even if he is a cold-blooded person, he should be kept warm for so many years, right?

When Zhao Wuyou went out, it happened that Xiao Rouyu also arrived. In the past, Jian Yan always went out according to the order and came back on time.But this time, Xiao Rouyu was naturally uneasy when she didn't see her husband come back in the middle of the night.

Hearing that the servant came back in a hurry, saying that Jiaofang Si had died and her son had been detained, Xiao Rouyu began to hesitate.After all, Jiaofang Division is the place of the Ministry of Rites, and Jian Yan has no fame, so even if she is a princess, it will be nothing.

Who doesn't know that Zhao Wuyou is the only son of the Zhao family and a first-rank member of the imperial court.

"Princess!" Zhao Wuyou saluted.

Xiao Rouyu returned the salute, "Master Zhao."

Two years ago, Xiao Rouyu was originally married to the princess, but later her relationship with Huanglan deteriorated. This marriage was suppressed by Dongchang, and it was not mentioned later.Zhao Wuyou, as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, naturally had contact with this matter, so it was not the first meeting with Xiao Rouyu.

"This place is not where a princess should come." Zhao Wuyou's eyes were warm.

Xiao Rouyu took a look at the battle outside the Jiaofang Division and knew that what Zhao Wuyou said was true.The soldiers and horses of the five cities, as well as the people from the Yamen, surrounded the Jiaofang Division. It is conceivable that the one who died was not easy.

"Of course I know, it's just that my husband is still inside, please Master Zhao to let me in." Xiao Rouyu bowed again, "Jian Yan is Master Zhao's friend, you—"

"I always have a clear distinction between public and private, and I hope the princess will not embarrass me." Zhao Wuyou closed his eyes, the emperor will know about this matter in the morning, and I'm afraid...

Xiao Rouyu pursed her lips, "I don't want to embarrass Mr. Zhao. Since Mr. Zhao refuses to let Jian Yan go home, please let Mr. Zhao make it easier for me to go in and accompany her husband. Husband and wife are one, even if they are married to their parents Where the emperor is, presumably the father will agree."

The princess carried out the emperor, and Zhao Wuyou expressed a headache.

Her father is the emperor, and her own father is the prime minister.

After all, the princess is a princess. Zhao Wuyou sighed softly, "Princess, please!"

After finishing speaking, Zhao Wuyou sent Xiao Rouyu inside.

The Secretary of the Jiaofang has already caused trouble, if this will end up being called a disrespectful princess, Zhao Wuyou feels that his troubles will be even greater.She was extremely humble in front of the emperor, so she couldn't be rude in front of the princess.No matter how much the emperor believed in his courtiers, he still had soft ears after all. It was worse than trusting his own daughter. After all, blood is thicker than water.

When he returned to that room and walked into the door again, Jian Yan was really stunned.

His eyes bypassed Xiao Rouyu, and fell directly on Zhao Wuyou.

She never wanted to look at him again.

There was a trace of sadness in Jian Yan's eyes, but in an instant, he took Xiao Rouyu's hand, smiled gently, and the husband and wife were affectionate, "Why is the princess here? It's more serious. If you don't rest at home, you won't be afraid if you come here like this." freezing."

Xiao Rouyu pursed her lips, "My husband hasn't returned after a long time, so I don't feel at ease here."

"There's nothing to worry about, this is Jiaofang Secretary!" Jian Yan glanced at Zhao Wuyou, "Master Zhao wouldn't do anything to me if he wanted to. This is the government's territory, could it possibly poison me to death?"

Zhao Wuyou took a deep breath, smiled back, and was as indifferent and alienated as ever, "Young Master Jian is right, this is the territory of the official family, and the court will not let off those wicked people who commit crimes."

"Master Zhao, my husband will not kill people." Xiao Rouyu said, "My husband has no achievements and no reputation, so there is no reason to be at odds with others."

"I still say the same thing. After the people in the yamen ask for a clear statement, you can leave on your own. The princess should know that the king's law is as powerful as the sky, and I hope that the princess is Haihan. Don't make it difficult for me." Zhao Wuyou's reasoning Used to make people impeccable.

The emperor committed the same crime as the common people when he broke the law, let alone the princess and the son-in-law.

Xiao Rouyu took a deep breath, "No matter what time it is, I will be with my son-in-law."

"Please leave, princess!" Zhao Wuyou saluted, turned and left.

After walking out of the Jiaofang Division, Suxi dared to speak, "Are you a husband and wife, are you here to show your affection to the young master?"

"Whether it's love or hypocrisy, it's their business after all. What does it have to do with me? Does it make me feel uncomfortable or make me happy? Since it doesn't affect it, it doesn't matter. There are no actors who watch the show." The audience, I don't know if there is any fun." Zhao Wuyou was careless.

Jian Yan's love has nothing to do with her, no matter how deep his affection for the princess is, it's just the love and hate of others.

What she cares about now is, how should the emperor explain at dawn?

This matter will definitely cause a sensation in the court.

"The Prime Minister must also deal with it!" Suxi worried.

Zhao Wuyou rubbed his brows, "Who knows! I can only wait and see what happens in this matter now, and see who will make trouble, and then I will know who is behind the scenes."

"What about Mr. Jian?" Su Xi asked again.

"Keep an eye on him!" Zhao Wuyou's eyes darkened slightly, "I always have a feeling that he has something to do with this matter."

Su Xi nodded, "I understand!"

Zhao Wuyou thought, it is time to think carefully about how to pass this level.If Zhong Xian died quietly, it would be insignificant, but if he died in public or in the Jiaofang Division, it would be a big problem.

What will Prince Qiyou's mansion do?

What about the prime minister's mansion?
Zhao Wuyou didn't say a word, thinking in his heart, the thing has already happened, it would be a very stupid thing to pursue the answer that has no answer yet.That's why what Zhao Wuyou thinks about now is not to catch the murderer, but how to mend the situation and settle the current predicament.

King Qi You and Zhao Song are at odds, but for now, the situation on the surface must be maintained. Relatively speaking, if something happens to the Zhao family, it will not be of much benefit to King Qi You's mansion.

Because at this moment, the court is still in a period of debate over the battle of Huanglan, the Zhao family presided over the peace negotiation, Dongchang and a group of generals advocated war, and King Qi You did not choose a position for the time being.

But everyone knew in their hearts that it was impossible for King Qi You to stand on the side of Dongchang, so he could not be the main battle, but could only stand on the side of peace negotiation.Although it maintains neutrality on the surface, it is not really neutral.

Zhao Wuyou rubbed his brows, maybe he could ask for directions by throwing stones.

Mu Yao waited at the door of the Shangshu Mansion, and when she saw Zhao Wuyou came back, she immediately went up to meet her, "What happened?"

"The matter is a bit serious, Zhong Mi died in the Jiaofang Division." Zhao Wuyou looked distressed.

Mu Yao seldom saw Zhao Wuyou's expression so cold, "Then this matter—"

"This matter is not big or small. When it comes to big things, it is the responsibility of Zhao Wuyou who died in my Jiaofang Secretary after all. Once the emperor finds out, I will be the first One would have to be knifed." Zhao Wuyou sighed softly, "But if you talk about it in a small way, it's just some people's private revenge, and I guess it's Zhong Xian's personal grievances."

Mu Yao was stunned, "You mean, big things turned into small things?" She looked at Zhao Wuyou fixedly, "Then what should I do to help you?"

"Go to King Qi You's mansion and inform King Qi You immediately." Zhao Wuyou stared at her, "You don't need to say anything, just worry about me. Let King Qi You decide the rest!"

Mu Yao was horrified, "If he fell into trouble, wouldn't you be looking for your own death?"

"There is a prime minister's mansion above me, can he tear himself apart from my father?" Zhao Wuyou asked.

Mu Yao nodded, that's true.

Clean up and go to Prince Qi You's mansion quickly!It is best to say what should be said and what should not be said. It is difficult to distinguish the truth from the false.Then, he expressed his worries and worries about his husband to the fullest, which was regarded as fulfilling Zhao Wuyou's order.

On Zhao Wuyou's side, he was ordered to enter the palace early the next morning.

This incident made the emperor very unhappy. You must know that all the singing and dancing girls in the Liyuan were provided by the Jiaofang Secretary. If there is a problem with the Jiaofang Secretary, it will directly affect the stability of the harem, and the emperor's thoughtfulness for himself worry.

That's why Zhao Wuyou said, whether this matter is big or small, the key depends on what the emperor thinks.

The emperor is suspicious and afraid of death!

Early in the morning, Zhao Wuyou knelt outside the emperor's bedroom. The emperor never asked her to get up, and she didn't dare to get up.

It was not until the sun was three poles that Zhao Song rushed to the palace.

Glancing at Zhao Wuyou who was kneeling in the yard, Zhao Song's face was cold, and his cold eyes swept over Zhao Wuyou.

Zhao Wuyou's face turned pale, the pain in her knees made her a little shaky.Facing the big sun, the back was hot and cold, and it was extremely uncomfortable.She looked up at her father feebly, her lips were slightly chapped, and she called out in a low voice, "Father?"

Zhao Song sighed, "It's useless!"

After finishing speaking, under the leadership of Xiao Dezi, he quickly walked into the door of the bedroom.

Zhao Wuyou smiled wryly, that's right, it's really useless to embarrass her father.If such a little thing can't be handled well, this Zhong Mi should have died a long time ago, but she failed to notice the end of endless troubles, so she deserves to kneel here.

I don't know what this Zhao Song said to the emperor when he went in. When he came out, his smiling face turned into a cold face, and when he looked at Zhao Wuyou, his eyes were even more ruthless.It was just one glance that made Zhao Wuyou realize that this time the emperor might have played for real.

But what is the meaning of Zhao Song's departure?
When the hands-off shopkeeper?Don't care about her life anymore?This seems unreasonable. Who doesn't know that the Zhao family only has such a "son" as Zhao Wuyou?If Zhao Song was so indifferent, he might be called ruthless in front of the emperor.

The emperor prides himself on governing the country by virtue.

After Zhao Song left, the emperor opened the golden mouth and let Zhao Wuyou in.

Xiao Dezi stepped forward to help Zhao Wuyou who was staggering. Seeing Zhao Wuyou's pale face, which seemed to fall to the ground at any moment, Xiao Dezi's eyes were also panicked, "Is Master Zhao okay?"

Zhao Wuyou nodded, breathing slightly short of breath, "I, I'm fine."

After all, he is a person with a weak body, how can he stand up to kneeling all morning, he just feels dizzy at this moment.With the support of the little eunuchs, Zhao Wuyou tremblingly walked into the bedroom.

The emperor didn't go to the Sanqing Palace today, so he didn't know what he was writing this time, sitting in front of the desk and writing.Seeing Zhao Wuyou coming in, he just raised his eyelids and didn't speak.

Zhao Wuyou leaned over and knelt down, his voice was low and hoarse, "I see the emperor, my emperor, long live, long live, long live."

The emperor has no long looks in front of him, but the most ruthless king's heart.

Don't think that the emperor treats you very well at ordinary times, but if the point is reached, the emperor will turn his face when he says it is wrong.If there must be sacrifices, then the emperor will definitely sacrifice his courtiers to abandon his car to protect his commander.

If the king wants the minister to die, the minister has to die.

Without the emperor's permission, Zhao Wuyou didn't dare to get up, and still knelt there.The pain in the knee was severe, and the heart was also panicked. It was rare for the emperor to get angry like this, especially to her.

Time seemed to stand still, only the rustling of the emperor's imperial brush on the paper could be heard.

Everyone was terrified, including Xiao Dezi who was beside him.Seeing Zhao Wuyou kneeling so hard, he seemed to be fainting, but the emperor was determined to remain silent.

If something happened to Zhao Wuyou, then...

"Your Majesty?" Xiao Dezi called softly.

The emperor finally put down the pen in his hand, looked up at Zhao Wuyou who was kneeling there, and said in a cold voice, "Zhao Wuyou, you are guilty!"

I was afraid that the emperor would not speak, as long as the emperor spoke, it meant that the emperor had softened his heart and wanted to hear her explanation.Zhao Wuyou breathed a sigh of relief, his face was still extremely pale, "My minister is guilty, please forgive me."

With a soft sigh, the emperor turned cold, "Zhao Wuyou, as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, you have been in charge of the Jiaofang Division for many years. I have always trusted you, but this time an imperial official was poisoned and killed in the Jiaofang Division. , you said——how can I trust you again in the future?"

"In my harem, how many singing and dancing girls are from the Jiaofang Division. If there are assassins among them, do you know what kind of crime it is?"

What crime?

That is the crime of killing the king, and the crime should be punished by the nine clans.

Zhao Wuyou kowtowed, "I deserve death for my crimes, and if I don't investigate, it's an unforgivable crime."

"Hmph!" The emperor flicked his sleeves, Zhao Wuyou had already spoken, what else could he say?If Zhao Wuyou argues and explains, he can still find fault with the egg and have a good attack.But Zhao Wuyou didn't refute or argue, instead the emperor didn't know what to say.

Earlier, I planned to scold in my heart, but now it will be useless.

How could Zhao Wuyou not know what the emperor was thinking, and letting the emperor scold him might relieve his anger, but there was also the danger of adding fuel to the fire.At this time, Zhao Wuyou couldn't take any risks, so she could only do the next best thing, avoid the sharp edge, and let the emperor calm down.

What should be said, she thought that her father should have said almost the same, so she didn't need to emphasize her innocence again and provoke the emperor's fury.

The hall became quiet again, only Zhao Wuyou's low cough, which he suppressed with all his strength, could still be heard in a low voice.

After a long time, the emperor glanced at Xiao Dezi, then helplessly waved his hand, "That's all, get up!"

Zhao Wuyou saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" She stood up staggeringly, her thin body seemed to be blown apart by the wind.She didn't even raise her head, she looked so docile with downcast eyebrows, like a tamed reindeer, which made people unbearable to criticize.

The emperor sighed softly, "Why are you so careless?"

Zhao Wuyou pursed his lips, "I have been feeling unwell recently, so I did neglect my duty first, please punish the emperor."

"Punishment?" The emperor got up, "If I punish you, don't you want people in the world to think that I employ people carelessly and don't investigate? Zhao Wuyou, you said that you have never made any mistakes for so many years, how can you let people catch you this time?" What's the deal?"

Zhao Wuyou's face was pale, "I—"

"Don't explain to me." The emperor flicked his sleeves.

Zhao Wuyou immediately leaned over and bowed, "Your servant deserves to die."

She didn't want to explain, and she couldn't explain it. She was quitting drugs during this period, so she really couldn't take care of many things.Coupled with the fact that his mother passed away some time ago, Zhao Wuyou really didn't care, and put him above the Jiaofang Secretary, who knew that it was this negligence that caused a big mess.

"Every one of you told me to be damned, you are all dead, and I am alone in the world, can you sit still?" The emperor calmed down, "As before, I have watched you step by step to today, and I like you like you Young man."

"He is knowledgeable and has a bright mind. Whether it is dealing with people or doing things for me, he has done everything. But as before, you can't be proud of being favored, holding my expectations for you, and just ignoring me like this. "

Zhao Wuyou immediately knelt down. Because of the pain in his knee, he used too much force when he landed. The pain made Zhao Wuyou break out in cold sweat, and his forehead was also covered with fine sweat. As a minister to the court, as to the emperor, he dare not be slack in the slightest."

"I believe in your loyalty, but this time the matter has a great impact." The emperor stepped forward slowly, "You must know that now the court is arguing about the war and peace with Huang Lan, and I also have a headache. But you It's not safe here, and something like this has happened, what do you think I should do?"

Zhao Wuyou was a little worried, did the Emperor dare to blame her today not because of Zhong Mi's death, but because of the government?

The emperor couldn't choose a camp by himself, and couldn't make a decision, so he asked her to choose a camp in a different way?
God knows, her position must be to negotiate a peace and not go to war, otherwise the news of the discord between Zhao's father and son will soon spread throughout the world.At that time, she will not be a good person, and the emperor will think that she is capricious, and she will not even help her own father, but will help outsiders like Dongchang.

The most important thing is that Zhao Wuyou has to know the emperor's thoughts.

Does the emperor want to go to war?
Still want to make peace?
"My Majesty, you can't have both the fish and the bear's paw!" Zhao Wuyou made a pun and bowed.

The emperor sighed softly, and between his eyebrows lowered, he happened to see her pair of plain white hands, as white as jade, with distinct joints.

(End of this chapter)