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Chapter 684 Confused Case Confused (5)

Anyone who plays politics, unless he is a rookie, is sure to be quite good at observing facial expressions, and Li Zhen is naturally a master among them. Panicked, on the contrary, he was overjoyed secretly, his face twitched, and he was ready to act as if he had been wronged—it was not that the case was not easy to solve, but it was impossible to solve it at all. In the chaotic war, Li Zhen's plan to fish in troubled waters might not work. Only when Li Xian became violent because of "being wronged", was Li Zhen taking advantage of the situation and taking advantage of it.

"The aftertaste of the sword? What is this thing? I have practiced swords for many years. I dare not say that the world is invincible, but I can be regarded as a good player. Why have I never heard of this? Can the eighth uncle do it for you?" This palace will explain one or two?"

Li Zhen's emotional preparation was quick, but it was a waste of time. Although Li Xian's brows were tightened for a while, they soon relaxed again, and he never showed any violent behavior. Qingyun asked calmly.

"This... so that His Highness can know that the old minister doesn't know the Dao of the sword and knows nothing about it. It's just that Immortal Sun has said so, maybe it is not certain."

Li Zhen couldn't wait for Li Xian to go crazy, so Li Zhen couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, her heart moved quickly, and she explained a few words in a hesitant manner, but there was still a hint of provocation hidden in her words.

"Oh? Since that's the case, it seems that my palace is the biggest suspect in the eyes of my eighth uncle. Anyway, since my eighth uncle is ordered to investigate the case, I should fully cooperate. If my eighth uncle wants to investigate my palace, please do it." , no matter who it is or where it is, as long as the eighth uncle wants to check, I will not deny it."

Li Xian didn't like Li Zhen's tricks at all, he didn't seem to know anything about the instigation, and he never got angry, but put on a posture of fully cooperating with the investigation.

"Don't dare, dare not, the old minister has absolutely no such intention!"

Give Li Zhen a few more courage, he would not dare to openly search the palace, if nothing is found in the search, it would be a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, even if Li Xian didn't care, the bullets of the officials below would be enough to destroy the palace. It was submerged, let alone spread, and under the violent scolding of the people all over the world, Yue Wang's family would no longer be able to look up and be a man again. At this moment, Li Zhen couldn't help feeling flustered when he heard Li Xian's words so generously. , Hastily spoke out and explained.

"It's okay. Eighth Uncle has the sacred decree in hand, how dare I not cooperate, if not, spread the word and let the people of the world think of me, huh?"

Li Xian already guessed Li Zhen's intention here, but he didn't intend to point it out, but just pretended to be stunned.

"Your Highness is joking, the old minister dare not be so rude and illegal. The old minister also witnessed the incident of His Highness's drunkenness last night. What Sun San said must be a false accusation. The old minister should report to the Holy Majesty and punish him severely!"

The reason why Li Zhen wanted to record Sun San's statement earlier was to use it to bargain with Li Xian, but now seeing that Li Xian was not hooked, and never got angry because of it, she knew that the original calculation had come to nothing In addition to being disappointed, he had to cheer up and comfort Li Xian with kind words.

"With the Eighth Uncle as evidence, most of the suspicions in the palace are gone. It's just that it's not appropriate to investigate. After all, since the Eighth Uncle has arrived, please investigate thoroughly. Return the palace to a clean slate."

Li Zhen had already retreated again and again, but Li Xian still refused to withdraw, insisting on Li Zhen's investigation to the end.

"This……"

Li Xian said it very generously, but how dare Li Zhen really do it like this, being forced again and again, sweat was already on his forehead, and he didn't know what to say with a bitter face.

"Eighth Uncle don't need to worry too much, let the subordinates take care of these trivial matters. I will chat with Eighth Uncle here. After a thorough investigation, I will make plans. Gao Miao, go, pass on the order of the Palace, Xuan all the people who were on duty last night gathered in front of Ganlu Hall to accept the thorough investigation of the eighth uncle!"

Li Xian didn't care whether Li Zhen was embarrassed or not, and gave the order with a solemn expression.

"No, this servant obeys!"

Since Li Xian had given such instructions, Gao Miao, who was accompanying him, did not dare to neglect, and hastily replied, regardless of Li Zhen's feelings, he hurriedly left the study room, and made arrangements without mentioning it. .

"Your Highness, this is trying to put an old minister on the stove."

The matter has come to this point, there is nothing left to do if you don't investigate, Li Zhen felt as if she had eaten Coptis chinensis, but she couldn't get angry, she could only wrinkle her old face, shook her head and said with emotion.

"Ba Shu don't have to worry, I will explain this matter in the meeting, and I will definitely not embarrass Ba Shu, come on, show Ba Shu a seat!"

Li Xian left the palace secretly last night, except for Zhang Jianzhi and a few other confidants, no one else knew about it, so he was not afraid of being investigated. The truth" was revealed to the world. Of course, after investigation, it was all a facade for outsiders to see. If you really want to completely expose the case, you still need the cooperation of Li Zhen. After all, Li Zhen Xian also didn't want to leave the slightest chance for Empress Wu to mess up with this case.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your seat."

It should be very difficult to escape the infamy of Zha Gongban, but Li Zhen also let it go, without saying a word, after a word of thanks, she lifted the hem of the royal clothes and sat down with a slight expression on her face. He glanced at Li Xian blackly, and said nothing more.

"Wait back!"

Since we want to talk about cooperation, naturally we can't just let Li Zhen take the blame. After all, we have to give some of the sweetness that should be given. If not, I'm afraid this old boy will definitely use his brains. Li Xian knows this truth well. At this moment, seeing Li Zhen put on a posture of resignation, he couldn't help being amused, but he didn't say anything else, he just waved his hand calmly, and all the eunuchs who were accompanying him left the study.

The main purpose of Li Zhen's coming here is naturally to reach an agreement with Li Xian. In addition to dealing with the case, she also intends to get some benefits from Li Xian. Therefore, even if she was forced to take the blame , my heart is actually not as embarrassing as it seems on the surface. At this time, when I saw Li Xianping retreating to the left and right, there was a flash of light in his eyes, but his city was deep, and he was not in a hurry to speak, but Squinting his eyes slightly, he silently waited for Li Xian to initiate the conversation.

"Well, Uncle Ba is quite thorough in investigating the case. Yes, with such spirit, the truth of this case will be revealed to the world as soon as possible."

After a group of people retreated, Li Xian was not in a hurry to speak, but calmly flipped through the stack of documents submitted by Li Zhen. After a long time, he raised his head and praised with satisfaction. road.

"The old minister is ashamed. Although the investigation is detailed today, there is nothing to be found. The case is full of fog. The old minister is really embarrassed. I don't know what your highness can teach the old minister?"

The meaning of ridicule in Li Xian's words was very strong, but Li Zhen didn't dare to care about it, probably because of the case without Li Xian's cooperation, relying on his own strength alone, he would never be able to pass the test, let alone speak out. Ridiculous, even sarcasm, Li Zhen could only hold her nose and endure it.

"Uncle Ba's words made me feel embarrassed. Uncle Ba is the presiding judge of this case. How dare I speak nonsense?"

Li Xian really wanted to help Li Zhen close the case smoothly, but if he wanted to, it was absolutely impossible for him to fall into the hands of Li Zhen, so he would not come up with a plan in a hurry, but shirked it in embarrassment road.

"The old minister is already helpless. Your Highness is always very wise. Please give me some advice. Your majesty is still waiting for an answer from the empress. Alas, if it really doesn't work, the old minister has no choice but to resign. I think the empress should be It will be right."

Li Zhen also came prepared. When it comes to bargaining skills, he will not be far behind. Seeing Li Xian's evasion, he immediately made a look of melancholy. If Li Xian refused to extend his hand, he would go to Empress Wu to cooperate with him.

"Well, the queen mother has always been wise, and she should understand the difficulties of the eighth uncle."

There is not much evidence left in this case. If you want to testify against Li Xian, unless it is framed, otherwise, there is no possibility at all. He naturally doesn't care about Li Zhen's threatening words. Besides, Empress Wu is not a fool either, how could she unconditionally help Li Zhen through this difficulty, if Li Zhen did this, she would definitely not get any benefits other than handing over the handle to Empress Wu for no reason, and this, in Li Xian's case, It seems that nine times out of ten this is the most fundamental reason why Empress Wu recommended Li Zhen to handle the case. In view of this, how could Li Xian be blackmailed by Li Zhen's threatening words.

"Your Highness Shengming."

Seeing that her pleadings were unsuccessful, and her threats were ineffective, Li Zhen couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, so after complimenting her, she simply closed her mouth tightly, and assumed the posture of a dead pig not afraid of boiling water.

Is this old boy really cunning? He actually played a fool!
Seeing Li Zhen put on such a shameless look, Li Xian was really angry and funny, but he didn't like it. Besides, although Li Xian intended to expose the case earlier, he could speak up The time has not yet come, so I don't want to speak in a hurry, so I simply shut my mouth tightly, pretending to have nothing to do with myself, the uncle and nephew kept silent with their own thoughts, and the study was eerily quiet down.

"His Royal Highness, all those who were on duty last night have gathered outside the hall to wait for orders. Please make it clear, Your Highness."

Just when the nephew and uncle were silent in their confrontation, amidst the sound of hasty footsteps, the sweaty Gao Miao came out from behind the screen, rushed to Li Xian, and hurriedly bowed to report One sentence.

"Well, very good, Uncle Ba, since everyone has arrived, I ask Uncle Ba to send someone to investigate thoroughly."

Li Xian nodded calmly, looked at Li Zhen expressionlessly, and spoke in an unquestionable tone.

"This……"

Knowing that it is absolutely impossible to find out what is famous, Li Zhen is 12 times unwilling to issue this order. The case is its mission, and some people can't help but panic for a while.

(End of this chapter)