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Chapter 686 Confused Case Confused (7)

"It doesn't matter what I mean by the palace, but what is the meaning of the eighth uncle is the key. Eighth uncle, what do you think?"

Although Li Xian still has some reservations about what he said, it has already hinted at such a level. With Li Zhen's IQ, how could he fail to understand the meaning of it? The reason why he would let out half-testing words is because of his intentions There is only one thing, and that is for Li Xian to solve the mystery by himself. If something bad happens in the future, Li Zhen can also find a way to move around. Such a small amount of careful thinking is really not so hidden. Li Xian knew very well, how could he fall for his evil tricks, so he laughed and laughed, and casually kicked the topic back to Li Zhen's feet.

"Hehe, that is, that is, Your Highness is wise, the old minister is ignorant, but, ah, it's just that since this case is a vendetta, although the vendetta has already been found, there is no information about where the murderer came from. The old minister's responsibility is, I have to worry, I wonder if His Highness has any advice on this?"

Li Zhen's face is as thick as a city wall. Although Li Xian saw through his small intentions on the spot, he didn't care much about it. It's Li Xian's bottom line.

"Uncle Ba, you are being polite. The Emperor Father is very concerned about this case. He ordered Uncle Ba to make an arbitrary decision. It is not something I can easily criticize. Seeing this, I really can't afford it. If it spreads out, maybe someone Some people are going to gossip again, no way, no way."

Although Li Zhen is treacherous, Li Xian is even more shrewd. Even if the two sides actually need to cooperate right now, he absolutely does not want to leave the slightest clue. When it is time to pretend to be confused, he pretends to be more like anyone else. You are as clever as you are.

"Ah, this... well, Your Highness, you know that the old minister is old and frail, and he is really unable to take on such a big task suddenly. If you can get His Highness's help, the old minister will be grateful."

Look, Li Xian was full of righteous indignation before, as if he really wanted to solve the case for Li Zhen, but in a blink of an eye, he played a trick of evasion again. Tight, even though Li Zhen has always boasted of being clever, she still has to sigh secretly in her heart, but the sigh is just a sigh. When it is time to bow her head, Li Zhen is not vague, she puts her body extremely low, and puts on the appearance of a weak person. Putting on a posture, he begged Li Xian to give him a "way to survive".

"Well, Eighth Uncle is really embarrassing me, tsk, this fact is not easy to deal with, if something unexpected happens, it's not easy for me to explain to my father."

Although he wants to be captured, he must first let it go. Li Xian is very familiar with the qualities necessary for an official. No matter how much he wants to settle the case, he must pull himself out. Gotta do my homework.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, if there is an accident, the veteran will take care of it himself, and will never have anything to do with His Highness. This veteran can guarantee it with his life."

Now that she has obtained benefits from Li Xian, Li Zhen is really focused on closing the case. Although she also intends to take Li Xian into it, but she wants to think about it, but seeing that she can't do it, Li Zhen gives up her mind. Seeing Li Xian buzzing around there, I couldn't help but feel a little anxious, and hurriedly made promises.

"I'm afraid this is inappropriate. People in the Manchu Dynasty all know that the eighth uncle came to look for me today, and now I have solved the big case. It's hard for me to find the plums in the melon field."

Guarantees from politicians, especially empty talk, are never worth a copper coin. Li Xian doesn't believe that Li Zhenzhen will do what he promises, and if he doesn't bring out some dry goods, how can Li Xian really show his trump card? .

"Ah, this... Your Highness has any orders, and the old minister will definitely obey them!"

Knowing that Li Xian was playing tricks on herself again, Li Zhen didn't have the slightest temper. After all, even under the eaves, there was no room for him not to bow his head.

"Eighth Uncle doesn't have to be like this. I can still trust your words. How about this? I have a booklet here. Can I ask Eighth Uncle to sign first?"

Li Xian has never been a generous person, and he has always been unwilling to do things like losing money and making money. As for Li Zhen's so-called guarantee, in Li Xian's opinion, it is just a fart, and it is not worth anything at all. Seeing that Li Zhen has been forced to the point where Li Xian has no intention of hiding it anymore, he picked up the booklet from the copybook and raised for a moment.

"Si Shi Yier, the old minister has no objection!"

Li Zhen took a few steps, stretched out both hands, and took the booklet from Li Xian respectfully. After a closer look, she saw that it was a list of sponsors. The seven or eight officials listed in it were all Li Xian's cronies. They are all state governors and Sima-level officials, and the request is to transfer these people back to serve in the court. Although there are no high-end requirements such as Shangshu, the most inferior position is the position of minister, and the difficulty is naturally It's not a big deal, and it doesn't suit Li Zhen's taste even more, but at this moment, Li Zhen has no room to resist, so she can only pick up the pen as if she is happy, sign on the back of the booklet, and respectfully write it down. The folder was handed back to Li Xian's desk.

"Well, that's very good. It shouldn't be too late. Tomorrow, the Japanese Palace will also publish the book. Let's take care of the matter of Qiandi and Chundi together."

Li Xian was obviously very satisfied with Li Zhen's attitude, and without further wording, he gave Li Zhen a promise with a smile.

"Your Highness, the old minister has no objection, it's just that the case..."

The exchange of benefits is all about getting what they need, and it is not a big deal if the big guys join forces to get a vote. Li Zhen doesn't think he has suffered a disadvantage, but what he cares about is not this, but what to do with the case at hand. Make a conclusion.

"There is no rush on this matter. Let's finish the business of protecting the capital tomorrow. Later, I will send someone to contact Eighth Uncle. Isn't it just to find a murderer? What's the problem?"

Li Zhen is in a hurry, but Li Xian is not in a hurry. He doesn't want to give up without getting the benefits. Besides, Li Xian doesn't think that Li Zhen is an honest person. In case this old boy loses his temper If you make a fool of yourself, isn't it just causing trouble for yourself for no reason, and you have to sell what should be sold.

"Your Highness is wise, the old minister will leave."

Li Xian has already talked about this point, no matter how anxious Li Zhen is, she has nothing to do, she has no choice but to admit it with her nose, respectfully bowed and saluted, and stepped back without mentioning it. .

"My lord, how is the situation?"

Since Li Zhen entered the East Palace, she had been entangled with Li Xian, and was busy recording her statement. It took nearly two hours to complete the whole process, which made Chen Wushuang, who was hiding in the carriage, anxiously waiting. I really wish I could rush into the palace to find out what happened, but it's a pity that I want to go back and think about it, but it's impossible to do it. Without it, even if Chen Wushuang won Li Zhen's favor again, he would just lose his body and never enter the East Palace. The qualification of the door can only be that the cat is honestly waiting for Li Zhen's return in the carriage, and when the curtain of the carriage is lifted, Li Zhen's tired old face flashes, Chen Wushuang can't wait to ask, I have lost my calm and calm demeanor in the past, probably because the case is really a big hurdle for the Yue Palace. If it cannot be overcome, the decades of hard work will be ruined. .

"Well, you should read this brochure first."

Li Xian is not an easy opponent, after some entanglement, even though Li Zhen is old and cunning, she still feels overwhelmed, and the tiredness on her face is so strong that she really doesn't want to say more, so she just let out a soft sigh, Shaking his hands, he took out the copybook from his sleeve and threw it to Chen Wushuang, but he fell heavily on the brocade cushion.

"Well, His Royal Highness is really serious. This is taking advantage of the fire, but then again, as far as the prince is concerned, this matter is a good thing. If the interests are exchanged, the prince will not suffer."

Chen Wushuang is worthy of being the number one think tank of Li Zhen's subordinates. Even though Li Zhen never told the whole story, Chen Wushuang only quickly browsed through the scriptures and guessed the general course of the matter.

"Well, it's two things to say whether you will suffer or not, but that guy refused to say how the case should be settled, and he really didn't have a solid foundation in his heart."

Li Zhen is quite satisfied with the exchange of interests, not only because the bargaining chips of the exchange itself are similar, but also because after this transaction, Li Zhen's interests are fully guaranteed, at least Li Zhen thinks so, but Li Xian's side, but it's not always the case. Even if the political affairs hall can pass smoothly, it may not be able to get the approval of Empress Wu. As far as the case in hand is concerned, there is no help at all. If you can't pass this level, no matter how much money you make, it will be nothing but a bamboo basket.

"My lord, what exactly is His Highness the Crown Prince saying?"

Although Chen Wushuang already believed in Li Xian's heart that Li Xian must also hope that the case will be concluded as soon as possible, but this is only his personal judgment after all, and he does not dare to really think that Li Xian has no other choice. I never thought that a single conversation would yield satisfactory results, and it was just a test. After seeing the memorial earlier, I felt a little bit more determined in my heart, but I waited until I heard Li When Zhen said this, the doubts in her heart inevitably arose again, so she hurriedly asked a question.

"Tsk, this matter, oh, it's a long story..."

For Chen Wushuang, a confidant adviser, Li Zhen has always trusted unconditionally, so she would not hide anything from him, she shook her head with a wry smile, and recounted in detail the process of negotiating with Li Xian in a bleak tone.

"Oh? It's so!"

After listening to Li Zhen's statement quietly, Chen Wushuang made a noncommittal speech, and then closed her mouth tightly. Not only that, but also her eyes were closed tightly, and she fell into deep thought with an uncertain expression.

(End of this chapter)