Idle courtiers

Chapter 419 Mystery Cloud
The incident happened suddenly, when everyone opened their mouths in astonishment, Zhou Nan understood everything in an instant.From the very beginning of this matter, the goal of Kongming was Prince Yu's Mansion, the future heir.

Looking at his vigorous appearance now, it turns out that his appearance of dying, coughing and vomiting blood was all fake.

The assassin was brought over by Master Zhou, if something happens to the little Wanli, the old Zhou family will naturally be punished by the three clans.

The incident happened so suddenly that Zhou Nan had no time to do anything.

At this moment, Concubine Li screamed and stopped her son.

When Kong Ming met a person suddenly appeared in front of him, his hand eased, the tile paused for a moment, and then he slashed upwards towards Concubine Li's neck.

Little Wanli is only four years old and just over one meter tall.Concubine Li was about 1.6 meters tall. If she wanted to kill her, Kong Ming naturally raised her hand, so she slowed down a bit.

Seeing the beauty of the country, Concubine Li was about to disappear, and it was also because he gave Zhou Nan time to react with such an extra action.

Master Zhou let out a loud roar, and threw himself on him, slammed his arms around Kong Ming's neck, and ruthlessly pulled him to the ground.

In an instant, the two were entangled together like a gourd.

At this time, the guards of the palace came back to their senses and shouted, "There are assassins!"

"Protect the prince."

"Niangniang, Niangniang!"

……

There are all kinds of names, and the scene is a mess.

Zhou Nan only felt the sky and the earth spinning, and the blue sky and white clouds and the bluestone slabs on the ground were flashing alternately in front of his eyes.

The strength of Kongming under his command is so great that he almost snatched it from him several times.At the same time, there was a slight stabbing pain, obviously the Taoist turned around and scratched his chest and abdomen with the tile.

But how dare Zhou Nan let go.

Let go, what awaits you is the end of eternal doom.Not only myself, Yunniang, Sister Su, Xun Fangyu, son and daughter are going to die, even Zhou Yang's family will go to hell with me.

After another moment, the guards who came to their senses rushed over and beat the two entangled on the ground indiscriminately with their big sticks.

Zhou Nan finally couldn't take it anymore, let go of Kong Ming, and jumped aside.

As soon as he jumped up, he was grabbed by two guards.

Kong Ming was also firmly pressed to the ground.

At this time, Zhou Nan came back to his senses and shouted: "It's none of my business, it's none of my business, I want to see the prince, I want to see the prince!"

He looked intently, but saw that there was a mess in front of him, and more than a dozen guards pulled out their weapons to protect the prince.Little Wanli was a child after all, when had he ever seen such a battle, and cried loudly: "Mother Concubine, Mother Concubine, Mother, wow..."

Concubine Li was surrounded by four or five court ladies, and the maids were also crying: "My lady, what's wrong with you, my lady?"

However, Concubine Li covered her left cheek with her hand, and there was blood oozing from between her fingers.Obviously, she was injured by Kong Ming with the tile just now.

What a concubine Li, even though she was in danger, she didn't change her expression, instead she smiled at her son: "My dear, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's fine."

He raised his voice and shouted: "Don't be afraid, don't make a mess, let go of Mr. Zhou."

Guard: "But... Your Majesty..."

Concubine Li: "Let go of Mr. Zhou. If he was an assassin, he would not have given up his life to save him just now. Today, my son and I can save our lives thanks to Zhou Nan. Mr. Zhou is not only innocent, but has merit."

"Yes, ma'am." The two guards let go of Zhou Nan.

At this time, Zhou Nan realized that his chest was in unbearable pain, and his clothes were soaked with blood, but fortunately, they were all skin traumas.Fortunately, the temperature has dropped sharply recently and you have to wear thick clothes. Otherwise, with the sharpness of the tiles and the strength of the sky, you might be ripped apart today.

Zhou Nan was too bold, and at this moment, his legs felt weak, and he couldn't say a word.

"Ma'am, your face." Feng Bao exclaimed.

Concubine Li: "It doesn't matter, I can't die. Quickly escort the son back to the palace, and then report to the prince."

Feng Bao was angry and impatient, he raised his foot and kicked Kong Ming who was pressed down on the ground fiercely, and shouted with red eyes: "Say, who asked you to assassinate the prince?"

After eating this kick, Kong Ming spat out two front teeth, and smiled with blood all over his mouth: "Something will kill me!"

Feng Bao was furious and wanted to kick again.

Concubine Li: "Feng Bao, the country has its own laws, how to deal with it, and the imperial court. Immediately escort the criminals to Beizhen Fusi."

"Yes, ma'am."

Concubine Li looked at Zhou Nan: "Master Zhou, you have to go to Beiya later, is it okay to be injured?"

Naturally, Zhou Nan was in serious trouble with this matter, and she was depressed, shaking her head: "The lower officials will not die."

The crime of assassinating the Fuyu prince and injuring the concubine is so serious. After Feng Bao sent them to the Fusi of Jinyiwei North Town, the other party did not dare to neglect, and immediately took Kong Ming to the interrogation room for a surprise interrogation.

As for Zhou Nan, he also recorded a statement and was locked in a sky jail.

The Beiya Sky Prison is not something you can enter if you want to. Without a fourth-rank black gauze hat, you are only worthy of going to the Ministry of Punishment.Zhou Nan lived alone in a small courtyard with a mere sixth-rank title, and was guarded by a special person, which was the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.If he was detained here because of the impeachment of the emperor or some high-ranking officials, he would become famous all over the world in one fell swoop.

It's a pity that our Master Zhou is now so worried that his hair is turning white. After washing his wounds, applying medicine for sores, and changing into clean clothes, he is sitting in the yard thinking about what is going on.

He believed that this matter was a conspiracy from the beginning to the end. Someone set up a trap in Lu Zudian and waited for him to drill it. Maybe the Taoist priest of Lu Zudian also participated in it.

The people behind the scenes must know that Zhou Nan has a close relationship with Concubine Li of the palace and can see King Yu at any time.So he falsely claimed that the money in Guanzhong had been stolen, and lured him to go to dispose of it, and then decided that the money was taken by King Yu.

In order to support the war on the front line in Fujian, the prince is very short of money.In this way, the motive of Wang Fu's crime is established.

After knowing that the money was the emperor's internal money, the other party expected that Zhou Nan would go to King Yu for verification.The matter is of great importance, King Yu will definitely let Zhou Nan quietly bring the prisoner to meet him.

Therefore, Kong Ming had the opportunity to assassinate King Yu.

As for the murder weapon, it was the piece of broken porcelain.

"It's no wonder Kong Ming's thief deliberately throws his bowl in anger every time he eats. He was prepared for it, but I didn't expect it." Zhou Nan shook his head angrily.

As for why Kong Ming and his masterminds wanted to assassinate King Yu, the reason is very simple.King Yu is the most vocal voice to inherit the throne of the emperor. If he is killed, the Emperor Jiajing will make a big comeback in the future, and others will have a chance.

Based on the principle of who is the ultimate beneficiary, King Jing is the most suspected. Could it be him?

Zhou Nan was already sure of this.

However, after thinking about it and smiling, I felt something was wrong again.

If he succeeds in assassinating King Yu, he is the most suspect.China has practiced the principle of inference of guilt since ancient times, once Jiajing confirmed this.Although considering the relationship between father and son, he would not do anything to him, but King Jing's hope of inheriting the throne in the future was completely shattered.Don't forget, even if King Fuyu died, there would be Xiao Wanli as his successor, and King Jing would not be his turn.

Can King Jing know how to kill a thousand enemies and lose [-]? He is not a pig.

This is suspicious one.

The second doubt is that Kong Ming could have seen King Yu before attacking, but why did he launch an attack on Xiao Wanli in advance.

It is true that Xiao Wanli is the second heir, but if he dies, it will not help King Jing's seizure of the heir.

King Jing did not do this.

So, who is the instigator behind Kong Ming, and what is his motive?
Zhou Nan thought for a long time but couldn't think of a clue, only felt that his head was hurting like it was about to explode.

"Hey, I'm thinking about what to do. This shocking case will naturally be investigated by Dongchang and Jinyiwei, and it's not up to me, a prisoner. Zhou Nan, Zhou Nan, you should think about how to survive this catastrophe." !” Zhou Nan murmured, feeling bitter in his heart.

He was the one who lured the assassin, no matter what, he couldn't absolve himself of the responsibility, once this matter is over, even if the official of the Daolu Division is over, he might lose his head.

The problem is that he is in prison now, even if he wants to investigate, he has no chance.

This feeling of waiting to die is pretty bad.

Finally, Zhou Nan sighed: "Come on, calm down first, and stay in Beiya for a few days, treat it as healing."

To handle a case in the Bei Ya, it is natural to go to court several times to explain the situation clearly to the organization.But Zhou Nan really had nothing to say. At night, he was thinking about how to deal with the upcoming interrogation tonight.

Two eunuchs came over under the leadership of a Jinyiwei Xiaoqi, and said, "Master Zhou, your case has been transferred to the East Police Factory, please come with us!"

Zhou Nan's heart tightened, and he shouted loudly: "This is a major case, and it must have alarmed Sheng Jia. According to the system of our court, the Qin case should be handled by the Fusi of Jinyiwei North Town. When will it be your turn to Dongchang?" ?”

Just kidding, is it possible to go to Dongchang?
The name Beiya sounds quite scary, but the handling of cases still has to follow the rules.Moreover, there are quite a few of my acquaintances and friends in Jinyiwei, and even the chief officer Xiaozhu Zhenfu envoy had a few friendships with him when he was in Huai'an.

Zhou Nan was detained in the yamen, and Xiao Zhu also specially greeted him, telling the people below not to make things difficult.

When he really went to Dongchang, Chen Hong and Zhou Nan had old grudges, and this guy was famously ruthless.Falling into his hands, the consequences would be disastrous.

Zhou Nan's hairs stood on end.

A eunuch from Dongchang sneered and said: "System, system, Mr. Zhou always talked about the system, so we will discuss it with you. According to the system of our dynasty, only criminal officials of the fourth rank and above can enter the Beiya. Dare I ask how much is the master?" Goods? How about sending you to the Ministry of Criminal Justice? Besides, sending you to Dongchang is the master’s word of mouth, so please follow us obediently, my lord!”

It turned out that it was the emperor's will, Zhou Nan was even more flustered and unable to resist, so he straightened his clothes, went through the handover procedures with the two eunuchs, and left the Beiya.

Sitting in the car, Zhou Nan came from the car, and looked out of the car window dumbly: I haven't been home for several days, and now I'm being imprisoned again, if Xun Fangyu knows how she will cry?She is still in confinement, what should she do if she breaks her body from crying?
The scenery kept moving back and forth outside the car. After a while, Zhou Nan calmed down and found that something was wrong.Dongchang is located in Dongchang Hutong, east of the Forbidden City.But the cart was heading west all the way...no, not to Dongchang.

West... Where will it go?

Zhou Nan's heart moved, and he asked the two eunuchs: "You two father-in-laws, hurry up, don't tell the master to wait."

An eunuch replied subconsciously: "The master just left the customs, and he was on a walk in the South China Sea earlier. He didn't rest so early, so he can make it in time..." After finishing speaking, he realized that he had slipped his mouth, and shouted: "Shut up, just be honest."

Zhou Nan has already confirmed that these two eunuchs are taking him to see Emperor Jiajing, and he feels awe-inspiring: The time to decide my life and death has come, risks and opportunities coexist, I have to seize this opportunity...Why does Jiajing want to see me, he can completely ignore it This matter, let Yusi thoroughly investigate it... that's right, I understand.

Our Master Zhou clenched his fists, he knew that if he didn't respond properly next time, he would be dragged down and beaten to death immediately.But if the emperor's pulse is confirmed, he can escape safely.

Fight.

Zhou Nan: "Yes, yes, the criminal officer will stop asking."

Another eunuch said to his companion: "Old Lu, after all, he is the master of Neishutang, please be more polite."

Obviously, the old Lu Youzi was studying under Zhou Nan's book, and out of respect for intellectuals, he softened his tone and said, "Mr. Zimu, you have a responsibility, please don't make things difficult for us."

Zhou Nan: "I understand, I understand. By the way, how is the injury of Concubine Li in the Palace?" I can't help but care about this matter. If Concubine Li is seriously injured, he will naturally be blamed.

Old Lu: "We checked the case files just now, and Concubine Li only suffered a superficial injury, she just suffered a little fright, she will be fine in a few days, and it will not be a problem."

Zhou Nan breathed a sigh of relief: "Is the empress disfigured?"

Old Lu: "That is, there is a wound of an inch or two on the cheek under the ear, and it is not disfigured."

Zhou Nan let out a sigh of relief in his heart, and thought: If such a charming beauty is fooled, there is still heaven and law... Hey, when is this, I still wonder if she has changed? Ugly...for no reason.

Sure enough, as Zhou Nan expected, a group of people escorted Zhou Nan to Xiyuan.

The guards guarding the gate didn't know that Lao Zhou had been involved in a shocking case, so they politely handed over their hands: "Master Zhou is here, and you're still in Xiyuan in the middle of the night!"

I was speechless in my heart, this week Sizheng's holy relative Zhilong was the first member of the Jiajing dynasty.

Soon, Zhou Nan arrived at Yuxi Palace.

Huang Jin had recovered and returned to the palace. When he saw Zhou Nan, he took him into the palace with a blank expression.

Unlike the closed doors and windows in the palace in summer, today the main hall of Yuxi Palace is open to the wind, and there is a howling cold wind passing by, making Zhou Nan's body extremely cold.

The alchemy furnace in the hall was burning fiercely, and in the light and shadow, Jiajing was sitting cross-legged on the futon.

In the strong wind, the veil enveloping him fluttered.

Zhou Nan hurriedly bowed down: "The guilty minister Zhou Nan kowtowed to the Holy Son of Heaven."

Huang Jin waved the eunuchs to retreat, then walked to the emperor's side and reached out to pull up the gauze.

"Don't be chaotic, don't be afraid." Jiajing's flat tone came: "Princess Yu is right, it doesn't matter if something happens, just solve it, but you can't be afraid of things, and you can't mess yourself up."

"Yes, master." Huang Jin stepped back with his hands hanging aside, standing in the shadows.

Jiajing: "Zhou Nan, have you passed the exam?"

Zhou Nan didn't understand why he asked such a question: "Return to His Majesty, I hit it."

Jiajing: "You are a talented person, so let me ask you a question."

Zhou Nan: "I listen to the instructions of the sage."

Jiajing: "The poem says: I'm in the morning wind, I'm in the forest in the north. I haven't seen a gentleman, and I'm worried about him. What's the matter? I've forgotten myself a lot. What should I do?"

Hearing this question, Zhou Nan burst into ecstasy: The labor and management guessed right, and my old Zhou's life was saved.

(End of this chapter)