After hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, the guards also breathed a sigh of relief.
After that, the group of them could only take the dead Nada to the Yushitai.
Inside the censor's desk, it was a busy scene. Several red-robed officials were only performing their duties. Among them, the purple-robed official sitting in the chief seat was quickly reviewing and approving the official documents sent from the government office in Beijing recently.
Upon hearing Lu Zhizhang's request to see him, the official in purple with a tall figure and a majestic green beard stood up quickly.
In the side hall of the Yushitai, Lu Zhizhang was led by someone to stay here.
When Gao Yizhong arrived at the side hall, Lu Zhizhang naturally stood up quickly to greet him.
Gao Yizhong did not wait for Lu Zhizhang to salute, and immediately asked, "How is it? Is the person in the small courtyard Nada?"
Lu Zhizhang nodded, "It is indeed the Qiangmo Prince."
After hearing this, Gao Yizhong couldn't help but patted Lu Zhizhang's shoulder with relief and said, "This is a great achievement. You have done a good job. I am planning to introduce you to His Majesty. I also intend to include you in the Yushitai. Now you are a A good opportunity.”
Gao Yizhong was still thinking about the future, but Lu Zhizhang's face turned pale. He knelt on the ground and said softly, "Students have failed to live up to the teachings of adults. Now I'm afraid they won't be able to do it."
Gao Yizhong was stunned when he heard this, "What's wrong?"
"Although we confirmed that the person was indeed Nada, Nada was very alert. Not long after our informant entered, he saw through the other party and killed our informant. In order to prevent him from letting him He ran away again, so the students dared the government officials to arrest him first."
"It's just that no one expected that man to be so strong-willed. Seeing that he had no way to escape, he committed suicide with the dagger he carried with him." Lu Zhizhang just knelt on the ground and replied in a low voice.
Hearing this, Gao Yizhong couldn't help but sigh, but after sighing, he took the initiative to say, "Get up, and then you should come with me to meet the saint."
Hearing Gao Yizhong's words, Lu Zhizhang only whispered, "Don't worry, sir. The students will definitely explain the reasons to Your Majesty."
Hearing this, Gao Yizhong shook his head and said, "Let me explain this matter to the Holy One. You don't need to worry about the rest. I guarantee that after this matter is over, you will be able to enter the Yushitai and be reused by the Holy One."
After Lu Zhizhang heard this, he naturally knew that Gao Yizhong was planning to take the blame for him.
He only whispered, "Sir, this is a student's error in judgment. How can I let you, the student, take the blame for me?"
Gao Yizhong just patted Lu Zhizhang on the shoulder and said, "I have high hopes for you, and naturally I hope you can come to the Yushitai as soon as possible to share my worries. If Your Majesty really blames me for this, I can handle it, but you are different." , this is your first time to meet the Holy Spirit. If this is the first time you appear in front of His Majesty, your career will be even more difficult in the future."
After saying this, Gao Yizhong did not give Lu Zhizhang a chance to refute, and then just turned around and gave a few instructions to the officials around him, and then he led Lu Zhizhang to the palace.
Because Yushitai was very close to the palace, they did not waste too much time on the road.
In the upper study room, Emperor Yong, who was wearing casual clothes embroidered with gold dragons, was also reviewing memorials at this time. After receiving the information from the palace officials about Gao Yizhong's arrival, he only agreed and let the palace officials let him in.
He and Gao Yizhong have been partners of emperors and ministers for many years, and Gao Yizhong also belongs to his own power. Therefore, although Emperor Yong was suspicious, his suspicion became an exception after facing Gao Yizhong.
As soon as Gao Yizhong came in, he saluted Emperor Yong. Lu Zhizhang behind him naturally knelt down as well.
This was the second time Lu Zhizhang saw Tianyan. The first time was at the Qionglin Banquet in the palace. He glanced at it from a distance. The saint only said some words of encouragement. He watched the man talk and interacted with the man who had been in the upper position for a long time. It's hard to imagine that this person was once just a common man.
However, when they met for the second time, the emperor's momentum seemed to be even stronger. Lu Zhizhang felt that he too seemed to be overwhelmed by that momentum and couldn't hold his head up.
Fortunately, the saint did not let them stand for too long. After they saluted, the other party allowed them to get up.
Emperor Yong's eyes only glanced at Gao Yizhong and Lu Zhizhang behind him, and then he took the initiative to ask, "Master Gao, has Nada been captured and brought to justice?"
Hearing Emperor Yong's words, Gao Yizhong quickly knelt down and said, "In response to your Majesty's words, the man has been found.
However, the Qiangmo prince refused to be arrested and committed suicide. "
Hearing Gao Yizhong's words, Emperor Yong was indeed shocked and angry. "You mean he committed suicide?"
Gao Yizhong nodded. When Emperor Yong heard this, he patted the table angrily and said, "This is unreasonable."
Gao Yizhong took the initiative to plead guilty and said, "Wei Chen was in a hurry and missed important events. Wei Chen is willing to accept the punishment."
Emperor Yong didn't say anything when he heard this. No one was sure what his state of mind was at the moment.
Gao Yizhong then spoke again, "However, although Wei Chen did not do his job well, the fact that he was able to find His Highness Nada who was hiding so quickly this time was due to the keen observation of Lu Zhizhang, the official clerk of the Beijing government."
After hearing this, Emperor Yong frowned slightly, "What does Gao Aiqing mean?"
"Wei Chen wants Lu Wenwen to be transferred to the Yushitai. Compared with working as a clerk in the Shangjing government office, if Lu Wenwen can join the Yushitai, it will be even more powerful."
Emperor Yong nodded, "There should be some reward."
Then Emperor Yong's eyes fell on Lu Zhizhang, "I remember you visited the flowers last spring, right?"
When Lu Zhizhang heard this, he knelt down and nodded in agreement.
Emperor Yong then said, "I also read your article at that time. It was indeed a rare and good article. At that time, the court and the central government were arguing over your article. Some people thought you were the number one scholar, and some thought you were the number one scholar. If people think your writing is ridiculous and you criticize the imperial officials, you should be arrested immediately and your exam results should be cancelled."
"Lastly, I personally determined your qualifications as the man to be the crown prince." Emperor Yong suddenly told Lu Zhizhang about the past events of that day.
While talking about old things, he looked at Lu Zhizhang, as if he wanted to see some reaction from Lu Zhizhang. However, Lu Zhizhang's expression was very indifferent.
He only said in a deep voice, "I thank your Majesty for the gift."
Seeing that his expression was indifferent, Emperor Yong stopped mentioning the past. He turned and said, "Although you discovered Prince Nanada, I can't praise you too much if the case is not successful, so you will be transferred to the imperial court." Shi Tai, take over as the recorder, follow Mr. Gao and perform well in the future, and you will surely have a bright future in the future."
After saying this, Emperor Yong waved to him, "You go down first. I have to make another decision about Master Gao."
However, after listening to Emperor Yong's words, Lu Zhizhang remained motionless.
Emperor Yong couldn't help but ask again, "Lu Wenwen, what else do you want to say?"
Lu Zhizhang said softly, "Your Majesty, today's arrest is actually due to the impatience of the minister, which led to the death of the prisoner. This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Gao, please punish me."
Hearing Lu Zhizhang's words, Emperor Yong only looked at Gao Yizhong, but Emperor Yong didn't do anything. He just said softly, "I know, you can go down first."
After Lu Zhizhang went down, Gao Yizhong took the initiative and said, "Your Majesty, am I right? This boy has a trustworthy character."
Emperor Yong also showed a satisfied smile at this time. He nodded silently, seeming to agree with Gao Yizhong's statement.
Gao Yizhong then added, "Besides, I threatened him before going out, saying that if he told the truth today, he would have no chance of promotion, but he finally told the truth. He was gambling with his future." "
"In addition, I also heard that the Shangjing government office seems to be planning to use someone who has had some trouble with me to plead guilty. He even offended his superior officer for this matter that day."
When Gao Yizhong mentioned this matter, Emperor Yong frowned silently. After a moment, he said, "If you have a chance, introduce him to Nian Ze again. Nian Ze will also need some power of his own in the future."
Gao Yizhong naturally just nodded in agreement when he heard this.
Emperor Yong later told him, "You must hurry up on Fuzi's case. Although I have never had high hopes for him, he is still my child after all."
When he said this, Emperor Yong didn't know who he thought of, and his expression was a little dazed for a moment.
Gao Yizhong naturally knew that Emperor Yong probably had nothing more to say, so he slowly retreated.
Ever since she came back pretending to be Qiuwan in the Chen Mansion last time, Jiang Nianjiao had always thought that Zhao Yanzhen would come to take away the military talisman and tiger seal placed on her body. As a result, she waited in the manor for several days until Fenmei and Cuozhu surrendered. , his own suspicion was cleared, and there was no news about Zhao Yanzhen.
Even in Jiang Nian
Jiao asked Yu Shisan to return these two things to Zhao Yanzhen, but the boy didn't respond.
Jiang Nianjiao couldn't help but wonder if she had gotten some hot potato.
I am always worried about what accident will happen to me.
However, until the Jiang Mansion was unblocked, everything was still calm.
On the contrary, after Concubine Yuxian in the palace heard that Jiang Nianjiao had been cleared of suspicion, she gave Jiang Nianjiao a decree and only allowed Jiang Nianjiao to come to the palace for a visit.
Jiang Nianjiao also wanted to forgive her aunt, so she naturally accepted the invitation.
And she didn't forget to take the military talisman and tiger seal before leaving.
She had already thought about it. Since Zhao Yanzhen didn't come to her, she would take the initiative to find him.
But Jiang Nianjiao probably never expected that her aunt had not given up on bringing her and Lu Zhizhang together.
When she saw Lu Zhizhang's mother and Lu Zhizhang again in her aunt's palace, she felt that she was not well.
She also heard people say that during this period, Lu Zhizhang only switched to his uncle's sect. Although it was just a small job now, with his uncle's blessing, he would have a bright future.
However, although he has now switched to his uncle's sect, and he no longer seeks death as before, she still firmly believes that a pervert is a pervert, and he will never treat you like a gentleman just because you are innocent.
Besides, she and Lu Zhizhang have no relationship.
Concubine Yu Xian naturally knew that her niece was not interested in Lu Zhizhang, so she did not mention Lu Zhizhang directly this time.
