Time is about to enter November, winter is coming quietly, and a drizzle of snow has already fallen in the north. In the blink of an eye, it has been two months since Wang Yu came to Kyoto.
Although there is only less than a month left before the deadline to find out the truth, Wang Yu is not in a hurry.
As long as there is a breakthrough in all these things, everything will be relatively simple. Wang Yu did not find this breakthrough. Instead, it was Zhao Gao who took the lead in discovering the clues. He was worthy of being the master of the trap.
Now Wang Yu, compared with an old bastard like Zhao Gao, is indeed a little immature!
The story has to start from the day at Zuimenglou. Wang Yu didn't believe that this incident was a coincidence, and Zhao Gao, who was hiding in secret after being summoned by Wang Yu, couldn't even believe it.
After that incident, Wang Yu focused on the fourth prince who behaved abnormally that day, but it was impossible for Wang Yu to interrogate the prince. Every time I go to test it, the other person doesn't have a few words to say, but he can still try to find out something!
However, Zhao Gao did not focus on the fourth prince, but on Lu Chong. To be more precise, he targeted Cheng Zhe who led Lu Chong to Zuimenglou.
Later, I don't know what methods Zhao Gao used. After investigating Cheng Zhe, he first discovered that this boy was obviously the prince's man, but secretly he was still connected to the eldest prince. Not only with the eldest prince, but also with another key figure, the fourth prince.
Even after knowing that Cheng Zhe liked to make friends with martial arts people, especially those with strong martial arts skills, Zhao Gao even sent Xuan Jian to his door.
Instead of hoping that Xuanjian can find out something, the other party is not a fool, and it is impossible to gain the other party's trust in such a short period of time, but to let Xuanjian hide it. Such a figure who hangs out among the princes might be able to do so in the future. What's the use?
Seeing how neatly Zhao Gao handled things, Wang Yu simply handed over this matter to him for investigation!
Today, Wang Yu has another thing to do. His father-in-law-to-be, Bai Shang, has returned to Beijing. For both emotional and logical reasons, he should visit him as soon as possible.
"Let's go!" Taking advantage of the fact that there were no classes today, Wang Yu changed into more formal clothes and prepared to go to Bai Mansion. The person in front of him was Wang Yuan's chief steward and one of Wang Yuan's confidants. Today, he was the one who came to take Wang Yu to the Wei Mansion.
The carriages were wandering on the bustling streets, and the brilliant sunshine shone between the green tiles and red walls everywhere, the abrupt cornices, the high-flying shop sign flags, the sparkling and The incoming carriages and horses, the endless flow of pedestrians, and the calm and comfortable smiling faces all tell the prosperity of Kyoto, which is in obvious contrast with what Wang Yu saw and heard on his way to Kyoto.
In the past, although Wang Yu was often dragged around Kyoto by Zhao Kuangwei and the others, it was just that they mostly came out in the evening or at night, which was quite different from the bustling daytime, and each had its own flavor. .
On both sides of the street, there are teahouses, taverns, pawn shops, and workshops. There are also many small vendors with big umbrellas in the open spaces on both sides of the street.
The street extends to the east and west, all the way to the quieter suburbs outside the city, but there are still people on the street: some are carrying burdens, some are driving ox carts to deliver goods, some are driving donkeys to pull trucks, and some are stopping to watch the crystals. River view.
With the tall tower as the center, there are rows of houses on both sides, including tea houses, wine shops, foot shops, butcher shops, temples, public houses, etc.
The carriage passed through the central street, and a huge city wall made of huge bluestones appeared. The city wall was nearly ten meters high, just like the majestic and continuous mountains, with no end as far as the eye could see.
Passing through here is the inner city. Only those who have reached a certain status can live here. Most of the government offices at all levels are located here. Their Wang family's Kyoto annex is also in the inner city. The place we just passed by is where the outer city is. The outer city is mainly a gathering place for civilians or some wealthy businessmen.
Within the inner city, there is the imperial city. Since it is an imperial city, it is naturally the location of the imperial palace.
Compared with the prosperity of the outer city, the inner city seems relatively quiet. Although there are still various shops on both sides of the micro-road, they are obviously high-end clubs, and they are not full of customers like the outer city.
The carriage passed the gate of the inner city and continued to drive north. The residence of the Minister of Rites was a place on the north side of the inner city.
Wang Yu got off the carriage and entered the Baifu residence under the leadership of the housekeeper. After all, there is a marriage contract between the two families, so Wang Yuan has many contacts with Bai Shang on weekdays.
Wang Yuan's housekeeper was also recognized by the servants in the Bai Mansion. In addition, they had already received the news that their future uncle would come to visit today. Therefore, they were led in without wasting any time at the door of the mansion. .
In the civil service system of the Da Cang Dynasty, in addition to the left and right prime ministers, there were six ministers. This status was definitely a high official in the court. However, it is hard to imagine that Bai Shang's house is so simple, not to mention compared with Zhendong General's Mansion, even compared with Kyoto Villa, it is far inferior.
Bai Shang, the Minister of Rites, did not come from any aristocratic family. He was just an ordinary Confucian scholar. Based on the concept of learning and excellence, he participated in the imperial examinations twice, but was reduced to a runner-up.
However, it can only be said that time has come. Bai Shang, who was supposed to have a slim career, met the noble man of his life after failing the second imperial examination, the then Prince Rui, who is now the Da Cang Emperor.
At that time, Prince Rui was not outstanding among the candidates vying for the throne, and he did not have much advantage. However, it was undeniable that this person's methods were really strong, and he finally achieved it. Comeback.
This matter seems to have something to do with Wang Yu's cheap father. However, Wang Yu didn't know much about this period of history. Many things that happened back then were taboos. Since they were taboos, naturally no one would have time to talk to Wang Yu about these things.
As for Bai Shang, although he failed twice in succession in the imperial examinations, since he was favored by Emperor Cang who was still in the state of a hidden dragon, he quickly shined and accomplished many great things for Emperor Cang.
Even in the subsequent counterattack on the field, Bai Shang also made many achievements.
Otherwise, Bai Shang would not have started to rise step by step after Emperor Cang ascended the throne. In just over twenty years, he had become a high-ranking official like one of the six ministers.
Even Bai Shang, who was born as an ordinary Confucian scholar, later married a daughter of the Xu family of six aristocratic families. He secretly formed a marriage with their Zhendong General Mansion.
It can be said that more than 20 years ago, not only the Cang Emperor of that year showed a counterattack, but Bai Shang, the Minister of Rites, also showed a counterattack.
