In full view of everyone, Lian Liangcai walked into Meng Yi's house with such swagger.
No one knew what they said. They only knew that half an hour later, the lieutenant army in the city began to conduct a rigorous investigation throughout Xianyang City to find the two people in the portraits.
For a time, people in Xianyang City were panicked, fearing that they would be implicated.
The spies who had been paying attention to the movements of the ministers immediately ran back to tell their elders about the incident, fearing that they would miss something important if they were too late.
Zhao Gao, who was in the palace at the moment, naturally received the news. It was only then that he realized that the assassins were actually from the Yan Yue Mansion.
At this moment, he understood in his heart that no wonder Feng Quji didn't let him take care of the assassin's affairs. It turned out that he was waiting for him here!
Everyone knows that Yan Le is one of them, so doesn't this matter end up being blamed on him? !
He barely even had any excuse!
"Damn it! Old man!"
He was cursing Feng Quji in his heart, but he knew that the most important thing now was not to curse, but that Ying Zheng should not know about this matter.
Especially since he had just come out of Xianyang Prison, His Majesty's attitude towards me was still very intriguing, so I couldn't let His Majesty know about it.
Otherwise, with Ying Zheng's suspicious temperament, he would definitely think that he did this.
At this moment, a young eunuch ran towards Zhao Gao and said breathlessly: "Sir, Meng Zhonglang has entered the palace."
"Xianyang Ling is also following behind him, walking towards the direction of Qilin Hall."
Zhao Gao's heart moved. Didn't he just say that he was tracking down the assassin?
At this critical moment, why did they enter the palace?
You know, in this kind of case involving the ministers of the DPRK and China, there must be sufficient evidence before they dare to arrest people.
Now that Meng Yi suddenly brought Lian Liangcai into the palace, it was difficult for him not to suspect that they were here just for him.
"Has the assassin been caught?"
"The assassin must have said it was me who ordered him!"
"Feng Quji! Old man! Don't fall into my hands!"
Normally, Zhao Gao might still think about it and confirm the evidence in Meng Yi's hands.
But now, he is worried that if he is investigated, the corruption case will not be able to continue.
Therefore, no matter what, he cannot arouse the slightest suspicion in His Majesty!
In particular, he guessed that Feng Quji was behind this matter, so he couldn't escape it, so he had to think about things in advance.
The first and most important thing is that Meng Yi cannot be allowed to see His Majesty!
He glanced at the little eunuch beside him and ordered: "Send someone to stop Meng Yi and prevent him from seeing His Majesty."
"If you ask, just say that His Majesty is resting and no one will be seen!"
"Here." After saying that, the little eunuch nodded immediately and left at a trot.
At this time, Yan Tong stepped forward, looked at Zhao Gao anxiously, and asked with some worry: "Sir, what should I do?"
"I guess I won't be able to stop Mengyi for long. When the time comes..."
Zhao Gao also knew this. He looked at Yan Tong and asked, "How is the evidence?"
"Sir, everything else is fine. It's just that Lian Liangcai has some problems. If we investigate carefully, I'm afraid there will be problems."
Zhao Gao can't care about that now, and Lian Liangcai is not the main figure in the corruption case. If it is really investigated, no one will investigate him.
He thought for a moment and then firmly ordered: "Go to Qilin Hall immediately with the evidence!"
"Here!"
Before leaving, Yan Tong glanced at Zhao Gao with an expression that he was hesitant to speak. In the end, he ran out without saying anything.
He knew that time was needed now and he had to settle this matter before Meng Yi.
Seeing him leave, Zhao Gao Zhao Gao thought for a moment and made sure that he had prepared all the evidence of corruption and there would be absolutely no mistakes before he walked towards the Qilin Palace.
From a distance, he looked very calm, but it could be seen from the steps under his feet that he was also very nervous at the moment.
When he arrived at the entrance of Qilin Hall, he felt relieved when he saw that Yan Tong had also arrived with a box of evidence.
Seeing that there was no figure of Meng Yi and others in the distance, he sneered. Now it was about who could gain His Majesty's trust first. As long as he took the initiative, he would not be afraid even if Meng Yi got the evidence.
Because those are all slanders!
Thinking about it, he opened the door and entered, kneeling respectfully in the middle of the hall with Yan Tong.
"See Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng, who was reading what Ran Fang said about the double-entry bookkeeping method, was suddenly interrupted by Zhao Gao's voice, with obvious displeasure on his face.
Zhao Gao has always been measured and would not come in without notification and disturb his own thinking.
Why today?
He raised his head, looked at Zhao Gao and asked, "What's the matter?"
Seeing that Ying Zheng's face was a little ugly, especially when he saw himself, he obviously had an angry expression. Zhao Gao's heart skipped a beat. Did His Majesty also receive the news?
He calmed down. Since His Majesty did not question him, he still had a chance to argue. As long as the corruption was big enough, the assassin's matter would not be a big deal.
"Your Majesty, the corruption case has been concluded."
"This corruption is very involved. These are lists of corrupt officials and evidence of their corruption."
As he spoke, he motioned to the box behind Yan Tong with his hand.
Yan Tong immediately understood and knelt down to open the box. There were bamboo slips and papers inside, neatly placed there. It seemed that many people were involved.
He picked up the top stack of boxes and handed them to Zhao Gao's hand.
Looking at the full box, the expression on Ying Zheng's face became even more ugly, with ink dripping from his face.
"Send it up!"
When Zhao Gao heard about Ying Zheng's business, he knew that he was angry, so he was relieved.
Not daring to delay, he immediately stood up and trotted forward, placing the list in front of Ying Zheng's desk.
Then he stood nearby, waiting for Ying Zheng's order.
Looking at the names written on it and the money they embezzled, Ying Zheng's face became increasingly gloomy.
"Lin Xian, Zeng Wan, Teng Deyun, Quan Jiang..."
When he turned to the last page, Ying Zheng's expression rarely changed. Looking at the money written on it, he said angrily: "Lian Liangcai!"
"Here." Zhao Gao lowered his head, looking submissive, and seemed worried that Ying Zheng would vent his anger on him.
But the words that came out of his mouth didn't mean this anymore.
"Your Majesty, I have just found out. Although this person has a small official position, he has been entrenched in the court for many years. If I hadn't investigated, I wouldn't have believed that he would be corrupt."
Seeing that Ying Zheng didn't speak and was just staring at these names, he couldn't help but remind him aloud: "Your Majesty, what should we do with these officials?"
He originally wanted to arrest everyone now, but he was afraid that saying too much would backfire.
At this moment, a young eunuch came in from outside and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, General Meng Yi and Xianyang Ling Lian Liangcai are outside asking for an audience."
