When Ding Jinzhi heard the news of Ding Yurong's death, he was sad and upset. He said to himself: "I didn't plan well, and I lost his life in vain! ... It's just that how could the people from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment arrive so quickly? Who leaked the news?" Got the news? Could it be her?..."
His sinister gaze turned and he thought of someone.
Lu Qiuyue.
She is Lu Wenzheng's daughter. She was very reluctant when she married into the Ding family. Now is an extraordinary period. Will she collude with people from the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice to betray the Ding family?
Although she had said something on the surface that she hated Lu Wenzheng deeply and had completely severed the relationship between father and daughter, in Ding Jinzhi's view, that was just a cover-up.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart.
But soon he suppressed his anger again, thinking: This woman is very scheming, coaxing Jiying around all day long; and my worthless son is even more submissive to her and obeys her every word.
Now that he is looking for trouble with her based on nothing but speculation, Jiying will protect her in every possible way, and even make the trouble unending: and he will also alert the snake.
Just be patient for a while. After I deal with that old guy Lu Wenzheng, I will deal with this bitch again...
Ding Jinzhi remained calm here, while Lu Qiuyue and Xiu Ming's master and servant over there felt even more panicked.
As expected by Ding Jinzhi, it was them who Ding Cheng entrusted with the petition.
It turns out that Ding Cheng seems to be honest and honest, but in fact he is very scheming and very good at pleasing girls.
He and the girl Xiao Cui flirted with each other on weekdays, and they fell in love with each other over time. Gradually, their affection continued and developed into a relationship between lovers.
That's why when Xiaocui encounters misfortune, she comes to him alone to tell her difficulties. Seeing that his beloved woman had been wronged, he was bound to help her and resolutely decided to go with her to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice to file a complaint for redress of grievances.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Cui suddenly threw himself into a well the next day. He knew that Xiao Cui's death was strange, and the murderer was most likely related to the housekeeper Ding Yurong.
He couldn't swallow this breath, so he planned this adventure: he first went to the housekeeper Ding Yurong and blackmailed him for two thousand taels of silver for Xiaocui's death; in order to prevent Ding Yurong from playing tricks, he made another copy of the paper and copied the original. The girl Xiuming who secretly handed it over to Lu Qiuyue used the fake to blackmail Ding Yurong...
Xiu Ming looked around and said in a low voice: "Miss, do you think Ding Jinzhi will suspect us?"
Lu Qiuyue frowned, looking deeply at the desolate autumn outside the window, "Even the people in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment don't know who the person who sent the writ is; even if he, Ding Jinzhi, thought of it, there is no proof. So what can he do to us?"
"Miss..." Xiu Ming looked at Lu Qiuyue sadly and wanted to say something, but felt at a loss for a moment and just sighed softly.
Lu Qiuyue lowered her eyelids silently, with countless emotions hidden in her eyes, which eventually turned into tears, "Now we have finally avenged Caiming - Caiming, my poor sister, if you are alive in heaven, It’s time to rest in peace…”
At this moment, she suddenly felt nauseous, hurriedly covered her mouth with a brocade handkerchief and vomited.
Xiu Ming was so shocked that he kept saying, "Miss, Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Ding Jiying hurried over after hearing the news. Hearing that his beloved wife was unwell, he hurriedly asked his family member Ding Xin to ask a doctor for a diagnosis.
The doctor arrived quickly. After checking Lu Qiuyue's pulse, he stood up and said congratulations to Ding Jiying: "Congratulations to the second young master, the young lady is very happy."
Ding Jiying was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't understand what the doctor said.
Ding Xin saw that Ding Jiying was just in a daze, so he coughed slightly and called him in a suggestive voice: "Second Young Master...
Ding Jiying came back to her senses and was instantly struck by this sudden surprise.
He jumped up and trembled with excitement, "Really?...So I have a son! - Haha, I want to be a father, I want to be a father!..."
He was happy in his heart, smiled on his lips, and danced unconsciously.
Looking at Ding Jiying's childlike excited expression, Lu Qiuyue couldn't tell whether she was happy or worried, she just sighed softly. …
From the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.
In the study room. Lu Wen was writing furiously, and the original copy of Xiao Cui's petition was pressed on his desk.
Now, He Chengqi's case has come to light and can come to an end. At this time, Lu Wenzheng was writing a letter to the emperor, detailing the whole story of He Chengqi's case, and applying for an imperial edict to investigate the Ding mansion with the help of dragon, phoenix and jade talismans.
"The sky net is vast and sparse. Ding Jinzhi colluded with Tian Xiao, committed crimes, and betrayed the holy will. It can be said to be a heinous crime. The humble minister came to the table in tears and begged the holy king to rule..." Lu Wenzheng finally wrote.
At this time, the book boy Rong'er came to report: "Sir, Commander Ling outside... No, the eldest son of the Marquis Mansion wants to see you!"
"real?……"
Hearing the words "Commander Ling", Lu Wenzheng's heart trembled unconsciously, and a warm current surged through his body.
He turned his face and said happily to Master Liu beside him: "Since the assassination of Mr. He, Zhichao has not been in the house for a long time. I have been worried about this matter these days. I didn't know that he was with Mr. Hou. How's the situation at the house? Now he's finally here. It's great. Please come quickly!"
After a while, Ling Yun walked in from outside.
He was dressed in white, with straight and smooth body lines, eyebrows like knives, and a pair of black eyes, cold and clear, without any emotion; standing there, like the cold sunshine in winter, alienated and lonely.
He lowered his head to greet Lu Wenzheng.
Lu Wenzheng saw something wrong with Ling Yun's expression, and his heart sank. He asked, "Zhichao, what's wrong with you? Did something happen?"
Ling Yun shook his head and said: "No. Ling Yun is here to explain something to the adults."
"What's up?"
Ling Yun lowered his eyes and whispered: "Ling Yun told your Excellency before that at that time, I was only assisting the Ministry of Punishment to investigate Cheng Qi's case. As soon as the case was concluded, I quit the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment - now the case has been revealed, and Cheng Qi is newly deceased. , my father is not in good health these days and needs someone to take care of him..."
He paused for a moment, lowering the corners of his lips slightly, trying to suppress the surging emotions, "So Ling Yun is here to say goodbye to you, sir. Please forgive me for any inconvenience." He said and bowed deeply to Mr. Lu.
Lu Wenzheng couldn't hide the disappointment on his face. He turned around silently and didn't speak for a while.
After a long time, he turned around with difficulty, looking into his clear eyes with wet and misty eyes without blinking, and said bitterly: "Zhichao, is the friendship between you and me really over?"
Ling Yun felt a twinge of pain in his heart. He tilted his head slightly, forced a smile and said: "Why do you say this, sir? Ling Yun will often come to the house to visit you when he has time in the future - by the way, where is Brother Yang?"
Lu Wenzheng said: "He went out for something."
Ling Yun said: "Then I won't wait for him. Please bid farewell to him on my behalf. I apologize for any rudeness."
He bowed deeply to Lu Wenzheng again and said, "Sir, Ling Yun takes leave." Then he turned and walked out.
When she and Lu Wenzheng were separated, she inadvertently glanced at him again, with a kind of coldness in her eyes.
Looking at his retreating back, Lu Wenzheng frowned and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, restrained and forbearing...
At this time, Rong'er hurriedly walked in and reported, "Sir, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived outside."
Lu Wenzheng was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered today.
Today is the sixteenth day, and the ninth and sixteenth days of each month are auspicious days for Prince Zhao Ting to come to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment to ask Lu Wenzheng for advice on civil affairs, martial arts, and government affairs.
It was only at this moment that Mr. Lu, who was busy with everything, suddenly remembered that he had been canonized as the Crown Prince and Tutor a few years ago on the recommendation of Zhao Fu, the Prince of Jinling, and He Yuting, the Marquis of Xinping.
Lu Wenzheng hurriedly put on his clothes and stood up to greet him.
Prince Zhao Ting is now a handsome young man. Surrounded by the personal servant Feng Lin, the female servant Zi Yan and others, he happily walked inside and met Ling Yun who came out.
When Ling Yun saw the prince, he quickly stopped to greet him.
"Oh, Commander Ling, why is it you!..." Zhao Tingzha saw him, and a flash of light suddenly appeared in Zhao Ting's originally calm eyes.
He grabbed Ling Yun's hand tightly and shook it. He was so excited that he didn't know why. "I really miss you after so many years of not seeing you! It's such a great blessing to meet you here today!" "
Looking at the excited and eager eyes of Prince Zhao Ting, Ling Yun felt moved and melancholy at the same time. He felt a mixed feeling and could no longer tell what he was feeling.
However, no matter how much emotion is felt in my heart, after all, there is a difference between monarch and minister, and due etiquette cannot be lost.
Ling Yun calmed down his somewhat chaotic thoughts, gently pulled away the hand that Prince Zhao Ting was holding tightly on to him, took two steps back, bowed deeply to the prince, and said respectfully: "Ling Yun, see His Royal Highness."
Zhao Ting quickly supported his bowed figure and said with a smile: "No need to be polite. Commander Ling, tell me quickly, where have you been these years? You have done a good job in the Ministry of Justice, why did you suddenly resign?" Why don't you do it? When I heard about this, I felt very sorry!..."
Ling Yun felt sad in his heart, and said softly: "It's all in the past, so don't mention it again. Your Highness, Ling Yun is just a commoner now. Please don't call me Commander Ling anymore. Ling Yun really can't bear it." "
"Why did Commander Ling say this?..." Zhao Ting's eyes flashed under his eyebrows, and his big and bright eyes shone with admiration, "For so many years, you have always been the hero and idol in my heart. ! I have always dreamed that one day I can practice martial arts like you, be all-powerful, and dominate the world - oh, how cool and majestic that is!"
What a brainless fan. Looking at Crown Prince Zhao Ting's eyes full of admiration, Ling Yun rolled his eyes disapprovingly and said lightly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, thank you. In fact, Ling Yun is an ordinary person. How could His Highness say so well? Your Highness looked inside Please, Ling Yun has something else to do, so I’ll take my leave first.”
As he spoke, he cupped his hands at Zhao Ting, turned around and walked out.
"Hey, why are you leaving so soon?..." Seeing that Ling Yun was about to leave, Zhao Ting became a little anxious, "It's fate that you and I meet here today. Before we even had time to say a few words, you were so anxious. Wouldn’t it be too disappointing to leave!”
Saying that without any further explanation, he stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve...
