As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. Even if he is fully prepared, Han Qinglan is afraid that when Hongze goes to plead guilty, something unexpected will happen and he will be angered, and the crime will be added to the crime.
What's more, it's a situation where you know you've violated a taboo but continue to know the mistake and don't correct it.
In fact, according to his plan, they would only take the initiative to plead guilty to Emperor Xuande after catching the murderer in one fell swoop or finding conclusive evidence.
Only in this way can we have the greatest confidence and minimize the danger when Hong Ze takes the initiative to plead guilty.
But now, due to Princess Danyang's interference, all his considerations were disrupted. Therefore, he must grasp the latest situation as soon as possible and make quick adjustments in order to prevent Hongze's subsequent situation from being too difficult.
Hong Ze was also in a dilemma at this time. He had never thought that he would discuss this with Han Qinglan in detail.
But with the current situation, he was afraid that if he didn't explain clearly, the other party wouldn't obediently reveal the clues about the assassin and the case.
Hong Zeda sighed, scratched his head, and then reluctantly said:
"Well, overall, it's much better than I thought."
In the carriage, when Hong Ze confessed his crime to Emperor Xuande, he vaguely noticed something.
It turns out that before him, or should I say, all the parties involved in the assassination of Prime Minister Lu. Whether it was the time of the incident or every move afterward, they were all under the control of Emperor Xuande, a wise emperor.
As soon as he expressed his intention to come, Emperor Xuande intercepted him directly and asked several sharp and tricky questions one after another.
Thinking back on it at this time, Hong Ze still shuddered a little, as if at that moment of conversation, Emperor Xuande took a knife and threw it away from his confidant, revealing every detail of his entire being.
As a general who doesn't like to use his brain very much and has never held a very important position, this is the first time he has deeply realized what it means to accompany a king like a tiger.
And what is the feeling of "walking on thin ice" that the civil servants who came and went from Chengde Gate with trepidation in the past often talked about.
But after he reported the truth and honestly expressed his thoughts and wishes to Emperor Xuande according to the instructions of Princess Danyang, the emperor did not become furious.
Even after a moment of silence, he actually nodded and agreed to his request to continue investigating the case.
However, his responsibility for overstepping his duties and searching Qingxing Street is still there. But it can be offset by his success in this mission.
While not being rewarded or punished, Hong Ze was also evaluated by Emperor Xuande as being impatient, impulsive, and unfit to take on the important task of guarding Chengde Gate.
After the case is clarified and the murderer is arrested, he will be transferred back to the camp in the suburbs of Beijing again.
Hong Zeyan briefly and comprehensively described the entire apology process before smiling and sighing:
"So, am I right? This result is really good. At least His Majesty did not anger me because of this messy situation, let alone my head, and even allowed me to continue investigating the case. If you can really catch it with your own hands, Those bastards who are secretly behind the scenes, I, Old Hong, have nothing to regret."
Han Qinglan sighed in her heart when she listened to her friend's sonorous, powerful, free and refreshing words.
These words were indeed from Hong Ze's heart, but how could he not guess the regret buried deep in his heart by his friend's other half?
You know, given Hongze's background. After only a few short years of fighting on the battlefield, he became the current fourth-grade general and close ministers in front of the imperial court. Apart from a little luck, it was the strength forged by decades of hard work that did not dare to slack off, and finally gained. .
Now when it comes to letting go, where can it be so easy to let go?
What's more, Hong Ze's family has long been in decline. It is no exaggeration to say that the whole family's hopes rest on his shoulders.
Now that he has been kicked out of the Royal Guards and transferred to the military camp, he still doesn’t know if his rank will be lowered...
When Han Qinglan thought of this, the anger in her chest became even stronger.
If that girl didn't interfere randomly and show off her own abilities;
If he could have taken one step earlier, or explained the plan to Hongze from the very beginning, so that he wouldn't have to worry too much;
If he could act faster, Hong Ze would at least be able to hold some key clues for a showdown with Emperor Xuande.
At this moment, maybe there is another result.
But nothing could have happened if he had known it earlier, and now he didn't have much time or opportunity to turn things around.
Therefore, when Han Qinglan hated her negligence and arrogance, she forced herself to stay calm and make the most correct decision at the moment.
After Hong Ze vomited his words, he turned around and saw that his friend, who didn't know what he was thinking, was staring at a hole in a tree with big eyes and small eyes!
He gritted his teeth angrily, slapped Han Qinglan on the back of the heart, and said angrily:
"Hey! Did you listen to what I said? Humph, anyway, after I explained everything I needed to say word for word, now it's your turn, kid. Don't try to excuse me for not hearing it."
Han Qinglan deliberately bared her teeth and took a breath in the dark before suppressing the anxiety and anger in her heart. She waved her hand and said:
"No, what you said was too understated. Besides, it's just you and me right now, who knows if you're telling the truth?"
"you!"
Han Qinglan didn't wait for Hong Ze to get angry. She raised her arm and stuffed the "evidence" into Hong Ze's raised palm like a cattail leaf.
At the same time, he gave up and said:
"Whether what you say is true or not, you should send such important evidence back to the Holy One first. As for the details and speculation about the fight at this moment, I will explain it clearly in front of His Majesty when I enter the palace later."
Hong Ze looked back and forth between the evidence in his hand and Han Qinglan's seemingly relaxed but solemn expression on his face. After looking back and forth, he sighed:
"...Okay! I'm not as thoughtful as you, so I won't ask any more questions."
But before he could finish his words, he stuffed the "evidence" into his arms with one hand and pointed with the other hand at the side room of the hall at their feet that both of them could see through the gaps in the branches and leaves.
"I have been ordered to protect the safety of Princess Anyang. If you want to get rid of me, this job will be yours. If you are afraid of causing disaster for me and want to get rid of me, you will have to lift your own feet. Let’s find another place to stay.”
When Han Qinglan heard these resentful words, she twitched her lips, raised her hand and said:
"Okay, I get it! We must send the master below who only causes trouble back to the princess's mansion safely! Go into the palace quickly, let's go, let's go."
Hong Ze snorted, but said no more, holding on to the tree trunk and getting up.
But just as he moved, he heard Han Qinglan ask behind him again:
"By the way, have you found any results about what I asked you to investigate?"
Han Qinglan didn't say anything, and Hong Ze almost forgot about this.
He stood up straight and hummed:
"I've said it before. The result won't be immediate. Do you know how many people will be sent to investigate and how many places will be traveled..."
When Han Qinglan heard this tone, she couldn't help laughing and said:
"Okay, okay, I understand, Mr. Hong, you and your men have done a great job with your hard work."
But at this point, he suddenly turned to a joking tone and said seriously and in a low voice:
"This matter must not be stopped midway, nor should we be careless, but if there is a trace of doubt or something strange..."
Hong Ze turned to look at Han Qinglan, nodded with a dark face, and then said:
"I know, I will send someone to inform you immediately."
After finishing speaking, he tapped his toes and jumped into the crown of another big tree. After a few ups and downs, he disappeared.
Han Qinglan moved to the position of the tree trunk that Hongze was leaning on just now, and looked down coldly from a high position. The petite figure in the hall at his feet followed a woman, turned around the screen, and went to the main hall.
