Liu Quan went to the queen to make a first report, saying that his master Zhou Hong had committed treason and injustice.
The queen then sent Liang Jing to the Eighth Bureau to conduct a detailed investigation. Unexpectedly, as Liu Quan said, the auspicious suit that was supposed to be destroyed was found in Zhou Hong's house.
Although this piece of clothing was not worn by the queen herself, others are not allowed to possess it privately.
Moreover, Zhou Hong also put Jifu and his mother's ashes together, which was really disrespectful.
It's no wonder that Liang Jing was so angry. The Queen was his master. No matter how good his personal relationship with Zhou Hong was on weekdays, he would not dare to favor him at this time.
Zhou Hong shouted that he was wronged and defended himself to Liang Jing: "Manager Liang, how could I do such a stupid thing? Liu Quan falsely accuses me, there must be something hidden in it. Let me confront him!"
"Mr. Zhou, don't rush into confronting me beforehand." Before Liang Jing could say anything, Eunuch Zhang from Yangze Palace walked in from the outside, "Lu Shuangxi, the deputy general manager of the Eighth Bureau, told the emperor that you had embezzled palace silver and treasure for many years. Countless, and many lives in hand. Do you agree?"
"Lu Shuangxi? He..." Zhou Hong didn't expect that there was more than just a fire.
How could an old guy like Lu Shuangxi dare to go against him? ! Did he not want his family's life?
Obviously he will be released from the palace under amnesty in a few days! Why do you want to bite yourself back at this time? !
Then why has he endured it for so many years? !
"Eunuch Zhang, this Lu Shuangxi is just the lowest servant now, how can he come before the emperor?" Zhou Hong couldn't believe it.
"Of course someone will take him there," Zhang Ze looked at Zhou Hong with a half-smile but said, "Lu Shuangxi said you wanted to silence him, so he simply asked Prince Anguo for protection while the guards were patrolling.
After hearing this, the prince took him to the imperial court. Now that there is a confrontation, the three of you happen to be interrogated together! "
After saying that, he turned to Liang Jing and smiled: "I wonder what Eunuch Liang wants?"
"That's good. There must be some overlap here. Trying them together will save a lot of trouble." Liang Jing remained calm.
Zhou Hong knew that the two people reported on him at the same time, and the person behind it must be Xue Hengzhao.
I really didn't expect that she would actually set up such a big scheme, and I didn't even notice it.
He trusted Liu Quan so much that he never expected that he would betray him.
She loved him as her own son.
As for Lu Shuangxi, for so many years, he was just a dog on a leash in his hand.
Tell him to go east, but he dare not go west.
It was obvious that he was about to leave the palace. It was obvious that he had already taken the blame for himself so much before.
Zhou Hong was guarding against many people, but these two were not among them.
However, Xue Hengzhao struck at these two places, and it was a deadly move!
Zhou Hong glanced at Liang Jing and felt cold and gray in his heart.
He was now like a man drowning.
If Liu Quan and Lu Shuangxi held his arms, and Yu Guming tied a big stone around his waist, then Liang Jing was the one holding his head.
Zhou Hong is an old fox. He knows very well that Liang Jing does not want him to live.
Now that Xue Hengzhao has captured Liu Quan and Lu Shuangxi, Yu Guming is devoted to her.
He couldn't turn over.
The crime of bringing ashes into the palace privately was not a small crime, but if it was just this matter, Liang Jing would still be willing to cover it up for him, and it would not be difficult to cover it up.
But coupled with the fact that he stole Feng Yiji's clothes, how could Liang Jing dare to protect him?
Even if it is finally proven that Liu Quan framed the case, what should we do with Lu Shuangxi?
And Liu Quan will definitely help testify. They know the shameful things they have done.
One check is accurate, and there is no way to clear it up.
Zhou Hong knew that the situation was over, and Liang Jing and others must also know it.
So the way he looked at himself was no different than looking at a dead person.
Zhou Hong was tied up, and the rope that tied him was so tight that his bones hurt.
He hated this feeling. When he was eight years old, he was tied up like this and thrown into prison.
Decades later, he was tied up again.
Zhou Hong was arrested, everyone who heard about it was shocked, and the eighth round was even more chaotic.
No one expected that such a Buddha-like person could commit so many crimes.
What was even more unexpected was that Zhou Hong readily confessed.
No torture.
The light in the prison cell of the Shenxing Division is as bright as a bean.
Zhou Hong was kneeling there with his hair disheveled. The eunuch in charge had already taken off his clothes and was only wearing his undershirt.
Opposite him sat three people, Yu Guming, Zhang Ze and Liang Jing. There was a confession on the table, with dense small characters on it, recording the crimes Zhou Hong had committed over the years.
"Your Majesty, Zhou Hong has confessed. Please take this paper and reply to His Majesty first!" Liang Jing held the paper and said respectfully to Yu Guming.
Zhang Ze on the side quickly smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I will accompany you!"
Then he said to Liang Jing: "Eunuch Liang, I'll leave this to you for the time being! The Holy Lord sent me and the Crown Prince to come together for interrogation. We should go back together when we return."
"Okay, let's go slowly." Liang Jing knew that Zhang Ze was a very obedient person.
He accompanied Yu Guming back, not only to take care of Yu Guming's inarticulate speech, but also to make room for himself to resolve the grudge between him and Zhou Hong.
It seems that I owe him a favor this time.
After the two of them walked out, Liang Jing said to Zhou Hong, "Get up!"
Zhou Hong knelt on the ground for a long time, and his legs were numb.
I moved for a long time before sitting down.
The little eunuch in front of Liang Jing wisely withdrew, leaving only the two of them in the room.
"It's good that you didn't hold on to me. But you also know that the situation in front of you doesn't allow me to do anything." Liang Jing lowered his head slightly and said in an apologetic tone, "If there is anything else you need my help with, you might as well ask now. .As long as I can do it, I will definitely make it happen for you."
Zhou Hong smiled miserably when he heard this and said, "Eunuch Liang, I said everything I needed to say, and I didn't say a word I shouldn't have said.
The two of us have known each other for so many years, and it’s our last journey. At least you can give me a gift and give me a drink! No one will be held accountable. "
"Okay." Liang Jing nodded. He understood what Zhou Hong meant and wanted to die quickly.
Zhou Hong has already made his explanation clear. Even if he wants to implement the properties and houses he purchased privately, Liu Quan and Lu Shuangxi will be enough.
So no one cares about the cause of Zhou Hong's death anymore. On the contrary, the sooner he dies, the better.
After all, he knew quite a bit.
"Also, can you let Liu Quan come and see me? He and I have a master-disciple relationship, and there are some things I want to explain to him clearly before I die." Zhou Hong's face was covered by gray hair, and he was gloomy.
"Okay," Liang Jing agreed, "He wants to see you too."
"Eunuch Liang, I ended up like this today because I provoked someone I shouldn't have provoked." Zhou Hong smiled sadly, "I think you will definitely fight her in the future, so be careful! Don't underestimate your opponent, otherwise it will be unthinkable. .”
"Who is it?" Liang Jing frowned.
"Her name is Xue Hengzhao, and she is Xue Yingchen's only daughter." Zhou Hong smiled, his eyes bright, "If I were you, I would definitely get rid of her early."
(End of chapter)
