This is definitely a subconscious behavior. Chen Yuan has been tense since entering the palace and does not dare to be careless at all. Under such circumstances, he will naturally not remain indifferent.
Chen Yuan and Jingtai met each other and looked at each other, and the atmosphere stagnated for a moment.
At this moment, Chen Yuan's heart sank, and he always felt inexplicably familiar.
Test him?
Taking a deep breath, Chen Yuan said quietly:
"Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
Jingtai stared at Chen Yuan, suddenly smiled, pointed at the things on the table and said:
"I forgot to take the Seven Stars Chart I gave you."
"Thank you for your advice, Your Majesty." A faint smile appeared on Chen Yuan's face. He stepped forward and slowly rolled up the Seven Stars Diagram, then held it in his hand again and said, "Wei Chen, please leave."
"Well, go ahead."
Turning around, Chen Yuan hurriedly left the imperial study room, and then he breathed a long sigh of relief after leaving the palace at a very fast speed. Just now, he almost thought that Jingtai was going to throw a cup.
However, if we were just dealing with him, it seemed that there was no need for this. Cao Zhengxian could easily take him down, and it was just a whim.
And this feeling made him very unhappy.
Looking back at the palace, Chen Yuan's eyes flashed with coldness, and he turned and left.
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...
The words were divided into two parts, and the time went back to when Chen Yuan had just left the imperial study room.
Cao Zhengxian waved his hand gently, and the fragments of the teacup that had fallen to the ground instantly turned into nothingness and disappeared in front of the two of them. Jingtai squinted his eyes:
"It seems that there is no such thing as an eagle looking at a wolf as you mentioned."
Cao Zhengxian smiled when he heard this:
"It's not necessarily that the old minister was wrong before, but he is just careful. Chen Yuan's ambition is indeed not small. The old minister has been appreciating the poem he wrote before breaking through the barrier these days, and he always feels that In addition to outstanding literary talent, maybe there are also some..."
Cao Zhengxian didn't finish his words, but Jingtai glanced at him and said calmly:
"It's just a few lines of poetry. Cao Qing won't really use this to judge Chen Yuan's disloyalty to me, right?"
This is completely a crime of infliction.
The poem written by Chen Yuan clearly means the spirit of Jianghu, depending on how it is understood. At least Jingtai did not care about these trivial things.
"No, no, no... I just..."
"I know that Yang Yuanqing suffered some injuries from Chen Yuan, but this is a fair fight and no grudges can be held." Jingtai said with a very calm expression.
"Your Majesty has misunderstood. How could an old minister care about a junior?"
Cao Zhengxian quickly defended.
He really felt that Chen Yuan was not easy to control and had great ambitions.
Jingtai stared at him for a moment and also smiled casually:
"I still know Cao Qing's temperament. It's just a joke, don't take it to heart."
"It would be great if Your Majesty could be considerate of this veteran." Then his eyes suddenly revealed a hint of reminiscence, and he said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, when Chen Yuan came into the imperial study just now, did you feel a familiar feeling?"
"what you mean?"
Jingtai was stunned and didn't understand what Cao Zhengxian was saying.
"Perhaps it's my misunderstanding. The moment Chen Yuan came in, I always felt a little familiar, just like His Majesty's aura when you were at the observatory a few days ago to welcome the stars down to earth."
Jingtai shook his head:
"Cao Qing is overthinking it. The person who intercepted that starlight that day was definitely Zhenjun, a strong man who used secret techniques. How could it be related to Chen Yuan?
He is only at the Dan level. What if he has such a method? There is no need to submit to the imperial court to do things. It should be that the seven-star picture I just made you confused. "
He didn't even think in that direction.
How can it be?
Absolutely impossible.
Cao Zhengxian also knew that it was better to go too far than to go too far, and if he continued to talk about it, there was really some suspicion against Chen Yuan, but onlookers knew that he did feel a vague sense of familiarity before.
"I think so. Your Majesty's exquisite paintings are probably the only one in the world that can rival Your Majesty, Wu Daozi, a famous painting sage more than 20 years ago."
Cao Zhengxian quickly praised.
"Cao Qing is indeed Cao Qing. His ability to flatter is much better than that of Chen Yuan." Jingtai smiled heartily. He did have some experience in painting.
But if compared with the world-famous painting saint Wu Daozi, it is simply too far behind.
It's a pity that this person's whereabouts have been elusive since more than 20 years ago, and he has not been seen for many years. There were even rumors in the world that this person had passed away in southern Xinjiang in the past few years.
This makes countless people who are fond of painting feel regretful, including Jingtai.
The sage's painting skills are almost as real as the real ones, and with the help of magical powers, the people in the paintings can really come to life.
"What I said is true."
Jingtai smiled faintly.
"Your Majesty, it stands to reason that people from the Ministry of Punishment should be allowed to investigate the cause of Concubine Shu's death, but why not..." Cao Zhengxian's eyes flickered and he asked casually.
Upon hearing this, Jingtai's expression immediately changed from sunny to gloomy, and he said calmly:
"I've said it before, it's not a glorious thing, and it shouldn't be known to too many people."
"Old minister, I understand, but His Majesty really values Chen Yuan very much. Could it be that he is deliberately cultivating this person to take on important responsibilities?" Cao Zhengxian asked with a smile, squinting his eyes.
"As long as he can show his value, why don't I reuse him? The power of the Tianxian Division is still greater. Maybe Chen Yuan can dismantle the Tianxian Division for me."
"Your Majesty, are you using Chen Yuan as a sword?"
"Isn't it his honor to be the sword in my hand?"
"Your Majesty said so."
"How many people want to be but don't have the qualifications yet? However, now we have to see if Chen Yuan is a qualified candidate. I don't want this sword to backfire in the future.
Jingtai's eyes were extremely deep, and he stared into the distance and said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty said so."
"I hope Chen Yuan is a smart man."
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...
After leaving the palace, Chen Yuan went straight to the East Imperial City Division, casually threw the 'heirloom' he mentioned before into the Book of Heaven, and he stopped caring about it.
Now we just take advantage of this good opportunity to search the harem thoroughly and find the place where the dragon vein suppressed the senior Moro.
After counting four or five people in the Imperial City Department, Chen Yuan led them directly to the harem. There was not much need for people there. Jingtai had already told him clearly that it was not appropriate to publicize this matter. If he didn't know what was going on, It's a little inappropriate.
But not too little.
It is impossible for him to investigate alone. There must always be a few clever subordinates around him to take orders.
Before entering the harem, Chen Yuan fully informed him of the mission, which also made Tao Qingyuan who was accompanying him slightly stunned. Obviously, he did not expect that he was so accurate.
This time Chen Yuan entered the palace just to investigate the matter.
Now this stall has indirectly fallen on him, things are really unpredictable...
When Chen Yuan arrived at the harem with Tao Qingyuan and others, there were already several eunuchs waiting, who had obviously received Jingtai's order.
Waiting for Chen Yuan very respectfully.
When he saw him approaching with his people, the old eunuch at the head said quickly:
"This old slave has met Ambassador Chen Qing."
"I've met my father-in-law. What's your surname, father-in-law?" Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows.
"The old slave's surname is Zhao."
"Eunuch Zhao is waiting for Chen specifically?"
"Exactly."
Then the old eunuch told the reason.
With the imperial warrant given by Jingtai, no one dared to stop Chen Yuan at the peripheral checkpoints, but even if there was a warrant in the harem, he could not move around at will.
After all, there are all female relatives inside...
It was necessary to be accompanied by an eunuch who was on duty in the palace, lest Chen Yuan offend any noble person. After thinking about this, Chen Yuan couldn't deny it and then he readily agreed.
Chen Yuan still has no discrimination against these people who are 'eliminating the roots'.
It doesn't matter if someone follows him, as long as they don't disturb him from doing his work.
Anyway, he had no intention of causing trouble in the harem.
The leader of the old eunuch has been in the harem for many years, and his cultivation has almost reached the peak level of Tongxuan in his perception. As for the cultivation and status of the few who follow him, their cultivation and status are much lower.
The old eunuch took Chen Yuan to yesterday's 'crime scene'. On the way, Chen Yuan finally got some description of the case from the old eunuch.
To be honest, this is really -->>
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He just found out about it.
Before that, he only knew that the concubine in the harem drowned and then... disappeared.
Nothing, just check it!
The old eunuch spoke eloquently and did not dare to hide anything. These things had been compiled into files. Later, Chen Yuan felt that what the old eunuch said was not detailed enough.
Then I looked at the file first.
At this point, Chen Yuan finally understood some of the ins and outs.
This concubine Shu is twenty-six this year. She was a concubine that Jingtai took into the harem a few years ago. However, due to Jingtai's busy practice, she was rarely favored.
Later, due to excessive longing, Empress Shu often admired the moon in the attic. This time while appreciating the moon, she accidentally fell from a height and drowned on the spot...
This is the general situation given in the file.
Even if it is just a simple scan, as long as you are not stupid, you will definitely be able to see something strange in it. For example... does the Concubine Shu occasionally go to the attic to admire the moon, or does she go there every once in a while?
For example, why did Concubine Shu not have any attendants in the palace when she was admiring the moon?
For example, when this concubine fell into the water, why didn't she shout for help? Were the people around her deaf?
To be honest, just after seeing her for the first time, he was very sure that someone was responsible for the death of Concubine Shu, and someone from the Ministry of Punishment should come.
This Jingtai... what exactly is he paying attention to?
"Does Eunuch Zhao have anyone to suspect?" Chen Yuan put down the file in his hand and asked in a deep voice.
"The two maids serving beside Concubine Shu."???..coM
"Where's the motive?"
"What motive?"
Chen Yuan paused, and then said: "Why do they want to kill Concubine Shu?"
"It hasn't been judged yet..."
Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and glanced at him.
Is this treating people as fools?
Even if he comes out on trial, isn't it just a result of beating him?
"Take me to the attic where Concubine Shu fell into the water." After pondering for a moment, Chen Yuan whispered.
"Commander Chen, follow me."
The old eunuch nodded and led Chen Yuan through the harem, passing through a large number of palaces and buildings before finally arriving at the destination.
"Concubine Shu accidentally fell into the water in the attic here." The old eunuch pointed to an attic directly in front of him and said.
Chen Yuan nodded, then took a step forward, and in an instant he was on the attic. The attic here was actually not high and inconspicuous, so it was not a good place to admire the moon.
Squinting his eyes, Chen Yuan looked around, and finally settled on a somewhat broken fence. There was a gap in it, as if someone subconsciously grabbed it when he fell in a hurry.
And below, there is a quiet deep pool...
Staring into the deep pool, Chen Yuan seemed to see a pair of eyes staring at him inside. When he looked carefully, he saw that it was Chen Yuan's reflection. His fingers slowly traced across the nearby pillars, and he raised his head to take a look. nearby scene.
It was not far from the Chunhua Palace where he had been before. Other than that, there was nothing unusual about it.
Without taking the stairs, Chen Yuan went up and down. He looked at the old eunuch in front of him and said:
"Three things. The first thing is that I want to interrogate the two palace maids you arrested around Concubine Shu. The second thing is to ask Chen's men to search Concubine Shu's palace. The third thing... .I want to see Concubine Shu’s body.”
"This..." The old eunuch had some reasons:
"Concubine Shu's palace and body cannot be looked at at will. This is against..."
Before he could finish speaking, Chen Yuan raised his hand to stop him from continuing:
"This is not under my control. Your Majesty has granted you the badge here. If my father-in-law has any questions, just go and ask your Majesty for advice. However, the request must be met now.
Otherwise, the traces cannot be traced and the case cannot be solved. The responsibility for this crime... will my father-in-law bear the responsibility? "
Eunuch Zhao's tone paused for a moment, then he took a deep breath, stared at Chen Yuan and said:
"Okay, I will definitely satisfy Mr. Chen's request, as long as I don't desecrate Concubine Shu's body."
After saying that, he ordered two eunuchs to pick up the two personal maids who were imprisoned, and then ordered two eunuchs to follow Wang Teng and the two men brought by Chen Yuan to inspect Concubine Shu's palace.
But they were not good at this kind of thing. Fortunately, Chen Yuan was not too demanding and just asked them to check if there was anything suspicious.
The real clue is probably still on the bodies of the two palace maids and concubine Shu.
After giving the instructions, Chen Yuan was not idle. He was ready to start implementing his purpose and conduct a thorough inspection in the harem.
The purpose of his trip was not just to find out the cause of Concubine Shu's death. He always felt that Jingtai just threw this matter to him casually, without much intention to delve into it.
Otherwise, you should find a professional criminal department expert to check this thing.
He is from the Sky Patrol Division, and the Patrol Division specializes in killing people...
He is not good at solving crimes either. He just makes inferences from some small details. His ability in this area is actually not great.
So he instinctively doubted Jingtai's purpose, but he still agreed.
As for the purpose, it is also very simple. It is to take this opportunity to search the harem and find the dragon vein place that suppressed Senior Moro. Among the several places given by Jiang He, only this place has not been explored.
Chen Yuan walked aimlessly in the harem, which made the old eunuch following him a little puzzled. Wasn't he investigating the case? What do you mean by hanging out in the harem all the time?
This is far away from the place where Concubine Shu died.
But Chen Yuan's answer was... he needs time to think about it carefully.
While observing the harem, Chen Yuan also found that the harem today was indeed not as lively as the last time he came. After asking the old eunuch, he found out that before Chen Yuan came, the empress and the concubine had given oral instructions, and there was nothing going on in the past two days. Walk around less in the harem, especially stay away from the Concubine Palace.
It seems that he doesn't want to get involved in the case.
This time, with the convenience of his identity, Chen Yuan could move around the harem unscrupulously and very quickly. He didn't seem to be thinking about anything at all, but there was nothing he could do about it.
The harem is so big that if you move too slowly, you won't be able to finish it in one day.
He passed by the queen's palace, the palace of the imperial concubine who was the birth mother of the eldest prince, and the palaces of some princesses who had not left the palace but still lived in the palace.
There was something wrong with the way the old eunuch looked at him.
It seems that Chen Yuan's purpose is not so simple.
"What is this place?"
Suddenly, Chen Yuan paused, froze on the spot, pointed forward and asked.
The old eunuch thought for a while and said:
"This is the cold palace."
"Leng Gong?"
Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows. He never expected that the Dragon Vein Land where Senior Moro was suppressed would be in this cold palace. It was really unexpected!
Yes, Chen Yuan found the place of suppression by Senior Moro.
Just now, the treasure in his sleeve finally reacted.
This is the method given to him by several Taoist masters before. As long as he keeps opening the Book of Heaven, he can sense the changes in another fragment of the Book of Heaven within a certain range.
Naturally, we can also use this object to determine whether another Taoist master is nearby...
Chen Yuan had walked through the places that Jiang He had deduced before, but there was no movement in the Book of Heaven. This time... it finally happened.
It's not easy...
The name "Leng Palace" sounds very cold, and this is also where some concubines who made mistakes were put under house arrest. Chen Yuan's eyes flickered for a moment, hesitating whether to go in and take a look.
The old eunuch on the side said casually:
"Why, Commander Chen doesn't know about Leng Gong?"
"I know, I've heard of it."
"Here...is..."
"Okay, let's go and see the body of that concubine Shu."
After thinking about it, Chen Yuan did not enter the cold palace in the end. It was really against the law to enter the cold palace with his identity, and it had nothing to do with Concubine Shu's case. If someone stabbed him in front of Jingtai.
I'm afraid it might be easy to guess some of Chen Yuan's intentions.
Anyway, the place has been found, and there is no rush. Now is not the best time to meet the senior Moro. Chen Yuan can infer some situations from the information he learned from several other Taoist masters.
That senior Moro probably had a grudge against the Jin royal family, otherwise he would not have been suppressed in Dragon Vein. As an emperor, how could he not know the existence of this senior Moro?
As the saying goes, be careful in everything.
By the time Chen Yuan arrived at Shu Fei Palace, Wang Teng and others had already searched it. Chen Yuan glanced at the two of them and asked casually: "Did you find anything unusual?"
Wang Teng walked to Chen Yuan thoughtfully and whispered:
"I only found a white jade lotus root, which is a bit unusual..."
