Cui Yi's eyes froze after hearing this. He pondered for a while and said, "It's really hard to notice this kind of thing... Now it seems that it may have something to do with Lan Yuan's departure."
Cai Xianqing said: "Why don't you think about it again, why did the prince dismiss Lan Yuan as soon as Cun Zhao left? Why did the prince immediately ask for the appointment of a partial concubine as soon as Lan Yuan left?"
Cui Yi raised his head fiercely: "You mean, Lan Yuan instigated Cun Zhao to persuade the prince not to establish a maid, which made the prince angry and was reprimanded?"
"That's right, He Xun realized it quickly."
Cui Yi frowned again: "But this is far-fetched. Doesn't the prince know the importance of Lan Yuan? No matter how stupid he is, he will not get into a tense situation with his own mastermind over a trivial matter."
"Perhaps someone took this incident as an opportunity to discover Lan Yuan's serious crime, which made him lose the trust of the prince." Cai Xianqing said unhurriedly, "Although it is just my speculation, all this If there is really no connection, it might not be a coincidence."
After a while, he saw that Cui Yi was still silent, so he asked eagerly: "How is it? Are you still going to wait?"
Cui Yi sat there motionless, but his forehead was gradually covered with sweat, and beads of sweat rolled down his ears. Seeing this scene, Cai Xianqing did not dare to breathe out, and quietly moved his eyes elsewhere for fear of disturbing his thinking.
"We shouldn't wait this time," Cui Yi raised his head and replied in a decisive tone, "What you said makes sense. Since there is a chance of success, it's better to take the gamble."
Seeing how serious he was, Cai Xianqing felt her heart in her throat and asked hurriedly: "What kind of gambling method?"
Cui Yi wiped off his sweat and said: "Ms. Geng has lived in the East Palace for more than three years. Her status is humble. She must be thinking about rectifying her name as soon as possible. It is a great opportunity. If Lan Yuan speaks to stop her, she will become angry in order to seek revenge. To retaliate, we must dig up evidence of the mastermind’s crimes. Judging from his subsequent treatment, we must have uncovered a lot of disobedient documents. If your Excellency can send people to search and follow the clues, I don’t expect to come back empty-handed.”
"That's the truth," Cai Xianqing repeatedly clasped her fingers, "but is it possible to enter the East Palace just when you say it?"
"Send someone who is light and strong to sneak in secretly. You can only take this risk..."
"This is no longer a matter of risk." Before Cui Yi finished speaking, Cai Xianqing rushed to say, "It is simply impossible! I followed Mr. Ye to the inner garden and had to pass through several major gates and go through several layers of questioning. , to reach it, not even a bird can fly over; moreover, the East Palace and the Holy Emperor's palace are not far apart, and they take care of each other, and are guarded by hundreds of soldiers day and night... He Xun should give up this idea."
Cui Yi looked unwilling and had no choice but to lower his head and think again; however, after a while, he became even more impatient and said anxiously: "Why don't we go search Cun Zhao's house... No, I mean Liu Shuzhai is still here Do you have any information about him?"
Cai Xianqing's eyelids twitched twice and said with a wry smile: "He Xun wants to come out as soon as possible. As for the intelligence, there is one thing that everyone knows: Cunzhao often returns to his hometown to do business in the past few days, unless he needs to He is on night watch, otherwise he would not even stay in the palace. But don't think that you have caught him. After all, he has not returned for three years and there are many things at home, so it is normal."
Cui Yi gritted his teeth and said, "What if there is something fishy in this? Why don't we just risk it all! It just so happens that Cun Zhao is not at home today, so I will send about thirty soldiers from the Criminal Department to break into his house!"
"If it fails, delivering the order privately will be a capital crime! Lord Ye should make the decision on such a matter of great concern." Cai Xianqing reminded.
Unexpectedly, Cui Yi waved his sleeves vigorously and said: "Now is the time to make a decisive decision. If you ask for instructions frequently, it will be a waste of opportunity! I don't think there is a need to talk to Ming Shilang. Mr. Cai, please kill first and then report!"
Cai Xianqing looked at his determined eyes, then raised his hand, clenched it tightly into a fist, but trembled slightly in mid-air; Cui Yi became uneasy and no longer dared to look at him, lowered his head and rubbed his eyebrows. , trying to calm down the mood.
There was just a 'pop' sound, and the fist hit the table, followed closely by Cai Xianqing's old and powerful voice: "Okay! Since you are so determined, I am of the same mind as you! That's it!"
After hearing this, Cui Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, nodded with red eyes, unable to conceal his excitement: "Mr. Cai... thank you very much."
Late at night. The weather tonight is exceptionally bright, and the bright moonlight seems to have dispersed the clouds and mist, spreading all the brilliance to the world, making the ground look like silver. However, before the silence completely enveloped the capital, it was broken by the harsh roar of horses. I saw five or six horses walking along the street, surrounded by many soldiers in front and behind, all holding torches and galloping quickly, like a red fire dragon passing through the street, flashing through the paper windows of each house. After that, they went straight to Si Jin Cunzhao's residence.
"Don't move a soul!"
After a few "sudden stabs", the soldiers broke into the door and illuminated everything as bright as day. They shouted to the family members and servants in the house, and the baby's cries also started.
The family members hurriedly sat up, with earth-colored faces, clutching the bed quilt tightly, unable to close their mouths and staring in fear.
Fortunately, the old servant outside was experienced in worldly affairs and understood it immediately. He hurriedly went to comfort his masters, and then respectfully bowed to the officers and soldiers: "Masters, why are you raiding this house?"
"We don't understand, you go ask the master."
The old servant turned his head and saw Cui Yi standing upright by the door, and ran over with a smile.
"I am Cui Yi, the head of the Criminal Department."
The old servant looked at him for a few times, then smiled apologetically: "Sorry, sorry. I didn't know that you came under the emperor's order? If there is an edict, please borrow it and read it."
Cui Yi snorted coldly and glanced at him with a lowered eyebrow: "You old man, you are very good at tricking me. Whether I am here under orders or not has nothing to do with you. Even if I have it, I won't take it out."
"Big, bold thief!" Cun Zhao's son came out of the back room and shouted, "My family is a member of the royal family, so I don't allow you to search randomly! I'm not afraid that the emperor will find out and skin you!" "
Cui Yili said confidently: "Your father has a disobedient document hidden at home. I am here to search! Don't be arrogant. I don't know who will be skinned in the future!"
"You're spitting blood..."
Seeing that Cui Yi was so determined, all the soldiers became emboldened. They drew out their swords, put them on the young man's neck, and said viciously: "You better stop talking nonsense, you little brat. Come on, your father will come from the palace." What documents did you bring when you came back?"
"No!" The young man shouted loudly, "If you can, chop off my head!"
After Cui Yi heard this, he panicked for a moment. He stepped forward and grabbed him by the collar. His eyes almost popped out of his head: "Say it again! Is this the truth?"
