Thick clouds accumulated above Qishans Academy and slowly moved toward Duanyunxuan. Inside the high walls of Duanyunxuan, there was a sea of bamboos and flowers, blue bricks and black tiles. It was very elegant, but under the oppressive clouds, it was extremely gloomy.
Duanyunxuan is divided into the parliament hall, three corridors and library pavilion.
No one has come to the parliament hall for a long time. This time, there are guards guarding the door. It is true that something big has happened.
The two listened for a while outside the parliament hall and roughly understood the cause and effect:
At dawn this morning, a group of Linguo dead soldiers suddenly appeared in Ruoshui City and killed several court personnel. His Majesty ordered the city to be closed. Ge Yishan, the left general in the palace, led the imperial guards to search, and Qishan Academy was also investigating. among.
Therefore, except Zuo Qing, all the gentlemen and people with some positions were summoned to wait for interrogation.
Xilou sighed: "Let's go, we can't hide."
Su Yan knew he couldn't escape, so he could only lower his head and follow Xilou in.
In the parliament hall, the young general stood tall and strong, looking down at the people in the hall with an aura of contempt for everyone.
That face had appeared countless times in her dreams. There were various reunion scenes in her dreams, but she never expected that she would meet in this way today.
Her younger brother, Ge Yiyan!
Seeing Su Yan and Xilou coming in, Ge Yiyan just glanced at them coldly and continued to say to everyone: "Someone saw a dead soldier from Linguo trespassing into the academy. If you can tell the whereabouts of this person, this general will He will be given a lighter sentence.”
One of the men replied: "Seven Goods Academy has always been heavily guarded. How could outsiders be allowed in, let alone the dead soldiers of Linguo? Is the general hearing wrong?"
"My information is never wrong. If this gentleman doesn't know, just shut up!" Ge Yiyan warned him impatiently.
The man's expression was ugly, "General, if you have conclusive evidence, you will arrest the person. Why did you call us here?"
"Evidence?" Ge Yiyan snorted coldly and showed everyone a broken sword in his hand: "One of the dead soldiers used this sword. I know that this sword means that it came from... someone in your academy. A school."
"What General Zuo said is strange," Jin Yuncheng said: "General, don't you want to say that this dead soldier is from our Leshengtang, right? Although my students also learn swordsmanship, they are just embellished. Speaking of killing people, hey, the general looks down on us too much!"
Ge Yiyan changed his attitude towards the man and said politely: "What Mr. Jin said is that Le Shengtang will naturally not be the same." As he said, his eyes fell on Fo Zhen, "Ge Yiyan said Sir, do you have anything to defend?"
"The assassin is not from Qingpingtang." Fo Zhen was extremely calm and showed no trace of panic, but it was obvious that Ge Yiyan would not believe it.
Su Yan wanted to help, but the person next to her held her hand hard and signaled her to be silent.
"The weapons produced by the Qishan Academy's Forging Room are not only supplied to Qingpingtang, but also to Zuiyuntang. But from what I heard from the general, it seems that he wants to convict Qingpingtang." Zuo Qing raised his face with a smile. But it is very oppressive: "The general is here to investigate under the order of His Majesty, but don't act out of emotion. If you want to investigate, you must treat everyone equally."
Xilou thought that Zuo Qing would protect himself wisely and not get involved in this muddy water. After all, Ge Yiyan was still General Zuo and Mo Fei's capable assistant, so he couldn't conflict with him. At this time, Zuo Qing put himself in danger, just for a Irrelevant people?
Xilou smiled bitterly, this Zuo Qing was acting more and more impulsively.
Over there, Ge Yiyan had a fierce look in his eyes. He was condescending and pressed every word: "As Mr. Jin said, the students of Leshengtang are not capable of killing people, and the students of Zuiyuntang were all training in the camp outside the city that night. Not to mention Shu Youtang, they don’t use weapons. Sir, you are a smart man, you should be able to guess where this dead soldier is most likely to come from! At present, Qingpingtang is the most suspected, I must imprison them until they are found out The truth means that you should be convicted and released. Sir, do you think what I am doing is in compliance with the hospital rules?"
Zuo Qing thought for a moment and nodded in acquiescence.
Immediately, the imperial guards came in and took away the Buddha, and another group of people set out to arrest people in Qingpingtang.
"Song……"
"Shut up!"
Xilou held her hand harder and said, "Only by protecting yourself wisely can you save others."
"Will he kill Fo Zhen?"
"Tragedies like fratricide will never happen as long as Prince Masaru is alive."
Su Yan hurriedly pulled up his sleeve: "Can you save her?"
Xilou was not sure whether he could save her, but he nodded, turned around and left in a hurry.
She murmured repeatedly, "It'll be okay, it'll be okay!"
Ge Yishan watched everyone leave and stayed alone in the parliament hall. He was lost in thought for a long time before he ordered his subordinates: "Put them in a cleaner cell."
The subordinate asked: "Since you want revenge, why don't you..." He made a silencing gesture.
"What I want is Yan Zhen's life!"
"My lord, please don't be soft-hearted. This opportunity is rare. Let's kill one by one!"
He narrowed his eyes with hatred in his eyes, "Uncle has given orders. The only purpose at the moment is to kill Yan Zhen. As long as Yan Zhen is killed, the rest will be nothing more than ants for me to step on! Don't worry, Ge Jia, I will do it sooner or later." Kill them all!"
Su Yan was walking by the South Lake with a heavy heart. Changsun Yue came all the way to find her and stammered for a while. Jinguo couldn't see it and pulled her away. He said to Su Yan: "I heard that a dead man sneaked into our academy." , General Ge has captured everyone in Qingpingtang, is it true?"
Su Yan's footsteps suddenly stopped, "Did the news spread so quickly?"
"The Imperial Guards are here. There is no need to spread the news. We have all seen it! Sir, are you really from Qingpingtang?"
"Do you think Prince Zheng's daughter will be a dead soldier? Or do you think those rich children from Qingpingtang are dead soldiers?"
Jin Guan and Chang Sun Yue shook their heads at the same time and said no.
"Even you don't think it's true, hehe, he is indeed here for the Buddha!"
Ge Yishan has not been close to Fo Zhen since he was a child. It seems that after he left, their relationship has become increasingly tense, reaching the point of fratricide, but...
What is the reason that makes Ge Yiyan kill him?
Seeing that she was so worried, Jin Guan quickly comforted her: "Sir, don't think too much. Mr. Ge is the prince's daughter, and the prince will definitely take action!"
Changsun Yue sighed: "General Ge was ordered by His Majesty. If it is really confirmed that there is a dead man in Qingpingtang, Mr. Ge will not be able to escape the relationship, and I am afraid that the prince will be unable to do anything. Brothers killing each other is a tragedy in the world!"
Su Yan shook his head and said: "Thinking about it now, I think Ge Yiyan can't do anything about the Buddha."
"Why?"
"If Qingpingtang is found to have died, the wealthy families in Ruoshui will definitely think that Qishans Academy is no longer safe. How can they safely send their children to the academy? Mr. Mo is the chief administrator of the academy, and he will not just watch the academy be destroyed. People criticize.”
Jin Guan slapped his forehead, "Yes! Why didn't I think of that? Then we have to find a way to tell Master Mo."
"No need. If I think of this, Zuo Qing will also think of it. We are waiting for good news."
In the woods not far away, Jin Yuncheng looked at them solemnly. She originally wanted to ask how she could help, but she unexpectedly heard this opinion and couldn't help but look at Su Yan with admiration.
After they left, he lifted up his skirt and left as if nothing had happened.
Far away from the bustling city of Ruoshui to the west, where few people go, a majestic and majestic mansion stands quietly. The golden nanmu plaque above the red and vermilion-lacquered door is inscribed with the word "Mozhai" in fierce and powerful writing. There is a small plaque above the plaque, which is engraved with the four words "The Pillar of the Country". Compared with the lower handwriting, it looks like a snake in spring and an earthworm in autumn. Thinking about it, the person who inscribed the plaque below must be a ruthless and decisive person.
When Zuo Qing stepped into Mo Fei's study, he was greeted by a hearty laugh. He saw Mo Fei standing behind heavy black and blue gauze curtains, talking with Liang Luan, the Minister of Zhongshu Province. When he saw him come in, he smiled and asked him to take a seat. , Liang Luan left quietly. Then the servants put out refreshments one after another, lit incense, and waited outside.
Zuo Qing bowed respectfully: "What can make my adoptive father so happy?"
Mo Fei stroked his beard and said with a proud smile: "Ge Fozhao was arrested, do you think I should be happy?"
Zuo Qing's face was a little ugly, but he returned to normal the next moment, "The foster father should play the song Buddha's Prayer."
Mo Fei's laughter stopped abruptly, "Are you begging for mercy for Ge Zheng's daughter?"
Zuo Qing explained slowly: "My adoptive father misunderstood. I was worried that Ge Yiyan's personal revenge would ruin your good deeds. Ge Yiyan was young and energetic and didn't know the importance. He only wanted to eradicate his siblings, but he never took care of you. You Think about it, if Ge Yiyan really kills her, who will be angered first? Not Prince Zheng, not Xilou, but Yan Zhen."
Mo Fei disagreed, "I forgot to tell you that I asked Yan'er to find a reason to capture Ge Foqi, so as to draw out Yan Zhen, and then find an opportunity to make Yan Zhen make a mistake. At that time, I can go to His Majesty to participate in Ge Zheng's book , their family is not at my mercy?"
"But you have forgotten the more important point. If the origin of the dead man is revealed, Qishans Academy will inevitably suffer heavy losses. At that time, your interests... With the power of Prince Zheng, I am afraid that the matter will become a big issue, and we will have to start again. consider."
"I have thought about what you are worried about, but the thorn in my heart as a singer has been stuck in my heart for too long, especially Yan Zhen, who has made extraordinary achievements many times in recent years, so I have to be vigilant!"
"It is indeed a trouble, but foster father, no matter how troublesome the singer is, it is not as troublesome as the prince. The singer has Mrs. Mo and Ge Yiyan. There is always involvement. If there is involvement, Ge Zheng will not hurt you. Determination. You have forgotten that Ge Zheng had already resigned for the sake of singers earlier, but His Majesty couldn't bear it and asked him to stay in the capital and take charge of the patrol army. He was just a defeated general under his command, and only Wen remained."
Mo Fei was silent for a long time and said slowly: "You are thoughtful. The prince has made many friends recently. I don't know what he is planning secretly. It is a big trouble! But the singer cannot take it lightly. Yan Zhen is back, so be careful."
"What the adoptive father said is that Yan Zhen will take up a position in Zuiyuntang when he comes back this time. He happens to be right under my nose. I will keep an eye on him."
Mo Fei patted his shoulder and said with a heartfelt smile: "Zuo Qing, you are my most proud disciple and my most trusted adopted son. If it weren't for Ke'er's incompetence," at this point, Mo Fei suddenly stopped and the conversation started. Suddenly, "Ke'er is still young and ignorant, and it is difficult for him to take on a big responsibility!"
"My foster father is worried. He is still young. Given time, he will definitely become a great person. I will always be by your side."
Mo Fei stared at his sincere eyes and couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
After leaving Mo Mansion, his steps began to change with panic. He was afraid that if he was one step too late, Fo Zhen's life might be hanging by a thread. This was the first time he was so afraid that it would make Su Yan sad.
"Zhen'er, you have to remember that your brother doesn't have a loving father, and he doesn't have a smart mother who can't give him a future. You are my sister. You have to take good care of him and don't let him cry."
"Who is the sister? Why is the brother crying?"
Why? !
The man lying in the dungeon was dying, his back covered with whip marks. As if being stimulated by something, she woke up suddenly.
Opening his heavy eyelids, in the dark gray sight, the man looked down from above and said: "Sister, don't you disdain to look at me? Today, I have to let you look at me and see how I torture you and make you suffer." Torture me in every possible way!" As soon as he finished speaking, he raised the iron whip and struck it down. Buddha groaned, but refused to beg for mercy or cry out in pain.
"Aren't you very proud and powerful? Now you are being trampled under my feet. How does it feel?"
Fo Zhen struggled to support half of her body, but she was still so cold and lonely. It seemed that no matter how dirty the world was, it could not pollute her even an inch. She stared at him indifferently, then suddenly swung her palm and struck the silver needle hidden in her hand into his ankle. As a hidden weapon, the silver needle must be coated with poison. In addition, Fo Zhen used all his strength. Ge Yiyan collapsed to the ground, sweating from the pain. He immediately used his kung fu to protect his heart and temporarily alleviated the poison from flowing into his internal organs. , but even so, the poison has spread to the limbs, and the head seems to be embedded with explosives, as if the brain will explode at any time.
He gritted his teeth and said to her: "You are just like Yan Zhen. You have learned shady things. You are not worthy of being a member of the palace!"
There was a smile on Fo Zhen's lips, but there was no trace of joy in his eyes, he just smiled in a low voice.
Ge Yiyan endured the pain: "Ge Buddha, you and I have never been at odds with each other. Do you know why?" His lips turned white, and large beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks. "You are the person I hate most in my life. , the person I hate the most!" He rushed to the weapon rack to get the machete, turned around and was about to chop it at the Buddha.
Bang—
The machete was knocked out of his hand. Before he could find the direction from which the hidden weapon came, a black shadow was in front of him. He was so frightened that he immediately bent over to pick up the weapon. As soon as his hand grasped the handle of the knife, a black boot hit him. Tread on his hand.
Ge Yiyan raised his head to identify this person, but his vision was always blurry.
"Don't look, it's the boss here." Yansheng kicked the knife far away and said to the person kneeling on the ground.
"What are you doing here? Get off!"
Zuo Qing said coldly: "What are you doing here? Why don't you ask your adoptive father yourself."
When Ge Yiyan heard that it was his uncle who had spoken, he was even more furious: "Killing her will do no harm to my uncle. I'm afraid my uncle has listened to someone's evil words and been deceived!"
Zuo Qing looked at him calmly, with calm eyes, "If you act out of anger, Yan Zhen will definitely not let you go. You can die if you want, but don't get involved with us!"
Ge Yiyan clenched his hands, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged out with anger. If it weren't for his injuries, how could Zuo Qing, a man who couldn't even hold a weapon, save Fo Zha! But he could only watch helplessly as he rescued the person he had dreamed of killing.
The pain she inflicts on her today will be repaid tenfold tomorrow!
He stared at Zuo Qing and suddenly felt that something was wrong, but he could not remember what was wrong. At this time, the poison around the wound had spread to his neck, and bursts of tearing were transmitted to his brain. He held his head and staggered out of the dungeon.
Zuo Qing approached the Buddha. The person in front of her was dying, but she still managed to raise her hand covered with wounds, and approached the corner of the mysterious robe little by little. Zuo Qing took a step back, and her hand fell empty.
She looked at him blankly, tears suddenly slipped out of her eyes and fell into the pool of blood on the ground.
"Since there is no chance, why force it?"
Fo Zhen looked at him stubbornly, his hands still frozen there, tears gathering more and more, and the color of the blood on the ground became more and more vivid.
"Perhaps the most painful thing in this world is destiny but no destiny, and you two have no destiny and no destiny."
She opened her mouth with difficulty, but couldn't form any words.
Zuo Qing sighed and picked her up. Hope suddenly flashed in Fo Zhen's eyes, but it was shattered by his indifference.
There was once a person who spent his whole life waiting but failed to stay with the person he loved. In the end, he only got a heart-breaking realization.
In this case, it is better to be a stranger to you and there will be no more torture.
Although Fo Zha mistakenly identified Zuo Qing as Xi Lou at this time, and what he said was not what Xi Lou said, the fact was the same. He had never loved him, whether before or now.
