Xiao Yuanmu ordered the soldiers of the government to take the deputy governor and the manager of Jilefang into custody, and put the minister of Dali Temple under house arrest on the spot. He also asked Lao Cheng's steady soldiers to guard the girls of Paradise House and not allow anyone to touch them. He himself led the people into the palace quickly to return to his life.
While Lutang was waiting outside the palace gate, she saw the carriages and horses of Prime Minister Yan Minzhong and Attendant Yan Shuqin from a distance. It seemed that the Yan family father and son had entered the palace to plead guilty.
It was past noon, and Lutang didn't feel hungry at all. Her stomach was so full that it was difficult to relieve it.
After waiting anxiously for an hour or two, Xiao Yuanmu finally left the palace and got on the carriage.
"How did Your Majesty make the decision?" Lutang asked eagerly, "Should His Highness still conduct an in-depth investigation on the case of the Forbidden Army occupying land?"
Lutang is too naive.
In the Xuanshi Palace just now, Yan Minzhong and Yan Shuqin and their son were eloquent and quibbling, and the emperor was unwilling to continue the investigation because it was too involved.
The final sentence was that the deputy commander of the imperial army and the two captains were dismissed from their posts. The minister of Dali Temple was transferred to the Ministry of Rites as a casual post because the investigation of the case was unclear. Jing Zhaoyin was implicated for not reporting the land occupation case three years ago and was sent to Donghai as a county commissioner.
Yan Shuzhe, the former commander of the imperial army, wanted to die and refused to pursue the case. His father, Prime Minister Yan Minzhong, was punished with half a year's salary for lax teaching. The superior of the Imperial Guards, Marquis Wen, also gave him a fine.
"Is this the end?" Lutang's eyes widened, "How many families were destroyed when Jilefang occupied the land? Your Highness just dug up the bodies of seven or eight little girls from the garden! All died in vain?"
Xiao Yuanmu did not answer her.
Car bells rang, and the carriage passed by the Western Market. The streets were bustling with people, and no one complained about the dead.
The imperial army secretly held a prostitute camp in the capital and forced a good girl into prostitution, and the emperor also felt that he could not bear it.
He ordered that Ji Le Fang be eradicated immediately and no longer belong to the imperial army. There are currently prostitutes in Jilefang who have all resigned from their nationality and become good people.
At the same time, we will search for the household registrations of those who moved out of the country three years ago. If the person can be found, they will be ordered to move back to the original address. If the person dies, the Ministry of Household Affairs will provide him with silver compensation.
"Three squares were occupied back then. Ningshun Square and Yongding Square were also occupied by King Jin and Marquis Wen. Did the emperor ignore them?" Lutang asked anxiously.
Xiao Yuanmu blushed when he saw her, and reached out to touch her messy bun: "Your Majesty has been in poor health in recent years and does not want to go to jail."
Lutang realized that he had lost his composure, twirled his hair twice, sat back in his seat upright, and regained his calm expression.
"His Royal Highness has used many means to eradicate Paradise Fang. Does the Holy One have no doubts about the witchcraft and the seal of the commander of the imperial army?"
The witchcraft was suddenly dug up in Jilefang, and the seal of the imperial army was hidden in the corpse's purse. Only a fool would believe this kind of thing, and anyone with a discerning eye could tell that it was Xiao Yuanmu's doing.
"The Holy One only cares about the results. Finding the Forbidden Army's seal, eradicating the Paradise House, and safeguarding the reputation of the imperial court are the results. He won't mind what I do." Xiao Yuanmu said slowly, leaning on his back.
Lutang asked softly: "Compared to King Jin, the Holy Lord trusts His Highness more."
Xiao Yuanmu smiled and said: "It may not be that the Holy One trusts me, he just thought of using me to balance the situation. The King of Jin has been controlling the government for many years, and Prime Minister Wenhou and Yan have supported him. The Holy One is not in good health, and the prince is young. Once If there is a change, who will be in charge?"
Lutang didn't expect that the two of them had already talked so deeply.
She thought of the previous king of the Jin Dynasty, Xiao Yuanhui, who finally usurped the throne, and couldn't help but sigh: "I thought that for the position of commander of the Forbidden Army, the Holy One would appoint someone recommended by Your Highness."
Xiao Yuanmu said eloquently: "The Forbidden Army has been controlled by Marquis Wen for many years, and Yan Shuzhe is just a cover. Marquis Wen has a deep foundation in the Forbidden Army and cannot be taken away at once. Fortunately, he is not a relative of Brother Jin. Control the Imperial Army."
"Prince Jin poisoned you earlier, and now that you have found out about the case and offended him, you are afraid that he will murder you again in the future." Lutang said worriedly.
Xiao Yuanmu smiled nonchalantly: "What he should be worried about at the moment is not my younger brother, but your uncle Wenhou. Your Majesty is proficient in the art of balancing, and this time he secretly favored Brother Jin, and will soon appease him. I estimate that in a few days the Holy Emperor will issue an edict to allow the engagement between Brother Jin Wang and your cousin Wen Hongyao."
If this is true, Xiao Yuanhui will indeed feel more at ease. In the future, his father-in-law will control the imperial army, so he has nothing to worry about. He also accidentally got rid of the beast who cuckolded him, and I'm afraid he was still secretly happy.
Lutang was quite dissatisfied. He kneaded his handkerchief angrily and sneered, "Will your Majesty still investigate the cause of Yan Shuzhe's death? Doesn't it mean that His Majesty doesn't want to know who the murderer is?"
"Your Majesty suspects that this king killed him." Xiao Yuanmu smiled calmly.
"What?" Lutang was shocked.
Of course the emperor would not have thought that the commander of the Imperial Guard would be assassinated by a little girl.
Considering interests, the two brothers who assassinated Yan Shuzhe must be the King of Jin and the King of Qi. After all, both princes wanted to take the position of commander of the Imperial Guard.
This time in Jilefang's investigation, Xiao Yuanmu did it so incredibly and perfectly that people couldn't help but think that he had a premeditated plan.
"I'm sorry for causing trouble to His Highness."
"It's nothing. Since it was you who did it, I am not in vain."
Xiao Yuanmu said something very angry, but Lu Tang felt even more guilty. Now that the two of them had confessed so far, she thought it would be okay to say a few more words.
"The King of Jin also had a motive to kill Yan Shuzhe. Wen Hongyao's adulterer is a private matter, and it is difficult for outsiders to know. But he also wants to personally control the Imperial Army, and the Holy Emperor will understand."
Xiao Yuanmu muttered: "The Holy Lord is suspicious. But he will not let me participate in the investigation of the cause of Yan Shuqi's death. He will only send eunuchs there. I am worried that your poison..."
Lutang said quickly: "The Begonia poison used by my daughter is a strange poison in the world. No matter whether it is an imperial doctor or a doctor, it will not be discovered. What's more, Yan Shuzhe was not killed by this poison."
"What else did he eat?"
"Five stones scattered."
When Xiao Yuanmu heard about Wushi Powder, he couldn't help but sneered: "In recent years, many people in the capital have been taking Wushi Powder. The trend was brought about by the royal family. It seems that Brother Jin Wang started taking it earlier than you."
Lutang turned his head and thought for a moment, then said softly: "If the Holy One wants to investigate the cause of Yan Shutu's death, His Highness will let them investigate. Once the investigation is clear, the Holy One's suspicion of His Highness will naturally be transferred to King Jin. Not only the Holy One will be suspicious The King of Jin and even Prime Minister Yan will have problems with the King of Jin."
"You crazy girl, your brain is so useful." Xiao Yuanmu suddenly reached out and poked her forehead, and sighed with a smile.
This action was too intimate. Lutang shrank back and her cheeks turned red quietly.
Xiao Yuanmu smiled and said: "There is another good thing. After the Ji Lefang is eradicated, the money used to occupy the land will be refunded. I will ask Yuchi to help you handle your three land deeds. With the money withdrawn, he will help you in the west Let’s buy some suitable residences and shops in the city.”
Since he wanted to help, Lutang naturally asked for it: "I have thanked Your Highness, and also thanked Yuchi Changshi. In a few days, I will come to the house to express my gratitude."
She said she would go to the mansion to express her gratitude in person. Whether it was sincere words or polite words, Xiao Yuanmu was very happy to hear them.
"After this time, I have completely broken up with Brother Jin Wang, Prime Minister Yan, and Marquis Wen. You and I can no longer meet casually like this. I will send a shadow guard to protect you secretly. If there is an emergency, the shadow guard can deliver a message. .”
Xiao Yuanmu is as considerate as his hair, and is not as rough and rude as he appears on the surface. Lutang felt quite reassured and did not refuse.
The carriage arrived at a secluded alley near Ji Le Fang, where Su Su Ling'er was waiting with the carriages and horses from Wenhou Mansion.
"Your Majesty, please take your leave and return home. Please take care of yourself, Your Highness."
Lutang said goodbye and left, but Xiao Yuanmu held her back and stopped talking.
"Your Highness?"
"Yan Shuzhe is dead, and your ominous daughter's name is confirmed. It won't be long before the marriage contract between Brother Jin Wang and your cousin will be officially announced. Your life in Wenhou Mansion will be even more difficult, so take care of yourself. It’s you.”
"Your Majesty, I have a way of disrupting the Hou Mansion so that they have no time to bully me!" Lutang made a face lightly.
The lotus leaf powder on her face had not been wiped clean, and her pretty little face was still gray, making her big eyes flicker like fluorescent lights.
Xiao Yuanmu looked at this appearance and couldn't help but stretched out his hand to rub the back of her neck and chuckled: "If no one wants the ugly girl, I will be very interested."
He grabbed the back of Lutang's neck, and her hands and feet became weak unconsciously, as if she was a kitten hanging in the air.
She pouted unhappily: "Your Highness is always so disrespectful, I don't like it!"
Xiao Yuanmu preferred her gray and angry look to her dressed up and pink makeup look in the morning.
"From now on, no matter who asks you for marriage, you are not allowed to agree."
Xiao Yuanmu clenched his teeth and his eyes became a little fierce.
"If word spreads about Yan Shuzhe, there will be no bastard in the world who is not afraid of death and dares to ask for a wife." Lutang was quite excited.
"Did you hear that?" Xiao Yuanmu's eyes were deep and bottomless.
Lutang saw her little self in his pupils and was stunned for a moment.
"I will not allow you to use your body as bait to do things like murder and arson." Xiao Yuanmu said solemnly.
He sat high on the frame, like a tiger and a dragon. Lutang sat on her knees in the corner, like a soft and fluffy kitten.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to agree to His Highness."
Lutang was not deterred by him. She has her own goals, and she can only decide who lives and dies.
"If you kill someone, you need to inform me in advance." Xiao Yuanmu had no choice but to lower his head and put it on her head. He whispered an order in her ear, but his tone seemed to be pleading, "We have not yet exhausted our enemies, and I want to form an alliance with you. We advance and retreat together.”
"Okay." Lutang agreed to him this time. Because of the alliance today, he made no other demands.
Lutang returned to her carriage, and Susu and Ling'er excitedly rushed to tell her the news.
"Second Master Yan is dead. The eldest lady and young lady have been crying all day. The housekeeper came to our Xiyuan to tell us that the whole family will go to Prime Minister Yan's residence to visit the funeral tomorrow morning."
"Second Miss, I won't doubt you, right?" Ling'er asked softly.
"No." Su Su smiled confidently, "Our lady's poison skills are unparalleled in the world."
Lutang shook his head and smiled: "We didn't count Yan Shuzhe as the one who killed him. He took more than one kind of poison."
"What else did he eat?" Linger asked quickly.
"No matter what he ate, we finally got rid of a beast!"
Susu became happy and quickly ordered the driver to drive back home.
I went out early in the morning and was busy all day, and the sun was already setting.
The sunset is as bright as fire, illuminating thousands of miles of red clouds.
The devil is not gone yet, the enemy is still before us.
She will dress up and fight again tomorrow!
