Youshi, Xingdaofang, Qin Mansion Study Room
Zhang Wenyuan was present in the study respectfully, reporting the news of today's harvest.
"My lord, Wang Gui and Changsun Wuji were at the house to entertain guests last night and did not leave the house.
Wang Zhen, the Wang family of Taiyuan, has always been a long-term customer of the major brothels in Pingkangfang. He went to Baihua Pavilion with several children of aristocratic families at Youshi last night. He stayed in Baihua Pavilion since then and returned home this morning.
In addition, the subordinates also found out that Changsun Chong and Gao Jixi arrived at Baihua Pavilion before yesterday afternoon and did not leave until this morning. As for whether they saw anyone during this period, their subordinates have not yet found out. "
"In addition to the movements of these people, there are people from the Yamen who went to Baihua Pavilion today.
All the prostitutes who were in the same box as the young master last night were specially questioned by people from the court.
I think I came here to investigate the assassination of the young master.
In addition, the government officials also closed down all the major black markets in Chang'an City today.
Before the black market was shut down, my subordinates found out that there were indeed two barbarians in the black market the day before yesterday, buying and selling murderers. "
At this point, Zhang Wenyuan glanced at Qin Ming carefully before continuing:
"Someone offered 2,000 yuan for the life of a young man the day before yesterday. The subordinates on the black market had just infiltrated the black market, so they didn't find out the person's whereabouts.
This is all the information that my subordinates have gathered today. At present, my subordinates have arranged for people to continue to keep an eye on Changsun Mansion, Wang Mansion and Gao Mansion. As long as someone comes in and out of these mansions, there will be special people watching. "
Qin Ming nodded when he heard this.
Judging from the information he has received now, the most suspicious person is Changsun Chong, who went to Baihua Pavilion yesterday afternoon.
Thinking of this, he said:
"Well, you did a good job. Go down and rest first. Keep an eye on these three houses in the past two days and pass any news back to the Qin Mansion at any time."
Zhang Wenyuan had an expression of joy on his face when he heard this, but he quickly calmed down, respectfully made a promise, and then exited the study.
Qin Ming sat alone in the study, his eyes dark, and he murmured:
"Buy a murderer? Are you the only one with money?"
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Youshi, Imperial Palace, Manlu Hall
Li Shimin held a report from Bai Qisi in his right hand and looked at Li Junxian in the hall with a gloomy look.
"Who else knows about this report besides you?"
A layer of cold sweat broke out on Li Junxian's forehead. He lowered his head and said respectfully:
"In addition to the general, Your Majesty also has two soldiers responsible for interrogation."
Li Shimin was silent for a while and said:
"Give their families a sum of money and let them go to the frontier to garrison."
Li Junxian breathed a sigh of relief and bowed:
"promise."
Li Shimin looked at Li Junxian deeply:
"This matter is over. I don't want anyone to know the whole story. Do you understand?"
"You will finally understand."
"Well, then you go down and do it."
"promise."
When Li Junxian left the hall, Li Shimin slammed the table and said through gritted teeth:
"Tongueless."
"The old slave is here."
"You go to the Duke of Qi's palace and ask the Duke of Qi to come into the palace to see me."
"promise."
Half an hour later, Wu Tongue brought the confused Duke of Qi into the Manna Palace.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a long time along the way, but he still couldn't figure out why His Majesty was so anxious to summon him at such a late hour.
He only found out from the tongueless words that His Majesty was in a very bad mood.
But when he asked why His Majesty was in a bad mood, Wu Shi remained silent, which gave Changsun Wuji an ominous premonition.
Changsun Wuji entered the main hall and glanced at Li Shimin on the jade steps with the corner of his eye. He saw that Li Shimin's expression was extremely different.
He quickly bowed and saluted:
"My lord, Sun Wuji, would like to pay homage to your majesty. May your majesty be safe."
Li Shimin didn't speak for a long time after hearing this, until Changsun Wuji couldn't help but tremble because he bowed for too long.
Li Shimin then opened his mouth and said:
"Get flat."
Changsun Wuji wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with his wide sleeve robe and said:
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Shimin saw Changsun Wuji getting up and asked:
"Auxiliary machine, do you know why I summoned you to the palace so late?"
After speaking, Li Shimin stared at Changsun Wuji tightly.
Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said:
"I don't know, please let your Majesty make it clear."
Li Shimin couldn't see anything strange in Changsun Wuji's expression, and he felt relieved.
It seems that what happened last night was not instructed by the auxiliary machine.
Li Shimin snorted coldly and said:
"I don't know. Let me ask you again, do you know why a man from Lantian County was assassinated last night?"
Changsun Wuji became even more confused after hearing this. He frowned and asked:
"Your Majesty, wasn't the person who was assassinated last night the legitimate daughter of the Duke of E?"
Li Shimin sneered, took out the secret report just now, handed it to Wu Shi, and said:
"I just received the secret message from Baiqisi. Let's take a look at the auxiliary machine as well."
Changsun Wuji took the secret report with both hands and unfolded it. After just a cursory glance, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Assassinating a noble of the imperial court, a noble who has just been conferred by His Majesty, is a capital crime!
So he immediately knelt on the ground and worshiped:
"Your Majesty, I have just learned about this matter. It was my fault in teaching my son that made Shuzi commit such a huge mistake. Please forgive me."
When Li Shimin saw this, he stopped pretending. He stood up and pointed at Changsun Wuji and said angrily:
"Hmph, I never thought that he would be so lawless and would assassinate the man from Lantian County whom I gave him just because of a small dispute of temper.
Does he still see me as the emperor?
Condemned?
Okay, how about I give him the death penalty? "
Changsun Wuji was shocked when he heard this. Changsun Chong was his eldest son and would inherit the Changsun family business in the future.
How could he watch his son die like this?
Changsun Wuji kowtowed heavily and said very fast:
"Please, Your Majesty, please spare him this time for the sake of your loyalty over the years.
I am willing to take him to personally apologize to the Lantian County man and ask for his forgiveness.
Moreover, Chong'er has been filial since he was a child, and you and the Queen have watched him grow up.
Please also ask Your Majesty to give Chong'er a chance to change his ways for the sake of his young age.
I beg you. "
After saying this, Changsun Wuji knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin felt a little unbearable in his heart.
Thinking of Changsun Wuji working hard for him all these years without complaint.
I remembered again how much Queen Changsun valued Changsun Chong.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin sighed and said:
"Auxiliary engine, please get up."
After hearing this, Changsun Wuji knew that his son's life had been saved, so he got up.
"For the sake of Maid Guanyin, I will give him a chance."
Changsun Wuji felt happy when he heard this, and then he heard Li Shimin say:
"He sent someone to assassinate the Lantian County man, causing Qin Ming to be seriously injured. As long as he can get the Lantian County man's forgiveness, I will spare him this time.
However, as a royal relative, he has such a narrow-minded mind. How can he be successful in the future? When things happen here, the auxiliary must be well disciplined. "
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