That evening, Zhou Gu and He Zheng went into the palace to report back to the emperor with their findings from the half-day investigation.
When the emperor heard that the Imperial Guards had made such a big mistake, one dead and one missing, and they were obviously involved in this case, he immediately became furious, "He Zheng, I wasted my trust in you and handed the Imperial Guards into your hands, but you can see for yourself Look, something big happened to the Imperial Guards under your command, what are you talking about?"
He Zheng knelt on the ground, with a pale face unable to argue, "Your Majesty, I forgive you."
The emperor was furious, "From today on, you will suspend your duties and investigate, and the deputy..." He was about to say something to the deputy commander, but the deputy commander was no longer relieved at this time, and suddenly stopped talking, and thought for a moment I don't know who to take the lead.
Zhou Gu said at this time, "Your Majesty, I think Commander He can be punished for his crime and meritorious service."
After half a day of cooperating with the investigation, he still believed in He Zheng.
The emperor frowned and looked at Zhou Gu.
Zhou Gu stood straight and said, "The Imperial Guard is His Majesty's Imperial Guard. How can we easily change someone to take charge? Otherwise there will be a bigger problem. I think it's better to let Commander He take the blame and perform meritorious service."
The emperor pondered for a moment with a sullen face, and felt that what Zhou Gu said was reasonable. He was the one who promoted He. If he was not trustworthy, who could he leave the Imperial Guard to? He adopted Zhou Gu's suggestion with a sullen face, "He Zheng, I will allow you to take the blame and make meritorious service. From now on, I will conduct a thorough investigation of the Imperial Guards, find out the whereabouts of the man named Ding Man, and track down the murderer, otherwise you will There is no need for the commander of the Imperial Guard to do anything else."
He Zheng quickly expressed his position and said through gritted teeth: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely find the murderer."
The emperor waved his hand and ordered the two of them to retreat, "Go down!"
Zhou Gu and He Zheng exited the imperial study room together.
After the two left, the emperor's anger remained unabated and he paced back and forth in the imperial study. "How brave you are to reach into my imperial guards. If I hadn't been in advance..."
He wanted to say that if he hadn't forced the old protector to know Su Rong's life experience in advance on the day of the imperial meeting, then when he knew that Zhao Laoer said Princess Zhenmin, and when he sent people to investigate, he heard that Zhou Gu If he kidnapped Mr. Zhao and went to the Protector's Mansion, wouldn't he have to suspect that Zhou Gu and the Protector's Mansion had ulterior motives? Then you suspect that Dong Gong has ulterior motives?
Now it is precisely because he knew in advance that he did not let the Imperial Guard directly bring Zhao Lao'er and Zhao Fei into the palace. Instead, they handed it over to Zhou Gu for interrogation and the Imperial Guard cooperated. Otherwise, Zhao Lao'er and Zhao Fei Could it be that he died without seeing him? Just like Feng Si?
The more the emperor thought about it, the angrier he became. It would be fine if he had neglected the supervision of the Imperial Guards over the years. However, he did not neglect the Imperial Guards, especially the East Palace and the Protectorate. strict. But in this case, there are still such big loopholes, which only shows that except for the East Palace and the Protector's Palace, he is too loose with others.
"Your Majesty, calm down and pay attention to the dragon body." Eunuch Yu quickly reminded.
The emperor took a deep breath and gradually calmed down. The only trustworthy King Ruian was also put to use. Although he had always been suspicious of the Duke Protector's Mansion, he was now very worried about Princess Zhenmin. There is no need to doubt it, so today I used Zhou Gu and took advantage of the situation to let him investigate the case. The imperial guard He Zheng should still be trustworthy, but he felt that he still lacked people to use.
He asked Eunuch Yu, "How is the grading going?"
"I've just finished half of the reading, and I'm working up an all-nighter." Eunuch Yu replied, "The results won't be available until half a month at the earliest."
The emperor nodded, "The imperial court still needs to be close to talented people. The third division and the sixth division must add some fresh blood. Otherwise, if this continues, I will be pissed to death by them."
Eunuch Yu quickly persuaded, "Your Majesty, this matter cannot be rushed. Don't be so angry that your bones are broken."
How could the emperor not be angry? No matter it is the prince or his sons, he does not want to use them at this time. Who knows what is behind them? He waved his hand, "You should go to Chengguo Duke's Mansion now and pass on my oral instructions to Ye Guixue. I want to see him tomorrow."
Eunuch Yu responded and went immediately.
The last time he went to invite Ye Guixue, the emperor sent a young eunuch. Ye Guixue excused herself by saying she was not feeling well and said he would be late for a few days. Until now, he has not come into the palace. Now he has sent the eunuch in charge again. Go, he can't shirk it anymore
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But unexpectedly, Eunuch Yu arrived at Chengguo Duke's Mansion and met Ye Guixue. After conveying the emperor's wishes, Ye Guixue smiled and said, "I have an appointment with Miss Su Qi tomorrow. I don't want to break the appointment. I would like to ask Your Majesty Daliang to wait for a day." The day after returning to the snow, I went to the palace to pay my respects to His Majesty Daliang."
Eunuch Yu: "..."
He thought to himself, this is really hard to ask for!
What could he say, he could only nod, and said with a smile: "I will go back to the palace to report to Your Majesty. I hope that Your Majesty will have time to see Young Master Ye in the future."
Ye Guixue smiled lightly and said, "There is no rush. If His Majesty is not free the day after tomorrow, Guixue will come to the palace to pay homage to you a few days later."
Eunuch Yu laughed dryly, "Your Majesty may be free, that old slave will go back first! Young Master Ye, please rest early."
Ye Guixue nodded.
The steward of Duke Chengguo's Mansion personally escorted Eunuch Yu out of the mansion and left Ye Guixue's courtyard. Only then did Eunuch Yu ask the steward: "The second young master is staying in the mansion tonight. How can I take care of him?"
The housekeeper said quickly: "You are very good at taking care of me. Although Mr. Ye is distant from others, he is still kind. He is not picky."
Eunuch Yu thought to himself, he is actually kind, but he just doesn't like to buy His Majesty's face. The vassal state of Southern Chu has only been known as a vassal state since the time of the late emperor. When the Wei Dynasty fought against Daliang, it was also thanks to the help of Princess Zhenmin of the vassal state of Southern Chu. Otherwise, Daliang would have been destroyed long ago. Now many years have passed and Daliang is recuperating, but Nanchu is not bad either. It is no wonder that Gui Xue doesn't give your Majesty face now.
After Eunuch Yu returned to the palace, he reported the truth to the emperor.
After the emperor heard this, he was silent for a long time and nodded, "I understand, then I will send someone to tell him again. The day after tomorrow will be the day after tomorrow!"
Eunuch Yu glanced at the emperor secretly, but when he saw that the emperor was not angry, he said yes.
Early the next morning, Ye Guixue went to Ye Qiuying's yard. Seeing that she had not dressed up after breakfast, he urged her, "Why haven't you dressed up and changed clothes yet? We are about to leave."
Ye Qiuying shook her head, "Uncle, go alone, I won't go."
Ye Guixue asked: "Why?"
Ye Qiuying said "Ouch", "Little uncle, why are you so stupid? I won't follow you, of course, so as not to get in the way. Without me here, you and Sister Su Qi can talk more, I still It’s a little kid, so it’s not inappropriate for young children.”
Ye Guixue: "..."
He laughed for a moment and asked, "You really don't want to go?"
Ye Qiuying shook her head firmly, "I really won't go."
"Okay! Then you should be obedient in the house." Ye Guixue touched her head, turned and left.
Monthly ticket, okay, see you tomorrow!
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