Emperor Han continued to look up and closed his eyes, and asked calmly: "Is there anything else?"
Liu Xun replied: "It's only the beginning of spring now, and the flood season still has to wait two or three months. In previous years, dam breaches in the Yellow River only happened during the flood season. In other words, even if Gao Han was repairing the dam, He was always skimping on money and cutting corners. His dam could survive the floods in August and September, but how could it not survive the current dry season?"
After hearing this, Emperor Han's hands trembled slightly, as if he could feel that he was a little surprised, but when he opened his eyes, everything seemed to have calmed down. He said calmly: "You mean there is something fishy about this matter?" ? Someone deliberately framed Gao Han? "
"I don't dare to speculate on this matter!" Liu Xun rolled his eyes, "It's just that you have to think twice before doing anything. Of course, the first offender cannot be tolerated, but those who have been wronged cannot be killed in vain!"
Liu Xun's last words were hidden in words, and they were aimed at the prince Liu Yan. Emperor Han also heard what his son meant, and began to hesitate in his heart. He suddenly sighed and did not want to say any more, with a look of fatigue on his face. He waved his hand and said: "Well! You go down... I want to rest!"
In the secret room of Ningguo Mansion, the lights were dim. After listening to Prince Ning's story about today's meeting with the Holy Spirit, Lu Zuo couldn't help but applaud the prince, "The prince is really sharp-witted. Now the emperor must have some doubts about Liu Yan's ability. Although This will have little impact on his position as prince, but if things continue like this, the embankment of a thousand miles will collapse in an ant nest."
Liu Xun smiled, stroking his beard, and nodded slightly, "But having said that, since we agreed to Gao Yun to help his brother reverse the case, Mr. Lu, in your opinion, will your Majesty let someone retry the case now?"
After Lu Zuo pondered for a moment, he said solemnly: "The Yellow River dam burst, whether it is Gao Han's responsibility or not, I am afraid he will not escape death."
"Why is this?" Liu Xun asked in surprise, "The words I said today are in vain? Will your Majesty ignore them?"
Lu Zuo nodded helplessly, "I'm afraid we can't help Gao Yun with this, and he is just a scapegoat. Now the first thing your Majesty wants to appease is not Gao Yun, let alone Gao Han, nor does he want the prince to judge this case. Is there any misjudgment?"
"Then what is the emperor thinking about?"
"The dam burst, the people were affected by the disaster, and thousands of Li people were angry. Only Gao Han, who was in charge at the time, could give an explanation to the people. Otherwise, the people would be filled with resentment and the people would rebel. How could Gao Han's life be comparable? "
"Then since the Emperor knows how powerful it is, shouldn't he send someone to investigate the matter thoroughly and give an explanation to the people?"
"Where did the investigation of this case begin? Did you accuse Liu Yan of doing it out of thin air? Even if it was found that Liu Yan did it, would Your Majesty dare to make it public?"
Liu Xun said thoughtfully: "So your Majesty can only allow the prince to take the Gaohan sacrificial flag?"
Lu Zuo frowned, feeling deeply ashamed of Gao Yun, "Since His Majesty already knows the strangeness of this case, he can only choose to do this. Not only that, for him, this is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone."
"Oh?" Liu Xun asked doubtfully, "Where to start?"
"This case is of great importance. Nowadays, the government is controlled by Liu Yan. Even if it is an unjust, false or wrong case, the responsibility will be entirely borne by Liu Yan. This way, he will not offend the people, but also his confidant and beloved general Gao Jun. Even if it is later found out. There are clues in this case, but it has nothing to do with His Majesty. Look, Your Majesty will turn a blind eye even more!"
Just as they were talking, a figure flashed out of the secret room. When Liu Xun and Lu Zuo turned around to look, it was Liu Xingzhi. Liu Xingzhi rushed over in a hurry, holding a big red invitation in his hand.
"Xingzhi, what's the matter?" Liu asked.
Liu Xingzhi slammed the invitation in his hand onto the table with a "snap" sound, then sat around and said with disdain: "Father, take a look for yourself!"
When Liu Xun picked up the invitation and looked at it, he looked up and saw "Ning Wangshu Junqi" written on his head. Liu Xun smiled disdainfully. When he opened it and looked at it, sure enough, it was the invitation from Prince Liu Yan to invite him to a banquet in the East Palace tomorrow, so he handed it over casually. Give it to Lu Zuo. After seeing Lu Zuo look at it, he asked: "Mr. Lu, do you think I should go?"
"Father..." Liu Xingzhi said indignantly, "This is obviously the Hongmen Banquet. It's okay not to go, lest you fall into their trap."
"There is no need for you to interrupt!" Liu Xun glared at his son and continued to ask Lu Zuo, "Sir, just say it, I will listen to your arrangements!"
Lu Zuo was silent for a moment, dipped his hand into the tea in the cup on the table, and then wrote the word "go".
The next day is the Lantern Festival, and every household decorates with lanterns, ladles wine and sells meat, preparing for the last day of the New Year. Today, Lu Zuo Xiumu didn't get up early because he felt unwell, but just leaned on the bedside and read a book. Jing Jingruo had been busy in the yard early in the morning, preparing a bath for her husband, preparing breakfast, and then going to the yard to prune flowers and cut bamboos. It was a busy morning. By the time Lu Zuo got up, it was already three o'clock in the morning. When he saw his wife An Jingruo preparing lunch, he put on his clothes and went for a walk in the courtyard.
The weather was good today, it felt like February or March. Although Lu Zuo was wearing one or two pieces of clothing, he didn't feel too cold. Several plum blossoms in the yard were in full bloom, which was really pleasing to the eye. Lu Zuo couldn't help but sing a few lines of poetry along with them.
"Elder brother..."
A familiar voice interrupted Lu Zuo. When he looked up, he saw that the person was Chen Tuizhi. He was in a hurry, with someone following him closely. Lu Zuo was startled, frowned and muttered: " Why is he here?"
The man behind Chen Tuizhi was Huo Yan. He hadn't seen him for a few months and seemed to have become much stronger, but his arrogant appearance remained the same.
After Lu Zuo, Huo and Chen greeted each other, they asked Huo Yan why he came. Huo Yan unexpectedly twitched, frowned, shook his head and sighed, not knowing how to answer. Lu Zuo suddenly felt confused and knew that something must have happened, so he hurriedly asked: "What's wrong? Did something happen to Fengji Mountain?"
Under Lu Zuo's repeated questioning, Huo Yan finally said: "Old Madam, she..."
"What happened to my mother?"
"Old Madam, she contracted a cold a few years ago, and her condition...is getting worse every day!"
Lu Zuo lowered his head and said nothing, thinking for a long time before saying, "Have you seen the doctor?"
"Look, the doctor said that if you can survive this winter, you'll be fine. If you can't, then..." Huo Yan choked and said, "The chief and the second leader hope you can rush back in time to avoid..." Huo Yan has not yet After saying that, he sighed and lowered his head.
Lu Zuo is also aware of his mother's situation. Huo Yan's implication is that he hopes that he can put down what he is doing and rush back in time. Maybe this will be the last time mother and son see each other, but now is a critical period, and his father's Whether the great revenge can be avenged may depend on this one action. If he really leaves at this time, King Ning's situation may take a turn for the worse.
Huo Yan was quite dissatisfied when she saw the embarrassment on Lu Zuo's face, but she didn't dare to speak directly in front of Lu Zuo, so she politely said: "Brother Lu, what's the problem?"
