In the blink of an eye, a few days later, Jiang Wuji was waiting outside the palace as instructed by Fathead Fish.
Dressed in black, with a silver sword hanging from his waist, his tall and straight figure and handsome facial features made the eunuchs passing by couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Today is the day when the empress will reward Jiang Wuji for the snowy plain. Although King Luo didn't mention what kind of reward he will give, he thinks it won't be too bad.
However, more than half an hour had passed since the end of the court, but the decree to enter the palace to meet the saint was still delayed.
Looking at the huge palace city, Jiang Wuji pressed one hand on the handle of the knife, and the corner of his mouth curled up, "If the will does not come, then there will be trouble, haha..."
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In the main hall, the empress wearing a dragon robe was sitting on a dragon chair. A pair of narrow eyes under the bead curtain glanced back and forth at the officials on the stage.
"Your Majesty, the rumors are terrible! I have the courage to ask Your Majesty to thoroughly investigate Jiang Yindao's residence. Right and wrong, one investigation will tell you!"
"Jiang Yindao has repeatedly solved strange cases and recovered the robbery statues, and his contribution is indispensable. However, the Red Lotus Sect is a rebel! According to the law, those who harbor rebels will be punished by Lingchi! The three clans will be punished!"
"Your Majesty, the First Assistant, is serious. This matter is just a rumor. I cannot say for sure without knowing the full story. However, I also feel that Jiang House should be thoroughly investigated to restore Jiang Hou's innocence. As for the reward, it is better to discuss it after the investigation."
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
Today was originally a good day for promotion and fortune.
But there are people spreading the news that Jiang Wuji is harboring Red Lotus Sect rebels.
Today's court meeting, the empress just made the beginning, and all the officials started talking and expressing their opinions.
At this time, King Luo, who was wearing official uniform, took a few steps forward, saluted the empress, then turned around and scanned everyone.
"Financial financing case, thieves from the Ministry of Industry and cancer from the Ministry of Rites, Shuiyun Villa, the Nine Catastrophes of Tianmen, the assassination of the Queen Mother, the poisonous people in Hantian, and the unification of the snowy plains."
"I would like to ask, which of these things can be related to rebellion!"
The sonorous sound echoed in the hall.
Although he knew that King Luo would favor Jiang Wuji, his words were not rude.
If Jiang Wuji had the intention to rebel, he would not do any of these things, at least he would not do them so beautifully.
However, rumors can be said that harboring rebels is a serious crime, let alone the wife of the leader of the Red Lotus Sect...
At this time, Duke Li Zhao stood up and said: "What King Luo said is reasonable. If we investigate Jiang Yindao thoroughly because of the rumors, I am afraid it will chill Fengtian Si's heart."
"I am just discussing the matter, why should the Duke involve Fengtiansi?"
"Haha, Your Highness, please calm down. I will discuss matters as they arise."
Although we know that Li Zhao is rebellious, there is no hard evidence yet. In addition, the Zhao party is the largest party in North Korea and China, so now is not the time to fall out with him.
King Luo sighed softly and said: "I am just afraid of chilling the hearts of the soldiers by speaking too harshly. Duke Zhao should not take it to heart."
"No, no, no." Li Zhao waved his hands and said with a smile: "It is better to investigate this matter and discuss it later, but it is inappropriate to rush into the government..."
"No!"
Chief Assistant Miao Chengguang said hurriedly: "Everything will not happen out of nowhere. It concerns the Red Lotus Sect. Even if it damages Jiang Yindao's reputation, we must not ignore it!"
"Rumors have just begun. If there is a rebel in Jiang Yindao's family, he may have left secretly. Although it is too late to conduct an investigation at this time, one is one and two is two. If we do not investigate today due to merit, then tomorrow Is there a second Jiang Yindao and a third Jiang Wuji?"
"Miao Shoufu, Jiang Yin Dao is my king's assistant. Are you doubting me with your words?!" King Luo shouted angrily.
However, Miao Chengguang seemed to have become determined after eating the weight, and he still persisted in the face of King Luo's anger.
"Wei Chen is just doing it for Dali. His Highness is so aggressive just to protect his reputation. In this case, as long as Jiang Yindao is proven innocent, Wei Chen is willing to come personally and apologize!"
"you!……"
"Okay." The empress said, her tone so plain that there was no hint of happiness or anger.
Miao Chengguang was an upright person. He always gave advice that was offensive to the ears, and impeached this and that at every turn.
If it weren't for the protection of the empress, he, the target of public criticism, would have stepped down long ago. How could he still stand firm against King Luo?
However, it was precisely because of his nature that some officials in the court followed him, so the Miao Party was born.
The empress stood up and rolled up her sleeves with her hands behind her back.
"This matter is related to the Red Lotus Sect, and we cannot turn a blind eye to it. However... Duke Zhaoguo's words just now reminded me."
"Red Lotus Sect's major and minor matters have always been handled by Fengtiansi. However, Jiang Wuji is Fengtiansi's silver sword. King Luo should avoid suspicion in this matter."
"Your Majesty!"
"Don't say too much."
King Luo was slightly stunned. The fat-headed fish was up and down, and finally he could only bite his silver teeth and retreat to his original position.
"The post of Minister of Justice has been vacant for more than half a month, right?"
"Back to your Majesty, it's twenty-seven years since the Minister of Punishment has retired." Miao Shoufu said.
"Um."
The empress nodded lightly and said calmly: "You have recommended many good talents to me these days. Now the person who is temporarily acting as the minister of affairs is the minister of the Ministry of punishment?"
Suddenly being cueed, Gong Xiang, the Minister of Punishment, hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Returning to the Lord, it is indeed my humble duty to serve as the acting minister these days."
"Well, the matter of Jiang Wuji harboring rebels will be left to you to handle. There is no need to worry about it. Just investigate as you should."
"This..." Gong Xiang secretly glanced at King Luo, then knelt down and kowtowed: "I will do my best to investigate and deal with this in my humble position!"
Miao Chengguang, the chief assistant at the side, frowned and hesitated to speak.
Gong Xiang belongs to Zhaodang. Although the Holy Father did not say it clearly, it is not difficult to see that after this matter is completed, the position of Minister will fall on him.
Although he never thought that the Miao Party would suppress the Zhao Party, he was not optimistic about Gong Xiang's character. He often stayed at Jiaofangsi and he heard that he was very generous.
I hope he can handle the case impartially...
At the end of the dynasty, King Luo angrily went to find the empress in front of everyone.
Jiang Wuji, who had been waiting outside the palace for a long time, did not wait to see the saint, but instead waited for a group of officials from the Ministry of Justice.
"Jiang Yindao, please?"
Gong Xiang smiled and stroked his mustache, full of expectations for his career.
Although Jiang Wuji had expected this scene, he still cooperated and asked: "Ministry of Punishment? May I ask, sir, what crime have you committed?"
"Oh, you are still arrogant when you are about to die. When I catch the traitor, we will see if you can still be arrogant!"
"Come here, take it back!"
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Not long ago.
Ji Xiaowan, who had used Cloud Chuan Zong to the extreme, rushed home quickly.
"problem occurs!"
Seeing Wan'er's appearance, Qin Moli, who was teaching homework, felt nervous and asked quickly: "What's wrong?"
"Jiang Wuji was taken away by people from the Criminal Department!"
"Ah?!" Lu Xiaolu's beautiful eyes trembled and he asked urgently: "What happened? How could Brother Wuji be taken away by people from the Criminal Department?"
"Because of her?" Qin Moli immediately thought of Murong Wanfeng.
Because of Ji Xiaowan's relationship, their master and apprentice all knew the identity of Murong Wanfeng.
Ji Xiaowan stomped her feet angrily, her peach blossom eyes filled with mist.
"I told you a long time ago that I can't take her home! Where is the wind-winding person?"
"Yesterday I said I was going out for a walk, but I haven't seen her today, but you...are you going to tip her off so that she can escape, or...are you going to hand her over?"
"I……"
Turning the person in would be equivalent to convicting Jiang Wuji, but as long as the person was not found in this house, there was still room for maneuver.
Murong Wanfeng might be able to escape safely if he didn't hand him over, but Jiang Wuji was behind bars. If he couldn't find him, the Department of Human Rights and Punishment would definitely torture him for questioning.
With her best friend for many years on one side and her sweetheart on the other, Ji Xiaowan couldn't make a choice.
"How about... I go to jail?" Ji Xiaowan said.
How much do you weigh? ...Qin Moli: "Master Yi, you should go find King Luo."
"Looking for her? What's the use of looking for her? If that fierce and brainless woman is useful, how could Jiang Wuji be taken away by the people from the Ministry of Justice!" Ji Xiaowan gritted her teeth.
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At the same time, the Queen Mother's chamber.
A fallen leaf fell slowly and fell into the hands of the Queen Mother.
"What is this?" asked the Queen Mother.
The maid next to her was stunned for a moment, then quickly saluted: "Back to the queen, this is Maple Leaf."
The Queen Mother sighed quietly: "How could I not know about Maple Leaf? It's just that even Maple Leaf knows to find me, but... ah..."
maid:"……"
At this moment, another maid came in a hurry.
"Empress! Something's wrong! Something happened!"
"Why are you so fussy?" the Queen Mother asked with a frown. She liked silence and disliked shouting.
"It's Jiang Yindao..."
"?!"
The Queen Mother's beautiful eyes widened, and her usually soft voice suddenly became much louder.
"Jiang Wuji? What happened to him?"
"Back to the Queen, Jiang Yindao was taken away by people from the Punishment Department. I heard that he was harboring Red Lotus Sect rebels..."
"What?!"
The fat-headed phoenix rises and falls.
"How could he be harboring rebels? Or the Red Lotus Sect...where is King Luo? King Luo didn't care about this matter?"
"I heard that...this is the intention of the Holy Lord, to let His Highness Prince Luo avoid suspicion..."
"What do you mean, Your Majesty? What are they doing? No, Jiang Wuji is a rare talent and my savior. I have to ask."
"Your Majesty, I've already inquired. Your Majesty doesn't see anyone right now..."
"???"
The Queen Mother put her little hands on Liu's waist, looking like a troubled little woman.
After a while, she spoke again: "Go and call Miss Zhu from Zhaixing Tower."
"Here."
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