"It doesn't matter. I called the door in the middle of the night. Thank you for your hard work!"
The smile on Wang Wenzuo's face disappeared immediately after entering the door. He nodded to his wife who looked tired and had obviously just woken up: "Yunying, go to the study, I have something to tell you!"
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study.
"What? I want to leave Chang'an immediately?" Cui Yunying's face changed drastically: "What happened tonight?"
"Yes, pack your luggage overnight and leave as soon as the city gate opens tomorrow!" Wang Wenzuo waved his hand to stop Cui Yunying from talking: "I will tell you the reason later, but now you must do what I say first!"
"Okay!" Cui Yunying did not keep asking questions like an ordinary mediocre woman. She immediately went out to direct the maids and servants to clean up. Wang Wenzuo breathed a sigh of relief and said to Li Bo on the side: "Pick two capable men, go to Chengdu, and ask Yiji Lianbode to come to Chang'an. I am in urgent need of capable men now!"
"Yes!" Li Bo responded: "Then can the Lord give me a letter of credit?"
"I forgot about this!" Wang Wenzuo patted his forehead: "That's all, go out and prepare first, and come to me to pick it up later!"
"yes!"
When Li Bo went out, Wang Wenzuo's whole body was like a punctured balloon, paralyzed. Tonight, he encountered a big change in the Yang Mansion, went to the East Palace to meet the prince, and then went with the prince to the Daming Palace to meet the queen. , finally escaped from the Daming Palace. For several hours, his whole body was tense and his mind was spinning rapidly. But even so, if the prince had not ignored the feelings of mother and son and stepped forward to save him, Wang Wenzuo would have already been It's a pile of rotten meat in Yeting. Just now he had maintained a confident and calm demeanor in front of his subordinates and his wife, but now he lost control immediately after being alone.
"It seems that I am really at odds with this palace!" Wang Wenzuo said with a wry smile: "The two most dangerous times since time travel were not to attack the city and break the formation in the field, but to face Queen Wu in the palace. It seems that we have to do something Prepare a back-up plan, otherwise the prince may not come to save me next time!"
Thinking of this, Wang Wenzuo fell into deep thought. After a while, he suddenly shouted: "Sancho, Sancho!"
"Master, what's the matter with you?" Sancho came in from outside and asked in a low voice.
"I'm going to give you something. You can do it secretly. Don't be afraid of the cost, but don't let a third party know!"
"Master, please don't worry, Sancho is a man of strict words!"
"Okay, you immediately go secretly and look for someone with a similar appearance and height to me. Once you find him, bring him to me!"
"Is there someone similar in appearance and height to you?" Sancho was stunned when he heard this: "Are you looking for a substitute?"
"Yes, Chang'an is really not safe. You must prepare a way out for yourself!" Wang Wenzuo nodded.
"Master, please rest assured, I will definitely satisfy you!" Sancho perked up and lowered his head.
After Sanqiu retreated, Wang Wenzuo thought for a while: "Sangqiu doesn't know enough people in Chang'an, and even if he finds them, they are locals. I'm afraid that something unexpected will happen, so I still write to Yangzhou." Let Cao Sengnu also find a letter, it should be faster!"
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Guangdefang, Jingzhaofu Prison.
"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu!"
Lu Zhaolin was awakened from his sleep by a weak cry. He raised his head and looked around, only to realize that the sound came from a window next to him. He quickly leaned over and asked, "Who? Who is calling me?"
"it's me!"
Lu Zhaolin had already heard the voice. It was a jailer named Fan Du'er. He often sent him some news about food and drink, so he quickly asked: "Is it Du'er?"
"Yes, it's me! Mr. Lu has some good news for you. You should be able to go out soon!"
"Go out?" Lu Zhaolin was shocked: "Really?"
"Of course it's true!" Fan Du'er said with a smile: "Did you know? The Duke of Zhou you offended at the beginning is already dead. He is already dead. How long can you stay here? Congratulations!"
"Duke Zhou is dead?" Lu Zhaolin looked confused. Wu Minzhi's high-spirited appearance that night was still in front of him, but now he was told that he was dead. This change was too fast, right?
"Yes! It happened a few days ago! Even the door of the mansion was sealed. It is said that a serious crime was committed, but the specific crime has not been announced by the court. There are only various rumors, but one thing is certain , you don’t need to continue squatting here and suffering! God really has eyes!..."
Lu Zhaolin no longer had the intention to continue listening to Fan Duer's chatter outside the wall. He leaned against the wall and slowly slid down, tears falling from his cheeks. Huge pain surged in his chest, but when it reached his throat, he could only let out a low sob. Fan Duer spoke for a while outside the wall, but found no one answered inside. Hearing the sobbing coming from the wall, he immediately understood the mood of the person inside the wall. He whispered: "Mr. Lu, it's okay to cry! But remember, no matter what others ask you these days, just don't say anything and you will come out naturally! I brought you this food. Take it. Okay!" After saying that, a greased paper bag was thrown in from the window. Lu Zhaolin opened the packet and found four oily meat pies inside.
After Lu Zhaolin learned the good news and ate the meat pie, his spirits immediately improved a lot. He couldn't help but feel interested in writing poetry. Without a pen and paper, he folded a tree stick and wrote on the ground while drawing, thinking in his mouth. Reading the rhymes and words, suddenly I no longer know where I am, and time has passed.
"Mr. Lu, are you writing poetry?"
Lu Zhaolin raised his head in confusion, only to find a literary official in Tsing Yi standing outside the railing. It was Zhou Xing. He saw him looking at the words Lu Zhaolin wrote on the ground with great interest. He quickly stretched out his legs to erase the words on the ground, full of enthusiasm. He asked warily: "What brings you here?"
"Haha!" Zhou Xing was not annoyed when he saw this, and said with a smile: "Mr. Lu, it doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this! Did you know? Wu Minzhi, who persecuted you in the first place, is already dead, and your release from prison was only a matter of these two days. With your talent and learning, your future is limitless. What happened in the past few days is just a little tempering! Don't look at this, Mr. Lu. He was also a Jinshi at the time and became an official. He also liked the art of poetry and prose. I just saw you on the ground. I am curious about my poems and essays, and I want to discuss them with you, Mr. Lu!"
"Don't dare!" Of course Lu Zhaolin has not forgotten Zhou Xing's face when he tried him earlier. He knows that the other party is best at using words to convict people. If Wu Minzhi hadn't died suddenly, he would have died in the hands of the other party this time. , I just want to eat meat and sleep on skin, how can I still be willing to discuss poetry with the other party?
Zhou Xing saw Lu Zhaolin's behavior and knew what he was thinking. He was originally a sinister and vicious villain. Originally, he wanted to hug Wu Minzhi's thigh, but suddenly Wu Minzhi died inexplicably. Lu Zhaolin was not only an outstanding literary talent, but also had someone to look after him in prison. Obviously, there was someone behind his back. As long as they cooperate, Lu Zhaolin may become prosperous. At that time, if he remembers his old evil, won't it be his turn to be unlucky? That's why he was thinking about whether he could resolve it a little bit.
"Mr. Lu, are you still thinking about what happened before?" Zhou Xing sighed and said with a wry smile: "I had no choice but to ask Wu Minzhi if he couldn't kill them all within ten months. I also come to the prison to keep you company, sir. Besides, I tried my best to save your husband! Have you forgotten? As long as you did what I said, there will be no problem in saving yourself!"
"Frame up an innocent person like you said?" Lu Zhaolin sneered: "Others can just pay it back. Prince Deng is the son of my benefactor, how can I be such a villain?"
"That's right, sir!" Zhou Xing hurriedly laughed and said, "I only wanted to excuse my husband, but I didn't expect that my husband is a gentleman and would not be such a villain. Fortunately, the sky has eyes and Wu Minzhi died early. But sir, these Life in prison was pretty good, and I did a little bit of hard work!"
"You——?" Lu Zhaolin looked suspicious.
"Of course!" Zhou Xing said with a smile: "Do you think that I know nothing about your wine, food, bedding, and clothing? Hahaha! Although I am a writer, I am also someone who has read poetry. How come I haven't heard of your "" "Liu Sheng", "Purple Horse", "Battle City South"?"
Hearing Zhou Xing mention his proud work, Lu Zhaolin's expression softened slightly. Seeing that Zhou Xing knew what he was doing, he hurriedly said some agreeable words to make Lu Zhaolin feel comfortable before leaving. After leaving the cell, he let out a long breath and thought to himself: "Finally, I have dealt with this old scholar. I hope I can turn my enemy into a friend and avoid big trouble in the future!"
"Magistrate Zhou, Magistrate Zhou, I finally found you!" A government servant ran over panting: "Go back to the government office quickly! There is something urgent!"
"Is it important? What is it?"
"A messenger has arrived, saying that he is summoned by the palace!"
"In the palace?" Zhou Xing's face changed slightly. He took a deep breath, adjusted his official robes, and then said in a deep voice: "Quickly lead the way!"
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The inner hall of the Yamen.
"Are you Wannian County Magistrate Zhou Xing?" Liu Yuanzhen looked at the man in green kneeling on the ground arrogantly.
"Yes, it's my subordinate!" Zhou Xing was so angry that he didn't dare to take a breath. Judging from the official robe on the other party, he was at least twelve or three levels higher than himself, not to mention his status. Everyone knew that the emperor was sick. , the only person who favors one person in the palace can only be the current queen. Even if she is a white person who can speak in front of the queen, she is not comparable to a mere county magistrate.
"Get up!" Liu Yuanzhen nodded: "I will not beat around the bush. I am here under the order of Her Majesty the Queen. I need you to find out the whole story of a case!"
"Here!" Zhou Xing stood up and asked carefully: "I dare to ask you what kind of case this case is and who is involved!"
"Good question!" Liu Yuanzhen showed a reserved smile: "I tell you, this case is the murder of Zhou Guogong Wu Minzhi, and there are many people involved. There are the Prince of the East Palace, Si Wei Shaoqing Yang Sijian, and the commander General Wang Wenzuo of the East Palace Army, what's wrong? Are you afraid?"
"I am indeed very scared!" Zhou Xing said with a bitter smile: "But now that things have come to this, I am afraid that I will have to accept it!"
"Yes, you really have to take it!" Liu Yuanzhen said with a smile: "Her Majesty the Queen has already said that if you handle this case well, I promise you to become the Minister of Justice within three years. If you don't handle it well, haha! There’s no need for me to say that!”
"I understand!" Of course Zhou Xing knew what Liu Yuanzhen had not finished, but the aroma of the fat meat of the Minister of Punishment had already made Zhou Xing completely excited, and he ignored the threat behind him: "Please Mr. Liu, please replace me. To convey to Her Majesty the Queen, please rest assured that no matter how she wants to handle the case, I will handle it as well!"
"Okay, okay! You are indeed a smart person. Talking to smart people saves energy!" Liu Yuanzhen said with a smile: "Remember, the queen hopes that you will find out the details of Wang Wenzuo and Yang Sijian. do you understand?"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty the Queen, I understand!"
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British government.
"Brother Luo, you see what I said is right!" Li Jingye said with a smile: "Wang Wenzuo's coming to Chang'an this time will definitely cause a huge wave and turn the city of Chang'an upside down!"
"Brother Li has far-reaching knowledge, which is beyond my reach!" King Luo Bin said with a smile: "As soon as Wang Wenzuo came to Chang'an, he let Wu Min die and ruined the marriage between Dong Gong and the Yang family. In this way, Dong Gong could only marry Pei Judao. My daughter, the one in the palace must be very upset now!"
"Yes!" Li Jingye said with a smile: "The original arrangement was well-arranged, but it was turned upside down in the blink of an eye. I would be upset if it were the other person. But this is a great thing for us!"
"Well!" King Luo Bin nodded. For their small group, the more chaotic the situation, the better. Chaos is the ladder for them to rise. After thinking for a moment, he said: "But after this incident, the queen will probably be dissatisfied with Wang Wenzuo." He hates him so much that we should stay away from him to avoid being implicated!"
"That's true, I haven't thought of it yet, thanks to Brother Luo!" Li Jingye nodded: "But I think the Queen may not be able to do anything about it. Wang Wenzuo?"
"Is it impossible?" King Luo Bin frowned: "The emperor's health is getting worse and worse, and most of the government is now in the hands of the queen. If she wants to deal with Wang Wenzuo, why can't she?"
"The emperor is in poor health. It is true that the queen controls the affairs of the state, but there is also a prince to supervise the country! His Highness the prince regards Wang Wenzuo as his confidant!"
"The prince is the queen's biological son. Could it be that the prince would disobey the queen for a minister?" King Luo Bin frowned: "Isn't that unfilial?"
"Hehe!" Li Jingye smiled. He reached out to greet King Luo Bin and whispered in his ear: "The news came from the palace two days ago. That night, the prince and Wang Wenzuo went to the Daming Palace late at night to report the matter. The queen was furious at that time. When he wanted to kill Wang Wenzuo, the prince entered the palace with a sword and saved Wang Wenzuo!"
"Enter the palace with a sword? Protect Wang Wenzuo? Is there such a thing?" King Luo Bin was stunned: "Is this true?"
(End of chapter)
