What was originally a hot day turned out to be filled with a biting chill.
The three-foot sword exudes sharpness.
Mei Zhiyun stared at Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and others, with a determined and unyielding expression under his sharp eyes.
Zhu Gaoxu was a little flustered, but after thinking about his arrangement, he calmed down and shouted sternly: "The Security Bureau is getting more and more wanton, and they dare not even touch the people of Prince Yan's Mansion?"
Mei Zhiyun did not look at Zhu Gaoxu, but just stared at Zhu Gaochi and said coldly: "In the eyes of the Security Bureau, there is no so-called royal family, princes and brothers. As long as anyone threatens the court and the emperor, the Security Bureau has the right to take him away." !」
"Threat, where to start?"
Zhu Gaochi stepped down the steps.
Mei Zhiyun sneered: "If you want to know, you need to change places."
Zhu Gaochi knew that he could not be kind, so he had to say: "It seems that you are going to invite us to drink tea. That's all. I have been in Jinling for a long time and I have never had tea from the Security Bureau. I will go with you. It's just tea time." There are pros and cons, do you mind if I let the guards inform the palace?"
Mei Zhiyun shook his head slightly: "Sorry, I mind."
Zhu Gaochi's face was even more ugly. Mei Zhiyun did not give Zhu Gaochi face and raised his hand. Security Bureau sergeants poured in from outside the door, holding a long gun and hanging an embroidered spring knife on his waist.
Looking at the many sergeants from the Security Bureau, Zhu Gaochi knew that the matter had become extremely serious. He glanced at the seemingly calm Zhu Gaoxu and ordered the guards: "No resistance, go with the people from the Security Bureau. If anyone asks, tell the truth. .”
Guard Liang Zaifang and others breathed a sigh of relief. If they had a confrontation with people from the Security Bureau, they would probably die here.
Mei Zhiyun still gave Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu face, and arranged thirty carriages to take away all the people in Chuchunyuan. Whether it was an unusually large number of thugs or undressed brothel women, they were all a mess. .
Wuying Palace.
Huo Lin and Mei Zhiyun saluted and presented the secret document.
Zhu Yunwen read the document and frowned: "Why did Zhu Gaochi appear in Chuchunyuan? Is it a coincidence or something else?"
Mei Zhiyun solemnly said: "Your Majesty, since Zhu Gaoxu bought Chuchun Courtyard, the Security Bureau and the Second Security Bureau have been keeping an eye on Chuchun Courtyard. Zhu Gaoxu gathered people there, including ruffians, charlatan warlocks, sergeants who had withdrawn from the guard station, and the former Prince Yan's Mansion. Guards, etc. were all among those he summoned. Various intelligence shows that there is indeed another group of people behind Zhu Gaoxu, but it is not yet clear whether it is Zhu Gaochi."
Huo Lin added: "According to what Zhu Gaochi and the eunuchs and guards around him said, Zhu Gaochi took people with him to take Zhu Gaoxu away because he was dissatisfied with Zhu Gaoxu's residence in Chuchun Yuan. As for whether this is an excuse to cover up or the truth, we need to elaborate. Cross-examination."
Zhu Yunwen frowned.
Zhu Gaoxu was originally the focus of the Security Bureau's attention. For this guy who was never honest, Zhu Yunqi knew without a second thought that he would definitely make something happen in the dark.
This is a poor conspirator and a complete loser. He has been brave and funny in history. He thinks he is smart, but in fact he is ridiculous.
Zhu Gaoxu was struggling, and Zhu Yunwen was not surprised at all.
But whether there was the shadow of Zhu Gaochi behind this, and whether there was the instruction of King Yan, Zhu Yunwen had to think carefully. After all, when Zhu Di rebelled in history, Zhu Gaochi also rebelled, and he didn't say anything like "Dad, I can't help it."
A storm is brewing.
Zhu Yunwen does not believe in complete coincidence unless there is sufficient evidence.
Zhu Yunwen put down the document and ordered: "Interrogate the people in Zhu Gaoxu's hands one by one, and they can be tortured. Be sure to find out Zhu Gaoxu's intentions and plans, especially Shi Fu, the counselor next to Zhu Gaoxu, and be sure to pry open his mouth. As for Zhu Gaoxu - —Stay in the security bureau. Don’t embarrass him. If anyone comes to visit, you can allow it. Zhu Gaochi’s place, ask him clearly and let him go back.”
Huo Lin was a little anxious: "Your Majesty, if Zhu Gaochi is the person behind the scenes, he must have a huge conspiracy, and the city is unfathomable. There are countless undercurrents at this time. Letting him go will cause a lot of trouble."
Zhu Yunwen sighed helplessly: "If we don't let him go back, I'm afraid there will be more trouble."
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Not long after Huo Lin and Mei Zhiyun left, Empress Dowager Lu sent someone to invite them. Needless to say, it was Princess Yan who entered the palace.
Queen Mother please, I have to go.
Zhu Yunwen went to the Empress Dowager Lu and saw Princess Yan and a red-eyed Zhu Zhanji.
After Zhu Yunwen saluted, Empress Dowager Lu got straight to the point: "I heard someone said that the emperor issued an order to arrest the crown prince and the prince of Yan. Is this true?"
Zhu Yunwen sat down and said calmly: "Queen Mother, this matter is a misunderstanding. The decree has been passed down. Prince Yan will return to his residence soon."
Princess Yan and Zhu Zhanji breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Princess Yan suddenly realized something and asked aloud: "Does your Majesty mean that Prince Gaoyang cannot return to his residence?"
Zhu Zhanji lowered his head and played with his clothes.
As long as my father is fine, it doesn't matter if my uncle has some problems. Anyway, I have more than one uncle. Besides, this uncle is not nice to me on weekdays, and occasionally bullies me, so I can't speak for him.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Princess Yan and said with a smile: "Of course Prince Gaoyang can return to his home, but there are some things that the Security Bureau still needs to investigate. After they are found out, they will send him back. Princess Yan, don't worry, I can guarantee that he will never I have wronged and harmed Prince Gaoyang."
What does it mean to say that there will be no injustice and at the same time that there will be no harm?
Princess Yan knew that the matter was probably beyond her imagination, so she stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty, Prince Yan is out on an expedition to fight for the country, and he can't be distracted at this time. Please handle it with caution, after all, we are a family."
Zhu Yunwen narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the almost threatening words.
This was the reason why he couldn't keep Zhu Gaochi in the Security Bureau for too long. Zhu Di led the army to fight outside. If he knew that Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu had been arrested by the security bureau, he would probably lose his temper. If he didn't pay attention to the war, then this massive campaign would probably be in vain.
"If Princess Yan is worried, she can arrange for someone to visit her at any time. The Security Bureau will never stop her. However, he needs to stay with the Security Bureau until the matter is investigated clearly."
Zhu Yunwen was unmoved.
Seeing this, Princess Yan looked at Queen Mother Lu.
Empress Dowager Lu sighed: "The emperor has the emperor's arrangements. Since the Gaoyang County Prince is fine, it is okay to let him stay for two days. His escaping temper should be restrained. How can a dignified prince sleep in a flower house?" principle."
Princess Yan had no choice but to agree.
Soon after Princess Yan brought Zhu Zhanji back to Prince Yan's mansion, Zhu Gaochi returned to the mansion.
When Zhu Zhanji saw his father coming back, he couldn't help crying.
After Zhu Gaochi comforted Zhu Zhanji, he said to his worried mother: "The court is not to blame for this incident. According to the information provided by the Security Bureau, the number of thugs recruited in Chuchun Court is 276, and the number of thugs in the entire Chuchun Court is The brothel girl is only fifty, and the Security Bureau also found a batch of armors, weapons, and even crossbows in the courtyard opposite Chuchunyuan."
"Here, could this be a false accusation?"
Princess Yan couldn't believe it.
Zhu Gaochi took a sip of tea and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat: "I hope someone has wronged him, but there are many weak people among those thugs. After being tortured, they all confessed. It was indeed the second brother who recruited him with a lot of money." . This is what I saw and heard with my own eyes."
Princess Yan slumped in her chair, her face full of panic.
If it is true as Zhu Gaochi said, then it will be difficult for Zhu Gaoxu to escape unscathed this time!
There are so many thugs in the brothel, obviously not to look after the brothel, and the appearance of weapons points to one point:
Treason!
If this matter is true, it will be a disaster for the whole family, and Zhu Gaoxu's family naturally includes everyone in the house!
"How dare he do this!".z.
Princess Yan was shocked and angry.
An anxious look appeared on Zhu Gaochi's face: "The obvious intervention of the Security Bureau shows that they have already mastered a lot of information. After all, it is related to Prince Yan's Mansion, and it is impossible for the Security Bureau to take action without the emperor's approval."
Princess Yan stood up: "This
You need to tell your father something and let him think of a solution. "
"No."
Zhu Gaochi quickly stopped him: "My father is on the road. This battle is related to the fate of the country. If the battle fails due to family affairs and the main Tatar army flees, then we will be the sinners of the Ming Dynasty! Don't worry, mother, I will go to the emperor personally to tell this matter." Love, protect the second brother. Although the second brother may have rebellious intentions, after all, the number is still small and there is no action, so he can still be saved."
Princess Yan also understood that it was not appropriate to tell Zhu Di at this time. After all, the journey was far away and Zhu Di was not sure where he was now. It would take two months to send a letter back and forth, so it was too late.
But it was a matter of his own flesh and blood, a matter of life and death for his children, what could he do?
Seeing that his mother was silent, Zhu Gaochi further advised: "Even if I tell my father the truth about the matter, my father can't do anything. For the current plan, we can only rely on us and can only place our hope on the emperor. As long as the second brother cooperates with the court and tells the truth, the emperor will come to meet him." For the sake of my father's hard work and merit, I will be merciful."
Princess Yan's face turned pale and she waved her hand: "Do as you say, Chi'er. I know there are many differences between you brothers, but you have to know that he is your biological brother after all."
Zhu Gaochi nodded heavily and promised: "I will do my best to keep him safe."
Security Bureau Headquarters.
Zhu Gaoxu did not cooperate at all. When asked by the Security Bureau, he just said, "What's wrong with raising more thugs to look after you? As for the weapons you mentioned, they were not found in Chuchun Yard, so what do they have to do with me?"
In fact, although Zhu Gaoxu is stupid, he is not a fool.
Before something is done, it is naturally impossible to tell the people recruited that I want to rebel and kill Zhu Yunwen. You can follow me.
Those people didn't know Zhu Gaoxu's real plan, and it didn't matter if they explained it. At most, they just collected money to do things for themselves, which was not the same as treason.
The only worry is Shi Fu, the man who knows the secret.
However, considering Shi Fu's blood feud, Zhu Gaoxu did not think that this person would betray him. But now that we are trapped in the headquarters of the Security Bureau, how will the plan in front of us work?
