Chapter 606 Keeping the Bottom Line

Wei Zhong rolled out of Xingqing Palace mellowly, got up, and seized the time to handle the case.

Emperor Wende issued a death order to assassinate the chief envoy, but the source of the arrows was unclear, so he can explain the funeral.

The Jinwu Guard doesn't need such an incompetent boss.

If the knife is rusty, don't occupy the latrine without shitting. Take the initiative to resign and save your life.

Bite the bullet, but can't handle the errands well, then there is only one dead end.

Wei Zhong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, the capital city in March has become warmer.

At this moment, he felt as if he was in the cold winter, and his whole body was icy cold.

He looked fierce.

Anyone who dares to commit crimes in the capital, regardless of whether he is a member of the royal family, high-ranking officials or dignitaries, will be arrested.

At this moment, he was terrified, but excited at the same time.

Only major cases can arouse his enthusiasm.

If the case could not be resolved, Emperor Wende didn't need to kill him, he would take the initiative to take his own life.

...

Emperor Wende smashed another teacup, his anger rising endlessly.

"It's really lawless. I think some people want to rebel."

"Your Majesty, take care of your health."

"I see that there are people who wish I could die sooner. Back then, King Zhao sent someone to assassinate me on the way back to Beijing. Now, it seems that there are still some things in this case that have not been cleaned up. Before his death, the first emperor was too kind. He failed to kill the rebels. If you kill them cleanly, there will be today's disaster."

"This time we have to do a thorough investigation, dig up the case from a few years ago and investigate it again. Try not to let anyone go."

"How is the abandoned Yan King now? What's happening?"

Chang En knew that Emperor Wende had started a real fire, and wanted to take this opportunity to set up a big prison, and even took the opportunity to clean the court and the army.

Chang En was terrified, but he didn't dare to show the slightest bit on his face. He bowed and said, "Report to Your Majesty, the abolished King Yan is still the same."

The abolished King Yan helped King Zhao rebel in the first place, and was deposed as a prince by the late emperor and demoted to a commoner. He lives in a certain house in the northwest, close to Zongzheng Temple, which is guarded by Zongzheng Temple.

The abolished King Yan is equivalent to being imprisoned in the courtyard.

Including his wife and children, as well as his biological mother Concubine Shu.

Emperor Wende knocked on the table, "Make arrangements, I'm going to see him tomorrow, don't disturb the courtiers."

Chang En bowed to accept the order.

Emperor Wende calmed down, "Follow me to the Palace of Compassion and Ning, and pay my respects to the Queen Mother."

The servants joined forces and surrounded Emperor Wende to the Palace of Compassion.

Empress Dowager Xiao was very surprised, "Why is the emperor here at this time?"

Empress Dowager Xiao thought, Emperor Wende probably wouldn't have time to come over for such a horrific incident of assassinating the prince's wife in the street today.

Emperor Wende sat down, "I'm thinking about my mother, so I'll come over and have a look."

Empress Dowager Xiao understood as soon as she heard it, she sighed secretly, and asked, "Really did Chaoyang do this?"

Emperor Wende was silent for a moment, then said: "Arrows made of refined iron were found at the scene of the crime. The arrows made of refined iron were used to refine crossbows.

In the capital, only Jing Daying and Habayashi Guard are equipped with refined crossbows. The queen mother should know that a refined crossbow is difficult for ordinary people to use to assassinate the prince's wife, even if they see it with their own eyes.

Only people with high status have the opportunity to come into contact with refined crossbows, and bring them out of the barracks for assassination and assassination. "

Hearing this, there is still something that Empress Dowager Xiao doesn't understand.

She sighed and said: "If Chaoyang really did this, the Ai family will never protect her. But she saved the life of the late emperor back then, and for the sake of this kindness, let her live. "

Emperor Wende nodded, "When this matter is found out, I will personally go to the Fengxian Hall to inform my father. I have tried my best, but some people's ambitions are inflated, and they are no longer the princess who sacrificed her life to save others."

Empress Dowager Xiao sighed again when she heard the words, "The Ai family really can't figure out why Chaoyang came to this point. Could it be that he lost face because he was suppressed by the younger generation?"

Emperor Wende said: "The queen mother does not need to worry about this person. As the saying goes, you can live if you do evil, but you can't live if you do evil yourself."

Empress Dowager Xiao nodded, "Your Majesty, make up your mind." She has no hand in this matter.

After Emperor Wende left, Empress Dowager Xiao was silent for a long time before ordering the people around her, "Prepare a gift and send it to Mrs. Zhao. She said that Ai's family scared her and told her to take good care of her health and not to go out recently. Yes, the imperial court will definitely give her an explanation for this matter."

The palace servants took orders, bought presents and sent them to Prince Ning's Mansion.

...

When Liu Zhao returned to the palace, Brother Yu was accompanying Gu Jiu, quietly practicing calligraphy.

"How is it?" Liu Zhao looked at Gu Jiu worriedly.

Gu Jiu smiled and said, "I'm fine, and the child is fine."

Liu Zhao whispered, "I will avenge you."

Gu Jiu smiled and asked, "Did the person die?"

"It's not far from death."

Brother Yu secretly pricked up his ears and listened quietly.

As a result, Liu Zhao discovered it.

Liu Zhao squeezed his son, "Go play next door."

"Oh!"

Brother Yu put away his textbooks and went to the next door.

After Brother Yu left, Liu Zhao said, "Don't go out recently, Father might make big moves."

Gu Jiu hurriedly asked: "Will you be implicated?"

"I'll be fine. It's just that we all have to keep a low profile, and we don't want to interfere in the next thing."

"I understand."

"Your Highness, madam, someone came to the palace and said it was a gift to surprise madam."

Not only Empress Dowager Xiao sent people to send shocking gifts to Gu Jiu, but also Empress Pei, Concubine Shen Xian, Concubine Luo Luo, and Emperor Wen De sent people to send people to send shocking gifts.

Gu Jiu laughed and joked, "If you don't get assassinated first, you can still make a small fortune."

Liu Zhao was a little scared, but still worried, "You lie down quickly, and I will take care of the people in the palace."

Gu Jiu nodded, "I was just being lazy, you dismissed them for me. Remember, be polite and don't offend people for no reason."

Liu Zhao said: "Don't worry, it's a trivial matter, I promise to take care of it for you."

Liu Zhao went out to dismiss the people from the palace.

Lin Shuping whispered, "Your Highness, the Empress has sent a message."

Liu Zhao hummed, dismissed the person, and returned to the Wenshuyuan study.

"What message did the Queen send?"

"Your Highness didn't go to Weiyang Palace today, the queen seems very angry. Send someone to remind His Highness not to forget what you promised."

Liu Zhao laughed mockingly, "The empress is in a hurry. It's only been a few days, so I can't bear to send someone to urge you. You can say something for my highness, and say that the court is shaking. It's better to be quiet than to move. After the turmoil passes, Ben Your Highness will plan the future for Uncle Fifth."

Lin Shuping took the order and left.

Liu Zhao tapped on the table.

Qian Fu walked from the dark to the light, bowed and saluted, "See Your Highness."

"how is the situation?"

"Based on the clues provided by his wife, the Jinwu Guard has already found the account book of the gambling house from the home of a student surnamed Zhang in the Imperial College. In addition, no one is allowed to enter or leave the Princess Mansion. Everything else is fine, except that the fresh vegetables will be cut off tomorrow morning. "

Liu Zhao sneered, "It's enough if you don't die of hunger. Did you go to the princess mansion during this period?"

"Several families came to return gifts and were chased away by the guards."

"Very good! Tell the sons and daughters to strictly follow His Highness's orders, and you will be rewarded afterwards."

"The old slave will convey His Highness's words to the guards. In addition, Master Wuwang sent a letter from the northwest, saying that he has successfully met Luhou. However, Luhou seems suspicious."

After finishing speaking, Qian Fu put the letter of Master Wuwang in front of Liu Zhao.

Liu Zhao read the letter in one breath, then set it on fire in a charcoal basin, and burned it completely.

He smiled with a light smile, "My uncle has always been very suspicious. He doesn't believe that it is normal for Master Wuwang. You write back to Wuwang and tell him not to do unnecessary things, be quiet, and gain Luhou's trust first. .”

"The old slave understands."

Qian Fu hesitated.

Liu Zhao asked, "What else is there?"

Qian Fu hesitated for a moment before saying: "This old slave is a little worried about Master Hopeless, and I'm afraid he will get nothing. Over the years, the number of spies sent to the northwest has never stopped, but they have rarely made achievements."

"What do you want to say?" Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly,

"This old slave has the guts to think that Madam's brother is in the northwest, so maybe he can take advantage of Mr. Gu's relationship..."

"Don't bring this up again."

Liu Zhao interrupted Qian Fu's words with a rare dignified expression.

He said solemnly: "You have to be clear, Madam can tolerate my highness using the Universal Trading Company, but she will never allow my highness to use Gu Ting. This is her bottom line, and it is also my highness's bottom line. Anyone can, only It cannot be Gu Ting alone."

Gu Ting is the bottom line that cannot be touched, Liu Zhao knows it well, and Gu Jiu knows it too.

The husband and wife have never talked about this matter, but they have a tacit understanding.

Being in the royal family, Gu Jiu can accept all kinds of exploits and conspiracies. The only thing that cannot be accepted is that his brother Gu Ting is involved.

Gu Ting was not smart at all, if he was involved in the royal family struggle, he would only be cannon fodder in the end.

Therefore, even though he knew that Gu Tingjiu was in the Sirius Army and had a close relationship with Pei Meng, Liu Zhao never thought of using Gu Tingjiu to get news about Marquis Lu.

"Don't count on Gu Ting to deal with my uncle. Whether it's now or in the future, you'd better not have this idea."

Liu Zhao emphasized again, it could even be said that he was warning Qian Fu.

Qian Fu secretly sighed, wasting a great opportunity.

However, he also understood that Gu Ting couldn't move.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, this old slave will never make any claims. It's just that our people have almost no chance to get in touch with Marquis Lu, not even Pei Meng."

"It doesn't matter." Liu Zhao said indifferently: "It's only been two years of Wende, and my highness is not in a hurry."