Chapter 2766: Sangbo Lake case, meritorious deeds

In the evening, after dinner, the eldest princess summoned the chief of the bodyguard of the residence in the study. The chief of the bodyguard brought back the information collected by the watchman's yamen.

The eldest princess in gorgeous palace clothes stood by the window, leaving the guards with a beautiful back view. She listened quietly to the report and asked.

"Does Xu Qian and Zhu Yinluo have any grudges on weekdays?"

The captain of the guard recalled the information he had found out, shook his head, and replied.

"The villain has specifically inquired about it. The two of them should be strangers to each other. However, Yinluo did express his jealousy and disgust towards Tongluo Xu Qian in private."

"Whether Chief Cheng's family members were conspired to join the Jiaofang Division?"

The eldest princess asked again with a calm expression and a cold voice.

"No."

The captain of the guard replied with certainty that the head of the Household and Financial Department had been embezzled and derelict in his duties, and his house was confiscated, but the female family members were not imprisoned and were innocent.

The eldest princess didn't speak anymore, she thought for a moment and asked casually.

"What do you think about this?"

The young captain of the guard hesitated for a moment. He was an upright man and admired Xu Qi'an's actions very much, and said in a deep voice.

"I have inquired from my humble position and found out that Tongluo Xu Qian was not late during the assembly, but was beaten by Zhu Chengzhu. This shows that he deliberately stirred up trouble. In recent years, watchmen have indeed repeatedly insulted the female family members of prison officials. Some female family members of prison officials have It doesn't matter if we should rush into the Jiaofang Division, but those female relatives who have never been implicated often encounter the clutches of the devil."

Similar things happen all the time, but no one is willing to make the decision for the family members of the criminal officials. The criminal officials are losers, and everyone pushes them down.

"The humble position also found out that Zhu Yinluo had the intention to force Xu Qi'an to take action. He also succeeded, but..."

"I just didn't expect that a small gong could explode with such powerful power."

Xu Qian's martial arts cultivation was not as good as that of Zhu Chengzhu, the silver gong, but he was severely injured and almost killed with one knife, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

"Have you ever found out why Xu Zisheng suddenly brought people to the watchman's office and named Zhu Chengzhu to be taken away!"

The eldest princess changed the topic and asked what she was most concerned about. Xu Zisheng was different from Xu Qian. His Confucianism and Taoism were extremely powerful and he could become the future pillar of the Dafeng Dynasty, so she was particularly concerned about it.

"I have never inquired about the reason, but I learned from the people in the Ministry of Punishment that Mr. Xu seemed to have led his people straight to the watchman's office. The female family members of the prison officials had no chance to sue Yinluo Zhu Chengzhu, because at that time, their homes were being ransacked, and there was no way they could Can’t leave the house!”

"Is that really true? He only took action to save Xu Qi'an. It's really unexpected that there is such a connection between them?"

"I understand, step back."

The eldest princess stood by the window, staring at the silent garden with quiet eyes. The captain of the guard bowed respectfully and exited the room.

Late at night, the moon sheds a cold glow, and the calm Sangbo Lake reflects its shadow. The sound of scales clashing and the neat footsteps echoing near Sangbo Lake are the patrolling Forbidden Army.

The cold night wind blows, causing the Sangbo Lake to wrinkle and ripple with broken silver light. A delicately cut paper figure, as big as a palm, floated across the Sangbo Lake in the wind and landed on the high platform in the center of the lake. It was silent for a few seconds, stood up unsteadily, walked to the temple door on its short legs, and squeezed in through the crack in the door.

A few seconds later, a faint firelight lit up from the crack in the door. After a while, there was a bang, like a scorching thunder explosion, and the blazing fire swallowed up the Yongzhen Shanhe Temple.

The violent impact set off a wave, rushing the broken tiles, bricks, and beams dozens of meters away and hitting Sangbo Lake. The sound of the explosion spread for hundreds of miles. The Forbidden Army patrolling near Sangbo Lake simultaneously felt the sound on the ground. The tremors, and the waves of fire that burned the sky red.

Emperor Yuan Jing woke up from his sleep. The empty hall was silent, and the accompanying eunuch lay asleep on the small table. There are no concubines or maids in the palace. Emperor Yuan Jing has been abstinent and practiced Taoism for more than 20 years. The palace of the majestic emperor has become a forbidden place for the concubines. As an emperor with many heirs, concubines have long been dispensable. .

If Emperor Yuan Jing had practiced Taoism 20 years earlier, his ministers would have remonstrated with him.

"Your Majesty is awake?"

The great eunuch had a light sleep, so he woke up immediately and came to the dragon bed in a panic.

"What time is it?"

Emperor Yuan Jing pinched his eyebrows and felt a little tired, as if he had had a nightmare.

"The moment of Yin Shi."

As the eunuch spoke, he turned around, picked up the teapot placed on the small stove, and poured a cup of warm water for Emperor Yuan Jing. After serving the emperor for so many years, there was no need to ask about some trivial matters.

Emperor Yuan Jing drank the tea, slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and spoke slowly.

"After the ancestor worship ceremony, I felt restless. I showed up at the Lingbao Temple and wanted to practice Taoism and meditate with the national master."

As soon as the master and servant walked outside the palace, they suddenly heard the loud ringing of bells spread across the night sky and every corner of the palace, and the palace entered a state of preparation for war.

Emperor Yuan Jing frowned and saw a group of Forbidden Army running towards them with a panicked expression. The leader of the Forbidden Army shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty, there was an explosion in Sangbo Lake, Yongzhen Shanhe Temple was destroyed, and the three hundred forbidden troops on duty were killed, and no one survived."

Emperor Yuan Jing froze on the spot, his expression ashen, and after a long time, he said angrily.

"Inform Wei Yuan and bring people into the palace immediately; inform the Imperial Master and come here to see me; inform the Supervisor and tell him that the Yongzhen Shanhe Temple has been destroyed."

The brocade curtains were hung low, and sandalwood was burning in the palace. The eldest princess was awakened by the sound of the bell. The moment she opened her eyes, she did not get dressed, but instead pulled out the long sword hanging on the bedside. Amidst the sonorous and powerful sound, she dressed in white underwear. She had already rushed into the hall, wearing clothes that outlined her exquisite and bulging figure.

The eldest princess is tall and slender, with a cold expression. She is carrying a long sword with cold light. Her green hair is like a waterfall, looking slightly lazy and messy. Her white underwear outlines her well-proportioned figure. She is not the kind of weak woman. But there is a sexy sense of power all over her body.

"Your Highness!"

The maid in the side hall also woke up and ran over in a panic, grabbing the eldest princess's palace clothes. The eldest princess's beautiful brows showed majesty and gave instructions.

"Change your outfit!"

The eldest princess changed into lightweight clothes that showed off her figure. She carried a crossbow on her left waist, a blunderbuss on her right waist, and a long sword in her hand. She led the guards and rushed to Emperor Yuan Jing's palace.

The eldest princess was stopped by the imperial army guarding the emperor's palace. At this time, the princes and princesses were less able to approach the emperor. Who knows if a certain prince is plotting to force him into the palace.

The eldest princess did not force her way in. She glanced past the Imperial Guards and saw several familiar figures, including watchmen and high-quality warriors in each army. At this time, the Prince of the East Palace and several princes and princesses also came with people.

A quarter of an hour later, the door of the imperial study room opened, and the eunuch in blue came out. The eldest princess had the closest relationship with Wei Yuan, and was barely considered half of Wei Yuan's disciples, so she hurriedly stepped forward.

"Wei Gong!"

Wei Yuan glanced at the eldest princess, sighed, and spoke directly without hiding anything.

"The Yongzhen Shanhe Temple collapsed. It was the thieves, but they have long been missing."

The princes and princesses exclaimed, and the Prince of the East Palace narrowed his eyes, suppressed his inner emotions, stepped forward, and asked.

"Is it related to the ancestor worship ceremony that day?"

Wei Yuan shook his head, glanced at the eldest princess, his eyes were deep, and his words contained deep meaning.

"Your Majesty ordered me to find out the truth within half a month and catch the culprit. I have frankly stated to Your Majesty that this case will never be easy to handle!"

Wei Yuan shook his head and left as if he was very embarrassed. The eldest princess's eyes flickered and she didn't know what she was thinking.

The door of the royal study room opened again, and the eunuch wearing a black gauze hat and a camel python robe came out.

"Your Highnesses, Your Majesty invites you."

Led by the Crown Prince of the East Palace, the princes and princesses, a total of eight people who came to check the situation, entered the imperial study room together.

The emperor's desk was placed in the front hall, and there was no one there. The eunuch led them into the inner hall, where the curtains were hung low and Emperor Yuan Jing sat cross-legged on the futon. Emperor Yuan Jing had been practicing Taoism for twenty years, and his pursuit of immortality had reached She was sick, not interested in women, and did not even touch the most beautiful woman in the world. She was rewarded by him and became the princess of Zhenbei.

Emperor Yuan Jing opened the curtain and led a group of children to the front hall. He sat at the desk and said calmly.

"You don't need to worry, it's already fine."

As the eldest son, the prince is the leader of the princes and princesses, and he bows.

"Father, is this matter related to the abnormality of the ancestor worship ceremony?"

Emperor Yuan Jing frowned and refused to explain. The prince gave the second princess a subtle wink. The charming Princess Lin'an, who was wearing gorgeous palace clothes, smiled, took the tea cup from the eunuch's hand, and twisted her waist. When he came to Emperor Yuan Jing's side, he said coquettishly.

"Father, Sangbo Lake is a forbidden area for our royal family. What kind of thief can sneak into Sangbo Lake and destroy Emperor Taizu's temple? Can he also sneak into Lin'an's mansion?"

The second princess's charming and beautiful face was frowning, looking pitifully frightened. The second princess was usually the most favored because she knew how to act coquettishly and how to please Emperor Yuan Jing.

Emperor Yuan Jing was a strong man with a strong desire to control. He didn't like the talented but domineering eldest princess, but he liked the second princess who was weak and harmless, relied on him all the time, and acted coquettishly.

The emperor, who had jet black hair and looked like he was in his prime, patted the second princess's catkins and comforted her.

"That's nonsense. It's a forbidden area in the palace, so thieves can come and leave whenever they want."

The prince started the team, the second princess assisted, and the eldest princess stepped out and saluted.

"When I met Wei Gong at the door just now, he expressed his grievances to my son in a vague way. I guess he wanted my son to help me plead for mercy and give him a few more days of grace."

When Emperor Yuan Jing heard this, he snorted and seemed a little unhappy.

The eldest princess didn't pay attention. Since she had made up her mind with her strong personality, she had to go through with it.

"Father, I happen to know a master in solving crimes. If he can participate in this case, he will definitely be able to get to the bottom of it within half a month."

"Who can Huaiqing choose?"

Emperor Yuan Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, unfathomable, but a very bright smile appeared on his face, and he asked gently.

"Xu Qi'an, the gong of the watchman's yamen!"

"I remember this person. He was the one who solved the original case of missing tax money!"

"More than that, this person performed well when he was on duty in Changle County and repeatedly solved murder cases."

"In that case, I don't need your recommendation, right? Wei Yuan knows people and makes good use of them, and he won't bury his talents!"

Emperor Yuan Jing's smile became brighter and brighter, but his eyes were extremely calm, making it impossible to guess what his inner thoughts were.

"My son did not dare to deceive his father. The gong Xu Qian clashed with a Yin Luo in the Yamen and severely wounded him with one knife. The following offenders will be cut in half in accordance with the law. However, the Ministry of Punishment believed that Yin Luo insulted the innocent female family members of the prisoner. In the past, it should be punished. Xu Qi'an acted bravely in the name of justice. Wei Gong did not deal with it, but just locked him up in the dungeon. I can ask my father to allow him to atone for his sins."

The eldest princess understands Emperor Yuan Jing. He doesn't care who is right or wrong, he only cares about who is useful and who can do things.

Sure enough, Emperor Yuan Jing nodded in agreement and said without even hesitating or thinking.

"Okay, since Huaiqing pleads for him, I will allow him to make up for his mistakes and cooperate in handling the case. If the real culprit who destroyed Taizu Temple cannot be caught within half a month, I will kill him directly."

"Thank you, Father."

The next day, early morning. Wei Yuan, who had just finished his meditation, received an oral instruction from the palace.

"His Majesty ordered the servant to bring him. Wei Gong, go to the dungeon and ask for the gong."

The little eunuch who conveyed the oral instructions was humble and admired the first eunuch of Dafeng very much and reminded him.

"Your Majesty didn't even eat a few bites this morning. He was very worried. I hope Duke Wei will solve the case as soon as possible."

After sending someone to send the eunuch away, Wei Yuan smiled. Yang Yan, who came over to have breakfast with his adoptive father, breathed a sigh of relief and said.

"It seems like my adoptive father doesn't need to worry about dealing with him anymore."

Nangong Qianrou made a sound of disdain and laughed at Yang Yan for being a fool who practiced martial arts and made his brain stupid.

"Why do you think my adoptive father said that to the eldest princess last night?"

Yang Yan thought for a while and then reacted belatedly. Yesterday, the eldest princess sent someone to investigate the whole story of the conflict between Xu Qian and Zhu Chengzhu. It seems that she was more concerned about Xu Qian.

"The adoptive father specifically hinted at the eldest princess last night. Out of the tacit understanding between smart people, the eldest princess took the opportunity to recommend Xu Qian to Your Majesty, asking him to make meritorious deeds."

"In this way, Xu Qi'an will be able to get away with it, and no one will be able to say anything!"

Wei Yuan originally wanted to let Xu Qian go, and took him to the dungeon. The decision was still pending, all for the people in the yamen to see. The greater the power, the less he can do whatever he wants.

"But what if Xu Qi'an doesn't solve the case after half a month?"

Yang Yan had a heavy look on his face, thinking of the consequences, he asked hesitantly.

"Then he has no choice but to die and then enter the world. A person like Xu Qian will switch from open chess to dark chess."

Wei Yuan actually valued Xu Qi'an so much, which made Nangong Qianrou and Yang Yan look sideways at him with a solemn expression.

Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were Xu Qi'an's colleagues and had a very good relationship. Under the leadership of the jailer, the two came to the dungeon with faces full of joy to pick Xu Qi'an out of prison.

At this time, Xu Qi'an was pouring out his bulging bladder, holding one hand on the wall. He was startled by his colleagues and jailers who suddenly rushed in. His little hand shook, and Xu Qi'an cursed and wiped his hands on the prison uniform.

"Damn it!"

"Ning Yan, Ning Yan, you don't have to die!"

When the jailer took out the key and opened the door, Song Tingfeng laughed and said.

"Your Majesty allows you to make up for your mistakes and make meritorious service."

"His Majesty?"

Xu Qi'an was stunned. How could this matter alarm Emperor Yuan Jing? He still knew himself. How could his small gong catch the eyes of the current emperor?

Xu Qian calmly patted Song Tingfeng's shoulder, wiped his palms dry, and asked in a deep voice.

"what happened?"

Song Tingfeng was in a hurry to share his joy, but he didn't realize that he was being plotted by Xu Qi'an, so he told Xu Qi'an what happened in detail.

"There was an explosion in Sangbo Lake, and the Yongzhen Shanhe Temple collapsed!"

Xu Qian's pupils shrank, and he instantly thought of the strange cry for help he heard when worshiping his ancestors.

"Where is the divine sword enshrined in the temple?"

Xu Qian pondered for a long time, without much clue, and asked again.

"I don't know!"

Song Tingfeng shook his head and said that he didn't know much. He was just a small gong, so how could he know such secrets.

Xu Qi'an retrieved the uniform, waist badge and sword from the prison chief. As expected, Wei Yuan did not want to kill him. Even without His Majesty's pardon, Wei's father would have found a reasonable excuse to save him.

Xu Qian came out of the cell and didn't have time to clean up. Time was running out, so he went straight to see Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan had been waiting for a long time, pointed to the position next to Yang Yan, and said gently.

"sit!"

Yang Yan handed over a dossier with an expressionless expression. Seeing that Xu Qi'an was looking at it seriously, Wei Yuan slowly spoke.

"I'm going to let Jinyu Hall, Chunfeng Hall, and Zhenxie Hall work together to handle this case. The person in charge is you!"

Xu Qian was surprised. He was just a small gong, how could he be qualified to be the organizer?

"His Majesty personally gave the order."

When their eyes met, Xu Qian suddenly understood that Wei Yuan wanted to promote him through this matter, so he directly appointed him as the chief officer instead of cooperating in handling the case.

Xu Qi'an read the file carefully and asked directly.

"Is there something sealed under Sangbo Lake?"

Wei Yuan's eyes flashed with strange color, and Yang Yan's expressionless face also showed a look of surprise. The truth that something was sealed in Sangbo Lake was what Wei Yuan told him this morning.

But Xu Qi'an, a little gong, actually directly told him that there was something sealed under Sangbo Lake. Wei Yuan suppressed his surprised expression and smiled.

"Tell me your reasoning."

Xu Qi'an, who was guilty, was eager to express himself in front of Wei Yuan, and said with a solemn expression.

"Although Sangbo Lake is a forbidden area for our Dafeng, to outsiders, the only valuable thing is probably the Zhenguo Divine Sword."

Having said this, Xu Qian looked at the file in his hand and pointed at the contents.

"The file says that the Zhenguo Divine Sword is intact, so the target of the thieves is something else. So I boldly guess that there must be something in the Yongzhen Shanhe Temple? And why should this thing be placed in Sangbo Lake? If I make a bold guess, I might need the Divine Sword to seal the town."

After Xu Qi'an learned the answer, he reversed the process. His clear thinking and meticulous logic won Yang Yan's approval, and he became more and more appreciative and valued for this little gong under his command.

"This Xu Qian is not only talented, but also smart and capable. No wonder my adoptive father wants to cultivate him!"

"Mr. Wei knows, right?"

Xu Qian looked tentatively at Wei Yuan, trying to see some clues on his face.

Wei Yuan shook his head calmly, with a serious face and a warning in his tone, and spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty didn't say it clearly, but I have some guesses in my mind!"

"But your mission is to find out who was responsible for blowing up the Shanhe Temple in Yongzhen. The recovery of that thing has nothing to do with you. If you encounter trouble that cannot be solved, just tell Yang Jinluo and he will come forward."

"His Majesty also gave you a gold medal that allows you to walk freely in the imperial city. Except for the harem and a few special places, you can use this card to travel unimpeded!"

Xu Qian was ordered to leave. Wei Yuan watched his back leave. Hearing slight footsteps coming from the stairs, he looked at Yang Yan and asked.

"I heard that Jian Zheng is ill?"

Yang Yan nodded, Wei Yuan's eyes were calm, he was silent for a long time, and then cursed.

"Cunning old thing!"