Song Lian looked at Han Pu, put down the wine bowl in his hand, and said: "He is not a guy who likes killing people. Since he killed someone, it was natural that the person provoked him first."
Han Pu frowned slightly and said, "In other words, the Marquis of Huainan arranged an assassination that night and failed to kill him, so he went to kill the Marquis of Huainan?"
Song Lian said calmly: "The answer seems to be this."
Han Pu did not speak. He was silent for a while, thinking about many things, sorting out the causes and consequences in his mind, and then asked: "Come with me to that courtyard to see?"
Song Lian did not refuse.
The two quickly went to the small courtyard that was in ruins, but it was well protected by the left guard and no outsiders could get close.
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Han Pu said: "This is not far from Zuowei. If you were in Zuowei's Yamen that night, you should have noticed something unusual, but you were not there."
Song Lian said calmly: "Someone pushed me away."
Then Song Lian told many things, all of which happened that night.
Han Pu's brows kept frowning, because the matter became more and more complicated at this point. The assassination that night was no longer just a matter of Huainan Marquis.
"???????????????Although he still has the title, he has long since lost his official position and power. If he wants to do this secretly, he needs at least the cooperation of some people.
Otherwise, even if we find some killers, we may not be able to accomplish this quietly. In the capital city of God at night... a patrol camp?"
Han Pu was sitting in the sedan chair, talking to himself a lot, and finally said: "Go to the Zhongyong Hou Mansion!"
The residence of Marquis Zhongyong was not far away. After Han Pu arrived, he explained his intention and entered the residence without being hindered. However, as soon as he entered the residence, the Dali Temple Minister smelled a strong smell of medicine.
The steward lowered his head and said softly: "Master Hou is seriously ill and cannot speak for the time being."
Han Pu looked at Marquis Zhongyong lying inside at the door. He was silent for a long time and could not speak for the time being. This meant that he actually knew something, but some people did not let him speak.
Han Pu stood at the door for a long time, without going in or wasting his time to ask anything. Since he couldn't speak, he would not get an answer no matter what he asked.
After returning to Dali Temple, Han Pu didn't look very good because they had encountered a lot of trouble.
These troubles themselves are not a problem. The problem is that since there are troubles, it means that they will involve many people, many big shots.
Is Zhongyonghou Zhangyu considered a big shot?
He was the person who made the greatest contribution in that war, and was a loyal and brave prince conferred by His Majesty, but he could not speak at the moment, as if he was protecting himself wisely.
This kind of behavior can also show that he actually has much to do with this assassination?
Why did Song Ting, the Marquis of Huainan, want to kill Chen Chao?
This is of course because of Chen Chao's identity. Although it is only rumored that he is a descendant of the former prince, many people are actually convinced that Huainan Hou, as one of those old people, is naturally worried, so it is reasonable to take action.
Is this what happened?
Zhongyong Hou Zhangyu must have known about it, but he fell ill at this moment.
While Han Pu was thinking, an official walked into the lobby and looked at Han Pu with a troubled expression, "Sir..."
Han Pu looked at the official in front of him and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Someone is coming outside the hall." The official took a few steps forward, leaned into Han Pu's ear and whispered in Han Pu's ear: "Sir, someone is coming, saying he knows some clues."
Han Pu frowned and said, "What did he say?"
"The man refused to tell. He said he would not tell you until he met you."
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Dali Temple is still investigating Song Ting's death and has sent many officials to look for Chen Chao, but to no avail.
Chen Chao seems to have disappeared.
But all the big shots know that Chen Chao has not left the capital.
But this young man has never been seen, and no one knows where he is.
Maybe someone knows, but no one wants to find him at this moment.
Seeing that His Majesty's banquet is about to be held, the officials of the Ministry of Rites are getting busier and busier. They have to solve many things up and down within the prescribed time.
His Majesty the Emperor's banquet is held every year, but in previous years it was not taken seriously by His Majesty the Emperor himself. But now, everyone knows that it is different, so the Ministry of Rites is more serious and does not want any mistakes to occur, because they do not want to bear anything that should not be theirs.
Responsible.
Today's divine capital is like a calm lake, but everyone knows that under the surface of the lake, there are undercurrents, and the bad thing is rough waves.
Everyone must be careful about those small boats on the lake, because no one knows whether they will suffer an unexpected disaster.
Officials from the Ministry of Rites began to send out invitations. Strictly speaking, this banquet was not just for courtiers, but some aristocratic families would also receive it.
Families such as the Wei family and the Xie family would receive them in previous years. This was a sign of respect for them from the Liang Dynasty. However, their family heads would not necessarily attend, but they would send more important people.
Surface respect should always be given.
"Your Majesty will host a banquet in the palace tomorrow at Shenshi. I wonder how many people from the Xie family will attend?"
The official from the Ministry of Rites sent the invitation to the door of the Xie family's ancestral home, looked at the steward in front of him and said with a smile.
Steward Xie glanced at the official from the Ministry of Etiquette in front of him and said seriously: "This time, the old master will go in person, only one person."
"Old master?"
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were startled. As one of the two largest aristocratic families in Daliang, the Xie family's ancestor had gone through more than one dynasty. He would not appear in front of everyone on weekdays. I am afraid that many people would already
He had forgotten it, but why did he have to attend the banquet in person this time?
The steward nodded and said softly: "His Majesty warmly invites you, so the old master of the house cannot refuse."
Everyone could tell that these were polite words, but the official of the Ministry of Rites suppressed the shock in his heart, chatted for a few words, and left the place.
At the same time, the officials of the Ministry of Rites who sent the invitation to the Wei family also received news that shocked them.
The head of the Wei family will also attend this banquet.
Although the heads of the two great families in Daliang did not necessarily hold any official positions in the court, there is no doubt that they were both important figures in the Daliang Dynasty. For such important figures, no matter what they do in daily life, they are destined to cause a lot of troubles.
People have speculated that now they have chosen to attend this banquet. I am afraid that many people know what this means to this banquet.
As invitations were sent out one by one, more shocking news came out.
The heads of all the major families will attend the banquet this time.
Such things are really rare. Except for several major events in the Liang Dynasty in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China and later, such things have never happened before.
The heads of countless aristocratic families are going to attend the banquet, doesn't it mean that something big will happen at this banquet. Things are very complicated.
But the officials of the Ministry of Rites could not think too much because they were not really big shots and could only faithfully perform their duties.
An official from the Ministry of Rites came to the academy, first delivered the invitation to Wei Xu, and asked with a smile: "Mr. Wei, will the dean attend?"
Wei Xu took the invitation, nodded and said, "Teacher will be present."
The official of the Ministry of Etiquette was startled. Although he had heard some rumors before coming, he did not expect that the dean of the academy would actually attend this banquet.
He opened his mouth, but didn't say anything more, but turned around and left.
However, he did not leave the academy immediately. Instead, he came to the lakeside courtyard and knocked on the door.
The maid Liu Ye stood in front of the door, looking at the official of the Ministry of Etiquette in front of her with some doubts.
"Is Miss Xie here? Your Majesty will hold a court meeting tomorrow and invite Miss Xie to the palace to participate."
The officials of the Ministry of Rites were actually very confused themselves. Xie Nandu had no official position in the court. Although the Xie family and the academy were both from prominent families, although both of them would receive invitations, there was absolutely no reason to send them a separate invitation.
Xie Nandu, such a thing has never happened before.
But the people from the palace gave such instructions, saying that it was His Majesty's wish. Since it was His Majesty's wish, he, a small official in the Ministry of Rites, did not dare to say or do anything.
"Miss……"
After a brief moment of confusion, Liuye shouted towards the yard.
Xie Nandu walked out of the yard, took the invitation, nodded slightly and said, "Excuse me, sir."
The official of the Ministry of Rites smiled slightly, but did not leave. Instead, he took out another invitation and handed it to Xie Nandu, "Deputy Commander Chen's invitation was also given to Miss Xie."
Xie Nandu did not reach out to pick it up, but asked curiously: "Why?"
The official of the Ministry of Rites said: "What the palace means is that although we don't know where Commander Chen is now, I think only Miss Xie knows about it. As an official in Beijing, I will receive the invitation this time. Commander Chen will receive this invitation."
It would be most appropriate to give it to Miss Xie."
Chen Chao is the deputy commander of Zuowei. Logically speaking, it is most appropriate to send it to Zuowei. However, the Zuowei Yamen may not know where Chen Chao is, so giving it to Xie Nandu is the best option.
Xie Nandu shook his head and said, "I don't know where he is either."
The official of the Ministry of Rites smiled and said: "I don't know, but I also obey orders."
Xie Nandu didn't say much, just reached out and took the invitation.
The official of the Ministry of Rites nodded, then said goodbye and left.
Xie Nandu looked at his back and was silent for a long time, then turned back to the eaves and sat on a chair, as if thinking about something.
Liu Ye couldn't help but ask: "Miss, where did he go?"
Xie Nandu said: "I don't know either."
Liu Ye frowned and said, "Didn't he tell Miss these things?"
Xie Nandu remained silent for a long time before he said, "Liu Ye, please go back first."
Liu Ye opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end she lowered her head and said okay, and then withdrew.
It's getting late.
Xie Nandu sat under the eaves and looked at the moonlit night sky, with a patch of moonlight shining down. Then she raised her head, wondering what she was thinking.
I don't know how long it took, but the door of the small courtyard was pushed open, and a young man came into the courtyard with a knife hanging on his face, looking tired.
This chapter has been completed!