Ji Hongcai pretended that he had not seen anything. In fact, he also thought He Shanming had done a bit too much tonight. He wanted to rescue Qin Lang, but Qin Lang started to fight back before he could rescue him. Ji Hongcai didn't understand at all. Qin Lang could find an excuse to leave, so why bother to tear off the face with these yamen in public? After all, in Yongdu, he would inevitably not meet, so he would not be afraid of embarrassment?

He Shanming reached out to take the flyer, glanced at him and said, "Where did Brother Qin get it?"

Qin Lang said: "The streets are full of."

He Shanming said: "It's all rumors. If I find out who is spreading rumors and destroying my reputation, I will tear him to pieces to relieve my hatred." Although I expected that this incident was probably related to Qin Lang, unfortunately there was no evidence at hand.

Zhang Yanzong seized the opportunity to get into trouble and said, "Maybe the rumor is among us."

Zhao Shituo sighed in his heart that the Sixth Prince still lacked his cultivation after all, so don’t talk much at this time.

Zhang Yanzong was arrogant because of his talent. This time he lost his face to Qin Lang. It was the biggest setback he had encountered in his life. He did not admit defeat and wanted to earn back his face too much.

Qin Lang said: "It's very likely that Brother He would just interrogate one by one to see who is so bold and dare to make your rumors?"

He Shanming stared at Qin Lang in a daze. Is he true or not? Did he find out something? Otherwise, why would he dare to attack him directly? He looked at Ji Hongcai, and Ji Hongcai still looked like an outsider. Ji Hongcai thought in his heart that you deserved the embarrassment of your yamen. When he took turns to attack Qin Lang, did you take into account other people's feelings?

Qin Lang suddenly laughed: "Just kidding, you actually take it seriously." He Shanming took the flyer from his hand and tore it in front of everyone: "It's simply nonsense. It's said that Brother He is the real murderer who killed King Liang. Who would believe it? What's the benefit of Brother He killing King Liang? It's simply inexplicable!"

There was no smile on He Shanming's face.

Li Yuting said: "Of course it's a rumor. Brother He was with me at that time and was greeting you. You saw it. I can prove his innocence."

Qin Lang looked at Li Yuting and said, "Don't Brother Li know the four words of being cautious in words and actions? Brother He was on duty at that time. You said he was always with you and said to accompany me to welcome the bride. If it was spread, wouldn't it be that Brother He's crime of leaving his post without permission? If the court knew about it, wouldn't he be punished by Brother He? Are you doing it for his own good or wanting to harm him?"

Li Yuting's face was flushed and speechless.

He Shanming frowned. Li Yuting is so stupid. I asked you to help testify? What are you doing when you stand up?

In fact, everyone knew that He Shanming did not go to the Prince Qing County Palace as a escort to the bride that day. He was also responsible for the protection of the road, which naturally included the safety of King Liang. Although King Liang was a sudden trip to the Prince Qing County Palace, if something happened to King Liang, he should also bear the responsibility. This time, all the spearheads were pointed at Prince Qing. On the contrary, He Shanming was not held accountable at all. This matter itself is worth pondering.

Zhao Shituo reminded: "Your Highness, don't you have anything to deal with?"

Zhang Yanzong also realized that they were not suitable to stay here, so he nodded and said, "I almost forgot if the national master doesn't remind me. Everyone, I have to take a step forward."

Qin Lang said: "The Sixth Prince is indeed a smart person. He is good at protecting himself and will never easily cause trouble for others." The words Zhang Yanzong used to mock him just now are given back to him twice.

Zhang Yanzong looked embarrassed and wanted to retort, but when he spoke to his lips, he thought that if he had conflicted with Qin Lang at this time, why would Shanming get rid of the siege? He Shanming was obviously using him today. The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became, and said coldly: "There will be a meeting in the mountains and rivers, and you and I will have a day to meet."

He Shanming stood up and saw him off. Li Yuting waited for them to go out of the door, and couldn't help but sigh: "We are landlords after all, and Brother Qin was a little over-excited just now."

Qin Lang said without hesitation: "I don't need you to teach me what I want to do."

Li Yuting was stunned by his confrontation: "You..."

Cao Sheng helped smooth things over and said, "Brother Qin is drunk."

Qin Lang smiled and said, "It's not a bad thing to say the truth after drinking too much."

Ji Hongcai said: "I'm a little sleepy, too."

Qin Lang said: "I'm not full yet, Lord Ji will go back and rest first."

Ji Hongcai couldn't figure out what this kid was trying to do. Although today was a Hongmen banquet, Qin Lang did not suffer any losses. He fought one after another. Don't he understand the principle of stopping when he sees good things, and he has to turn against everyone tonight?

He Shanming sent Zhang Yanzong back, had already adjusted his emotions, and smiled and said, "If I had known this, I would not have invited the sixth prince to sit with me. Brother Qin, I hope he will forgive me if I offend you."

"Brother He is polite. I am so happy that I can't help everyone. I drink this glass of wine and think it's a pity for everyone."

Qin Lang picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it all, then poured another glass of wine: "The sixth day of the first lunar month is supposed to be a happy day for Xixi and I. Thanks to all the young masters, I will accompany me to meet the bride together. Unfortunately, I encountered an accident and didn't even drink a glass of wedding wine. With this glass of wine, I will pay the wedding wine first. After the prince is clear, I will hold a new banquet with Xixi to greet you. Please be sure to enjoy it at that time."

Everyone in the deskmate picked up the wine glass, but no one thought that Prince Qing had a chance to be cleared. He heard that the Ministry of Justice had obtained evidence, so Prince Qing's crime of murdering Prince Liang was probably implemented.

Qin Lang poured the third glass of wine after drinking. Before he could speak, a knock on the door sounded outside. A golden scale guard came to He Shanming in panic and said in his ear. Although the sound was very small, everyone heard something was wrong.

He Shanming's face changed and he subconsciously glanced at Qin Lang.

Qin Lang drank all the wine in his glass in one gulp and said meaningfully: "It seems that it's time to end."

He Shanming hurried to the Ministry of Justice Prison. When he arrived, Chen Qiongnian had already arrived. Several murders had just happened in the Ministry of Justice Prison. Several witnesses, including the steward of the royal palace, were all killed in prison. They died miserably, and even their souls were wiped out.

A jade pendant was left at the scene, which was the only clue. The jade pendant was engraved with the word "Tail". He Shanming was not unfamiliar with this jade pendant. He knew it was Li Yuting's close object at a glance. His head suddenly buzzed. He could almost conclude that the action to eliminate witnesses tonight must be related to Qin Lang. No wonder he swallowed his anger to attend this dinner. Qin Lang's purpose was to ask for an absent proof, and he must have a fellow party member. Qin Lang used this dinner to ask them to help prove it. At the same time, he arranged for a fellow party member to sneak into the prison of the Ministry of Justice to carry out a silence operation. This person was meticulous and really amazing.

Xu Zhongyuan, the prison of the Ministry of Justice, is the son of the court officer Xu Daoyi and Sang Jingtian's son-in-law. He is the first to blame for this incident and is accusing Chen Qiongnian repeatedly.

Chen Qiongnian did not scold him in person, and handed the jade pendant to Luodongcheng and asked him to check who the owner of the jade pendant was?

It was already late at night when He Shanming left the Ministry of Justice Prison. He did not go home, but went to find Li Yuting first. Li Yuting was already asleep. He heard that He Shanming came to find him and knew that something urgent must have happened, so he invited He Shanming to the flower hall to sit down.

He Shanming said straight to the point: "Did you lose something tonight?"

Li Yuting was stunned for a moment: "How do you know, brother? I threw a close-fitting jade pendant."

He Shanming nodded and told him what happened to the Ministry of Justice tonight. When Li Yuting heard about it, he was so scared that he was out of his mind. Even if he had lent him a courage, he would not be able to go to the Ministry of Justice to kill people to silence him. Moreover, he had no reason to do so. After thinking about it carefully, it seemed that when Qin Lang went to the toilet, he almost tripped and helped him. Could it be that he stole his jade pendant and wanted to blame him for the crime?

Li Yuting said his doubts, and He Shanming said: "It is best not to talk nonsense without evidence. You don't have to be afraid. Even if you find you, you just need to insist that the jade pendant was stolen a few days ago. Tonight we will naturally eliminate your suspicion."

Li Yuting felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief: "Who is this harming me?"

He Shanming knew in his heart that the person who harmed Li Yuting must be Qin Lang. Li Yuting's behavior angered Qin Lang tonight. Of course, Qin Lang should also be clear that it is impossible to punish Li Yuting with just a piece of jade pendant. It should be a lesson to teach Li Yuting in this way. With Qin Lang's mind, there is another purpose that may be to point to himself, that is, to make himself clear that he did the silence of the witnesses in the Ministry of Justice's prison. This person is really arrogant.

He Shanming was puzzled. What method did Qin Lang use to kill several witnesses without knowing it? He finally underestimated his ability and even more underestimated his courage.

Chen Qiongnian sat alone under the lamp, thought for a long time, opened the drawer, first took out the treasure bag that Lu Buyao asked Qin Lang to hand it over to him, then took out a few points of evidence, put it on the candlelight, and then threw it into the brazier. Looking at the evidence that had completely turned into ashes, Chen Qiongnian fell into deep thought. The death of King Liang was obviously not done by Prince Qing. There were too many suspicious points on the scene. As long as he wanted to investigate, he would inevitably find out the flaws. Chen Qiongnian guessed the truth from the beginning, so he could not investigate and did not dare to investigate.

Killing people to silence the words is the best way to destroy evidence, but even if the witness is destroyed, it does not mean that Prince Qing will be safe. When the person behind this is determined to get rid of him, he actually does not need any evidence at all.

Prince Qing County Long Shixing never admitted that he had harmed King Liang. He frequently wrote letters to face the saint and told him about his injustice in front of the emperor.

I don’t know whether it was because the evidence of the witness being killed was destroyed or because Long Shixing’s persistence moved the court, but he finally got the opportunity to meet the emperor in front of all civil and military officials.

This matter was actually proposed by the Empress Dowager Xiao Zirong personally. The case of Prince Qing was decided by the emperor in front of the ministers during the morning court. Everyone knew that it was Xiao Zirong who decided by the emperor. The silence incident that occurred in the Ministry of Justice made Xiao Zirong realize that the case must be settled as soon as possible to avoid long nights of dreams.

On the surface, the arraignment of the dynasty gave Long Shixing the opportunity to prove his innocence, but in fact it means that Long Shixing's fate will be decided immediately, and whether life or death is all in Xiao Zirong's thoughts.

Before the morning court that day, Xiao Zirong specially asked Prime Minister Lu Buyao to come over. Lu Buyao stepped on the snow that had not completely melted and went to Tianhe Palace, thinking in his heart that today is probably the last time he has come here. The Empress Dowager asked him to pass the news in advance. The court meeting will officially announce his resignation from the position, that is to say, he will publicly announce his succession today. This person should be Sang Jingtian.

At the intersection, Chen Qiongnian met the Minister of Justice Chen Qiongnian. Chen Qiongnian said respectfully: "Teacher!" Slow down and let Lu Buyao go first.

Lu Buyao said: "Is the case a result?"

Chen Qiongnian said: "No!"

Lu Buyao said: "It's probably a lot of bad luck." Although he was disappointed with Prince Qing, he was his student after all. He felt extremely regretful when he saw Prince Qing ending like this.

Chen Qiongnian expressed his agreement and had done so many things against Prince Qing Long Shixing, and there was no reason to let him go in the end. Empress Dowager Xiao Zirong was definitely not a rude woman.

Lu Buyao said: "Many times, waiting is to slowly kill your life." The life of Prince Qing County Long Shixing was missing in waiting. Now he has no chance to ascend to the throne, and even no chance to survive. Everyone has seen the ending of Long Shixing from the Empress Dowager Xiao Zi's ashamed to deprive Prince Qing of the throne.

Chen Qiongnian said: "Is my teacher in good health?"

Lu Buyao nodded, and could hear that Chen Qiongnian was unwilling to discuss this matter with him. Chen Qiongnian was already the Minister of Justice, and his daughter would soon become the Queen of Dayong. Her future was very good, so naturally she didn't want to have too much connection with her, an old man who was in a tide.

When they climbed the steps, they saw He Dangzhong, Sang Jingtian and Li Yifeng on the left, walked over together. They should have arrived long ago and discussed matters in advance. Lu Buyao, one of the ministers of life, was completely excluded from the core circle.

Lu Buyao's mentality at this time was already calm. People often choose not to fight, not because of the state, but because they have to choose to bow their heads in the face of harsh reality.

The three of them stopped at the same time and saluted Lu Buyao. Lu Buyao smiled and said, "I came here today to say goodbye to all my colleagues."

Chen Qiongnian looked at Lu Buyao silently, and he knew very well about the teacher's affairs. Lu Buyao's request to retire and return home was not approved. The Empress Dowager gave him the title of Duke An Guo and asked him to study history at Badu Academy. This was equivalent to jailing Lu Buyao in Yongdu. He would be more at ease to stay with him and lock him up.

Chen Qiongnian did not think that the empress dowager would let Lu Buyao go. From the empress dowager's method of dealing with Prince Qing, it is not difficult to see that she left no room for work and eliminated Prince Liang and Prince Qing. The only male male in the bloodline of the Dayong Long clan was left. Long Shixiang, the emperor of the dynasty. If something happened to Long Shixiang again, the next emperor could only be selected among the princesses. Since she could see it, others would definitely be able to see it.

On the surface, it was not harmful to Chen Qiunian for being removed from Prince Liang and Prince Qing, but Chen Qiunian always felt that Xiao Zisang did this not just for the sake of the little emperor, and this woman's ambition was not limited to this.

The little emperor Long Shixiang, who was sleeping in a daze, was carried by the eunuch and sat on the dragon throne. All officials worshiped him and shouted long live my emperor, but they all knew in their hearts that the silly child on the dragon throne was just a puppet, and the person who truly grasped the authority of Dayong was the woman behind the bead curtain behind the dragon throne.

Xiao Zirong handed over the drafted imperial edict to An Gaoqiu for announcing. He first announced that Lu Buyao had officially resigned as prime minister, and appointed Lu Buyao as Duke of An Guo, and was responsible for going to Badu Academy to compile the "Badu Tongjian".

In fact, these are all well-known things and are not surprised by the officials.

The announcement of the following really surprised everyone. Xu Daoyi was removed from his post as Tingwei and appointed him as the Minister of Rites. Sima Jihongcai of Tiance Prefecture was promoted to the Minister of Works. Zong Wuqi was the Minister of War. Zong Wuqi was the right-hand man of this past, and he had been garrisoning in the Western Front. Recently, he was transferred to Yongdu and Chang Shanyuan was the Minister of Revenue. This person was also promoted by the Grand Marshal He Dangzhong. Including Chen Qiongnian, the Secretary of Justice, who had been appointed, today, all the six ministers of the Ministry of Justice were appointed. This means that Xiao Zirong's determination to implement the reform of the court system cannot be changed.

Finally, it is the top priority.

The censor Sang Jingtian served as the Grand Tutor, and the position of Prime Minister, the position of Prime Minister, which was the focus of all officials, actually fell on Li Yifeng's shoulders.

Such an arrangement is really unexpected. On the surface, Li Yifeng took over Lu Buyao's position, but in fact the biggest beneficiary was the Taiwei He Dangzhong. The two most important departments of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue were his confidants, and the most lost person was undoubtedly Sang Jingtian. As the head of the minister of life, the prime minister had the highest call, and in the end he only got the title of Taishi with a nameless title.

Lu Buyao watched coldly from the perspective of an outsider. It is not difficult to see from today's appointment that neither he nor Sang Jingtian were the people trusted by the Queen Mother Xiao Zirong. He Dangzhong and Li Yifeng became the final winners. Li Yifeng's role as prime minister can be said to be a virtue and unworthy position. He should be just a puppet used to distract himself.

Why should we win the real power of a powerful person? Now we control the Ministry of Revenue. I really don’t know what the relationship between him and Xiao Zirong is? Why can we gain such trust?

After the appointment and removal was announced, the second issue was how to deal with Prince Qing.

Chen Qiongnian handed over the trial process of the murder of King Liang, and there was no exaggeration in his description of the case.

Prince Qing, who was temporarily deprived of the throne, was taken to the Golden Palace by Jinlin Guard. Without the throne, he was a poor man and knelt on the ground. After Prince Qing Long Shixing was imprisoned, he knew nothing about the situation outside, and he didn't even know about all the witnesses being silenced.

Xiao Zirong's cold voice came from behind the pearl curtain: "Long Shixing, do you know your guilt?"

"I died in the Prince Qing's Mansion because I was not well cared for and protected. Please give me a crime! Shixing dared not have any complaints." Long Shixing said this without being humble, nor being arrogant, vigorous and powerful. All civil and military officials could hear it clearly. Long Shixing was asking him to give me a crime, not the Queen Mother.

Lu Bu looked at Long Shixing, who was only wearing a white coat, and sighed in his heart, what's the use of seeing the emperor? Now the empress dowager is the empress dowager rather than the emperor. Speaking like this will only anger the empress dowager.

Xiao Zirong said coldly: "Just taking care of yourself and not protecting it well is a death sentence! Don't think that you are a royal family and are fearless. The prince violates the law and the common people. This is the truth that everyone in the world knows. What else do you have to say?"

"The king asked the minister to die, but the minister had to die. If he wanted to kill or cut him, he would all listen to him!" Long Shixing also knew that he was forced into a dead end. He originally hoped that some officials in the court would come out and plead for him, but after he arrived, he found that no one was willing to stand up and speak, and even his teacher Lu Buyao did not leave. Long Shixing wanted to expose Xiao Zirong's trick on the spot to kill him, but when he remembered his daughter's safety, he gave up this idea.

All the officials in the court looked at the little emperor. The little emperor probably got up early and sat on the dragon throne with his eyes closed and his mouth shut. He had no interest in this kind of court meeting. Even if he didn't sleep, he couldn't understand what everyone was saying.

Xiao Zixuan said: "The emperor was sad all night because of the murder of King Liang yesterday."

The ministers looked at each other. Does this silly boy know what sadness is? No one has seen it before, and he has seen it many times when he smiled foolishly on the spot.

Xiao Zirong said: "Eunuch An, go and ask the emperor what he plans to deal with this matter?"

An Gaoqiu came to the little emperor and pretended to be listening. He felt helpless. He would sooner or later, beheading Long Shixing, the prince of Qing County. Da Yong would be ruined in the hands of this woman.

Unexpectedly, the little emperor woke up by yawning, staring at Long Shixing who was kneeling at his feet, and suddenly pointed at Long Shixing and laughed.

The ministers sighed at the same time that this little fool woke up and was afraid he would do ridiculous things again.

The little emperor Long Shixiang suddenly let out a loud scream: "No sin!"

Everyone was confused now. What did the little emperor say?

The little emperor pointed at Long Shixing: "It's you, you are innocent!" It sounds like releasing you without guilt.

Long Shixing was not a fool, so he quickly crawled on the ground: "Thank you for your kindness, the emperor's kindness is so great, long live my emperor!"

Lu Buyao took the lead and shouted: "The emperor is kind and kind, which is really a blessing for the great Yong." He knelt down, and the respected Lu Buyao knelt down and all the ministers followed him: "Long live my emperor!"

Xiao Zirong never thought that the little emperor would point at Long Shixing's nose to forgive him for being innocent. When the little emperor went to the morning court in the past, he yawned Liantian every time. Why did he wake up at the moment? Who did he learn from?

The little emperor still pointed at Long Shixing and said, "No sin!"

With golden words and jade words, all officials witnessed that even if the person who was in power was Xiao Zirong, she could not overthrow the emperor's decision in public. At first, she thought she had heard it wrong, but the little emperor said several times innocence, and now everyone could hear it clearly.

Not to mention Xiao Zixuan was confused, all civil and military officials were confused by the sudden appearance.
Chapter completed!