The old protector of the country invited King Ruian into the study. After knowing that he had taken over the case investigated by Zhou Gu, he did not hide it from him and told King Ruian in detail what Zhou Gu had not said in detail about Princess Zhenmin and Su Rong.
Talked about it.
King Ruian sighed in his heart, "I didn't expect that there would be such an inside story back then. No wonder Miss Su Qi looks like Princess Zhenmin back then."
Since they are mother and daughter, they are naturally similar.
The old Protector sighed, "Su Rong has had a difficult time growing up. I didn't know that she had been assassinated by the Queen of Nanchu since Zhenmin passed away. I only found out when she came to break off the engagement and mentioned it to me.
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If he had known earlier, at least he would not have ignored her for many years and wanted to give her a quiet environment to grow up.
King Ruian said: "Now that I know Miss Su Qi's life experience, this case has a clear direction for thorough investigation. Don't worry, the Duke, I have nothing to do with the country of Nanchu, nor have I colluded with any forces in the DPRK. Your Majesty
If you ask me to investigate, I will get to the bottom of it, and no matter who it is, I will not cover it up."
He also saw today that the emperor was protective of Su Rong, which was a good thing.
The old Protector nodded, "Your Majesty believes in the prince, and I also believe in the prince. But now someone is coming after Zhou Gu. Your Majesty asked Zhou Gu to recover from his injuries and will not let him participate in this case anymore, but I can't ignore it. The prince only wants to investigate the prince.
Yes, I will also send someone to investigate, and if there are any results, I will also let the prince know."
King Ruian understood very well, "The scope of people who want to kill Zhou Gu has been narrowed. The two cases were merged into one, involving Concubine Li and the fourth prince. Although it is more difficult to find out, the two monks are still there, so there is a gap."
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He suggested, "While I'm here now, the two monks are at the Duke Protector's Mansion. Why don't I, the old Duke, come with you, and we can interrogate those two people? What do you think?"
The old Protector had no objection, "Okay, let's go!"
There was a secret prison in the Protector's Mansion. After Wang Su and Guang Zhen were brought back by someone at midnight, they informed the old Protector and were imprisoned in the secret prison.
The old Lord Protector and King Ruian came to the secret prison of the Lord Protector's Mansion. Wang Su and Guang Zhen were awake at this time, tied to a pillar, and had cotton stuffed in their mouths.
The old protector of the country asked someone to remove the cotton cloth from their mouths, and said to them: "Which of you two will speak first? Who is the person who instigated you? You have also seen it today. The people behind the scenes want to kill you.
If you don't explain and find out who is behind the scenes, not only will you not be able to survive, but the Great Buddha Temple will also be in trouble."
King Ruian said: "Your Majesty asked me to hear the case. Your Majesty has not launched an attack on the Great Buddha Temple yet. Once you do not explain anything, Your Majesty will attack the Great Buddha Temple. At that time, the thousand-year-old Great Buddha Temple will be destroyed in your hands."
.You two have been orphans since childhood and were raised by monks from the Great Buddha Temple. How can you bear to have the Great Buddha Temple destroyed in one day?"
Wangsu and Guangzhen were no longer shocked and indescribable at this time, but looked defeated. The two were tied behind the horse, eating bumps and dust, and were assassinated. Zhou Gu threw them off the horse.
The fall was so severe that they almost lost their breath. When they woke up, they were jolted on the horse again. Now they are imprisoned in this secret prison. Although no one tortured them, they have suffered all the hardships they deserved.
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Wangsu spoke first: "I'm really unjust. I don't know how Mr. Zhou could have suspected me."
"Zhou Gu has his own reasons for suspecting you. There is something wrong with you." The old protector's face darkened, "If you don't explain, you just heard the consequences of what I and the prince said."
Wangsu was about to cry, "The poor monk is the first disciple of the master. He will inherit the mantle of the master in the future. He has a Buddha's heart, how can he do something like killing? The poor monk really doesn't know what to explain?"
At this time, Shiguangzhen spoke, "Senior brother, do you really not know what to explain? That person Timon went into the Great Buddha Temple was looking for you."
"Junior brother, please don't slander me." Wangsu was furious, "When did he come looking for me? I've never even seen him."
"But that day, someone was talking in your room. When I went to look for you in your yard, that person hid. Isn't that person the same Timon?" Guangzhen asked him.
Wangsu shook his head and denied, "It's not Ding Man."
"Who is that?"
"Yes..." Wangsu was about to follow the words, but then shut up.
"Brother, just explain it! Don't harm all the masters and brothers." Guang Zhen persuaded Wang Su.
Wangsu gritted his teeth and said nothing.
King Ruian spoke again: "If you don't speak today, I won't have the patience to wait for you. As long as I leave here and don't get the answer I want, I will ask your Majesty to seal the Great Buddha Temple.
As soon as the monks responded, they all drove out of the Great Buddha Temple."
Wangsu's face turned pale, his mouth trembled, and he still didn't speak for a long time.
King Ruian pointed out to Guang Zhen again, "And you, don't try to get away with it. Just from what you just said, I can conclude that you must be the one who killed Ding Man."
Guangzhen opened his eyes wide and looked at King Ruian in horror. He was speechless for a moment, as if he didn't understand why King Ruian concluded that he was the one who killed him based on just a few words.
King Ruian sneered, "When I entered the court when I was young, the most advanced department was the Criminal Department. I have seen thousands of cases and tried thousands of people. You think you can fool me with just a few words?"
king?"
If he hadn't had the experience and ability to investigate cases, His Majesty wouldn't have just focused on him.
Guang Zhen is completely mute.
Wangsu looked at Guangzhen in shock.
"Let's talk! You two need to explain clearly." King Ruian looked at the two of them, "If you don't care about the monks in the Great Buddha Temple, then after your death, you will be saved in the animal realm, or you will not enter reincarnation.
What? Among Buddhists, some are good and some are evil. You should know this better than me."
Wangsu's face turned gray, he shook the corner of his mouth, and finally said: "Amitabha, what the poor monk met that day was Mr. Ning, the second son of the Marquis of Nanping."
"Ningze?" King Ruian was stunned.
"Yes." Wangsu nodded.
"What does he want from you?"
Now that Wangsu had confessed to Ning Ze, he naturally would no longer hide the inside story. "He found the poor monk because the poor monk had a sister who had been living in Nanping since she was a child. Ning Ergong used the poor monk's sister to threaten him.
Poor monk, help him marry Miss Su Qi."
King Ruian was surprised, "He wants to marry Su Rong? Why?"
"Then Mr. Ning said that he fell in love with Miss Su Qi at first sight. He said that the Great Buddha Temple is very popular and is a place for Buddhism. During her stay in Beijing, Miss Su Qi will definitely visit the Great Buddha Temple. She asked the poor monk to put medicine in Miss Su Qi's food, and then
Send someone to inform him so that he can achieve good things with Miss Su Qi, and then Miss Su Qi will have no choice but to marry him."
After Wangsu finished speaking, he looked ashamed and said, "Poor monk, I didn't agree to this, I just wanted to think about it..."
He said with shame: "But I have been looking for my sister who is missing and I don't know where I am. I have been looking for him for thirty years. I heard the description from Mr. Ning and it is very possible that my sister is really in Nanping."
King Ruian looked at the old Protector.
The old protector was extremely angry, "The toad also wants to eat swan meat, but that bastard Ningze has a pretty good idea."
King Ruian thought, wasn't he thinking beautifully? With Ning Ze's status, he was not worthy enough to carry Su Rong's shoes. He asked again: "Ning Ze only wants to do this to you?"
Wangsu nodded, "Only this matter."
He swore: "I can swear that I really told the prince everything I told you. Young Master Zhou was suspicious of me because I concealed the time when Ning Ze went to me. I lied and I was killed."
Mr. Zhou saw it through. Mr. Ning said, if the poor monk dares to expose this matter, let the poor monk die without a burial place, and the poor monk’s sister will never have a good life. "
King Ruian let him go and looked at Guangzhen, "What do you have to say?"
Guangzhen remained silent.
King Ruian sneered, "Who is the person who asked you to kill Timon? Tell the truth. Otherwise, I will do what I say."
Guangzhen still didn't speak.
"It's a hard bone." King Ruian looked at him, "I have seen many hard bones. Once the torture instruments are put on them, the hard bones will soften. Do you want to try all the torture instruments? There are no torture instruments in the Duke Protector's Palace.
But the Ministry of Punishment can lend it to you."
The light is really killing my teeth.
Wangsu couldn't stand it anymore, "Junior brother, you'd better explain it! Think about your master and brothers, think about the thousands of years of foundation of the Great Buddha Temple, and think about yourself, do you really want to live in a bad way?
Animal way?"
What Buddhists fear most is that they will not be reincarnated after death. They believe in the eighteen levels of hell, believe in the animal realm, and believe in the reincarnation of heaven.
Guangzhen still didn't speak.
King Ruian said to the outside world, "If anyone comes, go to the Ministry of Punishment and borrow torture tools."
There must be someone outside, so I went immediately.
"Junior brother!" Wangsu was anxious.
Guangzhen looked at Wangsu, his eyes covered with a layer of deathly ashes. After a moment, he uttered a sentence: "Brother, I'm sorry, I, I can't say." Then he bit hard and screamed "Ah",
There was blood flowing out of the corner of his mouth, and he was actually biting his tongue.
King Ruian's expression changed.
The old Protector immediately stepped forward, grabbed Guang Zhen's chin, and instantly removed his chin. He let out another "Ah" scream and fainted.
The old Protector immediately called out, "Call the government doctor."
Someone thought so and went immediately.
Wangsu was also shocked. The junior brother would rather bite his tongue and commit suicide. He would rather bear the possibility of the Great Buddha Temple being destroyed by him. He would rather be punished than say that the person behind this is more important to him. He actually let him
Even if you die, you won’t give an explanation.
It’s the end of the month, dears, don’t keep your monthly passes!
