The wind became stronger and stronger, and the sky was filled with snowflakes.
The broad street was completely white, and a carriage drove slowly in the wind and snow, passed through the palace gate of the imperial city, rolled out two deep marks, and stopped at the door of the Jin Palace.
The guard stepped forward to investigate, his eyes alert and sharp.
Luo Wu stepped forward to negotiate. Qin Huaidao in the carriage was too lazy to wait any longer. He got out of the carriage and went straight to the gate. The guards did not dare to intercept him and sent someone to run in to report.
The steward of Prince Jin's Mansion ran out to salute and led Qin Huaidao to a private room.
A beautiful lady looked up from behind the screen, bowed and saluted: "I have met the King of Han."
Qin Huaidao looked at the other party's dress, and it must be a very important person to come out to meet guests on such an occasion. Thinking of this person, he cupped his hands and returned the greeting: "But in front of Princess Jin."
"Exactly, King Jin is in the Imperial College and will be back home for a while. Does King Han have something to do when he comes here?" the princess asked, her words and demeanor neither humble nor overbearing.
Qin Huaidao had long heard that Princess Jin had a straightforward and somewhat forceful personality. When he saw her today, the rumors were indeed groundless. Generally speaking, the princess would not come out directly to meet guests. At most, she would send the palace steward to receive her and explain the reason. When she saw something was wrong in her eyes,
Suddenly something occurred to him and he asked calmly: "Princess, do you have something to say?"
Princess Jin did not pretend to be pretentious and said bluntly: "To be honest, Liu Shi is my uncle, but he was implicated in quelling the rebellion caused by the Bangzi Society and was thrown into the heavenly prison by the Holy Emperor. The Bangzi Society started again because of the King of Han. I don't know whether the King of Han can
Help me to intercede and spare my uncle's life?"
These words may seem like a plea for mercy, but in fact they are somewhat condescending.
The Princess of Jin was born in a well-known family, and she had a natural sense of superiority. This sense of superiority has been imprinted in her bones. As for Qin Huaidao, Qin Qiong is the Duke of Yi State, and the ones above are small landowners. Their families are relatively rich compared to ordinary people.
, insignificant in front of aristocratic families.
Qin Huaidao didn't like the other party's deep-seated pride, but there was no point in arguing with a woman. As for letting Liu Shi go, it was impossible. He got up and walked out without saying a single unnecessary word.
"King Han, stay here." Princess Jin's wife Wang suddenly became anxious, feeling that her dignity was being despised and humiliated.
Qin Huaidao stopped and locked his sharp gaze on the opponent, as cold as a knife.
Princess Jin was startled. She was just a pampered young lady from a wealthy family. She had never seen such sharp eyes before. She instinctively took a step back. When she saw Qin Huaidao turning around and leaving, she became even more angry, but she didn't dare to say anything more and fell down on the chair.
Silent, his face was cold.
Not long after, Jin Wang Li Zhi came back in a hurry. Seeing that Wang was actually in the hall with a wrong look on his face, he asked: "Princess, what's wrong with you?"
"The King of Han came here just now to look for you, so I took the opportunity to plead for mercy, hoping that the King of Han would let my uncle go, but he didn't realize that he left without saying a word. It was simply too much. It doesn't matter if he looks down on me, but I am your head wife after all. He is beating you."
Face." Princess Jin took the opportunity to add insult to injury.
But King Jin's expression changed greatly: "Did King Han say anything else?"
"No, I came in and asked for you. I said I was in the Imperial College and would be back in a while. I casually mentioned my uncle's affairs and he left." Princess Jin continued to apply eye drops.
"Confused, did you tell me where you went?" King Jin asked anxiously.
"How do I know? How can I, a woman, inquire about the whereabouts of the King of Han?" Wang said dissatisfied.
King Jin ignored the complaints and rushed to the door to call the housekeeper.
The steward quickly said: "King Jin, I guessed that King Han was coming, so I sent someone to follow him quietly. I found that King Han went directly to the Ministry of Punishment. I was worried about a misunderstanding, so I didn't let anyone continue to follow."
"Ministry of Punishment?"
King Jin suddenly thought of something, his expression changed, and he hurriedly got into the carriage and said, "Quick, go to the Criminal Department."
The carriage started quickly and ran away quickly despite the wind and snow.
The distance from the palace to the Criminal Department was not far. Before the carriage stopped, Prince Jin jumped out and hurried forward. The guard at the entrance of the Criminal Department recognized Prince Jin and quickly let him go.
Not long after, the King of Jin came to an attic in a familiar way. The door was ajar. When he opened it, he saw that Qin Huaidao and Liu Dewei were chatting happily. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and walked in. He said at the same time: "You two are so elegant. I'm so happy."
The king came uninvited, please forgive me, sir."
"I'm here to see the King of Jin." Liu Dewei didn't dare to ask for help, so he quickly saluted.
Qin Huaidao did not stand up, nor did he mean to greet him. He glanced at the other party, picked up a cup of hot tea and drank it himself. The King of Jin and Liu Dewei greeted him politely, sat down next to him, looked at Qin Huaidao and said, "I heard that the King of Han went to Jin
The palace is looking for me, what's the matter?"
"I want an explanation from you." Qin Huaidao said calmly.
"What do you want to say?" Jin Wang Li Zhi looked a little dissatisfied.
Qin Huaidao said no more, but looked at Liu Dewei.
Liu Dewei nodded knowingly and said: "According to the investigation, fifteen years ago, the Wu family took advantage of the swindle and robbed the private salt mine of the Bamboo Gang Gang, Mr. Wu, and wiped out the entire family. Mr. Wu was lucky enough to escape, and then formed the Bamboo Gang, and the Wu family
There have been several conflicts, which can be regarded as feuds. A few days ago, the King of Jin asked the King of Han to plead for mercy to let the Bamboo Gang Gang go. Is this happening? "
"Yes!" King Jin knew that he could not deny it, but he was furious in his heart. He looked at Qin Huaidao and continued: "The Wu Cai people came to the door. I hope that I will plead for mercy and let the Zhugan Gang go. Since the two families are feuding, the Wu Cai people are still
Asking for mercy shows that you are generous and generous regardless of past grudges. This is to resolve the hatred between the two families, why not?"
Qin Huaidao took a deep look at the King of Jin and said that dog lickers are best at making excuses and finding all kinds of reasonable excuses for their goddess, and it is true.
Liu Dewei did not expect that the King of Jin would say this. Anyone with any brain would know that the two families are mortal enemies. Unless one party falls, they will fight to the death. How can they shake hands and make peace with just an intercession?
Besides, the Wu family is so powerful that if you really want to resolve the hatred between the two families, you can just come to them yourself, so why bother looking for someone else?
Not to mention interfering in politics in the harem, this is a fatal taboo.
After pondering for a moment, Liu Dewei didn't want to say anything else to the King of Jin. A flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes, and he looked at Qin Huaidao: "King of Han, I must report the truth to the Holy One and ask for His Majesty's ruling."
"Wait a minute!" King Jin panicked when he heard that he was going to report it, and said quickly: "Master Liu, King of Han, and Wu Cairen are doing this in good faith. They want to resolve the conflict between the two families. That's all. They originally wanted to ask their father to come forward."
, but considering that it is inappropriate for my father to come forward for some trivial matters, it is not a big deal to find this king, so why don’t we just forget about it?”
Liu Dewei didn't answer and looked at Qin Huaidao.
Qin Huaidao looked at Li Zhi again and saw that his eyes were sincere and persistent, and he risked his life to help Wu Cairen. He felt deeply that Li Zhi was being held tightly!
After thinking about it, Qin Huaidao asked: "What if I don't agree?"
"This..." King Jin was speechless for a moment, but his eyes became dissatisfied.
Qin Huaidao sneered: "When you are angry, you not only hold grudge against me, but also feel guilty about Wu Cairen, right?"
The King of Jin wanted to speak but stopped.
Qin Huaidao continued: "Have you ever thought that this is exactly what Wu Cai people want?"
"Impossible. The Wu Cai people just want to resolve the conflict between the two families. I was also influenced by his kindness, so I came forward to intercede. That's all."
"Okay, as long as you are happy!"
Qin Huaidao stood up and walked out. Normal people in the dog-licking world cannot understand it and are too lazy to understand it. He said: "Master Liu, I will give you ten days. If you cannot complete it within ten days, I will personally do it.
Don't say that I won't give you the face of the Punishment Department."
"Don't worry, ten days is enough. Thank you King Han for your consideration." Liu Dewei said solemnly and sent Qin Huaidao out of the Criminal Department. Seeing that Li Zhi had no intention of leaving, he bowed and asked, "Is there anything else, King Jin?"
"What did the King of Han tell you?" Jin King Li Zhi asked.
"The investigation into the murder of Mr. Wu and his family by the Zhugan Gang is related to the Wu family. It is best for King Jin not to interfere, so as not to get into trouble." Liu Dewei reminded bluntly.
"What, you want to investigate the Wu family? Wu Cairen is the father..."
Liu Dewei glanced at King Jin thoughtfully and turned around to leave without waiting to speak.
King Jin swallowed the next words and became nervous. If the case was true, the Wu family would definitely be put to death. Wouldn't the Wu family be implicated as well? No, this matter must be dealt with.
At this moment, Li Zhi only had the gentle, kind and helpless goddess in his mind. His IQ dropped to a negative number, and he lost the intelligence, agility and political acumen that a royal child should have, and turned into a licking dog.
Horse-drawn carriages rumbled on the snowy streets.
Luo Wu asked curiously: "Uncle, are you really planning to investigate the Wu family? Isn't it good for us?"
"That woman is plotting against your uncle, why don't you fight her back?" Qin Huaidao asked back.
"That's right. How about I lead someone to infiltrate Ganye Temple and kill her?"
"It's okay. Don't dirty our hands. As long as we check, someone will kill her. Just wait." Qin Huaidao said with a smile, confident and calm.
Luo Wu was a little surprised, who else would take action?