It was the cold winter, and Chu Nanzhi was worried about the health of Chang Lao and Nie Lao, so when he moved into the new house, he also persuaded the two elders to build two secluded yards next to each other on the east side of the new house for them to live in, which was also convenient for him.
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In this way, the two mistresses can feel more at ease.
Arriving in front of the courtyard gate, I saw Nie Huaian standing alone in front of the gate, leaning on a cane and staring blankly at the snowy scene in the yard.
After greeting Mr. Nie, Chu Nanzhi looked at the closed door of the courtyard next to Mr. Nie, smiled and joked: "Usually, the two elders are inseparable, but today, Chang Lao can endure the beautiful scenery.
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"He's got a bone in his body."
Nie Huaian sighed softly as he hesitated to speak.
Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinshu looked at each other, and then they realized that Chang Lao was sick.
"Chang Lao is infected with wind and cold. It's not serious. He said he can just rest for half a day."
Nie Huaian watched as the two men's expressions gradually turned solemn, and hurriedly said with relief: "You don't have to worry, it happens to be snowing for the first time today, so let the little ones take a day off to see the snow scene of Jingling City."
"This is not a trivial matter, and no one told me."
Chu Nanzhi looked at Chang Lao's yard anxiously: "After all, you are getting older, so you still need to take some medicine if you catch the cold."
"Hey, you girl, don't worry about his stubborn temper. After all, it's his own old bones."
At this point, Nie Huaian couldn't help but frowned: "To be honest, your Teacher Chang's body is not so fragile normally, not since the last time we were in Luyan Port."
Halfway through, he stopped talking and did not want to say any more.
Chu Nanzhi nodded understandingly.
Ever since Chang Lao was so angry at Princess Wanying that he vomited blood these days, his body and bones have become worse than before.
Chang Lao's reluctance to ask his subordinates to report him is just because he doesn't want to disturb him, but as a student, you can't neglect it.
She hurriedly told Sang Qi: "Go and ask your servants to make some ginger soup and deliver it to Chang Lao's yard."
After he finished speaking, he immediately added: "Later, Mr. Nie will also drink some to ward off the cold."
Mr. Nie nodded softly and looked at Princess Shu's preoccupied look. He immediately realized that she was not just here to visit, and asked in a deep voice: "Your Highness, Princess, came here, but what happened?
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"Um."
Lin Jinshu pursed his lips and nodded heavily.
"Let's talk inside."
Nie Huaian invited the two of them into the hospital. As soon as they sat down, they heard a gentle cough.
Several people heard the sound and went away. When they saw Chang Yanjue staggering in, they hurriedly got up and went over to help him.
"Don't move, don't move. I'm an old man and I'm not too weak to take care of myself. I don't need to rely on you two."
Chang Yanjue's white lips twisted slightly, and she kept waving her hands to Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinshu.
He has been arrogant and stubborn all his life, and he doesn't want people to see his weak side.
Chu Nanzhi and Lin Jinshu could only watch as he walked to the seat and slowly sat down.
"Tell me, Shu'er, what happened?"
Chang Yanjue stared at Lin Jinshu closely and asked urgingly.
"Old Tingwei of Tingwei Mansion died tragically in the mansion last night."
Lin Jinshu didn't mince words, looked around at the few people with heavy eyes, and answered sadly.
"Zhang Lu is dead?"
Chang Yanjue and Nie Huaian both looked surprised when they heard this.
Tingwei Zhangluna was an official promoted by Emperor Chonghua personally when the Empress Dowager was still the empress. He was quite prestigious and had been loyal to the Empress Dowager over the years.
"This is how a generation of criminal law practitioners came to an end."
Chang Yanjue raised his eyebrows and shook his head, feeling very sorry.
Looking at the complicated expressions on several people's faces, Chu Nanzhi also realized that this person must be something special.
Tingwei's Mansion was the place he had dreamed of. Lord Tingwei, a dignified third-rank official, who was equivalent to the Minister of Justice in his own world, died in the mansion without any explanation. It was really outrageous.
Nie Huaian slapped the desk hard and said: "We must investigate thoroughly to find the murderer behind the scenes and give Old Tingwei justice."
"The student and the lieutenant also have the same intention."
Lin Jinshu seemed a little hesitant: "It's just that since my father died tragically on the way to the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, the Imperial Grandmother and the Imperial Brother secretly ordered Mr. Zhang Lu to investigate the real culprit behind the scenes. After so many years, everyone has almost forgotten my father.
Only Mr. Zhang Lu has always remembered the incident. He was killed at this juncture. I am afraid that some clues have been discovered."
Clenching his fists tightly, Lin Jinshu continued: "The situation in Beijing is currently unstable, and my father-in-law went to Jiangnan again. Although the Imperial Grandmother and Your Majesty want to use this case to reopen the past, they are worried about all parties.
If this matter is related to what happened back then, then the person behind it must have taken precautions. A strict investigation of this case at this time may not only concern Lord Tingwei, but will cause a storm."
"The concerns of our ancestors and Your Majesty are quite reasonable."
Chang Yanjue coughed slightly and said in a slow tone: "When the old King Qinghe came to the capital, your Qinghe clan came to dominate Jingling City. Over the years, the kings in the capital have been dissatisfied, which has intensified the party struggle.
, the person behind the scenes can successfully carry out the assassination, which shows that the power has already penetrated all over the capital, and we have to guard against it."
"The student agrees with the princess and the lieutenant."
Chu Nanzhi retorted disapprovingly: "Whether it was the old King Qinghe or the current Lord Tingwei, they were all the pillars of the country, and they were murdered. This was undoubtedly someone's blatant provocation of the emperor's power. It is not enough to find out the real culprit."
Zhenchao Gang, the person behind the assassination of the old King Qinghe must be unwilling to lose his position, and if Lord Tingwei's death is really related to what happened back then, it can only mean one thing."
After a pause, she replied with firm eyes: "The people behind the scenes are very afraid that what happened back then will be made public, otherwise they would not take the risk and choose to kill people. It can be seen that they have been planning for so many years, but they are still not completely sure.
Doing treacherous things."
"Yes, yes, what Nan Zhi said makes sense."
Nie Huaian quite agreed with her analysis: "Now that the crown prince has not been established, King Qinghe has led troops to the capital. His intentions may be seen clearly by anyone with a discerning eye. How can the kings in the capital watch the crown prince fall again? If Jinxiao
If we fail to enter Beijing as soon as possible, Jinling City will inevitably encounter a bloody storm. At this time, all forces are waiting to see what happens and want to take advantage of it."
"Xiao'er will definitely not be able to enter the capital at this time. He has no chance of winning."
Chang Yanjue's face looked extremely anxious: "I have recently discovered that there are many new faces near the post house and new house. I am afraid that they are being watched. If we want to return to Luyan Port smoothly, Xiao'er is our only one."
As a bargaining chip, although he has further stabilized the situation in Pingning Prefecture, if Tang Ru loses military power, the Queen Mother and King Qinghe will not give up and will only press forward step by step. At this time, Xiao'er's entry into the capital must not be mentioned again. "
Several people were holding their own opinions on this matter when Tang Weiming's voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard: "Princess, Your Highness, the Sixth Prince Beibin, has come to the palace to meet you."
Uncle Sixth Emperor?
Why did he have the leisure to come to his new house today?
Chu Nanzhi looked at everyone, and a light suddenly flashed in her eyes: Since bloodshed could not be avoided, why not take the initiative to stir up trouble and let herself be the fisherman?