Muchuan traveled through the starry night and arrived at the palace in a short time.
This is not the first time Muchuan has experienced the same road and the same thing.
In the past, when he was in charge of the Tang Dynasty, he was often summoned late at night by Li Shimin like he was tonight.
This illustrates a problem, that is, he is special in Li Shimin's eyes.
If it was nothing special, why did the emperor summon him late at night?
Of course, this is both a good thing and a bad thing for Muchuan.
To win the emperor's attention is like sitting on pins and needles.
"Caomin Muchuan, see your majesty!"
When Muchuan entered the Zichen Palace, he saw Li Shimin closing his eyes and concentrating. He didn't show any pretense and just shouted loudly.
Seeing Muchuan act so recklessly, Wang De was also shocked.
Just kidding, Your Majesty is taking a nap right now. If you make such a loud noise, if you anger His Majesty, I'm afraid you will be killed too!
Li Shimin was indeed awakened by Muchuan, and his eyes suddenly opened.
Li Shimin's eyes were slightly shocked, but mostly there was a faint smile.
"Mu Chuan, you are as bold as ever."
Li Shimin said with a half-smile: "You are bothering me so much, aren't you afraid that I will chop your head off?"
Hearing this, Muchuan said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Your Majesty announced that Cao Min will enter the palace late at night. He must have something to give you, and he will naturally not be afraid of being disturbed."
"If Your Majesty is not angry enough, the heads of the common people will be at Your Majesty's disposal!"
After listening to Muchuan's words, Li Shimin couldn't help laughing.
He pointed at Muchuan and said with a smile: "Mu Ziyi, Mu Ziyi, it's really you."
"That's alright, I won't stand up to you anymore."
Li Shimin's smile gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression, "What do you think about the murder of the prince?"
Muchuan's heart froze. Although he knew that Li Shimin would only come to him if something happened, he didn't expect that this would happen.
Muchuan had analyzed this matter before. The princes were killed in the palace, and the circumstances of their deaths were extremely strange, and they were not discovered until dawn.
This shows that the opponent's methods are extremely powerful. The most important thing is that these assassins are familiar with the palace guard configuration, which is why they can achieve this.
Muchuan pondered for a moment and then said helplessly: "Your Majesty, the common people still said what they said in the court before. They suggest that those princes who are still alive should be strictly investigated, especially His Royal Highness."
Yes, in Muchuan's mind, Li Zhi was the most suspicious.
After hearing what Muchuan said, Li Shimin couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I have actually adopted your suggestion. I have met most of the princes and they are all without suspicion."
Hearing this, Muchuan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. It seemed that he had made a bad idea.
However, what Li Shimin said next shocked Muchuan.
"As for the child slave, I have also seen it."
Li Shimin's expression was extremely strange, "He is not normal, very abnormal."
How can any father personally say that his son is abnormal?
Muchuan was confused, but at the same time he realized that his earlier guess was correct.
Li Zhi was indeed bewitched by someone or something. Otherwise, how could his personality change so drastically?
Even Li Shimin saw something was wrong.
Muchuan looked at Li Shimin but did not speak. He knew very well that since Li Shimin mentioned this issue, he naturally had something to say.
Li Shimin continued: "Mu Chuan, Zhinu secretly maintains a Guangming Main Hall, do you know?"
Guangming Main Hall!
How could Muchuan not know that this mad dog-like organization had been chasing him for a long time.
Muchuan smiled bitterly and nodded, saying: "The common people have heard about it."
However, Muchuan could not mention the assassination in front of Li Shimin.
After all, Li Zhi is also Li Shimin's son. If Muchuan talks about the assassination in front of Li Shimin, Li Shimin may mistakenly think that he is framing Li Zhi.
Li Shimin glanced at Muchuan strangely, but shook his head and said, "Just heard about it?"
"Why did I hear that Guangming Main Hall has sent people to assassinate you many times before?"
Muchuan was stunned and could only continue to smile bitterly.
He had forgotten that there were many Li Shimin's eyes and ears in the Jinyi Guards. Li Shimin knew everything that happened around him, down to the smallest detail.
"Don't dare bother Your Majesty with such trivial matters."
Muchuan said.
Li Shimin stopped mentioning the matter and said instead: "Mu Chuan, I sent people to seal down the Guangming Main Hall last night."
Hearing this, Muchuan was even more surprised. He did not expect that Li Shimin would act resolutely and strike so quickly.
"Of course, all the high-level officials of Guangming Main Hall have already evacuated, leaving me only an empty shell."
When he said this, Li Shimin frowned.
It seems that he is extremely dissatisfied with this Guangming Main Hall.
"I have every reason to suspect that this Guangming Hall is most likely the real culprit who assassinated the prince and even bewitched the prince."
Li Shimin is indeed Li Shimin. With just these few clues, he got infinitely close to the truth of the matter.
Muchuan nodded, feeling that it was reasonable.
"Mu Chuan obeys orders!"
Suddenly, Li Shimin's tone became passionate.
Muchuan was frightened and quickly raised his ears to listen.
"I specially appoint you as the Imperial Envoy to investigate the Guangming Main Hall and thoroughly find out the details of the Guangming Main Hall!"
"Furthermore, you will be reinstated to your original position as Minister of Household Affairs, and you will still be the Railway Director."
"Mu Chuan, do you have any questions?"
Just kidding! How dare Muchuan have any doubts, he quickly accepted the order.
At this point, Muchuan has returned to his original position in addition to his position as commander of the Jinyi Guards.
In fact, Muchuan has become an imperial envoy this time. This is a privilege granted by the imperial power. Even if Muchuan uses the army, he is still qualified.
Of course, even if Muchuan is qualified to use the army, he still has to submit the explanatory text to Li Shimin and cannot use it indiscriminately.
In short, Muchuan once again entered the whirlpool of the court, and he didn't know whether he was happy or worried.
"Your Majesty, I have a question."
"Let's talk and listen."
Muchuan asked: "After you sealed the Guangming Main Hall, did you ever go to the East Palace to check it?"
Muchuan was very suspicious that Lawrence and other high-level officials from Guangming Main Hall were lurking in Li Zhi's place.
After all, they are all Li Zhi's subordinates, and Li Zhi will not let them be caught. This does not mean that Li Zhi is so kind, but it is just because after they are caught, Li Zhi's secrets are very likely to be exposed.
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Hearing this, Li Shimin thought thoughtfully and said, "You mean, those thieves were protected by the prince?"
Muchuan smiled dryly and nodded. These words were somewhat slanderous to Li Zhi, so he didn't dare to say it openly.
Li Shimin was silent for a long time, then he waved his sleeves fiercely, turned around and walked towards the inner hall.
Just when Muchuan was puzzled, Li Shimin's words slowly floated out.
"I allow you to investigate according to your own ideas."
