Looking at the tightly closed palace door, Hongli said: "It seems that we can only arrest Hong Ye for questioning." As soon as he finished speaking, his heart suddenly moved and he blurted out: "No, there is another person who may know."
Hong Zhou also thought about it and answered: "Your Majesty, does he mean the Madam Lin from Wanhua Tower?"
Hongli touched his palm and said: "Yes, it is this person. Wang and Fang just got in touch with Wanhua Tower because of Hongshang. In other words, before that, Lin and Hongsheng had already had contact.
And the relationship should be very close."
Hong Zhou immediately said: "In this case, my brother will go to the prison to interrogate Mr. Lin."
"You've been tired for a day, so don't rush around. Leave this matter to Sixi." Following Hongli's instructions, Sixi immediately rushed to the palace. When he came back, he didn't bring back any news, because he didn't bring back any news.
Before leaving, Lin had already committed suicide in prison and could not be questioned.
Hong Li stroked his forehead and said: "It seems that we have found the person, but once she died, the clues were lost. It seems that we can only capture Hong Shan."
Hong Zhou thought about it and said, "My brother thinks this method is inappropriate. First of all, Hong Ye is the emperor's uncle and brother. The emperor is kind and treats them well. Now he is arrested based on Wang Wei's confession alone. I'm afraid
Will cause disputes between clans
Secondly, although Wang Wei and others have been arrested, in the final analysis, they are just pawns, and they don’t know much. Hong Chang probably has other unknown accomplices. If they cannot be caught all, they can only
I’m afraid of endless troubles.”
Hongli narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "So, you want to investigate this matter secretly without alerting the enemy?"
Hong Zhou followed his words and said: "Yes, my brother believes that only by capturing them in one fell swoop can we avoid future troubles forever."
Hongli thought for a moment and said: "Forget it, just do what you say and uproot all the people related to this, leaving no one behind!"
Hongli already hated Hongsheng deeply. He cared about his brotherhood. After he ascended the throne, he treated him in every possible way. He named him the general of Shengjing and put him in charge of all matters. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has the power of life and death for the people of Shengjing.
, but he colluded with officials, forced good girls into prostitution, created the money tree of Wanhua Tower, took bribes and perverted the law, and did evil things. It was really not worth his brotherly love anymore.
With Hong Zhou's withdrawal, the matter came to an end for the time being, but for the officials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the panic had just begun. From the second day on, officials were being brought into the palace one after another. After entering, they were not ordered to be executed.
Just be taken into custody
In prison, the salary earned by hard work for ten years in Hanchuang disappeared on this day. Many people regretted it, but it was too late. Hongli was determined to clean up the officials and would never let anyone go.
Those who violate the law.
When the officialdom of Jiangsu and Zhejiang was turbulent and people were in panic, Qiao Yan'er came to serve Xiayue. Xiayue was originally infected with a small cold, but she recovered within a few days. She and Qiao Yan'er seemed to really hit it off, so that
Qiao Yan'er stayed by his side to serve him, and received the same treatment as Jin Ping, Qi Kuan and others.
On this day, Xia Qing brought Yongxuan to see Yongxuan. Looking at Qiao Yaner's figure who was ordered to go down to make tea, she smiled and said: "This girl is lucky. She can catch the eye of the empress, and she will be able to work with her as soon as she comes.
At your side
"In the future, if I get your marriage proposal, she might be able to marry into an official family, which would make up for her rough life in the first half of her life." Everyone in the palace has heard about Qiao Yan'er's origins, and they are very fond of her.
pity.
Xianyue hugged Yongxu and smiled without saying a word. When Qiao Yaner came up with tea, Xianyue saw that Qiao Yaner's palm was red and asked in a serious voice: "What's going on?"
Qiao Yan'er said shyly: "It's all my fault that this servant is useless and clumsy, and accidentally burned her hand."
Xianyue said warmly: "Let Jinping take you to apply some medicine to avoid blisters. In addition, Suzhou Weaving sent some materials a few days ago. You and Jinping will go pick some to make some clothes later."
Qiao Yan'er tugged at the corner of her clothes and said with a somewhat reserved smile: "Thank you, Master, but my aunt has given me several pairs of clothes. I have enough to wear, so there is no need to waste any more materials."
"Silly girl." Xianyue took her hand and said with a smile: "Since you are the person next to me, everything you say and do represents my face. Jinping gave you the clothes as an emergency. Look,
These clothes are old and faded, and the threads are hanging out. If you wear them, you will not only make people laugh, but I will also lose face."
"But..." When Qiao Yan'er was about to say more, Xia Qing already smiled and said: "Since it's the empress who rewards you, just take it." Seeing her say this, Qiao Yan'er stopped refusing and said.
After thanking him, he and Jin Ping went down to pick out the ingredients.
After they went down, Xianyue handed Yongxun to the wet nurse to carry her down. Yongxuan liked this twelfth brother very much and waddled away with him.
Xianyue took a sip of tea and suddenly said: "What does Concubine Hui think of Yan'er?"
Xia Qing was startled, and then said: "She has only been here a few days, and I haven't had much contact with her. I can't say that I know everything about her. But at the moment, it seems that she is diligent and not a garrulous person, which is good."
Xianyue smiled and said: "Yan'er told me that her family was poor since she was a child, and she had to do everything by herself, which was very hard. Logically speaking, she is used to doing things, and serving tea and water should be
I can’t get used to it, but after I’ve been with me for a few days, I often break dishes, hurt myself, and act clumsily, making me look like a wealthy young lady who has no fingers in the water.”
Xia Qing and Xiayue have known each other for many years and knew that there was an intention behind every word she said. She frowned and said, "Do you doubt Yan'er?" After Xianyue nodded, she added, "Maybe it's Yan'er's first visit to the palace.
I’m not used to the environment here, and I’m nervous, so that’s why I’m like this.”
Xianyue slowly stroked the edge of the cup and said in a cold voice: "When I was trapped in prison that day, I touched her hands. Her hands were soft and delicate, without any calluses. Does Hui Fei think this is not worthy of doubt?
"
This time, Xia Qing didn't speak anymore. A person who was born in poverty and has been doing housework since childhood will inevitably leave the cocoons of years of hard work on his hands, but Qiao Yan'er didn't. Obviously, she was not who she said she was; just,
Why did she lie to Xianyue?
Xia Qing thought about this question for a long time and asked: "Since the empress suspects that what she said is untrue, why do you still keep her by your side and reuse her?"
"If she really has different intentions, instead of letting her cause trouble around the emperor, it would be better to place her next to me. At least I can keep an eye on her. In addition, I have asked Qi Kuan to secretly investigate her situation. Judging from what she said before,
How much is true and how much is false? What is the purpose of trying every possible means to stay in the palace?"
"That's good." Xia Qing responded, shook her head and said, "I always thought that she was a poor woman who was persecuted by Wanhua Tower. I didn't expect that she was also full of lies. You can't believe it."