Jing Jingwan looked at the excited Feng Changhuan in surprise, "Where did I go too far? Wasn't it bad enough that I was deceived by you?"
While Jing Jingwan and Feng Changhuan were arguing, Feng Junhan's IOU had been written, "Here!"
"Second brother, how could you do this?" Feng Changhuan was a little angry. The second emperor brother was too indulgent to Ning Jingwan. If this continued, she wouldn't even know her last name!
Jing Jing Wan took the IOU and scanned it gently, "Thank you, Your Majesty, don't forget, you owe me a total of three hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver!" She leaned down and laughed softly: "I hope Your Majesty will not default on the debt, Jing Jing Wan
Wan, say goodbye!"
Feng Junhan chuckled, "If you want to get it, it depends on your ability!"
Jingjing Wan knew that he was reminding herself that if he couldn't win that chess game, all the money would be the tuition fee, and there would be no return!
Ning Jingwan stood up, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Goodbye!" She left the luxurious study room of Prince Jing's Mansion without looking back!
"Second brother!" Feng Changhuan raised his voice dissatisfied. The second emperor brother is the future prince and heir apparent. How could he be so easily blackmailed by Ning Jing?
Feng Junhan and Feng Qingcheng looked at each other, with invisible admiration in their eyes. Feng Changhuan looked at the two secret letters in the hands of the third brother, and could not hide his admiration in his eyes. No matter how unwilling he was, he could not help but
He doesn't recognize Ning Jingwan's abilities.
Feng Changhuan said: "This iron rooster is really impressive!" He seemed to have forgotten about the quarrel with Jingjing Wan just now, but suddenly he thought that she said his handwriting was too ugly, and his face darkened.
How dare any woman say that to him?
Feng Qingcheng nodded lightly, "Not only that, she also has a photographic memory!"
"What did you say? That iron rooster...?" Feng Changhuan's eyes widened in surprise.
Feng Qingcheng looked at the surprised fourth brother coldly, "She only glanced at the letter and seal from Marquis Dingnan!"
Feng Junhan was not surprised and smiled gracefully. He was the first person to discover it.
Feng Changhuan covered his mouth. The complicated patterns on the seal were intricate. Thinking back carefully, Ning Jingwan had indeed only glanced at it once, not a second time.
Feng Qingcheng smiled faintly, "I thought it was a fierce horse, but I didn't expect it to be a thousand-mile horse!"
An unknown smile flashed in Feng Junhan's eyes, "Ning Jingwan, you make me... amazing!"
Feng Changhuan puzzled: "Since Jingjing Wan has this ability, she can even imitate the handwriting of the divorce note last time, why doesn't she make the seal of the second brother Fang again? Why would she hire someone to steal it? In this way,
Will this divorce letter come true?"
Feng Qingcheng said: "It's not that Ning Jingwan can't do it, it's that she can't do it. She knows very well what can and cannot be done!"
Feng Changhuan pondered for a moment and said suddenly: "I understand, privately engraving the royal seal, if the evidence is conclusive, is a crime that implicates the nine clans. In contrast, stealing the second brother's seal is not easy to be caught, even if you are caught.
Although it is a serious crime, it will not implicate the nine tribes. After weighing the pros and cons, the risk of stealing the seal is lower!" Fu Youyou was a little confused, "Iron Rooster is obviously literate, why do you keep pretending to be illiterate?"
Feng Qingcheng understood in her heart that Ning Jingwan wanted to protect herself. For a young lady like her who was sitting on a golden mountain and harboring a jade, the more ignorant, unruly and willful she was, the less people were interested in her and the safer she was.
Feng Qingcheng was a little worried. She didn't expect that the heir of Jinxiu Villa would be such a clever and secretive Jingping Wan. What was the second emperor brother going to do? Looking at the second emperor brother, Feng Junhan showed no emotion at all.
The ups and downs, but there is an unpredictable and profound smile on your face, Tranquil Wan, I am becoming more and more interested in you!
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Three days later, at the Jinluan Palace.
Someone has read a book about Mu Yuan, the Marquis of Dingnan. Mu Yuan was the Marquis of Dingnan in the imperial court and was deeply grateful for the emperor's favor. He actually had an affair with the Huyan clan, a border bandit, in an attempt to support the bandits' self-respect, forcing the emperor to withdraw a large amount of money from the treasury every year.
The frontier was stable, but only part of this huge amount of money was used for the court to raise troops, and the rest went into the pockets of Mu Yuan and Huyan. They were obviously sworn enemies, but in fact they secretly colluded, acting like brothers, and took the court as their culprit!
The imperial guards even intercepted secret letters between Dingnan Hou and Hu Yanshi, the bandit leader. The evidence is conclusive!
As soon as this statement came out, the courtiers all whispered, Dingnan Hou has always been alert and cautious, why did he suddenly commit such a shocking crime?
However, some people secretly slandered that the Huyan clan was just a mob. As soon as the imperial army left, the bandits would flee. The bandits did not follow common sense and surrendered when they couldn't win. As soon as they received the reward from the court, they immediately turned against each other and sneaked away.
Why can't it be completely wiped out after all these years? Is it true that they are secretly colluding with Dingnan Hou?
Prime Minister Mu Fang, who had experienced the ups and downs in the court, was the first to take the lead, saying, "Your Majesty, there must be a huge injustice in this matter. Marquis Dingnan has been working hard to stabilize the borders of our country for many years, and he has not dared to slack off in the slightest, and has dedicated his whole life for ten years.
How could he do such disloyal and unjust things after he died? There must be someone behind this who wants to frame Dingnan Hou, and I hope the emperor will find out!"
The emperor remained calm and assertive, "Show me the evidence!"
Immediately, a chamberlain presented two secret letters to the emperor's Long case. When the emperor saw it, Long Yan was furious, "I have trusted Dingnanhou so much for so many years. I never expected that he would play with me like this."
You are asking me for money and things for various reasons, and the treasury is being reduced again and again, just to stabilize the border and let the people enjoy peace, which one is tolerable and which one is intolerable!"
The emperor slapped the dragon case hard, and everyone knew that this time the emperor was really angry. They all knelt on the ground, not daring to express their anger, and trembling fearfully, for fear that their heads would be destroyed in the emperor's anger.
Mu Fang said: "Please, Your Majesty, find out who wrote these two secret letters? Don't fall into the evil people's conspiracy!"
The emperor snorted coldly, "Does the prime minister mean to say that I am old and fatuous?"
Mu Fang put his head on the ground, "I don't dare!"
Mu Lanqing hurriedly came out of the queue and knelt down with her father, "I am reporting to the Emperor that I suspect that these two letters were forged by someone to slander the Marquis of Dingnan. I would like to ask Your Majesty to take a closer look!"
Feng Qingcheng came out and said, "Father, I think Master Mu's words are reasonable. Marquis Dingnan has been serving the country and the people for many years, and the civil and military officials of the whole dynasty have seen it. I think it is better to leave this matter to the Li of Dali Temple."
Mr. Tan has made a detailed investigation and found out that Dali Temple has always been quick to solve cases and upright. If this matter is really unjust, Dali Temple will definitely give Nanhou justice!"
The emperor nodded, "Qingcheng's words make sense!"
Mu Fang said anxiously: "Your Majesty, this matter..." Of course he knew the affairs of the Mu family. Although Ding Nanhou used various reasons to ask for money and things from the emperor, and the money flowed into the Mu family's treasury, it was true that he was raising bandits and respecting himself.
But it is impossible to secretly collude with the Huyan family. How can the Mu family think so highly of that rabble? It is even more impossible to have secret correspondence with the Huyan family!
But this kind of thing is specious and looming. If you want to accuse him, why bother? What's more, he is not innocent in the first place. Of course he can find out the problem if he wants to investigate. He has been in the court for a long time, and of course he understands that no one is so clean.
Yes, if the water is clear, there will be no fish!
The coldness in the emperor's eyes became more intense, "Does the Prime Minister doubt the ability of Dali Temple?"
Mu Fang lowered his head, "I don't dare!"
"Where is the Minister of Dali Temple?" The emperor's cold voice penetrated everyone's ears.
Li Tan, dressed in a third-grade official uniform, hurriedly came out of the queue and said, "I'm here!"
The emperor said slowly: "Li Aiqing, I will hand over the case of Dingnan Hou Muyuan to the Dali Temple for detailed investigation. It is of great importance. I will only give you three days. If you exceed the time limit, you will be severely punished!"
Li Tan solemnly accepted the two secret letters sent by the chamberlain, "I obey the order, and I am determined to live up to the emperor's trust and will investigate this case to the bottom of the matter within the time limit!"
Mu Lanqing reminded: "Master Li, is this secret letter a forgery, or was it written by the Marquis of Dingnan himself? You have to see clearly!"
Although Li Tan and Mu Lanqing are both third-rank officials, they have their own merits. Mr. Li has been in the court for many years and has a deep foundation. Dali Temple and the Ministry of Revenue can be said to be on the same page and directly obey the emperor's orders. Although Mu Lanqing is young, he has a family
Strong backend.
Master Li was displeased when he saw young Mu Lanqing doubting his ability because of his family. He said coldly: "Master Mu, don't worry too much. There are memorials from Dingnan Marquis over the years in Taichang Temple, as well as the bandit leader Hu Yanshi."
As long as you compare the letter of surrender and surrender to see if it is a handwritten letter, the truth will come to light immediately!"
Mu Lanqing felt relieved, knowing that his uncle would not really have any secret correspondence with those reckless people!
Feng Qingcheng smiled and said: "Master Mu is really worried. Master Li has been the minister of Dali Temple for many years. He is fair, upright and upright. He has never been unjust. If Ding Nanhou is really wronged, I believe Master Li can definitely repay Ding Nanhou."
Justice Nanhou!"
Seeing Mr. Li's displeased look, Mu Lanqing knew that what he just said was too hasty and related to his uncle, so he immediately said: "Thank you, Mr. Li!"
The emperor, who was sitting high on the throne, said, "Where does Li Aiqing plan to start the investigation?"
Li Tan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, what the Third Highness said is true. I believe that the key to this case is two secret letters. If the two secret letters are true, then everything will be clearly exposed. Ding Nanhou's affair."
Foreign invaders, if the secret letter is fake, someone is deliberately framing Dingnan Hou!"
Feng Qingcheng said: "Master Li is right. My father and I also believe that the key to this case lies in whether the two secret letters are true or false!"
The emperor nodded slightly, and a strange light flashed in his deep and sharp eyes!
Feng Qingcheng said again: "Father, this matter is of great importance, and I have another suggestion!"
"Qingcheng has something to say, but it doesn't matter!"
"Thank you, Father. I think that Marquis Dingnan is, after all, the Prime Minister's younger brother and the uncle of the Minister of Hubu. Why don't you ask the Minister of Hubu to accompany Mr. Li to hear the case together, so that you can find out everything clearly and clearly!" Feng Qingcheng
Don't be hasty, this time, let your Mu family see with your own eyes how Dingnan Hou died. You can't tell the pain, thinking that the royal family can be controlled by you. Although the secret letter is fake, but the matter
It’s not necessarily fake!
"What do you think of Li Aiqing?" The emperor did not express his opinion.
Li Tan hesitated and said: "I am reporting to the emperor that according to the regulations on trial cases, the Minister of Household Affairs, as a direct relative, should recuse himself. Fang Xian handles the case impartially and impartially!"
"Master Li!" Feng Qingcheng raised her voice, "This case is extraordinary. Extraordinary matters require extraordinary methods. Master Li also said just now that the key to this case is whether the two confidential letters are genuine.
If false, it means that the case is simple and clear. There is no complexity or ambiguity in the case. What else does Mr. Li have to worry about? What's more, with the Minister of Household Affairs co-triing the case, if Nanhou can be found innocent, even more
Mr. Xian Li is upright, not flattering, and impartial, so why not do it?"
"What the Third Highness said is true, and I also believe that the case can be tried jointly by the Minister of Household Affairs!" In fact, in Li Tan's heart, whether Mu Lanqing comes to try the case has no impact on him.
He will not be biased just because the person being investigated this time is Marquis Dingnan. What's more, whether the secret letter is true or false, he will know immediately after checking it. It is clear and obvious. He just doesn't like his own.
Others were meddling in his duties, and the Mu family obviously didn't trust him.
"In this case, the case will be handed over to Li Aiqing and Mu Aiqing for trial. In three days, I will hear the result in person!" the emperor said slowly.
"I accept the decree!" Mu Lanqing and Li Tan both knelt down to thank them.
Feng Junhan and Feng Qingcheng looked at each other and understood!