Chapter 84 It’s hard to tell the truth from the false
Author: Silent outside the string
Chapter 84 It’s hard to tell the truth from the false
Wei Zhen knelt in front of the chief's desk in the royal study for a short while. Hearing the bell ringing, he felt anxious. His body was already swaying a little and he couldn't support it. Suddenly he heard a movement at the door and knew it was the Queen Mother coming.
, braced himself up, and knelt straight.
Sheng Shaoqing slowly walked forward from behind Wei Zhen, "Master Wei, is there something urgent that requires you to see the Ai family today?"
Seeing how Wei Zhen was working hard now, and no longer as vigorous as before, I felt strange in my heart, who was attacking Mr. Wei?
Just now at the banquet, in addition to socializing with people who complimented him, he only had a few words with Wang Mi. Why did he become so wilted?
"The Queen Mother, I have something urgent to report!"
Sheng Shaoqing, who was originally very sleepy, was woken up by the cold wind on the road. After adjusting to a comfortable position and sitting down, he asked Wei Zhendao, "What's the matter?"
"I noticed that the Nanjing mission had bad intentions and bad intentions, so I came here to report it to the Queen Mother!"
Sheng Shaoqing was even more puzzled. This person from Nanjing had just arrived yesterday. Why didn't he report it earlier and later? After meeting Wang Mi at the palace banquet today, he came to report that the person from Nanjing had evil intentions?
Sure enough, Wei Zhen went on to say, "Nanjing initially wanted to send people to our court, and the old minister was a little suspicious. Therefore, since the mission entered the customs, he has sent people to investigate from time to time. If there is anything unusual, he can
I knew it immediately, but it’s a pity that the person sent by the old minister was accidentally caught a few days ago. I wanted to take the opportunity of today’s palace banquet to test something, but I didn’t expect..."
Wei Zhen said in a distressed tone, "The spies sent by the old minister were afraid that they would hear some secrets, so they were detained by Wang Mi. They still refuse to return them, and even..."
"He even used this to blackmail the veteran, confuse right and wrong, and falsely accuse the veteran of sowing diplomatic relations between the two countries!"
"The veteran is worried that during the meeting tomorrow, Wang Mi will use this to force the Queen Mother and harm the interests of the court."
He said hello in advance today and will meet tomorrow. Regardless of whether Wang Mi mentioned this matter to the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother would still have doubts in her heart and would not believe Wang Mi. In this way, the hostage would lose the meaning of being a hostage. Then he would let Wang Mi
Putting him back would no longer be difficult.
Wei Zhen was content with his plan, but he didn't see the Queen Mother's expression suddenly become strange.
"Master Wei, but Wang Mi sent a message to Honglu Temple, saying that a madman broke into the camp at night. They tried to stop him in vain, so they detained him. Why is it different from what you said, Master Wei?"
Wei Zhen cursed secretly in his heart. Wang Mi'er complained quite neatly, but his face changed into a look of shock and he said, "He really wants to frame me!"
Sheng Shaoqing really didn't expect that her overtime work in the middle of the night on the first day of the new year would actually lead to a public case.
"I know that I don't have the trust of the Queen Mother, but I am loyal to the imperial court. How could I do anything to sow discord and harm the imperial court?" After saying that, Wei Zhen sniffed aggrievedly and looked at Sheng Shaoqing.
I got goosebumps all over my body.
Wei Zhen now no longer acts like a spoiled brat, but starts acting like a spoiled brat.
Since you know you can't be trusted, why are you here?
Sheng Shaoqing asked while activating his function, "But Wang Mi's letter didn't mention you, Mr. Wei?"
Wei Zhen: “…………”
Wei Zhen:??????
Wei Zhen: That’s it. Could it be that you are talking nonsense?
Wei Zhen: I am the clown?
"This..." Wei Zhen hesitated for a long time, then suddenly came to his senses and continued, "Old minister... maybe it's him. He didn't realize that the man was a spy sent by the old minister, but at the palace banquet, he did say that he was the spy sent by the old minister.
This person threatens the old minister. Since he dares to threaten the old minister, he also dares to threaten the Queen Mother with this. Such intentions are really abominable."
"I see."
Sheng Shaoqing nodded clearly.
"Then what does the Queen Mother plan to do?"
"But look, Mr. Wei, you said that the spy was caught accidentally, and Wang Mi said that he broke into the camp at night. This... the Ai family doesn't know who to believe at the moment."
Wei Zhen said anxiously, "I have served as an official in Da Liang for decades. Is it possible that what I say is no better than that of an envoy from a foreign court?"
Sheng Shaoqing sighed, "That's not true. The Ai family is naturally willing to believe you, but you have to tell the truth."
Wei Zhen raised his head in shock, "The Queen Mother still doesn't believe me. Do you think I am lying?!"
Sheng Shaoqing shook his head, "The Ai family just feels that if it is really just a spy who is caught, Mr. Wei will not mobilize so many troops and see me in the middle of the night."
"I..., this..." Wei Zhen thought that he could help his son avoid disaster by notifying him in advance, but he didn't expect that it was his request for a meeting overnight that made the Queen Mother suspicious.
If you're to blame, blame the Ministry of Etiquette. Why do you have to arrange an audience tomorrow so that he doesn't have time to deal with it?
The Nanjing delegation just arrived yesterday. It was too conspicuous for him to come in person, and his request for a palace banquet was rejected. Tomorrow is the day when Wang Mi will see him. If the Queen Mother cannot be informed before then, tomorrow may be the day when his son will die!
Sheng Shaoqing suddenly realized that the old man was afraid that he would meet Wang Mi first!
"Master Wei, why don't you speak?"
Another layer of sweat appeared on Wei Zhen's forehead, "First of all, the incident happened suddenly, and I was worried that the Queen Mother would be kept in the dark tomorrow because of Wang Mi's clever mouth, so he... gave the Queen Mother a breather overnight.
Secondly, I am also afraid that the Queen Mother will misunderstand me and listen to other people's provocative words."
"Then speaking of which, the Ai family just misunderstood Mr. Wei?"
Wei Zhengang wanted to nod, but then shook his head, "I do everything for the imperial court. I don't dare to take credit. I just ask the Queen Mother to trust me!"
"Oh," Sheng Shaoqing said, pretending to be pity, "Of course the Ai family will believe you, but that will be a pain for Mr. Wei's spy."
Sheng Shaoqing sighed and said nothing again, but Wei Zhen was intrigued by the half-sentence of the Queen Mother. He was about to ask a question, but he swallowed the words as they reached his lips. He had aroused the Queen Mother's suspicion. Now,
If she continues to care about the spies, the Queen Mother may become even more suspicious.
Sheng Shaoqing saw that Wei Zhen was hesitating for several times but refused to speak, and then added to the fire, "If you have nothing else to do, Master Wei, please step aside. The Ai family is also exhausted."
Wei Zhen struggled for a while and then said with difficulty, "Old minister, I have gone overboard. I would like to ask the Queen Mother how she plans to deal with the spies sent by the old minister?"
"This man has been with me for many years, and I really can't bear him..."
Sheng Shaoqing pretended to be serious and said, "You are here as a private agent. You are not justified in your name. If someone with ulterior motives accuses you of collaborating with the enemy, and the complaint is brought before the Ai family, how will you let the Ai family deal with it? It will also be the Ai family.
I believe you, I understand that you are dedicated to serving the country and will not hold you accountable, but the people under your command were caught because they were not careful in their actions, and they will be dealt with according to the laws of Great Liang.
"Speaking of the laws of Daliang, Lord Wei should be more familiar with it than me, right?"
Wei Zhen: You don’t dare! That’s not a spy, that’s my good son!!
Sheng Shaoqing: "…………"
"Queen Mother, no!"
Sheng Shaoqing seemed to be shocked by Wei Zhen's fierce reaction, but the context in her heart became clearer.
For some unknown reason, Wei Zhen sent his son to Nanjing to inquire about the news. Unexpectedly, he was captured by Nanjing. He wanted to take advantage of last night's palace banquet to ask Wang Mi for help, but he didn't expect that the other party refused to hand it over to him, so he became anxious.
I came to her overnight to confess.
"Master Wei, why are you doing this?"
Wei Zhen looked at Sheng Shaoqing's calm expression, moved his position, and looked at him in a comfortable posture. He already understood in his heart that he might not have hid the truth from the Queen Mother from the beginning, and said dejectedly, "Queen Mother, once upon a time
All this is my fault. I don’t ask the Queen Mother to let things go, but I ask the Queen Mother to save his life this time!”
After saying that, Wei Zhen leaned down and bowed, his forehead pressed against the cold ground. Sweat fell silently drop by drop, and a puddle of water gradually formed on his forehead, while a heavier sense of powerlessness rose from his limbs.
It’s not good who will fall into the hands of this traitor. He must fall into the hands of Nanjing people?!
"Master Wei, the person you are talking about is not your spy, right?"
Wei Zhen has an arrogant nature. Apart from his two sons, there is probably no one else who can make him bow his head.
"To be honest with the Queen Mother," Wei Zhen said with a sad smile, "that is the eldest son of the old minister. He disappeared a few days ago. He broke into the Nanjing Mission for some reason and was framed by Wang Mi for instigating disputes between the two countries.
The old minister was worried that the Queen Mother would believe Wang Mi's words tomorrow and deal with him in a rage..."
So, is this here to inoculate yourself?
"Therefore, I would like to give a warning to the Queen Mother today, not to believe Wang Mi's words easily. Only in this way can we save the life of the rebellious son."
Sheng Shaoqing smiled and said, "Why do you think the Ai family is such a shrew who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong, and will deal with people arbitrarily based on just one word?"
Wei Zhen shook his head and said, "Old minister, I don't dare", but he thought in his heart: There is no guarantee that it is not the case. If Wang Mi finds out today that he is Wei Zhen's son, and tomorrow he tries to frame some unreasonable accusations, there is no guarantee that the Queen Mother will not.
I'll kill him directly.
Sheng Shaoqing was speechless by Wei Zhen's association, "Are you thinking that if Wang Mi or the Ai family find out that it is the eldest son of your Wei family, they will definitely kill him?"
Wei Zhen: Hey, I didn’t tell you, how did the Queen Mother know?
Wei Zhen touched his mouth. He didn't speak just now. This...
Sheng Shaoqing snorted coldly, "Master Wei, you think too highly of yourself."
"It will not harm our descendants. Naturally, the Ai family will not be angry with your son because of you. It is a matter of state affairs. The Ai family will personally interrogate him tomorrow. The Ai family wants to see what he did when he went to the envoy in Nanjing.
What happened!"
Wei Zhen saw that the Queen Mother was dissatisfied, and he had completely revealed his trump card, so he had no choice but to retreat slumped. He knelt for a long time and staggered a little when he got up. The little eunuch behind him cleverly stepped forward and helped him out.
The door to the study room.
"Master Wei, be careful, there are steps ahead."
The little eunuch carefully supported the silent Wei Zhen all the way to the palace gate. Seeing that the carriage of the Wei Mansion was waiting, the little eunuch sent Wei Zhen to the servants and was about to retire.
"May I have your name?"
The little eunuch turned around in surprise to find the source of the voice, only to find that it was Wei Zhen calling him. He bent down and replied respectfully, "My maid's surname is Liu. When I was a child, my family was poor, and no one gave me a proper name because I was ranked third."
Eight, so everyone calls me Liu Xiaoba. When I entered the palace, the master thought my name was not nice and was afraid of offending the ears of the nobles, so they all called me Xiao Liuzi."
Wei Zhen waved his hand to ward off the slaves behind him, and walked up to Xiao Liuzi, "I... I'm asking you a question. All you have to do is answer yes or no. Is that okay?"
Xiao Liuzi nodded, "Sir, please tell me, Xiao Liuzi will tell you everything you know, and he will tell you everything!"
"As you serve the Queen Mother, you should know whether the Queen Mother... has... met Wang Mi?"
"Sir, you!"
Wei Zhen raised his hand to stop Xiao Liuzi, "You don't have to shirk. Yes or no, there is always an answer."
After saying that, Wei Zhen took out a pocket from his sleeve, took out a gold ingot and put it into Xiao Liuzi's hand.
"Sir! I can't accept this servant!" Xiao Liuzi said anxiously, "If the Queen Mother knew that this servant revealed the news in the palace, she would definitely kill her!"
Wei Zhen grabbed Xiao Liuzi's arm and said, "There are only you and me here. Besides, you know this and I know it. God knows it and the earth knows it. The Queen Mother will not know about it."
Xiao Liuzi struggled for a while and nodded.
Wei Zhen breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "No wonder."
Sitting on the carriage back home, Wei Zhen carefully recalled every word Sheng Shaoqing said. No wonder he said that it would not harm his descendants. It turned out that these were all directed at him!
As soon as Xiao Liuzi stepped into Yongguang Hall with his left foot, two strong nuns suddenly appeared behind him, pushed him down, tied his hands and feet, and carried him into the hall.
Sheng Shaoqing had just taken off his cloak and was taking a sip of hot tea to warm himself up. After all, he had been working hard for so long tonight and might not be able to fall asleep, so he might as well refresh himself and stay up all night.
"Do you know why the Ai family kidnapped you?"
Xiao Liuzi was thrown into the palace, struggled to get up on his knees, and when he heard that the Queen Mother was asking him, he quickly shouted, "My maid is wronged! My maid is wronged!"
"Whether you are wronged or not, doesn't the Ai family still know?"
"Tell the Aijia first, do you know why you were tied up?"
Xiao Liuzi winced and said, "Mistress... I don't know."
With a wink from Cui Yun, the nanny who just came over came over and slapped a big shaving tool on Xiao Liuzi's fair face, leaving an imprint of her hand. The huge palm print was left on Xiao Liuzi's face, which was burning.
The pain.
"Hiss", Sheng Shaoqing shook his head when he heard the noise, but did not move his eyes away from the teacup in his hand, "If you tell the truth, you will suffer less physical pain."
"Or...perhaps the servant was careless in her duties and made the Queen Mother unhappy..."
"Dishonest", Sheng Shaoqing shook his head again, Cui Yun signaled to the nanny, who rolled up her sleeves and was about to slap Xiao Liuzi again.
Xiao Liuzi panicked. That slap made him feel like his teeth were loosened. If this happens again, will all his teeth fall out?
"My maid! My maid knows this. It must be my maid who escorted Lord Wei out of the palace privately. The queen mother didn't like it, so she punished her!"
Sheng Shaoqing shook his head again, "This is somewhat vague, but you are still dishonest."
Cui Yun nodded, and the grandma slapped Xiao Liuzi on the face again.
The red palm prints turned crimson again. Xiao Liuzi was so dazed by this slap that he felt that his head no longer belonged to him.
