On the day Chen Zihua died, Jin Yiwei began an intensive search, but did not get any good news.
Just when the capital was trembling, people from the Chen family in Yunzhong also arrived in the capital. So that day, Lu Hanjiang received a notice from the cabinet, asking him to enter the palace.
With a calm mood, Lu Hanjiang took Ying Wushang with him into the palace where the cabinet was discussing. Then he looked up and saw a few special guys. These people were not wearing official uniforms and were of different ages. Even among them
There is also a familiar face.
Lu Hanjiang took back his steps in surprise. He raised his head and looked at the plaque in front of the palace door. He looked at it twice in a row before Shi Shiran walked into the palace.
"Is this the place where the cabinet discusses matters?" Lu Hanjiang looked at the chief minister of the cabinet, Mr. Wei Ge, who froze and looked a little unnatural.
The adults in the cabinet also reacted at this moment. When Lu Hanjiang said this, many of them looked a little embarrassed.
The imperial court had suppressed the family for many years, and the two sides were not at odds with each other, but they were incompatible with each other. But when things came to a head, they were still able to appear openly and openly in the important place of cabinet discussions, which was indeed a bit of a slap in the face.
"This must be Commander Lu."
The older and stranger man in the hall spoke first: "My lord, there is no need to criticize you here. I have heard of your reputation. When I saw you today, it turned out to be just like the rumors."
"Oh? I wonder what it's like as a rumor?" Lu Hanjiang asked with a smile.
The old man did not answer, but said calmly: "I, Chen Nuo, have a few words to ask Mr. Lu."
Don't be fooled - Lu Hanjiang thought to himself, then curled his lips and muttered in a low voice: "It's really rude, no wonder, I'm a lot older, maybe my ears are not working well."
As he said this, he winked with Ying Wushang who was behind him, and the two of them laughed in a low voice.
"rude!"
Suddenly there was a loud shout, and behind the old man, a young man sternly accused: "The elder has a question, you just need to answer it truthfully. Mr. Lu is also from a noble family, how can he be so ignorant of the rules!"
This shout was indeed beyond everyone's expectations. Even Mr. Wei Ge's brows were furrowed tightly. Ying Wushang's brows were raised coldly. He narrowed his eyes and was about to step forward, but was stopped by Lu Hanjiang.
"Who is this?" Lu Hanjiang raised his finger and pointed at him with a lazy attitude, as if the latter's angry eyes were not noticed by him at all.
It was only then that the old man Chen Nuo raised his hand and said to the young man behind him: "If you don't want to be rude before the cabinet, please step aside immediately."
"Yes, my grandson is rude." The young man glared at Lu Hanjiang and backed away reluctantly.
Chen Nuo said again: "Master Lu, I heard that on the day of your appointment with Zi Hua at Yanchun Tower, you seemed to have arrived a little later than the agreed time. I don't know why?"
Lu Hanjiang raised his head, thought about it carefully, and then said seriously: "It's nothing, I just overslept."
These words made the young man's expression even more resentful. The old man Chen Nuo also frowned slightly and asked again: "I also heard that Zi Hua had agreed to meet with you more than ten days ago, and it was set at
Qianhe Tower, is this possible?"
"That's what happened." Lu Hanjiang nodded.
So Chen Nuo continued to ask: "In this case, why did Mr. Lu break the appointment at Qianhe Tower and then make a new appointment at Yanchun Tower?"
Lu Hanjiang folded his hands, tried to remember, and then answered honestly: "There seems to be no reason. I was too lazy to go out that day, so I sent someone to notify the head of the Chen family to reschedule. Is there anything wrong with this?"
Chen Nuo said calmly: "I kept asking questions, and Mr. Lu was always talking about him. Such a way of dealing with it is really hard to convince people."
"Presumptuous!" Ying Wushang couldn't help but stand up and snorted: "Master Lu is the commander of the Imperial Guard appointed by the imperial court. What does he want to do? It's your turn as an outsider to make irresponsible remarks here!"
It's a pity that Ying Wushang spoke so righteously, but Chen Nuo was not moved at all. He only asked: "I don't know who your Excellency is?"
Ying Wushang said coldly: "I, the official in royal robes, guard thousands of households, Ying Wushang."
Chen Nuo raised his eyes and slowly lowered them. There was no wave in his calm gaze. This dismissive attitude made Ying Wushang feel even more humiliated.
At this time, the young man finally couldn't hold back his anger and said gloomily: "Humph, with Jin Yiwei's power in the capital, it is not difficult to make a plan to kill one or two people perfectly. I don't think Mr. Lu is willing to do so."
To be honest, I’m afraid of being exposed!”
As soon as these words came out, the entire hall suddenly became so quiet that one could almost hear a pin drop. Chen Nuo did not stop the young people with words as usual. However, it was not until this moment that Lu Hanjiang showed a sudden realization.
expression.
"Oh? Everyone from the Chen family in Yunzhong speaks like this. Do you think that I am the mastermind behind this matter?" Lu Hanjiang pretended to be surprised.
"Isn't it?" The young man sneered. At this moment, Chen Nuo was also indifferent and silent, looking at Lu Hanjiang quietly.
Being stared at by Chen's people, Lu Hanjiang suddenly laughed out loud. He walked to his seat and sat down. He raised his hand and gently held his chin, and said with great interest: "Master Wei, I have something that I don't understand. Please help me."
You always answer my questions."
Lu Hanjiang looked at everyone in the Chen family, but his words were addressed to Mr. Wei Ge. He said, "I dare to ask Mr. Ge, what is the crime of slandering court officials with lies?"
Everyone was startled, Chen Nuo's eyes darkened, and Elder Wei Ge's eyes became deeper and deeper. He had a sullen face, as if feeling embarrassed, and slowly said: "According to law, those who accuse court officials without evidence will be punished with a stick.
Fifty."
"Mr. Ge!" Several adults exclaimed in low voices. As soon as Mr. Wei said this, he undoubtedly chose Lu Hanjiang's side.
In fact, they had no other choice. As cabinet ministers of the imperial court, they had a bad impression of the family. In addition, the other party's attitude was so arrogant today, and everyone in the cabinet had long been dissatisfied.
Now that Mr. Lu is unwilling to bow his head, Mr. Wei is just following the trend and saying "fair words", which naturally means nothing.
"How dare you!" The young man glared angrily, showing no fear at all.
Lu Hanjiang clapped his hands: "Thank you, Mr. Wei Ge, for speaking up. Since the rules have been established a long time ago, let's take action and respond to Qianhu."
"I humble my position and accept my order."
Ying Wushang, who had been angry for a long time, strode forward with a ferocious smile. Just as the young man was about to speak, Master Qianhu jumped up and broke his raised arm. Then he hit the other man's heart with one hand and covered it with the other.
The other party's mouth was pressed directly to the ground.
The sudden attack made everyone's breathing become heavier. Chen Nuo's eyes were deep, but he never spoke. Ying Wushang pressed the young man's acupuncture points and was about to take action when he heard Lu Hanjiang shout to stop.
"Ying Qianhu, wait."
With everyone's gaze on him, Lu Hanjiang raised his finger and pointed outside the door: "Don't make mistakes in this important area of the cabinet... drag him out for execution."
"I understand the humble position."
Ying Wushang dragged the young man away like a dog to death. Until the last moment when he was dragged out, the old man Chen Nuo said nothing. He just stared at Lu Hanjiang silently.
And the young man who finally realized that no one was saving him also showed panic in his eyes when he was dragged out.