Seeing that so many ministers were attacking Yu Qing, ministers from Xiao Xiang's group also stood up to defend Yu Qing.
If Yu Qing really had a relationship with the gangster, how could he let the gangster pretend to be from the Lieutenant's Mansion? This was obviously a plan by the gangster to kill two birds with one stone and deliberately frame him.
The ministers on both sides quarreled with each other, their faces turned red and their necks thickened, and the noise in the court became loud. However, Xiao Xiang, Xiao Ting, Xiao Yuan and other princes and princesses were all silent.
This is very interesting. On the surface, the ministers are fighting with each other, but in fact, the ministers are like dolls in their hands. They are pulling the invisible strings to control the ministers.
This is the battle for the throne. In this battle, no one is righteous and no one is evil. Justice will only belong to the final winner, and evil will only be crowned on the head of the loser.
Seeing the ministers of the two factions attacking each other, exposing each other's shortcomings, making insinuations, using excuses, and doing everything they can to sow discord, Ren Fang closed his eyes and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, how did the Sichuan court become like this?
, is the throne really that important? Important enough to engage in endless internal fighting here regardless of the life and death of the Sichuan Kingdom?
He didn't want to become the target of an excuse between the two factions, so he took a deep breath and said loudly: "My lords, I have a merciless request!"
Ren Fang suddenly spoke, and all the ministers stopped arguing one after another, and the hall finally became quiet. Sima Zhao said seriously: "General Ren, if you have any requests, just tell us, and I will definitely help you!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister Sima, for your kindness." Ren Fang looked around at the ministers present, cupped his hands and said, "Now, all places that can be searched have been searched by your Excellency and me. The only ones left are your official residences and
The Young Master’s Mansion and the Princess’ Mansion.”
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed drastically, no matter which faction the ministers were from. It was obvious that Ren Fang wanted to search the ministers' residences. This did not mean that the ministers might collude with the gangsters.
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Da Sikong Wei Xin stood up and said, "General Ren, you don't trust us?"
Ren Fang waved his hand and said hurriedly: "It's not that I don't trust you adults and generals, it's just that the case is strange and difficult to figure out. It has been three days now, and I no longer have any hope for the survival of my family. I am now
I just want to make my last effort to carefully search the entire capital without missing a beat. If I still can’t find any clues, I will not search again in the future. I hope that all the adults and generals will help me!”
While speaking, Ren Fang adjusted his armor, raised his hands, and gave a bow salute to everyone present.
Seeing this, everyone took a breath and looked at each other, no one said anything. His parents, wife, children, and children were kidnapped and their whereabouts are unknown. The identity of the gangster is unknown, and even the other party's intention is unknown. You can imagine Ren Fang's current mood, no matter who it is.
The ministers of the faction also sympathize with him, but if Ren Fang searches his own mansion, where will he put his face? If it spreads, as if he is related to the kidnapping case of Ren's mansion, it will have a bad impact on his reputation.
, Furthermore, everyone has more or less their own secrets that they don’t want others to know.
Just when the ministers were hesitant and didn't know what to do, Xiao Xiang, who had always been silent, suddenly said: "General Ren is right, if you want to search, you should conduct a comprehensive search in the capital.
As the saying goes, if you don’t do bad things, you won’t be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door. What are you adults and generals afraid of? General Ren, you can bring people to search my princess’s mansion first. The door of the princess’s mansion is also open to General Ren at any time.
The general will come to check at any time!"
No one thought that Princess Xiao Xiang would be the first to stand up and cooperate with Ren Fang, including Ren Fang himself.
In fact, Xiao Xiang was also the subject of his major suspicion. It was very simple. Xiao Xiang came to him again and again, trying to get him to join his gang, but he refused every time. You must know that Xiao Xiang is a dignified princess, and you have to say that you have no grudges in your heart.
,That is impossible.
And the most important point is that Xiao Xiang reminded him that if he remained neutral, his family would probably suffer. He didn't take it seriously at the time, thinking it was just Xiao Xiang's angry words. Unexpectedly, his family was kidnapped the next day.
It was such a coincidence.
In addition, Lieutenant Yu Qing is Xiao Xiang's person. It can be said that the Lieutenant's Mansion is one of Xiao Xiang's wings. The gangsters can obtain the uniforms, armors, tokens, seals, and even the official seal of the Lieutenant's Mansion. These are really related to Xiao Xiang's.
Doesn't it matter if it's fragrant?
Of course, he only suspected Xiao Xiang, and the objects of his suspicion also included Xiao Ting, Xiao Yuan, and even all the princes and princesses. Now in his eyes, everyone is suspect.
Xiao Xiang took the initiative to express his position, and the ministers from Xiao Xiang's line also followed suit and expressed their willingness to open the door of the official residence and let people search it.
Seeing this, the ministers who had not expressed their opinions couldn't help but look at their masters to see what they meant.
Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan smiled at each other, and the eldest son Xiao Ting stood up and said: "Since Xiangmei has said so, if I refuse to search again, won't I be suspected of colluding with gangsters and harboring them? Well, Ren
General, you can also search my young master’s mansion. Of course, if any items in the mansion are damaged during the search, General Ren will have to pay for it, haha——”
Xiao Ting's face was full of relief, and he did not forget to make a joke at the end to calm down the tense and awkward atmosphere in the hall. After hearing his words, Xiao Yuan and many ministers laughed, and then expressed their willingness to accept unbridled searches.
The two major factions headed by Xiao Xiang, Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan all accepted Ren Fang's request. How could the other princes, princesses and ministers refuse? In the end, all the princes, princesses and ministers present unanimously agreed.
Accept an unbridled search and rule yourself out of suspicion.
Unexpectedly, things would go so smoothly. All the princes, princesses, and ministers would accept his request. Ren Fang was relieved and bowed to everyone present with gratitude.
After the court was over, Ren Fang walked out quickly. Without further ado, he had to quickly dispatch troops to search everywhere. As he was walking out, he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind: "General Ren! General Ren, please wait a moment."
, General Ren, please stay!"
Ren Fang stopped and looked back. The person who stopped him was none other than Xiao Ting. He saw Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan walking side by side, walking quickly towards him. Ren Fang frowned secretly, not knowing what happened to these two people.
What is the gentleman going to do?
Soon, Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan both walked up to Ren Fang. The former sighed and said: "General Ren is the pillar of our country in Dachuan. To have such an evil thing happen in our family is not only General Ren's misfortune, but also our country's."
Unfortunately, even the imperial court is suspected of neglecting its duties!"
As a eldest son, it is difficult not to be moved by what he said.
Ren Fang's eyes turned red and tears almost fell. He took a step back and bowed deeply to Xiao Ting. Xiao Ting was about to continue talking, but at this time, Xiao Xiang passed by surrounded by a group of close ministers.
Xiao Ting swallowed the words that were on his lips and looked at Xiao Xiang but smiled without saying a word. Xiao Xiang and others also walked forward while scanning Xiao Ting, Xiao Yuan and Ren Fang with scrutinizing eyes.
go.
After they walked over, Buying, who was following Xiao Xiang, seemed to be talking to herself or specifically reminding him to let it go, and suddenly said: "People's hearts are separated from each other, but be careful that some people are charitable on the surface but cunning on the inside.
, one thing overtly, but another secretly!"
After hearing what he said, Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan almost turned green with anger, but Buying didn't mention him by name, and there was nothing they could do against Buying. After Xiao Xiang and others left, Xiao Yuan fiercely
He stamped his feet and gritted his teeth and said: "It's too much to bully others. It's simply too much to bully others. If Xiangmei is allowed to sit on the throne, she won't even have to chop off our heads. Her followers will tear us apart piece by piece.
Chewed to pieces!"
Xiao Ting was also so angry that his face turned blue and his fists clenched loudly.
Yes, Buying's military rank is very high, he is a general, and his title is also very high, he is a marquis. But after all, he is a minister and a slave, and he is a royal family and his master. How dare he mock her like this to his face?
It got to the point where no one dared to do anything wrong.
"General Ren must have seen it and heard it. The members of Xiangmei's group can be so arrogant and domineering in front of this young master. They don't take him seriously at all, and they can't think of other people.
Got it." Xiao Ting said harshly.
"That's right! Not long ago, Xiangmei was assassinated under the jurisdiction of General Ren. Does General Ren think that Xiangmei is really so generous and has no hatred towards General Ren? Is she really that open-minded and has no doubt about General Ren?
Just after Xiangmei was assassinated, General Ren's family was kidnapped by the gangsters. What a coincidence!" Xiao Yuan reminded meaningfully.
Now Ren Fang's heart is in a mess. The situation in Sichuan is complicated, and he has too many suspects, and he has no clue.
Although Xiao Ting and Xiao Yuan's words are reasonable, aren't they worthy of suspicion? Who else would dare to openly assassinate Xiao Xiang on their own land, except for them?
Seeing that he was silent, Xiao Ting said quietly: "My master guesses that this matter is most likely related to Xiangmei. General Ren can no longer tolerate it. He just wants to go head-to-head with Xiangmei and her family because of General Ren's strength.
, that is undoubtedly a worm that shakes the tree. Therefore, General Ren should unite with me now. Only in this way can we compete with Xiangmei. I can also assure you that I will use all available forces to win.
Help General Ren find out the whereabouts of his family and ensure that General Ren’s family is safe.”
Ren Fang smiled bitterly, and after all the talk, he still wanted to get himself involved.
As the saying goes, "Every man is not guilty, but he is guilty of having a jade." The reason why all parties are competing to win over themselves is not because they look down on themselves, but because of the military power of the three legions in their hands. This time, his family was robbed.