It's almost the beginning of summer, and the wind is actually warm, but when it falls on everyone's heart, it's a chill that penetrates the bone marrow.
Hu Yuan murmured weakly, "This is just your speculation, there is no evidence."
Huan Li took a breath of the cold air that smelled of candles, "There is one thing that is very important. Why did my father think that the Yan family was bound to die? At that time, the Liu family had been defeated for four or five years. Even if the Yan family helped the Liu family, they were in decline.
As a member of the side tribe, this is not the reason why the Yan family must die. If the Yan family is really incompatible with each other, my grandfather should have made an earlier judgment than my father."
"Your grandfather is far away in Nanyi, and the situation in the imperial capital is changing rapidly. How can you, a child, understand it?"
Looking at his father's appearance of being a strong man, Huan Li continued, "But there is no life-or-death feud between the Hu family and the Yan family. My father just wants to seize the grain transportation business from the Yan family. There is absolutely no need to cause any deaths in this matter."
Didn't father pay attention that Yan's son is already the head of the scholar examination? If Yan's son enters the officialdom, the Yan family's grain and grass business will inevitably change hands. According to your father's status, as long as you reveal a little bit, the Yan family will not appreciate it at all.
It is necessary to cause death. Who intentionally misled father?"
The panic and anger in Hu Yuan's eyes combined with Huan Li's calmness and determination. Hu Yuan felt even more humiliated by the loss of his father's rights. He didn't want to answer this question. However, he really understood in his heart that no matter how much he disliked his son,
When his title was in doubt, he still focused on his son to succeed him and become the heir to the title. Even if Juan Li had a bad relationship with him, he would not really want him to die.
Hu Yuan said softly, "Originally, I didn't really want to bring down the Yan family. I just asked Liu Zhong to scare the Yan family's grain team. I didn't expect that Liu Zhong would revolt when he saw his wealth and really took away the Yan family's grain and grass. At that time, I knew
It was too late for the Yan family's grain team to really encounter water bandits. The person who participated in the Yan family's grain dereliction of duty was the Yushitai, and the Yan family was taken away from the job and sent to prison."
"But why are all Yan's sons involved?"
"Yan Shizi spent a large sum of money to hire people to go to Shandong to investigate the case of water bandits robbing grain." Hu Yuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. His frowning eyebrows trembled slightly, as if he was reliving the incident.
The fear back then was, “How to look back?”
Since I can't look back, I just won't stop doing anything.
"Then why does father want to collect the Yan family's wealth?"
"We have to accept it. At that time, the only way to make each other feel at ease is by dividing the Yan family."
"No. My father became the mastermind behind the carving up of the Yan family." Huan Li's voice was like a sharp blade wrapped in the night wind. "If Liu Chong dies, my father will be unable to defend himself."
Hu Yuan's expression changed drastically, "Who will kill Liu Zhong?"
"A fool."
Hu Yuan glared at Huan Li, "You are so presumptuous!"
Huan Li was slightly surprised, then realized, "Father, don't get me wrong, I'm talking about the person behind the scenes who intended to burn Mr. Zheng in Tongzhou."
Hu Yuan didn't understand for a moment. The Marquis of Nan'an had been in Nanyi for a long time and didn't know much about this case. Hu Yuan said, "If there is someone behind the scenes, then the person who devised this plan must be a master of understanding people's hearts. However, Dr. Zheng
He was almost killed in Tongzhou, and encouraged the Zhou family to attack the imperial officials, but he was stupid. A master who lives in still water will not suddenly make stupid and short-sighted actions. If I guessed correctly, these are two people."
Even the Marquis of Nan'an felt as if the shackles around his neck were loosened, and Huan Li had to say it was a stroke of luck.
Hu Yuan's eyes were full of expectation and he murmured, "Is there still a chance?"
Huan Li said nothing, but Marquis Nan'an said, "Go to the Ministry of Punishment tomorrow and tell everything you know and everything you have done."
"Father?" Hu Yuan looked at his father pleadingly.
Dong dong dong——
There was a knock on the door, and the guard reported, "Master Marquis, the second master over there is here."
Marquis Nan'an stood up and looked at his eldest son:
"If God forgives you, you will have your life. If God does not forgive you, you will not be unjust!"
Marquis Nan'an, Huan Li and Hu Ying were talking in the study. Hu Ying first asked his uncle to say hello. Marquis Nan'an waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."
Hu Ying and Huan Li sat on the left and right beside Nan'an Hou. Nan'an Hou said warmly, "I didn't expect that something big happened in the imperial capital. If you hadn't written to me, I would have been in trouble, and I would have been confused."
Hu Ying stood up and apologized, "My nephew is stupid, I didn't expect things to develop like this."
Huan Li glanced at his second uncle, but said nothing or moved.
"Sit down." Marquis Nan'an said, "This is not your fault."
Hu Ying received a lot of guidance from this uncle, and even trained in the army with Nan'an Marquis when he was young. However, Hu Ying felt that he was not a material for fighting, so he switched to the imperial examination and became the mainstay of the family.
Hu Ying said, "Uncle, it went well for me."
"Your Majesty has many words of comfort."
Hu Ying felt relieved, everything else didn't matter, as long as his uncle could keep the military power, the Hu family would not be hurt.
As Huan Li listened to his grandfather and his second uncle talking, he heard the footsteps of servants outside the door, and then came the guard's report, "His Highness the Third has sent someone over to deliver something to the eldest son."
The Marquis of Nan'an glanced at Huan Li, who stood up and said, "Grandpa, let me go out and take a look."
"Go ahead."
When Huan Li went to the living room of the outer courtyard, he saw Xiao Yi, the chamberlain beside Mu Anzhi. He quickly raised his hands and said, "Xiao Yi, why are you here?" This was the beloved chamberlain of the Third Highness, the one who grew up with the Third Highness. Huan Li was here
As Mu Anzhi works under him, he will naturally have a good relationship with Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi handed a large food box to Huan Li and said with a smile, "When His Highness and several adults were dining at the Ministry of Justice, they heard that the eldest son had returned home. This is the dinner prepared for the eldest son. He ordered me to give it to the eldest son."
Send it."
Huan Li was a little embarrassed and said, "Your Majesty is worried about me. Please go back and tell His Highness that I am fine."
Xiao Yi smiled, "Originally, His Highness also said that the young master just went home, what could happen? Mr. Du talked to His Highness several times, and His Highness was a little worried after what Mr. Du said, so he asked me to go."
Even in such a situation, Huan Li wanted to laugh when he thought of Senior Brother Du. Huan Li said, "Please tell Senior Brother Du that I am very good."
Xiao Yi wanted to go back to serve Mu Anzhi, so he put down his food box and left. Huan Li walked him to the door.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse in the night sky. Huan Li bid farewell to Xiao Yi and walked back leisurely.
At this time, another conversation was taking place in the study.
When the Marquis of Nan'an mentioned the matter of the title, Hu Ying couldn't help but frown. He had only thought it was a case involving the Zhou family at that time. He thought that since the Zhou family had dealt with it, it didn't matter, and he didn't expect that it would be involved in so many cases, and even
My elder cousins all fell into it.
Under the current situation, it is absolutely impossible for my eldest cousin to keep his title. Hu Ying thought carefully and said, "It stands to reason that the uncle who inherits the title has his own judgment. Since he asked me what I meant, what do you think of An Li?"
Marquis Nan'an took a sip of tea and said, "Although An Li has some quarrels with his eldest cousin, they are father and son after all. I think my eldest cousin is also willing to see An Li as his successor. Furthermore, An Li is resourceful, good at making decisions, and keeps a low profile."
He is cautious and can afford the position of a descendant. There is only one thing, he is too close to His Highness the Third. If he is a grandson, for the sake of the family's position, it is better to keep some distance from the Third Highness for the time being."
"His father has committed such a mistake, and the whole emperor is aware of their father-son dispute. How can he take over the throne?" Marquis Nan'an said calmly, "I don't think he has any intention of inheriting the title."
"There is no need to rush for a while. Everyone in the imperial capital has forgotten. After three to five years, when this matter has faded away, the relationship between Anli and his family will also be able to relax. It will not be too late to deal with this matter later." Hu Ying said.
Marquis Nan'an glanced at the door and said, "Come in and talk."
Huan Li didn't expect that his grandfather would notice his gentle steps. He opened the door gently, Huan Li sat down and said, "Please my second uncle, grandpa, appoint them elsewhere. I have no intention of giving him a title."
Hu Ying has always been lively, "I didn't say I must have you. We can't find a suitable owner for our title? Do you know how many people are jealous, so I just said it casually and don't take it seriously."
No matter how resourceful and decisive Huan Li was, he could never cope with such casual nonsense. He thought for a while and said, "There will be a college exam tomorrow. If Grandpa doesn't tell me, I will go back and prepare."
"What kind of hospital examination?" Marquis Nan'an didn't even respond.
Hu Ying explained on his behalf, "An Li is taking the scholar examination and his grades are very good. He ranks first in the county and government examinations. He has a great chance of being the head of the case."
Nan'an Hou nodded, "Then go back and prepare."
Huan Li stood up and said goodbye.
After Huan Li left, Hu Ying said seriously, "Ali's cruel treatment this time has caused constant discussion among the clan, but I say that the clan should also rectify something, otherwise it will be too shameful."
"What kind of cruelty is this?" Marquis Nan'an disagreed.
Thinking of the past years with his uncle, Hu Ying shuddered reflexively.
When Mu Anzhi returned home, Li Yuhua was reading in the room. When he saw Mu Anzhi coming back, he immediately put down his book and went to help Mu Anzhi change his clothes and asked him if he was tired. These days, the cases are tense, and Mu Anzhi spends almost all time in the Criminal Department from morning to night.
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In fact, Li Yuhua was also busy. Uncle Jiu came to the imperial capital to help with the construction of the weaving workshop. The money in Li Yuhua's hands was spent like water. She also had to go out from time to time to check on the progress. If there was any need to recruit people, she would have to organize it.
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"I'm going to take a bath first and prepare some midnight snacks for me. I'm a little hungry."
"Wait a minute. It's not good to take a bath on an empty stomach. Eat a midnight snack first and then take a bath."
In the past, both of them had the habit of having late-night snacks, so they made preparations in the kitchen. Mu Anzhi said, "What's the matter," but he still obeyed Li Yuhua's arrangements. That's how it is with a daughter-in-law. In many small things, the daughter-in-law has the say.
Just listen.
"I heard that the Marquis of Nan'an has returned to the imperial capital." Li Yuhua is an inquisitive person and loves to inquire about everything.
"how do you know?"
"My aunt and I saw it on the mountain. When we were coming down from Tianqi Temple, we saw a group of soldiers and horses galloping past at the foot of the mountain. They looked very brave. My aunt said it was the standard armor of the Nanyi Army."
"What are you doing in the temple?"
"Isn't it that Xiaobao wants to take the college entrance examination? His scores in the county and government examinations are average. My aunt was worried that she wouldn't be able to pass the college entrance examination, so she took me to the temple to burn incense and help Xiaobao get better luck in the examination."
"My aunt is really ill and needs medical treatment. Why are the Tang family burning incense outside? His family always worships their ancestors at their own home." Because the Tang family has gods, it is easier to burn incense and worship gods than other families.
The other family members also went to temples to watch, while the Tang family worshiped the gods and ancestors at home.
"Aren't you worried? It's not strange to have too many rituals." Li Yuhua gave a lot of crooked gifts and was also worried about her third brother's career. She handed him a cup of honey water and said, "When the Marquis of Nan'an comes back, will Nan'an Crown Prince's lawsuit end?"
It’s not easy to interrogate.”
The corners of Mu Anzhi's lips curled up as he took the honey water, "On the contrary, when Marquis Nan'an returns to the capital, this case will definitely progress!"
Not only did Dayou enter the country, the next day, the prince of Nan'an, Hu Yuan, took the initiative to go to the Ministry of Punishment to confess his crimes. Mu Anzhi immediately sent Hu Yuan to prison. The Nan'an Marquis Mansion did not respond at all. Nan'an Marquis was accompanying him, and the monarch and his ministers were harmonious.
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There was just one thing. Hu Yuan was involved in both the Yan family case and the Nanyi military ration case. The Yan family case was tried here by Mu Anzhi, but the Nanyi military ration case involved too many cases, so Li Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment took the lead, and the three divisions were jointly tried. Mu Anzhi
An Zhi naturally has to take care of his own side first. If the Third Division wants to mention Hu Yuan, he has to queue up and wait for Mu Anzhi's case to be completed before transferring Hu Yuan to the Third Division.
The Third Division was quite dissatisfied. After all, the Nanyi military ration case involved far more than the Yan family case.
Mu Anzhi doesn't care about this, he only cares about his own cases.
The Yushitai first reported it to Emperor Mu Xuan, hoping that His Highness would consider the importance and hand Hu Yuan over to the Third Division, who would interrogate the military ration case and then return it to the Criminal Department.
Mu Anzhijian refused to suffer this loss. Hu Yuan was in his hands, so he would try it first. As for the military ration case, it was not his responsibility. Emperor Mu Xuan had a headache because of the quarrel. The Marquis of Nan'an listened to Emperor Mu Xuan complaining about this in the Imperial Garden.
However, he gave Emperor Mu Xuan an idea, "Your Majesty, why not merge the two cases into one? The Yan family case itself is also the origin of the military ration case."
"The third son will definitely refuse. He is already trying the Yan family case, and it is suddenly handed over to the third division. He is not allowed to give me a choice." In early summer, the flowers were blooming, and Emperor Mu Xuan was sitting in the pavilion, pointing to the embroidery bench beside it.
, Nan'an Hou thanked him and sat down, "Your Majesty has misunderstood me."
The Marquis of Nan'an said solemnly, "The Third Highness is smart and good at making judgments. There has been no progress in the Nanyi military ration case. It was the Third Highness who uncovered clues from the Zhou family case that made a big breakthrough in the military ration case. The two cases were merged into one.
The Nanyi military ration case will also be handed over to His Highness the Third Highness for trial, and there will definitely be entry."
Emperor Mu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and tapped his knees lightly with his knuckles. The summer wind blew through the green bamboo forest and the canopy of the trees, carrying the fragrance of flowers and trees. Emperor Mu Xuan said in a long voice, "This case is not easy to try. The three divisions are delaying it."
There has been no progress for more than a year. From north to south, this waterway passes through so many joints, how many people, how many secrets there are, and how many major and minor cases there are. It is definitely not a Zhou family case or a case.
The case of the Yan family is comparable. The third child’s temperament, no matter what, just cares about his own business, if you ask me, I’m dumbfounded.”
The Marquis of Nan'an understood Emperor Mu Xuan's concerns, which included his love for His Highness and his trust in the Third Division, so the Marquis of Nan'an only mentioned it.
When the news came that General Liu Zhong of Zhaowu of Shandong Province had committed suicide, and Langzhong Zheng and his party returned without success, Emperor Mu Xuan was furious. At that time, he opened several cases and threw the tea bowl memorial on the floor.
The prince ignored the shock and rushed over to persuade his father, "Father is so angry, isn't he just taking advantage of the villain's wish? Father, calm down and take care of the dragon body."
"How unreasonable!" Emperor Mu Xuan was still trembling with anger, "How unreasonable! How dare you despise me like this!"
The dignity and authority of the emperor were so offended. Emperor Mu Xuan never believed that Liu Chong committed suicide. This damn villain would have died a thousand times without regret, but it would never be suicide!
Someone dared to assassinate the person wanted by the imperial court!
Emperor Mu Xuan's face was as cold as ice, and the prince did not dare to say anything for a while. After the thunderous anger, Emperor Mu Xuan immediately summoned the three divisions and Mu Anzhi, and formally merged the Zhou family case, the Yan family case and the military grain case into one, and unified them under Mu Anzhi
Responsible, Emperor Mu Xuan said to Mu Anzhi, "No matter how you investigate, I want to know the truth!"
Mu Anzhi said directly, "The purpose of investigating a case is to find out the truth." If we don't find out the truth, what will we do with the investigation?
"Remember your words!"
Third Highness Mu Anzhi, a prince who had previously tried some trivial cases, was suddenly given such an important position, which shocked both the government and the public.
East Palace.
When Lu Shizi was playing chess with the prince, he talked about the unification of the three cases, "Your Majesty the Three Princes are now in a prosperous family, and I heard that the Third Prince's house is now full of people. This military ration case in Nanyi has helped the Third Prince."
"The third brother is indeed lucky." The prince looked away from the chess game and looked up at his cousin, "Originally I thought the military ration case was not a big deal, but now it seems like it is nothing more than that."
"How do you say this, Your Highness?"
"If Liu Zhong is not dead, the case will still be in the hands of the Third Division. The Third Division is a heavy weapon, but the Third Brother is a sharp knife. The person who killed Liu Zhong probably wanted to muddy the water and nail Hu Yuan to death.
But since Hu Yuan was suspected, the Ministry of Punishment has been sending people to keep an eye on the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion. No one from the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion has ever left the imperial capital. What's more, when Liu Chong died, Hu Yuan couldn't argue, and the Nan'an Marquis' Mansion had no answer.
Hu Yuan's reason for taking action. But Liu Zhong is dead. How could such a villain commit suicide?" There were delicate petals falling in the wind from the flower shed above his head. The prince said calmly, "I can think of things, but my father can think of them even more.
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"Third brother would also think of it. With such a stupid opponent, are you still afraid that you won't be able to win?"
Prince Lu hesitated, "Could it be that the Marquis of Nan'an did the opposite?"
The prince's beautiful eyes were like an unfathomable cold spring, "The first person to recommend the third brother to take over the military ration case was the Marquis of Nan'an."
There was a soft snap, and the prince landed a stone on the chessboard. He picked up the weak petals and looked at the spring light in the courtyard with a half-smile and said, "I used to think that to be successful, one must have many helpers. Now.
It seems that to achieve success, a sufficiently stupid opponent is enough."
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