Chapter seven hundred and thirty sixth suicide, gift
After bringing a piece of news to the Kong family that was like a dark cloud that was about to destroy the city, Zhu Tingfang returned to the Wucheng Military and Horse Division calmly and calmly - in fact, by the time he went to the Kong family, the fake messenger
The guy had gone through two rounds of interrogation wands and had yet to explain his motives or the person behind it. But when he came back, he finally got a piece of news.
"That guy did it? What did he say?"
The deputy envoy of the Nancheng Army and Horses Department was very upset after accepting such a hot potato. Now that Zhu Tingfang came back and had the clue, he naturally hurriedly reported: "He said that the eldest prince committed suicide.
Before, I asked him to pretend to be a messenger and come back to announce the news. As for why the eldest prince asked him to do this, this man almost bit off his tongue before he said it."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Tingfang's face suddenly turned cold. Fortunately, he almost bit off his tongue instead of biting it off already. Otherwise, he would really have to consider whether the deputy military envoy needed to be replaced! He stared at the person
After watching for a while, he smiled when he saw that the other party was looking at him bravely, without looking left or right or lowering his head to avoid his gaze.
"At last you were quite cautious and didn't make any big mistakes."
Although this was not a compliment, the deputy military envoy was still relieved - when working under Zhu Tingfang, one does not seek merit but seeks no faults... That is the most basic thing, because once there is any fault, it will be ignored.
Take it down without mercy!
At this moment, seeing Zhu Tingfang moving forward, he followed closely and cautiously asked for instructions: "But this person has a desire to die. Even if his mouth is blocked now, it may not last long, and he is required to confess."
I had to take off the gag cloth, so this subordinate is really in a dilemma. I heard that there was a doctor who had a secret skill in the past. He could prick the cheek with a silver needle and make the bite weak..."
Before the other party could finish speaking, Zhu Tingfang said coldly: "If he wants to die, there are a thousand and ten thousand ways, even if he holds his breath, he can kill himself! So there is no need to go to such trouble to bring this person here.
see me."
When the guy who was tied up and his mouth was tightly gagged was escorted in front of him, Zhu Tingfang looked him up and down, and then said calmly: "If he is a soldier who is really thinking about the eldest prince, then I think he will do it."
Once you realize that you must die, you won't seek death sooner or later, and you will seek death only after revealing that the eldest prince instigated you to pretend to be a messenger."
The deputy military envoy standing by was horrified. Yes, according to what Zhu Tingfang said, if it was really the eldest prince who instigated it and was determined to die, then he should die immediately after his deeds were exposed.
Isn't it too late to seek death after confessing?
After the biggest secret in Zhu Tingfang's heart was exposed by Zhu Tingfang, the fake messenger was shocked all over. His face, which was already ashen, now became even more ugly, but his eyes were fixed on Zhu Tingfang. After a long time,
But suddenly he lowered his head.
The deputy commander on the side thought that he was a dead pig that was not afraid of being scalded by boiling water, so he reached out angrily and grabbed the man's collar, but the next moment he realized something was wrong. When he lowered his head and looked again, he saw that the man's head was lowered, silently.
Xiidi died just like that! Startled, he subconsciously let go of his hand, and when he saw the person lying limp on the ground, he realized that he had gotten into a big trouble!
"grown ups……"
Seeing the deputy military envoy looking at him in panic, Zhu Tingfang said angrily: "No need to apologize, I am not blind, I can see that he is dead! It's just that I revealed that he is not the eldest prince.
He died so suddenly. If he really committed suicide, this kind of person should be a dead soldier, and you can't stop him."
Having said this, he squatted forward and checked the other person's pupils and breath, then took off the gag cloth, checked the situation in the other person's mouth, and then explored the other person's chest with a solemn expression. After a long while, he finally
Stand up.
"The cause of death is unknown. We should have a police officer come to check. It doesn't seem like there was poison in his mouth, or he committed suicide by biting the poison sac between his teeth. But you don't need to take it too seriously. He is really a dead man. As long as he finds a little loophole, he will
You will seek death. Even if you use torture..."
Zhu Tingfang paused for a moment, and then said calmly: "If you use torture to pry it out of such a person's mouth, it may not be true. In short, I will naturally report this matter to the emperor and plead guilty, and bear the responsibility with all my strength. You can use it
Don't be afraid. Those who arrived at Xuanwumen in time and captured this fake messenger will be separately credited and rewarded."
The deputy envoy of soldiers and horses was immediately relieved. Therefore, although working under Zhu Tingfang is timid and tiring at every turn, there are at least two biggest advantages. One is that people will never push the responsibilities they should bear to their subordinates, and they will work with them.
The former Shuntian Prefecture Yin Wangjie Wang Datou is the same. Secondly, due credit is due and will never be wiped out, so everyone below him is also vying for the first place.
He quickly and sincerely saluted and thanked him. When he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and asked cautiously: "Sir, do you remember that your wedding date seems to be coming soon?"
"It's the day after tomorrow." Zhu Tingfang replied in a nonchalant tone - as if it was not herself but someone else who was getting married the day after tomorrow.
At this moment, the deputy military envoy took a breath of cold air. Seeing that Zhu Tingfang had been spending time in various military and horse departments these days and would not go home at all, he thought that there were still ten or eight days left before the wedding.
He had forgotten the official day of Zhu Tingfang's wedding! He racked his brains and was about to say a few auspicious words and persuade people not to come to the Yamen tomorrow, but who knew that Zhu Tingfang directly blocked what he wanted to say.
"Business matters are more important than private matters. I will naturally ask for leave the day after tomorrow. When you go out, tell others that you can come to my house for a wedding drink the day after tomorrow, but you will not accept any gifts, so they don't have to worry. As for
For the others, I will order someone to send a table over at that time, firstly to make up for their regret of not being able to go, and secondly, as a reward from me."
"Of course, in order to avoid drinking and getting into trouble, there are only various syrups, but there is no wine!"
The deputy military envoy was promoted through qualifications one by one. I have only seen bosses who took advantage of three festivals and two birthdays to accept gifts. I have never seen bosses who invited people to a wedding banquet but did not accept gifts. If it were anyone else, he would
At this time, I really wanted to advise him, as this would inevitably lead to impeachment by the imperial censor, saying that he was taking the opportunity to win people's hearts, but the cold young boss in front of him undoubtedly did not need him to do this at all.
Because how could Duke Zhao and his son not be tabooed? Just before when they led the army to fight, weren't the impeachment books almost piling up in the General Affairs Department?
So, he had no choice but to smile and make up his mind to spread Zhu Tingfang's words immediately after he went out, so as to avoid looking back. Some people had gone to great lengths to prepare congratulatory gifts, only to be rejected. As for whether the things they had already bought could be
Retreating, that's another matter - in this way, he can still sell a huge favor.
After going to deliver the extremely bad news to Mr. Kong Jiu, who was frightened and happened to be infected with the cold, he returned to Nancheng Bingma Division and faced another suicide incident. Zhu Tingfang did not continue to live in an overly diligent manner that day.
He stared at the Yamen all the time, but set out to go home at sunset. When he arrived at Xuanwumen, he keenly discovered that there seemed to be a rider behind him.
He quickly turned his head and saw that the person who inserted himself into his group as if nothing had happened, but did not arouse any reaction from the entourage, was Hua Qi. He couldn't help but frown. You know, it was through Hua Qi that he was able to learn about the death of the eldest prince today.
It's true, and the real messenger arrived in the capital earlier.
He immediately said: "Why, what is the emperor's order?"
"I can't come to you without the emperor's order? I said Zhu Da, you are too ruthless. After all, I have watched you grow up and taught you martial arts for so many years. Can't I come to care for you?" Although he was teasing you,
He said a few words, but Hua Qi knew how to measure things. When he saw Zhu Tingfang's eyes showing the expression that he was trying to say nonsense again, he started laughing.
"Okay, let's not talk nonsense. The eldest lady just got rid of the burden of the eldest prince's matter, but she got the Confucius University Scholar into it. This can be regarded as an unexpected blessing. But I have to take a few cowards to go there in person.
, find out whether the person really committed suicide or faked it. Therefore, I will definitely not be able to catch up with your marriage. I can't even say whether I can catch up with Yingying's good life. "
Hearing that Hua Qi came to see him for this reason, the trace of impatience on Zhu Tingfang's face immediately disappeared, and was replaced by real regret. After all, half of the martial arts he has now is due to his father's teaching.
But most of them were taught by Hua Qi. Zhu Ying still wanted to call Hua Qi, Uncle Hua, but he... was actually called that by his master before and after him when he was a child.
However, when he grew up, it was hard for him to accept Hua Qi's unconventional character. In addition, this guy always liked to tease people, so he stayed away from people. But at this time, he couldn't help but ask
: "Are you leaving now? Have you not told Yingying?"
"Of course, he is a prince after all. Even if his father got tired of him and kicked him out, and he seems to have instigated a bunch of people to make a fuss in the capital, he is still his son after all, and he must have an explanation for his death."
Hua Qi shrugged, then sighed and said: "As for the eldest lady, if I tell her in person, I will definitely attract a lot of complaints, and I might even have to stand there and listen to her scolding the eldest prince... I
I'm already unlucky enough, and I really have no interest in listening to her scolding anyone anymore. Well, this is a congratulatory gift for both of you. I originally wanted to go to the Nancheng Military and Horse Division to give it to you, but now that I meet you, it saves trouble."
He took the mantle and took out two brocade boxes, one long and one short, and handed them to Zhu Tingfang: "This small and short one is for you, and the big and long one is for our eldest lady. Tell her, look.
Since I didn't forget to give her a gift, please don't say the curse behind her back and apologize to her when I come back. Well, the other royal servants are waiting for me, I'm leaving!"
Zhu Tingfang didn't care about the difference between the big and small boxes, and was about to ask more clearly, but unexpectedly Hua Qi waved her hand, then turned around and whipped her horse, and suddenly disappeared.
So he just hates the fact that this guy is so elusive and half-spoken that he never really gets it right.
The distraught Zhu Tingfang rode into the Xuanwu Gate with a sullen face. Behind him, Zhu Yi and several other guards who had just let Hua Qi approach were afraid that their well-intentioned move would arouse the eldest son's dissatisfaction. No one dared to say a word.
When this group of people arrived at the gate of Duke Zhao's Mansion, Zhang Shou, who happened to be invited over by Wu to help after returning home, felt that there was a tropical depression surrounding the opposite side.
Speaking of which, the Zhu brothers and sisters are simply the other way around. Zhu Ying is like the scorching sun in the sky, always shining brightly, but Zhu Tingfang is like the gloomy, calm, cold and deep black moon in the night sky... Of course, it is also very scary when it is as violent as fire.
!
However, Mrs. Wu asked him to go to Zhu's house and ask Zhu Tingfang if there was anything he, his prospective son-in-law, could do to help as Zhu Tingfang's wedding was about to take place. Since he happened to bump into Zhu Tingfang and saw the man's stormy expression, he simply asked bluntly:
"Brother Zhu is overjoyed. Did he encounter something unpleasant and keep a straight face? It scares everyone."
Zhu Yi, who was behind, was shocked when he heard Zhang Shou's joking opening remarks. He wanted to remind Zhang Shou that his eldest son was in a bad mood, but it was too late. He saw Zhu Tingfang jump off the horse and walk to Zhang Shou expressionlessly.
In front of him, he was extremely worried that something unpredictable would happen in the next moment, but he didn't expect that someone actually handed Zhang Shou a long brocade box in his hand.
"Gifted by Huaqi."
Hearing these concise four words, Zhang Shou doubted whether Zhu Tingfang was possessed by Ah Liu at this moment. But seeing the person's gloomy expression, he knew that it would be inappropriate to tease him at this time. When he noticed Zhu Tingfang's hand
There was also a brocade box that was similar in style but much smaller than his. After a moment of surprise, he came up with a very realistic guess.
"Master Hua Qi went to Huairou, so this is an early gift?"
Zhu Tingfang was about to nod, but Zhang Shou smiled and opened the brocade box directly. Even though he was actually not a strict enough person to abide by etiquette, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, and then shouted angrily:
"Zhang Shou, what are you doing!"
"If it's a gift from someone else, that's fine, but if it's Hua Qiye, he will definitely hope that the recipient of the gift will open it and see it as soon as possible." Zhang Shou said this, after seeing clearly what was in the brocade box.
, he raised his head and smiled at Zhu Tingfang and said, "It seems that Mr. Hua Qi has finally stopped teasing me and Yingying. I can feel free to show it to her. I'll take the first step."
Seeing that Zhang Shou actually left him and went straight in, not to mention Zhu Tingfang who was stunned on the spot, even the Zhu family guards behind him all looked dumbfounded. Why do they feel that Zhang Shou is more like Zhu Tingfang, the real master?
Owner?
Of course Zhang Shou knew that he was too private, but he had already learned about Zhu Tingfang's character, and of course he was not interested in wasting time with his uncle. After entering Zhao Guogong's mansion, he learned that Zhu Ying was celebrating as usual.
Antang, he went straight to look for it. When he found that Mrs. Tai and Jiuniang were indeed there, he smiled and sent Hua Qi's early gift to Zhu Ying.
"I was afraid that Mr. Hua Qi was playing tricks on others, so I opened it and looked at it first. It should be something you like, Yingying."
"Ah Shou, you are so treacherous!" Zhu Ying suddenly raised her eyebrows with anger on her face. But when she opened the brocade box, her face showed an expression of joy. Because the box was not gold or gems, nor was it a gem.
It's not a precious thing like a seal stone. It's a pair of simple daggers, but each has a jade pendant tied to the sword tassel, one is Bingxin and the other is Hanqing.