Therefore, the conversation failed to come to a conclusion in the end. Everyone spread their hands, sighed, shook their heads, and dispersed.
…
Concubine Sun and Ji Xiu were imprisoned in Dali Temple awaiting trial. People from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, along with the police, entered Ji's Mansion to conduct a search the next day.
In the front hall, a girl wearing a lavender coat and skirt was facing a group of detectives and Metropolitan Procuratorate officials with cold and solemn expressions.
Han Yan held the police badge and said in a cold tone: "I am on official business at this time, and I have been ordered to search your house for anything suspicious. I hope that Miss Ji can cooperate with me and others -"
Ji Wanyou suppressed the anxiety and fear in her heart and said as calmly as possible: "This is natural."
As he said that, he turned his head slightly and explained to the steward on the side: "Go down and have someone lead the way for your lords. Be sure to follow closely so that your lords can dispatch you at any time."
Before these uninvited guests arrived, she had repeatedly told everyone in the house to be on guard and keep a close eye on them. These people searched and searched, but they never thought of taking any belongings that did not belong to their Ji family during the search.
Bring something in!
As for the commander-in-chief, she should lead the way personally.
Ji Wanyou took a step forward: "Commander Han, please—"
Han Yan glanced at her, turned around and left the front hall.
…
The news that the Ji family was searched soon reached Xu Mingyi's ears.
Ji Wanyou also had someone send her a letter, which said that the detectives had not obtained any so-called physical evidence during their trip, and now they were just worried about other means.
Xu Mingyi handed the letter to Akui: "Take it and burn it."
Other means...
There will definitely be.
Now everyone is staring at this case, and it is expected that the emperor will not let the matter delay for too long.
But there is still no progress or clues on King Xiang's side.
On the way from the palace back to the capital, King Xiang did not do anything unusual in private. It was unclear whether it was out of caution that he did not dare to act at this juncture, or if he had other plans.
All we can do now is wait patiently.
Xu Mingyi looked at the ginkgo tree in the courtyard. In summer, the small fan-like leaves are delicate and tender green, and are stacked closely on the trunk. The sunlight passes through them, and scattered gold leaks to the ground. When the wind blows, they sparkle and move.
The imperial study room is also under the sun, with purple pillars and golden beams, flying eaves and carved dragons clinging to it, and the stacked glazed tiles are also shining with dazzling golden light.
Zhan Yunzhu, wearing a blue official robe, was asking for an audience outside the imperial study.
Ji Xiu's case has not yet been concluded, and he came here to offer advice this time. He is confident that the idea this time will be foolproof... As long as the emperor announces to him, he will definitely be able to use this advice to get rid of the crime.
Zhan Yunzhu recited these words silently in his heart to keep himself calm and calm.
On his way back to Beijing, he never saw the emperor again. This might be his last chance...
At this time, he heard the imperial study room door being opened——
In addition to the young eunuch who came in to deliver the message, there was also an internal eunuch whom he was very familiar with. He was Li Ji's adopted son and was in charge of matters inside and outside the imperial study.
Zhan Yunzhu couldn't help but feel something in his heart - is this the emperor's promise to see him?
In front of his eyes, he could see that the internal prison officer, who always had a smiling face, now had an indifferent expression on his face, and there was a strange alienation in his eyes.
Zhan Yunzhu immediately felt intense uneasiness in his heart.
Immediately afterwards, the prisoner's voice was heard spreading everywhere——
"Your Majesty's Oral Order - Zhan Yunzhu, a member of Zhongshushe, was recommended by Jixiu, the Minister of the Ministry of War. After being impeached by the censor, the two of them had close private contacts. However, this time Jixiu was suspected of trying to poison the Queen Mother. Previously,
Concubine Sun has repeatedly sent secret messages to the palace, and there is a possibility that there may be some culprits. After investigation, the people in Zhongshushe are also very suspicious, so I am now dismissed from my post for observation. If it is found that it has nothing to do with this case, I will be reinstated later. I appreciate this."
"..." Zhan Yunzhu slowly lowered himself to his knees and said in a stiff voice: "I... obey the order."
The inner prisoner didn't even look at him, and turned back to the palace.
The palace door was closed again, and Zhan Yunzhu knelt where he was, unable to get up for a long time.
Dismissal and probation...
If it is found to be irrelevant to the case, will he be reinstated?
Zhan Yunzhu recited it silently over and over again in his heart, and finally a sneer escaped from between his slightly trembling teeth.
How could he be reinstated?!
How could the emperor not know whether he was related to this case?
It's just a random explanation for why I want to dismiss him from office...!
If the emperor no longer wants to use him, how can he wait until the so-called official is restored to his original position?
Zhan Yunzhu's eyes were dark and trembling, and he slowly stood up.
Behind each of these, someone is obviously plotting against him...
Thinking about the back figure he caught sight of next to Princess Yufeng's carriage while resting before entering the city yesterday, Zhan Yunzhu's expression changed complexly, with a hint of ferociousness - Zhaozhao, is that you?
?
By trying so hard to get him to leave the emperor, was Zhaozhao afraid that he would be detrimental to the government?
Thinking of this, a strange smile suddenly appeared in Zhan Yunzhu's eyes.
He walked forward, step by step as if stepping on a swamp full of sharp thorns, the red walls and golden tiles retreated to his left and right, until the heavy palace door slowly closed behind him.
He stopped, turned around stiffly, and looked at the closed palace door.
When he first entered the palace, he walked through the Danyang Gate.
This time, I left the Xixiao Gate, where groceries are transported every morning and evening, and which is mostly closed during the day...
He planned carefully step by step, never daring to be careless, and often used his life as a bet...
He is not willing to give in, he cannot be willing to give in!
News of the dismissal of Zhongshu Sheren quickly spread in the palace.
Most of the officials were slightly surprised.
Although it is true that Zhan Yunzhu and Ji Xiu have a close relationship, and there is indeed a possibility of being implicated, in the final analysis, there is no real evidence to prove that it is related to the Queen Mother's case. In such a situation, how to deal with it is just your Majesty's.
Just a word.
But His Majesty, who always highly valued this person, directly issued a decree to dismiss him...
This inevitably makes people secretly say that the Sacred Heart is unpredictable.
Xu Jin, who was fishing in the Ministry of Rites, heard about this, drank tea for a while, and saw that it was almost time. Although most of his colleagues were still very busy, this did not prevent him from putting down his tea cup and going home.
He had to tell his daughter the good news.
…
The sky is getting dark.
There is no moon tonight, and there is not even a trace of a star in the night sky.
On the eaves of the backyard of Prince Xiang's Mansion in Beijing, Xiao Qi lay quietly under the ridge of the roof, hiding his figure, as if blending into the night.
He was ordered to come and take over from Xiao Wu to keep an eye on Prince Xiang's Mansion, and a special helper - Tianmu also came with him.
But Big Bird didn't follow the rules and simply ignored his arrangements for separate operations. At this time, he squatted on his back and slept without any martial ethics.
