Rebirth: Remarrying the Emperor's Uncle

Chapter 539: Sleepless Night
Outside Zhen Guogong's mansion, the Imperial Forest Army surrounded the surrounding area, looking alert.

Deputy Commander Liu was tall and strong, with a messy beard.He stood at the gate of the mansion, looking around with piercing eyes.

The door of the mansion opened, and a steward came out with a few servants.

What the servants carried in their hands were a few hot roasted lambs, with a strong aroma.

The steward nodded and stepped forward, "Vice Commander Liu and all the guards have worked hard. This is the food prepared by the prince for everyone. Everyone eats it to drive away the cold."

Attracted by the aroma, the guards of the Imperial Forest Army at the door looked over at Qi Shushua, swallowing desperately.It's already the middle of the night, and everyone is cold and hungry.

Deputy Commander Liu's throat rolled, and he shouted loudly, "The Imperial Forest Army has its own meals, hurry up and take them away!"

The steward smiled flatteringly, "It's just some food. The son has no other intentions..."

Deputy Commander Liu unsheathed the long knife at his waist, "If you don't leave, kill him on the spot!"

The steward's face changed, and he hurriedly retreated with a smile.

Not long after, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment walked over from the alley on the other side of the mansion and nodded slightly at him.

Deputy Commander Liu greeted them, and the two walked to an open place. He asked, "Is someone out of the house?"

"At the back corner gate, there were servants carrying the roasted sheep out. Taking advantage of the distraction of the guards, a black shadow quietly climbed over the wall and left the house. If I hadn't secretly arranged for a master to watch him, I'm afraid I wouldn't have found him. Now they have followed , It depends on whether you really want to make a confession that day."

Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you, Deputy Commander Liu, you have helped me a lot!"

Because of the close relationship between Dali Temple and Prince Zhao Chen, they were excluded from the candidates for investigating Zhen Guogong's rebellion.The only ones responsible for the investigation were the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai.

This treason case involves too much, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses have joined hands, it is indeed extremely thrilling.The emperor is not willing to believe anyone now, but he has no clue when investigating, which is really a headache.If he can't do it in the emperor's heart, I'm afraid he will put his own wealth and life in it.

Now that things have turned around, there is a sudden breakthrough, how can we not make him happy.

"Your Excellency, don't be polite." Deputy Commander Liu said, "As expected, Liao Yuansi didn't lie to me."

Minister of the Ministry of Justice was quite surprised, "Liao Yuansi? Did you get the news from him?"

Deputy Commander Liu said sarcastically, "In order to save his life, he must try to make some contributions."

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice is a literati, so he always pays more attention to this kind of talented young people, and he can't help feeling sorry, "Last year, his "Ten Questions about the King of Jin" was sharp and sonorous, and later he confronted the King of Jin many times, and his mind was quite firm. Now it seems that he is just a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, which is really a pity."

Deputy Commander Liu sneered, "It's not that he has a firm mind, he just thinks that he has a bright future with the Duke of Dingzhen. To put it disrespectfully, it is much easier to promote officials than the emperor when he is the chief assistant of the court. Now the Duke of Zhen has lost power. , he naturally has to judge the situation and find another way out."

The Minister of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs sighed, "Speaking of which, I really admire the mind of Deputy Commander Liu. King Chengjun is the commander of the Imperial Forest Army, and you are the deputy commander. He is now in prison. It is a good opportunity for you to be promoted. You But he refused to catch it."

He said with a smile, "If that person really went to Commander Zhang's mansion to make a confession, it would mean that the two mansions really did not discuss marriage, and the suspicion of King Cheng was completely cleared."

Deputy Commander Liu's face darkened, and he said displeasedly, "Liu is the kind of ungrateful person! My life was given by the king of Chengjun. Am I still a human being when I fall into trouble for promotion?"

Minister of the Ministry of Punishment cupped his hands and said, "I have made a slip of the tongue. Vice President Liu is busy ahead of time. I am going back to the Ministry of Punishment to wait for news. I am afraid I will be busy all night tonight."

Deputy Commander Liu cupped his hands, "My lord, go slowly."

As expected, the masters sent by the Ministry of Punishment returned with a full load. When the confidants sent by the son of Zhen Guogong and Commander Zhang Da were making confessions, they broke into the house and arrested them on the spot.

Commander Zhang's face was ashen, and he repeatedly complained, "It's all done by the son, I just listened to it, and didn't act like I really thought!"

"Commander Zhang was very evasive. If the two houses hadn't had a fateful friendship, how could the crown prince have found you?" Minister of Punishment said with a smile, "Why, you know that you will die if you seek rebellion, so you want to burn the boat?"

Commander Zhang couldn't explain clearly, and said angrily, "You are pickers of persimmons, and you are capable of interrogating your son!"

"Don't worry, the prince will come soon."

Township government.

It was pitch black in the study, and the charcoal fire in the charcoal basin was burnt out, and there were faint lights flickering sporadically.

Sitting quietly in the darkness, Wang Mao looked at the waning moon outside the window, feeling more and more uneasy in his heart——

Two hours have passed, and the person sent out has not returned.

Suddenly, there was a sound of chaotic footsteps outside, and the torch was red.

Deputy Commander Liu of the Imperial Forest Army opened the door and entered, holding a torch to illuminate Wang Mao's face, "Your Majesty, follow me to the Ministry of Punishment."

Wang Mao's heart sank, something happened.

He said, "May I ask Vice Commander Liu why he took someone late at night?"

"Then ask yourself."

Deputy Commander Liu put the long knife on his shoulder unceremoniously, "Tie him up for me!"

The lights in the yamen of the Ministry of Punishment were on all night, and when the morning light was twilight, the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment entered the palace full of energy.

Accompanying him were several officials from Yushitai and Deputy Commander Liu of the Yulin Army.

Royal study.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments presented Commander Zhang's confession.

"Commander Zhang Da of the Jinwu Guard initially refused to admit that the prince of Zhen Guogong and the head of Jiahe County were negotiating marriage. Princess Chengjun was quite satisfied with the marriage and agreed on the spot. She just waited for a good day for Mrs. Zhen Guogong to prepare a gift and propose marriage.

After the two mansions were tied up in this way, the prince arranged for officials to exonerate the king of Chengjun in the court hall. If the king of Chengjun was innocent, they would naturally be innocent as well. "

Emperor Qingming looked at the confession in his hand, his face darkened, as if a rainstorm was coming.

Just relying on Wang Mao to exonerate himself in this way, it just happened to prove his crime of treason.If it was all speculation before, now it is indeed hard evidence!
He said coldly, "He has a good plan. Wang Maoke pleaded guilty?"

Minister of the Ministry of Punishments reported, "My son is not willing to plead guilty. As for the collusion with Commander Zhang Da, the son said that Liao Yuansi did it on his own."

Deputy Commander Liu said from the side, "The person who went to make a confession to Commander Zhang is the son's confidant, and he cannot be ordered by others. Also, last night, I wished that all the servants of the whole family were dispatched, and it was roasted lamb again. It's food delivery again, won't the prince know?
Besides, if Liao Yuansi did it, why did he bother to send news to his ministers in private? "

Emperor Qingming stroked the ring and said coldly, "Decree, go to court."

Liao Yuansi continued, "If the Imperial Forest Army is the internal response of the Duke of Zhen, the Imperial Forest Army will definitely be prepared for the day when the Liangchuan camp attacks the city."

(End of this chapter)