Shengshichun

Chapter 301 The evidence is here
When Liang Zhi arrived in Tongzhou, he first inquired about He Qunying's residence and found out that he indeed lived near the pier, so he also booked a room next door to him. Then he contacted the Ning family's business in Tongzhou and paid close attention to the two ships. Arrival time.

The sea was calm on the pier, and merchants and boatmen kept passing by. After years of wars ended, there was a bit of prosperity.

After Liang Zhi took care of all this, he went back to Beijing to report to Fuzhen.

The news that Princess Rong was stabbed to death by bandits spread a lot, and it also gave rise to various speculations. In addition, the emperor had people strictly guarding the four city gates, and even sent Pei Zhan to personally stationed at Prince Rong's Mansion, which added a touch of solemnity.

Of course, the officials who paid the most attention to this matter were the officials in the DPRK. In recent days, people came to the Pei Mansion one after another to inquire about the news. Mrs. Pei Yu Pei was too lazy to pay attention to it, but she could not keep turning people away, so the guests in the house Still hasn't stopped.

Fortunately, this is all for the main courtyard's entertainment and has nothing to do with Fu Zhen. In the afternoon, Fu Zhen reported to Pei Zhan about Jiang Lin's return. At dusk, he arrived home. Those who entered through the corner door just avoided the guests who left the house through the front door.

After listening to Jiang Lin's reply, Pei Zhan also raised his eyebrows at the sign from Dayue Yiwangfu: "Yiwangfu was destroyed long before the war between Dayue King and Dazhou, which means that Dayue King has never After winning the imperial power struggle, he launched a war against the Great Zhou Dynasty. It was said that he had wiped out all the people in the Yiwang Mansion. Moreover, calculations showed that the Yiwang Mansion had disappeared for more than 20 years, and he was even older than Xu Yin. What's the connection?"

Fu Zhen said slowly: "What I'm most puzzled about now is what does Xu Yin want to do?"

When he killed her, he kept saying that he wanted to rise to the top. Now he has become a third-level official at a young age. He was already a good commander, but he insisted on trying to win her over. Originally, he said he wanted to develop his own power and influence. Prince Rong's Mansion resisted and got rid of this bondage, but he even wanted to get hold of Prince Rong's secret fan, and even dared to kill Princess Rong. His goal was not limited to Prince Rong's Mansion?

Pei Zhan looked sideways at her under the glazed lamp and said thoughtfully: "Today there was another disturbance in Prince Rong's Mansion. Prince Rong chopped Xu Yin."

Fu Zhen looked up.

Pei Zhan recounted the scene that the imperial guards saw with their own eyes.

After hearing this, Fu Zhen immediately said: "The prince actually brought Xu Yin into the palace so quickly?"

Pei Zhan nodded: "Since the emperor has been seriously ill in recent years, he has gradually handed over some government affairs to the prince. The Zongzheng of the Zongren Mansion is King Rong, and the Ministry of Rites is in charge of the Zongren Mansion. It is said that when King Rong took leave to organize the funeral in the palace, it was Zhan Zhan who Mr. Zhan Shi, the young master of the Ministry, asked the prince to take over this job."

When Fu Zhen heard this, he said coldly: "It seems that these two people have their own minds.

"Xu Yin has killed Princess Rong, and there is no possibility of reconciliation with Prince Rong's palace. In the past, Yang Zhan was still on his side, but now his biological mother died in Xu Yin's hands. This hatred must be forged no matter what. .

“If he wants to protect himself, he can only seek foreign aid, and now the prince is really the best choice.

"Xu Yin may not have been able to join the prince for a day or two. If Yongping hadn't killed Mr. Liu, he would have been Zhan Shifu of Zhan Shifu now.

"Also, the reason why Yongping and Concubine Yu colluded together is because Xu Yin had intervened in some matters in the East Palace during the crowning ceremony.

"So the fact that he was slashed today must be premeditated. And if the prince is eyeing Prince Rong, then Xu Yin, who has been the commander of Prince Rong's palace for six years, is also a very handy knife for him, right?"

Pei Zhan sat down next to her: "No matter what, Xu Yin is not a good person. Even if he did not personally commit the Hutong murder case, he has already done many other things through this case.

"The prince is the crown prince. Once Xu Yin takes advantage of him, it will be no small matter. "I have to report this to the emperor and let him know that Xu Yin is not such a simple person, but there is no evidence and there is no way to openly accuse him. If you don't tell the truth and report it privately, it will become a matter of making excuses without any basis. "

Fu Zhen followed him and became worried.

When it comes to the conduct of monarchs and ministers, one cannot be careless. There is more than just one minister from the Pei family in the entire court, and it is not the Pei family that has the final say on how other officials serve as officials. Even secret reports must provide evidence, otherwise they will become slanderers. Xu Yin has several lives in his hands, first Liang Ning and then Princess Rong, but who can prove it?
"Young Madam! General Liang has sent a message from the dock! The two merchant ships leased by He Qunying will dock around midnight tonight."

The servant came in through the window.

Fu Zhen stood up and looked deeply at Pei Zhan: "If you want evidence, why does it have to be evidence that he committed a murder? He escorted things from Tanzhou to Beijing in such a roundabout way, it must not be anything. If there is an account that does not match his net worth, it will not be considered as slander on our part!”

After all, the important purpose was to remind the emperor to be on guard against Xu Yin. As for which angle to guard against, was it so important?

"You still have a point." Pei Zhan stood up with a smile, "Then let's go!"

……

Xu Yin came out of the East Palace and went to the Yamen. After returning home, he sent a message:
"He Qunying sent a message that the two ships will dock tonight, the carriage is ready, and the master can set off immediately."

Xu Yin glanced in the direction of Prince Rong's Mansion and said, "Is there no other movement over there?"

"Not yet. Since the master came out, the prince has returned to his own courtyard and has not been seen again today."

Xu Yin stood for a moment, then raised his sleeves and said, "Let's go."

She followed him into the carriage and glanced at his expression: "Is it possible that my trip to the palace did not go smoothly?"

"smoothly."

"Then why are you so worried?"

Xu Yin stretched his body, and his frown showed no intention of relaxing. "Although this trip to the palace went smoothly, in retrospect, every step I took recently has been pushed forward, and almost none of them followed my plan. I always have an ominous feeling, maybe there is something going on. I'm going to lose control."

Lian Ruan looked away from his face, turned to the front, and curled up his hands on his knees. "Despite this, the master handled it perfectly and never lost control. It's better not to worry too much." Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the tea that had been prepared nearby, and he handed it over with both hands: "This tea is just warm enough to go down your throat. , it can be used to moisturize the throat during hot summer days.”

Xu Yin said nothing, took the small teapot, looked at him, and drank.

The mournful Prince Rong's Mansion and the quiet Xu Mansion were gradually left behind.

Entering the second half of the moon, only a thin eyebrow was left in the moonlight. Except for the crow that suddenly fluttered its wings and flew over the head, the surroundings were as dark as a tomb.