Kowloon wins

Chapter 991

"My humble servant greets His Majesty!"

Just now when he walked into the main hall of Qianqing Palace, he saw Emperor Chengde pacing back and forth on the front wall like ants on a hot pot, Li Minquan's heart sank involuntarily, and his eyes were even more persuasive. A flash of doubt flashed by, but at this moment, Li Minquan didn't care to think about it, but seeing him rushing to the front of the imperial court, he couldn't wait to pay his respects.

"Hmph, it's all because of Er, who made me entrust such an important matter to Hong Xi, that useless idiot. Now, it's good, the matter didn't get done, but someone caught me, a bunch of trash, and I'm angry. Already!"

Emperor Chengde was very disturbed at the moment, and he was so impolite that he couldn't care less about it. Facing Li Minquan's great gift, Emperor Chengde didn't even shout, and it was a good thing to cover his head and face swearing.

"Your Majesty calm down, Your Majesty calm down, I really don't know why, so please tell Your Majesty clearly, what happened?"

Li Minquan suddenly received the order to enter the palace when he was having dinner, and he came here in a hurry. He really didn't know that Zhang Fanggang and others were taken down by Hong Qing. Seeing that Emperor Chengde was so angry now, he felt guilty Apart from that, he couldn't help being suspicious, and had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask, even though he knew that there was a possibility of further angering Emperor Chengde.

"What's the matter? At this moment, you still ask me what's the matter? Hmph, that bastard Hong Xi can't do things well, and the manpower he sent to Wuyi Lane to do things has been exposed. Just before that, that bastard Hong Qing broke into her mansion by force." Now, those idiots have been taken down, if things get serious, how can I deal with myself, huh? Say it, say it!"

Emperor Chengde has always been a person who cherishes feathers, thinking that if Hongqing publicizes his plot to assassinate Geng Sanbiao, his reputation will be ruined. The matter of the courtiers forcing the palace will happen. At that time, even if Emperor Chengde is not reconciled, there is only one way to go to the Zen position. There was no good voice at all, but when he saw him stomping his feet, he roared fiercely.

"Your Majesty calm down, Your Majesty calm down, I think this matter is not unsolvable, it is not difficult to make a big problem small, I have a plan, and I should be able to deal with it without any worries."

Hearing Emperor Chengde's words, Li Minquan's heart suddenly rolled with shock and anger. He was shocked that Hong Qing dared to act so arrogantly. It was obvious that he had no fear at all. Those who started the army for chaos or anger were due to the negligence of the third elder brother—the fact that such a major event happened, and he did not inform him, it is obvious that Li Minquan's position in the third elder brother's heart is far from important, and this Undoubtedly, Li Minquan's self-esteem was hurt, and under extreme anger, an evil thought immediately flashed in Li Minquan's heart. He already had an idea of ​​blaming the third elder brother, so he rushed to speak.

"speak!"

After so many years of getting along with the monarch and his ministers, Emperor Chengde still trusted Li Minquan's ability to calculate wisely. Hearing him say that he had a countermeasure, his expression softened a little, but his anger was still not small , the tone of the cold voice is not much better.

"Your Majesty, if my minister's predictions are correct, King Shunjun must have come to report to His Majesty the first time this matter happened. I wonder if I have made a mistake?"

Since Li Minquan had made a plan in his mind, he immediately returned to the old style of a magic stick in the hands of Zhizhu, but seeing his confident smile, he made the first step of guessing in a leisurely manner.

"Well, so what?"

Although Emperor Chengde was considered a smart person, he was not outstanding in terms of wisdom and calculation, so he couldn't figure out the fundamental intention of Li Minquan's question, so he could only frown slightly and let it go. .

"Yes, that's right. King Shunjun did this on purpose. There is only one purpose, and that is to blame His Majesty. It is out of holy will to deliberately make Prince Ren misunderstand this matter."

Li Minquan was always poisonous at the moment, and people like Hong Qing who had a great support and support for him could betray him, let alone the third elder brother who used to take advantage of each other. Now he bites back, he is really more poisonous than a poisonous snake Go up three points.

"Bastard Xingzi, dare to trap me in injustice, damn it, I will never forgive him lightly, hum, let's continue!"

Emperor Chengde was also mean and ungrateful. Hearing what Li Minquan said, he immediately became angry. He completely forgot that the cause of the whole incident was actually arranged by himself, so he blamed the third elder brother in anger. superior.

"Your Majesty, since you know that the third elder brother intends to mislead you, when Prince Ren comes to see you, your majesty might as well tell the truth, and let Prince Ren go to the third elder brother to settle the score. Once the matter is clear, your majesty Take advantage of the situation and give third elder brother a punishment, this matter will be considered as an exposure of the past, as for the future, it will not be too late to discuss it in the future."

This time Li Minquan was determined to teach the third elder brother a harsh lesson, and now he offered suggestions, so he was not very polite at all, so he planned to push the third elder brother out as a scapegoat.

"Well, it's feasible. It's just that those who handle the affairs are currently in the hands of Hong Qing, which will be a trouble after all. I wonder if Zicheng has any clever strategies for this?"

For Emperor Yu Chengde, as long as he can keep the throne under his buttocks, there is no one who cannot be sacrificed at all. Regarding the use of the third elder brother as a scapegoat, Emperor Chengde has never had the slightest psychological burden, and he did it without hesitation. He agreed to Li Minquan's proposal, but he didn't dare to rest assured, so he asked another question in a deep voice.

"This matter is not difficult. If Prince Ren comes to inquire about the crime, His Majesty can issue an order to investigate clearly and order the Ministry of Punishment to take over the case. But Brother Xiao San doesn't want to be arrested without a fight. He will definitely arrange related matters without mentioning it. Whether it succeeds or not, it is the third elder brother's own business, even if Prince Ren wants to settle the score, he can only settle the matter with the third elder brother, His Majesty just sit and watch."

Li Minquan obviously didn't care about Emperor Chengde's worries at all, but when he saw him smiling confidently, he gave him a way to move around with confidence.

"Well, that's good, let's just leave it at that. Tomorrow morning, that guy Hong Qing will definitely come to see me, and Zicheng will just sit in and listen. I'm tired, so let me tell you I'm tired."

With what Li Minquan said, the last trace of worry in Emperor Chengde's heart dissipated. With his mood settled down, the tense heartstrings were loosened, and a burst of sleepiness uncontrollably surged from the bottom of his heart. When he came up, he didn't want to keep Li Minquan any longer, so he waved his hand and gave the order to chase away the guests.

"I thank Your Majesty for your grace, and I will retire."

Hearing Emperor Chengde's order, Li Minquan was overjoyed in his heart, but he didn't dare to say any more, he hurriedly bowed his head to thank him, and then left the hall, and went back to the mansion by himself...

"My lord is back."

At three o'clock in the morning, the night was getting a little dark. After asking to see Emperor Chengde and being rejected, Hong Qing did not go back to the Summer Palace, but went to the admiral of the Nine Gates again, and personally presided over the sudden trial of Zhang Fanggang and others. In the end, the gates of the city were already closed, and Hong Qing didn't want to disturb the gate guards, so she led a group of guards and went straight back to her own palace. Sleeping with the wives and concubines, they strolled all the way to the study in the inner courtyard, just turned around the screen at the door of the study, and saw Old Master Chen sitting in it, and his feet slowed down involuntarily. Going forward to pay respects, Old Master Chen greeted first with a smile.

"The disciple has seen the master."

Hong Qing really didn't expect Old Master Chen to return to the palace, but she knew the reason for his sudden appearance, but she didn't care too much. But seeing several of them striding forward, they respectfully saluted and greeted them.

"Has the prince already found out the case of Bird Clothes Lane?"

Old Master Chen nodded, pointed to the futon opposite the couple, and signaled Hong Qing to take a seat by herself, then stroked the long beard on her chest, and asked meaningfully.

"To tell the truth, Master, the truth of this case is now clear. The fire in Bird Clothes Lane was set off by the youngest instructing his guards. There is only one fundamental purpose, and that is to blame Geng Sanbiao. The reason for this is that It was done in accordance with the order of Emperor Amami, but there is nothing unusual about it."

The reason why Hongqing personally presided over the sudden trial was not because he was worried about the interrogation ability of the nine admirals, but because the case was related to the face of the Tian family, and it was really inappropriate for too many people to know about it, let alone causing a storm in the city. Of course, it is necessary to keep it secret from others, but it is not necessary to old Master Chen.

"Well, how does the prince plan to deal with this matter?"

With old master Chen's wisdom, he has guessed the root of the matter long ago, and he is not surprised at the results of such investigations. The reason why he entered the city overnight is that he only cares about one thing, and that is what Hongqing plans to do. Facing this situation, what is afraid of is that Hong Qing will raise troops due to anger.

"To let Master know, this disciple intends to have a heart-to-heart talk with Huang Ama. It would be great if a consensus can be reached. If not, disciple cannot just sit back and watch my Daqing Society miss this good opportunity for development. Some things, Even though I don't want to, I have no choice but to do it, I've made up my mind on this point, so please forgive me, Master."

Hong Qing is not a very stubborn person, but he is definitely a decisive person. When his mind is set, no one can shake his determination, even Old Master Chen is no exception. Of course, out of respect for Chen With the respect of the old master, Hong Qing did not hide what was in her heart, but gave the final decision in an unquestionable tone.

"Well, since that's the case, tomorrow morning, the old man will accompany the prince into the palace."

Although Old Master Chen is one of the most wise men in the world, it is impossible to calculate the future trend of world development due to his limited vision. It is difficult to make it easier, so he proposed a sentence in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)