Nightwatcher Chapter 20: Brainstorming
Chapter 251 Brainstorming
At the beginning of Chen Shi, the side door of the Meridian Gate opened slowly, and the old **** walked to the door and said loudly: "Go up!"
The noise immediately stopped, and the civil and military officials entered the side door in an orderly manner. The civil servant was on the left and the military officer was on the right.
After entering the Meridian Gate, enter the hall at Rank 4 and above, at the entrance of the Temple at Rank 4 and below, and on the square at Rank 6 and below.
The officials entered the hall and waited for a quarter of an hour. Emperor Yuan Jing was late.
A cluster of eyes fell on the king of a country, trying to catch clues from his eyes and expressions.
None has failed. Emperor Yuan Jing has been in power for thirty-seven years. He has a deep mind and rich experience. There are very few people who can break his wrists in the temple.
It is also Wei Yuan and Wang Shoufu.
This court meeting is no different from the past, and the monarchs and ministers played correctly as usual.
"Your Majesty, Chuzhou froze to death in the midwinter of tens of thousands of people. In order to provide relief to the victims, the chief ambassador has already said money and food. I implore your majesty to make an order for the Ministry of Household to allocate funds..."
"The treasury is empty. For disaster relief, you can collect donations from the local squire..." Emperor Yuan Jing replied.
"Your Majesty, the northern barbarians have repeatedly violated the border. After the beginning of spring, the border conflicts have become more intense, and they have to guard against it."
"Your Majesty, the king of Zhenbei ignored the barbarians looting the border and defended the border city without sending a single soldier. This resulted in the displacement of the people on the border and heavy casualties. Please come down."
Hearing this, Emperor Yuan Jing looked at Wei Yuan without a happy or angry voice: "Wei Aiqing, what's the situation with the northern barbarians?"
Wei Yuan frowned and said, "At the end of last year, the northern part of the country had been snowing for a few months, and countless animals had been frozen to death. At that time, the minister expected the barbarians would go south to plunder."
Emperor Yuan Jing suddenly remembered this, frowning and said: "What about the follow-up? The barbarians went south to invade the border, why didn't the guardians receive the news in advance?"
"The minister was negligent." Wei Yuan said.
In fact, he took the Anzi from the north and transferred to the northeast.
Emperor Yuan Jing said indifferently: "The northern barbarians invaded southward. Wei Yuan had oversight and was relieved of the post of Yushi Zuodu. The fine was one year."
The hall was quiet, and dense question marks floated in the minds of the officials.
Although the fighters are responsible for spying on intelligence, they are incidental business. Furthermore, the northern barbarians invaded southward, and the Zhenbei king couldn't defend himself, and would not fight. Even if it was known in advance that the barbarians would invade the border, what was the point?
Why can't this pot be beaten by Wei Yuan?
However, it is rare for Emperor Yuanjing to turn the artillery towards Wei Yuan. Although confused, the civil servants immediately seized the opportunity to attack Wei Yuan and shouted for the wise man.
An imperial official came out and emphasized: "Your Majesty, the King of the North of Zhenbei is sitting and watching the disaster of the civilians and is indifferent, please come down."
Emperor Yuan Jing responded with only four words: "I know."
Yushi returned unwillingly.
The Chao Hui gradually came to an end. After the government affairs that had been accumulated during this time were dealt with, Emperor Yuan Jing raised his index finger and gently tapped on the table after the officials stopped playing.
The old **** in python robe stood out and looked around the group of officials.
Here... the hearts of the masters in the hall moved.
It was just a normal performance. Although it was surprising that Wei Yuan was removed from the post of Zuodu Yushi, it was definitely not because of this "trivial matter" that Emperor Yuan Jing convened a court meeting suddenly.
The old **** unfolded the edict in his hand and said loudly: "I have ascertained the whole story of the Fu concubine case, and the Queen Shangguan instructed the court lady Huang Xiaorou to kill the Fu concubine and frame the prince...
"After I have been condemned in every possible way, Shangguan confessed to his crimes, the queen is out of order, her morals are not coordinated, and she cannot accept the fate of heaven. She will be retired to Changchun Palace after she is on the seal."
Changchun Palace is the cold palace.
There is a dead silence inside and outside the hall.
Up to the first grade and three public officials, and down to the officials outside the hall, everyone who heard the contents of the edict was all dumbfounded.
In silence, a low voice sounded:
"Your Majesty, this matter is not allowed."
Emperor Yuan Jing squinted, staring blankly at the Tsing Yi that was out of the queue.
Wei Yuan's temples were white, and the vicissitudes of time washed in his eyes, and he looked directly at Emperor Yuan Jing.
I don’t know how long it has been, the Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry and Dali Siqing went out at the same time, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the case of Fu concubine has not been tried by the three divisions. It cannot be easily concluded."
Emperor Yuan Jing said word by word: "This is my family affair."
Shangshu of the newly appointed Ministry of Etiquette rushed out and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, after the abolition, it is also a national event. Don't be hasty. Please also submit the Fufei case to the third division for review and make a decision."
Although the edict says that the queen has pleaded guilty. But after the abolition of the matter is of great importance, the princes would not agree to the abolition of Emperor Yuanjing without knowing the situation.
"Yes!"
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In the early morning, after Xu New Year's washing was finished, he went to the back hall to have breakfast. From a distance, he saw Xu Lingyin wearing a small skirt sitting on the steps outside the hall, her cheeks bulging angrily.
The little figure looks so lonely and pitiful.
"Ring tone, why are you sitting here?" Xu Xinnian asked.
Xu Lingyin looked up and ignored it.
"Second brother ask you something." Xu Xinnian frowned.
"Mother kicked me out and beat me." Xu Lingyin complained, "Second brother can scold me for me."
Xu Xinnian shook his head.
Xiao Douding had such an expression on his face, and wrinkled his nose and said: "It would be fine if the eldest brother is at home, the eldest brother likes bullying the mother the most."
Xu Xinnian entered the hall, sat in a familiar position, waited for Lu'e to serve him a bowl of porridge, and said as he ate, "Mother, did Lingyin annoy you again?"
"No, it was your elder brother who made me angry." Aunt said coldly.
"Big brother never came back..."
My aunt sneered and said: "This is your eldest brother's ability. If you are not there, you can still **** me off."
Xu Xinnian glanced at his sister and father who lowered their heads to drink porridge, and asked: "What's going on."
Xu Lingyue whispered: "Lingyin ate steamed buns today, spit out one bite, and said that he can eat it for the rest of his life."
"...Big Brother taught?" Xu New Year's mouth twitched.
Xu Lingyue nodded.
Xu Ershu added: "After vomiting the ringtone, I felt it was a pity that I wanted to pick it up and eat it again, and was beaten by your mother."
Xu Xinnian:......
He lowered his head and looked under the table, only to find that he had vomited a lot of chewed buns.
"Big Brother didn't go home today." Xu Lingyue said depressed.
Xu Erlang and Xu Pingzhi said tacitly: "It must be in Jiaofang Division."
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Xu Qi'an woke up in the wing of the backyard of the Yamen, the huge yard was quiet, only one old official crouched and swept the floor in the yard.
"How long has this quilt been unwashed, there is a strange smell, the public dormitory is rubbish."
He lifted the quilt in disgust, got out of bed with vain steps, and opened the window to let the sunlight in.
This is the public dormitory of the policemen's yamen, for the staff and policemen on duty at night to rest. Except for Jinluo’s exclusive rooms, the rest of the rooms are shared.
The sanitary condition is very bad, and I don’t know how many children and grandchildren are buried in the thick quilt.
Thanks to Si Tianjian’s elixir and his strong physique, the penetrating injury on his left shoulder has been scabs, and he will be healed in two days.
It's that the energy that has been exhausted by the sky and the earth has not recovered, and he is exhausted like a leaf of seven thorns, and his body is hollowed out.
Xu Qi'an poured a cup of tea to rinse his mouth, and went to the yard to draw a bucket of cold and clear well water. After washing his face, he went to Chunfengtang.
"Huh, comfortable..."
After eating the big meal delivered by the staff, Xu Qi'an touched his bulging belly and lay contently on Li Yuchun's chair, with his feet resting on the desk.
At this time, he had time to think about the assassination incident last night.
"Usually, I left the palace on time when Shen Shichu. Yesterday I left the palace after I checked the list of people who entered and left the imperial pharmacy.
"It's not surprising that the assassins who ambush me know my route home. I walk that way every day, but how do they keep the time so accurate?
"The watchman often looks on the roof, so it is impossible for the three assassins to lie on the roof waiting for me, otherwise they would have been discovered by the watchman from the night watch.
"Obviously, they know when I left the palace....The main messenger behind the scenes is most likely a person in the palace, otherwise they cannot explain this.
"Is it the queen? I just found out a clue that was unfavorable to her yesterday, and she turned her head and sent someone to assassinate me... Don't you want me to check it anymore?
"If the queen really did it, then Huaiqing and I will only get divorced."
Xu Qi'an squeezed his eyebrows.
At this moment, a black-clothed official entered the Chunfeng Hall and saw Xu Qi'an in the hall. He was relieved immediately: "I went to the backyard to look for Lord Xu, but no one was found. The humble servant thought you left the yamen."
Xu Qi'an still put his legs on the table, half-squinting, "I won't go to the palace to investigate the case today. I will talk about it when I recover."
The clerk nodded and said: "Weigong is looking for you, you should go to Haoqi Building first."
Ha, it seems that Wei Yuan learned about the assassination yesterday. He must be stunned at my record...Xu Qi'an put down his legs, got up from the chair, "lead the way."
As the clerk came to Haoqi Building, on the seventh floor of Qingcheshulu, I didn't expect that there were two unexpected guests in the tea room besides Wei Yuan.
The eldest princess Huaiqing, who is as elegant and noble as snow lotus; the handsome and introverted son of Emperor Yuanjing-the fourth prince.
As the brother of Huaiqing, the features of the four princes are not similar to those of their younger sisters, but somewhat similar to Emperor Yuanjing.
Huaiqing is somewhat similar to the Queen, except that the temperament of the mother and daughter are too different, and the slightest similarity is hard to see.
The faces of the three of them were extremely ugly. Wei Yuan held the teacup in his hand and bowed his head silently, as if he hadn't noticed Xu Qi'an's arrival. Hearing the sound, the four princes nodded slightly at him.
Huaiqing also didn't look at Xu Qi'an, frowning in thought.
"Wei Gong." Xu Qi'an clasped his fists.
Wei Yuan raised his head and pointed to the position beside Huaiqing, and said gently: "Sit down."
Xu Qi'an took the seat.
"Were assassinated last night?" Wei Yuan pushed the teapot to Xu Qi'an, motioning for him to pour the tea himself.
Just now, Xu Qi'an poured a cup of tea, did not drink, and nodded and said: "The messenger behind the scenes is related to the Fufei case and is in the palace."
"Do you suspect the queen?"
Wei Yuan's words were too straightforward. Xu Qi'an didn't know how to answer for a while, so he took a careful look at Huaiqing.
Huaiqing still didn't look at him, and looked very worried.
The eldest princess now looks like a woman facing the divorce agreement... Xu Qi'an muttered in her heart.
"His Majesty proposed to abolish the queen at the court meeting today because the real murderer behind the Fufei case is the queen." Wei Yuan said.
"???"
Xu Qi'an stared at him blankly, the first thought that came to mind: How long did I sleep?
Why do I wake up, I feel like I have been asleep for a century.
He personally investigated the Fufei case, and he deliberated and explored every step and every clue. He is still not sure that the queen is the murderer, so why is Emperor Yuanjing?
He thought he was Conan or Di Renjie?
But then, the words of Princess Huaiqing made Xu Qi'an confused again.
"The queen admitted."
What are you talking about?
Xu Qi'an waved his hand, "Sorry, I want to calm down..."
He thought about it for a long time, and tentatively said: "Your Majesty wants to abolish the queen because the culprit behind the Fu concubine case is the queen, and the queen really admitted it?"
The fourth prince nodded.
"Will it be forced?" Xu Qi'an guessed.
"No." Wei Yuan shook his head, looked at him with vicissitudes of life, and said in a deep voice:
"You personally investigated the Fufei case. No one knows any clues or details better than you. If you think about it, are there any suspicious or unreasonable things? Your Royal Highnesses today will serve you , In addition to discussing with me after the abolition, it also means asking you for help.
"Your Majesty has not taken back your gold medal. You need time to confirm this matter. You still have time to investigate this case."
Huaiqing and the Fourth Prince looked at Xu Qi'an at the same time.
The four princes bowed their hands and said: "Thank you, Lord Xu."
Xu Qi'an ignored him and turned his eyes to Huai Qing.
The princess, who is as elegant and elegant as a lotus flower, looked at him carefully with Qiushui eyes, "How is the injury?"
She didn't make a proposal, but was concerned about Xu Qi'an's injury.
For the sake of your sincere confession, you won't get divorced... Xu Qi'an said "Um", "Princess Xie is concerned, the humble job is fine."
After a pause, he continued: "In the Fu Fei case, the queen did have sufficient motives and reasons to frame the prince. According to the clues I found yesterday, the real murderer did indeed point to the queen."
The four princes interrupted excitedly: "Impossible, the mother will not do this kind of thing."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I haven't finished it yet." Xu Qi'an looked at Huaiqing and asked: "What evidence does your Majesty have?"
Huaiqing shook his head: "No, it was the mother's own admission."
Xu Qi'an frowned: "This is weird. If your majesty has no evidence, why should the queen admit it? Since the queen has admitted, why does she send someone to assassinate me?"
There is a paradox.
The four princes sighed and said, “I came to you because I didn’t know. Mr. Xu, you have repeatedly solved strange cases. If there is anyone in the capital who can find out the truth in a short time, and the mother is innocent, then the individual Only you."
Xu Qi'an drank the first sip of tea after taking the seat, and slowly said: "When I first took over the case, I felt that there were only two possibilities in the Fufei case: First, the prince was indeed drunk and had **** and killed Fufei.
"Second, someone has framed the prince and sought to seize the seat of the Eastern Palace.
"After surveying the Qingfeng Palace of the Concubine Fu, I can conclude that the prince was indeed wronged. Then this case belongs to the second possibility. Someone wants to frame the prince.
"Following this line of thought, all kinds of clues all point to the queen empress. Frankly said with the two highnesses, just now, I was also suspicious of the queen, suspected that she sent an assassin to assassinate me.
"But when I learned that the queen admitted that she was the real murderer behind the scenes, I suddenly became suspicious of this case. Then the purpose of the chief messenger behind the scenes is not to frame the prince, but to kill two birds with one stone.
"But I have a question. The queen is very simple, and the four princes are not princes. Why do the messengers behind the scenes point the finger at the queen? What is the picture? It can't be the position of the lord of the harem."
There is an emperor who has been abstinent for more than ten years. Does the throne of the lord of the harem make sense?
Wei Yuan put down the teacup and sighed: "First of all, the four princes, whether they are princes or not, are the eldest sons of His Majesty. Secondly, the envoy behind the scenes came to me."
"???" Xu Qi'an looked at him blankly.
Wei Yuan was silent for a while, and explained: "Wei family and Shangguan family are family ties, and the empress has her surname Shangguan."
Well, that is to say, Wei Yuan and the Queen are political allies, and belong to the Queen’s "foreign relatives"... No wonder Princess Huaiqing is half of Wei Yuan’s apprentice.... Concubine Fu’s case, on the surface, was to frame the prince, but it was actually against Wei Yuan?
Wei Yuan undoubtedly belonged to the Four Princes...A Fu Concubine case dealt with the princelings and the Four Princes at the same time. It was amazing...Xu Qi'an was secretly speechless.
"Father Emperor dismissed Wei Gong from the post of Imperial History in Zuodu at the meeting today." Princess Huaiqing said.
Hey, this is unreasonable....... Even if the black man behind the scenes wants to weaken Wei Yuan by overthrowing the emperor, that would be a loss of Wei Yuan's "allies" and weaken his power in disguise.
Why, as soon as the Queen’s accident happened, Emperor Yuan Jing immediately dismissed Wei Yuan’s important identity, acting as if the master behind the scenes was Emperor Yuan Jing...Wait a minute, suppose the queen was the man behind the prince. The intention is to support the four princes to become princes.
Emperor Yuan Jing immediately weakened and beat Wei Yuan after learning about it...What does this mean?
It shows that Emperor Yuan Jing was very jealous of Wei Yuan.
Xu Qi'an suddenly understood why Emperor Yuanjing chose the prince from Lishu as the prince instead of the four princes from the queen.
The empress and Wei Yuan are a political alliance. If the four princes are appointed as the princes, and I am replaced by me, I will have trouble sleeping and eating.
Withdrawing the divergent thoughts, Xu Qi'an put his mind on the case and reorganized the Fufei case in his heart.
As Xu Qi'an fell into thinking, the tea room fell silent, and only four people breathed gently.
"The prince finished drinking from Concubine Chen, met Huang Xiaorou on the way back, and was invited to the Qingfeng Palace of the Concubine...The prince was indeed moved by this father's woman.
"Fu Fei fell off the building and died. The prince became a suspect and was detained at Dali Temple.
"I found out that Concubine Fu was killed. After the crown prince was framed, the next day, Huang Xiaorou's body was found in the crab pavilion.....what a coincidence, what a coincidence.
"No wonder I felt something was wrong at the time. Huang Xiaorou was killed instead of committing suicide, so why did the assailant choose Crab Pavilion?
"If you kill people and kill your mouth, it’s better to bury them secretly than to throw the corpse in the well. Taking a step back, there are dozens or even hundreds of wells in the deep palace inner courtyard. However, they choose a densely populated and easy to find. Crab Pavilion.
"This is so deliberate, deliberately let us discover the connection between Huang Xiaorou and the queen.
"My initial guess was wrong? Huang Xiaorou was not the murderer who killed the concubine, she was just a prop. Let us lock the suspect to the queen's prop?
"No, Huang Xiaorou was indeed the one who lied to the Prince to go to Qingfeng Temple. The Prince would lie, but the guards around him would not lie. This is too easy to identify. Moreover, he can set up the scene, secretly destroy the guardrail, and know the concubine. Habit, knowing that she wants to be in love with her fake husband, all of this must be a close-knit maid.
"If the queen did not do all this, why should she admit it? Maybe there is some reason that she has to admit it.
"What is the queen afraid of? This must be related to this case. The three main persons involved in the case are Fu Fei, the Prince and the maid Huang Xiaorou.
"And among the three, the only person who has contact with the queen is Huang Xiaorou..."
Huang Xiaorou? !
A variety of chaotic thoughts and speculations flashed in his mind, and Xu Qi'an combined the clues he had obtained to deliberate the course of the case step by step.
Thinking of this, Xu Qi'an suddenly realized something, and took out a piece of dim yellow silk from his arms.
Embroidered with red lotus flowers, and a line of words: Yuanjing 31st Year Spring.
Princess Huaiqing stared at the yellow silk cloth and said: "This is the palace lady Huang Xiaorou."
"Yes!" Xu Qi'an nodded, looked around at the three of them, and finally fell on Huaiqing, and said in a deep voice: "His Royal Highness, we only know that the queen saved Huang Xiaorou~IndoMTL.com~ But there are two doubts, I don’t know. Did you notice it."
Huai Qing shook his head.
"First, why did the queen save Huang Xiaorou?"
"The queen mother has always been kind, and it's not surprising that she spent a panacea to save a court lady." Huai Qing said.
The queen may be a good person, but this is not the point...Xu Qi'an shook his head and said: "Then why should the queen pay attention to a court lady? He sent Fengqi Palace's Holly to stare at her?"
"My palace asked the queen, but the queen didn't say it." Huai Qing frowned.
"Second, why did the court lady Huang Xiaorou commit suicide?" Xu Qi'an pointed to the yellow silk cloth and said solemnly: "The answer is here."
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(End of this chapter)