Half life, for Jue

Yu Jia and his party quickly returned to the Hall of Martial Arts.Xia Jiang and King Jing were naturally still waiting, neither standing nor kneeling. Emperor Liang looked at the footprints on King Jing's body, and couldn't help feeling a little soft-hearted.

King Yu didn't expect that after returning, Emperor Liang seemed to be calm and asked in a low voice, "Father, what's urgent about the empress..."

"Hmph, the women in the harem are making a fuss, it's no big deal." Emperor Liang cut off his words, and said in a deep voice, "You guys continue to confront each other, what are you talking about?"

Both Xia Jiang and Yu Wang were taken aback.Immediately aware that the situation is developing in a bad direction, it is very likely that the inner palace storm that was deliberately set off just now has the opposite effect.

Unexpectedly, that silent concubine Jing would have such great abilities...

The pause between the two did not grab the conversation, and Prince Jing had already opened his mouth first: "Speaking of Dali Temple."

"Yes, Dali Temple. Now let's talk about Dali Temple." Emperor Liang pulled the soft pillow aside, looked at Prince Jing still kneeling, and added: "Stand up and talk."

"Thank you, father." Xiao Jingyan saluted and got up.Then he faced Xia Jiang and said, "After I argued that I was powerless to break through the Xuanjing Division, Xiashou Zun changed his mind. The rebel turned into being robbed in Dali Temple again, didn't he?"

"The old minister didn't change his mind. The old minister followed..." Xia Jiang just wanted to explain.

Xiao Jingyan interrupted him: "Okay, even if that's the case. So does Xia Shouzun mean that my patrol camp is also outside Dali Temple? To create chaos in the name of arresting robbers and prevent you from hunting criminals ?” Xiao Jingyan’s eyes were cold, and he took a step forward and said calmly: “The patrol battalion did have conflicts with the nobles in front of the Xuanjing Division’s gate. This is a fact. Even if Xia Shouzun used this as evidence to sue me, I admit that I have It's a crime of incompetence to discipline subordinates. However, in the prison of Dali Temple, the patrol battalion has never had any contact with Xuanjing Division's soldiers, so is Xia Shouzun going to blame me for losing and rebelling?"

Of course, the officers and soldiers of the patrol battalion and the soldiers of the Xuanjing Division had never clashed near Dali Temple, so Xia Jiang was at a loss for words for a while, and King Yu couldn't help but interjected: "Jingyan, I was already there when Xia Shouzun came in, and he In fact, I didn't say anything, I just reported the fact that my father was robbed and that the patrol battalion was obstructing the pursuit outside the Xuanjing Division. As for the suspicion that you are the person behind the scenes, it was my father who was wise enough to see through it, so I announced you. Confrontation, if you are innocent, you can just refute one sentence, why bother to be so aggressive against Xia Shouzun?"

Prince Jing sneered and said, "Brother Yu Wang, were you at the scene when the crime happened?"

King Yu was taken aback by his question: "Not here."

"Then Brother Yu was ordered to preside over Wei Zheng's case?"

King Yu was stunned again, "No."

"Since Brother Yu is not an eyewitness and the presiding judge, it should have nothing to do with this matter. Father is here, why is Brother Yu so anxious to excuse Xia Shouzun?"

King Yu didn't expect King Jing's attitude to be so tough, his face turned blue, and then he turned his head to see Emperor Liang was contemplating, his heart was even more anxious, and he couldn't help saying loudly: "I'm just speaking for Xia Shouzun, you just You are the one who catches me aggressively and anxiously. You are the one who is guilty and anxious. My father said that you have no king and no father. Temper, I don't think you can escape this matter! Who is Wei Zheng? He is the deputy general of the criminal Lin Shu. Who doesn't know that you were as close as a brother to Lin Shu? The whole capital is full of people except you. Who else can make such a big noise?"

Xia Jiang has already recovered from being so offended by King Yu. He knows that the transfer of prisoners to Dali Temple is his flaw, and of course he can't reveal his vicious thoughts in front of the emperor. Kneeling down before him, he said: "Your Majesty, I know that I have not obtained any evidence, so I don't want to speak nonsense, but Your Majesty ordered me to say it, but I dare not not to say it. But facing such a crime, His Highness Prince Jing naturally has to try his best to defend it. There will be no result in the quarrel."

Upon hearing this, King Yu hurriedly followed up and interjected: "That's right, such a big event like trespassing in the government office and robbery is definitely not something we can find out the truth by arguing endlessly here, please order a thorough investigation. Naturally, people can no longer have excuses."

"Your Majesty, the person was lost in the hands of Xuan Jingsi. The old minister is duty-bound. If he does not investigate the truth, he will be ashamed to see His Majesty. It's just that the situation is complicated and involves the royal family. While waiting, be obstructed."

Emperor Liang glanced at Prince Jing and pondered for a while.He is suspicious now, but this incident has touched his bottom line too much, he must figure out no matter what, he doesn't care who will be wronged in the process.

"Since this is the case, you can't find out the result even if you quarrel in the hall. Xia Qing."

"The minister is here."

"Wei Zheng's case was originally handled by you. You should check it out for me. You must check it out clearly."

"The minister leads the order."

Emperor Liang looked at Prince Jing, and thought for a moment: "However... the people in Prince Jing's mansion who confirm that they have not left the house today will not be interrogated. If you want to touch someone under him, you must tell him in advance to avoid conflict. Jingyan , you are the most suspected, you have to understand. Xia Qing has a clear reason to interrogate someone, you must not stop it."

Xiao Jingyan's face was tense, but he couldn't say anything, so he kowtowed and said, "I obey the order."

"Thank you, Your Highness King Jing." A cold smile as if soaked in the poisonous water of hell flashed across Xia Jiang's face, and he deliberately said every word, "I want to bring two important people to the Xuanjing Division right now. Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to leave. Both of these two are mind-skilled people, they can often predict things in advance, and I am afraid that I will be one step behind, so I ran away."

Prince Jing's heart was disturbed.Two people?Xia Jiangkou said that cleverness and ingenuity come before his predecessors. Who is there by his side?Really nothing but...

"Oh," Emperor Liang raised his eyebrows and looked at him curiously, "Who is it?"

"Your Majesty has also seen one of them, the Suzerain of the Jiangzuo League—Mei Changsu." Xia Jiang stared firmly into Prince Jing's eyes when he uttered these three words.

When Xia Jiang was paying close attention to Prince Jing's expression, Prince Yu was also staring at his younger brother. It only took a split second for the prince to know that Xia Jiang's old ginger was indeed hot enough. The disadvantage has stabilized.

But what made him feel regretful was that Emperor Liang couldn't see Prince Jing's violently shaken expression at that moment, because he was squinting his eyes at this moment, as if he was recalling who Su Zhe really was.

"Mei Changsu? Mei Changsu." Emperor Liang thought.

"Does Your Majesty remember?"

"Of course I remember." Emperor Liang found that person from his memory, nodded and said, "I once ordered Mei Changsu to take charge of the imperial examination for the princess. No, I'm going to use him again. What, you mean he got too close to Jingyan while he was recuperating in the capital?"

Xia Jiangdao: "Your Majesty, I haven't returned to Beijing soon, so I dare not speak nonsense. But everyone knows who Mei Changsu is."

Prince Jing suppressed his uneasiness, and said with a sneer, "Oh, who is it? It depends on the calculation. After Mei Changsu was appreciated by his father, nine out of ten dignitaries in the capital rushed to befriend him. Stop. Princess Nihuang respects him very much, Xia Dong and Xia Chun from the Xuanjing Department also went to Su Zhai as guests, even the courtyard of Su Zhai was recommended to him by Commander Meng, Brother Yu went to Su Zhai The number of visits is several times more than mine, and when it comes to discussing the gifts sent to Su Zhai, the top ones should be Brother Xian Wang and Brother Yu Wang. I am ashamed to say that I have not had a decent one so far. The gift can be sent there. How come Xia Shouzun finally hinted to his father that Mei Changsu is my man."

What Wang Yu was most annoyed about was that no matter how hard he checked, he couldn't find out how Mei Changsu and Prince Jing communicated so little. Hearing this, he was about to argue, but Xia Jiang took the lead and said, "That's very good. Since Mei Changsu Chang Su is not a member of His Highness Prince Jing, so it will be easier. I want to interrogate this person, Your Highness should not mind, right?"

Prince Jing's heart sank, and he was thinking about how to deal with it when Emperor Liang just said, "Since he and Jingyan aren't very close, what's the point of interrogating him for no reason?"

"Your Majesty, among the group of rebels who attacked our Xuanjing Division, all of them were masters with unique skills, and looking at the whole capital, there are people who can organize so many masters, except for the Suzerain of the Jiangzuo League. Who? I believe that the interrogation of Mei Changsu will definitely pay off."

"If you want to add a crime, there is no excuse. How can a Langya List include capable people and strange people in the world? If you Xuanjing Division handles cases based on your feelings like this, you are not afraid of being laughed out of your teeth?" Prince Jing gritted his teeth. , voiced opposition.

"It's just an interrogation. Why should His Highness Prince Jing be nervous? This Mr. Su is also His Majesty's guest minister after all. What can I do with him? As long as I make it clear, it really has nothing to do with him. I will protect him from the hanging mirror." When I was in the company, I was intact, without a single scar on my body, so it’s okay for the head office.”

When he said this, he deliberately put a little bit of cruelty on the brows and corners of his eyes, which made Prince Jing even more chilling.Xuan Jingsi's methods of extorting confessions have been passed down from generation to generation, and even without scars can make life worse than death.Mei Changsu's weakest point was his body, and Prince Jing couldn't help but shudder at the thought of his white-faced and naked appearance going into the Xuanjing Division.

"Father, you know that Mei Changsu is not in good health. After all, he is a man of great renown. The imperial court should show respect for talents and pay respects to famous people. It is right to bully people like this without root or reason. How can it be spread? Reputation? Besides, the Xuanjing Division is directly under Yuqian, and has always acted according to the order. Once the behavior is wrong, the people in the world will not criticize Xia Shouzun, but you, the emperor!"

"Isn't it too alarmist? Jingyan," Yu Wang said, "According to what you just said, my relationship with Mei Changsu is relatively good, so I don't think it's a big deal. No matter how famous people are, they are still subjects of the court. What can't be touched? Xia Shouzun can trust his father, don't you believe it? In the end, it's just asking Mei Changsu, and it's worth your guilt? Don't talk about father now, even I am a little suspicious is you."

What he said was right. Prince Jing tried so hard to protect Mei Changsu that Emperor Liang became suspicious again.And deep down, Emperor Liang believed that Prince Jing had the guts and motivation to do this robbery, and also believed that with Xia Jiang's rich experience and keen judgment, he would not point the finger at Prince Jing for no reason.Of course, he also knew in his heart that Prince Yu was taking advantage of the opportunity to make trouble, but it didn't matter how many methods the princes used to fight for the heir apparent, he was confident that he could control and subdue him, but if Prince Jing really didn't care about it, he would use force to rob the prisoner, and he actually had the strength If successful, he would be terrifying.

So comparing the two, he would rather suppress Prince Jing first, and find out the matter to the point where he can rest assured.

"Xia Qing, just investigate according to your wishes, I agree. You must thoroughly investigate and understand, and do not come back to me for false and untrue things!"

"Father, my son thinks..."

"Shut up! Do you still know that you are under suspicion now? Do you still have any fear of your father's law?" Emperor Liang was aroused by King Jing's stubborn insistence. This son was also unwilling in the past. Looking down at the memory, his face suddenly became ugly, "Anyway, your patrol battalion was messed up. How can you clear your innocence if you don't investigate? The decree is that the patrol battalion will be temporarily taken over by the Ministry of War. Prince Jing will return to the mansion to meditate. You can't enter the palace without an edict."

Xia Jiang took a step forward at this moment: "Your Majesty has one more."

"Who else?" Emperor Liang frowned.

"Your Majesty does not know this one. His name is Bai Bi, and he is a member of Prince Jing's residence. I also promise this one to His Highness that we will never let him leave the Xuanjing Division with a trace of scar."

Xiao Jingyan's hands in his sleeves were already clenched tightly without knowing it, but he let go of them in a moment and bowed to Emperor Liang to salute: "Father, I don't know that Xia Shouzun mentioned something that I can say to my son. Irrelevant people do not know where Bai Bi provoked Xia Shouzun. The dungeon of Xuanjingsi is extremely cold, and Bai Bi has an old disease. He doesn't need Xia Shouzun to interrogate anything. It's hard to get out alive."

"I told you to shut up, didn't you hear?" Emperor Liang stood up awkwardly, took a breath and said: "Xia Shouzun's mentioning someone will naturally not put his life in danger. Who is this Bai Bi?"

Xia Jiang was about to answer, but King Jing preempted him: "I'm a friend of my minister. My father told me to keep my mouth shut. I have to respect you, but please listen to me before I finish this sentence. Bai Bi's body is not at all It can be described in one word. He is born with a cold body. In winter, there is no warmth in his body. He is so cold that he cannot sleep all night. He is weak and prone to illness. It's wind and cold, and the most serious one is life-threatening."

Emperor Liang showed an expression of disbelief, as if he didn't believe that there would be such a cold-blooded person in this world.Prince Jing hurriedly said, "If father doesn't believe it, all the doctors in Jinling City can testify, and the imperial physicians in the palace will also know."

"The imperial doctor in the palace?" Emperor Liang looked at Xiao Jingyan: "The last time you brought the imperial doctor to your residence to treat him?"

"Yes." Prince Jing wanted to say something else.

Xia Jiang has already refused to let go: "Your Majesty, if this man is really as His Royal Highness Prince Jing said, the veteran will naturally not hurt his life, Your Highness, don't worry."

"But..." Prince Jing just opened his mouth.Emperor Liang had already made a decision: "Let's leave it to Xia Qing. Jingyan doesn't need to talk anymore, just leave it to Xia Qing."

Prince Jing felt anxious and hurt, but he could only bow his head and say, "Yes."

He had no choice, Emperor Liang obviously lost his patience, and Xia Jiang was determined to win.If he said it again, not only would he not be able to save the next one, but it would make him more suspicious and worse.But how will Mei Changsu and Baibi deal with it!They entered the Xuan Jing Department, and let the thin figures of the two people walk into the Xuan Jing Department.At this moment, Xiao Jingyan might prefer that he himself go on behalf of those two people.