ancient criminal minds

After Tang Min and Zhao Xueqian left, Lu Zheng helped Lu Che back to the room. Lu Che was worried, and asked him, "Second brother... really?"

Lu Zheng shook his head: "I don't know, but the second cousin is very calm, I don't think he is."

Lu Che sighed: "I hope he isn't. The Lu family has declined too much these years. If there is such a scandal, I'm afraid it will be completely devastated."

After Lu Zheng was educated by his eldest brother, he also knew the importance of the family. Although they have separated, in the eyes of the world, the British government and the Lu family are still connected. If something really happens to the Lu family, the British government will definitely be punished. Influence.

The British government seems to be full of flowers these years, but it is actually a raging fire.The British Duke Lu Qing has 30 troops in his hands. Although he has retreated bravely, the military power has not been left behind. And although Lu Che needed talent, talent and qualifications, he had never been released.

Lu Che had always regarded his younger brother as a child, so he never talked to him about these things. After being poisoned this time, he also looked away a lot. Instead of letting his younger brother live in ignorance, it is better to spread the matter out and tell him the truth. he.

Lu Zheng was startled when he heard that, he always thought that his family was favored by the emperor, but now he realizes that the so-called wealth and status are in jeopardy, this is the ruthlessness and cruelty of ancient imperial power.

Lu Che said coldly: "Zhao Xueqian belongs to the fourth prince, he wants to use me as a stepping stone to make meritorious service, but also to see if he has the ability!"

"Fourth prince?"

Lu Che hesitated for a moment, but he still didn't reveal the agreement between himself and Jian Yu. It's not because he thought Lu Zheng wouldn't be able to keep his mouth shut, but he didn't want him to fall into the quagmire of politics too early.He is still too young now, at best he is innocent, at worst he is a bit stupid, but stupid people also have stupid blessings.

Lu Zheng didn't know that he had such an image in his elder brother's heart at all, so he ignored the matter when he saw that his elder brother didn't speak, and talked about the gossip he heard from You Xiaowu.

Lu Che's face darkened immediately: "Who did you listen to all this nonsense!!" Seeing that Lu Zheng still had an expression of unrepentant expression, he wanted to pull his posture and say something harsh to him.

At this time, I heard that Rongzhen, the king of Chu, came to visit.

Lu Che was stunned immediately: "Prince Chu?" Not to mention that he had no contact with the King of Chu at all, but that this famous man only entered the palace once after returning to Beijing. The post is like a mud cow entering the sea without a trace. Almost all the dignitaries in Yanjing are waiting eagerly for who the king of Chu will accept the post. He is going to the British government at this time. After the joint trial of the three divisions?

Lu Che thought so too, but couldn't help but frowned. Now that he has been poisoned, he has not appeared on the public face for the time being. Let's not say what the King of Chu came for, but when he comes, he might kill Quan Yan. Jing's eyes were almost drawn to him.

Rong Zhen came to visit seriously, Princess Xiangyi was Rong Zhen's aunt, and the Yun family was his cousin. After all, the two brothers Lu Che and Lu Zheng had to call him uncle.

Rong Zhen was not only an elder but also a prince, so he naturally couldn't condescend to come to Feihong Courtyard. Lu Che asked someone to lift a soft sedan chair to take him to the main courtyard, but he saw that Lu Qing wanted to have a good talk with him.

Yun said with a smile: "Come on, I have seen your Uncle Chu."

Lu Che and Lu Zheng: "..."

Rong Zhen smoothed things over in a timely manner: "It's okay, if you are an official in the same dynasty, you don't have to judge seniority."

Lu Che has never been a person who struggles with these things, so he just saluted when he heard him say this: "His Royal Highness Chu."

Lu Zheng wanted to go with his elder brother, but was interrupted by Rong Zhen: "This is the third young master Lu who solved the skinning case earlier? I have heard about your deeds as far away as Yangzhou, but you are a hero."

"You... you are absurd."

"This king has always admired capable young people. If you don't dislike him, you can call me the nineteenth uncle!"

"..." It is agreed that being an official in the same dynasty does not need to be judged by seniority! !

Lu Zheng looked at Rong Zhen sadly and angrily.

Seeing his appearance, Rong Zhen smiled a little in Gu Jing Wubo's eyes: "Why? Don't you want to?"

"No..." Lu Zheng felt the strength coming from his elder brother at his waist, and said aggrievedly, "Ten...Uncle Nineteen..."

"Good." Rong Zhen nodded with a smile, took off the jade pendant on his waist and handed it over, "It's the first time I've seen you, and I didn't prepare anything, so you can play with it."

Lu Zheng looked at the jade pendant, which was as white and flawless as suet, in embarrassment. Even if he couldn't understand the carving of this jade, the quality of this jade alone was already hard to find in the world.

Yun frowned: "I'm afraid this gift is too expensive."

"It's just a joke." Rong Zhen understated it, and directly suppressed Yun's words.

Lu Zheng looked at his mother, seeing that she no longer objected, he stepped forward to put the jade pendant away.

After exchanging greetings, Mrs. Yun left with a room full of waiters, and only the father, son and King Chu were left in the room, and the King of Chu went straight in: "The purpose of this king's visit is for the joint trial of the three divisions in the next year."

Lu Che's face became serious: "What do you mean?"

"If it is said that the king will not participate in the trial of the three divisions, I'm afraid you will not believe it." Rong Zhen didn't care about the uproar caused by his words.

Lu Che was shocked: "What did you say?"

If it is said that the most rewarding person from this trip to the south of the Yangtze River is the King of Chu. The King of Chu ransacked the homes of so many people. Only afraid of more.In addition, it will be the joint trial of the three divisions in the next year. Everyone knows that this is an excellent opportunity. At least Lu Che is already gearing up to use this joint trial of the three divisions to gain political capital in order to solve his current embarrassment in the officialdom situation.

However, King Chu gave up this power so easily.

Unlike Lu Zheng who was still ignorant, Lu Che and Lu Qing looked at each other, and both father and son realized the seriousness of the matter.

"His Royal Highness, this is not a joke." Lu Qing said seriously.

"This king never jokes." Rong Zhen said.

Lu Che glanced at his father who was still worried, gritted his teeth, and asked, "Your Highness revealed this news to the subordinates, but what order do you have?"

Rong Zhen gave him a fixed look, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Master Lu is a straightforward person, so this king will not beat around the bush——this king wants to see all the case files from the 27th year of Jianwu to the early years of Yongning. "

Lu Qing suddenly stood up: "Your Highness!"

In the 27th year of Jianwu, the king of Wei rebelled, and there was another big disturbance in the palace. It took a lot of effort for Emperor Yongning to put down the rebellion. Including the living records in the palace and so on.

Lu Che's face became ugly: "Your Highness, this is simply impossible."

"It can't be that they were all made by people." Rong Zhen said, "As far as I know, the Xichunfang fire in Yongning in 11 also affected the Criminal Department. These sealed case files were moved out. At that time, Lu Your Excellency should have already entered the Ministry of Criminal Justice?"

"It seems that His Highness has a target." Lu Che lowered his voice, "But even if the official knows, how dare you do such a terrible thing?"

Rong Zhen's tone was a little careless: "If Mr. Lu is afraid, just pretend that the king didn't say anything."

Lu Che had already calmed down. He ignored his anxious father, and showed his usual shrewdness: "Your Highness's request, it's not appropriate to just exchange one of the three divisions for a joint review."

"One quota?" Rong Zhen laughed suddenly, "It's really a bit shabby for mere presiding judges."

"Presiding judge!" Not only Lu Che was surprised, but even Lu Qing couldn't sit still, "Isn't the chief judge Mr. Yan Yongzhi?"

Rong Zhen did not speak.

Beads of sweat dripped from Lu Che's forehead. After a long time, he raised his head and looked at Rong Zhen. The ambition in his eyes was clearly visible: "His Royal Highness, it is a deal."

"Lu Che!" Lu Qing looked at the eldest son in disbelief. Does he know what he promised? !

Rong Zhen achieved his goal, and wanted to leave immediately, but suddenly changed his mind when he saw Lu Zheng who was staring blankly at his father and brother arguing.

"I heard that the garden of the British government is pleasant. I wonder if my king will be lucky enough to visit it?"

As soon as these words came out, not only Lu Zheng suddenly turned his head to look at him, but even Lu Qing and Lu Che, who were blushing and thick-necked, were stunned.

This kind of winter scenery, His Royal Highness Chu, you are all right!

Lu Zheng, who had no choice but to take the king of Chu to the back garden to enjoy the scenery, looked depressed. Looking at his bare back garden, he thought that it would be better to look at his pot of money oranges in the room.

Rong Zhen turned his head and saw that Lu Zheng was obviously distracted. Thinking about the last time this kid turned his head with a bored face, he had never been ignored so thoroughly before, Rong Zhen thought, and stretched out his hand directly. Pinch Lu Zheng's chin and turn his face: "You just bring me to see these things?"

Lu Zheng pinched Rong Zhen's fingers vigorously, and was once again defeated by the gap in reality, so he could only speak inarticulately: "Well, this is always the case in the Fuzhong, so you need to see what you send."

Rong Zhen completely ignored the strength in his hand, but was very interested in Lu Zheng's words: "It's not big or small, uncle Nineteen stopped shouting."

"I'm not forced!"

"Hmm... I didn't hear clearly, what were you talking about just now?"

"Ten...nineteen pastries..."

Rong Zhen let go of his hand in satisfaction.

While rubbing his cheeks, Lu Zheng dared to look at Rong Zhen without saying a word, but Rong Zhen seemed to have not seen it, and said with great interest: "Where do you live, take me to see."

Lu Zheng really wanted to refuse stubbornly, but seeing Rongzhen looking over with a half-smile, his cheeks immediately hurt: "...in Zhutanju."

Rong Zhen watched Lu Zheng lead the way with his hands on his cheeks in amused manner. The boy's chubby eyes looked at him with a little fright. With this movement, it was as if he encountered an animal that fell from a tree when he was hunting. squirrel.

She has a stupid face and doesn't know it.

Rong Zhen said slowly: "You don't remember, I hugged you when you were young."

Lu Zheng staggered, turned his head and looked at Rong Zhen in disbelief: "Liar!"

"You were only three years old at that time, and the Eldest Princess of Xiangyi was celebrating her birthday. My cousin took you there to celebrate her birthday. You mischievously avoided the nanny and maid, and got lost in the garden." Rong Zhen had a look of nostalgia on his face. "You were so obedient back then. When I gave you a candy, I obediently called Uncle Nineteen. Later, when my cousin wanted to carry you back, she still hugged me and did not let go..."

Lu Zheng's face turned red: "Who remembers what happened when I was a child!"

"Oh? Don't remember?"

Lu Zheng looked at him vigilantly with that annoying smile on his lips, the hair on his back stood on end, and hurriedly ran two steps forward: "Here we are."

Rong Zhen didn't really intend to do anything to him, but he felt funny when he saw him, and couldn't help teasing him, fearing that he would really scare the little squirrel away, so he had no choice but to restrain his bad taste.