Dressed as Tang Bohu

The next day, Emperor Hongzhi bestowed an honorable banquet on the Hanlin Academy, appointed Cabinet Minister Xie Qian as the chairman, and a group of new scholars and officials went to the banquet.

As the number one scholar, Tang Ziwei occupied the seat alone.In addition to his acquaintances in the forefront, besides the cabinet minister Li Dongyang, the Minister of Rites Fu Han, and Xu Tai, the guard who joined the army on the day of the palace examination, Yang Yuanjian was also among them because he acted as a temporary examiner.

Neither the emperor nor the crown prince attended. Originally Zhu Houzhao wanted to come, but because he was still in confinement because of sneaking out of the palace, he could only mourn that he couldn't make it to the fun.

Lun Wenxu, as the second place, was sitting on the seat to the left of Tang Ziwei. He really cared about the sight Fu Han kept looking towards them with a sullen face, so he couldn't help asking Tang Ziwei in a low voice.

"Tang Zhuangyuan, do you feel that Master Shangshu has been staring at this side eeriely?"

Tang Ziwei didn't even lift his eyelids, and said calmly: "I heard that Fu Shangshu is upright and upright, and he hates people who have misbehavior and disobedience. People who whisper before the feast of grace and honor have begun, I'm afraid they won't be respected by Fu Shangshu." See you, Shangshu."

Lun Wenxu's heart froze, he retracted his head embarrassingly, and sat in front of the case, trying to show his obedience and calmness.

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In the middle of the banquet, Tang Ziwei was drunk to the third point, his face was stained with a thin layer of red, he reasoned that he was too strong to drink, and no one would raise his glass easily.He picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks, and just put it in his mouth, he suddenly felt someone tug lightly on the corner of his robe twice.

Tang Ziwei looked back, and saw the eunuch in dark palace clothes standing bowed behind him, with one hand lightly covering his lips, and said softly: "Tang Zhuangyuan, the Holy Grail."

Tang Zi feared that his eyes were clear, so he left the table calmly and came to a side hall.The father-in-law who led the way signaled him to stop when he arrived at the door, and went in first to report. After a while, he opened the door from the inside.

The inside of the hall seems to be larger than ordinary rooms, and there are carved mahogany screens on three sides, making it impossible to see at a glance.Zhu Youtang, who was dressed in bright yellow, was sitting in front of the table, and the ink stains on the rolls of paper in hand were faintly visible.

"Xiaomin Tang Yin, I pay my respects to Your Majesty." Tang Ziwei was not given an official position, even though he was the number one scholar, he was just a commoner in front of the emperor.He saluted in an orderly manner, for a while, he didn't hear Zhu Youtang's cry, and thought that the one who came was not kind.

Hearing a rustling sound, Zhu Youtang unfolded the secret report presented by the Jin Yiwei, read it carefully, and then threw it in front of Tang Ziwei!

"Tang Yin, you are quite courageous! Come on, tell me carefully, what did you do outside Chongwen Gate after the palace test was over the day before yesterday?" Zhu Youzhang put his hands on the table, his voice was not loud, but his majestic aura was like The majestic mountains generally come to Tang Ziwei to oppress him.

Tang Ziwei didn't even raise his head, his eyes quickly collected the contents of the secret report, and said: "Return to Your Majesty, I was very tired after the palace examination the day before yesterday, so I went back to the rented house directly after leaving the palace, and it was not like this. The paper says to send someone to rent a carriage."

"You mean that my Jin Yiwei lied about the truth and wronged you?"

"That's not what I mean. What the person who submitted this information said may be the truth, but the truth is that someone rented a carriage in my name and went to Chongwenmen. I don't know anything about it. It's a bit Strange why this man would act in my name."

As Tang Ziwei spoke, he quickly connected things together in his mind.Although the emperor began to question the crime, Jin Yiwei's report obviously did not have the evidence to completely convict him, otherwise he would not be here now, but would have been escorted to the prison of the Ministry of Justice early.

Now face to face with Zhu Youtang, it is dangerous for Zhu Youtang to doubt him, but it is also a good opportunity to take advantage of!

Tang Ziwei thought about it, and spoke again in the silence, "Xiaomin dared to make a guess. The reason why the prisoner chose me is because I am in the limelight now, but I am new here. I don't have much support in Beijing, and people speak lightly. Make sure. The second thing... the suspicion of the imperial examination fraud case has not yet been revealed, if this person has any connection with the case, maybe he just wants to use His Majesty's hand to clean up those involved."

"You really dare to guess." Zhu Youtang looked at the back of Tang Ziwei's motionless head, and suddenly said: "I didn't say why I was investigating you. How did you know there was a prisoner?"

"Isn't this obvious?" Tang Ziwei's heartbeat gradually calmed down at this time, and he was not as nervous as before. "Isn't Your Majesty's initial questioning just based on the assumption that I am a prisoner?"

Zhu Youtang didn't say yes or no, and said lightly: "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tang Ziwei Shi Shiran stood up, with an impenetrable calmness in his brows.

Zhu Youtang rubbed the center of his brows, said a few words to him casually, and let him go down.The door opened and closed, and the hall was quiet again. After a while, several big and small officials in court clothes came out one after another from behind the screen.

Zhu Youtang didn't say a word, the speculation that Tang Ziwei said just now actually coincided with what Zhu Youtang thought in his heart. Compared with Tang Ziwei, the people behind the imperial examination fraud case were his serious worries.

This person did not make a sound but united with the second-rank ministers of the court, and neatly eliminated Cheng Minzheng, who was also the chief examiner of the examination with Mr. Li Ge, and openly assassinated the servants of the Cheng family during the court trial. Court face!If he is also playing tricks this time...

"You've heard it all. If you have any ideas, just speak up."

Li Dongyang stroked his beard and said: "Chen Guan, he has always been calm and calm, and he did not tremble when questioned. His statements and speculations are very organized, and what he said must be true."

"I have the same thoughts as Li Ge. If Fu Shangshu's eldest son was really killed by him not long ago, his performance would be too calm. I have trained countless soldiers, and I can see the blood without changing my face after several months of training. If a scholar It would be terrifying to have such an ability.”

Zhu Youtang nodded, and looked at the silent Fu Han, "Fu Shangshu also heard it, and I also think that this matter may have something to do with the people behind the imperial examination case. Zhao Weijian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, involved many people, and Jin Yiwei was also there. Do your best to track down the clues of the carriage, and there will be news in a few days. I know you feel uncomfortable, and if you want to take a few days off, I can understand."

"Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness. It is a gift from Your Majesty to investigate this matter with all your strength. How can I neglect the official business because of my own selfishness." Fu Shangshu burst into tears, and immediately vowed to continue to shine in his post.

Zhu Youtang praised a few words, and then talked about another topic, "Everyone, in fact, I have another matter to discuss with you today."

"The prince has a bad temper, and he sneaked out of the palace yesterday to look for that Tang Yin. Although I have more energy than I want, Tang Yin... I want to transfer Tang Yin away from the capital, what do you all think?"

"This... the crown prince is the most important thing. Although I feel that it is a pity, it is not a bad idea for Tang Yin to sharpen it after a while." Li Dongyang said slowly.

The remaining two people looked at each other, lowered their heads and cupped their hands: "Your Majesty's intention is not wrong."

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Back at the table, Tang Ziwei hadn't sat down when he saw Xu Ping approaching him.A glass of wine is toasted, and a letter is handed over by the way.

"My cousin asked me to give it to you, take it." Xu Ping said lightly.

Tang Ziwei turned his body slightly, opened it and glanced at it, then retreated back intact.He looked at Xu Ping's wide-eyed expression, smiled and took a sip of his wine, "Tell him, he's a bit late, I don't need it any more. Also, don't stay with the trash who can't even deliver letters." It's better to be around."

"What do you mean?"

Tang Ziwei ignored him and went back to his seat to sit down.

"Hmph!" Xu Ping frowned, pretending to be angry, concealing the little uneasiness in his heart, and returned to his seat.

After the Enrong banquet, a group of new scholars left the palace, and soon dispersed.Xu Ping didn't go far, and saw Xu Tai asked his men to wait not far away, and walked over by himself.

"Just now at the banquet, what did Tang Yin tell you? Did you ask you to tell me?"

"No—ah, yes." Xu Ping didn't dare to tell him that he didn't deliver the letter while drinking in a restaurant yesterday, but he didn't dare to lie, so he hurriedly took out the letter from his body and said, "He asked I'll tell you that he doesn't need it anymore."

"En?" Xu Tai raised his eyebrows and opened the letter in his hand. It was the letter he wrote yesterday that His Majesty sent Jin Yiwei to thoroughly investigate Fu Xin's case and the news related to the prince. "No need... what do you mean?"

Xu Tai's gaze revealed a dangerous aura, Xu Ping didn't dare to look directly at him, and slightly lowered his head and said: "That guy Tang Yin is arrogant, probably, probably because he doesn't want to be with us..."

"Slap!" Before he finished speaking, Xu Tai slapped him half a step back.

Xu Ping raised his face abruptly, only to see the gloom on Xu Tai's face, and said a word coldly: "Get lost."

"Yes, yes!" Xu Ping didn't dare to provoke him, and was about to retreat when he heard Xu Tai speak again.

"Wait a minute." Xu Tai crumpled the letter paper in his hand and stuffed it into Xu Ping's hand, "You take this and burn it. As for Tang Yin, since he said so, he will not go the same way in the future. Pay more attention to his movements, But don't mess with him, you hear?"

"I understand." Xu Ping agreed, heaving a sigh of relief.