Sir, I can do it!

Deep in the dark clouds, thunder billows.

After Lu Zhan ate a pot of cold melon, he still felt extremely hot.

"What the hell kind of weather is this?" He opened his belly while complaining, and the charming maid beside him gently fanned her.

It was sweltering hot outside, and the wind from the fan was also warm.Lu Zhan waved his hand irritably and dismissed all the maids.He also called the steward Cheng to question him.

"How's things going in Jingli?"

Cheng Guanshi said: "Everything is going well, just wait for tonight to do it."

Lu Zhan glanced at the gloomy weather: "I'm afraid it will rain at night, so that's fine."

He sighed and said, "It's just that I always feel uneasy. You have to be more careful. None of the people sent to assassinate Meng Guanshi came back. I'm afraid Meng Guanshi has already confessed."

Steward Cheng wiped his sweat, and said consolingly: "He knows it's bad luck, as long as Nanfu doesn't find anyone in Wangyuelou, and what Steward Meng recruited isn't proven, Nanfu can't do anything to us."

"Has there been a move in Maine?"

Cheng Guanshi smiled and said: "It's gone out, according to the master's order, I didn't bring any more goods back."

Only then did Lu Zhan breathe a sigh of relief: "As long as you get through tonight, you'll be fine."

Steward Cheng said flatteringly, "It's all master planning."

Lu Zhan snorted coldly: "You can ask my younger brother Xiangye to see, his eldest brother is not useless. It's just a pity, being targeted by that poisonous snake in Nanfu, I'm afraid this business will not be able to be done in a short time. "

He nodded his finger and said: "When Jingli is born, you can go to Dingzhou area to find a suitable place. This is a source of income, a source of continuous income, and you must not just let it go."

Steward Cheng nodded and bowed his waist: "Master, don't worry, the slave will be vigilant about this matter."

The manic wind howled, the old locust tree in the yard rustled, and the sharp wind howled, like the piercing wail of a trapped animal.

Lu Zhan shivered for no reason.

When the Dali Temple was under the yamen, a woman who described herself as being in a state of distress stumbled and ran to report the case.

Shen Yuan, the Minister of Dali Temple, was promoted to the court to hear the case.

"Who is in the hall? What is the complaint?"

The woman's clothes were ragged, her shoes had long been lost, and the soles of her feet were bloody.She was pale, but determined.

"A folk girl from Tongzhou, her name is Chen Qiniang. A few days ago, she took her maid to play in Baifeng Mountain. She didn't want to be conspired and stunned. When she woke up, she found that she was locked in a carriage with several other women. After questioning, the woman found out that these women were all kidnapped, and the furthest home among them is in Fuzhou."

Shen Yuan was shocked.

When Emperor Wu was in power, the harem was turbulent and the concubines were vicious.Emperor Wu's favorite little princess was kidnapped by design, and Emperor Wu was furious.Anyone involved in this case will be sentenced to beheading, and the first offender will be given a white silk by the concubine, and the family will be exiled for three thousand miles, causing an uproar in the court.

Therefore, Emperor Wu's dynasty severely suppressed the crime of human trafficking. Those who knew about it but did not report it, those who helped cover it, and those who reported it to the people but the government refused to accept it were all regarded as the same crime.Under the heavy code, there are few human traffickers in Qi State.Up to the Yuan Dynasty, the law has not been changed, and this regulation still continues, but it is not as strict as the Wu Dynasty, but the checkpoints are still routinely inspected.

If what the woman said is true, the abduction case is an organized operation.Abducting people from Fuzhou to the capital, passing countless checkpoints along the way.If there is no one to rely on behind him, how can he go all the way to Beijing, but no news has been leaked!

He shot at the woman sharply, and asked, "Chen Qiniang, where are those women being held now? How did you escape?"

Chen Qiniang kowtowed again: "Minnv was lucky enough to be helped by someone, so she escaped smoothly. Minnv came here to sue Lu Zhan, the minister of Guanglu Temple, for allegedly abducting and trafficking women. Currently, more than ten women are imprisoned in Xiaoxishanlu. Home garden!"

Shen Yuan's eyebrows and eyes twitched.

Everyone in Shengjing City knew that Xiaoxishan Lujia Bieyuan was the property of Lu Zhan, Minister of Guanglu Temple.After Lu Zhan entered Beijing, he entertained the officials of the court and officials in Bieyuan, but no one who has been to Bieyuan would say that Lu Zhan is rich.The Bieyuan occupies a large area and is located on the upper peak, overlooking the scenery of Xiaoxi Mountain.The scenery in the other garden is beautiful, and there are even more strange stones and flower arrays that are attractive to the eye.

And Lu Zhan is lustful, everyone knows it.If the people under his command like him, it is not impossible to collect beauties from all over the world and send them to Lu Zhan.

He squinted at Chen Qiniang.Every time the Lu Mansion dispatches, it must be full of pomp and circumstance, full of wind and rain.Even he, who doesn't pay much attention to the Lu family, knows that Lu Zhan is taking his wife and concubine to escape the summer heat in another garden.

Lu Zhan has done a lot of evil things these years, Shen Yuan is not unaware.It's just that no one dared to report, and Lu Zhan wiped out the follow-up traces, even if someone wanted to find out, they couldn't find him.

But Lu Zhan knew that many people wanted him to die, so there were many guards around him every time he went out.If he is in Xiaoxishan Bieyuan, then the Bieyuan must be surrounded by Tietong.How could a weak woman escape from Bieyuan, and even go all the way to Beijing to sue Dali Temple!

Shen Yuan's heart beat wildly.He came to a conclusion - someone wants to punish Lu Zhan!

Shen Yuan rubbed his fingers subconsciously, this case was too involved, if he didn't handle it properly, he, Dali Siqing, would be at the end, and he might not even be able to save his life.

Shen Yuan's heart was overwhelmed, Lu Zhan's wife was the daughter of the Cui family in Qingzhou, and the emperor had issued a decree to summon the third wife of the Cui family into the palace.Lu Zhan's younger brother, Lu Ding, is also the prime minister of the court, and the emperor's confidant and important minister.Under such circumstances, someone sued Lu Zhan, either because he was not afraid of death, or because there was a bigger force behind him.

Involving two court officials is no longer something that Dali Temple can execute.This case needs to be reported further.

After pondering for a moment, she wished that someone would imprison Chen Qiniang.

He pointed to Wu Sheng, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple: "You will guard it yourself, and no one is allowed to approach Chen Qiniang without an order from the official."

Chen Qiniang ran all the way from the city gate to Dali Temple, and many passers-by on the road saw it.It was heard that the woman was suing the prime minister's brother, Lu Zhan, the Minister of Guanglu Temple, and the common people immediately thought of Mr. Lu who went out with great pomp.

"Abduction and trafficking of women is a felony. Mr. Lu is so rich, if he doesn't want any women, why would he do such an outrageous thing?"

"Hey, you treat everyone as you, and you can do whatever you want if you have money. Whoever's girl doesn't feel sorry for anyone, and being a concubine is something that a decent girl is willing to do?"

"That's right, if nothing else, just look at this Chen Qiniang. Although she is a bit embarrassed, her behavior is no worse than that of Miss Jingli. Such a family is even more reluctant to ask her daughter to be a concubine. Those who are willing to sell their daughters are probably also You can't raise such a succulent woman. It's no wonder Mr. Lu can appreciate it."

"Hey, Mr. Lu is dedicated to the public. I'm afraid he's going to die of anger to have such a bad brother."

"You don't know, I knew this Mr. Lu when I was in Qi County. He has always been a bad official among the people. Fortunately, he has a younger brother, otherwise he would have died a hundred and eighty times."

"Sure?"

"Why did I lie to you? At that time, the Prime Minister was not the Prime Minister, and Mr. Lu Zhan was just a small county magistrate. He dared to rob the women in broad daylight, but no one dared to care. Later, he married Qingzhou Cui The daughter of the family continued to be more and more unscrupulous."

"Also, the county magistrate who has been following him is even more ruthless. He served as a magistrate in Tongzhou a few years ago. I don't know how many crimes he has committed."

"I heard that Lord Lu is an official in one place, just like locusts crossing the border and not a single blade of grass grows. The people want to drink his blood and eat his flesh."

Someone sighed: "Chen Qiniang is just a weak woman, her arms can't twist her thighs, so I'm afraid she won't be able to survive."

And the people sighed.

As a result, the evil deeds of Lu Zhan when he was a local official sprung up like mushrooms after a spring rain, and spread across the entire Shengjing City with a gust of wind.

Lu Ding, who had just come from the palace to discuss with the emperor the plan to set up a reserve, had just arrived at the mansion before he even had time to drink his saliva, when he was shattered by the outside news.

Lu Chengyi was even more annoyed: "Father, I have long said that Uncle is unreliable, and he has done many evil things outside with your reputation. Now it is good, the sufferer has sued the capital. There are many rumors outside, presumably because of this Now even the emperor knows about uncle's glorious past."

He couldn't calm down, and said again: "Father has been a clean and honest official all these years, and the common people know him from seeing him. Fortunately, the common people have clear eyes and a clear heart, and they know that Dad is a good official who is dedicated to serving the public. But if he is appointed again If this matter spreads, father's official reputation will definitely be affected. Why don't father interrogate his uncle, if he is innocent, everyone will be happy. If he really participates in kidnapping and trafficking women..." Lu Chengyi said angrily: "This is not something that father can protect living."

Lu Ding was already holding his breath, but now hearing Lu Chengyi's non-stop rambling, a mouthful of old blood stuck in his throat spurted out, and he pouted immediately.

Lu Chengyi was shocked, and hurriedly called the government doctor over.Seeing that his father is unconscious and doesn't know anything, he is very anxious.He didn't care about being filial in front of his father's bed, so he hurried to the guest courtyard to look for Song Maoli.

He hastily saluted: "Sir..."

Song Maoli interrupted what he was about to say, and said, "Are you here to seek advice for your father?"

Lu Chengyi nodded: "I can't let this matter continue. My father owes him the emperor's favor. I can't allow uncle and others to ruin my father's prestige and my Lu family's style."

Song Maoli looked at the chess game indifferently in front of him, and sighed: "Second Young Master did not ask for evidence, but just based on the rumors in the market to convict Mr. Lu?"

Lu Chengyi frowned: "Sir, I don't know what kind of person my uncle is. This incident is definitely not groundless. If there is no evidence, Chen Qiniang will not be so confident."

Song Maoli said: "Chen Qiniang is a weak woman, but she was able to escape from the other garden easily, and sued her all the way to Dali Temple smoothly. Do you think she has no one to help her? Also, this incident just happened. Regarding Mr. Lu being an official The matter was thrown out all at once, and everyone knew about it, and you think there will be such a big battle because no one is fanning the flames behind it?"

Lu Chengyi calmed down and thought about it for a while, and felt suspicious about this matter.

He took a breath and said, "Even if there are people manipulating behind the scenes, my uncle may not be innocent."

Song Maoli looked at the students he taught and smiled inexplicably.

"What do you mean, sir?"

Song Maoli waved his hand: "Second Young Master, go back, Master Xiang won't want you to intervene in this matter."

"But I am the second son of the Xiangfu, a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, and I have the right to intervene in both family and court affairs."

"But you can't ask about this matter. Mr. Xiang, you can't ask either."

Lu Chengyi looked blank: "Sir, please explain clearly."

Lu Chengfeng came in from outside the door, and followed Song Maoli's words: "Second brother, what you said is very true. My Prime Minister should avoid suspicion about this matter, not only that, but father has to make a confession."

Song Maoli nodded appreciatively: "Lord Lu kicked the iron plate. Don't ask, the second son, don't care."

Lu Chengyi looked at Lu Chengfeng, then at Song Maoli: "You all know these things, you guys, you still have something to hide from me."

Lu Chengfeng patted him on the shoulder: "Second brother, I will tell you what you should know. Cui Meiren is about to enter the palace. The emperor ordered the Ministry of Industry to repair Yunhua Palace, so don't delay the process."

Knowing that the two of them would not say anything more, Lu Chengyi pursed his lower lip, turned and left depressed.

Lu Chengfeng faced Song Maoli, raised his right palm and made a gesture on his neck, killing intent suddenly appeared in his eyes.Song Maoli nodded slightly.

The sunspots fell, and most of the white stones were damaged.

He sighed faintly: "After this incident, let's hide our strength and bide our time."