I am imprisoned in Kaifeng Mansion

When Sun Zhi knelt down and explained, he put his hands on the ground, revealing a large bruise on his forearm, which was almost black and purple, which was said to be proof of torture to extract a confession.

"Not to mention that the bruises were not left by the yamen servants, even if the convicted suspects were properly tortured to extract a confession, there is nothing wrong with it." Although Han Qi looked calm, he spoke at a significantly faster speed, unlike in the past So calm and calm.

Obviously, today's situation was unexpected, and he didn't know what to do this time.

Lin Shangshu glanced at Song Shangshu who came with him today, sobbed, and knelt tremblingly, but the sound of kowtowing was extremely loud, which made people feel pain when listening to it.When the emperor asked in surprise, "What's wrong with Lin Qing", Lin Shangshu tearfully begged Zhao Zhen to be the master for himself.

"It's not a day or two since the Kaifeng Mansion has targeted the minister. The people in Kaifeng Mansion claim to be righteous, and they all feel that the third son of the minister has committed a serious crime. The minister is not free from responsibility, and the minister is not clean! If the son does not teach, it is the father's fault. I feel that their ideas are not entirely wrong. I did not teach my son well. I am indeed at fault. They doubt me, make things difficult for me, and spy on me secretly. I can bear it, and even try to understand them. Those who are clear are self-clearing. I'm not afraid of being investigated."

"But I never imagined that they would impose crimes on me and wronged me. Is this still justice? Is this still fair and honest? People are not sages and sages can do nothing. Even a virtuous sage can't teach children well. Time, why do you want to target me like this? Is this a bit too much?"

"It's not just a little too much, it's too much!" Song Yushi suddenly reprimanded loudly.

Zhao Zhen didn't take precautions, and was suddenly taken aback.He glanced at Song Yushi with dissatisfaction, but since he was talking about something important, he didn't care about it as much as he did.

"Those who push and prosecute the prison should enforce the law impartially and avenge the people. Instead, they abuse their power, violate the law, and frame others. What is the difference between such an official and a villain who commits crimes?" After working hard, his neck became red and his veins protruded.

"What solid evidence does Song Yushi have to prove that I am framing Lin Shangshu? How do you know that Lin Shangshu and Sun Zhixiao are not colluding to frame me?"

Han Qi clarified the main points in a few words, and compared to Lin Shangshu's misery, his words sounded more convincing.

"You are quibbling, Sun Zhixiao has already confessed—"

"His confession will not count if he is complicit."

Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, glanced at Han Qi, then at Lin Shangshu, "Then what's going on?"

"Officials, it was Han Tuiguan who framed the minister!" Lin Shangshu cried, "Han Tuiguan is smart, everyone in the world knows, how could the minister count Han Tuiguan. His people are no longer monitoring the minister twice a day. It's the day, and the people in these courts can testify."

"Since the people in Kaifeng Mansion are all classified as my people by Lin Shangshu, and all the people in Shangshu Mansion are Lin Shangshu's servants, there is no need to mention it." Han Qi said.

"What you say follows the law. It is a bit too imprudent for Han Tui to frame the imperial court without sufficient evidence." Minister of the Ministry of Rites has not said a word, and suddenly a sentence popped up.He accused Han Qi of being too hasty in presenting the performance of Shen Lin Shangshu, and that the verification was not careful enough.

This Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites was originally on good terms with Lin Shangshu. Because of his talent and appearance, he wanted to accept Han Qi as his son-in-law, but he was declined several times.Before Han Qi got engaged, the Minister of Rites still had some thoughts, but when he heard that he had chosen the Cui family, he was a little dissatisfied, and when he heard that Cui Tao had died, his thoughts became active again.Now that he learned that his dead fiancée had been 'resurrected', Minister of Rites was very annoyed, feeling like a silly monkey being played around by Han Qi.

It is related to the order of the imperial court, and there will be problems if it is not reported in time.

Han Qi directly ignored the words of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and there was no need to refute.His Majesty is not a fool today, he will not even understand this single truth.

Lin Shangshu glanced at the Minister of Rites, and couldn't help sighing in his heart. He thought it would be helpful to bring him here, but who knew that this guy's mouth was even more stupid than his own, and his words were not on point at all!

"Since the testimony of both parties cannot be counted, it is considered that the two sides insist on their own words. Whoever framed it can't say well, and we need to investigate again."

Song Yushi immediately suggested to Zhao Zhen to conduct a separate investigation and different trial, and invite another person to investigate the case.

"Since this involves the case of Tianji Pavilion, all cases related to Tianji Pavilion should be handed over."

Han Qi's face changed when he heard the words, and he immediately said to Zhao Zhen: "The case is very complicated, and the situation is changing all the time. If it is handed over suddenly, it will definitely be delayed for a long time."

Of the specific reasons, Han Qi naturally couldn't reveal too much in front of everyone, and many things had to be kept secret to avoid alarming the enemy.

"Then carefully choose the most suitable candidate. Doesn't it mean that Han Tuiguan thinks that you are the only one who is talented in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, and you are worthy of investigating this case?" Song Yushi sneered back.

Faced with such words, Han Qi would naturally deny it, but he had to explain to Zhao Zhen the necessity for him to continue investigating the case.

Han Qi asked to speak to Zhao Zhen alone.

"Is there anything you can't say in front of everyone? Han Tui is too suspicious." After Song Yushi questioned, he sighed, "Who knows that Han Tui's eloquence is so good that he can persuade a man with just a few words. People. Even if Han Tuiguan speaks crooked reasoning, he can still make people believe him."

Han Qi stared at Song Yushi coldly.

Song Yushi smiled, "Don't blame me for being suspicious, official Han Tui. After all, it is the official Han Tui who defends people first, which is really suspicious. The best way now is to choose a suitable person to take over the case."

Song Yushi respectfully asked Zhao Zhen what he meant.

Zhao Zhen thought for a moment, then agreed with Song Yushi's opinion, "Then who is more suitable?"

Lin Shangshu immediately recommended the Minister of Dali Temple, and it is most reasonable for the criminal case to be handled by Dali Temple.

"Dali Temple only cares about punishment, regardless of investigation and interrogation. They don't even have a torture room." Han Qi also said that the minister of Dali Temple is old and has made outstanding achievements. The remnant's revenge would not be good if it disturbed the old man.

"Then choose younger ones." Song Yushi recommended Zhao Zongqing. A few days ago, he needed to arrange an official position.

Before Han Qi could speak, Lin Shangshu immediately stopped him.

"Just now, Official Han Tui said that this case is complicated, and it is better to find some experienced people to take over."

Han Qi turned his eyes slowly, glanced at Lin Shangshu, and saw that Lin Shangshu was obviously relieved when the emperor agreed with his opinion.

Zhao Zhen then asked Han Qi if there was anyone he could recommend.

"Lu Xiang."

"Lu Xiang is the uncle of Han Tuiguan's unmarried wife, so we should avoid suspicion." Song Yushi immediately retorted, and was echoed by Lin Shangshu.

Minister of the Ministry of Rites thought about it, and it was not appropriate for him to stand still without talking, so he joined in the fun and recommended someone, "How about Han Jianyi, he—"

"No." Song Yushi immediately vetoed it.

Lin Shangshu didn't react, and asked Song Yushi in wonder, "Why can't Han Jianyi?"

"The second son, Han Zong, as we all know, has admired Han Tuiguan's fiancee for a long time." Song Yushi deliberately paused before speaking.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth and smiled secretly.

"Then—the minister recommends himself!" The Minister of Rites suddenly said passionately.

"According to what Song Yushi just said, Wang Shangshu should also avoid suspicion." Han Qi added.

Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites didn't realize it at first, but when he heard the laughter of Song Yushi and Lin Shangshu, he realized that Han Qi was saying that his daughter had admired him.

Minister of the Ministry of Rites suddenly felt full of anger and glared at Han Qi angrily.

Han Qi: "Wang Shangshu calmed down, it was Song Yushi who initiated it."

The implication is that if you want to blame it, you should also blame Song Yushi.

"In this way, most of the people in the court can be ruled out. Either his son has admired Cui Qiniang for a long time, or his daughter has admired Han Liulang for a long time."

Zhao Zhen really couldn't help it anymore, the smile on the corner of his mouth deepened, it was enough for him not to laugh out loud.

After secretly exchanging glances with Lin Shangshu, Song Yushi saluted again and recommended to the emperor: "I have an absolutely suitable candidate here."

"Who?" Zhao Zhen asked immediately. Although there was a moment of humor, these people still caused him a headache, and it's best to end it as soon as possible.

"Fan Zhongyan." Song Yushi explained, "This man has mastered the principles of the Six Classics, has great ambitions, and once offended Yan Zhi to remonstrate with the Queen Mother to return to power. Even the Queen Mother is not afraid of offending people. It can be seen that he is strong and upright, and he will naturally handle cases impartially. Not only can you not be afraid of Lin Shangshu's high position and power, but you can also resist the sophistry of Han Tuiguan."

Lin Shangshu frowned, flattened his brows, and frowned again. He couldn't say anything about Song Yushi's recommendation of this candidate.

Han Qi seemed to disapprove, but he couldn't give any other reasons, except that it would be better for Chen Ming to continue to be in charge of thoroughly investigating the case.

In the end, Fan Zhongyan was appointed to take over the case.Before finding out whether Lin Shangshu is related to Tianji Pavilion, Han Qi is not allowed to intervene and waits at home for the time being.The same is true for Lin Shangshu, who was asked to stay at home and not to leave Beijing without authorization.

Cui Tao wanted to enter the palace to see the queen mother that afternoon, but was blocked outside the palace gate.Those who stopped her were not the Queen Mother's people, but the Emperor's people. They seemed to have expected that she would go to the Queen Mother to intercede, so they ordered to stop her in advance.

The order of the Ninth Five-Year Lord must be obeyed, but Cui Tao still tried to discuss with the gatekeepers, and helped her send a message to the queen mother, so that the queen mother would pass an order ordering her to enter the palace, so that she would not be considered as violating the imperial order.

"Ms. Cui, don't waste your time. The queen mother will clean up these two days and don't allow outsiders to disturb her." Zhao Zongqing, who was dressed in a Taoist robe, came over with a whisk in his hand, and explained to Cui Tao with a smile.

"Qingxiu?" Cui Tao looked at Zhao Zongqing's attire, "You persuaded the Queen Mother to Qingxiu, right?"

"Qingxiu is a good thing. Cultivating one's body and cultivating one's character will be blessed by the gods. Why are you so surprised by Mrs. Cui?"

"What surprised me was not the Queen Mother Qingxiu, what surprised me was—" You are so blatant.

"Oh? You know?" Zhao Zongqing pretended to be surprised and stopped Cui Tao's words.

"what do you know?"

"We will be a family from now on, and I will soon become your brother-in-law." Zhao Zongqing said with a smile.

Cui Tao was stunned for a moment, and seeing Zhao Zongqing was about to leave in a blink of an eye, she called him to speak clearly.

"I heard that you didn't come home during the Chinese New Year. I think you missed important news from your family." After all, Zhao Zongqing didn't answer Cui Tao. He obviously meant to ask Cui Tao to ask the family by himself.

Cui Tao rode his horse home immediately, and saw Ping'er hurried out to greet her.

"You came back today? Didn't stay at home for a few more days?"

"Just go back and stay for two days. You know, I can't stay there." Ping'er said not to mention these, she has a letter from Mrs. Cui and Cui's mother.

After Cui Tao opened Mrs. Cui's letter and read it quickly, she opened Cui's mother's letter and read it, her face getting more and more gloomy.

Pinger: "Is it about your sixth sister?"

"Did you hear the wind?" Cui Tao asked.

Ping'er nodded, "When I went to Anping, I heard people talking about the good fortune of the Cui family's fourth son-in-law, who attracted two powerful sons-in-law. They said that Liu Niang was so powerful that she wanted to be engaged to the son of the Duke of Yan'an County. This was quite sudden. I haven't seen any signs of it before, and Mrs. Cui has never heard of it from her family?"

"When something happens, I'm out of town. Besides, I'm an unmarried woman, and I'm still a junior. Naturally, they won't tell me about such secrets."

Thinking of Cui Liuniang, Cui Tao sneered.I have seen that she has some ambitions, but I didn't expect her to be so big-hearted, and she intends to seduce others while Zhao Zongqing is going to Anping.Would Zhao Zongqing fail to see through her tricks?I'm afraid they deliberately borrowed the donkey from the slope to take advantage of Cuiqiao.

Zhao Zongqing promised to be beautiful, and told the Cui family that he would marry Cui Qiao, but Cui Tao didn't believe his lies.There are plenty of women around him who are more beautiful, well-behaved or smarter than Cui Qiao, but he doesn't touch women at all, and keeps refusing to marry, unwilling to marry a wife.Besides, with his arrogance, he would definitely not appreciate such a scheme to seduce his woman.

Besides, the marriage has not yet been decided, yet there is news about it. According to the Cui family's style, they will definitely not spread the news like this. Once the marriage is blown up, it will be bad for their daughter's reputation.It can be seen that this news was either passed on by Cui Qiaoqian himself, or by Zhao Zongqing.

"I think I have a chance to climb a high branch, but I don't know that she is no different from going to hell." Ping'er sighed, and asked what to do, "Why don't I let my father secretly send someone to interfere? I can't really let the two Let’s really get married.”

"It can't be done, Zhao Zongqing can't marry her."

In the letter, Mrs. Cui told Cui Tao that she originally planned to arrange for Cui Qiao to marry and go to another place, but Cui Qiao couldn't help crying and begging for death. Because of Zhao Zongqing's sincere statement, she finally agreed.So according to Zhao Zongqing's proposal, Cui Qiao was recorded under Xiao Ma's name, and she was married to Zhao Zongqing as a daughter-in-law.

It is not difficult to understand that Mrs. Cui has such thoughts.She didn't know Zhao Zongqing's true nature, she really thought that Zhao Zongqing was just a young impulsive child who made mistakes at the moment.After all, Cui Qiao is her granddaughter raised by her own hands. Even though she has done something embarrassing, if she can solve it in time, there is still a chance for the child to be happy. Even though she is extremely angry, she still thinks about the child and will soften her heart. willing.

"Preserve the Cui family's reputation first, and deal with the rest later." At the moment, Bianjing's affairs are the most important thing, Cui Tao whispered a few words to Ping'er Fuer, asking Ping'er to make another trip to Anping.

Not long after Ping'er left, Fan Zhongyan's subordinates sent a message to Cui Tao to go to Kaifeng Mansion for questioning.

"Han Tuiguan is also there." The visitor added.