The majestic sister-in-law of the Red Chamber

After hearing Xiaotao's words, Lin Tian and Situ Meng both laughed.It seems that Duke Qi is not as shrewd and capable as he usually seems. This time, he was completely played by the Zhen family. He was treated as a victim of a different surnamed palace fighting with the emperor. He didn't even know it, and he was still making a temporary change of choice for himself. And complacent.

They didn't know at all that Concubine Zhen Taigui had told the Supreme Emperor a long time ago, and the Emperor had acquiesced in bringing their daughter into the harem. Many people in the palace knew this well, and the queen even began to support the new emperor. Concubine Jin arranged accommodation and supplies.

It is conceivable that if, on the morning of the palace election, Qi Guogong suddenly broke out that his daughter had exchanged Geng Tie with Prince Zhongshun, so that the emperor could fulfill his wish, such explosive news, then the matter of brothers vying for a daughter would be over. If the Zhen family is completely confirmed, the reputation of Situ Qing and Situ Meng will become very bad as long as the Zhen family contributes a little behind the scenes.

If there is any conflict between the two brothers, it will be more in line with their wishes.

Afterwards, if Situ Meng still does not change his plan and insists on attacking Duke Qi's mansion, then no matter how strong the evidence he presents, the world will subconsciously preconceive it, thinking that he is born out of love and hate, that's why they will align with him. The Duke's government retaliated, so how much can the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple trust the evidence he found?

There are a few kings with different surnames behind their backs, and many aristocrats and veterans in the court are helping. Even if the Duke of Qi can survive this calamity, his strength will definitely be hit hard, and he will even be stared at by the emperor and Prince Zhongshun all the time. , then when the time comes, they can only obediently obey the Zhen family's mercy, and can only fully support Zhen Taigui's son Situ Yong.

Even if Situ Yong was unable to inherit the throne, with the support of several kings with different surnames, as well as many ministers and aristocrats of the family, a powerful prince who could compete with the emperor was the best result the Zhen family could accept.

After figuring out the actual plan behind the Zhen family, Lin Tian and Situ Meng were not in a hurry anymore. The Reaper [-] team interrogated the more important personnel of the Duke of Qi's mansion, and made many new and useful confessions one after another, although their efficiency was very high. , but firstly, there are many things to be interrogated, and secondly, there are also many people waiting to be interrogated.

Therefore, even though these people have been terrified by Situ Meng's previous actions and Lin Tian's words, which greatly reduced the difficulty of interrogation, the time it takes to operate is not short. At dawn, all the interrogations were still not over.

However, judging from what they have already asked, Qi Guogong will not be able to make a comeback this time anyway, not to mention that it is only Wang with a different surname who supports him, even if the Supreme Emperor supports him this time, he may not be able to protect him.

"Xiao Tian, ​​let someone continue the interrogation here. It's getting late, and I have to rush to the morning court! Well, speaking of it, this is the first time I have participated in the Great Court Meeting! But I haven’t formally participated in the early court, and I haven’t directly submitted papers or expressed opinions at the court meeting! I don’t know if there is a place for me in the morning court schedule!”

Situ Meng's mood at the moment was a little excited, but also a little nervous. After all, it was the first time he went to court today, and he was about to fight against the officials in the Golden Luan Hall. Even thinking about it, he was too excited.

"Come on! I support you! Ask Xiao Chengzi to bring some guards to go with you. If there is any temporary need, let someone come back and tell me! You can go forward boldly! Don't be polite to those Let the old guy challenge!

In the court, the emperor will definitely help you. Even if he can't solve it, I can help you solve it. It's nothing more than a knife after the court's legal judgment, or a mace from my lady! "Lin Tian patted Situ Meng on the shoulder and said relaxedly.

Due to the recent use of double-turning and the continuous improvement of physical fitness, the gold-type ability has increased a little bit, and now it has returned to the eighth level. Even if there are some strange things in this world that exceed the normal range, similar to the legendary spells However, Lin Tian, ​​who is already at the eighth level of abilities, is not afraid at all. These little tricks can only bow her head in front of her current absolute power.

At this moment, Lin Tian felt a solid sense of security in his heart. What he said to Situ Meng before was not bragging or encouraging comfort, but the real truth.

Now as far as relying on her personal strength, it is no exaggeration to say that even all the masters in the palace can only be beaten by her. Therefore, those ministers who want to trouble Situ Meng can only Let them ask for their own happiness.

Facing the light of the sky, when the first rays of the sun appeared on the horizon, Situ Meng had already changed into a brand-new pro-dynasty uniform on the carriage, wearing an official hat, and walked steadily from the palace gate step by step. Towards the Golden Luan Palace.

From the moment Situ Meng stepped into the palace, not only the emperor, but also all the ministers waiting in the court room received the news.

Although a small group of them had already guessed the reason for Situ Meng's visit, more people were at a loss. You must know that Situ Meng will return to Beijing for a long time, but he has never been to court. Moreover, the emperor seemed to have forgotten about such a thing, and never mentioned it, let alone the ministers, after all, they wished that this evil star would not come.

In addition, although Situ Meng is a prince and an imperial envoy, he doesn't have any specific position in the court, let alone a position in the Sixth Ministry, so it's okay if he doesn't go to the court.

After all, for someone like him, there is actually no clear rule on whether to go to court. Generally speaking, those who have a title but no actual official position will basically not get up early every day to participate in the court meeting, just like the Duke of Rongguo. The first-class general Jia She, the heir of the first class, and Jia Zhen, the third-rank Weilie general of the Ningguo Duke's mansion, probably don't know what the Golden Luan Palace looks like.

After hearing the news, several veteran ministers who played an important role in the court were moved in their hearts, and secretly said: "Here we come!" '

Last night, the Admirals of the Nine Gates followed Situ Meng and Lin Tian. After they surrounded the Duke of Qi’s Mansion, although the Admirals of the Nine Gates did not know what they did after they entered the Duke’s Mansion of Qi, they were still in the same place after they entered the Duke’s Mansion. None of them came out, and all people who entered and exited Qi Guogong were completely blocked. This terrifying posture was like the rhythm of house raids.

Although they hadn't heard what the Duke of Qi had committed, Situ Meng, the loyal and obedient prince, was already well-known, so he took away a huge private salt den in the south of the Yangtze River without making a fuss, and directly took Xuzhou Mansion All the officials in the government were charged and sentenced, and then they showed their power in Yangzhou City. A fifth-rank garrison general was directly beheaded, and the whole family was convicted.

Thinking of this, the Admiral of the Nine Gates couldn't sit still, but he didn't dare to go directly to Qi Guogong to ask Situ Meng for inquiries, so he had to rush into the palace to report to the emperor.

After all, this is an important place in Gyeonggi, unlike small cities like Xuzhou and Yangzhou.What's more, the person directly raided this time was Qi Guogong, one of the founders of the country, one of the four princes and eight princes. This is definitely not a trivial matter.

As a small admiral of the nine sects, he couldn't stand the countless bosses above him who sent people to interrogate him non-stop, so he could only find the emperor and avoid it by the way.

Although the veterans did not know exactly what happened last night like Admiral Jiumen, the people from the Zhen family had already communicated with them before this incident. At this moment, they looked at each other, but what did they say? They didn't say anything at all. Obviously, they already knew the reason for Situ Meng's visit, and at the same time, they also knew that there might be a fierce battle of words and guns in the court today. The more assertive style, it depends on today's fight.

One of the elders even used the name of Gong to whisper a few words in the ear of a young eunuch, then walked back as if nothing had happened, and lined up with everyone, preparing to go to court.

"Crack, crack, crack!" After three whips, all the ministers walked towards the Golden Luan Hall neatly according to the line they had lined up long ago.

What puzzled them was that Situ Meng, who had clearly entered the imperial palace before, but deliberately wore a pro-royal uniform, did not appear in the court procession.

At the same time, in the imperial study room of the Tai Chi Hall, Situ Meng stood in front of the emperor with a dignified appearance, and reported to the emperor in the most concise way about the search of Duke Qi's mansion last night.

"Xiao Shiwu, you are still acting vigorously and resolutely as always! Did the matter of the beautiful girl yesterday stimulate you?" The emperor looked at him with a bit of joking, and asked.

"Brother Huang!" Situ Meng looked at the emperor who still liked to see his jokes, and was speechless for a moment. The term facial paralysis.

"Okay, I understand what you said! However, you should go to the main hall to explain in detail the specific crimes committed by the Duke of Qi in front of the officials! Besides, I want to come to what they told you. These must be a lot of questions, you have to be fully prepared, none of those old guys are easy to deal with!"

The emperor said, but took out a piece of paper and handed it to Situ Meng, and said with a smile:

"You should take a look at this first! This is the confession of the beautiful girl who was kicked unconscious by you yesterday, I think you should be interested!"

"That woman from yesterday? That should be the lady of Duke Qi's mansion! Could it be that there is something tricky about it?" Situ Meng said, taking the confession by hand, and quickly read it at a glance.