Chapter 408 Beyond the Great Wall
“First, are you a weirdo?”
The emperor’s voice was cold, and the pressure from the monks in the cave profound realm was heavy. .
Although they knew that Wen Weilan was ready, Han Sima and Zhong Yuanzhi were still worried.
After hearing this, Wen Shoufu looked as usual, as if everything had nothing to do with him.
"No." Wen Weilan replied.
The emperor nodded.
In fact, when everyone entered the palace, they had already been checked to see if they had any ulterior motives. Now it was just for Wen Weilan to prove his innocence in front of everyone.
"Second, have you ever killed Miss Lu Er?"
In an instant, Wen Weilan's mind flashed to the blood-smeared corpse downstairs, as well as his trembling hands. The blood-stained knife in his hand was so real, yet psychedelic, and he was in a trance for a moment.
Everyone looked at Wen Weilan quietly. Some people didn't care, some people thought about it, and some people were waiting to see her fall.
On the face of the eldest princess, the gentle smile gradually turned cold.
Therefore she would not notice that Princess Jiale beside her quietly clenched her hands.
Fortunately, Wen Weilan quickly recovered.
She knew that, standing in the Zichen Palace, she could only have one answer to the emperor's question.
"I never killed Miss Lu Er."
Wen Weilan's answer was sonorous and powerful, as if it had been rehearsed hundreds of times and was very convincing.
The emperor smiles and chins his head.
"But there is no basis for what I say. I also heard someone tell me that there is something fishy about Colonel Wen."
Wen Weilan was slightly stunned, wondering who would talk about this. thing.
But the emperor obviously did not intend to reveal it, and only said: "I want to use young and promising doers like Wen Xiaowei, but if the matter is not investigated, it will still be difficult to convince the public."
"I understand." Wen. Weilan replied in a low voice.
"So, I hope you can find out the truth about this matter and clear your name."
Wen Weilan felt a shiver in his heart.
The emperor's words seemed to give her a free hand to investigate, but in fact he did not give her any real power.
Perhaps, this is what the emperor meant.
I don’t want to endorse her in case Wen Weilan really has a problem.
I also want to see how far Wen Weilan can go to prove his innocence under such circumstances.
Wen Weilan knew that he must seize this rare opportunity this time and not make any mistakes.
So, he bowed his head again and said, "I understand."
Wen Weilan's matter has come to an end.
Then, the emperor turned to Han Sima and gave a few words of advice, saying that Han Sima was already weak and should just rest at home, and also rewarded him with a large number of precious medicinal materials.
As for Zhong Yuanzhi, the emperor praised him for being young and promising, and advised him sincerely that he should still be filial and go home to see his parents. It would be better to stay in the capital and concentrate on strategizing the army. Don't let Lao Zhong be frightened at home.
After that, with a wave of his hand, he rewarded the soldiers who participated in the battle with a large number of spiritual essences and spiritual weapons. Especially the dozen officers who attended the banquet also received an ancient spiritual weapon each. device.
The banquet didn't disperse until midnight.
After leaving the palace gate, Wen Weilan, Zhong Yuanzhi and Han Sima secretly exchanged glances before leaving.
Zhong Yuanzhi first followed Zhong Youzhi, who had been waiting outside for a long time, to go home. Just as His Majesty said, go home and see his father and mother.
When Han Sima saw Ruan Shizhi still waiting eagerly, his heart softened and he said warmly: "Let's go home."
Wen Weilan stood outside the palace gate. , looking at the people on the street, feeling a little confused.
Suddenly, a majestic voice came from behind: "Are you not going home?"
She didn't need to look back to know that it was her father, Wen Shoufu. Wen Weilan said coldly: "Do I still have a family?"
"Your mother misses you very much." Wen Shoufu's dark Chinese face still had no expression, as if it was just State a fact coldly.
"Really?" Wen Weilan said calmly.
Her mother may miss her, but more importantly, she may be filled with hatred or resentment.
Because Wen Weilan proved that she was trapped in a failed marriage.
At first she had hopes for Wen Weilan, hoping that she would grow into an excellent monk and let Wen Siyuan see who was the better child.
However, Wen Weilan always let her down, and eventually she fell into rock bottom and was completely disappointed.
It would be better to disappear.
So Wen Weilan ignored him and turned away.
Fortunately, her grandmother left her a home.
......
Riding the cloud sedan home, Ruan Shizhi watched his father sinking like water along the way, and did not dare to speak.
When he arrived home, Han Sima went straight in. Hearing the clumsy footsteps following closely behind him, he seemed to think of his son.
Han Sima asked his attendants to help him take off his heavy armor. He turned around and asked, "Aren't you going to the Chinese Academy of Sciences? Why are you in Chang'an City today?"
Ruan Shizhi suddenly became a little nervous: "Some time ago...the imperial examination, the National Academy of Sciences suspended classes, and then...reopened today..."
"Since classes start today, why are you still in Chang'an?" Han Sima was even more confused. .
"I..." Ruan Shizhi's pink face was sweating slightly, and his voice became more stuttering, "Yes, yes, there is a classmate named Wen Xuanning, and he invited everyone to dinner..."
"Wen Xuanning?" Han Sima frowned, "That is... Wen Siyuan's son?"
Ruan Shizhi nodded timidly, as if he had a premonition of what his father would say.
Sure enough.
Han Sima frowned even more: "Didn't I tell you, study hard in the National Academy of Sciences, and don't form cliques with others."
"Yes... My son understands, but Wen Xuanning said that he could help me find out about you, so my son would..." Ruan Shizhi explained aggrievedly and anxiously.
Han Sima couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he saw his son's appearance.
My wife and I are never with him, and we are always afraid that he will not take care of things well and let the old servant keep an eye on him and prevent him from running around.
The two of them were going through life and death every day, which always frightened him. As a result, they raised his only son to be timid and fearful, like a soft persimmon.
Han Sima sighed, gently touched Ruan Shizhi's head, and said: "Dad also understands that you are worried, but some things have their own destiny. Neither your mother nor I are weak, you don't There is too much to worry about."
"Dad...are you still leaving?" Ruan Shizhi asked softly.
Han Sima smiled coldly when he heard this.
“His Majesty said, let me recuperate in the capital.”
"What does this mean?" Ruan Shizhi asked in surprise, "Could it be..."
Han Sima nodded, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "I'm afraid I won't be able to get out for a while."
Ruan Shizhi's face turned pale: "Then what should I do? What about mother? Will she be in danger? Could it be that Your Majesty..."
"Well, you are smart, and you are worthy of being the general who protects the north. Son." Han Sima nodded happily and looked out the window coldly in the direction of the palace.
Presumably, now shrouded in divine glory, the imperial palace must be as dazzling as a divine palace.
"Your mother is just too eye-catching."
Ruan Shizhi's face turned even paler.
When Han Sima saw this, he smiled leisurely: "Don't worry, although I am not here, the northern border is very lively now."
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