Chapter 18 Confused Zhu Kui
Xu Zhenguan looked at Zhao Duan quietly.
At this moment, the empress, who ascended the throne as a woman, looked as calm as water, but she was actually quite surprised in her heart.
The brochure that Zhao Duan handed her was beyond her expectations.
As an empress, although she had no time to pay attention to Zhao Duan, she already knew the external performance of the "Masked Head" she chose through the story of the female officer Mochou the day before yesterday.
Not surprising.
A small imperial guard, once he became powerful, he was surrounded by flowers, and he was in a state of confusion. It was normal. She had seen many such people.
Including the information later handed over by Supervisor Baima, they only mentioned that Zhao Duan had a good heart.
But not a word is said about his talents.
This was in great contrast to Zhao Duan's stunning performance when he was polishing ink for her the day before yesterday, and his current methods.
A head of the civil service reported himself, and his bribery was secretly instructed by the Prime Minister of the dynasty... The empress didn't quite believe it.
She respects Li Yanfu's IQ.
Is it a false accusation? Climbing and biting? But what's the purpose?
And, most importantly, how did Zhao Duan force Feng Ju to do such an outrageous thing?
Xu Zhenguan thought for a while. As smart as she was, she quickly understood Zhao Duan's operation and vaguely guessed Zhao Duan's true purpose.
Give her a useful knife to show your own value and seek your own favor.
But is this kind of insight and means really possessed by this rumored uneducated guy?
Or is there an expert behind the scenes?
For example, the old eunuch from White Horse Prison?
Xu Zhenguan admitted that he became interested in this "masked head".
Of course, the most important thing is that she likes the gift the other party gave her.
The matter of "changing rice into mulberry" was the battlefield where Li Yanfu and she secretly played a game.
There are rules in the temple, and even if she has a very high level of cultivation and a noble status, she still needs to follow these rules of the game.
And with Feng Ju's report, Xu Zhenguan could seize this small matter and make a big fuss.
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Inside the palace.
The people who were observing the words and expressions also vaguely noticed the change in the atmosphere through the empress's expression.
Ma Yan was the first to sense it. As a martial arts master, he was more sensitive to changes in other people's auras.
I couldn't help but be surprised, what exactly was written on the memorial submitted by Zhao Duan?
Why did Your Majesty look at this for so long?
He suddenly realized that things might be about to change.
The contempt on Lu Liang's face also faded away, and he felt uneasy in his heart. He vaguely sensed that there might be a change, and immediately said loudly:
"Your Majesty, this thief is so clever and clever in trying to get away with a small amount of merit. He is extremely cunning! I believe that he should be imprisoned immediately... In particular, this person's private interrogation of a female rebel should also be strictly investigated..."
Zhang Changshuo also jumped out impatiently and echoed: "What Lu Yushi said is absolutely true, I think..."
"Enough!"
Suddenly, there was a slightly impatient and cold scolding from the dragon throne, which immediately silenced the two of them.
I saw Xu Zhenguan, dressed in white as snow, majestic and cold, sweeping over the crowd, with sharp eyes, and made the final decision: "I already know this matter, and I have made my own decision, so there is no need to say more. I am tired today, gentlemen. Go back."
Golden words!
In an instant, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed to varying degrees.
They are all human beings, how come they can’t hear the meaning behind the empress’ words?
They say "make their own decisions", but in fact they just raise it high and put it down gently, blatantly trying to protect and favor Zhao Duan!
Especially the words "no more words" mean that the empress does not want to hear about impeachment anymore. It can be expected that this matter will gradually fade away until no one mentions it again.
Why?
What happened?
Didn’t Zhao Duan lose his holy family?
Why confront someone if they want to be partial? If you want to punish, why protect?
Lüliang’s goatee trembled and he was stunned on the spot, words stuck in his throat, his eyes full of disbelief and intense frustration.
There is a kind of anger at being played.
He didn't understand why something that was originally a sure thing was reversed in an instant.
What exactly was written in Zhao Duan's book?
"Your Majesty," Lu Liang opened his mouth and squeezed out a sentence, "If you rule like this, I'm afraid the civil and military officials of the court will..."
Xu Zhenguan stood up and glanced at him coldly:
"Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Lu Liang's breath was suffocated and cold sweat broke out:
"No...don't dare."
"Then stand down," Xu Zhenguan said, and suddenly looked at the lost Zhang Changshuo, with cold eyes, and said:
"Zhang Changshuo framed his colleagues and should have been severely punished. Remembering the first offender and being dedicated to serving the public, he was only punished to shut up and reflect on his mistakes. Day, good for self-reflection.”
boom!
Zhang Changshuo turned pale as if struck by lightning.
It may not seem like a big deal to think about his mistakes behind closed doors, but the signal that the empress doesn't like him is the biggest punishment.
Especially since he came with full expectations. Not only was Zhao Duan unscathed at this moment, but he had left a bad impression on the empress.
The clown is actually himself... Hey, it even rhymes!
Xu Zhenguan stepped out of the side hall, accompanied by palace attendants. When passing Zhao Duan, he paused briefly and said:
"Zhao Duan?"
"I'm here."
"It's getting late, please stay in the palace and have dinner with me."
"Here!" Zhang Changshuo next to him seemed to have been hit by an arrow in the chest. He stepped back a few steps and looked at Zhao Duan in disbelief.
Not only did your Majesty protect the Zhao thief despite the pressure from the civil and military forces of the dynasty, but he also allowed him to have dinner with him? !
There is a saying from ancient times: "What do you think about when you are full and warm?"...
He simply couldn't imagine what the two of them would do after dinner!
Zhang Changshuo’s eyes turned black.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"
As everyone saluted in unison, Xu Zhenguan's figure disappeared.
Wearing a flying fish suit, with a white face and no beard, the eunuch Ma Yan stood up straight, took a deep look at the pretty boy next to him, and said:
"Congratulations."
The impression Zhao Duan gave him today was unexpected.
I feel a little lucky at this moment... Fortunately, from beginning to end, he only shied away the blame and made no other criticisms.
No... shouldn't congratulations be done with a smile? Why are you so sullen and fierce... Zhao Duan was filled with relief at the moment. He cursed in his heart and said with a smile:
"Thank you too." Governor..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ma Yan turned and left.
Obviously, he has no good impression of such a notorious person.
"..." Zhao Duan looked at the remaining two people again.
Lu Liang had no expression on his face, turned around and left without saying a word. He was anxious to report the matter to the Prime Minister.
He is just the vanguard, the real game is between the big shots on both sides.
As for Zhang Changshuo, he followed the censor Lu Liang and left in despair without even saying a harsh word.
This made Zhao Duan quite disappointed. Is this love rival so untouchable?
Does this mean your fighting spirit is gone?
"Please follow your servants to the flower hall to wait until your Majesty summons you later."
The elderly female official who had accepted Zhao Duan's banknote bribe the day before yesterday came over and said with a smile.
Zhao Duan cupped his hands and thanked: "Thank you, sister."
At the same time, his heartstrings tightened again, knowing that this matter was not over yet, and the empress was obviously going to interrogate him alone.
After all, this operation was so different from the original "Zhao Duan" character that the empress could not fail to notice.
In other words, he must give a perfect explanation.
Otherwise, he would still be doomed.
"I hope there is no rebirth in this world's cultivation system..." Zhao Duan prayed secretly.
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On the other side, as the "question" that attracted the entire capital's attention ended, the final result was blown outside the palace like a whirlwind.
Palace entrance.
Zhu Kui stood by the carriage, as anxious as a family member waiting outside the college entrance examination room. He frequently looked at the deep doorway, hoping to see Zhao Duan.
Although he was almost convinced that Zhao Duan would still shed his skin even if he did not die, Zhu Kui still had a trace of luck.
After all, he followed Zhao Duan completely and completed the entire operation.
Although I don’t know the inside story, it does not prevent me from having fantasies.
It's not that he is loyal, but because as Zhao Duan's confidant Ma Zai, he is bound too deeply. Once Zhao Duan falls, he, a little pawn, will inevitably be affected.
Your wealth and life depend entirely on this.
Before Zhu Kui entered the palace this morning, he even wrote a suicide note, instructing his family to take care of their affairs.
This is not to make a fuss, but he has seen too many bloody feudal dynasties.
finally.
Someone came out of the doorway. Zhu Kui perked up and quickly looked around, but he only saw Ma Yan, Lu Liang and Zhang Changshuo walking out one after another.
"My lord failed to come out..."
Zhu Kui's heart sank completely, and his whole body went cold. He guessed that Zhao Duan was probably in danger, and was beheaded directly in the palace by the angry empress.
In his panic and confusion, he didn't even notice Zhang Changshuo's Sima face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot.
"This heavenly official," Zhu Kui put on a flattering smile and walked quickly to the eunuch who came out to see him off. He took out a piece of silver and handed it over with familiarity: "May I ask why my envoy failed to come out?"
The eunuch recognized him as Zhao Duan's servant and hurriedly handed the money back and said: "Absolutely not."
It’s over! They don't even dare to accept money. How big of a crime is this?
Zhu Kui sealed his heart with cement and his smile froze.
However, the next second, the eunuch showed a warm smile:
"Your Majesty, Ambassador Zhao, has been staying in the palace for dinner. He asked your servant to bring you a message. You don't have to wait for him."
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