Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

I can't wait to cut off the piece of flesh on Gao Shilian's arm with a knife.

"I went there the day before yesterday, but the two genius doctors told me to eat more vegetables, stop drinking alcohol, and didn't prescribe any medicine, so they kicked me out!"

Fang Xuanling sneered, then looked down at the memorial.

Nearly half a year has passed since His Majesty went to the Western Regions.

In the past six months, Chang'an City has not been peaceful.

Some people have vaguely guessed the clues of His Majesty's hasty departure.

Such a major event, of course, cannot be hidden from the big shots in the three provinces.

Especially someone like Fang Xuanling who lives not far from Daoxingfang.

What's more, Dai Zhou has revealed the truth a long time ago.

The two did not continue talking, and each handled their own government affairs.

When it was almost time for lunch, I raised my head.

There were no outsiders, Fang Xuanling stretched his waist, and there were a few 'clicks' on the waist, causing him to grin his teeth in pain.

"Fang Qiao, you are four years younger than the old man, can't you be strong?"

Gao Shilian took out a thermos bottle from under the table and poured hot water into his cup.

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly, and said: "In our position, which one is not a fault? It depends on your majesty's grace, allowing you to retire early, so that you can take care of yourself for the rest of your life."

Strictly speaking, Gao Shilian and Fang Xuanling are not very old.

Gao Shilian is not yet sixty, and Fang Xuanling is only in his early fifties.

However, compared to Datang's still not high average age, the two are about the same, reaching the age of retirement.

At their age, there are not many officials who still stick to the front line of the court.

"It's very strange today, why hasn't the food delivery person come?"

Gao Shilian asked puzzledly.

In the first year of Zhenguan, the imperial court's finances were tight, so they canceled the food allowance only available to court officials of rank four or above.

Not long after, the imperial court suddenly became very rich, but did not return the food supplement.

Instead, outside Wangxian Gate, a small kitchen was specially set up for the officials on duty.

After the two elder brothers brewed the tea, the little eunuch who delivered the food hurried over.

"It's been a few days since I've had a headache, so take it easy"

Hearing Gao Shilian's constant complaints about the late delivery of the meal, Fang Xuanling tried to persuade him.

Daoxingfang outside the Danfeng Gate of the Imperial Palace is also gradually being remodeled.

In a few days, not only the official residences of the three provinces, but also the yamen of six departments, nine temples and five prisons will all be moved out of the outer garden of the imperial palace.

If you still want to eat the small stove specially provided by the royal family, it depends on whether your Majesty is interested enough.

The food in the palace is getting better and better.

There is a faint tendency to be comparable to the Liu family.

The Liu family doesn't open a restaurant, and no one except Li Ke studies food.

The handicraft of 'family inheritance' was learned by the Shang Shan Supervisor of the imperial palace [-]%.

After lunch, I closed my eyes and raised my spirits.

The two began to bury their heads in a pile of files again.

Before you know it, it's time to leave.

According to the old habit, don't go back home after a business trip.

The two brothers came to Dali Temple in a carriage, picked up Dai Zhou, and found a small tavern.

They all came with Fang Xuanling.

His family's tigress is too majestic, it's normal for the Prime Minister not to go home

Dai Zhou's face was not very good-looking.

Fang Xuanling and the others didn't ask either.

Recently, he has been under a lot of pressure.

Your Majesty is about to return to court soon.

Until now, the case has still not made any progress.

For this reason, Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Justice dropped almost everything else and concentrated on the investigation.

"Ugh"

After taking a sip of wine, Dai Zhou let out a long sigh.

Fang Xuanling and Gao Shilian looked at each other.

"Brother Xuanyin, don't be in a hurry. Your Majesty has said that you won't be given a set time, just check it out slowly."

Dai Zhou didn't have time to speak.

Outside, there was a sudden commotion.

"Murder!"

With an exclamation, the three stood up at the same time!

After rushing out in a few steps, I found a middle-aged man lying in a pool of blood just outside this tavern!

Identity should be unusual.

There are a few guards who are at a loss around them.

"My official is Dai Zhou, Minister of Dali Temple, step aside!"

Dai Zhou hurried over.

Fang Xuanling and Gao Shilian turned pale when they saw the middle-aged man's appearance.

That person is Dr. You Guanglu, Duke Ji Duan Lun!

Chapter 1001 Gao Shilian is the queen's uncle, it seems... also a member of the royal family

Doctor You Guanglu is a rank official from the third rank.

In terms of status, it belongs to the category of literary officials.

From the point of view of power and position, it can be regarded as a speech officer.

Duan Lun's father was Duan Wenzhen, Minister of the Ministry of War in the former Sui Dynasty. Because of his meritorious service in helping the Li family raise troops in Jinyang, he was named Ji Guogong.

In fact, he is a relatively marginal figure in the court.

Except for serving as the governor of Yizhou for two years at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he has no important official positions anymore.

In recent years, there has been a tendency to move closer to the military.

But it was relatively late to catch up, and no one was willing to talk to him.

To put it bluntly, he is a typical mascot official.

He has a high status and little power, from Li Yuan to Li Er, they all use him as a display.

To tell the people of the world that the emperor has not forgotten the hero Conglong who raised the army together.

If he only had this identity, it wouldn't be a surprise even if he was cut to pieces in the street.

It is one of the basic qualities of being an official to have nothing to do with oneself and to hang high.

no friendship anyway

However, Fang Xuanling and others had to pay attention to his other identity.

Because, he is also Li Yuan's fourth daughter, Princess Gaomi's son-in-law!

Actually not at first.

Princess Gaomi's first son-in-law is the eldest grandson Xiaozheng.

It's a pity that the eldest grandson Xiaozheng was a short-lived ghost, and died within a few years of getting married.

Duan Lun took advantage of this loophole.

Now that Duan Lun is dead, it is estimated that Princess Gaomi will not be able to take off the hat of "Kefu" for a while

After Dai Zhou rushed over, he personally dispersed the surrounding people watching the excitement.

Fang Xuanling and Gao Shilian followed closely to help, maintain order and protect the scene.

"Go and rule the Ministry of Punishments and the City Patrol Division!"

Dai Zhou yelled at Duan Lun's bewildered guards.

This kind of matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Punishment. Only after the Ministry of Punishment conducts a preliminary investigation and orders from the three provinces, can Dali Temple have the qualification to intervene.

"It's the royal family again!"

Fang Xuanling frowned.

No matter from which point of view, Duan Lun is a member of the royal family.

Someone attacked the royal family again!

"Before, they were all princes and county kings. This time, they attacked the son-in-law!"

Gao Shilian looked down.

Although Duan Lun's chest was still heaving, blood had already flowed all over the place.

The wound is too big!

Unless Immortal Sun and Divine Physician Li of the academy are close at hand.

Otherwise, Duan Lun would be dead.

Dai Zhou was very sensible and did not touch Duan Lun.

Since it is hopeless, it is better to save his wound and wait for the foremen of the Ministry of Punishment to examine it carefully.

After two or three sentences, Duan Lun stopped moving.

Fang Xuanling said in a low voice: "It seems that those people attacked indiscriminately, and Duan Lun doesn't have many enemies."

Dai Zhou said with a gloomy face, "The empress personally ordered that no one of the royal family should be allowed to show up. Duan Lun is looking for death!"

After speaking, he looked at Duan Lun's head guard.

"Why are you openly appearing on the street?"

The head guard's face was pale, he was frightened a long time ago, he stammered and said: "My lord received an invitation letter, saying that he is going to Tianxiang Tower for a banquet."

"Tianxiang Building?"

Dai Zhou's eyes lit up.

He suddenly discovered that Duan Lun's death may not be worthless.

Li Yuanjing's death was unknown, without leaving any traces.

When Li Xiaogong and Li Daozong were assassinated, there was chaos, and even if there were any traces, it would have been completely destroyed.

Maybe, this time, we can go back to the source and find out the enemy's movements!

"What about the invitation?"

The head guard wiped the sweat off his face, and said, "He was snatched away by someone, the one who attacked the Lord just now!"

Dai Zhou didn't ask much.

If Duan Lun's guards had news of the enemy, they wouldn't be able to stand here right now.

"Wait for the people from the Ministry of Punishments and the City Patrol Division to come!"

Dai Zhou and Fang Xuanling talked for a while in a low voice.