Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Fan Xin didn't know how to answer. From a fair point of view, Junchen's hands were stained with blood and he was guilty of a heinous crime.

But in terms of personal relationships, Junchen didn't feel sorry for him at all.

When Li Chong rebelled, they were the only survivors, and they both saved each other's lives.

Now that he knew that Lai Junchen was going to die, he felt very complicated.

As if he knew what he was thinking, Lai Junchen stood up and patted his shoulder.

"There is nothing to regret about the death of a person. I am not asking you to help me collect the body. I just ask you to allow my wife and children to have food to eat."

"Farewell!"

Watching Junchen leave, Fan Xin sighed softly and murmured.

"Brother, if Fan can survive the trial tomorrow, he will take good care of your wife and children for you, don't worry..."

There is no airtight wall in the world. When the news that Fan Xin led his troops into the Senate to rescue the imperial prisoners spread throughout Luoyang.

Di Renjie was shocked and quickly put down his official documents and went to the palace. As soon as he entered the door, he held his hands in front of him.

"Your Majesty, I have received news that Fan Xin has been arrested for rescuing Jiang Wen and Zhou Tong."

Surprisingly, Wu Zetian was not surprised and looked as usual.

"The internal guards have just reported to this palace that Fan Xin left the mansion without permission and broke into the magistrate's court, and was confiscated by his family members!"

"He is now being held on death row in the Magistrate's Court, awaiting trial tomorrow."

Seeing Wu Zetian so calm, Di Renjie couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid those people won't let it go this time. Have you thought of a countermeasure?"

"What good countermeasures can I come up with now? I can only act according to the situation." Wu Zetian said angrily.

This time, in order to protect Fan Xin, she did not hesitate to issue an order to ground him, and even sent a team of Qianniu Guards to guard him.

Unexpectedly, Fan Xin went to the Magistrate's Court without permission because of such strict arrangements.

Now that those people have grasped the handle, they will definitely not miss this golden opportunity.

Wu Zetian felt a headache when she thought about facing impeachment in court tomorrow.

Just when the monarch and his ministers were frowning, Dou Ying, led by the Imperial Guard, walked into the palace, bowed and clasped his fists.

"I am reporting to the Queen Mother that I have something important to report."

"speak……"

"This..." Dou Ying glanced at Di Renjie and hesitated.

"Huaiying is deeply trusted by me. There is nothing to avoid. Just tell me."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Dou Ying bowed and said, "According to the spies I planted in the magistrate's court, Junchen ordered someone to give Fan Xin a baggage at noon."

"It's full of evidence of those people's corruption and bending the law."

"Evidence of crime?" Wu Zetian was startled and frowned deeply.

"Yes, Lai Junchen told Fan Xin that as long as he shows the evidence during the trial, the ministers of the famous families will change their stories and expose the matter."

Wu Zetian's face quickly darkened when he heard this, and endless murderous intent burst out from his eyes.

Over the years, she had tried countless ways to suppress the wealthy family, but to no avail. Unexpectedly, Lai Junchen, a pickpocket, would use criminal evidence as a bargaining chip.

If the wealthy family were to withdraw the evidence, wouldn't all the hard work that I have done over the years be in vain?

But what can he do if he doesn't turn a blind eye? Fan Xin has basically no chance of escaping from committing a serious crime this time. If he wants to survive, he can only exchange the evidence of his crime with those wealthy families.

Sensing the Queen Mother's difficulty, Di Renjie offered her hand.

"Queen Mother, this is a difficult choice. On the one hand, you have to completely suppress the family and successfully ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor. On the other hand, you need to rescue Fan Xin and continue to hide in hiding."

"You have to think carefully. Once you miss this opportunity, it will not be easy to suppress those wealthy families."

After hearing these words, Wu Zetian walked to Gao Zong's spiritual throne without saying a word for a long time.

To be honest, she was very unwilling. After so many years, she was about to ascend the throne and proclaim herself emperor, but in the end she fell short.

This taste is very unpleasant!

But when she thought of the young man who was very similar to Gaozong Li Zhi, she hesitated again.

a long time.

Wu Zetian turned around, took a deep breath, and said to Dou Ying.

"Just protect Fan Xin secretly, there is no need to snatch the evidence in the bag."

"I excuse you!" Dou Ying was slightly startled and retreated with fists clasped.

"Queen Mother, are you going to give up this opportunity to rescue Fan Xin first?" Di Renjie asked in disbelief.

He never expected that Empress Dowager Wu, who regarded power as life, would choose Fan Xin.

Wu Zetian nodded and said with emotion: "Fan Xin is a rare talent in the world, I can't let him fail like this."

"Let's do what Lai Junchen wants. Let them exchange evidence during the trial tomorrow, and then find an opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the wealthy family."

Seeing that the Queen Mother had made up her mind, Di Renjie bowed and left the Guanfeng Hall.

At this time, Shangguan Wan'er came forward and bowed: "Queen Mother Qi, Her Royal Highness has been kneeling in the rain for two hours. You'd better go out and take a look."

"You're protecting Fan Xin like this before you're even married to her. It's really hard for a woman to stay in the right place."

Wu Zetian shook his head and smiled bitterly when he came outside the Guanfeng Hall. He saw a young woman in a red dress kneeling in the muddy water in the heavy rain.

Not her baby girl or anyone else.

Seeing Wu Zetian coming out, Princess Taiping's eyes lit up and she said quickly.

"Mother, Fan Xin is just saving people and has no intention of disobedience. You should let him go!"

Wu Zetian said with a straight face: "Just resisting the decree is a serious crime!"

"Mother!"

Seeing this, Shangguan Wan'er on the side smiled and said: "Tomorrow's imperial trial is just a formality, and Fan Xin will naturally be fine afterwards."

"Really?" Princess Taiping looked at Wu Zetian expectantly.

Wu Zetian snorted coldly: "When did I ever deceive you? Go back and have a good sleep and you will see Fan Xin tomorrow."

Knowing that it was just a false alarm, Princess Taiping immediately turned her worries into joy and asked her servants to help her go back.

He made up his mind to let the imperial chef cook a sumptuous banquet for Fan Xin to take away his bad luck.

Looking at her daughter's back, Wu Zetian looked up to the sky and sighed, turned around and returned to Guanfeng Hall.

The next morning.

Civil and military officials came to Shangyang Palace one after another. Compared with yesterday's celebration, their faces at this time were extremely gloomy.

At first, everyone thought they had received the formal letter, but unexpectedly, a secret letter appeared in the middle of the night, listing a large amount of evidence of their corruption and bending the law.

Everyone was almost frightened to death when they saw this thing. Fortunately, the letter said that as long as Fan Xin was fine and the evidence would be returned to them, it would be returned to them.

Everyone calmed down a little, but their expressions were still a little ugly.

"Xiao Xiang, where do you think Fan Xin got this evidence?"

"Yes, Mo Xiuhe was embezzling public funds and only a few people were involved in leaking the exam questions. Logically speaking, Fan Xin should not know about it."

Xiao Cun shook his sleeves and said angrily: "How do I know where he got it from?"

"In a word, no one is allowed to mention Fan Xin's crimes in the morning. He is a smart man and should know how to repay us!"

"What if he hands over the evidence?" someone asked uneasily.

Xiao Cun waved his hand confidently.

"impossible!"

"Even ministers like us who come from aristocratic families are jealous from the third rank. How could he, a member of a poor family, be abandoned in vain?"

"I put my words here today. Even if he, Fan Xin, dies of thirst or starvation, he will not be able to hand over the evidence!"

"If you don't believe it, just watch!"