Records of the King of Xin'an County

Overnight, the situation changed again.

With the help of the common people in the exorcism team, the accusation of King Peng's treason has spread throughout Chang'an City.After the people who were supposed to visit each other for New Year's greetings said auspicious and congratulatory words, they couldn't wait to talk about the most fashionable and freshest "Dengwen Drumming".Even the image of the drum-beating master of Prince Peng's mansion has become a bit taller in various legends, like a hero who endured humiliation.

Even the Yuan Dynasty's Great Court Meeting seemed to be overshadowed by this incident.The New Year greeting ceremony, which should have been festive but long, was arranged extremely tightly by the Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple.After all the prime ministers led officials from the three provinces, six ministries, nine ministers, and other officials into the Tai Chi Hall to pay homage to the saint, Wu Guogong Qin An's New Year's greeting parallel essays were much shorter than in previous years, but they were still parallel, citing classics, and extremely awkward.Immediately afterwards, the governors of other prefectures, Jimi prefectures, and Sifang vassals also reduced a lot of time to send gifts and congratulations.

Taking advantage of the time saved, the sage formally promulgated the imperial decree ordering the three divisions to investigate King Peng's conspiracy.A group of low-ranking officials who didn't know what had happened were stunned. Perhaps it was because of the commotion on New Year's Eve that they were a little dizzy, but a few people rushed out to defend King Peng before they could react.

On the throne, the saint looked down at them with unchanged expression, as if he didn't care.The powerful Wang Zixian did not disappoint everyone's expectations, and took the initiative to stand out: "The master of Peng Wang's residence beat the Dengwen drum and sued Peng Wang for treason. According to the law, we should thoroughly investigate the case to confirm whether the crime is true. Why are you so impatient to defend King Peng before the evidence has been found out? Could it be that you can testify for King Peng?"

In the absence of any evidence at present, it is natural to be his accomplice to testify for King Peng who is accused of conspiracy and treason.The few officials who rushed out rashly were almost remorseful. They were already used to acting under King Peng's coercion, and lost their minds after hearing the word "Peng Wang".Now that he just realized that King Peng had fallen into the trap, he himself was also pulled down.

"...I just, I just feel that with His Royal Highness Peng's heart and character, he would definitely not do such a thing!!"

"That's right! His Royal Highness Peng is loyal to the saint, and he hates treason. How could he treason? This is definitely a false accusation!! That master must have a private enmity with His Royal Highness Peng! The third secretary must be investigated carefully. Check it out!!”

Such a hasty excuse made them look even more suspicious.As the supervisory censor, Wang Zixian immediately remonstrated: "To the sage, I believe that a person who knows so much about King Peng's temperament and character must have a close relationship with King Peng. If the third division also checks this How many of you, can you really find any evidence that can prove King Peng's innocence?" In other words, it is to prove that King Peng has the intention of forming a party, and to recruit all the cronies who conspired with him.

"Yes." The saint nodded.Immediately, Qianniuwei surrounded them, escorted these officials out of the Taiji Hall, and handed them over to Dali Temple for disposal.Seeing this, all the officials at all levels in the hall were full of thoughts, and there were some subtle changes in their expressions.Of course, there were also a few of them who conspired with King Peng. Seeing that the matter was in danger of being revealed, they could only pray to the gods and Buddhas, that no evidence of implicating themselves would be left in Prince Peng's mansion.

After the Great Court Meeting, the sage returned to the Liangyi Hall, quietly waiting for the follow-up report from the Third Division's trial.Originally, all the courtiers should go home to celebrate the New Year at this time, and continue to enjoy the family happiness of Xiu Mu and his children and grandchildren. Ye and other ministers of the six departments of Shangshu Province, as well as the prime ministers of Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province, all followed the saint into the Hall of Liangyi.

King Lu wiped off the cold sweat from his forehead, looked at the far away prime ministers, and looked at the hesitant King Jing from time to time, as if he hesitated to speak.Although he was a little reluctant before, he was obedient to King Peng.Looking back on it now, it is simply terrifying! !If this conspiracy case is confirmed, then he is very likely to be implicated in it! !Even if it's for myself, I can't let the case go smoothly!But he only has a false job, so how can it affect the investigation?After thinking about it, the only person who can save him is the elder brother in front of him.

"Brother...Brother...the saint was too cruel this time." So, he hesitated and said to King Jing in a low voice, "In our generation, there are only three brothers left. If something happens to Qilang, what will you and I do in the future? I have always been close to Qilang, could it be that this time... this time also..."

"Shut up! Be careful!" King Jing gave him a gouging look, and he quickly shut up, looking around nervously: "Brother, save me..."

"Fool! You have always only listened to Qilang's words, but you can't listen to my words!! Some time ago, who let you get involved in the case of King Yue?! How much benefit did he and Anxing give you? ?!"

"It's... not much good... a total of four or five big Zhuangzi, a little gold, silver and jewelry..."

"Oh, just for these external things, you can toss yourself in! Is it gold, silver and jewelry that matter? Or your life?!" King Jing believed that King Lu did not have the guts to rebel, nor did he have any ambitions.Because he doesn't have any special hobbies, but loves money, and he married a princess who loves money as much as him, and gave birth to a group of children who love money.Because of this, as long as enough money can be obtained, the Lu Palace will be full of loopholes.

Thinking of this, King Jing suddenly felt a little tired, and couldn't help thinking of the late emperor.Why were these two younger brothers so peaceful when the late emperor was around?I only know how to eat, drink and have fun, and it doesn't hurt to make troubles occasionally.Now it's—is it true that he, Zong Zhengqing, is too incompetent?Not only did rebellious sons appear in the family, but accidents occurred frequently in the clan, and almost all those with unruly intentions were incited.

After hesitating on the spot for a while, King Jing finally sighed, and led King Lu to follow him: "Let's go, what's the birthday celebration for such a case?" Even if they all stayed at home, it was absolutely impossible To celebrate the new year with peace of mind, it would be better to go to Liangyi Hall to wait for the news, and feel better.

At the same time, Li Hui, the king of Xin'an County, who is Dali Zheng, came to Peng Wang's mansion and presided over the search of the house.Those who assisted him in completing this matter were all low-ranking officials who were clean and trustworthy among the three divisions.The rest of the people with doubts stayed in the third division, or watched the "new witnesses" who had just appeared in the trial, or waited anxiously for the evidence they sent back.

It is not easy to search Peng Wang's mansion, but the young Xin'an County King has already received the guidance of the old foxes and has enough experience.The study in the outer courtyard is naturally the most important, and the bedroom of King Peng and Princess Peng must not be let go.After thoroughly inspecting these important places inch by inch, the secret room and dark room must be found one by one.Afterwards, the cellar, storeroom, and the halls and terraces where King Peng often went must also be checked carefully.

All in all, there may be evidence hidden in any corner of the entire Prince Peng Mansion, which should not be ignored.

"Report! Found a secret room in the study of the outer courtyard!"

"Report! Found a secret room in King Peng's bedroom!!"

Once the so-called secret room is found out, it undoubtedly means that countless "evidences" are hidden waiting to be discovered.King Xin'an couldn't help smiling slightly: "Take me to have a look."

From the case of King Yue, he not only gained frustration and pain, but also gained experience-if he wants to hit a hit, he must be fully prepared.The counterattack strategy personally arranged by the saint took a full three months to prepare quietly, how could there be any mistakes?Even if the arranged secret work did not get things done, at this moment, he who was in charge of searching for the evidence had enough time to "obtain" the evidence.

Of course, if possible, it is best not to pass through the hands of investigators like them, otherwise there will be hidden dangers in the future.At this time, one can only hope that the meticulous work placed in Prince Peng's mansion can take advantage of these three months and the opportunity of New Year's Eve to finish all the things that should be done.

What the sage arranged in his early years did not disappoint.It only took half a day for Li Hui to return to Liangyi Hall of Taiji Palace with "sufficient" evidence to report: "Report to Your Majesty, in the secret room of the study in the outer courtyard and the secret room of King Peng's bedroom, Li Hui found that he and the Western Turkic tribe, Xue Yantuo A keepsake between the tribes! In addition, there are witches buried near Princess Peng's bedroom!!"

Hearing this, all the officials present were shocked, but they didn't seem to be surprised.King Lu tremblingly hid himself behind King Jing, for fear of attracting anyone's attention.

The servant presented the box containing the evidence to the prisoner, and the prisoner carefully opened the lid of the box in front of the saint.The saint only glanced at it twice, then frowned, and said with a face full of disappointment: "I never thought... Uncle Peng Wang actually..." He seemed extremely disappointed, and he seemed to have lost his strength and spirit in an instant, and even his eyes were a little bit tight. redness.

Seeing this, King Xin'an opened his water-stained eyes, choked up and said, "Uncle, don't be sad, maybe... maybe Uncle Peng can explain the source of these evidences? Maybe... these are just uncle's. What about collections? Those so-called voodoo objects are just restlessness in the inner house?"

"..." After hearing this, the important ministers all said silently in their hearts: Could it be that the uncle and nephew have developed an inexplicable tacit understanding?Have you all fallen in love with this "similar to the first emperor" method of coping with intense emotions?Why bother?The first emperor came here at will, but you are just acting! !Who here doesn't know that your uncle and nephew started this case?Stop deliberately making excuses for Peng Wang, showing your "shock", "disappointment" and "difficulty"! !

Wait, it's okay for the sage to say—the king of Xin'an County is so young, so the reaction is very likely to be true?As expected of a bloodline inheritance, think about the late emperor, then think about King Pu...