The next morning, the news of the assassination of the Prime Minister spread throughout the court and the public, and for a while, the background of the assassin and the reasons for the assassin became the focus of discussion among the ministers, and there were all kinds of speculations.

But the morning court did not mention this matter. Wu Zetian seemed in a bad mood and dispersed the court early and returned to his imperial study.

In the imperial study room, Wu Zetian closed his eyes slightly, and a palace maid was kneeling behind her, pressing her shoulder hard. Wu Sansi stood aside with his hands down, and said carefully: "Weichen suggested that it would be better to hand over the assassination case of the King of Xiang to the King of Xiang. The King of Xiang was so strict that he was even assassinated. Weichen suspected that the assassin's background was extraordinary. The King of Xiang was experienced in this area, and they had more clues. I believe that the Chief of the Central Committee would give the emperor an explanation soon."

Wu Zetian's eyes opened slightly, and he did not look at Wu Sansi, but asked Shangguan Wan'er, sitting on the other side to sort out the documents, "Wan'er, do you think it's appropriate to hand it over to the Censorate?"

Of course, Shangguan Wan'er would not have a seat in Wu Zetian's imperial study, but she needed to register the memorials one by one, so there was also a temporary table. At this time, she was registering the memorials with all her concentration, and seemed not to notice Wu Sansi's suggestions.

However, Shangguan Wan'er is an extremely smart person. She knew that she could not hide it from the emperor. Since the emperor asked her, she could not pretend to have nothing to hear. Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "This is not a certain official's corruption and abuse of power. Since it is an assassination, Wan'er thinks it is more appropriate to hand it over to Dali Temple, or there is a ☆Chang☆Wen☆Wen☆☆W↓⊕t Kyoto Yin comes to investigate, so she will not be alarmed by the Censorate. They are already a small number of people and have to go to various prefectures and counties to inspect, so how can they have the energy to investigate the assassination again."

Wu Zetian nodded and said to Wu Sansi: "Did you hear it? This is also my idea. The Censorate should not intervene in the assassination case. I also think Dali Temple is more suitable."

Wu Sansi cursed Shangguan Wan'er in his heart, but he had no choice but to propose: "Your Majesty, Dali Temple is okay to investigate general cases, but investigating the assassination of the Prime Minister seems to be a little weak and his power is slightly weak. It is better to let Dali Temple and the Censorate jointly investigate, and the Censorate will make up for the weak side of Dali Temple. What does Your Majesty think?"

Wu Zetian laughed, "It's beyond my expectations that you care about this matter so much. Let me think about it first and then make a decision."

Wu Sansi knew that he could not force the emperor to the same thing immediately, but the emperor was willing to consider it, so he had a glimmer of hope. He hurriedly bowed and said, "I'm going to leave!"

Wu Zetian waited for Wu Sansi to retreat before asking again: "Wan'er, what do you think of his second suggestion?"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Wan'er is not very clear about this matter. Your Majesty might as well ask Gao Yanfu."

A sentence reminded Wu Zetian. Before she could ask about Gao Yanfu's visit, she hurriedly said to the eunuch at the door: "Go and come to see me quickly!"

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Soon, Gao Yanfu hurried to Wu Zetian's imperial study room. After Gao Yanfu returned from the Prime Minister's Mansion last night, Wu Zetian had already rested early. Gao Yanfu had no time to report for a while. Unexpectedly, he was delayed by some tedious things early this morning and was taken first by Wu Sansi, which really made Gao Yanfu feel a little depressed.

"I'll see your Majesty!"

"The Lord of the Mansion went to visit the Prime Minister, why didn't he report to me?" Wu Zetian asked with a smile.

"Report to Your Majesty, there were several young eunuchs in the imperial physician room who got drunk and ruined a lot of things. The old slave rushed to deal with it, and let Your Majesty wait for a long time."

"oh"

Although Wu Zetian didn't say anything, his tone was a little dissatisfied. How could Gao Yanfu have no distinction between the primary and secondary, and care about the fight between the young eunuchs, but not report to himself about the Prime Minister. With Gao Yanfu's decades of court career, he would never make such a mistake, which forced Wu Zetian to doubt whether he had ulterior motives?

Gao Yanfu also heard the emperor’s dissatisfaction and quickly explained: “It was Dr. Chen who was bullied by several eunuchs.”

When Wu Zetian heard that Chen Mian was bullied by eunuchs, she was furious, "Which dog slave who had eaten the courage of the bear heart and leopard dared to bully me?"

"Have your majesty calm down!"

Gao Yanfu hurriedly said, "The old slave has severely punished several people who committed crimes, and has punished a hundred sticks to drive them out of the palace."

"Why didn't you kill them?"

Wu Zetian said angrily: "Is my imperial doctor so lowly that he can be bullied?"

Gao Yanfu wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I'll deal with it now!"

"Wait a minute!"

Wu Zetian stretched his face and looked at Gao Yanfu coldly. After a while, he snorted: "Mr. Gao Fu, you have been in trouble recently. I think it's very strange. Do you have any worries?"

Gao Yanfu sighed secretly, but did not dare to say anything more. At this time, Shangguan Wan'er whispered: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Yang and Eunuch Zhu are sick, and the other one is retiring and returning home. Two of the four eunuchs have been removed. Gao Fujun has been busy until late at night every day. He has to get up before dawn. He has not had a rest for almost a month. He is so tired."

"I see!"

Wu Zetian's face slowed down and he nodded and said, "I blamed you wrongly."

"I really do not handle it properly!"

Wu Zetian waved his hand, "We won't mention this matter anymore. Let's talk about the Prime Minister. How is his situation?"

Gao Yanfu secretly thanked Shangguan Wan'er for pleading for him in time. On the one hand, he was certainly tired, but on the other hand, he was also worried because of the assassination of the Prime Minister Li Dan, which made him worried and distracted from doing things. He calmed down a little, presented the report he wrote last night, and bowed and said, "Report to Your Majesty, Your Highness, the Prime Minister, was a little injured while walking in the back garden. He was only slightly injured. When the old slave visited him, he was in good spirits. Doctor Wang said that he was fine and would recover after several months of care."

Wu Zetian read the report and then pondered for a while and asked, "Didn't the assassin have any clues?"

"So far, there are no clues. One person escaped and the other committed suicide. It was mainly because the walls of the Prime Minister's Mansion were slightly shorter and there were big trees planted outside, which gave the assassin the opportunity to take advantage of it."

Gao Yanfu said it very tactfully. In fact, he was implying that there were too few guards in the prime minister. How could Wu Zetian not understand what he meant? She snorted coldly: "Someone is so brave that she dares to assassinate the prince. I want to know who is instructing him behind the scenes? This matter must be found out!"

Shangguan Wan'er next to her suddenly jumped in her heart. She was worried that the emperor would adopt Wu Sansi's plan and asked Lai Junchen to investigate the case. The final conclusion must be that the Prime Minister had conspired to commit a fake assassination case. Although she did not support Li Dan, she supported Li Xian, but her lips were lost and teeth were cold. If something happened to Li Dan, Li Xian could not escape.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "Does Your Majesty still plan to let the Censorate investigate this case?"

Gao Yanfu was shocked and asked the Censorate to investigate the case. But he was cautious and he was an eunuch. He could not talk too much about major government affairs. This was his principle. He was anxious, but he had no choice. At this moment, an eunuch reported at the door: "Your Majesty, Princess Taiping is asking for a meeting!"

Wu Zetian also knew that her daughter came for the assassination of her brother and didn't want to see her, but after hesitating for a moment, Wu Zetian decided to meet her, "Supreme her come in!"

After a moment, Princess Taiping walked in with a gust of wind. Her brother Li Dan was stabbed, but her mother did not respond for a long time. She was both angry and anxious in her heart. And just now, she heard that Wu Sansi planned to let Lai Junchen investigate the case. Her inner anger and anxiety turned into worry. She knew very well the consequences of Lai Junchen's investigation.

"Daughter, see mother!"

Princess Taiping went into the house and bowed to her mother. When she saw Shangguan Wan'er also was there, her face suddenly became a little unnatural. Shangguan Wan'er also avoided her gaze and lowered her head to continue copying the catalog. Wu Zetian asked with concern: "Lingyue, have you ever seen your brother?"

"My daughter has gone to see it. My brother is in good spirits and is not seriously injured. However, my daughter thinks that the assassination is very bad. If it is not strictly investigated, there will inevitably be a second case and a third case will happen. We must not tolerate it."

"I know this. I am considering who will investigate this case. Ling Yue, what suggestions do you have?"

Princess Taiping thought for a while and said carefully: "Why don't Your Majesty let the inner guards investigate this case? With Commander Li's shrewdness and ability, I believe he will find out a little clue soon."

Of course, Wu Zetian also considered asking the inner guard to investigate the case, but it seemed good to ask the Censorate to investigate the case, which made her hesitate for a moment. She glanced at Shangguan Wan'er again and asked with a smile: "Do you think it's inappropriate to ask the Censorate to investigate the case?"

Shangguan Wan'er was surprised that Princess Taiping actually suggested that Li Zhen come to investigate the case, which made her feel a little unhappy. Although she knew that Princess Taiping was also afraid that Lai Junchen would take over the case, she was still a little unhappy because of a woman's instinct.

But Shangguan Wan'er has extremely high political literacy after all, and she will not be easily influenced by emotions. She knows that it has reached the most critical moment. If she does not stand firm, she may lose all her efforts.

Shangguan Wan'er stood up and saluted and said, "Report to Your Majesty, if you only consider the ability to investigate the case, the Censorate is not necessarily necessary. However, Wan'er thought that letting the Censorate investigate the case would cause some unnecessary speculation and would be detrimental to the stability of the court. Your Majesty must consider it carefully."

Wu Zetian nodded, and Shangguan Wan'er's words reached her heart. She also felt that letting the Censorate interfere in the affairs of the King would mislead the court and the people, so it would be better to sell favors to her daughter.

Thinking of this, Wu Zetian smiled at Princess Taiping and said, "It's rare that you make a suggestion, okay! I will accept your suggestion and the Neiwei and Dali Temple jointly investigate the assassination of the Xiangwang."

Gao Yanfu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. He felt a strange feeling in his heart. Shangguan Wan'er and Princess Taiping had stood on the same position for the first time today. Does this mean that the two of them are going to join forces to deal with Lai Junchen?

Wu Zetian immediately ordered: "So quickly summon the commander of the inner guard Li Zhen to see me!"

"Your Majesty has an order, and the commander of Xuan Neiwei Li Zhenjin will see you!"

"Your Majesty has an order"

The shouts came out, and the eunuchs had already rushed to the Inner Guard Office.

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Chapter completed!