Chapter 181: Lifting weights lightly (for Shu Wuyan, the leader of the alliance(1/2)
The bystanders saw that Qin Lang still dared to propose to Long Xixi under such circumstances. While admiring his courage, they couldn't help but worry about him.
Gu Xiefei said loudly: "Worship the heaven and earth!"
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In Yixin Garden, everyone witnessed an unprecedented wedding. Although everyone was moved by the true feelings of Qin Lang and Long Xixi, most of them were still very rational in their hearts. Qin Lang's behavior was really unwise. At this time, no one should have been vigilant.
The knife that Long Xixi slashed at Qin Lang on the surface was hurting him, but everyone understood that Long Xixi wanted to protect Qin Lang by termination of the engagement in public.
Prince Qing witnessed his daughter and Qin Lang worshiping the world in public, and felt a little comforted in his heart. Chen Qiongnian said to him: "Prince, please come with us."
Prince Qing nodded and said, "Okay!" Now that things have come, he has been completely passive.
Long Xixi returned to the embroidery building and bandaged Qin Lang's wounds. Although she only hurt her flesh, she felt extremely heartache. She watched her father leave, but she said nothing, hugged Qin Lang, put her pretty face in his ear, and whispered: "You leave here first, the palace should be banned. Don't worry about me, I have the ability to protect myself."
Qin Lang whispered: "I'll go and see the situation first. I will definitely find out the truth about this matter. I will give you a glorious soul power and a clear mind." But I knew in my heart that this matter was difficult to reverse.
Long Xixi nodded, kissed his cheek, and said softly: "It's just that I can't be with you tonight."
Qin Lang smiled and said, "There are opportunities, you can double your compensation in the future."
Long Xixi said softly: "As long as you can bear it, I will compensate you a hundred times."
"Die for you without regrets!"
Qin Lang bid farewell to Long Xixi and came outside. He had no suspicion of the murder of King Liang. Chen Qiongnian had not left yet and was still standing by the pool. King Liang's body was preparing to be transported away. After receiving Chen Qiongnian's approval, Qin Lang came to him.
As soon as King Liang's body passed by Qin Lang, Qin Lang still did not sense King Liang's soul.
Chen Qiongnian glanced at Qin Lang and said, "Sometimes I really envy you young people, who are passionate and impulsive, regardless of the price."
"If a person has no blood, what is the difference between life and death?" Qin Lang and Long Xixi worshipped the world in public were not impulsive. Long Xixi was so affectionate and loyal to him. If he chose to protect himself at this time, what is the difference between him and beasts? What's more, if the layman behind him really wants to deal with him, he will never give up his plan because of abolishing the engagement. At this time, Long Xixi was the most lonely and helpless, and needed his own comfort and support.
Chen Qiongnian nodded. If Qin Lang hadn't done that just now and chose to protect himself, he would have looked down on him. Life would have been so contradictory.
Qin Lang said: "The prince was framed." When he said this, he was not sure whether Chen Qiunian was one of the layups. However, based on his understanding of Chen Qiunian, Chen Qiunian was very cautious in his work and should not easily be involved in royal disputes.
Chen Qiongnian said: "What about the evidence? At that time, King Liang wanted to follow you to the Embroidery Building to welcome the bride. The prince stopped him. The housekeeper of the royal family told him to bring snacks and candy for King Liang. It can be concluded that King Liang was poisoned after eating the things from the royal family."
Qin Lang said: "But it can only prove that the steward of the royal palace is related to this matter, and it cannot prove that it was the prince's instructor."
Chen Qiongnian looked at Qin Lang's eyes and said, "All the suspects have been taken to the Ministry of Justice, and the truth will be revealed soon. Qin Lang, as an elder, I would like to advise you that staying away from right and wrong may not be a bad thing. A truly smart person must also know how to make choices."
"Thank you, Lord Chen!"
The Sang Mansion had already received news of an accident in the Prince Qing’s Mansion. Sang Jingtian and his wife knew that the marriage could not be completed again. The couple apologized to everyone and parted in a bad mood.
Jiang Konghou was speechless. He could not have thought that Qin Lang's marriage was in a tragic fate. He thought that many good things would be done and he would be happy, but he could not have such a big incident at the last moment. This time, Prince Qing was in big trouble, but he didn't know if it would implicate Qin Lang.
Jiang Konghou told Sang Jingtian about his worries.
Sang Jingtian Dao: "The wedding has not been held yet, so it is said that the matter of Prince Qing will not affect Qin Lang."
Jiang Konghou said: "I'm still worried. Husband, I think you must say a few words to him about this. After all, it's our godson. I can't bear to watch him be implicated for no reason."
Sang Jingtian sighed and said, "I understand!" He changed into auspicious clothes, put on court clothes, and went to the palace to meet the empress dowager. Today's incident was too sudden. He had to understand the Empress Dowager Xiao Zirong's attitude in this matter.
Qin Lang happened to miss out on Sang Mansion and Sang Jingtian. He didn't expect Sang Jingtian to help him, but he had to go to Sang's family for reason to apologize. Qin Lang also understood the situation at this time. If the court really took him to the position, many people would separate themselves from him, and Qin Lang had no intention of causing trouble for the Sang family.
Jiang Konghou heard that Qin Lang and Long Xixi had worshipped the world in public, and also believed that Qin Lang's behavior was not wise enough. In this situation, others avoided it. Why did this kid take the initiative to get up? With Qin Lang's mind, he shouldn't have made such a low-level mistake.
The north wind is howling, the snowy road is frozen and very slippery. The red house just now has been cleared out. Qin Lang has not complained at all. He is cleared and keeps himself away from the nature of right and wrong. What's more, Sang Jingtian is about to succeed as prime minister and is at a critical moment in his political career. If he is affected by his own affairs, wouldn't it be worth the loss?
Qin Lang led Heifeng to the Tiance Mansion. He wanted to see Ji Hongcai first, hoping to inquire about some inside information through Ji Hongcai. He chose to walk because he wanted to understand his ideas. The murder of Liang Wang Long Shiqing was confirmed. The person who murdered him must have appeared among the people in the Qing County Prince's Mansion that day.
Liang Wang Long Shiqing was not in the planned wedding party at first. It was because of his child's character and wanted to join in the fun, but he didn't expect that he would go on a road of no return. The people in the Prince Qing's Mansion should have not known that Liang Wang would go at first, which means that the problem is likely to occur in the wedding party.
Qin Lang tried hard to recall the situation at that time. Although his memory was not weak, the situation at that time was very complicated, and it was difficult to remember everyone's specific situation clearly.
He Shanming was responsible for the security of the wedding team. After King Liang was killed, he controlled the scene as soon as possible. In other words, he knew the situation at the scene best and naturally became Qin Lang's primary suspect.
An old man came towards him, which did not attract the special attention of Qin Lang, who was thinking.
"Young Master Qin!"
Qin Lang just recognized Lu Buyao's servant Lu An. He took the order of Lu Buyao to invite Qin Lang to the teahouse in front of him for a lecture.
Qin Lang followed Lu An to this teahouse called Chunxuelu. The teahouse was simple and it was actually a straw shed by the river. There was only one guest in Lu Buyao. An old man hunched back next to him was busy. He was the owner of the teahouse.
Qin Lang came to Lu Buyao to greet him, and Lu Buyao said, "Sit!"
Qin Lang was very careful on his way, and he still didn't forget to look around when he got here. After all, he is sensitive now and does not want to cause trouble for Lu Buyao.
Lu Bu laughed and said, "You don't have to worry, it's nothing even if you're seen."
Qin Lang sat down opposite Lu Buyao. The hunchbacked old man came over to make tea for them with a huge iron kettle. The hunchbacked old man held the iron kettle as if nothing was left in his hand. He poured tea into the small teacup, lifting the weight lightly and without any leakage.
The brown-red leaves rotate in the water flow, and the fragrance spreads in the teahouse with the hot water vapor, refreshing the heart and scenting the room.
Lu Buyao smiled and said, "You must be very surprised, why did he use such a large iron kettle to make tea? Only when the water in the iron kettle is full enough can he have such a great impact force, and only with such impact force can he completely brew the aroma of Ziwu Tea."
Qin Lang thought to himself that ordinary people cannot carry such a heavy iron kettle, let alone brewing Ziwu tea with boiling water in the iron kettle. Such rapid brewing can make it impossible to leak water. Just from the control of this power, it can be inferred that the hunchbacked old man is a master.
Lu Buyao picked up the teacup and said, "Although the iron kettle is heavy, you need to lift heavy weights in the world, and you need to pour seven parts of the tea, just like there is always room for life!"
"Thank you Lu Xiang to give me some advice!"
Qin Lang picked up the teacup and smelled the tea fragrance. The fragrance relaxed his tense nerves.
Lu Bu sipped the tea and whispered: "I am the witness of marriage but it's not done after all."
"Lu Xiang has troubled me."
"Prince Qing will not attack King Liang."
Qin Lang said meaningfully: "Everyone knows it, but the court may not think so."
Lu Buyao said: "I didn't expect that the two princes had never escaped this disaster. They were killing two birds with one stone, such a powerful method." After hearing this news, Lu Buyao had guessed that this matter should have been done by the empress dowager, but with Xiao Zirong alone, it was impossible for him to cause such a big storm in such a short time. Xiao Zirong had a helper in the court. He had been squeezed out of the center of power, and it was impossible for Sang Jingtian to do so. After all, Sang Jingtian had always wanted to support King Liang to take the throne, so he could not murder King Liang.
Two of the four ministers were ruled out, and the remaining two were more suspicious. Fengchang Li Yifeng, although he had a sense of existence, he had no real power in his hands and was not able to complete such a plan. Therefore, the Taiwei He Dangzhong was most likely the backer behind Xiao Zirong, and He Dangzhong held military power. His son He Shanming happened to be on duty when the incident happened.
Qin Lang said: "The prince is not in conflict with the world, and for some reason he encountered such a sudden disaster."
Lu Buyao said: "Before the death of the previous emperor, the order of inheritance of the throne was: Emperor, King Liang, Prince Qing, and Seventh Princess."
Qin Lang was stunned. Isn’t the Seventh Princess the White Jade Palace? Now that King Liang is dead, Prince Qing is the biggest suspect. If something happens to the little emperor now, wouldn’t the Seventh Princess the White Jade Palace become the first heir?
Lu Buyao whispered: "Dayong is not without the precedent of the empress, but Emperor Shengde was in power for only two years and passed the throne to her nephew." He put the teacup on the teahouse transformed by the elm door panel, and he was a little surprised. If all this was arranged by the Queen Mother Xiao Zirong, what was her purpose? She was dissatisfied with the Queen Bai Huixin and suffered a lot of humiliation from Bai Huixin. Could it be that she would repay her grudges with virtue to Bai Huixin's biological daughter?
Qin Lang said: "Can Lu Xiang give advice to the younger generation?"
Lu Buyao said: "Who do you think is the most suspicious?"
Qin Lang said the suspicion in his heart that Lu Buyao was the teacher of Prince Qing and he was also the object of suppression by the empress dowager. Although they did not have much contact, Qin Lang believed that Lu Buyao had common interests with him now.
Lu Buyao nodded and said, "In this way, He Shanming is probably a sensible person."
Qin Lang said: "The servants of the royal family in question should have been bribed in advance, and they will not make any testimony that is beneficial to the prince."
Lu Buyao said: "You don't have to worry too much about this matter. Although the prince is in trouble, according to my husband's opinion, the empress dowager cannot take his life because of this matter. It's an unbreakable situation, okay." He handed Qin Lang a gift: "When you see Chen Qiongnian, give this thing to him and see if he can help."
Qin Lang respectfully took it, Lu Buyao was Chen Qiunian's mentor, and Chen Qiunian is currently in charge of the Ministry of Justice. If Chen Qiunian is willing to help, there may be a chance of a reversal at this time.
Lu Buyao said: "You don't have to put too much expectations, just hope to get into some innocent people as little as possible."
Qin Lang drank that cup of tea, but did not dare to stay for a long time, so he said goodbye and left.
Although Prince Qing County, Long Shixing, was a suspect, was not treated as a prisoner because of his identity. Chen Qiongnian's interrogation of him was also conducted separately. Just like ordinary hospitality, the two had a relationship, both of them were students of Lu Buyao.
Chen Qiongnian put some of the evidence in his hand on the coffee table. Long Shixing picked it up and looked it, and his whole body was trembling with anger: "It's just a slander. They are simply slandering me. Shiqing is my brother, how could I harm him?"
Chen Qiongnian said: "Prince, don't be excited. Now that things have come to this, you should think about the evidence that you can prove your innocence."
"I will confront them in front of you."
"At the right time, I will make arrangements, but the empress dowager has issued an order. The murder of King Liang must be investigated again." Chen Qiongnian paused for a moment and said, "The prince violated the law and the common people's crimes!"
Long Shixing showed a contemptuous smile on the corner of his lips. He felt that showing weakness would allow this woman to let him go, but his repeated concessions did not allow this woman to dispel the idea of harming him, but instead pressed him step by step until he forced him into a desperate situation. This time, he actually took advantage of his daughter's marriage to plot against King Liang to blame him.
Long Shixing said: "That's to kill me?"
Chen Qiongnian was about to say something, but a voice came from outside and said, "The imperial edict has arrived!"
However, it was the eunuch An Gaoqiu, the chief eunuch in charge of the Sili Supervisor, who arrived. Chen Qiongnian and Long Shixing hurriedly knelt down to receive the order.
An Gaoqiu said loudly: "In accordance with the heavens, the emperor ordered: On the sixth day of the twelfth month, the imperial brother, King Liang, was killed in the palace of Prince Qing, and died young. I was so sad that I ordered the Minister of Justice Chen Qiongnian to thoroughly investigate the case, and to restore Da Yong to a bright world and to return the King Liang to a fairness to comfort the brother, King Yingling from Tian Yingling. From now on, Long Shixing will be exempted from the throne and salary of the throne and civilians, and to show justice. Before the truth is found out, the Prince Qing’s Mansion will be sealed, and the family of the royal family will be temporarily placed under house arrest in the palace, and the Ministry of Justice will be detained. No one is allowed to go in and out. The engagement signed by Long Xixi and Qin Lang will be abolished immediately. I am here!"
After hearing this, Long Shixing's heart suddenly sank to the bottom, all of which were the empress dowager Xiao Zixiao. Before she was convicted, she could not wait to strip her throne and salary and let herself be tried as a civilian. In other words, she gave the Ministry of Justice the power to punish her. This woman's heart is really cruel. Why did she specifically indicate the abolition of the engagement between her daughter and Qin Lang in the imperial edict? She even had to take care of such things? However, in this way, Qin Lang could put aside his relationship and stay out of the matter. Perhaps Sang Jingtian played a role behind the scenes.
After the two thanked each other, Chen Qiongnian said to Long Shixing: "Prince, I offended you!"
Long Shixing nodded, took the initiative to take off his golden crown and took off his python robe. Chen Qiongnian asked someone to take Long Shixing out and be imprisoned alone.
An Gaoqiu bowed to Chen Qiongnian and said, "Mr. Chen, our family will go back and report to you now."
Chen Qiongnian returned the favor and said, "Eunuch An is easy to leave. Kuangnian still has official duties, so you can't send them away."
An Gaoqiu smiled and said, "No need to send it away, by the way, the Empress Dowager said that the Prince Qing's Mansion is only under house arrest. Before the matter is found out, you must not be wronged."
Chen Qiongnian nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand!"
Shortly after seeing An Gaoqiu off, Xie Liuyun came to report, but Qin Lang came to visit.
Chen Qiongnian didn't want to see him, so he asked Xie Liuyun to send Qin Lang away, but soon Xie Liuyun came back and gave him a gift bag. Chen Qiongnian picked up the gift bag and took it apart and took a look. After a while of silence, he finally agreed to meet Qin Lang.
To be continued...