The second spring breeze came, and in the small bathtub, Xue Poye made Xiao Suzhen soft and weak before he stopped.

The two hugged and rested in the bathtub for a while, then got up, dried each other's bodies, put on clean clothes, and then went out.

Xue Poye was thinking about how he had dealt with the rebels last night. When he was about to enter the palace, he sat in a sedan and walked halfway down the road when he met You Shaoqing.

You Shaoqing recognized Xue Poye's sedan chair and hurriedly dismounted and came over, respectfully saying: "Master Marquis, I was about to go up to the mansion to invite you."

Xue Poye opened the curtain and said calmly: "What's wrong?"

"Your Majesty is very happy to know that the Marquis is back." You Shaoqing said with a smile: "It's just that a big event happened just now. Your Majesty has summoned Prime Minister Lan and others, and is now waiting for the Marquis to come together to discuss the matter."

"Oh?"

You Shaoqing was stunned and hurriedly stopped his smile, but the sudden change in his expression seemed a bit stiff and embarrassing.

"Come up!" Xue Poye said calmly: "I have something to ask you."

You Shaoqing hurriedly said yes, got in the car and sat down next to Xue Poye.

"Were all those rebels detained last night?" Xue Poye asked, touching his nose. After leaving last night, he didn't know how the court dealt with Xuanyang, Yang Yao and others.

You Shaoqing said respectfully: "All the Taoist priests from Wanxian Temple were detained in the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and Imperial Master Xuanyang...well, Xuanyang was also abolished in martial arts by Eunuch Qin and was thrown into the prison."

Xue Poye was shocked. The eight powerful warriors were actually deprived of their martial arts. For Xuanyang, this was probably more uncomfortable than death.

"Are the people in the tunnel from the Gongsun family?"

You Shaoqing shook his head and said: "According to the confession, only one person from the Gongsun family participated in this conspiracy. Those people in the tunnel were all people placed by Zuo Zixuan in Wanxian Temple a few years ago to serve the Gongsun family.

At my command, we have been digging tunnels."

"A person?" Xue Poye was a little surprised, and immediately thought of the person sitting on the tree trunk last night. This huge project could be designed by just one person, and the Gongsun family's mechanism skills were too powerful.

"But...!" You Shaoqing sighed: "That guy has already escaped. I have searched all over Kyoto City, but there is no whereabouts of him."

Xue Poye frowned, thinking about it, since that guy is proficient in the art of mechanism, he must have thought of an escape route when he was in charge of this project. With his ability, it shouldn't be difficult to escape the pursuit of the officers and soldiers.

"The Gongsun family built the government city on the edge of Kunlun Mountain. Kunlun Mountain is in the northwest of Yongzhou...!"

Under the protection of Yongzhou, if the imperial court wants to annihilate them, it will have to wait until Yongzhou is recovered."

Before Xue Poye could ask, You Shaoqing continued: "Zuo Zixuan and Yang Yao have also been imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. Mr. Wei is personally guarding them. I think within a few days, these people will be escorted to the execution ground for execution."

Xue Poye was still worried about whether Yang Yao would reveal his true identity, and asked, "Have they all been interrogated?"

"We have interrogated a few young men, but the big ones have not yet been brought to trial." You Shaoqing said in a low voice: "This matter must have something to do with the Mingyue King. Zuo Zixuan is a member of the Mingyue King, and the Holy Lord and Prime Minister Lan are the elders.

We discussed early in the morning that if Zuo Zixuan is to be interrogated, King Mingyue can be invited to come to the Ministry of Punishment to listen. Zuo Zixuan is his subordinate, so he will naturally not fail to come."

Xue Poye nodded secretly. This was a clever move. It would make King Mingyue unable to step down and his face would be greatly damaged. The most important thing is that once King Mingyue hears the trial, no matter whether he defends Zuo Zixuan or not, it will be extremely difficult for him.

Adverse.

Once it is maintained, the court will definitely direct the spearhead of this silver theft incident directly at King Mingyue. If King Mingyue ignores it, even better. Soon it will spread in Kyoto that King Mingyue does not care about the life and death of his subordinates, and is benevolent and righteous.

Rumors that are not worthy of the name.

"That's very good." Xue Poye touched his nose and said, "Did you send someone to invite King Mingyue?"

"Yes, we have already sent someone."

"Then the Holy One summoned me to participate in the trial?" Xue Poye asked: "Could it be that the Holy One is interrogating Zuo Zixuan himself? If he is to be tried, there is no need for the Holy One and Prime Minister Lan to intervene?"

You Shaoqing shook his head and said: "Master Hou, I was just about to tell you that... I'm afraid Zuo Zixuan won't be able to stand trial."

"What?" Xue Poye frowned: "What happened?"

"Zuo Zixuan... just bit his tongue and committed suicide in prison."

Xue Poye was shocked.

"He... committed suicide?" Xue Poye was really shocked. In his opinion, Zuo Zixuan did not behave like a very backbone person last night, but he committed suicide.

Without any evidence, even though Mingyue King still cannot clear away the suspicion, there is no direct confession, which will not put Mingyue King in a dilemma.

Apparently Zuo Zixuan also thought of the difficulties faced by King Mingyue, so he committed suicide to repay King Mingyue.

It has to be said that Mingyue King has a lofty status in the hearts of his subordinates, and they can sacrifice their lives for Mingyue King at any time.

…

…

When Xue Poye arrived at the Taihe Palace, Lan Wuqing and the six ministers had already gathered here. Everyone's face was very gloomy, and the little emperor's face was also gloomy and terrifying.

Seeing Xue Poye coming, the little emperor finally showed joy, stood up and said: "Master, you... you are back...!" He was about to greet him, but after knocking on the ministers standing in front of the case, they still

Didn't get up.

After Xue Poye and all the officials had seen the ceremony, he said: "Thank you for your condolences, I am deeply grateful."

"Master." The little emperor called the master directly without using his official name: "Something happened."

"I know. Didn't Zuo Zixuan commit suicide?"

Lan Wuqing sighed: "Master Xue, we have just received another news. Compared with Zuo Zixuan's suicide, this is the real big deal."

Xue Poye glanced at everyone with solemn expressions, and an unpleasant premonition arose in his heart: "Prime Minister, what happened?"

"Early this morning, the Holy One sent people to Liuheyuan to ask King Mingyue to come into the city and listen to Zuo Zixuan's case." Lan Wuqing looked solemn: "But the people sent to Liuheyuan just reported back, and the Yulin Guards searched all over Liuheyuan.

But the King of Mingyue was not found, and King Mingyue has disappeared."

"What?" Xue Poye's expression changed drastically.

The little emperor said extremely seriously: "Master, King Mingyue... I'm afraid he has escaped."

“How is that possible?”

Just take the opportunity to leave?"

The Minister of War: "Master Marquis, the garrison and the Yulin Guards have searched the entire Liuheyuan, and they have not seen King Mingyue at all. With his temperament, if he is still in the courtyard, he will not hide."

Li Bu Shang: "This time, this group of rebels stole money from the bank. According to the gangsters, people from the Gongsun family were involved... Since they can dig out such an underground passage to the bank of the household, then

Is it possible that a tunnel can be dug from outside Liuheyuan into Liuheyuan, so that Mingyue King escaped through that tunnel?"

Lan Wuqing immediately shook his head and said: "This is impossible. The passage to the Treasury of the Ministry of Finance took more than half a year at least. King Mingyue has only lived in Liuheyuan for a few days. It is absolutely impossible to dig a tunnel.

.And Mingyue King always has ears and eyes following him, and we will know if there is any slight movement."

He Ruhui also frowned: "Could it be that he still flew?"

Xingbu Shang: "I have sent the most capable police officers to check, and news will come back soon."

The little emperor suddenly said, "If King Mingyue really leaves Liuheyuan and returns to Yongzhou...will there be a rebellion?"

In fact, everyone present is thinking about this question, and the answer in everyone's mind is extremely unified. If King Mingyue really returns to Yongzhou, there is a high probability that he will rebel.

"Fortunately, Mr. Xue has discovered this gang's conspiracy to rebel against the party, so the imperial court's official silver will be preserved." Lan Wuqing said slowly: "With this money, we can at least make preparations to put down the rebellion.

Mr. Wang, starting from today, your household department will start to purchase grain and equipment and go to Qingzhou, Yizhou and Huizhou. Yes, Mr. Xida, you will also start drafting documents and prepare to mobilize troops and horses to support the three states."

The two agreed hastily.

Xue Poye sighed: "It looks like we are really going to fight."

At this time, the eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, the Deputy Chief Guard of the Yulin Camp, Ximen Lei Zang, and the Minister of Punishment, Yue Ling, are asking for an audience."

The little emperor said: "Let them come in quickly."

After Ximen Lei Zang and Yue Ling came in to see him, the little emperor immediately asked: "How was the investigation? Did King Mingyue run away?"

"Your Majesty." Yue Ling said respectfully: "My subordinates have carefully inspected and interrogated the eunuchs and maids who were monitoring Mingyue King. Lord Ximen also led troops to search Liuheyuan several times. Now it seems that Mingyue King has indeed escaped.

Already."

Several ministers had already expected this, but when they heard that Yue Ling was so sure that King Mingyue had escaped, they couldn't help but take a breath.

The one who escaped was not a Mingyue King, but a source of trouble and a trigger for war.

Xue Poye said coldly: "What did the eunuchs and maids say?"

"King Mingyue was still playing chess with his consort in his room last night. The consort only left in the middle of the night. After the consort left, the eunuchs went in and took a look. Seeing that King Mingyue had gone to bed, they did not dare to disturb him. Today's Holy Day

An order was sent to let King Mingyue enter the city, but the eunuchs called King Mingyue twice, but there was no answer, so they went in to take a look and found that King Mingyue had long since disappeared." Yue Ling spoke slowly, as if he was worried about missing something.

"You mean, the prince-in-law went to Liuheyuan last night?" Xue Poye frowned.

"Yes!" Ximen Lei Zang replied: "The prince-in-law was invited by King Mingyue at dusk yesterday to go to Liuheyuan to compete with King Mingyue in chess skills."

"Did you check carefully when he came in and out?" Xue Poye asked coldly.

Ximen Lei Zang said hurriedly: "Returning to your lord, the prince-in-law only brought eight guards with him, and the eight guards did not enter the hospital. The prince-in-law entered and exited in a simple carriage. My subordinates saw that when he entered and exited, there were only two people in the carriage.

The prince-in-law is the same person, and the groom driving the car is the same person going back and forth, so there is no way of pretending."

When everyone heard this, they were even more confused. According to this, the disappearance of Mingyue King had nothing to do with the consort.

Wang Dezhao asked Xue Poye cautiously: "Master Hou, you...do you suspect that Mingyue King's escape is related to the consort?"

Xue Poye smiled coldly and said nothing.

The little emperor also asked: "Master, no. The aunt is one of ours, and the consort is the aunt's husband, so he shouldn't help the Mingyue King? What good can it do to him if he helps the Mingyue King? Well... No way!"
To be continued...