The sound of stringed instruments and wind instruments rang out in the Qinglu Pavilion in Shangjing, and graceful dancers with red sleeves were accompanying the guests.
In a secluded room within the museum sat two handsome men. The man in the water-patterned white robe was even more elegant and distinguished. He was a rare and stunning man, with a face like a crown of jade, eyebrows like a painting, and eyes like stars.
"Young Master, Emperor Wen wants to use the Prime Minister's matter to replace the Minister of Revenue Gu Zhong." The man in dark brocade robes said softly.
The handsome face of the man in white was filled with indifference: "When the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked! Emperor Wen wants to stabilize his rule. If the Prime Minister and his faction can support Emperor Wen, they can naturally support the Crown Prince as well! Emperor Wen is afraid!"
The man in dark brocade clothes also agreed and said, "In the past two years, the Crown Prince has been very active. Kang Peiyi, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is the Third Prince's man."
The man in white sneered: "Emperor Wen wants to support the Third Prince to compete with the Crown Prince. Concubine An is quite capable. She actually persuaded Emperor Wen to remove the Second Prince."
The dark-skinned man smiled and said, "The Second Prince will go to Beiyuan with Luo Jing. Our people will secretly protect him! Young Master, don't worry!"
The man in white raised his eyebrows and asked, "Have you found out the details of Doctor Li's mistress?"
The black-robed man twitched his lips. "She was just an ordinary singer, bought by Li Wentai. Do you still think that Li Wentai's death was related to this singer?"
The man in black was stunned when he saw the man in white had a frosty face. What was wrong with the young master?
He said carefully, "This man was killed by Blood Shadow! This Blood Shadow specializes in killing officials appointed by the imperial court. If I catch him, I will definitely torture him to death!"
The man in white said coldly: "Aren't you afraid that he will kill you with a sword one day?"
The black-robed man glared and said, "I am a good official!"
The man in white sneered, "Get out of here! You, the Left Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple, can now go and claim your achievements from your master!"
After the man in black left, the man in white put on a silver mask.
At this time, a man in black wearing a half-ghost mask appeared in the room.
He half-knelt and said, "Master, Xiangyun is pregnant with Li Wentai's child and was taken back to the Li family by Li's mother. I disguised myself as a servant of the Li family and investigated her. She has no martial arts skills. Moreover, when the Jingzhao Yin's men found her, she had been knocked unconscious by a silver needle. She knows nothing about the process of Master killing Li Wentai! I suspect..."
A look of confusion crossed the white-clothed man's face. "Are you trying to say that the fragrant cloud from that night was fake? Then this person's original goal was the Soul-Snatching Token on me! Ha! There are actually people in this world who are not afraid of Blood Shadow! If I find this person, I will go and meet him in person!"
Shortly after the man in black left, the man in white also left Qinglu Pavilion.
The Dali Temple is investigating the murder of the imperial physician Li Wentai. They know that the murder was committed by Xueying, the leader of the Soul-Seeking Sect. However, Xueying appeared and disappeared without a trace, so they can only investigate the person who hired the killer.
There is still no clue as to the case of the missing 1,000 taels of gold from the Prime Minister's family.
The court was in turmoil. The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince were being severely suppressed by the faction of the Third Prince, Chu Chengyan. Emperor Wen watched with a cold eye as the two factions attacked each other like mad dogs.
Under the instruction of Emperor Wen, the Minister of Dali Temple Lu Zheng continued to conduct in-depth investigations into the Prime Minister's faction.
Late that night, the Prime Minister, the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince's advisors were all together, thinking of ways to deal with the situation.
Song Zhen, the Left Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple, sat in the shadow of the candlelight. He said anxiously, "Master, Lu Zheng is His Majesty's man. How could Lu Zheng dare to act like this without His Majesty's approval? And He Dewang, the Right Junior Secretary, is the Third Prince's man."
The Prime Minister sighed: "Your Majesty has made no effort to conceal his desire to depose the Crown Prince! This time he wants to support the Third Prince. If this continues, we will suffer even more losses. Let's just do as Your Majesty wishes!"
The prince frowned and asked, "Are we really going to give up the Ministry of Revenue?"
Although Crown Prince Chu Chengli remembered nothing after falling into the water, he clearly understood his situation through the accounts of his secret guards and staff.
A crown prince who excels in every aspect, with the support of the Empress in the palace and the full assistance of his uncle, the Prime Minister, in the court. The only thing he lacks is a Crown Princess whose family holds military power!
But that Luo Lingyue was said to be an ugly, nymphomaniac girl. What's more, she was the second prince's cousin!
The Prime Minister held his forehead and said, "Your grandfather is also old. Giving up the position of Minister of Revenue will make His Majesty feel more at ease about you. It is still worth it!"
The next morning at court, Dali Temple Minister Lu Zheng presented the case file to Emperor Wen.
He reported to Emperor Wen: "Your Majesty, Li Wentai was killed by Blood Shadow. The missing 1,000 taels of gold from the Prime Minister's residence were also found to have been stolen by Gan Quan, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
"Gan Quan embezzled 500 taels of gold from the Ministry of Revenue. Before Minister Gu could review the accounts, he stole 1,000 taels of gold from the Prime Minister's household. He used 500 taels to repay the Ministry of Revenue, and the remaining 500 taels to hire a killer."
Emperor Wen's face was serious. "What deep hatred do Ganquan have with Doctor Li? To the point of hiring someone to kill someone?"
Lu Zheng replied, "According to Gan Quan, he and Imperial Physician Li were both students of the Prime Minister. He felt that the Prime Minister and the Empress valued Imperial Physician Li..."
Li Mingfu was furious and said, "Minister Lu, be careful with your words! This thief and scoundrel cannot be trusted!"
Lu Zheng looked at Li Mingfu coldly and said calmly: "Prime Minister, I am only reporting the facts. Your Majesty has nothing to do with your anger! Everything will be decided by your Majesty!"
Li Mingfu was furious: "You..."
Emperor Wen waved his hand and said, "Lord Li, don't be angry. Just listen to what Lu Zheng has to say!"
Lu Zheng's lips curled up slightly as he continued, "Gan Quan and Imperial Physician Li were fighting over the singer Xiang Yun. Gan Quan, who had long harbored resentment towards Imperial Physician Li, hired someone to kill him."
After listening to this, Emperor Wen glanced at the Minister of Revenue Gu Zhong.
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