Chapter 188 Pei Jian assassinates the princess and is brought to justice
Lu Wensheng didn't expect to meet Nian Xi under such circumstances.
It still describes such a vicious and vicious thought.
There were still tidal blood stains on her fair face, not to mention her collar and the hands holding the reins, which were all covered in sticky blood, making it hard to tell whether she was injured or how serious it was.
It was obvious that they had just been in a fierce battle. The entire carriage was splattered with blood, and there were several marks of swords and slashes. There were also many arrows stuck on the walls of the carriage.
In the capital, such audacity...
Lu Wensheng sighed inwardly.
But unfortunately, it happened just before he arrested someone.
Looking at those eyes that were a little swollen from crying, but still bright and amazing, I asked, "Is Pei Jian in there?"
Nian Xi replied, they had been captured, this was something that could not be concealed.
"Lord Pei was injured by an assassin and is in urgent need of medical treatment. Please ask the Duke to let us pass."
Qin Lang then opened the car curtain, revealing Pei Jian, who was covered in blood. Pei Jian was seriously injured and was now in a coma.
Lu Wensheng glanced around the carriage calmly, then looked away, took the cloak brought by the guard and handed it to Nianxi.
He was always elegant and dignified, but his words were even more ruthless and calm:
"Pei Jian framed the prince and assassinated the princess. Now there is evidence in court. Pei Jian, the Right Chief of the Censorate, is ordered to be escorted to the Dali Temple for investigation."
Nian Xi did not take the cloak.
The identity of the assassin is unknown, and Lu Wensheng is stuck on the way back to the city. It seems like it was arranged in advance.
Now, he is pinning the assassination of Princess Wenshu on Pei Jian.
Qin Lang heard everything clearly in the carriage, and at this moment he didn't care about the dignity of a scholar, and said directly, "Bullshit! He has no grudge against the princess, what benefit will it bring to him by assassinating the princess!"
Pei Jian is almost dead. What's the difference between going to the Dali Temple under such circumstances and committing suicide?
Lu Wensheng has always been clean and honest.
Even though Qin Lang spoke rudely, his expression did not change. He just turned his head slowly and looked at Nian Xi, revealing his politician side.
"Official business."
Nian Xi couldn't just watch Pei Jian being taken away in front of her.
"Mr. Fuguo, Lord Pei was just assassinated. I am a witness. I suspect that Lord Pei and the princess were assassinated by a group of people. I want to sue this matter. May I ask if the Dali Temple will accept the case?"
"If you don't accept my case, I will go and beat the drum to protest my injustice."
"An official of the imperial court was assassinated in the street, and now he is being taken back as the assassin. The law is clear, and I want justice!"
It is very rare for a woman to remain calm and express her feelings passionately in the face of such changes and battles.
But she is ultimately limited by her reading and experience.
If Lu Wensheng wanted to, he could come up with at least ten ways of refuting Nian Xi's reasons.
But what's the need?
She was just a frightened girl.
Lu Wensheng has a heroic face, but he is humble and gentle in character, and usually does not show such sharpness. He is always an elegant gentleman. At this moment, he has a solemn expression and a cold face, without any of his usual intimacy and gentleness.
"Take the person back to Dali Temple."
Nian Xi and Qin Lang's expressions suddenly changed.
Nian Xi stood in front of the carriage without thinking. She knew that this was a stupid move, like trying to stop a chariot with a mantis arm. But there were always some things and some people that were beyond reason, and she just couldn't just stand by and watch.
"If we delay any longer, he will really bleed to death." Lu Wensheng sighed softly.
This is a fact.
But she was worried about handing the person over to Lu Wensheng.
They have different positions and are mortal enemies in the officialdom.
As he was hesitating, another group of people arrived. A man got off the carriage and asked with a smile, "Where are you taking my people from the Censorate, Lord Lu?"
The visitor was none other than Zhang Qian, Zuodushi of the Censorate, the highest official in the Censorate, who was on the same level as the Dali Temple.
Lu Wensheng looked serious, "Your Majesty has learned all about Pei Jian's involvement in the assassination of the princess. Now he wants to send the case back to the Dali Temple for trial."
Zhang Qian has been a historian in the Censorate all his life. He is not as gentle as Lu Wensheng, nor as strong as Pei Jian, but he is very tactful. "I believe in Mr. Pei's character, and I believe that Mr. Lu can clear Mr. Pei's name. But he is seriously injured now, and even if he goes to the Dali Temple, he won't be able to get anything out of him. It is better to go back to the Censorate for treatment first. When he recovers, I will personally send him to the Dali Temple. What do you think, Mr. Lu?"
He smiled and added, "If anything happens to Lord Pei, Lord Lu will have a hard time explaining himself, right?"
Lu Wensheng smiled and glanced at the people Zhang Qian had brought with him. "In that case, let's ask Lord Pei to treat him first. Shu Xiang, send Lord Pei back to the Censorate."
They were all shrewd people in the officialdom, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that Pei Jian had been assassinated, but no one mentioned it. They finished talking in a friendly manner, and Zhang Qian mounted his horse, while another guard came over and drove the carriage.
Zhang Qian is Pei Jian's superior, so it would naturally be much safer for Pei Jian to return to the Censorate than to go to the Dali Temple.
Qin Lang sat in the car, lifted the curtain and said, "Sister, get in the car quickly."
Lu Wensheng stood to one side. He didn't say anything, but Nian Xi felt that he was still looking at her.
Just as the sun was about to set, the sky and earth were immersed in a vast splendor. A dandelion blew in from somewhere and came in front of her with a golden glow.
Nian Xi reached out to take it, the umbrella trembling slightly, and in the afterglow of the setting sun, she walked past Lu Wensheng.
Pei Jian was sent back to the Censorate, where the imperial physician was already present.
Nian Xi watched him being properly accommodated and rescued, feeling a little relieved, and then she turned around and left alone.
When she returned to the mansion, her appearance frightened everyone in the Wen residence.
From the old woman to the housekeeper, they all reported to Li. Before Nian Xi could take off her bloodstained clothes, Li had already come over like a gust of wind.
"Mother, I'm fine."
Xingyue and the others had already returned home.
They were riding in Nian Xi's own carriage. On the way, someone blocked their way with an excuse. The driver did not think much about it and changed the route and returned home safely.
Nian Xi was away for a long time, and when he came back he was in a mess.
He told his mother about what happened on the way. Even so, Li was still very frightened. "Did Pei Langjun offend someone? This is too arrogant! You have also suffered an unexpected disaster. Hurry up and change your clothes to see if you are injured."
Nian Xi took a bath and changed her clothes. After washing off the blood stains, she also had a few cuts on her hands.
Mrs. Li felt very distressed and personally applied medicine to Nianxi, "A girl's hands are precious. You must take good care of them and avoid leaving scars."
"Is it because of some bad luck? It's such a bad year." She was still worried. "I will go to Xiangguo Temple to donate some money and pray for Buddha's blessing."
Nian Xi had just experienced life and death, and was very tired physically and mentally. At this moment, listening to her mother's chattering, she felt a sense of reality.
When Wen Yuanqiao and Wen Qingheng come back, there will naturally be some concern.
Wen Qingheng was particularly angry when he heard that his sister was injured because of Pei Jian. But when he heard that Pei Jian's life or death was unknown, he became worried again. "I will go to the Censorate tomorrow to inquire about the situation."
At night, when Nian Xi went to bed alone, she took out the seal that Pei Jian had given her in the carriage during the day.