Empress Chu

Deng Yi felt a tingling pain between his mouth and nose. He didn't know what he had rubbed on his hands. He looked sideways, looking at the person standing behind him by the lamp on the desk.

The young man smiled slightly, with handsome eyebrows and deep dimples, he was really Xiao Xun, the heir son of King Zhongshan whom he had not seen for a long time.

Xiao Xun raised his chin towards a window in the study.

"Look," he said softly, "they're coming."

Deng Yi looked over there, squinting his eyes slightly, and saw that in the intersection of light and dark, there was a curl of smoke coming in from the crack of the window.

Chapter 50 Accident

Deng Yi's mouth and nose were surrounded by acrid smell, so he couldn't smell what the smoke was like.

But it seemed that there was only a blink of an eye, and there was a thud, and someone fell to the ground.

Deng Yi turned his head to look, and saw a person standing in the shadow beside the bookshelf fell to the ground.

This is the person brought by Xiao Xun, who has been silent all the time, as if he didn't exist.

"See clearly." Xiao Xun whispered next to his ear, "What a powerful poison, you are sure to die, Grand Tutor."

After he finished speaking, he stuffed another pill into his mouth and Deng Yi's mouth, pulled Deng Yi, and the two of them retreated towards the bookshelf. The next moment, thicker smoke rose from outside the room——

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Ding Dachui personally came to sit in Taifu's mansion.

After the establishment of the Arch Guard Department, it was basically not necessary to show up with a sledgehammer to break into a house or pick someone up from the prison cell of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. With the python pattern on his body and the waist badge of the Arch Guard Department, basically no one could stop him.

The Tai Tuo just grounded his feet, he was not allowed to leave the mansion, and no one was allowed to visit. Compared with the tasks performed by the guards in the past, it was much easier, and he only needed to be under martial law outside the mansion.

Dante Sledgehammer still came to sit in the town in person. After all, the status of the Taifu was different. The Taifu held the military power and could adjust the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp. If he really wanted to go out, the other Longyiwei really couldn't stop him.

He is different, as a commander, if the Taifu really dares to force his way out with soldiers and horses, he will personally fight the Beijing soldiers.

Even if she dies here, let the world know that the queen's authority cannot be questioned.

However, after being sent back, the Tai Tuo didn't bother. He only read in the study, and he seemed to enjoy the rare quietness. The servants at home were also very honest. Because there were no guests, they were very leisurely and stayed in their own rooms most of the time. .

Ding Dachui sat in the concierge of Taifu's mansion, and did not relax his vigilance. He called the dragon guards and told them to be on duty in the second half of the night.

"It's on fire," he said.

The Dragon Guards looked around, a little dazed, there was nothing, there was nothing inside or outside, there was no fire or smoke——

Dante's sledgehammer had already rushed inward, he sniffed his nose hard, he could not be wrong, there were many wildfires in the forest, so many that he could smell them before they started burning.

Watching Ding Dahui run towards the mansion, although the other Longyiwei had doubts, some of them followed without hesitation, and some immediately dispersed to strengthen their defenses.

"Be careful that someone takes the opportunity to make trouble."

Seeing Longyiwei suddenly run in, the servants who were patrolling the lights in the mansion were also taken aback. Could it be that this group of Longyiwei stopped pretending and barged in ferociously and started arresting people?

"Extinguish the fire—" Ding Dachui shouted.

The servants were a little dazed again, what fire to put out?Where is the fire?

They looked in the direction of Ding Dahui in a daze, and the Taifu's mansion shrouded in night was brightly lit. The next moment, the night seemed to rise in an instant, making the lights dim, and the next moment, the flames rose and swept the night.

It's really on fire—

The servants screamed, and the Taifu's mansion became noisy.

Ding Dachui had already rushed to the study room, and the flames were ablaze around the study room, but it was not yet menacing, he slammed into the door and rushed in without the slightest hesitation.

The Dragon Guards following behind shouted.

"grown ups--"

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Chu Zhao didn't plan to rest tonight. The officials in the front palace discussed the affairs of the frontier army, and she also participated at any time. She came back to the harem to accompany Xiao Yu on the way. This was also the habit between her and Xiao Yu. They talked before he fell asleep.

After talking about the great victory of the frontier army, Xiao Yu gradually closed his eyes as Chu Zhao leaned on the head of the bed and patted him gently.

The news came at this time.

Ding Dachui's face was dark, his clothes were burned, and his exposed parts were covered with burns, bloody and bloody. He was supported by two dragon guards.

Xiaoman and Ale were simply treating his wound and cutting off the torn robe.

Ding Dachui refused to let Chu Zhao call the imperial physician, and hurriedly explained the matter first: "The fire burned very fast, and the whole room was poured with flammable kerosene. If I was a little later, I would not be able to get out."

Chu Zhao's eyes fell on the ground.

There was a person lying on the ground, just like Ding Dachui, with a black face and clothes that were burned and messed up.

"But when I went in, he was already dead." Ding Dachui said in a low voice, "and——"

He is not Deng Yi.

Chu Zhao looked at the man on the ground, he was really similar to Deng Yi, even his facial features covered with ashes were very similar.

"But if it is burned," she said, "I really can't tell the difference."

Is this person Deng Yi's substitute?

Deng Yi actually has a substitute?

He prepared it himself?Or was it arranged by someone else?

Was the fire arranged by Deng Yi or was someone else trying to kill Deng Yi?

"The Grand Tutor's residence has been searched." Ding Dachui said, "There is no trace of the Grand Tutor."

His dark face could not hide the shame.

"We stayed outside and didn't find anyone coming in or out."

But there must be flaws that they didn't discover. It is impossible for a person to fly with wings and hide in the ground.

Chu Zhaodao: "Don't blame yourself. The other party knows that you are stationed outside the mansion. Since you dare to do it, you must have the ability to do it."

Now these are not important, the important thing is, who is it?

Is Deng Yi the golden cicada getting out of his shell, or who wants to make Deng Yi disappear?

"Your Majesty, at this time, the Grand Tutor has an accident, which is not good for your Majesty." Counselor Yin said in a low voice, "Someone will plant a frame and say that your Majesty wants to get rid of the Grand Tutor."

The arch guard escorted Taifu Deng Yi out of the imperial city and locked him in the mansion. Then the Taifu's mansion caught fire and the Taifu was unknown. The conflict between the queen and the Taifu is well known. Now the frontier army captured the king of Xiliang alive. The queen's reputation has risen greatly. Getting rid of the Tai Tuo at this time will not lead to turmoil in the country, and he can even accuse the Tai Tuo of crimes, such as colluding with Xiliang and causing the fall of Shipo City——

Chu Zhao looked at the dead body on the ground indifferently.

"The courtiers are all here, summoning everyone, announcing the matter," she said.

Although there was a lot of noise about the fire in Taifu's mansion, but because it was discovered in time and guarded by the guards, the news has not been leaked for the time being.

At this time, it was indeed more appropriate to tell frankly, and Counselor Yin responded, and was about to leave when Chu Zhao called him back.

"Is Deng Yi's mother still there?" she asked.

Counselor Yin nodded: "Here, except for the Taifu and the study, there is nothing abnormal about the others, and they are all under custody."

Chu Zhao turned to call Xiaoman.

Xiaoman didn't turn her head away as usual, but hummed.

"Counselor Yin, send Deng's mother out secretly." Chu Zhao said, "Xiaoman, arrange her well and don't let anyone find out. Even if she is Deng's mother, she will live or die."

Counselor Yin and Xiaoman responded yes, while the other turned around and left.

"Call the imperial physician." Chu Zhao ordered, looking at Ding Dahammer, "You have to hold on a little longer to answer the courtiers' inquiries."

Ding Dachui replied yes.

Eunuch Qi turned around and ordered to call the imperial physician and the courtiers, and the whole harem became busy.

Chu Zhao looked at the dead body lying on the ground.

"Sister, do you think the Tai Tuo is absconding in fear of crime?" Xiao Yu asked in a low voice beside him, "Do you think someone harmed him?"

So Deng Yi was caught or escaped, and sister Chu wanted to protect Deng's mother so that she would not be in danger as Deng Yi's only relative.

Chu Zhao nodded.

"Although I can't be sure, I think Deng Yi will think that I will kill him when I lock him up. He must escape when he reaches the point." She whispered.

So either someone wanted to kill him and he had no choice but to escape, or he was held hostage.

Although Deng Yi once said that he would not take risks for his mother in times of crisis, but——

Chu Zhao said softly: "Mother Deng is a blind woman and innocent, don't be involved in it."

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The officials who had just calmed down the shock brought by the news of the great victory were called to the inner palace, saw the dead body lying on the ground, and listened to Ding Dachui's narration, and fell into an even greater shock again.

"Teacher is dead!"

"It's not dead, it's missing!"

"Missing? I don't know if it's life or death."

"Long Lang Qiankun, Taifu died at home!"

"If it was a death, why is there a substitute?"

The officials quarreled, and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment stood up and looked at Chu Zhao: "I would like to investigate the case of Taifu's murder."

Chu Zhaodao: "Yes, it's not just you, the three divisions will investigate together."

The servant of the punishment department turned around and left without delay, seven or eight officials hurriedly followed, and the voices of discussion and questioning in the hall did not decrease in the slightest.

Chu Zhao ignored it and let them speculate freely.

"Is this a substitute prepared by the Taifu, or was it prepared by someone else?" Xie Yanfang did not participate in these discussions. She stood beside the dead body, leaning over and looking at it curiously. Come out, we'll really think the Master is dead—"

He looked at Chu Zhao and sighed softly.

"Thanks to the queen, this is a blessing in misfortune."

Chapter 51 Please again

When Deng Yi was pulled into the secret room behind the wall of the bookshelf, out of the corner of his eye he saw the rising fire, and then the fire and the ensuing noise were locked outside.

"I didn't even know there was a secret room and a tunnel in my house." Deng Yi said, the secret room was actually a sandwich wall, and he entered the tunnel the next moment.

He looked at Xiao Xun who was walking ahead, the young man walked with ease.

The tunnel was pitch black, and the young man's expression could not be seen, but his smiling voice could be heard.

"Because the capital city is a place of residence for Taifu." He said, "But for my father, it is home."

"My father was kicked out of the capital since he was a child. He always wanted to go home, lest he forget his home, so everything in the capital, including the layout of the streets and houses, every plant and tree, he made people feel clearly."

"Especially these mansions."

"Teacher, believe it or not, my father and king have arranged guards in many mansions."

Believe it, why don't you believe it? Speaking of which, isn't he also the person who was arranged by King Zhongshan to guard the gate in the mansion?It is also the most luxurious house in the world, the imperial city.

Deng Yi said indifferently: "My lord has really gone to great lengths to prepare for emergencies."

Xiao Xun's voice chuckled: "It's the predestined relationship between Taifu and my father, so I lived in this house that happens to have a gatekeeper."

As he spoke, he pushed it lightly, and the night rushed in, as did the noise, and there was a strong smoke.

Deng Yi raised his eyes and saw that he had gone to the next door through the tunnel.

The residents next door were apparently also disturbed. The servants in the courtyard ran around, shouting constantly, mixed with the crying of the child who was awakened, and whispering and noisy words.

"Firefighting—"

"Don't mind your own business—"

"Hide away—"

"Be careful of harming the fish in the pond—"