Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Boom!

The news of Bian Ji's death was like a thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of the ministers.

At this critical moment, Bian Ji died. The trick behind this is not simple!

However, the civil and military officials did not dare to look around at this time. They all lowered their heads, waiting for further developments in the case.

Smart ministers like Zhangsun Wuji, Ma Zhou and Chu Suiliang may have already guessed the ins and outs of the matter through your Majesty's actions.

Li Shimin asked in a deep voice: "Have you found out the cause of death?"

Sun Fujia quickly replied: "Your Majesty, Bian Ji died in the well inside Hongfu Temple. Several old coroners did not find any injuries after performing an autopsy."

"I have interrogated the monks in Hongfu Temple. They saw Bian Ji helping Master Xuanzang compile books yesterday, but they said that Bian Ji's expression was not right."

"The monks at Hongfu Temple said they didn't hear any unusual noises last night."

"According to current speculation, Bian Ji committed suicide by jumping into a well last night!"

As Sun Fujia finished speaking, the Taiji Hall suddenly fell into silence.

Did Bian Ji commit suicide out of fear of punishment?

is it possible?

Li Shimin then said, "Sun Fujia, bring the monk who reported that Bian Ji had hidden the golden pillow to the Taiji Hall!"

"And interrogate the people in Huichang Temple to find out which princess gave the golden pillow to Bian Ji!"

Before Sun Fujia could say anything, Xin Maojiang, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, walked in from outside Taiji Hall with a serious expression on his face.

General Xin Mao walked to the side of Sun Fujia and saluted Li Shimin with a nervous tone.

"Your Majesty, Master Daohong of Qingchan Temple died in the Dali Temple prison!"

"The golden pillow seized from Huichang Temple has also disappeared!"

what!

Master Daohong died in Dali Temple?

The golden pillow is missing too?

Who is so bold as to kill someone in the Dali Temple and steal the golden pillow?

When the civil and military officials heard the news, their expressions were filled with surprise, and soon a low voice of discussion was heard.

"Who did it?"

"Several major events happened overnight!"

"It seems that Bian Ji's death is also full of mystery!"

Listening to the discussions of the officials behind him, Du He's face also showed a look of astonishment.

I didn't expect Fang Xuanling to be so thorough and wipe out all the charges.

According to his original idea, all he wanted to do was get rid of the monk Bian Ji.

It seems he is still too young.

On the imperial platform.

Li Shimin frowned, then said in a deep voice: "Sun Fujia, the Dali Temple must thoroughly investigate this case and find out who is behind the murder!"

"Once discovered, they will be severely punished!"

Sun Fujia's face darkened, and then he bowed and saluted.

"Sir, obey the order!"

Li Shimin did not say much, but directly announced the end of the court meeting.

With the respectful farewell of civil and military officials, Li Shimin, Li Chengqian, Li Zhi, Li Ke and others left the Taiji Hall one after another.

The other important ministers did not stay here for long either, they left soon after him.

As for the group of fifth-rank officials, they gathered together and started to mutter to each other.

"Whose golden pillow do you think it belongs to?"

"The only people who often go to Huichang Temple are Princess Gaoyang, Princess Baling, Princess Changguang and Princess Nanping. Could it be one of them?"

"Shh! Don't say these things carelessly!"

"If this gets to your Majesty's ears..."

These officials just discussed for a few sentences and then left one after another with strange expressions on their faces.

...

In the next few days, people from the Dali Temple continued to arrest monks who committed crimes and brought back countless gold, silver and treasures to Chang'an.

However, there has been no progress at all regarding the deaths of Master Bian Ji and Master Dao Hong and the theft of the golden pillow.

However, after careful investigation, the officials in the court soon pointed the finger at Princess Gaoyang.

According to the monks of Huichang Temple, Princess Gaoyang often went to Huichang Temple to find Monk Bian Ji to chant sutras, and sometimes even stayed in Huichang Temple.

Because the criticism was directed at the Fang family, the discussions among the officials in the court suddenly disappeared without a trace.

If we continue discussing this, we will not only offend Fang Xuanling, but also His Majesty!

Even Changsun Wuji, the head of all officials, restricted his descendants from speaking nonsense, otherwise they would be punished according to family rules.

While investigating a case in the Dali Temple, news suddenly came that Princess Gaoyang had given birth to a son.

Moreover, His Majesty, the Crown Prince, Du He and others personally visited the Duke of Liang's mansion.

Three more days passed.

The Dali Temple finally investigated the case thoroughly.

According to the Dali Temple, the golden pillow was originally imitated by a pilgrim from Huichang Temple. The pilgrim admired Master Bian Ji’s Buddhism and gave the golden pillow to him.

As for the pilgrim who committed a capital crime, he was also taken to the East Market to be beheaded.

The case of the Golden Pillow is declared closed.

As for the deaths of Master Bian Ji and Master Dao Hong, none of the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the Censorate investigated deeply.

None of the court's censors or imperial censors mentioned the matter again.

Ministry of Industry.

Du He was handling government affairs in his office when Xiao Kai suddenly knocked on the door and spoke to him.

"Minister Du, General Fang wants to see you."

Du He said softly, "Please let General Fang in."

Not long after, the tall and burly Fang Yiai walked in with a happy face.

In his hand, he was holding a brocade box.

After closing the door.

Fang Yiai clasped his fists towards Du He and said, "Brother Du, thank you for your help!"

Du He smiled and said, "Brother Fang, I didn't do anything."

"But I have to say congratulations to you. Congratulations on the birth of a baby."

Hearing Du He's words, Fang Yiai also smiled foolishly.

Although the child was only a few days old, everyone in the mansion looked like him, which completely confirmed that the child was his blood.

Du He looked at Fang Yiai's appearance and was full of doubts.

His wife had had an affair with the monk Bian Ji many times, but Fang Yiai didn't feel the slightest bit uncomfortable at all!

Does Fang Yiai have a quirk?

Just when Du He was feeling strange, Fang Yiai handed the brocade box in his hand to Du He and expressed his gratitude.

"Brother Du, you gave Fang Shouzhen a piece of beautiful jade before. As a courtesy, I will also give some small gifts to my three nephews Ping An, Jun Shan and Wen Zhen."

Du He did not refuse but accepted the gift box.

He asked curiously, "Brother Fang, did you come up with the name Shouzhen?"

"No, my father named it."

"That's a good name."

Du He smiled and nodded.

The name Shouzhen should be more of a warning to Princess Gaoyang.

Fang Yiai smiled and nodded, then clasped his fists towards Du He.

"Brother Du, I can't leave Xuanwu Gate for a long time now. Let's go to Baihua Tower for a drink next time when we are free."

"Okay, I'll give it to you."

Du He stood up and personally escorted Fang Yiai out of the Ministry of Works.

...

After noon.

The eunuchs came to the Ministry of Works and spoke to Du He.

"Duke Hanguo, His Majesty has summoned you to the Liangyi Palace for a meeting. Please bring along your battle plan for expanding the Western Regions."

The meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held a few days ago, was delayed until today because of the death of Bian Ji.

"it is good."

Du He nodded, took the battle plan, and followed the eunuch out of the Ministry of Works.

When Du He arrived at Liangyi Hall, Li Chengqian, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Hou Junji, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and others were already waiting inside.

In addition, Li Zhi, Li Ke, Gao Shilian, Ma Zhou, Chu Suiliang and several other Shangshu were also included.