Cheng Ping's legacy

Qin Pei has been in the court for two years, and only today has he fully recognized the three famous figures of the Deze Dynasty——Zhou Jue is the adoptive father, Zhao Zixi is the benefactor, Gu Bingshen is hidden in Zhongnan Mountain, so it is only now that I can see him Its true capacity.

When seeing Zhao Zixi for the first time, Qin Pei waited in his residence for nearly two hours.

But this time Gu Bing was being polite, he actually hosted the banquet in Shengheju, apart from Liu and Qin, there was Wu Yong, the young minister of Honghe Temple, as his companion.

The appointment was at noon, but the two of them didn't dare to be careless, they rode away as soon as the business was over, and arrived at the downstairs of Shenghe residence a quarter earlier.

"I think it won't be too late." Liu Zenbo wiped off the sweat on his forehead, and threw the reins to the servant behind him.

Qin Pei straightened his clothes nervously, looked at Liu Zenbo, and was relieved when he saw that the other party was also full of embarrassment.

Liu Zenbo cleared his throat: "Go to the private room first, you can order food and pay the bill before your mentor comes, don't ask him to spend the money."

Qin Pei took it for granted, and the two hurried upstairs, but stopped together outside the private room.

"Brother Mian, since you left, Chang'an City has been really lively."

A Qingya male voice chuckled softly, "Didn't Brother Zhongyou have watched several big plays?"

Liu Zenbo blushed, knocked on the door hastily, and said loudly: "Student Liu Zenbo is late, please be punished by your mentor."

"Go in, don't be too polite."

Only then did Liu Zenbo gently push the door open, Wu Yong and Qin Pei had already recognized him, and the gentleman in green clothes who sat on top of him should undoubtedly be Grand Tutor Gu Bing.

Qin Pei hurriedly saluted: "Your official, Qin Pei, has met Gu Xiang."

Gu Bing is not a dazzling handsome man like Zhou Jue and Zhao Zixi, but he is weak and elegant, and he does not have the dignity and elegance of a great Southern Confucian.He said kindly, "Please get up."

Gu Bing remained silent, as if he was looking at Qin Pei, and suddenly sighed softly: "If you think about it, it's still Mrs. Xiangxiang, let me sit with you and Zizhong, those vain rituals are unnecessary today."

High-ranking people are like Xuanyuan Mian Zhao Zixi, intentionally or not, there is always a bit of sharpness in their eyes, as if they can see through people immediately.Gu Bing was different, his eyes were still pure in his forties, as if he had just entered an official position, and when he looked at Qin Pei, his eyes were full of regret and compassion.

Among the old friends I have met so far, when mentioning Qin Yang, there are many taboos and even indifference, but Zhou Jue and Gu Bing are the only ones who truly express sadness, and Zhou Jue always has a twinkle in his eyes when looking at him, lest he think of something through him Doomed to never see the light of day.

When Gu Bing looked at him, he was really sad for Qin Pei.

The bitterness and confusion of more than half a month came to my heart, Qin Pei's nose felt hot, and she couldn't help crying.

Liu Zhenbo beside him was startled, and Qin Pei, who was cold-hearted and cold-hearted, was not only an elegant person, but also a seed of infatuation. He had been an official under him for two years but he didn't realize it. , in the way of knowing and employing people, I really lack experience.

Wu Yong took a sip of tea, thoughtful, and there were eighteen more possible speculations about the love and hatred between Qin Yang, Zhou Jue, Gu Bing and others in his heart. The well-informed wife inquired about the impression of the late Mrs. Qin in the life-wives circle.

Qin Yang's complexion is fairer than ordinary people, and his eyes are also lighter than ordinary people. Looking closely under the sun, he looks like amber among pines and cypresses, or glaze from the Western Regions.

Gu Bing sighed slightly, and said gently: "Son, have you suffered a lot these years? When you were six years old, I met you in the Luojing Mansion, remember?"

Qin Pei wiped his face with his sleeve, consciously described that he met his gaze when he could meet people, and said with a smile: "I was young at that time, I only remember the fleeting images, it's not very real."

Gu Bing smiled and nodded to the guard beside him. The guard was probably a dark guard who was like a hate fox. He went downstairs without a sound, and the waiter came up with some small dishes in a flash.

"Mianzhi, are you still a vegetarian?" Wu Yong asked in surprise, "Can't the Holy One also follow suit? Let me tell you, we are getting older. Although the best way to keep in good health is light, it should be Those who are supplemented must also be supplemented, otherwise it will be useless for longevity."

"Brother Zhongyou, don't read it, Gu Bing knows it well." Gu Bing smiled modestly, as if to verify the truth of his words, and the younger brother respectfully presented the medicinal food. Qin Pei glanced roughly, as if there was an old ginseng Saussurea.

"However, is the girl-picking case over?" Wu Yong asked Liu Zenbo again.

Although he is on the same level as Liu Zenbo, he is a Jinshi of the same discipline as Yuan Jia and Gu Bing, so Liu Zenbo did not dare to belittle his qualifications, and replied respectfully: "Yes, the case was closed yesterday, and the murderer committed suicide."

Gu Bing ate his meal calmly, Qin Pei guessed that since he came to announce the decree, he probably knew the inside story.

"Oh? Who is the murderer??"

"It was actually Zhang Cainu who murdered Li Wanniang. Li Wanniang took advantage of her personal moral disadvantages and was often threatened. She wanted to use the stepping dance to gain favor, but Li Wanniang told the noble concubine in advance. Li Wanniang often used The prophecy was conceited, and Zhang Cainu was jealous and hated, so she collaborated with Li Zhong, the eunuch of the Shangyi Bureau, to murder Li Wanniang, using the silk she stole from her. Later, in order to be safe, she pushed the suspicion to the same Helian Yaxian, who was popular with the Crown Princess, she couldn't bear Li Zhong's demands for money, so she simply silenced him."

Qin Pei's brows were furrowed... how is it possible!

If this is the truth, then why bothered to get the words out of Zhang Cainu's mouth before?If Li Zhong was silenced by Zhang Cainu, why did the wound on his body have the shape of Mingdi?And it was Li Wanniang who obviously colluded with Li Zhong, why did she become Zhang Cainu again?

Liu Zenbo paused, took a sip of tea and continued, "That's why the noble concubine was demoted."

Qin Pei looked at him in disbelief and was about to speak, but Liu Zenbo stepped on his foot under the case and gave him a warning look.

Gu Bing seemed to be slightly worried, and nodded: "Yesterday, I met His Highness in the East Palace, and he told me the same thing."

Qin Pei's heart beat wildly, suppressing the inexplicable panic, the case of stepping on a horse was hastily concluded, and now the case of picking a girl is even more confusing.I was ordered not to investigate the case again, what about Liu Zenbo and the others?

"The case has been handed over," Liu Zenbo quietly grabbed his hand and wrote word by word, "Lijingmen..."

Lijingmen was created by Emperor Taizong, except for the emperor and Zaifu, no one knows its leader and clear role.Qin Pei also only vaguely knew that Lijingmen should have the duties of monitoring officials and assassinating traitors, but he didn't know that Lijingmen also took care of investigating cases.He also remembered that this matter was still related to the remnants of Turkic crimes, Xuanyuan Mian had seen Mingdi with him, and this time he must be facing a big enemy, so he dared not ignore it.

Suddenly, there was a muffled thunder in the sky, and heavy dark clouds gathered together with the cold wind, overturning the entire Chang'an like Mount Tai, making people breathless.

There was a flash of lightning, and for some reason the East Market was bustling with people, and everyone exclaimed.

Gu Bing was unmoved, took a chopstick of mutton for Qin Pei, and said softly: "Tomorrow I want to go to the Mingling Mausoleum to pay homage to my old friend. If Yi Huan has time, let's go together."