Contract Prince

Lu Lin's words seemed to wake up Yu Liang, he locked his eyes tightly, thinking about all kinds of things.

"Master is right. Concubine Qu did not have the motive to put the young master to death. If it wasn't her, who would have done it?"

"The person who designed to frame Zhong'er this time is terrifyingly deep in the city." Lu Lin was very famous in the official circle, and his strategy was not without depth.

Despite this, there was still a deep trembling in his eyes, and a faint shudder ran down his spine, "Using the opportunity of Princess Zhao's birthday banquet, I arranged such a good show and grasped everything so precisely. The other party's intelligence, even The old man feels ashamed."

"Master, do you think Tao Shen did this?"

Marquis Wu'an has always been brooding over Tao Ce's imprisonment, and even in his dreams he wants to clear up his son's grievances.No matter which aspect you analyze, Tao Shen is extremely suspicious.

Lu Lin said: "This old man has been an official in the same dynasty as Tao Shen for decades. I don't know how capable he is? Even if he poured out all the ink in his stomach, he still can't think of such a way."

"The person behind the scenes obviously set up this plan to overturn Tao Ce's case." Lu Lin said, "This person must have a close relationship with the Tao family, otherwise why would he bother to plan?"

When it comes to people who are closely related to the Tao family, the first thing Yu Liang thinks of is the Gu family.The Gu family and the Tao family have been friends for generations. They are the most motivated to exonerate Tao Ce.Now that Gu Weiyuan is outside the Great Wall, Gu Yunjing is the most suspicious person.

Yu Liang said naturally: "Could the person behind the scenes be Gu Yunjing?"

"I used to think so too." Lu Lin frowned in thought, raised his head and then lowered it slowly, with a look of uncertainty, "However, at the banquet, when His Majesty was extremely angry, Gu Yunjing stood up and said for Zhong'er. A few good words. If the son-in-law really harmed Zhong'er, why would he do this?"

"I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out, the old man is also confused. The son's matter is a mess, and I still can't see the clue." Lu Lin said, "Now we have a clue, that is Chun. Heart. Move. Concubine Qu With this medicine, even if she has nothing to do with this matter, maybe she should know the origin of this medicine. Maybe we can get information from her."

Thinking of this, Lu Lin quickly said: "Yu Liang, you have been in contact with Concubine Qu, you go to the Wanchun Building to deal with her and find out."

Yu Liang had only heard of Qu Feiqing's ruthlessness from Lu Zhong, but he had never seen Qu Feiqing's face, nor did he have any contact with her.The relationship between him and Lu Zhong is one of prosperity and loss, and of course Yu Liang is duty-bound for what happened to Lu Zhong.

"Yes, sir. I will go to Wanchun Tower immediately."

After Yu Liang left the mansion to go to Wanchun Building, Lu Lin immediately went to the palace.He knows the character of his son Lu Zhong, who has a big temper and a simple mind.If, under the interrogation of Dali Temple Minister, he revealed his heartfelt heartbeat and involved the matter of bank notes, it would undoubtedly bring disaster to the Lu family.

Lu Lin came to the palace in a hurry, and after seeing the emperor, he put on a very pitiful look. He knelt on the ground, snot and tears and said: "Your Majesty."

Xiao Guan knew the purpose of Ning Guogong's visit, he said: "Ning Guogong is here for Lu Zhong's matter. I have already handed over the case to Dali Temple for investigation. If Lu Zhong was really wronged, Dali Temple Minister will give him justice of."

Xiao Guan said while helping Lu Lin up, "Duke Ning doesn't have to be like this."

"The old minister didn't come here to plead for his son." Lu Lin did not accept Xiao Guan's support, he kowtowed heavily to the ground, bright red blood dripped down his forehead on the white jade granite, which was particularly eye-catching.

"Ning Guogong, get up quickly." Xiao Guan looked at the mottled blood, and he could not bear it, and said in an orderly tone.

"Your Majesty, if you don't agree to the old minister's request, the old minister will not be able to kneel down forever." Lu Lin insisted.

"Mr. Ning, you really put me in a difficult situation." Xiao Guan sighed helplessly, "No matter what the reason is for Lu Zhong offending my daughter-in-law, he deserves death. For your sake, I have already treated Lu Zhong I am very kind. If I act too eccentrically, it will inevitably be criticized by others."

"The old minister is very grateful for your majesty's kindness. Your majesty has treated my Lu family with great kindness all these years." Lu Lin continued to talk about the past favors, "The most correct thing I have done in my life is to assist your majesty to ascend the throne. How difficult it is, I have never regretted it."

The past events of more than 20 years ago came to mind, Xiao Guan raised his head slightly, filled with emotion.If it wasn't for Lu Lin's wholehearted assistance to him, he would still be the most inconspicuous eighth prince who was born in the imperial palace and suffered all the cold eyes and ridicule from his brothers.

If it wasn't for Lu Lin's willingness to lurk under the aides of the former deposed prince and carefully design a plan for him to seize the heir apparent, he would never be able to ascend the throne of emperor.

If Lu Lin hadn't sacrificed himself to block an arrow for him, Xiao Guan would have died in the hands of the "rebels" long ago.

There are countless heroes who helped Xiao Guan win the throne, but Lu Lin is the most critical one.Because of this, the emperor treated him extra favorably.What satisfied the emperor the most was that Lu Lin would never become his scruples.

Ning Guogong is a civil servant who helps him govern the country with his pen and ink. He is not a military general like Gu Wei, and he has no threat of a master with great military exploits.

Xiao Guan and him have the friendship of both monarch and minister, as well as the friendship of teacher and student, so they treat him very kindly.

"Forget it." Xiao Guan said slightly, "As long as it's not too much, I will promise you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Lin's tears rolled in his eyes, "I only have one son, Lu Zhong, and now he has been framed and thrown into prison. He was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child, and he has never suffered a lot. How can he stand the prison?" Bitter. The old minister does not ask His Majesty to pardon him, but only asks me to visit Lu Zhong in the prison of Dali Temple."

Lu Lin continued to say emotionally: "The old minister just wants to give him a few clean and soft quilts, and give him delicious meals. I beg Your Majesty for your permission."

Although Lu Lin's visit to the prison had a more important purpose, but what he said was correct.From a father's point of view, no matter how evil Lu Zhong is and how rich he is, he is his own son after all, and Lu Lin must do everything possible to rescue him.

Although Xiao Guan is the emperor, he is also a father and has several sons under his knees. He can understand Lu Lin's thoughts very well.Besides, Lu Lin's request was not too much, it was just a prison visit.Xiao Guan listened, and agreed without hesitation: "I can understand your feelings, so I will play."

Lu Lin burst into tears of gratitude, and thanked Xiao Guan a lot.

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Lu Zhong was born flamboyant and dissolute, and he could not do without wine and sex in his daily life, playing and singing day and night.To him, the life in prison for several days was simply hell devil.

Even if he is in death row, he still misses the little beauty.Suqiu's behavior flashed before his eyes one by one, the more Lu Zhong recalled, the more itchy, itchy, unbearable, as if thousands of ants were crawling wantonly in his heart.

"Damn it, it's worse than death in this damn place!" Lu Zhong cursed viciously while kicking the stack of straw in the cell.Probably kicking was not enough to relieve his anger, so he simply picked up the dead grass and branches and tore them desperately.

Tao Ce rested his head on the haystack, holding the wine jug in his left hand and the wine glass in his right hand, enjoying the wine leisurely.While drinking, watch monkeys play by the way.In his eyes, Lu Zhong is just a monkey.It was lonely in the prison, and it was a small joy to watch the monkeys play.

"Mr. Lu, this death row is called ineffective every day, and the earth should not respond. No matter how angry you are, no matter how manic you are, it won't help." At some point, Gu Yunjing stood in front of Lu Zhong, and she smiled slightly. laughed.There are a few yamen behind him.

Gu Yunjing's smile can't be said to be kind, nor can it be said to be sinister. In short, it is a feeling that people can't tell after seeing it.

From the previous "origin", Lu Zhong and Gu Yunjing are incompatible, after all, the hatred of seizing the princess is irreconcilable.But after all, Gu Yunjing helped him this time, and Lu Zhong's attitude towards Gu Yunjing was much better than before.

Lu Zhong was upset and said: "I know, I just stay in the death row and I'm so irritable, I don't want to vent my anger, I think I'm going crazy."

"I think you should learn from Tao Ce to see how leisurely he is." Gu Yunjing said with a half-smile.

"Hmph, imitate him? Is he willing to wait here happily to die after imitating him?" Lu Zhong looked at Tao Ce coldly, "I'm dying, and I'm still pretending to drink leisurely here, probably because my mind is sick. "

Tao Ce said, "Was it a man or a dog talking just now? My son-in-law, did you hear clearly? I seem to have heard a manic dog barking."

Lu Zhong gritted his teeth: "You're a barking dog! A mad dog!"

Tao Ce was not angry either, and asked with a smile, "Who is the mad dog talking about?"

"Hmph, the mad dog is talking about you!"

Tao Ce spread his hands and smiled, "Haha, you admitted it yourself. I just said that I vaguely heard a dog barking, and I didn't name you. Haha, I laughed so hard, Lu Zhong turned out to be a dog!" "

"Tao Ce, you bastard! I can't spare you!" Lu Zhong yelled, knowing that he was being tricked by the other party.

Tao Ce hooked his hands and jokingly said, "If you have the ability, I'm not even afraid of people, so why would I be afraid of a dog?"

Gu Yunjing made a gesture to stop the war, and she said lightly: "Stop arguing, you two, just calm down and listen to me. I was ordered by the emperor to assist the Minister of Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate the case. I am here today to inquire Your case."

Lu Zhongdao: "Two days ago, didn't the Minister of Dali Temple just ask?"

"It's precisely because he didn't ask anything, that's why I came to ask to see if there are any missing details." Gu Yunjing narrowed his eyes and said, "Why, doesn't Mr. Lu want this case to be solved sooner? "

When Gu Yunjing came to Dali Temple, he had already handed over to the Minister of Dali Temple, and also obtained some information from the Minister of Dali Temple.The reason why she came to ask again was nothing more than wanting to get further out of Lu Zhong's words.

The day after tomorrow is the day of the court trial. Only by understanding Lu Zhong's thoughts can she come up with a set of rhetoric to induce and expose his crimes in front of everyone.

Although it was an investigation, Gu Yunjing knew that there was no investigation in this case.After the spring, heart, and movement are dissolved in wine, it is extremely difficult to identify them.Without evidence, it is impossible to identify Lu Zhong as the one who framed Tao Ce.If Lu Zhong wanted to plead guilty, he could only reveal his flaws in language.Lu Zhong is not particularly smart, so it is not difficult for him to show his flaws.

Lu Zhongdao: "I was wronged, of course I hope to solve the case as soon as possible. Feel free to ask any questions you want."

Gu Yunjing smiled faintly: "It's rare that Mr. Lu is willing to cooperate. At the birthday banquet of Princess Zhao, are you sure that you did something that offended Princess Zhao because of drinking the wine?"

"Of course, this is obvious to all." Lu Zhong said happily, "But it is definitely not Princess Zhao who harmed me. It should be someone who poisoned the wine in advance so that Princess Zhao could harm me."

Of course there was a reason for him to think this way, because that's how Lu Zhong harmed Tao Ce.

After Gu Yunjing smiled deeply, he asked again: "Do you have any enemies? Who do you think has the most motivation?"

"Tao Shen." Lu Zhong said without hesitation, "No one wants me to die except Tao Shen. He thinks his son was framed by me, so he seeks revenge from me."

"Then let me ask you, did you kill Tao Ce?" Gu Yunjing looked straight at Lu Zhong, her gaze suddenly became extremely sharp, like a cold arrow ready to shoot someone to death at any time.

Lu Zhong inexplicably felt a chilling feeling, the more he looked into Gu Yunjing's eyes, the more guilty he felt.He turned his eyes away and retorted fiercely: "What do you mean? Of course I didn't do it!"

At this time, Tao Ce sneered and said, "Lu Zhong, there is a god standing three feet above your head, how dare you swear to the sky that you didn't do it? I obviously drank the wine you toasted, and the accident happened."

"Oh, that's not right." Tao Ce corrected, "I've thought about it for a long time. The person you want to kill is the son-in-law. I got shot because I blocked the drink for the son-in-law. As for the grievances between you and Yun Jing, you can I know it in my heart!"

The more Tao Ce said, the more his blood surged up. The depressive emotions of staying in the cold prison these days seemed to explode in an instant, "You are nothing more than jealous that Yun Jing became a son-in-law and want him to die. It is logical for you to become Xiao Guo Your son-in-law! In order to achieve your goal, you really do everything you can, your ambition is to be punished!"

Seeing that the matter was exposed by Tao Ce, Lu Zhong's face was flickering with a strange color. He felt guilty and couldn't think of better words to stop Tao Ce's words, so he could only quibble sharply: "Tao Ce, this It's just your nonsense, can you produce evidence?"

Before Tao Ce could speak, Gu Yunjing said, "Lu Zhong, you keep saying that Tao Ce has slandered you. Excuse me, what evidence do you have for accusing Wu'an Marquis Tao Shen of being your murderer?"

"If I have evidence, I still need you to investigate a bullshit case." Lu Zhong scolded, "I just let my father make the Tao family uneasy."

Gu Yunjing's tone was particularly cold, "If you don't have evidence, it's slander. Marquis Wu'an is of the same generation as Ning Guogong, and he's one of the three princes and nine ministers. How can you easily slander. Watch your words!"

Gu Yunjing was obviously leaning towards the Tao family and his son, Lu Zhong was very unconvinced, his one-thousandth favor with Gu Yunjing had disappeared, "My son-in-law, what do you mean by helping Tao?" The family is also taking good care of you!"

"I'm not helping anyone, I just hope you can learn to respect people. If I say that you framed Tao Ce, your father Ning Guogong also participated in it, how would you feel after hearing it?"

"Fart, my father is a highly respected emperor teacher, how could he be such a person?" Lu Zhong is usually annoyed by this talkative father, but in front of outsiders, he will still try his best to protect his father's dignity .

Gu Yunjing said seriously: "Don't do to others what you don't want to do to yourself! Alright, Lu Zhong, let me ask you again, do you have any other thoughts on this case?"

Of course Lu Zhong had ideas, he knew that the medicine in the wine was spring.heart.movement, but he still didn't have the courage to say it out.Once the origin of the spring heartbeat is revealed, and Gu Yunjing and the others delve deeper into it, everything will be covered.Lu Zhong felt that he would die even worse.

In fact, he also had a lot of doubts in his mind.If the murderer was Tao Shen, where did he get the medicine?Lutang said that this medicine was exclusive to Concubine Qu, could it be that Concubine Qu really wanted to kill him?

"Concubine Qu..." Lu Zhong silently recited her name in his heart, thinking of this femme fatale, he couldn't help feeling chills all over his body and the soles of his feet going weak.

Lv Zhong shuddered suddenly, and after thinking about it, he felt that it was very likely that Concubine Qu did it.This dishonest bastard must have taken the silver ticket and wanted to kill him to keep his mouth shut, and then made such a move on purpose for him.