Jiang Suzhou was stunned when he heard this. "What?"
He heard Huo Wujiu say, "Aren't you going hunting? I'll go with you. "
He immediately knew that what Huo Wujiu said was not feasible. The two people suggested that he bring Xu Du because they wanted Xu Du to protect him in case Pang Shao wanted to attack him during the hunting trip. Huo Wujiu could not even stand up. If he brought him along, he would protect him in case anything happened.
But strangely, he opened his mouth but could not say anything to refuse.
He was even tempted for a moment.
It was as if this person had been by his side for a long time. Even if he could not do anything, as long as he was there, he would feel an inexplicable sense of security.
Jiang Suzhou was silent for a moment before he suppressed this irrational thought.
He said, "But it's not convenient for you to move. Lin 'an is hundreds of miles away from Mount Tianping. The journey is tiring … "
Huo Wujiu said, "That's not a problem."
Jiang Suzhou looked at him, only to see him look up and say calmly, "You're bringing your family. Does that count as me?"
Jiang Suzhou opened his mouth.
He wanted to refute.
However, the words he had just said were already contrary to the faint expectations he had in his heart. Now that he was interrupted by Huo Wujiu, he could not open his mouth again.
After a moment, he said slowly, "Then you must be careful on the road."
— —
After this day, Jiang Suzhou became busy.
Gradually, it was summer, and the clothes of the Empress had to be changed. Making clothes was the responsibility of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The old clothes of the Empress had to be registered by the Ministry of Rites and properly stored in the archives.
The Ministry of Rites was busy these days, so this matter fell to Jiang Suzhou.
Jiang Suizhou knew that he couldn't take the matter of the dragon robe lightly. If it were to be leaked out from his hands, it would be a great crime. Because of Pang Shao, he was extremely careful. He did everything personally and did not dare to let Pang Shao have any evidence against him.
Therefore, he didn't come to Huo Wujiu for several days.
Since he did not come, Wei Kai found an opportunity to stay here for a long time and report to him all kinds of news in the capital and Beiliang.
One day, he learned that Huo Wujiu was going on a hunting trip with him.
Wei Kai was overjoyed and said, "General, you said that you weren't in a hurry to leave, so that's why! If we follow them out of the palace, we won't have to hide from the guards of the capital. Their ceremonial guards must be redundant. When we get out of the city, it's best to find an opportunity to escape! "
However, Huo Wujiu said indifferently, "I won't run. Get ready and pretend to be a manservant to push my wheelchair. "
Wei Kai was stunned, "General?"
Huo Wujiu looked up at him and heard him ask, "What are you planning to do if you don't run?"
Huo Wujiu said indifferently, "Aren't we going hunting? Of course we're going hunting. "
Wei Kai hurriedly said, "General, don't try to scare me! If you don't want to use this opportunity to escape, why are you going … "
Huo Wujiu interrupted him.
"It's because I have a guess," he said. "I need to go with him in order to be at ease. If my guess is correct, you'll know when it happens. "
Wei Kai heard this and could only shut his mouth in embarrassment.
Huo Wujiu asked, "What has Prince Jing been busy with these days?"
Wei Kai said, "He's helping the dog emperor fix his dragon robe. He's been leaving early and returning late these days. It seems like he's worried that someone might tamper with it. "
"Did someone tamper with it?" Huo Wujiu asked.
Wei Kai said, "There was one person. He's from the Pang family. He's in the Ministry of Rites and isn't a high-ranking official. He's Pang Shao's nephew. However, Prince Jing has been on guard against him for a long time and hasn't given him a chance to make a move yet. "
Huo Wujiu put down the book in his hand and thought for a moment.
"He wants to make a move because he wants Prince Jing to do something disrespectful," he said.
Wei Kai nodded his head repeatedly, "That's right! This subordinate heard that the dog emperor is extravagant and won't wear his old clothes again after a season. Therefore, after these dragon robes were put away, no one checked them. Tell me, if one or two of them were missing and appeared in Prince Jing's Estate, wouldn't Prince Jing's head fall to the ground? "
Wei Kai looked as if this matter had nothing to do with him. He was so engrossed in talking that he didn't notice that his general was rubbing his chin.
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the general ask.
"With your skills, is it difficult to make a dragon robe?"
Wei Kai was stunned.
"General, you want to use him to kill Prince Jing?"
Huo Wujiu looked at him quietly.
Wei Kai felt a chill run down his spine and shut his mouth, "This subordinate has misspoken. General, please tell me what to do."
His general looked away and slowly opened his mouth.
"An eye for an eye."
— —
Jiang Suzhou had always known that Pang Shao's nephew was working under him.
However, Pang Shao's nephew was an unfavored concubine son of his elder brother. The Pang family had a large family business and many descendants. He had more nephews than he could count with two hands. Naturally, he didn't care much about this concubine's nephew.
Jiang Suzhou didn't know whether this concubine's nephew had won Pang Shao's heart or not. However, this person was working under him. As long as he didn't make any mistakes, he didn't have the authority to chase him away. Therefore, he could only be careful of his every move to avoid any trouble.
However, this person unexpectedly got into trouble a few days later.
On this day, Jiang Suzhou was dealing with the aftermath at the Ministry of Rites. He was busy until late at night before he finally returned home.
Even when he returned home, he was still in a daze. He felt that what had happened during the day wasn't real.
When he returned home, he couldn't help but look for Huo Wujiu.
These days, it had become a habit for him to look for Huo Wujiu whenever something happened.
Huo Wujiu was still awake.
"What's wrong?" Huo Wujiu asked when he saw him sit down in front of him.
Jiang Suzhou looked up and stared at him for a while, then said slowly, "One of my subordinates died."
Huo Wujiu's eyebrows twitched. "Who?"
Jiang Suzhou said, "A minor official in the Ministry of Rites. His name is Pang Zhuangjian. He's … Pang Shao's nephew."
Huo Wujiu immediately understood what was going on.
Wei Kai had always been efficient in his work. He must have succeeded today.
Huo Wujiu's expression didn't change. "Looking at you, are you feeling sad for Pang Shao?"
Jiang Suzhou shook his head.
"No," he said. "I just feel that it's too bizarre. It's like a dream."
As he spoke, he looked at Huo Wujiu and asked, "Do you know how he died?"
Of course, Huo Wujiu knew. After all, it was his idea to kill that person. It was his order.
However, he was quite supportive. He asked, "How did he die?"
Jiang Suzhou said, "On the way to the Minister's residence, the horse in his carriage was startled. He was thrown out of the carriage and fell to his death."
Huo Wujiu's expression didn't change. "Oh, so it was an accident."
Jiang Suzhou hurriedly said, "However, his private collection of dragon robes fell out of his carriage. Many people saw it. Now, the capital is abuzz. Everyone is saying that Pang Shao is disloyal and wants to replace his surname with Jiang. "
Huo Wujiu chuckled.
Wei Kai's work was indeed reliable. He didn't leave any traces behind. Everything was done according to his orders.
"And then?" He asked.
Jiang Suzhou said, "The Emperor was naturally furious. He immediately called Pang Shao to confront him. Although Pang Shao tried to explain, the Emperor didn't listen to him. In the end, Pang Shao could only throw away the responsibility. He only said that he didn't know anything about this matter. Perhaps his unfavored nephew was disloyal and didn't know what he wanted to do. In order to dispel the Emperor's doubts, he even took the initiative to severely punish Pang Zhuangjian's branch of the Pang family. "
Jiang Suzhou slowly took a breath.
"Today, Pang Zhuangjian's family, together with his father and brother, have been imprisoned. Presumably, even if they are still alive, they will all be removed from their positions and sent to the borders."
Huo Wujiu's lips curled up. He was quite satisfied with this result.
He asked, "Isn't that a good thing?"
Jiang Suzhou nodded. "It is a good thing. However, I still feel that … it's very strange."
He frowned and said thoughtfully.
Huo Wujiu raised his eyebrows without batting an eyelid, surprised by his reaction.
"What's strange?" He asked.
"These days, Pang Shao has been involved in a series of accidents. However, you and I both know that those accidents were man-made. I did it behind the scenes," he said. "However, I didn't do anything today."
Huo Wujiu said, "Maybe it's just a coincidence?"
Jiang Suzhou shook his head without hesitation.
"It can't be," he said. "That's why I'm thinking … who is the mastermind behind all of this? How could he be so powerful?"
Huo Wujiu didn't say anything. He quietly listened to him.
Jiang Suzhou said, "This person is very well-informed. He has a clever mind and his methods are swift and ruthless. Now that Pang Zhuangjian is dead, there is no evidence left. The only evidence left is public. Naturally, Pang Shao can't defend himself. Since he set up such a trap and killed him so cleanly, this person must be a ruthless person. "
Huo Wujiu paused for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Jiang Suzhou frowned and continued.
"What's even stranger is that he didn't implicate me at all."
Huo Wujiu thought to himself, 'Isn't that nonsense?'
Jiang Suzhou continued, "The dragon robe in his carriage happened to be handled by him. The Ministry of Rites recorded it. It has nothing to do with me. This person not only viciously attacked Pang Shao, but also coincidentally avoided me. Tell me … do I know this person? "
Huo Wujiu's eyebrows twitched.
Perhaps he didn't just know him. He cursed in his heart.
On the surface, however, he remained calm and composed, his expression calm and indifferent.
"Perhaps," he said. "Do you have any guesses?"
Jiang Suzhou pondered.
"I've thought about it all afternoon, but I still can't figure it out," he said. "In today's imperial court, there aren't many people who have the ability to contend with Pang Shao. General Lou isn't in Lin 'an, so he probably can't reach that far. Qi Min has the intention, but he's not someone who would kill … If that's the case, I don't know who it is. "
He stared solemnly at the flickering candlelight on the table. He was thinking seriously, and his brows were furrowed tightly. For a moment, Huo Wujiu felt a little guilty for teasing him.
Perhaps it was because of the rain in Jiangnan, and it was humid everywhere. After a long time, it softened one's heart.
He sighed in his heart and opened his mouth to speak.
However, he saw Jiang Suizhou look up at him with a hint of a smile in his eyes.
"Perhaps I didn't expect it. No matter who it is, he's a good person." As he spoke, he raised his hand and gently patted Huo Wujiu through the quilt.
"Since he's like this, he must have good intentions towards me. Don't worry. If I find out who this person is in the future, I'll definitely do my best to entrust him to protect you. "
Huo Wujiu paused and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
"… That's good."
After a moment, he said slowly.
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