When they stood in front of Flying Fragrance Hall and Wu Youyi had the situation under control, she immediately entered the hall to ask for an audience. Wu Zetian did not come out, only ordering Shanghai Wan'er to come out accompanied by the fully armed Wu Youyi to stand on the stone steps in front of the hall.
Six hundred big-horned soldiers looked nervously at this beautiful Minister of Internal Affairs of the Great Zhou. Shanghai Wan'er said in a clear voice, "Officers and soldiers, listen up, everyone has something to ask you. There is a rumor in the palace that the Left Minister of the Imperial Guards, Yang Fan, and Commandant Zhu Bin have never been on good terms. If you have been by Zhu Bin's side, you may have heard of it. If you have experienced it, quickly enter the hall to pay your respects! "
There was a slight disturbance among the officers and soldiers, but no one moved. Shanghai Wan'er said in a loud voice, "If you have experienced it, quickly step forward! If you do not report it, once it is discovered, you will be punished for the crime of deceiving the Emperor! "
Cloud Cavalry Captain Du Runsheng took a deep breath and stepped forward. Seeing this, Commandant Tang Qianli also hurriedly stepped forward to follow. Following closely, several other soldiers also stepped forward.
These people entered the Flying Fragrance Hall, and after about half an hour, they came out one by one. The officers and soldiers outside were all watching anxiously. Seeing that their expressions were somewhat relaxed, they also instantly relaxed.
By the time Chamberlain Xiao Hai led Du Runsheng, Tang Qianli and the others out of Flying Fragrance Hall, Wu Zetian's face was already as dark as water.
Princess Taiping said aggrievedly, "Ah niang, what did your daughter say? Yang Fan definitely would not have participated in the rebellion. Although Zhu Bin is dead, from the confessions of these military academies, it is enough to prove that Yang Fan and Zhu Bin did not collude. Right now, there is only Pei Xuanli's side of the story. Ah niang can bring Yang Fan and Pei Xuanli to the Emperor to confront each other. We will know once we ask. "
Wu Zetian pondered for a moment, then said to Wan'er, "Wan'er, do you think Zhen can do this?"
Shanghai Wan 'er was well aware of Wu Zetian's temperament, especially as she gradually grew older, she became sensitive and stubborn. She used to be expressionless, but now she was somewhat temperamental. Therefore, she did not directly help Princess Taiping, but deliberately pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Logically speaking, the law should be made public by the Son of Heaven. The law has been set, and there will be judges to enforce it according to the law. Even the Son of Heaven cannot interfere. Otherwise, if the Son of Heaven decides the law of the world according to his likes and dislikes, the law and discipline will cease to exist! "
Wu Zetian happily said: "Wan'er still understands my intentions. That's right, this' Law of Great Zhou 'was decided by We. If We were to break it now, wouldn't that be breaking our own rules? "
Shangguan Wan 'er continued, "However, Wan' er feels that the matter of the Penal Prison is actually related to Heaven. The only thing the Warden abides by is the justice of Heaven. Now that it has been proven that the judges may have perverted the law, Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the Son of Heaven is the law, the law is the Son of Heaven. We cannot blindly rigidly adhere to the established law and lead to unjust imprisonment. "
Shanghai Wan 'er first stood on Wu Zetian's point of view, completely considering her authority and interests. She gave an explanation, then immediately changed the tone and said that the law is nothing more than human feelings. Wu Zetian was no longer conflicted. But after thinking about it, she still did not want to break the rules that she personally made. That would undoubtedly be denying her authority. She could not help but hesitantly said, "You mean, Zhen can personally intervene in this case?"
Shanghai Wan 'er cleverly said, "How would Wan'er dare to encourage His Majesty to break the law and discipline? However, in Wan'er's opinion, if His Majesty wants to visit incognito, go to the Supreme Court's rear hall to listen to the hearing, the purpose is only to inspect the officials, so it cannot be considered as interfering with the law. If the judges are unfair, I believe that with His Majesty's eyes, even if His Majesty does not interfere, they will still correct it. "
Wu Zetian immediately understood what she meant. After thinking for a moment, she smiled and said, "Wan'er is experienced in scheming for the country. If you were not a woman, Zhen would definitely promote you to be the Prime Minister of the imperial court!"
Shanghai Wan 'er heard this comment and felt very bitter in her heart, "Experienced in scheming for the country? How can an experienced in scheming for the country not be as good as Xiao Man? Wan'er … as long as I can be experienced in scheming for the country, I will be satisfied! "
Wu Zetian stood up and said, "Zhen has not left the palace for a long time, I am feeling a little bored. Then … let us go to the Censorate for a walk."
Princess Taiping said, "I will go too!"
Wu Zetian put on a straight face and said, "That won't do! You stay here obediently. You are a Princess. What kind of title is it to follow your mother to the Censorate? "
Princess Taiping retreated unhappily.
The Emperor was going on a journey. Although he was going to visit incognito, he still needed to make some preparations. The whole palace suddenly became busy. General Wu Youyi hurriedly secretly mobilized the elite escorts among the hundreds of cavalrymen. They all changed into casual clothes and hid their sharp weapons, ready to accompany the Emperor out of the palace.
Wu Zetian returned to her bedroom and changed into a man's clothing. She wore a soft-legged headgear and looked at herself in the bronze mirror that was taller than a person. She looked like an elegant old Scribes, except that she was missing a part of her beard, which slightly reduced her charm. Wu Zetian sighed and said, "I have not worn men's clothing for many years."
Tuan 'er said with a smile, "Everyone looks elegant in this dress. If you go to the market, you will charm many young girls."
Wu Zetian heard this and laughed. She pointed at her and said angrily, "You know how to talk. You have a clever mouth."
After a while, they finished dressing up. Wu Zetian held a folding sword and gently walked out of the bedroom. At this time, Shanghai Wan 'er and Wu Youyi also changed into casual clothes. Shanghai Wan' er was wearing a Scribes robe and a childe headband. She had a jade-like face and red lips, bright eyes and white teeth. She looked like a handsome young man. Wu Youyi was wearing a robe and looked tall and strong. When the two stood together, they looked like a fresh flower next to a big tree.
Wu Zetian looked around and asked in confusion, "Where is Taiping?"
Shanghai Wan 'er replied, "The princess drank a few cups of wine and said it was stuffy here. She went to Lijing Tai to go boating."
Wu Zetian did not believe that her daughter would be so quiet. Since Yang Fan was her person, how could she not be careful? If she did not bring her, she might even prepare to sneak out of the palace. Wu Zetian shook her head and asked Shanghai Wan 'er, "Have you brought the documents of the Luoyang prefecture and the contract of the princess' residence?"
Wan 'er said, "Everything is here. Does everyone want to see it now?"
Wu Zetian shook her head and said, "You take it with you. I will look at it in the carriage."
The group of people left the palace. Wu Youyi had already arranged for a carriage to be arranged at the palace gate. Everyone waited for Wu Zetian to get on the carriage and then escorted the carriage to the Censorate.
In fact, the Censorate's Senate was located at Lijing Gate on the west side of the palace. It was within the boundaries of the palace. Ordinary people would not wander around in this area unless they were holding a petition or a large scale event. Even if Wu Zetian swaggered to the Censorate, she would not be seen by the people. This incognito attire was to hide from the eyes and ears of the officials who were working in various parts of the palace.
Flying Fragrance Hall was on the east side of the palace. They left the palace gate nearby and set out on the east side of the palace. After circling around the palace for half a circle, they would arrive at the Censorate's Senate. Wu Zetian sat in the carriage and opened up the 'letter of approval' she had received from the Luoyang Prefecture. She also opened up the contracts she had received from the Princess Residence and examined them repeatedly.
The original owner of the documents of Yang Fan's Senate was called Lu Wanshan. The Censorate had carefully searched for this person, but according to the records, they could not find this person. It was as if this person had never existed. Now, the princess residence took out the "city registration" (business license), "house title deed", and "documents of the Senate". The owner of the documents was the so-called Lu Wanshan.
All of this proved that the mysterious original owner of the sixteen shops was Princess Taiping. The "city registration", "documents of the Senate", and "contracts" had no problems. The seal of the Luoyang prefecture's Revenue Department was also unmistakable. The documents of the party who accepted the Senate ownership also had Yang Fan's signature. Wu Zetian couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Her view of Yang Fan's rebellion was even more shaken.
"Everyone, we have arrived at the Censorate's Senate!"
The carriage suddenly stopped. Little Hai's low voice came from the window. Wu Zetian raised her head and said to Shanghai Wan 'er, "Wan' er, you and Youyi go in and call Junchen to see me. Don't make any noise!"
Wan 'er complied and got out of the carriage. She whispered something to Wu Youyi and the two walked side by side to the Censorate's Senate. There was a horse-tying post in front of the Senate, and there was a man who looked like a coachman cleaning the horses. Shangguan Wan 'er glanced at him, and the man nodded slightly. Shangguan Wan' er's slightly nervous expression finally relaxed.
In front of the Censorate's Senate, there were soldiers of the Fengchen Guard carefully inspecting all the people entering the Censorate's Senate. Shanghai Wan 'er and Wu Youyi acted as if there was no one around and walked in. Several soldiers quickly came to stop them. At this time, several plainclothes guards under Wu Youyi's command rushed forward and showed their fish talismans.
When the Fengchen Guard soldiers saw that it was the Imperial Guard, they couldn't help but be stunned. The plainclothes guard said in a low voice, "The Imperial Guard is doing business. Get out of the way!" He pushed them to the side and escorted Shanghai Wan 'er and Wu Youyi into the Yamen.
After a short while, Lai Junchen hurried out with Shangguan Wan 'er and Wu Youyi, rushing to the oxcart with a nervous look on his face.
"Come on up!"
A gentle and dignified voice came from the carriage. Lai Junchen's body shook. He hurriedly agreed and stepped onto the carriage. After a while, Lai Junchen came out of the carriage. His face was cloudy and uncertain. Following this, Wu Zetian also slowly walked out, and Little Hai hurriedly went up to support her.
Because Lai Junchen had received Wu Zetian's orders, he didn't dare to walk behind her because it would look strange. He could only walk shoulder to shoulder with her, as if he was accompanying a close friend. There were messengers coming and going in the front and back of the Yamen. When they saw this scene, they thought it was Lai Junchen's honored guest. They would never have thought that this old Scribes gently waving a folding fan was actually the current Emperor.
"Your Majesty, why have you come to the Senate?"
Lai Junchen invited Wu Zetian to his Yamen and invited her to sit. Only then did he solemnly prostrate himself to her.
Wu Zetian indifferently said, "It's nothing. We were a bit bored in the palace, so we came out to take a stroll. In this weather, it's too hot to go anywhere. Recently, we've been busy with state affairs, so we couldn't go to the Dragon Gate to escape the heat. Among the three departments of justice, the Censorate that you, Lai Junchen, control is the most outstanding. The law is strict, the cases are fair, and there has never been a backlog of cases. We thought that we should take a stroll here and listen to a trial along the way. We want to see what's so special about your Censorate. In the future, we can promote it to the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court! "
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