The window was open, and the sound of the rain was clear, washing the deep courtyard clean and clear. The sprouting plants and budding flower buds were more beautiful in the spring rain.
On the Arhat bed, Nian Zu and Si Rong were lying side by side. Nian Zu made a few squeaks, and Si Rong must respond with a few squeaks. Xiao Man and A 'Nu, who were lying on the side of them, couldn't help laughing.
"Xiao Man, they seem to understand us. What are they talking about?"
"Who knows."
Xiao Man also couldn't help laughing. "The two children stop playing when they are together. Sometimes they play separately, and sometimes they just lie there and squeak non-stop. I don't know what they are talking about."
A 'Nu said happily, "It is said that children don't understand adults, but looking at them, they really seem to be talking about something. It's just that we can't understand them. So cute!"
As she spoke, she also stretched out her finger and gently tickled Si Rong's chubby little face.
Xiao Man looked at her with a smile and said, "In seven days, it will be your wedding day. If everything goes well, you will also have a cute little baby in ten months."
A 'Nu was obviously immersed in her fantasy. When talking about her marriage, she didn't feel shy at all. She just held her chin and said in a daze, "Unfortunately, they may not have twins. Look at them, how cute they are!"
Xiao Man giggled and said, "Then you have to work hard. They can still play together even if they are one or two years younger."
"Ah!"
A 'Nu suddenly woke up and scratched her with a blushing face. "Xiao Man, are you making fun of me?"
"I didn't, I didn't. Isn't it normal to get married and have children? It's natural, hahaha, don't make fun of me. Ah, I give up. I won't talk about it anymore, hahaha … "
The two of them laughed and played together. The two little guys lying on the bed also became excited when they heard their laughter. They no longer used the "baby language" to communicate, but giggled and danced excitedly …
The window of the study was also open. The winter's mildew was swept away, and the whole room was filled with a fresh breath of spring.
The spring rain was like oil, watering the pear tree outside the window as bright as snow.
Yang Fan sat by the window, quietly listening to Ren Wei's report.
Lai Junchen's wife had died an undignified death. To the outside world, they only said that she had died of a sudden illness. Lai Junchen had a bad temper, so the people of the Lai residence didn't dare to go out and spread rumors. Unexpectedly, they concealed this news.
That day, Yang Fan sent people to keep an eye on Wei Suizhong. After confirming his identity, it took him two days to figure out why he was in such a sorry state that day. It turned out that after Wei Suizhong got into big trouble, he kept his mouth shut and did not dare to reveal this matter to anyone. When Yang Fan's people saw that they could not get any information from him, they turned to investigate the cause of his injury that day and found out that he had come out from his residence.
Therefore, Yang Fan's people tried to bribe the Lai Mansion's steward. If they hastily contacted him, the other party would not know his background. Even if they gave him a mountain of gold, the other party would not dare to accept it. Yang Fan's people took a roundabout route to find this person's maternal uncle. First, they bribed him, then through him, they bribed the Lai Mansion's steward. Only then did they understand what had happened.
"Madam Wang's death was due to Wei Suizhong's humiliation. Then Wei Suizhong … has there been any movement from him these few days?"
Ren Wei reported, "Wei Suizhong prepared a generous gift and used almost everything he had to ask for Lai Junchen's forgiveness. Lai Junchen accepted it."
Yang Fan raised his eyebrows. Ren Wei said, "Lai Junchen did not seem to care much about his wife, so he accepted the gift and comforted Wei Suizhong not to take it to heart. It was also because of this that the Lai Mansion's steward felt indignant on behalf of the mistress. He was really angry, so we were able to get the news. Otherwise, he might not have been willing to talk just by bribing him! "
Yang Fan could not help but fall silent.
Ren Wei said, "Lai Junchen is now preparing to find another wife. This person … seems to only like married women, not unmarried women. "
Yang Fan laughed coldly and said, "Which minister or aristocrat's woman did he fancy this time?"
Ren Wei's face revealed a slightly strange expression. "What a coincidence, it's still Duan Jian."
Yang Fan frowned and said, "Duan Jian?"
Ren Wei said, "Yes! Madam Wang was originally Duan Jian's wife. Lai Junchen took a liking to her and used both carrot and stick to force him to divorce his wife. Then, he forcefully married her. Now that Madam Wang has committed suicide, Lai Junchen wants to find another wife. Unfortunately, he … has taken a liking to Duan Jian's second wife … "
Yang Fan smiled bitterly and said, "That's true … How did Duan Jian react?"
Ren Wei coughed and said, "Duan Jian is divorcing his wife!"
Yang Fan placed his hand on his forehead and thought for a while. He raised his head and asked, "What are Wei Suizhong's hobbies? What kind of people does he hang out with?"
Ren Wei said, "Wei Suizhong is on Lai Junchen's side. He does not have many friends. Since the death of those ruthless officials from the Censorate, the only place he goes to is the Lai family. Ever since Madam Wang committed suicide, he does not dare to go to the Lai family anymore. This person's hobbies are first money, second sex, and third, wine. Wine, women, avarice, and temper are just so-so. "
Although their men were a little slow in finding out information this time, it was obvious that they had put in enough effort to understand the relevant matters clearly. Ren Wei opened his mouth without any hesitation.
"This person has a mistress in Ping Kang Ju of Wen Wen Fang. Up until now, Wei Suizhong has never married a wife, so he often goes there to fool around. Although Lai Junchen has forgiven him, he still looks restless. Once he is off duty, he almost never returns home. He stays at Ping Kang Ju to see this Su Jiuniang. "
Yang Fan said, "Spread the truth about Madam Wang's death, let everyone in Luoyang know!"
Ren Wei did not ask for the reason and only replied, "Yes!"
Yang Fan continued, "Ask Liu Qingqian to bring Su Jiuniang to Ping Kang Ju and lure Wei Suizhong over. Wine, women, avarice, temper, he can take whatever he wants. Make friends with him! "
Liu Qingqian was the manager of the largest brothel in Wen Wen Fang, "Ping Kang Ju". She was known as the "Master of the Incense". With his status, if he wanted to get a woman from Ping Kang Ju, it was just a matter of ransom or exchange. Ping Kang Ju would definitely not dare to offend him.
Ren Wei saw that Yang Fan had no other instructions and said, "Then this subordinate will go and arrange it!"
Yang Fan nodded and ordered, "Get someone to prepare a horse and a raincoat. I will go out in a while!"
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On Lovely Spring Terrace, Princess Taiping, who had entered the palace to visit Mother Mother, chatted with Wu Zetian for a while. When the old lady was happy, Princess Taiping suddenly asked, "Mother, I have heard some rumors that are not good for Mother's reputation …"
Wu Zetian's expression tightened and asked hurriedly, "What rumors?"
Wu Zetian said, "There is a rumor that the burning of Heaven and Ming Hall was not due to the carelessness of the craftsmen, but someone deliberately set the fire!"
"What?"
Wu Zetian was shocked and cried out, "How can there be such a rumor? Who did you hear it from?"
Princess Taiping said, "I don't go out much now. Other than visiting Mother in the palace, I usually stay in the residence. I heard this news from two maids in the residence and accidentally heard it. I have already punished them heavily. "
Wu Zetian's face darkened and said, "The two maids in your residence said it? How could they … … Your mansion's maids have already heard about it. It must have spread like wildfire in the streets. "
Princess Taiping said carefully, "Yes! I asked the housekeeper to inquire about it. He said that it has indeed spread in the streets, and … "
Wu Zetian said, "And what?"
Princess Taiping said, "Moreover, this news was spread by Master Xue himself, so the people in the streets believe it!"
Wu Zetian was furious. She grabbed a small bowl of fermented rice and smashed it on the floor of the hall. She shouted sternly, "Bastard, you should be punished!"
The palace maids and eunuchs in the hall were so scared that they knelt down. Princess Taiping hurriedly comforted, "Mother, don't be angry, lest you hurt your body!"
Princess Taiping gently stroked her back and said, "Mother believes in Buddhism, so she is very fond of Monk Huai Yi. But … relying on Mother's faith, Monk Huai Yi is getting more and more excessive. He even took this kind of thing as an honor. Those people who don't know the truth all say that Mother … OK, OK, I won't say it anymore. Mother, calm down."
Wu Zetian certainly knew that her daughter was very clear about the relationship between Xue Huai Yi and herself. She said this because she didn't want to embarrass her daughter. She couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Daughter, he didn't lie. The Ming Hall and the Heaven Hall were indeed set on fire by him. If not, how could the two halls be set on fire so easily …"
Princess Taiping pretended to be shocked and said, "What, this … was really set on fire by Master Huai Yi? This … whether it was intentional or not, he should be beheaded for such a big crime! "
Wu Zetian sighed softly and said disappointedly, "Daughter, do you think mother doesn't want to kill him? Mother can't wait to grind his bones and scatter his ashes! But … but Huai Yi only dared to do whatever he wanted because of my trust. The Heaven Hall was set on fire and the Ming Hall was also destroyed. If this matter was spread out and the world knew about it, it would be because … where would my face go? Where would the dignity of the imperial court be? "
Princess Taiping said, "Mother, now Huai Yi has spread it out himself. It's spread all over the world!"
Wu Zetian shook her head and said, "No matter how much it spreads among the people, it's just a rumor. If I punish him for this, then it will be the truth of this matter. Huai Yi must be killed! But not now. At least we have to wait for the news of the Heaven Hall to die down. Then we can find a reason to kill him. "
Princess Taiping said, "Once Huai Yi goes crazy, God knows what other crazy things he will do. If this person is left alive one more day, it will be a disaster!"
Wu Zetian wanted to kill Xue Huai Yi right away. But even if this matter was known to everyone, she did not want to do it now to confirm that the rumor was true.
Princess Taiping rolled her eyes and said, "Daughter has an idea to get rid of this person."
Wu Zetian knew that because Feng Xiaobao entered the Xue family tree and changed his name to Xue Huai Yi, the whole Xue family hated Feng Xiaobao. Her daughter was the daughter-in-law of the Xue family, so she also hated this arrogant and domineering Xue Huai Yi. But in the past, because of her, she did not dare to express it. So she did not doubt her daughter's intention to kill Feng Xiaobao. Hearing this, she was pleasantly surprised and said, "You have an idea? Hurry up and tell your mother! "
Princess Taiping whispered a few words to her ear. Wu Zetian thought for a moment and nodded lightly, "Hmm … this plan is feasible. But the aftermath …"
Taiping smiled sweetly and said, "Mother, don't worry. Daughter will do as Mother said just now. I will grind his bones and scatter his ashes. If he's gone, what trace will there be?"
Wu Zetian gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice, "Good! Then … I will leave this person to you. You must do it cleanly! "
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