After Jiang Wang left, Delu Hall was silent for a long time.
The Emperor's voice sounded, "Take down the mural and hang it in Donghua Pavilion. I'll look at it every day. "
Only one sentence …
Only one sentence.
Han Ling lowered his head and left with the order.
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A eunuch kept a sufficient distance and led the way. His footsteps stepped on the huge stone bricks without making any sound. They were used to the cautious crowd, and lived humbly in the great palace.
Jiang Wang walked at a leisurely pace with an extraordinary bearing.
With every step, tap, tap, tap.
Walking through the majestic and luxurious palace, with a green robe and a sword in his hand, he walked calmly. Who wouldn't call him a handsome young man?
However, when his footsteps echoed alone in the huge palace and fell on his heart like a drum, Jiang Wang couldn't help but think …
Back then, the Emperor …
Did he know the truth about the assassination of Imperial Concubine Lei?
He even walked all the way from Xuanwu Street to the palace.
The road was calm, but how turbulent was there behind the scenes? Was it the Emperor's warning to some people?
The position of the Crown Prince was related to the foundation of the country.
In the 38th year of Yuanfeng, the former Crown Prince was imprisoned, the new Crown Prince was appointed, and the rebellion of Duke Loulan was quelled.
From the perspective of the Emperor.
Imperial Concubine Lei set up a trap and stabbed herself. Her death was not regrettable.
Empress He took advantage of the situation and killed with a borrowed knife. Although it was a counterattack, it was hard to absolve herself from blame. Afterward, in order to cover up the truth, she forced Lin Kuang to kill, which was an even more unforgivable crime. The Tian family of Daze did things for Empress He. They were suspected of fawning on the Crown Prince and intervening in the fight for the throne. Their evil was hard to hide.
If the truth was revealed back then, what would the result be?
First of all, Empress He would definitely be abolished.
If the position of Empress was suddenly empty, how much competition would it cause?
This kind of competition was beyond anyone's control, including the Emperor himself. Because there was only one position of Empress, and there were too many people eyeing that position.
It was not a position that could be taken by just anyone.
More importantly …
If Empress He was abolished, the Crown Prince would be abolished too.
But within a few years, the Crown Prince had been deposed and reinstated. Just this alone was enough to shake the foundation of the country. Moreover, it was during the period when Duke Loulan's rebellion had just been quelled.
Furthermore, the Tian Family of Daze had always been one of the top families in Qi. They had a strong foundation in both military and politics. They were also a part of Qi's strength. At that time, if we were to hold them accountable, it would be tantamount to cutting off our own flesh when the country was in turmoil.
Would Qi, who had just quelled the chaos caused by Duke of Loulan, be suitable to depose the Empress, the Crown Prince, and hold the Tian family accountable?
The dethroned Crown Prince in the Green Stone Palace had only been in there for three years …
The aftermath had yet to subside!
The Emperor had too many reasons to remain silent back then.
Actually, thinking about it carefully.
The current Crown Prince had been in the Eastern Palace for so many years. Why was he still so cautious?
After being the Crown Prince for so many years, he had yet to be recognized as the future ruler of Da Qi.
After being the Crown Prince for so many years, he had also built the Huaying Palace, the Heart Nurturing Palace, and the Longevity Palace.
Was there any influence from that incident back then?
Think again.
Da Qi had nine soldiers, and the Tian family of Da Ze did not have a single army.
In the Political Affairs Hall, the Tian family of Da Ze did not even have a seat.
This was one of the top aristocratic families in Qi. They had opened up two islands overseas and were not inferior to any other aristocratic families. Their participation in the highest authority in Qi was too weak …
Even Marquis Gaochang, Tian Xili, and Xuan Huaibo, Yoo Young-ki, were directly stripped and whipped by the Emperor during the ceremony not long ago …
Xuan Huaibo was whipped, so be it. Marquis Gaochang was in a high position.
If the Emperor had already known the truth back then, to a certain extent, he had shelved the case for so many years. It could also be seen as him giving Jiang Wuqi face.
If the case was not made public, Imperial Concubine Lei could still be the beloved concubine of the Emperor. Jiang Wuqi could still be the Emperor's most beloved son.
If the case was made public, Imperial Concubine Lei would have brought it upon herself. Jiang Wuqi would be the son of the guilty concubine.
Imperial Concubine Lei was bold, but after all, Jiang Wuqi was innocent …
But despite so many reasons to support it, despite so many things that could be analyzed …
Jiang Wang was still not sure if the Emperor knew the truth back then.
These analyses were all under the premise of assumptions.
And the Emperor's heart was as unpredictable as the sea.
But at least one thing was clear —
Today, Jiang Wang was walking on an invisible line as if he was treading on thin ice. In the situation where there was an abyss on both sides, he gave everyone the greatest explanation he could give. And how could this so-called appropriate limit not be drawn by the Son of Heaven?
The Emperor did not say anything, but the line was clearly there.
It was true that Jiang Wang had been impassioned and honest in the Deer Palace, but did he dare to touch that line? Did he dare to mention the Empress?
He could only talk about the Feng Gu case, the Gongsun Yu case, and the Lin Kuang case.
He gave an explanation to Yang Jing.
He gave an explanation to Lin Youxie.
What he had promised, he had done.
As for really revealing the truth of the assassination of Imperial Concubine Lei to the world … he could not do it.
It was not a problem of missing evidence.
Under the premise that he had already seen the truth, it would not be harder to find the corresponding evidence than Uriel's efforts in the past 17 years.
Jiang Wang was confident that he could find more evidence.
But that was it.
What he did today was already the limit.
Or rather, it was the limit that the Emperor allowed.
In these days of turbulence, so many people had died, and so many things had happened. So many people had thrown themselves into it, stirring up ripples …
Only the Emperor sat in the depths of the palace, doing nothing and saying nothing. But everything was within Tian Zi's silent line of sight.
It did not exceed the limit.
Seventeen years ago, he let it go lightly. Seventeen years later, to what extent … it was up to the Emperor.
Everyone could only struggle within the limits set by the Emperor.
Whether it was Beiya, Jiang Wang, the Palace Masters, or even the current Empress!
Just like this great and magnificent palace city. Although it was silent. However, it was a constant reminder that Son of Heaven Qi was the only person with the highest authority in this great empire.
So Jiang Wang said that if he wanted to serve in Beiya, he wanted to be a Commandant of Beiya who did not know how to act appropriately.
But the Emperor naturally refused.
He did not give him a chance to be impartial, but gave him freedom.
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…
The towering palace city gradually left behind. Under the complicated eyes of people, Jiang Wang walked through the capital city, walked back to Yaoguang Lane, and returned to his mansion.
"Oh, you're going to Chu now? You entered the palace aggressively, and then ran away as soon as you came back? "
Chung Geng Sheng occupied his yard again and sneered discontentedly, "Then why didn't you run faster? Why did you come back to pack? What's there to pack in your house? I brought all the valuable things. "
Jiang Wang stopped packing and looked back angrily, "Chongxuan Fat, your words are too hurtful!"
Zhongxuan Sheng stood there, his entire body almost filling up the door. He snorted and said, "Isn't this stabbing the lungs?"
"What does it have to do with the lungs?"
Chung Geng Sheng sneered, "The lungs belong to metal in the five elements. It's most suitable for you to hurt."
Jiang Wang was speechless.
He casually took some commonly used tea leaves and medicine and was too lazy to pack.
After all, Chung Geng Sheng was telling the truth.
After putting away the storage box, he turned and walked to Chung Geng Sheng, stretched out his hand, and said, "Give me some travel expenses."
"The second boss of the Desheng Chamber of Commerce is rarely at home all year round!"
Chung Geng Sheng rolled his eyes. While complaining, he still touched the storage box, "You don't listen to my priceless advice and want the truth. Do you understand that the Tian family can't do our overseas business just because they want to? Yes, the Son of Heaven supported you, but you have once again exhausted the Son of Heaven's patience. And have you ever thought about Changle Palace? Do you have to make things difficult for the crown prince? You should use your brain to think occasionally. Don't use it all for cultivation … "
Jiang Wang coaxed, "Okay, okay, Brother Sheng, I've already learned my lesson. I'm just avoiding trouble. The situation is urgent …"
Chung Geng Sheng took out a bag of ten primordial stones. After thinking for a while, he put a few back and said, "Come back as soon as the dust settles. Don't go to Chu and cause trouble, right? That's other people's territory … "
"I understand, I understand. Brother Sheng, I'll remember your priceless advice …" Jiang Wang said in a pleasant tone. He took the Primordial Stones and stuffed them into his storage box. Then, he became spirited again and took the initiative to cut off the conversation. He said straightforwardly, "Let's go!"
Then, he really did not say goodbye to anyone and left just like that.
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When Lin Youxie opened his eyes, everything before him was still dark.
Thinking that it was probably night, she instinctively got up and opened the bed curtain. Then, she noticed that the door was open and light came in from outside.
It was daybreak.
As if she had slept for a long time, she was in a trance for a while. Then, the memory before she fainted came back.
Jiang Wang …
Lin Youxie looked down at her wrists. There were no shackles.
Her body was also in good condition. She was not injured and the shackles were gone.
And she confirmed again that she was indeed in her own home … and safe.
Then, she suddenly stood up and ran out of the door!
It was definitely not a short distance from the old house of the Lin family to Yaoguang Lane.
Lin Youxie walked on the busy street. She did not know why, but she was still in a trance.
She had already used her own method to confirm that the people she had discovered who were watching her seemed to have all disappeared.
She could not help but wonder if it was all a dream.
She did not tell Jiang Wang about the plan. She did not go to the autopsy that day. She did not pick up her father's knife at the door. Grandpa Wu did not die. Of course, Jiang Wang did not knock her out …
But it was not a dream.
Lin Youxie sensed his own body and obtained clues about the truth from it. She confirmed everything.
She quickened her pace.
Walking in the crowd, observing everyone's expression and behavior, inferring their mood and occupation, and guessing what they were going to do next … This was the game she used to do most often. Of course, she was not interested in it today.
She was only thinking —
What did Jiang Wang want to do?
She stopped her somewhat anxious pace … She had arrived at the Jiang Mansion.
It was not the first time Lin Youxie came to the Jiang Mansion. Every time she came to the mansion of this new noble in Linzi, it was more dignified than the last time. Of course, it was because of the rich and fat young master of Junggenjia.
"I want to see Jiang Wang." She said directly to the doorman.
Maybe it was because she looked a little bad, which made people feel a little oppressed. The doorman went to pass the message timidly.
Lin Youxie thought about it and controlled her emotions.
Not long after, the butler of the Jiang Mansion came out to welcome her.
He was just an ordinary person. He was not a transcendent being, but he was neither servile nor overbearing in front of Lin Youxie. "Sir, unfortunately, Master has gone out!"
"Gone out?" Lin Youxie looked into his eyes and confirmed that he was not evading. She asked again, "When will he be back?"
"I don't know about that." The butler said, "It's not up to me to decide when Lord Jue will come back."
"Where did he go?"
"You must be joking. Will Lord Jue report to me where he goes?"
Jiang Wang had gone far away. He probably left in a hurry …
Lin Youxie quickly made a judgment in her heart. Then, she felt a kind of emotion, which she didn't know if it was relief or disappointment, faintly lingering in her heart.
At this moment, a man's voice sounded from the side. "Jiang Wang is not here?"
It was a man in black clothes who walked over.
His temperament was very cold and solemn, and there was obvious fatigue between his eyebrows.
The butler of the Jiang Mansion replied, "Master Yang, Lord Jue is indeed not in the mansion now. Do you have any words for him? "
Yang Jing!
Just as this name appeared in Lin Youxie's mind, another voice came from afar, hurriedly from behind.
"Deputy Lin! I've finally found you! "
It was Zheng Shangming's voice …
When Lin Youxie turned around, his expression was calm. "What can I do for you, Lord Zheng?"
"There's no need." Yang Jing said to the butler of the Jiang Mansion and turned to leave.
Zheng Shangming hurried over. Before he could speak to Lin Youxie, he raised his hand again. "Hey, Master Yang, please wait!"
Yang Jing turned around coldly. "What's the matter?"
Zheng Shangming first gave Lin Youxie a comforting look, then said to Yang Jing, "The Northern Government has arrested the murderer of Gongsun Yu!"
"What?" Lin Youxie opened his mouth instinctively.
Yang Jing's brows also furrowed into a deep frown.
Obviously, they couldn't believe it.
However, Zheng Shangming's expression was very serious. "You didn't hear wrong. The murderer of Gongsun Yu has confessed and been executed. Master Yang, we've all seen how you've been running around for your friend these days. Fortunately, the net of Heaven has a long arm. Gongsun Yu's spirit can finally rest in peace. You can also rest for a while. "
Of course, Yang Jing knew that since Zheng Shangming had said so much, the one who would be executed would definitely be Gongsun Yu's murderer. There was no mistake about that.
As for after that … there was no further explanation. There was only one murderer.
As for whether the murderer had an old grudge with Gongsun Yu or was in a bad mood when passing by Biwu County that night … it didn't matter. Logical reasons could always be made up.
Yang Jing, who had been hitting a wall these days, knew how hard it was to get the killer to come out as an explanation.
"The Northern Government's efficiency in solving cases is admirable." Yang Jing had always been a clear-headed person. At most, he was temporarily 'confused' because of Gongsun Yu's death.
He should be sober now.
So he cupped his hands and turned to leave.
"Master Yang, don't you want to see the murderer with your own eyes?" Zheng Shangming asked behind him.
"No need." Yang Jing said without turning back, "Just send me a message after he's killed. There are a lot of things going on at home. I should go back! "
His strides were long and hurried.
He didn't look like a winner.
"Alright!"
Zheng Shangming watched Yang Jing leave, then turned back to Lin Youxie and said with a sigh, "Deputy Lin, I'm actually here to look for you. When I went to your residence, you weren't at home. Later, I heard that you were coming here, so I chased after you … "
Lin Youxie just looked at him indifferently, waiting for him to continue.
Zheng Shangming continued, "The Emperor ordered a thorough investigation of Master Lin Kuang's suicide. We urgently interviewed dozens of Blue Medal veterans. Nineteen of them were personally involved in the case. In the end, it was proven that Master Lin Kuang didn't arrest the wrong person. Tian Fen was a spy for the Pingping State. Master Lin Kuang didn't commit suicide out of fear of punishment. Instead, he took all the blame for the glory of the Blue Medal … "
Lin Youxie's eyes went from surprise to sadness, and then suddenly fell into a daze.
The Pingping State was a big basket. Anything could fit in it.
But even this opportunity to "fill the basket" wasn't something that she had fought for herself …
"The Emperor decreed that 'the nation's soldiers should not be taken lightly'. Master Lin Kuang was posthumously conferred the title of Tianluo Count, and Master Uriel was posthumously conferred the title of Earthly Net Count. The memorial tablets are placed in the capital city's inspection office. All Blue Medal constables should be worshipped for generations! "
Since ancient times, opening up new territory was the most important merit. Most of the people who received nobility were from this merit.
Solving cases and solving prisons was far from it.
Jiang Qingyang also received nobility because of his military achievements, but it had nothing to do with his Blue Medal.
There had never been anyone who received nobility with a Blue Medal in history.
Lin Kuang and Uriel were the first.
Of course, this was glorious.
But Lin Youxie felt more and more absent-minded. There was a heavy weight in her eyes that wanted to fall.
Zheng Shangming's voice continued, "The Emperor bestowed the plaque with his own handwritten words, 'The Two Prides of the Blue Medal' …"
She stared blankly at the word "Jiang" on the plaque of the Jiang Residence. She felt that the voice was very far away.
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