The Supreme Court Official Wang Daren tried the case overnight. The Emperor's wrath caused millions of corpses, and this time it was related to the Crown Prince's life. If the person behind it was not caught, he would lose his head. However, hard work paid off. Finally, someone revealed that when Wang Daren investigated the evidence, he found some clues on the arrow that injured the Crown Prince.
The arrow was cast with good black iron, and the arrowhead was covered with dense barbs. Such an arrow was more powerful than an ordinary bow and arrow. Under the heavens, this kind of arrow was commonly used by the guards of the Jinying Wangfu in the capital. As soon as this remark came out, the palace seemed to explode. It was said that the Emperor had rushed to the Supreme Court to personally try the case. Jinying Wang and his wife would not be able to escape this time.
The rumors that came out of the palace not only included Jinying Wang and his wife, but also the recently popular Thirteenth Prince, Xuan Pei. It was said that the reason why Jinying Wang and his wife plotted to kill the Crown Prince was because they colluded with the Thirteenth Prince and wanted to take the opportunity to help the Thirteenth Prince ascend the throne. Although the words were reasonable, the situation in the court was tense. Even though Jinying Wang has always been a person who is not afraid of the heavens or the earth, Hong 'an Junzhu has never been so insolent before. This matter became even more complicated and confusing. But no matter what everyone thought, the evidence on the arrow was irrefutable. As long as it was related to this matter, Jinying Wang and his wife would not be able to escape unscathed. As for the Thirteenth Prince, once he was suspected, he would lose the Emperor's favor.
In the Palace of Compassionate Peace, Empress Dowager Yi De tightened the Buddhist beads in her hand and slowly frowned, "The arrow of Jinying Wang's residence?"
"Yes." GuGu carefully massaged the Empress Dowager's legs, "I heard that His Majesty is very angry. He took people to the Supreme Court an hour ago and has not returned yet. Now the palace is very lively. "
"There are more and more monsters and monsters in this palace." Empress Dowager Yi De sneered, a cruel smile appearing on her face, "Since they want to make trouble, let them make trouble. I'd like to see what will happen to you in the end. "
"Empress Dowager means …" GuGu Yang was surprised, "Don't care about this matter?"
"What are you worried about?" Empress Dowager Yi De raised her eyelids and looked at her, saying, "Do you think that Jinying Wangfu is easy to provoke? I'm afraid I'll be swallowed whole before I even see the place to eat. "
In front of Liu Min was an open scroll, but his speech was incoherent. Finally, even Xuan Pei could not stand it anymore. He lazily leaned back and said, "Grand Tutor Liu, you misspoke the law again."
Liu Min suddenly came back to his senses and said with some embarrassment, "This humble subject is guilty, please punish me, Your Highness."
"You are my teacher after all. A teacher for a day is a father for life. How could I do such an unfilial thing?" Xuan Pei carelessly opened the teacup in front of him and took a sip. He turned his head to look at Liu Min's absent-minded appearance and laughed, "Why, are you still worried about Jin Ying Wang Fei?"
He used 'Jinying Wangfei' and not 'Jinying Wangfu'. Liu Min suddenly felt a sense of shame, as if the secret in her heart had been exposed. Even so, he couldn't help but worry. The crime of murdering the Crown Prince was not small. Even if he was a new official in the court, he could not randomly plead for leniency in front of the Emperor. His gaze fell on Xuan Pei at the side. Xuan Pei had been indifferent ever since he learned of the news, doing things the same as usual. This matter was obviously related to him, but he was still so calm. Liu Min could not see through this youth. He also understood that this youth was not a person of the pond. In time, he would become a dragon.
He said, "Your Highness is not worried that this matter will implicate you?"
"The pure will be pure, the turbid will be turbid." Xuan Pei smiled, "Grand Tutor often says that one should not be moved by external things. How can you not even understand this principle? Didn't you teach me this? " He played with the white jade paperweight in his hand, saying, "Moreover, I have always believed that there are gods three feet above my head. Good will be rewarded, evil will be punished. In this world, there will always be retribution. Heaven can see clearly who has done what, and one day, it will also be exposed. "
His words were spoken in a gloomy manner, causing people to feel a chill in their hearts. There seemed to be a trace of a special emotion in his words. Liu Min felt that Xuan Pei seemed to be hinting at something, but he could not figure out what it was.
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Green smoke rose in spirals in the temple hall. Hui Jue wore a red and yellow kasaya. Even though he was in a high position, he still wore plain clothes. He always wore a simple kasaya. This made people feel even more reverence for him. It was as if he really was an otherworldly master, untainted by dust and untainted by anything of the mortal world. He ordered the disciples to clean the Buddha statues while he personally walked into each meditation room to clean. Hui Jue did not show any discomfort on his face for the Imperial Tutor of a generation to lower himself to do such things. It was as if this was the most natural thing to do. When the disciples beside him and the palace maids and eunuchs outside saw this, they all said, "As expected, he is an otherworldly master. He is not constrained by external things and status."
It was easy to win the respect of a group of people, but it was very difficult to win the respect of a group of people from the bottom of their hearts. The so-called Imperial Tutor was just an empty title. One day, it would disappear with the change of the Emperor's attitude. Only by implanting the image of Buddha into people's hearts, this was Mahayana and also great cunning. Once Buddha was mentioned, people would first think of this enlightened monk. This was the great realm of deception — belief.
Hui Jue slowly walked past each meditation room. The meditation rooms were quiet and deep. The curtains blocked the noisy sunlight from outside, giving people a sense of tranquility. There were chess pieces and wooden fish on the chessboard. Sandalwood incense burned slowly in the shrine, making people feel peaceful. Every small meditation room was clean and tidy. It was really a good place for guests to discuss Buddhism and preach scriptures. Usually, no one would disturb them. Even if they were to preach for an entire afternoon, no one would come in.
Hui Jue walked to the last meditation room and looked around. After a while, he finally moved a pot of flowers on the window sill to a corner of the room. The flower was as clean as an orchid. It had a long and elegant aura. Hui Jue lowered his head to look at the shrine where the sandalwood incense was burning. He waved his sleeve and seemed to add something to it. After a while, he pulled back his sleeve. Caressing the prayer beads in his hand, he slowly retreated. His expression did not change at all. It was as if he had only gone to tidy up the meditation room.
Just as he left the meditation room, he saw a person already standing in the hall. He was dressed in luxurious clothing and looked proud and conceited. When he saw him, he only greeted him blandly. It was Xuan Hua.
Xuan Hua had never believed in ghosts and gods. He was also quite critical of the matter of Hui Jue relying on some small tricks to ascend to the position of Imperial Preceptor. However, the Emperor had steeled his heart to believe in Hui Jue. He could not go against the tiger's fur. However, he still looked down on Hui Jue. His attitude every time was not respectful.
"Amitabha. Benefactor has come to pay respects to Buddha again, "Hui Jue said lightly.
"Fifth Highness, what a coincidence." A crisp female voice came at the right time. It was Jiang Dan. When she saw Xuan Hua, she also had an extremely surprised expression. She said, "I had wanted to light incense to pray for His Highness the Crown Prince. I didn't expect to meet Fifth Highness again. To be able to meet Fifth Highness here every time, this is what the Buddhists call fate. "
Hui Jue lowered his head and did not speak. Jiang Dan was wearing a light pink and twelve tattered fairy long dress. It accentuated her graceful figure and revealed a large patch of snow-white skin in front of her chest. It made one's eyes stare straight. She smiled coquettishly. She also put her palms together and bowed to Hui Jue. She said, "Since it is so, I would like to finish the unfinished game of chess with Fifth Highness last time. Sorry for disturbing you again, master, and taking up your meditation room. "
"Benefactor, there is no problem. All beings are equal under the feet of Buddha. The Buddhist dharma is the heart. All phenomena are without form." Hui Jue said some Zen words. Xuan Hua's expression showed some impatience. The little monk beside Hui Jue led the two into the innermost meditation room.
After the two entered the meditation room, they closed the door. The meditation room was quite far from the main hall of the Buddhist hall. In reality, the meditation room here was empty every day. Everyone could light incense and pray, but to go to the meditation room to talk about Buddha, the people in the palace were busy with other schemes every day. How could they have the leisure? Hui Jue also would not take the initiative to mention to others who was in the meditation room. This was the only place in the palace where he could probably do whatever he wanted.
"What did you call me here for?" Xuan Hua pinched Jiang Dan's face. He loved her smooth face so much that he could not bear to part with it. His hand was a bit heavy. It made Jiang Dan's snow-white face blush from his pinching. Jiang Dan pushed his hand away reproachfully. She said, "Don't move. Didn't I tell you to come and discuss what will happen after today? "
"Discuss what?" Xuan Hua's heart was itching. Jiang Dan's appearance was really lively. He could not help but think of the crazy night with Jiang Dan. This woman looked delicate and pure on the surface, but in reality, she was an expert in all kinds of things. Even someone like him, who had seen countless people, could not help but be absent-minded. She was a natural beauty. No wonder the Emperor liked her.
Jiang Dan noticed Xuan Hua's expression and could not help but feel a little proud. She deliberately blinked her bright eyes at him. "Naturally it is to discuss how to bring down Jinying Wangfu. Now the news has spread in the palace. That arrow was indeed from Jinying Wangfu. After this, we just need to push all the blame onto the Xiao family. Your Highness will have to put in some effort. This time, it is a good opportunity to eradicate the Thirteenth Prince and Jinying Wangfu together. "
Her words were tempting. Xuan Hua laughed and said, "I already have a well-thought-out plan for this matter. What are you worried about? But the ancients were right. A woman's heart is the most poisonous. I see that you also hate this sister of yours to the bone. You can't wait to take this prince's hand to get rid of her. "
Having her thoughts seen through, Jiang Dan was not angry. Although Xuan Hua was impatient, he was not a fool. She used Xuan Hua, and Xuan Hua was not willing to be used by her. It was all because he could also obtain what he wanted from it. Rather than being used, it was better to say that it was an equal transaction. She said with a smile, "Could it be that because I am vicious, Your Highness does not want me?"
She smiled faintly, her eyes like silk. Today, she had specially groomed herself, causing people's blood to boil. Xuan Hua's Adam's apple moved. He did not know why, but he felt that today's incense was especially intoxicating.
Jiang Dan was also eager to make a move. Today's discussion with Xuan Hua was fake. Secretly coming out to meet was the real thing. Desire was like water that broke the ice, uncontrollable. Jiang Dan was infatuated with the intensity that Xuan Hua brought to her like a storm. She also fell in love with this kind of secret pleasure. When a person's desire was too strong, it would cause their rationality to go haywire. Jiang Dan was already a person who had lost her rationality. Even under normal circumstances, she would not do such a bold thing. But after a while, she was already at ease with the meditation room in the temple. In addition, the Emperor had recently left the palace to go to the Supreme Court, and Jiang Ruan was most likely dead. Fearless, for the first time, she took the initiative to ask Xuan Hua out. At this moment, the spacious meditation room suddenly felt cramped, and a hot breath was brewing in the air. Jiang Dan understood the predatory and wild look in Xuan Hua's eyes. She slowly leaned over, her soft waist like a willow swaying in the wind. Every step was graceful.
She slowly stretched out her arms and hooked them around Xuan Hua's neck.
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However, at this moment, outside the temple, the Emperor and his entourage appeared in the main hall like divine soldiers descending from the sky. Xiao Shao and Jiang Ruan stood together while Xuan Li stood a short distance away. Wang Lian 'er carefully followed behind, obviously very fearful of the Emperor's current expression.
Hui Jue put down the wooden fish in his hand and greeted, "Amitabha, Your Majesty has come to pay respects to Buddha?"
The Emperor waved his hand, and when he saw Hui Jue, his expression relaxed slightly. He said, "Today, We are not here to pay respects to Buddha. We are here to look for Lao Wu. I heard that he is here, why is he not here? "
"His Highness is paying respects to Buddha and coincidentally met Lady Zhao Yi. The two are currently discussing scriptures in the meditation room." Hui Jue's reply was neither servile nor overbearing, but the Emperor was stunned. A prince and the Emperor's concubine discussing scriptures, the people present were not fools. It was not like the Emperor had not experienced this before, so he almost immediately thought in that direction. But he also felt that it was inconceivable. After all, this was an important place for Buddhism, so he was probably thinking too much. Moreover, Hui Jue usually did not get involved in worldly affairs, so it was not good for him to see through his thoughts.
Thus, the Emperor only thought for a moment before saying, "Take us to see them."
Hui Jue bowed his head in agreement, and the few of them walked towards the meditation room. Xuan Li lagged behind and happened to be shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Ruan. He looked at Jiang Ruan with a smile and said, "Wang Fei has good methods. Will there be a good show next?"
"Likewise," Jiang Ruan returned a smile, "Isn't this show arranged by His Highness? Why are you still asking me?"
Xiao Shao quietly stood by Jiang Ruan's side, blocking Xuan Li's gaze from looking at Jiang Ruan. Xuan Li was not annoyed. He smiled slightly and followed the Emperor's footsteps.
When they reached the last meditation room, the little monk leading the way knocked on the door and said, "Benefactor, His Majesty has arrived."
There was no sound from inside the door, as if no one had heard the knock. The little monk was somewhat flustered and said in a childish voice, "Master, this is the room."
There was indeed no answer from the other side of the door, but there was a faint panting that seemed to be extremely painful and suppressed. The few people present immediately understood what was going on. Wang Lian 'er was shocked and subconsciously looked at the Emperor's expression. Sure enough, the Emperor's face was ashen, and the blue veins on his forehead seemed as if they were about to pop out. Someone had to open this door. Wang Lian 'er rejoiced in the Emperor's misfortune and softly said, "He's probably lost in the discussion about Buddha. Why don't we go in and take a look first?" She then reached out and pushed the door open.
"Aiya!" Wang Lian 'er covered her face and retreated backwards. She accidentally stepped on the corner of her skirt and almost tripped. Jiang Ruan helped her up, and only then was Wang Lian' er able to stand steadily. She hurriedly thanked Jiang Ruan, and with a trembling hand, she pointed towards the meditation room, "Simply …. Simply too absurd! "
Everyone looked towards the meditation room. Sure enough, it was exactly as they had expected. No, it was even more erotic. They saw that the chessboard on the small table had been overturned and the chess pieces on it were scattered all over the floor. The floor was messily covered with clothes. Two people were hugging each other on the small table, and their shameful state appeared in front of everyone. They were obviously in a state of forgetfulness and did not seem to hear the footsteps of the crowd. Only when an unfamiliar cold air assaulted them and the fishy smell in the air gradually dissipated did the person at the top seem to understand. He suddenly turned his head and when he saw the crowd, his face instantly turned deathly pale.
The Emperor looked at her coldly. At this moment, this gentle and charming woman, who had always appeared as free and unrestrained as a wild mountain woman compared to the other favoured concubines, was now repulsive and shameless. It was not that the Emperor did not have favoured concubines who hooked up with the princes, but he had never gone so far as to do improper things in the meditation room. Shameless to such an extent!
"Your Majesty …. Your Majesty …." Jiang Dan suddenly regained her senses. The indifference in the Emperor's eyes shocked her. She did not know this, but she also caught a glimpse of the cruelty of a ruler. She knew that even in an ordinary family, a wife who did not abide by the virtue of womanhood would be violated. Moreover, this was the ruler of a country. Jiang Dan's body could not help but tremble, and her heart almost jumped out of her throat.
Jiang Dan had left before the lingering feeling of satisfaction after the gluttony had dissipated. Xuan Hua was very dissatisfied, but when the cold wind blew in from outside, his hot body became slightly sober. When he heard Jiang Dan's words, his heart went cold. He turned around in disbelief and saw that the people in front of him had very interesting expressions. They looked at the two of them as if they were watching a monkey show.
Shame, shock, fear, and anger welled up in his heart. Xuan Hua, who had always relied on Concubine De to succeed, was at a loss and stood rooted to the ground. He called out, "Imperial Father," and then there was no more sound.
The Emperor finally could not stand it anymore. He quickly walked up and kicked Xuan Hua to the side. He shouted angrily, "Unfilial son!" His gaze slowly turned to the naked Jiang Dan. He suddenly sneered, "Beat this woman to death for messing around in the harem!"
"Your Majesty …. Your Majesty! " Jiang Dan was so scared that her whole body was trembling. She regretted that she had flirted with Xuan Hua at this time. Even if they wanted to find him, they should have found a hidden place. If they had not been unable to restrain themselves today, even if the Emperor had come looking for them, they could have pretended to discuss scriptures. How could they have been caught red-handed? How could she have lost control for a moment?
Jiang Dan thought about it in a flash. She suddenly remembered that the intoxicating sandalwood scent she had smelled when she had just entered had now disappeared. She looked at Jiang Ruan, who was standing beside the Emperor. Jiang Ruan's lips held a slight smile, as if she had always had this kind of polite and gentle smile. However, Jiang Dan clearly saw contempt and ridicule in it. Her mind went blank, and she suddenly rushed towards Jiang Ruan, saying, "Your Majesty, it's all her fault for framing me, it's all her fault for framing me, the Fifth Highness and I are innocent!"
"Jiang Zhaoyi," Xiao Shao opened his mouth, his voice as cold as ice. "My wife does not have the ability to frame you on Fifth Highness's bed."
"Xiao Shao, watch your mouth!" Hearing Xiao Shao's ridicule, Xuan Hua flew into a rage out of humiliation.
"Shut up!" The Emperor shouted angrily again. This time, Xuan Hua did not dare to say anything. Jiang Dan's body shrank back as she looked at Xiao Shao. The young man dressed in black was tall as jade, handsome beyond compare. Although Xuan Hua was also handsome, he paled in comparison to Xiao Shao by more than just a little bit. His brows and eyes were calm, but the gaze he used to look at Jiang Ruan contained a hint of gentleness. In particular, his posture of protecting Jiang Ruan at all times suddenly pierced her heart. She suddenly felt that the scene in front of her was so dazzling. What right did Jiang Ruan have to be loved and doted on by her young husband? In what way was she better than herself? How could there be such a big difference in the circumstances of people? The more jealous Jiang Dan felt, the more unwilling her tone became. She threw herself at the Emperor's feet and cried mournfully, "No, Your Majesty, she has wrongly accused me. She drugged me here. This concubine and Fifth Highness are innocent. We were tricked while playing chess here. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you must believe this concubine. This concubine treats you sincerely …. It's that incense, there's a problem with that incense! " She abruptly looked at Hui Jue, who had his head lowered and was silent, "You actually bribed the State Preceptor, what benefits did you give him?"
Jiang Ruan almost couldn't help but laugh. In fact, Jiang Dan's words were reasonable and she could quickly think of the crux of the matter. If it had been in the past, perhaps the Emperor would have seriously pondered over her words and might even have a trace of suspicion and probing Hui Jue. Unfortunately, Jiang Dan just had to say it at this time. Everyone would only think that she was making a wild accusation in a desperate situation. To the Emperor, he would only be angrier and think that she was playing tricks on him.
To achieve something, one must first have a sufficient understanding of it. Jiang Dan thought that by becoming the Emperor's favored concubine, she could completely understand the Emperor's thoughts based on the Emperor's love for her. Her thinking was too simple. Accompanying the Emperor was like accompanying a tiger. The Emperor's thoughts were unfathomable. Even in her previous life, she had heard Xuan Li say so many things, but she could only barely grasp the gist of it.
The Emperor was an arbitrary person and would never change his mind about something he had decided on. At this time, even if Jiang Dan said that there was no evidence, the Emperor would still not believe her. Taking ten thousand steps back, even if she really produced some strong evidence, a favored concubine whose body was tainted, a favored concubine who had an affair with a prince, even if she was wrongly accused, how could she stay in the palace? No matter what, Jiang Dan's life, from the moment the Emperor had discovered her affair with Xuan Hua, had already fallen into the hands of the King of Hell.
However, this was not the end. Merely having the crime of tainting the imperial harem was obviously not enough. Perhaps, Jiang Dan deserved more. Jiang Ruan smiled faintly and slowly hid her fingers in her sleeves. A strange light flashed in her eyes.
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