Tibet

Chapter 444 Time is running out
Gao Lishi walked into the inner hall, and the princess was supported to meet her, crying so hard that she said: "Gao Weng give it to me, my lord!"

Gao Lishi hurriedly comforted her, "Your Highness, the princess, is so sad. I will definitely report to Your Majesty, find out the truth, catch the murderer, and give Her Highness an explanation."

"There's no need to investigate, the truth is on the monk's head!" Zhang Jun's angry shout suddenly came from the side.

Gao Lishi was surprised and said: "Where did Zhang Xiangguo say this?"

"The murderer is that Ksitigarbha Demon Li Ye, I know, he killed my brother."

Gao Lishi frowned, "Does Zhang Xiangguo have evidence?"

"He is a murderer. He wants to deal with me recently. Killing brothers and sons, isn't that what he always does?"

Gao Lishi shook his head, "Zhang Xiangguo, your judgment is too arbitrary and unconvincing."

Zhang Jun clenched his fists and said hysterically: "I know he was the one who killed me! The princess and I must report this to the Holy One and ask the Holy One to make the decision for us!"

Zhang Jun was terrified. He witnessed the tragic death of his brother with his own eyes, and he was frightened out of his wits. He was terribly afraid of death. At this moment, he was so terrified of Li Ye.

He had to get rid of Li Ye by the hand of the emperor, otherwise his whole family would be killed by him.

Gao Lishi was displeased, and said lightly: "Since Zhang Xiangguo doesn't listen to my advice, let the Holy Spirit come up and make a decision!"

Gao Lishi immediately returned home in the carriage, and when the carriage left Fenglefang, Gao Lishi ordered: "Go to Xuanpingfang!"

Dozens of warriors escorted the carriage to Xuanpingfang.

In a deep sleep, Li Ye was pushed awake, and he asked in a daze, "What time is it?"

Xiaohong said: "The fifth watch has just passed!"

Li Ye fell down again. It was just after five o'clock. What did he ask himself to do?
Pei Sanniang said at the door: "Ye'er, get up quickly! Gao Lishi is waiting for you at the door, saying that there is something urgent."

Hearing that Gao Lishi was waiting for him, Li Ye sat up, simply washed his face, tidied up and went out, he was also surprised, what did Gao Lishi ask him for at this time?
In the yard, Li Dai asked his wife, "Why is Gao Weng looking for Ye'er?"

"I don't know, it's urgent."

A trace of worry flashed in Li Dai's eyes. The current situation is very chaotic recently, and he feels that his son has fallen into it.

Li Ye got into the carriage, and the carriage started to drive towards Yishanfang.

Gao Lishi asked coldly: "You should know what I am looking for you in the middle of the night, right?"

Li Ye shook his head, "This junior is at a loss, did the Holy One summon me?"

Gao Lishi looked at him for a moment, saw his calm expression, and said, "My son-in-law Zhang Yi was assassinated two hours ago!"

Li Ye was taken aback immediately, he immediately thought that the man in black covered by the net must have something to do with him.

Li Ye frowned, "Could it be that Gao Weng suspects that I did it?"

Gao Lishi sighed, "It's not that I suspect you, Xiangguo Zhang Jun bit him to death, it was you who killed Zhang Yi!"

Li Ye was furious, "What evidence does he have that I killed him? Why?"

"He said that you are the only one threatening his safety recently, and you are the biggest suspect."

Li Ye shook his head, "I never threatened to kill him, let alone Tai Changqing. I'm not so stupid. If I kill the royal son-in-law, I can run away. What about my parents?"

Gao Lishi nodded, the reason is this, but Li Ye is indeed suspected.

He asked again: "Then tell me, how do you plan to deal with Zhang Jun?"

"What against Zhang Jun? Gao Weng, I don't understand!"

"Don't pretend, Zhang Jun has been suppressing your father. Your father is bearing the burden of humiliation, but as soon as you came back, your father resigned. In the resignation letter, he criticized Zhang Jun for attacking court officials and killing innocent officials. This is not your father's work." Pai, this is your style, tell me, how did you plan to deal with Zhang Jun?"

Li Ye sighed: "It's not that I let my father do whatever he wants. He is a dignified servant of the Ministry of Rites and has his own principles. He is also a member of the prince's faction. Without the prince's consent, he will not resign rashly. The reason why he He resigned in anger because his subordinate Cao Jingyao was beaten to death in prison, and my father couldn't take it anymore."

Gao Lishi stared at Li Ye, "Don't interrupt, answer my question, how did you originally plan to deal with Zhang Jun?"

Li Ye said helplessly: "I didn't want to deal with him. I just came back and I was in such a hurry. How could I think of a way to deal with Zhang Jun? I did suggest that my father resign and that he should retreat in order to advance, because I knew that the emperor would not approve his resignation. Gao Weng will not forget it! Why did the emperor appoint my father as the Minister of Rites?"

Gao Lishi nodded, "I will not forget, because Lancui Pavilion, the emperor gave you compensation by appointing your father as the Minister of Rites, but how can you be sure that the emperor will always repay this favor? The emperor has appointed your father twice The servant is gone, will he be appointed a third time?"

"Because I still have a killer weapon."

Gao Lishi smiled and said: "I guess this is the real reason why you are so confident, what trump card?"

"I gave Mrs. Guo a great gem."

Gao Lishi shook his head, "Not enough!"

Li Ye said slowly again: "I plan to donate another 300 million gold dinars to the emperor!"

Gao Lishi was taken aback, "300 million, are you serious?"

Li Ye nodded, "I'm already on my way, I guess I can reach Chang'an this month."

"300 million gold coins, do you have any other demands?"

"Indeed, but with my father's official position, I think it shouldn't be a big problem."

Gao Lishi smiled and said: "300 million gold coins are equivalent to 300 million guan coins. It is really a gift to the emperor. Your father can become a prime minister. This is indeed a trump card."

Gao Lishi pondered for a moment, then whispered to Li Ye: "Zhang Jun will definitely cry to the emperor, and with the princess's family ties, the emperor will be furious and will inevitably be confused. I will give you one day. Before tomorrow night, you have to find out that you are not the murderer." strong evidence."

Li Ye sighed, "Where can I find it?"

"You have to find out. You are indeed suspected. Your father's resignation letter contains anger against Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun will use this incident as a fuss to testify that you have a motive for killing. If you can't prove your innocence, you will be very passive. I Let me give you a clue! When Zhang Yi was killed, many warriors from his family were present, you should go and find out by yourself, and come to me when it gets dark tomorrow."

Gao Lishi immediately waved his hand, "Stop!"

The carriage stopped slowly at the gate of Yishanfang, and Gao Lishi looked at Li Ye calmly.

Li Ye nodded, opened the door and got out of the carriage.

The carriage then drove into Yishanfang, and the door of the workshop was slowly closed.

The sky in the east was already pale. Looking at the empty long street, Li Ye took a deep breath of fresh air, and hurried towards Yanshoufang.

Zhang Ping's home is in Yanshoufang. He had just sent his parents, wife and children away last night, and he was the only one left at home. He was sound asleep when he was startled by a loud noise. When he slowly opened his eyes, he suddenly found a black shadow in front of him. His hair stood on end in fright, and he reached out to touch the knife under the pillow.

"Fatty is me!"

Hearing it was Li Ye's voice, his heart dropped, "Brother, you scared me to death!"

Li Ye frowned and asked, "Why do you put so many bottles and cans on the ground?"

Zhang Ping proudly said: "I made some arrangements, the killer will alarm me when he comes in!"

Li Ye shook his head contemptuously, "Your arrangement is useless against professional killers. I deliberately kicked over the jar to wake you up. You should change your place of residence, that's the way to prevent it."

"That's right! I'll move at dawn."

Seeing him saying that wind is rain, Li Ye couldn't help laughing and said: "Don't worry, I have something to do with you!"

"By the way, it's not yet dawn, what does elder brother want me to do?" Zhang Ping glanced out the window and asked.

"I encountered a problem and need your help. My son-in-law Zhang Yi was assassinated last night, and Prime Minister Zhang Jun insisted that I did it."

Zhang Ping sat up and said: "Whatever evidence he has, he can't blame a deer for a horse!"

Li Ye nodded with a smile, "I've made progress. He actually knows to point a deer as a horse. He has no evidence, but if he and the princess insist that I killed it and frame me, the emperor may believe it if he is stupid, so I have to do it myself." Proved innocent!"

"How do you want me to help you?"

"I want to find witnesses to find out what happened. Gao Lishi told me that when Zhang Jie was killed, several warriors from his house were there. I want to find these warriors present."

Zhang Ping said with a smile: "You really found the right person. The warriors in the rich mansions basically come from my martial arts gym. I can find them for you. One morning is enough!"

(End of this chapter)