Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 435 Suspicion
"Crack! Crack!"

On the carriage going to the palace, Qining waved a few booklets in his hand and said meaningfully: "If Mr. Lai changes his mind, the Jinyiwei's prison can arrange an interrogation at any time!"

He is in charge of the Jin Yiwei, and he used to avoid making friends with foreign ministers. Now, no matter what the final result is, his official career has come to an end. If he can form a good relationship in advance, it will not be a bad thing.

Of course, this is also related to the New Year's gift list found at the Prince's Mansion in Beijing.

Although there is no substantive evidence, the two generations of Beijing King and the assassin could not escape if they had close contacts.

Therefore, whether the emperor believed it or not, the assassin was ordered by King Beijing, but he, the prince, had done it to the end.

Lai Shangrong secretly thought that the rumors Mei Gong spread were really harmful.

He said sanctimoniously: "Master Qi, don't be joking. How can you believe the rumors in the market to be true? Those are all rumors created by Mei Gong to slander me. How can I be that kind of person!"

Qi Ning chuckled: "Haha! Although it is a rumor, it may not be true since it is groundless!"

Lai Shangrong was secretly alarmed. Could it be that all his activities in Rongguo Mansion were known to Jin Yiwei?

Just as he was thinking about how to test, Qi Ning continued: "Ning's mansion was raided, and the wives and concubines of Jia Zhen and his son, Mr. Lai, took good care of them!"

Lai Shangrong took a deep breath, bowed slightly toward the palace and said, "That was a gift from the emperor, how can it be confused with the same thing!"

Seeing that Lai Shangrong was unmoved, Qi Ning said frankly and honestly: "I will not tell lies in front of real people. I have no ill intentions. I just want to have a good relationship with you. Why should Lai use official talk!"

Then he said with a bit of desolation: "I have been in charge of Jin Yiwei for many years. I have not had any connections, but I have offended many people. Now I just want to make a good relationship for my descendants!"

Although Lai Shangrong is not a good person, he will not do anything that takes advantage of others' danger and is coercive.

Therefore, he said frankly: "I have no grudges with the princess. This kind of thing cannot be done. Mr. Qi kindly accepts it. We are old acquaintances. It's hard to say anything else. If you want to invest in a share and do some business, I will not shirk the blame." !”

Qining has been in charge of Jinyiwei for many years, and Lai Shangrong is also willing to form a good relationship.

Not to mention his subordinates in Jinyiwei, even the secrets he holds are worthy of Lai Shangrong's friendship.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lai!"

While talking, the two came to the palace gate.

After getting out of the car, we were speechless all the way to the royal study room.

Qi Ning presented several marked books in his hand to the New Year's gift list of the Prince of Beijing, and Emperor Zhenglong roughly browsed through them.

After pondering for a long time, he said: "First, keep Shui Rong under strict supervision, and we will discuss it later when the source of the weapon is found out!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

"Okay! You go down first!"

Emperor Zhenglong waved his hand, signaling Qining to retreat first.

"Report to me the details of today's inspection, no matter how big or small!"

Emperor Zhenglong originally heard about the relationship between the assassin and the Beijing Palace, and immediately thought that it was under the instruction of the Supreme Emperor.

But as the Shenji Battalion successfully disarmed the Dragon Guards, doubts arose in his mind.

Logically speaking, if it was the Supreme Emperor's order, then the assassination in the palace failed and the assassination in Tienwangshan was successful, he could not have received the news much later than himself.

Moreover, before thinking about victory, think about defeat first.

The Supreme Emperor has been in Yuyu for decades, and he does not think about the past or the future when doing things, leaving no behind at all.

But now that the Daming Palace was under his control, the Emperor was caught off guard, forcing him to consider other possibilities.

Although the Supreme Emperor had already been placed under house arrest, it was impossible for him to make up for it by going back to make up for it.But the most important thing is to find the mastermind behind the scenes, after all, that is the biggest threat to oneself.

After Lai Shangrong listened to the emperor's instructions, his heart suddenly became excited.

Although the annual gift list found in the Beijing Palace was not a forgery, it all came too easily.

The King of Beijing dared to do such a big thing, but he chose such a person with whom he had a close relationship. Didn't he consider the consequences?

The Sacred Heart is unpredictable. Since the emperor asked for details, he must have doubts. If he deliberately ignored the doubts, there was no guarantee that he would not get into trouble.

It's really a knife to extend one's head, and it's also a knife to shrink one's head.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "I and Mr. Qi entered the palace to announce the decree... and then King Zhongshun also came..."

Emperor Zhenglong frowned and said, "Huh? What is he going to do?"

Lai Shangrong relayed what King Zhongshun said, and then told what happened one by one.

When he talked about the current proposal of King Zhongshun's husband, he secretly glanced at Emperor Zhenglong's face and didn't realize that he meant to stop him, so he could only continue bravely.

He didn't mean to say this kind of plot, but he was not the only one present, so there was no guarantee that the emperor wouldn't know.

Instead of hiding it now and letting the emperor learn about it later, causing unnecessary misunderstandings, it would be better to be honest.

Of course, the main reason was that he wanted to quit.

It is not difficult to see from the emperor's actions after the early court meeting that the Supreme Emperor is also the object of suspicion. The water here is too deep.

Therefore, I will finish the interrogation of the servants of the housekeeper of the Beijing Palace and the search for the gift list.

He saluted and said: "Your Majesty, you have learned from the truth! There are many slanderous remarks in the public. Although a humble official is not afraid of a slanted shadow, he is afraid of people's words. Now even King Zhongshun has said it with certainty, and something like this has happened again. If we help investigate this case again, I'm afraid it's inappropriate, so please ask the emperor..."

"Hey!" Emperor Zhenglong waved his hand and said, "You don't trust people when you employ them. Since I ordered you to supervise the management, I naturally trust you!"

Lai Shangrong secretly cursed, not trusting the people he employs?Didn't Qining arrange for me to keep an eye on him?

With a look of tears of gratitude, he said: "Thanks to the emperor's trust, I can't repay my body to pieces!"

Emperor Zhenglong looked a little tired and waved his hand: "Okay! There is no need to say thank you. Tell me what you think!"

Lai Shangrong said sternly: "Although there is a possibility of darkness under the lamp, it is also quite suspicious. This kind of major crime of killing nine tribes is not like someone who dares to do it in anger for a beauty or a hot head.

Judging from the performance of King Beijing today, it doesn't seem like he has the courage.

Although, it may be that he is acting deliberately, but it may not be impossible to see the clues from his past actions. It is a pity that Wei Chen is not familiar with him, otherwise, we can see some clues. "

In fact, what he said was nonsense. In short, he talked about various possibilities, but did not make any judgments.

Emperor Zhenglong said noncommittally: "Yes! I understand!"

Lai Shangrong was about to salute and leave, but he heard Emperor Zhenglong say in a deep voice: "Aiqing's security department also has some available people?"

Lai Shangrong couldn't tell for a moment whether the emperor was testing him, whether he had placed a trusted aide, or whether he had other instructions.

"Go back to the emperor! I have always taught them to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic. There are still many loyal and righteous people who can be used."

"Well! That's great! Send a few trustworthy people to keep an eye on King Zhongshun for me!"

After a pause, he said: "I am only instructing you to do this, so be sure to keep it a secret!"

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(End of this chapter)