At first, Dali Temple suspected that it might be an ordinary hooligan, but after not finding any of the people in the portrait, it was known that this matter was probably not simple.

After two or three days of investigation, I gained nothing.

In fact, Dong Shaoqing's ability to investigate the case is not bad. At least the general extent of the escape of those who wanted to attack and knock out Xiao Jiashu was found out.

Xiao Han also told the truth, including speculating that those people did not kill him, but just wanted to knock him out or take him away with a drug. The more detailed the case is, the easier it is for Dong Shaoqing to handle.

Dong Shaoqing's men held the portrait and could only visit the door to door. There were always one or two people who had seen the appearance of the person on the painting.

Although this workload is large, the effect is very good.

When I found a family, the head of the household was an old man who was doing some small business. When I saw the people in the government, I couldn't help but feel a little nervous. "I have met several officials, the old man in the portrait, but I just asked for directions. I really don't know him."

Dong Shaoqing looked around the house, "What did your neighbor say? I saw these two people entering your house."

"I just came in to drink a glass of water. I said I had been running for a long time. Old man, I am soft-hearted, but sir, you have to believe me. Although my family is not rich, I dare not do anything bad on weekdays." The old man was so scared that he was a little nervous, looking like an honest civilian.

Dong Shaoqing was not good at sternness, "Okay, just ask, just tell me the truth."

"Where are the rest of your family?" Dali Temple has good service skills, and she doesn't even know how many people there are in the family to ask questions. "Don't you have a daughter at home? You are sixteen years old, so you're out to ask questions."

The old man looked bitter, "The little girl has a bad life. Not long after she got engaged, the man in her husband's family got tuberculosis. She was at home and it was difficult to see people easily."

Dong Shaoqing raised an eyebrow, "Since that's the case, that's fine."

After bringing the people out, Xiao Han walked to Dong Shaoqing. She didn't say much before, "The old man is not right, he is lying."

Dong Shaoqing was a little surprised, but he nodded, "I think so too."

He explained, "All the decorations at home have been replaced. It is not a festive year, but ordinary people are rarely replaced. Also, this old man is a widower and has a son who is in another place and has a loyal daughter at home. How could he let strangers enter the house casually?"

After being handled for many years, Dong Shaoqing's eyes were very poisonous and he was fooled by the old man without saying a few words. Moreover, these seemingly honest words are actually full of mistakes.

Dong Shaoqing called a subordinate and said in a deep voice, "Let two people guard the neighborhood and check this family again. If there are still doubts, take them back to Dali Temple to ask questions."

As expected, that afternoon, the old man and his daughter who was in the boudoir were taken to Dali Temple.

Even if there is no need to be punished, some people in Dali Temple have a way to let the father and daughter tell the truth.

Sure enough, not long ago, two of them in the portrait made an appointment with the old man and gave him some money, saying that they would bring a young man who was knocked out to his house that day and throw it directly into the old man's daughter's boudoir. As long as the old man knows nothing, he will remember to make a fuss.

The old man had all called out, and even said a box of silver hidden at home. But when he was talking, his little daughter looked ashamed and wanted to get into the ground. Even if this matter didn't happen, her reputation would be gone.

After finding this, it was basically revealed.

If you can pay for your own daughter’s reputation, even if you have money for nothing, it will not be like this. Dali Temple found that the old man had a son who worked as a minor official in another place and was promoted to the office last month.

Obviously, I dug a pit for Xiao Jiashu, and at most, I said that I was young and romantic, but if I had already been married to a girl, it would be basically inseparable from the imperial examination.

After finding this, should we check who was promoted to the minor official, or continue to investigate the people who had no trace? After all, the portrait is in hand, and issuing an arrest warrant is not difficult. But Dong Shaoqing knew that he could not make the decision, so he first wrote a memorandum to the emperor and reported the case.

When the letter was closed, Dong Shaoqing did not miss the efforts Xiao Jiashu had in this case.

The emperor praised a few words, but Concubine Xiao was not very happy. She only found out afterwards, so she summoned Xiao Han into the palace.

"If you don't stay in the mansion and study well, what should you do if you take risks?"

Xiao Han smiled and said, "Actually nothing is wrong. Didn't this be found out?"

Xiao Ruoqiao changed his face and snorted, "You are so naive. Do you think Dali Temple is doing its best to investigate the case, and they all do their duty?"

"Do you think that people above the high position in the court are gentlemen of benevolence, righteousness and morality? Jiashu, even if you become an official in the future, you must remember this principle. They can't do anything to me today, and they still have to surrender to me. It's not because of some principles and rules, but I didn't expect that I, Xiao Ruoqiao, could have the high position today."

And sitting in this high position, no one is truly innocent. Most people turn a blind eye, let go and let go.

Xiao Han didn't expect that he would be educated, but he still listened to the scolding.

Xiao Ruoqiao said again, "You don't have to worry about this matter anymore, I will handle it."

The case ended with the fact that Zhenwu Hou was fined for three years and his salary, but seeing Xiao Ruoqiao's expression, Xiao Han probably wasn't so relaxed.

Regarding the matter of practicing martial arts, Xiao Han also crossed the Ming Road with Xiao Ruoqiao.

Originally, Xiao Ruoqiao wanted to send more guards, and after such a thing happened, he remembered from the emperor that the Zhenwu Hou Mansion would not dare to attack Xiao Jiashu anymore. But Xiao Han insisted that it was better to seek others than to ask for others. Xiao Ruoqiao had to ask the emperor to give some masters with good martial arts skills in the palace. In addition to "learning" some swordsmanship, Xiao Han also had the ability to ride and shoot.

———

Concubine Xiao was held in the palace, and the emperor personally issued an imperial edict. All the wives and relatives of the fifth rank and above must enter the palace to congratulate Concubine Xiao on her birthday.

In recent years, the queen has become increasingly unconcerned about the world and likes to worship Buddha. The emperor is impatient and directly ordered people to build a Buddhist temple in the empress's harem.

This time, Concubine Xiao’s birthday was just a gift, and she did not show any face.

Although the Chen family was demoted by the government and was known to everyone in the capital, Chen Miaoying and Tang Wanyue, one husband, Jian, and the other, were strong in the family, so they were still very popular among the family members of the family.

Tang Wanyue was inexplicably nervous. With her identity as the granddaughter of Zhenwu Hou, if she was not her age and her family, she would be a queen, and her status would be enough. In addition, she has been to the palace many times, but this is the first time she has met the legendary Concubine Xiao.

Chen Miaoying saw what she thought at first sight and comforted her confidently, "My husband is the minister of the current dynasty. Your grandfather is Zhenwu Hou who has made contributions to the country. Although Concubine Xiao is a favor, how dare she really do anything to us in full view of everyone? If something happens to us here, the news will be spread, Concubine Xiao cannot bear it."

As for other words that may be difficult for Chen Miaoying, there is nothing to be afraid of.

Before entering the palace for the banquet, my husband told her to hold on for the time being.

"Concubine Xiao is here." The eunuch sounded loudly.

Except for a few dukes, most of them have to stand up and salute.

This Concubine Xiao is no longer the new favorite of His Majesty that others can mention at will, but is truly worthy of being favored.

Tang Wanyue raised her eyes and looked at her. Concubine Xiao was still young, and she was only young for ten years. She looked beautiful and gorgeous, with both nobleness and beauty. She even had a light voice, not as fierce and terrifying as she imagined.

She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and as everyone stood up and sat down again in the absence of gifts.

After halfway through the banquet, the palace maid next to Concubine Xiao took out a brocade box and said to the wife and wife, "This is a treasure specially given to you by Your Majesty."

"I have never read any poetry and books in my palace. Although I loved it when Your Majesty gave it to me, I couldn't say anything."

Concubine Xiao smiled and changed her tone, looking at some point down, "I heard that Master Han is so talented that he is in the world. I believe Mrs. Han is not bad either. It is better to taste it for me."

As soon as this statement came out, the original feast was suddenly silent. Thanks to the preaching of Zhenwu Hou Mansion, there was no one here who didn't know the old grudges between Concubine Xiao and the Chen family. But even the noble lady who had a great conversation with Chen Miaoying before did not dare to say a word at this time.

Chen Miaoying was calm and calm, and stood up generously to salute. Her etiquette and demeanor were not bad, which made people around her look up high, "Empress Xiao was joking. My wife only read a few books on women's quarrels, but she didn't have the best talent she said."

Concubine Xiao raised her eyebrows slightly, and her eyebrows, which were as light as spring smoke, raised slightly, "Does Mrs. Han feel that this imperial treasure is unbearable?"

"My wife dare not." Chen Miaoying felt a little uneasy, but she still took the brocade box handed over by the palace maid. When she opened it, she saw it was a carefully carved object. "The golden lotus grows in the carp pond, which is a wish for Queen Xiao's blessings, peace and well-being, and a good image."

Concubine Xiao nodded, "Mrs. Han said so much that I was very satisfied with it."

Chen Miaoying felt relieved and respectfully wanted to return the object to the palace maid, but suddenly his eyes flashed, his hands and feet became weak, and the best golden lotus in the carp pond fell to the ground, splitting.

Chen Miaoying immediately realized that she was hit and knelt down immediately, "The wife is guilty."

The situation is stronger than others, and Chen Miaoying makes a quick decision and admits mistakes first.

A light and soft female voice came from the seat, "I broke the imperial gift and taught me how to spare you."

Concubine Xiao understated, "Drag it down and you will be punished with sixty responsibilities."

Chen Miaoying was shocked. She didn't expect that Concubine Xiao would punish her on the spot without any scruples in order to avenge her personal revenge. The palace was 60-year-old, which sounded like nothing better. She immediately said anxiously, "Concubine Xiao, my husband is the fourth-rank minister of the dynasty, and his wife also has an imperial decree. How could Concubine Xiao abuse lynching?"

Concubine Xiao didn't look at her, and took the tea brought by the personal palace maid. Her face looked faint, as if she had dealt with an inconspicuous ant.

The palace servants from Yuheng Palace already took Chen Miaoying and took her out to perform a poker punishment in the palace without allowing her to struggle.

Tang Wanyue was so scared that she stayed there, her beautiful little face as pale as paper. After seeing Chen Miaoying's blood-stained condition just a few times, she fainted.

The wife and the officials were in an uproar, "Oh, Mrs. Chen is bleeding."

When Concubine Xiao heard the report from the palace servant, she didn't look up, "Then go and invite the imperial physician."

As for when it will arrive, it may be possible.

Xiao Ruoqiao laughed in his heart, Tang family’s beloved daughter.

———

At Concubine Xiao’s birthday banquet, Mrs. Han was rude and was beaten to death by a stick. Mrs. Han’s sister-in-law Tang was frightened and showed signs of miscarriage. If the officials of Zhenwu Hou Mansion had not urged the imperial physician to arrive in time, the child in her womb would not be able to be saved.

Han Jinyu and Zhenwu Hou entered the palace one after another to meet His Majesty, and Concubine Xiao was sentenced to imprisonment for two months in Yuheng Palace.

The emperor's explanation for the tributes given by the imperial court was only too severe.

The wife and family members who attended Concubine Xiao’s birthday banquet were still scared. After this incident, Concubine Xiao’s reputation of being cruel and arrogant was also revealed.

Xiao Han was not surprised that Xiao Ruoqiao could do this, and even compared with the crazy behaviors he did later, this was considered lighter.

But she thought she would remind Chen Hui that when Tang Wanyue was pregnant, she would at least know how to avoid entering the palace.

What Xiao Han didn't know was that Tang Wanyue was indeed diagnosed with pregnancy, but due to the imperial edict, no one thought that Concubine Xiao could really attack without any scruples, so she was relieved to enter the palace. Anyone who was not blind on the spot knew that Concubine Xiao was deliberately looking for an opportunity to punish Chen Miaoying.

He was locked up and could meet his relatives.

There should be no difference between being and not being confined, Xiao Han twitched.

Concubine Xiao in Yuheng Palace was like a ok, tasting the fresh cherries that had just been presented to the palace in the glass plate.

Xiao Han said seriously, "The second sister punished Mrs. Han so scared that Zhenwuhou's granddaughter almost had miscarriage, it has been known to everyone."

Concubine Xiao said a little unhappy, "Why, you think my behavior is vicious."

Xiao Ruoqiao showed a cruel look on her face, "I just got the humiliation that Zhu had once imposed on her elder sister."

Zhu thought that if she could escape the prison and exile with her good son-in-law and good in-laws, she would be safe and worry-free, hum, dreaming.
To be continued...