Not long after, the criminal in the Ministry of Justice was escorted to the Shenjiazheng Hall.

After everyone came in, Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were stunned. It was not someone else who was taken in, but Zhang Yanling's right-hand arm Zhang Ju.

When Zhang Heling saw the visitor, he suddenly felt a little regretful.

If it is broken, I must have been deceived by my second brother... Alas, I was still saying good things to him in front of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, but he was secretly doing another thing, and he didn't even tell the truth in front of me. Since he sent someone to do the matter of setting fire to the Ministry of Justice, the charge of assassinating Shen Zhihou would not be able to escape!

After Zhang Ju came in, he didn't know what to do. He didn't know Zhu Houzhao, but when he saw the two masters he was relying on were right in front of him, he quickly asked for help:

"Master and second master, please save the villain... The villain was caught by this group of troublemakers who came from somewhere. Even if the villain mentioned the names of the two marquises, it would be useless. They clearly despise our Zhang family."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "The bastard is a mess... I'm telling me, who are you?"

He Jian shouted: "Dystic madman, do you dare to be so rude in front of His Majesty? Do you want to be implicated in the Nine Clans?"

Zhang Ju was stunned when he heard this, and knelt there and kept kowtowing, and suddenly realized that he might have said the wrong thing.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly reacted and sneered at Zhang Yanling: "I originally wanted to ask who he was, but who knows the answer is in his title to you... Marquis of Shouning and Marquis of Jianchang, I don't need to ask anymore, right? Isn't he a member of your mansion? What else would he refuse to ask?"

Zhang Heling quickly said, "Your Majesty, I am completely unaware of this matter. If you want to ask, just ask me this unscrupulous brother!"

At this moment, Zhang Heling realized that it was too difficult to get Zhang Yanling out of guilt. He was extremely disappointed and he was dedicated to helping him, but his brother concealed many things.

Zhang Yanling looked at Zhang Ju with an incredible look and asked, "When will I ask you to go to the Ministry of Justice to set fire to the Ministry of Justice?"

Zhang Ju looked unfair: "Second Master, the villain was ordered to leave the city today to do your business... I don't expect that the fire in the manor in the south of the city will be fired, and people and goods are not found. When I search everywhere, I feel confused. Didn't you send the villain to return to the city and continue to carry out the order to set fire to the prison cell that I had previously told me? The city gate was still opened by someone, otherwise how could the villain come into the city in the middle of the night?"

"Ha ha!"

Zhu Houzhao almost laughed out loud and teased, "Mr. Jianchang, look at the lackey you cultivated, you don't even know how to cover up your crimes... You won't want to tell me that you don't know him at all, and the orders from the Ministry of Fire Prediction were not given by you, right?"

Zhang Yanling was very upset, and he couldn't understand it. It was obviously not what he did, so why did the shit basin just hold it on his head?

Zhu Houzhao shouted: "Marty Jianchang, in this way, you must have done the assassination of Mr. Shen?"

"I am wronged and didn't ask anyone to kill Shen Zhihou... Zhang Ju, you violated the order of this marquis to set fire to the Ministry of Justice. In addition, you have done something to do with usurpation?" Zhang Yanling asked angrily.

Zhang Ju was even more surprised: "Second Master, you didn't ask the villain to go outside to find someone to do Shen Shangshu? After hearing your words, the villain spent a lot of money to hire a killer, but there was no news yet..."

When Zhang Heling heard this, he cursed: "Second brother, is this what you swear in front of me that the matter was not what you did?"

Zhang Yanling was stunned. For some reason, Zhang Ju was so "honest". He said whatever he said in front of the emperor, and his mind was confused:

"I'm not drunk, why don't I remember sending someone to inform Zhang Ju to return to the city to set fire to the Ministry of Execution? What's going on over the city gate? Is someone acting under my name?"

Even if Zhang Yanling thought of this, she felt it was too incredible and no one would believe it if she said it.

Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhang Yanling who was stunned and sighed, "You ordered both cases today. The crimes such as robbing a civilian woman and taking human life are naturally confirmed... Alas, do I still need to continue to try the case? Shangshu He and Shangshu Zhang, what crimes do you think should be convicted of Jianchang Hou?"

Zhu Houzhao turned her face to the side, as if she didn't want to listen to the Zhang brothers anymore, and she wanted to give up her two uncles.

Although He Jian wanted to say "death crime", he was still able to remain rational and thought to himself: "No wonder Yu Qiao didn't want to get involved in this case. It's really a big deal. There are too many forces involved, so the case is not easy to settle!"

He Jian lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, it is best to make a decision in this case when the court discusses."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "I want to punish the two criminals. Do you still care about the ministers' opinions? That's right, Marquis Jianchang is my uncle. I have always known that he acts recklessly, but I didn't expect that he would do such a crazy thing. But I think that he is a relative of the country... I will take him to the prison of the Ministry of Justice!"

"yes!"

The imperial guard immediately dragged the lost Zhang Yanling out.

Zhu Houzhao said to Zhang Zilin: "Shangshu Zhang, you will not let the Ministry of Justice have any more problems this time, right?"

Zhang Zilin's old face turned red and said, "Wei Chen will definitely maintain the stability of the Ministry of Justice... Wei Chen will then return to the Ministry of Justice's office to take charge."

"You won't go!"

Zhu Houzhao said angrily, watching Zhang Zilin leave. He looked at Zhang Ju for a while and shook his head, "Really speaking, you take the initiative to confess and relieve my doubts. You should be sentenced lightly. But you sell your boss for honor and be unfaithful and unfaithful. What face do you have in the world? You will be taken to the Ministry of Justice and wait for me to deal with it!"

Then another guard came in to get the people.

In the end, only Zhang Heling was left kneeling there, and Zhu Houzhao said with a dark face: "Uncle, I still have some feelings for the Zhang family now. After all, you are my uncle. Although you have not done anything to care about human life, I don't believe it if you don't know anything about this..."

"You go back to the mansion first, and you are not allowed to go anywhere. As for the military power of the Beijing camp, you will hand it over for the time being. I don't need you to take care of the military power of the capital for me!"

Zhang Heling knelt there and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I know that my sins are serious, but I have not done anything rebellious. I still want to continue to defend the territory and boundaries for Your Majesty."

"I understand your intentions, but I have to be responsible for some things." Zhu Houzhao looked tired and waved his hand, "I will ask about this case myself and will eventually do the right way... Remember, if you want to do something wrong, then you will end up like Jianchang Hou!"

Zhang Heling continued to kowtow, with tears on his face and speechless.

Regarding Zhang Yanling's issue, he was speechless and even thought it was ridiculous. He was completely teased in his hands, and even believed in his younger brother the moment before Zhang Ju came in.

In other words, in order to protect himself, Zhang Heling has made up his mind to abandon his younger brother.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Come here, escort the Shouning Marquis back to the mansion... From today on, the Shouning Marquis Mansion will be under the supervision of the Imperial Guard and no one is allowed to enter and exit... As for the cost of the mansion, the corresponding yamen in the internal supervision will be responsible for it. If someone fled from the mansion, no matter who it is, they will be killed!"

Zhang Heling was dragged down by someone in reluctance.

After the matter was almost over, Zhu Houzhao shut down the soldiers around him, leaving only He Jian and Xiao Guozi.

Zhu Houzhao said to He Jian: "Shangshu He, this time, Shangshu Chen is seriously injured and unable to be in charge of the director. I have an unshirkable responsibility. I will rely on you in the future. You will take over this case for the time being. I am going to find time to hold a court discussion to determine the crimes of the Marquis of Shouning and Jianchang... I am tired. After seeing Shangshu Chen, I will also go back to the palace to rest."

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After Zhu Houzhao came out of Shen Mansion, he did not return to the palace, but instead took a carriage and went to the leopard room under the protection of the Imperial Guard.

After working hard for half a night, it was getting dark now. The carriage was bumping. Zhu Houzhao covered her mouth and yawned, feeling her eyelids start fighting.

Xiao Tiaozi, who was kneeling beside him, asked, "Your Majesty, will the court meeting be held at noon today?"

Zhu Houzhao shook his head: "I just said that I would punish Marquis Shouning and Marquis Jianchang when I went back to discuss, but I didn't say it was today... Even though I felt a little tired, I still felt very satisfied."

Speaking of this, Zhu Houzhao actually showed excitement and was proud. Xiao Tiaozi felt scared when she saw it.

Zhu Houzhao said with joy: "This is much more interesting than watching and listening to operas. I personally enjoyed the Master Qingtian. However, after the case is settled, I probably don't have much chance to personally examine the case. I am the lord of the Nine Five... Fortunately, Shangshu Chen's condition was not serious. Even Marquis of Jianchang was questioned by me personally. I finally did a great thing that would benefit the country and the people."

Xiao Tiaozi said bitterly: "Your Majesty, I asked Doctor Song when I left, and he meant... Lord Shen's condition is not optimistic."

"Didn't it mean that the blood has stopped? Isn't it optimistic? You are scaring me, are you?" Zhu Houzhao looked straight.

Xiao Tiaozi said, "Where is I so brave? According to the Emperor Song, Lord Shen's wound is wide and deep. Stopping the blood now means that there is no life danger for the time being, but it does not mean that it is okay, because the wound may deteriorate at any time... I can't explain it clearly, but Emperor Song said that fortunately it is winter now, and it would be very dangerous if it were summer."

Zhu Houzhao was in a good mood, but when she heard this, her face immediately became dark.

"I just know it's not that simple... Damn Marquis Jianchang, I just arranged for Mr. Chen to investigate the case, so he killed him. I will rely on Mr. Chen to assist in pacifying the grassland next year. If Mr. Chen has any faults, it would be no exaggeration to cut him into pieces."

Then Zhu Houzhao looked at Xiao Tiaozi and said, "The Queen Mother sent Eunuch Dai to find me before. I ignored it at that time. If you go back on behalf of me, you will tell the Queen Mother in detail today's case, so that the Queen Mother knows that I am not doing things in a straightforward manner, and everything has rules to follow and do things according to the law."

Xiao Twist responded: "Yes."

Zhu Houzhao said again: "I originally wanted to give the charge of Marquis Jianchang as soon as possible, but now it seems that I should delay it for a while and see how Mr. Chen recovers... If Mr. Chen dies, then kill him and bury him. If nothing happens, maybe I will let him go... Humph, whoever plots against me in secret like him in the future will want him to look good!"

Xiao Zhuozi asked, "I went to see the Queen Mother, do you really want to say that?"

"What did I say? You can tell me as I say after you go."

Zhu Houzhao said, "I don't plan to see the Queen Mother for the time being. In this matter, the Queen Mother is too tolerant of her family and almost makes me lose face in front of the ministers. In addition, I will send someone to check what else is inside the case..."

Xiao Tiaozi blinked and said in confusion: "I don't understand very much."

Zhu Houzhao said: "Forget it, you don't know anything. I will turn around and let Qian Ning do the business..."

Hearing this, Xiao Guozi immediately understood that Zhu Houzhao did not want to uphold justice, but had bad intentions.

Obviously, Zhu Houzhao was interested in the women involved in the case, and might ask Qian Ning to choose a few to send them to the leopard room. Xiao Tiaozi didn't dare to ask any more questions. A gust of cold wind stormed, and he shivered unconsciously. He lifted the curtain and called the carriage to stop the carriage and went into the palace to see Empress Dowager Zhang.

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He Jian left Shen Mansion before dawn.

Zhu Houzhao arranged for He Jian to take over the case, and he was ordered in the face of danger. For a moment, he was a little confused and thought about going to see Xie Qian.

He Jian was a little guilty: "...It seems that Yu Qiao is right. This case should not be a big deal. No matter what Marquis Jianchang did, he was the queen mother's younger brother. This is a dilemma for His Majesty and is destined to become a scandal in the royal family..."

He Jian went directly to Xie’s mansion.

After knocking at Xie Mansion, he knew that he was instructed to come in.

When He Jian arrived at Xie Qian's study, he realized that Xie Qian had not slept all night and had been waiting for news.

"...Yu Qiao, are you... waiting here all the time?" He Jian was very surprised.

Xie Qian said with a dark face: "That boy Zhihou was stabbed. Am I not in a hurry? I just can't go to visit him! I heard that His Majesty has also gone and is still asking about the case from the Shen family. After that, Marquis Jianchang was escorted to the Tianzhu of the Ministry of Justice?"

He Jian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "It seems that nothing can be hidden from you, Qiao."

Xie Qian asked, "How is Zhihou's heart?"

He Jian shook his head helplessly: "It probably stopped the blood, but it was not easy to save his life as the imperial physician said. The next period of time is the key."

Xie Qian took a deep breath and said, "I told this kid not to show off. Is it so easy for foreign relatives to provoke? He used the trick of dealing with local officials to deal with royal relatives. There is no one who is more bold and arrogant than him!"

"Yu Qiao, why are you still blaming me for this? What is wrong with him in this matter?" He Jian complained a little.

Xie Qian said: "No matter what the final result is, I will not think that this kid is the right choice. I hope he can survive... After experiencing this matter, I hope he will restrain himself. This kid has been going smoothly since he participated in the imperial examination. Whether he is an official or a war, he has never encountered setbacks... If he can be alert this time, it will be worth it even if he is walking in front of the gates of hell."

He Jian smiled bitterly: "Yu Qiao, your idea is really hard to understand."

Xie Qian looked at He Jian and asked, "How did Your Majesty arrange the case?"

He Jian then informed Xie Qian of the scenes that happened before and after Zhu Houzhao's case, and even told him that the emperor was going to hold a court to discuss the crimes of Shouning Hou and Jianchang Hou.

After hearing this, Xie Qian thoughtfully said, "Even if Your Majesty was very angry at the beginning, he became aware in the end that he could not kill the Zhang clan members casually, so he made a turnaround and had to convict him during the court discussion... In this way, Marquis Jianchang would definitely not be executed."

"It doesn't matter whether you die or not. As long as you no longer harm the people of the Ming Dynasty... This case is still a pity and the merits are fulfilled." He Jian commented.

Xie Qian asked, "Is it worth it to pay for Shen Zhihou?"

He Jian couldn't answer this time. In his mind, he naturally thought that Chenxi was much more important than Jianchang Hou.

After a while of silence, Xie Qian said: "Now Your Majesty wants to ask about the crimes of the foreign relatives, just to block the whole world, but it can be regarded as a fulfillment of Shen Zhihou. If he can escape safely this time, the court will be much better to his Qing Parliament, especially the scholars will follow him."

He Jian sighed: "If it is just for the sake of outsiders' evaluation, Zhihou has no need to do this. I hope he will be blessed and escape... This time, I will adhere to his philosophy and strive to find out the case..."
Chapter completed!