GBP Chapter 415 Everyone has their own agenda
Chapter 415 Everyone has their own agenda
After Wang Qing was imprisoned, Jiang Fu was reinstated and another person previously appointed by the emperor replaced Wang Qing. There were no vacancies in the Ministry of Revenue and it continued to operate as usual.
The Ministry of Revenue was the most important to the emperor. Xiao Changshi once wanted to win over Jiang Fu by marrying Su Lingyue, but by mistake he married Su Nanxing instead.
I don’t know what will happen in the future, but it is impossible for Jiang Fu’s daughter Jiang Yan to be married to him now. The only chance is still with Su Lingyue.
Su Lingyue said that he would find a way to get the military token from Xiao Yu, but he hadn't received any news for such a long time, and people's hearts are fickle. Moreover, the incident of the Prince of Xiliang some time ago made him lose face.
He would not bet everything on Su Lingyue.
Early in the morning, he received two pieces of news. One was that Xiao Yu was seriously ill, and the other was that the man behind the Wang Qing case was King Jing Xiao Changan.
But he just heard it and had no definite evidence.
Under the persuasion of the Grand Tutor and the Prime Minister, the Emperor released Xiao Changshi from house arrest, but the Empress and Su Heng remained under house arrest.
After the court session, he saw Zhang Zhong and Duan Xu walking side by side out of the palace. He walked up to them and asked tentatively, "Master Zhang, Master Duan, how is the investigation into Wang Qing going?"
After Duan Xu and Zhang Zhong bowed, they looked at Xiao Changan in confusion.
Xiao Changshi explained, "I feel ashamed that a dignified Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is such a scumbag. That is why I asked a few more questions to help my father relieve his worries."
Zhang Zhong said respectfully, "Your Highness is kind and benevolent. Wang Qing has not confessed yet. Lord Duan and I went to the palace to ask for permission to interrogate Wang Qing's family. His Majesty has approved it, and the imperial edict should come down soon."
Xiao Changshi lowered his eyes and thought for a moment before saying to the two of them, "Thank you for your hard work, my lords. I have something else to do, so I won't delay your investigation."
Duan Xu looked at Xiao Changshi's departing back and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is both loyal and filial, and is a very talented person."
Zhang Zhong also looked at his back and said meaningfully: "I hope so."
As soon as Xiao Changshi left the palace, he took a carriage to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion. In front of the gate were soldiers from the patrol camp stationed there, more than in the previous few days.
It seems that his father is still very afraid of his uncle.
Xiao Changan was involved in Wang Qing's case of slandering Jiang Fu. He wanted to find Su Heng and the Queen to discuss it, but to no avail.
Now, he can only rely on himself.
He absolutely cannot waste such a good opportunity. As long as he can let the emperor see Xiao Changan's true face, he will take the opportunity to suppress him. If Xiao Changan doesn't die, he will suffer a lot.
From then on, Xiao Changan never had the chance to covet his position as crown prince again.
Xiao Changshi lowered the carriage curtain and said to the servant, "Let's go to Lord Dian's house."
Although Wang Qing was imprisoned, he was not implicated for the time being, but everyone in the Dian Mansion had a heavy look on their faces, as if a storm was about to come.
Mr. Dian and his son were discussing countermeasures in the study.
Mr. Dian had already retired and was enjoying his old age at home. His son was also in the Hanlin Academy, but he had no outstanding talents and was only a fifth-rank official.
He never thought that his son-in-law would be so bold as to frame his colleagues. He did it, and the key point was that he was found out.
None of them made him feel at ease.
"Have you gone to see Lord Wang from the Patrol Camp and asked him to be flexible?"
Dian Wei said, "I've been there, but Lord Wang went to practice, so I didn't see him."
Dian Lao sighed, "He is deliberately avoiding us."
At this time, there was a knock on the door, "Master, Master, the Crown Prince is here and is waiting in the hall."
The father and son looked at each other in confusion.
They father and son did not have much friendship with the prince, and the only thing that Dian Lao could think of when he came here at this time was Wang Qing's matter.
When they arrived at the hall, they saw Xiao Changshi, who was wearing a light blue long coat, sitting in the main seat and drinking tea leisurely, looking handsome and elegant.
"Your Majesty, I am here to pay my respects to Your Majesty the Crown Prince. I apologize for not coming in person to welcome you. Please forgive me." The two men bowed respectfully.
Xiao Changshi put down his teacup and raised his hand, "My Lords, please don't be polite. Please take a seat."
The two sat down on the right side of Xiao Changshi, and Elder Dian was the first to ask, "I wonder what important matter has the Crown Prince brought to my house?"
Xiao Changshi calmly placed his hands on the armrest and said, "I'm sure the two adults must be very panicked now!"
When Dian Lao saw that Xiao Changshi was talking about this matter, he was somewhat delighted and nodded sincerely, "Your Highness, Wang Qing's incident was done by him alone. My son and I were not aware of it. Please understand, Your Highness."
"That's why I came here." Xiao Changshi's expression gradually became serious. "My servant heard rumors outside that there was another mastermind behind this. You ask Lord Dian to come to the palace to meet the emperor and tell him that you can persuade Miss Ling to reveal the person behind the scenes. In this way, Wang Qing's crime will not be too serious. Lord Dian and Madam Wang will also have the merit of persuasion. Maybe the emperor will give him a lighter sentence and not implicate the Dian Mansion."
After hearing what the prince said, Dian Lao felt relieved, although the stone in his heart did not fall to the ground.
If what Xiao Changshi said was right, then now was the best time for his son to enter the palace.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I will let my son enter the palace right away. But I don't know who is behind this."
Xiao Changshi curled his lips lightly, "Master Dian, if you knew who this person is, it would be difficult for the Dian family to clear themselves of all charges. You just need to go to the palace and ask your father to allow you to persuade Madam Wang and Wang Qing. No more words are needed."
When Mr. Dian heard this, he suddenly became clear-headed.
If he, an outsider, knew who was behind the scenes, wouldn't that be the same as being involved in it!
After thanking Xiao Changshi hurriedly, Dian Lao told his son to go to the palace.
When Dian Wei entered the palace to see the emperor, the emperor had just finished writing the imperial edict, ordering the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice to interrogate Wang Qing's family and summon everyone in the Dian Mansion.
Seeing Dian Wei coming, the emperor also wanted to know whether he was involved.
Dian Wei entered the Qinzheng Hall and knelt down to kowtow to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I, Dian Wei, greet you."
The emperor looked down at him with a pair of sharp eyes, "Dian Qing, is there anything you want to see me for?"
Dian Wei's head still touched the ground, and he said in a fearful manner: "Your Majesty, Wang Qing's affairs have nothing to do with me and my father, but my sister is Wang Qing's first wife. Whether she is involved or not, she will inevitably be implicated. I came here to ask your Majesty for permission to let me meet my sister so that I can give her advice. My father has been working for Da Ning all his life, but he never thought that at this age, he would face the loss of his integrity. Today, my father could not bear the blow and has fallen ill. I want to ask my sister about the true situation, so that my father and your Majesty can rest assured."
The emperor had an impression of Dian Wei. He was loyal and honest, not a man of surprising talent, but a down-to-earth person.
Not much was said in the court, and if he spoke, he would just follow the majority.
I'm afraid he couldn't say what he said today. It's obvious who taught him that he couldn't say it.
Lord Dian supported the emperor when he ascended the throne.
After experiencing various difficulties when he ascended the throne, he has realized how important the support of his ministers is.
Now, he was willing to give him this face. After all, among the old ministers, Master Dian still had some influence.
"Okay, I'll give you one hour. After one hour, the imperial edict will arrive. You persuade them to learn how to judge the situation."
After expressing his gratitude profusely, Dian Wei went directly to Wang Qing's house.
After a conversation with Dian, the result was exactly as the prince said, but he did not expect that the person behind the scenes was actually King Jing Xiao Changan.
When Mr. Dian learned the result, he was shocked.
Wang Qing will die this time.
The emperor was very concerned about his reputation and his son would not make any mistakes. Someone had to take responsibility for this matter, and that person could only be Wang Qing.
His daughter's fate is probably not going to be any better.
Now, there are two ways to save his daughter: let Wang Qing die or spread the news that Xiao Changan is the mastermind.
After much thought, the simplest thing to do is to spread the news that Xiao Changan is the mastermind.
With the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice in front of him, the emperor would not be able to find out the truth no matter what.