As the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall, whether it is Du Ruhui or Yang Gongren, or Chen Shuda and Li Shuliang, they know very well that there is no other candidate for the Taiyuan Order this time except Liu Rengui.
Therefore, they knew that Du Chuke was wrongly accused and that someone was spreading rumors.
Because of this, Du Ruhui was not in a hurry. He was thinking about who would deal with Du Chuke. After much deliberation, he seemed to have not found Du Chuke's political opponent.
With Du Chuke's status, what political opponents could he have?
Could it be his own enemy?
Thinking of this, Du Ruhui felt that it was very possible that someone wanted to use Du Chuke to deal with him.
And the emperor also thought of this.
In his opinion, the rumors were just rumors, because when the Taiyuan Order was selected, no one mentioned Du Chuke from the beginning to the end.
Now someone is targeting Du Chuke, probably because they want to deal with Du Ruhui.
Who wants to deal with Du Ruhui?
Li Zhiyun really didn't have an accurate suspect for a while, because Du Ruhui's status was so high that he was destined to have many enemies, whether overt or covert.
Things are a bit troublesome.
Li Zhiyun waited for a while, and when he saw no one came out and took the opportunity to fall into the stone, he asked: "Where is the Minister of Dali Temple?"
"I'm here." Han Zhongliang walked out.
"Where is the Chang'an Order?"
"I'm here." Pei Xuanji followed and walked out.
Li Zhiyun said: "Dali Temple, Jing Zhaoyin, Chang'an County Government, I will give you three parties five days to find out the truth."
"Yes." The three of them bowed.
Li Zhiyun continued: "As for Du Chuke, before the truth is found out, he will go back and think about his mistakes temporarily."
Du Chuke pursed his lips and lowered his head, "I obey your order."
Afterwards, Li Zhiyun stood up and left.
Gao Liangzhong shouted, "Retreat from the court."
"I will respectfully send you off to Your Majesty."
The ministers filed out.
Xue Yuanjing walked to the Du Ruhui brothers and comforted them: "Don't worry, that Shan Qiniang has been captured, and sooner or later the person who spread the rumors will be found."
"Thank you, Mr. Xue." Du Ruhui held his hand.
Xue Yuanjing waved his hand, "It's just a small matter."
After Xue Yuanjing left, Du Ruhui greeted many close ministers and then took Du Chuke aside.
"Brother, I really have never said such a thing. You have not promised me to help me get the position of Taiyuan Order. How could I say such a thing?" Du Chuke defended.
"I know." Du Ruhui said in a deep voice, "Someone wants to use you to deal with me. This matter has nothing to do with you."
"Who dares to do this?" Du Chuke was shocked and angry.
Du Ruhui said: "I don't know, but I will find out."
At this moment, a chamberlain came over.
"Prime Minister Du, your Majesty has summoned you."
Du Ruhui nodded, "Please, father-in-law, lead the way."
"I don't dare, please ask Mr. Du."
Wude Hall.
Since Li Zhiyun ascended the throne, few people have been summoned by the emperor in Wude Hall, which represents a kind of honor and trust.
In the Wude Dynasty, whether the emperor met with the ministers in the Lizheng Hall or in the Wude Hall, it had no special meaning.
Because at that time, the late emperor did not stay in Taiji Hall at all except for the great dynasty, and even Ganlu Hall did not like to stay there.
The late emperor preferred to handle government affairs in Wude Hall and Lizheng Hall.
But after I ascended the throne, rules were established. Generally, the monarch and his ministers met in Taiji Hall or Liangyi Hall, rarely in other palaces.
Gradually, it became an honor to be able to meet the emperor in Wude Hall or Lizheng Hall, palaces close to the harem.
After Du Ruhui paid homage to the emperor, Li Zhiyun ordered him to sit down and enjoy tea.
There was no trace of nervousness on Li Zhiyun's face, but he joked: "Ke Ming, you're going to be in a lot of trouble this time."
Seeing this, Du Ruhui felt warm in his heart. He knew that the emperor still had air conditioning to talk about him at this time, which meant that he had absolute trust in him.
"I don't think it's troublesome, but I never thought that someone would do such despicable and dirty things. I would rather they come to me."
"Hahaha." Li Zhiyun laughed, "You are my right-hand man, the little devils don't have the courage."
"Your Majesty is absolutely right."
Li Zhiyun took a sip of tea and looked slightly solemn, "However, we still need to find out what needs to be investigated. I don't want to implicate you because of other people."
"I understand your Majesty's painstaking efforts. Please rest assured, I will definitely make the children of the clan peaceful."
"Okay, it's good that you understand. I'm just afraid that you will be implicated by others." Li Zhiyun shook his head and said, "What happened with Wen Xiangguo is a lesson."
"Yes." Du Ruhui nodded.
Li Zhiyun sighed: "The world is gradually settling down, but when people are free, they will inevitably cause trouble. Keming, I am not worried about you, but I am worried that your relatives will hold you back."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will definitely remember it." Du Ruhui was deeply moved by this.
The emperor really has nothing to say to himself.
If you don't help the emperor manage a prosperous era in this life, I will be sorry for your majesty's trust.
"Drink tea." Li Zhiyun raised the tea cup.
"Drink tea." Du Ruhui also raised his hand.
The monarch and his ministers drank tea with laughter and did not mention Du Chuke's matter at all.
Some people are relaxed and some people are depressed.
Changsun Wuji was very depressed now, firstly because Xu Jingzong actually found a prostitute as a mouthpiece. Secondly, because the emperor didn't seem to care about this matter at all.
So, when he saw Xu Jingzong in the mansion, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but said: "You are too rough in what you do. Now that prostitute is caught by Jing Zhaoyin, sooner or later the truth will be revealed."
Xu Jingzong said: "Don't worry, Shan Qiniang doesn't dare to say anything because she knows the seriousness of the matter."
"What if?"
"If anything happens, the matter will be settled as soon as possible."
Changsun Wuji frowned and said: "No, you should leave Chang'an temporarily and go out for a while."
At Changsun Wuji's strong request, Xu Jingzong had to leave Chang'an overnight.
Jingzhao Yamen Prison.
Xue Yuanjing sat on the Grand Master's chair with a golden sword and looked at Shan Qiniang with indifferent eyes.
"You are also a famous prostitute after all. How many powerful people are attracted to you, so why bother to get involved in disputes that you shouldn't be involved in. Now I give you the last chance to confess. As long as you tell me who said the rumor,
You will be free."
Shan Qiniang had already greeted Xu Jingzong's eighteenth generation of female ancestors in her heart. She never thought that she would be targeted by the court for just telling a few lies.
This is her stupidity as a prostitute. She only has money in her eyes, so naturally she doesn't understand how cruel and bloody the high-level game is.
As for what happened this time, it was just childish.
"I...I, I don't know." She thought of the money Xu Jingzong gave her, gritted her teeth and said, "It was really Du Lang who said it himself when he was having fun with the Nu family."
"I see you won't shed tears until you see the coffin!" Xue Yuanjing snorted coldly, not bothering to explain to this despicable woman.
Did Du Chuke say it? It is your turn to prove it?
madness!
"Let her ride a horse first, then waterboard her!"
"As ordered!" Several officers smiled ferociously and pulled Shan Qiniang into the execution room.
Just a moment later, an incredible sound came from inside.
First there was a howl of pain, then a gentle moan, then it turned into a high-pitched roar, and finally it turned into a shrill roar.
After finishing the work, there was the sound of rushing water inside.
After a stick of incense.
The servant came out, bowed and said, "She was recruited. It was a man named Xu Jingzong who gave her gold and asked her to pass on the message."
"Xu Jingzong?" Xue Yuanjing was stunned.
He had some impression of this person, he seemed to be an old friend of the late King Qin.