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Chapter 62: Imprisoned in the Palace

In the Xuanshi Hall of the imperial palace, Li Jin was sitting upright, with an expression that was a bit confusing. In the huge hall, there were two courtiers and a married woman standing aside, waiting to ask questions. They looked solemn, as if

Waiting for someone important to arrive.

In the silence, the eunuch outside the palace preached: "Mr. Lu has arrived and is waiting for the saint's summons."

When the two ministers heard this, they frowned and looked excited.

Li Jin raised his eyebrows slightly, became more energetic, waved his hand and said: "Pass!"

Qingrong followed the eunuch all the way forward and entered the palace. The door curtain opened, and a slim figure appeared at the door. Li Jin looked at her. On the day of the hunt, he didn't pay much attention to her, but had a vague impression of her.

The shadows slowly overlap with those seen today...

Li Jin thought thoughtfully. It had been more than a year since he first met her in the Yuniang Palace. Her appearance was the same, but her temperament had changed subtly, from being cold and jade-like to having a more cold and charming charm... indeed

Li Jin was very surprised.

Xu Lingxiu was equally surprised. After such a long time, he finally got to see the fiancée who had canceled his marriage. Did she actually look like this? Xu Lingxiu couldn't help but think, she has lived a very good life now.

Okay, why are you still having trouble with your own family?

Qingrong stepped forward and bowed, bowing respectfully. He calmly withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "Pingshen."

Qing Rong thanked En and stood up. Li Jin asked: "I heard that you had made acquaintance with General Zhonglang two years ago, and on the way back to Yongcheng, you tempted Xue Shao to kill his general Li Wu for no reason, just because Li Wu bumped into him.

After breaking up the affair between the two of you, Xue Shao wanted to settle the matter and coerced and lured the people in the army to stop mentioning the matter. But after you returned to Yongcheng, you used your power to force the Xu family to cancel the engagement with you, and then interfered with the previous dynasty.

The matter is that Xue Shao deliberately suppressed the Xu family. Is it true?"

Qingrong's heart suddenly suddenly realized that this was completely untrue. When she came back to her senses, she looked at the people aside and saw that they were all staring at her angrily. But she didn't know which one was Xu Lingxiu...

She calmed down and replied calmly: "I have informed the saint that this has never happened. I had no personal relationship with General Zhonglang before, nor did I bewitch General Zhonglang to kill his generals. As for the later use of power to suppress others, it was even more untrue.

matter."

Li Sui on the side couldn't listen anymore and couldn't help but confront Qing Rong, "You're talking nonsense! It's clear that his brother Li Wu was killed because he broke up your adultery. Afterwards, the Xue family bribed him to hide this.

It’s such a thing that our family has no way to complain!”

Qingrong turned around, looked at Li Sui coldly, and said in a cold voice: "If you say there is no way to complain, how can you come to the imperial court today? Could it be that you want to say that the saint is ignorant and indulges in the law?"

Li Jin originally wanted to see how she would respond, but he didn't expect that she would turn an army against him.

Li Sui was stunned and extremely angry. He had no choice but to salute Li Jin and said, "I don't dare!" But Li Jin looked at him but didn't tell him to get up.

At this time, another eunuch was preaching outside: "The minister is about to arrive, waiting for the saint to summon him."

Li Jin didn't show any displeasure on his face, "Let him wait outside."

Li Sui and others were happy when they heard this, but Qingrong was very worried, wondering whether Xue Shao would make Li Jin unhappy.

Several people had their own thoughts, and after a while, Qingrong said in a slow voice: "I did get to know General Zhonglang at that time. But on the way back to the city, General Zhonglang suppressed bandits and rescued me, so we returned with the army, but the two of us

There is no violation of the rules at all. What is happening now is actually someone deliberately spreading rumors to cause trouble and ruin people's reputations. I hope the saints will see clearly."

Li Sui knelt down and said sternly: "The saint must not believe this woman's words! The soldiers in the army are the evidence, as well as the Xu family's mother and son, they can all testify! These are all conclusive things!"

"Your Majesty, I have the courage to say something, and I hope the saint will listen to it."

Li Jin waved his hand and said, "That's right."

"Li Xiaowei keeps saying that this is the case. If we find witnesses, we can accuse him of injustice and ask the saints to deal with Xue Shao. So if I find witnesses, identify the other party's slander, and confuse right and wrong, can I also ask the saints to deal with him and return Xue Shao's death?"

justice?"

Li Jin didn't answer, and narrowed his eyes at her. Qingrong continued to calm down and said: "It's just a witness, who knows whether it is true or false? What can it mean? Isn't this matter of referring to a deer as a horse also done by humans? A saint knows everything clearly and has insight.

Right and wrong, I will not be easily deceived by villains."

Xu Lingxiu frowned and looked at Qingrong, as if he was looking at an unrepentant person. "Is it that Madam still refuses to let go and take responsibility?"

Qingrong sneered and said: "You guys are spreading rumors and causing trouble. Don't you think the responsibility lies with others and not yourself? It's really ridiculous."

"You are using strong words to make sense!"

Qingrong countered: "I'm afraid there are other people who are really arrogant, right? I just don't want to see a saint being deceived by a villain. Is there anything wrong with telling the truth?"

The woman had already been angry when she heard that, and now she couldn't help but said: "You are so clever! A saint must never listen to this poisonous woman!"

Compared with the angry look on the other side, Qingrong looked calm. She said: "It is obvious that you want me to confront you in front of the emperor. Now that everything is put in front of you, seeing that you are at a disadvantage, you say that the other party is confusing right and wrong.

, I’ve let you say all the good and bad things. It doesn’t matter what other people say or do. If you have the right, you want to inflict crimes, so why bother? That’s what you are talking about.”

After several debates, Qingrong did not fall behind.

"you!"

Li Jin snapped, "That's enough."

Everyone in the palace silenced, waiting for Li Jin's decision. In fact, Qingrong was not sure, but she entered the palace alone, and now she had to waste time in this way.

After waiting for a long time, Li Jin said: "Mrs. Lu's words are reasonable. There is insufficient evidence to prove the crime." He glanced at Qingrong, his eyes unclear, and said slowly: "Let Mr. Lu stay in the palace temporarily.

After the matter is clarified, we will make a final decision, and the rest of the people will leave first."

Li did not agree. Seeing the saint's attitude, it was clear that he intended to cover up. Moreover, if the matter was delayed again and again, the variables would become greater. She wanted to request again, "Sage..."

Unexpectedly, Li Jin said coldly: "That's it for today. Please step back."

Li Jin spoke, and no matter how reluctant they were, they had no choice but to retreat.

At this time, only Li Jin and Qing Rong were left in the palace.

There was silence in the hall, no one spoke, Qingrong felt uneasy, and she didn't know what Li Jin meant by leaving her alone here.

After a long while, Li Jin said leisurely, "Mrs. Lu, you are very articulate."

Qingrong lowered his head and said respectfully: "I don't dare, I just state my feelings directly."

Li Jin stood up and was very interested. He walked up to Qing Rong and looked up and down for a moment. Qing Rong was frightened and was thinking about how to find words to deal with it when he heard a familiar voice coming from behind the door curtain, "Your Majesty,

How are things going?"

At this time, the queen came in with a smile. Qingrong breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to salute. The queen waved her hand and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time. You were busy taking care of the lieutenant general in the past few days, and you are a little tired."

Qing Rong said respectfully: "This is my concubine's business. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

When Li Jin saw her coming, his face became more relaxed and he said with concern: "You are pregnant now, why did you come here specially? I just asked, Mrs. Lu said that these are all unfounded, and there is insufficient evidence in this matter, so no conviction has been made.

"

The queen nodded, smiled slightly and said: "I see, I didn't believe it at first. The lieutenant would be able to risk his life to protect him regardless of his personal safety. How could such a loyal and courageous person do such a dirty and insidious thing? It seems like this is the case.

Sure enough, there is something fishy. Besides, it concerns Sanniang, so I am naturally worried." After saying that, he looked at Qingrong and smiled with unknown meaning.

As soon as this statement came out, no one knew what the queen meant.

Qingrong hurriedly saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern."

The queen smiled with satisfaction, her eyes turned to Qingrong and Li Jin, and said: "You don't have to be so polite. By the way, the Zhonglang general is still waiting outside. Will the saint call him in to answer? I guess he is worried about Sanniang.

, they didn’t waste a moment, they were really deeply in love as husband and wife.”

Hearing this, Li Jin glanced at Qingrong's calm and calm look, feeling a little inexplicably unhappy in her heart, and a little impatient on her face. The emperor had been married to him for many years, so she naturally knew him best. She said warmly: "Your Majesty is also busy.

It's been a long time, so I should be tired, so why not go and have a rest first? Since we don't care about this matter, we can wait for the investigation to be carried out before interrogating."

Li Jin nodded, as if he had remembered something before leaving, but his tone became more soothing, "He is still innocent and has yet to be found out. Let him go back first, and I will summon him another day."

The Queen responded: "Yes."

The queen and Qingrong both bowed and sent each other off.

"Sage allows you to stay in the palace?"

Qingrong was panic-stricken, fearing that the queen would be displeased, so she hurriedly explained: "Yes, the sage said that he would not make a final conclusion until the matter is found out."

The queen nodded and ordered the female official Song next to her, "You tell General Zhonglang about this matter. If Sanniang is fine, find out the truth as soon as possible and let him go back first... Sanniang will stay in the palace temporarily for the next few days."

middle."

"Yes." Ms. Song took the order and came out.

The queen looked at her thoughtfully and smiled, "That's right...since the saints attach so much importance to you, and you are a foreigner of a higher rank, then you can stay in my side hall for the next few days."

Qingrong hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not support you."

"Okay, okay, get up. You haven't been to the palace for a while, so you might as well stay and talk to me."

Qingrong responded, "Yes." But although she looked calm, she was very worried about the person outside.

Xue Shao did not see Li Jin, and he was not sure what Li Jin was thinking. Fortunately, a Song female official came to convey the message, so he would not be unable to do anything. So, he quickly rode away from the palace.

He must be quick, the fastest... to ensure that she comes back safely.

Qingrong followed the queen back to the Zhengyi Palace, and then followed the female officials in the palace to the residence of the side hall.

The Queen and Lady Song watched her leave until the figure completely disappeared outside the door.

The female official of the Song Dynasty did not understand why the queen was willing to speak for Qingrong and asked: "Your Highness, is this Lu family really as bad as the Li family said?"

The queen didn't care much, "It doesn't matter if she has it or not. How many people have clean hands if they want to achieve something? What's more, she is also capable. Look, don't even the saints favor her?"

"

The female official of the Song Dynasty was afraid that she would say the wrong thing and make the queen feel sad, "In my opinion, it is the saint's respect for your highness. Xue Shao once protected the emperor with merit, so he was just more lenient to the Lu family. Why mention it?"

The queen smiled sarcastically. She and Li Jin had been married for many years, and she still didn't know him well. The slightest good impression she had on Li Jin was just dispensable. She looked out the door, smiled, and said slowly

: "It's really not worth mentioning."

"By the way, Concubine Xian is not in good health right now, so she shouldn't worry about these things... This matter shouldn't reach her ears now."

Ms. Song paused, nodded and said, "I understand."


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