The weather was dry and things were dry, so Emperor Yao lost his temper early in the morning and punished several officials, which made the courtiers panic.
It was rare that Wei Heyan did not go to the imperial study immediately, and it was also rare that the two cabinet elders, Prime Minister Shen and Bo Bao, gathered together.
"The governor knows everything so clearly that it makes us ashamed."
Wei He said he would not take credit and stopped waiting for Si Yiluo to approach.
"Everyone would like to thank Mr. Si. If Mr. Si had not caught the real culprit, you would have let the emperor bear the reputation of killing his brothers. If it really comes to a point where it cannot be ended, it is not as simple as appointing and removing a few officials... …”
Wei Heyan arrested someone and made her take the blame?
Si Yiluo scolded her in her mind first. She was indeed in a daze. She was so confused by his beauty trap last night that she went with him to arrest him without even having time to think.
She was not the one to interrogate the criminal, and she had no control over what he confessed to!
"I would also like to thank the governor for the news. The governor has worked hard interrogating the criminals all night. It is better to go back to the house and rest early, so as not to collapse from exhaustion!"
"Master Si, it's hard work to arrest criminals all night long, why not go back together?"
Wei Heyan had a friendly smile on his lips, and Si Yiluo strode away without smiling.
The three pavilion elders stopped at the same time and looked at the two figures leaving side by side.
Bo'an sighed: "It seems that the rumors are true. If Wei Heyan and Si Yiluo get involved, the court will probably need the three of us to join forces to compete with them."
"Not necessarily." Shen Sanxing snorted, "Compared to Wei Heyan, Si Yiluo's methods are a bit more sophisticated. The relationship between the two of them is just like the three of us, and they may not necessarily be of the same mind!"
"The Prime Minister's words are quite candid, and Bao admires them. But I don't know when did Prime Minister Shen become friends with Qingliu and his gang? Not only did they not appreciate the Prime Minister's recommendation, they also wrote a letter to impeach the Prime Minister. It's a thankless thing for the Prime Minister." You did it so smoothly, Bao is even more impressed!"
Those who wield power never dwell on the past, but only focus on the immediate gains and losses.
However, it is also a literary person's pleasure not to delay talking and poking at each other's sore spots.
If Shen Panxing has made it this far, how can he be someone who is offended by a few words?
"It's not as good as the two who lost their wives and lost their troops..."
Bao Fan and Bo An did the job of filling in the gaps. All the people they promoted were moved out of the capital by Emperor Yao, and a lot of positions were vacated. Although they were all inconspicuous positions, He still doesn’t like it, but it’s time to relieve his anger!
The three of them broke up unhappy.
Si Yiluo walked around the yamen and read a few files. She felt a little headache. Everything in the yamen was in order, so she put down what she was doing and returned to the house.
Shen Moran placed three basins of crushed ice in her room. After listening to her talk about last night's experience, she joked: "You have no principles when you meet Wei Heyan. It's easy to do stupid things when your brain is hot! But he was willing to do it. When I try to use my honey trap on you, are you sure that you will fall into the trap?"
"However, it can be considered as fulfilling your wish in the previous life. Didn't you always want to knock him down? How about it? How do you feel?"
Si Yiluo didn't bother to think about it, and said coldly: "I'm wondering what he found out from those people's mouths, and who was behind the arson case?"
If the murder case and the arson case have nothing to do with each other, why is it such a coincidence?
After the arson case, Yue Beishu appeared beside her.
"Do you doubt... Beiliao?"
Shen Moran guessed what she was thinking.
Si Yiluo followed suit and said: "At that time, Xiao Yuanjin and Xiao Poyun appeared near Lingyin Pavilion at the same time, and Xiao Poyun also admitted that she was interested in Yue Beishu. How much do you think the majestic Princess of Beiliao would be interested in a Guanloutou card? What’s true and false?”
"Wouldn't you know how true or false it is after trying it?" Shen Moran made a calculation and suggested, "Invite Xiao Poyun to come over for the banquet and take the opportunity to give Yue Bei Shu to her. If she refuses, it will be confirmed. After knowing Yue Beishu's identity, if she accepts it, you will just solve a problem! The best of both worlds!"
Si Yiluo thought this was a good idea.
"It's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun, why not tonight?"
"You are a third-rank official and your status is sensitive. If you are going to entertain Princess Bei Liao alone for fear of arousing suspicion, why not invite another person..." Shen Moran covered her lips and smiled, "Please invite Wei Heyan!"
"With his testimony, you will not be suspected."
Si Yiluo's face burned with panic when he thought about what happened last night. Shen Moran didn't wait for her to back down before he made up his mind.
"You live across the street from him, so it's perfect to invite him to the banquet. If it were anyone else, I'm afraid he might not be willing to wade into this troubled water. After all, being related to Beiliao is a crime that will be executed by everyone."
Si Yiluo had no choice but to compromise.
As night fell, in the waterside pavilion in the back garden, Wei Heyan arrived early and sat in the pavilion with his chin in his hands, watching the busy servants.
Xiang Yun stood behind him like an invisible man, looking in all directions, but his peripheral vision fell on him.
"Sister Aluo!"
Chen Zhuo called her by the rockery, and Si Yiluo said sorry, got up and walked over.
"What's the matter with you?"
Chen Zhuo stood up on his tiptoes and hooked her neck, pulling her down a little. He approached mysteriously and said, "Sister Aluo, who is that beauty in the waterside pavilion?"
Si Yiluo glanced back, then looked back.
"It's not your place to ask, don't talk too much!"
Chen Zhuo pouted and muttered: "Prince Xiang asked me to look at you..."
"What did you say?"
"I said, if you don't tell me, I'll ask Brother Xiang Yun!"
"Come back!" Si Yiluo grabbed his upper arm and pulled him back like a chicken, "Why are you joining in the fun! That's Governor Wei, be careful not to offend him and keep him away!"
"Eunuch?" Chen Zhuo's heart dropped to his stomach, "It's okay, sister Aluo is happy!"
baffling!
The servants announced Xiao Poyun's arrival, and she went out to greet him.
"I wonder why Mr. Si entertained me for the banquet? Is it worth Mr. Si's trouble to be a prisoner?"
Si Yiluo smiled and said: "Last time I had a discussion with the princess in the palace, but I regretted meeting her so late. Today we specially held a banquet. Si wanted to make friends with the princess."
Xiao Poyun sneered: "Master Si is not good at socializing, and there is no need to make up lies to deceive me. If I lose to you, my skills are inferior to others. I am a petty princess, so I am afraid I will let down Master Si's good intentions."
The two walked up to the waterside pavilion and saw Wei Heyan. Xiao Poyun stopped in his tracks and cupped his fists in greeting.
"Director Wei is here too. I'm afraid this banquet has another purpose..."
The guests and hosts take their seats.
Si Yiluo clapped his hands.
"Si has obtained a treasure and would like to invite people with similar interests to view it. Princess please."
Yue Beishu dressed in flowing white clothes and entered the table.
Xiao Poyun's eyes changed, he looked at the people at the table, and said with a hint of ridicule: "Master Beishu is actually Master Si's treasure, so are Miss Shen and Governor Wei also the same people?"
Wei Heyan held a cup of tea and did not reply. Shen Moran smiled and said: "Princess Poyun misunderstood, the governor and I are not the protagonists today."
"A gentleman does not take away from others' favor. Even though Sim is a woman, he understands this principle. Today I will hold a red line for the princess. I wonder if the princess is satisfied?"
Xiao Poyun was shocked and looked at Yue Beishu, wondering, could it be that Si Yiluo already knew Yue Beishu's true identity?
Yue Beishu was equally horrified. Even though Si Yiluo suspected him and was guarding him, he was not afraid. If he took this opportunity to give him to Xiao Poyun, he would not be able to refuse it given his status.