The old musician greeted him with a smile, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile: "This Miss Lu is both talented and beautiful. In addition, her grandfather's crime has not been finalized, so she will not come out to meet the guests for the time being. Several officials can tell her where she is from at a glance.
If you are prominent, why not change to someone else? There are many children of officials here, so it doesn’t have to be Miss Lu."
Zhu Hao said: "Isn't Lu Shangshu already sentenced to death?"
"ah?"
The old musician was stunned.
This information is confidential, and even people in Shuntian Mansion may not know it. The Jiaofang Division has just learned of the situation.
Zhu Hao said: "It seems you have ulterior motives... Lu Qianhu, please show your identity."
Lu Song knew that he was up to no good and must have been used as a spearman. However, since he became a member of the Jinyiwei Qianhu, he had not had the opportunity to show off in front of outsiders, so he did not hesitate at the moment and showed off his Jinyiwei waist badge.
, this time the old musician was stumped.
"Let's just say that these few don't look like ordinary people. They seem to be from official families, but even the Jin Yiwei cannot forcibly interfere with the affairs of the Jiaofang Department. To be honest, this Miss Lu has been booked a long time ago, saying that she wants to wait for Yang
When the elder's son comes, we will make arrangements then..."
The old musician originally wanted to have a good deal with the three people in front of him. After all, the position of Jinyiwei Qianhu can only be regarded as the "lowest rank" among the capital. Don't think that our Jiaofang Division has never seen real powerful people. Uncle Gonghou often comes here. Jinyiwei Qianhu
He is a minor player in the capital.
But now that Jinyiwei belongs to the new emperor system, the old musician also knows that he may not be able to offend him, so he simply uses Yang Tinghe's son as a shield.
Tang Yin asked in confusion: "But Mr. Yang Ge's son, Yang Shen and Yang Yongxiu?"
When the old musician heard that he was not a reckless person, he immediately felt relieved: "It is Mr. Yang. You should know his reputation. Lu Shangshu's crime was determined by Mr. Yang Ge, so..."
Tang Yin said: "Your Excellency, you can't say this nonsense... Mr. Yang Ge is a bachelor of the cabinet, how can he have the power to convict anyone?"
"Yes, yes, damn it, I offended a few people."
The old musician quickly admitted his mistake and wanted to give both parties a step down.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "I don't want to embarrass you. I just want to meet him. Just say a few words through a screen or something. Speaking of which, Jin Yiwei is also involved in the details of this case. I will ask Miss Lu about it. It will never affect her."
Her good reputation will not affect... Mr. Yang's visit. What do you think?"
"This this……"
The old musician was in a difficult position.
Lu Song knew that it was time for him to come out and make a bad show, and asked sharply: "If you don't make arrangements, do you want Jin Yiwei to come and seal the door?"
The old musician became angry when he saw Lu Song's pretentious manner. He thought he had a little power and dared to act wildly in the teaching department? He really didn't know how to live or die.
But even if someone wants to cure the thousands of households in Jinyiwei in front of him, it is definitely not for someone from the Jiaofang Division. The old musician can only bow and salute: "Please let the young one go and ask for instructions. If possible... give a few more
Accurate letter."
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The old musician went to ask his superiors for instructions.
Food and drinks were also served, and a singer was arranged. He didn't know what to sing. Tang Yin didn't want to listen. He was more concerned about Zhu Hao's purpose of coming: "Why did you come here? Just for the sake of it."
Look at this Miss Lu?"
Zhu Hao said: "We have some connections, why don't we meet?"
Lu Song sighed lightly: "Nowadays, Mr. Yangge is extremely powerful in the capital, and his disciples' old friends are all over the government and the public. There are even his people in the Jinyi Guards. If we directly conflict with Mr. Yang, there is no need."
Lu Song is a Confucian general. He is well versed in the Doctrine of the Doctrine of the Doctrine. He spoke for Zhu Hao earlier as a last resort because he did not want to offend others.
Zhu Hao nodded: "I have my own sense of discretion."
After Zhu Hao said this, Lu Song and Tang Yin looked at each other and said nothing.
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There was still a lot of noise next door, a group of prison guards were drinking, and they just wanted the whole world to know of their existence.
The extroverted personality of young people is very obvious in this group of people. Zhu Hao smiled and joked: "Mr. Tang may be able to start from the bottom and rise step by step when he takes office in the Imperial College."
Tang Yin continued to drink his wine and ignored Zhu Hao.
The atmosphere at the table was a bit depressing.
Soon the old musician came back, followed by an old man who seemed to have some status and status. After asking, he found out that he was Zuo Sile, the Jiaofang Si. He was a ninth-rank official and was responsible for the daily operations of the Jiaofang Si.
"A few officials haven't asked for advice yet..."
Zuo Sile first introduced himself to his family.
He was about sixty years old, with a smooth complexion and no beard at all under his chin. It was unknown whether he was a eunuch. His shiny face meant that he was well-paid as an errand in the Jiaofang Department.
Lu Song didn't know how to answer. If he reported his family status, it might be spread to the ears of his political enemies.
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "No need to ask, An Lu is here."
The other party was indeed very knowledgeable. When he heard that An Lu was coming, he immediately kept silent and immediately made arrangements, saying that he was going to invite Miss Lu.
Si Le, surnamed Sun, refused to leave, probably because he wanted to be on hand to supervise and see whether Zhu Hao and his entourage were asking questions or just harassing officials and family members on the pretext of asking questions.
Have someone bring in a screen, made of gauze, with the inside and outside looming.
When the person came, there were two maids accompanying him. It can be seen that even if Miss Lu entered the Jiaofang Division, she had received relatively proper arrangements. Maybe they thought that this Miss Lu would not be in the Jiaofang Division for long, maybe very soon.
She was soon redeemed by Yang Shen through connections and raised as a concubine or a foreigner.
People came behind the screen. Lu Song wanted to get up to take a look, fearing that there was something fishy, but he was stopped by Si Le, surnamed Sun: "This Master of Qianhu, just look at him from a distance. He is definitely Miss Lu herself. We don't dare to wait."
Hypocrisy, but please respect her and don’t think of her as accompanying you except asking questions. This is not her duty.”
Lu Song heard that the other party spoke politely, so it was not easy for him to get angry. He could only turn his eyes to Zhu Hao to see what Zhu Hao was going to do.
Behind the screen, Miss Lu did not take a seat, but just stood there, as if waiting for instructions from the government.
Zhu Hao said: "Lu Zhanqing?"
Zhu Hao came up and announced the woman's name. The woman inside was visibly shaken. Apparently no one had called her name for a long time, and only her family members knew this name.
Even Tang Yin and Lu Song found it strange that even in the case file, Lu Wan's granddaughter's name was not mentioned, only her rank and age were mentioned.
"She is the sinner."
The voice came out, very gentle.
Zhu Hao said: "The crime of Ling Zu has been determined. He has rebelled against the vassal and is punishable by death. Do you know?"
Before Miss Lu could reply, Sun Sile hurriedly said: "This official, please don't talk nonsense."
Lu Song said: "What can't be said? The court meeting and the conviction are what happened today. Otherwise, we wouldn't have come to ask questions. Do you want to question the crime presumed by the court at the court meeting?"
"Don't dare..."
Only then did Sun Sile realize that the people in front of him did not simply come to teach Si Saye through the power of Conglong.
It looks like he may really have official business.
Zhu Hao said: "Sun Sile, I have something to ask Miss Lu, can we ask the uninvolved people to go out for a while? Don't worry, just ask a few words while we have tea. This screen doesn't need to be taken down, okay?"
"No, this is against the rules."
Sun Sile immediately objected.
Lu Song sneered and said: "The official's interrogation is just a few words, and you still want to listen? But you want us to take the person to the Jinyi Guard and investigate on our own? You don't want to make too much noise, right?"
Sun Sile thought about it, if Jin Yiwei took the person away on the pretext of investigating the case, when the young master from Yangge's hometown came to ask for the person, the Jiaofang Secretary would not be able to hold him back.
"Then... just ask a few questions. The young ones will be waiting outside. If you, the superiors, have finished asking, just ask the young ones to come in!"
Sun Sile could only call the old musicians, all the singers, and the serving maids out of the house.
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Only Zhu Hao and Lu Wan's granddaughter Lu Zhanqing were left in the room.
Zhu Hao said: "Your Majesty once led the army to quell the rebellion in the Central Plains and contributed to the Ming Dynasty. He is among the eight councils. If the appeal is properly made, the crime may be reduced and death penalty avoided. However, your Majesty needs to submit a memorial to request the imperial court's pardon. Others will not do it."
Zu defends himself."
"The daughter of a sinful minister does not understand the meaning of your lord."
I guess Lu Zhanqing behind the screen was also curious. It was said that the government was asking questions, but why was it a young man who was in charge of everything?
Zhu Hao said: "But you should also know that even if Ling Zu's crime is reduced, his family will still be implicated. But if he can appeal in prison and mention that he was framed, the return of King Ning's bodyguard was with the approval of others.
, not only can you reduce your crime and avoid death, but you can also avoid dragging down your family. When the time comes, all the members of the Lu family, except for your ancestor who will be punished by guarding the border, can redeem their status and become good friends."
"What?"
Lu Zhanqing inside never thought that he would have a chance to escape the crime and walk out of a place like Jiaofangsi.
Tang Yin and Lu Song understood at this time that Zhu Hao did not come to the Jiaofang Division to have fun. He found Lu Zhanqing, probably to use Lu Zhanqing as a breakthrough and ask Lu Zhanqing to write a letter to his grandfather or something, telling Lu Wan that he would "bite randomly" in prison.
people".
If Lu Wan didn't follow the instructions, he would die without telling anyone. His family would be in trouble, his son would be expelled from the army and he would probably die on the border, and his daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter would all be sent to the Jiaofangsi as a happy place.
Lu Wan had so many political opponents in the past. After he is convicted, his political opponents will inevitably add insult to injury.
"Don't you believe us?"
Zhu Hao asked with a smile.
Lu Zhanqing said: "Sir, you don't know what the guilty minister's daughter can do for you?"
Zhu Hao said: "It's very simple. Just follow my instructions and write a letter to your grandfather. There is no need to mention the conditions I set. I just want to tell you that you have met me and explain the suffering you and your family experienced after the Lu family was ransacked.
, you don’t have to worry about how we will get this letter to your grandfather.
"As for your grandfather, there is no need for you to worry. I believe he will make the right choice after reading your letter. I will not tell you what he is going to do specifically to avoid involving you. Are you willing to do it?
What about the future of yourself and the Lu family, why are you writing this letter for me?"
There was silence for a moment behind the screen.
Even if Lu Zhanqing could not completely guess the true intentions of these people, he could still feel that he and his grandfather Lu Wan were being used as weapons.
But they have no choice now.
Not struggling would be a death sentence for Lu, and she and her family would be condemned to suffer a lifetime of suffering.