The next day, almost everyone in the city knew about the suicide of Zhou Jin, the son of the Minister of Works, thanks to the fact that Zhou Jin went to the door of the prison of the Ministry of Punishments early in the morning to request the arrest of Luo Jinchao.
In the study room of the Princess's Mansion, all kinds of news were gradually gathered.
Qin Shu said: "The Minister of the Ministry of Justice has not returned to Beijing yet, and the chief minister is still in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Justice."
"Where is Master Shangshu now?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
"According to the news the day before yesterday, Master Shangshu set off from Jiangzhou. Taking into account the journey, it is estimated that it will take two days to arrive." Qin Shu said.
Luo Qingzhi nodded, remembering the news Gao Zhen told her last night, and ordered: "Those students are being guarded in Qi Siye's room, you go and see the situation."
"yes."
"Dong-dong-dong-dong!"
The boy outside the door came in and reported, "Your Highness, someone is coming from the palace."
Luo Qingzhi nodded, "I understand, I'll be right away."
"Have the results of Zhou Jing's autopsy not come out yet?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
Qin Shu replied, "It is said that Zhou Shangshu did not let people from Jingzhao Mansion enter."
Luo Qingzhi said: "Master Yang will pursue this matter, just pay close attention to it."
Qin Shu nodded, thought for a while and said: "We have Zhou Jin's pulse in our hands, and there is no way for people from the Criminal Department to come and arrest him."
"Everyone is dead, and the pulse record is useless." Luo Qingzhi explained, "Besides, their target is not Achao."
The two looked at each other, neither of them seemed to understand. Qin Shu asked tentatively: "Could it be that you are their target?"
"I didn't think carefully enough this time." Luo Qingzhi said softly, looking at the two of them and continued to explain, "When Zhou Jin was injured, I immediately asked Luo Chen to call the doctor, just to use this case to clear his name.
Ah Chao’s suspicion."
Luo Chen nodded, "Second Young Master is indeed fine."
"But, I took an extra step." Luo Qingzhi said, her brows already furrowed, "I shouldn't have gone to the Zhou Mansion."
Qin Shu, who had no patience to begin with, was already irritated, "Can you just tell me?"
Luo Qingzhi said calmly: "I went to the Zhou Mansion, entered his room, turned around, and saw that A Chao was let out, but Zhou Jin committed suicide. The outside world will think that I did something to cause this.
result."
"But isn't Master Yang with you?" Qin Shu said.
Luo Chen said: "Many people know that Master saved Master Yang."
The knock on the door rang again, Luo Chen opened the door, a little angry, "Let me wait, the princess has something important to do."
"But the person who came is Eunuch Huang."
The person who came was Eunuch Huang. Luo Chen did not dare to make his own decisions and turned to look at Luo Qingzhi.qδ
Luo Qingzhi said: "I know, come here."
After the door closed, Qin Shu couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty will let the master enter the palace at the slightest sign of trouble. It's really annoying."
Luo Chen patted him on the back and said, "Misfortune comes from your mouth. You should talk less."
Luo Qingzhi stood up and said, "You guys take care of things in the house, I'll go to the palace first."
Although this was not the first time that Huang Si came to pick up Luo Qingzhi in person, this time it was different. The carriage that picked him up was not a winter carriage, but a spring carriage.
Luo Qingzhi understood Gao Zhen's intention. He wanted everyone to see that she was taken into the palace.
The carriage used in spring was ventilated on three sides in order to enjoy the scenery. Although Luo Qingzhi was not afraid of the cold, Huang Si still thoughtfully prepared a heavy blanket.
As if he was worried that Luo Qingzhi might have the wrong idea, Huang Si still explained: "Princess, your Majesty is doing this for your own good."
"I know." Luo Qingzhi nodded.
In order to let more people see clearly, the car drove very slowly, and even went to the Ministry of Punishment Prison to pass by.
Seeing Gao Yan's actions, Luo Qingzhi still shook her head and thought, "Such partiality seems obvious. Is Your Majesty really helping?"
Half an hour later, after experiencing "***", Luo Qingzhi finally entered the palace gate.
Outside Xianyang Hall, I saw Yang Shen walking out of the hall, Luo
Qingzhi was a little surprised. Before she could ask anything, Yang Shen shook his head and signaled her not to speak.
Entering the Xianyang Hall, Luo Qingzhi smelled the faint smell of medicine again. She looked at Gao Yan at the desk. His face was rosy and he seemed to be in better spirits than the previous few days.
"Aluo, this time, you made a mistake." Gao Yan's tone contained a hint of theater.
Luo Qingzhi said: "Your Majesty seems to like seeing me in such a predicament."
Gao Yan nodded without hesitation, "Aluo, as you are in a high position, you don't care about other people's chances of being calculated by others. I hope you can understand this as soon as possible."
Once again, Gao Yan did not use the word "I".
Luo Qingzhi thought for a while, then shook her head and said, "I don't want to be that kind of person, but I'm not at the mercy of others."
"So." Gao Zhen said in anticipation, "Tell me, how do you solve this matter?"
"I can't say yet." Luo Qingzhi's voice was very soft and she looked at Gao Yan, "I'm not sure yet whether His Majesty is among the people plotting against me."
"Hahaha." Gao Yan laughed and coughed several times.
Luo Qingzhi stepped forward to pour him a cup of tea and handed it to him, "Your Majesty."
Gao Yan took the tea, drank a few sips, calmed his breathing, and said, "I will not change the selection of examiners for the imperial examination in the future, but you have to resolve the rest by yourself."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Don't worry, thank you." Gao Yan said, "If this matter cannot be resolved properly, can it be explained that you and Ah Zhen are not destined to be together, and the wedding will be abandoned."
Luo Qingzhi shook her head, "Your Majesty, these are obviously two different things, why do they have to be mixed together?"
"Do you like Gao Zhen that much?"
Luo Qingzhi did not answer Gao Yan's question immediately. Thinking about the recent rumors, she asked: "Your Majesty, what about you? Do you like me?"
"..."
An unprecedented silence filled the air. Gao Yan did not answer or refute. Luo Qingzhi continued to ask: "Do you like me."
This time, Luo Qingzhi used affirmative sentences.
Gao Zhen took a breath and said, "I like you, but I don't like you."
Luo Qingzhi shook her head helplessly, but did not want to continue this question. Maybe neither of them knew the answer to this question.
"I can't depose Queen Yang, but the harem cannot be left without a master for a day. I plan to choose a girl from aristocratic families and make her a noble concubine."
Luo Qingzhi had expected all this and didn't show any surprise.
"Aluo, what do you think of Arou?"
Luo Qingzhi was silent and then smiled, "Your Majesty, there is no need to test me like this. I said that my Luo family's ambitions are not here."
Gao Yan calmed down and said, "I have never doubted you. I need Ah Rou to come into the palace."
Luo Qingzhi interrupted Gao Zhen's words and said angrily: "This time you need me to guard some place again. Just let me go. Your Majesty doesn't have to do this."
"..."
The silence between the two made the air condense even more. Luo Qingzhi clenched her fists and said, "No matter what difficult task it is, I can complete it. Please let my sister go."
Gao Yan sighed deeply, "Aluo, since when did you and I no longer have such basic trust?"
"..."
Luo Qingzhi did not answer, and Gao Yan continued: "When the rich families saw that the queen was imprisoned, everyone wanted to send their own people to the palace, but, you know, I only believe in you, the harem cannot be without a master for a day, ah
Rou is the most suitable."
Gao Yan paused for a while, and seeing that Luo Qingzhi did not refute, he continued: "I can give Arou the most noble status and I will also protect her."
"No." Luo Qingzhi firmly refused again, "Arou is weak and sick and cannot survive in the palace."
As an emperor, Gao Yan was repeatedly rejected by Luo Qingzhi, and his face was already angry.
Luo Qingzhi could naturally see the emperor's angry expression, but she couldn't give in. Luo Qingrou was her only relative, and she couldn't let her sister come to this cannibal.
Harem.
"Come here." Gao Yan shouted.
A pair of forbidden soldiers entered the palace in an orderly manner, each of them was tall and powerful. If they really went together, Luo Qingzhi would not be sure of victory.
Gao Yan ordered, "Princess An Ning has worked hard for days and brought her to the side hall to rest."
Although the order was to rest, everyone present understood that it meant house arrest.
Luo Qingzhi did not resist and followed the imperial army out.
"One night, I only give you one night to think it through, and I'll call you back tomorrow."
Luo Qingzhi acted as if she hadn't heard anything and walked out of the palace door without looking back.
The side hall of Xianyang Hall has never been inhabited, but after opening the door, the decoration inside is very warm.
Luo Qingzhi sat on the chair, and soon someone brought food and started serving tea. If it weren't for the imperial guards surrounding her, Luo Qingzhi would have begun to feel that she was being invited as a guest.
Within about a moment of burning incense, the news spread that Luo Qingzhi was under house arrest in the palace.
The first one to get the news was Baili Xi. He was still panicked when he suddenly learned the news, but after careful consideration, he gradually calmed down.
Bailihan has always been steady. Although he looked worried, he didn't say much. Instead, he comforted Bailixi, "Father, don't panic. Your Majesty still trusts you. I think you have other arrangements."
"I'm not panicking, I'm just a little confused." Baili Xi said.
Bailihan also nodded, "I couldn't figure it out at the moment, but I'm afraid the people in the Princess's Mansion may not be stable. Do you want to send a message?"
"No need." Baili Xi said firmly, "As long as Fan Li is here, it can't collapse."
Luo Chen told Fan Li as soon as he got the news, and he immediately ordered: "The county master should keep it a secret and don't let the news leak out."
"yes."
Luo Chen smelled: "Then what should we do next? Should we arrange for someone to enter the palace to inquire?"
"That's inappropriate." Fan Li retorted, "This happened suddenly. We in the princess's palace should not act rashly."
"Then, don't do anything?" Luo Chen asked back.
Fan Li thought for a while and said, "Go, you and Qin Shu go there in person. One will keep an eye on the Imperial College and the other on the Ministry of Punishments. If there is any change, please inform me."
"Yes, sir."
Luo Qingzhi in the palace was drinking tea and eating snacks leisurely without looking anxious at all. The maids serving around her could not help but look at her, or perhaps observe her. This chapter has been completed!