"etc."
Just as Changsun Wan'er was about to step forward, Nangong Jin suddenly took out a jade token and said with a smile, "Don't bother Miss Wan'er. There is a special symbol printed on the envelope of the letter. As long as it is within one foot of the jade token in my hand, it will react."
Zhang Sun Wan'er stopped and said softly, "Your Highness is well prepared."
Nangong Jin smiled and said, "After all, it is a secret letter from the border. It concerns national affairs, so we must be more fully prepared."
As he spoke, he took the jade stone, approached the young man beside him, and said with a smile on his face: "Mr. Luo, I'm sorry."
Everyone's eyes turned to the gentle and elegant young man in a scholar's robe.
Nangong Huoyue's eyes were calm, and there was no ripple on her beautiful and majestic face, but the five fingers in her wide sleeves were clenched tightly.
This was an obvious frame-up. Who among those present could not see it
Even if he hadn't seen the secret letter at all, if nothing unexpected happened, the secret letter would appear on his body.
He is a weak scholar. No matter how smart he is, how can he prevent himself from being framed by warriors
Nangong Jin held the jade token in his hand, moved closer to Luo Qingzhou's neck, and began to check from the collar, slowly circling around his body, and then slowly moving downwards.
Li Gui, who was standing not far away, showed a hint of a sinister smile on his face, and secretly said in his heart: "Little bastard, let's see how arrogant you can be today! You will cry later!"
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the jade token in Nangong Jin's hand.
However, after Nangong Jin had examined him thoroughly from head to toe, the jade token in his hand still did not react at all.
What's going on
He was stunned for a moment, a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes, then he held the jade plate and examined it carefully again from bottom to top.
However, the jade token in his hand still did not respond.
impossible!
He stared at the jade token in his hand, stunned where he was.
Is there something wrong with the jade token
The sneer on Li Gui's lips suddenly froze.
There was a hint of surprise in Nangong Huoyue's eyes. She slowly loosened the five fingers in her sleeves and looked at the figure with a puzzled look on his face.
At this time, Luo Qingzhou suddenly said, "Your Highness, how about letting Miss Wan'er search your body again? That way you can feel more at ease."
Nangong Jin suddenly found himself in a difficult situation, with an embarrassed look on his face.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Li Gui suddenly said in a sharp voice: "Mr. Luo, let me search? I am not a man, I should not make you feel uncomfortable."
Luo Qingzhou looked at him calmly.
At this time, the Queen Mother also spoke up: "Luo Qing, let Li Gui search it, so that you can be cleared of all charges."
Luo Qingzhou said respectfully: "Since the Queen Mother has spoken, then Eunuch Li, please go in."
Li Gui immediately walked over, stopped in front of him, and put his hand directly into his clothes from his chest.
“Bang!”
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Luo Qingzhou suddenly slapped him and angrily shouted, "What are you doing? Why are you putting your hands into my clothes and rubbing them?"
Li Gui shuddered and pulled his hand back. Just as he was about to explain, he suddenly raised his palm and slapped him on the face with a "slap" sound, angrily saying: "The Queen Mother asked you to search my body, not to humiliate me!"
Then he opened his eyes wide and trembled all over, saying: "I, Luo Qingzhou, am a man of eight feet tall, a pure and innocent scholar, who has devoted all his heart to reading the books of sages and dedicated his life to the emperor and the country. Now I am touched by a eunuch, which is fine, but I am actually being humiliated by the eunuch in front of the emperor and the queen mother! This is such a great humiliation, how can I face the scholars in the world again!"
"I have been chiseled out of the deep mountains by thousands of hammers and chiseled, and burned by raging fires. I am not afraid of being crushed to pieces, as long as I can leave my innocence in the world! Even if I am crushed to pieces by lime, I can still leave my innocence. What do I, Luo Qingzhou, have to fear today!"
After saying that, he ran directly to the railing next to him, leaped up, and was about to jump into the pond outside.
Someone come and stop me!
He said secretly in his heart.
When everyone saw this scene, their faces changed!
At this moment, a red lotus suddenly flew out from Changsun Wan'er's hand, wrapped around his body and pulled him back.
Changsun Wan'er hurriedly supported him and said, "Master Luo, you can't do this! Your body and hair are all given by your parents, how can you commit suicide like this!"
Luo "Shao Bao" has now become a man of integrity who is willing to die for his innocence and integrity. He said passionately: "I have studied hard for more than ten years, just to share the worries of the emperor and sacrifice my life for the country one day! Who would have thought that today I would be slandered for my innocence and humiliated by a eunuch. As a scholar, how can I face other people in the future? It is better to die!"
Changsun Wan'er hugged him tightly and tried to persuade him softly again.
At this time, Li Gui was so frightened that his face turned pale. When he was about to explain, Nangong Yang suddenly came over and kicked him in the body, shouting angrily: "You dog slave! Why don't you kowtow to Luo Qing and apologize!"
Li Gui knelt on the ground with a plop and kowtowed repeatedly, saying: "I was wrong! I was wrong! Master Luo, you are so generous..."
Unexpectedly, before he could finish his words, the jade in Nangong Jin's hand suddenly lit up.
Huh
Nangong Jin was stunned for a moment, looking at the jade pendant in his hand, then he was overjoyed and continued to approach the young man who was looking for death next to him and search him.
But as soon as he approached the young man, the jade pendant in his hand suddenly went out again.
When he was wondering, the Queen Mother suddenly said with a gloomy face: "Try to get closer to Li Gui."
Nangong Jin was stunned, then he took the jade token from the young man and approached Li Gui who was kneeling on the ground.
“Buzz!”
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the jade token not only lit up, but also suddenly made a buzzing sound!
Everyone's eyes suddenly turned to the eunuch kneeling on the ground, with different expressions.
Li Gui's eyes widened immediately, he was so frightened that his soul left his body, and he said in a trembling voice: "This... this... this..."
Nangong Jin was equally incredulous and immediately moved the jade pendant closer to his chest.
“Swish!”
The light on the jade pendant suddenly became brighter!
At the same time, a ray of light suddenly appeared in Li Gui's clothes on his chest!
Nangong Jin's face froze, and immediately with a "whoosh", he reached into his clothes and pulled out something!
When everyone looked carefully, they saw that what he was holding was indeed the secret letter!
Nangong Jin froze in place, unable to believe it.
At this time, Li Gui was so scared that his eyes widened, his mouth opened wide, and a "ho ho ho" sound came out of his throat, but he couldn't utter a word.
Luo Qingzhou suddenly pointed at him and said, "Well, you little dog slave! You actually stole the secret letter! You just offered to search my body. Are you trying to take the opportunity to put the secret letter on me so that you can frame me?"
Then, with a face full of anger and excitement, he said: "Queen Mother, Your Majesty, please make the decision for me!"
The Queen Mother's expression was extremely ugly.
Nangong Yang's expression wasn't much better either.
He immediately asked with a gloomy face: "Ajin, is it the secret letter?"
Nangong Jin stared at the secret letter in his hand with a dull expression, nodded stiffly, and said: "Yes..."
Nangong Yang flew into a rage. With a bang, he suddenly kicked Li Gui on the head and shouted angrily, "Someone! Take this dog slave out and beat him to death!"
Li Gui's body suddenly went limp, and he collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud. He was shaking with fear, and his urine and feces were flowing. He couldn't even utter a word to beg for mercy...
At this time, Luo Qingzhou suddenly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I heard that Eunuch Li has been with Your Majesty since he was a child and is loyal to Your Majesty. How could he do such a thing? I think there must be something fishy going on. Please spare his life first and find out the reason before punishing him."
After these words were spoken, Nangong Huoyue couldn't help but look at him again.
Li Gui was immediately as if he had been pardoned. He looked at him gratefully. When he was about to beg, Luo Qingzhou said, "Queen Dowager, Your Majesty, the secret letter on the border is related to the safety of the country and may be related to the demon clan. This eunuch Li deliberately hid the secret letter. He may want to put the blame on me, or he may have other purposes. Maybe he has colluded with the demon clan, or with other people. In my opinion, it is better to hand him over to the Ministry of Justice, or to the Jinyiwei, and torture him severely. Arrest some eunuchs who are on good terms with him, or relatives outside the palace, and torture them together. It may have unexpected results."
As soon as these words came out, Li Gui immediately trembled with fear and uttered a shrill voice: "Little... little bastard, you... you will be in trouble..."
"Bang!"
Before he could finish, Luo Qingzhou kicked him in the mouth, causing his mouth to be full of blood and he could no longer utter a word.
At this time, the Queen Mother also spoke with a gloomy face: "Your Majesty, Luo Qing is right. We cannot kill him for the time being. Take him for questioning. This Li Gui is someone close to you. If he is really in collusion with someone, it would be terrible. This matter must be investigated thoroughly and we must not be careless!"
Nangong Yang lowered his head slightly and said, "I will listen to you, mother."
Then he shouted coldly: "Come here, take this dog slave away first! After today's feast is over, I will have someone to interrogate him thoroughly!"
Two guards immediately came in and dragged Li Gui, who was lying on the ground, out.
A trail of liquid was left on the ground, and it smelled terrible.
Nangong Huoyue turned around and left.
Nangong Yang also hurried over to support the Queen Mother and said, "Mother, let's go to offer sacrifices to the heaven first. It's almost time."
The Queen Mother covered her nose and looked at the young man outside the pavilion and said, "Luo Qing, you should go quickly. I am sorry for what happened today. After the event is over, I will let the Prince of Thailand go to apologize to you in person."
Nangong Jin looked embarrassed and said nothing.
Luo Qingzhou said quickly: "I dare not."
Then he followed everyone out of the Imperial Garden.
Changsun Wan'er slowed down her pace and walked with him, whispering, "Mr. Luo, you did the right thing. Even if you didn't say anything, His Majesty would not really kill Li Gui."
Then he asked in a low voice: "Mr. Luo, that poem should be written by you, right?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "My wife did it."
Changsun Wan'er smiled and said nothing more.
How could a poem with such vigor and soul be written by a weak woman? When she heard it for the first time, she knew there was something strange.
When she heard him read it out loud just now, she understood it all at once.
The so-called most talented woman in Mo City, I'm afraid there is a most talented man in the world standing behind her
Is it because he is a son-in-law that he has to be humble and low-key
At this moment, Changsun Wan'er felt not only admiration for the young man beside her, but also a bit of pity and regret.
With his talent, if he had a better family background, he would have been famous by now. Why has he been lying dormant and remained unknown until now
What about the several great talents in Jiangnan, what about the first young master in Kyoto? All those talents are not worth mentioning in front of him.
"Master Luo, I heard that the princes of neighboring countries brought several talented poets to the banquet. They may compete with the talented people of Da Yan. His Majesty has invited the four great talents of Jiangnan, several talents of Kyoto, and of course, you. When the time comes, Wan'er must appreciate your amazing talent."
As they walked out of the palace and were about to separate, Changsun Wan'er said something with a smile.
Luo Qingzhou cupped his hands and said, "How can I be compared with those talented people? Miss Wan'er, you are too kind."
Changsun Wan'er smiled and said nothing more. She bowed her head slightly, then turned and walked to the side of the empress dowager.
After the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Princess left surrounded by their servants, Luo Qingzhou returned to the square alone.
When Li Gui came and called him just now, he saw the other party's ill intentions.
After talking and testing each other along the way, he soon learned of the other party's conspiracy.
After the Prince of Thailand dropped the secret letter, he deliberately wanted to leave, leading Li Gui into the pavilion, and then he immediately used the art of controlling objects with his soul to quietly place the letter on Li Gui's body.
Everything was done flawlessly.
But the performance just now seemed a bit exaggerated.
Also, the eldest princess seemed to reveal her appreciation and concern for him.
When the eldest princess arrived just now, she should have guessed that the Thai prince wanted to slander and frame him. She thought that the secret letter must be with him, so she said those words anxiously.
Who would have thought that he had already figured it out.
At that time, he had no way to inform the other party in advance.
The emperor should have noticed that the eldest princess was protecting him. I don't know if this incident was a deliberate test by the emperor or a sudden idea of Li Gui and the Thai prince.
Whatever the reason, he had to be careful.
Once this Taikang feast is over, everything will probably be exposed one by one.
Then, he will have to fight back.
Of course, he had been preparing for this for a long time.
However, the eldest princess had not yet told him about the overall arrangement. He had to find an opportunity to ask her about it so that he could make other preparations in advance.
Thinking about this, he quickly returned to the square.
Everyone in the Qin family breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him return safely.
At this time, Nangong Meijiao and Nangong Xueyi walked towards them together.
Luo Qingzhou looked at the two sisters, then suddenly turned his head and looked at the people from Lingxiao Sect in the distance.
Linghu Qingzhu, dressed in green, was staring at Nangong Meijiao at this moment.
Luo Qingzhou thought to himself, this is terrible.
Although it would be discovered sooner or later, it was still somewhat embarrassing to be discovered at this time.
"Uncle, aunt, father and mother asked us to come here to greet you on their behalf. It is not convenient for them to come."
Nangong Xueyi walked over with a smile on her face.
As for Nangong Meijiao, maybe she was thinking about the arranged marriage, she had a cold face and looked like she wanted to keep strangers away.
Bailing was standing behind Song Ruyue, and was surprisingly calm at this moment. There seemed to be a faint flicker of moonlight in the depths of her eyes.