That snow fell on and off for three days. Su Zhe quietly moved to a new house in the snow, and did not deliberately inform anyone, but all the people who should know in a few days will know.
Prince Mu's Mansion and Prince Yu's Mansion naturally gave a lot of heavy gifts, and the palace also gave out a few boxes of beaded mussels and silk satin, among which it is said that Princess Jingning also added. The hanging mirror made Xia Dong walk around the door empty-handed, and left after saying "What an ugly yard", but the other visitors who came one after another did not dare to make similar comments, because everyone knew that this yard was covered in darkness. Recommended by the great commander, the aesthetics of warriors, maybe this is what it looks like.
Xiao Jingrui, Yan Yujin, and Xie Bi naturally came to visit, but the atmosphere of laughter and harmony has long since disappeared. Only Yan Yujin was still trying to tell all kinds of interesting things and make everyone happy. Xiao Jingrui basically He didn't take a few words, even Xie Bi didn't know why, the whole person was dumbfounded.
Mei Changsu took this opportunity to persuade the three of them to leave Beijing together and go to the nearby Huqiu Hot Spring to relax for a few days.
"This is a good season to soak in the hot springs," Yan Yujin said, with some interest, "but Jing Rui is fine, he can be dragged away at any time, Xie Bi may not think so easily. Just leave, he is not an idler like us, he has a lot of business to deal with every day, it will take at least half a month to go to Huqiu Hot Spring and come back."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Bi suddenly slapped the table and said, "Why can't I go, let's go, let's go together..."
"You don't have a fever, right?" Yan Yujin reached out and touched his forehead, "I hear you say you're busy every day, why aren't you busy now?"
Xie Bi was stunned, with a sad expression: "I'm not busy, now... I have nothing to do... "
Yan Yujin was startled when he saw that he didn't seem to be lying. Xiao Jingrui has already stretched his arms around Xie Bi's shoulders and said, "Second brother, don't think about it so much, Brother Su is right, Huqiu Hot Spring is a good place to relax, I'll go with you to relax... Come back... "
Mei Changsu sighed inwardly, and was about to speak when a newly hired servant rushed in and said, "Sir, His Royal Highness Prince Yu is here."
Xie Bi jumped in shock and felt a little helpless. Mei Changsu understood his current mood and whispered, "If you don't mind, why don't you leave through the side door?"
Yan Yujin rolled his eyes, although he didn't understand why Xie Bi would be afraid to see King Yu now, but he knew that there must be a reason for this, so he didn't talk too much. He followed the two brothers and was led away by the servants.
Just as Mei Changsu's front foot reached the outer courtyard wall, King Yu walked in, plain clothes and snow cap, with a humble smile on his face, Corporal Li Xian's posture was extremely skillful, seeing Mei Changsu bowing and salute, he hurriedly took a step forward. Reaching out to hold it, he smiled and said, "I came to visit Mr. in the snow, just for the friendship of friends, why should I be more polite."
Mei Changsu smiled slightly and got up. Yuwang Zhanmu looked around, as if he wanted to praise, but after a long delay, he complimented: "This courtyard is spacious and clear, simple and interesting..." Mei Changsu smiled without saying a word, raised his hand to invite Yuwang to enter The newly arranged study room was seated and ordered to serve tea.
"Mr. has moved to a good place, is there enough people who don't know what to do? This king has a few girls, who are beautiful and well trained. If you don't dislike it..."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness," Mei Changsu said with a bow, "Su is from Jianghu, and he has not yet married, so he is not used to being served by a maid. Fortunately, there are some old friends in Beijing, and the family members who have brought them are very obedient. If there is any inadequacy, please ask your Highness for it."
King Yu just said it casually, and didn't expect him to actually accept it. After being politely rejected, he didn't feel anything. He looked around the room and landed on the bookcase.
"This is Mr.'s masterpiece? It's a good painting!"
"It's not a serious painting," Mei Changsu smiled. "Although Your Highness thinks this courtyard is simple and interesting, unfortunately Su's taste is not exempt. This is a sketch of the garden landscape that was conceived. After the spring snowization, hire someone. According to this book, the landscape of the garden was rebuilt."
"Oh, is it just a sketch? It's already so charming. Look at the combination of plants and trees, the small scenery of the garden path, the small in the small, the large in the small, and the patchwork. You can't do it unless you have hills and valleys in your chest," Yu Wang is not worth it He can boast of any praise, and of course he has more words when he sees that he can boast, "If this garden is built according to this pattern, it will definitely be a beautiful garden in Jinling. As this king said, the garden where Jiang Zuomeilang lives, how can it be? That's how it should be."
"His Royal Highness is overrated. It is better to be chosen by Commander Meng. When I first came here, I felt that the location and shape of this garden were very agreeable, and the price was very reasonable, so I bought it. Fortunately, I was lucky this time. It feels very comfortable to live here for the past few days in the scary things like going to Lanyuan."
When King Yu saw that he took the initiative to mention Lanyuan, he was secretly delighted. He left the bookcase and turned around and sat down, saying, "Mr. Su was shocked by the mysterious case of Lanyuan's corpse. Do you know, sir?"
"How could Caomin know about the government's major case..." Mei Changsu laughed and said to Wang Yu secretly, it's obviously an old case that you want to find revenge on Lou Zhijing, how can you not follow it step by step? But he didn't say anything on his face, he put on a gentle smile, haha said: "Speaking of this case is really bizarre, obviously it is an ordinary criminal case, but it involves several courtiers and giants. The Ministry of Punishment said that there were officials of the second rank or higher involved, and the Jingzhao Yamen had limited powers and responsibilities, and could not take the lead in the trial.
Mei Changsu couldn't help but smile when he saw the smugness between King Yu's brows. Although Gao Sheng was not from any faction, he did not dare to tamper with and destroy the evidence just because the prince put some pressure on him. Facing this case, it was difficult to sleep and eat. He hastily closed the case and reported it, and even reminded him inadvertently, so he immediately arraigned Shi Du, and stopped immediately after the name of "Lou Zhijing" was found out. On the pretext of "the above-mentioned officers", all the people in the case file were sealed up to the Ministry of Punishment, and two major cases that offended the people were dismissed in one day. In this way, at most this year's performance evaluation is incompetent and inferior. In short, the life of the family is saved. If he can be demoted to another place to become an official, it will of course be a surprise.
Gao Sheng's tact and prudence is right in the heart of King Yu. Now, two cases, one that is unfavorable to one's own side and one that is of great benefit to him, are all in the hands of the Ministry of Punishment. The confidant of Yu Wang couldn't help but feel relieved. Thinking that Lou Zhijing was the enemy of the Jiang Zuo League, and that the case of hiding the corpse was uncovered by Mei Changsu, of course, he had to come over to show his favor.
"I heard... the Lanyuan case involves the Ministry of Personnel Lou?" Sure enough, Mei Changsu, a smart man, reported it to the Ministry of Justice, and immediately showed concern, "I don't know if the Ministry of Justice has the authority to examine officials at the same level. ?"
"Mister probably doesn't know the rules of the imperial court. Naturally, a single criminal department cannot try, but as long as the witnesses and physical evidence are conclusive, it can be reported to His Majesty to designate the Tingwei House Supervisor for trial. restricted."
"So that's the case," Mei Changsu said with a stunned expression, "but because the Ministry of Justice has always been investigating the case, the supervisor of the trial, Tingwei, doesn't know the details of the case. The whole process should be led by the Ministry of Justice, right? "
"This is of course. Lou Zhijing, a beast in clothes, maiming innocent and weak girls, the Ministry of Punishment will not be merciful, please rest assured sir."
Su Zhe was only a reporter, not a plaintiff. The word "rest assured" originally sounded odd, but when Mei Changsu heard what he said, he didn't express any objection. The personal grievances between Zhijing made Yu Wang feel that his attitude was more biased towards himself, bringing out the taste of complicity, which made him even more happy.
"Does Mr. Su know about the 'Binzhou Land Invasion Case'?"
Mei Changsu drank tea with his head down, and nodded casually: "Well, on the way to Jinling, I met the old plaintiff couple."
King Yu stood up suddenly, bowed his head in a salute, and said, "This case has troubled this king very much, and I would like you to teach me."
Mei Changsu stared at him for a while, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty has finally decided to start this case?"
"Yes, the royal father called the prince and this king into the palace today to ask our views on the trial of the land invasion case, and finally... decided to hand over the case to King Jing for trial, with the assistance of the three divisions..."
Mei Changsu said calmly, "How did the Crown Prince and His Highness respond to His Majesty's decision?"
"I have never objected..." King Yu sighed, "The prince doesn't object, because he knows that the father and the emperor will never hand over the case to him. As long as I can't let this king come to preside over the trial, he is already very satisfied, not to mention King Jing. He has a straight temper."
"How about you, Your Highness?"
"This king does not dare to object, because I am afraid that the father and the emperor will be over-hearted. Sir, you should know that the Duke of Qing, Baiye, has a good relationship with this king..." Wang Yu looked worried, "This case has not fallen into the hands of the prince, it is already in the hands of the prince. Great luck, but what this king is worried about is Jingyan's stubborn person, it's not easy to deal with."
"Not long ago, Your Highness, didn't you protect King Jing before His Majesty because of the County Master's affairs? This is considered a favor, right?"
King Yu smiled bitterly and said, "It's a human favor, but it's not enough to make King Jing bow his head. Mr. Su may not know what kind of person Jingyan is. To be honest, this king has never seen someone as ignorant as him. Be flexible, a stubborn person, even the emperor sometimes can't do anything about him..."
"Then Your Highness wants Su to find a way to restrain King Jing and let him decide the case of land invasion according to His Highness's wishes?"
"Sir, if you have a good plan, this king is really grateful."
"Then I dare to ask Your Highness, what do you mean by how to deal with the land invasion plan to be satisfied?"
"It's best if you can find a way to prove that it was a false accusation. If you can't, the priority should be to appease it."
Mei Changsu glanced at him and sneered a few times, "Your Highness, you fell asleep last night, haven't you woken up today? Are you playing with the evidence you collected as a hanging mirror?"
King Yu coughed twice, because the image of being benevolent has been established for a long time, and his arrogance has habitually increased. Not only was he not annoyed, but he showed embarrassment and said: "This... It's a bit difficult, so I have to find a way King Jing deliberately returned to protect him, in any case, as long as it is judged that Duke Qing did not know about it, it doesn't matter if he is fined with silver or fined."
Mei Changsu pursed the corners of his mouth and stared at King Yu for a long time, looking at him a little uncomfortable, Fang said coldly: "If Your Highness really has this intention, Su Mou has no choice but to say that the world is There are a thousand roads, so why bother to find only one dead end?”
Yu Wang was startled, "Why did you say this, sir?"
"His Royal Highness's next generation of virtuous kings is deeply favored by His Majesty and supported by all the ministers, so he is so energetic that he can compete with the Prince for glory. Unfortunately, His Highness has forgotten that no matter how powerful His Highness is, there is still one person in this big beam world, His Highness Wan Wan. You can't be an enemy," Mei Changsu said with a cold smile like broken ice and snow, "that's the emperor, your father."
King Yu stood up suddenly and argued, "Why did this king ever dare to be the enemy of the royal father?"
"Then Your Highness thinks who is going to try this case of land invasion? Is it the Crown Prince? Is it Prince Jing? None, it's Your Majesty! Your Majesty has tried his best to find a presiding judge like Prince Jing, for what? Deterring the current trend of land mergers in one fell swoop I will not tolerate you hindering his implementation of state affairs. When His Majesty dispatched an envoy to investigate the case, and when he decided that King Jing would preside over the trial, His Majesty already had his own expectations for the outcome of the case. Your Highness, if you control your elbows and destroy His Majesty's original plan, who will be the most annoyed? You have saved a Duke Qing, but you have lost His Majesty's favor. Have you ever thought about it?"
He said that King Yu had already broken out in a cold sweat, sat for a while, stretched out his hand to grab the tea bowl on the table, and poured it all down.
"His Royal Highness," Mei Changsu's voice continued to sound as if he did not let him go, with a hint of gloom, "The Duke of Qing has been unable to keep it for a long time, you must understand this."