On one side is Mo Junyang, on the other is his confidant Mo You.
Mo Junyu felt like his stomach was twitching, and he couldn't make a choice at all.
But again, we can’t just leave it alone.
In a dilemma, Mo Junyu gritted his teeth and ordered: "Except for Prince Mo, everyone else should retreat outside the door and wait."
When Wei Zichao and others heard this order, they felt unwilling to do so, but Mo Junyang did not express it and could only retreat for the time being.
When only Mo Junyang and Mo Junyu were left in the imperial study room.
Mo Junyu sighed helplessly: "Brother Yang, after all, Mo You is my confidant and a relative of my mother. Even if he does something inappropriate, can you please let him go for my sake?" "
For Mo You, Mo Junyu almost used a pleading tone.
In the face of the facts, he had no more reason to defend Mo You, he just hoped to smooth over the matter.
When things pass, they pass.
If it had been anyone else who had been begged by the current emperor, he would have agreed without saying a word.
However, Mo Junyang just looked at Mo Junyu without saying a word, making the latter very happy.
Mo Junyang's pupils were dark, like an ocean, which could drown people, making it impossible to discern the deeper meaning.
Mo Junyu was confused.
He really wasn't sure what decision Mo Junyang would make.
Just when he was scratching his head and trying to think of words, Mo Junyang spoke.
"Your Majesty, what are your thoughts on the case of official bank being robbed?"
The topic changed unusually quickly.
Surprise flashed in Mo Junyu's eyes, but he quickly calmed down.
He pretended to be calm and said: "Didn't the Ministry of Punishment already report the silver robbery case? I..."
"I have found the real location where Guan Yin was robbed, and found dozens of corpses there..."
Before Mo Junyang finished speaking, Mo Junyu immediately made an assertion: "No matter what the previous investigation was, now that the real murderer has been brought to justice, then this matter is settled.
The national treasury is now full, and the losses are not considered big. Yang Di really doesn’t need to worry about this matter anymore. "
Ten million taels of silver were robbed, but Mo Junyu said in an understatement that the loss was not big.
Even though he was as calm as Mo Junyang, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and glance at Mo Junyu one more time.
If Mo Junyang wasn't good at showing his emotions, probably it would be written on his face right now: What the hell are you kidding me about
Of course, Mo Junyang didn't really ask such a question, but there was a hint of ridicule at the corner of his mouth.
"I haven't told you the truth yet. How did your Majesty know that the person who died was a silver robber?"
Mo Junyu was stunned by the question.
He didn't think about this problem at all just now, and now he was forced to be speechless.
After a long while, I managed to find a sentence to say: "I, I just guessed casually."
He tried his best to pretend that nothing had happened, and continued to ask: "What? Is my guess wrong?"
Mo Junyang did not directly answer the question of right or wrong. He changed the topic and asked: "Master Mo is His Majesty's confidant. Does Your Majesty know that he appeared at the scene of the crime this time?"
"Of course..." Mo Junyu subconsciously wanted to deny it.
But Mo Junyang looked at him solemnly, and those dark pupils seemed to penetrate everything, leaving Mo Junyu nowhere to hide.
Mo Junyu's face changed several times, his mind was up and down, and he finally gritted his teeth and admitted, "Yes, I ordered Mo You to investigate the scene. But I didn't expect that Brother Yang was also investigating this matter, so it almost happened. A tragedy that can be redeemed.
This is also Mo You's fault. I'm here to apologize for him! "
Being able to make the emperor apologize for someone else's fault shows how high Mo You's status is in Mo Junyu's heart.
Mo Junyang didn't seem to notice this, and then asked: "Then, Your Majesty, what are you doing by sending people to the crime scene? Why do you want to kill people and silence them?"
Mo Junyu was startled and immediately retorted: "Of course I sent Mo You to thoroughly investigate the silver robbery case. How could there be any talk of killing people and silencing them? Could it be that Brother Yang heard some rumors?"
The words were conclusive, and there were questions of concern at the end, and the pot was thrown away in just a few words.
However, the one who can be fooled by Mo Junyu is not named Mo Junyang.
Mo Junyang's expression remained unchanged and he said calmly: "I have carefully inspected the wounds on the corpse, and they are completely consistent with the weapons of the team led by Lord Mo."
With all the witnesses and material evidence, Mo You couldn't escape at all.
Mo Junyu also tried to argue: "Perhaps they found the crime scene and happened to meet the robbers. The two sides fought and killed the enemy with a knife. This is not surprising."
"But what if..."
Mo Junyang looked at Mo Junyu, paused, and said slowly: "Were those killed not robbers, but soldiers?"
Mo Junyu's pupils trembled uncontrollably. He clenched his fists tightly and managed to stabilize his body without losing his composure in front of Mo Junyang.
But he didn't notice that the color on his face had already faded away, leaving only pale fear.
He also tried to pretend to be calm and said: "Then the military camp must be lax and allow the soldiers to break the law. I have long said that the military style of the city guards is not good, and I am taking this opportunity to rectify it to avoid something like this happening again in the future. misfortune."
Tsk tsk.
If Qu Yuexuan and others were here, they would all be impressed by Mo Junyu's superb acting skills.
Really, I can make it up!
This skill is not something ordinary people can unlock.
Mo Junyang did not seem to show any dissatisfaction with Mo Junyu's defense.
After listening to Mo Junyu quietly, he said lightly: "Then if I say that I have found letters giving them instructions in the arms of these people, it also contains the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes..."
"impossible!"
Before Mo Junyang finished speaking, he encountered fierce opposition from Mo Junyu.
But as soon as Mo Junyu's voice fell, he regretted it.
Because after that, Mo Junyang's expression told him that there was no such thing as a letter.
Everything was fabricated to defraud him.
And Mo Junyu had already "thrown himself into a trap" just now!
Mo Junyu suddenly closed his mouth again, turned away his face and stopped talking.
Mo Junyu wanted to avoid Mo Junyang, but he was reluctant to do so and he couldn't avoid it at all.
Mo Junyang's glare was so sharp that it hurt all over his body.
Mo Junyu finally couldn't stand it anymore and asked as if he was giving up: "Brother Yang, what do you really want?"
"Those who are good at killing soldiers will be dealt with impartially..." Mo Junyu said it eloquently.
But when Mo Junyu was anxious to argue, he continued: "Maybe, I want to know the truth."
To protect Mo You, it is better to protect the truth.
Mo Junyang has already placed the choice in front of Mo Junyu, it just depends on what Mo Junyu chooses.
Mo Junyu didn't want to talk about the silver robbery case at all, but he couldn't leave Mo You alone.
And he knew very well that even if he gave up on Mo You, he would let Mo Junyang punish Mo You in accordance with the law.
As long as Mo Junyang thought about it, the truth would not be hidden for long.
Mo Junyu sighed and said helplessly: "Brother Yang, why are you forcing me
Okay, I admit it, those silvers..."
It seemed that he had finally made a decision. Mo Junyu gritted his teeth and said in one breath: "The silver is indeed in my hands. And I assure you that the silver will definitely be used for political affairs. Don't worry about this, Brother Yang!"
Mo Junyu said it very firmly, and he just barely had the words "Believe me" written on his face.
In fact, Mo Junyang also believed Mo Junyu's words.
At least I believe most of them.
The man was silent for a moment, "Ten million taels of silver is not a small amount, and it cost the lives of hundreds of transport officials and soldiers pretending to be robbers, just to make this money disappear in plain sight without anyone noticing, for that so-called political affairs.
Your Majesty, do you think this is worth it? "
Probably because Mo Junyu's voice was too hoarse and harsh, Mo Junyu was silent for a while, unable to speak.
But in the end, Mo Junyu nodded, pretending to be an emperor, and said: "They sacrificed their lives for the country. They are all good men. The country will not forget them! Besides, for the stability and peace of the country, some bloodshed and sacrifice are necessary. It’s also essential.”
It’s really... a high-sounding reason!
Mo Junyang smiled coldly, and there was no trace of warmth in his voice. "Your Majesty, are you sure that by doing this, you can bring peace to the country?"
Mo Junyu's body stiffened, a tremor flashed in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down and asked: "Did Brother Yang hear any false rumors? What misunderstandings do you have about me? There are no outsiders here, so you might as well say it straight. !”
Mo Junyu felt that Mo Junyang knew something, and his heart immediately felt as if he had been scratched by a cat.
He scratched his head and wanted to know what Mo Junyang was thinking at this time, but he didn't dare to ask openly.
He was very aware of Mo Junyang's intelligence.
If you are not careful, you may be tricked by Mo Junyang.
He was afraid that this was another temptation from Mo Junyang.
However, Mo Junyang had no intention of testing each other with Mo Junyu.
He asked a rhetorical question, but received no direct answer from Mo Junyu.
The man only had to look at Mo Junyu and guess what he was thinking at this moment.
Immediately, he sneered again and said stiffly: "Since your Majesty has made a decision, I have nothing to say. I will retire."
After bowing his hands, Mo Junyang was about to leave.
"Wait!" Mo Junyu reacted and shouted to Mo Junyang sternly.
Mo Junyang stopped but did not look back.
He asked in an indifferent voice: "Is there anything else your Majesty can do?"
After Mo Junyu stopped the person, he didn't know what to say.
From the beginning, he wanted Mo Junyang not to pursue Mo You anymore, but Mo Junyang let Mo You go. Later, he wanted Mo Junyang not to care about the whereabouts of Bai Yin. Mo Junyang also listened and immediately let it go.
Everything was easily fulfilled, so why was he still dissatisfied
Especially Mo Junyang's cold back made his heart pound.
He always felt that Mo Junyang should know something, but he didn't say it.
After all, Mo Junyu didn't have the courage to talk about the matter, so he had no choice but to let Mo Junyang leave.
As soon as Mo Junyang left the imperial study room, Qu Yuebai and others surrounded him.
Qu Yuexuan was the first to ask eagerly: "How is it? Has His Majesty said how to deal with it?"
Mo Junyang glanced at the panicked Mo You and strode forward, "Go back and talk."