Did I let my elder brother down again... He had just gotten married, but he only rested for the whole morning and went to the government office in the afternoon. Even the generals who were sent to the border towns were not as diligent as him.
Now if the emperor really intends to entrust the task of unraveling this series of events to my eldest brother, would it be considered as shooting myself in the foot if I simply say that it is better to get to the bottom of this matter
When Zhu Ying walked out of the Qianqing Palace, she shook her head in annoyance. When she heard a laugh beside her, she turned her head and saw Zhang Shou laughing so hard that he couldn't help laughing. She said angrily, "Ah Shou, you are gloating over other people's misfortune! I just asked an expert to investigate, why did he have to ask my elder brother? The Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple, and the Censorate are all full of talented people who can investigate cases!"
"The Ministry of Justice, the Dali Temple and the Censorate are certainly full of talented people, but when investigating such a matter, who wouldn't have many concerns and be hesitant? Unless the Governor of Xuanda, Wang Datou, comes back, is there anyone in the capital who can compare to your elder brother in terms of responsibility? So, Yingying, you can be said to be determined to betray your elder brother and will never waver."
Zhu Ying was finally annoyed and angry by Zhang Shou's teasing. She leaped forward and wanted to teach him a lesson, but she didn't expect that Zhang Shou had dodged and hid behind someone.
At first glance, she saw that it was the Third Prince coming out of the Qianqing Palace. Then she saw that his face was gloomy and he was hesitant to speak. Then she saw Zhang Shou putting his hands on the shoulders of the little prince, and her heart softened unconsciously.
"Your Highness, you have done a great job to get such a result. Let's hand it over to professionals. Although Ah Shou said that I cheated my elder brother, who said that my elder brother has the means and the responsibility? Even if I don't say anything, the emperor will think of him."
Although Zhu Ying's words sounded like she was trying to be stubborn after making a mistake, and was comforting herself while comforting others, Zhang Shou knew that although the emperor still had confidants like Hua Qi, the results of the secret investigation needed the cooperation of people in the open. What's more, this person who cooperated in the open had to be persuasive and bear most of the responsibility.
Duke of Qin Zhang Chuan is certainly qualified for the position in terms of status, position and experience, but he is always gentle. Zhu Jing is of course in a higher position and can be more persuasive, but Zhu Jing is the Minister of War, not the Minister of Justice...
Therefore, noticing that the shoulder he was pressing on with both hands was a little stiff, although he couldn't see the Third Prince's face, Zhang Shou still said gently: "Your Highness, those cases have been quickly closed in order to have a result. Even if they are really reopened now, it is not an urgent matter. So, don't think too much, and don't think that everything is your responsibility."
"What I said in front of the emperor just now was not to excuse you. In fact, I have always felt that your two brothers were not good people, and the late queen deserved to die, but some of the things they did might have been framed by others. Just like many famous treacherous ministers and evil parties in history, they often took the blame for many things that did not belong to them."
At this point, Zhang Shou suddenly thought of something. Many treacherous ministers who were reviled in history were actually scapegoats for the emperor.
Some had a good ending, such as Qin Hui, who at least enjoyed great glory during his lifetime and was even granted the title of a king. Even though his posthumous title was revoked after his death, he was later miraculously rehabilitated by another treacherous minister. However, some, such as Yan Song, who once held great power in the government, did not live to a ripe old age. The emperor pushed the blame onto others, as if he himself was as pure and spotless as a white lotus.