It wasn't until the end of September that Zhang Chunnian's sentence was handed down.
Everyone involved was later executed, including Mrs. Zhang, but she provided a lot of evidence as a witness and was suspended for five years.
Jiangnan officials were purged for more than six levels at once, and no high-ranking officials were spared.
The next step is to send new officials there.
The Jiangnan area is rich in products and has always been a place with relatively high oil and water.
This time, not only the two princes were interested, but many people also wanted to arrange for their own people to come over.
So Fu Shiyi, who was mainly handling the case this time, became a popular person.
Zhang Ke also had some merit, but everyone could see that he was from the King of Chu, so if you wanted to find him, you had to go directly to the King of Chu.
There was an undercurrent in the capital, and the weather became gloomy.
It rained lightly for several days.
"Miss, Master Jiudeng went to Yunyou again, and left something for you before leaving." Lu Tao closed his umbrella, shook the water, and walked in.
When she arrived at Wen Qingzhu's table, she took out a purse embroidered with lotus flowers.
Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes and stopped the pen in his hand.
After putting down his pen, Wen Qingzhu opened his purse and found a dark golden stone inside.
"This is… "
"The relic." Lu Tao explained, "Master Jiu Deng said you should take this thing with you. She said he can't stop you from doing anything, but for his sake, please try to do as little as possible."
"Killing?" Wen Qingzhu smiled mockingly to himself. He always said that he would not offend others unless they offend him.
Looking at this relic, Wen Qingzhu thought of the final fate of Fengguo Temple.
At first, Huixin ignored the host's obstruction and went to the palace alone, begging Jiang Yuancheng not to kill everyone.
Jiang Yuancheng did not agree, and Huixin began to secretly rescue people who were added to the death list.
This incident angered Jiang Yuancheng. Unknown to Wen Qingzhu, Jiang Yuancheng sent people to surround Fengguo Temple.
Fengguo Temple, which had been prosperous for hundreds of years, was burned down in this disaster.
Later I heard that Huixin was dead.
The relic from Fengguo Temple has disappeared.
After recovering his thoughts, Wen Qingzhu put the relics back into the lotus purse, and then handed them to Lu Tao: "Princess Dejia is holding a banquet to meet Lu Ce tonight, and Mr. Fu is also here. You put the things away first, and then I will Give it to him."
"Then why don't you keep it yourself, young lady?" Lu Tao took it, but felt a little confused.
Wen Qingzhu said nothing and just let Lu Tao go down.
After she left, Wen Qingzhu picked up his pen, but he no longer had the intention to draw.
The relic kept appearing in front of her eyes. Wen Qingzhu remembered clearly that before she was about to die, Lu Ce asked someone to send this thing over.
Now it seems that this relic has always been in the hands of Master Jiudeng.
It was night, and Wen Qingzhu was just about to fall asleep when Jasmine knocked on the door outside.
"Miss, the Lord of Pingshu County is here."
Wen Qingzhu quickly put on his clothes and stood up. Liang Pingshu must have something important to come over at this time.
When she walked into the house, Liang Pingshu had not yet taken off her raincoat.
With the smell of rain still in his eyes, he walked in and asked, "The pagoda enshrining the relics in Fengguo Temple caught fire, and then it was discovered that the relics were missing."
"What a pity." Wen Qingzhu sighed softly and turned to Jasmine, "Prepare a sum of money and send it to Fengguo Temple early tomorrow morning."
Before she finished speaking, Liang Pingshu took her hand: "Wen Qingzhu! Do you know what the relics of Fengguo Temple represent?"
"Please let the county master make it clear." Wen Qingzhu really didn't know.
Liang Pingshu gritted her teeth: "This relic was given to him by an eminent monk before Taizu Taizu of Qi Dynasty was founded. Later, Taizu built Fengguo Temple and has been enshrining this relic. This relic was once Saved Taizu seven times!"
"I heard that Emperor Taizu got a treasure, and after a life of nine deaths, he finally achieved great things. The treasure is that relic?" Wen Qingzhu had doubts in her heart. Could it be that her rebirth was because of that relic
Liang Pingshu shook off her hand: "Master Jiudeng gave you something before leaving. I am not the only one who knows about this."
"Thank you, County Master, for informing me. I understand." Wen Qingzhu still had the same indifferent expression.
Liang Pingshu sighed: "Take care of yourself, maybe someone will trick someone into using this thing as a raft tomorrow to cause trouble."
After sending Liang Pingshu away, Wen Qingzhu could no longer sleep.
When the moon rose above the willow branches, she turned over and called Lu Tao: "Give me the lotus purse, and also go and get the jade lotus sent by Master Huixin."
Not long after, Lu Tao took something and came over holding a lamp.
Wen Qingzhu opened Lotus's purse, took out the relic, and then put the longan-sized jade-carved lotus into his purse.
"Miss, what about this relic?" Lu Tao understood what she meant, but what should we do with the relic
Wen Qingzhu took out a purse embroidered with a magpie climbing a branch from under the pillow, and then put the relic into it.
Early the next morning, Wen Qingzhu took two purses and set out.
While on the carriage, Wen Qingzhu handed the purse to Lu Tao: "You should find an opportunity to give this purse to Yang Dong. Just say that it is something you gave to him."
"Leave such a valuable thing to Dongzi?" Lu Tao was a little worried.
Wen Qingzhu glanced outside the car curtain: "The county lord came overnight. I think it was the eldest princess who asked her to come. Today's banquet is not simple. We can only treat Chencang secretly. I believe Dongzi cares about what you gave her. "
"Yeah." Lu Tao took the thing nervously.
After entering the palace, Wen Qingzhu walked directly to Jingping Palace without taking a sedan chair, with Green Tao on his left and Jasmine on his right.
On the way, I met a pair of guards.
Some of them were very tall and strong, and stood out among the guards.
The man looked over directly, first at Wen Qingzhu, then at Jasmine, and then left.
When I arrived at Jingping Palace, I happened to meet King Chu and Wen Qinglan who were coming.
"I have met His Royal Highness the King of Chu, Concubine Lan." Wen Qingzhu bowed.
Jiang Yuancheng's eyes were very complicated, he nodded, and then led Wen Qinglan in.
Just when Wen Qingzhu was about to follow him in, Prince Ning's voice came from behind him: "Fifth Emperor Brother, why are you leaving so fast? Why don't you wait for Brother Emperor."
As a last resort, Wen Qingzhu had to get out of the way and salute Prince Ning.
Jiang Yuanan suddenly stretched out his hand, pinched Wen Qingzhu's chin, and forced her to raise her head: "Miss Wen is really getting more and more exciting."
Before he finished speaking, Jiang Yuancheng suddenly appeared beside him, reached out and grabbed Jiang Yuanan's hand, and said coldly: "Prince Ning, this is the palace!"
Prince Ning glanced at Wen Qingzhu and looked at Jiang Yuancheng with disdain: "His Royal Highness, King Chu, people may not appreciate you protecting him like this!"
"No matter who it is, I will do this!" Jiang Yuancheng subconsciously denied it.
While Wen Qinglan was still inside the palace gate, I subconsciously clenched my fists and stared at Wen Qingzhu hatefully.
Why is His Highness still so protective of her at this time? !
This little episode lasted until King Huai and Princess Huai came.
"I have met His Highness Prince Huai, Princess Huai." Everyone saluted.
He Wenru stepped forward, stood between Wen Qingzhu and the two princes, and said with a smile: "I happen to be missing a companion, why don't you accompany me in."
"Yes." Wen Qingzhu responded and followed He Wenru in.
When passing by Wen Qinglan, Wen Qingzhu glanced at her sideways and found that her eyes were getting darker.
But Wen Qingzhu didn't care. Compared to Wen Qinglan, Jiang Yuancheng was the most difficult one to deal with.
This time it was Jiang Dejia who hosted a banquet for the young masters of the Lu family.
Lu Lei was on vacation and came over with Lu Ce.
After entering, Wen Qingzhu saw Fu Lie talking to Lu Ce.
Lu Lei stood among them, looking a little embarrassed.
Counting carefully, this was the first time Lu Lei and Lu Ce met.
But because both of them were from the Lu family, Lu Ce came to Beijing on behalf of the general Zhenguo this time.
Status is naturally different.
Wen Qingzhu spoke to He Wenru, and then went directly to Fu Lie's side.
"Master Fu, Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu." Wen Qingzhu greeted them one by one.
Three young men with different styles looked over at the same time.
Fu Lie looked at her with an unchanged expression, Lu Ce smiled slightly, and only Lu Lei walked over quickly.
"Qingzhu, you're finally here. I still have something to do here. Please help me take care of them."
As Lu Lei spoke, he winked at Wen Qingzhu.
Wen Qingzhu was a little amused and agreed: "Okay, you go, I'm here."
As soon as Lu Lei left, Fu Lie and Lu Ce's eyes stopped on Wen Qingzhu.
Wen Qingzhu pointed to the small garden next door: "This is Mr. Lu's first time in the capital, so why not take a look around."
"What about my master?" Yang Dong, who was standing behind, couldn't help but ask.
Lu Tao almost rolled her eyes, but she didn't say anything.
Wen Qingzhu looked at Fu Lie: "Please, Lord Marquis, please wait here for a moment. There are some things I want to talk to Mr. Lu alone."
"Yes." Fu Lie turned around and sat down without even looking at Wen Qingzhu.
Wen Qingzhu openly took Lu Ce away, and it had different meanings in the eyes of different people.
Wen Qinglan, in particular, felt relieved. It seemed that Fu Lie was no longer chasing Wen Qingzhu.
She was about to turn around to inquire about Lu Ce, but she heard Jiang Yuancheng stand up: "You wait here for the concubine to come over. I'll be back soon."
Before Wen Qinglan even had time to say hello, Jiang Yuancheng left.
In the small garden next door, Wen Qingzhu asked directly: "Is General Lu's health okay?"
"It's okay, but I need to take a good rest." Lu Ce said while looking at the scenery inside the palace, "The scenery in the palace is really different from other places."
"The scenery is nothing more than this. I wish you could see more." Wen Qingzhu knew what he meant.
Originally, Jiang Dejia only invited Lu Ce, Lu Lei, and a few familiar people like Wen Qingzhu.
But if King Chu Ning and others insisted on getting together, she couldn't say much.
We can only entertain them as much as possible.
"Are you ready?" Wen Qingzhu suddenly stopped and looked at Lu Ce in front of him.
But I saw his eyebrows curved: "As long as you are ready, I can do it at any time."
"Then I'll give this to you." Wen Qingzhu took out the lotus purse and handed it to Lu Ce's hand.
At this moment, Jiang Yijia suddenly appeared, pretending to be surprised and shouting: "What are you doing!"
Her voice was loud and quickly attracted many eyes.
Especially Jiang Yuancheng who is coming over.
His eyes immediately stopped at Wen Qingzhu's hand placed in Lu Ce's.
"Miss Wen! You are actually meeting a man secretly in the palace! You are so shameless!" Jiang Yijia suddenly frowned and scolded righteously.
After a while, Jiang Dejia and Prince Ning came over.
By chance, he saw Wen Qingzhu retracting his hand, while Lu Ce was holding a purse.
This scene made Jiang Dejia stunned. Wen Qingzhu gave Lu Ce a purse
Jiang Yijia pointed at them and said to Jiang Dejia: "Sister Dejia, have you seen that Wen Qingzhu actually had a secret meeting with a man in the palace!"
Jiang Dejia, who came back to his senses, immediately explained seriously: "Sister Yijia, that young master is not an outsider. He is Mr. Lu Ce and Mr. Lu Lei's cousin. He is now in Beijing to report to his father on the situation in the northwest on behalf of General Zhen Guo. !”