In the afternoon of the next day, Lin Jue and his entourage returned to the capital. Before he could catch his breath, Lin Jue took Yang Xiu to the Yamen of Kaifeng Mansion to meet Zhu Zhirong.

Zhu Zhirong had nothing to do today, he was taking a nap in the backyard gazebo, and heard that Lin Jue and Yang Xiu were visiting, so he ordered someone to introduce the two into the gazebo.

Lin Jue and Yang Xiu saw that the ceremony was over, and looking at the seasonal fruits such as peaches and pears chilled on the gazebo, they couldn't help but sigh that this Lord Zhu was quite good at enjoying life.

Zhu Zhirong's perception of Lin Jue seems to have changed greatly recently. Especially after Lin Jue was detained in the lobby of the Yushitai, Zhu Zhirong saw Lin Jue and said, but if Lin Jue needed to come out of the yamen, he Zhu Zhirong could participate in Fang Dunru in the name of Kaifeng Mansion to seek justice for Lin Jue.

Of course, Lin Jue politely declined. The emperor and the queen mother deliberately wanted to calm down that matter, if they wanted Zhu Zhirong to do this, wouldn't it be another incident. Lin Jue believes that the reason why Zhu Zhirong expressed his position like this is actually to reassure his own heart. At this time, he had already broken with Fang Dunru and became a faction that opposed the change. Zhu Zhirong is afraid that he is just trying to win himself over.

Lin Jue's guess was not wrong, Lu Zhongtian had already instructed in private that at this moment, all forces that could be united should be united, but anyone who opposed the change of law should be enveloped in their hearts. Lin Jue is naturally also on this list that can be united and wooed. Zhu Zhirong obeyed the orders of the prime minister and was much more polite to Lin Jue. Lin Jue was newly married, and although Zhu Zhirong was not present, he also sent someone to congratulate him and gave him a gift. This is a far cry from the previous state of ignorance.

"Lord Lin, Lord Yang, forgive this official for his faux pas. The weather is too hot, and the official is most afraid of the ghost weather in the summer in the capital. It's hard to get through every afternoon. I can't wear this shirt, it's cooler when it's open. I hope you don't get offended. Zhu Zhirong said with a smile.

Lin Jue and Yang Xiu hurriedly said that it was not strange, Lin Jue said: "The weather is indeed hot and abnormal, and it is really desperate to think that there are still months of such weather." ”

Zhu Zhirong hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Don't say it, don't say it, and the official can't stand it." There's still a few months of scorching heat, and my God, I can't stand it. It's hard to think about. ”

Lin Jue and Yang Xiu both laughed.

Zhu Zhirong also laughed, coughed loudly twice, and asked, "I heard that the two of you went to Changheng County to handle the case?" How's the case going? It's hard work. ”

Lin Jue arched his hand and said: "Where the responsibility is, what kind of hard work to talk about." The lower officials and others came to report the facts of the case. ”

Zhu Zhirong said: "That case is just a small case, although the parents killed their daughter, it is not enough to ask the official to listen to the case." I don't think so. You're here for this case? ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "My lord, this case is not an ordinary case, we are going to die for a lifetime, and we almost can't come back." There was an incident that I hadn't reported to the adults before, and the first time we went to get people were all detained by the local people. This time it's even more sinister. For more information, please report to Mr. Yang. ”

"Oh? And such things? Zhu Zhirong suddenly became energetic.

At that moment, Yang Xiu quickly told the whole story of the case and the encounter with going to Changheng County this time. It only omitted the section on the reasons for the spread of Qingjiao as stated by He Anmin, the commander of Changheng County, and reported the rest truthfully.

Zhu Zhirong's brows furrowed tightly as he listened, the beads of sweat on his face were gone, and a layer of goosebumps appeared on his body.

"How so? What is the origin of this Qingjiao? So bold? Even officials dare to detain them? Even you dare to attack? Is this serious? ”

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "I don't know what the origin of the Qingjiao is, and the lowly rank has not yet investigated the background of the Qingjiao. But how dare you make up this matter? Absolutely true. If you don't believe you, you can send them to those who are with you to inquire about them. ”

Zhu Zhirong waved his hand and said: "It's not that I don't believe you, it's that the official can't believe that they dare to act so boldly." Isn't this a mob? In a small county, thousands of members of the Youth Sect have gathered, is this worth it? In time, isn't this going to be a rebellion? ”

Lin Jue said: "So Lord Yang and I feel that this matter is very important, so we came to report to Lord Yang." Please ask if you need to report it. We don't understand how a Qingjiao could come out and dare to stand up to the government. So I don't dare to make a decision lightly. After all, those Qingjiao members were ordinary people. If one is not careful, it will not cause a leak. ”

Zhu Zhirong pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "You are doing the right thing, this matter is very serious, and our Kaifeng Mansion definitely has no right to make decisions." Report, be sure to report. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of my Kaifeng Mansion. You go back and write the whole story and report it, and I will go to the political hall to report to a few ministers and see what they have to say. ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "The lower officials and others obey the order." In a few moments, someone sent the dossier. ”

Zhu Zhirong nodded and said, "Don't say much about this matter for the time being, the official feels that there must be something strange behind this." What is the origin of this sudden Qingjiao, and whether there are any tricks behind it, I haven't figured it out yet. rushed out the message, but it caused public opinion to boil and people panicked. ”

"Yes!" Lin Jue and Yang Xiu arched their hands.

"And what about the murderous couple you captured? Bring it here, and I'll interrogate it myself. I want to find out what this Qingjiao is about, so that I can report it to Lu Xiang and them. Zhu Zhirong said.

"Yes!" Lin Jue and Yang Xiu nodded.

"Alright, you guys, get the dossier quickly. I'm going to see it. Zhu Zhirong waved his hand.

Lin Jue and Yang Xiu made a promise, and Yang Xiu turned around to leave, but found that Lin Jue had not left.

"My lord, there is one more thing, the subordinate needs to report to the lord." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.

"What else?" Zhu Zhirong asked.

"The adults have been urging to solve the murder case of the Twenty-Mile Bridge in the capital, and the lower officials seem to be a little eyebrows." Lin Juedao.

Yang Xiu was taken aback and looked at Lin Jue in dismay. I don't know what Lin Jue meant by this.

"Oh? Do you have an eye on that case? Let's talk about it. Zhu Zhirong said in surprise.

"Yes, my lord, please see." Lin Jue reached into his arms, took out a small paper bag and put it on the stone table, and slowly opened it. A few shiny steel balls lay there quietly.

"This is ......," Zhu Zhirong said puzzled.

"This is a type of ammunition fired from a firearm. Many of these steel balls were found at the scene of the Twenty-Mile Bridge murder. Before, Xia Guan and others had never figured out what the connection between these things and the murder case was, until our trip to Changheng County this time, we learned that this thing turned out to be ammunition fired from a firearm. Xiaguan and Lord Yang saw with their own eyes that someone in the Qingjiao was holding a firearm and firing it, and this steel ball was the evidence we picked up. After comparison, it is the same as the one picked up at the scene of the murder. From this, the lower official concluded that the case was very likely to be committed by the Qingjiao. Lin Jue said in a deep voice.

Yang Xiu on the side opened his mouth in shock, Lin Jue wanted to completely blame Qingjiao for the murder of the small temple in Twenty Mile Bridge. That's shameless, isn't it? Isn't this a reversal of black and white? Apparently he did it. Qingjiao was also unlucky, and was detained for no reason in this black cauldron. I'm afraid they can't argue.

"Lord Yang? Lord Yang? Lord Zhu asked you. Lin Jue pulled Yang Xiu's arm and shouted.

"Oh, what?" Yang Xiu came back to her senses. found that Zhu Zhirong was glaring at him dissatisfied.

"Lord Zhu asked you if this steel ball was used in firearms. You've been handling that case. Lin Jue said softly.

Yang Xiu was helpless, so he had to nod and say, "Lord Hui, that's true." ”

Zhu Zhirong nodded and said, "What a Qingjiao, doing evil like this has become a disaster." It seems that the imperial court must take measures against it. What is the difference between murder and rebellion? The official should also report this situation to Lu Xiang and ask them to decide. ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "Do you have any other orders?" ”

Zhu Zhirong waved his hand and said: "There is nothing else to do for the time being, if there is anything that needs to be reported by you, I will call you." Go ahead and report the file quickly. ”

Lin Jue and Yang Xiu bowed and saluted, turned around and exited the yamen.

On the way back to the public house, Lin Jue looked at Yang Xiu and laughed. Yang Xiu rolled her eyes and looked at Lin Jue, and said helplessly: "Brother Lin is blaming others, I have become Brother Lin's accomplice." ”

Lin Jue arched his hand and smiled: "Thank you Brother Yang, that Qingjiao is not a good product in the first place, how about carrying the black pot for me?" Did my firearms give them for free? ”

Yang Xiu was stunned and came to her senses, and said softly: "Could it be ...... When Brother Lin gave them firearms, he had already decided to blame them? ”

Lin Jue smiled and did not answer. Yang Xiu was secretly frightened. If you don't answer, you will acquiesce, this Lin Jue's scheming is simply too deep, and it is okay to blame others, what makes people even more speechless is that if the Qingjiao uses that firearm in the future and is verified by the imperial court, it will be a crime. unprovoked Lin Jue took the charge.

Yang Xiu didn't know what to say. Lord Lin's resourcefulness is certainly difficult, but this method can be very detrimental. Qingjiao is really sitting at home this time, and the pot comes from the sky. However, Yang Xiu didn't care about this, since he decided to hide the case for Lin Jue, what else did he say? If this pot is really buckled on the head of the Qingjiao, it may not be a solution. The Qingjiao gang are cultists, and it doesn't hurt to add one more crime.

"Brother Lin, I have to remind you that there was more than one person who saw your firearm fired yesterday. If they prove that the firearms are yours, will it not be self-defeating? Yang Xiu said in a low voice.

Lin Jue smiled: "Don't worry, they only hear it and don't know it." All I saw were three of us at the door. The yamen can't see it, and the officials on the wall can't see the situation at the door, they know who put it? As for the thousands of Qingjiao cultists, they really saw it, but would the imperial court believe their words? They call it a false accusation, a bite back, you know? Lin Jue laughed.

Yang Xiu smacked his lips and said, "Okay, count you awesome." But next time Brother Lin wants to pull me along to commit perjury, can you tell the prophet? ”

Lin Jue laughed and said, "Brother Yang, do you want to have a next time?" Hahaha. ”