Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Chapter 163 Borrowing a Cell

When Qiao Xi and his group rushed back to the Qiao family, the assassin had already retreated.

Su Que explained the situation to his brother and sister-in-law, "Five of them died, the rest ran away, and two of our men were injured."

He nodded slightly to Qiao Xi, indicating that Qiao Chengwang and Cao Ying had not been discovered.

Qiao Xi felt a little relieved.

The emperor already suspected that her memory had recovered, so he also suspected that Qiao Chengwang's escape was related to her.

In this world, apart from those who want the Ghost Army to take Qiao Chengwang away, the person who wants to rescue him the most is Qiao Xi.

That's why he sent people to search the Qiao family. I'm afraid he will keep a close eye on Qiao Xi's every move afterwards.

Qiao Xi knew that if she wanted to avoid being discovered by the emperor, her fourth brother could no longer stay in the Qiao family, and they had to have less contact with each other for the time being.

However, her fourth brother had been imprisoned for more than ten years and had finally been reunited with his family. She really couldn't bear to leave him alone.

Especially since the story of his mother was widely spread, even though the fourth brother had lost his memory of his mother, he remembered that he was a member of the Qiao family. No one could remain calm after knowing that their mother had been poisoned and humiliated.

In the past, Fourth Brother had endured all the hardships alone, and this time, she wanted to accompany him.

Su Que understood her feelings and hugged her, "Sister-in-law, we are a family, please believe me."

Your family is also my family, and I will take good care of him for you.

She also wanted to treat Qiao Chengwang's leg, so it would be most appropriate for her to accompany him to live in the small house at the other end of the secret passage.

Moreover, she often stayed in the pharmacy for several days and rarely went out. Even if she rarely appeared in the Qiao Mansion recently, it would not arouse suspicion.

"You go and do what you want to do. The sooner you succeed, the sooner he can return to the Qiao family."

Qiao Xi knew that what Su Que said was the most rational thing to do, so she hugged her back and said, "Thank you."

In the palace.

The emperor did not sleep all night.

He did not wait for the people who tried to assassinate Wang Yuan to come back, but heard that Wang Yuan was captured by Gao Chengqian and taken back to Dali Temple.

Qiao Xi and Su Heting also rushed back to the Qiao family in time, but his people did not find Qiao Chengwang at the Qiao family.

"Keep an eye on everyone in the Qiao family, especially Qiao Xi and the two men who know medicine, including the waste materials they purchase and transport out of the mansion every day."

Qiao Chengwang had problems with his legs and his brain was damaged by Cao Ying's torture.

If he was really saved by Qiao Xi, Qiao Xi would definitely try to treat him. In this way, we could always find some clues from the daily life of their Qiao family.

Eunuch Wu received the order and went down to give instructions, then asked, "Does Wang Yuan need..."

He made a gesture of wiping his neck.

The emperor thought of the secret passage in the Dali Temple and said, "Send someone in through the secret passage."

It’s just that the people sent out came back quickly.

"Wang Yuan is not in the Dali Temple Prison."

The emperor's brows knitted in anger. "If he's not in the Dali Temple prison, then where is he?"

Gao Chengqian said that Wang Junjie was scared to death by rats in Dali Temple Prison, and he was worried that Wang Yuan would also be scared to death by rats in Dali Temple Prison.

He said that he would wait until the rats in Dali Temple Prison were cleared out before taking people back.

He personally took Wang Yuan to the Ministry of Justice and borrowed a cell. He also rolled up his bedding and moved in, saying that he wanted to personally drive away the rats for Wang Yuan.

"presumptuous."

The emperor slammed his palm on the table and said, "He is going to oppose me."

Gao Chengqian personally followed Qiao Xi and the others to capture Wang Yuan, so he must have known something.

He is still willing to accept this case and is so dedicated, and he is determined to stand on the side of Su Heting and Qiao Xi.

So what about the secret passage in Dali Temple? Do they know about it?

The emperor was unsure.

"Go and tell Yu Degui to kick them out."

Eunuch Wu advised cautiously, "Your Majesty, it might be inappropriate to kick them out at this time."

Borrowing a cell was not uncommon before, but now they suddenly kicked the person out, and not long after that, Wang Yuan was assassinated.

Isn't this just a case of trying to cover up one's own faults?

The emperor slapped him again, "Gao Chengqian is so brave."

In the Ministry of Justice prison, Lord Wu slapped Gao Cheng hard on the back of his head and said, "You've grown hair."

Gao Chengqian rubbed the back of his head, raised his hand and knocked Wang Yuan unconscious, then replied, "Teacher, do you know?"

Lord Wu's beard trembled with anger.

He brought people here himself, how could he not understand that Gao Chengqian had voted for Su Heting?

He glanced around, seeing that everyone was protected by his trusted followers, and then he whispered, "This matter is too big. You know, if you're not careful, you'll lose your life."

"Cheng Qian knows."

He looked at Master Wu and said, "Teacher, Cheng Qian is still young and doesn't want to live in a chaotic environment for the next few decades.

Cheng Qian has a reckless personality and needs his teacher's constant guidance to stay safe and sound over the years. When the teacher retires at the end of the year, Cheng Qian may not be able to live long with this personality.

Rather than struggling to survive, I should do my best to help him make this land a new place."

Lord Wu chuckled.

What a loud tone.

Mountains and rivers are actually so easy to renew. He stared at his disciple for a long time, "Do you think he is good?"

Gao Chengqian understood that the "he" that Wu Daren was referring to was Su Heting, and nodded vigorously, "The deaths of the late Crown Prince and the Qiao family were all caused by that man, and he wants to redress their injustice and overturn the verdict.

But he never disregarded the lives of others for revenge. Teacher, this man has justice in his heart and cares about the people. Dayou needs such a monarch."

Besides, they, the master and the disciple, had already privately investigated how Su Heting loved the people in northern Xinjiang like his own children.

Lord Wu's pupils shrank, "Are you serious?"

He had always suspected that there was something fishy about the death of the late crown prince, so on New Year's Eve he changed his self-protective behavior of recent years and took the initiative to propose investigating the case together with the Ministry of Justice.

But he didn't expect that the one who would actually take action would be the emperor.

What was even more unexpected was that there was a hidden story behind Qiao's death.

Kill meritorious officials and kill one's own children.

Is this tyrant crazy?

Gao Chengqian nodded, but didn't say anything else. He just said, "Teacher, you are old and have had relapses of old illnesses in recent years. You are not in good health. Just focus on recuperating from now on. Chengqian will not let you down."

Lord Wu was silent for a long time.

He understood that Gao Chengqian was protecting him and didn't want him to get involved in these things.

But on New Year's Eve, Gao Chengqian stood up to follow him. How could he withdraw himself and abandon him now?

Moreover, "The late emperor was kind to me. Before he died, I promised to serve him till death and to assist the late crown prince."

He fought for the case of the late crown prince, but the emperor sent him to the Ministry of Justice. Even though there were witnesses and evidence, the late crown prince had died.

Although he had doubts, he could do nothing. If he could clear the name of the late crown prince, he would be doing justice to the late emperor's kindness.

He sighed deeply and said, "Tell me everything in detail."

Seeing Gao Chengqian remained silent, he twisted his ear and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Gao Chengqian understood that what Lord Wu had decided would never be changed. Even if he didn't say anything, Lord Wu would probably come to Su Heting himself.

He had no choice but to tell her everything he knew, including the secret passage to the Dali Temple that Qiao Xi had told him about.

After hearing this, Lord Wu fell silent again.

Then he suddenly pointed at Gao Chengqian and cursed, "Nonsense! I've been a Dali Temple official all my life, and this is the first time I've heard that a mouse can scare people to death.

Since he is a prisoner of the Dali Temple, he should be imprisoned in the Dali Temple Prison. Come, take them back to the Dali Temple for me."

Gao Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then immediately agreed, "But his son was frightened to death by a rat. If the same thing happened to me, how would I report this to His Majesty?"

He stretched out his arms to block Wang Yuan, "If you feel that we are not following the rules in the Ministry of Justice, you can clean up the rats in the Dali Temple. Once you have cleaned them up, we will return immediately."

Lord Wu pointed at his nose, his hands shaking with anger. It took him a long time to curse, "You inflexible bull! I'm your superior, and you're ordering me around. Will you try to climb over me again tomorrow?"

Gao Chengqian bowed his head and said, "I dare not. I only ask you to clean up the rats in the Dali Temple."

He had a very good attitude, but he didn't move an inch from where he was blocking Wang Yuan's way.

Lord Wu couldn't defeat him and finally had to leave in anger.