I don’t know who cut out the thin leaves. The spring breeze in February is like scissors.

For the people of Kyoto, this is just a sunny spring day. The buds along the road are green and green, and occasionally unknown wild flowers bloom quietly. Everywhere you look is full of moving vitality.

As the sun rises, the streets and alleys gradually become noisy, and passers-by begin to rush for a living amidst the shouts of vendors.

The imperial city was in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Because the imperial court was closed for bathing today, even the wild cats on the city wall looked lazy. However, after Zhongshan Hou Pei Yue entered the palace expressionlessly, the imperial army responsible for defending the imperial city quickly

An abnormality was discovered.

First, Hou Yu, the governor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, passed the order and ordered Wang Jiuxuan, the commander of the former army who was on duty today, to go to meet the saint. Not long after, Chen Ding, the commander of the rear army, came with the general order of Li Zi, the commander of the imperial army, and ordered all the officers and soldiers of the former army to return to their garrison immediately.

And you are not allowed to go out.

Several groups of eunuchs left the palace and rushed to the east city with the decree. About a stick of incense time passed, and two carriages arrived outside the palace gate first.

After Luo Ting, the right-hand governor, got off the carriage and saw the middle-aged man coming down at the same time not far away, his eyes narrowed slightly, and then he stepped forward to salute: "Master Shen."

Silent Cloud cupped his hands and said, "I have seen Luo in power."

The eunuch led two important ministers forward in the palace. This man was quite clever. He unknowingly quickened his pace and put a slight distance between himself and the two men, so as not to overhear the conversation that he should not know.

Luo Ting has always had mixed feelings about the middle-aged man with slightly white temples next to him.

Civil servants like him who aspire to leave a name in history, just like those iron-clad sages in history books, have always disliked the existence of something like Taishitai Pavilion, because this kind of yamen is independent of the court and is especially rich in eagle dogs that are willing to serve as the emperor.

cruel officials. Once they encounter such a ruthless king, the person in power can cause immeasurable damage to the normal operation of the court.

It's just that Silent Cloud has done an impeccable job and has never used the power in his hands to seek benefits or persecute others. The reputation of Taige in the past ten years has also been improving. Although it can still make the courtiers change their expressions, he hates it from the bottom of his heart.

There are actually not many people in it.

The problem is that a silent cloud cannot prove anything. The power of this yamen is too great, and a little carelessness will lead to extremely serious consequences.

Thinking of this, Luo Ting couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Silent Cloud, and said lightly: "Master Shen, I wonder why your Majesty summoned me to the palace so eagerly?"

Silent Cloud responded calmly: "I don't know, I don't know."

Luo Ting was rejected, but there was no anger in his eyes. He just nodded slightly and then looked forward.

The eunuch led the two of them outside the East Nuan Pavilion of Liangyi Palace, then stopped and stood aside respectfully.

The silent cloud also stopped walking: "Zhi Luo, please."

Although this was his usual style of acting, maintaining respect for his colleagues but with an obvious sense of alienation, Luo Ting felt that the lonely minister's demeanor today was a little strange, as if he had a bit of suppressed anger.

After walking into Dongnuan Pavilion, they saw Emperor Kaiping sitting behind the imperial desk with an expressionless face, and the three princes stood solemnly by the east wall.

In front of the imperial case, Pei Yue stood upright, his chest rising and falling slightly, and the anger on his face was undisguised.

Luo Ting and Shen Moyun stepped forward to greet him, and Emperor Kaiping said indifferently: "Ping Shen."

Just as Luo Ting was about to speak, Emperor Kaiping said again: "Wait a little longer until everyone is gathered."

After saying this, he continued to read the memorial in front of him.

The atmosphere in the Nuan Pavilion was particularly depressing. All three princes lowered their heads and lowered their eyebrows. Especially the second prince Liu Yun looked particularly respectful, as if he was afraid that some of his inappropriate actions would make his father angry. Luo Ting observed calmly, Silent Cloud has been standing in the corner as usual since he came in. Pei Yue occasionally looks in the direction of Silent Cloud.

The people in the palace were silent, even breathing cautiously.

Normally, Emperor Kaiping would give a seat to important ministers when he summoned them privately. Especially for the civil servants in the court, he had respected them for more than ten years. This was also an important reason why high-ranking officials in the Kaiping court sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain. But today, something obviously happened. It was such a big deal that after Luo Ting came in, Emperor Kaiping had no intention of granting him a seat.

Luo Ting didn't care about these minutiae, but he was puzzled. It seemed that there was another problem between the emperor and Pei Yue, but what did this have to do with Silent Cloud?

After about a stick of incense, two Xifu military planes walked into the Nuan Pavilion one after another.

Emperor Kaiping glanced at Wang Pingzhang who was walking in front. After the two of them saluted, he waved his hands and said, "Everyone is here now. Pei Yue, please repeat what you just said."

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on that young figure.

Pei Yue took a deep breath, and then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have a villa near the Shouyang Mountain Mine. Last night a group of thieves suddenly attacked here. Because the number of thieves exceeded 200, I lost all my personal guards. Fortunately, they resisted with all their might and held on until the Beijing Army's North Camp patrol cavalry arrived. Finally, they killed most of the thieves and captured the rest. I can't figure out why there are such audacious thieves who dare to He openly commits murder in the capital city."

Luo Ting was shocked, and instantly understood the origin of today's suffocating atmosphere.

Gu Liang frowned and asked: "Zhongshan Hou, where did these thieves come from? Have you found out?"

Pei Yue smiled angrily and said: "Haojiaogu Junji knows that the origins of the masterminds behind these thieves are not simple. There are not only officials from Taishitai Pavilion, Lord Shen's trusted disciple Lin He, but also the royal family of Daliang and the prince of Weinan County. Liu Fei, as well as the proud eldest grandson of Wei Duke Junji, and Wang Jiuxuan, the commander of the imperial army!"

He almost gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know what evil deeds I have done that are so outrageous and so outrageous that the pavilion, clan and imperial army have to put me to death!"

Emperor Kaiping frowned and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? Let's not talk about the truth or falsehood of this matter. Even if what you say is true, can these people represent the Taige, the clan and the imperial army?"

Pei Yue said in a deep voice: "I don't know, I just feel chilled."

Emperor Kaiping scolded him lightly: "You are a fool. You haven't even found out the whole story. Why are you so disappointed?"

Pei Yue cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me!"

Emperor Kaiping threw aside the memorial in his hand and said slowly: "The imperial court will naturally investigate strictly."

"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Luo Ting looked sideways slightly, and Gu Liang was also slightly surprised. The three princes on the other side raised their heads at the same time. Although their expressions were different, their eyes all looked shocked.

No one expected that after Pei Yue issued a series of accusations, the first person to stand up was not Wei Guogong Pingzhang, nor Guangping Hou Guliang, who was Pei Yue Taishan, but actually Kaiping, who had always been transparent in the court. Zuo Lingchen of Taishitai Pavilion, who would only speak when asked by the emperor, remained silent.

Emperor Kaiping looked at Silent Cloud calmly, nodded and said, "Tell me."

Silent Cloud took a step forward, stood on the right side of Pei Yue, and said without squinting: "What Zhongshan Hou just said is unreasonable. The reason why Lin He appeared in that other courtyard late at night is because he found some clues about the problem. , this matter has also been kept internally in Taige, which is in compliance with the rules and regulations."

He paused slightly and said in a slightly cold tone: "Your Majesty, I have been in charge of Taishitai Pavilion for many years, but I never knew that Taishitai Pavilion needs the consent of military officers to do things."

Emperor Kaiping showed a slightly surprised expression. Even though he knew that Silent Cloud had a different attitude towards the young man Lin He, he did not expect that he would refute Pei Yue so directly without saving any face.
Chapter completed!