novelones Chapter 559 Xiao Chenyan’s methods
Chapter 559 Xiao Chenyan’s methods
Early the next morning, Shen Ruzhou started packing and preparing to go to his uncle's house for dinner.
"Miss, the young master said he would pick you up today and go with him. You are already outside the door now." Miao Dong said while helping Shen Ruzhou put on his cloak.
"Brother is here." Shen Ruzhou's eyebrows suddenly turned into crescent moons with a smile, and he ran out before Miao Dong tied up his cloak.
When Shen Ru went out on Monday, she saw a horse parked in front of the medical center. She got on the car and saw Shen Chumu sitting inside. Hong Cheng said goodbye. This was the first time she saw her brother.
Shen Chumu had just recovered from his injury, and there was no color on his face. The moment Shen Ruzhou opened the curtain and came in, he coughed twice because of the sudden cool breeze.
Thinking that his brother suffered this misfortune all because of himself, Shen Ruzhou couldn't hide his guilt on his face, "Brother, it's Ru Zhou's fault that has caused you trouble."
"What are you talking about? Come here and sit down." Shen Chumu didn't care at all and patted the seat beside him to let her sit.
Hearing this, Shen Ruzhou felt warm in his heart and sat down directly next to Shen Chumu.
Shen Chumu looked her up and down with his dark eyes. After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't help but ask, "Ruzhou, how are you doing lately?"
"It's very good. The business of the medical clinic is also good." Shen Ruzhou replied carelessly, and even picked up the cakes in the car and started eating them.
Shen Chumu was helpless and had to clarify his words, "I heard that the regent has been missing for a long time. What are your plans?"
Shen Chumu knew that Shen Ruzhou and Bei Xiuyan had a deep love for each other, so he couldn't help but worry about his sister.
Shen Ruzhou thought for a moment, and his brows became more bright and courageous, "Brother, the regent will be fine, he will come back."
It's not that you deliberately hide it, but not knowing anything is the best way to protect your family.
Shen Ruzhou has personally experienced the darkest and cruelest struggle for imperial power in her two lives. She just wants to do her best to protect her family.
Shen Chumu turned his head and looked at his sister's expression, secretly thinking that everyone in the court was saying that Beixiu Yan was no longer alive, but she, Shen Ruzhou, didn't believe it. He knew that his sister always had an idea, and she believed that even if he talked about something, it would not help, so he did not try to persuade her again.
He just wanted to wait for his sister to think about it, and then he would help her look for a good boy.
Got to the place quickly. After the ceremony, everyone sat down in the hall. Second uncle Shen Yu introduced the new uncle warmly, with a sense of pride in his words, "This is Liang Qing, Jinke Tanhualang. He writes well and is humble and gentle."
Liang Qing stood up and bowed, and Shen Chumu quickly cupped his hands and said: "We are a family from now on, brother-in-law, there is no need to be polite."
While talking, the second aunt had already prepared food and wine and invited everyone to sit down.
During the dinner, Shen Ruzhou paid special attention to Shen Rumeng and Liang Qing. Seeing the warm look on their faces and their intimate manners, Shen Ruzhou felt happy for them from the bottom of his heart.
The whole family sat together to eat happily and raised glasses to congratulate each other.
Shen Ruzhou looked at the scene in front of him, but what he was thinking about was when can he invite Beixiu to a banquet to meet his family? He also heard his father call him "good son-in-law", and everyone wished them a happy marriage and a happy life together.
Suddenly, a rapid knock on the door broke the festive atmosphere in the hall. Shen Yu sent the boy to have a look displeased.
After a while, a dozen government servants strode in.
The leading man showed his arrest warrant and said loudly: "Dali Temple is ordered to arrest the suspect Liang Qing."
After saying that, as soon as he raised his hand, someone immediately came up with shackles to arrest him.
Shen Rumeng panicked and fell down on the stool. Shen Ruzhou helped her.
Shen Yu was clueless. When something unexpected happened, he didn't know how to deal with it, so he subconsciously looked at Shen Chumu.
Shen Chumu had an official status, so he immediately revealed his identity and asked: "I don't know what Liang Qing has committed. Please tell me a few things, so that my family members can know it well."
The yamen servant smiled and responded respectfully, "Young general, I am also acting under orders. I don't know the details of the case. I only know that it is suspected of imperial examination fraud."
Fraud in the imperial examination is no small matter.
Shen Chumu knew that he couldn't ask too many questions from these government officials, so he stopped talking and made a gesture of invitation to indicate that they could leave.
Seeing Liang Qing being escorted away, Shen Rumeng lost most of his strength. He leaned on Shen Ruzhou and cried, "Cousin, what should I do?"
Shen Ruzhou comforted him: "Don't worry, let's inquire about the situation first."
Shen Chumu thought that there was a man of the same year in Dali Temple, so he immediately sent a boy to ask.
An hour later, the boy came back.
"Sir, Miss, Zhou Tuiguan said that the number one scholar had a drink with someone the day before yesterday. When he got drunk, he said that he knew the test questions in advance. As a result, someone with a heart heard and reported it. The Dali Temple also checked and found out that the test questions were indeed leaked and reported it to the police. Your Majesty, your Majesty was furious and ordered a strict investigation, so all the people on the list were arrested."
Shen Ruzhou was shocked after hearing this. Fraud in scientific examinations has been a taboo in the imperial court since ancient times. Once the sale of scientific examination questions is verified, it is a serious crime to behead.
Shen Rumeng said happily, "Liang Qing will definitely not buy test questions. He is already in a tight situation and has been living in a dilapidated temple. How can he have spare money to buy test questions."
Shen Ruzhou nodded in agreement, "Liang Qing must have passed the exam based on his true talent and learning, but since what has happened, it is reasonable to detain everyone for investigation."
Having said this, she turned to look at the boy and asked, "Can I find out which lord the emperor has appointed to preside over this case?"
The boy said: "Prince Ning is responsible."
Hearing this, the elder brother breathed a sigh of relief, "Now you don't have to worry about Liang Qing being wronged. Ruzhou, do you want to go find Prince Ning and talk about Liang Qing's situation."
Shen Ruzhou shook his head slightly, "Since Huaining is the presiding judge, he will ask questions on his own, so I don't need to say anything. Besides, we are now Liang Qing's family members, so we should avoid suspicion."
"That's right. I didn't think carefully."
"Brother will be confused if he cares." Shen Ruzhou naturally found Shen Chumu under the steps. Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Ruzhou got up and said goodbye and returned to the hospital.
When she got to her room, she told Bei Xiuyan everything. "Your Majesty, I always feel that this matter is very strange."
Bei Xiuyan sat in front of the table, twirling his fingers in his hand, "Enke had released the list two months ago, and now it has been uncovered. It is indeed very strange."
Two months ago, Shen Ruzhou recalled carefully, "At that time, Xiao Chenyan and we were both in the northern border. It seems that this matter has nothing to do with Xiao Chenyan."
Beixiu Yan did not comment, took a sip of tea, and said in a light voice: "Ruzhou, whether those who sell or buy topics are powerful people in the court, only they have the ability to do this. Go to Huaining To handle this case, if you can’t handle it, you’re incompetent, and if you handle it, everyone will be offended.”
Bei Xiuyan's words made Shen Ruzhou shudder, "What an insidious plan."
After thinking for a moment, she continued, "This is probably Xiao Chenyan's method. He is the only one targeting Huaining like this now."
"Xiao Chenyan is the prince. He held a Qionglin banquet on behalf of Emperor Yong'an to receive the new scholars. He must have noticed something at that time. Now he just used the topic to make things difficult for Huaining."
Beixiu Yan explained the reason clearly in a few words.
After hearing this, Shen Ruzhou couldn't help but sweat broke out on his back, "Then we have to remind Huaining quickly to prevent him from falling into Xiao Chenyan's trap."
Bei Xiuyan frowned slightly, waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, let's see how Huaining responds."
His disciple at Beixiuyan was not an incompetent person.