The imperial guards on Zhengyang Gate quickly surrounded the various yards, and the two assassins thought they had already felt the desire to die. When the imperial guards arrived, both sides cut their necks and committed suicide.

Chen Zilong was furious when he heard the news and ordered Xu Fuyuan, the Minister of Justice, to solve the case within a time limit.

As a result, the capital was in chaos and everyone was in danger.

But Ma Shiying thought differently. He felt something was wrong keenly. This was too strange.

Ma Shiying was self-aware, and with his talent and influence in the Qingtai Dynasty, it was not enough to make the Qing court afraid, so he sent dead soldiers to assassinate them.

And Qingliu in the court would not dare to attack him, after all, Wu Zheng stood behind him.

But the problem is that the assassination happened really, and he almost died of two crossbows.

Ma Shiying immediately guessed that this must have a lot to do with the fact that he ran into a man in black at Ronglai Restaurant.

But now that Wu Zheng has left the capital, Ma Shiying couldn't think of who to tell him about this.

He did not believe in Chen Zilong, and Qian Sule and Chen Zilong were too close to him, and it was not within his thinking.

After thinking about it, Ma Shiying chose Zhang Huangyan.

....

"Be serious?" Zhang Huangyan couldn't help but feel creepy when he heard Ma Shiying's words. The war was in place, and there were spies from the Qing court among the important officials?

Ma Shiying said: "How dare Ma joke about this? I told Duke Zhenguo before, but Zhenguo believed that even if the Qing court knew about the matter, the Qing court would make changes, so I investigated the spies and left them to the war, and at the same time could confuse the Qing court. But now, Ma believes that the spies in the court can be assassinated outside Zhengyang Gate and almost succeeded. If it weren't Ma today, if it were other important officials, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

Zhang Huangyan nodded and said, "Ma Xiang's words are reasonable. This matter must be thoroughly investigated... Who is the man in black? Is there anyone who Ma Xiang has a doubt?"

Ma Shiying hesitated for a while and said, "This matter is not trivial. Ma has no evidence and dares not point fingers at others."

Zhang Huangyan said anxiously, "When is it that Ma Xiang still has such a mother-in-law? Now that Duke Zhenguo is not here, if there is an accident in Yingtian Mansion, how can you face Duke Zhenguo?"

Ma Shiying then said: "Ma had felt that the man in black had a familiar feeling before, but he couldn't remember it at that time. When he was in court today, Ma suddenly realized that there was a person who looked very similar, regardless of his figure or... uh, that kind of taste was consistent with the man in black."

"who?"

"Song Zhengyu, the Minister of Works at that time."

Zhang Huangyan was stunned, Song Zhengyu?

Isn't this a joke?

Let’s not talk about Song Zhengyu being the Minister of Works and a second-rank official in the dynasty.

If he is the direct confidant of the chief minister Chen Zilong, he will not be able to touch him easily.

Zhang Huangyan asked in a trembling voice: "Ma Xiang can't guess wrong, right?"

Ma Shiying naturally knew that this matter was of great importance. If it was wrong, it would really cause chaos.

Song Zhengyu was a little bit of a man, but if this matter was really investigated, it would be implicated in Chen Zilong, and the court would definitely be divided. By then, the Qingtai Dynasty had already dispersed before the Qing army had attacked.

Ma Shiying smiled bitterly and shook her head and said, "Ma did not see the man in black clearly that day. How could he guarantee that it was him just based on his own feelings? He was worried and could he come to see Zhang Xiang for a plan?"

Zhang Huangyan also smiled bitterly. This is not a question, isn’t this stuffing a hot potato into his hands?

Can't check it out!

It's impossible not to check!

This is the difference between knowing and not knowing.

But Zhang Huangyan is not as smooth as Ma Shiying. He is young and full of energy. He was famous for being upright when he was in Shaoxing Prefecture. A seventh-rank cadet censor dared to fight with the supervisor Zhu Yihai in court. How could he be really afraid of trouble?

After gritting his teeth, Zhang Huangyan said, "Ma Xiang, it's not enough to rely on you and me alone in this matter, so I have to find another helper."

"Ma also thought so. He just couldn't think of who is suitable for a moment?"

"Teacher Zhang!"

Zhang Guowei is now in power. Although he has not entered the cabinet, he is already the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty (it is ridiculous. The Qingtai Dynasty does not even have an emperor, but there is a Grand Tutor. I don’t know whose Grand Tutor it is). Moreover, the 40,000 Jin troops are under his control.

If he can get his support, he can compete with Chen Zilong.

Ma Shiying asked, "Zhang Gong is gentle by nature. Can he stand on your side and be enemies with the chief assistant?"

Zhang Huangyan said: "Ma Xiang's words are absurd. You and I are just trying to investigate the whereabouts of the man in black. Why are they enemies of the chief assistant?"

Ma Shiying complained in her heart, if we really want to investigate Song Zhengyu, how can we not implicate Chen Zilong?

But no matter how much I think about it, Ma Shiying knew that Zhang Huangyan was right and could do something, but she couldn't say it, "Ma said nothing."

....

Zhang Guowei is no longer Zhang Guowei from Shaoxing Prefecture.

His mind and nature have also changed due to the distraction over the past year.

Although it is still gentle, it can no longer be called a good person.

Especially after deciding to assist Wu Zheng and create a great cause, Zhang Guowei has already gained a sharp edge.

After listening to Ma Shiying and Zhang Huang's words, Zhang Guowei pondered for a moment and responded: "The chief minister has ordered the Ministry of Justice to conduct a thorough investigation with Jingzhao Yin within a specified period of time. I believe the chief minister will not be involved... However, Song Zhengyu is a second-rank official of the court after all. He is only dependent on suspicion, and he may not be able to touch him without evidence."

Zhang Huangyan said: "Ma Xiang and I also considered this and came to ask Mr. Zhang for help!"

Zhang Guowei pointed at Zhang Huangyan and laughed: "Zhang Cangshui, Zhang Cangshui, I have been by Wu Zheng for a long time and haven't learned it well, so I learned his slickness."

Zhang Huangyan's face turned red. Yes, that's what he really thought.

If you can't solve it yourself, you will leave it to the ones that can be solved. This is what Wu Zheng usually does.

To put it nicely, it is called retreating when you are in trouble, but to put it badly, it is irresponsible.

Ma Shiying also became embarrassed. He was the one who started the incident, and it was also him who pushed it to Zhang Huangyan.

Although Zhang Guowei was pointing at Zhang Huangyan, this was no different from pointing at him.

However, Zhang Guowei couldn't bear to be too embarrassed by the two of them and said, "We should use heavy rituals in troubled times! When the war is around, we must clear the inside... In this way, you two will follow me into the palace and report this to Your Highness the Superintendent, and then make a decision."

Zhang Huang said happily: "Just as Mr. Zhang said."

Ma Shiying frowned and said, "Although I think it's Song Zhengyu, there is no evidence after all. If you report it to the supervisor, this... is probably inappropriate? Besides, if there is someone else, won't you and I enter the palace to alert the snake?"

Zhang Guowei smiled slightly and said, "Song Zhengyu is in a high position. Even if he is guilty, it is not your or I who can deal with him. Naturally, his Highness must issue an order to move. As for the attack, Ma Xiang believes that after the assassin who assassined you across the street commits suicide, the murderer is still not alert? At this time, he is just deceiving himself."

Ma Shiying thought about it and agreed to Zhang Guowei's plan, and the three of them joined forces to enter the palace.
Chapter completed!