第二百二十二章 引蛇出洞

这可真是…可怕！
徐钦在听闻了这些事之后，也忍不住微微哆嗦了一下。
谋害皇嫡长孙，这个罪名要真会落实了，别说她一个身份尴尬的“太子妃”，就算是朱允炆恐怕也扛不住这个飞来横锅！
Unfortunately, just like the charge of "raising dead soldiers and conspiring with traitors," the charge of "plotting to harm the Crown Prince" is also facing a lack of evidence. Otherwise, knowing Zhu Yunqing's style, he would have already blown this matter wide open. From this perspective, this couple truly is a perfect match, both cunning and able to adapt, but also extremely vengeful.
Overall, this matter has been thoroughly clarified.
The real mastermind behind the assassination of Xu Qin is likely to be the princess consort. From her perspective, this kind of action is logical. Firstly, she should be the most eager to help Zhu Yunwen ascend to the throne. Secondly, she "hates the house and its crows," and has transferred her hatred for Zhu Yunqing to Xu Qin.
It has to be said that this is a typical difference between men and women. Although the Lady Lv is skilled at calculation, she is often shortsighted and easily clouded by her emotions. Although there is a possibility of achieving her goal by killing Xu Qin, the risk-reward ratio is extremely low. Even if Zhang Yun managed to successfully assassinate Zhu Yuanzhang after killing Xu Qin, it would be almost impossible to do so. In fact, it all boils down to the fact that Lady Lv is unable to tolerate Zhu Yunqing having a good ending, and using this as a reason to impatiently want her to become a widow. Perhaps this is the Lady Lv's true goal.
Thus, many previously inexplicable things were all connected. It's not just about the assassination case, but even why as the princess of Jiangdu, she was married to a middle-aged widower as a second wife in history. No matter how it is a political marriage, it seems to be a bit too much.
This also explains why the relationship between the two was not that deep emotionally, but she had been quite persistent in trying to win him over before. Because she knew very well that if she didn't fight for it, she would inevitably be married off to Geng Xuan. Compared to Geng Xuan, she is obviously much better! And in fact, perhaps only she can win over Geng Xuan in this "competition": other suitable candidates do not have enough family weight to impress Zhu Yunwen and make him go against his own biological mother.
However, this is as far as it can go.
Gently holding his wife in his arms, Xu Qin silently reassured himself: Don't worry, one day we will settle these new and old grudges with her!
接下来的日子，徐钦再次全身心地投入了工作之中，毕竟张允和拜火教余孽，才是目前他所要面对的，最危险的敌人。
在成功扫荡了十王殿，将之半数以上的势力一网打尽之后，锦衣卫暗中做了大量的宣传工作。和后世的政府机构一样，自己给自己脸上贴金，是基本操作。所以“捣毁逆贼巢穴、歼灭大量乱党”这件事，很快就在朝堂上下、京师内外给炒得沸沸扬扬。尤其是锦衣卫故意拉着大量的“逆贼”尸首招摇过市，更是震撼人心。
Afterwards, the high level of tension in Yiting City that had been maintained for a long time finally began to relax. At least the common people can clearly feel that the number of patrols on the streets is gradually decreasing, and although the guards at the various city gates and checkpoints are still more than usual, their inspections of people entering and leaving the city gates have gradually become more relaxed.
而徐钦这边，甚至特意在醉仙楼包了三天的顶楼场，分批宴请了在此期间配合锦衣卫加强京师守备的各衙门主官，算是一个庆功宴。虽然这些人当中绝大多数都知道，目前事情远未结束，不过对于这些最高只是各京卫主官的中下级官员而言，他徐小公爷的面子还是要给的。
"During this period, you all have worked hard!"
"It's our duty, we dare not take credit for it..."
On this day, those invited were mainly the Tongpan, Tui Guan, County Magistrate, and Xun Jian officials from Shuntian Mansion and various counties around the capital, as well as the main and deputy officers of the Wucheng Bingmasi and other grassroots public security officials. These people have relatively low ranks and naturally show humble respect in front of Mr. Xu's well-to-do status.
酒过三巡，徐钦貌似随意地逛到了五城兵马司几位指挥这一桌。
“小公爷…”
见徐钦端着酒杯行至桌旁，这些六七品的兵马指挥们，赶忙纷纷起身相迎。虽然这些人大多也都是各种拐着弯的关系户，不过相比于徐大少，他们这点儿关系，根本就提不上台面。
"You're too kind, everyone. Please, have a seat!" Xu Qin also humbly invited them to sit.
"Speaking of which, I must thank you all for your great help during this period. Most of the rebel forces have been suppressed, although the leader is still on the run. However, the situation has finally come to an end. Come, let Xu offer you a toast!"
Everyone quickly said "I dare not", but they drank the cup of wine cleanly, and all had a happy appearance, at least on the surface there was no sign of any flaw. As for whether anyone was cursing Xu Qin for being "greedy" and "monopolizing", it depends on each individual's opinion.
与这些指挥、副指挥们又商业互吹了一波，徐大少这才自然而然地将话头对准了众人之中相对而言，最为沉默寡言，或者说是孤高的北城兵马指挥司指挥，吕兴。
“诶~！吕指挥，闻名已久，但一直无缘亲近，这次难得有机会，一定要再敬吕指挥一杯！”
“不敢，该是下官敬徐小公爷才是。”
这吕兴虽然相对其他人矜持了许多，但面对徐钦的点名敬酒，自然还是不敢装腔作势，连忙就要起身。然而徐钦也是反应极快，连忙伸手按住了他的肩膀，将之按坐了回去。
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“Commander Lv, please don't be polite. This is just a private banquet. But if we were to be formal, I would have to address you as 'Uncle-in-law Xu.' Hahaha... Uncle-in-law, you wouldn't want to put your nephew in a difficult position, would you?”

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After listening to Xu Qin's words, everyone agreed with him and joked with Lv Xing. This is not Xu Qin speaking nonsense, but the fact that Lv Xing is the uncle of the current princess consort, and according to the legal relationship, the princess consort is the stepmother of Zhu Yunqing. Therefore, it is natural for Xu Qin to call him "cousin-in-law" when he follows Zhu Yunqing. Although the officials present were not of high rank, they understood this logical relationship better than anyone else.
"I admire you too much, sir! I would be disrespectful if I did not drink this toast!" Lü Xing said, and quickly raised his head to drink this cup.
Xu Dashao also smiled and drank this toast with him, and then pulled a chair and sat down beside Lü Xing.
"Outside of official business, the order of seniority should be observed. My nephew has heard from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince more than once about your outstanding abilities, and even said that if given the opportunity, he would recommend you to His Majesty for a position in the Imperial Guard."
The people present couldn't help but cast envious glances again at Lv Xing. After all, this Five Cities Military Command Department, although having a grand name, was only a sixth-rank petty official managing the public security of the capital. In this important city, one could easily bump into a lot of officials of higher ranks and positions. Besides, it was a typical department where officials were aggrieved and had little hope of promotion. If one could be transferred to a capital guard as a Tang official, they would at least become a fourth-rank commanding officer. Although it was only two more characters, it meant direct promotion by several levels and a thorough opening of the future path of promotion!
Lv Xing frowned imperceptibly upon hearing this, believing that no one except for the scheming Xu Qin would have noticed. And even if Xu Qin did notice, he would pretend not to.
"Your Highness is joking. This official is indeed ignorant and inexperienced. To be able to serve as a military commander already makes me tremble with fear, afraid that I might fail to live up to the Emperor's grace. The Crown Prince's words are probably just a joke, and I dare not take them seriously." Lv Xing spoke sincerely.
However, Xu Qin suddenly closed his mouth and just smiled, drinking with him and others...
The banquet didn't end until two in the morning, although it was curfew time, but the attendees were all officials responsible for the public security in the capital, so they were not likely to be hanged and beaten. They left with the company of Ma Mou and guards and went back to their respective homes.
在三山街十字路口与最后一拨人分开之后，终于只剩徐大少与他的护卫们一同，往南边的中山王府而去。
“小公爷，您既然已经怀疑他了，为何…”孙百户憋了半天，终于忍不住问了出来。
He had the same question as Handong, being one of Xu Qing's most trusted confidants and key subordinates. He was well aware of the ins and outs of the situation at hand. They were both puzzled, given that they had already started to suspect this Commander Lv. Why would he conduct such an "obvious probe" today? Isn't this just alarming the snake in the grass?
对此，徐大少嘴角微微一勾。
“看不懂了吧？”
“卑职驽钝，实在是不明白。”
“其实啊，道理很简单。现在这条线已经死了，没法查下去了。”
Xu Qin's words were naturally known to Sun Xiaoting and Han Dong. Although Sun Xiaoting did not know the specific testimony of Meng Qian before, he was in charge of handling the aftermath of the majority of the Jinyiwei team at that time, so Xu Qin also told him some things, including the possibility of the matter involving the Crown Prince, or at least the people around the Crown Prince. These two were not stupid either, and combined with Xu Qin's performance today, they naturally locked this "suspect" onto Commander Lv.
"Firstly, there is insufficient evidence. This Lv Xing, although appearing to have a low rank and position, is still the uncle by marriage of the Crown Prince. It is impossible to overthrow him with only one person's testimony, and it might even stir up trouble. They carry out their actions with such meticulousness, and have not revealed any flaws in the past ten years, which shows their caution. Therefore, it is almost impossible to continue the investigation, so the assassination of me will have to stop here. This feeling of resentment can only be held in for now."
Both of them nodded frequently after listening.
"Furthermore, there is one more important thing for us to do next! This dead chess piece is not useless either."
"You mean, Tai..." Sun Bahao couldn't help but feel a buzz in his head, and his tongue became a little tangled. He realized halfway through that this was a life-threatening situation.
```html“No, first of all, this is what others mean, secondly, the fact that they secretly sent someone to assassinate me also shows that they haven't completely lost their minds. Therefore, they must know how dangerous it is for them if we continue to investigate this matter.”```
"Oh! I understand now! You intentionally startled the snake in the grass, so he will be anxious to protect himself and will definitely..."
"That's right, the next step depends on Commander Lv, whether he can handle it or not..."