From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1242

The palace hall was deserted at the moment.

All guests will be invited to the side palace square and surrounding palaces to rest, drink tea and eat, and wait for the main banquet to begin.

Sima Yi sat here quietly, waiting for the news to arrive.

His expression was calm, as if he was thinking about something.

After a while, he raised his head and squinted his eyes and said, "Elder Ziya, do you think Zhou Yuan would enter the palace in that way? I can't stay outside now."

Ziya frowned and said, "At present, it seems that it is the Ninth Prince. The Baishan Sect has been supporting the Ninth Prince in recent years."

Sima Yi said, "I will take action against the Old Nine and conduct a strict investigation. This is not only what you and I can see, but other smart people can also see it. Is Zhou Yuan a fool who was fooled so triflingly?"

Ziya said, "I have thought about this, but Zhou Yuan has no allies except the Baishan Sect, right?"

Sima Yi smiled and said, "The nature of a gentleman is not different, but he is good at using things."

"Many times, you don't have to have allies to help."

As soon as the voice fell, a guard walked in quickly. He said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, we have controlled and isolated more than 80 people including the Ninth Prince."

"After strict inspection and comparison, it was found that the more than 80 followers of the Ninth Prince were all Han laborers hired from major stores, and they were not intelligence personnel at all."

"The leader was a young man named Black Monkey, a spy of Jinding Temple. He was captured alive by Zhou Yuan before and forced to do things by Zhou Yuan."

Ziya changed color and said: "Where is Zhou Yuan? Didn't find him?"

Sima Yi smiled and said: "You see, he is not stupid, he can also see that Lao Jiu is a fool and is not trustworthy at all."

"Come on, guess again, who will bring Zhou Yuan's people in."

Ziya's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "In Yining City, apart from those Han merchants, there are only a few groups of people who may is Zhou Yuan's ally."

"First: Madam Xuesang, she had received Zhou Yuan during the last city-wide manhunt."

"Second, Big and Small Yuzi, they may be won over by Zhou Yuan."

"Third, Baishan Sect, they have always advocated reconciliation with Dajin, advocating return to Dajin and prosperity of the Western Regions."

"If the Ninth Prince is ruled out, then Baishan Sect should also be ruled out, leaving only one and two."

Sima Yi said: "Xuesang did not bring any male followers, but brought dozens of women, saying they were guards."

"Zhou Yuan is definitely not in it, but the inner guards of the Inner Court may be mixed in, we can't recognize them, we can only ask the Great Protector from Xueshan to help identify them."

Ziya said in a deep voice: "Then this old minister will go and ask the Great Protector, he should also be there Side palace."

Sima Yi waved his hand and said, "No hurry. Besides, there are only more than ten people coming to the big and small Yuzi. Is it possible that Zhou Yuan is hiding among them?"

Ziya said, "It's possible. Zhou Yuan may not have gathered his people together. It is very likely that they are placed in batches. He may be in the big and small Yuzi's side."

Sima Yi smiled and said, "Come on, surround the big and small Yuzi. The same method, isolate and investigate, and don't let them out."

Ziya changed color and said, "This, this may force the other party to Zhou Yuan's side!"

Sima Yi said, "Do you think it's important whether they stand in line? Zhou Yuan must be captured alive today, and no one can stop him."

Ziya took a deep breath and said, "Then this old minister will go to the Great Protector and ask him to isolate Madam Xuesang's team and investigate carefully!"

Sima Yi nodded and said, "Okay, you do it now. "

Ziya walked out of the palace hall quickly and headed towards the side palace. Soon, he found the monks of Jinding Temple and the Great Protector in a palace.

He looked solemn and put his hands together and said: "Amitabha, Great Protector, we meet again."

The old monk was also stunned for a moment, and hurriedly replied: "The head elder is too polite. When I first came to Yining, it was all thanks to the elders' help that Jinding Temple is what it is today."

Ziya said: "It's just a little effort. The Great Protector should also be aware of the current situation. Please help the Great Protector and go with me to identify the inner guards of the inner court."

The old monk smiled and said: "Amitabha, it's just a little effort, how dare I refuse. "

Two religious leaders walked to Madam Xuesang's palace.

This place has been surrounded by hundreds of imperial guards, and the tense atmosphere is frightening.

Madam Xuesang was calm and sat quietly drinking tea.

Ainizi was arguing with the imperial guards and seemed very unconvinced.

"Little Ayi, stop making trouble, they won't listen to you."

Ziya walked over quickly with a smile on his face and said, "Sit down and rest, they are also thinking about your safety."

Ainizi snorted and alsoIt was difficult to show off, so he bowed and said, "Meet the head elder."

Ziya smiled and said, "You have grown up and become more beautiful. You will have a bright future."

After saying that, he walked to Madam Xuesang and nodded slightly, saying, "Madam, I am here to inspect your entourage and guards by the order of His Majesty."

Madam Xuesang saw the Dharma Protector and said coldly, "I dare not disobey His Majesty's order, but what do you mean by bringing a monk to me?"

Ziya said, "Madam, don't be nervous. This is also His Majesty's intention. After all, the Dharma Protector knows the group of inner guards."

Madam Xuesang said, "I will definitely ask His Majesty for an explanation later!"

"Of course."

Ziya replied with a fake smile, then bowed and said, "Grand Dharma Protector, please."

"No problem."

The old monk came into the room and carefully observed the appearance of each maid and guard, frowning more and more tightly.

Then he walked out of the room and said in a low voice: "Not the inner guards! Not even one!"

Ziya's face suddenly changed, and then he took a deep breath and said: "Madam! Sorry to bother you! I'll apologize to you later!"

He turned around immediately and quickly came to the palace hall.

"Your Majesty! There is no problem with Madam Xuesang."

Sima Yi also widened his eyes when he heard this.

He was silent for a moment, and suddenly his face changed, and he said in a deep voice: "Ziya, do you think Zhou Yuan could use the situation of the succession to make a fuss?"

Ziya was startled and trembled: "Your Majesty, you mean..."

Sima Yi said seriously: "It's bad! We made a big mistake!"

"Zhou Yuan didn't plan to use any allies to get in from the beginning, but he saw through the situation of the succession in Yarkand and found the prince who needed help the most."

Ziya didn't dare to speak now.

Sima Yi continued, "Everyone can see that the eldest brother should have the most favorable situation in the fight for the throne, but the fifth brother has gained your support, and his own ability is getting stronger and stronger, so he has suppressed the eldest brother."

"The eldest brother is a typical one, doing more but doing less right, and is gradually abandoned."

"I am afraid he will not accept it, and he may be used by Zhou Yuan."

Until this moment, Ziya hurriedly said, "Your Majesty! The Imperial Guards are under the control of the eldest prince! If this is true... we will be passive!"

Sima Yi shouted, "Quick! Immediately! Let the commander of the Imperial Guards come here immediately!"

"Let the eldest brother come too! And the fourth brother!"

"Don't reveal anything in advance, call the people first."

Ziya immediately saluted and said, "I understand! I will do it now!"

Sima Yi looked at his back, then slowly closed his eyes.

He murmured, "Boss, you have been with me for so many years. You haven't made much contribution, but you have worked hard... I don't want you to make any mistakes!"

"If Zhou Yuan is really in your team, don't blame father for being ruthless."