South of the city.

Liuguang Cloth Village.

"I have also heard that Lu Wenbo has always liked to make friends with people in the world. If it is really him, then he can indeed mobilize many masters of the world overnight to launch simultaneous attacks on various contact points in Kyoto City."

"But if he does this and is exposed, he will offend the prince and the three emperors. I'm afraid he can't afford the consequences!"

"In this way, it can indeed be confirmed that Zhu Yunwen was personally giving instructions behind the scenes!"

After hearing Cao Yan's answer, Zhang Yu frowned and said thoughtfully, with a glint in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, there is something that I have always had doubts about, but now I am sure of it!"

Cao Yan bowed his hands and said respectfully.

"What's the matter?!"

Zhang Yu looked at Cao Yan again and asked in a deep voice.

"One month ago, the Third Emperor's grandson was assassinated in the Mixue Ice Pavilion. The incident occurred suddenly, causing heavy losses to the Jinyi guards who were protecting him!"

"Finally, after investigation by Jinwu Guard, it was confirmed that it was the work of someone who rebelled against the party!"

"But my subordinates discovered that the group of mysterious killers seemed to be related to the Lu family, but because no evidence was found, the matter was not reported to the North. Now that I think about it, Lu Wenbo should have been the instigator of the last assassination!" Kill the third emperor's grandson and help the second emperor's grandson regain his position as grandson!"

Cao Yan looked at Zhang Yu and said confidently.

"Even if there is no evidence, you should have reported the matter truthfully at the time and should not have concealed it!"

Zhang Yu narrowed his eyes, a trace of surprise flashed across his face, and he scolded with some dissatisfaction.

"This matter is indeed a dereliction of duty by a subordinate, but the top priority is to find out as soon as possible whether tonight's incident is related to the Lu family, and how on earth they discovered our three secret contact points at the same time!"

Cao Yan bowed in self-reproach, and then said with a solemn expression.

"Your Majesty, Brother Cao is right. If the Lu family really finds out something, I'm afraid this clothing store will not be safe either!"

"If all the hidden stakes are exposed, I'm afraid the prince will be implicated!"

Wei An on the side also said worriedly.

"If the Lu family really discovers something, I'm afraid all the hidden piles in Kyoto City are in danger and cannot be tampered with at will. However, if we want to find out about this matter, we will definitely need a large number of manpower!"

Zhang Yu frowned and said hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, since no one else can do anything, why not leave this matter to your subordinates!"

At this time, Cao Yan took a step forward, bowed his hands, and said fearlessly.

"Brother Cao, have you forgotten that those killers just wanted to kill you?! If you show up, what if they want to kill you again?!"

Wei An on the side was stunned for a moment and said worriedly.

"For the sake of your Majesty and the prince, it is not a pity for Cao to die!"

"Please rest assured, your Majesty. After all, my subordinates are also officials of the imperial court. Since they can't kill them at once, they will definitely be cautious if they want to take action again. What's more, with such a big thing happening, it's impossible for no news to leak out!"

"I believe Jinwu Guard and Xiaoqi Guard will soon discover that once this matter comes to light, they will have no chance to take action again!"

Cao Yan looked at Zhang Yu seriously and said decisively.

"it is good!"

"Then I'll leave this matter to you to investigate personally. Once you find any clues, report it immediately!"

Zhang Yu thought for a moment, nodded and said.

"Yes!"

Cao Yan agreed, said goodbye immediately, quietly left Liuguang Buzhuang, and returned to Jiaofangsi.

At the same time, there was indeed movement in the direction of the blacksmith shop in the east of the city. Someone heard the sound of fighting and reported it to the police. The Jinwu Guards were dispatched.

...

at the same time.

Inside the Xingbu Yamen.

Ge Cheng, the Minister of Punishment, stood in the lobby with two of his men. He looked helplessly at the grandson of the Third Emperor, who was sleeping soundly on the desk. He felt unspeakably bitter in his heart.

Yesterday evening, the third emperor's grandson suddenly arrived at the Ministry of Justice, saying that he was going to interrogate General Bei Yuan. The Ministry of Justice had already received the decree for this matter, so everyone on the top and bottom rushed to prepare to accompany the pampered emperor and grandson. Hall.

But who would have thought that this ancestor was already so drunk when he came that he couldn't speak well and fell asleep on the table without waiting for the case to be heard. Until now!

This sleep lasted for two full hours!

During this period, Ge Cheng only went out to take a break on the pretext of going to the toilet. He stayed with her the rest of the time, and his legs were almost useless.

"Your Highness? Your Highness?"

After a while, Ge Cheng bent down and rubbed his knees, leaned forward, and called softly to Zhu Yunxi who was snoring. He really couldn't bear it anymore.

"His Highness hates others disturbing his clear dreams. If His Highness is awakened, Shilang Ge had better seek happiness for himself."

Hearing Ge Cheng's words, Hong Yuan, who was guarding Zhu Yunxi, glanced coldly and said expressionlessly.

As soon as these words came out, Ge Cheng was obviously stunned for a moment and hurriedly closed his mouth, but his heart was full of complaints.

Moreover, what shocked him was that a woman, who had stood here for the same two hours as him, never moved even half a step from beginning to end. This concentration was simply incredible to him.

I don't know if it was because Ge Cheng's call just now really woke up Zhu Yunxi, but the snoring suddenly stopped, and then he saw Zhu Yunxi pouting, stretching and sitting up straight.

"Oh, Your Highness, you finally woke up!"

When Ge Cheng saw it, he hurriedly bowed his hands and said excitedly, his face full of bitterness.

"Who is speaking?!"

Zhu Yunxi had a sullen face, with a hint of irritation between his brows. He glanced around and asked in a deep voice, finally focusing on Ge Cheng's face.

"For disturbing His Highness's peaceful dream, I shall be punished by death!"

"But didn't His Highness say that he would try the case of Bei Yuan's surrender? The official has ordered everything in the prison to be ready, and the prisoner has also submitted his request. He is just waiting for His Highness to come for interrogation."

Ge Cheng bowed his hands and said nervously.

"What time is it?"

Zhu Yunxi was stunned for a moment, then gradually came to his senses, frowned, smelled the alcohol on his body, and asked casually.

"Reporting to Your Highness, it's almost time to be ugly."

Ge Cheng replied cautiously.

"Oh? It's already so late?"

Zhu Yunxi showed a hint of surprise, smiled and said.

"Yes, Your Highness, it's getting late. Do you think we are going to interrogate the prisoners tonight? Or do you want to wait until tomorrow? Your Highness can go back to the palace to rest first."

Ge Cheng nodded and asked tentatively with a grimace.

"Are you hungry after waiting for so long?"

But Zhu Yunxi ignored Ge Cheng, but turned to look at Hong Yuan and asked softly.

"Ah."

Hongyuan pursed her lips and responded slowly.

"It just so happens that I'm a little hungry too. Let's eat something first."

"Master Ge, please prepare a table of wine and food for me. The food should be eight large bowls from Fushouju, and the wine should be pear blossom wine from Yanyulou!"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and touched his belly, then turned to look at Ge Cheng, waved his hand and said.

"Your Highness, it's already so late, Fushouju has already closed..."

When Ge Cheng heard this, he said with a grimace.

"That's your business!"

"What? You can't do it?"

Zhu Yunxi sneered, looked at Ge Cheng coldly, and asked in a deep voice.

"I'll do it now, sir!"

"Your Highness, please wait a moment!"

Ge Cheng felt nervous, hurriedly bowed his hands, turned around and left with his men, but he was already cursing in his heart.

As Ge Cheng led the people away, only Zhu Yunxi and Hong Yuan were left in the entire lobby.

"how?"

Zhu Yunxi took a sip of tea, glanced at the door, and asked casually.

"Everything is going according to plan and there are no abnormalities."

Hong Yuan bowed her hands and lowered her voice before answering.

Although she never left Zhu Yunxi's side, no news was the best news.

"The fun has just begun."

Zhu Yunxi pursed his lips, smiled, and said lightly, with a sly smile flashing in his eyes.

After a long time, Ge Cheng finally sent someone to buy eight large bowls from Fushouju and pear blossom wine from Yanyulou, and filled a whole table in the side hall.

Zhu Yunxi and the red kite sat opposite each other and began to enjoy it as if no one else was around, with a satisfied smile on his face.

However, the way Hong Yuan eats seems much more elegant. He is obviously a murderer without blinking an eye, but at this moment he looks gentler than other ladies.

Ge Cheng and two of his men waited respectfully aside, looking at the table full of food and wine and couldn't help but swallow their saliva. After waiting for several hours, he was already hungry, but he was not qualified to eat with His Highness the Grand Sun. , so I can only endure it.

Drinking and having fun in the yamen of the Ministry of Justice, I am afraid that the only person in the entire Ming Dynasty is the great grandson in front of me!

It's simply unseemly!

After burning the incense, Zhu Yunxi finally put down his bowls and chopsticks, and slumped down on the chair with satisfaction, panting heavily.

"Your Highness, do you think there will be another trial tonight?"

When Ge Cheng saw the opportunity, he slowly took two steps forward and asked again...

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