After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Yi Cheng followed the instructions and set aside a clean area for Zhou Mu to interrogate the assassin. The door of the room was opened, and the accompanying Jin Wuwei stood at the door, all with solemn expressions on their faces.

The interrogation was boring, so Pei Jiaoran closed his eyes and leaned on the back of his chair to fall asleep. Turning a deaf ear to the torture, all she wanted was an answer. And she felt that this person wouldn't last long.

The sound of clothes bursting and wailing echoed in my ears. There were always people coming in and out of the house frequently.

After about an hour, the sound of torture stopped. Pei Jiaoran then raised his eyes and looked at the dying assassin on the ground.

"Xianggong Pei, this person still refuses to recruit." Yangzhou Mu said.

"No move?" Pei Jiaoran walked slowly to the assassin's side, squatted down and said in his ear: "Maybe you can still survive with this move. I can't control your life or death when you return to Chang'an."

After a long silence, the assassin raised his head and said, "I can do it, but only you know."

"No, you have to say it loudly." Pei Jiaoran's tone left no room for doubt.

"It's Lieutenant Youshence..." The assassin closed his eyes after saying this.

Seeing the assassin's appearance, Pei Jiaoran picked up a pen and wrote a few words on the paper. Grabbing his hand, he pressed his fingerprints on the paper.

"This matter is of great importance. I need to return to Chang'an to report this matter to His Majesty. This person will be under the strict supervision of Yangzhou Mu." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile on his face, "Remember to save his life."

Staring at Pei Jiaoran, Yang Zhoumu couldn't help but cursed secretly for being treacherous. He is the one who judges, and he is the one who guards. But he couldn't ignore this matter. However, once he takes control of it, no matter what the situation is in Chang'an, he is afraid that he will not be able to get it right.

After thinking about it, Yangzhou Mu said: "In my opinion, it would be better for me to write to the court and report this matter. Your Majesty will send someone to Luoyang to investigate the matter. After all, this is a big matter, and I am afraid that something will go wrong."

"It doesn't matter. This person is suspected of assassinating someone. It would be inappropriate to take him on the road like this." Pei Jiaoran glanced coldly at Yang Zhoumu, and his tone suddenly turned cold, "If this person is colluding with his accomplices on the road and is waiting for an opportunity to act. Then the crime will be committed. , can Zhou Mu afford it?"

"Xiangong Pei said that this person committed an assassination, but there is no evidence. If you don't stay to assist in the investigation, wouldn't it be a case of being blamed?" Yang Zhoumu still retorted.

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran sighed, "Someone was assassinated in Luoyang Post House. Luoyang is the capital of the East, but the defense of the Post House is so weak. Even assassins can sneak in. When His Majesty or the Prince visits the East Capital in the future, Yangzhou Mu will have to let him go. Thieves sneak in."

There was a silence in the room when the words stopped. Yang Zhou Mu frowned. Although this matter had little to do with him, he was Luo Zhou Mu. If the court really pursues the case, it won't be dismissed with a few words. Now all the initiative is in Pei Jiaoran's hands, and her tone is already polite. It is undoubtedly showing an attitude. She knows that he is in trouble and that he does not want to take responsibility. She can understand this, but he must have a decent attitude in this matter.

If he continues to refute, then she still has the ability to implicate the matter on him. Charge him with dereliction of duty.

The atmosphere relaxed slightly.

Seeing that Yang Zhoumu was silent, Pei Jiaoran said: "I know what Yang Zhoumu is worried about. However, you are already involved in this situation. Keeping the assassin in jail will reduce the possibility of you being held accountable. That's all I said, Don’t bother Zhou Mu and continue interrogating the prisoner.”

We stayed in Luoyang for another day and prepared dry food. Pei Jiaoran and his party continued north to Chang'an. And Yang Zhoumu also agreed before she left to take good care of the assassin's affairs.

Although everyone accompanying her knew about Pei Jiaoran's assassination, she rarely showed up since leaving the inn. Only when he is resting can he get a glimpse of him. So much so that everyone was unsure whether she was injured or not.

After driving for several days, we finally reached Tongguan, with Chang'an in sight. There are no more mountains to cover your eyes.

He opened the car curtain and looked outside. Although spring has arrived in the North, there is still a bit of chill lingering.

"Xiangong Pei, there is news from Chang'an. The King of Wu, accompanied by Xianggong Jia, is waiting at Baqiao with his officials."

Hearing the voice of the sergeant reporting from outside the car, Pei Jiaoran lowered his head and looked at the steaming teacup in his hand, blowing away the rising mist. The voice was calm, "Okay."

"Why is it King Wu?" Zhou Mancao frowned, his tone slightly curious, "You have made such great achievements in Jianghuai, shouldn't it be the prince?"

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran half-closed his eyes, rested his arm on the case, crossed his fingers to support his chin, and said calmly: "The King of Wu has been in the limelight recently, and it is normal for the prince to avoid his influence. But I feel that your majesty did this on purpose. Alas... wait... We’ll know tomorrow.”

The flags on the banks of the Wei River covered the sky, and it was very lively.

King Wu, dressed in royal attire, looked into the distance excitedly. From time to time, he turned around and said a few words to Jia Gonglu beside him. However, Jia Gonglu did not respond much, which made King Wu look surprised.

"Your Highness, Mr. Pei is arriving soon." A sergeant came forward to report.

"Hurry up and play music!" King Wu shouted.

The order was passed down step by step, and the music suddenly rose.

The sound spread to the carriage with the wind. Pei Jiaoran's expression changed instantly when he heard the sound. He took a deep breath and said, "Stop the car."

As soon as the carriage stopped, Pei Jiaoran rushed down. King Wu looked at him in the distance, his brows furrowed. What the musicians are playing now is "Taihe", which was used to welcome and send off the king at the Winter Solstice. Sounding in this place was tantamount to breaking the rules for King Wu and even for her.

Looking around, Pei Jiaoran's eyes showed coldness. Not to mention that the emperor's royal music was played, the number of palace lanterns and flags were only used to welcome the emperor. Now if she takes a step, she will step into the opponent's trap.

"Xiangong Pei, His Highness King Wu has been waiting in front for a long time. Please come and see me." The Minister of Rites stepped forward with a smile on his face.

Hearing this, Pei Jiaoran gave him a cold look, lifted up his clothes and knelt down, "Your Majesty, Pei Jiaoran, pays homage to you."

Unexpectedly, Pei Jiaoran would be like this. Liu Shu, the Minister of Rites, was slightly shocked. Before he could react, he only heard a chuckle coming from his ears.

"I dare to ask Liu Shangshu. Since the emperor has not yet arrived, why do you play "Taihe" and why do the ceremonial guards exceed the regulations?" Pei Jiaoran's tone was calm.

"This is...quickly change the music of King Qin's Breaking the Formation! Get two palace lanterns and two flags." Liu Shu ordered quickly.

Wait until the palace lanterns and flags are removed and the formation-breaking music sounds. Pei Jiaoran just stood up and moved forward.

"Your Majesty Pei Jiaoran comes to see His Highness the King of Wu." Pei Jiaoran smiled warmly on his face.

Upon hearing this, the King of Wu reached out his hand to help Pei Jiaoran stand up, "Pei Qing has had a hard journey on this journey, so there is no need to be so polite. I have already hosted a banquet in my mansion."

"Your Highness, Mr. Pei has not yet gone to meet Your Majesty." Jia Gonglu quickly reminded him, "It will not be too late to discuss this matter after I meet Your Majesty."

"It's my king's negligence. Pei Qing will come with me to the palace to meet His Majesty." As he said this, King Wu actually wanted to take Pei Jiaoran on his arm and ride in the chariot.

"Your Highness, I dare not exceed the rules. Your Highness, please go up to the palace on your own."

Pei Jiaoran retreated into the crowd. King Wu boarded the Luan Jia with a look of resentment on his face.

Pei Jiaoran breathed a sigh of relief as he watched King Wu's Luan Jia set off. He turned to look at Mr. Jia beside him, "Jia Gong, how are you doing lately?"

"Not bad. Mr. Pei's reaction is quite quick. Alas, I don't know who is so stupid." Jia Gonglu smiled.

Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows, "That person is not the only one who is stupid, there is also King Wu. Mr. Jia, why don't you think about how to tell your Majesty the whole story."