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After successfully getting some corrupt officials to expose each other, Chen Jue and Wang Hui did not stop there. They continued to interrogate other corrupt officials in depth.

The light in the cell was dim and a damp smell filled the air, making people feel depressed and dull.

The torches on the wall flickered, and the light and shadows swayed on the ground, as if reflecting the inner fear of those corrupt officials.

Chen Jue, wearing a solemn dark blue robe, sat majestically at the interrogation table. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, staring closely at the corrupt official being interrogated.

Wang Hui stood aside, concentrating on assisting Chen Jue. He held the pen and paper tightly in his hand, his eyes revealing determination and concentration.

"You, tell the truth."

Chen Jue's eyes were sharp, and he asked a corrupt official in a low and stern voice. His voice echoed in the cell with an irresistible majesty.

The corrupt official looked pale, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, his body was trembling slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of fear and hesitation.

"Many of us are related to King Jin."

"Prince Jin?"

Chen Jue and Wang Hui looked at each other, and both had an ominous premonition. Chen Jue's mind flashed all kinds of thoughts. He knew the status and power of the King of Jin in the court, and he also knew that if the King of Jin was really involved in these corruption incidents, things would become very complicated and difficult.

His heartbeat quickened slightly, but he quickly forced himself to calm down and think about how to deal with the situation next.

Wang Hui was shocked. He didn't expect that the matter would involve the King of Jin. He was worried that this matter would cause unrest in the court, but at the same time he also understood that they could not back down just because the other party was the King of Jin. They had to find out the truth.

"Tell me the details."

The corrupt official wiped the sweat from his forehead and began to confess: "The King of Jin... He used various means to win us over and make us work for him. He provided us with a lot of conveniences, which made us more unscrupulous when we were corrupt and accepting bribes. And we also provided him with support and help in some matters.

"What did he ask you to do? Be specific."

"For example, in some court projects, we would follow his wishes and assign the projects to people who were related to him, and then seek personal gain from them. Also, in the appointment and removal of officials, we would recommend his people for him."

"Is there anything else?"

"Also, the Qingluan Pavilion of the King of Jin is ostensibly for recruiting celebrities, but in fact it has other purposes. He is secretly planning something there. I don't know exactly what it is, but I feel it is definitely related to his ambitions."

Chen Jue and Wang Hui were even more shocked when they heard this. They knew about Qingluan Pavilion and had always thought it was just a place where the King of Jin showed off his elegance. They didn't expect that there was such a big conspiracy behind it.

A strong curiosity and sense of responsibility surged in Chen Jue's heart, and he decided to investigate the affairs of Qingluan Pavilion in depth and uncover the secrets behind it.

As the interrogation progressed, more and more evidence pointed to Prince Jin. It turned out that Prince Jin had always coveted the throne of the Eastern Palace. He used Qingluan Pavilion to recruit celebrities, but in fact he was building his own power and planning to seize the throne of the Eastern Palace.

He bribed corrupt officials and took control of some important departments of the court, paving the way for his plan to seize the throne.

Chen Jue and Wang Hui knew very well that if they did not expose Prince Jin's conspiracy in time, it would bring great disaster to the court.

They decided to report the matter to the crown prince and continue collecting evidence in order to thoroughly expose the King of Jin's crimes.

Based on the clues in the letter, Chen Jue and Wang Hui disguised themselves and sneaked into the vicinity of Qingluan Pavilion to conduct an investigation.

The night was like thick ink, heavily covering the capital. In a secluded corner of the capital, the mysterious and eerie Qingluan Pavilion was like a sleeping beast, quietly dormant, yet seemed to be brewing some unspeakable secrets in the dark.

Chen Jue and Wang Hui stood in a dim alley, looking at the heavily guarded Qingluan Pavilion not far away, secretly thinking about how they could successfully blend in.

Chen Jue was wearing a tattered Taoist robe, a crooked Taoist hat on his head, and some dust on his face, looking dusty. He held a whisk in his hand and hung an old gourd around his waist, pretending to be a wandering Taoist priest.

Wang Hui was transformed into a peddler carrying a load of small things, including wooden toys, rough combs, cheap handkerchiefs, etc. He wore a tattered felt hat, had a simple smile on his face, and his eyes flashed with shrewdness from time to time.

Under the cover of night, the two slowly approached Qingluan Pavilion. When they arrived at a small market near Qingluan Pavilion, they found that there were still some stalls open for business. Although there were few customers, it provided them with an opportunity to sneak in.

Chen Jue and Wang Hui looked at each other, and then moved separately in tacit understanding. Chen Jue walked leisurely towards a snack stand.

The stall owner was a middle-aged man who was listlessly packing up things on the stall.

"Sir, I am honored to be your honorable donor." Chen Jue walked forward and said with a slight bow.

The stall owner raised his head and looked at Chen Jue in confusion: "What do you want?"

Chen Jue smiled slightly and said, "I have come here on my journey and I am hungry. I wonder if you can give me some food?"

The stall owner frowned and said impatiently, "I'm about to close my stall, so I don't have any extra food for you. Go look somewhere else."

Chen Jue did not give up. He continued, "Donor, I see that you look bad. There may be disaster in the near future. If you can give me some food, I can help you avoid the disaster."

The stall owner was shocked when he heard this. Although he didn't quite believe what Chen Jue said, he was still a little scared to hear such words in the dead of night.

"Can you really resolve the disaster?" the stall owner asked doubtfully.

Chen Jue nodded and said seriously: "I have been studying Taoism since I was young and am proficient in the art of yin and yang. I will definitely be able to help you solve your problems."

The stall owner hesitated for a moment, then took a few steamed buns from the stall and handed them to Chen Jue: "Okay, you can eat these steamed buns. I hope you can really help me resolve the disaster."

Chen Jue took the steamed bun and thanked him quickly: "Don't worry, donor. I will pray for you."

At this moment, a servant from Qingluan Pavilion happened to pass by. He saw Chen Jue talking to the stall owner and walked over curiously.

"What are you doing?" asked the servant.

The stall owner quickly explained: "This Taoist priest said he could help me resolve the disaster, so I gave him some steamed buns."

The servant glanced at Chen Jue and laughed, "Him? A poor Taoist priest can resolve disasters? I think he is a liar."

Chen Jue was not angry. He smiled and said to the servant, "Donor, you can't say that. Although I am down and out, I do have real skills."

The servant snorted disdainfully: "What are you really capable of? Tell me about it."

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "I have been observing the sky recently and found that there is an ominous aura shrouding this place. The source of this ominous aura seems to be nearby."

The servant felt a little nervous when he heard this. He knew that Qingluan Pavilion was planning something recently. Could it be that this Taoist priest had really noticed something?

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could there be any ominous atmosphere here?" the servant said in a stern voice.

Chen Jue shook his head and said, "Donor, you don't have to believe it. However, I heard that there is a Qingluan Pavilion nearby, and there seem to be some strange phenomena happening in the pavilion. I wonder if you know about it?"

The servant was startled. He looked at Chen Jue warily: "Why are you asking this? The affairs of Qingluan Pavilion have nothing to do with you."

Chen Jue smiled slightly and said, "Don't be nervous, benefactor. I am just curious. I see that there is a gloomy aura lingering in the sky above the Qingluan Pavilion. I believe there must be some unknown secrets in the pavilion. If the people in the pavilion don't resolve it, I am afraid there will be a disaster."

The servant became even more flustered after hearing what Chen Jue said. He didn't know where this Taoist priest came from and why he was so concerned about Qingluan Pavilion.

"Who are you? Why do you want to know about Qingluan Pavilion?" asked the servant.

Chen Jue pretended to sigh helplessly and said, "Donor, I am just a wandering Taoist priest and I have no ill intentions. I just couldn't bear to see the people here suffer disasters, so I wanted to remind them. If anyone in the pavilion needs my help, I am willing to do my best."

The servant hesitated for a moment, then said to Chen Jue, "Come with me, I will take you to see our manager."

Chen Jue was delighted, knowing that his plan was halfway successful. He quickly followed the servant and headed towards Qingluan Pavilion.

On the other hand, Wang Hui was also actively looking for an opportunity to sneak into Qingluan Pavilion. He carried a load on his shoulder and wandered around the market, looking for people related to Qingluan Pavilion.

Suddenly, he saw a maid-like woman selecting something in front of a stall. Wang Hui's eyes lit up and he quickly walked over with his load on his shoulder.

"Girl, take a look at these little gadgets. They are collected from all over the place and are very interesting." Wang Hui greeted her enthusiastically.

The maid looked up and saw the things on Wang Hui's shoulder pole, with a hint of interest in her eyes. "How much are these things for?" the maid asked.

Wang Hui smiled and said, "Girl, these things are very cheap. If you like them, just give me some money."

The maid picked out a wooden comb and a handkerchief and handed them to Wang Hui: "How much are these?"

Wang Hui took the things and said, "Girl, since you are so beautiful, I will consider these two things as gifts to you."

When the maid heard this, she said a little embarrassedly: "How can this be so embarrassing? I'd better give you the money."

Wang Hui waved his hand quickly: "No, no, girl, if you like, just take care of my business in the future. By the way, girl, are you working around here?"

The maid nodded and said, "I am a maid from Qingluan Pavilion."

Wang Hui was delighted. He pretended to be casual and said, "Qingluan Pavilion, I heard it's a very grand place. There must be a lot of fun things in it, right?"

The maid smiled and said, "Yes, there are many precious paintings and calligraphy and antiques in Qingluan Pavilion. However, we servants don't have the opportunity to appreciate them."

Wang Hui sighed and said, "What a pity. I have always been interested in these things, but unfortunately I have no chance to go in and take a look. Girl, can you do me a favor?"

The maid looked at Wang Hui in confusion: "What do you want me to do for you?"

Wang Hui took out an exquisite little box from under his shoulder pole and handed it to the maid: "Miss, this is a small gift I got from a distant merchant. It is said that there is a very precious ornament inside. I want to give it to the steward of Qingluan Pavilion, and hope he can let me in to have a look. Can you help me take this gift in?"

The maid hesitated. She looked at the small box in her hand and said, "This is not a good idea. If the steward finds out, I will be scolded."

Wang Hui said quickly: "Miss, don't worry, this matter is only known to you and me. Please help me this time, I really want to go in and take a look. If you help me this, I will definitely thank you in the future."

The maid thought about it, and then said, "Okay, I'll help you this time. But don't tell others that I helped you bring it in."

Wang Hui nodded quickly: "Don't worry, young lady, I won't tell anyone."

The maid carried the small box and walked towards Qingluan Pavilion, while Wang Hui followed from a distance, carrying a load on his shoulder.

When Chen Jue and Wang Hui both arrived at the entrance of Qingluan Pavilion, they winked at each other and followed their respective guides into Qingluan Pavilion.

The Qingluan Pavilion was brightly lit, and the architecture was gorgeous and elegant. But Chen Jue and Wang Hui had no time to appreciate it. They were always alert, paying attention to everything around them, looking for clues to the King of Jin's conspiracy.