allendalepharm Chapter 224: Entering the High-End Game in Advance
Chapter 224: Entering the High-End Game in Advance
"Then why didn't he save Censor Hu? If Censor Hu died, the emperor would still blame him, right?" Xiao Wu couldn't figure it out. Isn't Censor Hu more important?
"This is his strength. To him, Censor Hu is more valuable dead than alive, and perfection is more pleasing to the emperor than a few flaws. If Censor Hu is alive, it will involve too many things, which may not be what the emperor wants to see.
The emperor doesn't know who is behind the iron ore case? In the final analysis, the emperor just wants to shock the enemy! He just figured out the emperor's intention and followed the trend."
Tong Huaian admired the Second Prince a little, but it was a pity that because of his background, the Second Prince would never achieve anything significant.
He had considered joining the Fourth Master's army after much deliberation. The Second Prince was brave and resourceful, but he was unpopular and could not accomplish anything.
Xiao Wu was stunned, and felt that his brain was a mess. Fighting with these smart guys, he felt that he couldn't even escape a single move.
Such a person would be a hero if living in troubled times. Unfortunately, it is not a troubled time now, so the second prince cannot become a hero.
"So what should we do now?" Xiao Wu asked blankly.
"Divide the troops into two groups. One group will continue to investigate the case, while the other group will keep an eye on the Second Prince and Qin Yandong. We only need to do a perfunctory job in the investigation here. The most important thing is to keep a close eye on that side."
"Yes! By the way, Master, these are the carriages and horses that left the city the night before yesterday. All the records are here."
All vehicles entering and leaving the city had to be registered and taxed, but sometimes some dishonest people would embezzle the tax and not register it.
"Have you finished copying the registers of all the major inns in the city?" Tong Huaian took the register and began to look through it page by page.
"I'm copying it. There are 23 inns in the city, big and small. What you want is the store book records for the day before yesterday. I have to check it before I can send it to you. It's impossible to register all of them. I have to check them carefully."
"Well! Hurry up." Tong Huaian turned to the second page and suddenly saw a familiar name - Jiang Fugui.
"Jiang Youzhen also came to the city the day before yesterday?" Tong Huaian seemed to be thinking about something. He went out to do some work the day before yesterday and did not pay attention to Jiang Youzhen's every move.
Unfortunately, the register only records entry into the city, but no exit from the city. However, Jiang Youzhen must have gone home when he left the city, which is the same place where Hu Daoqing died.
"Send someone to ask when Jiang Youzhen and the others returned the night before yesterday."
Xiao Wu was stunned, "Yes!"
"Wait! Be discreet when you ask someone. Also, ask the person at Hongmen to keep an eye on the Second Prince. There is no rush for the inn, just take your time to search." Tong Huaian held the tea bowl tightly. Could it really be such a coincidence?
In the villa of the city, the second prince was teasing a bird in a cage.
"Your Highness! All parties have already dispatched their troops, but they probably haven't found anything. Our people are keeping a close eye on Tong Huaian, who is checking the inn register. In addition, the registration book at the city gate has been taken away by them, but we have already copied a copy."
Zhou Hai handed over the book in his hand. The second prince put down the birdcage in his hand and took it casually.
"The stuff is missing? Are you sure they didn't get it? Whose hands would it have fallen into?"
The second prince was thoughtful, and walked to the round table and sat down. This was an unexpected event. After all, in his plan, one of the three parties would definitely succeed.
"I sent people to monitor their every move, and there is indeed nothing. Tong Huaian is looking for him, and the people sent by the eldest prince are as anxious as ants on a hot pot, and they also sent people to keep an eye on Tong Huaian. As for the other side, there is not much movement, probably they are just sitting on the mountain and watching the fight."
The second prince sneered at the words, "Third brother, do you think you can sit on the mountain and watch tigers fight? But he has recently recruited a few advisers, and his actions have improved slightly. It's rare for him to keep his composure."
"Then let's keep a close eye on Tong Huaian. I think he will find something first." Zhou Hai still felt that Tong Huaian was the most threatening.
"Tong Huaian is not stupid. Doesn't he know that many forces are watching him? You have people keeping a close eye on him. I'm afraid his overt power is useless. It's a pity that we don't know what hidden power he has.
This person is very scheming. He was able to hide in that remote place for many years and even keep the sickly person in the capital alive until now. He should not be underestimated. "
"The prince of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion is really good at living! Every year they say he can't make it, but he always survives. But after Tong Huaian passes the examination to become a scholar, he will definitely return to the capital, right? This is going to be a lively scene."
Zhou Hai just felt that the situation in the capital was about to change again. These people were just afraid that the world would not be in chaos!
"How many people wish that the prince of Dingbei Marquis's mansion would die, but they are also afraid that he would die. If he dies, there will be no reason to prevent Tong Huaian from entering the capital. That concubine is really a waste. She has been entrenched in the capital for many years, but she has not been able to defeat Tong Huaian."
The Second Prince always hated stupid people, but Tong Huaian was still capable after all, so he was willing to look at him squarely. It was understandable that the successor wife had not been able to succeed against Tong Huaian for so many years.
The second prince was about to close the registration book when he suddenly saw a name.
"Jiang Fugui?" No! The second prince remembered something he had overlooked. Jiang Youzhen was also in the city the day before, and she was going home, and the place she passed by was also that official road.
"Go find out when Jiang Youzhen left the city and which inn he stayed in. Ask him clearly and get back to me."
Zhou Hai nodded quickly, turned around, and hurried out of the villa.
Jiang Youzhen, who was having a great conversation with Huang Xue Ning, didn't realize that he was involved in a high-level situation too quickly.
Because Huang Xue Ning was trying to please him, and because he was not without his good points, at least his emotional intelligence was not bad, Jiang Youzhen had more patience with him.
This person is good at speaking and has good sense. Jiang Youzhen doesn't know why the other party has changed his attitude towards him, but now Huang Xue Ning is very sensible, Jiang Youzhen will not keep nitpicking.
"Brother Huang really knows a lot about food. He even knows about the inconspicuous stalls in the market."
Huang Xue Ning had a proud look on his face, "That's right! Although the ingredients used by the vendors are not exquisite, some of them are cooked with good skills, so I can try them even if I don't mind.
For example, there is a wonton shop near here, which is owned by an elderly couple. Their cooking skills are quite good. We are tired of eating big fish and meat, so we need some light porridge and side dishes occasionally. "
Jiang Youzhen smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Jiang Jiawang and Wen Ruyu who were eating seriously. Wen Ruyu, who was usually as calm as an old dog, couldn't stay calm when faced with delicious food, and he and Jiang Jiawang couldn't stop eating.
Almost done! Jiang Youzhen stood up and said, "Brothers, please go ahead. I'll be back soon."
"Junior brother, do you want to go to the toilet? Let's go together!" Huang Xue Ning was talking excitedly, but when he heard that Jiang Youzhen was leaving, how could he agree?
Jiang Youzhen's mouth twitched, "That's not necessary. I'm not used to going to the toilet with others."