Chapter 320: Aftermath (Part 2)

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In fact, there is far more than one doubt.

For example, the Privy Council carefully searched the drainage channels in the palace, but not only did they not find any gunpowder residue, they were unable to detect even a trace of magic.

This really subverts common sense. If a spell is used to create such a big noise, the surrounding Qi will definitely be slightly unbalanced. Based on these details, the type of spell used by the opponent and the location of its execution can be deduced. But the alchemist was busy for a long time and could not determine the source, which was very incredible.

It most likely means that the explosion was not caused by alchemy, but by some conventional means that ordinary people can achieve.

The problem is that there is nothing but water in the drainage channel. How can we start a fire that is so violent that it can tear up the street?

If the facts are unclear, there is no way to remedy the situation. Failure to do so means that the other party can repeat the same trick next time.

This is a result that the Privy Council cannot tolerate.

They are even considering completely blocking the city's underground water channels and building new artificial rivers for sewage drainage.

Another example is when Xia Fan and others were operating in the prison, a jailer mentioned that he knew everything about the mobilization of the guards outside. The reason seemed to be that someone was providing him with information elsewhere.

Providing information is not the point, the point is how it is provided. According to the jailer, it was a woman, and the voice could be transmitted directly into the prison, making it sound like a real-time conversation.

Efficient communication over long distances is definitely something that the military has long dreamed of. The Privy Council also knows one or two techniques that can communicate over long distances, but their use is very limited, which is far different from Xia Fan.

Later, based on these detailed clues, they found the hiding place at the top of the pagoda on Tianfu Street. There were indeed signs of human activity at the scene, and two long iron poles were left behind, but...that was all. No one can explain the relationship between these iron rods and the magic. The only thing that can be proved is that Xia Fan's kidnapping of Yan Qing was not an impulse, but a carefully planned action.

This mist-like information gave Ning Qianshi a huge headache. He couldn't sleep for several days, largely because the investigation was difficult to carry out.

If the other party is the listener, then a series of questions will have a reasonable explanation.

"It's not just Xia Fan." Qian continued, "Investigators have confirmed that there were four people who escaped from the scene. In addition to Yan Qing and Olina, there was also a woman whose identity was Luo Qing, who once served in the Privy Council. Light. And the flying blade she used is also unprecedented. According to my judgment... it is most likely an immortal technique."

"So my sister has two listeners at once?" Ning Qianshi couldn't help but clenched his fists, "This news must not be spread outside, especially not let Qixing know, otherwise..."

"I know." Qian sighed. The listeners are aliens. They are the lucky ones favored by the alchemists. According to legend, they also have a certain connection with the "Dao of Heaven". It is absolutely impossible for such people to stay outside the Privy Council. Huge dereliction of duty by those in power. "It's just that I heard that Concubine Luo... no, she is considered the Crown Princess now and is making a lot of noise in the palace?"

Ning Qianshi's face turned cold when he mentioned Luo Yufei. It could be said that her behavior was the main reason for Luo Qingqing's drastic change. Of course, if Xia Fan had not intervened, he would have thanked the other party for creating a listener for the Privy Council. But when Luo Qingqing and Xia Fan colluded, the situation was completely reversed.

As for Ning Chunan's death, he didn't care at all. Ning Qianshi was basically aware of all the scandals that his fourth brother had done. If the Privy Council knew about Luo Qingqing's awakening first, then the fourth prince would be just a pawn in their hands that could be used to win people's hearts.

"I will ask Ning Weiyuan to send her to the cold palace to sober up. But she can investigate the matter of her privately raising an alchemist." Ning Qianshi said coldly, "All the alchemists who have private contact with her will be investigated." Dispose of it."

Qian looked down at his palms and smiled bitterly, "It seems that the dispute is about to start again."

"For the new era created by Qixing, those alchemists who are immersed in the past will only become our obstacles." Ning Qianshi looked at him, "You should be able to understand this truth."

After a moment of silence, Yuyi nodded, "Leave it to me."

Just as Qian walked to the door of the greenhouse, Ning Qianshi stopped him again.

"Baizhan and Yu Linglong... how are they recovering?"

Yu Linglong was found fainted in the prison with a punctured wound on her shoulder, probably caused by Luo Qingqing. Although it was against the rules for her to go to the prison to meet Yan Qing privately, it was no longer appropriate to dwell on such a small issue at this time.

Bai Zhan's injury was much more serious. Although Qian completely suppressed Bai Zhan at that time, he could not completely isolate the thunder and lightning. When he was sent to Tai Hospital, half of his body was blackened and he was unconscious.

Qian suffered the most lightning strikes, but with the regeneration ability of the spell, he recovered the fastest. Almost as soon as the thunderstorm stopped, he was already looking for survivors in the messy prison compound.

"That kid Linglong is fine. He went to a brothel yesterday. Mainly because of Bai Zhan..." Gan pondered, "According to the treating alchemist, you won't die if you die, but there may be permanent scars on your face. . This should be a big blow to the layman Yunshang.”

Ning Qianshi nodded, "As long as it's okay. Just stay with him when you have time... Among the core members, you are the only one he has to listen to."

"Not necessarily. In fact, this man has a heart of stone." Qian smiled, "But since His Highness has spoken, I will give it a try."

The door closed, and the second prince exhaled deeply.

He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the gray sky, and was a little absent-minded for a while.

Strangely enough, since the lightning and thunder that day, there has been no sunny day in Shangyuan City, and the wind has become stronger at night.

"You are tired." A childish voice suddenly came from behind him.

He turned around, and He'er had come behind him without knowing when.

"You don't have to work so hard. Take a break occasionally. The Lord of the Heavenly Priests will not blame you."

"You know it again?"

"He'er knows it. That's what she told me."

Ning Qianshi smiled, lifted her up with both hands, and put her on the window sill. "I don't have any magic talent, nor am I favored by the heaven like the listener. All I know is planning and a little mind trick, so it doesn't matter if I'm tired. As the saying goes, diligence can make up for clumsiness, but in fact, diligence can only make yourself look a little more useful."

"How could it be? If you hadn't united the people, the Privy Council would have collapsed during the Wanjing Tower Incident."

"Did she even tell you this?"

"Yes," He'er answered forcefully, "She also said, thank you."

Ning Qianshi slowly closed his eyes... Just this sentence was enough.

"Huh?" The little girl suddenly leaned in front of the window, "It seems to be snowing!"

He looked at the sound, and sure enough, there were more white spots in the gray sky. They drifted towards the palace square with the wind, like the blank space on a splash-ink painting.

Ning Qianshi opened the window, and a cool breeze that soaked into his heart and lungs immediately rushed into the greenhouse, bringing in the white ice crystals.

Indeed, it snowed.

This is also the first winter snow in the capital.

After that, the snow season will continue until the beginning of next spring, and the traffic between the north and the south will be interrupted.

Looking at the snow scene in front of him, the second prince thought of Xia Fan unconsciously.

After so many days, he should have left the capital and ran all the way to Shenzhou on an inconspicuous path.

I wonder if he will encounter this first snow?

If delaying time is also one of his plans, then he did succeed.

However, as long as Jinxia City is still there, he can't hide forever, even with Ning Wanjun's protection!

Ning Qianshi stretched out his hand, held a slowly falling snowflake, and then squeezed his five fingers tightly-

No one can live the rest of his life after playing tricks on the Privy Council.

He will pay this price sooner or later.