Chapter 244 Chen Kuishou

"Danger?"

Lin Jiangnian noticed the change in Zhiyuan's face: "What do you mean?"

Old eunuch, powerful eunuch, dangerous...

These relationships put together, Lin Jiangnian's mind suddenly emerged with some mysterious eunuchs with feminine faces, practicing the Sunflower Manual, or Tiangang Tongzi Kung Fu.

In the stereotype, such old eunuchs who can control the government should be top-level masters.

After all, after being castrated, with no distractions, the path of martial arts is indeed farther than most people.

Women often only affect the speed of drawing swords.

"Is this Chen Zhao a master?"

Zhiyuan shook his head gently and said: "I don't know."

After a pause, Zhiyuan said again: "I have heard the prince mention it."

"The prince once said that this person has a very deep mind and is not simple. He secretly recruited a group of masters to do things for him. No one knows whether he can practice martial arts..."

Listening to Zhiyuan's explanation, Lin Jiangnian was thoughtful.

This Chen Zhao is too low-key and mysterious. Although the people in the capital are scolding the current emperor for being incompetent and favoring eunuchs, countless people hate this old eunuch to the bone. The court officials impeached him and reported him to the emperor. The common people were angry. Ambitious people even named him in the capital and lamented that the eunuchs interfered in politics and the world was in chaos.

But even if he was scolded like this, this Chen Zongguan remained unmoved. He was favored by the emperor and lived deep in the palace. It was difficult for ordinary people to see him.

At least on the surface!

Although he was scolded fiercely, few people had seen this Chen Zongguan.

This person is indeed smart. He clung to the thigh of the current emperor, held great power, and gradually occupied an extremely important voice in the court.

Lin Hengzhong remembered this person in his heart, and he asserted that this person is very dangerous. This Chen Zhao, I think, is really not a simple person.

When Lin Jiangnian was thinking, he saw Zhiyuan staring at him.

He seemed a little confused.

After a while, "You, have a conflict with him?"

"That's not the case."

Lin Jiangnian shook his head gently, and then remembered something: "This Chen Zhao, should have a bad relationship with that Prime Minister Zhao?"

Zhiyuan glanced at Lin Jiangnian, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Yeah."

Everything makes sense!

That Prime Minister Zhao has a very high reputation in the capital, and has a very important position in the court. He has a very good reputation among the people and is widely supported by the people. To have such popularity is enough to show that this Prime Minister Zhao is not simple.

With his status and position, it is naturally impossible to tolerate the court being controlled by a eunuch, and conflicts are inevitable.

Then...

The reason why Zhao Xi looked for him doesn't seem strange.

"Chen Zhao relies on the emperor's favor and controls the Secret Heaven Division. He has some big conflicts with most officials in the capital. There are many masters in the Secret Heaven Division, and the power is huge, but it is inevitable that it will become a weapon for Chen Zhao to secretly exclude dissidents..."

Zhiyuan spoke softly and explained.

When she said this, she suddenly stopped and looked up at Lin Jiangnian again.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Jiangnian smiled, he noticed that Zhiyuan's eyes were a little strange.

"You, why do you ask this?"

Zhiyuan stared at him for a few seconds.

Lin Jiangnian smiled and explained: "Aren't we in the capital? When the emperor summons me, I will have to deal with him. I have to know him in advance so that I can be mentally prepared."

Zhiyuan stared at Lin Jiangnian for a few seconds, then retracted her gaze and did not speak.

"What?"

Zhiyuan did not look at him again, her eyes fell on the front, her expression was still calm.

After a while, she suddenly mentioned it casually.

"Yes, did Miss Zhao tell you?"

"..."

In the capital.

Lu's manor.

Cold air, cold manor, with a little double fog in the air.

The manor, which has not been completely cleaned up, still has a bit of the atmosphere of a big wedding. But the cold manor gives people a heavy atmosphere.

The manor is very deserted.

Apart from a few servants, there were not many figures.

In the inner courtyard, in the room.

Chen Changqing squatted on the ground, checking the room.

This is the crime scene where the son of the Zhou family was killed.

After Zhou Huiguang was killed, he rushed to the scene to investigate as soon as possible, but he could not find anything. In addition, the suspect was the prince of Lin Wang, and people from the Zhao family came forward to mediate, but they failed to catch the prince of Lin Wang in the end.

After the incident, the Zhou family was furious, and the head of the Zhou family was extremely angry and was determined to avenge his son. All the evidence pointed to the prince of Lin Wang, and even the public opinion in the city was the same.

The case was almost closed here! However, because it involved the prince of Lin Wang, even the Mi Tiansi attached great importance to this matter.

After Chen Changqing went back, he thought about it carefully and soon found that something was wrong!

Something abnormal!

Why did the prince of Lin Wang kill Zhou Huiguang?

Revenge?

Attack at the Lu family wedding?

It was a bit too stupid.

Chen Changqing, who was full of doubts, returned to the crime scene again to investigate the details of the case.

Zhou Huiguang's body had been taken back by the Zhou family, and only the crime scene remained. But it seemed to have been cleaned up and destroyed, and Chen Changqing could not find any clues.

However, Chen Changqing still found something wrong.

According to the prince of Lin, there were two maids in the Lu family who were killed and silenced, and a servant who was missing. But when Chen Changqing wanted to take another look at the bodies of the two maids, he was told by the Lu family that the bodies had been burned.

Even the missing servant was nowhere to be seen. When Chen Changqing wanted to ask about the list of servants of the Lu family, he was perfunctorily led by the Lu family.

This made Chen Changqing even more aware that something was wrong!

Since the Lu family couldn't find any clues, Chen Changqing came to the Zhou family instead.

The Zhou family's only son died, and the entire Zhou family fell into grief. Zhou's mother even cried to death several times. The atmosphere in the Zhou family was dull and cold, shrouded in sadness.

After Chen Changqing came to the door to explain his origin, he made a request to inspect the body, but the Zhou family flatly refused. It wasn't until he changed his mind and said that he wanted to confirm the evidence and arrest Prince Lin that he relaxed.

"Then if Lin Jiangnian kills my son, I will be at odds with him!"

In the Zhou family, Zhou Yao's expression was cold, his eyes were red, and he gritted his teeth: "The officials don't dare to arrest. You Mi Tiansi obeys your Majesty's orders. Now that Lin Jiangnian has killed my son, you must arrest him. Seek justice for my son!”

"My sympathies, Mr. Zhou. I think you know that Prince Lin's identity is unusual. Without conclusive evidence, it will be difficult for us to arrest him even if we come... But don't worry, if Mr. Zhou is really his victim, I, Mi Tian Si Jue, will No tolerance!”

After making some assurances, Chen Changqing successfully saw Zhou Huiguang's body, which was black and purple and obviously died of poisoning. After Chen Changqing checked it, his brows furrowed and he was frightened.

This poison is really overbearing!

He couldn't see the origin of the poison, but he could feel the vicious spread of the poison. When Zhou Huiguang was killed, he was only bleeding from his orifices. Now his body is already cold and the toxins are still spreading throughout his body.

After checking, I still couldn't find any clues. Zhou Huiguang was indeed poisoned and died. In this case, the fact that Prince Lin Wang poisoned Zhou Huiguang seemed to have been confirmed.

but……

Chen Changqing frowned.

All the clues do point to this point. The only person who had contact with Zhou Huiguang at that time was Prince Lin, so it was almost certain.

However, Chen Changqing was still confused.

Zhou Huiguang was indeed poisoned, and Prince Lin was indeed the most likely candidate. But...then why did Prince Lin do this?

Why did he poison Zhou Huiguang in such a high-profile manner?

There had just been a conflict, and then Zhou Huiguang died, and he was caught with his own eyes... Could it be too much of a coincidence?

What's even more strange is why Zhou Huiguang sat at the same table with Prince Wang to eat. Zhou Huiguang was poisoned through his mouth, and the source of the poison was in the wine. Not to mention that it is abnormal for Zhou Huiguang and Prince Lin to sit together, let alone Zhou Huiguang and Prince Lin drinking together?

Who set the banquet?

How was the poison administered?

That day was the wedding of the Lu family. Zhou Huiguang and Prince Lin were technically guests, so how could they set up a table in the inner courtyard?

Chen Changqing seemed to catch a flash of inspiration in his mind, but he couldn't confirm it and couldn't think clearly.

So, after bidding farewell to Zhou Yao, he returned to Mitiansi and reported the matter.

Although Chen Changqing is the leader of the Mitian Division, he is considered the nominal leader. But in fact, he is only a nominal spokesperson within Mitiansi.

Within Mitiansi, there are four guardians above him. Those four people were above him and took orders directly from Eunuch Chen in the palace.

Chen Changqing is nominally the leader, but he does not have much power.

Mitiansi.

When Chen Changqing reported what he found wrong and requested that the case continue to be thoroughly investigated, the law enforcement officer refused.

"You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. Prince Lin is the murderer of Zhou Huiguang. The evidence is conclusive!"

From the back of the hall, a cold voice came.

Chen Changqing lowered his head and said: "Sir, I think there is something fishy about this matter. Prince Lin doesn't look like a fool. He won't..."

Halfway through his words, he was coldly interrupted by the voice behind the hall: "Chen Changqing, didn't you hear what I said?"

"I said, the case has been closed a long time ago. What you said is just speculation. Everyone saw Lin Jiangnian murdering Zhou Huiguang. The evidence is conclusive!"

"Let's let this matter go, there is no need to investigate further!"

Hearing this, a look of indignation appeared on Chen Changqing's face.

But then, he thought of something again and fell silent.

"What? You seem unconvinced?"

A cold voice came.

Chen Changqing lowered his eyes and said in a reluctant but dull tone: "I don't dare!"

"It's good to know!"

A voice with a sneer and a bit of disdain came: "Others think you are the leader of Mitiansi, but in fact you are just a waste with some use value. Recognize your own identity, and don't try to transcend your identity, do you understand? "

Chen Changqing lowered his head, clenched his big hands into fists under his robe, and pinched his fingertips into his flesh, then let go.

"yes."

There was no emotion in his voice.

…

Beijing.

A restaurant.

The corner by the window.

Chen Changqing sat there quietly, leaning to the side, his eyes downcast, with a somewhat dazed look.

In front of the table, there are several empty wine jars.

The air was filled with strong alcohol, and his face looked a bit drunk. Quietly looking down at the street not far away, there was a lot of traffic and it was extremely prosperous.

A trace of self-deprecation appeared on his face, and there was a hint of confusion in his eyes.

I don't know what he thought of, but a look of unwillingness emerged from his eyes. But the next moment, he laughed bitterly at himself.

He grabbed the wine jar on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

The stimulation of alcohol made him temporarily forget his troubles.

"It's quite surprising that the leader of the Secret Heaven Division is drinking alone here!"

At this moment, a chuckle came from the side.

The voice sounded familiar. Chen Changqing narrowed his eyes suddenly and looked up. There was a young man in his sight.

He was handsome and had a good temperament. He was looking at him with a smile.

"Lin, Prince Lin?!"

Chen Changqing seemed to be stunned for a moment, then suddenly woke up and stared at him: "Why are you here?"

"Why can't I be here?"

Lin Jiangnian walked slowly and glanced: "Not welcome?"

Chen Changqing stared at him and said nothing.

Lin Jiangnian pulled out a stool and sat down. Then he looked up at Chen Changqing and said with a smile: "I didn't expect Chen Kuishou to have troubles. Let's have a drink together?"

Chen Changqing still didn't move. He stared at Lin Jiangnian, his eyes gradually darkening: "You followed me?"

"I guess so."

Lin Jiangnian did not deny it and nodded: "I did follow Chen Kuishou."

"What is your purpose?" Chen Changqing's eyes gradually became solemn and unfriendly.

"I want to make friends with Chen Kuishou."

Chen Changqing showed a trace of surprise on his face, then realized something and narrowed his eyes: "You came here for the matter of the young master of the Zhou family?"

Lin Jiangnian sighed lightly: "It seems that Chen Kuishou doesn't want to make friends with me?"

Chen Changqing's eyes were low: "The status of the prince of Lin is noble, how can someone like me be qualified to make friends with His Highness."

"What Chen Kuishou means is that making friends depends on status?"

Chen Changqing asked back: "Isn't it?"

"It can only be said that Chen Kuishou's ideological awareness is not high!"

Lin Jiangnian shook his head lightly: "How can a friend made by status be considered a true friend?"

Chen Changqing was stunned and did not speak.

"Have a drink?"

Lin Jiangnian picked up the wine glass on the table and raised it to Chen Changqing.

Chen Changqing didn't move, narrowing his eyes and staring at Lin Jiangnian: "What do you want to talk to me about, Your Highness... Just speak frankly!"

"Since Chen Kuishou is so direct, I will be frank too."

Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Changqing in front of him and suddenly said: "Chen Kuishou must be having a hard time in the Secret Heaven Division, right?"

Chen Changqing's eyes changed slightly.

"Don't be surprised, this prince can still find out this information."

Chen Changqing was silent. Indeed, with the other party's identity, it was not difficult to find out this.

"Chen Kuishou is talented, capable, and has a high level of martial arts attainment. Logically, he should be able to show his talents and achieve something in the capital..."

"But in the end, as the leader of the Secret Heaven Division, he seems to be in a high position, but he is just a puppet, controlled and manipulated by others, feeling frustrated but powerless..."

Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Changqing and shook his head gently: "For someone like Chen Kuishou who has ambitions and ideals to fall to such a point, he must feel extremely humiliated and frustrated, right?"

Lin Jiangnian's words seemed to touch his heart. Chen Changqing's eyes, which were already gloomy, were even gloomier at this moment.

The wine bottle in his hand was squeezed tightly, his face was expressionless, and his breath was cold.

Indeed, he was very unwilling!

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