Chapter 524 Not Drunk! [Thank You! Goodbye! ]

Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Rows of candles were lit in the hall,

Under the bright yellow candlelight,

The emperor walked up and down the carpet with his hands behind his back.

Stopping, the emperor looked at the people in the palace and said:

"Zilong, this bhikshuni said that Bei Liao did not know about the Buddhist altar. This bhikshuni already knows about enshrining the ashes of traitors. Is this Bei Liao spy just talking nonsense to survive?"

"Besides, the corpse has been burned to ashes, can you still tell the difference?"

Zhao Zilong bowed and cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, it is difficult to distinguish the ashes! But the most important thing is not to distinguish the ashes, but to have the ashes."

The emperor pondered for a moment, continued pacing, and said, "Continue talking."

Zhao Zilong cupped his hands and said:

"Yes! In the past, the Imperial City Division uncovered the dead rebels. How to dispose of the corpse afterwards, whether it was to perform a rite of incarnation, to expose the corpse elsewhere, or to chop it into pieces and feed it to pigs and dogs, is an extremely secretive matter!"

"This Northern Liao spy directly mentioned the ashes for no reason, because he knew how the matter was handled."

The emperor nodded slightly, frowned, and said with a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "Oh, there are people who help such people who committed such heinous crimes to collect their bodies and enshrine them in the temple. Okay, okay!"

Hearing this,

Zhao Zilong lowered his head in shame, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have neglected my duty!"

The emperor waved his hand, looked at Zhao Zilong, and said, "Has the person in charge of this matter in the Imperial City Department been found?"

Zhao Zilong, who was hanging his head, raised his head, looked at the emperor with shame, and said: "It has been many years since the incident happened, and the soldier responsible for it has died of old age, and his family has returned to his ancestral home in Yanzhou."

"snort."

The emperor snorted coldly: "Will the younger members of the family inherit the mantle of such an old soldier and continue to serve in the Imperial City Division?"

"Your Majesty, yes!"

"So, where are the descendants? Have you sent someone to capture him for interrogation?"

With that said, the emperor looked at Zhao Zilong.

Zhao Zilong shook his head and was about to speak when the emperor asked angrily: "If you don't send someone to capture him for interrogation, what are you waiting for?"

Zhao Meifeng on the side bowed and bowed.

The emperor raised his chin and said, "You tell me."

Zhaomeifeng quickly bowed and said:

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, when Xu Jiawulang went to the former Yanwang fiefdom to cause trouble, the minister found out that someone in the Yanzhou Imperial City Division was involved with the rebel king's retainer, and the person who was found out was executed by the minister in the imperial city. Si’s family law.”

"So... the descendant of the old pawn is dead?" the emperor asked in surprise.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I did it myself."

After Zhaomeifeng finished speaking,

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In other words, this matter was done by King Yan's traitor?"

This was said to Zhao Zilong.

Zhao Zilong cupped his hands and said: "Yes, Your Majesty! But what the Bei Liao spy said is that one of them must have the ashes of another traitor."

Looking at Zhao Zilong who was speaking, the emperor smiled slightly and said in a brisk tone: "Okay! It seems that you are not bothered by this, Zilong, so you have to blame King Ni for this matter."

"I don't dare!"

"Is there any way to find the ashes of this traitor?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the spy said that the porcelain urn containing the ashes is secretly made by the Bei Liao Buddhist altar. She will have a way to identify it when she sees it."

Hearing this, the emperor looked at Zhao Zilong in confusion: "Can't she tell the difference if she can't see it? Could it be that she wants to go out to the Imperial City Prison to look for it?"

Zhao Zilong nodded: "This bhikshuni has this intention."

Zhaotaifeng on the side bowed and cupped his hands:

"Your Majesty, when I was in high office, I captured many spies who used to decorate Buddhist altars in the Northern Liao Dynasty. There is indeed a secret porcelain urn!"

"These secret porcelain urns are mostly used to collect the ashes of spies from the Northern Liao Dynasty after their death. Most of them are of higher status. Ordinary spies do not have such honor."

"If it weren't for the bhikshuni who was raised by Zhuangfotai, it would be really difficult for others to tell the difference, and it would be easy to alert others."

The emperor said: "Tai Feng, when you were in Baigao, did you ever capture such a bhikshuni?"

Zhao Taifeng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have never caught him! The bhikshuni who makes up the Buddhist altar in Bei Liao knows a lot of secrets. It is said that he should kill himself if he falls to death!"

"This person in the prison was also faced with the great fear of life and death. He somehow lost his courage and survived."

The emperor walked a few steps toward the imperial court, sat on a chair, and said, "What do you think should be done about this matter?"

Zhao Zilong cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, since this bhikshuni is in the Imperial City Prison, it is impossible for her to do whatever she says. She cannot be led by the nose like a scalper."

Zhaotaifeng nodded, glanced at his junior brother Mei Feng, and said, "Your Majesty, the nun who adorned the Buddhist altar was brought back to Bianjing alive. This matter must have been spread back to Beiliao."

At that time, Xu Zaijing did not let He Guan shoot the nun. Many people in the south of Changyuan County saw it, and it was basically impossible to hide it.

"The information this bhikshuni knows is mostly worthless!"

"Why don't you order her to teach a girl who is an official in the imperial city? If she can find a place to enshrine the traitor's ashes, let her live. If not, she will be allowed to live."

The emperor nodded appreciatively and said: "My patience is limited. If I don't see the true seal within one year, no, two years, then this bhikshuni has no need to live."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Zilong and his two disciples bowed.

"By the way, first send this bhikshuni a map of the temples near the Jingwang Domain to see where the traitor's ashes may be enshrined! After teaching the girls in the Imperial City Department, they also sent them to the Jingwang Domain as soon as possible."

The three of them bowed in response.

Out of the main hall,

The three masters and apprentices walked towards the outside of the palace.

Tai Feng followed Zhao Zilong and said:

"Master, it would be great if one of the brothers from the Xu family could be saved alive. It would also be able to corroborate the confession of the Beiliao bhikshuni."

"Brothers from the Xu family are still young. Several spies from Bei Liao who can dig out a lot of information will be killed at will."

Zhao Zilong exhaled whitely in front and said:

"Taifeng, I didn't tell you in detail in my letter! Xu Jiawulang went on a killing spree because he saw the bodies of several Dazhou children."

"If it hadn't been for the persuasion of a returning soldier who had served under General Yao, you wouldn't have seen the one in the prison!"

When Zhaomei Feng heard this, a smile appeared on his lips.

Taifeng nodded: "That's it! The Xu family brother is young and energetic, and he hates to see tragic things like innocent deaths of children. It's rare for him to listen to advice."

Zhao Zilong, who was walking in front, snorted and said: "Taifeng, the bag you set up in Dengzhou is very good. You can actually catch such a big fish as Beiliao Liushou Mansion!"

"Thank you Master for the compliment."

While the two were talking, Zhao Meifeng gave his senior brother a thumbs up.

Subsequently,

Zhao Zilong, who was on duty tonight, stayed in the palace.

After Zhaomei Feng and the eldest brother, who had concealed their figures, came out of the palace, they led their respective subordinates and walked towards the Imperial City Inspector's Office.

When entering the gate of the Detective Department, the official guarding the door bowed his hands towards Zhaomeifeng and said:

"Chief, about an hour ago, Yongyi Hou Xu Jiawulang sent someone to leave a message for you! He said that you have returned to Beijing. If you are free, you can bring your friends to talk to him."

Zhao Meifeng took the post, nodded and entered the Yamen.

Xu time (around eight o'clock in the evening)

Yanglou,

In the private room on the third floor,

Gu Tingye raised his wine glass and said to Qi Heng:

"Yuan Ruo, what are you worried about? We are just Yang Lou who came up on an impromptu basis! No one knew that the scholar would let us go to school early today!"

"We'll tell Rokuro and Kuro in the evening. They may have other arrangements. It wouldn't be nice for us to come here."

Xu Zaijing, who was sitting next to Qi Heng, nodded and said, "Yuanruo, Erlang is right!"

Zai Zhang smiled and said, "Yuan Ruo, you are drinking and thinking too much."

After drinking, Qi Heng, who was slightly blushing, nodded: "Yes, yes! Second uncle is still thoughtful! Come on, I'll give you another drink."

"good!"

With that said, Gu Tingye smiled evilly and touched the wine cups with Qi Heng.

Xu Zaijing patted Qi Heng on the shoulder and said, "Yuan Ruo, you drank a little too much tonight."

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Hearing this, Qi Heng stared, shook his head and said, "Brother Jing! You, why did you say that?! I...I didn't drink too much. If I had drunk too much, I would have been like Chang Feng!"

As he said that, Qi Heng pointed at Chang Feng, who was sitting not far away with blurred eyes and a silly smile.

Xu Zaijing shook his head with a smile and continued: "Stop drinking!"

Qi Heng also imitated Xu Zaijing and shook his head: "I'm not drunk! I can still drink!"

At this time,

There was a sound on the door,

After Qingyun came from behind the screen covering the door of the elegant room, he bowed to everyone, then leaned into Xu Zaijing's ear and said, "Master, Brother Gao Yun and Qinggao came here to send a message that Brother Zhao is here."

Xu Zaijing nodded and stood up, saying: "I'm going out for a while! Erlang, don't fight with Yuan Ruo for drinks, he drank too much!"

"I didn't drink too much!" Qi Heng waved his hand and said affirmatively.

Gu Tingye gave Xu Zaijing a look of "look".

Xu Zaijing said: "You made Yuan Ruo vomit. Be careful when the princess comes to your house tomorrow. Your two families are close to each other anyway."

Chang Bai, whose face was also slightly red from drinking, smiled and took a bite of food at the table, nodding while eating.

Gu Tingye looked at Xu Zaijing who got up and walked out: "I"

Quyuan Street and Jiying Lane are farther away from Xingguofang than the other.

Out of the private room,

The noise in Yang Tower suddenly became louder.

In the lobby on the first floor,

The clouds on the table were rolling over and over.

The steaming white heat and the smell of charcoal fire wafted through the building.

There are dancers dancing gracefully in front of the first floor.

Around the stage, the guests who were dining in the lobby on the first floor were making fists and talking loudly, and occasionally there was the shout of Dr. Chashu serving food.

A lively scene.

In the private rooms on the second and third floors, there were also sounds of musical instruments.

After following Gao Yunqing for a while, Xu Zaijing entered the private room on the second floor.

The private room door is closed,

He also shut out the noise.

"Brother Zhao."

Xu Zaijing smiled and cupped his hands.

Looking at Zhaotai Peak opposite Zhaomei Peak, Xu Zaijing said again: "Brother Zhao."

"Haha, Wulang, your way of calling people is quite unique! Come on, sit down!"

Zhaomeifeng said with a smile.

Xu Zaijing sat down at the table as he was told, picked up the teapot on the table, filled the two of them with tea, and said:

"Two brothers, did you just return to Bianjing this afternoon?"

"Yes! When you saw Junior Brother, we had just entered the inner city."

Senior Brother looked at Xu Zaijing with a smile, nodded, and continued:

"Sure enough, heroes come from young! I heard about the incident in Beizhou in Qizhou before, and thought it would delay the big event!"

"I didn't expect you guys to solve the problem in two or three days!"

After Xu Zaijing poured himself a bowl of tea, he put down the teapot and smiled: "It's good luck that those thieves didn't burn the military supplies immediately, otherwise my entry into Beizhou City would have been in vain."

"Wu Lang is too modest." The senior brother said with a smile: "I heard from my junior brother that if you arrive half a day later, the military resources in Beizhou City will be reduced by more than half!"

Zhaomei Feng nodded with some fear and said: "Wu Lang, why are you looking for me tonight?"

Xu Zaijing held his tea bowl and said: "When I saw Brother Zhao returned to Beijing, I wanted to ask you when Brother Taifeng would come back. The result?"

Hearing this, the three of them laughed together.

The eldest brother held his own tea bowl and moved forward, and the three of them clinked their glasses with tea instead of wine.

After each took a sip, the senior brother said: "Then, why did Wulang ask me when I will come back? Could it be that the price of the rare treasures and gold bricks that Meifeng handed over to you for me has been reduced?"

Xu Zaijing put the tea bowl on the table and said with a helpless smile: "That's not true. Those things have been replaced with new gold nuggets and stored in the boy's warehouse. The price has increased by a little more than 10%."

"Oh yo yo! It's only been a while, and the price has actually increased!" Zhaotaifeng sighed with a smile.

"It's also my brother's treasure that has outstanding quality." Xu Zaijing replied.

"Hahaha~ It seems that Mei Feng has found the right person!"

Seeing the two of them laughing and talking, Zhaomei Feng could only chuckle helplessly from the side.

After another sip of tea, Xu Zaijing looked at Zhaotai Peak and said:

"I'm asking Brother Zhao when you will be back. I heard from my maid that in the next two days, some of my classmates from the Sheng Family School will find a restaurant to have a party."

"Xiao Tao will also go, if you come back to Beijing then, brother."

After saying that, Zhaomeifeng's smile disappeared, and the senior brother looked at Xu Zaijing with relief and said: "Wu Lang, you are interested."

"Young man is just talking."

The elder brother smiled, picked up the tea bowl and said, "Here, I'll give you another bowl."

The three of them clinked their teacups, each took a sip, and after chatting for a while, Xu Zaijing stood up and said, "Brothers, our classmates are still drinking in the private room, so I'll take my leave first."

Zhaomei Feng and senior brother also stood up.

The senior brother said: "Well, then we won't keep you, Wulang. I heard from Meifeng that there is a dish at your house that is particularly delicious. I will try it if I have a chance."

Xu Zaijing smiled and cupped his hands and said: "We are waiting for you two brothers."

After taking two steps toward the door and standing in front of the screen, Xu Zaijing said, "Brothers, stay here."

After a moment, watching Xu Zaijing's figure disappear at the door, Zhaomei Feng nodded slightly and said: "Senior brother, how do you think Wu Lang could hold back and not ask us about our errands?"

The eldest brother glanced at Zhaomei Feng and said, "The legitimate son of the Marquis Mansion has passed the imperial examination, but he doesn't want to join the Imperial City. Why is he asking so many questions?"

"Too!"

"Going to taste the good food on Quyuan Street is not a joke with Wu Lang. If you go to Xu's house before the year, remember to call me."