Chapter 308 What a coincidence, isn't it?

"What kind of mission is it...?"

Choi Shin-ki is like a curious child.

Um?

Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened.

Choi Shin-ki immediately chickened out.

But the thought that he was now an official emboldened him.

"You audacious Cheng Yaojin!"

Choi Shin-ki retorted, his neck stiff, "I'm an official now, I'm not afraid of you anymore!"

official?

Cheng Yaojin was stunned.

Even Li Shimin, who was hiding in the shadows, was stunned.

Who sealed it?

How could I not know?

"Do you know what crime it is to impersonate an official of the imperial court?" Cheng Yaojin rebuked.

Why would I lie to you?

Choi Shin-ki, holding the monkey, said, "The Emperor Emeritus appointed me. The documents have just been submitted to the Ministry of Personnel. I will be taking office soon."

Cheng Yaojin looked at Wei Shuyu.

"Cough cough..."

Wei Shuyu replied awkwardly, "The Ministry of Commerce is short-staffed, so I made the recommendation, and the Emperor Emeritus vouched for it."

"..."

Li Shimin was immediately furious.

Wei Shuyu was one thing, but at such a young age, his talent far surpassed that of many court officials.

But what's with Choi Shin-ki?

Stubborn to the point of being utterly useless!

If someone like that were an official, wouldn't I be cursed to death?

"Your Majesty, Wei Shuyu has abused his power and treated state affairs as a joke. He should be severely punished," Changsun Wuji immediately began to sow discord.

"snort."

Li Shimin snorted coldly and did not reply.

But he silently made a mental note of it: Wei Shuyu's weakness +1.

I'll teach Xiao Wei a lesson when we get back.

"That's amazing?"

Cheng Yaojin stepped forward and sneered, "So being an official gives you the right to yell at me, huh?"

He grabbed Choi Shin-ki and placed him on a bench.

"Let me go, what do you want?"

Choi Shin-ki continued to struggle.

"What? I'm your elder!"

*Smack*

"My rank is higher than yours!"

*Smack*

"Even if you're the prime minister, I'll still beat you up whenever I want!"

*Smack*

Choi Shin-ki screamed in pain, his nose running.

The miracle is...

She didn't shed tears, but her eyes reddened.

"Wow..."

Choi Shin-ki yelled at the top of his lungs, "Big pot, help me!"

"You still dare to ask for help?"

*Smack*

Cheng Yaojin became more and more adept at fighting.

There's a unique sense of accomplishment in beating up Choi Shin-ki, that iron-headed guy.

Just ask the whole of Chang'an...

Besides Choi Shin-ki's own father, who else would dare to beat him up like that?

"..."

Wei Shuyu glanced at it and turned around.

There's no hope.

I told you not to cause trouble after you became an official, but you still did.

Fang Yi'ai couldn't help but touch his own buttocks, thankful he hadn't gone for it...

After a brutal beating, Choi Shin-ki behaved himself.

She was crying and hugging the stool.

She was like a young wife who had just been bullied, sobbing occasionally.

"By the way, Uncle Yu, where were you planning to go again?" Cheng Yaojin asked.

Upon hearing this...

Wei Shuyu froze, a serious expression appearing on his face.

"I'm also on a secret mission!"

Damn it.

Cheng Yaojin was dumbfounded.

You little brat, you dare to try and outsmart me?

but……

Xiao Wei is not easy to beat.

If you beat up Lao Wei, you'll have to fight him to the death.

"Whose orders are you following?" Cheng Yaojin asked.

"Uncle Cheng, you've gone too far."

Wei Shuyu replied seriously, "I already said it's confidential, how can I just tell you?"

Cheng Yaojin clenched his fist.

I really want to beat up Xiao Wei...

"But Uncle Cheng is one of our own, so he's definitely trustworthy."

Wei Shuyu suddenly smiled and said, "I'm not afraid to tell you, it's the Emperor Emeritus."

Cheng Yaojin nodded.

I didn't dwell on this issue too much.

The most important thing now is to get Wei Shuyu away.

"Then you guys go first?" Cheng Yaojin urged.

"We're not in a hurry."

Wei Shuyu politely declined, saying, "Uncle Cheng bears the mission of the Tang Dynasty, so Uncle Cheng should go first."

"I'm not in a hurry, you guys go first."

Cheng Yaojin had his own agenda.

Whichever way you go, I'll go the other way.

I will never go with you.

"What a coincidence..."

Wei Shuyu sat down by himself: "I was just planning to rest for a bit."

"Then let's sit together for a while." Cheng Yaojin sat down as well.

Neither side was willing to leave first.

Then we'll just have to wait and see...

Li Shimin did want to leave.

But as soon as he put forward this idea, it was opposed by Changsun Wuji.

The main force was there to protect Li Shimin.

Li Shimin left, should they follow him or not?

What if Li Shimin is attacked if we don't follow?

If we follow, wouldn't that be the same as leaving first?

Time passed by, second by second.

Cheng Yaojin was extremely anxious, but Wei Shuyu remained calm...

Give Choi Sin-ki a nudge, and give Fang Yi-ai some pointers.

"Shuyu, it's getting dark, aren't you leaving?" Cheng Yaojin asked.

"Uncle Cheng hasn't left yet either?"

"My mission this time might require me to spend the night here!"

"What a coincidence, I might also have to stay overnight."

"Aren't you afraid of getting dark?"

"It's fine."

Wei Shuyu grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth: "Uncle Cheng will protect us, won't he?"

Grass!

Wei Shuyu was certain that they wouldn't let them go unattended.

But...

He can't kick people out yet.

Wei Shuyu was acting on the orders of the retired emperor.

Obstruction and expulsion are serious crimes.

"I'm going to pee!"

Cheng Yaojin snorted coldly.

He used the excuse of needing to urinate to slip away to Li Shimin's side.

"Your Majesty, that little Wei bastard is not easy to deal with," Cheng Yaojin said with a wry smile.

He could find a way to get rid of any official in the court.

But Xiao Wei...

My father is Wei Zheng, I can't argue with him.

Their backer is the retired emperor; they can't afford to offend him.

As for fighting?

We might not even be able to win!

He had heard about what happened to Wei Shuyu in the Taiji Hall.

Don't be fooled by her pale face; she might be faking it.

The court officials valued self-preservation above all else!

"Your Majesty, it will be dark soon."

Changsun Wuji glanced at the sky and said, "It's not safe to spend the night here."

"In my opinion, we should go directly to the detached palace and villa."

Li Shimin immediately gave him a look as if he were an idiot.

Back then, Xiao Wei was able to find the Imperial Seal of the State based on the slightest clues.

They probably already guessed that I was here.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to finish speaking."

Changsun Wuji continued, "Even if Wei Shuyu follows, it won't matter."

"Why don't we just send a few people to keep an eye on him?"

Um?

Everyone's eyes lit up.

yes.

There were only three people, including Wei Shuyu.

With hundreds of us, how could we not keep an eye on him?

“The auxiliary machine is right.”

Li Shimin looked at Cheng Yaojin: "Zhijie, make arrangements for our departure. Try to arrive at the detached palace before dark."

"promise."

Cheng Yaojin began to prepare for his departure once again.

"Uncle Cheng, are you leaving?" Wei Shuyu asked upon seeing this.

"Yes, the plan has changed at the last minute."

Cheng Yaojin said solemnly, "Now we are going to the detached palace!"

"What a coincidence, isn't it?"

Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "I'm also going to the detached palace and villa, it just so happens to be on the way."

Another coincidence?

Cheng Yaojin's lips twitched.

There's no escaping it.

Little Wei definitely guessed that His Majesty was in the ranks.

"Let's do it together then."

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand: "Send a few men to protect Shuyu and the others."

The group was fully prepared to set off.

As he stepped onto the carriage, Wei Shuyu glanced at a certain spot with a seemingly casual look.

With his sharp eyesight, how could he not be able to tell where Li Shimin was?

Wherever the guards are most heavily guarded and the vigilance is highest, that is definitely where Li Shimin is.

A slight smile curved Wei Shuyu's lips.

"Auxiliary machine, your idea is really good."

Li Shimin laughed heartily: "I led the way, and Shuyu couldn't do anything to me..."

Li Shimin rode at the very front, while Wei Shuyu's carriage was protected in the middle.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Changsun Wuji immediately flattered, "How could a mere Wei Shuyu escape His Majesty's grasp?"

"Um."

Li Shimin squinted his eyes with a chuckle.

It was getting dark.

The group finally arrived at the detached palace.

Just as Li Shimin was about to dismount, a voice came from ahead...

"Your subject, Wei Shuyu, respectfully welcomes Your Majesty!"

Looking around, Wei Shuyu stood at the entrance of the detached palace, bowing respectfully to him.

Holy crap.

Is this some kind of ghost?

Li Shimin was startled and pointed at Wei Shuyu, asking in shock...

"Weren't you inside the carriage?"