Chapter 95 analyzes clues related to the Imperial Seal of the State.

Li Shimin entrusted the task of appeasement to Wei Shuyu.

Wei Shuyu then handed the matter over to Xiao Shouye.

Given Xiao Yu's status as a senior minister of the retired emperor, all he had to do was send someone to inform them, and those people would voluntarily go to the Duke of Song's residence.

This was much faster than Wei Shuyu's method of "winning people over with virtue."

Not only did they complete the task perfectly, they also found a place for the other party to stay.

"How insidious."

After leaving the Xiao residence, Wu Qiqi muttered something to herself.

"What did you say?" Wei Shuyu turned around.

"I said you're really smart."

Wu Qiqi immediately put on a smile.

"Um."

Wei Shuyu nodded.

The group continued their hurried journey towards the outskirts of Chang'an.

"Big brother, are we going to find the Imperial Seal of the State now?" Choi Shin-ki asked, a little confused.

Upon hearing this, the others also looked at Wei Shuyu.

"Um."

Wow.

The group immediately perked up again.

"Big Brother, was what you said this morning true?" Choi Sin-ki asked eagerly.

“Yes.” Wei Shuyu looked at Choi Shin-ki: “Don’t you want to go?”

While they were talking, Wu Qiqi quietly distanced herself from the three of them.

"How could this be!"

Choi Shin-ki thumped his chest loudly: "As long as the big boss says the word, I'll risk my life without batting an eye."

"That's right, that's right."

Fang Yi'ai chimed in from the side.

"Big brother, I'll lead the charge!" Qin Shandao volunteered.

Snap snap snap...

Wei Shuyu raised his hand and smacked three heads, as if striking a beautiful musical movement.

"When did I ever tell you about the Imperial Seal of the State?"

"You're getting bolder and bolder by eavesdropping."

The three of them stared blankly, covering their heads, when they accidentally let it slip...

"Big brother, we're also afraid you'll do something impulsive."

It would have been better if he hadn't replied; the more he did, the angrier Wei Shuyu became.

*Smack*

He rewarded Choi Shin-ki with a single slap on the head.

"You still dare to talk back." Wei Shuyu glared at him. "My father had already used a rattan cane this morning. If I hadn't explained quickly, the three of you would have been better off preparing stretchers for yourselves."

"Big brother, it's not my fault." Choi Shin-ki unceremoniously pushed Qin Shandao forward: "It's all Shandao's fault, he accused you of forcibly taking a woman."

Wei Shuyu looked at Qin Shandao.

Qin Shandao shuddered and started shifting the blame again: "Big brother, it's all Ai Ai's fault. He said this was super exciting and perfect for my enlightenment education."

Wei Shuyu looked at Fang Yi'ai.

Fang Yi'ai immediately said, "Brother, this is not my fault. It's all because of your steward, who seems to have never seen the world."

Snap snap snap...

You guys are really good at shifting blame.

"So, big brother, where are we going now?"

"Less talk, more action."

Wei Shuyu continued to lead the way...

Soon after, they arrived at a house.

Wei Shuyu glanced around; the house and its surroundings looked as if bandits had swept through them.

Clearly, Li Shimin had already sent people to look for him.

"Is this the residence of Ling Jing's subordinates?" Wu Qiqi asked after taking a look around.

"Um."

Wei Shuyu nodded: "But I killed him."

"Big pot..."

Choi Shin-ki felt his heart pounding.

*Smack*

Wei Shuyu smacked him on the head with his other hand.

"Dare to offend the big boss? You deserve to die!" Choi Shin-ki immediately put on an indignant look.

Wei Shuyu did not reply.

They started searching the house...

During their conversation, Ling Jing's emotions only wavered when Pan Yun's death was mentioned.

Pan Yun is definitely not just Ling Jing's subordinate.

"Brother, why are you picking up wood chips?" Choi Shin-ki asked as he stepped forward.

"Find out these kinds of wood chips," Wei Shuyu instructed.

Several people received the order.

They began searching the house.

When all the wooden pieces are gathered and pieced together, a memorial tablet is formed.

"The memorial tablet of Dou Peng!"

The group of people all looked bewildered.

"Does Dou Jiande have any relatives named Dou Peng?" Wei Shuyu asked.

"There seems to be someone named Dou Xianniang."

"That's something made up by storytellers in the streets."

"Yeah?"

"Yes, yes, and she even married Luo Cheng..."

Who is Luo Cheng?

"The son of the traitor Luo Yi."

"Is it also fictional?"

"Yes."

The three started muttering to themselves.

Clap clap clap.

Wei Shuyu raised his hand and smacked three times on the head.

"Get down to business, what have we been talking about?"

The three of them covered their heads in grievance.

"Dou Jiande had no children, but he had an adopted son."

Just then, Wu Qiqi spoke...

"After Dou Jiande's defeat, the Great Xia originally intended to support this adopted son, but in the end, the Tang Dynasty's offensive was too fierce, and this adopted son disappeared."

"And this adopted son's name is Dou Peng."

Whoosh...

The group all looked at the memorial tablet.

"So this is Dou Jiande's son?"

Wei Shuyu nodded.

When he first came to arrest Pan Yun, he was puzzled as to why a family surnamed Pan would have a memorial tablet for someone surnamed Dou.

Upon learning that Ling Jing was Dou Jiande's strategist, he immediately thought of this memorial tablet.

"Then what is Dou Peng's connection with the Imperial Seal of the State?" Qin Shandao asked, scratching his head.

“Ling Jing is a blindly loyal man; it is unlikely that he would secretly take the Imperial Seal without his master’s knowledge.”

Wei Shuyu explained, "Therefore, it is highly likely that this Imperial Seal was handed over to Dou Peng."

The three of them were completely confused.

"Dou Peng has been turned into a memorial tablet, where are we supposed to find him?" Fang Yi'ai looked completely bewildered.

Wu Qiqi then continued, following Wei Shuyu's words, "With Dou Jiande dead and Dou Peng dying young, there is no hope for the complete restoration of the Great Xia!"

"Then it's useless for Ling Jing to have the Imperial Seal. Given his personality, he's very likely to use it to be buried with the Emperor!"

"right!"

Wei Shuyu nodded: "The tomb raiders are quite capable. Dou Jiande's tomb is well-known, so Ling Jing would definitely not put the Imperial Seal of the State in Dou Jiande's tomb."

"so……"

Wei Shuyu looked at Wu Qiqi...

Wu Qiqi continued, "As long as no one is hiding it, the Imperial Seal of the State must be in Dou Peng's tomb."

The people listened with starry eyes.

"Delicious!"

Watching the two analyze the situation in unison, Choi Shin-ki slapped his thigh.

"Big Brother, what do you think of the strategist I found for our Imperial Academy army?"

"Is this brain alright?"

Wei Shuyu remained silent.

Wu Qiqi's intelligence is absolutely unquestionable.

"Who said I joined you?" Wu Qiqi pouted unhappily.

"Then why did you come along?" Choi Shin-ki retorted.

“It was…it was him who sent me.” Wu Qiqi pointed to Wei Shuyu.

When did I contact you?

Wei Shuyu was speechless.

"Hey, you come running the moment the big boss calls, is that any different from joining the Imperial College army?"

Critical hit.

I never imagined that Choi Shin-ki could win an argument.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go find it right away!" Fang Yi'ai said impatiently.

*Smack*

Wei Shuyu smacked him on the head with his other hand.

Do you know where Dou Peng's grave is?

The three men's excited expressions froze instantly.

“It’s not hard to guess,” Wu Qiqi said with a smile. “Ling Jing has been living near Chang’an for a long time, so this tomb must not be far away.”

"How could Ling Jing simply ignore the fact that the Imperial Seal of the State was buried with the emperor?"

"Loyalty to the extreme is such that one might continue to accompany their lord even after his death!"

Wei Shuyu nodded.

Giving gifts is done when you need something from someone.

Why did Pan Yun keep sending Ling Jing tangerines...?

Why is Ling Jing refusing to see him again?

He might be asking for forgiveness.

Dou Jiande has been dead for over a decade, and Ling Jing has disappeared for over a decade...

Was it Pan Yun who stopped Ling Jing back then?

"Qiqi, do you have any way to find Dou Peng's grave?"