Chapter 251 Mutation
In the study, Pei Luoshu was discussing with Chen Shiyi the traces he had recently found.
"You are right. There are indeed a large number of people coming and going in that uninhabited house in the western suburbs of Kyoto. However, Uncle Nine Prince actually made such a big fuss about it. He is really arrogant."
Chen Shiyi said with a smile.
"A Luo, there is a kind of hiding, called hiding in the market. In the western suburbs of Kyoto, most of the people there are people who come from various states to seek refuge or temporarily live here. Sometimes there are a lot of empty houses here, and sometimes there are a lot of people there. So no one has noticed it. After all, no one has questioned it for so many years, right?"
"Moreover, we only discovered such a clue based on the trends over a long period of time."
"Now we dare not make any moves, as we cannot find out what is hidden inside."
"Don't investigate if you can't find anything. How is the investigation going in Jiyun County?"
"Jiyun County is the hometown of Uncle Ninth Prince."
Chen Shiyi was silent for a while.
"A Luo, let me ask you, after the East Palace Incident, why didn't Long Muchuan ascend the throne, but the current emperor took the throne instead? Isn't this very confusing?"
"There are two princes ahead of him, so it's not his turn anyway."
"This is very strange. You said before that when you were very young, Long Muchuan was very good to you and was very loyal to your father. Why did he suddenly want to kill you? And it wasn't for the throne. It must be a grudge. What kind of grudge could make Long Muchuan risk his life to kill your father? Isn't this worth thinking about?"
Pei Luoshu pondered for a long time.
"You're right. Maybe we should check the cause of Long Muchuan's mother's death."
"I think Long Muchuan might just be a knife in someone else's hand."
Pei Luoshu smiled.
"You and I are thinking alike."
Chen Shiyi continued.
"If we use his spear to attack his shield, wouldn't it be possible to both take revenge and destroy his heart?"
"I can't say I want revenge, but I can kill him. After all, so many years have passed, things have changed, and the relationship between them is not necessarily as solid as before. Everyone has their own selfish motives, and everyone is on guard against each other."
Chen Shiyi sighed.
"If it is possible, my mother's spirit in heaven can rest in peace."
Late at night, Wen Zhiheng walked into Yu's study.
His Majesty sat behind his desk with a complicated expression.
"Zhiheng, you came here so late, is there something important?"
Wen Zhiheng said respectfully.
"I have discovered something and have come to ask your Majesty for instructions."
"You say."
"Three years ago, Pei Luoshu arranged for someone to stay with Bai Songlin, who was then my brother-in-law, and tricked him into embezzling thousands of taels of gold from the gold mine."
His Majesty is very pleased.
"really?"
"Then if we kill Pei Luoshu based on this matter, no one in the world will say anything."
Wen Zhiheng nodded.
"That is indeed the case, but I have found out one more thing, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
His Majesty was instantly alert. Wen Zhiheng has always been decisive and never hesitated.
"Go ahead."
"Bai Songlin did not keep the gold for himself, but gave it to a man named Lou Yu. I checked the whereabouts of Lou Yu, and the place he most often went to was an abandoned house in the western suburbs of Kyoto. And Lou Yu was Uncle Nine's man."
His Majesty's face turned livid and his tone was very bad.
"Zhiheng wants to say that Laojiu is doing something behind my back?"
Wen Zhiheng shook his head.
"I am only reporting the truth. Your Majesty is surely aware of the ins and outs of this matter. It is not something I can influence."
The emperor's eyes were deep.
"Laojiu, that's impossible. Even if he wants some gold and silver, just give it to him. No need to question it!"
"In fact, I was wondering, Pei Luoshu set up the scheme, why did the final benefit go to Uncle Ninth Prince? Could there be some unspeakable relationship between them?"
The emperor sat behind the desk and said nothing.
After a long moment, he waved to Wen Zhiheng.
"Let's put this matter aside for now and go back!"
Wen Zhiheng turned and left.
The seeds have been planted. With some water, they should be able to take root and sprout.
The emperor is best at suspicion.
I hope you guys can just talk to each other properly and stop using me as your entertainment all the time.
Sure enough, within a few days, the control of Gyeonggiwei was transferred to someone else.
The Ninth Prince, Long Muchuan, now only has that dead guard team.
Long Muchuan stayed in his house, unable to figure it out.
I had clearly agreed with my third brother to deal with Pei Luoshu, but who would have known that Pei Luoshu was fine while I got into trouble first.
Something like letting yourself have a good rest and taking some time to enjoy the mountains and rivers.
Why didn't he say anything when he risked his life for him, killed people, and joined the party to fight against dissidents?
Third brother is doubting himself. After so many years, why is he suddenly doubting himself now?
What did Wen Zhiheng or Pei Luoshu do behind the scenes?
It is impossible for Wen Zhiheng to do that. With his arrogant personality, it is absolutely impossible for him to help Pei Luoshu.
So what did Pei Luoshu do?
In Jiyun County, Pei Luoshu was shocked for a long time by the words he finally got out of the two servants.
"My father sent someone to poison Uncle Nine's mother."
Chen Shiyi was also extremely shocked when he heard the news.
"How could this happen?"
Pei Luoshu said in a deep voice.
"No, my father would never do such a thing. If he wanted to punish someone, he would have a reason and evidence. He would never take a life lightly."
Chen Shiyi frowned slightly.
"It's been so many years. It would be very difficult to find out the truth."
Pei Luoshu's eyes were slightly closed, and when he opened them he looked deep into the deep pool.
"No matter what happened, Long Muchuan killed my father, and I will make him pay for his blood debt."
Chen Shiyi comforted Pei Luoshu.
"A Luo, you are so kind. Your father must be very kind-hearted. We must do our best to investigate this matter and not let him bear this crime in his grave."
Pei Luoshu nodded and hugged Chen Shiyi tightly.
"Eleven, luckily you are by my side. You are all I have."
During this period, the atmosphere in Kyoto seemed to become unusually tense. In the court, Yu Shitai, who had previously impeached Pei Luoshu, recently changed his tune and started to impeach Long Muchuan.
It was said that Long Muchuan's subordinates were reckless and killed people without blinking an eye. They also hid weapons and built prisons in the western suburbs of Kyoto, which was suspected of rebellion. They also embezzled a huge amount of gold from the gold mine...
The emperor's face was filled with gloom, but he could not lose his temper.
After all, the history is well-founded.
It seems that when I wanted to kill Pei Luoshu, Pei Luoshu cut off my left and right arms first. I really can't underestimate him!
Things seem to be getting more and more difficult.
But under the watchful eyes of the public, he couldn't favor Long Muchuan, so he had to issue an order to put Long Muchuan in jail and wait for his fate.