Chapter 172 All the treasures are lost
On the official road of Kyoto, a large group of people marched in a grand procession.
They were all heading towards the Regent's Mansion, but you could tell at a glance that they were two distinct groups of people: on one side were the Embroidered Uniform Guards dressed in light gold and green, and on the other side were the Golden Guards dressed in dark green bullfighting uniforms.
The owners of these two groups of people rode tall horses, one white and one black, side by side, exuding an imposing and awe-inspiring presence from afar.
The people on both sides might not recognize the well-dressed man on the white horse, but the cold-faced eunuch of the Eastern Depot on the shadowy peak could make people tremble with fear and retreat at a glance.
That was a bloodthirsty demon whom everyone had witnessed firsthand, who swiftly beheaded several people without batting an eye at the Xuanhua Gate execution ground.
"His Highness the Crown Prince is very good at going with the flow."
Chunyu spoke in a cold voice, but his eyes never looked at Li Mingjin.
"Is Your Excellency blaming me for my poor handling of the matter?"
This morning at court, Li Mingjin presented the emperor with the return gift that Chunyu Han had given him.
"Your Highness misunderstands. I just feel that one head is missing."
Chunyu Han said calmly, "Li Mingjin should bring his own head to court."
Li Mingjin narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone contemptuous.
"If you feel someone's is missing, you can go and get it yourself if you have the ability. Until then, I hope you can keep your own one."
Li Mingjin remembered that since Chunyu Han intended to usurp power in his previous life, his regent's office must have been corrupt. Under the pretext of eliminating assassins, Li Mingjin wanted to thoroughly search his office.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
The emperor, wary of Chunyu Han's power, had long harbored the intention to investigate him. Now that he had a legitimate reason, the emperor was certain he wouldn't let him go.
Li Mingjin's actions also reminded Chunyu Han that his subordinates had been getting into trouble one after another recently, and perhaps he should also clean up his own internal affairs.
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Yu Nian got off the carriage and was about to ask Chun Tao, who was at home, what had happened when he saw Bai Xun, the deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, coming out of the gate of the Regent's Mansion.
Behind him followed a member of the Imperial Guard who was carrying something in his hands.
Yu Nian's eyes widened as she glanced at what the Imperial Guard was holding.
That little black box wrapped in red cloth looks exactly like the one she saw in Shulan!
"Wait a moment!"
Yu Nian called out to Bai Xun and stepped forward, lifting her skirt.
Bai Xun naturally recognized Yu Nian, the former regent's wife who had caused a stir in the city, and turned around to greet her with proper courtesy.
"The Embroidered Uniform Guard was ordered to investigate the case, and has caused much trouble."
Yu Nian got closer and saw it more clearly; she could even see the small, subtle engravings of the Golden Guard on the corner of the black box.
She was certain that it was Chunyu Han's precious child!
What are you going to do with it?
"This is naturally suspicious."
Bai Xun was confident. He searched the entire Regent's Mansion and finally found only this small box hanging from the roof beam. It looked very suspicious, so he prepared to hand it over to the Crown Prince for a decision.
“Those are valuable items from my Regent’s Palace, how could they be suspicious?”
Yu Nian stopped Bai Xun from leaving. "You can't bully someone like this, you keep harping on their shortcomings. I don't care what you take with you, but to say it's suspicious is an insult."
Chunyu Han has already had it tough enough; she absolutely cannot let Chunyu Han's treasure be taken away by someone else.
"This box has a hidden lock. After I hand it over to the Dali Temple to unlock and inspect it, if there is nothing amiss, it will naturally be returned intact."
Bai Xun came under the guise of an official, and he wasn't afraid of a woman making a fuss.
Yu Nian was furious when she heard that the matter was to be taken to the Dali Temple.
What, are you going to share this everywhere?
"Since you don't even know what this is, how dare you take it on your own? At least wait for the Regent to return before making a decision."
Bai Xun sneered. If Chunyu Han were to return, he feared he wouldn't be able to take even a single feather out of the Regent's Mansion.
"Your Excellency, I have official duties to attend to, so I must take my leave now."
Bai Xun was trying to take him away by force, but Yu Nian went around to his side and blocked him.
"You may leave, but leave the box behind."
Yu Nianyue wouldn't let Bai Xun leave, and Bai Xunyue felt that there must be some unspeakable secret in this box.
Bai Xun picked up the box and was about to leave when Yu Nian quickly grabbed a corner of the red cloth, and the two of them actually started fighting over it in the street.
"Stop! What kind of behavior is this!"
Seeing Yu Nian and Bai Xun arguing over something, Li Mingjin spoke up sharply.
Chunyu Han dismounted and pulled Yu Nian behind him to protect her.
If Yu Nian and Bai Xun weren't so close together, and Chunyu Han wasn't afraid of hurting her, he would have liked to chop him up with a single blow.
His eyes held a chilling coldness that seemed capable of devouring a person at any moment.
"Your Highness's Imperial Guards have quite the imposing presence."
Bai Xun immediately knelt on one knee and presented the box to Li Mingjin. Sensing the murderous intent, he quickly lowered his head and dared not look in Chunyu Han's direction.
"It is my fault for not disciplining him properly, please don't blame me, sir."
Li Mingjin was in a good mood, and it seemed that Bai Xun had made some gains.
Judging from the size of the box, it either contains a secret letter of treason, or it contains a forged military tally or imperial seal.
In short, it's nothing good. But perseverance pays off, and he finally caught him red-handed.
"Now that the search is complete, I will take my leave. Please await good news, Your Excellency."
Chunyu Han naturally saw what Bai Xun was holding, and his eyes flashed with an unfathomable look.
"Is Your Highness sure you want to take this?"
"nature."
Li Mingjin answered quickly: How could he not take away what Yu Nian had fought so hard for with Bai Xun?
"I hope Your Highness will not regret this."
Chunyu Han casually uttered these words, causing the tense Imperial Guards to make way for the Crown Prince's Embroidered Uniform Guards.
Li Mingjin thought Chunyu Han was just saying something harsh to save face for himself.
Even if the contents of this box are insignificant, they won't affect him in any way, so what is there for him to regret?
Seeing that the person was about to leave, Yu Nian behind Chunyu Han became even more anxious.
"You're just going to let them go like that... How can that be?"
Yu Nian's anxious reaction was noticed by Li Mingjin out of the corner of his eye, and he immediately felt that this time it was definitely going to be a sure thing.
Chunyu Han grabbed Yu Nian, who was acting like she was about to explode, and dragged her into the Regent's Mansion.
Why are you pulling me?
Yu Nian became angrier the more she thought about it. Chunyu Han was sensitive about this and would definitely not reveal what the thing was in public, but it was too frustrating to let someone take it away like that.
If she weren't outmatched, Yu Nianzhen would have tried to snatch the item back from Bai Xun.
“I know you’re hesitant and uncomfortable asking, how about I go to my dad’s place, or find a few people to help you get your things back?”
Chunyu Han remained silent, pulling Yu Nian towards the house. Just when Yu Nian thought he had relapsed into his intermittent muteness, Chunyu Han closed the door, turned around, and pressed her against the door panel.
He gently pecked her lips twice to comfort Yu Nian. He saw how she stood up for him, like a cat with its claws outstretched, which was quite adorable.
"It's alright, no need to rush."
Yu Nian was puzzled; Chunyu Han didn't seem angry at all.
"Your precious item was stolen, how can I not be worried? Those people can't stand to see you doing well, what if they accidentally lose it!"
Her bright peach blossom eyes were full of resentment, with a faint mist on them. Her pouty voice was soft and sweet, making one's heart itch.
Chunyu Han took Yu Nian's small hand, led her up to the jade belt around his waist, and then slid her down slightly.
He leaned his head on her shoulder, his hoarse voice gently coaxing her.
"Don't be angry, it's here, it won't get lost."
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