Chapter 492: It's really scary to think about it
Thanks to General Xie and Ning Yu's quick actions, they did not give the masked man any chance to react, and all the survivors in the entire mansion were captured one by one.
This conspiracy, which has been lurking for a long time, was finally exposed at this moment.
Chen Huazheng looked at the bloodstains on the ground, and thought of Wang Zhao who rushed into the post station at that time, and could not help but touch the brocade bag on her waist.
At that time, Wang Zhao must have been given an order to rush into the post station and kill people.
It seems that as long as you are infected with the drug that the masked man mentioned, you will not be able to escape the fate of being controlled and manipulated.
So the masked man just now wanted to use the same method to turn her into a monster like that.
General Xie stepped forward and said, "Master Shen, you are not scared, are you?"
Shen Huazheng shook her head: “No, General Xie came just in time.”
General Xie's eyes were full of admiration: "This time, it was all thanks to Lord Shen's willingness to cooperate and use himself as bait to lure these people out."
Lady Shen was indeed not an ordinary woman. She did not get scared and cry when she saw this scene.
Chen Huazheng: "I should thank the general for helping to capture these people. The rest of the matter will be left to General Xie and Lord Ning."
These people's target was her, and regardless of what happened today, they would find a way to kidnap her.
In this case, we might as well cooperate in a play and catch them all in one fell swoop.
General Xie looked at those who were being taken away with a serious expression.
If these people are not caught, they can successfully use drugs to make people lose their minds and cause unrest in border towns.
By then the situation will be out of control and the court will probably have to send troops to suppress it.
By then, if the State of Chen took the opportunity to invade...
The consequences are simply disastrous.
General Xie clenched his fists tightly at his side. He would never let anyone threaten the security of the border.
*
Inside the Palace
Emperor Jingning and Prince An were having dinner.
Emperor Jingning pointed at the food on the table and said in a rare gentle voice: "Ayan, these are purple rice rolls and soy milk boxes. Try them."
"Thank you, my Royal Brother. I will try it right away."
Prince An picked up the box of soy milk on the table and looked at it carefully.
It looks no different from an ordinary cake, except that it is packed in a box.
Just like the cakes we usually eat, there is cream on top, and I think, jam.
Under the earnest gaze of Emperor Jingning, Prince An picked up a small spoon beside him, scooped a mouthful of soy milk cake and put it into his mouth.
Although he didn't like sweets very much, it was a reward from his royal brother, so he had to eat some.
The cake wrapped in cream and jam tastes like the fragrance of milk and the sweet and sour taste of jam.
The slightly sour taste of the jam dilutes the sweetness of the cream, and if you taste it carefully, it seems to have a bean fragrance. Paired with the soft cake base, it is really delicious.
Emperor Jingning also took a small spoon and tasted the cake.
This cake is so interesting.
Under the cream is the cake base. Then there is a layer of jam that is neither too thick nor too thin, then another layer of cake base, and then a layer of cream.
Each layer has a different taste and a different experience.
“It’s delicious, soft and tasty, and not too sweet.”
Prince An picked up the jasmine milk tea on the table and took a sip.
It turns out that jasmine milk tea is very versatile and can be paired with anything.
Seeing that Prince An also liked the soy milk box, Emperor Jingning couldn't help but smile.
"Try the purple rice roll again."
Prince An nodded obediently, then picked up a purple rice roll with chopsticks and brought it in front of him.
The purple rice roll is thick and soft. When you take a bite, you will find that it contains not only purple rice but also glutinous rice.
Because they are steamed to the right degree, the purple rice and glutinous rice are soft and sticky.
As you chew, the aroma of purple rice and glutinous rice intertwine on the tip of your tongue, with a slight sweetness that makes you unable to help but immerse yourself in this soft, cloud-like feeling.
Prince An savored the aroma of rice in his mouth, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether the aroma of purple rice was stronger or that of glutinous rice was stronger.
The emperor brother really understands him, these desserts are not too sweet.
He swallowed the purple rice roll in his mouth and couldn't help but let out a sigh.
"In fact, ordinary days are also very happy, chatting with relatives and friends and enjoying delicious food."
Emperor Jingning nodded in agreement, and then seemed to have thought of something: "It's a pity that some people just don't want to live a peaceful life. They have to stir up some trouble."
Prince An knew what Emperor Jingning was talking about: "What does my brother think?"
Emperor Jingning picked up the jasmine milk tea and took a sip.
"Ayan, are you still in touch with the Prince of Wei?"
The Crown Prince of King Wei is the legitimate son of King Wei of Chen State and the next King Wei.
When the young emperor of Chen ascended the throne, everyone thought that King Wei would be an assistant minister.
But somehow something went wrong and the assistant minister turned out to be King Min, now the regent of the State of Chen.
After the regent took office, King Wei returned to his fiefdom with his wife and children and ignored state affairs.
Prince Wei has been a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun since he was young, and no one has ever paid attention to him.
No one even remembers that Prince Wei and Prince An, who also only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, have been good friends since childhood.
Prince An understood: "I have been friends with him since we were young. Although we didn't invite each other out as often later, our friendship remains unchanged."
The implication is that his connection with the prestigious prince has not been severed.
Not only did the relationship not break off, it also did not change.
Emperor Jingning smiled with satisfaction: "Come, eat more. I'll have someone pack some for you later, and you can take it back for the princess and Ran'er to taste."
There have never been any useless people in their Xiao family.
Although his younger brother is lazy and greedy, he is not a playboy who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun.
On the contrary, he did many things in secret.
Prince An: "Thank you, my brother."
He just knew it!!
Every time the emperor spoke in a gentle voice, he wanted him to do something.
Oh, I should eat more.
Only after eating can you have the energy to work.
Emperor Jingning looked at Prince An, who was concentrating on eating the purple rice rolls, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
There is nothing in this world that cannot be prevented, only things that are not prevented effectively.
Only by taking all aspects into consideration and leaving nothing out can you be invincible.
Daliang is not a weak little country that can allow others to stir up trouble here.
*
After arresting everyone, Ning Yu realized that the matter was more serious than expected and more people were involved.
He did not dare to delay any longer and escorted the man back to the capital overnight.
I’m afraid that the night will be long and something bad may happen.
Shen Huazheng and others have completed their mission in the northwest and plan to return to Beijing tomorrow.
Prefect Lin and County Magistrate Li had already prepared a farewell banquet for them, and this time they also sent a lot of gifts to the inn.
Most of the items are food, including fresh meat and vegetables, as well as dry food that can be taken on the road.
Chen Huazheng discussed with his colleagues and decided to have a meal together in the inn at noon to use up some of the food.
It’s just right to take a nap after the meal, and then pack up slowly.
Eat light at night and get a good rest.
The next day you can set off full of energy.
Because there were so many people, all the kitchens in the inn were used.
Colleagues who could cook also joined in, and those who couldn't cook were not idle either, they all went to the kitchen to help.
While Xiangyang processed the fish according to Shen Huazheng's instructions, he said, "Master Shen, fortunately you are okay. When we heard about that incident yesterday, we were almost scared to death."
I heard yesterday that Shen Huazheng was in danger and was almost kidnapped.
The people from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Works were all scared out of their wits. Fortunately, Lord Shen was not abducted or injured by those criminals.
Later it was learned that those bad guys were not from Daliang, but spies from other countries who had infiltrated Daliang.
Everyone was suddenly angry and shocked.
It made people angry that those damn spies actually targeted their Lord Shen.
What is shocking is that Lord Shen’s reputation has become so great that he has been targeted by other countries.
Yin Rong also said: "Yes, fortunately Lord Shen is blessed by heaven. If something really happened, we would not be able to return to the capital."
He originally thought that His Majesty sent so many guards to protect Lord Shen in order to intimidate these northwestern officials and make them obey Lord Shen's instructions.
It seems that Your Majesty has foresight and knows that Lord Shen is a popular person and will be snatched away if you are not careful.
Shen Huazheng found it a little funny: "What does this have to do with you?"
It was normal for them to worry about her safety, but it was a bit exaggerated to say that they were too embarrassed to return to the capital.
Without waiting for Yin Rong to answer, Xiang Yang said, "Of course it is related. As subordinates, we not only have to complete the tasks assigned by Lord Shen, but we are also responsible for Lord Shen's safety."
Yin Rong: "That's right. If something happens to Lord Shen in the northwest, it means we have failed in our duty."
Lord Zhan also added: "If it weren't for this incident, I really wouldn't have thought that the strange things in Pingyu Town and the post station were actually done by spies."
"Yes, yes, yes. When I heard that those strange things were related to spies, I was completely stunned. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me when I tell you this, but I thought Pingyu Town was possessed by an evil spirit. I didn't expect it to be a man-made disaster."
Xiangyang got angry whenever he thought about the incident at the post station. That incident scared everyone in his group so much that they were even very careful on the road.
They were afraid that some madman would come out and attack them.
Yin Rong: "When I was drinking with Magistrate Li that day, I heard him say that some time ago in Yuzhang County, someone also attacked and injured people for no reason, but was subdued."
Lord Zuo, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly said lightly: "Didn't you notice it at the time? Since Pingyu Town, these strange things seem to have always been very close to us."
Everyone:!!!
Yes, they were just passing by Pingyu Town at that time. Even if someone there suddenly attacked and hurt people, they could not be hurt.
But when they moved into the post station, Wang Zhao suddenly ran to attack the post station.
After arriving in Yuzhang County, someone suddenly attacked and injured people.
Who would believe it if they said it wasn't aimed at them?
It’s really scary when you think about it!!
Xiang Yang couldn't help but ask, "What did Magistrate Li tell you?"
Yin Rong thought for a moment and said, "He said that a few days ago, a scholar attacked his classmate in an alley for no reason. If it weren't for the patrol officers who happened to pass by there, the classmate would have been strangled to death."
"And the owner of the pancake stand at the city gate also suddenly went crazy and almost killed someone... Wang the butcher in the town, who was said to be good-tempered, gentle and honest, swung a butcher knife at his own family for no reason in the middle of the night..."
"Moreover, I heard that after he was subdued, he was still roaring like a wild beast, saying something that others could not understand. On the second day after being imprisoned, he bled from all seven orifices and died."
Yin Rong was still talking to himself, but the hairs on the other people's bodies were already standing on end.
Although they were frightened by Wang Zhaohe and Pingyu Town's weirdness at that time, they were safe and sound throughout the journey and gradually forgot about it.
After arriving in Yuzhang County, apart from being busy with planting potatoes and vegetables, they also spent their time eating.
Apart from feeling a little homesick occasionally, life seems to be completely peaceful.
When they thought that they might pass by the King of Hell while walking on the road, everyone couldn't help but get goose bumps.
Xiang Yang couldn't help but interrupt Yin Rong: "Since you knew all this, why didn't you tell us earlier so that we could be prepared?"
Not to mention anything else, he had bought mutton sesame cakes from the sesame cake stall at the city gate.
I thought it was delicious at the time and kept thinking about finding an opportunity to buy it again.
Thinking about it now, I broke out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately I didn't go there again!!!
Otherwise, he might have been the one who almost got killed.
Yin Rong: "...I feel a little horrible. Will you be scared if I tell you?"
Everyone: ...
So why aren't you worried about us being scared now?
Lord Zhan: "Could it be that those people followed us all the way to Yuzhang County?"
He thought for a moment and said, "No, I should follow Lord Shen."
After hearing what he said, others also felt that it made sense.
When His Majesty appointed Lord Shen as the imperial envoy to go to the northwest to assist local officials in growing potatoes, this was announced to the world through posted notices.
If those people originally intended to kidnap Lord Shen, it would not be unreasonable for them to follow them all the way to Yuzhang County.
Xiang Yang felt fortunate again: "Fortunately, His Majesty sent guards to protect Lord Shen, otherwise we don't know what the situation is now."
Lady Shen knows so much, it is normal for other countries to want to recruit her for their own use.
No matter from which angle you look at it, you have to protect Lord Shen.
Shen Huazheng lowered her eyes and said nothing.
In fact, this matter is not as simple as they think.
Ning Yu came to the Northwest secretly, so the details and clues of the case are not convenient to disclose.
This case involved too many things, and when Magistrate Li was chatting with Yin Rong, he didn't dare to reveal anything that shouldn't be said.
In fact, the purpose of those people coming to Yuzhang County was not just for her.
To be precise, they had a more important mission - to cause unrest on the Northwest Frontier.
All the people who disappeared in Pingyu Town were captured by them for drug testing.
They attempted to use drugs to control innocent people and cause unrest on the border.
Everyone's physical fitness is different, and their ability to withstand medicinal properties is different, so the conditions exhibited by those who take Chinese medicine are also different.
Some died suddenly, some went crazy.
Those who are still alive are just walking corpses, struggling miserably.
Even with Doctor Xu and the others present, these people had taken too much medicine, and only a few were saved.
Not only did they want to control the people, they also wanted to control the army.
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