Chapter 455: Huo Cong's Thoughts
Zhao Shen had no choice but to follow him, as it would only be more dangerous.
Before he could refuse, Ji Yunshu decisively said, "Anyway, I don't want to stay here doing nothing. It will only make me anxious."
Zhao Shen also knew that people tended to have wild thoughts when they were idle, not to mention that Ji Yunshu was already worried about what might happen to his father and brother.
He thought for a moment and said, "It's not safe to follow me. Don't you want to find the man hiding in the army? It seems that this matter now has to start with the deaths of Liu Yan and Brother Huo Cong. I can't spare any time right now, so why don't you go and investigate?"
Compared to the current situation in Mobei, he felt that Ji Yunshu should be more concerned about this matter, and it was not that dangerous.
Ji Yunshu nodded. "This is an old story. We can't find out anything with just Liu Yan's few words. Do you have any clues?"
Zhao Shen said, "I asked Liu Ze. The Liu family's main purpose for coming to Mobei this time was to hand over the map to Mi Jian. Now that Mi Jian is dead and the map is gone, what do you think the people behind this will do when they find out?"
Ji Yunshu became interested. "Of course, we need to find out who has the map. The biggest suspect right now is Wujina, but they can't ask her directly, nor can they get the map back from her. If the King of Mobei still wants to go to war with Daxia, he'll have to send another copy as soon as possible."
Zhao Shen saw that she understood the whole situation in an instant and knew that it would be a waste to let her stay here and not go out.
"You're right. The situation between the two countries is on the verge of breaking out. No one would come to Mobei at this time. I've already had Huo Cong's men keep a close eye on the gates of the royal city. Ask Liu Yan to help identify them. Although those who come here may not have been to the Liu family before, they are definitely part of the same group. She might be able to tell something."
Ji Yunshu asked, "Huo Cong is also in the royal city?"
Zhao Shen said, "He has some property in the royal city. He knew I was going to investigate the Liu family for colluding with the people of Mobei, so he volunteered to come."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "It seems that he hasn't gained nothing over the years."
Why would Huo Cong, a bandit leader, care so much about the Liu family's affairs?
The only reason is that he knew exactly why his brother and his family died.
Zhao Shen nodded. "You'll know when you meet him. He's truly a formidable general. I heard that his elder brother was also highly regarded by your father. It's a shame that he died like that."
Ji Yunshu rarely heard him give such high praise to someone, and couldn't help but feel a little curious about Huo Cong.
There has been unrest in Mobei these days. After the queen became seriously ill and the leader of the Yanhui tribe, Mi Jian, was killed on the night of his wedding, the King of Mobei also fell ill on the second day after the fifth prince returned.
Everyone said that it was because the fifth prince brought back the confirmed news that the king’s favorite princess, Wujina, had died in Daxia.
The king also found it difficult to accept that the third prince had become disabled.
The anger of the people seemed to be ignited all of a sudden, and the already xenophobic people of Mobei became extremely hostile to the people of Daxia.
The atmosphere in the royal city also became tense.
Ji Yunshu took Liu Yan out in such an environment.
The two of them were wearing Mobei people's clothes and had their faces modified, so ordinary people couldn't tell that they were from Daxia.
However, Huo Cong had a sharp eye. As soon as they entered a restaurant, he recognized Liu Yan.
He had no good feelings towards the Liu family, and his previous contact was only to find out the cause of his brother's death.
At this time, he glanced at Liu Yan and said nothing, but observed Ji Yunshu carefully.
He thought of the letter Zhao Shen had sent him, and his expression looked a little strange.
Zhao Shen's letter was very simple, saying that the person coming would be his wife.
Wife, this is a very serious statement.
He had previously guessed that Zhao Shen's identity should be extraordinary, but now he had doubts.
What kind of noble man would bring his wife to a place like this?
The women of Daxia who grew up in large mansions were too delicate and could not withstand the wind and sand of Mobei.
When he saw Ji Yunshu, he was indeed a little surprised. Even though her face had been decorated, he could tell that this was indeed a girl raised by a powerful family in the Great Xia Dynasty.
Especially when she saw Liu Yan following her respectfully, she became even more certain.
He has dealt with the Liu family many times over the years, and he knows very well what kind of people this family is.
If the girl from the Liu family did not have a status that was respectful enough to others, she would not be so respectful and careful to others even if she became a prisoner.
All these things went through his mind. Huo Chong looked at the person who had approached and was wondering whether he should stand up and salute. Ji Yunshu had already sat down on the chair opposite him.
Huo Cong: "Mrs. Ming?"
Zhao Shen introduced himself to Huo Cong, still using the identity he had made up before and his courtesy name Mingcheng.
Ji Yunshu nodded: "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Huo."
Huo Chong met her clear eyes and felt a little uncomfortable for a moment. There was no need to talk nonsense, so he got straight to the point.
"Mr. Ming has had my men keep an eye on the city gates these days to see if anyone suspicious comes in. Honestly, anyone who dares to come to Mobei at this time is not a simple person. I wonder who Mr. Ming is looking for?"
Ji Yunshu was a little surprised that Zhao Shen didn't tell Huo Chong anything, but after thinking about it, he understood.
After all, Huo Chong did not confess his brother's affairs, and Zhao Shen was not a kind-hearted person. Everything he knew about Huo Chong before was just speculation, so it was natural that he could not say anything.
But now, the Liu family, the spy in the military camp who colluded with outsiders, and the death of Brother Huo Chong are all linked together.
Ji Yunshu felt that there was nothing he couldn't say.
The weather here was too hot. She walked all the way and her mouth was dry. She poured herself a cup of tea and drank it. Then she stroked the raised patterns on the teacup with one hand and said, "It seems that the Huo family has a good relationship with the Liu family."
Ji Yunshu had reasons for saying this, as Huo Cong was instructed by Liu Ze to kidnap Zhao Shen.
Huo Chong looked at Ji Yunshu with a wary look.
Although he didn't know who this couple was, he knew that Liu Ze had been fooled by them. Mi Jian died silently in his own territory, not to mention the Liu family.
He actually believed that Zhao Shen was here to investigate the Liu family's collusion with the enemy.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the two countries were about to go to war, and families like the Liu family would naturally be eliminated.
Over the years, he has been investigating the cause of his brother's death, and the more he investigates, the more he feels that there is more to the matter.
When he realized that there might be large forces and figures involved, he almost despaired.
Until I met Zhao Shen.
If the imperial court sent someone specifically to deal with those people, could we use the imperial court to find out the truth?
Thinking about this, he began to value Ji Yunshu.
Although she is a woman, she is undoubtedly a very important woman.
Huo Chong pondered for a moment before saying, "Madam, I'm sure you know that my brother was once a subordinate of General Ji, but he died in a fire. I escaped by fleeing to the borderlands. I only came into contact with the Liu family because I suspected that the person who murdered my brother was related to the Liu family."
Liu Yan, who was standing behind Ji Yunshu, couldn't help but look up at him.
It turned out that without her knowing, the Liu family had been targeted by so many people.
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