Chapter 473 Huo Cong's Doubts
Ji Yunshu had discovered long ago that only the low-level assassins would commit suicide immediately, while important figures would generally try every possible means to stay alive.
Zhao Shen poured himself a cup of tea wearily. "He is indeed an important character, so it is particularly difficult to pry open his mouth."
Ji Yunshu thought of the box of spices he had just given to Wu Rina, and began to talk to Zhao Shen: "I know a drug that can make people hallucinate. If used properly, it might make them talk."
Zhao Shen raised his eyebrows: "Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"
Ji Yunshu was a little embarrassed. "I made this blend when I was home. Some of the spices in it are quite rare and expensive, so I didn't mix more. I brought it all with me when I went out this time, but I never used it. I just gave it to Wu Rina. If you think it can be used, I can mix some more."
In fact, those spices were not very rare, they were just too expensive. She was just mixing them for fun at the beginning, and Bai Ling even said she was a spendthrift.
Zhao Shen knew that she would not exaggerate. Since the spices could cause hallucinations, it should be pretty good.
"Didn't you say those spices were rare? Do you have the ingredients on hand now?"
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "Isn't this a coincidence? Those spices all come from Mobei. I'll go to the spice shop later and I should be able to buy some."
Zhao Shen nodded. "Let's give it a try. The leader seems to have something to rely on and is determined not to say anything. Simply torturing him might not be effective."
Ji Yunshu had also seen those people before. No matter how they were tortured, they would not say a word.
"Then I'll go buy some spices in a bit. By the way, is Huo Cong awake? How is he?"
Zhao Shen said: "He woke up last night, but he was seriously injured and needs to recuperate for a few days. Fortunately, we found him early, otherwise we might have found a corpse."
Ji Yunshu said, "I'm glad he's alright. I'll go check on him. I just had someone make some blood-tonifying soup, perfect for drinking."
Zhao Shen sighed, "You seem to care about him. Why didn't you make soup for me when I was injured?"
Ji Yunshu: “…”
She pulled Zhao Shen's arm and walked out: "Next time you get hurt, I will make it for you myself and let you drink as much as you want."
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "Okay, as long as it's made by you, I'll drink it even if it's poison."
The two went to Huo Cong's residence, where Huo Cong was lying on the bed bored.
Seeing the soup that Ji Yunshu brought, he said with a bitter face: "I just finished drinking medicine, do I need to drink more?"
Ji Yunshu didn't expect that a grown man like him would be afraid of taking medicine. He smiled and explained, "This is not medicine. The doctor said you lost too much blood. I asked someone to make you a blood-tonifying soup that will help you recover soon."
Huo Chong then took the bowl and drank the whole bowl of soup in one gulp with great pleasure.
Zhao Shen sat down on the side: "What did you want to tell me last night?"
When Huo Cong finished drinking the medicine and lay down, he pulled the wound and said with a grin, "Do you know why those people arrested me?"
Zhao Shen nodded: "Defense map."
Huo Cong: "Yes, the defense map, but does that make sense? Logically, only you two should know that I've seen the defense map."
Zhao Shen knew it was unreasonable, but there was no other reason for Huo Cong to be arrested.
This is Mobei. Huo Chong is an extraordinary martial artist and has many experts protecting him. If those people want to kidnap him without alerting anyone, they will have to take a huge risk.
He tapped his fingers on the table and said, "It was my negligence that caused trouble for Mr. Huo."
Ji Yunshu immediately thought of something and looked at Zhao Shen.
Zhao Shen smiled at her without saying anything.
Huo Cong curled his lips and said, "It seems you know what went wrong. But to be honest, it's hard for me to trust my life to you like this."
Zhao Shen said, "Our cooperation is a matter of mutual consent. If you're worried, you can leave now. Your brother's death involves many other matters, and it's not just your own. I will investigate thoroughly."
Huo Cong stared at him for a long moment. Seeing that his face remained expressionless, he wondered what he was thinking. Finally, he looked away in frustration, looking towards the rooftop and said, "You know I won't just leave like this, but I don't know who you are. Are you really doing this to identify spies, or just to eliminate dissidents?"
Over the years, he has never stopped investigating the truth behind the death of his brother's family, but the more he investigates, the more frightened he becomes.
Deep down, he didn't even have much trust in the imperial court.
Who knows who is behind those people in the court? What are the motivations behind their words and actions?
Zhao Shen laughed and said, "I took such a big risk to save you, and yet I can't even get your trust?"
Huo Cong said frankly, "I admit that I was very touched when you rescued me, but isn't this all under your control?"
It was not Zhao Shen's unknown identity that made him feel uneasy, but when he realized that Zhao Shen's thoughts were unfathomable, panic arose in his heart.
He was afraid that everything he did was to help others, and that his sincerity would eventually make him a victim of others' struggles.
Zhao Shen tapped the table with his fingers for a long moment before he said, "My name is Zhao Shen."
All Huo Chong wanted was peace of mind, and Zhao Shen had no intention of hiding his identity from him.
Ji Yunshu saw Huo Cong's bewildered expression, as if asking if there was anything special about this name.
Obviously he doesn't know who Zhao Shen is?
This is actually understandable. Zhao Shen may be very famous in the capital, especially after he became the prefect of Jingzhao.
But for someone like Huo Chong who grew up in the border area and has been hanging around in Mobei for many years, a marquis's mansion in the capital was simply beyond his reach.
Even though Zhao Shen had done a lot in the past year, it was still too far away for Huo Cong.
She explained with a smile, "He is the eldest son of the Changxing Marquisate and currently serves as the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture. He came here because he received a secret order from the Emperor to investigate the Daxia people who are colluding with Mobei."
Huo Cong was completely stunned. Without even thinking, he blurted out, "What on earth is the Emperor thinking? He actually sent a civil servant here?"
What is the prince of a marquisate? He sounds like a noble young man.
Although he also saw Zhao Shen taking action last night, his kung fu was indeed impressive.
But the battlefield is not a place for individuals to show off their bravery. They will attack you with all kinds of weapons, and no one will care how important your status is. You will lose your life if you are not careful.
Moreover, Zhao Shen is so good-looking. He looks like a pretty boy, which makes people ignore that he is actually a master.
What he wanted to ask more was, how could Zhao Shen, a third-rank Jingzhao Yin, be secretly sent by the emperor to handle such a matter?
Zhao Shen didn't expect that even after Ji Yunshu had said this, Huo Cong still looked down on him. He said helplessly, "The Emperor sent me here for another important reason."
As he spoke, he looked up at Ji Yunshu, who had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, the next second I heard him say, "I am General Ji's son-in-law."
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