Chapter 142: Seeking External Assistance
There is a rift between Marquis Jinping and King Tai.
Therefore, the Huo family in the previous life did not receive any invitation at all.
Wen Yan naturally didn't know the details of the case.
Wen Yan could only find the scene of the incident based on the rumors he heard and wait and see.
Fortunately, Meng Chifei was familiar with the Thai palace.
After listening to Wen Yan's description, Meng Chifei took her directly to a rockery.
There is an artificial ornamental lake of four or five acres in the back garden of the palace.
A rockery is built beside the lake.
The rockery looks like a tiger lying by the lake drinking water.
There is a half-meter square blind spot under the tiger's neck, which is just enough to hide a child of six or seven years old.
Meng Chifei pointed to the blind spot and said, "Does this look like the place where the body was found?"
"Rumor has it that the King of Thailand sent out all his men to search the palace for over an hour before they found the body in a secluded spot in the back garden, behind a rockery by the water.
Is there another place in the palace that meets these conditions?"
"As far as I know, there are no more." Meng Chifei shook his head.
Thinking that King Sun of Thailand lost his life in this cold and damp place, her face became extremely ugly.
"Are we just going to sit here and wait for something to happen?" Meng Chifei asked.
Wen Yan looked up at the huge artificial lake and the clusters of sparse lotus leaves, frowning in thought.
She put her hand in the water, felt the water level, and asked, "Is this lake stagnant or flowing?"
This will affect the position of the body.
Meng Chifei thought about it carefully: "On the surface, it should be stagnant water. There is no water inlet nearby."
Yes, on the surface.
Because there are many canals hidden underground in the capital.
Wen Yan changed his position, plucked a blade of grass, marked it and threw it into the water.
Wen Yan and Meng Chifei took the rockery as the midpoint and inspected both sides.
After a while, they returned to the original place and the blade of grass had floated to the location of the rockery.
"It is indeed living water, and it is flowing in this direction." Wen Yan gestured in a direction.
As soon as she finished speaking, the blade of grass disappeared behind the rockery.
Wen Yan rolled up his sleeves and reached behind the rockery.
Sure enough, there was a water outlet behind it.
Meng Chifei was surprised: "In other words, the body of King Tai's grandson is stuck here?"
Wen Yan nodded.
"Then the entire shore of the lake could be the site of the incident, because all the water flows converge there."
"That's not the case." Wen Yan pointed to the area covered with lotus leaves. "It's unlikely that the corpse will be stopped by the lotus leaves."
"With such a long waterline, I'm afraid we can't watch it with just the two of us." Meng Chifei said worriedly.
"So, we need help." Wen Yan said to Meng Chifei, "I'm afraid we must tell King Thailand about this matter and ask him to send people to secretly guard nearby."
Although Wen Yan wanted to be the benefactor of the Thai palace, he would not risk the life of a child.
So, without any hesitation, she decided to ask the King of Thailand for help.
"How do we convince him? Ask him to send someone over."
Wen Yan whispered a few words to her, and then reminded her: "Be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall. You must tell the King of Thailand privately, in case there really is a murderer, he will find out the news in advance and change the itinerary."
"I know." Meng Chifei left here nervously.
Wen Yan stayed in the back garden waiting for her to come back.
Wen Yan waited for a while, but Meng Chifei didn't come back. Instead, a maid came.
That maidservant was different from the other maids in the palace. She was wearing brocade clothes.
Her expression and demeanor were not that of an ordinary maid.
"Miss Wen Yan, right? The prince wants to see you. Come with me." The maid said politely to Wen Yan.
Wen Yan sighed.
Knowing that Meng Chifei's lobbying failed.
I had no choice but to follow her.
After a while,
She was taken to a room.
Wen Yan walked into the room,
It was discovered that only King Thailand and Meng Chifei were in the room.
As soon as Meng Chifei saw her, he spread his hands towards Wen Yan, indicating that she had tried her best and that the King of Thailand was too smart and suspicious.
He got the truth out of him in just a few words.
But then she made a reassuring gesture.
She said that the King of Thailand was just asking questions and would not do anything to her.
Wen Yan did not let down her guard.
The King of Thailand will indeed not do anything to Meng Chifei, but the same may not be true for himself.
really.
The King of Thailand is no longer as kind and friendly as he was when we first met.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, carrying the scrutiny and pressure of a superior.
Wen Yan felt frightened just by being looked at by him, and unconsciously wanted to bow down and submit.
Wen Yan clenched her fists, trying to withstand the pressure, and bowed to the King of Thailand: "I, the humble girl Wen Yan, greet His Majesty."
Wen Yan's calmness was beyond the King of Thailand's expectations.
But he did not relax his scrutiny of Wen Yan.
"You asked Chi Fei to come to me and tell me that we need to strengthen prevention and control in the back garden?"
The King of Thailand spoke in a gentle tone, but Wen Yan sensed an irresistible pressure from it.
She answered truthfully, "Yes, I suggested it."
"reason?"
"I can't say." Wen Yan said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Is there anything you can't say in front of me? Do you have to be severely punished before you open your mouth?" The King of Thailand's tone suddenly turned cold.
Wen Yan said: "Even if you torture me, I won't tell anyone."
Whether it's rebirth or precognitive dreams, who wouldn't say it's outrageous?
How could I possibly believe it?
The King of Thailand raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect Wen Yan to be so stubborn.
Just as he was thinking this, Wen Yan's expression changed: "Your Highness, please listen to my analysis. You see, the palace is full of guests today, and no one wants anything unexpected to happen.
Sending a few more people to the back garden is just a matter of your words. Not only will there be no loss, but it can also prevent problems before they happen. Don’t you agree?
"You really care about me." The King of Thailand said with a smile.
Wen Yan knew that the King of Thailand didn't believe it and that he wouldn't be fooled by a few words from her.
She smiled awkwardly.
At this time, Meng Chifei also stood up to help speak.
The King of Thailand looked at the two of them.
He knew that Meng Chifei would not do anything to harm the palace.
Besides, it was the time when guests were coming, so he just put the matter aside for now and would investigate it later.
The King of Thailand called several guards and asked them to obey Meng Chifei's orders.
Wen Yan and Meng Chifei finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then,
They took their men to the back garden to set up defenses.
After discussion, they placed people in several key positions to keep an eye on every move in the back garden.
If you see someone doing something harmful, don't show mercy and stop them immediately.
Wen Yan also hid on the second floor of an inconspicuous small building, waiting for the thief to take the bait.
At this time, in the front yard of the palace.
Wen Ruyue followed her mother Jiang Xinkui to the palace for the banquet.
Wen Ruyue didn't bother to greet the wives of the officials. She looked around at the magnificent palace and couldn't help feeling envious.
After noon today, if I rescue the Thai king's grandson, I will become a guest of honor in the palace.
Enter and leave the palace at will.
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