The words had barely left his mouth when Zhu Wushi's voice came from inside the sedan chair.
"Because I need to ascertain whether Chu Qinghe's trip to the capital this time was simply to watch the excitement, or if he had ulterior motives."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Haitang asked, "Is Godfather worried that Chu Qinghe and Cao Zhengchun are acquainted?"
Zhu Wushi shook his head and said, "I don't know, but the reason why the Emperor agreed to let Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng, two martial arts figures, fight in the Forbidden City was largely due to Cao Zhengchun's instigation."
"This decisive battle in the Forbidden City is too suspicious. It is very likely a conspiracy. In addition, the number of martial artists gathering in the capital has been increasing recently. The people in the Dragon Guard Manor have been sent out to secretly monitor the martial artists who have entered the capital in recent days."
"But Cao Zhengchun's Eastern Depot remained indifferent. At this time, it can be said that the Dragon Guard Manor was at its weakest, and it was also the first time that so many martial artists would enter the palace. For safety reasons, I had to consider this."
Hearing what Zhu Wushi said, Shangguan Haitang nodded slightly.
"My godfather's considerations were indeed thorough."
A moment later, Zhu Wushi's voice came from inside the sedan chair again.
"How are the preparations for the other things I asked you to arrange going?"
Shangguan Haitang replied, "It has been arranged according to my godfather's instructions."
At this point, Zhu Wushi, inside the sedan chair, hummed in agreement and then fell silent again.
……
Half an hour later.
The Eastern Depot.
If we were to describe the feeling of the Dragon Guard Villa as magnificent and opulent.
Therefore, the feeling that the Eastern Depot gives people is cold and terrifying.
Anyone who steps through the gates of the Eastern Depot can immediately sense the faint, rotten flesh-like odor emanating from within.
Especially late at night, the faint echoing screams made passersby outside the East Depot quicken their pace.
At this moment, in a room of the Eastern Depot, a person sat upright in the main seat.
He appeared somewhat wealthy, with graying hair, yet his face was rosy like a baby's, and he was dressed as a eunuch.
As if it were innate, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, giving him a kind and approachable feeling, like a kind elder next door.
But being in the Eastern Depot and sitting in the main seat, this person's identity is naturally obvious.
It was Cao Zhengchun, the only person in the capital who could rival Zhu Wushi, the Iron-Blooded Marquis, as the head of the Eastern Depot.
In front of Cao Zhengchun, an Eastern Depot agent knelt on one knee.
A moment later, after the Eastern Depot agent reported the news, Cao Zhengchun raised his hand and said, "Go down!"
When he spoke, Cao Zhengchun's voice had a sharp quality unique to eunuchs, and when he waved his hand gently, his slightly plump hand still resembled a delicate orchid finger.
After the Eastern Depot agent left, a foreman from the Eastern Depot spoke up: "Chief Supervisor, the person that Zhu Wushi personally received must be extraordinary. Should we go and investigate?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun then said, "Zhu Tiedan is always meticulous in his work. If the person he met today is particularly important, he wouldn't be so blatant. I'm afraid he has ulterior motives."
After thinking for a moment, Cao Zhengchun said, "Go and investigate in detail, but don't alarm anyone until you have a clear understanding. I will find an opportunity to take a look myself tomorrow."
"Rest assured, Supervisor."
As soon as he spoke, the head of the Eastern Depot next to him responded and quickly turned to walk outside.
After the Eastern Depot officials left, Cao Zhengchun said softly, "Alright, you can all leave now!"
After everyone in the hall had left and carefully closed the door, a man slowly walked out from behind the screen in the room.
The man looked to be in his fifties, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and piercing eyes. Even though he was just standing still, he gave off a sharp and domineering aura.
On the man's body, not only was his headdress made of pure gold, but even his robe and shoes were decorated with patterns drawn in gold thread.
Putting everything else aside, this outfit alone gives off a feeling of extravagance.
It was Shangguan Jin Hong, the leader of the largest gang in the capital, the Money Gang, who was a Grandmaster in the late stage.
After glancing at Shangguan Jin Hong, Cao Zhengchun said unhurriedly, "Just as the Three Dragon Heads predicted, this Zhu Wushi is indeed trying to use this Young Master Chu who came today to test the identity of this Supervisor."
As he spoke, Cao Zhengchun sighed, "Zhu Tiedan is indeed extraordinary. The Azure Dragon Society has been hidden for a hundred years, yet Zhu Tiedan was able to connect me with the Azure Dragon Society."
Shangguan Jin Hong said, "Since you already know that Zhu Wushi is testing you, why are you dragging it out?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun chuckled and said, "Chief Shangguan, you haven't had much contact with Zhu Tiedan, so you don't know much about him."
“Zhu Tiedan is always suspicious. If I were to directly contact that Young Master Chu, it would only arouse Zhu Tiedan’s suspicion. It would be better to wait and see what Zhu Tiedan is planning.”
After a slight pause, Cao Zhengchun looked up at Shangguan Jin Hong and said, "Heh, who is this young master surnamed Chu that the Azure Dragon Society values so highly?"
Shangguan Jin Hong slowly replied, "I don't know."
Cao Zhengchun's smile froze as he said, "Even Chief Shangguan, one of the leaders of the Azure Dragon Society, doesn't know anything about this person?"
However, Shangguan Jin Hong did not answer Cao Zhengchun's question; instead, his deep and powerful voice slowly rang out.
"The three dragon heads' intentions are quite clear: they don't want to offend those people surnamed Chu."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shangguan Jin Hong turned slightly and pushed open the door to leave.
Cao Zhengchun was left alone in the room, his face showing a constant stream of thoughts.
My shoulder has been hurting terribly these past few days, which has affected my writing. So, only one update today. I'm going to the hospital tonight to get checked out! Sorry for the inconvenience!
(End of this chapter)
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