Chen Ping was kicked, but he didn't dare to question it. Instead, he stood up and walked to Song Hongshen again, explaining, "Your Highness, please understand. The Fifth Lady didn't mention you, and I don't take you lightly."
Song Hongshen was stunned for a moment, then looked at Su Zhilan. The little girl subconsciously shrank her neck and muttered, "He knows who I am, and he still wants to attack me. Doesn't that mean he doesn't take the prince seriously?"
Su Zhilan had figured out this tactic of using the power of others to bully others.
Song Hongshen was just about to tease Su Zhilan a few more times when he saw Su Qingyu coming over.
He stepped forward and bowed as a junior, “Hello, Madam Shen San.”
He has always respected Su Qingyu.
Su Qingyu signaled Song Hongshen to leave it alone, then asked, "Lord Zhongyong, are you passing by? I'm so grateful to you for this day."
Song Hongshen explained, "I was training my troops in the West Mountain camp today when a patrolling officer noticed something unusual in the mountains. I was worried, so I brought some people to investigate."
At this point, Song Hongshen glanced at Chen Ping and said, "I didn't expect General Chen to be so bold. Fortunately, I arrived in time."
At this moment, Chen Ping was in a dilemma. King Zhongyong had arrived, and it was almost impossible to search the Shen family's carriage.
But if we don't search, we're afraid that the person is really in the carriage.
When Jia Huai saw Chen Ping hesitate, he knew that something was wrong.
He could only endure the severe pain and walked to Chen Ping's side, whispering: "Back then, Her Royal Highness the Princess plotted to kill Princess Yongning and His Royal Highness Prince Zhan. That monk was a personal guard beside His Royal Highness Prince Zhan. If we don't get rid of this man today, we will have no chance of survival even if we return to the Li family."
Not only will they have no way to survive, but the entire Li family will be overthrown.
Chen Ping's heart was filled with shock. He never expected this to happen.
Therefore, this person must be found today, even if it means risking his life, the monk cannot fall into the hands of the Shen family.
He looked around and saw that Song Hongshen had brought elite soldiers with him, so he had no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation.
The most urgent task now was to make sure that the person was not in the Shen family's car. If not, then he had escaped and they would continue the search. If he was, then they would have to find a way to get rid of him.
Judging from the reactions of the Shen family, Chen Ping guessed that the man was probably hidden by the Third Lady of the Shen family. But he definitely hadn't had time to speak yet, so as long as he got rid of him before he could say anything, he would be fine.
Seeing Chen Ping hanging his head, not knowing what he was thinking, Song Hongshen asked coldly, "General Chen, do you want to search again?"
His tone was obviously unfriendly. If Chen Ping said to continue the search, Song Hongshen would definitely take action.
Chen Ping's mind raced, and he suddenly figured out how to deal with it.
He said to Su Qingyu respectfully, "I was not thoughtful enough just now. Please forgive me, Madam Shen San. I will go search elsewhere now."
At this moment, dark clouds have covered the sky, lightning and thunder are flashing on the mountains not far away, and heavy rain is about to come.
When Jia Huai heard what Chen Ping said, he immediately became anxious. He approached him and was about to speak, but was stopped by Chen Ping's sharp eyes.
Chen Ping already had an idea in his mind at this time. Instead of staying in a stalemate here, it would be better to let the person go first.
After Song Hongshen left, he would ask his assassins to investigate. If they found anyone suspicious, they would kill them immediately.
As long as people keep their mouths shut, they won't be afraid of leaking secrets.
He blamed Jia Huai for not speaking up sooner. If they had known about such a serious matter earlier, they could have simply put the man to death with a fire or poison. The method wasn't important; what mattered was the safety.
After hearing what Chen Ping said, Song Hongshen said, “You guys go, I will escort Madam Shen San back to the mansion.”
Chen Ping saluted and said goodbye, then signaled the fifty private guards to line up again. They were going to search the south side of the official road.
Su Qingyu narrowed her eyes and looked at Chen Ping's back. Secretly, she didn't want to let these people leave. If they left like this, they might target the Shen family.
But she couldn't order Song Hongshen, so she could only let Chen Ping leave and make plans after returning home.
Just when Chen Ping was about to take his men away, a horse-drawn carriage suddenly drove over from the direction of the capital, driven by Wen Zhu.
After the carriage stopped, Wenzhu lifted the curtain and Shen Zhixiu got out.
"What's going on?"
Shen Zhixiu saw this scene and knew that something must have happened. Especially since Chen Ping was there, he became alert.
Seeing this, Jiang Qi walked closer and reported what had just happened in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
Especially the identity of the monk and what he said, Jiang Qi told every word.
Shen Zhixiu was surprised, but his expression did not change.
He just looked at Song Hongshen and asked, "Are all the people you brought out today your confidants?"
Song Hongshen didn't understand why, but he nodded. "Yes, they all followed me through thick and thin in Liaodong."
Shen Zhixiu looked up at the sky and said in a cold voice, "I'll take the two leaders away. Deal with the rest of the Li family guards quickly. Do it before the rain comes. Dump the bodies at the foot of the mountain behind the Huguo Temple and burn them."
Song Hongshen glanced at Shen Zhixiu and said, "I'll do it right away."
Even though he was crowned a king, he never acted arrogantly in front of Shen Zhixiu, treating himself as a student and a junior. Furthermore, the Shen and Song families had always been close, so when Shen Zhixiu gave him such an order, he did not hesitate at all.
After explaining this to Song Hongshen, Shen Zhixiu instructed Wenzhu and Jiang Qi, "We won't be returning to the capital today. Let's go back to the manor."
Then he explained to Su Qingyu, "Let's go back to the manor. I want to ask that person about what happened back then. You take good care of my two cousins, and then send someone to deliver a message to Prince Ning's Mansion and the Su family."
Su Qingyu knew that the matter was of great importance, so she comforted Su Shunci and Su Zhilan, and the three sisters got on the carriage again.
By the time Song Hongshen and his men took action, the Shen family's carriage had already left. Raindrops as big as beans began to fall, washing away the bloodstains on the ground.
After all the people were killed, Song Hongshen ordered his men to throw the bodies down the mountain behind the Huguo Temple and burn them.
He entered the city before the gates were closed.
The rain never stopped falling. The Shen family's manor outside the city was heavily guarded. Wen Zhu and Jiang Qi were personally guarding outside the hall.
After asking Li Hu, Shen Zhixiu found out that it was Jia Huai who recognized him, and fortunately he brought the person back.
After finding out what happened that year, he ordered someone to take Li Hu downstairs to have a meal and recuperate, and then began to interrogate Chen Ping and Jia Huai.
Chen Ping didn't expect that when Lord Shen arrived, he would be so ruthless that he would arrest people and even kill his brothers.
Everyone said that Elder Shen had a righteous heart and noble morals. But today, he finally saw the truth about this man: he was truly cunning and cruel.
Facing Shen Zhixiu's questioning, Chen Ping and Jia Huai said nothing. They would never betray their master.
Shen Zhixiu waved his hand, signaling Wenzhu to take the man away and lock him up in a wing room on the farm to continue interrogating him.
At midnight, Su Yuanzhou got the news and quietly left the city.
In the study, Su Yuanzhou asked Shen Zhixiu, "Teacher, with these two things, can we take the initiative?"
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