Chapter 2819 Buddha Belly Bamboo, not a clue?
After the King of Wei's personal soldiers raided Ge Yunli's house, they handed over all his servants to the Dali Temple. Ruan Hengzhou acted quickly, interrogating them overnight and handing over the files.
He Yi looked on and fell silent.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps outside. Looking back, it was the imperial concubine and the King of Wei walking in in the afterglow of the setting sun.
He Yi and Ruan Hengzhou immediately stood up and bowed, "Greetings to the Imperial Concubine, and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei."
"Stand up."
Nan Yan raised her hand, looked at the files on the table again, and said, "Are these the confessions of those people in Ge Yunli's house?"
He Yi said, "Yes."
Nan Yan walked over and slowly sat down in the front. Zhu Chengxuan stood beside her, and He Yi and Ruan Hengzhou stood in front of their respective seats. Nan Yan asked, "Does he have any other questions?"
He Yi was silent for a moment, then said, "Ge Yunli's problem is not small."
"oh?"
He Yi has always been a very calm and introverted person.
If he said "not small", then it would be a big deal for ordinary people.
Nan Yan asked, "What's going on?"
He Yi picked up a file and took a look at it, then said, "It has been confirmed that there are many people from the Earth Immortal Society in his mansion. These people entered the Ge Mansion when the Earth Immortal Society began to flourish in recent years."
"What's the problem?"
"The problem is, according to his family members, Ge Yunli's interactions with these people began long before the Earth Immortals appeared."
"oh?"
"That is to say, Ge Yunli is very likely acquainted with high-ranking members of the Earthly Immortal Society. At least judging from the current situation of the Earthly Immortal Society investigated by the Jinyiwei, the people he knows should be people above the level of Hall Master."
Nan Yan frowned.
They didn't know much about the Earthly Immortal Society. They only knew that although they had many branches in the capital, as far as they knew, there was only one branch in the south of the city that had a leader in charge.
There is only one like this in such a big capital city.
In other words, the hierarchy within the Earthly Immortals Association is strict, but the levels are not repeated. It is very likely that a hall master manages some confidants, and then controls their believers through various halls. The hall master is very likely to be directly responsible to their incense master.
In other words, Ge Yunli is deeply involved in this.
But--
Nan Yan frowned and said, "If that's the case, then there really is a big problem?"
Zhu Chengxuan looked down at her and said, "My Lady, what do you mean?"
Nan Yan said, "Your Highness, do you know why this Earthly Immortal Association has grown so rapidly in just one or two years? It is even more popular among believers than Buddhism and Taoism."
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Because they will bring practical benefits to the believers. Land is the foundation of the people's survival."
"good,"
Nan Yan said, "It's because of the land distribution that these ordinary people got caught up in this."
“…”
"But, is that one acre and three mu of land attractive to Ge Yunli?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhu Chengxuan frowned.
He Yi also nodded and said, "Yes, this is the strangest thing."
“…”
"Few ministers in the court believe in religion, let alone this kind of folk incense association. That little piece of land is nothing to the ministers in the court. Even an ordinary seventh-rank official wouldn't get involved in it. But Ge Yunli is a veteran minister of three dynasties, and his family owns thousands of acres of fertile land. What is he trying to achieve by joining the Earthly Immortal Society?"
The cabinet fell silent.
Ruan Hengzhou suddenly said: "Unless, it's a figure."
When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at him. Nan Yan asked, "What did you say?"
Ruan Hengzhou said, "I think that someone like Lord Ge—Ge Yunli—doesn't even believe in the teachings of Buddhism or Taoism, so naturally he wouldn't be attracted by the teachings of a mere Earthly Immortal Society. He is a very clear-headed person and wouldn't be easily manipulated like ordinary people. Unless there is someone in the Earthly Immortal Society who can manipulate him."
“…”
"The files say that his interactions with the Earthly Immortal Society began before the society became prosperous."
“…”
"I'm afraid the mastermind behind the Earthly Immortal Society is not an ordinary person."
“…”
"This man can control the officials of the imperial court!"
Hearing this, Nan Yan's heart suddenly sank.
She raised her head and saw that He Yi's face was calm, with only a flash of light in the depths of his eyes.
At this moment, someone outside came in to report: "Commander Fang has come to the palace to report on his work."
Upon hearing this, everyone perked up.
Originally, Nan Yan had seen them all in Yonghe Palace, but considering that it was the harem after all, it would be inconvenient for several outsiders to come in and out, which would make the concubines in the harem even more panicked. In addition, in order to let Zhu Feng rest in peace and not disturb Concubine Shun and Xiao Chengjun, she issued an order that any matters should be discussed in the cabinet.
So, Fang Buyuan came here directly.
He walked in and hurriedly saluted everyone. Nan Yan immediately asked, "Master Fang, have you found any results from the search?"
Fang Buyuan frowned and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am incompetent."
Nan Yan's heart sank: "Didn't find it?"
Fang Buyuan said, "I have searched the city with my men. This kind of Buddha Belly Bamboo is indeed difficult to grow in the north. It requires very careful cultivation to survive. Ordinary people don't have it, and it won't grow in the wild. Only some wealthy merchants who are devout Buddhists will plant this kind of bamboo."
"Have you searched all these people's homes?"
"Yes, but after investigation, it turns out that these people have no connection with the Earthly Immortal Society."
“…”
Nan Yan also frowned.
He murmured, "Has the search not yet concluded? Are there any families in the city still growing this kind of Buddha Belly Bamboo?"
Fang Buyuan said, "I personally went to most of them. Seeing that it was getting late, I came to the palace to report. The other Jinyiwei are still investigating."
Nan Yan nodded.
At this time, Zhu Chengxuan, who was standing behind her, said, "My Lady, I'm afraid this clue will be lost."
When he said this, everyone present looked up at him.
Ruan Hengzhou asked, "What do you mean, Your Highness?"
Zhu Chengxuan said, "Same question as Ge Yunli just asked."
“…”
"Everyone knows that Ge Yunli is a veteran official who served three dynasties. Apart from anything else, his family definitely doesn't need to rely on faith in the Earthly Immortal Society to acquire land like ordinary people."
"Um."
"Well, ordinary people can't afford to grow this Buddha Belly Bamboo. Only wealthy businessmen who are devout Buddhists would grow it at home. How could these wealthy businessmen have any contact with earthly immortals?"
When everyone heard this, they suddenly understood!
Nan Yan said, "Your Highness, this makes sense."
But after thinking about it again, his expression became gloomy.
Could it be that this Buddha Belly Bamboo really wasn't a clue? Had they all been looking in the wrong place?
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