Chapter 388: Justice is Clear
In order to return to the capital as soon as possible, the three chose to ride on horseback.
When they were about to set off, Ding Wangyuan and Ding Xiaoqiu came to the gate of Yunzhou city to see them off in person.
In addition to him and his son, there was another person who came - it was Gong Shao who had just recovered from a serious injury.
"Two girls, this time Yunzhou's affairs are thanks to you." Ding Wangyuan said solemnly to Zhu Lan.
"You two girls have saved my father and I's lives. Please accept Gong Shao's greetings!"
"Mr. Gong, please take care of your wound and don't be too polite." Zhu Lan hurriedly helped Gong Shao up.
"Your father is a man of integrity. He dares to speak up for the tea farmers on his own. I really admire him.
When he wakes up, please ask Gong Gong to give my regards to your father."
Gong Shao nodded vigorously, his eyes fell on Gongsun Yushu who was riding a horse not far away, hatred burning in his eyes, and he whispered:
“The two girls want to take him back to Beijing. I think it’s something important. I dare not stop them.
But... this man has committed many evil things, and has killed more than a dozen people in our Gong family. We have a deep hatred for each other, and I wish I could eat his flesh alive and drink his blood!"
Gong Shao raised his eyes, and although his voice was not loud, there was a cold light flashing in his eyes.
“After the two of you finish what you have done, if this man cannot be brought to justice, I will travel thousands of miles to Beijing and use my own methods... Even if it costs me my life, I will chop off his head with my own hands to commemorate my mother, brother, sister-in-law, wife and children!
Until then, I hope the two girls won’t stop me.”
Zhu Lan said solemnly to Gong Shao,
"Master Gong, don't worry. You and I know right from wrong, good from evil, and your majesty will also know the truth.
Your father is old, so please just serve him attentively, Mr. Gong, and leave the rest to us.
Justice is clear, and I promise you as a Hanlin that when I return to Beijing, I will make sure those who did evil will suffer the consequences. "
"Do you have so much to say? Let's go quickly, it will be dark if we don't leave now!" Gongsun Yushu urged impatiently from a distance.
Zhu Lan ignored him and looked at the sky. It was indeed necessary to set off as soon as possible.
The King of Zhenbei didn't leave much time for them.
Zhu Lan suddenly looked at Ding Wangyuan and asked him to step forward a few steps.
Ding Wangyuan walked up to Zhu Lan, who whispered something to him, and then Ding Wangyuan's expression changed slightly.
When he looked up again, Zhu Lan had already climbed onto his horse, and together with Zhu Qingyan and Gongsun Yushu, the three of them were galloping away on the official road leading to the south.
"Dad, what did you just say?" Ding Xiaoqiu asked curiously.
Ding Wangyuan looked extremely solemn. He shook his head and ultimately did not say what Zhu Lan had just said.
Zhu Lan just told him that if the three of them could return to Beijing smoothly on this trip—
Within a month, King Qi will surely rebel.
And the King of Zhenbei in the northern border will be his trump card.
I am afraid that by then, Yunzhou City will fall into unprecedented turmoil. As the governor of Yunzhou, I must make preparations in advance.
…
Northern Frontier Camp.
Mu'er, dressed in military uniform, lifted the curtain of the main tent and came in to report:
"Your Highness, the spies we sent out have returned. Just now, the Prince of Ning'an left the city with two women and headed south."
King Zhenbei said in a steady voice, "He reacts quite quickly, not bad, he is better than his father."
Mu'er asked: "So what should we do next?"
Before the King of Zhenbei could speak, another person walked in. It was Murong Jing.
King Zhenbei winked at Mu'er, and Mu'er retreated.
She came outside the tent but did not leave. Instead, she listened to the conversation inside.
At this time, a soldier came hurriedly, seemingly with military intelligence to report, but was stopped by Mu'er.
"What's the matter?" Mu'er asked.
She is a close confidant of the King of Zhenbei, and grew up with Princess Ningyue. She also holds a high status in the Northern Frontier Camp.
The soldier said something to her, and Mu'er nodded, "Go down, I will report this matter myself."
…
Inside the tent.
"Father, the Ning Anbo father and son are really abominable. Over the years, they have been collecting taxes and oppressing the people under the pretext of purchasing tea for you, causing many families to be ruined.
I beg you to personally take the father and son back to the capital and hand them over to His Majesty for his fate!"
Murong Jing spoke loudly, looking at King Zhenbei with burning eyes.
"Haha, Jing'er, you don't have to worry about this." King Zhenbei looked at her and smiled, "Your two friends from the capital have already brought the Prince of Ning'an back to the capital."
Murong Jing was slightly stunned, "They have left?"
After getting a positive answer, a trace of disappointment flashed across Murong Jing's well-defined face, and then he thought of something more important.
"Oh, right, Father. After much thought, I feel that what Earl Ning An and his son said last night... is still problematic."
The smile on King Zhenbei's face faded slightly, but he still asked kindly:
"What's wrong?"
Murong Jing thought for a moment, "I remember that Earl Ning An seemed to say that the blank letter paper with Zhu Ertai's seal was obtained from you."
She scratched the back of her head in confusion.
“Although you also said that they were just desperate rabbits biting people randomly, and because they failed to seek protection, they threw dirty water on us.
But I always feel that... with Ning Anbo's ability, he should not be able to get Zhu Ertai's seal by himself."
The eyes of the King of Zhenbei became deeper, "Oh, what do you think Jing'er?"
"Father, I think there are people collaborating with the enemy in our Northern Frontier Camp."
Murong Jing finished speaking and added, "How about checking it out?"
"Well, Jing'er has made progress in her thinking. You are worthy of being my son." King Zhenbei laughed again.
"From today on, all the lieutenants and generals in the camp, including the Thirteen Guards, will be strictly investigated. Jing'er, I'll leave this matter to you."
"As you wish, my son. But——"
Murong Jing felt that this investigation was not enough, and was about to say something else when Mu'er walked in.
"Your Highness, Princess, there is military intelligence. We discovered a group of Uzbek soldiers stationed fifty miles west of the main camp."
Murong Jing's face turned grim when he heard that. That was the border between the two countries. Why did Uzbekistan suddenly send troops?
Is there going to be any action?
"Father, this matter is of great importance. I will go and take a look myself." After Murong Jing said this, he decisively strode out with his gun in hand.
King Zhenbei nodded slightly to Mu'er, as if approving of her performance just now.
"You also heard that Jing'er wants to search for anyone in the camp who is collaborating with the enemy. If she can't find anyone, I'm afraid she won't give up."
"I heard it." Mu'er lowered her eyes, paused for a moment and asked, "Who does the prince hope is collaborating with the enemy?"
King Zhenbei remained silent.
The thirteen guards were all trained by him, and he was reluctant to move them at the moment. He went through the names of the other captains and generals in the camp in his mind and quickly locked onto one person.
"There is one person who, although he is brave in battle, may not be on the same side with me in the future."
Mu'er thought for a moment, "Your Majesty, are you talking about... General Gu?"
"Um."
"I understand. I will do it now."
"Wait." The King of Zhenbei suddenly stopped her, "I sent you and the princess to Jiangzhou to study together. You and Gu Chaoyang were classmates for a while. Can you really do that to me?"
Mu'er said without hesitation, "Mu'er is loyal to the prince. Anyone who can be useful to the prince is Mu'er's friend."
"If it is harmful to the prince, Mu'er is willing to take the lead and eliminate it for the prince."
"Very good." King Zhenbei nodded, "You don't have to worry about his affairs. I will arrange for someone else to do it. Right now, I have another task for you."
Mu'er lowered her head and waited for instructions.
King Zhenbei tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said in a deep voice:
“The secret of the Ning Anbo Prince is detrimental to King Qi, so he cannot be allowed to return to the capital alive to meet the emperor.
I don't feel comfortable leaving this matter to others, so you should do it.
Anyone who obstructs or interferes will be killed without mercy."
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