After the old man left, Zhu Ying thought deeply and called Uncle Zhang.

"Go find a way to find out who this old man is."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Ying continued to advise: "The name Zhu Guorui may be a fake name."

"But the surname Zhu should be real. He followed the current emperor to Nanjing. He has such a high status and is about sixty years old. It should not be difficult to check."

"After the investigation is complete, try to investigate the old man's family members as well. Including descendants, even if they are dead, all of them should be counted."

Hearing the boss's order, Zhang Bo nodded, but hesitated and said, "Boss, we don't have enough manpower in the capital, I'm afraid..."

"Don't be afraid to spend money, but you have to be careful. The capital is not like the Western Regions. The current emperor hates corrupt officials the most. I'm afraid that money is not so easy to use."

Zhu Ying pondered for a moment, then continued, "Change it to something like silk or satin, and make it more concealed depending on the situation, so as not to get your own people involved."

"Yes, Boss." Zhang Bo took the order and left.

The capital is different from the Western Regions, where the emperor is far away. Relatively speaking, it is easier for Zhu Ying to build up his network if he spends some money.

But here in the capital, not to mention the emperor, especially the Jinyiwei.

It is said that some ministers were monitored by the Embroidered Uniform Guards even about what they ate for dinner and what they talked about at night.

Because so many ministers died due to corruption and bribery, everyone was trembling with fear and had to leave a suicide note before going to court.

Even if money was placed in front of them, they might not have the courage to accept it.

If something goes wrong, I might report it directly.

Bribery is also a serious crime. At present, once bribery is confirmed, the chance of execution is about 100%.

Although Zhu Ying believed that the old man and he were not real grandfather and grandson.

However, since they look so similar, they may be closely related by blood.

After finding out the old man's identity, my own life story will probably come to light.

It was too difficult to investigate before, but now that we have clues, it won’t be a problem to follow the clues.

…

"Your Highness, it's a happy event, a great happy event."

In the Prince of Yan's Mansion in Nanjing, Prince of Yan Zhu Di was watering the flowers and enjoying himself.

Yao Guangxiao pushed the door open and spoke loudly.

"What good news? Tell me about it." Zhu Di said with a smile, and waved his hand. The guards and servants around him bowed and retreated.

This is the capital, different from Beijing.

Although the Jinyiwei never monitors the royal descendants, it is still better to be careful.

Zhu Di knew Yao Guangxiao's character very well.

He keeps saying things that are extremely treasonous. If someone hears them, they will spread.

Especially at this moment.

It would be bad if my father started to think too much.

Zhu Di could clearly feel that his father was now a little mentally crazy.

If he really takes back his vassal kings, he will be in trouble.

Although my current position is also very critical.

But maybe my father just got carried away.

After everyone had left, Yao Guangxiao walked over to Prince of Yan Zhu Di and whispered:

"The people who were monitoring the teahouse saw the Jinyiwei Command Room and an old man go to the teahouse together today."

"Not long after, Zhu Ying went back."

Just these two sentences made Zhu Di stop watering the flowers.

He immediately asked, "Are you sure that's Jiang Li?"

"Yes, after they went in, I sent someone else to check. Besides, there were a few strangers around staring at the teahouse. They must be the secret guards of the Imperial Guards."

Yao Guangxiao said affirmatively.

The old man was not mentioned in their conversation.

Because they knew that Jiang Lin was the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and also His Majesty's personal bodyguard.

As long as his identity is confirmed, the old man must be His Majesty.

"God really helps me. I didn't expect that my father would discover this matter himself." Zhu Di said with a smile.

Then he asked Yao Guangxiao: "Have the things over there been arranged properly? We can't be careless about this."

"If it is really discovered by my father, it will have nothing to do with me. It will be meaningless to me."

Yao Guangxiao replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness. According to the current time, my people should have arrived there."

"There's no need to be too deliberate about this kind of thing. Given your majesty's temperament, he will definitely have the Royal Guards investigate it thoroughly."

"Then our arrangement will be useful."

"Even if it's nine parts true and one part false, it's enough. If you insert too much, it won't be beautiful."

"As long as you give your Majesty a thought, there will be great potential for success."

Prince of Yan Zhu Di nodded. He and Yao Guangxiao had repeatedly confirmed the secret plan in this regard.

No one knows a son better than his father. Conversely, as a son, Zhu Di also understands his father's character very well.

Especially now, suspicion and distrust are very obvious.

Just as Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao were talking in detail, a guard outside the door reported.

"Your Highness, the Royal Guards are here to pass on His Majesty's orders."

Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao looked at each other, then said, "Let him in."

The Jinyiwei entered and said, "Your Majesty has ordered the Prince of Yan to come to the palace to see Him immediately."

"Your son obeys your order."

Zhu Di bowed slightly, nodded gently to Yao Guangxiao, and then went to the palace with the Jinyiwei.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang and Jiang Li had already passed through the Fengtian Gate.

Walking on the square of Fengtian Temple.

For normal summons and handling of affairs, Zhu Yuanzhang usually held them in the Huagai Hall, which was behind the Fengtian Hall.

"We must investigate Zhu Ying's case thoroughly. We must investigate it carefully. We cannot leave any omissions or any clues behind."

Zhu Yuanzhang instructed Jiang Li in a deep voice.

Jiang Li bowed and said, "I understand. I have just found out that Zhu Ying's registered residence is in Huaixi. I have already sent out a hundred lieutenants to conduct a thorough investigation of Master Zhu Ying."

Jiang Li obviously knew the importance of sending out hundreds of Jinyiwei at one time.

In fact, investigating a person is not very complicated for the court now.

Because of household registration restrictions, farmers are not allowed to move around.

Some people have never even traveled more than thirty miles away from the village in their entire lives.

Even if you are a traveling merchant, you will have a pass to record your whereabouts, so it is quite easy to track your personal whereabouts.

As long as it is within the territory of Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Ying could find out everything clearly, including his father's business routes and where he arrived on a certain day of a certain month in a certain year.

Just retrieve the file directly.

This is why in ancient times, even if the wanted criminal’s profile did not look like the real one, a warrant could still be issued to catch the person.

It was easy to narrow the area of ​​the search because population mobility was low.

Unless you live alone in the wild and have no communication with the outside world, that is a different matter.

It was when Zhu Yuanzhang and Jiang Li were chatting.

Nanjing City, where the Shen Ce Gate is located.

Hundreds of Jinyiwei rode on their horses and rushed away.

Their target was Zhu Ying's hometown, Huai'an.