Chapter 750 Fate (Third Update)
Gu Jiao's question was not unfounded; she had given it considerable thought on the way here.
Before Gu Yan was injured by Nangong Li, the admission documents had already been delivered to Xiao Jingkong.
In other words, Liao Chen was unaware that Gu Yan would be in trouble; he simply hoped that they could come to Yan to study.
Or to be more precise, it was a few of them who accompanied Xiao Jingkong to Shengdu to study.
Xiao Jingkong was very attached to Gu Jiao, so Gu Jiao was arranged to study at Canglan Women's Academy, so that the two would not have to be separated.
Although Tianqiong Academy is located in the outer city, it has the simplest student background. Apart from Mu Qingchen and Mu Chuan, no children from the eleven noble families come to study here.
Mu Qingchen has been absent for a long time.
Their classes were also different from Mu Chuan's.
This greatly reduced their chances of encountering and clashing with powerful families.
It can be said that everything was arranged meticulously to perfection.
Was he sending Xiao Jingkong to study, or was he taking Xiao Jingkong home?
Liao Chen withdrew his gaze from Wang Yue, turned around, and looked at Gu Jiao's face, which had a touch of childishness but also a heroic air: "Before I answer your question, I also have a question to ask."
Gu Jiao said, "I asked first."
Liao Chen said, "I know, so you don't have to answer me."
Gu Jiao looked at him.
He said seriously, "Can you really bear the whole truth now? If not, it's better if you don't know."
...
In the latter half of the night, a light drizzle fell in Shengdu.
When Gu Jiao returned to the Imperial Preceptor's Hall, her clothes were stained with a thin layer of water.
Xiao Heng waited for her in the room.
Seeing her come in looking chilly, he quickly grabbed a towel to wipe the moisture from her face and head.
Gu Jiao said, "It's nothing, just a light drizzle. It stopped before it even started. Is Jingkong asleep?"
Xiao Heng glanced at the little guy behind the curtain: "He fell asleep before we even reached the Imperial Preceptor's Hall. How are things on your end?"
Gu Jiao came to the bedside, looked at the little guy, and said, "He went to the Xuanyuan family and is very familiar with the place."
Xiao Heng asked thoughtfully, "Does he have any connection with the Xuanyuan family?"
"I'd guess most likely." Gu Jiao recounted her two encounters with Chen to Xiao Heng.
Xiao Heng remained silent.
He had already found Liao Chen strange when Liao Chen was eating dumplings. He hadn't expected Liao Chen to be so skilled in martial arts and to kill people without any mercy. This was not something a compassionate monk would do.
In addition, he was familiar with the Xuanyuan family's spear techniques—
"What about Jingkong?" Xiao Heng asked.
Gu Jiao said, "I also asked Jingkong, and he said that if I can't bear the truth, it's better not to know."
This ability to withstand stress does not refer to how much psychological impact one can endure.
If Xiao Jingkong is indeed related to the Xuanyuan family, given their current strength, they might not be able to protect him.
Therefore, it's better not to know and avoid getting caught up in unnecessary worries.
...
Two figures sped along the long street.
"Young master! Young master, please slow down!"
"Where's that stinky monk? How did we lose him in the blink of an eye!"
Young Master Mingyue stopped, looked at the empty street in front of him, and said unhappily, "Where did you see him go just now?"
The gray-clad guard scratched his head: "It seems... this is the direction. We didn't chase the wrong path!"
Young Master Mingyue said irritably, "If you didn't chase the wrong person, how could he disappear? Did he vanish into thin air? Is he a ghost?"
The gray-clad guard shrank back and whispered, "Young master, don't talk about people during the day, and don't talk about ghosts at night, or you'll encounter ghosts..."
Young Master Mingyue said coldly, "The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits!"
"Meow—"
A stray cat's meow came from the rooftop next to them, and the two of them jumped in surprise!
The guard grabbed Young Master Mingyue's arm in fear, his voice trembling, "Young Master, this...this place is too eerie...it looks like no one has lived here for years...it's a haunted house...and the kind where vengeful spirits linger...let's go..."
Young Master Mingyue, though outwardly fierce, said with a hint of cowardice, "W-what do you mean by 'the spirits of wronged men disperse'? Do you think your young master is afraid of such things?"
The gray-clad guard lowered his voice, as if afraid of being overheard by a ghost, and said timidly, "This is the former site of the Xuanyuan family. They used to own the entire street. I heard that on the day they were all executed, this street was filled with blood. The resentment was so strong that even crows dared not approach. Moreover, I also heard that... in recent years, anyone who has come to this street has gone home possessed... even the night watchmen avoid it!"
Young Master Mingyue felt a chill run down his spine: "You, you, you... don't just spread rumors!"
His foot unconsciously took a step back.
The gray-clad guard curled his lip: "If you insist on searching, young master, I have no choice but to accompany you. Tell me, where should we start? The Xuanyuan family's mansion is just ahead, how about we go there? Do you think we should climb over the wall or break down the door?"
Young Master Mingyue swallowed hard, then said solemnly, "Death... the dead are the greatest! What are you talking about, climbing over walls and breaking down doors? Let's go!"
Having said that, Young Master Mingyue turned around and took three steps at a time, walking back as fast as if a ghost was chasing him.
The Commandant's Office.
Wang Xu hadn't been home for several days, mainly because one thing after another had come up. He had just finished dealing with the deposed crown princess when the little princess's matter came up.
The person he's handed over to right now is a tough nut to crack—Old Master Mu.
Despite being a civil official, Old Master Mu was more stubborn than any military general.
Wang Xu couldn't really torture him severely, since he was old and might die while being tortured.
If Old Master Mu can't handle the Imperial Advisor, surely he can handle Wang Xu?
No matter how Wang Xu interrogated him, he refused to confess.
"It wasn't the Mu family who did it. The Mu family doesn't know who bribed him to frame our Mu family like this!"
No matter how many times you ask, that's the same sentence.
It was already daylight!
Wang Xu was in a real bind.
"Commander Guan, His Highness the Great Sage has arrived!"
Outside the duty room, a guard reported.
Wang Xu hurriedly stood up, straightened his clothes, and went to pay his respects to Xiao Heng outside the Left Commandant's residence: "Your humble servant greets Your Highness Changsun."
Xiao Heng politely raised his hand: "Lord Wang, there's no need for such formalities. Didn't you get any rest last night?"
"Ah, yes, they are conducting a trial," Wang Xu said. "Your Highness, please come inside and speak with us."
She's quite good at handling people.
Xiao Heng and he went to his duty room and sat in the main seat.
A servant served tea.
Wang Xu asked, "I wonder what brings His Highness the Grand Commandant's residence to you so suddenly?"
Xiao Heng looked at Wang Xu and said, "I came to see you. Lord Xiao is busy taking care of my mother and can't leave, so I had to ask about your injuries on his behalf."
Wang Xu was deeply moved by the sudden act of kindness shown to him.
He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am fine."
“Come to the Imperial Preceptor’s Hall in three days to have the stitches removed,” Xiao Heng said.
"Yes," Wang Xu replied respectfully.
Xiao Heng asked with a curious look, "Lord Wang looks so worried, is the case not progressing well?"
“This…” Wang Xu could not casually mention the details of the case to outsiders.
Xiao Heng smiled and said, "Lord Wang has taught me martial arts for several years. Although I haven't mastered a single move, that's my own problem and has nothing to do with Lord Wang. For the sake of our friendship, I'll give Lord Wang some advice."
Wang Xu pricked up his ears.
Xiao Heng said calmly, "His Majesty already knows the result and only wants a detailed account of the events. Lord Wang can fill it in; there's no need to be too serious about it."
Wang Xu frowned suspiciously: "Your Highness Changsun means—"
Xiao Heng picked up his teacup: "Your Wang family has spies in the Mu family, right? Just find one to testify against the Mu family, and that'll be the end of it."
Wang Xu's expression changed: "Isn't this forging evidence?"
So you really do have informants, huh? Xiao Heng said calmly, “This isn’t called a false certificate; it’s called exercising your authority legitimately. I am the one who receives the emperor’s salary and bears his worries. What Your Majesty thinks is what I follow.”
...
In June, Shengdu was never short of topics for conversation before and after meals. First, the deposed crown princess and the eldest grandson of the emperor returned to the capital one after the other, and then the Mu and Han families encountered trouble one after another.
Consort Wan being banished to the Cold Palace is a minor matter; the real issue is that the Mu family has lost their military seal.
I heard that the Mu family handed it over voluntarily. I don’t know what got into the Mu family. They finally managed to get their hands on the military tally, so why did they just hand it over?
Mu Hong, the second master of the Mu family, was dismissed from his post and exiled because he was involved in a bribery case involving a huge sum of money that caused heavy losses to the national treasury.
The Han family isn't much better off.
Zhang Feng and others, who were promoted by Han Shizi, failed to protect the young princess properly, resulting in her being kidnapped by bandits.
Zhang Feng and others were severely punished, and Han Shizi was also dismissed from his position as deputy commander of the Imperial Guard.
Even worse, someone informed the king that the Crown Prince of Han's legs were crippled.
The king sent Zhang Dequan and the imperial physician to examine Han Ye, who discovered that Han Ye's Achilles tendon had been severed at the root and there was no possibility of recovery.
In the Golden Palace, the King declared sternly, "Since Crown Prince Han is no longer able to command the Black Wind Cavalry, then the Black Wind Cavalry shall choose a new master!"
Grand Secretary Yang, holding his official tablet, asked, "Shall we still choose from the Han family?"
Isn't that obvious?
Since the Black Wind Cavalry was given to the Han family, it should rightfully be inherited by the Han family.
However, with one misfortune after another befalling the Han family, the king had become somewhat disappointed in them.
After a moment's thought, the king said solemnly, "The Han family members are the first choice, but if there is someone who is far superior to the Han family members, he can also become the new commander of the Black Wind Cavalry!"
The news caused an uproar among the powerful families.
The Black Wind Cavalry—the most formidable cavalry in the six kingdoms!
They're determined to have the new commander-in-chief!
Reclaiming military power starts with the Black Wind Cavalry~
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