Chapter 73 (8,000 words) Jiang Yun’s personal charm…
The thick darkness of night had just enveloped the sky, and the buzzing of insects was heard. When the group arrived at Tianchuan, the officials all looked exhausted.
Although Yin Xing was nominally ordered to welcome the victorious generals, no specific matters needed to be arranged, and most of the preparations could be handled by officials.
Late at night, Yin Xing took a bath and changed his clothes, then stood alone in the corridor, enjoying the breeze. Tianchuan Town was not as prosperous as the capital, but it was very quiet. His gaze fell on the majestic scenery in the distance.
The waterway between the high mountains gradually steps into the vast plain, flowing slowly. The mountains on both sides are dangerous, and the town is located at the intersection of mountains and plains. No wonder it is called Tianchuan. At first glance, it looks like a river flowing from the sky, strange and dangerous.
If you look at the surrounding mountains and rivers during the day, you may feel that they are more directly magnificent.
It’s a pity that I don’t have a cell phone, so I can’t take a photo for Xuan Yizheng.
If Xuan Yizhen saw this, he would probably draw a very beautiful landscape painting.
Just as Yin Xing was sighing with worry over Xuan Yizhen's condition, Jiang Yun stepped onto the wooden railing, landing as lightly as a swallow and speaking in a voice: "What are you thinking about so late at night?"
"I think she will sleep very restlessly tonight."
"I don't know if your princess wife is sleeping well, but you're definitely going to have trouble sleeping tonight."
Jiang Yun joked, his eyes fixed on the defensive layout of the post station. He fiddled with the purple sword tassel in his hand, thinking that maybe he was worrying too much.
After all, there seemed to be no reason for the emperor to put Yin Xing in danger, and Princess Zhanghua's secret guards were not useless.
This shouldn't be some kind of vicious trap.
Yin Xing's face flushed as he listened to Jiang Yun's teasing. He inquired, "Don't you miss Miss Liu?"
"She and I are not in a newlywed relationship like you guys. We are long past the time of being affectionate with each other." Jiang Yun acted confidently like a seasoned man and was very firm in his words, vowing to wash away the humiliating impression he had made last time.
"There's no such thing as a honeymoon. We've been married for three years. This shouldn't have anything to do with time." Yin Xing corrected Jiang Yun's statement and didn't mention that she looked half dead at the time because he didn't want to be silenced.
When Jiang Yun heard Yin Xing say this, he felt like something was stuck in his throat and didn't know how to respond.
Because Liu Ci has always advocated moderation and abstinence, there has been no change at all from the past to now!
Liu Ci, who doesn't understand romance, has never experienced such a thing as a young girl falling in love.
In the silence, the night wind swayed the lanterns in the corridor. Jiang Yun abruptly changed the subject and said, "Since you are responsible for the emperor's reception, do you know which generals are coming to the capital?"
Yin Xing answered truthfully without hesitation: "Yes, it is said that there is General Han Fei, nine deputy generals and 300 cavalry guards."
"They haven't even arrived yet, how do you know so clearly?"
"I consulted Princess Zhang Hua before I set out, and she told me this."
Jiang Yun was secretly shocked, thinking that Princess Zhang Hua had spies all over the place.
Han Fei is famous for his caution, so Jiang Yun didn't even find out who the group was.
Seeing Jiang Yun silent, Yin Xing asked in confusion, "Are you really here to see a friend in Tianchuan?"
"Of course. If you want to make friends, I can introduce you to him tomorrow when I'm free." Jiang Yun responded calmly.
"Forget it. I don't know when those generals will arrive in Tianchuan tomorrow. I don't want to make a mistake of being rude and irresponsible on my first mission." Seeing that Jiang Yun was unwilling to confess, Yin Xing did not ask any more questions, thinking that she was handling the case in secret.
The voices of the two gradually became weaker. The night wind blew across the mountains and rivers, bringing a cool breeze. The bright moon cast mottled light, which drifted and changed with the rippling waves, blurring the buildings of Tianchuan Town.
At this time, the lights in the capital were bright, far more dazzling than the starlight, but there was a strong atmosphere of solemnity and murder.
The capital's guards and the Dali Temple's constables patrolled closely, passing through the streets with their long swords flashing with sharp cold light. The puppet palace soldiers attacked like crazy, and the people scattered in fear.
The shrill cries of children gradually rose, adding to the panic and danger, and the crowd was talking about it.
"Who could have imagined that Commander Du not only used living people to create puppet soldiers, but was also the mastermind behind using poison to spread the plague? Even the emperor was kept in the dark. How terrifying!"
"It's said that the people of Wuzhou are suffering from a poisonous insect plague, and they've become neither human nor ghost. It's a horrible sight."
"No wonder the Wuzhou Du family was exterminated. They actually practiced witchcraft and harmed people. Damn it!"
As the words drifted away, thick blood slowly dripped from the wall deep in the alley. Du Ruo, dressed in a simple and elegant robe, was stained with blood. He looked down at the wound on his right arm, which had been sealed by the Gu worm. His brows were fierce, and he said in a low voice, "What a tactic of sacrificing the chariot to save the king. The emperor is more despicable than I imagined."
But in the final analysis, I underestimated Xuan Yizheng's strength and means.
The Wanqi family's Red Flame Iron Cavalry unilaterally crushed and destroyed his years of hard work in Wuzhou.
Now that the puppet palace soldiers are out of control, it is even less likely that the emperor will protect him. Du Ruo looked up at the waning moon in the sky, feeling unwilling.
In the silence, a team of soldiers entered the alley. Du Ruo held a soft sword in his left hand, with a fierce look in his eyes. He thought to himself that even if he died, he would make a big fuss and turn the world upside down!
A cold light flashed by, stirring up blood all over the wall. The night was long, darkness covered the scene of killing, and everything returned to silence.
When the sun rises, Tianchuan Town is filled with a warm scene, the morning market is bustling, and boatmen gather at the ferry to sell river shrimps, fish and crabs, with a strong sense of life.
In the early morning, Yin Xing woke up listlessly and realized that Jiang Yun was right. He couldn't sleep at all.
Yin Xing met with officials to report on the preparations for the reception. Apart from that, there was basically nothing else to do.
"Master Xiao Yin, General Han estimates that he will arrive in Tianchuan by boat in the afternoon, and has ordered the people to be gathered to welcome him."
"Master Xiao Yin, the wine, drinks, and dishes are all ready. The list is in the book, please take a look."
After listening for a while, Jiang Yun found it trivial, boring and uninteresting. He admired Yin Xing's patience.
However, usually military generals prefer to ride horses, but this time Han Fei led the generals and took the water route instead of the land route, which was a bit strange.
In the afternoon, the power of the sun gradually became apparent, the heat surged and undulated, the mountains and rivers, the ships coming from far and near seemed to be stepping on golden light, as beautiful as a painting.
Everyone had been waiting on the shore to greet him. Jiang Yun, holding his sword, looked cynical and said in a low voice, "General Han is not an easy man to get along with. He has a very bad temper. You have to show some strength, otherwise you won't be able to control the situation."
"I am just following the order to welcome the congratulations. The other party won't provoke me and hit me with a smiling face, right?" Yin Xing asked in confusion.
"Military generals have always had bad tempers since ancient times. What's more, the emperor has not arranged for the princes or important ministers. It's hard to say whether your rank is high enough or low enough." Jiang Yun saw that Yin Xing did not understand the twists and turns in the court, and it was not appropriate for him to speak ill of the emperor in public.
After all, the war against the Xiahou family was not a complete success. If it were not for the plague and other reasons, the stalemate would probably have lasted for another three to five years.
It is estimated that the emperor was not satisfied with the results of the war, but the news of victory had already spread, so he had to pretend.
As he finished speaking, the wind blew the flags and the ships docked. Most of the generals who came down one after another were tall and strong. The scene of more than 300 people was even more imposing than imagined.
"We look forward to General Han's triumphant return to the capital!" The officials' congratulations gradually rose, and many people in Tianchuan Town cheered.
"I wonder when a delicate and tender scholar appeared among the officials in the court?" Han Fei, wearing a heavy armor, looked even more sturdy. His skin was dark, his brows were full of hostility, and he looked intimidating without being angry. He spoke in a rough and contemptuous voice.
Yin Xing raised his head slightly to look at the stern gaze, and spoke as calmly as possible: "I am Yin Xing, the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple. I am here to welcome General Han. I am not a scholar."
Han Fei sneered nonchalantly and ordered, "This general hates these red tapes the most. We have traveled all the way here, so please treat us to wine and food so that we can meet the emperor in the capital tomorrow."
After saying that, Han Fei led nine deputy generals and three hundred personal guards through the long welcoming team. Most of the officials looked at each other in embarrassment.
"Why aren't you angry when you're looked down upon?" Jiang Yun said, watching the fun.
"Why are you angry? I just want to return to the capital as soon as possible and don't want to cause any more trouble." Yin Xing felt that General Han was a man who spoke very directly, so he felt relieved.
Yin Xing had suffered at the hands of a nice guy before, and now he understands that being two-faced is more terrifying.
Jiang Yun was silent and turned his gaze to look at Han Fei's cavalry guards. Judging from the bows and spears they were all well-equipped, it would be no problem for this group of people to attack Tianchuan Town.
Then, personal soldiers came out of the boat carrying a lot of boxes. They were very heavy and no one knew what they were. They did not let others take over and were very cautious.
The setting sun in the sky was blood-red, and the surroundings were as dark blue as ink, falling into a cold tone of silence and extinction.
Wine and beverages were transported into the post station in carts, and officials drank with the generals, most of whom were completely drunk.
Yin Xing doesn't drink, so he didn't show up to avoid making a fool of himself.
On the wooden railing, Yin Xing looked towards the capital. All he could see were mountains, but no provincial capital. He felt inexplicably uneasy, but at the same time he thought that he was probably worrying too much.
Xuan Yizheng's condition is usually stable in the summer.
Jiang Yun sat aside with the jar of wine and drank it. He was very tactful and did not ask Yin Xing to avoid getting a toothache from the sour taste.
Because of his high position, Jiang Yun glanced at the soldiers drinking in groups, his eyes flashing with interest. He said, "How long do you think they can drink?"
Yin Xing looked back at the camp table beneath the wooden fence. Jars of wine were tilted here and there, and the soldiers were drinking, each with a redder face. He replied, "It should be quiet before midnight."
In this environment, Yin Xing couldn't sleep well and could only wait for dawn.
"But I think they can drink all night long."
"So powerful?"
Jiang Yun replied rather mysteriously, "Because they take turns drinking, it looks like they're drinking heavily, but in reality, it's more like they're being forced to drink, so why not just pretend to be drunk and watch the fun."
Yin Xing looked at Jiang Yun with wide eyes, almost doubting her ears, but still cooperated with her plan clumsily.
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, the bustling sounds inside Tianchuan Station gradually died down.
Most of the officials and soldiers were drunk and staggering in a disorderly manner. There were wine jars scattered all over the floor, and the wine in the bowls and cups dripped onto the table.
Han Fei stepped out of the main hall and clapped his hands. Immediately, the three hundred guards stood up, no longer looking drunk as before.
"Don't leave any one alive, kill them!"
"Yes, sir!"
The swords were drawn and the officials were killed without any defense, with almost no resistance.
The flames danced, and the entire post station lost its former bustle. Only endless blood remained. Yin Xing was so frightened that a cold sweat broke out on his back. He sighed, "Why did they want to kill the imperial officials?"
"I think we should run now." Jiang Yun didn't expect such a scene. The boxes actually contained kerosene. He quickly picked up Yin Xing with one hand and jumped onto the roof, wishing he could run away.
Immediately, some soldiers caught up with them, and the swords clashed, making a sharp and piercing cold sound. The roof tiles under Jiang Yun's feet shattered and he almost fell to the ground.
Just when Jiang Yun was worried about Yin Xing's safety, he didn't expect that there were many secret guards beside her. They were agile and were in a much safer situation than his own!
However, when the arrow hit the expert guard beside Yin Xing at high speed, Jiang Yun was shocked and turned his head to look at Han Fei who was holding the bow. At such a long distance, his arm strength was simply amazing.
It is rumored that Han Fei was born with supernatural powers and could fight wild beasts alone. He was once the emperor's most capable and trusted guard, and his reputation was well-deserved.
Yin Xing looked at the corpse pierced by the arrow, and a few drops of blood splashed on his cheek, and his heart stopped beating suddenly.
"Go!" Jiang Yun stabbed the guard's neck with a sword in one hand, and held it in front of him as a shield to block the arrows. His eyes fell on the flames spreading in Tianchuan Town, and his expression became more serious.
Tianchuan is not far from the western suburbs. It is very likely the place where the victims were deceived and abducted.
But now, for some unknown reason, the emperor actually wants to use the entire Tianchuan to cover up the truth of spreading the plague. It seems that there must be a bigger movement in the capital.
Under the moonlight, the sound of horse hooves could be heard. Yin Xing rode his horse to the capital, but found that it was heavily guarded. He had to turn and head elsewhere, turning his head from time to time to look at Jiang Yun and others.
Those secret guards and Jiang Yun were guarding the rear, but they were probably unable to stop the three hundred well-equipped soldiers.
The whizzing sound of sharp arrows kept cutting through the night sky, making people's scalps tingle, but Yin Xing knew that he couldn't panic because Xuan Yizheng was still waiting for him.
The sound of water gurgling shattered the reflected silver-white moonlight until a faint fish belly light appeared in the sky.
The rising sun casts patches of light among the dense flowers in the courtyard, shining brightly and golden.
Xuan Yizhen raised his hand to comb Yuou's black hair. The wooden comb passed gently through the dense hair and murmured, "She is coming back today. You must go back to the studio. Even if you are unhappy, there is nothing you can do."
The female official Chunli hurried into the inner room from outside, her face showing a rare panic, and she called out in a low voice: "Master, something happened to Tianchuan."
"What could happen to Tianchuan?" Xuan Yizheng paused his combing motion and asked with a frown.
"Last night, a fire destroyed Tianchuan Town. No civilians or soldiers were spared, including the officials in the post station. There is no news about those secret guards." After saying this, the female official Chunli did not dare to look directly at Princess Zhanghua, let alone mention the news of Prince Consort Yin's death.
There is no other possibility for this situation unless it is an ambush.
It is really surprising that the emperor would rather destroy the town of Tianchuan in order to erase a series of suspicious suspicions caused by the corpse pit in the western suburbs.
The emperor also instructed Prince Consort Yin to obey the order, which shows that the emperor knew that the corpse pits and plague in the western suburbs could not conceal the evidence of the crime since the Du family in Wuzhou was exterminated.
Therefore, Du Ruo was pushed out in the hall to take the blame not because the emperor was in a momentary state of anxiety, but because it was premeditated.
Killing Prince Consort Yin was the emperor's warning to Princess Zhanghua.
After he finished speaking, there was no movement in the inner room. The female official Chunli looked around hesitantly, and saw that Princess Zhanghua had empty eyes and looked dazed, and she was secretly shocked!
"Lord?"
"Then expand the search area, starting with Tianchuan. We must find the person alive or the body dead. Do you understand?"
The female official Chunli nodded and immediately took action without hesitation.
Xuan Yizheng lowered his eyes and looked at the jade doll with its head tilted in front of him. His expression was sinister. He felt a frosty coldness all over his body. The wooden comb in his hand was so stiff that he couldn't move for a moment.
The Wanqi family's secret guards never lose contact unless all of them are gone.
I should not have let Yin Xing leave me. Xuan Yizheng originally asked her to go to Tianchuan just because he didn't want her to experience the bloody storm in the capital.
Unexpectedly, the emperor was so ruthless. It seemed that the Du family was indeed his blood and sweat, so even if he used Tianchuan as a pretext, he still wanted to shock himself like this.
In the silence, the sound of the wooden comb falling to the ground was particularly clear. Xuan Yizheng stood up from the bed and no longer looked at the exquisite jade doll with its head lowered, his expression indifferent.
Since the emperor cares so much about his reputation and throne, it would be better to tear it to pieces completely!
The midsummer heat wave was scorching, and the news of the Tianchuan fire quickly reached the capital.
In Peifeng Tower, the Third Princess looked at the Second Princess solemnly and asked, "Did you do it?"
The Second Princess fiddled with her ruby Zen beads with her fingertips. She said calmly, "That's Tianchuan, the gateway to the capital. I don't have the ability to do that. It's a pity that Prince Consort Yin died in the fire, his death unclear."
"If it's not you, then it can't be the eldest sister. Could it be the father?"
"Who knows? Anyway, the Du family was wiped out, my father suffered heavy losses in the war, and Du Ruo became the culprit of the plague and fled abroad. It's impossible for Xuan Yizhen to have all the good things happen to him."
The Third Princess lowered her eyes heavily towards the wine cup, raised her head and drank the entire glass, then spoke softly, "Indeed, given Father's temperament, he must deal with all those involved. Otherwise, it would be like giving them a handle. After all, the noble families are eyeing the capital covetously."
The Second Princess looked at the Third Princess's expressionless face and chuckled softly, "Now is the time to be happy. Du Ruo has become a lost dog, the eldest princess's efforts have been in vain, and Xuan Yizhen has offended our father. Only you and I will have the last laugh."
"But is Xuan Yi really that crazy? She can directly wipe out the entire Du Ruo clan. If she breaks with the royal family because of this, won't the three major families have to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between the two tigers?" The third princess was even more horrified when she thought of the details of the annihilation of the Wuzhou Du family that she learned through investigation.
The Wanqi family's Scarlet Flame Iron Cavalry was Empress Wanqi's dowry and had quelled many rebellions.
In recent years, Empress Wanqi has been seriously ill and the Red Flame Iron Cavalry has not appeared again. Many people thought that it was in the hands of the emperor.
Who would have thought that it would return to the control of the head of the Wanqi family.
"That's why father only killed Prince Consort Yin, because he wanted to warn Xuan Yizheng." But the second princess felt that the emperor probably didn't know how crazy Xuan Yizheng was.
At the beginning, he sent people to stop Yin Xing, but accidentally let her fall off the horse, and as a result, his arm was pierced by an arrow. It was so painful on a rainy day.
So the next scene must be very interesting. The second princess now finally understands the fun of watching a show.
The sound of Zen beads being plucked slowly rose and echoed in the elegant room, like clear water beads.
The sound of water dripping was heard. Somewhere in the river, Jiang Yun was half-pulled onto the shallows by Yin Xing. He was so exhausted that he spit out water. He asked in embarrassment, "How can you swim?"
Yin Xing twisted the water droplets off his robe and replied calmly, "Have you forgotten the rumors that I jumped ship before entering the capital?"
Jiang Yun was speechless. He didn't expect that Yin Xing was so proficient in escape skills.
Lying dejectedly in the shallows, Jiang Yun checked the many wounds on his sides and secretly thanked his lucky that they were not poisonous and not deep, otherwise he would not have lived long even if he had not drowned.
"Hey, I'm a little confused about the direction. Which way should I go to get to the capital?" Yin Xingtan muttered as he looked at the towering rocks and river water around him.
"You are stupid. If you return to the capital in this condition, you will definitely be ambushed by them on the way." Jiang Yun raised his hands to support himself, only to find that the sand and stones were incredibly hot, so he quickly moved to a cool place.
Yin Xing tilted his head to look at Jiang Yun who was rubbing his hands, and said doubtfully: "Come to think of it, I have never made enemies with anyone, so why am I being hunted down?"
Jiang Yun met Yin Xing's scrutinizing gaze and said helplessly, "Han Fei is a high-ranking general of the imperial court. Do you think a mere constable like me is worth him burying the entire Tianchuan with me?"
"Then why is the other party pursuing us so viciously?"
"I know with my own feet that at this time, no one except the emperor could command the court generals to do such a cruel thing."
Yin Xing couldn't even refute what he heard. Thinking of the bloodbath in the fire, he was still frightened.
Seeing Yin Xing remained silent, Jiang Yun thought she was frightened and said to her, "Don't worry too much. There is always a way out. Let's find something to eat first, and then we can move quietly after dark."
The news should have been passed back to the capital by now, and perhaps Princess Zhang Hua would send someone to look for her, so Jiang Yun felt there was still a glimmer of hope.
"You're right. We must rush back to the capital as soon as possible to expose the emperor's evil intentions to Princess Zhang Hua!" Yin Xing immediately raised her hand to help Jiang Yun up, and she couldn't wait to tell Xuan Yizheng how terrible her father was!
Tianchuan, so many people were killed. The emperor is so cruel and inhumane.
Jiang Yun looked at Yin Xing hesitantly, thinking that she really didn't understand the strength of his princess wife at all.
If the emperor had not been concerned about Princess Zhanghua, he probably would not have used fire to cover up everything, but would have directly ordered the execution.
Now Princess Zhanghua most likely knows the emperor's secret. This father and daughter are probably incompatible, so there is no need for Yin Xing to remind or expose it.
The two men walked slowly through the woods, their figures gradually becoming blurred. The bloodstains in the shallows slowly dried up, and a stone was picked up by someone.
Han Fei cast his gaze over the mountains and said in a low voice, "I never thought there would be so many experts in the capital. We must hurry up and investigate and kill those two."
"As you command." After he finished speaking, all the personal soldiers dispersed.
The sun was setting, smoke was curling up from the kitchen, and Jiang Yun bit into the slightly tough rabbit meat and said, "Why didn't you eat much?"
"I'm not hungry." Yin Xing always felt that any slight movement would lead to a sneak attack. Thinking of the corpses all over the ground, he felt a little nauseous but couldn't say it.
"Okay, let's eat something. This place is not far from the river, so we need to move to another place." Jiang Yun picked some wild fruits for Yin Xing, thinking to himself that it was fortunate that it was summer, otherwise it would be terrible if it was winter.
Yin Xing did not hesitate. He and Jiang Yun quickly put out the fire and stepped into the woods.
As night fell, a chill filled the rocks. Yin Xing looked up at the moon in the sky and for the first time felt that the moon was so bright.
Normally, I should have dinner with Xuan Yizheng tonight. She must be very worried about me now.
Jiang Yun raised his sword to push aside the branches and explore the way. Suddenly, he stopped and was hit on the back by Yin Xing's head, almost stumbling. He took a deep breath and said, "You are not still in a daze at this time, are you?"
Yin Xing raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, saying embarrassedly: "Sorry, I..."
Jiang Yun raised his hand and grabbed Yin Xing to hide beside the tree. The arrow almost flew past his side, and the whistle sounded sharp, which was thrilling!
A shadow flew by, Jiang Yun drew his sword and signaled Yin Xing not to move with his eyes.
In the dark night, the personal soldiers searched everywhere. When midnight was approaching, there was a sudden sound of arrow whistle. Han Fei and others immediately surrounded and approached!
Among the shadows, personal soldiers gathered and asked, "Where are the people?"
"there!"
"Walk!"
Many personal guards gathered to narrow the encirclement. When they saw the two personal guards stripped of their armor, Han Fei's expression darkened and he cursed, "Every one of them is an idiot!"
At this time, on the other side of the mountain, Yin Xing raised his hand to hold the armor that was a little too big for his head, and hurriedly joined Jiang Yun. His eyes were full of attentiveness, and he said, "How is it?"
Yin Xing was so frightened when he encountered the surrounding guards just now that his throat was almost hoarse!
Jiang Yun, holding his sword, knocked Yin Xing's helmet with a playful look and said with a smile, "Not bad, come this way, hurry up!"
"..." Yin Xing was caught off guard and his eyes were covered by the helmet. He could hardly see anything. Jiang Yun was really too careless.
It took Yin Xing one day to ride from the capital to Tianchuan on horseback, but it took him three days to walk.
At the city gate, there was a bustling crowd of people and a long line of carriages and horses, just like when Yin Xing first arrived.
Although everything seems normal, there are many soldiers and guards checking people, which makes people feel very dangerous.
Yin Xing looked at Jiang Yunchu who was chewing on the grass roots and asked, "How are we going to get in?"
If it was any other enemy, everything would be easy to deal with, but the culprit was the emperor who had power and influence everywhere, and he was simply an opponent that could be crushed unilaterally.
The capital city is divided into the inner city and the outer city, with streets and markets in between, and layers of defense. This is undoubtedly a game of hide-and-seek at the most difficult level.
"All we can do now is wait." Jiang Yun said as he looked at the people and vehicles coming and going.
"Wait, are you waiting for your friend?" Yin Xing asked doubtfully.
Jiang Yun shook his head and replied, "I guess so. I'm waiting to see if there's anyone I know from the Dali Temple who can take me to the capital."
Yin Xing felt that this was unreliable and muttered, "It would be great if I could ask someone to send a message to the other courtyard."
"How can you be sure that the other party isn't deliberately waiting for you to take the bait?"
"You can't just wait like that."
As soon as he finished speaking, a luxurious carriage drove out of the streets of the capital, accompanied by waiters in rich clothes.
Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes and said shrewdly: "It might be the Second Princess in here. Do you think she will help you?"
Yin Xing shook his head with self-awareness and replied frankly, "Impossible. The Second Princess has committed many evil deeds and is obviously not a good person. If it were the Third Princess, perhaps there would be a possibility."
"You finally admitted that the romantic rumors about you and the Third Princess were true."
"I don't have any, don't talk nonsense!"
Seeing this, Jiang Yun calmly took away the pouch Yin Xing was wearing on her side. Inside was a phoenix jade pendant, which was her most precious thing. He said cynically, "Don't make any moves yet. I'll go test my personal charm."
Yin Xing was completely unaware of Jiang Yun's little trick. She looked at Jiang Yun walking towards the second princess's carriage with a puzzled look, thinking that she was gambling with her life!
As the carriage was moving slowly, the second princess was flipping through the scriptures when suddenly an object fell from the curtain inside. None of the guards around her noticed it. It was clearly a master.
The Second Princess lowered her eyes to look at the Phoenix Jade Pendant, raised her hand to pick it up, and felt vaguely familiar with it. She said, "Stop."
Yin Xing was startled as she watched the carriage stop from afar. Her gaze fell on Jiang Yun, who hadn't come closer. She wondered if her charm was really that strong?!
The second princess peeked out from behind the curtain and looked around leisurely, from the passing merchants to the common people, then to the beggars, and finally to a dusty woman.
Jiang Yun was holding a broken pottery bowl he had picked up, looking like a lame and hunchbacked beggar, and in his other hand he was leaning on a sword wrapped in rags. He looked unremarkable.
"Detective Jiang, what's up?"
"Second Princess, I greet you!"
Jiang Yun, who originally wanted to pretend, suddenly lost his limp and hunched back and became very respectful.
Although the second princess was very vicious, she was indeed very smart. She reacted so quickly that Jiang Yun was a little confused.
The Second Princess played with the Phoenix Jade Pendant with her fingertips and said slowly, "I'll give you ten numbers. If it's not interesting enough, you can leave."
Jiang Yun's mind raced, and he said earnestly, "I just came back from Tianchuan with some very important clues."
"General Han has been informed of the tragedy in Tianchuan. Does Constable Jiang have anything new to report?"
"It's inconvenient to discuss this in public. The Second Princess should know the origins of that jade pendant, right?"
The two of them didn't say anything more and remained in a silent stalemate. Jiang Yun was a little confused about what they were thinking.
Unexpectedly, the second princess shifted her gaze slightly and looked towards the place where the beggars gathered. Jiang Yun was shocked!
Yin Xing looked inconspicuous among the beggars, but still revealed something unusual.
The Second Princess met Yin Xing's evasive dark gaze. She grasped the Phoenix Jade Pendant with her fingertips and said quietly, "Come here, take these two lawless beggars back to the mansion. I will personally execute them."
As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter took action and put the long knife against Yin Xing's neck, making his whole body numb.
Jiang Yun’s charm is indeed unreliable!
So Yin Xing and Jiang Yun were tied up and taken into the second princess's residence in the inner city of the capital.
Yin Xing was dejected and thought he was unlucky. He had finally reached the capital and was about to meet Xuan Yizheng, but who knew he would fail at the last moment.
Jiang Yun, however, looked at the temple-like furnishings in the mansion with great interest, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, I can untie the ropes and escape at night, as long as you can stabilize the Second Princess."
Yin Xing felt that Jiang Yun had misunderstood her, and asked in confusion, "Why do you think I can control the Second Princess?"
"The Second Princess stopped the carriage because she saw your Phoenix Jade Pendant."
"What?"
Only then did Yin Xing discover that the jade pendant Xuan Yizheng gave him was missing!
Suddenly I realized that Jiang Yun was more suitable to be a thief than a constable.
Soon Jiang Yun was taken out of the hall. Yin Xing thought about his jade pendant and had to wait for the second princess.
Not long after, the second princess appeared in front of them after bathing and changing into a Taoist robe. She was dressed in plain gray-blue, but she wore particularly bright red ruby Zen beads, which attracted a lot of attention.
The Second Princess sipped her tea and said, "Master Xiao Yin, don't you have anything to say?"
Seeing that the Second Princess recognized him, Yin Xing felt that she had ill intentions, which was why she had not untied the ropes around her. He could only say frankly, "If the Second Princess can escort me back to the villa and return the jade pendant, I will definitely thank you profusely."
"Favors are not as important as interests. However, the jade pendant has been returned to its original owner. Lord Yin can wait for good news." The second princess looked at Yin Xing, who was obviously not good at negotiation, and fiddled with the ruby Zen beads with her fingertips, quite patiently.
If this can be used to win over Xuan Yizheng, it will definitely be a sure win exchange of interests.
The sun was blazing outside the hall, but the courtyard was dark and quiet. The inner room was in a mess. Seeing this, the female official Chunli dared not utter a word.
Xuan Yizheng wrapped his arms around the disheveled jade doll and stared blankly at the phoenix jade pendant presented to him. After a long time, he raised his hand to pick up the object. His calm eyes gradually lit up with faint light, and he couldn't believe it.
Yin Xing, she actually returned to the capital!
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