"Iron Egg, why haven't General Flying-eagle and the others returned yet? Did something happen at Baosheng Square?"
In Taiyuan Courier Station, Li Tai and Iron Egg were sitting in a side hall, anxiously waiting for news from Baosheng Square. Seeing that it was almost nine o 'clock, Li Tai could not help but ask.
Iron Egg frowned. In truth, he had wanted to go with Dugu Feiying and Han Lizheng to Baosheng Square, but his father had insisted that he stay behind to protect Li Tai. Before this, Han Lizheng had already heard about how Iron Egg had disguised himself as Li Tai to attract the attention of some unknown faction in the city. In Han Lizheng's view, given Iron Egg's personal friendship with Li Tai, as well as his own martial arts, he was the best candidate to protect Li Tai!
"… General Flying-eagle is personally taking action, and my father is also there, so there shouldn't be any problems! Let's just wait patiently! "
Iron Egg was also worried, but he still spoke words of comfort.
"I hope so!"
Li Tai sighed. At this moment, a flurry of footsteps came from the gate of the courier station. The two looked at each other and hurriedly stood up to welcome the visitor.
"General Dugu is back!"
It turned out that Dugu Xin was riding a carriage back with a group of people from the Wang Family. With the help of the Imperial Army, Dugu Xin got off the carriage and bowed to Li Tai. He asked, "Your Highness, this general heard that you have already found out the whereabouts of that assassin's family, and that Flying-eagle has already led people there. Has he returned yet?"
On the way back, an Imperial Army soldier had reported to Dugu Xin. Thus, Dugu Xin learned that Star Wolf had spoken under Li Tai's interrogation, and that Star Wolf had an old mother who lived in Baosheng Square in the southern part of the city.
Li Tai shook his head. "Not yet! But General Flying-eagle and the others have been gone for almost an hour. If things go well, they should be back soon! "
Dugu Xin nodded solemnly, then said meaningfully, "That's right.
"The Wang Family is also making strange movements. I have left two people to monitor them. Tonight, Sourcepeak City should be very lively. Who knows, we might be able to uncover Zhao Deyan and the others who are hiding in the dark! "
"Oh ~? Are there any movements from the Wang Family? "
Li Tai's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "What is it? Could it be that this prince's previous guess was true? That there really is someone in the Wang Family colluding with Zhao Deyan ~? "
In the evening, when Han Lizheng brought the intercepted secret letter to the posthouse, Li Tai learned of the contents of the letter and guessed that there was someone in the Wang Clan who was colluding with Zhao Deyan, and this person was very likely the Second Elder of the Wang Clan, Wang Kui!
Dugu Xin shook his head and said, "It's still unclear. This general only heard that the Wang Family Head had sent someone to follow a guard of the Wang Family's second branch. This general had Zhao Erhu and Shen Quan stay behind to keep an eye on them. When the two of them return, the truth will be revealed!"
"So that's the case!"
Li Tai nodded thoughtfully, and then he said in a deep voice, "Although there is no clear evidence, this Wang Family's second branch is definitely a major suspect. General Dugu, you have to send more people to keep an eye on them!"
"This general understands!"
Dugu Xin cupped his fists in acknowledgment.
While the two of them were talking, the sound of galloping horses suddenly came from outside the inn. From the sound of the galloping horses, there were at least a few hundred people coming, and all of them were cavalry. Li Tai said excitedly, "It must be General Fei Ying! I wonder if he brought back the assassin's old mother! This prince will go take a look! "
"Your Highness, please wait!"
Dugu Xin's expression flickered. They had only brought a thousand Imperial Guardsmen with them from Chang 'an, and they had to send a portion of their forces to Longshan and guard the posthouse. It was impossible for Dugu Feiying to bring a few hundred people to Baosheng Square tonight. And from the deafening sound of hooves coming from the street outside the posthouse, it was clear that several hundred cavalry had arrived!
Although Taiyuan City was still under the control of the government, Dugu Xin still didn't dare to let Li Tai take the risk. He pulled back Li Tai, who was about to run out, and then shouted to the Imperial Guardsmen behind him, "You lot, follow this general out to take a look!"
"Yes, sir!"
The soldiers obeyed the order and followed Dugu Xin to the entrance of the courier station. They saw a long fire dragon charging towards them from the street. Just as Dugu Xin had predicted, there were about four to five hundred soldiers in this group, and the cavalry at the front of the group was only about three hundred feet away from Dugu Xin's group.
As the sky was too dark and the other party was rather far away, Dugu Xin couldn't see who the commander was.
"On guard!"
Dugu Xin shouted in a low voice.
At the same time, he gripped the sword at his waist. Although he hadn't recovered from his injuries and couldn't fight yet, if the other party really wasn't Dugu Feiying's men and were coming for Li Tai, he would have to draw his sword and fight with his life on the line!
"Yes, sir!"
The Imperial Guardsmen behind Dugu Xin all drew their long sabers and looked at the fire dragon charging toward the posthouse warily!
Thump, thump, thump!
The chaotic sound of hooves came closer and closer, and Dugu Xin and the others were extremely nervous. If the other party was really coming for Li Tai, it would be very difficult for them to win as infantry!
"It's Feiying!"
When the fire dragon was about a hundred feet away from the gate of the posthouse, Dugu Xin finally saw the face of the commander. He sighed softly and turned to the Imperial Guardsmen behind him as if relieved of a heavy burden. "Don't be on guard. Everyone, return to your positions!"
"Yes, sir!"
The Imperial Guardsmen replied. They were actually relieved as well.
In the courtyard, Li Tai and Iron Egg saw this and hurried out to welcome them. Dugu Xin didn't stop them this time. Although he still didn't know why Dugu Feiying had so many soldiers behind him, it was fine as long as he knew that Dugu Feiying was in that group. He had always believed in his brother without a doubt!
Whoosh!
A moment later, the "fire dragon" had already arrived in front of the inn. Dugu Feiying, Han Lizheng, Fang Gongteng, and the others all dismounted and came to Li Tai. They bowed and cupped their fists: "Your Highness!"
Li Tai quickly said, "No need for formalities! Hmm? Is Adjutant Fang here too? "
It was only then that he noticed Fang Gongteng and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Your Highness, after I returned from the Provincial Governor's Residence, I summoned all the soldiers who searched the city during the day …"
Fang Gongteng cupped his fists and briefly told Li Tai what he had told Dugu Feiying earlier.
Li Tai was enlightened. He then looked at Dugu Feiying and hurriedly asked, "General Feiying, how was it? Did you find the assassin's mother in Baosheng Lane? "
Earlier in the prison cell, although Star Wolf had promised Li Tai that he would be willing to tell him the mastermind, there was a precondition. He had to bring his mother over and invite Sun Simiao and other famous doctors to treat her.
Therefore, Li Tai still had high hopes for the results of Dugu Feiying and the others' trip.
Dugu Feiying didn't disappoint Li Tai. He smiled and said, "Your Highness, fortunately, I didn't disappoint you!"
Then, he turned and ordered, "Bring the aunt here!"
Under the escort of two soldiers, the two young maidservants helped the old woman out of the crowd. Dugu Feiying suddenly thought of something and quickly whispered something in Li Tai's ear. Then, he pulled Li Tai back a few steps.
Obviously, Dugu Feiying was worried that the old woman's tuberculosis would be transmitted to Li Tai.
Li Tai wasn't angry. Instead, he was in a good mood. "Good! Good! Bring this aunt to see her son and settle her in the posthouse! "
"Yes! Your Highness! "
Dugu Feiying quickly waved his hand and signaled the two soldiers to bring the old woman away.
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