Not long after daybreak, the carriage with the Beiya sign arrived and waited outside the gates of the Jiang Manor.
The coachman was an unfamiliar face.
Jiang Wang instinctively memorized the aura of the coachman's spirit before looking inside the carriage.
Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie were both there. They each sat on one side of the carriage in silence.
Everyone had their own specialties.
After not seeing each other for a night, they should have made some progress in the case. However, judging from their expressions, there were no changes at all.
Those who were good at finding clues were also good at hiding them.
Jiang Wang bowed and entered the carriage, sitting right in the middle.
"This coachman is from my own family." Zheng Shangming said, "There are more guards patrolling the streets near your house at Changle Palace's request. There are also guards near Deputy Envoy Lin's house. The Crown Prince has given strict orders to ensure that this case is not interfered with. "
Jiang Wang knew that this was the result of the coachman's threat.
It wasn't that he didn't deserve a bigger entourage, but that coachman had disappeared in various ways, so no one could blame him.
"Understood," Jiang Wang said.
He was not interested in today's search. He was only thinking about what clues Gongsun Yu could provide.
He planned to cultivate all the way to the Longevity Palace, but Lin Youxie suddenly said, "We have the results of the examination of the Eleventh Prince's bowl of medicinal soup."
"What do you mean?"
"Other than the Spirit Suppressing Grass, there are also Fierce Sun Flowers, Red Feather Powder, Red Belly Spider Feet … They are all medicines that can resist cold poison."
"It seems that there are no abnormalities," Jiang Wang said.
"Yes," Lin Youxie turned to look at Zheng Shangming, "Constable Zheng, did you find anything from yesterday's interrogation? I heard that you went to perform another autopsy last night? "
Zheng Shangming laughed bitterly, "I thought that I would find something, but I thought too much. When it comes to investigating a case, we can't avoid taking the wrong path. "
Lin Youxie nodded, then asked, "Constable Zheng, do you have any ideas to share today?"
"You have to be open-minded when it comes to investigating a case, but you can't just imagine it out of thin air. We still have to look at the clues. Search the evidence first, then we can talk about other things. "When he said this nonsense, Zheng Shangming's expression was very serious.
Lin Youxie only said, "Constable Zheng is right!"
Jiang Wang was expressionless the whole time.
The two of them had been in the carriage together for so long all the way from Beiya without saying a single word! All he had to do was wait for him to come before he could put on a show.
"Lord Jiang doesn't seem to be in a good mood?" Zheng Shangming asked pointedly.
"Oh?" Jiang Wang asked.
"You haven't been talking," Zheng Shangming explained.
Jiang Wang said in a muffled voice, "After all, you're in charge of investigating the case. It's fine as long as you reach an agreement."
"That's true." Zheng Shangming nodded and stopped talking.
The carriage arrived at the Longevity Palace once more in an eerie silence.
Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie were very active in their work. They devoted themselves to the search of the Longevity Palace, from the front hall to the back hall, from Jiang Wuqi's bedroom to the eunuchs and palace maids' rooms … They didn't let go of a single clue.
Jiang Wang followed behind silently. Unless it was necessary, he didn't say a word.
This time, the search covered the entire Longevity Palace. Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie went through almost every corner of the palace. It wasn't until sunset that they announced the end of the search.
"Did Lord Lin find any useful clues?" Zheng Shangming asked.
"There are too many clues. It's getting more and more confusing." Lin Youxie shook his head and asked, "What about Lord Zheng?"
Zheng Shangming also shook his head. "Same as Lord Lin. I think Feng Gu's death … could it be related to Pingping's revenge? "
"It's very likely!" Lin Youxie said seriously.
Jiang Wang silently watched them set up the stage to perform, not saying a word.
"Did Lord Jiang find anything?" Lin Youxie suddenly asked.
"Nothing. Both of you are quite normal." Jiang Wang turned around and said, "Let's go back."
Lin Youxie and Zheng Shangming obviously focused on the assassination of Imperial Concubine Lei. They both knew what the other was thinking, but they pretended not to know.
Lin Youxie only wanted to find out the truth of that year, make it public, and prove her father's innocence.
Until now, Lin Kuang's cause of death was still recorded in the files of the Northern Government. "He committed suicide due to incompetence in handling the case." His reputation was ruined!
Zheng Shangming also wanted to find out the truth of that year. But whether this "truth" was made public or not, it had to be in line with the emperor's likes and dislikes. This would pave the way for him to take over the position of Commandant of the Northern Government. If Jiang Wang was willing to take over the position of Commandant of the Northern Government, he would give this benefit to him. If Jiang Wang wasn't willing, he would have to perform well.
This was the conflict between the two of them. So, who would find the truth first became the key to the problem.
So, although they said that they were working together to solve the case, they were also on guard against each other. If they could find clues that could not be made public, they would definitely keep them to themselves.
With Jiang Wang's words, there was no need for them to put on an act anymore.
So, they left.
The heavy palace gate slowly closed, temporarily sealing the palace.
The three Blue Medal sat in the carriage in silence.
Interestingly, the people in the carriage all felt that they were close to the truth.
Although they were silent, they each had their own goals and choices.
Lin Youxie needed Jiang Wang to turn a blind eye. The open eye was called "truth", and the closed eye was called "duty".
She wanted to grasp the clues of the assassination of Imperial Concubine Lei first and find out the truth of that year.
Zheng Shangming needed Jiang Wang to agree to take over the position of Commandant of the Northern Government. Only then would he share the clues of this case with him.
He also needed Jiang Wang to turn a blind eye. But the open eye was called "loyalty", and the closed eye was called "truth".
As for Jiang Wang, he wanted to make a choice after knowing the truth.
The best result was that the three of them could end up in the same place. That was the situation that Chung Geng Sheng said, "The Emperor should know the truth".
But Jiang Wang had to prepare for the worst.
Of course, on this day, Lin Youxie and Zheng Shangming were looking for clues, and Jiang Wang was silently cultivating.
But in fact, this whole day was just the three of them testing each other's patience.
The carriage dropped off Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie in the Northern Government. Then, it sent Jiang Wang back to his mansion alone.
After watching a boring show in the Palace of Eternal Life, he didn't want to go to the Northern Government to watch it. Anyway, neither side would share the clues with him, so he simply left.
"This is too boring …"
This was the only thought Jiang Wang had after he got out of the carriage.
Fortunately, he had his own preparations.
Stepping into the mansion, he went straight to his bedroom and closed the door to cultivate.
He didn't just do this for a day or two, but every day. It was natural.
Jiang Wang was trapped in cultivation and couldn't extricate himself. Chung Geng Sheng took advantage of Jung Genzun's absence to curry favor with Marquis Bowang.
As soon as Jiang Wang returned to his mansion, Chung Geng Sheng swaggered out the door with Fourteen.
He pulled two carriages full of tonics and headed straight for the Marquis Bowang's mansion.
This kind of ostentatious behavior was not uncommon for him. Probably not many people in Linzi didn't know that he, Young Master Sheng, was filial …
In Jung Genzun's absence, he was the well-deserved young master of the Marquis' mansion. Although this fatty was only willing to stay at Jiang Qingyang's place most of the time.
As soon as they entered the mansion, Chung Geng Sheng took the housekeeper's hand and said seriously, "These are the tonics I worked hard to buy. Make sure the storeroom keeps them well. Sorry for the trouble!"
The housekeeper was flattered and repeatedly said yes.
Chung Geng Sheng waved his hand and strode inside. Of course, he didn't need anyone to lead the way in his own home. When he reached the inner courtyard, he shouted from afar, "Grandpa, your grandson is here to see you!"
"What are you shouting about? What are you shouting about?"
Before Chongxuan Yunbo could speak, Chongxuan Mingguang, who was holding a small stool to massage the old master's feet, had already assumed the posture of an elder and scolded, "The old master is already more than a hundred years old, and his cultivation is already regressing. Can he withstand your shouting? I'll let you scare him again! Really, you're already so old, but you still don't know anything. "
Fourteen stood outside the courtyard.
Chung Geng Sheng walked in alone. Facing Chongxuan Mingguang's saliva, his face was still full of smiles, "Uncle's lecture is right. Didn't I specially buy two carts of tonics? It's to make sure that nothing bad happens to Grandpa! "
"At this age, there's no god descending. What's the use of tonics? All you do is spend money in vain. What will happen if you become the head of the household in the future? "
Chongxuan Mingguang lectured his nephew, and his hands didn't stop massaging. He turned his head to look at the old master, his serious expression instantly turning into flattery, "Father, don't you think so? As the head of the household, you can't find someone who's too extravagant. Your son has been meticulous in his calculations for so many years, and the account book is called beautiful. What do you think … "
The old master only looked at him faintly, "From your tone, you seem to dislike that I've lived for too long?"
This gaze was too familiar!
How could it not be a beating?
Chongxuan Mingguang was timid since he was young, and immediately panicked, "I … I didn't mean that."
"Shut up if you don't know how to speak." The old master impatiently pulled his leg back, "Sit aside!"
Originally, he thought that this guy came to the county every day to help his grandson Jung Genzun inherit the title. It was too obvious. After all, it was the heart of a parent. As the head of the family, he could understand.
Whoa! He didn't expect this piece of trash to have some intention of inheriting the family business!
How shameless was he!
How could he not cut him off quickly?
Chongxuan Yunbo couldn't help but reflect on himself. When did he give this guy the wrong impression …
If it weren't for the fact that his grandson was still in front of him, and he had to consider his dignity as an uncle, he would have kicked him out long ago.
"Oh." Chongxuan Mingguang moved the small stool away, feeling wronged.
Chung Geng Sheng swayed his fat body as he walked over, swaying gracefully.
Looking at Chongxuan Mingguang, he smiled, "Uncle, you're already in your sixties. You can also eat these supplements. If it's not enough, I'll buy more later. "
Chongxuan Mingguang was a handsome man who was the enemy of time. What he hated the most was other people mentioning his age. However, at this time, in front of the old master, he couldn't flare up. He couldn't scold his nephew for not caring about him, right?
He could only say "good boy", quietly turn his face, and fiercely glare at Chung Geng Sheng.
Chung Geng Sheng accepted it with a smile, and didn't react at all.
Chongxuan Yunbo half leaned on the recliner and said slowly, "Why did you suddenly think of sending me supplements?"
Chung Geng Sheng moved the big chair that the servants brought over to the old master's side. He sat on it with a smile and said, "Haven't I always been concerned about you? You are the pillar of the Junggenjia clan. You must be protected! "
Zhongxuan Yunbo suddenly sighed. "Can a heaven-supporting pillar that needs to be protected still support the heavens?"
This was an old general who took off his armor and put it back on for the clan.
He spent his life on the battlefield.
And he was already this old.
Chung Geng Sheng stopped smiling and said seriously, "As long as you're here, the sky won't fall."
"Sheng 'er, you're very smart. I haven't seen many children smarter than you."
Chongxuan Yunbo looked at him and said slowly, "But smart people often think they're smart. They don't care about the rules of the world and think they can control anything … Sometimes, you should know when to stop. Even we Junggenjia can't meddle in everything."
Chung Geng Sheng wanted to use Marquis Bowang's Mansion as a cover to send Jiang Wang out of the city quietly. It was impossible to hide it from Chongxuan Yunbo.
This was not a big deal. What made the old master afraid was naturally the assassination of Imperial Concubine Lei.
"Don't worry, grandpa. I know what I'm doing," Chung Geng Sheng said.
"That's right!" Chongxuan Mingguang suddenly said.
Chung Geng Sheng looked at him in surprise.
You can actually understand what we're talking about?
Chongxuan Mingguang looked at his fat nephew with a smug expression that said, "I've got something on you, right?" "I heard that you're in the gambling business, right? The word 'gambling' is harmful! How many families have been destroyed and how many wives and children have been separated? Is this a business that a decent family does? If this gets out, it will ruin the reputation of the Junggenjia! Today, I'll say it here. I and the word 'gambling' are irreconcilable! I, the Junggenjia, and the word 'gambling' are irreconcilable! You can't make a mistake, or it'll be too late to regret it! "
"Father." He probably knew that it was useless no matter how fierce his words were, so he turned to Chongxuan Yunbo for support. "Tell this guy to close it quickly."
Chung Geng Sheng was stunned. "Uncle, I saw you visiting a casino two days ago!"
Chongxuan Mingguang glared at him. "Is visiting a casino the same as running a casino? Are they the same? You're harming people, and I'm being harmed! Can our Marquis Bowang's Mansion do business that harms people? "
Chongxuan Yunbo was obviously a little tired, but he was not in the mood to give advice to his eldest son.
If he could teach him well, why would he wait until today?
He just waved his hand weakly at Chung Geng Sheng. "Indeed, there's no need to do business in this area."
"Actually, I only have a few shares, and it's under someone else's name …" Chung Geng Sheng explained, and then said, "Since grandfather and uncle have spoken, I'll close it when I get back."
Chongxuan Mingguang nodded with satisfaction. "It's great that you can correct your mistakes. Although Sheng 'er made a mistake, he's still a Junggenjia boy after all. His foundation is still good!"
He put on a stern face again, and played a show of kindness and severity. "Let's go back and close it now, to avoid any more trouble. If the casino stays open for two more hours, the Junggenjia will be poked in the back for two more hours! I feel like I'm sitting on pins and needles just sitting here! "
Chung Geng Sheng didn't mind at all, and said with a smile, "Uncle is right, I'll go back and close the casino."
He then said to Chongxuan Yunbo, "Grandfather, I'll come to see you next time."
Chongxuan Mingguang was afraid that his fat nephew would take advantage of his genius son's absence to steal his grandfather's favor with flowery words, so he rushed to say, "Go, go, I'll take care of the old man. Don't worry, go back and cultivate well. Your cultivation is too far behind! "
Although Chung Geng Sheng always adhered to the principle of "you're always right" towards Chongxuan Mingguang, he was a little angry when he heard this. How dare you criticize my cultivation?
But after thinking about it, he still smiled and left the courtyard.
With his uncle like this, what more could he ask for?
Chongxuan Mingguang didn't know Chung Geng Sheng's thoughts. Seeing his fat nephew leave, he felt that he had won an important game for his son, and was very excited.
If he didn't worry, what would happen to Zun 'er? What would happen to this family?
He looked around and saw that there was no one around, so he went back to the old man's side.
With a solicitous and mysterious face, he said, "Old man, didn't you just say that you can't hold up the sky … I understand you! I have a prescription here, it's quite useful … "
…
Chung Geng Sheng was about to walk out of the Marquis's Estate when he suddenly heard an angry roar coming from the rear courtyard. It was as if an old general had returned to the battlefield, like an angry lion waking up, like a fierce tiger roaring at the mountain.
"I'll kill you, you unfilial son!"
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