Bai Shenghao nodded and said, "The other party also appeared on time, but the concealment was excellent. We were worried about being discovered, so we didn't get too close. The distance was a bit far, so we couldn't see the person's appearance clearly. When the person appeared, he was really holding a lantern in his hand, with the agreed symbols on it."
"The gray crow followed that man?"
"Yes." Bai Shenghao said: "After following the head, the man seemed to say something to the gray crow, but the voice was very light and we couldn't understand. Then the man walked in front with a lantern, and the gray crow followed behind."
“Where did they go?”
Bai Shenghao's expression became more and more serious, and he whispered: "We followed from a distance, very careful. We had always kept them in sight, but the man was very careful and very good at getting rid of tracking. I don't know if he discovered something or was more careful. He traveled back and forth near the intersection of the West Street of Temple Hall twice. One of us followed, but suddenly, they disappeared."
"No trace?"
Bai Shenghao said ashamedly: "Marty, we are incompetent. We thought we had stared at them to death, but they still escaped. After they disappeared, we searched nearby for the middle of the night. The two brothers we brought were also very good at following, but we could not find any trace of them left behind."
Seeing Bai Shenghao blame himself, Qi Ning smiled and said, "Bai Hero, since the other party has made careful plans, he must be careful everywhere, and you don't have to blame yourself."
"Marty, the emperor's wedding is about to come, and the shadow mouse gathers in the capital at this time." Bai Shenghao lowered his voice and said, "But I don't know if these two matters are involved."
"The White Lord thinks that Shadow Mouse comes to Beijing and has anything to do with the emperor's wedding?" Qi Ning asked immediately.
Bai Shenghao said: "Bai is just guessing and cannot be sure."
Qi Ning nodded slightly, thoughtful, and pondered for a moment before asking: "Bai Dunzhu, let's make an assumption. If these shadow mice come to Beijing, it is indeed related to the emperor's wedding. What do you think they will do? Should they destroy the emperor's wedding? Or should they create chaos in the capital while the emperor's wedding is taking advantage of the emperor's wedding?"
Bai Shenghao shook his head and said, "It's really unpredictable. However, in the past few days, both the Tiger God Camp and the Kyoto Government Office have strengthened patrol and defense in the capital. In addition, the people of the Shenhou Mansion often emerge in the streets and alleys. The court obviously was worried that when the emperor was married, someone would cause chaos in the capital, so he had already prepared." After a pause, he said a little disdain: "Marty, please forgive me for being frank. If it were just some shadow mice, if they wanted to cause a big mess in the capital with their strength, I'm afraid they would not have that great ability."
Qi Ning actually knew very well that if only a group of shadow rats lurked in the capital, it would be impossible to cause huge waves. After all, this is the heart of the empire, and the garrison is extremely strict. As long as a few shadow rats are exposed in the capital, they are afraid that they will be extinguished in an instant.
He was just worried that these shadow rats were just part of the conspiracy. The previous episode of the Beijing City virus still makes people feel scared. Those people were cruel and vicious, and it was really hard to guess their next plan.
Seeing that Qi Ning was thinking, Bai Shenghao thought for a while, and then said, "Marty, after all, Shadow Mouse's greatest ability is assassination. The purpose of summoning Shadow Mouse is obviously to assassinate. We only need to understand the target of these people's assassination and be prepared early." He paused and continued, "If you only assassinate ordinary officials, although it would cause a little panic in the capital, it would not cause too much storm. Moreover, judging from the rewards paid by Duan Qingchen and others, Shadow Mouse's target is definitely not ordinary officials."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, "I have thought about this too. If I just want to assassinate a few officials and put the capital in panic, they don't have to worry. I'm just thinking about who their target is?"
"I guess it's impossible for them to be people in the palace." Bai Shenghao said: "Although Shadow Mouse checks in cash and does not ask who the person who was assassinated, according to my understanding of Shadow Mouse, some people are afraid to take action. For example, they naturally dare not touch the Grand Master, and in addition, they dare not provoke the people in the palace. The emperor has many guards and is very cautious, Shadow Mouse should not have taken Huangdi as a target."
"Apart from the emperor, do you think anyone else in the capital has such a price?" Qi Ning asked.
Bai Shenghao hesitated for a moment before whispering: "Marty, say something that should not be said. Among the officials in the capital, there are only a few people who are worth the price." He stared at Qi Ning and said: "The four hereditary marquis may be in this rank, and there are also the King of Huainan, which is naturally worth the price."
Qi Ning frowned and said, "Do you think Shadow Mouse's goal is to be the King of Huainan after the internship?"
"Your Majesty, don't forget someone." Bai Shenghao said seriously: "I have thought about it for the past two days. There is a person that is likely to be the target of those shadow rats."
A flash of inspiration flashed in Qi Ning's mind and immediately thought: "Are you talking about Prince Dongqi?"
Bai Shenghao nodded and said, "It turns out that the Marquis thought of it too. Yes, I have been thinking about it for a long time. Prince Dongqi is probably the target of this Shadow Mouse assassination."
At this time, Qi Ning vaguely felt that Bai Shenghao's guess was really possible.
"Although there are many guards around the Prince of Dongqi, they cannot be compared with the emperor after all. If those people carefully arrange it, they may not be able to find the opportunity to assassinate the Prince of Dongqi." Bai Shenghao looked grim: "In the capital of Chu, it is difficult to destroy the emperor's wedding, and the strength of the Shadow Mouse is limited. They may be able to do something sneaky. If they really want to show it, it is vulnerable. As long as a person from the Shenhou Mansion is dispatched, the group of Shadow Mouse can be kept without armor."
"So I have always been very careful to avoid disturbing them and asking them to change their plans, which will be even harder to deal with at that time." Qi Ning also looked cold.
Bai Shenghao said: "If you want to destroy this wedding, it is naturally impossible to go directly to the emperor. The last method is to attack Prince Dongqi."
Qi Ning nodded slightly: "If the Prince of Dongqi is assassinated in the territory of Chu, then the in-laws of the two countries will naturally end and will immediately become mortal enemies."
"Not bad." Bai Shenghao said: "So if the group of people's purpose is to destroy the wedding, the situation of the Prince of Dongqi will be very dangerous." He said softly: "Marty, should you inform the Shenhou Mansion in private? Let the Shenhou Mansion protect the Prince of Dongqi so that the Shadow Mouse will succeed."
Qi Ning said: "Actually, after the Prince of Dongqi entered the territory of Chu, he was already on full alert. The Shenhou Mansion must have been secretly protecting the Prince of Dongqi." After thinking about it, he said: "The Prince of Dongqi is surrounded by many masters, and there are also the protection of the State of Chu. It is not easy to get to the Prince of Dongqi. Now I am only worried that if the other party's target is not the Prince of Dongqi, and we will focus all on the Prince of Dongqi, so that the group of people can take advantage of the situation in other places."
Bai Shenghao nodded slightly, Qi Ning thought for a moment before saying, "If you want to stop their conspiracy, the best way is not to defend, but to figure out what they are going to do. I just hope that the gray crow can bring us good news. Even if the gray crow has no news, we must try our best to find the whereabouts of this group of people."
"Hao Master thinks the gray crow has betrayed us?" Bai Shenghao asked.
Qi Ning thought for a moment and shook her head, "Although this person doesn't have much contact, I think he is indeed a promise-keeping person. The most important thing is that he took the pill. If he betrayed us, he would be seeking death. He is just a shadow mouse, and he would never sacrifice himself for Duan Qingchen's group." His thumb shaved his cheek lightly, and then he whispered: "The gray crow shouldn't betray us, but he must be raped now, so he can't find an opportunity to contact us for the moment."
"What the Marquis means is that the gray crow may be looking for an opportunity to inform us?" Bai Shenghao asked.
Qi Ning nodded and said, "This action plan is well planned, and they are extremely careful in connecting the heads. If I guess correctly, the shadow rats they called should have gathered together at this time and are ready to take action. But before taking action, Duan Qingchen and the others must be worried that the shadow rats would leak news if they act without permission, so they will definitely strictly control the shadow rats during the period before the action." After thinking for a while, he said, "Bai Helm Master, have you agreed with the gray crow to meet?"
Bai Shenghao immediately said: "Yes, it's in a secluded house nearby. I have been sending people to guard there, beware of the fact that the gray crow really comes over and no one can answer."
"Okay." Qi Ning said: "Bai Dunzhu, I want you to help me, but I wonder if it's inconvenient."
Bai Shenghao laughed and said, "Mr. Marquis, don't say such things. We cannot repay the kindness of our Beggars' Sect. If it weren't for you, there wouldn't be a few people left in the Ghost Golden Sheep Branch. They had already died in name only. The lives of all the brothers were given by you. What order do you have? Even if we can do it, we will never refuse."
Qi Ning smiled slightly and said, "You have agreed to a joint place with the gray crow and arrange the manpower. It would be fine if the gray crow really comes. If anyone else touches him, catch him immediately and never let him run away. In addition, you can find some reliable brothers and secretly search for traces of those shadow mice to see if you can find any clues."
"Don't worry, I'll arrange these things immediately." Bai Shenghao said: "But if Shadow Mouse hides before taking action, it will not be easy to find them."
Qi Ning said, "Just do your best." After thinking for a while, he said, "Also, the Emperor will take up his way to the imperial tomb tomorrow. The Prince of Dongqi is from Dongqi, so he will naturally not follow him to worship the imperial tomb of Chu. He should stay in the capital. He is now living in the official post of the foreign envoy. Your Beggars' Sect will also send some people to stare near the inn to see if there are any idle people approaching the inn. If you really find that something is wrong, the Beggars' Sect does not need to come forward and secretly inform the Tiger God Camp."
Bai Shenghao bowed and said, "Don't worry, marquis, I will make arrangements."
Qi Ning raised his hand and patted Bai Shenghao on the arm, then he raised his head slightly, feeling that a storm was about to hit.
Chapter completed!