Chapter 405: The Three Caves of the Cunning Rabbit
After King Yan complained, he regained his sense and secretly regretted that he had spoken too hastily.
He made Zhang Xutang's hair stand on end at a glance, and the back of his neck felt chilly, but he still had the courage to ask: "What, what do you mean?"
"Idiot," Zhang Xutang sneered, and had to teach him word for word, "You were so eloquent to me just now, why can't you argue with me now? King Jin is dead, and the whole world knows about you.
The biggest suspicion, then why do you still do such a thankless thing? You haven't done anything. Someone is clearly framing you. Maybe, this is King Jin's plan."
King Yan slapped his head: "Yes, that's it. I'm too impatient. I'll enter the palace right now."
"Wait, come here." Zhang Xutang waved to him.
King Yan quickly leaned over and put his ear to Zhang Xutang's mouth.
Zhang Xutang whispered: "You have gone to see your aunt too many times recently. It is not a good thing for the former court and the harem to be too close. Besides, why do you always go to see your aunt? Are you so tall that you still have to go to your aunt?
Do you want to nurse in your arms?"
King Yan suddenly blushed and went to see Concubine Zhang. In fact, every time he went to see Concubine Zhang, it was because he had been wronged by Zhang Xutang that he went to cry.
"You're not allowed to go anymore, do you understand?"
"I see."
Just when King Yan was about to straighten up, Zhang Xutang suddenly stretched out his hand and patted his face: "You are going to see me now. I can't hit you. Next time you question me like this, I won't show mercy."
Already."
King Yan trembled, hesitantly retreated, and exited the Zhang family at a lightning speed, feeling that he had escaped from death.
Zhang Xutang leaned back on the chair, closed his eyes tiredly, and took a nap.
In his dream, he dreamed that he was walking on the mountain trails in Tanzhou.
Tanzhou has high mountains and deep forests, especially many bamboos. The moso bamboos are tall and straight. The roots tower into the sky, the crowns form a patch in the air, and the rhizomes turn into a network underground. If one of them is touched, the entire bamboo forest will be transformed.
ring.
There was no old guard, little guard, no guard team, no King Yan, and no concubine Zhang around him, only him. He walked forward in silence, taking every step very carefully to avoid touching the bamboo protruding from the ground.
root.
He knew that Song Huiyue was in this bamboo forest, looking for him. She was haunted and extremely hateful. Those huge eyes flashed through the gaps in the bamboo forest, making him tremble with fear.
Before meeting him, she lay dormant in the body of a young lady, hiding herself from the world. After meeting him, he personally released the devil.
He was afraid and walked more carefully, but the bamboo forest seemed to be approaching him. He walked out covered in sweat, and his eyes were blurred by the sweat. He accidentally kicked a bamboo root.
He suddenly woke up from his dream: "Old Wei!"
"Second Master." It was Xiao Wei who spoke. Old Wei went out to do some business and has not come back yet.
The fire in the room was burning brightly, and Xiao Wei covered Zhang Xutang with a cloak. Zhang Xutang's forehead was sweating due to the charcoal fire, and his mouth was dry.
"Tea."
Xiaowei quickly brought tea.
Zhang Xutang took two sips, but still felt panic and uneasiness in his heart. The sound of monks chanting sutras from outside could not suppress the panic in his heart.
"Go get Lao Wei back!"
Xiao Wei hesitated to tell the truth - although he was also a Wei, the two guards were thousands of miles apart, and he didn't even know which direction the old Wei had gone.
But seeing Zhang Xutang's eyes, he swallowed the truth and went out. Since he couldn't find it, he walked around. If Lao Wei saw himself wandering around like a headless fly on the street, he should
will appear.
Zhang Xutang thought in the warm firelight: "Where is King Jin?"
No one knew that after midnight, King Jin was assassinated. The imperial army and the palace guards went out to track the assassin, and King Jin left the palace after them.
If he could be assassinated in the palace, the palace would no longer be safe for him.
There are twenty personal guards with rank in his house, including one person who knows each, two each for the official, the chief shepherd, and the chief cook, four treasurers, craftsmen without rank, attendants, horses, gatekeepers, sweepers, and kitchens.
There are countless waiters, watchmen, coachmen, etc. As long as there is a crack, Zhang Xutang can get in and kill him.
Without any bodyguards, he left the palace with bare hands and arrived at Caihe River before the fourth watch.
Wan's house by the Cai River was not big. There were two red lanterns hanging in front of the door. The house was silent. He took a detour to the corner gate and opened the door.
The guard came out vigilantly, frowned and looked at the blood on his body, put his thumb on the blade of the knife, and pushed the knife an inch out of the scabbard.
"Go and tell your master, whether Jiaozi Shop can be opened is in my hands."
The leading guard immediately waved his hand and asked people to go in and report. He was still on guard, but his sword did not scare King Jin. King Jin stepped inside and walked leisurely into the garden, as if he was here to take a leisurely stroll.
Of the garden.
Wan Yunjun had packed up the things Song Huiyue asked for and was about to take a rest when she heard the guard coming to report that someone from Jiaozi's shop was here. She quickly tied on her cloak and came out to meet people.
She thought the person who came was Yuan Shaopei, or the maid who came to see Song Huiyue. However, as soon as she stepped into the moon gate of the garden, she saw the King of Jin sitting on the swing majestically, with his hands covered with blood.
, holding the rope of the swing, slowly swinging back and forth.
She was shocked and immediately thought of the assassination of King Jin.
If it’s not an enemy, it’s the King of Jin’s faction. He’s injured and has an old relationship with Song Huiyue. Could it be that this person is the King of Jin!
It was a dark and windy night, and his assassin was still running outside. He actually came here alone. How brave he was.
Then Wan Yunjun thought of Wan's business.
Not only Jiaozi shop owners, but also those who are trying to reach out to Kyoto. As long as they catch up with King Jin, and with Wanjia's ability and foundation, Wanjia will no longer be a isolated merchant in her hands.
But if you deal with King Jin, will you suffer the consequences?
Since ancient times, all royal relatives who are striving for power and wealth have always loved wealthy businessmen, but once they succeed, they will often burn bridges.
Wan Yunjun thought a lot in an instant, and finally made a quick decision - take down the Jiaozi shop first. Whether the King of Jin is worthy of friendship depends on it, not on the King of Jin, but on the people around the King of Jin.
King Jin looked over, Wan Yunjun took a deep breath, stood up and walked in.
She tried her best to smile and ordered the bodyguards to retreat without revealing the identity of King Jin: "What do you call your distinguished guest?"
"The surname is Pei," King Jin stood up from the swing, "Where is Huiyue?"
Wan Yunjun became more and more certain that the person in front of him was the King of Jin, so he borrowed the surname Pei and replied: "She fell asleep."
King Jin nodded and did not ask her to call Song Huiyue. Instead, he stepped forward and said, "Is it convenient for me to borrow your place for two days?"
Wan Yunjun quickly stepped aside and led the way: "It's convenient, but I rarely come to Kyoto. This house is unoccupied all the time, so the home is inevitably deserted. Please don't be surprised."
"You can just take me there, there is no need for so many people to follow you."
"Yes." Wan Yunjun waved his hand to signal those behind him not to follow.