There is a saying that when things go out of control, you become a monster. With Liu Qi's death, anyone with a discerning eye will know that there is something wrong with it.
Instead of investigating the true cause of Liu Qi's death, the Ministry of Punishment hastily closed the case. This undoubtedly tells the world that the person behind this is not simple.
If Zhao Yun wanted to find the person who killed Liu Qi, he would naturally have to rely on the power of Xia You, the former secretary of the palace.
Only through Xia You can people be mobilized in the front office of the palace. On the contrary, Zhao Yun did it himself, but the effect was not as good as his.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and investigate."
After agreeing, Xia You hurried back to the palace.
Then, Zhao Yun and Xia Gui came to a restaurant. The waiter came forward enthusiastically, but when he saw Xia Gui's armor, he was also panicked, fearing that Xia Gui was looking for trouble.
Even if he is not looking for trouble, it is not a good thing for ordinary people to have this military general come to visit.
Zhao Yun smiled slightly and said kindly: "Don't worry, waiter, we are only here to drink, nothing else."
After saying that, Zhao Yun looked at Xia Gui. Xia Gui understood and took out a lot of money, which was regarded as an advance payment.
The waiter knew that they had no ill intentions, so naturally he did not dare to collect the money first. He smiled broadly and invited Zhao Yun and Xia Gui to the private room on the second floor.
Zhao Yun casually ordered a few drinks and dishes, which were quickly served.
"Xia Gui, please sit down too."
"I don't dare."
"You can take your seat if I ask you to. Now there are only friends and confidants here, not monarchs or ministers."
Xia Gui had no choice but to sit down, but he only dared to sit on half of his buttocks, not the whole body.
Zhao Yun raised his head, drank a glass of fine wine, savored it carefully, and said: "It seems to be better than the wine in the palace."
Xia Gui smiled and nodded, not knowing how to answer the question.
Zhao Yun took a few bites of the food when he heard some guests coming in from next door. They started chatting. Zhao Yun put down his chopsticks and listened carefully.
The restaurant is a small restaurant and not very soundproofed. Zhao Yun could hear everything the guests next door said clearly.
What they said to each other was the recent increase in food prices in Lin'an City. It is estimated that if you stock up on some food now, you should have good profits in a few months.
Zhao Yun's elegant room faced the street, and there was a small Chaos stall next to it. The customers inside were also talking about major events such as Zhao Yun being assassinated and the Jin Kingdom committing crimes.
They all spoke enthusiastically, with loud voices and passion. Zhao Yun could hear them very clearly, even more clearly than the voices next door.
Most of them expressed indignation and sympathy for Zhao Yun's assassination, and believed that the murderer should be killed by the Nine Tribes.
Zhao Yun didn't talk to Xia Gui, but rather listened. Xia Gui didn't dare to disturb him. He ate a little food carefully and didn't dare to drink.
After paying the bill, leaving the restaurant, and walking back to the palace, Zhao Yun said to Xia Gui: "Xia Gui, do you know why I took you to the restaurant?"
"I don't know."
"Restaurants and tea shops are the places where it is easiest to hear the voices of the people. I am in the palace compound, isolated by the palace wall, and also isolated by people who care about me. I can't hear the sounds from outside."
Xia Gui was silent and listened quietly. He had a vague premonition that Zhao Yun seemed to have a task for him.
Sure enough, his hunch was accurate.
Zhao Yun stopped, turned around and said to him: "I want you to arrange people to pretend to be common people and listen to their voices. Can you do it?"
Xia Gui is not stupid, and of course he understands the meaning behind Zhao Yun's words. This is not only to listen to the voices of the people, but also to lead the voices of the people when necessary, and guide the people's attention in the direction that Zhao Yun wants.
Not only that, Zhao Yun was also trying to win over Xia Gui. As long as Xia Gui agreed, he would naturally be Zhao Yun's man and be tied to the same boat as Zhao Yun.
We were on the same boat as the emperor, and there were not many people on the boat, so we were able to get a good seat in advance. This was of course an extremely lucky thing.
But the crux of the problem is that Zhao Yun is a puppet and has no real power!
What's even more terrible is that Zhao Yun is still being assassinated. This shows that someone is already dissatisfied with Zhao Yun. Who could this person be?
If this person is extremely powerful, then Zhao Yun may be assassinated or deposed at any time. If Xia Gui is Zhao Yun's man, he will undoubtedly have little chance of survival.
"Xia Gui, if you don't want to, I won't force you."
Zhao Yun saw that Xia Gui didn't answer and didn't force him. He continued walking, but he didn't speak again. No one knew what Zhao Yun was thinking at this time.
Zhao Yun didn't speak, and Xia Gui didn't speak either. He kept frowning. He knew that the task Zhao Yun gave him today could change the fate of his family for a hundred years.
But whether this opportunity was an opportunity or a trap, he couldn't accurately grasp it. The matter was so important that it affected the lives of hundreds of family members, so he didn't dare to make a rash decision.
The monarch and his ministers walked in tandem. The palace would be arriving soon, and there was not much time left for Xia Gui to make a decision.
The king of heaven and earth is his master, and the king is the greatest below heaven and earth. Xia Gui finally made up his mind.
Xia Gui crossed Zhao Yun, knelt down in front of Zhao Yun, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to be a dog and a horse, just to serve your Majesty."
"good."
Zhao Yun was very happy, shouted "Hello", straightened his body, calmly accepted Xia Gui's kneeling, and said: "Xia Gui, I believe this will be the most important and correct choice in your life. As long as I am here in the future,
You will surely have the wealth and honor of your Xia family."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhao Yun happily helped Xia Gui up. This was his first team member. He had to be capable and loyal. If he encountered something in the future, he would finally have someone he could assign.
The two returned to the palace. Zhao Yun asked Xia Gui to go back to the front office of the palace to be on duty, saying that if something happened, he would be asked to find him. Then Zhao Yun returned to Funing Palace;
As soon as Xia Gui came back, the imperial guard in front of the palace said: "Marquis Du Yu, the palace commander sends you over."
"Yeah." Xia Gui went.
Seeing Xia Zhen, Xia Gui raised his hand to salute. Just as he was about to speak, Xia Zhen couldn't wait and asked directly: "Is there anything unusual in the official family?"
Xia Gui was stunned. He was about to answer the truth instinctively, but then he remembered that he was already Zhao Yun's person and could not betray Zhao Yun, so he replied: "Uncle, there is nothing unusual in the official family."
"Did the officials give you a mission?"
"No."
"The officials gave You'er a task, but not you?"
"No."
Xia Gui resisted Xia Zhen's questioning and repeatedly denied it.
Xia Zhen's eyes narrowed and his gaze focused, making Xia Gui feel more stressed.
"Xia Gui, don't forget your identity. You are not the only one in the Xia family. It is a large family with hundreds of members. It is related to imperial power. If you make one wrong move, you will die!"
Xia Gui's breathing became heavy, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "Uncle, the official family did not give me a task. Please trust my nephew." This chapter has been completed!