Extra Chapter 18: The truth behind the case involving 'Yuan Tiangang'
"The imperial city is too big. Unless the Imperial Guards and internal servants are dispatched to search every room, it will be really difficult to find this ambitious dancer..."
After gathering intelligence from both sides, Xiao Hei deduced that Lan Masanti had faked her death, and Yang Zaiwei analyzed the purpose of Lan Masanti's fake death. The enemy's plan has gradually taken shape.
But I know how to stop it, but it still seems difficult.
The Daming Palace covers an area of more than 10,000 acres, which is equivalent to four and a half of the Forbidden City in later generations. Although the palaces and houses are not countless, even the internal officials who have lived in the palace for a long time may not be able to figure out what Xiaohei and Xiaohei are.
After Yang Zaiwei searched for a while, he had to give up temporarily.
As an outsider, it is forbidden to enter the palace without permission. Once discovered, conflicts will arise, and good intentions can also lead to bad things, and it is even more difficult to explain.
Xiao Hei immediately thought of Wan'er. It was related to the belief in miracles. This was a huge case that could shake the country. If it could not be solved in advance, it must be communicated with the leader of the inner guard and must not be acted out of impulse.
But she also had to work hard, found a place where it was convenient to talk, and discussed: "There are still five days before the Qianqiu Festival. Even if Lanmasanti wants to be a 'goddess' in the world, she is only a mortal body. These
She will definitely need to eat someday, can she start from here..."
Yang Zaiwei frowned: "I'm afraid she has more than one supporter in the palace and will deal with us and waste this time!"
Xiao Hei immediately changed his mind: "Then let's start with the allies we support. Who will be benefited by the goddess descending from the sky?"
Yang Zaiwei said: "Back then, Silla and Tubo were defeated with true martial arts. Now that the goddess has come to the world, if she wants to fight against the great empire, even the Emperor of Tang will be hard-pressed to stop her!"
Xiao Hei nodded: "The main fighting group has been impatient for a long time. General Abu is right to worry. Since trouble is caused in the name of the envoy, Dashi will definitely be involved!"
"The first 'death' of Lanmasanti was in Damascus. This was obviously persecution by Dashi, who did not want the goddess to return to the Tang Dynasty..."
"Lan Masanti's second 'death' was due to the assassination of the maid arranged by the envoy. This was also the crime of Dashi. Fortunately, the goddess sank into the Wangxian Pond and was blessed by God to return to the world..."
"The lives of goddesses have been endangered over and over again. Once word spreads, the government and the public will inevitably become excited. If people are instigated by people with intentions, it will be logical for the entire country to destroy Dashi."
In a few words, Xiao Hei had already compiled the entire process for the other party.
The process of launching a religious war!
Yang Zaiwei has traveled to various Western countries and has seen the situation where divine power overrides imperial power. He said solemnly: "There will always be a battle between the Tang Dynasty and Dashi, but this must not be the beginning, otherwise there will be endless troubles!"
Xiao Hei was convinced and asked: "As for allies, do you think there is Yuan Tiangang?"
Yang Zaiwei said: "If you want to perform a miracle of coming to the world on the Qianqiu Festival, you must have a deep understanding of the rituals. In recent years, Yuan Tiangang has been using the name of Zhenwu to worship heaven and pray for blessings. If the 'goddess'
In response to his piety and coming down to earth, his status will be difficult to shake and he will become a legitimate national master!"
Although Yuan Tiangang is favored, in terms of Taoist titles, he is just a real person.
For later generations, the title of a real person cannot be promoted, but in the Tang Dynasty, it was possible to confer the title of National Preceptor. Once Yuan Tiangang had the name of National Preceptor, he would really become powerful and bring trouble to the imperial court.
Xiao Hei shook his head slightly: "But in this case, the status of the goddess is still higher than that of the national master. Will Yuan Tiangang be willing to succumb to others? He spent all his efforts and specially arranged it, but invited an uncontrollable 'true god' to come
Until now, Chen? Lan Masanti seems not to be under his control, right?"
Yang Zaiwei explained the situation that Qiu Shenji tortured out: "According to Lanmasanti's old servant, this dancer was originally the noble daughter of Webster. Later, Webster was convicted and became a sinner. She was not allowed to escape into Dashi. After that, she became a
The No. 1 Dancer’s rise to fame was not due to a combination of circumstances, but someone behind the scenes who arranged it.”
"For a long time, Lanmasanti even thought that she was a spy of the inner guard who could atone for her sins and return to the Tang Dynasty. However, she gradually realized that something was wrong and knew that the person behind the scenes was definitely not related to the inner guard.
He has a single heart, but he can rely on the power of his inner guards."
"The master and servant do not want to be reduced to pawns, and are also working hard to investigate the people behind the scenes. After investigation, the most suspicious person is Yuan Tiangang, but there is no evidence, it is just speculation..."
When Xiao Hei heard this, he became more and more certain: "It is impossible for Yuan Tiangang to accept the rise of an uncontrollable goddess. He and Lan Masanti are not on the same page!"
Yang Zaiwei was puzzled: "But if Yuan Tiangang is not the instigator behind the scenes, and this matter can be concealed from others, how can it be concealed from him?"
Xiao Hei doesn't understand either. Fortunately, there is no need to fantasize and he can act directly: "Let's go to the Zhenwu Temple and inform Lan Masanti of his plot and see how Master Yuan reacts!"
Yang Zaiwei raised his eyebrows: "What then?"
Xiao Hei said solemnly: "Whether this person is the mastermind or not, he has the intention to deceive the world and steal his reputation, which is extremely harmful. If we cooperate, then we will solve this crisis together first. If not, we will eliminate one harm and then discuss the others!"
Yuan Tiangang used the name of Zhenwu to dominate and confuse the world, and he had already found a way to kill him. However, they did not have a foundation in Chang'an, so they didn't have to worry about it.
If thieves want to steal faith and confirm miracles, they must take advantage of the special period of the Qianqiu Festival when all nations come to court. If they can't catch people, they might as well make the matter bigger, which is also a solution.
Yang Zaiwei thought about it for a while and felt that he had no better idea: "That's it!"
Both parties are resolute and resolute people, with a certain goal, and they immediately began to determine the whereabouts of Yuan Tiangang.
Sure enough, on the eve of the Qianqiu Ceremony, this beloved Taoist priest moved into the Royal Sanqing Taoist Temple in the Daming Palace from the Zhenwu Temple that had been rebuilt by Xuandu Temple.
The sage Li Hong was also considerate of his old age and specifically ordered that there was no need to bother with ordinary etiquette, and he only needed to pray for the country in the temple.
Facts have proved that Taoist temples can not only be quiet and peaceful, but also magnificent, especially those built in the Daming Palace. This Sanqing Temple has inherited the scenery of the Qionglou Jade Palace and looks very magnificent even in the dark night.
Xiao Hei and Yang Zaiwei climbed over the wall, passed through the long front hall, and when they arrived at the residence where the viewer was staying, they saw the doors and windows closed, and there were two gentle breathing sounds inside.
Two Taoist boys sat upright, guarding an empty futon in the middle.
Xiao Hei and Yang Zaiwei looked at each other, and there was a tacit understanding in their hearts. One light and another dark, Xiao Hei became invisible, and Yang Zaiwei appeared and took steps.
"who?"
The two Taoist boys noticed it immediately, stood up together, and looked out, with expectant expressions on their expressions.
However, the door opened, and a stranger dressed in smart clothes walked in: "Where is Yuan Tiangang?"
The expressions of the two Taoist boys suddenly changed, and the older one scolded: "How dare you, the thieves, to be so stubborn in this important place of the imperial city? If you disturb the master of the temple to pray to heaven, you will be punished by heaven, and you will be thrown into hell forever!"
Yang Zaiwei laughed, stretched out his palm, and pressed it down calmly.
"You...um..."
The two Taoist boys wanted to yell and curse. On the one hand, they wanted to suppress the incoming enemy, and on the other hand, they also wanted to call the guards outside. However, they were shocked to find that under the invisible suppression of Weishi Jin, they had lost the ability to speak.
My legs became weak and I sat down little by little.
"Really not here?"
Yang Zaiwei started his career as an assassin. He never spoke of being a master. He suppressed the whole process. After waiting for a while, he determined that even if there was a hidden person in the room, he would not show up because of the Taoist boy. With two clicks of his fingers, he knocked the Taoist boy down.
At the same time, Xiao Hei walked out of the house: "There is no secret room and no one is hiding..."
Yang Zaiwei said in a deep voice: "You need to be sincere when praying, and you must not do anything without permission. Yuan Tiangang disappeared at this time, and he took a huge risk. Could it be that he was not the one who instigated Lan Masanti behind the scenes? After discovering that this woman died inexplicably, he went to
Are you investigating the cause of death?"
Xiao Hei nodded slightly: "If what Lan Masanti did was Yuan Tiangang's design, he should sit here peacefully and watch the development of the situation. Since he disappeared, it means that the situation has been lost to some extent.
control……"
Yang Zaiwei said: "Compared with the secular power struggle, benefit distribution, and win-win game, the battle of faith is often more life-and-death, and it is difficult to tolerate each other!"
The little gangster said: "But I don't know the details of Lan Masanti, and I can still see the maid's trick of killing someone. This trick cannot be hidden from Yuan Tiangang. Under normal circumstances, the person should have been captured long ago..."
Yang Zaiwei raised his brows and expressed surprise: "So, Yuan Tiangang has also been plotted?"
Xiao Hei sat down, raised his neck, and looked at the starry sky: "If he doesn't come back after dawn, then it's really possible."
Yang Zaiwei stood with his hands behind his hands: "Then just wait."
Both of them are talented and courageous people. They are in the core of the imperial city, with two fainted Taoist priests lying on their left and right, but they still remain calm and composed.
The third watch, the fourth watch, the fifth watch...
Before the morning light pierced the darkness, a figure approached quietly, but stopped suddenly outside the house.
Xiao Hei's figure faded away and disappeared into the darkness. Yang Zaiwei opened the door and greeted him very naturally: "Is Master Yuan back?"
Yuan Tiangang's childlike face with crane hair appeared in sight. Facing this sudden intruder, his expression did not change much. He walked in calmly, waved his long sleeves, and the unconscious Taoist boy on the ground shook his body and suddenly jumped up.
: "Guanzhu!"
Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "Go and make tea and entertain the guests."
The backbone returned, the Taoist boy's flustered expression calmed down, he bowed his head and saluted: "Yes!"
Yang Zaiwei watched the Taoist boy busy with interest, then watched the old Taoist priest come to sit down on the futon, stretched out his hand to invite: "Please!"
Yang Zaiwei suddenly said: "Are you injured?"
Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "Thank you for your concern, our guest. A few minor injuries are nothing to mention!"
"Is it?"
There was a sparkle in Yang Zaiwei's eyes, and his energy came out of his body. It was no longer an invisible force, but a solid coercion.
The Taoist boy who was holding the teapot not far away was frightened and his whole body was trembling. Only Yuan Tiangang's behavior was still chic, his Taoist robes were fluttering, and the same strong force swept away the chilling atmosphere.
"Good cultivation!"
Yang Zaiwei's eyebrows showed a look of joy: "There are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the capital. In addition to the leader of the inner guard, there are also strong men like you. This trip is worthwhile!"
Yuan Tiangang said: "People from outside the country dare not compare with the leaders of Shangguan Pavilion."
Yang Zaiwei said: "There is no need to belittle yourself. In terms of martial arts, you may not be as good as her, but you have been able to occupy a high position in these years. You must have a way to deal with it. I heard that your physiognomy is unparalleled in the world. Why don't you take a look at your physiognomy for me now?"
"The fate of life is mysterious and difficult to predict. It doesn't matter. I'm just a poor man. I'll just talk about it. Your Excellency, just listen to it!"
Yuan Tiangang really looked over with his eyes, and after a moment he said calmly: "I was born into a noble family, and suffered misfortune when I was young. I once fell into evil situations, and showed off my power with ferocity. Fortunately, I was attracted by righteousness, achieved great enlightenment, and corrected my evil ways..."
Given Yang Zaiwei's state of mind, he couldn't help but show a bit of emotion. Xiao Hei, who was listening secretly, also raised his eyebrows: "Does this Yuan Tiangang recognize Yang Zaiwei? Otherwise, how could he tell the other party's past so accurately? If physiognomy is really so magical,
That’s simply Taoism!”
"Could this person be an old acquaintance of mine?"
Yang Zaiwei also had similar thoughts in his mind. He carefully looked at the Taoist in front of him and then said, "Then, do you know the purpose of my coming here?"
Yuan Tiangang said: "Discuss martial arts! Explore the secrets!"
Yang Zaiwei smiled and said: "Okay! What a great exploration of martial arts. It seems that your ability to observe words and expressions is indeed at its peak! I did come here to discuss martial arts at first, but now that I have seen the undercurrents of this capital, I have more desire to explore the secrets.
So excited, it would be a pity to miss this battle for miracles!"
Hearing the word "miraculous", Yuan Tiangang frowned and finally ordered: "Qingfeng, Mingyue, please step back."
"yes!"
The two Taoist boys could not hide their curiosity in their eyes, but they immediately accepted the order and exited the house, closing the door behind them.
Yuan Tiangang stood up, picked up the tea bag and put it into the pot.
Yang Zaiwei saw his leisurely look and was also not in a hurry. He came to sit opposite the futon.
When the tea gurgled and the aroma filled the air, Yuan Tiangang served the tea with his own hands: "In a hurry, the taste of this Yangxian tea has gone bad. Guests should just make do with it!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Yang Zaiwei took the tea bowl, blew lightly, and began to taste: "It doesn't matter! I have been busy these past few nights, and drinking tea is also refreshing, so there is no need to pay too much attention to it.
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Yuan Tiangang held his tea bowl, sat down again, took a sip, and sighed: "I have no time to relax, I want to catch the thief!"
Yang Zaiwei smiled: "Yuan Zhenren has unparalleled physiognomy, knows the will of heaven, and has obtained the will of the True Martial God. Are you afraid that you won't be able to capture the thief?"
Yuan Tiangang seemed unable to hear the sarcasm in these words: "How can we disturb the Lord God with everything that is a trivial mess in the world?"
Yang Zaiwei's face darkened, and he threw out the booklet he had taken out from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and unfolded it to highlight the page: "The Food Dancer will become the goddess of the Tang Dynasty and be worshiped by all the people. Is this a small disorder?"
Yuan Tiangang didn't pick it up and take a closer look. He just glanced at it and said calmly: "Seeking progress through evil paths is all delusion!"
"You really know Lanmasanti's plan!"
Yang Zaiwei saw that the other party was not hiding anything, so he simply opened the skylight and spoke frankly: "Zhenren Yuan has forgotten that you are an example of the success of these wishful thinking people. A mere sinner of the Tang Dynasty can have such ambitions because of your current situation."
With a high position and great power, great chaos will arise and bring disaster to the world!"
Yuan Tiangang did not agree: "How can such delusional people speculate on the relationship between a poor Taoist and a divine king?"
Listening to his tone, Yang Zaiwei was sincere. He thought that this man might have deceived him by lying. He shook his head and said: "I won't argue with you. The purpose of coming here is to stop these monsters from pretending to be fake."
Goddess, using the name of Zhenwu to confuse people's hearts, are you willing to cooperate?"
Yuan Tiangang nodded: "Yes."
Both parties are going straight to their true hearts, without any need for twists and turns. Yang Zaiwei said: "Lan Masanti's old servant is already in our hands. Next, we will find out more clues based on this person's confession, and the Daming Palace
Inside, it is within the reach of your power."
Yuan Tiangang showed his sincerity: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Imperial Guards in the South Government Office all have the ears and eyes of thieves. Even the Saint's personal guards in the North Government Office also have collaborators with the enemy."
Yang Zaiwei snorted coldly: "The servants want to change their situation and wish to repeat the eunuch disaster of the Han Dynasty. The imperial army is looking forward to starting a war against Dashi so that they can have the opportunity to perform meritorious service. Otherwise, they will be guards all their lives, but these people are just following orders.
A pawn, the key is the mastermind behind the scenes!"
"This person is not an ordinary person. He has connected the inner and outer dynasties, infiltrated the internal guards, and even has power in Dashi. He dares to fake miracles in front of you. Does Master Yuan have any clues about this?"
In the last sentence, Yang Zaiwei did not expect to get the exact answer, but just wanted to hear this person's opinion. Unexpectedly, Yuan Tiangang put down the tea bowl and said calmly: "It may have something to do with the Yuan family."
Yang Zaiwei's eyes suddenly became solemn: "Who?"
Yuan Tiangang said: "I don't know."
Yang Zaiwei frowned: "Isn't it related to your Yuan family? How could you not know?"
Yuan Tiangang repeated again: "It is related to the Yuan family."
Yang Zaiwei listened inexplicably at first, then looked at the real person with extraordinary temperament in front of him, and suddenly realized: "The Yuan family you mentioned is the real Yuan family member! You... are indeed not Yuan Tiangang!"
The famous physiognomist from the late Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty appears in today's era, and Yuan Tiangang's age has been questioned more than once.
And Yang Zaiwei saw it with his own eyes and secretly competed, and he was even more certain that there was something wrong with the other party's identity.
People who practice martial arts in this world, due to the characteristics of their strength, the impact and hidden dangers brought by year-round fighting, not only are it difficult to increase their life span, but they often die early. Even the most health-preserving methods, such as the Buddhism's Bright and Infinite Energy, age
Even at nearly a hundred years old, he is too old to fight with others.
This is the limitation of mortals.
Therefore, whether the person in front of me returns with minor injuries, moves freely, still has unfathomable power, or shows great energy in every gesture, he has quite powerful fighting ability...
Centenarian?
Absolutely impossible!
Yang Zaiwei believed that the other party was not even half a century old. The so-called white-haired and childlike appearance was just a matter of turning the beard and hair white, and through a simple disguise, he could become an old man with immortal demeanor.
Mainly because of his miraculous physiognomy and the evidence of the Yuan clan, which makes people believe him without doubt.
But now that I think about it, after Yuan Tiangang took up a high position, no one achieved enlightenment and ascended to heaven. On the contrary, the Yuan family kept a very low profile, and there was no news that he would use this person's reputation to dominate, so the opponents had no chance to criticize.
In other words, the Yuan family has a family leader who is famous all over the world. Not only does he not take advantage, but he also behaves cautiously. The most tragic thing is that this so-called family leader is still a fake...
Xiao Hei in the dark listened to the conversation between the two, and combined with the previous clues, he had straightened everything out: "The Yuan clan supports 'Yuan Tiangang' to rise to power. It was originally a win-win situation, but unexpectedly, in order to stabilize the status of the Living God, this person deliberately suppressed
The power of the Yuan family."
"The Yuan family was not angry, and secretly used the influence of the Zhenwu Temple Master to make arrangements silently, cater to this celestial phenomenon, cultivate the goddess to ascend to the throne, and replace her with the Shengun family. They all use similar methods."
"It's no wonder that Lan Masanti and her old servant thought that the person behind the scenes who supported them all the way to the West and became the Great Food Dancer was the Zhenwu Temple Master. And the killers who showed up before were also Taoist priests who used Dan Yuan Jin. Then
It’s not an artificial formation, there is indeed the same force behind it.”
"But even if 'Yuan Tiangang' is aware of all this, he can't act openly and openly. That would be damaging his own foundation. The appearance of Yang Zaiwei is actually a good thing for him, so he answers immediately when asked and gets rid of it quickly!"
Yang Zaiwei also roughly understood: "You want to borrow a knife to kill someone?"
"Yuan Tiangang" picked up the tea bowl again and took a leisurely sip: "To eliminate harm for the country, there is no need to borrow a knife. If your feelings are difficult to resolve, I will wait for your visit again!"
"In the past twenty years, how many lucky people have tried to use the name of Zhenwu Saint, but you are the only one who has obtained such a high position. It is indeed not a fluke..."
Yang Zaiwei stared at him and smiled boldly: "Okay! I will get rid of the Yuan family's troubles. After the Qianqiu Festival, if you are still greedy for wealth and linger in this position, I will come and take your head again!"