"Danger?"
Lin Jiangnian noticed the change in Zhiyuan's expression: "What do you mean?"
The old eunuch, a powerful eunuch, is dangerous...
When these relationships came together, Lin Jiangnian's mind suddenly emerged with some mysterious eunuch masters with feminine faces who practiced the Sunflower Manual or the Tiangang Boy's Kung Fu.
According to the stereotype, an old eunuch like this who can control the government should be a top-level master.
After all, after being castrated, with no distractions, one can indeed go further on the path of martial arts than most people.
Women often only affect the speed of drawing the sword.
"Is this Chen Zhao a master?"
Zhiyuan shook her head slightly and said, "I don't know."
After a pause, Zhiyuan continued, "I've heard the prince mention it before."
"The prince once said that this man has a very deep mind and is definitely not a simple person. He has secretly recruited a group of experts to work for him. No one knows whether he is a martial artist..."
Listening to Zhiyuan's explanation, Lin Jiangnian seemed to be lost in thought.
This Chen Zhao was too low-key and mysterious. Although everyone in the capital was cursing the current emperor for being incompetent and favoring eunuchs, countless people hated this old eunuch to the core. The court officials impeached him and the common people were indignant. People with lofty ideals even named and criticized the eunuchs in the capital, lamenting that the eunuchs were interfering in politics and causing chaos in the world.
But even though he was scolded like this, this General Manager Chen remained unmoved. He was favored by the emperor and lived deep in the palace. It was difficult for ordinary people to see him.
At least that's the surface!
He cursed harshly, but few people had ever seen this Manager Chen.
This person is indeed smart. He clung to the emperor, held great power, and gradually gained an extremely important voice in the court.
Lin Hengzhong remembered this person, and he was very dangerous. This Chen Zhao must be no ordinary person.
While Lin Jiangnian was thinking, he saw Zhiyuan staring at him.
Seems a bit doubtful.
After a while, "You, have a conflict with him?"
"No."
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly, then thought of something: "This Chen Zhao, he must have a bad relationship with that Prime Minister Zhao, right?"
Zhiyuan glanced at Lin Jiangnian, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Yeah."
Everything makes sense!
Prime Minister Zhao was extremely well-known in the capital, holding a pivotal position within the court. He was also extremely popular among the common people, enjoying widespread support. His popularity was a testament to his extraordinary abilities.
Given his status and position, he naturally could not tolerate the court being controlled by a eunuch, and conflicts were inevitable.
That……
It didn't seem strange why Zhao Xi was looking for him.
"Chen Zhao, relying on the emperor's favor and controlling the Secret Heavenly Department, has considerable conflict with most officials in the capital. This Secret Heavenly Department is filled with experts and possesses immense power, but it also inevitably becomes a tool for Chen Zhao to secretly eliminate dissidents..."
Zhiyuan spoke softly, explaining.
When she said this, she suddenly stopped and looked up at Lin Jiangnian again.
"What's wrong?"
Lin Jiang smiled young, he noticed that Zhiyuan's eyes looked a little strange.
"Why are you asking this?"
Zhiyuan stared at him for a few seconds.
Lin Jiang explained with a young smile, "We're already in the capital, aren't we? When the Emperor summons us, we'll have to deal with him. Understanding him in advance will help us be mentally prepared."
Zhiyuan stared at Lin Jiangnian for a few seconds, then looked away without saying a word.
"how?"
Zhiyuan didn't look at him again, her eyes were fixed on the front, her expression remained calm.
After a while, she suddenly mentioned it casually.
"Yes, did Miss Zhao tell you that?"
“…”
Beijing.
Lu family manor.
The air was cold, the manor was cool, and there was a hint of double fog in the air.
The manor, which had not yet been completely cleaned up, still had a hint of the festive atmosphere of a grand wedding. However, the solemn and cold manor also gave people a heavy feeling.
The manor was very deserted.
Apart from a few servants, there were not many other people.
Inner courtyard, in the room.
Chen Changqing squatted on the ground and checked the room.
This is the crime scene where the young master of the Zhou family was murdered.
After Zhou Huiguang was murdered, he immediately rushed to the scene to investigate, but was unable to uncover anything. Furthermore, the suspect was the Prince of Lin, and members of the Zhao family intervened to mediate, ultimately failing to apprehend the Prince of Lin.
After the incident, the Zhou family was furious, and the head of the Zhou family was furious and determined to avenge his son. All the evidence pointed to the Prince of Lin, and even public opinion in the city was the same.
The case was almost closed at this point! However, because it involved the Prince of Lin, even the Secret Heaven Division took it very seriously.
After returning, Chen Changqing thought about it carefully and soon found that something was wrong!
Something unusual!
Why did the Prince of Lin want to kill Zhou Huiguang?
Vendetta?
Take action at the Lu family wedding?
That's a bit too stupid.
Chen Changqing, who was full of doubts, returned to the crime scene again to investigate the details of the case.
Zhou Huiguang's body had been taken back by the Zhou family, leaving only the crime scene. However, it appeared to have been vandalized, and Chen Changqing was unable to find any clues.
However, Chen Changqing still found something wrong.
According to the Prince of Lin, there were two maids in the Lu family who were murdered and silenced, and a servant who was missing. But when Chen Changqing wanted to take another look at the bodies of the two maids, he was told by the Lu family that the bodies had been burned.
Even the missing servant had disappeared. When Chen Changqing wanted to ask for the list of Lu family servants, he was perfunctorily ignored by the Lu family.
This made Chen Changqing feel even more that something was amiss!
Since the Lu family couldn't find any clues, Chen Changqing turned to the Zhou family.
The Zhou family's only son died, and the entire Zhou family fell into grief. Zhou's mother even cried herself to death several times. The atmosphere in the Zhou family, shrouded in sadness, was dull and cold.
After Chen Changqing came to the house and explained his background, he asked to examine the body, but was flatly refused by the Zhou family. It was not until he changed his tone and said he wanted to confirm the evidence and arrest the Prince of Lin that they finally relented.
"Lin Jiangnian killed my son. I will never forgive him!"
At the Zhou family, Zhou Yao's expression was grim, his eyes red, and he gritted his teeth: "The government officials dare not arrest him, and you, the Secret Service, obey His Majesty. Now that Lin Jiangnian has killed my son, you must arrest him and seek justice for my son!"
"Lord Zhou, accept my condolences. I'm sure you're aware of the unusual status of Prince Lin. Without solid evidence, it would be difficult for us to apprehend him even if we came to his house... But don't worry, if Young Master Zhou was truly murdered by him, we, the Secret Heaven Division, will show no mercy!"
After making the promise, Chen Changqing successfully saw Zhou Huiguang's body. It was black and purple all over, and it was obvious that he died of poisoning. After checking it, Chen Changqing frowned and was terrified.
This poison is really overbearing!
He couldn't tell where the poison came from, but he could sense its insidious spread. When Zhou Huiguang was killed, he was only bleeding from all seven orifices. Now his body was already ice-cold, and the poison was still spreading throughout his body.
After an investigation, no clues were found. Zhou Huiguang had indeed died of poisoning, which seemed to confirm the fact that Prince Lin had poisoned Zhou Huiguang.
but……
Chen Changqing frowned.
All the clues do point to this point. The only person who had contact with Zhou Huiguang at that time was the Prince of Lin, which is almost completely certain.
However, Chen Changqing was still confused.
Zhou Huiguang was indeed poisoned, and Prince Lin was indeed the most likely culprit. But...why did Prince Lin do this?
Why did he poison Zhou Huiguang so publicly?
There was just a conflict, and then Zhou Huiguang died, and he was caught red-handed by someone with their own eyes... Isn't it too coincidental?
Even more bizarre was why Zhou Huiguang was dining at the same table with the Prince of Lin. The poison Zhou Huiguang had taken came from the wine, not the wine itself. Not only was it unusual for Zhou Huiguang to sit with the Prince of Lin, but even more so for them to drink together.
Who arranged the banquet?
How was the poison administered?
That day was the Lu family's wedding. Zhou Huiguang and Prince Lin were both guests, so how could they set up a table in the inner courtyard?
Chen Changqing seemed to have caught a glimmer of inspiration in his mind, but he couldn't be sure and couldn't think clearly.
So, after bidding farewell to Zhou Yao, he returned to the Secret Department and reported the matter.
Although Chen Changqing is the head of the Secret Heaven Division and is considered the top leader in name, he is actually just the nominal spokesperson of the Secret Heaven Division.
Within the Secret Heaven Division, he had four guardians above him. These four people were above him in status and directly took orders from the eunuch Chen in the palace.
Chen Changqing is nominally the top leader, but he does not have much power.
Mitiansi.
When Chen Changqing reported what he had discovered to be wrong and requested that the case be investigated further, he was rejected by the law enforcer.
"You don't need to worry about this anymore. The Prince of Lin is the murderer of Zhou Huiguang. The evidence is conclusive!"
A cold voice came from behind the hall.
Chen Changqing lowered his head and said, "Sir, I think there's something fishy about this matter. Prince Lin doesn't seem like a fool. He wouldn't..."
He was halfway through his words when he was interrupted by a cold voice from the back of the hall: "Chen Changqing, didn't you hear what I said?"
"I told you, this case has already been closed. What you said is just speculation. Everyone saw Lin Jiangnian kill Zhou Huiguang. The evidence is irrefutable!"
"Let's just leave this matter at that. There's no need to investigate further!"
Hearing this, a look of indignation appeared on Chen Changqing's face.
But then he thought of something and fell silent.
"What? You don't seem convinced?"
A cold voice came.
Chen Changqing lowered his eyes, his tone unwilling but dull: "I dare not!"
"That's good to know!"
A sneer and somewhat disdainful voice came: "Others think you are the leader of the Secret Heaven Division, but in reality, you are just a useless piece of trash with some use value. Recognize your own status and don't try to exceed it. Do you understand?"
Chen Changqing lowered his head, clenched his big hands into fists under his robe, his fingertips almost digging into the flesh, and then loosened them.
"yes."
There was no emotion in his voice.
…
Beijing.
A restaurant.
The corner by the window.
Chen Changqing sat there quietly, leaning aside, with a gloomy look in his eyes and a somewhat confused expression.
There were several empty wine jars on the table.
The air was thick with alcohol, and his face was a bit drunken. He looked down at the nearby street, which was bustling with traffic.
A hint of self-mockery appeared on his face, and there was a hint of confusion in his eyes.
I don't know what he was thinking about, but a look of reluctance emerged from his eyes. But the next moment, he laughed bitterly at himself.
He grabbed the jar of wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
The stimulation of alcohol made him forget his troubles for a short time.
"It's surprising that the head of the Secret Heaven Division is drinking alone here, distressed and worried!"
Just then, a chuckling voice came from the side.
The voice sounded familiar. Chen Changqing suddenly narrowed his eyes, looked up, and saw a young man in his sight.
He has a handsome face and good temperament, and he is looking at him with a smile.
"Lin, Prince Lin?!"
Chen Changqing seemed stunned for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses and stared at him: "Why are you here?"
"Why can't I be here?"
Lin Jiangnian walked over slowly and took a glance: "Not welcome?"
Chen Changqing stared at him without saying anything.
Lin Jiangnian pulled out a stool nearby and sat down. He then looked up at Chen Changqing across from him and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that Chen Kuishou would also have troubles. Let's have a drink together?"
Chen Changqing still didn't move. He stared at Lin Jiangnian, his eyes gradually darkening: "Are you following me?"
"I guess so."
Lin Jiangnian did not deny it and nodded: "I did follow Chen Kuishou."
"What is your purpose?" Chen Changqing's eyes gradually became solemn and unfriendly.
"I want to make friends with Chen Kuishou."
A hint of surprise crossed Chen Changqing's face, and then he realized something and narrowed his eyes: "Are you here for the matter concerning the young master of the Zhou family?"
Lin Jiangnian sighed softly: "It seems that Chen Kuishou doesn't want to be friends with me?"
Chen Changqing's eyes were gloomy. "Prince Lin is a noble man. How can someone like me be qualified to be friends with His Highness?"
"Chen Kuishou means that making friends depends on one's status?"
Chen Changqing asked back: "Isn't it?"
"It can only be said that Chen Kuishou's ideological awareness is not high!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head slightly: "How can friends made based on status be considered true friends?"
Chen Changqing was stunned and didn't say anything.
"Have a drink?"
Lin Jiangnian picked up the wine glass on the table and raised it to Chen Changqing.
Chen Changqing didn't move, staring at Lin Jiangnian with narrowed eyes: "Your Highness, what do you want to talk to me about... Just tell me!"
"Since Chen Kuishou is so direct, I'll be direct too."
Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Changqing in front of him and suddenly said, "Chen Kuishou must be having a hard time in the Secret Heaven Division, right?"
Chen Changqing's eyes changed slightly.
"Don't be surprised, I can still find out this information."
Chen Changqing was silent. Indeed, with the other party's identity, it was not difficult to find out this.
"Chen Kuishou is brilliantly talented, exceptionally capable, and possesses considerable martial arts attainments. Logically speaking, he should be able to display his talents and achieve great things in the capital..."
"But in the end, as the head of the Secret Heaven Division, seemingly in a high position, he was nothing more than a puppet, his every word controlled and manipulated, feeling frustrated and powerless..."
Lin Jiangnian looked at Chen Changqing and shook his head gently. "For someone as ambitious and idealistic as Chen Kuishou to fall to such a state, he must feel extremely humiliated and frustrated, right?"
Lin Jiangnian's words seemed to touch his heart. Chen Changqing's already gloomy eyes became even darker at this moment.
The wine bottle in his hand was squeezed tightly, his face was expressionless, and his breath was cold.
Indeed, he was very unwilling!
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