King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 205: Suspicion and tip-off
This statement came out.

Zhu Gaoxu's expression was slightly startled, a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes, and he subconsciously asked:
"The assassination just happened and we sounded the signal."

"In such a situation, can someone slip through the net? Is there anyone who can escape the pursuit of the Jinyi Guards and the soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?"

No wonder Zhu Gaoxu was so shocked, the main reason was that things were so unreasonable.

It stands to reason that with the existence of the two major institutions, Jin Yiwei and Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division, if such a large-scale event happened in Tianfu City, a signal was sent out just as it happened. After that, they also fought with the thieves. The fight lasted for so long.

Normally, no one should be able to escape.

Hearing this, Lao He couldn't help but nodded heavily and said in a deep voice:

"Yes."

"According to confirmed information from people below us, a total of eighteen of the thieves involved in the assassination have slipped through the net."

After receiving the affirmative answer, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but narrow his eyes, as if he thought of something, a trace of surprise and uncertainty flashed across his face, and he said:
"This is the time since I was attacked."

"I, the King of Yingtian Mansion, can be considered a half-master, so I should fulfill my duties as a landlord and treat him well."

"Can you find out who is in charge of these thieves hiding in the dark?"

After hearing this, Lao He pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly, and replied:
"Go back to your lord."

On this issue, it is considered a tacit secret among everyone. It is not open to outsiders. It is actually a normal thing.

"It's rude to come and not reciprocate."

"but."

However, the matter of the secret passage is a top secret matter.

"After all, in Prince Zhao's palace, there must be a secret passage leading to the outside between these two parties."

"However, our eyes can only see things on the bright side. As for whether there are other changes or calculations between the two parties in the dark, I really don't know if I am incompetent."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a sinister look on his face. He subconsciously licked his slightly dry lips and sneered:

Zhu Gaoxu half-squinted his eyes, thought for a moment, and then quietly said:

This is true.

"Since this period of time, according to reports from the informants below, there has been no movement at all in the Prince's Mansion and Prince Zhao's Mansion."

After all, this is the family's last resort and escape route.

"Did Prince Zhao and the Crown Prince have any other transgressions?"

In response, Lao He nodded unequivocally.

Very few people know.

In fact, regarding the matter of secret passages, not to mention the Prince's Mansion and Prince Zhao's Mansion, there is more than one in the Imperial Palace and his, the Prince of Han's Mansion.

"As for the leader, he gave me such a large plate of delicious food to enjoy."

"In that case, you're welcome."

"For other little fishes and shrimps, just order people to hand over the clues to the Jin Yiwei or the soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division without leaving any trace."

Having said this, he paused, his voice became extremely low, and said:

"This matter is of great importance. If you are not careful and are discovered by the informants around you, it may be self-defeating."

"Do you understand that you can bring people back through a secret passage?"

After receiving the order, Lao He, who was standing aside and hunched over, was slightly startled. He looked at his master in disbelief and said:

"Your Majesty, this matter..."

"If you know the risks involved, why take the risk?"

"does it worth?"

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Gaoxu, who was leaning on the soft couch, waved his hand at him. Regarding Lao He's doubts, he felt like a mirror.

"okay!"

"I know that this matter is risky, so I leave it to you."

"Old He, please remember that risks and benefits always complement each other."

"We are not fools. Under such a pursuit, these thieves were able to escape the encirclement of so many people."

"I wouldn't believe it if there was no one behind the scenes to help, even if they were beaten to death."

"If those two people or other thoughtful people are behind this matter, those little fish and shrimps can stay alive, do you think the leader who knows something can survive?"

"Once the leader is silenced, how do you know who is behind it?"

"Enemies who appear on the surface are not scary, but those who hide in the dark with ulterior motives are the most feared."

"Understand?"

Yes!

There is nothing wrong with saying this.

Let alone this matter, Zhu Gaoxu felt that there must be someone behind the scenes. After knowing that only half of the thieves were killed, almost everyone in the court unconsciously speculated.

After hearing this, Lao He knew that there was nothing he could do to dissuade him, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and nodded heavily, saying:

"promise!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty."

"Old slave, let's do it now."

Say it.

Without any hesitation, he turned around and strode out quickly.

After Lao He left, Zhu Gaoxu squinted his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a hint of coldness on his face, and whispered to himself:

"Boss, Third, I hope you two are not messing around behind this matter."

"If it's you who dare to break through the bottom line and kill me at this time, don't blame me for being rude then."

At the same time, at the main entrance of Yingtian Mansion's Jinyiwei, there was a 'whoosh' sound, and a sharp arrow pierced the night sky, embedding straight into the door frame, and a dull sound sounded.

The two Jinyi guards who were responsible for guarding the door and were somewhat sleepy suddenly opened their eyes, which were fighting up and down. The big sword in their hands was unsheathed with a 'clop' sound. Their expressions were extremely serious. They ducked and hid behind the two huge stone stones at the door. Behind the pier, an angry voice asked:
"Who?"

"Come out."

As the two people's roars and questions echoed in the silent night sky, they waited and waited for a long time without getting any response, and the night remained silent.

Although they did not elicit an answer from the people in the darkness, the roars of the two men woke up the resting and alert guards in the guard station one by one and called them out.

The closed door of the guardhouse creaked open. Ji Gang, the commander-in-chief in charge of the remaining Jinyi Guards, led a group of people out of it. Seeing the nervous look of the two night-watch subordinates hiding behind the stone pier, he spoke out. asked:

"Wait, what happened?"

After hearing this, they hid behind the stone pier and stared straight into the dark night. The two people with serious and alert expressions came back to their senses, pointed at the sharp arrow nailed to the door rail, and hurriedly explained:

"Your Honor."

"Just now, the two of us were on duty at night, and a sharp arrow flew from nowhere and nailed the door straight."

Ji Gang's expression suddenly became solemn, he waved to the Jin Yiwei behind him and ordered:

"Go search."

After that, he set his sights on the sharp arrow nailed to the top of the door rail and a folded envelope attached to the arrow, and slowly opened it to read the contents inside.

(End of this chapter)