Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 362: The Mysterious Conspiracy in the Jin Palace
The streets of Yingtian Prefecture seemed especially quiet in the night. The watery moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone road, emitting a cold and clear glow.

Deputy Commander Ma Yi, who had just returned, walked hurriedly with a serious look on his face.

When he stepped into the Prince of Jin's Mansion and saw the commander Zhang Long, he said anxiously: "Commander, I just discovered that Li Shi, whom we have always trusted, is actually colluding with external forces.

He may be the traitor hiding among us."

Zhang Long narrowed his eyes slightly, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, then replied calmly, "Don't alert the enemy yet. We will use his own tactics to see what he is going to do."

However, Zhang Long's heart was like a lake into which a huge rock was thrown, causing ripples.

He unconsciously clenched his fists, as if trying to hold back the uneasiness in his heart.

Zhang Long paced alone in the dim room, holding the mysterious letter tightly in his hand.

The room was filled with a stale atmosphere. The faint candlelight flickered, casting mottled shadows on the walls.

The handwriting and strange light on the letter seemed to be telling an unknown secret.

Zhang Long's brows were furrowed, his eyes were deep and focused, as if he wanted to penetrate the layers of fog.

He thought to himself: The situation is becoming increasingly complicated, and every step is like walking on the edge of a cliff.

If there is even the slightest mistake, Prince Jin's Mansion might be doomed.

Why are external forces so obsessed with Prince Jin's Mansion?

Is it just for power?
Or is it the temptation of the legendary mysterious treasure?

It is said that the treasure can give people endless wealth and power. Are they here for this?

Or maybe it was for the precious ancient books collected in Prince Jin's Mansion. Those ancient books might record lost martial arts secrets, which, once obtained, could cultivate invincible masters.

Zhang Long's gaze became deeper and deeper, as if it could penetrate the thick fog.

He thought again of the light on the mysterious letter that Li Meng mentioned, which was related to the mysterious symbols in the ancient tomb. There must be deeper secrets hidden in it.

Perhaps external forces are looking for some ancient treasure or power, and Prince Jin's Mansion happened to become their target.

Could it be that there is a lost ancient book hidden in the Prince of Jin's mansion, which records the secret military strategy that can change the situation in the world?

Or maybe there is a mysterious passage hidden under the Prince Jin's Mansion, leading to some unknown mysterious place, where there is a power enough to subvert the world.

Zhang Long's thoughts were like a tangled web, getting tighter and tighter.

Then, he began to analyze Wang Biao's dream.

The dream was illusory and blurry, but it seemed to contain key clues.

Wang Biao has served in the army for many years and has experienced countless life and death tests. His dreams may be a subconscious keen perception of danger.

Zhang Long tilted his head slightly and closed his eyes, as if trying to recall the details of the dream described by Wang Biao.

He knew very well that in this seemingly peaceful Prince Jin's Mansion, undercurrents were surging, and every detail could be the key to solving the mystery.

At this time, the wind outside the window blew quietly, gently blowing the curtains.

The trees in the yard rustled in the wind, as if whispering unknown secrets.

Zhang Long thought of Sun Ke’s suggestion again. The news from the servants could often reveal some details that were usually overlooked.

The conspiracy of external forces may be inadvertently noticed by the subordinates, but they may not realize its importance.

The more Zhang Long thought about it, the more he felt that this conspiracy was intricate and complicated. He had to deal with it carefully in order to solve the mystery and protect the safety of Prince Jin's Mansion.

Over the past few days, Wang Wu's behavior has become increasingly strange. He often sits alone in a corner in a daze, and is no longer as proactive as before in the tasks assigned by Zhang Long.

On several occasions, other guards discovered that Wang Wu met a strange figure in the alley outside the palace late at night.

Whenever someone approached, they would quickly separate.

One day, when Wang Wu was on a mission, he was extremely nervous when faced with a simple question and even stuttered when speaking.

All this attracted the attention of other guards, but since there was no solid evidence, everyone just talked about it in private.

Afterwards, Zhang Long gathered several experienced guards and sat together to continue analyzing the conspiracy of external forces.

The room they were in was dark and damp, and there was a tension in the air.

Zhang Long's face was gloomy, like the sky before a storm. He asked in a low voice, "What exactly do the external forces want to do with this conspiracy?"

At this moment, Zhang Long's voice was full of anxiety and confusion.

Zhang Long's heart seemed to be shrouded in fog and he was extremely confused, but he couldn't show any of it in front of his brothers.

Thinking of this, Zhang Long bit his lower lip slightly, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness.

Li Meng frowned slightly, a solemn look on his face, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Commander, in my opinion, the external forces may want to control Li Fengci.

Then, they will plant more pawns in the palace, gradually infiltrate it, and finally achieve the goal of controlling the Jin Palace."

His expression was serious, as if he was telling a terrible prophecy.

Li Meng thought secretly in his heart: This external force is really cunning. If this conspiracy is not cracked as soon as possible, the Prince of Jin’s Mansion may be doomed.

Wang Biao continued, "It is also possible that they want to create chaos and throw the palace into disarray so that they can take advantage of the situation."

His eyes revealed deep worry as he spoke, and his face was full of anxiety.

Wang Biao couldn't help but worry: If this is true, what about the safety of everyone in the palace?
Just when everyone was discussing heatedly, the guard Wang Wu, who had always been considered loyal and reliable, suddenly revealed his true colors in front of everyone.

The corners of his mouth curled up into a strange smile, and he sneered and said: "You are all too naive. Li Shi is just a cover. The real traitor is me."

Everyone was shocked. A hint of anger and confusion flashed in Zhang Long's eyes, and his face was instantly filled with anger.

He asked himself in his heart: Wang Wu actually rebelled as well, what is going on?

Am I overlooking some important detail?

Zhang Long stood up suddenly, slammed his hands on the table, and shot a look at Wang Wu like a knife.

"Wang Wu, why did you betray the Prince of Jin's Mansion?"

Zhang Long asked angrily, his face showing a mixture of anger and disappointment.

He was both angry and disappointed. He really couldn't understand why his once loyal subordinates would betray him.

Wang Wu snorted coldly, a hint of greed showing on his face.

“Commander, the temptation from external forces is too great for me to refuse.

And do you think that mysterious letter is just an ordinary letter?
It holds a great secret, and only I know how to unlock it.”

Although Wang Wu felt a little guilty, he was more overwhelmed by the temptation.

As Wang Wu finished speaking, Zhou Haomiao, the third-class guard of Longxiang Pavilion who was responsible for assisting in the investigation, and Fang Wenyao, a ninth-rank official of Jiangning County, took action at the same time.

Before he could react, he was quickly brought under control.

(End of this chapter)