Catching Monsters

Chapter 271 Playing Music
Hear the roar of the evil ghost in front of me.

Jiang Yun felt his brain suddenly click...

He immediately covered his ears and turned to look at Linglong beside him: "Master, you have to testify for me that I didn't hear anything..."

After saying that, Jiang Yun turned around and was about to leave Lengyue Palace quickly.

You can't get involved in this mess. If you don't handle it right, you might lose your head.

But Linglong was not afraid at all. Instead, her eyes revealed a bit of curiosity. She couldn't help but roll her eyes at Jiang Yun and said, "I said you are usually very brave, but why are you so scared when this evil ghost mentioned my father?"

"Yes, yes, I was born timid..."

Jiang Yun couldn't help but mutter in his heart, "Master, you are a royal relative. If he really heard something, His Majesty would not hold you accountable."

If I heard something I shouldn't have heard, who knows what the Emperor would do given his character.

Jiang Yun decided to ignore this matter...

I couldn't do anything about it, so I turned around and left.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they turned around, they saw Feng Yu had quietly come behind them with a faint smile on his face.

"Eunuch Feng, why are you here?" Jiang Yun forced a smile.

Feng Yu glanced at Jiang Yun, then slowly walked forward, his eyes also fell on the evil ghost, and slowly said: "It has been more than 20 years, almost 30 years, and your resentment has not subsided yet?"

The evil ghost nailed to the tree became even angrier when he saw Feng Yu, and said, "You little dog slave, where is Xiao Yuzheng? Let him come to see me!"

"For so many years, he has been afraid to show up to see me. Isn't it because he has no face?"

"In my father's will, it was clearly written that the throne should be passed on to me!"

"But this fellow secretly colluded with the Imperial Guards and shot me to death here on the night my father died."

"Then he ascended the throne and became emperor. Will I be able to let go of my resentment?"

Hearing this, Feng Yu's face was somewhat indifferent, and he slowly said: "What's the point of talking about right and wrong? Your Majesty has been on the throne for many years, and the country has been peaceful and the people have been forging ahead."

"I work diligently on government affairs every day and never slack off."

Upon hearing this, the evil ghost couldn't help but burst into laughter and said sternly, "Diligent in government affairs? Isn't it because he is guilty and knows that he got the position unfairly, so he wants to prove that he is the best candidate for the emperor?"

At this time, Linglong also vaguely remembered who the person in front of her was.

Xiao Yubang, my father’s eldest brother, was also the crown prince.

However, according to the official statement of the court, in the year when his father ascended the throne, Crown Prince Xiao Yubang suddenly fell seriously ill, and then he called Xiao Yuzheng to his presence.

The two sides had a deep affection for each other. Xiao Yubang knew that his life was coming to an end, so he handed over the entire Great Zhou Dynasty to Xiao Yuzheng...

And among folk storytellers, the versions are constantly updated.

Xiao Yubang knew that he was not the destined prince, so he fell seriously ill and had to pass the throne to Xiao Yuzheng.

Or maybe Xiao Yuzheng went around looking for a miracle doctor for his dear brother, hoping to cure him, but unfortunately he failed...

This version has already been circulated.

But Linglong never expected that the truth of the matter would be like this.

Jiang Yun was beside him, so he didn't find it strange...

Isn't it just killing brothers? This kind of thing is very common in the royal family...

Listening to Xiao Yubang's words, Feng Yu did not refute, but slowly said: "It has been thirty years, and His Majesty can't bear to let you be sealed here forever."

He turned around and pointed at Jiang Yun, saying, "This is a Taoist priest specially invited by His Majesty. He is very good at saving the souls of the dead. As long as you tell me the whereabouts of that thing, His Majesty will allow you to reincarnate."

Xiao Yubang heard this and said, "Finally, we are getting to the point. You sealed me for nearly thirty years just to find out the whereabouts of that thing, right?"

He said in a cold voice: "Only the true emperor, the legitimate heir of the Great Zhou Dynasty, can possess that thing. Does Xiao Yuzheng deserve it?"

"Without that thing, Xiao Yuzheng will never be the true emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Listening to this topic, a hint of curiosity emerged in Linglong's eyes. What thing is so important?
Logically speaking, given my father's character, if he had really killed his brother, he would have definitely eliminated his soul long ago. Why would he have let him stay in the harem for so many years?
This is enough to show that the thing he mentioned is probably extremely important to Xiao Yuzheng.

Linglong's curiosity was aroused, and she turned to look at Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun had already covered his ears, and Linglong couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.

With this guy's cultivation level, how could he not hear these words even if he covered his ears? This is like covering one's ears and stealing a bell, my Protector Jiang!

Of course Jiang Yun heard all this, but what could he do...

At this time, Feng Yu still had a faint smile on his face, and said slowly: "Xiao Yubang, His Majesty said..."

Suddenly, Xiao Yubang said calmly: "I have already told my destined lover about the things."

Feng Yu was slightly stunned, and stared at Xiao Yubang in surprise: "What did you say? Who did you tell?"

Xiao Yubang said slowly: "Guess for yourself? Over the years, how many princes and princesses have stayed in the harem? Do you think there is any prince who has come here out of curiosity?"

"The prince should have got the item. Let Xiao Yuzheng wait."

"He won't be in this position for long."

"He will suffer the same fate as me, being killed by his own family and having his throne taken away from him."

Hearing what Xiao Yubang said, Feng Yu's face darkened and he subconsciously looked at Jiang Yun and Linglong.

Linglong: "First exclude me. I left the palace when I was young, and I was still ignorant at that time..."

Jiang Yun covered his ears and said, "I didn't hear anything, Eunuch Feng, have you finished the tea I gave you last time? I'll bring you some more tomorrow..."

Feng Yu took a deep breath, his eyes fell on Xiao Yubang and said, "Do you think I will believe this lie?"

After saying that, Feng Yu waved his hand, signaling Jiang Yun and Linglong to leave first.

After the three of them walked out of Lengyue Palace, Feng Yu's eyes fell on Jiang Yun, and his lips moved slightly. Jiang Yun knew what he wanted to say, and said first: "Eunuch, I don't know anything."

"You kid." Feng Yu rolled his eyes at him, then asked, "Do you have any way to see his memory when you are saving the soul?"

This is the main reason why Feng Yu asked Jiang Yun to come.

Jiang Yun frowned, shook his head, and said, "When you are saving the souls of the dead, you can indeed roughly see some fragments of the soul's memory, but they are very vague and general. I can't guarantee that I can see where that thing is."

Hearing this, Feng Yu took a deep breath and said, "Okay, you and the princess should go back and rest first. You must not tell anyone about what happened tonight."

"Yes."

After giving instructions to the two, Feng Yu quickly returned to the imperial study.

Xiao Yuzheng was waiting here. Seeing Feng Yu coming back, Xiao Yuzheng asked, "How is it?"

"He still refused to speak, and he has not forgiven your majesty."

Xiao Yuzheng was not surprised when he heard this, and said in a deep voice: "Tell me carefully what he said."

Feng Yu's heart was slightly moved, and he coughed and said, "When I just arrived at Lengyue Palace, I saw Princess Ning Yi and Jiang Yun outside the palace, so I asked them to wait outside..."

Then he told everyone what Xiao Yubang had said.

Feng Yu knew His Majesty's character too well. If he knew that Jiang Yun knew these things, it would not be good for Jiang Yun.

After listening to this, Xiao Yuzheng snorted coldly and said, "My elder brother is too narrow-minded. It has been so many years, but his resentment has not subsided."

"He wasn't the only brother I killed, so why did the others' resentment disappear so early?"

Feng Yu suggested: "Your Majesty, if it really doesn't work, I will kill his soul to avoid any trouble..."

"No, I won't feel at ease as long as the imperial seal is not in my hands." Xiao Yuzheng sighed. The imperial seal he printed now was a forgery.

Of course, normally speaking, as long as the imperial seal is in the hands of His Majesty the Emperor, it is of course authentic.

What's more, he has been on the throne for decades and has long since secured the throne.

But the real imperial seal has more than just symbolic significance.

At this point, Xiao Yuzheng narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice: "Do you think he will really hand over the imperial seal to one of my princes?"

Feng Yu advised, "Your Majesty, this is most likely just something Xiao Yubang said to make you suspicious. You must not believe it."

"Too."

"Forget it, let my brother continue to stay in Lengyue Palace."

Having said that, a seed was still planted in Xiao Yuzheng's heart.

……

After returning to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Jiang Yun did not dare to continue to think about the progress of the case. He just hurried to the East Pacification Office to report the next day.

Yang Liunian was also an old fox. He knew that the evil ghost was in the palace and might be involved in some royal secrets, so he did not ask Jiang Yun for any details.

When Jiang Yun said the case was closed, he stamped his stamp happily.

In the next few days, Jiang Yun went back and forth between Sanqing Temple and the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion every day.

Either he would accompany Xu Suwen shopping, or he would teach Wen Chen and Qin Shujian Taoism in Sanqing Temple.

Qin Shujian's comprehension of Taoism was so strong that even Jiang Yun was a little surprised.

Although Wen Chen is slightly inferior to Qin Shujian, they are both rare talents.

Finally, the day came for Xu Xiaogang to return to Beijing.

That morning, the north gate of the capital city was bustling with activity, needless to say, the Duke of Zhenguo's family was very busy.

Xiao Yuzheng and the six ministers of the six ministries came in person to greet him, and many dignitaries in the capital also came.

This is the first time in recent years.

At the entrance of the city gate, there was a ceremonial guard that had been invited by the Ministry of Rites early on, ready to beat drums and gongs.

Xiao Yuzheng was wearing a dragon robe and standing at the front of the team, with Tao Yuelan next to him.

The smile on Tao Yuelan's face could no longer be concealed.

My son has made great progress.

Regardless of whether he won the battle or not, His Majesty dismissed him from his post and called him back to the capital to serve as the Minister of War.

At the very least it can be considered a promotion.

What’s more, we actually won a victory on the front line.

Xiao Yuzheng was also beside him, and said to Tao Yuelan with a smile: "Madam, you have trained a good general for our Great Zhou Kingdom."

"Your Majesty is so gracious that you are willing to give Xiaogang a chance."

Both sides are praising each other in this business.

The original case said that Jiang Yun was not qualified to attend such a grand occasion, and was only able to come to welcome him because of his relationship with the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

He and Xu Suwen stood slightly forward.

From a distance, Xu Xiaogang was seen coming alone on horseback.

Looking at the huge welcoming team, Xu Xiaogang frowned slightly. There was not much joy on his face, but rather a solemn expression.

See Xu Xiaogang appear.

"play music!"

(End of this chapter)