Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 200 Treasure
Liang Jin's heart sank.

It seems something unexpected has happened.

Could it be that the emperor was so busy celebrating the New Year that he forgot about this matter for a moment?
This is understandable.

But even if the emperor forgot, wouldn't anyone among his subordinates remind him?
When the imperial guards from the previous shift saw Liang Jin and Xue Yan, they couldn't help but ask in surprise:

"Why are there only two people taking over your shift?"

"Your superior is truly audacious, to arrange things so laxly?"

After hearing what these imperial guards said, Liang Jin realized that the superiors of this squad of imperial guards attached great importance to the matter of Prince Huaiyang and were afraid that something might go wrong.

Therefore, this shift directly dispatched dozens of elite soldiers to guard the place.

Now, Liang Jin couldn't help but frown.

My shift is actually indifferent?

Just let himself and Xue Yan guard Prince Huaiyang?

But Liang Jin soon understood.

As the saying goes, many eyes see more than many people.

Many things are easier to do with fewer people.

Liang Jin couldn't help but ask the imperial guards from the previous shift:
"Did anything happen during the day?"

"Didn't the Prince of Huaiyang say..."

The guards replied:
"We're also confused. The higher-ups clearly said the Emperor would slaughter the New Year pig today, but there's still no sign of him."

"In fact, the eunuch from the Imperial Kitchen came and delivered two bowls of pig food, saying that only Prince Huaiyang could eat pig food."

"That's basically it, brothers. I'll leave things here to you."

The imperial guards looked at Liang Jin with some gloating eyes.

After they completed the handover, they left quickly.

Liang Jin and Xue Yan were the only ones left in this remote post.

The surroundings quickly became quiet.

Soon, it was night.

But after nightfall, heavy snow began to fall in the palace.

This time, it became even colder.

Liang Jin turned his head slightly and glanced at Prince Huaiyang in the iron cage.

It was so cold, but he didn't even have any clothes on.

I could hold on during the day, but I'm afraid I'd freeze to death in the middle of the night.

This made Liang Jin hesitate whether to report the matter to his superiors.

At this time.

Xue Yan suddenly spoke:

"Liang Jin, you are already a sixth-rank official, why are you still a soldier?"

Liang Jin shrugged:

"I'm an orphan."

Xue Yan understood instantly.

As an orphan, it is indeed difficult to get promoted in the Imperial Guard.

Xue Yan immediately asked again:

"But you're already a sixth-rank official. Why don't you leave the Imperial Guards and seek another career?"

A sixth-rank warrior can achieve great things in many areas.

Liang Jin asked in return:

"You want to check my background?"

"I'm afraid you've already checked it out. Why are you asking so many questions?"

"If you think I'll ruin your plans, then find a way to transfer me away as soon as possible."

"I don't want to stay in this crappy place, and I don't want to get involved in your mess."

Xue Yan was silent for a while.

Of course he had checked Liang Jin's background, but he didn't find out that Liang Jin was actually a sixth-rank warrior.

He didn't expect Liang Jin to hide so deeply, which made him a little hesitant.

After a moment, he suddenly asked:

"Liang Jin, is there anything you want?"

"Just ask."

Upon hearing this, Liang Jin guessed what Xue Yan meant.

But he didn't want to get involved in their affairs.

But today during the day, Liang Jin inexplicably accepted a favor from Xue Rong. It was obvious that Xue Rong and his gang had always wanted to drag him into trouble.

So Liang Jin said:

"Didn't we say that?"

"I can't see your business, and you can't see mine."

After saying that, Liang Jin walked away two steps and looked elsewhere.

Xue Yan clasped his fists and said:
"Thank you."

Afterwards, Xue Yan actually pulled out a large cotton coat from his bulging breastplate.

He hurried to the iron cage and stuffed his cotton coat into it:

"Your Majesty, please dress warmly."

I don’t know whether Prince Huaiyang Zhao Yu in the cage is really crazy or just pretending to be crazy.

He took the cotton-padded jacket and quickly put it on, making pig-like grunts.

Xue Yan took out a few meat patties from his pocket and handed them in:

"Your Majesty, there are these."

Zhao Yu snatched the meat pie, then huddled in the corner of the cage and wolfed it down.

Xue Yan looked at Zhao Yu and sighed slightly.

He then returned to his post.

Xue Yan's eyes kept looking around, and his ears pricked up to listen carefully.

For fear of being discovered, he secretly sent food and clothing to Huaiyang King Zhao Yu.

He has basically bribed everyone in the Imperial Guards.

But he needs to be wary of the people in this palace.

at this time.

Suddenly, fireworks exploded in the night sky.

These fireworks are like brilliant paintings, slowly unfolding in the night sky.

They bloom in the darkness, shining brightly, as if lighting up the entire sky and earth.

Some are as gorgeous as stars; some are as colorful as rainbows across the sky; and some are like blooming flowers, in clusters.

at this moment.

The emperor's concubines, princes and princesses, nobles, ministers and other high-ranking people would also enjoy this splendid scenery together with the people of the city.

During the Chinese New Year, everyone, whether powerful or common, has the opportunity to enjoy this moment of relaxation and joy.

It can be said that the whole world is celebrating.

Xue Yan looked at the fireworks blooming in the sky, a little dazed.

I don’t know if it’s because I’m thinking of my family.

In the iron cage, Zhao Yu was also attracted by the fireworks in the night sky.

He raised his head, pointed at the fireworks in the sky and grinned foolishly.

Liang Jin also felt a little emotional.

The fireworks in the previous life always made people happy.

But now, for some reason, the fireworks of Daqian make people feel melancholy and sad.

Liang Jin calmed himself down and just hoped that the matter of Prince Huaiyang could be resolved quickly so that he could continue to stand guard and develop peacefully.

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West Desert.

The bright moon hangs high.

The cold moonlight is spread across the vast desert.

Several tents have been set up and a bonfire has been lit.

Cangdu and a group of police officers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau all raised their heads and stared at the bright moon in the sky, silent.

New Year's Eve.

They all missed home, too.

However, because of the mission they shoulder, they can only stay in the desert thousands of miles away from home even during the New Year.

Liang Jin sat by the campfire and added some firewood.

On this New Year's Eve, the only ones who remained calm were the camels and horses nearby.

They had already left Dingfeng City and were on their way to Liusha City.

"Young Master Meng, where is your hometown?"

Cangdu came back to his senses and asked.

Liang Jin looked up at him:
"Master Cang is worthy of being from the Investigation Bureau. He always likes to inquire about people's backgrounds."

Cangdu smiled.

He could tell Liang Jin was unwilling to answer, so he stopped forcing him and said to himself, "When I came to the desert this time, my youngest son couldn't even walk."

"When I finish my mission and come back, I'm afraid he'll be running and calling me daddy."

Cangdu had a smile on his face, but his tone was melancholy.

The journey from the desert to his hometown in Daqian would take more than a few months to complete.

In the Jishi Bureau, the core members are all eunuchs, but most of them are not eunuchs.

They can also marry, have children, and live their own lives.

Cang Du is not a person who easily shows his emotions.

But today is Chinese New Year, and he is also unable to control himself.

Liang Jin was about to speak, but suddenly his expression turned stern:
"somebody is coming!"

Cangdu also noticed it at the same time. He coughed dryly and then gestured to his men.

The guards immediately took action and began to be on guard.

It's Chinese New Year, and there are still people wandering in the desert. I'm afraid they are not ordinary people.

After a while.

All that was heard was the sound of horse hooves.

In the vast night, several riders were approaching this side.

The guards' hands slowly reached under their clothes, where they found small crossbows hidden.

If someone comes with bad intentions, they will immediately shoot them with crossbows.

soon.

Everyone could already see the appearance of the group of riders.

There was a group of people who were dressed very strangely, completely different from the Daqian people.

There are four people in total, one woman and three men.

The woman in the lead had her black hair hanging down freely, without any jewelry restraining her.

She was not wearing a skirt, but a tight-fitting dress with a dark red cape draped over it, exuding an exotic charm.

The other three men were tall and burly, with prominent cheekbones, fierce faces, and shaved heads.

They wore necklaces made of wolf teeth around their necks and had tattoos of special symbols on their arms and faces.

"The boss is from the country of Shali!"

A fanzi spoke up.

The customs of the Shali Kingdom and the Daqian Kingdom are very different, and they do not celebrate the Spring Festival.

Liang Jin looked at these people and felt that they looked familiar.

Then he quickly remembered that this group of people had done business with him in Qingyi Building.

Cangdu whispered:

"be careful!"

"The other side has four fifth-grade masters, they are quite powerful!"

When the guards heard this, they immediately felt a sense of pressure.

Although the other side does not have top masters, the number of four fifth-grade masters is a bit scary.

At this time, there was only one fifth-grade warrior among the bandits, and with Liang Jin, there were only two of them.

If a fight breaks out, it will probably be a fierce battle.

soon.

The four Shali people were approaching.

A foreigner immediately shouted a few words at the other party in the language of Shali.

But the other party ignored him.

Just when Cangdu was about to give the order to shoot arrows.

Among the four Shali people, the leading woman named Aina saw Liang Jin.

"I know you!"

"Why are you here?"

Ayi Na pointed her whip at Liang Jin and spoke in her half-familiar Daqian dialect.

Then, Aina dismounted and strode closer with the rest of the people.

Cangdu looked at Liang Jin in confusion.

Liang Jin explained:
"They did my business a while ago."

Upon hearing this, Cangdu signaled the foreigners to stay calm.

The soldiers then hid their crossbows back under their clothes.

soon.

Ayi Na and her group had already arrived with their horses.

She came to the campfire, sat down next to Liang Jin, then took out a small knife and started cutting the barbecue on the fire.

"Why are you here?"

Ayi Na asked, stuffing the barbecue into her mouth without any hesitation.

It's not that Ayi Na is rude.

It’s just that the etiquette of the Shali Kingdom is different from that of Daqian.

According to the customs of the Shali country, anyone who is met in the desert Gobi at night is considered a guest.

As a guest, you have the right to the best food.

Liang Jin smiled and said:

"Well, is my information accurate?"

Seeing Aina's relaxed expression, he knew that they had done a very smooth job this time.

Aina nodded and said:

"You are good!"

"I'll do business with you next time!"

The three strong men who followed Aina looked around vigilantly.

They could see that the group of Daqian people around the fire were all fierce and murderous, and none of them were good people.

Immediately, a strong man named Ha Gang came up to Ayina and whispered:
"Ayina, there's something wrong with these people."

Aina was busy eating meat and talking to Liang Jin. Only after hearing Ha Gang's reminder did she start to look around seriously.

Upon seeing this, she also discovered that this group of Daqian people were staring at her and others unfriendlyly.

Then, Ayi Na stood up suddenly, kicked the fire away and asked:

"Who are you?!"

At the same time, she had drawn the two scimitars behind her.

The detectives from the police station immediately took out the crossbows from under their clothes and aimed them at Aina and her group.

For an instant.

The two sides were on the verge of war.

"take it easy!"

"Don't be nervous, we are all desert travelers."

"It's Chinese New Year, it would be bad if blood was seen due to a misunderstanding."

Liang Jin quickly stood up and tried to smooth things over.

He believed that Ayina and her group were not enemies.

If they were enemies, they wouldn't be ready to attack until now.

Cangdu and Aina both looked at Liang Jin.

Liang Jin could only say helplessly:
"My friends and I are going to Quicksand City."

Aina said:
"We are going to Quicksand City too."

Liang Jin shrugged, then gathered the bonfire that had been kicked apart:
"Since we're traveling together, let's sit down and have something to eat."

He brushed off the sand on the barbecue and continued to grill it on the rack.

Afterwards, Liang Jin was too lazy to care about them.

Both sides are very strong, neither side is weak.

If we start fighting like this, no one will benefit.

If two groups of strangers start fighting for no apparent reason, it would probably not be in the interests of either side.

Liang Jin believed that they were all smart people and could think clearly.

Aina and her group continued to glare fiercely at Cangdu and others.

Naturally, the guards from the East Factory were not willing to be outdone.

They stood there like this for a while.

finally.

Cangdu hesitated slightly, then raised his hand.

The soldiers put down their crossbows.

Seeing this, Aina snorted coldly, put away her scimitar and sat down next to Liang Jin again.

The three strong men stood behind her vigilantly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

After Ayi Na sat down, she asked Liang Jin a question:

"You guys are going to look for treasure too, right?"

Liang Jin was stunned.

Treasure?

What treasure?
(End of this chapter)