Detective Di Renjie's legend of Wu Dynasty

Chapter 165
In the attic, Di Renjie and Zhang Jianzhi were talking about Wu Zetian's illness.

Di Renjie asked: "Admonition, from your point of view, why does the emperor get sick again and again?"

Zhang Jianzhi said: "I still don't understand? The end is approaching."

Di Renjie shook his head: "That's not enough. A few days ago, I checked the emperor's pulse, and her pulse is very powerful."

Zhang Jianzhi smiled: "That's all an illusion. Brother Huaiying, please think about it, how can a strong and healthy person close his eyes and have evil spirits come to claim his life? This is obviously because the emperor's dragon body is weak and already When the oil runs out and the lamp dries up, hallucinations will occur again and again!"

Di Renjie raised his head: "You mean, what the emperor sees are all illusions?"

Zhang Jianzhi said: "Of course. From this point of view, the emperor's time is numbered. In my opinion, you and my brother should also be prepared."

Di Renjie was startled: "What do you mean by that?"

Zhang Jianzhi smiled: "Brother Huaiying asked the question knowingly."

Di Renjie smiled: "I know, you want to take advantage of this time to help the prince upright and return Li Tang's artifact."

Zhang Jianzhi nodded: "That's right. I've made a plan. Once the emperor ascends to Bintian, I will immediately order the imperial guards to guard the palace gate and keep the funeral secret. Afterwards, I will lead the troops to wipe out the Wu clan and help the crown prince upright. Now , Many of the important officials in the court are disciples of my elder brother, as long as brother Huaiying raises his arms, all the officials will respond immediately, and great things will be accomplished."

Di Renjie nodded: "I understand what you mean, why don't I want to do this. However..."

With that said, he took a deep breath.

Zhang Jianzhi asked, "Brother Huaiying, what worries do you have?"

Di Renjie raised his head and said, "I'm afraid it's not the time yet."

Zhang Jianyi was taken aback: "Oh? Why?"

Di Renjie said: "In my opinion, there must be something strange about this matter."

"Strange?"

Zhang Jianzhi was puzzled.

Di Renjie nodded: "Based on my observation, the emperor is far from exhausted. She has a wise mind, sharp words, and clear organization. She is definitely not in the state of a dying person. We must not Don’t act rashly! Once you fall into the trap of others, it’s not a big deal for you and me to die, but if you trap the prince to death, you will never be redeemed! But today, there are very few people who can serve Li Tang Zhengshuo, so be careful in everything!”

Zhang Jianzhi said: "But Wu Sansi has already moved!"

Di Renjie smiled indifferently: "King Liang, you are a fool! Let him move first, we will observe in secret. As long as Li Duozuo, Jing Hui, Yan Yanfan and other leaders of the imperial guards are under control, Wu Sansi will not be afraid of turning the world upside down. If the emperor is really in the sky, it is not too late for us to deploy immediately. If there is an ambush here, it will be Wu Sansi who moves, not us. The prince will be safe and well."

Zhang Jianzhi nodded slowly: "That makes sense! Brother Huaiying, the current physical condition of the emperor is unknown, and I have something to ask."

Di Renjie said: "Let me go into the palace to have a look."

Zhang Jianzhi nodded: "The friendship between you and the emperor is extraordinary, only you are capable of this job!"

Di Renjie smiled slightly: "I'm about to enter the palace to face the saint."

……

At this time, Wang Mang was walking towards the palace. He came to the gate of Shangyang Palace, and saw Di Renjie and a thin old man in crimson official robes walking slowly at a glance.

Wang Mang stepped forward: "My lord, who is this?"

Di Renjie looked at Wang Mang: "This is the current Chancellor Zhang Jianzhi, this is Xiaoyao Bo Wang Jingyang!"

"Oh? Are you talking about Wang Jingyang who has Yin Qi in the palace?"

Zhang Jianzhi said angrily.

Wang Mang looked dazed. It seemed that he was seeing this Lord Zaifu for the first time. Why did he feel that Zhang Jianzhi was so hostile to him?
Before he had time to think about it, Wang Mang cupped his hands and said, "I've seen Mr. Ge!"

Zhang Jianzhi snorted softly: "Don't dare to be that!"

Wang Mang looked at Di Renjie, and Di Renjie hurriedly smoothed things over: "Admonishment, don't argue with Jing Yang, he just said he has Yin Qi, not what you think."

Zhang Jianzhi said: "Brother Huaiying, I still have something to attend to, go and see the emperor!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Jianzhi walked away in a huff.

Wang Mang had some guesses in his mind, but he still asked, "My lord, this is the first time I've seen Mr. Zhang Ge!"

Di Renjie shook his head with a wry smile: "Advising him also misunderstood you. He mistakenly thought that you were the same as Wang Zhiyuan, the national teacher. In order to win His Majesty's trust, he said that there are ghosts in the palace!"

Wang Mang sighed: "I'm afraid everyone in the court thinks that I am the same as the national teacher Wang Zhiyuan!"

Di Renjie patted Wang Mang's shoulder: "Okay, they will understand in the future! Let's go and see how the emperor's condition is going!"

Wang Mang nodded.

……

It was not until the afternoon that Wang Mang and Di Renjie saw the emperor.

Wu Zetian's complexion improved obviously. After she sat on the desk, Wang Mang and Di Renjie walked in slowly.

"Chen Di Renjie, Wang Jingyang sees His Majesty!"

"Get up!"

Wu Zetian waved his hand.

The two stood up.

Di Renjie said: "Your Majesty, your complexion looks much better!"

Wu Zetian nodded with a smile: "Thanks to Jingyang's heart-relief pill, I really feel much better!"

Wang Mang hurriedly said: "I don't dare to claim merit, this is all protected by the Holy Son of Heaven and all the gods, so ghosts and evils naturally dare not be presumptuous!"

"Okay, Jing Yang, don't be humble, I will keep your credit in my heart, as long as I can solve this matter thoroughly, I will definitely reward you!"

Wu Zetian waved his hand and said.

Wang Mang bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wu Zetian looked at Di Renjie: "Is there something for the two of you to enter the palace?"

Di Renjie glanced at Wang Mang.

Wang Mang said: "Your Majesty, the minister and Di Gong met a ghost outside, so they wanted to capture this ghost. First, we can let His Majesty see the appearance of the ghost, and second, we can offer sacrifices to the ghosts in the palace so that they can leave the palace. Go, stop harassing Your Majesty!"

Wu Zetian was taken aback: "Is this true?"

Di Renjie nodded and said, "A headless ghost appeared in Yongchang territory and killed many people. The villagers are terrified."

Wu Zetian gasped: "Is there such a thing?"

Di Renjie nodded: "Someone saw this headless ghost with their own eyes."

Wu Zetian tremblingly asked, "What does it look like?"

Di Renjie said: "Wearing heavy armor and carrying a gold iron, there is no head on the neck."

Wu Zetian was so frightened that her soul went out of her body. After a long pause, she said, "Huaiying, now you believe in ghosts."

Di Renjie nodded: "Your Majesty is still wise! I am sincerely convinced. However, I and Jing Yang already have a way to catch ghosts!"

Wu Zetian was stunned: "You guys are joking, can this really be caught?"

Di Renjie said: "How dare I be so disobedient, what I say is true."

Wu Zetian smiled: "Huaiying, Jingyang, even the national teacher Wang Zhiyuan can't deal with the evil spirits in the palace, but you say you can catch ghosts?"

Wang Mang smiled: "Your Majesty, the ghosts in the palace are too powerful, but the ghosts outside the palace are not strong, so I and Di Gong can find a way to catch it!"

Di Renjie also laughed and said: "How about this? Now that there is no one in the palace, you and I will make a bet. Your Majesty's vassal will be the 'Minister of Catching Ghosts' and go to Yongchang to handle the case. If the minister catches the evil ghost, it means, I really have this ability. If I fail to catch ghosts, I will be willing to receive heavy punishment!"

Wu Zetian was so teased that he broke his face and smiled: "There is no joke before you!"

Di Renjie said: "I would like to make a statement of life and death!"

Wang Mang also said: "The minister is also willing to set up a life and death certificate!"

Wu Zetian nodded: "Forget it, I will designate you as the 'Minister of Catching Ghosts', and Jing Yang will be the deputy envoy, sent by envoy to Yongchang to handle the case. The imperial decree will be issued immediately."

Di Renjie and Wang Mang bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!"

　Preview of the next chapter: How will Wang Mang and Di Renjie catch ghosts? What was the case like 60 years ago?Stay tuned!
　　
　
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