Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

The environment of the east wing was indeed much better than that of the west wing.

The courtyard is independent, with a main house and side rooms, and there is an old locust tree in the courtyard.

Although there were still four guards at the gate and soldiers patrolling outside the courtyard wall, at least they could walk around in the courtyard and breathe some fresh air, instead of being confined to a small area.

Lin Feng stood under the old locust tree in the courtyard, watching the sky gradually brighten.

"Mr. Lin, you're up early." A gentle voice rang out at the courtyard gate.

Lin Feng turned around and saw Wang, the clerk, wearing a worn-out blue robe and carrying a food box, walking in under the watchful eyes of his personal guards.

His face showed fatigue, but there was a sense of relief in his eyes.

"Mr. Wang," Lin Feng said, bowing.

The fact that Wang Shuli was able to come to see him shows that although Feng Zhen kept a close watch on him, he was not completely isolated from him.

"Deliver some breakfast to Master Lin, and while you're at it... have a chat." Clerk Wang placed the food box on the stone table in the courtyard and gestured for him to enter.

The two sat down at the stone table.

Wang, the clerk, opened the food box. Inside were simple congee, side dishes, and a few steamed buns—very simple, but steaming hot.

"Thank you for your hard work last night, Mr. Wang," Lin Feng said.

"Compared to Master Lin's imprisonment and the risks he took, my troubles are nothing," Wang the clerk waved his hand and lowered his voice. "The case files and evidence were sent out last night by express courier. If nothing unexpected happens, His Majesty will issue an edict within three to five days. This time, Prince Qi is probably doomed."

Lin Feng nodded, showing little joy: "Was Zhou An's confession successful? Are there any leads on the true identity of 'Falcon'?"

Wang, the clerk, sighed: "Zhou An was terrified and answered every question. But he only knew so little about 'Falcon.' As for Mo Sangeng, Zhou An said that 'Falcon' recruited him three years ago. He was incredibly skilled in poisons, had a reclusive and eccentric personality, and only obeyed 'Falcon's' orders. Zhou An didn't know where he was hiding either, only vaguely remembering 'Falcon' mentioning a 'haunted house' in the western part of the city, the former residence of an alchemist from the previous dynasty, with a secret underground chamber that Mo Sangeng might have used for preparing medicine."

"A haunted house? The former residence of an alchemist?" A glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. This was indeed an important clue. Mo San was more skilled in using poisons, so he would definitely need a place to prepare and experiment with medicines. A secluded old house from a previous dynasty with an underground chamber was the perfect place.

"Captain Yang has already led his men to the western part of the city, focusing their search on abandoned residences, especially those rumored to have underground chambers," said Clerk Wang. "Hopefully, they'll find something. If we can capture Mo Sangeng, perhaps we can get him to reveal the whereabouts of 'Falcon.'"

As the two were talking, a sudden burst of rapid hoofbeats and commotion came from outside the courtyard, followed by Yang Dingbian's rough, excited shout: "Make way! Report to the lord immediately! A major discovery has been made in the western city!"

Lin Feng and Wang the clerk exchanged a glance, both seeing the expectation in each other's eyes. Had they captured Mo Sangeng?

Before long, Feng Zhen, surrounded by several personal guards, strode into the east wing of the guest courtyard.

He had clearly not slept all night, but he was unusually excited, his eyes gleaming.

"Lin San, Wang the clerk, it's good that you're both here." Feng Zhen didn't stand on ceremony and said directly to Yang Dingbian, who had followed him in, "Captain Yang, explain the situation."

"Yes!" Yang Dingbian, covered in dust and carrying a faint smell of blood, clasped his hands and said, "My lord, following Zhou An's confession, I led my men to search the abandoned houses near the city wall in the west of the city. In the basement of an old house rumored to be haunted and belonging to the former dynasty's alchemist 'Xuan Yinzi,' we discovered a hidden alchemy room and medicine preparation room! Inside were countless bottles and jars, piles of various medicinal herbs and poisons, and... and several corpses that appeared to have been used for poison testing, their deaths gruesome! There were signs of a struggle at the scene, but Mo Sangeng himself was not found. However, I found this in a hidden compartment in the cellar!"

As he spoke, he took out a flat wooden box wrapped in oilcloth from his pocket and presented it to Feng Zhen with both hands.

Feng Zhen took the box and opened it. Inside were not gold or silver jewels, but several thick booklets and a stack of letters. Feng Zhen picked up a booklet, casually flipped through it, and his expression changed after just one glance. He then picked up the letters, quickly scanning them, his face growing increasingly grave, finally turning ashen with disbelief and shock!

"This...this is..." Feng Zhen's voice trembled slightly.

"My lord," Yang Dingbian's voice was filled with suppressed anger, "these booklets are records of Mo Sangeng's concoction and testing of poisons, as well as detailed prescriptions and experimental records of various poisons, sedatives, and even... plague poisons he has prepared for 'Falcon,' for Prince Qi, and... for certain military generals in the Northern Border!" "And those letters are secret correspondence between 'Falcon' and Mo Sangeng! They mention several important matters!"

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued, "Firstly, three years ago, Zhao Wuji, the deputy general of Zhenbei Pass in the northern border, was assassinated. The strange poison he was given was prepared by Mo Sangeng, and the 'Falcon' gang sent people to do it! The purpose was to make room for the Prince of Qi's trusted confidant in Zhenbei Pass!"

"Secondly, last autumn, the Di Rong Left Wise King's forces were able to accurately bypass our army's defenses and attack the three border towns because they obtained our army's detailed deployment map! And the one who delivered the deployment map was none other than the trusted general that King Qi had placed in Zhenbei Pass! In his letter, 'Falcon' requested credit for this from King Qi!"

"Thirdly, the attack on Black Wind Valley was no accident! It was because 'Falcon' revealed the location and defenses of the secret weapons workshop in Black Wind Valley to Di Rong's 'Shadow Falcon' through their inside contact! The aim was to plunder the new weapons and destroy the military industrial potential of our Great Zhou in the north!"

"Fourth, regarding the matter of Qingzhou. The framing of Lin San, the robbery and framing, and the assassination to silence him were all done by 'Falcon' on the orders of King Qi. The purpose was to create chaos in Qingzhou, divert attention, eliminate Lin San who might threaten King Qi, and create an opportunity for the stolen weapons to leave the pass."

Feng Zhen pondered for a moment, then said, "Captain Yang!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

"Immediately take men and post wanted posters throughout the city, complete with images and a reward for the capture of 'Ghost Hand Poison Doctor' Mo Sangeng! At the same time, widely disseminate the physical characteristics of 'Falcon,' and mobilize all citizens to report any suspicious individuals! I refuse to believe they can sprout wings and fly out of Qingzhou City!"

"yes!"

"Wang the Clerk!"

"Your humble servant is here!"

"Immediately draft a report, sending it again via urgent dispatch to His Majesty with the evidence obtained from Mo Sangeng's secret chamber, especially the parts concerning the traitor within Zhenbeiguan in the Northern Border, the transmission of the defense map, and the truth behind the attack on Black Wind Valley! Request His Majesty to make a swift decision, arrest Prince Qi, and order the Northern Border Commander to thoroughly investigate the traitor within Zhenbeiguan!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

Wang the clerk and Yang Dingbian hurriedly accepted their orders and left.

Feng Zhen pondered for a moment, then said, "Lin San, the evidence in the Qi Prince case is sufficient; we only await the imperial decree. I will also capture 'Falcon' and Mo Sangeng. What...are your plans?"

Lin Feng understood Feng Zhen's meaning.

His suspicions have been largely cleared, but his identity remains special, and his connection with Black Wind Valley has not been fully clarified.

Feng Zhen was testing his reaction and giving him a choice.

"My lord," Lin Feng said frankly, "I was originally a lowly soldier in the border army. Due to injury, I was discharged and ended up here. I founded 'Sanhe' just to make a living and never thought I would be involved in such a turmoil. Now that the treacherous officials are about to be brought to justice, Qingzhou can look forward to peace. I have no other wish than to continue running 'Sanhe', support my brothers, and live a peaceful life. If you allow me, my lord, I would like to wait until this matter is over before I bring my wife and children back. After we are reunited, we can either return to our hometown or stay in Qingzhou, living the life of an ordinary citizen."

His words were half true and half false, indicating that he had no ambition and only sought stability, hoping to dispel Feng Zhen's last doubts.

Feng Zhen gave him a deep look and slowly nodded: "It's good that you think this way. Once this case is closed, I will give you an explanation. As for your wife and children... the matter of Black Wind Valley has far-reaching implications, so please rest assured. I have already sent people to investigate, and I will inform you as soon as there is any news. Until we receive definite news, you can stay here in peace. All your expenses will be provided by the prefectural government. Do you have any objections?"

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Excellency. I have no objection." Lin Feng bowed again.

He knew this was the best outcome for now. Although Feng Zhen trusted him, he wasn't entirely at ease, especially regarding the Black Wind Valley incident. Temporarily "protecting" him at the prefectural government office was both a form of care and a form of surveillance.

He could only wait, wait for news from Black Wind Valley, wait for news from Hou Qi, and wait for the case to be completely closed.

Feng Zhen gave a few more instructions and then left with his men.

The east wing courtyard returned to peace, but the number of guards at the entrance remained unchanged.

Lin Feng stood alone in the courtyard, gazing in the direction Feng Zhen had left, feeling far from relaxed.

The King of Qi is about to fall, "Falcon" and Mo Sangeng are on the run, the ghosts in the northern territory have not been eliminated, the safety of Black Wind Valley is unknown, and the whereabouts of Ye Qingli and Chen tide are unknown... One thing after another, they still weigh heavily on his heart.

After the fall of the King of Qi, the power structure of Qingzhou will inevitably be reshuffled. What will become of the "Three Alliances"? Once the secret of Black Wind Valley is revealed, how will he conduct himself? And what about that Golden Dragon Token, that so-called "Jingnan Relic"... It seems that all of this is just beginning.

"No matter what lies ahead, I'll just keep going step by step," Lin Feng muttered to himself, then turned and walked back into his room.