Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

The sun sets in the west, the moon rises in the east.

"Da da da"

An antique-style carriage bearing the insignia of the Prime Minister's residence slowly came to a stop in front of the Zilan Pavilion, and two figures stepped down from the carriage.

Looking at the magnificent Zilan Pavilion before him, and the flamboyant courtesans at the entrance, Zhang Kai couldn't help but frown and say, "Liang'er, didn't you say you were coming to take me to see the person who solved the case?"

“Grandfather, it was that person who invited us to meet here.”

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Zhang Kaidi's expression changed slightly, but he suppressed his anger and followed Zhang Liang into the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

If it weren't for being forced into a corner by Ji Wuye, Zhang Kai, with his conservative and old-fashioned personality, would never have come to a place like this.

The person who solved the case actually asked me to meet him in this frivolous place; he must be no good!

Before Zhang Kai even met Han Fei, his opinion of him had already dropped below passing grade.

"Da da da"

As Zhang Kaidi and Zhang Liang entered Zilan Pavilion, Zi Nu, dressed in a purple fishtail dress, came down the stairs from the second floor, swaying her alluring waist in high heels.

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Upon seeing the alluring and seductive Zi Nu, Zhang Kai's brows furrowed even deeper, and he secretly resolved never to allow Zhang Liang to come to such a place again.

Having been through it all, Zhang Kai knew very well just how difficult it was to deal with a peerless beauty like Zi Nu!

A beautiful woman of sixteen or seventeen, her body as soft as butter, a sword at her waist to slay ordinary men.

Although no heads are seen falling, they secretly drain your very marrow.

Zhang Kaidi didn't want Zhang Liang to come to places like this often, as he was grooming Zhang Liang to be his successor.

If Zhang Liang gets corrupted by the people here, Zhang Kaidi will be so angry he'll die.

"Your Excellency, the young master has been waiting for you in the private room upstairs. Please follow me upstairs."

Zi Nu gestured for them to enter, and with her alluring, mysterious steps, led them to a private room on the second floor.

"So it was him!"

When Zhang Kai saw Han Fei reveling in a private room, a look of realization flashed in his eyes.

Among the many sons under King Han An, only Han Fei, who had just returned from his studies, was truly the most suitable to take on the important task of "the Ghost Soldiers' Robbery of the Supplies".

“Miss Zi Nu, the orchid wine paired with this golden red agate cup is indeed a perfect match, creating a unique flavor.”

When Han Fei saw Zhang Kaidi and the others arrive, he did not rush to greet Zhang Kaidi. Instead, he picked up the wine cup in front of him and sighed, "I used to have a Azure Coral Jar, which was the perfect match for Orchid Wine. Unfortunately, I gave it to someone else last night."

Zi Nu said with a playful expression, "Judging from your tone, young master, it seems you're having some regrets?"

"Of course not! I got something much more valuable in return, so I should thank that person instead!"

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"Humph!

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Seeing that Han Fei was so engrossed in talking to Zi Nu that he, the prime minister, was left standing there, Zhang Kai couldn't help but snort coldly, and with a flick of his sleeve, he prepared to turn and leave.

"grandfather"

“Lord Zhang, I know you look down on me, and I have no good feelings for you either. If you want to leave, I won’t stop you.”

Han Fei suddenly interrupted Zhang Liang, then changed the subject, saying, "However, I believe the Prime Minister is a smart man. If he is smart, he will not leave at this time."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Kaidi turned to look at Han Fei and said expressionlessly, "Are you so sure I won't leave?"

"Because the Prime Minister's shoes are still the court boots he wears when attending court."

Han Fei raised the corners of his mouth slightly, shook the wine cup in his hand, and said, "If it weren't for the fact that the Prime Minister has encountered an extremely troublesome matter and is eager to find a solution, how could he have forgotten to change his court boots and come to see me in a place like this?"

Moreover, Han Fei was just being disrespectful, which greatly angered the Prime Minister, yet he still managed to listen to all this nonsense I'm spouting.

That means that Your Excellency has no other choice but me!

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Zhang Kaidi's expression changed slightly, and he thought to himself, "Everyone says that Han Fei is a cynical and irreverent person, but I didn't expect him to be so perceptive and insightful. It seems that he has learned quite a bit under Xunzi's tutelage over the years."

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Zhang Kai sighed helplessly and said, "You're right! I really have no other choice. Otherwise, why would I be here listening to all this nonsense from you?"

"Hahaha"

Han Fei stood up with a smile, bowed to Zhang Kaidi, and said, "Your Excellency is too kind. I apologize with wine."

After Han Fei finished speaking, he picked up the white jade wine pot beside him and poured wine into the five wine cups on the table one by one.

Seeing this, Zhang Liang couldn't help but ask curiously, "Ninth Young Master, there are only three of us here, why do we need to prepare five wine cups?"

Han Fei did not directly answer Zhang Liang's question. Instead, while pouring wine, he said, "This cup of wine is called Nangong Cuo, and this cup of wine is called Li Xi."

"If I'm not mistaken, the remaining three cups of wine should be for Yao Feng, Nangong Ling, and Wang Kai!"

Before Han Fei could finish speaking, Zhang Kai frowned and said the names of the remaining three cups of wine.

The five names mentioned by Han Fei and Zhang Kaidi are the five presiding judges who died mysteriously in the "Ghost Soldiers Robbery of Supplies" case.

"Indeed! Does Your Excellency know what these five cups of wine have in common?"

Zhang Kaidi said with a grim expression, "They were all promoted by me and are my right-hand men in the court."

"Now that these five officials have left, their positions are vacant. So what will happen next?"

"boom!"

As soon as Han Fei finished speaking, he released his grip on the white jade wine pot, which instantly shattered into pieces on the ground.

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Looking at the shattered white jade wine pot, Zhang Kaidi's eyes twitched slightly.

Even if Han Fei didn't say it explicitly, Zhang Kaidi knew that the wine pot represented himself.

Zhang Kaidi only sought Han Fei's help because he knew his current predicament; otherwise, he would have left long ago.

After staring at the broken white jade wine pot for a while, Zhang Kai asked bluntly, "Let's not beat around the bush! How can I ask for your help, Ninth Young Master?"

In fact, Zhang Kaidi has not been forced into a truly desperate situation. If he were really in a life-or-death situation, he would directly seek help from the Fourth Young Master, Han Yu.

However, when that time really comes, Zhang Kai will have no choice but to follow the Fourth Young Master down this dark path.

Even if the Fourth Prince successfully ascends the throne, Zhang Kaidi's status will not be able to advance any further.

If the Fourth Prince fails, the Zhang family will be purged by the new King of Han.

Therefore, Zhang Kaidi did not want to get involved in the struggle for the throne unless absolutely necessary.

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Han Fei looked directly into Zhang Kaidi's eyes and said, "What I want is very simple. If I can help the Prime Minister solve the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the soldiers' pay, I hope the Prime Minister can recommend me to the King for the position of Minister of Justice!"

"The position of Sikou is in charge of laws and regulations. If you, young master, can really solve the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the money, you are indeed suitable for the position of Sikou. I agree to this condition."

"Then thank you very much, Your Excellency."

"By the way! There is something I need to remind Ninth Prince: His Majesty has only given me ten days to solve the case."

After finishing their business, Zhang Kaidi couldn't help but scold, "There are only nine days left after tonight. If you really want to solve the case, Ninth Prince, you should drink less wine and women."

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Upon hearing this, Han Fei was slightly taken aback, then smiled wryly and cupped his hands, saying, "Fei, I have learned a lot."

Although Han Fei was a prince of the state of Han, in front of Prime Minister Zhang Kaidi, he had the right to lecture him, both in terms of status and age, and Han Fei could only accept it.

"stop"

Just as Zhang Kai and the others were about to leave, a black shadow the size of a palm suddenly flew over and crashed into Zhang Liang.

"Whoosh!"

Faced with the sudden attack of the dark figure, Zhang Liang instinctively reached out his right hand and grabbed the shadow's wing.

Although Zhang Liang appears somewhat frail, he is actually a skilled martial artist, proficient in the Six Arts of a Gentleman.

"what?"

When Zhang Liang saw the shape of the shadowy figure clearly, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "What an exquisitely crafted mechanical bird!"

The object Zhang Liang held in his hand was a mechanical bird about the size of a palm, entirely crimson red, with lifelike red feathers that looked just like real feathers.

However, judging from the feel of the red feathers, Zhang Liang was certain that they were not real feathers, but rather extremely thin metal sheets.

Suzuki Seimei ran over right after, raising his cute little face and saying, "Big brother, I'm sorry, could you give me back my mechanical bird?"

"Give."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang smiled and handed the mechanical bird to Suzuki Seimei.

"Thank you, brother."

Taking advantage of the moment he received the mechanical bird, Suzuki Seimei casually touched Zhang Liang's hand with his finger.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in as Zhang Liang. You are rewarded with four years of innate true qi, which you can claim at any time."

Zhang Kaidi, with his pedantic and conservative personality, disliked the atmosphere of Zilanxuan. Seeing Zhang Liang return the mechanical bird to Suzuki Seimei, he impatiently urged, "Liang'er, let's go!"

"Yes, grandfather."

As Zhang Kaidi walked past him, Suzuki Seimei raised his arm slightly and nudged his thigh with his elbow.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in. You are rewarded with 3 points of mental energy, which you can claim at any time."

Hearing the system notification in his ear, Suzuki Seimei calmly lowered his arm, a faint smile flashing deep in his eyes.