Chapter 229
Chapter 229
As the soldiers and generals retreated, the quiet Jingyang City gradually returned to its former hustle and bustle.
The people gathered together in twos and threes to resolve the panic hidden in their hearts.
"It is said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was furious and vowed to arrest the thief who ambushed General Su."
"That's not it.
General Su had the grace to save his life from His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness must have been extremely anxious when he heard the news.
It's a pity that those thieves have long fled, and His Royal Highness is doomed to return without success. "
"Hey~
How do you know that the thief has long fled?
Are you with the thieves? "
"idiot!
Such words can also speak nonsense!
If you are accidentally overheard by others, you and I will die. "
"Yes Yes Yes!
It was my slip of the tongue.
Don't blame!
Don't blame!
But how did you know that the thief has long fled? "
"Humph!
It was only by chance that I overheard the conversation of the palace guards that I learned these secrets.
I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has given up the pursuit and instead sent people to nearby state roads to search for clues. "
"That's good!
That's great!
But don't let the thief get away.
Otherwise, Jingyang City might be in chaos. "
"..."
After a stick of incense.
The news that the culprit was gone has spread throughout the streets and alleys.
The people who were always on tenterhooks heard it, and just quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Such major cases involving the royal family have always been extremely involved.
The people are all worried that they will suffer unreasonable disasters inexplicably.
If such a tense atmosphere persists for a long time, Jingyang will be reduced to a "dead city" in a short time.
And the environment where everyone is vigilant is obviously not conducive to the actions of the dead soldiers lurking in the dark.
What's more, it was originally one of Su Jing's goals to make the dead man relax his vigilance.
It's a pity that although he tried his best to pretend, it's not that no one has insight into his plot.
"Hehe~
He can manipulate the public opinion of the whole city in a short time, and His Highness's methods are really becoming more and more proficient. "
On the east side of Jingyang City, there is an elegant restaurant.
Changsun Wuji looked at the passers-by on the street with a sigh of relief.
He has always been puzzled in the past, why Su Jing attaches so much importance to restaurants and tea houses.
It even spent a lot of money to support hundreds of storytellers.
But just looking at the speed at which the news spread today, he felt that the money was worth the money.
If it weren't for the fear of being impeached for plotting to commit crimes, he would also like to try to support dozens of storytellers.
"Master grandson.
The lower officials really don't understand, what exactly does His Royal Highness want to do?
This Qian Kun has been arrested and brought to justice, and the culprit has long since fled.
Why don't I report it to the court as soon as possible, and come to the restaurant to have a banquet and rest later. "
Cui Xianshou looked puzzled.
Changsun Wuji stared at him carefully, and asked with a smile, "How do you want to report it?
Are you telling His Majesty that you have captured Qian Kun, the thief's accomplice? "
"Why not?"
Cui Xianshou was startled when he heard the words, and frowned suddenly.
"Could it be that your lord thinks that this official comparison is for the sake of credit?
If this is the case, Mr. Changsun really underestimated this official too much.
This official is indeed at odds with His Highness the Crown Prince, but he will definitely not covet His Highness's merits.
If members of my Cui family want to rise to the top, there will naturally be a more appropriate method. "
"Is that so?
This is the credit for being promoted to the third rank! "
"Naturally.
There is absolutely no falsehood. "
Cui Xianshou looked upright.
Seeing this, Changsun Wuji smiled, sighed and said: "His Royal Highness will be disappointed now.
After all, he failed to count the hearts of the world! "
"Um?
The lower officials don't know what your lord's words mean? "
Cui Xianshou became more and more confused when he heard the words, but an inexplicable chill rose from his back.
Seeing this, Changsun Wuji shook his head amusingly, and took a sip of his wine without saying a word.
Who would have thought that the arrogant magistrate Cui would not be tempted by the benefits of meritorious service.
Su Jingshi's act of throwing bricks to attract jade not only attracted the dead soldiers hiding in the dark, but naturally also included the Cui Xianshou who had repeatedly opposed him in front of him.
Once he dared to report the matter to the imperial court, he would rely on the power of the Cui family to take the credit for himself.
He guarantees that the last person Su Jing kills before he leaves must be this stupid family member in front of him.
It's a pity that a wise man is bound to make a mistake, and Su Jing missed it after all.
"Lord Cui, be safe and don't be impatient, just watch the show quietly.
Presumably it won't be long before the real murderer will show his feet. "
Changsun Wuji picked up the wine cup again and took a sip.
Naturally, he looks like an unfathomable expert.
Cui Xianshou was stunned when he saw this, and asked after a while: "Master Changsun is saying that the internal response is not Qian Kun?
Is he just a fool being used by others? "
"Naturally.
Otherwise, with His Highness the Crown Prince's temperament of vengeance, how could he let him live with only [-] slaps. "
"Why did Your Highness let Qian Kun out?
Isn't he locked in a prison at the moment? "
Cui Xianshou was suddenly in a trance, deeply feeling the pain of not enough IQ.
Changsun Wuji shook his head, suddenly realizing that the aristocratic family really couldn't afford it.
The five surnames and seven Wangs are all in such decline, how can the Guanlong family get better?
"His Highness did not arrest Qian Kun to take his life.
It was to save his life while leading the snake out of the hole. "
"The officer still doesn't understand.
I also ask the eldest grandson to clarify the doubts. "
Cui Xianshou asked bluntly.
Changsun Wuji knocked on the table with a smile, and asked casually: "Master Cui thinks.
If His Highness had just found an excuse to let him go home, would the people behind this scene spare his life? "
"Absolutely not."
Cui Xianshou simply shook his head.
"If this matter is done by the lower officials...
They will definitely send someone to kill Qian Kun, and then pretend to commit suicide in fear of crime.
Even if His Highness the Crown Prince had doubts in the future, he would only think that this was a murder to silence the truth.
But if this is the case, wouldn't killing Qian Kun reveal that there is another person inside? "
"If you are killed at home, others will naturally be suspicious.
But what if Qian Kun died in prison?
Who would have thought that the prisoners led by Zuo Wei would be killed by outsiders sneaking into the prison. "
"Hehe~
Grandson adults.
As far as I know.
At this moment, there are 50 guards guarding the prison.
The lower officials really don't know.
Who can kill Qian Kun silently without alarming the guards. "
"Others can't do it, but Qian Kun can definitely do it himself."
Changsun Wuji sneered.
Cui Xianshou was startled when he heard the words, and asked with wide eyes in surprise: "Your Excellency, you mean that Qian Kun will commit suicide?
But why is he like this?
Could it be that someone caught Qian Kun's handle and threatened him to commit suicide? "
"If not, why would I bring you here to drink and have fun?
Judging from what Qian Kunshicai did, he must have attached great importance to his wife and children at home.
Presumably it won't be long before Qian's mansion will have guests. "
As Changsun Wuji said, he shook his head and let out a long sigh.
Then he turned his head and looked at the Qian Mansion tens of feet away, feeling more and more sighed in his heart.
"Xuan Ling's words are indeed true, His Highness the Crown Prince is really a monster of the royal family.
In the blink of an eye just now, he has set up such a shocking situation.
Just relying on this impromptu decision, it is not comparable to the children of the aristocratic family like you.
If you fight with it again, you will regret it in time. "
"Master eldest grandson, don't forget, you are also a member of the family!
If His Royal Highness suppresses the family, you will definitely not get any benefits. "
Cui Xianshou reminded in a deep voice.
Changsun Wuji turned his head and said with a smile: "Although I come from a family, I have already been kicked out of the house by the master of Luoyang.
Now the official is a nobleman of the Tang Dynasty, so what is the relationship with the eldest grandson's family?
And Master Cui, don't forget.
If you really want to talk about it, His Majesty and His Royal Highness are also from the Li family in Jinyang! "
"This……"
Cui Xianshou suddenly felt a splitting headache.
Looking at Changsun Wuji who seemed to be really unwilling to participate, he was a little speechless for a while.
The shock Su Jing gave him was too great, and he already had the intention of admitting his mistakes and reconciling with him.
Otherwise, it won't take long for him to follow in Cui Minquan's footsteps.
This world-shattering and troublesome prince is really not to be messed with!
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