The short-lived ghost of the Xie family has lived a long life

Chapter 684 Night Detective
On New Year's Eve in Chonghua Palace, everyone was busy.

After paying homage to the small ancestral hall early in the morning, King Zhao Yanjin of Han Dynasty told the princess that she would not see any guests today.

The princess knew that the man had been thinking very hard in the past few days, so she didn't dare to say anything more, so she responded respectfully, "Yes!"

in the study.

Dong Xiao poked the charcoal in the copper stove and made two cups of hot tea.

The tea had just been brewed when Zhao Yanjin walked in with a gloomy expression.

Dong Xiao put down the tea bowl and sat down under him with a serious look on his face.

Times are changing too quickly.

In just a few days, the number of supporters on the Prince's side grew day by day, and those who had secretly promised to stand behind the King of Han began to waver.

The king of Han was suddenly at a disadvantage.

"Your Majesty, after much thought, Boren has only one possibility."

"You said."

"Someone deliberately leaked the news that the prince is an 'evil star'."

Zhao Yanjin looked at the steam on the tea bowl and said nothing with a sullen expression.

This is also what he suspected, otherwise how could people switch sides with the prince's cowardice.

In this world, few people can bear the title of "evil star", even princes and generals, even if they have great military exploits.

"Genzi is still in the Zhu family."

Dong Xiao added: "The Zhu family must be eradicated. Your Majesty must not be allowed to listen to them again."

Zhao Yanjin slapped the table and said angrily: "It's a pity that the Zhu family has noticed, and none of us are allowed to get close to the Zhu family."

It's a weird thing to say.

Whenever the secret guards were close to the Zhu family, they would feel dizzy or vomiting. These symptoms would disappear after they were more than ten feet away.

Not only was this thing evil, but something was also wrong with Zhu Yuanmo.

It is said that for some unknown reason, his hair turned gray overnight and he aged more than ten years.

At this time, Dong Xiao suddenly stood up, walked to Zhao Yanjin, and said loudly:

"The prince is entering the palace today, and while His Majesty is happy, something must be done. There is not much time left for the prince."

Zhao Yanjin knew it clearly.

As long as His Majesty does not allow him to accompany him on the expedition, it will be confirmed that he, the King of Han, is an evil star; once it is confirmed that he, the King of Han, is an evil star, then the whole situation is over.

All his plans and intentions over the years have come to nothing.

"Don't worry Boren, I will act according to my own circumstances!"

……

New Year's Eve, reunion night.

The New Year's Eve dinner was held in the small flower hall. There were only four people at the table, but there were six pairs of bowls and chopsticks. The two extra pairs were one belonging to Yan Xing and one belonging to Li Buyanniang.

After eating, Yan Sanhe took out two purses from his arms and handed them to Tang Yuan and Lan Chuan.

Li Buyan also took out two identical purses and said, "More for the lady and less for me. I'll give you both a happy new year."

Lan Chuan was about to kneel down to say thanks, but was stopped by Tang Yuan's look.

Tang Yuan picked up the tea cup, stood up and said, "I'll take tea instead of wine. I wish Miss and Miss Li everything is well."

Lan Chuan followed suit: "I wish the young lady and the master everything is well."

Yan Sanhe and Li Buyan raised the tea cups at the same time.

The four tea cups touched together and were put down again. Yonghe's 17 New Year's Eve dinner was finished.

Li Buyan complained that he was sleepy and went straight to his room to rest.

Yan Sanhe took a walk in the yard to eat, then went to the study.

Lan Chuan celebrated the New Year in this world for the first time, and asked curiously: "Sister Tangyuan, why do you and Miss Li live in the same room and don't keep the New Year's Eve?"

Tang Yuan made a silent gesture to signal her not to ask any more questions, but in her heart she felt like she was on a mirror.

In the morning, the third master came and left in a hurry;
During a New Year's Eve dinner, the young lady and Miss Li looked at each other frequently;
I'm just afraid something will happen tonight!

……

Before Xu, a stone hit the window.

Li Buyan suddenly opened his eyes, jumped out of bed, quietly opened the window, jumped out, and closed it gently.

After a few jumps, people reached the roof.

The rain stopped in the evening, and the roof was still very damp. Zhu Qing, Ding Yi, and Huang Qi were wearing the same night clothes and squatting half-crouched.

Seeing Li Buyan coming up, Zhu Qing waved to her and took out a map from his arms.

Li Buyan looked through the light of the lantern in the courtyard and asked in surprise: "From the Han Palace?"

"Yes."

"Where did it come from?" "Uncle Zhu Mansion got it. All the carpentry work in Hanwang Mansion was done by his second brother-in-law's family."

Zhu Qing: "You all come closer and listen to my arrangements."

After setting it up, he asked again: "Do you understand everything?"

The three nodded at the same time.

"Set off."

"Yes!"

Li Buyan jumped slightly and landed on the roof of the study room, stepping hard on it.

Yan Sanhe was under the lamp, thanking Zhifei for the copy of "Bo Yuan Tie" he had given her.

When she heard a "bang" sound from the roof, her hand holding the pen paused and her brows slowly tightened.

This was Li Buyan telling her that they were setting off.

"You must return safely."

she murmured.

at the same time.

Xie Zhifei put down his chopsticks and raised his fists at the people on the table, "Old ancestors, father and mother, my son is full. Let's go to the Yamen first and then come back to watch the New Year."

The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department is relatively free on weekdays, but becomes extremely busy during the New Year and holidays.

The Xie family has long been used to it.

The old lady warned: "San'er, please wear more clothes, it's cold outside."

"Yes."

Xie Zhifei did not coax the ancestors with a few more words as usual, nodded and left the flower hall.

Manager Xie caught up with his fat legs, took out a purse from his arms, and secretly stuffed it into the third master's hand.

"That's all?"

Manager Xie was startled. Is he still too young?

"Take it reluctantly!"

Xie Zhifei pinched Manager Xie's neck out of habit and left with a look of disgust on his face.

Not even a word of thanks?
Just as Manager Xie was about to scold him for being "heartless," he suddenly heard Master San shouting, "Xiaohua, go on!"

Something hit him, and Xie Xiaohua quickly reached out to catch it.

It’s also a purse.

When he opened it, he found an ingot of gold inside.

Xiaohua’s eyes were filled with laughter.

Ouch, the little cub I raised is very filial!

After leaving Xie Mansion and passing through Si Tiao Alley, Xie Zhifei saw his subordinate Luo Daqiang leading a group of people waiting at the entrance of Si Tiao Alley from a distance.

There are about fifteen or six people, all of whom are his confidants in the Military and Horse Division.

Xie Zhifei nodded to Luo Daqiang, and the group braved the cold wind and headed straight to Chonghua Palace.

……

In Chonghua Palace, the excitement is booming.

The busy year is over, and only during the New Year's Day, the palace people can be a little more indulgent. On New Year's Eve, they either drink and eat meat, or get people to gamble.

in the dark.

Zhu Qing made another gesture. When the three people behind him saw this gesture, they immediately dispersed.

Ding Yi went south;
Astragalus goes to the north;

Li Buyan followed Zhu Qing, used Qing Gong, and ran quickly on the roof.

Suddenly, Zhu Qing's feet stopped and she leaned down on the rubble.

Li Buyan lay down as if on conditioned reflex.

Just as she was about to speak, Zhu Qing turned to look at her and motioned her to look forward.

Li Buyan took a closer look and thought something bad was going on——

On the roof in the distance, two people were sitting, each holding a bottle of wine in their hands, drinking slowly.

motherfucker.

The secret guard of the palace is still on duty during the New Year. No wonder it is always bad when asked about good luck.

"How to do?"

Li Buyan asked with a gesture.

(End of this chapter)