I was just solving crimes, how could I become an immortal?

Chapter 254 Turbulence between the government and the public
  "Shangjiang City was closed down? When did it happen?"

"Just this morning, Captain Shi of the Jinwu Guard betrayed you and revealed the news while drinking tea in our teahouse, which made Shuixiu leave the city early."

"Do you know what it is?"

"I don't know. It seems Captain Shi also has a little idea. Cao An, do you still want to chase the water flag?"

"Forget it, the situation in the city is more urgent. There is no way to leave now."

With Cao An's "Cloud Stepping Skill" and the "Flying Claw", even if the city is sealed, it is still very simple to fly over a city wall.

But the current situation in the city does not allow him to leave.

During the last winter hunt, Cao An exposed King An's plan and helped Shi Xiaowei to find out the truth about his father's murder.

The other party knew that the teahouse was a property of the Tsing Yi Department, and by spreading the news to them before the city was closed, it was considered a favor, allowing Shui Xiu to leave the city early.

You know, the significance of this lockdown is extraordinary.

As the capital of the country, Shangjiang City has only been closed once during the Changtianmen War in the past hundred years.

Even when the demon clan attacked and King An rebelled, they only raised the highest alert and did not close the city.

Once this happens, it means that the dynasty has fallen into the most critical state, and merchants, people, ships and carriages are not allowed to enter or exit.

You can take an overview of the situation.

Bei Yan watched coldly, while Southern Chu stood still. There was no war in the East China Sea for the time being. The demon clan's vitality was severely damaged, and King An's army had not yet arrived. Where could the crisis come from in Shangjiang City?
  "Is it possible that there is a situation of forcing the palace?" Cao An asked with some suspicion.

Zhu Xian shook his head: "Probably not. I saw Pang Shi leading the Imperial City Division, still searching the city, and Master Shu Zheng also entered the palace. I guess there should be nothing unexpected."

The Pang family were the most loyal royalists. They were still wandering on the streets, which at least proved that Emperor Wan Jing was safe.

Zhu Xian took out his wooden book and looked through the recent events.

"Could it be to investigate the assassin who attacked the Holy Lord?"

"No, but including the five days I spent in seclusion, it's already been 10 days. Is it now time to seal off the city to pursue the murderer? Something is wrong."

The sudden lockdown is really unbelievable.

No wonder the department was about to arrange for Shui Qi to leave the city. In such a strange situation, it was indeed the most correct choice for Shui Qi to contact the old department in advance to prepare for possible variables.

"It seems that I have to come forward, otherwise I don't know what the trouble will be." Cao An let out a long sigh.

I always thought that this was just a farce of assassination. If the assassin was not caught, Emperor Wan Jing would just tolerate it.

Unexpectedly, the situation became more and more serious.

Seeing that Cao An was finally willing to go to work, Zhu Xian was also very moved: "Shall I have someone prepare your horse now?"

"Ready a horse? No need." Cao An smiled disdainfully, straightened his collar, and walked out of the door.

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In the first month of the year in Shangjiang City, the wind is still biting.

The stricter investigation after the city was closed made the atmosphere in the city extremely solemn.

I glanced at the sun, which was still setting in the west, but the vendors on the street had already closed their stalls in a hurry, lowered their heads, and hurried home.

It seems that he is deeply afraid of a delay and feels inexplicable guilt.

Cao An is not afraid of officers and soldiers coming to him, but just don't come too many...

"Cao Shuixiu, we haven't seen you for a long time, you still look so charming!" A greeting came from behind.

After standing there for less than half a quarter of an hour, someone came to greet them. In front of the gate of the Tsing Yi Department, there was indeed a gathering place for spies.

This is why he doesn't need to prepare his horse.

As long as he stood at the gate, carriages from various forces would come to greet him.

No, Feng Zhao, the Minister of War, arrived first.

"We've seen each other for a long time, Mr. Feng. What a coincidence!"

"It's not a coincidence. I heard from my servant that you were here, so I hurried here." Feng Zhao was very straightforward and bluntly wanted to find him.

Cao An smiled slightly: "Shilang Feng is looking for me, probably because of the prince."

"That's right, Cao Shuixiu is unparalleled in his talent and intelligence. I will tell you not to tell secret stories. I will be your lobbyist and ask you to assist the prince."

Feng Shilang is a princeling through and through. There is no need to bother guessing the motive of coming to him this time.

Who in Shangjiang City doesn't know that the Tsing Yi Department has always had young soldiers with fine skills, and is famous for protecting its shortcomings. It was okay to say that they were a group of reckless men in the past, but now there is an additional think tank, Cao An, who has countless people in the world, and many decisions in the agency are directed by him.

As long as Cao An can be won over, it is equivalent to winning over the Tsing Yi Department, and ascending to the throne is just around the corner.

But this person has this idea, and others have the same idea!

"Cao Shuixiu~Cao Shuixiu~" From far away, someone called his name and ran over panting.

This is a foreign minister from the Ministry of Rites, his name is... um, I can't remember.

In short, this person is the fifth prince. He was a lobbyist last time. Perhaps he saw the two of them chatting secretly. Before they arrived, he yelled to interrupt them.

Seeing this out of breath, Cao An shook his head in amusement: "Why are you so excited, sir? What good things can you do for me?"

"Of course it's a good thing. The fifth prince is hosting a banquet tonight. Please, please Cao Shuixiu, come to the banquet and talk about it."

Yuanwailang wiped the sweat from his palms and took out an invitation from his arms. It looked quite formal!
  The handwriting is not yet dry, so it must have been freshly written. As expected of an official of the Ministry of Etiquette, he can carry this thing with him.

The prince on one side and the fifth prince on the other came here to intercept the invitations as soon as Cao An appeared, and they did not mention the urgent edict of 12 gold medals. They clearly did not give their biological father face!
  It seems that the battle for the throne has reached a fever pitch.

Unfortunately, Cao An was not waiting for them.

Da Da Da~
  There was a sound of galloping horses, and Pangshi appeared.

Before the man could dismount, he had already shown his gold medal: "According to the emperor's instructions, I am going to meet Cao An for an audience. Please step back!"

It is rare to see such a grand occasion when three parties compete for people. The spies observing around them all cheered up and waited for Cao An to make a decision.

Among the three parties, Pang Duzhi, who represented Emperor Wan Jing, was undoubtedly the most authoritative. After all, the emperor personally summoned him, so it was not the princes' turn anyway.

But things are different now. Feng Zhao stood on the same spot, motionless, looking at Cao An, and the meaning he revealed was thought-provoking.

how? Are you ready to kill your father?
  Cao An was sure that if he really refused to go against the order at this moment, Feng Zhao would definitely dare to take him away, and then the prince would force him into the palace.

With such confidence, it seems that there have been a lot of changes in Shangjiang City in the month since he left!

"Okay, I have an invitation from the Holy One today, let's talk some other time."

Cao An didn't hesitate much and directly chose to follow Pang Shi, which also made this man breathe a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that Cao An would suddenly betray him. At such a moment, it would cost lives!

"What? You think I'm going to rebel?" Cao An got on the carriage and looked at this guy funny.

In the past, Pang Shi might have joked with Cao An.

But today, he had no idea.

The two sat in the carriage and were silent for a long time before Pang Shicai nodded slowly and said:

"I am indeed afraid. I know more or less about your strength. With the current situation in the court, if you really want to rebel, there is nothing I can do."

"No way! Are you so unsure?" Cao An was shocked.

Although I just saw that the princeling was a bit strong and had a vague intention to cheat his father.

But you don’t have to be so depressed! Everyone in the Imperial City Division knew that they surrendered without even fighting?
  "Is it related to the blockade of the whole city? Or is it related to the assassination of the Holy Emperor?"

"It's all related, actually it's the same thing."

Pang Shi's answer made Cao An frown slightly.

Although he had some psychological expectations, he still felt very confused when he heard this situation.

How could one round of assassination cause the court to be so turbulent?
  "Have you not identified the suspect yet?"

"Locked."

"Then what's the trouble?"

Pang Shi held his chin with both hands and looked deeply: "There are five people and three variables."

Cao An:......

"What do you mean? You're talking to me about the Riddler, right?"

"Don't get me wrong, this matter can't be explained at the moment. Now that the palace has arrived, let's go to see the Holy One first."

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