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

Chapter 98 Beiyan, Mountain Beyond the Mountain
  Entering the palace was Cao An's first time in this world.

With red bricks, green tiles, gold carvings and jade, the grandeur and luxury of the palace far exceeded Cao An's imagination.

But this kind of glitz is also accompanied by solemnity and solemnity.

Even the Imperial Guards were performing their tasks with expressionless faces. Apart from the sound of footsteps coming and going, the people here didn't even dare to say a word loudly.

In the palace, in addition to relatives of the emperor, generally only court officials who come frequently, that is, officials of the fourth rank and above, will enter the palace to participate in political discussions.

Cao An made great achievements last time, but he was only in the seventh rank. He was not appointed by the Holy Emperor, and he was not qualified to enter.

Walking on the white jade road, heading towards the Imperial Study Room, I felt somewhat uneasy, so I asked Pang Shi for some information.

"When I see the Holy One later, what do I need to say?"

"Actually, you don't need to do anything. Just accept it. You have already been appointed as an imperial envoy, so you just have to go through the process and meet once."

"Yes! You have arranged the entire process, and I only have one result."

"...It's not my fault! I know there is not peace in the city, and I want to speak to you. Who knew that our agency and Tisi would suddenly turn against each other, and I would be very worried!"

Pang Shi complained in Cao An's ear that everyone had agreed to rush together, but he was the only one left in the end, and he was helpless.

That's right, even the Master of the Department of Justice agreed to this transfer order. Do you think it's strange?
  It seems that in their Tsing Yi Department, there is a team of Shui Xiu who travel all year round. Why was it transferred to him?
  Confusing thoughts flashed through, and the two of them soon arrived at the imperial study room.

As soon as he caught his eye, he saw the emperor of the Daxing Dynasty, Emperor Wan Jing, who was reviewing memorials in front of the desk.

Wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and brocade clothes, it is said that he was more than 80 years old when he came to power. He has been in office for more than years, so he is close to years old.

But looking at the face of this emperor, he is just middle-aged. There are no crow's feet in the corners of his eyes, and his aura is unified and serious.

Cao An followed Pang Shi, and both of them greeted him: "My lord, Cao An of the Tsing Yi Department of Water Embroidery, pays homage to Your Majesty."

"Well, no courtesy."

Emperor Wan Jing raised his head from the memorial and glanced at him. The power of the emperor made Cao An feel even more pressured.

It is said that he is the king of a country, protected by countless strong men, but looking at his strength, I am afraid it is not simple!

Emperor Wan Jing looked around and nodded with satisfaction, perhaps because he saw Cao An's talent. "I have heard your name many times in the court recently. I heard that you handle cases like a god. I guess you must be extraordinary."

"Your Majesty is so complimentary, I am just doing my duty."

"Okay, then I will appoint you as the Imperial Envoy of Beiyan and go to solve the problem of Beiyan. You can set off within three days."

"Your Majesty, take the order."

After receiving the imperial edict from Emperor Wan Jing, Cao An breathed a sigh of relief.

This emperor seems to be very easy to talk to!

There is no test at all, and there is no aggressive pressure. Just say a few words casually, and that’s it? It’s so simple!
  So next, you should be ready to thank you and withdraw, right? He looked at Pangshi out of the corner of his eye.

But this man obviously understood Emperor Wan Jing's thoughts better. He stood still and quietly waited for the next reminder.

Sure enough, a moment later, Emperor Wan Jing changed his tune again, and this was the real reason for the summons.

"Cao An, I heard that you have been very close to Ying Huorong recently!"

Should tinder? Why did you suddenly mention Ying Huorong?

Cao An was shocked, not understanding what this person was thinking at all, so he could only bite the bullet and reply: "Ying Huorong and I both work in the Tsing Yi Department, and we cooperate in investigating cases. We do have some intersections."

"Well, young people, it is normal for a man to marry a woman. I have watched Huorong grow up, and she has reached the age to talk about marriage. If you are interested, you can marry Huorong. I will personally arrange marriage for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Well, if you have nothing to do, then go back. You can also take her with you on this trip to Beiyanzhou. Remember my words."

……

The first interview was over, and it was extremely difficult, even beyond Cao An's expectations.

He had thought that Emperor Wan Jing would test his abilities, but he didn't expect that he was just a mild-mannered parent.

But in these few words, Cao An sensed a strong crisis.

Perhaps the duty of being an imperial envoy for this visit was small, and the real purpose was still to be the tinder.

The phrase 'remember my words' must refer to his marriage to Ying Huorong.

Although the word "Shen" has not yet been raised, it is obvious that the news that he and Ying Huorong were shopping and eating had reached the emperor's ears.

Under the protection of the Red Fox Queen, Cao An is indeed the only man who can get close to Ying Tinder, relying on the favor of [Qingqing Prairie Picture], and he really has a good chance.

But Cao An is not in a hurry, why is your emperor so anxious?
  Why should he urge himself to marry Ying Huorong? What secrets are hidden in this?
  Cao An looked at Pang Shi, who obviously knew the inside story, but he was walking forward expressionlessly, obviously unable to tell.

It seems that Emperor Wan Jing also hides a big secret!

No wonder Tisi told him that this great dynasty was rotten from the root.

Now even the emperor is starting to play tricks? I'm afraid this towering tree is really going to rot.

"Cao An!" While he was thinking wildly, someone in the distance called his name, and then he realized that Pang Shi did not take him out of the palace directly, but took a circuitous route to the door of the Imperial Medical Office.

The Imperial Medical Office's duty is to provide medical treatment to the royal family, and it is naturally located in the palace. However, the Imperial Medical Office today seems a bit busy, with several important officials of the imperial court waiting outside.

Among them were two of Cao An's men, as well as the young minister of Dali Temple who sneered at him: Mo Xiaoming.

"I've paid attention to it for you. The first person who proposed that you go to Beiyan was Mo Xiaoming. He pushed for the recommendation of the three departments at the same time, and then your family acquiesced, and that's why today's appointment was made." Pang Shi whispered in Cao An's ear said.

When Shangjiang City was in chaos, the more people wanted Cao An to leave, the more suspicious they were. Such a unified statement by the three divisions was obviously planned by Mo Xiaoming in advance.

This person has to be guarded against.

Cao An nodded to express his understanding, turned around, and weakly saluted the two people in front of him: "Good morning, Mr. Zhengzheng, Mr. Tisi."

When it comes to this external investigation, didn’t we say it well?

We can't let the enemy's conspiracy succeed! Why did you just agree? As a result, I was frightened by the old emperor.

An embarrassed grin appeared on Ti Si's horse face, and Ying Changfeng also sighed helplessly.

"Cao An, I know your intention, but there is really no way this time. We have considered it for a long time. You are indeed the best candidate."

"Why is it so complicated? Do I have to do it?"

"Come in and take a look." Ying Changfeng led Cao An into a room.

After taking only half a step, Cao An froze. The scene in front of him made him stand stunned.

Inside this 100-meter long room, there were hundreds of ice sculptures densely packed, wearing armor and holding war blades. The largest one was even a fierce horse chariot.

Beside these hundreds of ice sculptures, the imperial doctors were directing the release of fire energy, hoping to thaw these ice sculptures.

"What's going on?" Cao An couldn't help but asked.

Human-shaped ice sculptures do occur in the extremely cold north. If a person dies and falls in the snow, they will be completely frozen within three hours.

But these people look like they are still fighting!
  Holding the hilt of the knife in their hands and charging forward, the whip was raised high to whip the horse. They couldn't even see the pain on their faces. How could they be frozen in an instant?
  "That's exactly why we came to you."

The person speaking in front of him turned around. It was Master Fan whom he had met a few days ago. Cao An remembered that this person was also from Beiyan. He had returned from Beiyan some time ago. What about these ice sculptures?

"I discovered these and ordered them to be transported back to Shangjiang City. I originally wanted to tell Kong Ling and the others, but I didn't expect..." Master Fan shook his head with a wry smile.

No wonder the people of Beiyan who said this when fighting Kong Ling could no longer withstand the war.

It seems that the situation in that place is far worse than imagined.

"Go sit in the side hall and let's talk about Beiyan."

……

Beiyan Kingdom, now Beiyan State.

It fought with Daxing fifteen years ago and became a state after its defeat.

"It's very cold in Beiyan, but this year it's extremely cold like never before, and it started snowing as early as August."

A blizzard fell several months in advance, which is unique in history.

We can't blame the local officials of Daxing for not working hard. It was really a situation that no one could have expected.

There was no harvest of food crops, and the relief grain allocated by the court could not last long. The cause of the heavy snowfall could not be found, and the entire Beiyan was about to be submerged by the heavy snow.

Last month, the people of Beiyan thought of Mr. Fan and sent letters to ask for help. Mr. Fan took leave and rushed to Beiyan to investigate the disaster. Unexpectedly, he found these ice sculptures.

He also knew that something was wrong, so he hurried back to the capital, asked the court for help, and asked someone to transport the ice sculpture back.

"We have found many experts who practice ice energy and have confirmed that if you want to instantly freeze without pain, it is impossible for people below the third level."

Can’t do it if you’re below level three? In other words, there is a peerless master appearing in Beiyan Luo?

But with such a master, can Beiyan still destroy the country? Cao An looked at Master Fan.

Master Fan shook his head: "I have never heard of this kind of power. Cao An, I can only rely on you."

When it comes to the death of military officers and soldiers, the court cannot just sit idly by.

The local officials there found it difficult to simply fight against natural disasters and were unable to conduct an effective investigation. They could only send people from Shangjiang City.

Who is the best at solving crimes? That was definitely Cao An, and Head Fan recognized him very much.

It's just that the Tsing Yi Department, Shu Zheng and Ti Si, two old and cunning guys, actually agreed to let him go?

Are you also a compassionate person? Do you want me to go to Beiyan to save the people?
  Ying Changfeng patted Cao An on the shoulder, his energy condensed into a thread, and the sound reached Cao An's ears.

"We have already analyzed the information you and Sanyang found in the ghost market last time."

"The location of the mountain outside the mountain is probably in Beiyan. Tinder is very dangerous now. You must go this time."

(End of this chapter)