Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 54 Zhu Chongba? That's just a picker.
The night is low, and the moonlight is as gentle as water waves, falling quietly.

The breeze blew gently, bringing with it a hint of coolness.

The outline of Feiyan Tower was looming under the light, and the upper windows were half-opened, letting out a melancholy sound.

At this moment, Fourth Master Zhu was standing in an exquisite attic opposite Feiyan Tower, his eyes fixed on the Feiyan Tower that seemed to hide endless secrets.

As the secret guard of the Jinyi Guards, he has the task of finding out the hidden person sent by the Inspector of Horses in the palace.

According to Jinyiwei's intelligence, Zhao Xuanzhen from Feiyan Tower is likely to be the core figure of Tanma Junsi. Maybe it's the legendary Daru Huachi.

"If it's true, this bitch is hiding deep." Fourth Master Zhu muttered.

Although he nominally controls Feiyan Tower, in fact he is not involved in the specific affairs of Feiyan Tower and only takes money.

Therefore, he did not start the investigation directly from within. After all, those beautiful girls were Zhao Xuanzhen's confidants.

He planned to observe secretly first, just in time to see what kind of darling Zhao Xuanzhen was.

People who came in and out of Feiyan Tower were either dignitaries or wealthy businessmen. They came and went, making it very lively.

"Buy chestnuts, chestnuts that are fragrant and sweet just out of the oven." An old woman was selling in front of Feiyan Tower.

Fourth Master Zhu’s eyes fell on the old woman. He bought it from her last time, and it was indeed delicious.

He still remembered that the old woman had a pair of rough and strong hands, like a practitioner.

"It's not easy. You have to go out to make money at night." Mr. Zhu sighed with emotion.

Gradually, the night is getting late.

Finally, no one came in or out of Feiyan Tower, and the old woman selling chestnuts was also packing up and preparing to leave.

She carried the basket and walked towards the city gate.

It staggered at first, turned into an alley, and flew away.

"Fuck!" Fourth Master Zhu exclaimed.

It was obvious that the old woman selling chestnuts did not specialize in selling chestnuts.

However, Fourth Master Zhu did not follow.

This old woman comes every day and just observes secretly.

……

The next day.

Fourth Master Zhu came to the Jinyiwei Yamen and reported the matter of the old woman at the door of Feiyan Tower to the Jinyiwei commander Mao Xiang.

"Then why don't you arrest her? We'll find out after she's taken to prison and tortured." Mao Xiang spread his hands.

"My subordinate has an immature suggestion." Fourth Master Zhu smiled.

"Fourth Master, you're welcome." Mao Xiang clasped his fists, "You are a senior. Don't call me a subordinate. Just call me by my name."

Fourth Master Zhu had a smile on his face.

Commander Mao Xiang of Jin Yiwei, are you so polite to me?
"If that old woman was sent by the Inspector of Horses in the palace, then she might have the confidential information with her." He frowned slightly, "She didn't go directly to the contact, but sold chestnuts at Feiyan Tower, which shows that She was careful enough that there's a good chance the information wasn't taken with her."

"The analysis is correct." Mao Xiang nodded.

"So, I will control her first and wait." Fourth Master Zhu said.

"What control do you have?" Mao Xiang asked.

"Of course it's a good thing to do, take her back to the Beggar Clan." Fourth Master Zhu smiled slyly and revealed his plan.

After hearing this, Mao Xiang agreed very much and expressed his cooperation with his action plan.

That night, Fourth Master Zhu still came to the attic opposite Feiyan Tower.

Sure enough, the old woman came to sell chestnuts again.

Today she was pushing a cart with some cloth bags on it.

"Freshly baked chestnuts are fragrant and sweet." She shouted while looking around.

Fourth Master Zhu was observing her from the attic.

The wind surged quietly from all directions, passing through the streets and alleys, making a low whistling sound.

Fourth Master Zhu wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked up at the sky, which was gradually covered by thick dark clouds.

It's so hot and it looks like it's going to rain.

Suddenly, a weak lightning flashed across the sky, and there was a faint sound of thunder in the sky. The wind became stronger and stronger, causing the leaves to rustle and clothes to fly.

Fourth Master Zhu felt a drop of rain falling on his face. It finally started to rain. Then, the raindrops became denser and heavier. The rainwater hit the roof, the stone pavement, and the lake, making a crackling sound.

……

Pedestrians on the road hurriedly took shelter from the rain.

The old woman was also busy packing the basket and preparing to push the cart away.

At this time, Fourth Master Zhu appeared, very enthusiastic: "Sister, let me help you."

He picked up the old woman and put her on the cart. Then he pushed the cart and ran quickly.

The old woman looked confused and her eyes narrowed slightly.

Have I been exposed?

This old man is the one who bought chestnuts last time. He doesn't look like a secret spy.

Did I meet a simple good person?

"Sister, where do you live?" Fourth Master Zhu asked while pushing.

"Uh... I don't have a home." The old woman wanted to say where she lived, but she immediately became alert and sighed, "My wife died, and I am the only one left."

Of course she couldn't bring this stranger to where she lived.

Fourth Master Zhu blurted out: "Sister, come to my house, I will be your wife from now on."

Old woman:"???"

Her expression suddenly froze, and she flashed with shame.

"Brother, you are such a good person." The old woman sighed, "But how can I hurt you?"

"No worries, just ahead." Fourth Master Zhu said, "I am the leader of the Beggar Clan. Hey, I don't want to see a homeless old man."

The leader of the Beggar Clan?

A sharp coldness flashed in the old woman's eyes. Of course she had heard the legend about the leader of the Beggar Clan, who almost controlled the dark forces in the capital, and Feiyan Tower belonged to him.

She looked suspicious.

Everyone says that the leader of the Beggar Clan, Fourth Master Zhu, is a good man. Could it be that he is really a good old man and came to help me because he saw how pitiful I was?

Then I can just use him to hide in the Beggar Clan.

"Are you Fourth Master Zhu?" the old woman said quickly, "Thank you very much."

"Sister, in the Beggar Clan from now on, everyone will help each other," Fourth Master Zhu said.

"You are a good person." The old woman thanked her again.

Fourth Master Zhu took her into a branch of the Beggar Clan.

After entering this branch, the old woman will be monitored by the beggars around the clock.

……

It rained heavily overnight.

The streets in the capital were all covered with mud. Fourth Master Zhu walked through the streets munching sesame seed cakes and came to the Jinyiwei Yamen.

"Fourth Master, how are you?" Mao Xiang came up to greet him.

"The information is not on her. Last night I asked a few old women to help her take a bath and looked inside and outside." Fourth Master Zhu said while chewing.

"It must be hidden in her hiding place." Mao Xiang said.

"She was very alert and didn't reveal anything." Fourth Master Zhu wiped his mouth, "Don't be in a hurry, just keep an eye on her. We have plenty of time."

"Fourth Master, you have made another great contribution." Mao Xiang praised.

"Reward money?" Fourth Master Zhu blurted out.

"Well, Fourth Master, you now have more money than our Jin Yiwei." Mao Xiang smiled bitterly, "But when the matter is completed, I will report it to Your Majesty and there will be a reward."

"Zhu Chongba? That's just a picker." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand.

Damn, you call His Majesty by his first name?
Mao Xiang's face turned pale.

After Fourth Master Zhu left, a group of Jinyi guards surrounded Mao Xiang, all looking horrified.

"Sir, Fourth Master, he...he has no sage, why don't you arrest him?"

"Catch him? Then wait to be beheaded by His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)