Dajing Sun and Moon

Chapter 9

Liu Wenzhen raised her head and glanced at Xia Houchun, then said softly: "Your Highness also knows that the slaves and maids were bought by Grandpa from outside the palace, and only after they have purified themselves can they have the honor to serve you nobles."

Xia Houchun hummed lightly. Although he was a little uncomfortable with this kind of people at first, he also knew that the forbidden area is no different than the outside of the palace, and these eunuchs are an indispensable part.

Seeing that the crown prince remained calm and did not show disgust, he gradually gained confidence in his heart, and secretly thought that this man would not be bullied.

Liu Wenzhen's expression became serious, and she said in a lowered voice: "However, the servant learned a few years ago that the parents of the servant and servant did not die accidentally, but were removed by the palace people, and then the slave trader was bought into the palace by redemption on the black market."

Xia Houchun frowned, killed his parents first, and then sold them on the black market to clear his debts and get rid of his heels. He was skillful and meticulous, as if he had a lot of involvement behind him. The same method is also applicable to the cultivation of secret guards.

Those secret guards who have been walking in the dark all year round are spread all over Jinzhong, Taikang, and even scattered in every corner of Yasukuni. The hierarchy is strict, the order is firm, and the system has long been sound and perfect.

There was also a secret guard hidden in the East Palace, Xia Houchun knew it well, but he never knew who it was, so unless it was necessary, he rarely met courtiers privately, and even if there was, it was done in public to show his dignity.

He glanced at Liu Wenzhen, could it be that this son is a secret guard?
In addition, as far as he knew, besides the sixteen guards, Taikang Ming's power in Jingdu was the three secret guards in the dark.

A Qingluan Guard, founded by Wanning Gong Xiaomei, is responsible for "secret assassination, picketing, and secret information". Although it only targets the forbidden, it often cooperates with the Xiao party outside the palace.

Because it was privately owned by Concubine Xiao, Emperor Jing had no financial or administrative power. It was difficult for court officials to know the details of his strength, scale, and personnel.

The two embroidered clothes envoys belong to the Supervisor of Rituals and are now owned by Emperor Jing. Because of Jing Guo's support, their strength is comparable to that of the Qingluan Guard, and they can be regarded as checks and balances.

As for the third largest secret guard, it is called the black robe guard, also known as the shadow or shadow secret guard. It was originally set up by Taizu, with three thousand establishments, distributed in ten provinces and hundreds of prefectures in Jingguo.

However, since Emperor Taizong founded Zhenmo Prison, it was placed under his jurisdiction, and the courtiers were cut down many times, saying that there were only one thousand left.

But as Xia Houchun, the behind-the-scenes master of Town Demon Prison, the real strength of Town Demon Prison is around [-], of which Taikang occupies [-].

However, after the "Prince Conspiracy" case, Emperor Jing successively cut off crops and harvested one crop after another, and now there are only two thousand left, which is considered a serious injury.

After flashing the secret guard's message in Xia Houchun's mind, he comforted Liu Wenzhen, "What wrong do you have, just tell the truth."

Liu Wenzhen was a little moved, and said with a sob: "Reporting to Your Highness, I have nothing else to ask for, but I want to know who killed my biological parents. I don't want revenge. I just want to ask where the two elders are buried. Go to worship before the festival, so it is not in vain for this slave to come to this world."

Since it was caused by people in the palace, it was not the work of the black robed guard, he sighed lightly, nodded and said: "I will pay attention to this matter."

Although it is not known whether what Liu Wenzhen said is true or not, it can be confirmed that there is indeed such a force in the palace, secretly reselling young children to enrich the eunuch.

Liu Wenzhen kowtowed three times immediately, but still did not leave. He didn't know if the prince was good or bad, but he was deeply touched by his respect for righteousness and trustworthiness, and his generosity.

Therefore, after wiping away his tears, he leaned down again and said, "Your Highness, I just said that the decree from the West Palace is not false, and I have told you the truth."

Xia Houchun frowned, nodded calmly and said, "Speak."

Liu Wenzhen said in a low voice, "Before His Highness started the incident, this slave was originally a servant of the Shude Palace. He was conscripted into the West Palace for training, and then secretly transferred to His Majesty. After being operated by others, he was favored by His Majesty. It is an honor to worship under the command of Your Highness."

Originally an official of Shude's family, he was first transferred to Xiaomei's command in the West Palace, then to Emperor Jing's side, and finally quietly arranged to become a personal eunuch in the East Palace.

Xia Houchun's pupils shrank and his scalp went numb. The power controlled by the hand behind him made him dumbfounded. Who on earth has such a huge power?

Could it be Concubine Xiao?

His complexion changed, and then he was relieved, and only she has such ability.

He looked down at Liu Wenzhen with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "Do you know what crime it is to criticize the lord and slander the noble concubine?"

Unexpectedly, instead of being frightened, Liu Wenzhen prostrated herself on the ground and said in a respectful voice: "Your servant knows that offending a noble concubine is a serious crime of beheading."

Without waiting for Xia Houchun to commit the crime, he said anxiously: "But the servants are sure that they are not Concubine Xiao's people."

Xia Houchun frowned and asked, "How can you be sure?"

After Zhang Cheng'en's betrayal, Xia Houchun was less suspicious of these eunuchs. If he hadn't worried that this official was the eyes and ears of Emperor Jing, he would have killed his staff long ago.

He thought to himself, if 'they' are not Concubine Xiao's people, then whose people are they?

Or could it be that there is a fourth force hidden in this small forbidden palace?
Liu Wenzhen said in a low voice: "The servant once saw the person in charge. He lives in seclusion and rarely shows up in the world. He also treats the personal servants of the West Palace without any pretense, and even beats, scolds and insults them frequently. The West Palace dare not resist at all."

Xia Houchun's eyes moved, and suddenly, a thought popped into his mind: Xuanzong is the master of teaching minions!

There was a huge wave in his heart, and Xuanzong's minions took root in the inner court, and they had been hiding for such a long time, even he didn't know it.

At this moment, Xia Houchun thought a lot.

He thought of Xia Houli's "arrogance" in Zhenmo Prison, and said that even Concubine Xiao Gui was nothing more than a pawn. He thought that Concubine Xiao Gui was the answer of Emperor Jing, but he didn't expect that Tiandu Peak was directly involved behind it. That one!
Seeing the essence directly through the appearance, Xia Houchun suddenly became enlightened, and many clues came one after another. It seems that the Xiao party and the imperial party are facing each other in the court, but in fact it is a secret game between Emperor Jing and the head teacher Xuanzong.

One is in charge of the military administration of the Yasukuni, and the other is in charge of the Taoist sects of the world. He secretly smiled, they are both top predators.

He breathed out lightly, looked at Liu Wenzhen's eyes slightly changed, and said slowly: "The information you played was timely, and this credit is alone."

Liu Wenzhen hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Your Highness is the lord of benevolence, and it is a blessing to serve His Highness."

Xia Houchun smiled, accepted this loyalty, and said softly: "It's getting late, you should also go down and rest."

Unexpectedly, Liu Wenzhen shook her head resolutely, "Your Highness must have someone beside you."

Seemingly worried that His Highness would doubt her own abilities, Liu Wenzhen said in a low voice: "Don't worry, Your Highness, this servant has learned martial arts and is not afraid of wind, cold and disease, and will be safe day and night."

Xia Houchun's heart moved, "How is it compared to Commander Chen?"

The new right commander of the Yulin Army, Chen Xuanli, his ancestral home is Taikang, and has been honored for generations. He was the captain of Qianqiying at first, and was transferred to the Taiji Palace after the prince's treason case. .

The Tianqiong Pavilion has a higher status than the Zhenmo Prison, and is known as the "Sacred Artifact of the Yasukuni". The elders and priests hidden in it are all masters of Taoism!

It and Zhenmo Prison, one bright and one dark, coerced Xuanzong Xilai together.

Liu Wenzhen raised her head, smiled shyly, and said reservedly: "General Chen's Xuangong attainment is higher than that of slaves, but when it comes to the art of secrets, slaves are slightly better than slaves."

Hey, I caught a martial arts master. It seems that although Emperor Jing was guarding against him, he also matched a master.

Chen Xuanli's strength was enough to rank in the top ten of the imperial guards master list. Although this one was slightly inferior, he was not a commoner. No wonder Emperor Jing transferred him to the East Palace.

Xia Houchun pondered for a while, then stared at Liu Wenzhen and said, "You should try your best to meet the requirements of Wanning Palace, and you can repay according to the facts, as usual."

Liu Wenzhen is also knowledgeable, and respectfully said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, if it involves confidential matters, I will definitely not disclose them."

He won't let you know about the important confidential matters for the time being, but he nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "You've got your heart."

Having said that, tonight's 'reception' was a joy for master and slave.

After he went out, Xia Houchun fell into deep thought, and said to himself: "It seems that the plan has changed."

(End of this chapter)