Boom, boom, boom——

The distant morning bell passed through the misty rain curtain.

Amidst the sound of bells, smoke gradually rose up from hundreds of streets and lanes in the capital. The majestic imperial city in the north also opened its palace gates, and civil and military courtiers in various official uniforms filed in from the Thousand Steps Corridor.

Dongfang Liren was wearing a silver bellyband embroidered with 'Fat-Headed Dragon'. He stood behind the screen with his arms spread out. The maid dressed in robes looked across the screen and looked at the palace city at the end of the field of vision. A chariot with hundreds of people was moving towards it.

Tai Chi Hall.

"Your Majesty, why did you wake up late for a cup of tea today?"

The white-haired old woman stood behind her and responded respectfully:

"Last night, the Queen Mother went to Yongle Palace and stayed overnight in the dormitory. The Queen Mother likes to talk to people. Your Majesty may have chatted with the Queen Mother too late."

"Your Majesty has so many things to do every day, and he is already tired. At night, he is pestered by the Queen Mother to do household chores. How can he be affected..."

"How about I make arrangements to bring the Queen Mother to the palace to stay for a few days?"

Dongfang Liren thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

After putting on the python robe and jade belt, Dongfang Liren went to the study room on the top floor and sat down. He opened the folders compiled by Hei Yamen and checked the news reported from various places:

"Several incense masters of Honghua Tower went out at the same time, and they seemed to be making a big move... What is Honghua Tower going to do? Go out in full force to destroy Shuiyun Sword Pool?"

The white-haired old woman thought for a moment: "Impossible, with the old gun leader here, Honghualou still has the confidence to destroy Shuiyun Jiantan. The current Honghualou depends on Shuiyun Jiantan's face. I heard that Honghualou

Hall masters from all over the country meet every year, probably to discuss the future destination of Honghua Mansion."

"The size of Honghua Tower is not small on the outside, but there must be more hidden passages. It can be called the richest place in the world. If they can't survive in the world and want to be loyal to me, we can give them a chance."

"yes."

Dongfang Liren stopped paying attention to Honghua Building and continued to look at it:

"A caravan enters the customs from Liangzhou, and 'Blood Bodhi' seems to be hiding in it... Who is Blood Bodhi?"

"Ten years ago, there was a killer who was rampant in the world of Tiannan. He had a lot of blood debts in his life. He once assassinated the governor of Chongzhou. He was hunted down by the court and even the world. He has disappeared to this day."

A look of solemnity appeared in the eyes of the white-haired old woman: "This person has unknown martial arts skills, is good at detecting hidden weapons, conceals himself in disguise, and has amazing patience. He once lurked near the sect for nearly a year in order to assassinate the leader of the Qixuan Sect, and he never passed by him many times.

He took action until the opponent completely relaxed his vigilance, then struck a fatal blow and fled far away. Now that he has reappeared, he may have been recruited by the 'Green Bandit'."

When Dongfang Liren heard this, he frowned:

"The green bandits recruit top assassins like this for the purpose of either being important officials in the court or the king. To make the black government pay attention to the people who have come from Liangzhou recently..."

Speaking of this, Dongfang Liren suddenly remembered the Night Jingtang who had just entered Beijing from Liangzhou.

However, Ye Jingtang was only eighteen years old, so he was not the right age, so after thinking about it, he gave up his doubts.

After understanding the news sent by the Hei Yamen, Dongfang Liren stood up and went to the terrace to look at the situation inside and outside the imperial city.

But not long after I noticed it, I discovered that my eldest cousin, Wang Chihu, was holding something in his arms and sneaking away from Heiya.

Dongfang Liren frowned and asked:

"What is Wang Chihu going to do again?"

"Yesterday, Midnight Jingtang came to visit me. I was going to catch the wingless owl. I asked the Yamen for help. I asked Wang Chihu to borrow something."

Dongfang Liren didn't think Ye Jingtang was capable of catching the wingless owl, so he naturally became interested in it and turned around to ask:

"What did he borrow? Cartilage incense, soul-leaving needle?"

"Well……"

The white-haired old woman was a little hesitant, but it was not easy to deceive Prince Jing. After thinking about it, she walked up to Dongfang Liren and whispered a few words in a low voice.

After Dongfang Liren listened quietly, his heroic cheeks turned a rare red, and he frowned and said:

"Is there something wrong with him?"

"Well, for the sake of business, Your Highness shouldn't worry about these little details..."

…

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The light rain in early summer fell into the old bluestone alley, and the yellowed wine flags swayed silently under the eaves.

In the stable next to the wine shop, there was a fierce horse parked. It had just stopped after running, and it was still breathing heavily from its mouth and nose.

"Tsk-tsk-"

There was no one else in the wine shop, and two whispers came from the window:

"Have you brought anything?"

"Brought it."

"What?"

"Mr. Corner."

"Horn...huh?"

In the wine shop, Ye Jingtang was dressed as a knight in a black robe and a bamboo hat. He sat down at the table and took a rosewood box from Wang Chihu with a strange look in his eyes.

Wang Chihu was probably afraid of ruining his reputation and was extremely alert. He blocked the shopkeeper's view with his body and whispered:

"This object is carved from a whole piece of jadeite. The base material alone is worth no less than a thousand taels. It was made by a famous craftsman from the previous dynasty. The person who used it was either a princess or a first-class imperial concubine. After the founding of the Wei Dynasty, this object passed through the market several times.

Ding'an Marquis Mansion..."

Ye Jingtang looked at the beautifully made rosewood box and did not dare to open it:

"Brother Wang, I ask you to help me find something that is not on the table. This is too... too real. This thing..."

Wang Chihu looked serious: "When doing things for the imperial court, you don't have to worry about these little details. What else can Brother Ye think of that is less important than this?"

Ye Jingtang really didn't expect it. He originally thought that asking Prince Jing to borrow a gold bellyband was outrageous enough, but he never expected that Wang Chihu could find something even more outrageous.

However, this thing really doesn't look like something the government would use as bait. It would be unpleasant to hear about, but its value and origin can attract flying thieves such as wingless owls, so it is very suitable.

After Ye Jingtang looked at the wooden box for a few times, he put it away:

"It's really troublesome, Brother Wang. I will live up to my high hopes and capture the Wingless Owl."

"They're all here to help the court, so what's there to thank you for? I've asked the secret agents in the city to stir up trouble and stir up trouble. You can just go and sell the stolen goods. It depends on your luck. I'll leave first and take my leave...

"

Ye Jingtang watched Wang Chihu sneak away, then looked at the rosewood box in his hand, hesitated again and again but did not open it, wrapped it in black cloth, and left the shop.

It was raining lightly, and there were few people on the street. Ye Jingtang walked around the street a few times, and after making sure no one was following him, he came to an alley.

Luo Ning and Zhe Yunli were waiting in the alley holding umbrellas, dressing up as a normal mother and daughter.

Birds and birds stood on the wall and watched, paying attention to the surrounding movements.

Seeing Ye Jingtang coming back, Zhe Yunli hurriedly ran forward and asked:

"What did Hei Ya give you as bait?"

Ye Jingtang stood up and dismounted, not being able to explain clearly, he handed the rosewood box wrapped in black cloth to Luo Ning:

"I have never opened anything that is not too serious. It is best for Luo Nuxia not to open it, so as not to get angry."

?

Luo Ning took the box and weighed it - it didn't look like a 'gold bellyband'.

"If you don't take a look, how will you sell the stolen goods later?"

Luo Ning said, raising her hand to open the wooden box, but fearing that it might be a scam, she moved closer to the Night Terror Hall and let him look at it together.

When Zhe Yunli heard "not serious", he couldn't resist the little girl's curiosity and went to Luo Ning to take a look.

Wow——

The rosewood box was opened, and the bright red cloth appeared in front of the family of three.

Inside the box is a piece of crystal clear turquoise jade, with extraordinary carving skills and round and lustrous color. Even a layman can see the value of this item.

As for the shape... thick and big!

Ye Jingtang blinked, not knowing what to say.

Zhe Yunli was stunned for a moment, then he came closer and looked at it carefully:

"Wow! It's such a big... handiwork. I'm afraid this piece of jade is worth a lot of money, but the shape is a bit weird..."

He said that he wanted to touch it with his hands.

Luo Ning didn't realize what it was at first glance, but after carefully examining the shape of the jade, she found that the 'jade pillar' had lifelike green veins and a turtle head...

Snap——

The box slammed shut, almost pinching Zhe Yunli's fingers.

"Master Wife, what are you doing?!"

Luo Ning's face turned red and she threw the wooden box towards the Night Terror Hall:
To be continued...