"Nanjing... Who could it be..."

Zhu Qizhen muttered to himself, but he really couldn't think of anyone else important in Nanjing.

According to Jin Yiwei's investigation results, there are indeed many officials who have contact with the Japanese pirates, but who can make the Japanese pirate leader pay so much attention and respect him so respectfully?

Could it be... Wei Guogong Xu Chengzong?

The Wei Guogong lineage has been staying in Nanjing since the Yongle Dynasty moved the capital, and has been in charge of the Nanjing army. If this person has second thoughts, the matter will be serious!

Zhu Qizhen had something on his mind and didn't sleep well all night. Early the next morning, he took Fan Zhong to Beizhen Fusi.

Yesterday's letter was sent by Yuan Bin. All the information is in Beizhen Fusi. Maybe the answer can be found here.

However, after going through all the information, I still found no evil intentions on Xu Chengzong's part.

This person holds the military power in Nanjing and is a key investigation target of Jinyiwei. If he has any plot, it is impossible not to leave any clues.

It seems that the mysterious man Shi Heng mentioned is not Wei Guogong.

Zhu Qizhen's eyebrows twisted into the word "Sichuan". He really couldn't figure out who that person was?

In desperation, he called Fan Zhong and Yuan Bin and came to the Imperial Mansion outside Chaoyang Gate.

This time, it was not the old eunuch Hong Bao who came to visit, but Song Guxi.

Since her injury improved, she moved out of the palace.

After all, it is not a problem for a prostitute to live in the palace for a long time.

In fact, Zhu Qizhen didn't feel anything at all, but he increasingly noticed that something was wrong with Queen Qian's eyes, which contained a faint murderous look. If she was not allowed to move out, the consequences would be disastrous...

Along the way, Yuan Bin introduced: "I have arranged four secret posts near Miss Song's residence, and I have also found a maid, who can help take care of Miss Song's daily life."

Zhu Qizhen asked: "Have you checked this person's details?"

"Back to the emperor, this person originally lived in Huangzhuang. Her parents died of illness one after another. She was the only one left in the family. She was helpless and her life was relatively difficult. So I arranged for her to serve Miss Song."

Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "Let your people keep a close eye. If the White Lotus Sect knows that Miss Song is not dead, they will not let it go."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the secret sentries arranged by me are all masters who can fight one against ten. If something really happens, the hundred households in the east city can arrive within a stick of incense, absolutely guaranteeing Miss Song's thoroughness!"<

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"Is there any movement from the White Lotus Sect in the capital?"

"Back to the emperor, I have already investigated and found nothing. Those people seemed to have disappeared out of thin air."

"It seems that these people had a premeditated plan and withdrew before assassinating me."

Yuan Bin's face turned red from suppressing it, and he suddenly said: "Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Qizhen turned around and asked, "I didn't blame you!"

Yuan Bin knelt down on one knee and said: "I thought Miss Song was the assassin at that time. Therefore, after I caught Miss Song, I relaxed my vigilance, which caused the real assassin to take advantage of the chaos and escape. There is still no news. It is because I did something wrong. Please

The emperor punishes you!"

Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said: "Get up, I really don't blame you."

"But, sir..."

"What I have to deal with now is the entire White Lotus Sect. Why do I still care about a mere assassin? Besides, the other party had already planned this matter. In that situation, who could see through their plot at a glance?"

After hearing what the emperor said, Yuan Bin stood up, his face still looking a little guilty.

He clearly remembered that the crossbow arrow flew past the emperor's face. If it had strayed even a little further, the consequences would have been disastrous!

Now that the murderer cannot be caught, just as the emperor said, put all your energy into dealing with the White Lotus Sect.

If you can’t catch the monk, your temple will be demolished!

While talking, I had already arrived at a small courtyard.

Yuan Bin stepped forward and knocked on the door. The person who opened the door was a woman, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a pale face and yellowish hair. She looked like she had been suffering from chronic malnutrition.

When she saw it was Yuan Bin, she quickly said: "It's my benefactor who is here!"

Yuan Bin nodded and said: "Xiaohua, this is my master, let's come to visit Miss Song."

"Oh, please come in!"

The girl named Xiaohua hurriedly let the three of them in, and then hurriedly walked to the side room.

"Invite the gentlemen, and I'll make tea!"

Yuan Bin looked around cautiously, then called Xiaohua to stop and said: "My master and Miss Song have to say a few words and you won't go in."

When Xiaohua saw how these people were dressed, she knew they were definitely not ordinary people, so she nodded repeatedly and walked into the side room.

When Zhu Qizhen came to the back room, he saw Song Guxi struggling to sit up.

"Lie down and don't move!"

Zhu Qizhen stepped forward and gently pressed her shoulders.

"Your Majesty, are you here?"

Song Guxi's face became much rosier, and it seemed that her body had recovered a lot.

"I came over to see how your injury is?"

"Thanks to the emperor's concern, the slave family is much better."

Zhu Qizhen nodded and asked: "How about the maid Yuan Bin found for you? If you still need help, just ask!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. It's enough to have Xiaohua by your side. I'm not a lady, and my body and bones are not that precious."

"This place is not like the palace, and the conditions are limited in all aspects. If you have any needs, especially if there is any problem with your physical condition, you must inform me as soon as possible."

Song Guxi had tears in her eyes and said softly: "Nu family... thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Qizhen asked in confusion: "Why are you crying?"

"The slave family...the slave family..."

Song Guxi raised her hand to wipe her tears and said: "The emperor is so kind to the slave family..."

Zhu Qizhen smiled awkwardly and said, "You are mine, and with your loyalty, I cannot let you down."

Song Guxi then broke down in tears and smiled, and then said: "The emperor's visit this time is not just to visit the slave family, right?"

"I..." Zhu Qizhen hesitated and said, "I have something to ask you!"

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Song Guxi was very indifferent, as if she had already guessed that the other party must have something to do with her.

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Zhu Qizhen did not hide anything and asked directly: "How much do you know about the matter between the White Lotus Sect and the Japanese pirates?"

Song Guxi frowned slightly and said: "The Nu family doesn't know much about it. They just learned from Yang Xiong that this time the leader is planning to join forces with the Japanese pirates to deal with the imperial court."

"Did you know nothing before you came to the capital?"

"It has been three years since the Nu family came to the capital. Before that, I had never heard of any contact between the White Lotus Sect and Japanese pirates."

Zhu Qizhen stood up, walked back and forth a few steps, and asked again: "Your leader has been in Nanjing?"

Song Guxi nodded and said: "The leader may go to various places for inspections, but he will stay in Nanjing most of the time."

"Does he have... other identities? For example, official position or title?"

Song Guxi shook her head and said: "The leader has lived in seclusion among the people for a long time and rarely interacts with people in the government. His name... Now that I think about it, even the name may be fake."

"Then your White Lotus Sect in Nanjing, do you have any backers?"

"Backer..."

Song Guxi thought hard and then said: "It seems...I have never heard of it..."

Zhu Qizhen said in confusion: "It's impossible. Your White Lotus Sect doesn't have an eyeliner in the court?"

"But..." Song Guxi seemed to have thought of something and said, "Yang Xiong does go out a lot. I heard that he is very close to some officials, but the Nu family doesn't know who they are."

"Then did Yang Xiong tell you that this time the cooperation between Bai Lian and the Japanese pirates also involves a certain big shot in Nanjing?"

Song Guxi shook her head gently and said: "What the emperor said... the Nu family really doesn't know..."

Zhu Qizhen was also helpless. It seemed that Song Guxi had been excluded by the White Lotus Sect's senior leaders, and he didn't know many inside stories.

Seeing this, Song Guxi said pitifully: "It's useless for the slave family..."

"No problem, I'm just asking!"

Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "You can rest in peace here and try to recover from your injuries as soon as possible. I will come back to see you after a while."

"The slave family...send to the emperor..."

Song Guxi struggled to sit up, but Zhu Qizhen pushed her back onto the bed.

"I told you, take good care of yourself and leave!"

"Your Majesty, walk slowly!"
To be continued...