Following Xiao Botao's order, the eunuch's sharp summons suddenly sounded in the spacious palace corridor.
Soon, a one-armed monk walked in slowly. He also had a long, tattered-looking cloth bag draped over his shoulder, giving him the air of a street beggar.
The monk had a kind smile on his face and looked like a man and beast, but he really looked like an eminent monk in a temple.
Xiao Tieshan introduced him to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, this is the friend I mentioned to you, the master of quitting killing."
After listening to Xiao Tieshan's introduction, Xiao Botao nodded lightly, with no other unnecessary expressions on his face.[
Xiao Tieshan followed up with an introduction: "At the same time, this master of abstaining from killing is also an innate powerhouse!"
Hearing this, Xiao Botao's expression suddenly changed. A touch of respect quietly climbed up. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and he said: "It turns out that he is the master of abstinence from killing. Please forgive me for being a little distant."
With that said, Xiao Botao stood up and bowed respectfully.
The monk who quit killing smiled and said nonchalantly: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be so polite. I, the monk, can't bear it."
Xiao Botao laughed and asked calmly: "Master quit killing, do you know the whereabouts of Tang Fei and the Tang family?"
Monk Jie Sha nodded and said: "I know, their family once lived in a hidden mountain range in Zhaojiazhuang, Dahuang County. Later, they moved to the capital. Under the instruction of the emperor at that time, they changed their names and lived in a place in the north of the city.
corner."
Xiao Botao was silent for a long time with a solemn expression, and then asked a little strangely: "Master Quit Killing, the Tang family is so hidden that even I can't find any information. How did you know this information?"
Xiao Botao felt very depressed. An outsider who suddenly came over knew about things that he could not handle within his own empire, which made him feel an empty feeling of loss.
The monk who quit killing smiled and said: "Because I have been paying attention to the whereabouts of the Tang family and Tang Fei. From the time when their people came out of the Misty Mountains to the time they moved to Kyoto, everything was under my supervision."
Xiao Botao was shocked. It seemed that there must be something complicated behind this monk who looked like a beggar. At least, it was not something he could contact now.
His throat rolled, and Xiao Botao couldn't help but ask the last question in his heart: "Master of anti-slaughter, may I ask why you want to help me?"
"I'm not helping you, but helping myself. Tang Fei and I have a grudge! A deep grudge!"
Glancing at the empty right sleeve, a murderous intent suddenly flashed across the monk's calm eyes.
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Haoyue Imperial City, a house in the north of the city.
At this time, in the room, the old man Tang Zhen gathered everyone together to discuss countermeasures.
"Dad, I think we should move away from the Haoyue Empire as soon as possible. It's too dangerous here now, and there are people everywhere who want to arrest us. It's a little better now. Basically, no one outside knows our true identity, but what if something happens?
When an acquaintance from Dahuang County is recognized, we will be completely ruined!"
Tang Shaokun said solemnly.
These days, they have followed the old man's principle that "the most dangerous place is the safest place" and have been staying in the imperial city.[
The newly enthroned emperor did not expect that the Tang family was by his side, and instead went all over the country with great fanfare to search for the remnants of the Tang family.
In Dahuang County, many villagers who had met the Tang family were recruited, and checkpoints were set up in various cities and important roads to identify and inspect people one by one.
This is the first thing the new emperor does after he ascends the throne. Naturally, his subordinates are very conscientious and do not dare to neglect it in the slightest.
Therefore, the aspect of guarding and checking people is still relatively strict.
After listening to Tang Shaokun's suggestion, the rest of the family nodded in agreement, and then looked at the old man nervously.
They were living on tenterhooks during this period, and their spirits were about to collapse.
The old man remained silent as always.
The old man didn't say anything, and the others didn't dare to leave at will, so they could only spend their time here.
After thinking about it for a long time, Tang Zhencai sighed and said, "I never thought that I, Tang Zhen, who was once so powerful, would run away like a rat crossing the street when I get old."
Tang Zhen shook his head with a wry smile, and ordered: "Shao Kun, Shao De, you take people to clean up Xinruo, and we can find a way to get out."
Although they knew they would encounter several checkpoints along the way, they had no choice but to leave bravely.
After all, there is still a way to survive if you break out. If you stay here, you will be caught in a trap sooner or later.
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief. The defense in the imperial city was not too strict, because the emperor might not have thought that a wanted criminal in the country would dare to escape to the emperor's feet, so if he got out, the chance would be higher.
If they really get outside, they can choose some remote paths and finally reach the bandits' lair in the Misty Mountains, where they can save their lives.
The old man said something, and everyone got up and prepared to go back to their rooms to clean up. However, at this time, there was a knock on the door.
Hearing this voice, the family's nerves suddenly became tense.
Who will come to find them at this time?
Could it be that the new emperor has discovered their traces, or...
Everyone in the room became a little nervous.
The old man took a deep breath and said calmly: "Why panic! At worst, we will fight with them. None of us Tang family heirs are cowards. Third child, go and take a look. The others are ready to fight!"
"yes!"
When the old man's voice fell, the family suddenly felt more at ease.[
Tang Shaode walked to the door cautiously and looked outside through the crack in the door.
Outside was a young man in Tsing Yi, looking around in a panic, obviously worried about being discovered.
A flash of surprise flashed across Tang Shaode's eyes. He recognized this young man in green clothes. He had followed the prince here as a guest, and he should be regarded as a close minister of the prince.
However, the current prince has long been displaced and is nowhere to be found, so what is the use of this young man coming here?
Tang Shaode cautiously opened the door a crack, stared at the boy, and asked, "What are you doing here?"
When the young man saw Tang Shaode, his face suddenly lit up with joy and he said: "Brother Shaode, His Highness the Crown Prince asked me to pick you up. Come with me, I can guarantee your safety!"
Tang Shaode was stunned for a moment. He stuck his head out and looked at both sides of the alley. After confirming that the person was following him, he opened the door and said, "Come in and tell the old man clearly."
As soon as the young man stepped through the door, Tang Shaode quickly locked the door and pulled him into the room.
The heavily guarded people in the room suddenly became confused when they saw the person coming: "It's you?!"
Obviously, they still had some impression of this handsome boy in Tsing Yi.
The boy quickly explained his purpose of coming here.
It turned out that after the Xiao royal family was wiped out, the prince ran for three months before he could get rid of the people who were chasing him. At the same time, the guards who followed him were almost dead.
Just at this time, he met Sha Wanli who was out on business. Sha Wanli did not hesitate and took the prince directly back to the Misty Mountains.
After settling down, the prince tried his best to send people to meet everyone in the Tang family.
"According to what you said, is it the intention of the Shazhai Master and His Highness the Crown Prince to ask you to come here to pick us up?" Tang Yu, the third generation boss of the Tang family, asked with a frown.
"Yes, that's right."
"But I think your strength is average, how can you help us?"
The young man smiled and said: "I am of great use. For example, I know all the checkpoint guards near the imperial city, and some of these people are informants arranged by the prince. Therefore, with me coming forward, you can
Help you pass the checkpoint!"
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
This is simply God helping them.
"Why don't you pack up and leave quickly!" Tang Zhen said with a smile on his face for the first time in these days.
The family quickly returned to their respective rooms to tidy up.
At the same time, orders were passed on one after another in the palace.
"Close the nine gates, prohibit anyone from entering or exiting, and mobilize an army to surround the residential area in the north of the city!"