The stars and moon are company, and the colorful lanterns of every house remain the same.
Occasionally, officers and soldiers walked through the city, and there was a sense of heaviness among the celebrations that lingered for a long time.
According to statistics, the Holy Lotus Sect has made nearly 10,000 taels of silver in just two months since it appeared in Jixian County. There are often rumors in small counties around the country that people have listened to the preaching of the Holy Lotus Sect's demons and have accepted many followers.
Bai Rou walked with her brother and said that she had heard some rumors recently.
No wonder this girl is frightened. She hears so many stories outside that she inevitably feels uneasy.
Bai Song didn't care, he slapped his sister on the head and said with a smile: "Then the Holy Lotus Sect is just like that? It took them two months to earn ten thousand taels, and your brother made it in less than half a month.
With so much money, does your brother look more like a bad guy than him?"
"How can it be compared? My brother relied on his ability, and the people of the Holy Lotus Sect are just cheating."
"You trust me so much, so you don't have to worry anymore. No matter how powerful the Holy Lotus Sect is, it can't beat your brother."
"Yes!" Bai Rou nodded seriously, holding her brother's hand, feeling much calmer.
The brother and sister walked a short distance side by side and arrived at the prefect's mansion.
At midnight, the lights of the prefecture were not turned off. After Bai Song reported his name, the official went in immediately to inform him.
Later, Mr. Jiang went out to greet Bai Song in person. After seeing Bai Song, he asked urgently about Miss Chen's situation.
Bai Song naturally told the truth.
After hearing the news, Lord Jiang breathed a sigh of relief.
Last night there was another escape from the Holy Lotus Sect, another assassination by the Turks, and another Miss Chen family jumping into the river.
Too many things piled up together made the governor dizzy.
It's okay now. Miss Chen's family is fine. Finally, she has one less trouble.
After all, Miss Chen's status was very high. If she really died at the lantern festival, it would have a bad impact on the governor's career as an official.
In addition, the Chen family was deceived by people from the Holy Lotus Sect, and the Miss Chen family was a key figure.
The Prefect's Mansion and the Prince joined forces and mobilized the border troops, but it did not have any impact on the Holy Lotus Sect. Mr. Jiang wanted to find a breakthrough from Miss Chen, but under the current situation, it was difficult to give instructions to the superiors.
Bai Song wanted to leave, but Mr. Jiang said that the prince wanted to see him.
Seeing that it was getting late tonight, Bai Song asked if he could wait until tomorrow.
But Mr. Jiang seems to be in a hurry and must discuss it tonight.
Bai Song thought about it and felt that Mr. Jiang had something to say, so he turned around and asked Bai Rou to go back and rest first.
Bai Rou was still worried at first, but after coming over and talking to her brother for a few words, she felt relieved, and then she agreed.
Jiang Yu asked someone to escort the little girl of the Bai family back, and then she took Bai Song to the guest room.
The lights in the guest room were still on, and Li Zhan was carefully writing a memorial at his desk, which was exactly what he wanted to report to the court on recent events.
This excerpt was difficult to write. In just one minute, Li Zhan stopped writing several times and frowned several times.
Until Bai Song came in with Mr. Jiang.
After meeting Bai Song, the sadness on Li Zhan's face finally disappeared.
Despite this, Bai Song could not see the smile of the past on his face, and knew that the prince was probably very worried.
"Bai Song, you...why did you come back?"
Bai Song first briefly explained what happened yesterday, and Jiang Yu added: "Fortunately, nothing happened. I have ordered everyone to evacuate."
Li Zhan nodded with relief: "That's good."
"Your Majesty, you called me here late at night. What do you mean?"
Li Zhan winked at Jiang Yu.
Jiang Yu wisely stepped back and closed the doors and windows.
Bai Song looked at it and was puzzled. Why should it be so hidden?
Li Zhan came to Bai Song and whispered: "On the flower boat last night, you mentioned something to me."
"What's the matter?" Bai Song asked casually without thinking about it.
"Undercover Holy Lotus Sect!"
Bai Song frowned: "Why do you suddenly mention this again?"
Li Zhan stroked his beard: "I thought about it all night and feel that what you said is not worth a try. The Holy Lotus Sect is complicated and complicated. It will be extremely difficult to eradicate it for a while. If you can go undercover, even if you can
Since we can’t get rid of its leader, it would be a big deal to find out the situation of the Holy Lotus Sect first.”
Seeing how serious Li Zhan was, Bai Song knew that this time he was probably not joking.
Thinking of this, Bai Song frowned even more tightly: "Your Majesty, do you want me to go?"
"Exactly!"
When Bai Song heard this, he suddenly felt a little angry.
Although this idea was proposed by him, Bai Song was not a fool. He knew that the reason why the prince would adopt it was not because he thought it was a good idea, but because he was riding a tiger and it was difficult to get off. If he didn't make some achievements, it would be difficult for him to communicate with his superiors.
He was thinking about himself and didn't think about Bai Song's life or death at all.
Bai Song didn't speak, but his expression already showed an impatient look.
Li Zhan felt that he was at a loss in this matter, and his tone was very calm: "This time is indeed dangerous, but I have thought about it and found that you are the most suitable person for this matter.
First of all, before last night, I and Mr. Jiang both suspected that you were related to the Holy Lotus Sect. The witch of the Holy Lotus Sect took advantage of this matter to play a trick to escape. Judging from your past performance, it is up to you to be an undercover agent of the Holy Lotus Sect.
I won't suspect that you are related to the imperial court.
Secondly, your kid is calm in times of crisis. Although he is young, his mind is meticulous and not easily exposed. I value you, and I value your abilities even more.
Furthermore, the escaped witch has true feelings for you. After investigation by the court, it was found that your three domestic slaves were entrusted to you by the witch under suspicion. On the one hand, it was to protect your safety, and on the other hand, it was to make those three slaves
The domestic slave has severed ties with the Holy Lotus Sect. With you undercover, it will be easier to gain the other party's trust.
Finally, you have sufficient reasons to join the Holy Lotus Sect and will not arouse any suspicion."
"What reason?"
"Last night on the flower boat, I tried to take your life several times!"
Bai Song was stunned after hearing this, and an evil fire rushed into his heart.
He asked himself that he had 100% respect for the old man. He felt that he was a unique prince. Every communication he had was honest and sincere, without hiding anything.
Who would have thought that an old friend whom he treated so sincerely would have murderous intentions for him? And he didn't even notice it at all.
Thinking about it, Bai Song felt even more scared. Because of the fear in his heart, the anger on his face was even more unconcealed.
At this moment, a person walked into the room, it was the guard who was hiding in the darkness of the room like a ghost.
As soon as the guards appeared, Bai Song felt strong pressure, as if he was burning, and there was a heat flow all around.
Li Zhan turned around and waved to the guard.
"Okay, it's rare for me to be honest with Brother Bai for once, so don't go out and add any unnecessary extravagance."
After saying that, the guard disappeared into the darkness, and Li Zhan turned his eyes to Bai Song again.
"Bai Song, it is rare for me to call a junior my brother, which is enough to show that I feel guilty. But in other words, you should also understand my difficulties. If you were me, judging from what you saw and heard, you would definitely do the same.
Treat you as the biggest suspect."
Bai Song suppressed his anger and asked in a low voice: "Then why have you changed your view now?"
"On the one hand, the monsters of the Holy Lotus Sect have frequently succeeded in the city, which indicates that I have suspected the wrong person. But more importantly, in the chaos of the Turkic attack last night, there was a person who wanted to take advantage of the chaos and take your life. And that person is exactly
The killer of the Holy Lotus Sect. Obviously, I am not the only one who wants to take your life. You seem to be a thorn in the side of the Holy Lotus Sect as well."
"..."
Judging from Bai Song's IQ, he couldn't digest this much information at once.
There seemed to be many things happening in the unknown darkness that Bai Song didn't know about.
Li Zhan said thoughtfully: "After one night, many things have become clear. The Holy Lotus Sect seems to attach great importance to the demon girl. The people of the Holy Lotus Sect don't seem to want anyone to affect her loyalty to the Holy Lotus Sect, so they want to take you as an unexpected factor.
Get rid of it.”
"What's the basis?"
"The basis? The basis is that the witch learned that you fell into the river and came back again. At this moment, she has sent people around the city to investigate, and her every move is under my surveillance."
"Qing'er is back?"
Li Zhan smiled and nodded: "If you say she is ruthless to you, even an old man like me won't believe it."
"..." Bai Song frowned, feeling a little at a loss when he heard this.
Qing'er left and came back again, putting herself in danger and is now under surveillance by the court.
Did all this happen because of yourself?
"This time, the demon girl can't fly out of my hand even if she has wings. And the demon girl's head can just solve the problem in front of me. I believe the court will understand. So, I am not forcing you to go undercover.
."
"What does the prince mean, either I go undercover or risk Qing'er's life to report to the court?"
Li Zhan smiled and said: "Exactly!"
"My lord, I didn't realize it in the past, but you also have such a method?"
"Brother Bai shouldn't be embarrassed by this matter. Is it possible that Brother Bai also has some affection for the witch and can't bear her getting hurt? I would like to remind Brother Bai that no one who is involved with the witch will be well.
."
"Okay! I promise you that! But I ask that you also know that when the matter is accomplished, I will ask the emperor to grant me a marriage!"
"This condition can be discussed later. I can promise you one condition. Qing'er and Qi will be married. I will give you a choice."
Bai Song gritted his teeth and felt a little breathless.
In the past, I really underestimated this half-dead old man, but now, I feel that I am under his control.
But now is not the time to dwell on this. Compared with this old man, Bai Song is more disgusted with the Holy Lotus Sect.
The ancient evil cult was so poisonous that it left behind countless people who were harmed.
Now that he has a reason to intervene in this matter, Bai Song has his own choice.
Hearing that Bai Song agreed, Li Zhan looked happy and motioned Bai Song to the desk: "Let's take a look. If you think it's okay, just make a mark on it."
At first I thought it was Li Zhan writing the memorial, but it turned out that what was on the desk was actually a certificate of nomination!
"In this world of evil and evil, people are in dire straits, and the Holy Lotus Sect has been suffering for a long time. A certain Bai Song is willing to serve the world as a filial piety, and joins the secret edict. He is ordered to go undercover in the cult and wait for opportunities to destroy the evil spirits. Now he swears to surrender, and he will never regret it for the rest of his life, and will never betray.
"
Bai Song looked at it and turned back after pondering.
Li Zhan smiled and said: "This is an indispensable thing. As long as I put a mark on this thing, I can believe that you are loyal to the court. If he has other intentions, I just need to hand over this thing to the Holy Lotus Sect, and you will die."
."
"What if I don't sign?"
"The annihilation of the Holy Lotus Sect is an unparalleled achievement. Asking the emperor to grant a marriage is just a trivial matter, and saving the life of the enchantress is also easy. If you don't agree, you continue to be your businessman, but don't try to interfere with the court to capture the enchantress, otherwise you will bear the consequences."