Chapter 77 Clearing the Clouds and Seeing the Fog (1/3)
However, Wu Chengsi had already turned around and entered the prison, so he had no choice but to follow him in. Outside De Yuan Xiancheng's cell, Wu Chengsi shouted: "Yuan Xiancheng, do you know this friend?"
Yuan Xiancheng looked behind Wu Chengsi, only staying on Han Cheng for a second, then turned to Hei Te Changzhi, and his face suddenly turned pale.
"I know... I know him... he is the ever-victorious general of Baekje, and he always has black teeth." Yuan Xiancheng said hesitantly.
Hei Te Changzhi stared at him for a while, frowned and said: "Master, is the Yuan Xiancheng you are talking about?"
Before Wu Chengsi could answer, Yuan Xiancheng said anxiously: "I am Yuan Xiancheng!"
Wu Chengsi snorted coldly: "General Black Teeth, what do you think?"
Black Teeth often stared at Yuan Xiancheng with a pair of owl-like eyes. In order to get a closer look, he even squeezed his face between the gaps in the fence.
After a long while, he shook his head: "General, I think it's a bit different."
"What doesn't look like it? I am Yuan Xiancheng! Don't talk nonsense!" the young man roared.
Wu Chengsi showed a cheerful smile on his face and strode out of the prison. Just as he thought, this person was indeed not Yuan Xiancheng.
When they got outside, Hei Te Changzhi asked: "My lord, has the case of the general been solved?"
Wu Chengsi smiled and said: "It's already broken, but you can follow me for now. I'll need you later for something else."
Hei Te Chang was overjoyed, nodded and said: "The general will be at your disposal."
After Wu Chengsi left the imperial city, he went all the way out of the city and went straight to the British government palace.
It's June, the summer is scorching hot, and the sun is like fire.
Wu Chengsi's heart felt cool. The case that had troubled him for many days finally broke through the fog and found the truth. And as long as the case was solved, the imperial court would definitely use troops against the Goryeo Kingdom, and the war of annihilation of the Tang Empire was about to begin.
Not long after, the three of them arrived at the British Duke's Mansion. The guards at the door all recognized Wu Chengsi and came forward to greet him. One of the guards, who looked like a captain, said, "Mr. Wu, are you here to see the old man or the young lady?"
Wu Chengsi was in a good mood, so he inevitably talked more. He smiled and said, "Is there any difference?"
The guard smiled and said: "If you are looking for the old man, I'm afraid you will have to wait for a while. He left the house a few hours ago."
"What about Miss Zhiying?"
"My lady went out of town to give porridge this morning and has just returned home."
From the memory of the original owner, Wu Chengsi knew that Li Zhiying had two major hobbies, one was giving porridge outside the city, and the other was giving free consultations to the poor in the medical clinic he opened.
It is because of these two hobbies that the people of Chang'an City call her the most beautiful woman, which refers not only to her appearance.
After Wu Chengsi learned about Li Zhiying's experience, he vaguely understood that her two hobbies were related to the illness she suffered as a child. He nodded slightly and said, "That's good, I'm here to find her."
After entering the palace, we learned from the servants of the Li family along the way that not only Li Ji had left the palace, but also Li Siwen was not in the palace either.
After passing through the hanging flower gate, we came to the backyard. As soon as we stepped onto a bluestone path, we saw Li Zhiying coming over with several maids.
"Thank you, Miss Zhiying, for greeting me personally!" Wu Chengsi cupped his hands and said.
"I'm not here to greet you, but to guide you." Li Zhiying said with a smile.
"What way?"
"Go to the guest room, aren't you here to see the Korean?" Li Zhiying blinked and walked towards the guest room.
"Is he awake?" Wu Chengsi asked as he followed.
"I won't wake up until tomorrow."
Wu Chengsi frowned, quickened his pace, and walked side by side with her. After walking for a while, Li Zhiying suddenly said: "I heard that General Su has entered the city, is it true?"
"Well, I have already met him." Wu Chengsi nodded.
Li Zhiying turned her head and glanced at him. She opened her mouth several times, but no sound came out, as if she was hesitant to speak.
Wu Chengsi smiled and said, "You want to know how he was framed, right?"
Li Zhiying nodded hurriedly, looking at him closely with a pair of watery eyes.
Wu Chengsi looked away and told the story about Su Dingfang's contacts with the Korean man Yuan Xiancheng and how he was later reported by Deng Ming.
After listening, Li Zhiying suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Li Zhiying shook her head, took steps again, and said softly: "I'm just a little surprised." After a pause, she glanced at Wu Chengsi and said, "How is the progress of the case?"
Wu Chengsi's eyes sparkled: "I understand all the causes and consequences."
"Can you tell me?" Li Zhiying leaned closer and looked directly at Wu Chengsi, her eyes full of curiosity.
Wu Chengsi felt a faint fragrance coming over him, took two steps back, nodded and said, "Okay, but first I have to ask you to do me a favor!"
"What's the rush?"
"Can you get that Korean to wake up now?"
"Yes, yes, but I'm afraid it will have some sequelae for him." Li Zhiying was stunned for a moment, then frowned and answered.
"What are the side effects?"
"Headache, chest tightness, etc."
Wu Chengsi laughed and said: "It doesn't matter if there are such minor sequelae. It's better for him to wake up as soon as possible! General Su has already gone to see the saint. I'm worried that something unexpected will happen."
Li Zhiying nodded and said solemnly: "I understand."
When the two came outside the guest room, they saw guards guarding the door and windows of the room. It could be seen that the Li family attached great importance to the person sent by Wu Chengsi, for fear that the person would escape and not be able to explain to him.
Entering the room, Li Zhiying's personal maid Hong Ming was taking care of her in the room.
Li Zhiying asked Hong Ming a few words, then took out a golden needle and inserted it into the Korean. After three needles were inserted, the Korean woke up and looked around blankly: "Nasini, Anasiro?"
Wu Chengsi raised his eyebrows and said, "This is the Tang Dynasty. Can you speak the Tang Dynasty dialect?"
The Korean said hurriedly: "I can speak, I can speak, I know this is the Tang Dynasty. Where are the Koreans who imprisoned me before?"
"They were arrested by the government. What I want to know now is, who are you! Why did they lock you up?" Wu Chengsi stared at him closely.
The Korean was silent, seeming to be thinking about something. At this moment, Hei Te Changzhi suddenly exclaimed: "Master, he... he seems to be Yuan Xiancheng!"
The Korean raised his head sharply and looked at Heiji Changzhi. After seeing his black face, he shouted: "Are you Baekje's ever-victorious general Heiji Changzhi?"
Wu Chengsi smiled and said: "It seems that I guessed right, you are the real Yuan Xiancheng!"
Li Zhiying hurriedly asked: "Master Wu, what is going on?"
Just as Wu Chengsi was about to answer, a servant suddenly entered the guest room and said, "Miss, there are two men outside asking to see you. One of them claims to be Zhuge Nan, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, and he wants to see Mr. Wu."
Li Zhiying said softly: "Invite them in." The servant followed the order.
Wu Chengsi said hurriedly: "They must have discovered something. I'll go out and have a look, and I'll tell you the details of the case later." After that, he followed the servants and ran away.
When Li Zhiying quickly followed him to the door, his back had disappeared behind the trees. She couldn't help stamping her feet and complained: "Are you in such a hurry?"
Wu Chengsi left the palace and saw Zhuge Nan and Zhou Xing at the gate.
"Wu Shaoqing, I can bring you good news this time." Zhugenan said with a smile.
Zhou Xing snorted secretly and thought to himself: "It was obviously the information I found out, but why did you bring it?" He walked quickly to Wu Chengsi and whispered: "Master, the student discovered something important.
I think I should tell you something about it."
Wu Chengsi glanced at Zhugenan and saw him looking at Zhou Xing. It seemed that the two of them were talking about the same thing, so he asked: "What's the matter?"
Zhou Xing glanced around and said, "Xu Jingzong's grandson Xu Zonghan was once captured by the Koreans. Later, Xu Jingzong and the Koreans reached a deal, and the Koreans released him!"
Wu Chengsi's eyes flashed and he took a long breath. The last confusion was finally solved. He had never understood why Xu Jingzong colluded with the Koreans before, but now he finally got the answer.
Ding Ding glanced at Zhou Xing, and he said softly: "You did a good job on this matter, but how do you know that this information will be useful to me?"
Zhou Xing said respectfully: "Student heard that officials under Xu Jingzong and Yuan Gongyu have been impeaching you recently, so he felt that you must be able to use his excuses."
Wu Chengsi smiled and said: "I see, who did you hear this news from? Is it reliable?"
"Lan Xiaolou said it. She told Gu Duzhi, and Gu Douzhi told us. Xu Zonghan used to like Lan Xiaolou, so the news should be correct."
"If I ask Lan Xiaolou to testify, will she be willing?"
"Lan Xiaolou hates Xu Zonghan so much that he will definitely agree!" Zhou Xing said firmly.
Wu Chengsi nodded and ordered: "You go to Lan Xiaolou now, explain the situation to her, and say that she will probably be needed to testify in the future."
Zhou Xing knew that Wu Chengsi was going to attack Xu Jingzong, and thought that he would definitely make a great contribution by overthrowing Xu Jingzong. He accepted the order happily, but did not leave, and said: "Master, there is another story about Xu Jingzong here, student."