The three of them brought Tang Zhijun back to Kyoto.
It was arranged in an inn under the name of the Procuratorate.
Then the three people reported the results to their boss Pei Haijiang.
After hearing what happened, Pei Haijiang couldn't help but cast admiring glances at Chu Ge.
Several of this kid's questions were very crucial, and they suddenly clarified a lot of the originally unclear case.
Although many are just guesses, there is probably a direction for further investigation.
If this kid hadn't been arranged by His Majesty...
No, I have to report to the King of Zhenbei to poach this kid.
"Evil way, flint..."
Pei Haijiang muttered to himself, then spread out the paper and wrote quickly. In addition to the information obtained, he also wrote Ge Chu at the end of the information.
"Okay, you guys go and rest first. Then Tang Zhijun will let her stay in the inn for a few days, and then let her come out after we confirm the authenticity of the information."
"When the time comes to catch these guys, we may need her help."
"Yes, sir!"
Several people said goodbye and left.
Before leaving, Pei Haijiang stopped Chu Ge and handed him a small box.
"You are still weak now. The things here will help you defend yourself. If you are in danger, you can use more methods."
Chu Ge took the box, his face couldn't help but look happy, and he said respectfully:
"Thank you, sir."
When we left the Procuratorate, it was already dusk.
In the previous battle with the thin Taoist priest, the three of them were all injured, and Chu Ge was just about to say goodbye and go back to rest.
Zong Hongqing suggested: "How about we go to Jiaofangsi tonight?"
Chu Ge was stunned for a moment, looked at the injured Zong Hongqing and Lan Yanjie, and said in surprise:
"Don't you go back to heal first?"
Zong Hongqing chuckled and said, "The women from the Jiaofang Division know how to take care of others."
Chu Ge understood instantly...
Are you saying they can act naughty and act on their own?
Chu Ge happily agreed, how could he delay the pleasant social interaction between his colleagues because of this minor injury.
Besides, Bao can cure all diseases.
Going to Jiaofangsi is also helpful for healing.
In this era, people had few ways to entertain themselves at night, so brothels became the preferred place for socializing.
There is an endless stream of guests in the Jiaofang Department.
It looks like the ladies will be in good order again tonight.
This time, several people came to the small courtyard of the mixed-race courtesan again. Lan Yanjie and Zong Hongqing have always been obsessed with this charming courtesan's ancient ways and warm heart, and vowed to compete with Chu Ge again.
It's a pity that this time I played the Spoon Order and lost to Chu Ge again.
Chu Ge patted Lan Yanjie's shoulder and comforted:
"Don't be discouraged. This half-blood courtesan's path is long and difficult. It's not possible for a giant eel to pass through it and give fluids. I'm here to share your worries."
Lan Yanjie: "Get out!"
...
Upstairs in Qingyun Tower.
Chu Ge took a wine flask and drank wine in the attic to cool off.
In early summer, the weather is getting hotter and muggier. Although Chu Ge is no longer afraid of the cold and heat, the cool breeze is always comfortable in summer.
After all, it was too hot and dry over there.
late at night.
The jade plate sheds a cool light, illuminating the solemn imperial city.
The sound of neat footsteps, accompanied by the sound of the collision of scales, could be heard from all the lanes in the palace from time to time.
Those were the imperial guards who patrolled the palace at night.
The hot weather made the palace walls seem particularly quiet.
Suddenly, bright yellow-white firelight suddenly lit up in many corners of the palace, accompanied by thick white smoke and a pungent smell, igniting the dry wooden buildings in the palace.
Dangdangdang...
Oops, it's flooded. Someone come and put out the fire!
The noisy sound, accompanied by the sound of the eunuchs and maids hurriedly looking for buckets and carrying water, pierced the originally quiet night sky in the palace.
In the Qianqing Palace, the Shunde Emperor suddenly woke up from his deep sleep.
"Come on, what happened? Why is it so noisy?"
The eunuch heard the commotion and ran in from the door in panic.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, for some reason, there is water in many places in the palace. We are now ordering people to put out the fire. It should not take long for the fire to be extinguished."
"Take water?"
Emperor Shunde frowned deeply.
Water suddenly broke out in the palace, and there were more than one at the same time. This could never be an accident.
At this time, there was a burst of noise outside Qianqing Palace.
Then a voice came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, Qu Zhaoyu, is here to protect you."
Qu Shaoyu is the commander of the Jingwei Command Department, commanding the imperial army and guarding the imperial palace.
The gray-haired Emperor Shunde walked out of the Qianqing Palace, and the imperial guards outside the palace knelt on one knee.
"Quickly, order the people from the Procuratorate to enter the palace and help the Imperial Army capture the thief who set the fire."
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Not long after, outside the imperial city.
A large number of elite inspectors dressed in black quickly entered the palace and started searching.
Outside Jiaotai Hall.
Two inspectors from the Procuratorate came here quietly, easily dealt with the guarding imperial guards, and then sneaked into the palace.
One of them was obviously very familiar with the palace, and it didn't take long to find what he was looking for.
"Got it, let's go!"
The two men sneaked out of the Jiaotai Palace again, mixed into the Procuratorate team, and waited for the opportunity to leave the palace.
The three Chu Ge people who were enjoying themselves in the Jiaofang Division were also transferred out at this time and were participating in the search in the palace.
After all, the second group is the best at this kind of work.
Zong Hongqing complained in a low voice: "Just when I was ready to work hard, another errand came. It's really unlucky."
Lan Yanjie on the side nodded with deep feeling.
Zong Hongqing looked at Chu Ge again and said, "Hey, how does it feel to be forcibly called out by the oiran lady? Hehe."
Chu Ge snorted disdainfully and said, "That's because she was unlucky and missed a good opportunity."
Zong Hongqing and the other two hissed in disbelief.
The three of them boasted softly while quickly searching the palace.
Suddenly, Chu Ge stopped suddenly as he was walking, and a violent heart palpitation came from his body.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Chu Ge stop and look strange, Zong Hongqing and Lan Yanjie immediately drew out their sabers from their waists and looked around cautiously.
But apart from the fact that a patrol of his own was walking over not far away, there was nothing unusual.
Could it be...
Chu Ge walked to his two companions and said softly:
"There is a problem with the team in front, but the opponent is extremely powerful. We can't afford to offend them, so we should retreat first."
We are not loyal ministers. Helping the emperor catch thieves is not as important as our own lives.
Zong Hongqing and Lan Yanjie did not hesitate, followed Chu Ge, and walked towards the fork on the other side.
They were loyal to the Procuratorate and King Zhenbei, not to Emperor Shunde who had a gap with King Zhenbei.
But not long after the three of them walked on the fork in the road, they saw one of the patrol guards behind them following them as they passed by the fork in the road.
The palpitations in Chu Ge's heart were even worse.
No, I'm being targeted.
Chu Ge yelled: "Run separately and give the signal!"
Zong Hongqing and Lan Yanjie, who were standing next to them, understood immediately, jumped over to the side of the courtyard wall, took out the signal bomb of the Procuratorate in the air, and ignited it.
Chu Ge, on the other hand, quickly turned around, and the innate internal force in his body mixed with the power of luck poured out with all his strength, forming a barrier in front of him.
boom!
A fierce force of soul hit the barrier, and the barrier only held up for a moment before exploding.
Chu Ge's body flew upside down and blood spurted out.