The four city gates that used to provide smooth access to and from the city were all congested today.
Not only was the capital city subject to strict interrogation, but the same was true when leaving the city, and it happened suddenly without any warning.
The people didn't understand why, and their hearts were in turmoil for a while.
Outside the capital, a man came riding on a horse. He was covered in heavy dust and his eyes were red and bloodshot. It was obvious from a glance that he had not rested for a long time.
Because someone paid a lot of money for him to go to the capital and deliver a letter to the general's mansion in the capital.
The man came outside the city gate and looked at the strict interrogation in front of him. He was surprised and didn't think much about it.
After a while, it was his turn.
The soldier took a look and saw that he was covered in thick dust, so he covered his nose and asked, "Where did it come from?"
"Jiangning City."
The soldier paused, made a gesture to the side, and moved closer, "Jiangning City? Come, take him down!"
In an instant, several soldiers gathered around and put the knife directly on the man's neck.
…
Royal Palace.
The atmosphere in the imperial study room was as calm as usual, and there was no tense situation like that near the city gate.
Emperor Zhaochu was reviewing the memorial with a normal look on his face, without any trace of anger in his body.
The strict investigation was just because the Pingdong Hou Mansion was plotting rebellion and was just a show-off. It would naturally be withdrawn after a few days of persistence.
Now that Mother Gu is dead, Xie Wenwu will definitely die!
There are only two people left, an old man and a young man, so there is nothing to worry about.
Regardless of leaving the capital, this was the result he wanted.
Nowadays, although Xie Yao has not reconciled with Chu Han, she is far away from the capital and is guilty of treason. It is no longer important whether she reconciles or not. As long as she no longer causes any interference or influence on Chu Ye, it is enough.
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Liu suddenly walked in, bowed and said.
"What's the matter?" Emperor Zhaochu was in a good mood, his tone slightly raised.
"The soldiers at the city gate said they captured a man from Jiangning City and found a letter on his body, which he wanted to hand over to the emperor for review." Eunuch Liu's tone was a little low.
"From Jiangning City? Submit it." Emperor Zhaochu narrowed his eyes.
"Yes." Eunuch Liu came forward with the letter in his hand and handed it to Emperor Zhaochu.
Emperor Zhaochu took the envelope, opened it and took a look.
With just one glance, the cold air in Emperor Zhaochu's eyes instantly condensed, causing the temperature in the imperial study to drop sharply, and surging murderous intent came out of his body!
quiet!
At this moment, the silence in the royal study was terrifying, as if it were on the eve of a storm, as if a bloody mouth belonging to a tengu had been opened, trying to choose someone to devour!
The content of the letter was exactly the letter Xie Wenwu entrusted the old man to send to the capital.
"Grandpa, Xie Yao, I am Wenwu. I am currently in Jiangning City, safe and sound, don't miss me."
A few words were just a message of peace, but in the eyes of Emperor Zhaochu, they were enough to set off huge waves!
Xie Wenwu?
Then who did he catch?
Suddenly, he thought that Xie Wenwu had not said a word since he was captured in the secret cell, and his face was scratched so badly that it was impossible to identify whether it was Xie Wenwu or not!
Could it be...
The mother Gu had been crushed to death by him a long time ago, and the man had also died an untimely death, but General Xie and Xie Yao didn't react at all. This was very wrong.
They should not be indifferent to Xie Wenwu's death.
Unless, the person he caught was not Xie Wenwu!
Thinking of this, he called out in a cold voice, "Ghost."
"Here." A voice sounded leisurely in the imperial study room. Only the voice was heard but no one was seen. The voice was illusory and like a ghost.
"Find the whereabouts of General Xie and Xie Yao and kill them on the spot!" Emperor Zhaochu's eyes were filled with endless murderous intent.
"Yes." It was the same leisurely voice, still weak and formless.
"In addition, send people to Jiangning City to look for Xie Wenwu! Even if you dig three feet into the ground, you must find him!" Emperor Zhaochu ordered in a cold voice.
"yes."
After doing all this, Emperor Zhaochu sat on the spot, the anger in his eyes seemed to be overflowing!
Xie Yao, Xie Wenwu, Xie Laojun, this time, he will not let anyone go!
Eunuch Liu bowed and stood underneath, trembling with fear.
Ghost, ghost... the emperor actually used ghosts!
He has followed the emperor for many years, and this is the first time he has seen the emperor use ghosts!
The ghost's voice clearly didn't sound cold or murderous, but hearing it made one's hair stand on end and one's mind was shaken.
Only after the ghosts completely left did he feel able to breathe.
"Does the Emperor have any other instructions?" He took a breath and asked.
Emperor Zhaochu narrowed his cold eyes, which were full of conspiracy and calculation, "You order someone to go to Prince Han's Mansion to check on Prince Han's condition. If he makes any moves, he must report it immediately."
"Yes, I understand." Eunuch Liu accepted the order and bowed to retreat.
"In addition, let people pay attention to King Chen's movements." Emperor Zhaochu added.
When it came to Chu Ye, Emperor Zhaochu's voice was not as cold and angry as before, but his mood softened a lot.
Chu Ye's thoughts towards Xie Yao were beyond his expectation. Now that Xie Yao has left the capital, he must keep an eye on Chu Ye more closely.
"Uh, yes." Eunuch Liu responded.
"It's okay, let's go down." Emperor Zhaochu waved his hand, his eyes were still cold. The murderous intent was hidden in the deepest part of his eyes.
…
Emperor Zhaochu issued an order to inform the world, and coupled with the strict investigation of people entering and exiting the four city gates, the news of Pingdong Hou's rebellion spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital in the shortest possible time, including old people, women and children.
, shocking!
When the people heard the news, they immediately thought of anything.
"Ping Donghou rebelled? This is too courageous! Every year, the emperor takes the Xie family hunting, which shows that he has great trust in the Xie family. Ping Donghou actually did such a thing."
"Don't you have a brain? Ping Donghou and Old General Xie have spent their whole lives in the military. They have conquered many kingdoms and repelled many foreign enemies. How could you possibly rebel? In my opinion, there must be some misunderstanding here!"
"There is no misunderstanding! The emperor has already decreed the conviction. There is absolutely no misunderstanding! Unless you dare to say that what the emperor said is wrong."
"This is not something that the emperor said is right or not, but something that is simply impossible! Don't forget, General Xie and Major General Xie were killed in battle not long ago! The Xie family is full of loyalties, so it is impossible for them to rebel!"
"It's useless to talk more. Just go and take a look in front of Pingdonghou's Mansion and you will know! Pingdonghou's Mansion has been raided, and a big seal is posted on the door! That thing cannot be fake!"
"Even the Pingdong Hou Mansion has been sealed? It's over! Old General Xie was originally a white-haired man who sent a black-haired man. There was only one old general left in the General's Mansion. Now... such a big thing happened. What happened to Princess Han?
No movement?"
"Then what else is there to do? Rebellion is a major crime against the nine clans! Princess Han is also named Xie, so if you don't run away now, why are you waiting! Maybe she has run away with General Xie a long time ago!"
"impossible!"
"It's impossible! If you don't believe it, just go to Prince Han's Mansion and wait and see. In my opinion, there is at least a 70% chance that Princess Han has run away!"
"I don't believe it! The Xie family are all good people. They will not rebel, let alone run away!"