This made Zhu Ziming unable to fulfill his promise to Feng Xiaoyue, and he even had no words to meet her.
Even more depressing than this is the farce happening outside the west gate.
With so many things happening around Liu Xiangnan, it was obvious that someone was behind it.
The book in the fish belly made Zhu Ziming realize that there was another force pushing to rescue Mr. Liu, so who could it be?
Liu Kai was also confused as he was. The book hidden in the belly of the fish was originally very beneficial to rescuing Liu Xiangnan, but today the situation suddenly changed.
"Butler, there must be something strange about so many things happening around Mr. Hou?" Liu Ce spoke first.
Liu Kai nodded, "Yes, for the common people, it can be said that this is God's will, but it is obvious that someone is behind this, but who is it?"
"Butler, do you think it could be Chen Xiaobei? He came in a hurry from Hetou Village."
After hearing this, Liu Kai frowned and shook his head, "That's not necessarily true. He came to the capital for Feng Xiaoyue."
"Butler, I think it's better to ask. The young lady also cared a lot about Chen Xiaobei and called him Brother Xiaobei affectionately."
After hearing this, Liu Kai's eyes widened, "Nonsense, how can the daughter of the majestic Protector of the Country call a mountain villager her brother?"
At this time, Liu Tie next to him spoke, "No matter what the butler says, as long as he is willing to help rescue the Marquis and the young lady, let alone call him brother, let me call him father."
Although it was only half a joke, it sounded a little more sad.
Of course Liu Kai also understood that everyone was at their wits' end, so there was no harm in asking.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei was at a loss in the inn. When he heard that Liu Tie was coming, he cheered up and walked to the door to receive him.
Liu Tie seemed to be in high spirits, and asked someone to hand over two baskets, which contained famous foodies in the capital.
"Brother Xiaobei, I just bought a few things on the way here. Don't dislike it."
Chen Xiaobei thanked Huang Ying repeatedly and asked Huang Ying to take it, while he asked Liu Tie to enter his room.
After entering the room and saying a few polite words, Liu Tie went straight to the topic.
"Brother Xiaobei, I heard yesterday that there was a book hidden in the belly of a fish. I want to know if you are operating it secretly!"
At this point, Chen Xiaobei was not polite and told Yang Zhi exactly what he had discussed with Yang Zhi. After he finished speaking, he sighed again.
"I thought I could help Mr. Hou, but I didn't expect something like this to happen again today."
Liu Tie shook his head after hearing this. Yes, this kind of fact is really uncomfortable.
There was a little hope, but the hope was immediately dashed.
"Alas, the current situation is turbulent and there is no hope."
"If the old prime minister is here, he can also say a few words to the Marquis."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobei's mind suddenly moved. He lowered his voice and said to Liu Tie, "I'm afraid you don't know yet. The old prime minister disappeared, probably yesterday!"
After hearing Chen Xiaobei's words, Liu Tie was shocked.
"No way, the old prime minister has retired and returned to his hometown."
Chen Xiaobei no longer explained too much, but picked up the tea cup, "Brother Liu Tie, I am just a countryman and I only know so much. Alas, I want to help, but I am really powerless."
After hearing these words, Liu Tie also sighed deeply, drank a cup of tea here, and stood up to leave.
After Liu Tie came back, he told Liu Kai again the news he heard from Chen Xiaobei.
Liu Kai couldn't help but frown.
Fang Zheng is missing, and the situation seems to be getting more and more out of control.
Where to break the situation? He was puzzled.
Liu Ce next to him spoke.
"The chief steward has something he doesn't know whether to say or not."
Liu Kai raised his hand and said, "Okay, there are no outsiders here. You and I are taking care of the Marquis. What should be said and should not be said."
Liu Ce tentatively said, "Butler, Chen Xiaobei has a first-hand source of information. He said that Prime Minister Fang is missing, and we haven't heard the news."
"And he is also actively planning to rescue the Marquis."
After hearing this, Liu Kai somewhat understood what Liu Ce meant. He pondered and asked, "You mean to let us follow Chen Xiaobei's arrangements?"
Liu Ce clasped his fists again, "The chief steward does not necessarily have to listen to his arrangements, but at least we should communicate with him or discuss with him."
After hearing these words, Liu Kai was silent for a while. The dignified butler of the Protector of the Country was going to cooperate with a mountain villager, and he still couldn't let go of his arrogance.
But the reality in front of him made it so difficult for him that he had no way to save Liu Xiangnan.
After pondering for a long time, he said slowly, "I will go to the Law Department to meet the lady tonight and discuss it with him."
Liu Ce also knew that seeing this gave him a step up. Regardless of whether he would mention this matter when he went to meet Liu Rumei, it was a certainty that Liu Kai would cooperate with Chen Xiaobei when he returned from his prison visit.
As soon as the second watch passed, Liu Kai quietly came outside the prison of the Law Department.
Someone came forward and took him along the darkness into the prison cell.
After turning left and right, he finally stopped at the very end. The jailer stepped forward and lightly knocked on the chain before leaving.
In the prison cell, Liu Rumei saw someone coming, quickly stood up, walked a few steps forward, and then knocked on the wooden fence next door=.
Next door is his brother Liu Yuanwen. The brother and sister are locked up next to each other. This can be regarded as the care of them by the Department of Law.
Seeing that it was Liu Kai coming, Liu Rumei was still very moved, "Butler, why are you here? It's cold outside."
Liu Kai shook his head, "To make a long story short, I came here to discuss a few things with the prince and the young lady."
Liu Yuanwen nodded. On weekdays, he was at home and most of the time he took care of his father, so he was not even as decisive as his sister in many matters.
"Butler, you should make up your mind with my little sister. I don't have any ideas."
Liu Kai was not being polite. He picked up the important points and recounted the events of the past two days. Finally, he emphasized, "Miss, this Chen Xiaobei has more comprehensive information than we do. Everyone suggested that we and Chen Xiaobei
Discuss a rescue plan."
After hearing these words, Liu Rumei raised her eyebrows and felt a little excited.
"Great, Brother Xiaobei is here, and my father is saved."
Saying this, Liu Rumei took off the jade pendant from her lapel.
"When you get back, tell me what I said. Everyone will follow Brother Xiaobei's orders. If anyone is dissatisfied, tell them these were my original words."
Liu Kai took the jade pendant, still shocked. He reminded Liu Rumei more than once to pay attention to his identity.
However, this time, Liu Rumei actually handed over her jade pendant directly, and not only wanted to cooperate with Chen Xiaobei, but also asked them to directly obey Chen Xiaobei's orders.