To be honest, the news Zhou Quan brought was worse than no news at all. There was no news and there was still hope. But the news Zhou Quan brought made people feel suffocated and desperate.
Chen Xiaobei returned to his room, and Huang Ying brought a bowl of tea over with concern, "Brother Xiaobei, drink a cup of tea first to moisten your throat. Don't be so anxious when something happens."
Chen Xiaobei took a sip of tea and sighed slightly, "Oh, Miss Xiaoyue is such a miserable person."
Hearing Chen Xiaobei's words, Huang Ying's thoughts changed, and a sour taste inexplicably arose in her heart.
It is understandable that Chen Xiaobei sympathizes with Feng Xiaoyue, but after all, he is Chen Xiaobei's second wife and has already shared this man with Cui Hongyu.
Huang Ying didn't want another person to come. And the more this happened, the more Huang Ying made up her mind to cover up the news about the housing survey, and would never tell it unless absolutely necessary.
Thinking of this, Huang Ying poured another cup of tea and handed it to Chen Xiaobei, "Brother Xiaobei, drink some tea. Don't worry, there will always be a way."
Chen Xiaobei forced a smile on his face, but of course he knew in his heart, would there be a way? I'm afraid it would be difficult.
At this time, Zhou Quan also returned to the Prince's Mansion and told him about the situation of meeting Fang Jun and Feng Xiaoyue.
After listening to the comprehensive report, Xiao Jingyun's expression was also very solemn, "I didn't expect that Fang Lao Aiqing has been pursuing Feng Pengju's matter for so many years. His hard work has paid off!"
Zhou Quan bowed slightly, "But Your Highness, now Prime Minister Fang has also disappeared, and Gao Xing's whereabouts cannot be found. What should we do?"
Xiao Jingyun slowly stood up and walked back and forth in the small room. After thinking for a long time, he slowly said, "As of now, we have no better way. I think we have to find the right time to do it."
Post the missing person notice and ask the people to help find the whereabouts of this old lady!"
"But Your Highness, now..." Zhou Quan was half-sent, but he hesitated. Of course Xiao Jingyun understood what he meant. Now Wannian City is not stable. Rumors are spreading among the people. Fish are gathering outside the four gates, and it seems that there are no
means to fade away.
Under such circumstances, posting another notice to look for the old prime minister would be too ill-timed, and would definitely cause an even greater commotion.
Of course, Xiao Jingyun also understood Zhou Quan's meaning. He nodded slightly, "When we invite the eminent monk to do the trick and solve the evil spirits of the four gates, then we will make another list to find the whereabouts of Fang Lao Aiqing."
The next day soon arrived.
The soldiers guarding the imperial list stood for a whole day, but no one came to reveal the list. Zhou Quan could only return to the Prince's Mansion and report to Xiao Jingyun.
After listening to the report, Xiao Jingyun was full of sadness.
He looked at Zhou Quan, who also had a look of helplessness on his face, "Your Highness, it looks like we will have to continue guarding tomorrow."
Two more days passed in a flash, and Yang Chun finally received a letter. In two days, Cui Hongyu and the others would arrive in the capital, and Chen Xiaobei could finally take action.
This morning, at three o'clock in the morning, the soldiers guarding the imperial list were leaning against the wall, somewhat absent-minded. They had been guarding the imperial list for several days, but had made no progress. No one came to pick up the list.
The rumors in the city are getting more and more intense. Various theories emerge one after another, some say it is a water monster, and some say it is a river monster.
Some people say that it is a manifestation of God, and some even say that it is the chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep that died in the water a few days ago coming back to take revenge.
Of course, one of the various rumors is extremely lethal, and that is related to Liu Xiangnan.
It is said that this indicates that Liu Xiangnan will only bring disaster to the Dacang Kingdom.
Moreover, this argument has a tendency to become mainstream, so Chen Xiaobei cannot wait any longer.
At this time, the crowd of people watching the excitement had already crowded in front of the environmental protection. Not to mention the crowd, they were also crowded with each other. The people watching the excitement stretched their necks one by one to look at the notices and to see the soldiers on duty in the corner next to them.
Then we discussed for a while and exchanged opinions on various versions of the rumors we heard, and then we left unwillingly.
Chen Xiaobei squeezed through the crowd and took a few steps forward.
As soon as he saw him coming out, a soldier in the distance immediately shouted loudly, "If you are watching the excitement, stand back and don't touch the emperor's list, otherwise it will be the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
Chen Xiaobei smiled calmly, raised his fists to several people and said loudly, "Fellow military lords, I am illiterate. What is written on this list?"
His few words did not make the guarding soldier angry to death. What are you doing here if you are illiterate? Aren't you making trouble?
But then I thought about it, for several days in a row, there was no one on the imperial list. They were also bored here, so it would be better for Chen Xiaobei to have some fun.
Thinking of this, one of them took two steps forward, made a fist with both hands on the imperial list, and then said loudly, "You, since you can't read, then I don't have to read it to you, I will tell you
In a word, this list was issued by the prince, looking for people who can suppress the fish gathering in the four gates of southeast, northwest and northwest, you understand!"
Chen Xiaobei nodded and cupped his fist at the man, "Okay, then I will believe you!"
"His Royal Highness, do you want someone who can eliminate the evil spirits in the four gates of southeast, northwest and northwest?"
The soldier nodded.
"It also said that whoever can eliminate this evil method will be rewarded five thousand taels of silver. Hey, brother, you can't read a single Chinese character. I think you should calm down."
It had to be said that this soldier was a piece of advice to him, but Chen Xiaobei just smiled and nodded, strode forward, reached out and grabbed a corner of the imperial list, and stabbed it.
The entire imperial list was revealed by Chen Xiaobei.
Chen Xiaobei took the imperial list in his hand, rolled it up carefully, handed it to his right hand again and listed it in the air.
"Everyone, I, Chen Xiaobei, will unveil this imperial list today."
"Within five days, all kinds of strange phenomena will be dissipated, so that everyone can live a stable life."
After hearing what Chen Xiaobei said, the crowd burst into laughter, and then everyone began to retreat and disperse.
After all, to many people at the scene, Chen Xiaobei was a complete stranger, and he looked to be no more than seventeen or eighteen years old.
Judging from his age, it can be estimated that even if he started learning magic in his mother's womb, the learning time would only be more than ten years. Can he really be able to ward off evil spirits?
The soldier guarding the side stepped forward and saluted Chen Xiaobei with fists in his hands.
"This little brother has invited me. Since you have revealed the emperor's list, I have to make it clear to you first. If you can suppress this phenomenon, you will naturally receive the reward. But if you cannot do it, then you are deceiving the emperor.
Sin, this is going to kill the nine tribes, you have to understand the serious consequences of this."
Chen Xiaobei sighed. Of course he knew about this policy. He sighed because he felt it was unreasonable. Originally, I came to help you, but if I can't help you, you want to chop off my head, you say
Where can I explain this kind of thing?
But obviously, you can argue anywhere, but it's useless to talk to these soldiers.
These soldiers led Chen Xiaobei and rushed to the Prince's Mansion in great excitement.