In the night, watching Zeng Nong gradually disappear into the darkness, Wu Gen gently closed the courtyard door and returned to the house thoughtfully.
Zeng Nong's night visit indeed brought up a lot of secrets about Rong Kui, including stealing wives, embezzling public funds, and privately selling military supplies. But to be honest, these criminal evidences, based on his relationship with the eldest princess, can only be traced at most. If he can cause some trouble, the most he can do is be dismissed and reflect. Only being a clique with the prince is a serious crime. This is already a huge taboo, which is enough to make him unable to recover.
What Wu Gen hated the most was that Rong Kui was planning to frame Zhu Bu Zhan. His son died at the exit of Dayizhou this time, and he was even more frantic. He not only had to deal with Wu Gen, but also involved Zhu Qianhua.
Zeng Nong was also very alert and admitted that in addition to the evidence given to Zhu Buzhan, he had also prepared several copies. As for him, he planned to leave the city to hide for a while to prevent Rong Kui from killing anyone.
Zhu Buzhan sat at the table in a daze, wondering what Wu Gen looked like when he went out, and he didn't change at all when he came back.
After hesitating for a moment, Wu Genfang said softly: "Sir, how should we deal with this matter."
Zhu Buzhan woke up from his trance, looked at a few pieces of paper on the table with a complicated expression, and said after a long time: "It involves the royal family. Once this matter comes out, there will be another bloody storm in the capital. Wu Gen, don't go out before today. Say, wait for me to find a proper solution."
"Sir, this man surnamed Zeng has sent so much evidence. No matter how solid it is, as long as it is handed to the palace, Rong Kui will be left with nothing to eat." Wu Gen was a little reluctant to give up.
The old guy Rong Kui actually dared to threaten him face to face. This tone has been hard to swallow.
Zhu Buzhan lowered his head and sighed quietly: "How can it be that easy? Regardless of whether what Zeng Nong said is true or false, even if it is true, the matter involves so many court officials. The key is that it involves the eldest princess and the prince. These are all They are people close to the emperor.
The current emperor is very affectionate, and even people like me want to protect him. King Jinchun is so domineering that he does not arrest him, let alone his own son and sister. If you beat the snake, you will not die, but you will be harmed by it. If the other party counterattacks, it doesn't matter if I'm alone. The key is what you and Qian Hua should do.
Zeng Nong's wife had an affair with Rong Kui. From what he said, it probably took more than a day or two. Why was it only revealed today? It happened at the time when you were about to be canonized as a noble person. The smell of this made people cautious. I will discuss this matter with others. You must be more careful these days. With Zhao Zhen watching over Qian Hua, there is no big risk. "
Wu Gen sat down on the chair and said, "Sir, you don't have to worry about me. I still have some means to defend myself. But you, walking alone in the capital, how can you defeat those underhanded methods? Why don't you live in Zhaoxuansi? It might be safer if we are protected by Jian Xing."
Zhu Buzhan waved his hand slightly, "There are already enough things to do there in Jianxing. If I go there, won't it make it even more difficult to do it?"
While the two were discussing, the courtyard door rang again, which was quite thrilling in the silent night. Wu Genteng jumped up, holding the broken knife in his hand. But it was Lao Qitou who came in. This guy had gone to fool around somewhere. He was drunk and humming a tune when he arrived at the wing where he lived.
Wu Gen breathed a sigh of relief, took off the armband from his wrist, took out the soul crystal, and put them both on the table, "Sir, please keep these two things with you. Not only will they be comprehensive, at least they will be useful when encountering some evil spells." A means of resistance."
Zhu Buzhan looked at these two things with curiosity, "But what kind of amulets were invited from the temple? Zi Buyu has strange powers and chaos. It doesn't matter if you don't believe in these gods and gods. Scholars have a little bit of righteousness in their hearts, so why should they be afraid? Haunted by ghosts.”
Wu Gen knew that Zhu Buzhan's bookishness was about to show up again, so he quickly woke Mu up. Zhu Buzhan also became interested when looking at this little thing with a strange appearance but full of flavor. There really are such weird creatures in the world. It seems that the things recorded by those wild historians are not all fabricated.
"You are walking alone, it is better to keep these two treasures with you." Zhu Buzhan gently pushed the soul crystal.
Wu Gen didn't care, he hurriedly stuffed the soul crystal into Zhu Buzhan's arms, and said sternly to Mu: "Mu, you will stay with me during this period to prevent anyone from using soul magic to confuse people." Don’t slack off on your sanity.”
Mu angrily flew in front of Wu Gen, "You can forget it. After all, you have become my cheap master. No matter how you are, you can order me around. You really think that my ancient saints are like wild dogs on the street, and they will do whatever they ask."
Wu Gen sneered and touched his left wrist, "It's okay if you were exhausted in the past. If something goes wrong this time, haha, if I don't use that tight-fitting technique a thousand times and make you lose your soul, I won't be named Wu." .”
Seeing Wu Genzhen getting angry, Mu quickly begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, okay, I understand, why are you so serious? You also know that I am just a stickler. I feel uncomfortable if I don't talk, but when did I hold you back in doing something?" . Then Wenbo, I have planted a seed in his mind, it all depends on you when to activate it."
Wu Gen nodded with satisfaction and turned to persuade Zhu Buzhan, "Sir, I know some spiritual arts, so I naturally know the dangers involved. I know that you are not afraid of those evil villains, but if the other party uses some underhanded means, your sanity will be affected." If you are restrained and do something outrageous, wouldn't it be a disgrace to your reputation."
Zhu Buzhan still wanted to refuse, but Wu Gen gritted his teeth and unleashed his ultimate move, "Sir, he usually socializes with a lot of people. If someone uses dirty means and Qian Hua and I have more mistresses while we are unconscious, then... ....."
Zhu Buzhan looked startled and quickly put Mu in his hands.
After this incident, Wu Gen didn't dare to move around at will on weekdays. He stayed in the inn whenever he had something to do, always paying attention to what was going on in Zhu Buzhan's yard.
After a few days of peace and quiet, Wu Gen could no longer bear his temper and sneaked out of the inn. Run to the most lively Luoma Street in the capital. There are many kinds of snacks here, and it is a favorite place for civilians in the city.
Wu Gen made up for his losses in the past few days here. He walked back leisurely with a roast chicken in his left hand and half a roast duck in his right hand. Turning a corner, Wu Gen suddenly saw Zhu Buzhan's carriage driving towards an alley.
Just when he was about to say hello, he suddenly thought that Zhu Buzhan had already gone to court early in the morning and was definitely not in the car at this time, so where was this old Qitou going.
On weekdays, this old coachman is not only responsible for Zhu Buzhan's travels, but he is also responsible for all the purchases at home. He is a de facto housekeeper.
I originally thought that he, like Zhao Zhen, was a master of hidden abilities.
After Wu Gen tested him many times, he found out that the old man had no cultivation and was just a mortal. On weekdays, Lao Qitou lived in his own wing, cooking and cleaning the yard. He would not go to the main house where Zhu Buzhan lived unless called.
Every time he saw Wu Gen, Lao Qitou always laughed and laughed. Sometimes he would chat a little and explain some of Zhu Buzhan's habits. He was also a kind person.
However, this person has some good wine, and often sneaks out to get drunk. The wine he drinks is also the bad wine in the wine shop, which is strong and harsh. Wu Gen is an expert in this way, so he naturally knows it as soon as he hears it.
Seeing this old guy going out alone again today, Wu Gen became curious and followed him secretly.
The carriage went around and around, sometimes stopping to rest. After stopping and walking like this, the car stopped in front of a ruined temple, where the City God was enshrined. But judging from the dilapidated condition of the temple, it is estimated that the incense is not very popular.
Lao Qitou got off the car, looked around for a long time, and then squatted under the elm tree at the entrance of the temple. Soon, a man walked out of the temple, wearing a short jacket common among people in Fuli City, and sat next to Lao Qitou.
The two were discussing something in a low voice. In the middle, Lao Qitou seemed a little excited, but the person who came gently patted his shoulder, took out something from his body and stuffed it into Lao Qitou's sleeve.
Wu Gen, who was hiding behind a fence in the distance and peeping, gradually became ugly. The man who was talking to Lao Qitou looked plainly dressed, but when he sat down, the silk shoes under his feet were exposed.
Imagine that a middle-class or commoner person has a few silk shoes that can be worn. This is the average person's monthly income.
Moreover, although there is not a huge difference between the rich and the common people in Fuli City, who among the middle class or the common people would violate the taboo of wearing such shoes. Didn’t you notice that even though Wu Gen was rich, he only wore a pair of cloth shoes?
Wu Gen hated the old thing who was eating the inside and outside. Although he didn't know what the two people were secretly discussing, why did they need to go to such trouble to meet.
Just as Wu Gen wanted to get closer, two more people walked out of the temple and protected the man from leaving.
There was actually a helper. Wu Gen leaned down again, thought about it, and quietly stepped back.
At night, Wu Gen sat in Zhu Buzhan's courtyard, with his broken knife across his knees and his eyes fixed on the courtyard door.
There was the sound of a carriage outside the door. It was Lao Qi who picked up Zhu Buzhan and returned home. As soon as the door opened, Zhu Buzhan and the old man entered the yard together, discussing something with each other.
Seeing Wu Gen, Zhu Buzhan was a little surprised, "Wu Gen, it's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
Wu Gen saw the looming arm on Zhu Buzhan's wrist and said with a smile: "I'm waiting for Lao Qi to come back. It's been so many days and I haven't treated Lao Qi to a drink. I'm really sorry. Let's make up for it today. ." As he spoke, he picked up a jar of wine from behind and threw it casually.
Lao Qitou quickly caught it with both hands, with a smile on his face, "Thank you, sir. It's a good wine. Do you want me to prepare two more appetizers?"
"Would you like a farewell drink? Of course it should be better." Wu Gen said lukewarmly and stood up with the knife in hand.
Zhu BuZhan and Lao Qi were both startled, "What do you mean by this?" Zhu BuZhan asked.
Wu Gen stood next to Zhu Buzhan, protected him behind him, pointed at Lao Qitou and whispered: "Sir, I suspect there is something wrong with this person." After saying that, he turned to Lao Qitou with a sneer on his face, " Who is the person you are contacting today? Don’t tell me that you came all this way just to chat with someone.”
Lao Qitou and Zhu Buzhan looked at each other, but they were not panicked.
"Lao Qi is a spy planted here by others. I already know this." Zhu Buzhan's voice sounded behind Wu Gen.
"Ah, you know." Wu Gen looked back at Zhu Buzhan with a surprised look on his face.
