On the long street, the area around Zhu Jinghong was quiet at the moment. Everyone was waiting for news about Jin Yiwei.
It was like this for about a quarter of an hour before I saw Li Wenzhao leading Chen Yuntai, followed by Liu Xianglian.
The crisis has been resolved and all the people have been captured. Li Wenzhao was worried that Zhu Jinghong would ask about the situation, so he brought Liu Xianglian over.
After passing numerous sentry posts, they stopped three feet away from the sedan. Only Li Wenzhao could continue forward.
Unlike Chen Yuntai who was standing submissively, Liu Xianglian lowered his head slightly and looked around, and saw that Zhu Jinghong's defense was really exaggerated.
Not to mention the heavy protection outside, there were dozens of heavily armored and shield-bearing guards surrounding his sedan, surrounding Zhu Jinghong like iron barrels.
After a few breaths, Li Wenzhao came out from the inner layer with a somewhat unpleasant look on his face. Liu Xianglian guessed that this person must have been scolded.
"Master Thirteen calls you over!"
The so-called you refer to Chen Yuntai and Liu Xianglian. How dare you two neglect them at this moment?
Following Li Wenzhao's leadership, Chen Yuntai and Chen Yuntai appeared in front of the sedan. At this moment, the sedan curtains had been pulled open by the eunuchs from both sides, while Yinglian was kneeling in front of Zhu Jinghong.
"See Thirteenth Master!"
Following Chen Yuntai's example, Liu Xianglian also knelt down, and he was also in awe of Zhu Jinghong.
"Liu Xianglian, we meet again!"
Liu Xianglian didn't expect that Thirteenth Master would still remember such a little person like herself, so she lowered her head and replied, "It is a small person's honor to meet Thirteenth Master!"
"I heard that you discovered the thief today?"
Generally speaking, if the thief is captured today, Li Wenzhao will take the credit for himself. After all, he is the person in charge of the operation.
However, after Zhu Jinghong asked a few more questions, he had no choice but to explain the situation in detail and did not dare to deceive him at all.
That's why Zhu Jinghong knew that Liu Xianglian discovered the thief today, and Chen Yuntai directed the arrest on the spot.
"The villain happened to be passing by today and accidentally caught a glimpse of the thief's plot, and then reported it to Mr. Chen!"
After listening to Liu Xianglian's answer, Zhu Jinghong asked again: "Or did you carry the knife alone, sneak into the second floor without fear of danger, and take down the thief?"
"Thank you, little man, for living up to your destiny!"
Sitting in the sedan chair, Zhu Jinghong asked: "If the gunpowder is ignited, you will be dead and there will be no bones left. Why should you go up there in person?"
"The Thirteenth Master is kind to the villain. When he learns that the thieves want to harm the Thirteenth Master, how can the villain just sit back and watch...even if he is shattered to pieces, the villain will not let them harm the Thirteenth Master!"
Hearing Liu Xianglian's high-sounding words, Zhu Jinghong didn't quite believe it. He didn't feel that he had much kindness to the Hou family that time.
In fact, it is not unusual for him to have this idea. Everyone who has stayed in a high position for a long time will feel that people who are attentive have ulterior motives.
Just when Li Wenzhao thought that the young man surnamed Liu was about to receive a reward, he heard Zhu Jinghong say: "I am kind to you. You saved me today. In this way...there is no separation between you and me?"
Liangqing's idea was that Liu Xianglian would do nothing today.
Although Zhu Jinghong's words are surprising, strictly speaking, there is no problem at all. After all, things are clear after repaying the favor.
Liu Xianglian did not answer directly, but said: "The villain will always remember the kindness of the Thirteenth Master!"
His words made Zhu Jinghong more and more satisfied, secretly thinking that this man was brave and resourceful and could indeed be taken under his command.
"Okay...you can go!" Zhu Jinghong said calmly.
Hearing that he was being asked to leave like this, Liu Xianglian couldn't help but feel disappointed, but at this moment he did not dare to go against Zhu Jinghong's words.
"Yes... the villain resigns!"
Seeing Liu Xianglian leaving, Li Wenzhao and Li Wenzhao's eyes widened. Did they really let people leave like this?
In the minds of the two of them, Zhu Jinghong has always been clear about rewards and punishments and will not let his own people suffer, but this was not reflected at all today.
Of course, the two of them had no time to think about it at this moment, because Zhu Jinghong's eyes had already glanced over.
"Is it the White Lotus Sect rebels who are causing trouble?"
"Yes!" Li Wenzhao answered with his waist raised.
"Very few people knew about my leaving the palace. How did the people of the White Lotus Sect know about it? How could they ambush me here in advance?"
Of course Li Wenzhao couldn't answer this question.
"You are responsible for tracking down the White Lotus Sect rebels in the capital. You killed a large number of them during the Holy Shou Festival. How long ago did they appear again... If word spreads, how would you comment on your achievements?"
Although there was an accident during the Holy Birthday Festival to suppress thieves, our mission was generally a complete success. Li Wenzhao showed his face in the Jinyi Guards and was praised by the emperor.
Not surprisingly, as long as there is a vacancy in the four thousand household offices in the capital, Li Wenzhao will be replaced immediately.
But now, only a month has passed since the Holy Birthday Festival, and there are white lotus sect thieves planning to assassinate the prince, and they use extreme methods of lighting gunpowder in the street.
Once such a thing spreads, it will be a huge blow to Li Wenzhao's effectiveness in suppressing bandits, and his previous so-called credit will be diluted.
"I was derelict in my duty..."
Li Wenzhao has been PUA to the point where he has no excuse and can only bow his head and admit his mistake and punishment.
"Don't make this matter public, but we must investigate it strictly after we go down!" Zhu Jinghong said in a serious tone.
"Yes... I will live up to my orders!"
"No matter who is found in the middle, they must report it to me. If you deceive...I will definitely punish you severely!"
Obviously, Zhu Jinghong was suspicious. He felt that this matter was not simple and might be related to his brothers.
It was precisely because his brother might be involved that he gave such strict instructions to Li Wenzhao in order to get a clear answer.
Of course, the fact is that he is overthinking, and today is just an act of revenge by the White Lotus Sect.
"I will conduct strict verification!"
After giving instructions to Li Wenzhao, Zhu Jinghong commended Chen Yuntai, and then he ordered the team to set off.
The sedan started rocking again. Zhu Jinghong himself was still thinking about this matter, but he caught a glimpse of Yinglian looking something wrong.
"Girl, are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Seeing Yinglian shaking her head, Zhu Jinghong asked again: "Then why are you like this?"
Yinglian raised her head slightly and said, "Master Thirteen, you were so cruel just now!"
No matter how kind Zhu Jinghong is on weekdays, he is still a dignified prince, and the huge status gap will make most people look up to him.
This also means that when he really shows his fangs and claws, even if he is just picking his teeth, it will scare many people.
"Scared you?" Zhu Jinghong smiled.
Yinglian really nodded, there are not many honest girls like her anymore.
"Then I will comfort you tonight!"
Seeing Zhu Jinghong joking again, Yinglian's anxiety really dissipated. This was the Thirteenth Master she was familiar with.
"Thirteenth Master, that man named Liu, do you really not want to reward him with anything?"
Obviously, in Yinglian's view, or in the eyes of most people today, Zhu Jinghong and Liu Xianglian are not clear-cut.
No matter what, Liu Xianglian actually saved him today, and it would be unreasonable for Zhu Jinghong not to give him some reward.
"I haven't seen you before..."
"How about not seeing me?" Zhu Jinghong asked with a smile.
"I've never seen you so stingy!"
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong laughed, and then rushed out of the sedan and ordered: "Deng An...send a few smarter people to follow Liu Xianglian to see how he reacts, and if there are any complaints, come and repay me! "
If Liu Xianglian is resentful, it means that this person's rescue of him today actually contains utilitarianism, so even if he wants to use it, he must be careful.
Yes, no matter how Liu Xianglian reacts, Zhu Jinghong will support him. The key lies in where he is placed.
Whether it's a footcloth or a protective jacket, it all depends on Liu Xianglian's next reaction.
(End of chapter)
