Dahuang, the capital, Dali Temple, a separate courtyard.
"Sir, today's files are all here." A middle-aged man wearing official robes saluted respectfully.
The old man at the head nodded slightly: "Well, let's get down."
"Yes." The middle-aged man saluted and left the room.
The old man glanced at the files placed on the table and ignored them. Instead, he took out a letter from the drawer and observed it carefully.
"Five days ago, Su Chang's message to the family stopped."
"I haven't been in contact with a few secret agents recently. Combined with Emperor Xuan's recent purge of the Queen Mother Party in the imperial court, it seems that Su Chang's identity has been exposed, and even Marquis Yongwu has taken action..."
Cao Rui, the minister of Dali Temple, oh no, it should be said that he is the direct descendant of the Jiuli Su family of Jiuyou Kingdom - Su Jiu, with a solemn expression and various thoughts in his heart.
"It's time to evacuate."
"Although Su Chang doesn't know his identity, he can't stay in Dahuang just in case."
"This Su Chang is really a waste. She has been the Queen Mother of Dahuang for so many years, but she still hasn't investigated the matter of Jiulong Mausoleum and the secret treasure of Invincible Sect..."
Su Jiu's face was a little gloomy. Over the years, he had urged her more than once in the name of the family to investigate as soon as possible.
But this Su Chang has been the Queen Mother for a long time, and is used to the status of one person below ten thousand people.
For the family's orders, they have been obeying and disobeying them...
"It's not a pity to die for this piece of trash!!"
"It's just that she should still be hiding some secrets... Well, I need to find a way to meet her and take these secrets away as soon as possible."
Su Jiu has no family friendship with Su Chang. He is the winner, the ninth heir of the family, and defeated Su Chang head-on.
No matter in terms of status or talent, he is above this Su Chang.
But just because she is a woman and can easily sneak in, the family entrusts her with such an important task...
In the end, it still didn't work out, so she still had to come over and wipe her ass?
It’s so frustrating! !
"If I were here, I would have investigated clearly a few years ago and brought the Invincible Sect secret treasure back to the family." Su Jiu thought rather unhappily.
"At this point, we must first confirm whether Su Chang is alive or dead. If he is already dead, then leave immediately. A powerful person at the level of a grand master is not something I can handle now."
Su Jiu planned to find an opportunity to sneak into the palace and investigate the matter secretly.
"Sir, someone is coming from the palace. Your Majesty has asked you to go to the imperial study room for a meeting." The middle-aged man just came out and saluted respectfully.
Su Jiu frowned slightly and asked calmly: "Did the people from the palace say anything?"
"It seems to be because of the Qingzhou Zhang Qi case..."
"At that time, let us, Dali Temple, handle the case together with the Ministry of Punishment and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. I guess Your Majesty wants to ask for some details..." the middle-aged official said in a low voice.
"Well, I understand. You go down first. I'll pack up and set off." Su Jiu waved her hand and ordered.
"Yes." The middle-aged official saluted, turned and left.
"At this time, I was suddenly asked to enter the palace...I don't know why...I always have a bad feeling in my heart..." Su Jiu always felt that something was not right.
But he couldn't tell. After all, even Su Chang didn't know his true identity. How could a mere little emperor who had just ascended the throne see through his true identity?
"I must be worrying too much..." Su Jiu comforted herself, adjusted her clothes, and headed towards the palace.
...
At night, Qingzhou City, Qingyun Tower.
A group of Qingzhou aristocratic family heads gathered together, more than twenty people in total.
On the round table, the finest ingredients and delicacies are placed, including all kinds of delicacies from all over the world.
However, the heads of the aristocratic families did not have any appetite, their faces were solemn, and their voices were very low when talking to each other.
This is a Hongmen Banquet.
The person who served the banquet was Zhou Zhenwen, the chief minister of the current cabinet and the leader of the Tsing Yi Party, the largest party in the imperial court.
At the age of less than 30 years old, he climbed from the top of the Jingke family to the pinnacle of power step by step. This ability is unprecedented.
Faced with such a person, even a family like theirs would not dare to look down upon him! !
Many well-informed heads of aristocratic families have already heard about Zhou Zhenwen’s business plan! !
Using locusts to do business, I also want to finally harvest a wave of aristocratic families...
This is truly an unheard of and unseen plan! !
What makes them, the heads of the aristocratic families, most uneasy is that Zhou Zhenwen's plan is a blatant conspiracy. They tell you clearly that they want to trick you and make money from you, but these people cannot refuse Zhou Zhenwen.
Zhou Zhenwen occupies Dayi and controls Qingzhou's troops. Ever since Zhang Qi's last rebellion failed, these aristocratic families have understood one thing.
Although the wilderness has decayed, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse and still retains its power.
Even the grand masters of the Sirius Kingdom were furious on the spot. These aristocratic families could only be some private soldiers and third- and fourth-grade martial arts masters. These people were completely inferior compared to the background of Dahuang.
"Master Gongsun, what do you think about this matter?" the master of the Wang family asked in a low voice.
Gongsun Wuji glanced at the head of the Wang family and said in a calm tone: "The soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it."
"You said, can we choose not to participate in this business? Our Wang family is not rich enough. If we are taken a hard bite, I'm afraid..." The head of the Wang family didn't look good. This is a bad deal. , he didn’t want to come at all, or even participate.
The Wang family was originally a small and inconspicuous force in the Qingzhou family.
He didn't have this background at all to fight with an important court official like Zhou Zhenwen.
As the saying goes, when gods and gods fight, mortals suffer.
He didn't want his Wang family to become a victim of this fight.
It would be great if you could quit.
"I can give you a sum of money to honor Mr. Zhou." The head of the Wang family said softly.
"We have been told the rules and methods of this game. Do you think he will let us quit?"
"This game is not a place where we can play if we want to play, and if we don't want to play, we can't play... If we don't want to play, we have to pay the price of not wanting to play!!"
"Believe it or not, if you were disobedient, he would have the guts to raid your home the next day for harboring spies from the Sirius Kingdom... He needs a target most now to show his strength..."
"Master Wang, don't take the initiative to send it up!!" Gongsun Wuji glanced at Master Wang and reminded him.
"Thank you for reminding me, thank you for reminding me." The head of the Wang family was suddenly sweating profusely. An old fox like Gongsun Wuji knew better about such twists and turns. He really didn't understand Zhou Zhenwen's intention, but after what the other party said, he I also understand that the best way now is to say less and see what everyone does.
He still knows very well the principle of shooting the first bird.
"Tap tap tap..."
While several people were whispering to each other, the sound of crisp footsteps came from outside the door.
The faces of all the family heads changed slightly, they quickly stopped communicating and turned their attention to the door.
I saw a figure in green walking in slowly.
The person has a slender figure, handsome features, exudes a scholarly spirit, and looks quite elegant.
Astonishingly, it was Zhou Zhenwen, the chief minister of the Dahuang Cabinet.
For a moment, all the family heads stood up together, bowed slightly, and shouted in unison: "I have met the chief minister!!"
"You're welcome, please take your seats!!" Zhou Zhenwen nodded slightly and said with a smile.
Everyone sat down and looked at Zhou Zhenwen, who was at the top of the list.
Zhou Zhenwen was not polite. After sitting down, he said directly:
"I only came to Qingzhou to do three things..."
