His son was only seven or eight years old. Thinking about it, Chen Xiaobei was right. If he died, his wife would definitely marry someone else. Otherwise, how could a weak woman survive?
But who knows whether remarrying with children is a blessing or a curse?
Seeing his silence, Chen Xiaobei knew that his words had worked, "Duobang, to tell you the truth, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and my uncle Liu Yuanwen are both alive and well. If you hand over the antidote, I will tell you what the Emperor has done." Open your eyes and spare your life!"
After hearing this, a gleam of light clearly flashed in Duobang's eyes. After all, when a person thinks that he is going to die, and suddenly there is a glimmer of hope of living, who wouldn't be excited?
After a long silence, Duobang slowly said, "The antidote is in the inn, I can take you to get it."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head, "I know you didn't come alone. You took us there just to make a noise and notify your people to retreat. But I tell you, from now on, the entire Wannian City will Under martial law, your people cannot leave, we will screen them one by one."
After hearing what Chen Xiaobei said, Duobang was secretly surprised. The man in front of him looked young, but he seemed to have a scheming mind. He saw through his little trick at a glance. He did have this plan. By taking them there While at the inn, he made some noise and came out to notify his men to retreat.
But this strategy was ruined by Chen Xiaobei, and it became meaningless.
But having said that, Duobang really couldn't bear to ask Duobang to sell all the manpower he brought.
Seeing that he remained silent, Chen Xiaobei knew that he had guessed the other person's thoughts correctly.
Chen Xiaobei raised his hand and said to Liu Tie and Liu Ce next to him, "Since Duobang doesn't want to cooperate, let's push it out and chop it up. As for the antidote, we should search carefully in the inn and we should be able to find it."
When Duobang heard that he was going to be executed, he was still a little panicked.
After all, Chen Xiaobei had hit his weak point. Duobang suddenly became very desperate for life. When he thought of his son, he immediately felt that he could not die.
Thinking of this, Duobang couldn't care less and said vaguely, "Then I'll tell you my address. You can go get it yourself. It's in the bag beside my bed."
Seeing Duobang's performance, Chen Xiaobei smiled, no one is indestructible. As long as you find his weak spot, it's that simple to defeat the enemy with one move.
Liu Tie led people to stay to protect Chen Xiaobei, while Liu Ce led people to the inn to arrest Duobang's accomplices.
At the same time, Chen Xiaobei sent someone to deliver a message to Liu Xiangnan's mansion and the murderer was caught.
At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside.
Then the soldier guarding the door ran over and knelt on the ground and said to Chen Xiaobei, "To report to the Prince Consort, Captain Zhou Quanzhou has brought people here, saying that he has been ordered by the Emperor to protect your safety."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobei was stunned, and secretly thought it was a fluke. Fortunately, Zhou Quan came so late. If he had come earlier, his perfect plan would have been ruined, and Duobang would have been scared away.
After Zhou Quan came in and explained the situation, Chen Xiaobei nodded, "I knew the matter couldn't be kept secret for long, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon. Come on, I'll go express my condolences to His Highness the Crown Prince. I'll report to the Emperor on the way to find the murderer." Condition."
Chen Xiaobei and Zhou Quan turned around and walked towards the prince's mansion. At this time, Liu Xiangnan's mansion received news that Chen Xiaobei had caught the murderer.
Liu Xiangnan, who was leaning on the chair and half asleep, suddenly became energetic and slapped the table, "Okay, great, really great."
Seeing that Liu Xiangnan's spirit had changed a lot, Liu Kai next to him was also very happy, and quickly brought a cup of hot tea on the ground, "Sir, please have a cup of tea and moisten your throat. I didn't expect that my uncle's plan worked so well. I'm a winner."
Liu Xiangnan took the tea cup and took a sip. Just as he was about to speak, Zheng Ke hurried in.
"Master, good news, good news, there is news in Shuozhou."
As he spoke, he handed over a small bamboo stick.
Liu Kai took the bamboo joint, opened it and took a look. His eyes were full of surprise, his hands were shaking slightly, and for a moment, he was stammering and speechless.
Seeing this scene, Liu Xiangnan became anxious. He looked at Liu Kai and asked eagerly, "Liu Kai, what's going on? You should say something!"
"Master, great news, Miss, Miss is back, Miss has arrived in Shuozhou."
While talking, Liu Kai put the small piece of paper on Liu Xiangnan's desk. Liu Xiangnan took it and took a look. The two brief sentences on it said that the young lady had arrived in Shuozhou. She was a little tired and was recuperating. She would leave for Wanzhou in the near future. Nian City. The signature is Xiao Qing
Seeing this news, Liu Xiangnan felt overjoyed and finally showed a trace of relief on his face.
With the news of Liu Rumei, a huge stone fell in his heart, and the short-term excitement covered up the pain of losing his son.
Seeing Liu Xiangnan's excited look, a big stone fell from Liu's heart.
"Master, don't worry now. Go get some sleep. The lady will be back soon."
Liu Xiangnan nodded lightly, "Reply to Rumei, saying that Chen Xiaobei is going to be the consort and ask her to come back early."
Liu Xiangnan deliberately avoided the question of Liu Yuanwen's life and death. Liu Kai also knew that if he told Liu Yuanwen about Liu Yuanwen's death, Liu Rumei would go crazy and rush here all night long, fearing that he would not be able to do so.
Only if Chen Xiaobei was to be the consort, Liu Rumei might not be so anxious.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei also came to the Prince's Mansion and came to the study to meet his old father-in-law, the Emperor Xiao An.
After seeing Xiao An, Chen Xiaobei knelt down respectfully and kowtowed, "Chen Xiaobei has seen my emperor, long live him."
Xiao An raised his hand and said, "Okay, Chen Xiaobei, get up. From now on, don't do this gift unless there are outsiders."
"Chen Xiaobei obeys the order."
Xiao An didn't speak, but looked at Zhou Quan next to him.
"I asked you to protect Chen Xiaobei's safety. Why did you come here overnight? Do you know how dangerous this is?"
Zhou Quan bowed and said, "Back to the emperor, there is good news, great news. The murderer has been caught."
Upon hearing this, Xiao An raised his eyebrows and looked at Chen Xiaobei in surprise.
Chen Xiaobei clasped his fists again, "Back to the Emperor, it's true. The perpetrator is Jobs's guard captain Duobang. He has already confessed. He was responsible for the assassinations of the prince and Liu Yuanwen."
After hearing this, Xiao An was stunned for a moment, then let out a long sigh, "Unexpected, unexpected. I didn't expect Jopson to spend so much money and send all his guard captains."
After sighing, he turned to look at Chen Xiaobei again, "I just sent Zhou Quan to Liu Mansion to summon you. I heard that you used yourself as bait to lure the murderer out. I was worried about your safety. I didn't expect that this strategy would work so quickly. ”
