That figure, taking advantage of the panic and chaos in the brothel, quietly slipped to the backyard wall, then turned over and climbed onto the wall.
But just when he was about to climb over the wall and escape, Nilin Sifeiqi, who was guarding outside the backyard, shouted loudly, followed by a crossbow arrow.
The man couldn't dodge, and with an "ah" sound, he was hit by an arrow in his shoulder. Then he involuntarily turned over on his back and fell back into the courtyard.
Two spies rushed over and pinned him to the ground.
Zhu Junjie, the flag-bearer of the third branch, heard that someone was escaping and was shot in the shoulder by a flying knight squatting outside. He was captured alive on the spot. He thought it was probably a big fish and quickly ordered his men to bring the guy over.
"Baby, why are you running away?" Zhu Junjie asked with a grin.
"Sir, I'm one of my own. I'm familiar with you, Tian Changshi..."
Zhu Junjie smacked his lips: "Tsk, tsk, yes, I can actually name Tian Changshi. It seems that he knows his stuff. Who do you respect me?"
"I...I am walking beside the Prime Minister Zuo, my name is...Wei Peng."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Junjie was stunned: The housekeeper of Mr. Wei's house?
"What's the proof?"
Wei Peng endured the pain in his shoulder and grinned, "Yes... I have a waist card!"
Zhu Junjie reached out and pulled out a small iron plate from Wei Peng's belt, which read clearly: "Imperial creation of the internal history of the general affairs of Zuopushe Mansion."
Let me go, is it really true that the flood has washed away the Dragon King Temple? !
Of course, Zhu Junjie knew the relationship between Tian Mu and Wei Zixuan, so he quickly ordered his men to let go of Wei Peng and quickly treat his wounds.
"Sir Nei Shi, you are such a good person, why did you come to a place like this?" Zhu Junjie said with a flattering smile.
Wei Peng's face turned pale and he said angrily: "Don't ask me why I'm here. When did your Beiya start cracking down on private prostitutes? Shouldn't this be under the control of Jingzhao Yin Mansion or Wannian County?!"
Zhu Junjie looked around and lowered his voice: "We received a secret report. There seems to be a problem here."
Wei Peng was secretly shocked, but he cursed: "What secret report? What's the problem?"
Zhu Junjie scratched his head in embarrassment and thought for a moment before whispering: "I heard that the Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army is monitoring this place. Mr. Tian was worried about what was going on, so he asked me to come and check."
When the other party said that the Zhenjiang Army was eyeing this place, Wei Peng became even more nervous. Hongxiuzhai is a secret stronghold set up by Lao Jianhua in the imperial capital. If Li Jiangyao's people discover the clues, then Wei Zixuan's identity is likely to be exposed.
He rolled his eyes and said hurriedly: "Since this matter involves the Zhenjiang Army, you must not make any more noise. Let's do this. Except for my friends, everyone else will be captured and taken back to Beiya. They will be interrogated strictly and no one will be allowed to go. !”
"Your friend?" Zhu Junjie asked curiously: "Which one is Nei Shi's friend?"
Wei Peng raised his hand and pointed at a large group of prostitutes squatting in the corner: "The merchant wearing a green shirt."
Zhu Junjie looked in the direction of his finger, nodded and said, "Oh, that's easy, I'll let him go."
"No! Don't let him go by himself!" Wei Peng said urgently: "Please prepare a carriage to take us back to the Prime Minister's Mansion directly. Don't let anyone outside see us."
Seeing that Wei Peng was so nervous and mysterious, Zhu Junjie knew that there must be some reason for this. However, since the matter was related to the person who shot Wei Zixuan by Shangshu Zuopu, he did not dare to ask more questions and quickly arranged for his men to do it.
Not long after, Wei Peng and his green-shirted friend took the carriage prepared by Nilinsi and returned to Zuopushe Mansion in Chongrenfang.
As soon as he entered the gate of Wei Mansion, Wei Peng ignored his injury and pain and went straight to the backyard study to report the previous unexpected situation to Wei Zixuan.
When he heard that Wei Peng had brought the green-shirted guest home, Wei Zixuan immediately became furious and threw the book in his hand directly at Wei Peng's face.
"You bastard! Have you forgotten all the rules? How could you bring someone here?!"
Wei Peng's face turned pale after being scolded, and he explained tremblingly: "Xiangye, the person from the Nilin Division said that the Zhenjiang Army was secretly monitoring the Hongxiu Zhai. I was worried that there were their spies inside and outside the courtyard at that time. If we don't Bring the messenger back, just in case..."
"What if it's a fart!" Wei Zixuan said angrily, "You shouldn't recognize him!"
Wei Peng said with a mournful face: "If the villain disowns him, Nilinsi will take him back to Beiya together with the people from Hongxiuzhai. I am afraid that he will be exposed."
Wei Zixuan slapped him and said, "You are afraid that he will be exposed, aren't you afraid that I will be exposed? You idiot!"
Wei Peng covered his face and said timidly: "Then... what should we do now?"
Wei Zixuan calmed down, thought for a moment, and then said: "The messenger can't leave here for the time being. You go and get him an identity. He will settle down in the house first, and he will go on errands with you. At the same time, keep an eye on him. These messengers are all for labor." The errand boy may not know my true identity. But after you messed with me like this today, he will know everything. I will deal with it after asking for your instructions."
Wei Peng nodded, agreed, and then said angrily: "I don't know how it happened. The Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army and the Nilin Department of Beiya actually targeted Hongxiu Zhai at the same time. Could it be that there was something wrong with Jinniang? "
Wei Zixuan frowned: "Jin Niang is an ordinary old madam, what can go wrong with her? Is there something wrong with you?"
"This is absolutely impossible!" Wei Peng said quickly: "As you know, Mr. Prime Minister, I usually keep a low profile. In addition to handling the general affairs of the Prime Minister's house conscientiously, I also go to Hongxiu Zhai for a walk on weekdays. Even those who are against the scales today No one in the department recognizes me, so how could something happen to this villain?"
Wei Zixuan listened to what he said made sense, and couldn't help but nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Fortunately, God has blessed me, and the Red Sleeve Studio was raided by Tian Mu's people. If it was intercepted by the Suppressing Army, our lives would be hard to save. Messenger Belt Did you not lose the news that came?"
"No, it's fine with the villain." Wei Peng said as he took out a secret letter from his arms and presented it to Wei Zixuan with both hands.
Wei Zixuan took it, unfolded it and read it twice, then burned the letter completely with the candle on the table.
"Go ahead, use your brain more when doing things in the future, and be careful!"
Wei Peng complied and was about to turn around and go out when Wei Zixuan suddenly called out to him: "By the way, what's going on with Xiaoting?"
Wei Peng replied seriously: "Currently, the Jingzhao Yin Mansion has taken over the case and is organizing manpower to investigate and handle it. The imperial guards in the palace have also withdrawn from the Prince Consort's Mansion, and are all being escorted by Murong Xue's personal soldiers. As for Li Xi, it seems that there is no What a big reaction.”
Wei Zixuan thought for a moment: "Where's Wen Zan?"
"Everything is normal with Wen Zan." Wei Peng said: "He is quite clean in his work and has no tail left behind."
"In this case, let's find an opportunity to clean up him and the killer, so as to avoid long nights and nightmares." Wei Zixuan ordered lightly.
Wei Peng nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I will do it immediately. Everything has been prepared before, including a glass of poisoned wine."
Wei Zixuan didn't say anything and only waved his hand gently. When Wei Peng saw this, he immediately saluted and left.
After he left, Wei Zixuan sat alone in the study, falling into deep contemplation.
Just twelve years ago, he was a little-known official in the imperial capital. He spent his days scheming and currying favor with the powerful, dreaming of one day being able to ascend to the imperial court and have the power to call the wind and rain.
Later, a young officer from the Xuanjia Corps approached him, and the two hit it off and had a great conversation. Wei Zixuan learned that this man's name was Di Xian and that he was a popular figure in front of Commander-in-Chief Xie Guang, and he couldn't help but try to flatter him and make friends with him. Afterwards, Di Xiu pointed out a way for him: take refuge in Lao Jianhua, and he will ensure your success.
Wei Zixuan knew very well that he had neither a distinguished background nor a strong background. After working hard all his life, he would probably be the chief historian or chief clerk of the Taifu without much success. As for Di Xian, and even Xie Guang and Lao Jianhua behind him, they could change him with just a move of their fingers.
Therefore, Wei Zixuan agreed to Di Xian's invitation without hesitation, and thus became Lao Jianhua's spy in the imperial court.
Wei Zixuan didn't know how many informants Lao Jianhua had placed in the court, but he knew that he must be a very successful one. There is no other reason, just because I am brave enough and careful enough to get things done.
As expected, Wei Zixuan made several contributions to Lao Jianhua in the imperial capital, and Lao Jianhua reciprocated the favor. Soon he was working secretly, and Wei Zixuan was promoted to Taifu Shaoqing, becoming the No. 2 person in charge of the tax treasury of the Shengtang Dynasty. figure.
Afterwards, an incident occurred in the imperial capital, the prince fled, and soon the Turks came again. Wei Zixuan followed the imperial court and fled to Yizhou. It wasn't until Lao Jianhua and Di Xian established a firm foothold in the south of the Yangtze River that they notified Wei Zixuan to go north and join Li Bing.
Unexpectedly, Wei Zixuan secretly worked for the Jiangnan rebels, and at the same time used Lao Jianhua's help to please Li Bing. In three years, he actually allowed him to sneak into Zuopushe, the second-rank minister, and successfully achieved the ultimate goal. Chen's dream.
I don't know when, Wei Zixuan, the top traitor codenamed "Wasp", came up with the idea of getting rid of Lao Jianhua. It's no wonder that he is about to become the most powerful person in the court, inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. How can he be willing to succumb to the control of the rebels?
However, even though Wei Zixuan thought so, he couldn't really do it. Because for so many years, he has held too many shady facts in Lao Jianhua's hands. Once the other party realizes that he has a different intention, he only needs to write a letter to Li Bing, and Wei Zixuan will be finished immediately.
When that time comes, it won't be just him who loses his head, nor will it be as simple as killing everyone in his family. Wei Zixuan's crime will lead to the annihilation of the nine tribes!
well--
Wei Zixuan let out a long sigh and brought his complicated thoughts back to reality. He temporarily forgot about the unrealistic fantasy of "getting rid of Lao Jianhua" and began to think about the new task assigned by the "master":
Japanese pirates invaded.
