Pang Ban instinctively felt that Shen Hao's identity might not be simple, and he might even have a hidden agenda. But he does not think that "not simple" is "harmful".
Because from the various signs Shen Hao showed along the way after entering Xuanqing Guard, including after entering his sight, there was absolutely no sign of any ill will toward Jing Jiu Dynasty or Xuanqing Guard.
That's why Pang Ban has always adopted a relatively indulgent attitude towards Shen Hao, and even given him a lot of practical care. For example, the three guards who followed Shen Hao closely now no longer meant "surveillance" but more of protection.
Besides, if Shen Hao can really grow up to be his successor, Pang Ban, it will be a long, long time later. Pang Ban has plenty of time to slowly find out. Today I just found an opportunity to remind Jiang Cheng not to miss some fragmentary information that may be able to learn about Shen Hao's life experience.
Jiang Cheng also understood. Now that Pang Ban has bluntly said that he will treat Shen Hao as the future supporter of Xuan Qingwei, then he really has to keep a careful eye on it in the future, although he has never thought that there is anything wrong with Shen Hao.
"There's another thing. Are your group of blackwater spies still hiding safely around the imperial city?"
"To tell you what the adults say, they are all safe. They are all vagrants or green-skinned gangsters who are not popular in society, as well as idlers who work in various households. Moreover, they are all old faces. They walk around the streets and alleys all day long. Many people in East City and West City know each other, so no matter how noisy outside, they are still safe."
"What about the twins? Any news recently?"
"Bai Changqing has joined the Spirit King. He should be sorting out Bai Changqing's family secretly. There is news in Haocheng that someone is checking the details of the Xu sisters. Shen Hao did it very carefully before, and it was impossible for them to find out the clues. But we have to be more careful, so the Xu sisters have temporarily stopped talking to each other recently, and we will contact them again after the limelight has passed."
Pang Dian nodded. He did not continue to ask the Blackwater spies about the specific situation. Instead, he took out a copper bar from the drawer and handed it to Jiang Cheng: "Let the Blackwater people try to find it in the Imperial City." This person, and this emblem.”
Jiang Cheng quickly took the copper bar and unfolded it. Inside were several portraits and an exquisite emblem.
The portraits were of the same person, but the front and side views were different, and the age seemed a bit blurry, but Jiang Cheng always felt that the person in the painting looked familiar. But those black and white eyes were so special and strange. Jiang Cheng was sure that he would not forget it if he saw someone with this appearance. Maybe he looked very similar to the person in the painting?
As for the emblem, Jiang Cheng was sure that he had never seen it before. Oval shape, suddenly it looks like nine stars connected into a nine-pointed star, with what seems to be an eye in the middle.
This emblem looks weird, what is its origin?
Who is the person in this painting?
"Do you feel familiar? Haha, his name is Yang Wenguang."
"Yang Wenguang?" Jiang Cheng frowned and went through it quickly in his mind. At first, he couldn't get the right number, but suddenly, a sensitive person who had always been rumored by Jiang Cheng jumped out of his mind. Then an inexplicable feeling of terror made the hairs on his back stand on end.
"Sir, this, this person is Prince Jin?!"
Pang Ban did not speak but nodded, indicating that Jiang Cheng's guess was correct.
"Hiss..." Jiang Cheng now understood why he felt that the person in this portrait looked familiar just now. Doesn’t this look a lot like His Majesty the Emperor?
Pang Ban picked up the tea cup and took a sip, leaving some time for Jiang Cheng to digest the news of the explosion.
It took a long time for Jiang Cheng to regain his composure, his throat was a little dry, and he said urgently: "Sir, is King Jin not dead? He's back?!"
"Yes. This is the news given by His Majesty, so it cannot be wrong. Not only is King Jin not dead, but it is also certain that he is in the imperial city now.
In addition, according to what His Majesty said, King Jin has now reached the realm of Xuanhai, and his methods may be unpredictable, so you must be aware of it. "
"Prince Jin? Xuanhai Realm?!" This is another shocking news. Of course, this news is nothing compared to the fact that King Jin is still alive and has arrived in the imperial city.
Pang Ban understood Jiang Cheng's surprised face very well. When he was called to Fu'an Palace by the emperor to inform him of the incident, he also had a horrified look on his face and was confused in his heart.
"Don't make public the identity of Prince Jin. Let the people in your hands investigate as much as possible. If you find out, don't move around and report it as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
"I understand." Although Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, the news was too scary. He was still a little confused in his mind and even felt unreal. It is obvious that His Majesty is holding a "big test" for the next heir to the unification. It is unlucky enough to have a battle with Yu Nanman at this juncture. Why did the prince of the previous generation run away when he turned around?
What is this for?
Jiang Cheng left the commander's office in a hurry. His previous attitude of crossing his arms and watching the excitement in the imperial city was no longer there. Blackwater is not under his direct control. He needs to find Wang Jian, who is now specifically responsible for Blackwater, to arrange this matter himself. At the same time, it was difficult enough to find someone in the huge imperial city, let alone finding a monk in the Xuanhai realm. Jiang Cheng had no idea whether he could do it or not.
Jiang Cheng left, and the smile that had been hanging on Pang Ban's face disappeared.
To look at things, we must look beyond the surface and see the essence. For example, the news about King Jin this time was sent directly by the emperor. In addition to confirming that the emperor had an intelligence system other than Xuanqing Guards, it also showed that King Jin's whereabouts were definitely not known to the emperor recently. In other words, the emperor has always kept a serious concern but did nothing about it? Or was it that the emperor was unable to take action for some reason? Just stare?
In addition, the order given by the emperor was to "secretly investigate", which means that it should be carried out secretly without publicity, and even after finding the person, one should not act rashly. Why is this? After finding them, shouldn't they be massed and exterminated?
The last thing is that Pang Ban had discovered before that the emperor had been taking some kind of spirit-extracting decoction, which seemed to be forcibly resisting something. In addition, the emperor's aura was getting more and more chaotic, and his soul was also fluctuating. Pang Ban knew that the emperor might not die soon. That’s it.
So Pang Ban understands very well why both the military affairs in the south and the "big exam" seem to be progressing too fast. Although the emperor's shadow cannot be seen on the surface, Pang Ban is sure that the emperor is definitely doing these two things. Push hands.
Pang Ban even guessed that the emperor planned to end the southern war and the royal "big exam" as much as possible before the end of his life. Everything seems to be going very smoothly so far.
But the news about King Jin seemed to be an accident. And the emperor's order that "secret investigation" should also have other plans.
