Chapter 340: Detailed Deployment Map of the Mingjing Si on the Day of the La Sacrifice

The next day.

The night wind rolled with broken snow foam and hit the window lattice, making a "rustling" sound.

In the reception hall of the Wei State Duke's mansion, the charcoal fire was burning vigorously, reflecting the red cheeks of the three men in brocade robes.

They were Yang Qin, Gao Bing, and Yan Zhi Tui who were invited.

The tea pot on the bronze stove "gurgled," white mist curled up, mixed with pine smoke incense drifting in the air.

"Old Yang, Old Yan, have you heard?"

Gao Bing took a sip of hot tea, his Adam's apple rolled, and a trace of imperceptible smile flashed in his eyes, "Last night, that Chief Chen of the Mingjing Si was assassinated on the way back to the mansion. It is said that he was poisoned and is seeking famous doctors everywhere for treatment!"

His tone carried a bit of uncontrollable pleasure.

Gao Bing, the Suicide Warrior Grand Master of the Summer Office, is responsible for assessing officials.

He is also Gao Jiong's father.

Previously, to redeem his eldest son, he was blackmailed by Chen Yan for 100,000 taels, and had long held a grudge.

"Hmm."

Yang Qin responded, put down the teacup lightly, his fingertips drawing half a circle on the rim of the cup: "To be able to make his wife Pei respond like this, I am afraid Chen Yan is already hanging by a thread and won't live long!"

Chen Yan's wife is not only the first talented woman in Chang'an, but also the legitimate daughter of the He Dong Pei clan.

Her insight, temperament, and judgment are all excellent.

To be able to make her lose her composure like this, it can only explain one problem...

Chen Yan's situation is very tricky and very bad!

Very difficult, half a foot has already stepped into the gate of hell...

Yan Zhi Tui threw a piece of pine knot into the charcoal basin, and the sparks "pitter-patter" exploded: "This Marquis heard that Yuwen Hu has already gone to visit..."

"When he came out, his face was extremely ugly!"

The news sent back by the servants in the mansion was that Yuwen Hu and Yuwen Heng, the two brothers, went to the Chief's mansion to visit at the first time last night.

After all, it is the most capable blade under his command...

And from their reactions, many problems can be seen...

Even the Prince Heir of Jin was left in the Chief's mansion.

Gao Bing gave a light hum, a curve hooked at the corner of his mouth, but he couldn't hide his gloating: "That guy Chen Yan has stirred up so many storms in Chang'an..."

"It's time for him to be collected by Heaven!"

"He deserves to die!"

In his words, it was full of hatred and comfort.

"I fear he has already breathed his last; it is only being suppressed by Yuwen Hu, who is temporarily forbidding the announcement of his death..." Yan Zhi Tui twisted his short beard, continuing slowly while tapping his fingertips lightly on the tea table.

Judging from the reactions of Pei and Yuwen Hu, Chen Yan has a great possibility of having died, and now it is a secret funeral.

But the La Sacrifice is imminent, and it is the Mingjing Si that is responsible for the protection and safety, which affects a lot...

If it were him, Yan Zhi Tui, sitting in that position, he would also absolutely not spread the news of death!

Gao Bing was holding the tea bowl to his mouth, as if thinking of something, his wrist suddenly paused, and a few drops of tea foam shook and splashed on his cuffs.

He frowned, put the tea bowl on the case, looked at the other two, and asked: "Speaking of which, the two old Pillars of State summoned us here, what is it for?"

"Yang brother, Yan brother, do you know?"

Yang Qin and Yan Zhi Tui heard this, looked at each other, and shook their heads in unison.

Not to mention Gao Bing, they were also curious...

But in their hearts, they all vaguely had guesses.

"It seems you have already heard about Chen Yan's assassination!"

An old and steady voice came from under the corridor, carrying the penetrating power of wind and snow, instantly overpowering the pitter-patter of the charcoal basin.

The three stood up at the same time, their movements uniform, and bowed deeply to the two: "Seen Old Pillar of State Dugu (Big Brother)!"

"Seen Old Pillar of State Zhao (Big Brother)!"

Dugu Zhao raised his hand to virtually support them, the cuffs of the purple sable fur slipped, revealing a string of beeswax prayer beads on his wrist, each one full and moist: "No need for courtesy!"

Immediately, he sat down in the main seat, the hem of the purple sable fur spreading out, occupying half the chair.

Zhao Qian sat down on the rosewood chair on the other side, and the personal guards had already cushioned it with soft cushions.

When he took off his cloak, the dark-flowered clothing material slipped, revealing more complex dark patterns on the stone-blue brocade robe, and laughed: "What A Tui said just now is very right!"

Zhao Old Pillar of State is so certain?!... Yang Qin heard this, his brow lifted slightly, keenly smelling something unusual. That certainty about "Chen Yan is dead" did not sound like a rumor heard, but rather like seeing it with his own eyes.

The charcoal fire in the hall exploded with a spark, reflecting his face flickering.

Yang Qin's Adam's apple rolled, and he finally stepped forward half a step, looked at Zhao Qian, and asked tentatively: "Old Pillar of State, could it be that the mastermind behind the assassination of Chen Yan is you two..."

Speaking of this, the voice stopped abruptly.

His fingertips pinched a few folds on his sleeves.

Dugu Pillar of State stopped playing with the beeswax prayer beads, and the collar of the purple sable fur rose and fell with the movement.

He didn't answer immediately, just looked at Zhao Qian, their gazes meeting silently in the air, like two pieces of cold iron hitting each other.

"Exactly."

Zhao Qian put down the teacup, the cuffs of his stone-blue brocade robe swept across the table, and he said decisively: "Chen Yan was hit by a poisoned hidden weapon, and even the gods can't save him!"

"He breathed his last breath last night!"

The tone was very flat, but the dark gold flowing cloud patterns on the stone-blue brocade robe shook under the firelight, carrying undeniable majesty.

These words were like a fire stone, fiercely igniting the emotions of the three.

Gao Bing's thick black eyebrows lifted, the previous tension dissipated by more than half, and his voice became loud: "That kid Chen Yan is really gone?"

Seeing that the two old Pillars of State did not deny it, only a faint smile hung at the corners of their mouths, Gao Bing was happy and slapped his thigh, his palm hitting his knee with a "bang": "Chen Yan died suddenly, Yuwen Hu is like losing an arm!"

"Right!"

Yan Zhi Tui nodded, his gaze burning, the smile overflowing from his eyebrows, and sighed: "Yuwen Hu losing Chen Yan is no different from Qi Huan Gong losing Guanzhong, Xiang Wang losing Fan Zeng..."

Dugu Zhao blinked, the beeswax prayer beads turning faster between his fingers, "The old man and Zhao brother summoned the three here, there is an important matter to discuss!"

As soon as the words fell, the three people who were still carrying a bit of joy instantly restrained their smiles, and the expressions on their faces became solemn again, bowing in unison: "Please instruct the two old Pillars of State!"

Dugu Zhao completely restrained the last trace of smile on his face. The collar of the purple sable fur cast deep shadows under the charcoal fire, setting off the coldness in his eyes even more sharply.

He stood up slowly, the beeswax prayer beads were clenched in his palm, his knuckles turning white from force: "Chen Yan is dead, next we want to continue to make an article on the La Sacrifice..."

"Send Yuwen Hu on his way!"

The determination in his eyes made the three people's hearts tremble.

Zhao Qian nodded heavily on the side, and the flowing cloud patterns on the stone-blue brocade robe seemed to freeze.

Killing Chen Yan is just the first step...

The sharpest claws have been broken, it's time to capture the fierce tiger and set the world!

Yan Zhi Tui knelt on one knee fiercely, his palm smashed heavily on the blue bricks, making a "thump" muffled sound, shaking the charcoal ash on the ground.

He looked up at Zhao Qian, the look in his eyes had long been replaced by hot-bloodedness: "Yan's life was saved by you, Big Brother..."

"I will not hesitate to go through fire and water!"

"Good, very good!" Zhao Qian looked at Yan Zhi Tui who was the first to express his position, extremely satisfied, and praised repeatedly, then looked at the other two and asked, "What about you two?"

"Must follow to the death!"

Gao Yang and the two looked at each other, followed closely and knelt down, shouting in unison.

Yang Qin just straightened up, as if thinking of something, the determination between his brows was suddenly covered by a layer of worry, his gaze swept over the two Pillars of State, and finally said in a deep voice: "It's just..."

"Just what?"

Dugu Zhao saw his solemn expression, and raised his hand: "A Qin, just speak frankly..."

"Dugu Big Brother, even if Chen Yan dies, the protection on the day of the La Sacrifice will absolutely not be slack!" Yang Qin's voice was extremely low, every word carrying prudence, "Yuwen Hu will only be more vigilant!"

Yang Qin was not trying to sing the opposite...

The Mingjing Si, such a large organization, would not stop running and have huge loopholes just because of one person's death.

"A Qin's concerns are not unreasonable..."

Dugu Zhao nodded slightly, acknowledging Yang Qin's statement.

Immediately, he suddenly smiled, changed the subject, and continued: "However, the old man has the detailed deployment map of the Mingjing Si for the day of the La Sacrifice!"

As he spoke, the cuffs of his purple sable fur reached into his arms and actually took out a thicker drawing.

He spread the drawing on the case, and the vermilion seal of the three characters "Mingjing Si" was clearly visible at the corner, shining with striking red in the charcoal fire.

"What?!"

"Detailed deployment map of the Mingjing Si?!"

"Where did this come from?!"

Gao Bing and the three were surprised, and even their voices changed tone. The deployment of the Mingjing Si was so confidential that even people in the Heavenly Office might not be able to see the full picture.

Moreover, the Mingjing Si under Chen Yan's governance could be described as an iron bucket.

"It is indeed the La Sacrifice deployment map!" Yan Zhi Tui's fingertips slid across the drawing, and those dense red dots and black lines instantly became clear.

"Dugu Big Brother, how do you know the authenticity of this deployment map?"

Yang Qin was full of doubts, his brow furrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "What if it's fake?"

Where is the deployment map so easy to get?

It is very likely to be the bait thrown out...

The "life-taking charm" for those with ulterior motives!

"Naturally, it was provided by someone in the Mingjing Si!"

Dugu Zhao's chest under the purple sable fur was straight, and the smile in his eyes was full of certainty.

As he spoke, he suddenly raised his hand and clapped, "Come in!" ===== CHAPTER 341 =====

How could a defense map be so easily obtained?

It is highly likely that it is bait thrown out...

A "death talisman" for those with ulterior motives!

"Naturally, it was provided by someone in the Mingjing Si!"

Dugu Zhao's chest under his sable fur coat was held straight, the smile in his eyes full of certainty.

As he spoke, he suddenly raised his hand and clapped, "Come in!"