Chapter 76: Before the Grand Minister completely overthrows those two old immortals, any evidence is useless

Old Gu, kill them all....

Along with those already dead guys, bury them together in the soil!

Chen Yan glanced at this arrogant-then-humble clown kneeling and begging for mercy, without a hint of hesitation, and ordered:

As you command.

Gu Yuci nodded and replied.

Don't kill me!

Mirror Master Chen, don't kill me!

I still have value alive!

Don't you want to know who hired us to kill Li?

Ma Ding struggled wildly, shouting at the top of his lungs, trying to draw Chen Yan's attention and leave him a way out.

A bit of value, but not much....

Chen Yan heard that, shook his head, and sneered: 'What a pity, I don't really need it!'

Ah!

From the distant forest came the miserable screams of Ma Ding and the others.

Young Master, you really aren't going to interrogate them?

Zhu Yi watched as the heads fell to the ground over there, stepped forward, and asked puzzledly: 'You don't intend to find out who's behind this?'

Not to mention Ma Ding not understanding, even Zhu Yi couldn't figure it out.

Could it be that our young master isn't the slightest bit curious about the person behind the scenes?

Still need to interrogate?

Isn't it just those people?

Chen Yan gave a half-smile, placed his hand on Zhu Yi's shoulder, and countered:

He paused, looked toward the east, the direction of Chang'an, and continued: 'My dear father, dear brother, and those two immortal Pillars of the State....'

And Xiao Liang!

Hah!

In the cold snort was full of killing intent.

These answers are practically laid out in the open....

Only more, never less!

So precise.... Gu Yuci, who had just finished dealing with Ma Ding and returned, heard Chen Yan's words, muttered to himself, and asked: 'Sir, you already guessed that?'

Chen Yan flexed his wrists, smiled faintly, and asked meaningfully: 'Could it be that I'm taking my time on this journey precisely because I'm waiting for them?'

Having said that, he raised his hand and pointed toward the direction being buried.

What?!

Young Master, what are you saying?!

They're the prey, and you're the hunter?!

Zhu Yi, Gu Yuci, and the others stared at each other, astonished.

All saw shock in each other's eyes.

This is actually a scheme?!

Indeed!

Yuwen Ze slapped his thigh, as if realizing something, and muttered: 'The military situation in Qinzhou is urgent, yet my elder brother, after disembarking, isn't in a hurry at all, even deliberately slowing the march....'

Actually, my elder brother intends to eradicate hidden threats before heading to the battlefield!

At that moment, Yuwen Ze connected everything together.

Under normal circumstances, with the military situation blazing, as the chief commander of this operation, he should have rushed there immediately....

But his elder brother's choice was the exact opposite, which is naturally thought-provoking.

And there was that sudden whimsical horse race....

Now it all makes sense: waiting quietly and creating an opportunity to nip the hidden dangers in the bud, so as not to be stabbed in the back at a critical moment!

Chen Yan exhaled a turbid breath and said lightly: 'Because I know very well that once I leave Chang'an, many will want to dispose of me quickly....'

There's nothing prophetic about it; it's merely a grasp of human nature.

Putting myself in his shoes, given such a heaven-sent opportunity, Chen Yan would likewise take action....

And when You Xian came forward to report that there was a tail, he set up this plan of using himself as bait.

The person before me is really only seventeen?..... Gu Yuci sighed in admiration, sized up Chen Yan, and asked in his heart, speaking out: 'Subordinate admires!'

At seventeen, Gu Yuci was still just a grunt, lacking such scheming and depth....

Yuwen Ze chose his words carefully and asked his doubt: 'Elder brother, why didn't you keep their testimonies?'

He paused, then continued: 'After returning to Chang'an, it will be strong evidence to identify those people!'

Regarding his elder brother's actions, Yuwen Ze still couldn't quite understand.

Guessing the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes is one thing, but obtaining evidence that can accuse them is another.

Could it be that he intends to swallow his anger and keep the peace?

No point!

Chen Yan's eyes turned cold, he pulled Yuwen Ze close to himself, and said: 'Before the Grand Minister completely overthrows those two old immortals, any evidence is useless....'

This heir prince of Jin's ideas are still rather immature.

Cannot see through the essence of the matter.

What they need is evidence for accusation, right?

After a crushing victory, what evidence cannot be fabricated?

What needs to be done is to cooperate with the Grand Minister to nibble away and disintegrate the power of the two Grand Pillars of State....

You Xian blinked, thinking to himself: "No wonder the lord is highly trusted by the Grand Minister and can rise smoothly...."

Sometimes you just can't refuse.

Everything has a reason.

It's my shallowness....

What Elder Brother says is absolutely right!

Yuwen Ze nodded, clasped his fists, and said.

At that moment, it was like being doused with heavenly nectar; he clearly realized the gap between himself and Elder Brother.

There is still so much more for him to learn....

Reporting to all officials, the battlefield has been cleared!

A government soldier stepped forward and respectfully reported.

Let's go!

Go and meet up with them!

Chen Yan waved his hand and spoke.

For this setup, he only dispatched a hundred government soldiers; the rest of the personnel and the Embroidered Uniform Envoy remained in place waiting.

The previous location.

Yun Xi, who had not received news for a long time, was worried sick, anxious like ants on a hot pan, pacing back and forth; upon seeing people arriving in the distance, she immediately went forward to meet them, saying: "A Yan brother, you're back?"

Did it go smoothly?

You're not hurt, are you?

His words were full of concern.

Don't worry, I'm safe and sound! Chen Yan smiled and replied.

That's good! Yun Xi checked and then put her mind at ease.

Miss Yun, I have a favor to ask.... Chen Yan seemed to recall something and spoke.

A Yan brother, you're being too formal; no need to be polite with me!

Yun Xi smiled faintly and said softly: "As long as it's something I can do, I will definitely help you...."

You are a Divine Doctor's disciple; could you prepare some dizzy drug that works better and faster than this?

Chen Yan took out the dizzy drug wrapped in oil paper and asked.

Having practiced in Chang'an before and used it this time, Chen Yan deeply understood the importance of the dizzy drug....

He also knew the shortcomings of the Bright Mirror Bureau's stockpile.

Coincidentally, the Divine Doctor's disciple is here; let's see if we can improve it to be more efficient....

What's so difficult about that?

Yun Xi picked up and opened the oil paper packet, did a brief study, then lifted her head proudly and said: "As long as there are enough medicinal ingredients, I can formulate a dizzy drug ten times stronger, effective upon inhaling even a trace!"

Yun Xi thought it was something difficult, but it was actually easy to obtain.

After all, this is her specialty!

Could there be a preventive antidote beforehand? Chen Yan asked.

Of course! Yun Xi nodded and said firmly.

Then I'll trouble you, Miss Yun! Chen Yan clasped his fists and smiled satisfiedly.

Having witnessed the whole process, Yuwen Ze's mouth curled slightly as he thought to himself: "Elder Brother wasn't bluffing; he really found a treasure...."

Now that the loose end has been taken care of....

Chen Yan raised his head, immediately raised his voice, and commanded: "Set out at once, day and night, march to Linwei!"