Chapter 1760

Xiao Jincheng went to see Min Shi, the widow of the commoner Song Wu (Prince Shuncheng); the two avoided others and chatted privately for half an hour.

After returning, Xiao Jincheng's face was gloomy, and he remained silent.

Chen Guanlou brought a table of wine and food home from outside and told him, "There is news from the White Lotus Sect; Zhang Daohe has agreed to meet you. A month from now, in Hongjiang Prefecture, he will come to find you."

"Not in the capital?" Xiao Jincheng was surprised.

"Zhang Daohe is too busy and doesn't want to waste time traveling thousands of miles to the capital for a meeting. You also know that the two old immortals in the palace have been keeping an eye on him. Once he comes to the capital, in case he alarms the palace, there will inevitably be a fierce battle. He wants to preserve his strength and shouldn't get entangled with Wei Wubing and the others."

In the end, Zhang Daohe is afraid!

Afraid of Wei Wubing!

Injuries can be treated.

But because of injuries, causing one's realm to stagnate is not worth the loss.

It is estimated that it won't be long before Zhang Daohe makes a big move, so he doesn't want to enter the capital at this time. It's too flashy, too eye-catching! Xiao Jincheng has attracted too much attention; if the two meet in the capital, I fear it will cause a major earthquake!

Xiao Jincheng was silent for a moment and took the initiative to say: "Today I went to see Min Shi, and she actually said that Prince Shuncheng's death was the best arrangement for their family. She also advised me to think it over and not to blame myself because of the late Emperor's last words. Saying something like Prince Shuncheng died as he should have, died very timely. This poisonous woman! That was her husband, and she actually hoped for her husband to die. Could it be she has a lover outside?"

Chen Guanlou snorted coldly, slightly dissatisfied, "Before, when she was confined in the Imperial Clan Court with Song Wu, in such a narrow courtyard, they were afraid of bumping into people just by turning over, so where would she get a lover?"

Standing from her perspective, Song Wu's death was indeed a good thing. Look, as soon as Song Wu died, their family was released. The son can continue to study, the daughter has proper guidance, and the children's future has hope. Furthermore, as soon as Song Wu died, the Prince Ning manor could openly provide relief to their family, and life instantly became more affluent. They no longer need to please those things in the Imperial Clan Court and can eat and drink well. If it were you, could you not be happy?"

"And, I heard Song Wu had a bad temper and often beat and scolded the people in the house. As soon as Song Wu died, Min Shi could rightfully be the head of the house, no longer needing to serve Song Wu's violent temper, nor needing to worry about being beaten. If it were you, could you not hope for Song Wu to die?"

"That is still no reason for her to watch Prince Shuncheng die!" Xiao Jincheng said angrily.

Chen Guanlou instantly developed a gossiping heart, "She admitted herself that she watched Song Wu die? When Song Wu drank the poison, was she present? Was it she who poisoned him?"

"Although she didn't poison him, she must know some of the truth! She doesn't admit anything verbally, but she can't hide it from my eyes. I have been in the Embroidered Uniform Guard for many years; I can see through a person like her at a glance. She knew someone poisoned him, and she knew who poisoned him, but she pretended to know nothing and watched coldly as Prince Shuncheng was poisoned to death! She is a poisonous woman!"

Xiao Jincheng was exasperated.

What made him even angrier was that he couldn't bring Min Shi to justice.

This is a scandal!

It cannot be publicized!

Prince Shuncheng is already dead; he has the responsibility to protect Prince Shuncheng's wife and children and let Prince Shuncheng's bloodline continue.

Chen Guanlou was dissatisfied with the other party calling her a poisonous woman repeatedly, "If it were me, I would also be willing to be a poisonous woman!"

He sneered again, "The late Emperor's last words were for you, not for her. Prince Shuncheng was foolish himself and let others take advantage of him; she accompanied him through hardships and never complained, fulfilling a wife's responsibilities, which is beyond reproach. As for her knowing and not reporting it, you have no evidence, so don't talk nonsense."

"You think I'm talking nonsense? No one can escape these eyes of mine..."

"So what?" Chen Guanlou asked back: "Do you have concrete evidence? This is not the Embroidered Uniform Guard; you can't convict someone just by relying on suspicion. Have you ever thought that if she spoke out, not only would she not be able to save Song Wu's life, but their whole family's lives would also be lost. Die one or die thirty, she will choose; everyone will choose. May I ask Official Xiao, how would you choose?"

"I..."

Xiao Jincheng was speechless for a moment.

Chen Guanlou continued: "We all know that no one can afford to offend the mastermind behind the poisoning of Song Wu. Min Shi knows this even better. If she doesn't play dumb, what can she do? You cannot demand a woman trapped in a desperate situation to hand over a perfect answer! Being able to preserve the lives of the whole family is already quite remarkable. Brother Xiao, you are too harsh on people!"

"You are quite good at thinking for her. Could it be you have taken a fancy to Min Shi and want to have an affair with her?" Xiao Jincheng did not hesitate to speculate with the greatest malice.

Chen Guanlou cursed angrily, "Nonsense! I speak a few words of justice for someone, and I am mistaken for taking a fancy to them. Tomorrow if I speak for some criminal, does it also mean I have taken a fancy to that criminal? One surnamed Xiao, next time you speak, you had better use your brain, otherwise don't blame me for turning hostile."

He was truly angry.

When it comes to being vicious, who can compare to the people of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

One by one, vicious to the point of pus flowing from their soles and sores growing on their heads!

Only talking about interests, ignoring morality!

When he does things, he at least adheres to some principles. Where does the Embroidered Uniform Guard have any principles to speak of.

Xiao Jincheng knew he had said the wrong thing and apologized hurriedly.

Chen Guanlou did not accept and issued an order to evict the guest, "Tomorrow morning, get out quickly. I don't welcome you here."

Xiao Jincheng was annoyed but dared not continue to pester him.

The next morning, leaving behind a sum of silver, he left quietly.

Chen Guanlou didn't care whether he stayed in the capital or had already left the capital. In any case, he didn't want to see that face of the one surnamed Xiao recently.

He suddenly understood why Imperial Consort Jing had such heavy killing intent toward Xiao Jincheng. The one surnamed Xiao sometimes speaks in a way that is both harsh and vicious.

He is venomous and stabs people where it hurts, but he is not vicious. His venomous tongue carries no malice and is often just teasing and sarcasm based on facts.

Xiao Jincheng is purely vicious. Applying the Embroidered Uniform Guard's way of handling cases to daily communication—he deserves to be hunted down.

"I hope you have a long life and can leave the capital alive."

Although he is very annoyed with the one surnamed Xiao, he still hopes the other party can leave alive.

In a corner unknown to the world, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, along with several Ninth Rank eunuch warriors from the palace, launched a hunt!

Yang Deguang had the intention to let him go, but unfortunately, he was being watched and dared not do it openly.

In his heart, he cursed Xiao Jincheng for being an idiot, not hiding in Chen's small courtyard but wandering around and getting discovered.

Whether he can escape depends on whether his life is tough enough.

Xiao Jincheng has operated in the capital for many years, still has a group of secret agents in the capital, and possesses many connections and channels. The addition of Ninth Rank eunuch warriors indeed made him very miserable.

Fortunately, he is experienced in chasing and fleeing for his life; in the end, he succeeded and left the capital smoothly with injuries all over his body.

Outside the capital, the world is vast, and Xiao Jincheng is like a fish in water.

Yang Deguang felt relieved; his tipping off was not in vain.

When Liu Shun learned that Xiao Jincheng had escaped, he smashed a tea set on the spot.

"Go and invite Official Yang over; I want to ask him how exactly he handled the errand?"