Chapter 938

Liangxiang, after the great battle, the Emperor was missing, and the Superintendent Cao Zhengchun was dead.

A few days later, when Zhang Cheng received the letter sent by Cao Shaoqin, his whole demeanor turned gloomy.

Because the truth was exactly as he had thought: the gentle and frugal Superintendent had been murdered!

Galloping toward Jiangnan, Zhang Cheng said on the road: "Lin Pingzhi, go do something for me!"

"Please speak, Thousand-Household!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Lin Pingzhi hurriedly spoke up.

"Go to the Kunlun Heavenly Pool, help me bring the person inside out! Do not make a scene, and do not let anyone know!"

Speaking to Lin Pingzhi, Zhang Cheng looked at the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle beside him.

And just as the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle heard the word "Heavenly Pool," he was stunned.

But before he could react, Zhang Cheng had already wrapped his hands around his neck.

Watching Zhang Cheng's actions, not only Lin Pingzhi but even the other Eastern Depot agents were dumbfounded.

"Did you think I didn't notice you were an inside man? Since the Superintendent is dead, there's no need for you to live either!"

With his arms exerting constant force, Zhang Cheng strangled the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle like a python.

Watching the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle fall to the ground, everyone present could not believe what they were seeing.

Because the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle was the Superintendent's trusted subordinate!

"From now on, everyone is to travel at eight hundred li a day, rush to Jiangnan, and search for His Majesty's whereabouts along the way!"

Speaking coldly, Zhang Cheng looked at Lin Pingzhi.

"Yes!"

Bowing in salute, Lin Pingzhi immediately took his men and turned to leave.

Half a month later, in the Jiangnan region, Seven Heroes Town.

Two men, looking like beggars, were squatting on the ground.

"Your Maj... Young Master Huang, I'm so hungry!"

Looking at Zhengde with grievance, Sima Xi, whose stomach was growling, spoke up.

Hearing Sima Xi's words, Zhengde also said in a disheveled state: "I'm hungry too! Those rebels are truly too much!"

Thinking of the pursuit he had faced along the way, Zhengde could not help but lament his bitter fate.

Because it was fortunate he had run toward Jiangnan; if he had returned to the capital, he would have lost his life!

"Shopkeeper, look, new people have arrived!"

Walking out of the inn, Bai Zhantang looked at Zhengde and Sima Xi and teased.

"Yo, so they have!"

Swaying her slender waist as she came out, Tong Xiangyu looked at Zhengde and Sima Xi and said: "Dazui, Dazui, bring out a few steamed buns!"

"Alright!"

Hearing Tong Xiangyu's words, Li Dazui brought out the buns and said: "Brother, eat up. Our shopkeeper has the kindest heart!"

"Hey, you really know how to talk, Dazui!"

Patting Li Dazui on the shoulder, Tong Xiangyu could not help but laugh.

Gnawing on a bun, Sima Xi could not help but say: "Sigh, I never thought I would end up like this..."

Hearing Sima Xi's words, Zhengde turned his head and said: "Shopkeeper, are you still hiring? Just give me a bite to eat, I can do anything!"

"Hiring?"

Hearing Zhengde's words, Tong Xiangyu thought for a moment and said: "Fine, since you asked so sincerely, I'll hire you. The kitchen still needs two handymen!"

Seeing Tong Xiangyu say this, Zhengde and Sima Xi were happy, because they seemed to have found a place to stay.

Just as Zhengde and Sima Xi were temporarily lodging and working at the Tongfu Inn, Zhu Wushi, who was rushing to Jiangnan, turned cold, because he discovered that the news from the Iron-Clawed Flying Eagle had stopped.

Linking this to the Eastern Depot people coming to Jiangnan, Zhu Wushi immediately guessed that it must have been Zhang Cheng's doing, because only this person would be so unscrupulous.

Thinking of Yagyu Tajima-no-Kami's death, which had helped him buy time, Zhu Wushi immediately turned his head and said: "Have you still not found the Emperor's whereabouts?"

"Foster Father, we haven't found him yet, but there is news that the last place he appeared should be Seven Heroes Town!"

Speaking to Zhu Wushi, Guihai Yidao hurriedly spoke up.

"Good, rush to Seven Heroes Town now. We must find him before the Eastern Depot takes him hostage!"

Speaking with a stern face, Zhu Wushi became serious.

However, hearing Zhu Wushi's words, Shangguan Haitang and the others frowned.

Because the Foster Father clearly said he went to Liangxiang to save the Emperor after receiving news, but why did they fight with Cao Zhengchun afterward? And the people they fought were all Eastern Depot; there were no enemies at all!

And the rebel army that appeared that night seemed more like the death squads of the Dragon Protection Villa!

When the clues were connected, Shangguan Haitang and the others felt their scalps tingle, because they seemed more like the rebel army!

After resting in Seven Heroes Town for a few days, Zhengde, who had changed his appearance, was pouring water for guests.

Discussing history books with Lu Xiucai on the side, Sima Xi was quite appreciative: "You, your literary talent is enough to participate in the imperial examinations!"

"Really?"

Looking at Sima Xi in surprise, Lu Xiucai asked.

"Fake! Dead study is useless, you have to work hard!"

Patting Lu Xiucai on the shoulder, Sima Xi looked proud.

Because back in his day, he had passed the imperial examinations before the age of thirty!

Otherwise, how could he have become a historian?

But just as the inn was bustling with activity, many people suddenly appeared outside the gate.

When Zhengde saw this scene, he hurriedly lowered his head and retreated toward the back.

"Where is the Emperor going?"

Looking at Zhengde with a smile, Zhu Wushi had already discovered him, because Sima Xi was right in front of the counter!

"The Emperor?"

Staring at this scene in shock, Bai Zhantang and the others were dumbfounded, because who was the Emperor?

"Imperial Uncle, I never thought that you would be the one to find me first!"

Looking at Zhu Wushi before him, Zhengde also took off his hat and smiled.

"To find Your Majesty, I have traveled day and night, rushing all the way here just to welcome you back!"

Looking at Zhengde before him, Zhu Wushi's eyes flickered with cold light.

"My dear mother, you are the Emperor?"

Looking at Zhengde in disbelief, Tong Xiangyu was stunned.

"Mom, the Emperor!"

Covering her mouth, Guo Furong and the others were also full of exclamation.

Because this was even more shocking than winning the lottery!

"Take the Emperor away!"

Walking forward, Zhu Wushi immediately gave the order.

But just then, Bai Zhantang noticed something was wrong, because Zhengde was clearly afraid of the person in front of him, so he hurriedly blocked them and said: "The Emperor's work isn't finished yet!"

"Ridiculous, how could the Emperor do such things? And who do you think you are, daring to block my path!"

Scolding Bai Zhantang, Zhu Wushi's domineering aura was fully displayed.

Scared and unable to move, Bai Zhantang looked at Zhengde behind him.

"Forget it, I'll just go with them! Thank you all for these past few days!"

Speaking with a smile, Zhengde patted him on the shoulder.

But just then, Tong Xiangyu shouted: "Come on, close the door! Dazui, Zhantang, grab your weapons!"

"Ah, charge!"

Shouting as they rushed up, Guo Furong and the others froze in the next second, because the people behind Zhu Wushi had drawn their blades.

"The Iron-Gall Godly Marquis certainly has great authority, actually bullying a group of inn servants here!"

Walking in from outside, Zhang Cheng was wearing the imperial-bestowed Flying Fish Suit, with a jade belt tied around his waist.

Seeing Zhang Cheng appear, Tong Xiangyu exclaimed in surprise: "Zhang Xinzhi?"

"You know each other too?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng's appearance in shock, Zhengde immediately regained his confidence.

"Back then, he was just like you, begging at the inn door!"

Looking at Zhengde, Lu Xiucai explained.

Hearing this, Zhengde froze in place, because Zhang Cheng had also been a beggar?

Zhang Cheng: I've been one more than once!