Volume 4: Holy Capital Tribulation Chapter 224: Lost in the Vastness
Since Xu Zun had ordered the guards to check on Ying Rang's work situation, only Hou Zhen, Ashuzi and four others were with him at this moment.
After breaking into the house of Shui Ling Cheng Cao Ding, everyone quickly closed the door and locked it with a bolt. At the same time, they used their shoulders to hold the door tightly, fearing that the soldiers outside would rush into the yard.
“You…you guys…”
Just like Yingrang's home, there were guards sent by the Internal Guards, the Divine Police Department, the Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Justice.
Seeing someone breaking in, they all drew their weapons.
"Shh..." Hou Zhen quickly showed his inner guard token. Everyone was startled and quickly saluted.
“Shh…”
Hou Zhen hushed them again, asking them to be quiet.
Snore...
At this moment, a large number of soldiers rushed past the door, shouting and killing, as if they were going to fight somewhere.
Suddenly, a fire broke out outside the courtyard, as bright as day. Cannon fire rang out from the direction of the palace, shaking the earth and everyone was frightened.
Fortunately, the group of soldiers who suddenly appeared outside did not seem to be coming for Xu Zun and others. They ran past quickly and soon their noise became less loud.
huff…
huff…
Looking at Xu Zun and others, they were gasping for breath and their faces were covered with cold sweat. Even Hou Zhen and other guards of the Inner Guard had never encountered such an emergency situation.
"Master Xu!" Ashuzi was the first to react and asked Xu Zun for instructions, "There is such a big chaos in the Holy Capital. I must go back to the Inner Guard House to report the situation and find out the truth. Master..."
"Okay..." Xu Zun nodded, "Be careful!"
"Ah Xiu," Zhao Yu added, "You can go and take a look. When you find out what happened, don't forget to come back and tell us."
"yes!"
Ah Xiu immediately climbed up a jujube tree in the yard, then jumped to the top of the wall and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.
Xu Zun wanted to praise him for his "good Qinggong", but it was obviously inappropriate.
"My Lords..." At this time, a guard asked, "What happened? It seems like a fight has broken out outside!"
"Yes," asked a guard in police uniform, "Is there a mutiny?"
"Shut up!" Dongfang Yaorao immediately scolded, "Mind your own business and be careful of what you say."
"Dong... Lord Dongfang..." The constable then recognized Dongfang Yaorao and quickly saluted, not daring to speak another word.
Tie Jing wanted to express his opinion, but after Dongfang Yaorao's shout, he didn't dare to say anything.
"Jiying," Chen Taiji came to Xu Zun and whispered, "It seems that this heavenly tribulation operation has taken effect! We... are still too late after all!"
Chen Taiji's words were full of helplessness. Things had developed to this point and it was no longer something they could control.
"Special Envoy Xu," Dongfang Yaorao said to Xu Zun at this time, "the current situation is unclear. What do you think we should do?"
There was obvious complaint in Dongfang Yaorao's words. From the very beginning, she thought that Xu Zun was doing useless work.
Now, the Holy City is in chaos, so what's the point of investigating?
However, in the face of Dongfang Yaorao's question, Xu Zun said very firmly: "Didn't you just say it? Take care of your own errands and do our jobs!"
"you……"
Hearing Xu Zun's words, everyone was surprised and looked at him strangely.
"Why..." Tie Jing muttered quietly, "It's already this late, and you can't even protect yourself, why are you still investigating?"
"If we really encounter a rebellion," Xu Zun said, "it would be safer for us to stay here rather than return to the Inner Guard House now."
this……
Everyone thought that what Xu Zun said made sense. If there really was a rebellion, then it would be easy for the government forces to win.
But once the rebels win, they will certainly not let go of important departments like the Inner Guard. Not to mention the Inner Guard, the Divine Detective Department, the Dali Temple, and the Ministry of Justice all become dangerous areas.
So, instead of going back, it is better to stay at the home of Shui Ling Cheng Cao Ding.
"In that case," Xu Zun turned to face Cao Ding's residence and said, "Since we have nothing to do anyway, why not continue investigating the case!"
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After a while, Xu Zun and others who entered Cao Ding's residence calmed down a little, but it was impossible for them to be completely calm.
Even someone as old as Tie Jing had never encountered a mutiny in the Holy Capital, let alone others.
Everyone was anxious and worried that the rebellion would turn into a bloody war.
To be honest, Xu Zun was also unsure and extremely depressed, but what could he do?
What Zhao Yu said was absolutely right. He really was like a disaster star that had descended to earth. Wherever he went, big events would happen.
Originally, he thought that he had seen the world, but compared with his current situation, all that was nothing!
I thought the iron coffin case was the climax at the beginning, but now it seems that it is not even vitiligo.
Oh my god!
I came to Daxuan to enjoy life, how could it turn out like this? How could I create such chaos in the world?
While he was thinking, a guard from the Inner Guard House had already led Xu Zun to Cao Ding's study and introduced him:
“It was here that Cao Lingcheng was murdered.
"The day before yesterday at noon, Cao Lingcheng did not take a lunch break due to his busy schedule and had been working in the study.
"The assassin should be Cao Lingcheng's wife Meixiang. According to the servants in the family, she has not been seen since Cao Lingcheng was killed."
"Mei Xiang? Wife?" Xu Zun asked hurriedly, "Not a concubine?"
"Yes," the guard nodded and introduced, "Cao Lingcheng's first wife died early and had no children. Unexpectedly, he was single for many years, but he still couldn't resist the temptation and married Meixiang a year ago.
"This Meixiang is extremely pretty, and she is only twenty years old."
"Then... where is she from?" Xu Zun asked.
"We have asked," the guard said, "but the servants don't know either. They just now realized that this person is suspicious because no one from her family has come to visit her since she got married."
"Where's the wound?" Xu Zun asked again, "How did Cao Lingcheng get assassinated?"
"The sword cut the throat," the guard said, "The action was clean and neat. Judging from the wound, it was definitely not caused by an ordinary person. Meixiang must have profound martial arts skills."
"Um……"
Xu Zun nodded slightly. From this point of view, Cao Ding's situation was the same as Ying Rang's. Both were killed by well-trained Xuanmen assassins.
Although Mika is the principal wife, her nature is the same as that of a concubine.
Xu Zun carefully examined the scene, but found that the study was extremely messy, with books and picture albums scattered on the floor, conspicuous bloodstains on the desk, and an unpleasant fishy smell.
But judging from the bloodstains, Cao Ding must have fallen on the desk after being stabbed, which caused the desk to be stained with blood.
But……
Xu Zun's observation skills were amazing. He found several suspicious points after just a few glances.
First of all, since Cao Ding was assassinated in front of his desk, why was the room so messy?
Could it be... that the assassin is looking for something?
Or...what does the assassin want to cover up?
The second point is that the bloodstains on the desk were uneven, as if someone had taken something from the desk after Cao Ding's death, which caused the bloodstains to change shape.
Judging from the traces, what was taken away should be documents or books.
The last point is also the one that Xu Zun cannot understand the most.
Given Mei Xiang's kung fu, it shouldn't be difficult for her to assassinate Cao Ding, right?
So... is it necessary for her to marry Cao Ding first, and then wait and lie dormant for a year before killing him?
"grown ups……"
Xu Zun was thinking, but Ani, who was standing opposite him, pointed to a corner of the bookcase and said to him:
"Sir, look, there is also a mark here..."
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