NFBE Chapter 174 There is a Big Treasure in the Ministry of Justice
Chapter 174 There is a Big Treasure in the Ministry of Justice
Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua brought Guan Liushui to the study.
Zhao Xuan closed the door and then asked about the flowing water.
"Any clues to the origin of the poison arrows?"
Guan Liushui nodded cautiously.
"The source of the information is very reliable. The arrowhead pattern you drew for me is indeed the one used by Vietnamese archers."
"Who told you that?"
"My cousin, Hu Junfeng. I went to see him off before my father was exiled. He decided to let my cousin take over the Tiandao League, so I immediately wrote a letter of divorce to my cousin and sent him the blueprints.
Because of the incident with the Evil Blade, he is now serving under the Crown Prince Tian Yuan of Yue State. He quickly replied to my letter, confirming the matter."
Gu Zhanghua was in high spirits.
"Great! Teacher Yang is right. The Sixth Prince of Yue is indeed the culprit behind the assassination of the diplomatic envoys!"
"One thing is certain. I remember you told me that the mysterious person who secretly contacted your father to find the whereabouts of my master and me was most likely Emperor Xia himself. Now we can rule that out."
Gu Zhanghua immediately understood what Zhao Xuan meant.
"You're right. Since the emperor knew that the real culprit behind the assassination of the envoys was the Sixth Prince of Yue, how could he possibly have murderous intentions towards Aunt Zhao and you?
The warrant for your arrest was probably issued to blame Aunt Zhao for her poor protection, and Aunt Zhao and you are missing, so you can't prove your innocence.
If the emperor knew that Aunt Zhao had died of poisoning long ago, he would definitely clear Aunt Zhao and you of the injustice! I will go to the palace to meet the emperor and report this to him now!
Guan Liushui hurriedly stopped it.
"Your Highness, absolutely not! If it wasn't your father's doing, then it must have been someone else. Even my father couldn't guess who this person was. He must be hiding something very deep.
For my sister's safety, don't act hastily! And you just said the real culprit was the Sixth Prince of Yue? I don't think so! "
Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua looked at Guan Liushui at the same time, both with shocked expressions.
Zhao Xuan hurriedly asked, "Why do you say that?"
"My cousin mentioned in the letter that he cannot return to take over the position of leader for the time being. Firstly, the current situation in Yue State is very unpredictable. He has been entrusted with a task and must stay by Tian Yuan's side to protect his safety.
Another reason is that Tian Yuan once told him that the Sixth Prince was just a scapegoat, and asked my cousin to secretly find the real culprit behind the attack on the Xia Kingdom delegation!
Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua looked at each other and gasped.
"Is there such a thing?"
"My cousin didn't mention the specifics in the letter, but he's always been a man of integrity, always careful and prudent, and he definitely wouldn't speak without thinking!"
Gu Zhanghua asked about watching the flowing water.
"Then could you please write another letter to your cousin and ask him in detail what new clues he has found?"
Zhao Xuan denied Gu Zhanghua's proposal.
"I don't think that's a good idea! Such an important matter could easily be leaked through correspondence. Xiaoling, I trust your cousin's character. It was only thanks to his mercy that I was able to win the martial arts competition. I want to go to Yue State in person to meet your cousin!"
Gu Zhanghua almost didn't react and looked at Zhao Xuan in surprise.
"Sister Xuan, are you going to Yue Kingdom?"
"I have to go! I will definitely not let go of any clues related to this case! You stay in the palace and find a way to help me cover up something. I will be back in ten days at the latest."
"Sister, I'll go with you. Every three years, Qiankun Continent holds a song and dance competition, which is held in turn by the three kingdoms. This year, it's Yue Kingdom's turn, and I've already registered with my team."
"That would be best. You go back and get ready, and we'll set off early the day after tomorrow. What do you think?"
"I have no problem, it's all up to my sister!"
Zhao Xuan and Guan Liushui made the decision happily.
After seeing Guan Liushui off, Zhao Xuan saw Gu Zhanghua looking at her with resentment on his face.
"What's with that expression on your face? Why do you look like a grouchy woman?"
Gu Zhanghua almost couldn't catch his breath.
"Can you please be more polite? I'm a man, how can I be associated with a nagging woman?"
"That's the resentful husband, the husband's husband. Doesn't that sound better?"
Gu Zhanghua took Zhao Xuan's hand and shook it.
"I also want to go to Yue Kingdom with you."
"I'm going there to investigate a case, not to have fun. Besides, why are you, a virtuous king of the Great Xia Kingdom, going to the Kingdom of Yue? I can transform into a little heroine, but what can you become?"
"Why can I accompany you to Guan Liushui?"
"I have something serious to do. I'm telling you, stop messing around with me and just stay home!"
Gu Zhanghua racked his brains in the mansion, thinking about how to get Zhao Xuan to take him to Yue State. He didn't know that the Little Medical Fairy was true to her word and was carefully preparing important props for teaching him.
Early that morning, as soon as Gu Jiancheng arrived at the Ministry of Justice, he heard the chief guard Xu Hu report to him that the Little Medical Immortal had come to visit in person.
Gu Jiancheng hurriedly stood up and came out to greet her, bowing to the Little Medical Fairy.
"Distinguished guest! Truly a distinguished guest! I didn't know that the Little Medical Immortal was coming. I apologize for not welcoming you. I hope you will forgive me."
The little medical fairy walked up to Gu Jiancheng with her hands behind her back.
"How is Princess Cheng these days?"
When talking about Ma Zhenzhen, Gu Jiancheng's face was full of smiles.
"Very good! I eat well and sleep well. I have gained weight and am in great spirits. I am busy with my mother-in-law and her two sisters-in-law every day, growing vegetables and raising flowers. I am having a lot of fun!
Thank you, Little Doctor Fairy, for speaking up for her and taking good care of her."
The Little Medical Fairy nodded slightly.
"She grew up with her parents, eating meals cooked by her mother. She was not used to the luxurious life in the palace and the delicacies of the land and the sea. Especially when she was pregnant, she missed home even more.
She has lived with her parents for over ten years, and has only been married to you for a short time? This is human nature, and Your Highness has no need to thank you."
As the Little Medical Fairy spoke, she looked around the courtyard of the Ministry of Justice.
Gu Jiancheng observed the little doctor's expression and realized that he would not come to the temple unless there was something important.
"Little Medical Immortal, is there something you need to come here this time?"
"It's not a big deal. The princess wants the prince to learn some medical knowledge, and he needs to learn it right away. I've made a promise to the princess, so I want to borrow some teaching aids from His Royal Highness Prince Cheng for the lessons."
Gu Jiancheng has a deep understanding of this.
"That's a good thing. If I had known some medical knowledge, I wouldn't have let Zhenzhen suffer. I should have seen that she was just craving morning sickness and wanted to eat the food my mother-in-law cooked."
The little medical fairy nodded frequently.
"I knew I was looking for you!"
"Little Medical Fairy, just tell me what teaching aids you need. As long as I can help, I will definitely help you!"
The Little Medical Fairy glanced around the yamen again with some envy.
"You have a great treasure in the Ministry of Justice! I want to go find the coroner and borrow a treasure from him first!"
The Little Medical Fairy smiled slightly as she spoke, and looked at Xu Hu who was standing next to Gu Jiancheng.
"Your Highness, you are busy with official business. I won't bother you with such a small matter. Let him go. He looks very energetic. Just let him accompany me."
Gu Jiancheng turned and looked at Xu Hu.
"Then you should accompany the Little Medical Fairy on this journey. Just remember one thing: I will grant your every wish! We should support the Little Medical Fairy in teaching her medical skills!"
Xu Hu hurriedly bowed to Gu Jiancheng.
"Yes, I obey!"