Catching Monsters

Chapter 369 Three Days
"Your Majesty is wise..."

After a long silence, Feng Yu could only manage to utter these four words.

"Alright, hurry up and go to the Northern Garrison Command and release those two monks from Bailong Temple," Xiao Yuzheng said calmly. "Also, remind Zhang Yuhu that I'm not dead yet."

"Yes."

Soon, Feng Yu turned and left the place, quickly heading towards the direction of the Northern Garrison Command.

Meanwhile, in the prison of the Northern Garrison Command, Master Yunwu and Monk Wuhui were imprisoned in front of a cell.

There were many Imperial Guards standing outside, ready to torture the two men.

However, Zidane was sitting outside the prison of Master Yunwu and Monk Wuhui, holding Eunuch Feng Yu's waist token in his hand.

“Brother Qi Da, you’d better step aside and don’t make things difficult for us. Lord Zhang has ordered that we must interrogate these two as soon as possible,” said a commander from the Northern Garrison, his face grim.

The commander of the thousand households is named Xu Yizhi. Now, Commander Zhang Yuhu has given orders to interrogate these two monks.

On the other hand, Zidane was holding Feng Yu's eunuch's waist token, claiming that he would protect the two of them.

This put Xu Yizhi in a difficult position.

Zhang Yuhu and Eunuch Feng are two people he can't afford to offend.

Zidane raised the waist token in his hand and said calmly, "Commander Xu, I am also here on the orders of Eunuch Feng. I must protect these two men."

Xu Yizhi's lips twitched slightly, but he said nothing more. He led his men to stand outside the prison. In any case, he still had to put on a show, at least to let the newly arrived Commander Zhang see his attitude.

Meanwhile, in the study of the commander of the Northern Garrison, Zhang Yuhu said with a smile, "Why has Eunuch Feng come to sit here for a while?"

Feng Yu stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face: "Lord Zhang has just taken up his post. His Majesty is concerned and sent me to ask if there is anything he is not used to."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." After inviting Feng Yu to sit down, Zhang Yuhu personally brewed a cup of tea: "Please have some tea, Eunuch."

"I heard you captured two monks from Bailong Temple?" Feng Yu asked casually, taking a sip of his tea.

Zhang Yuhu's eyes darted around, and he said with a smile, "Recently, banditry in the southwest has become increasingly rampant, and those thugs have even gone to the rich coastal areas to cause trouble."

"I discovered that Bailong Temple might be connected with this group of bandits, so I ordered their arrest and prepared to interrogate them thoroughly."

"Oh, I see." Feng Yu spat out the tea leaves in his mouth, then said, "Lord Zhang, you must have heard about the case that happened at Bailong Temple a while ago, right?"

“I’ve seen the case file.” Zhang Yuhu nodded. “These monks from Bailong Temple have committed heinous crimes, disregarding human life and trafficking women.”

At the time, that incident caused a great uproar throughout the capital, so how could Zhang Yuhu not know about it? He continued, "I just didn't expect that these monks would be so audacious as to not shut down Bailong Temple even after that incident."

“These guys are really bold, daring to collude with rebels. Their crime is compounded.”

Feng Yu glanced at him and slowly asked, "Lord Zhang, why do you think Bailong Temple has not been shut down?"

This question stumped Zhang Yuhu, and after thinking about it carefully, he was quite puzzled.

His Majesty is, in fact, averse to these religions, whether they are Taoist temples or Buddhist temples.

Logically speaking, with such a major incident at Bailong Temple, the imperial court could have taken the opportunity to shut it down.

"Please enlighten me, Eunuch Feng," Zhang Yuhu asked in a low voice.

Feng Yu said calmly, "The White Dragon Temple receives a share of His Majesty's profits."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuhu's smile froze instantly, and he could no longer smile...

"Alright, that's all I have to say. As for these two monks, whether you release them or not is up to you, Lord Zhang." Feng Yu stood up, straightened his clothes slightly, and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he turned back and said, "Lord Zhang, some things should not be rushed. Take care of yourself."

Watching Feng Yu leave, and hearing her final words of advice before she left, Zhang Yuhu took a deep breath, his expression turning somber.

After a moment's thought, he ordered the release of Master Yunwu and Monk Wuhui. Immediately afterward, he hurried out and headed towards the Fourth Prince's residence.

Upon arriving at the gate of the prince's residence, after consulting with the steward inside, they quickly led Zhang Yuhu to the backyard.

As soon as they arrived at the backyard, they heard Xiao Jingfu's voice coming from inside.

Xiao Jingfu was inside at that moment, holding a pair of scissors and trimming the flowers and plants in the backyard.

Hearing footsteps, Xiao Jingfu turned around and looked at Zhang Yuhu with a smile: "Lord Zhang is here. How is the matter I asked you to handle going?"

Zhang Yuhu took a deep breath, quickly walked to Xiao Jingfu's side, and whispered, "Things haven't gone quite smoothly. The two monks we captured have been released."

"Let go?"

Dressed in magnificent robes, Xiao Jingfu frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"

Zhang Yuhu respectfully recounted the events in detail. After finishing, he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, these two cannot be touched lightly..." Xiao Jingfu narrowed his eyes. Feng Yu protected these two?
And the White Dragon Temple also has shares held by the Emperor?
This was somewhat beyond Xiao Jingfu's expectations. He put down the scissors in his hand and said, "Then fabricate some more charges against me..."

“Your Highness,” Zhang Yuhu said with a wry smile, “I haven’t been in the Embroidered Uniform Guard for long, and I haven’t fully taken control of everything from top to bottom.”

"It would be difficult to deal with Jiang Yun using official methods of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Moreover, Jiang Yun and Feng Yu have a very close relationship."

"What should we do if Feng Yu steps in to protect Jiang Yun at a crucial moment?"

Feng Yu is one of Xiao Yuzheng's closest confidants, and she is not someone to be trifled with.

"What's your idea?" Xiao Jingfu turned to look at Zhang Yuhu.

No matter what, Jiang Yun must die!

Now, the Emperor's health is deteriorating, and Xiao Jingfu has spent a lot of money to hire a fortune teller to interpret his divination.

The expert claimed that Jiang Yun would be the biggest obstacle to his ascension to the throne.

Time waits for no one!

What if Father Emperor suddenly passes away?

Thinking of this, Xiao Jingfu's eyes also showed a hint of ruthlessness. He then said, "Alright, Lord Zhang, you can go back now. I will find a way to arrange Jiang Yun's matter."

"Rest assured, if I ascend the throne, I will not forget Lord Zhang's help at this moment."

"Yes!" Zhang Yuhu took a deep breath, his eyes lighting up slightly.

If it were Xiao Yuzheng when he was young and vigorous, Zhang Yuhu wouldn't even bother to look at Xiao Jingfu properly.

Even if Xiao Jingfu wanted to see him in private, he would never agree.

But now, no one knows how much longer His Majesty's health can hold out, so he has to make plans as soon as possible.

Watching Zhang Yuhu leave, Xiao Jingfu paced back and forth in the backyard before finally speaking, "Tao Kui."

Soon, a maid exuding a faint demonic aura emerged from one of the inner rooms and approached Xiao Jingfu: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"Didn't you say that a great figure from your demon race has been wanting to see me?" Xiao Jingfu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Tao Kui's eyes lit up slightly, and she was secretly delighted.

She had been by Xiao Jingfu's side for many years, all for this moment. She nodded respectfully, "Yes."

"Tell the person behind you to kill Jiang Yun within three days," Xiao Jingfu said calmly. "Bring me Jiang Yun's head, and I will see him."

Upon hearing this, Tao Kui remained silent for a while before saying, "Your Highness, Jiang Yun is a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and his strength is considerable. Killing him will not be easy. Isn't three days too short?"

"I said three days, and it's three days," Xiao Jingfu said without any room for negotiation. "And it must be done cleanly and swiftly. This matter must not involve me in any way, understand?"

Xiao Jingfu was well aware that if he were implicated in the matter of instructing the demon race to kill a commander of the Imperial Guard, it would be extremely detrimental to him.

He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a hint of ruthlessness.

He had also made ample preparations, and many military officers in the capital had already contacted him.

As soon as his father passes away, he will be able to control his eldest brother and eighth brother immediately.

When the time comes, I must take the initiative and make the first move.

……

"Ah."

Jiang Yun, who was resting back at the Sanqing Temple, suddenly sneezed. He touched his nose, wondering who was thinking of him.

He sat in the main hall of the Sanqing Temple, wrote a prescription, and then handed it to Wen Chen next to him: "Take this prescription to the purification room later and give it to Eunuch Feng."

"Yes." Wen Chen respectfully accepted the prescription.

"Also..." Jiang Yun paused and said, "After you finish this matter, go home and stay for a few days. Don't stay at the Sanqing Temple."

Upon hearing this, Wen Chen paused for a moment and asked, "Master, what happened?"

Jiang Yun shook her head slightly, frowned, and slowly said, "Not yet, but it feels like it will be soon."

(End of this chapter)