Catching Monsters

Chapter 413 Just Emerged from Seclusion

As Xiao Yuzheng looked at the secret letter in his hand, the more he read, the happier he became.

During this period of time, he has been extremely worried about his princes.

Not many things are easy to handle.

In retrospect, the fourth son seems to have a good sense of the bigger picture.

Xiao Yuzheng was able to ascend to the throne and rule the Zhou Kingdom for nearly thirty years. What an intelligent person he was!

Based on this secret letter, one can guess some of Xiao Jingfu's situation. These rebels must have used coercion and enticement to some extent.

Xiao Jingfu's grand pronouncements about committing suicide to "serve the country" certainly indicate that he didn't truly want to die.

He knew very well that his fourth prince was a smart man and would never do something as foolish as suicide.

This whole show is either for the world or for oneself.

But that alone is enough. This scene is very important. At the very least, it shows that Xiao Jingfu is not a coward. He will not be terrified or manipulated by others if threatened.

As for such petty tricks as putting on an act.

In Xiao Yuzheng's view at this time, it was actually an advantage.

Upon hearing Xiao Yuzheng's words, Jiang Yun nodded respectfully: "This subordinate obeys. I will return to the Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately and make arrangements for this matter."

After Jiang Yun turned and left, Xiao Yuzheng continued to look at the secret letter with satisfaction. He then said to Feng Yu inside the room, "This Jing Fu, although he was captured by the rebels and his ability to lead troops in battle may be slightly inferior, but..."

At this point, Xiao Yuzheng paused and slowly asked, "Feng Yu, you have followed me for many years. In your opinion, if we successfully rescue Jing Fu, what do you think about making him the crown prince?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Yu knew that Xiao Yuzheng had such thoughts. As a long-time servant, he naturally agreed with Xiao Yuzheng's words, nodding in agreement: "Now it seems that the Fourth Prince is quite a suitable candidate."

……

Since it was something Xiao Yuzheng cared about so much, Jiang Yun rushed back to the Dongzhen Fusi Yamen that very night and quickly found Qi Da.

In the study, Jiang Yun told Qi Da about the general outline of the mission.

"Take your men and head to the coastal area immediately to find out the whereabouts and location of the Fourth Prince," Jiang Yun instructed.

After listening, Zidane nodded heavily, his face serious.

Saving the Fourth Prince would be a great achievement if done well, but if done poorly, the worst consequence would be losing one's head.

"Take all your men with you." Jiang Yun paused, then instructed, "Tonight, inform your men to go ahead and investigate the situation."

"Yes." Zidane nodded, then looked at Jiang Yun and asked, "Sir, what about you?"

"I need to find another expert to accompany me, just in case something goes wrong," Jiang Yun said in a deep voice. "If all goes well, I will set off tomorrow."

"Yes."

After giving these instructions, Jiang Yun hurried back to the Sanqing Temple to rest.

The next morning, outside Qingfeng Temple, came the chirping of birds. Jiang Yun was just about to get up to look for Linglong.

Unexpectedly, two groups of guests arrived...

If it were a regular customer, Jiang Yun would be too busy to bother with them.

The person who came was Wen Chen's father, Wen Fanggang.

And Zhao Gongcheng, the father of Zhao Qin, Qin Shujian's childhood sweetheart.

The two men were carrying many gifts in their hands, their faces beaming.

"Haha, Commander, oh, where's my Wenchen? Why isn't he making breakfast for you?"

Zhao Gongcheng, being even more shameless, didn't see Qin Shujian and asked directly, "Where is my son-in-law?"

"They have important business to attend to and have left the city on business." Jiang Yun smiled and, not wanting to embarrass them, invited them into the living room.

The gifts in Wenfanggang's hands were quite generous, though he hadn't spent a single penny.

The capital city is well-connected and information flows smoothly. After Jiang Yun was promoted to the position of Garrison Commander yesterday, the threshold of Wenfanggang was worn out by the crowds, and gifts piled up almost halfway up the courtyard.

Jiang Yun has just taken office and may not yet realize the true value of the position of Commander of the Eastern Garrison.

This is one of the most powerful departments in the capital.

As his apprentice, how bad could Wen Chen be in the future?
Of course, some business owners in the vicinity already knew that marrying their daughters to Wen Chen was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Wen Chen probably wouldn't even look at these merchants' girls.

But as long as you have a broad enough perspective, you can always find a way.

They do want to marry their daughter off to Wenfanggang...

If I can't be Wen Chen's father-in-law, being his father's father-in-law isn't such a bad choice...

As for Zhao Gongcheng, he was originally a merchant. In this era, merchants may have money, but they lack power.

Many officials with even a little power can manipulate things to some extent, and you still have to put on a smiling face.

Your goods are often seized and searched by the Five Cities Garrison, and you can't say anything. They just bring up the law and are acting in accordance with the rules and regulations.

The last time he hosted a banquet for Jiang Yun, it was because a large batch of goods had been seized.

Afterwards, Jiang Yun had someone make arrangements, and the goods were successfully retrieved.

But there were far fewer goods.

Such incidents occurred frequently afterward.

He also knew that someone like Jiang Yun couldn't be bothered with trivial matters, so he had always kept quiet and swallowed his anger.

Yesterday evening, his superior from the Five Cities Garrison visited his home in person and said that his previous actions were just routine and that he shouldn't mind them...

So, the two of them arrived at Sanqing Temple early in the morning, ready to express their gratitude in person.

After exchanging pleasantries with the two men, Jiang Yun claimed that he had important business to attend to and had to leave.

The two of them understood.

Watching Jiang Yun rush out, Zhao Gongcheng took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "No, when Qin Shujian comes back, I have to make my daughter seize the opportunity and win him over."

Such a wealthy and eligible bachelor would make countless people envious. This is what is meant by "when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

Jiang Yun's promotion has greatly benefited both of them.

Jiang Yun wasn't concerned about these things right now; he went straight to Linglong's place.

After inquiring with the guard, he replied politely, "Princess Ningyi has been at the academy these past few days."

"The Confucian scholars at the academy said that she had been unable to learn royal etiquette for a long time..."

"We must invite Her Highness the Princess to the academy for a period of seclusion."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun couldn't help but scratch his head. Oh no, this is going to be difficult.

With Linglong gone, where am I supposed to find another expert?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun pondered as he headed towards the location of the Eastern Garrison Command.

As Jiang Yun walked, she suddenly spotted a somewhat familiar figure.

After carefully examining him, Jiang Yun quickly stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder: "Leng Liuer, what are you doing here?"

This person is Leng Liuer, a genius from the Northern Garrison.

Leng Liuer was dressed in a blue robe and carried a long sword. He had an extraordinary air about him; otherwise, Jiang Yun wouldn't have been able to recognize him at a glance.

Leng Liuer felt a slight chill run down her spine under Jiang Yun's gaze, and subconsciously took a step back, staring at Jiang Yun: "Who are you?"

"I am Jiang Yun, Commander of the Eastern Garrison."

"I don't know him." After saying that, Leng Liuer turned around and left, quickly heading towards the direction of the Northern Garrison Command.

Leng Liuer doesn't recognize Jiang Yun?

Of course not. After all, he and Jiang Yun had gone through thick and thin together and were almost killed by a third-grade blood demon.

He could not easily forget something so deeply etched in his memory.

Purely.

Jiang Yun's gaze was quite strange, making him feel that Jiang Yun was definitely up to no good.

Anyway, I'm not from the Eastern Garrison Command and I'm not familiar with him.

Leng Liuer was too lazy to give him a friendly look.

After returning from outside, Leng Liuer took a long leave to cultivate in seclusion, breaking through the fourth-grade unity realm and finally reaching the third-grade grandmaster realm.

A martial arts master who was only twenty-six years old.

I need to hurry back to the Northern Garrison Command to report for duty.

After he rushed back to the Northern Garrison Command, he naturally learned that the current Garrison Commander was Zhou Yi.

However, he was so focused on breaking through his limits that he never came out of seclusion to meet Zhou Yi.

Of course, with his current cultivation level, he doesn't need to care who the pacification commissioner is.

He went directly to Li Wangxin's study and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Leng Liuer quickly entered. Upon seeing the newcomer, Li Wangxin's eyes lit up slightly, and a look of joy appeared in his eyes. He said, "You've broken through?"

"Yes."

"Hahaha, good. Now our Embroidered Uniform Guard has a third expert at the third rank. This is something worth celebrating."

Upon hearing this, Leng Liuer was taken aback. He asked, somewhat confused, "The third one, and then..."

Is Lord Li here...?

Jiang Yun's voice suddenly came from outside.

Leng Liuer frowned. This guy was definitely up to no good, actually following him all the way to the Northern Garrison Command.

"Look, here they are!" Li Wangxin laughed and called out, "Come in."

Jiang Yun quickly pushed the door open and came in, a big smile on his face, his eyes occasionally glancing at Leng Liuer.

"Don't stare at me like that," Leng Liuer said in a deep voice.

"Lord Li, I have something to report to you," Jiang Yun said in a deep voice. "His Majesty has given our Eastern Garrison a task..."

“I am aware of this matter.” Li Wangxin nodded. “The official documents were delivered early this morning, and I have already signed them.”

“This matter is of great importance, and I am worried that something might go wrong if I go alone. So I have a request.” Jiang Yun pointed at Leng Liuer: “I would like Lord Li to assign Leng Liuer to me.”

"What mission?" Leng Liuer looked at Li Wangxin in confusion.

After thinking for a moment, Li Wangxin nodded and said, "Leng Liuer, you have just come out of seclusion. The Fourth Prince has encountered an accident and has been captured by a group of rebels. His Majesty has already dispatched the Eastern Garrison to rescue him."

“What Jiang Yun said is correct. You go with him to the coastal area and successfully rescue the Fourth Prince. After you return, I can rightfully promote you to the rank of captain…”

"What position does Jiang Yun hold now?"

“The Eastern Garrison Commander…” Li Wangxin coughed, then added, “He was just promoted.”

Of course, it wasn't that Li Wangxin didn't want to promote Leng Liuer and give her a raise.

Leng Liuer is a martial arts fanatic, extremely fascinated by cultivation, but not very interested in completing missions.

Furthermore, he was aloof and sometimes spoke in a harsh manner, and his relationships with his colleagues within the Northern Garrison were not harmonious.

Otherwise, even though his cultivation had reached the third-grade Grandmaster level, he wouldn't still only be a minor official.

Such an event is probably unique in the entire history of the Embroidered Uniform Guard...

"I just came out of seclusion and wanted to consolidate my cultivation..."

Jiang Yun rolled her eyes at the guy, thinking it was no wonder he couldn't get promoted.

He wanted to decline such a meritorious task as rescuing the prince...

(End of this chapter)