Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 62: The Attack of the Prince, the Truth of the Plum Garden Case

The God-Slaying Department.

The atmosphere was heavy and solemn.

It seemed as if even the air had become heavier.

Ordinary people here probably wouldn’t even dare to breathe deeply.

Shang Hongye, the presiding judge of the Meiyuan case, sat in the main seat.

Next to her was the representative of the Three Departments, Lin Qihe, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple.

Except these two.

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince sat on either side, facing each other, and the atmosphere was quite awkward.

In addition to these four, there was also a eunuch standing aside, holding a small notebook in his hand, recording something.

Obviously, this eunuch was the spy of Emperor Yuanchu.

Shang Hongye put down the sword at his waist, picked up the white porcelain blue and white teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly.

"What is your opinion on the Plum Garden case, Lord Lin?"

Lin Qihe looked like he hadn't woken up yet. When he heard Shang Hongye's words, he pretended to ponder for a moment and then spoke.

"I am shortsighted and have no clues. I am truly ashamed of your majesty."

Lin Qihe looked like a Buddhist. Long before he came to the God-Slaying Division, he had received instructions from the Right Prime Minister.

The Meiyuan case is of great importance.

As a representative of the three divisions, he cannot express his attitude easily.

In short, the investigation of the case will be left to Shang Hongye and the two princes.

They have strong backgrounds and are not afraid of offending others, so let them take the lead.

The three players just need to assist from behind.

Shang Hongye frowned slightly, but didn't say much.

She had already anticipated Lin Qihe's attitude.

His trip was just a formality.

The real task of investigating the case still falls on her and the two princes.

"What about the God-Slaying Formation?"

"Can you find the problem?"

Shang Hongye continued to ask.

"Don't worry, Princess. The God-Slaying Formation has been inspected by the Dali Temple and everything is fine."

After saying that, Lin Qihe said no more.

The main theme is Buddhism.

He answered whatever Shang Hongye asked.

As for speculating on Zhou Jueyin's identity, that is absolutely impossible.

Seeing that Lin Qihe didn't want to get involved, Shang Hongye didn't force him and turned to look at the crown prince and the second prince.

The two men sat on either side, looking at each other, with a tense atmosphere.

"Your Highnesses, what do you think of Zhou Jueyin's identity?"

Upon hearing this, the Second Prince's left arm twitched involuntarily.

Compared to his image of a broken arm yesterday, today his left arm is intact and there is no sign that he has ever had a broken arm.

As soon as he heard the three words "Zhou Jue Yin", his left arm felt an uncontrollable tingling pain.

The pain of a broken arm is unforgettable.

The hatred for Zhou Jueyin was engraved into the second prince's bones.

"I heard that you left the Plum Garden early yesterday, brother. Did you get the news that Zhou Jueyin would attack the Plum Garden?"

The second prince's heart-piercing questioning made the crown prince so angry that his brows twitched and his eyes darkened.

His eyes were like knives. If looks could kill, he would have cut the Second Prince into pieces long ago.

It is truly hateful to say such heart-wrenching words in such circumstances.

As for why he left Plum Garden early.

The prince glanced at Shang Hongye, and seeing that Shang Hongye did not explain, he could not stand up to explain.

After all, it was too shameful for him to be rejected by Shang Hongye.

He would rather swallow his anger than tell anyone about it.

The prince suppressed his anger and responded coldly.

"Second brother, we are investigating a case now. Everything you say and do must be reported to Father."

"This is not the place for you to talk nonsense!"

The second prince chuckled and did not continue to use this point to beat the prince.

He knew that the dirty water would not be thrown on the prince's head so easily.

But every word and action of the God-Slaying Division was recorded by the eunuchs.

As long as Emperor Yuanchu could see it and leave a trace of suspicion in his heart, his goal would be achieved.

The prince was also very clear about this.

The only way now is to perform well in the Plum Garden case in order to restore his image in the eyes of Emperor Yuanchu.

Last night, the prince did not sleep all night, discussing today's trial with Mr. Wu.

Fortunately, it was not without gain!

With Mr. Wu's guidance, he discovered the biggest flaw in the Meiyuan case.

This is also the prince's trump card.

Shang Hongye saw this and interrupted at the right time.

"Your Highness, do you have any clues?"

Upon hearing this, the corners of the prince's mouth rose slightly, and a hint of pride flashed in his eyes.

He cleared his throat and spoke loudly.

"I do have a clue, and I'd like to share it with you all!"

The prince had just finished speaking.

Everyone's eyes turned to the prince.

Even the second prince couldn't help but look sideways.

Are there really any clues?

Seeing everyone's slightly surprised looks, the prince's mouth curled up slightly in pride.

"Chu Xiaoye, as one of the thirty-six divine generals, is a top martial arts expert."

"He died in his study under mysterious circumstances. It wasn't until the incident at Plum Garden and the deputy commander of the Five Cities Divine Forbidden Army sent someone to fetch him that his wife discovered him, tragically dead in the study."

"Brother, this is something everyone knows, there is no need for you to repeat it." The second prince sneered, his tone full of sarcasm.

The Crown Prince ignored the Second Prince and continued.

"According to Mrs. Chu's description, Chu Xiaoye's death was very strange, without any movement."

"Who do you think could kill a divine general in Yujing City without making any noise?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall fell into deep thought.

Chu Xiaoye, a strong man in the tenth level of martial arts.

There are naturally many people in Yujing City who can kill Chu Xiaoye.

But the person who can kill someone silently and silence them is not an ordinary person.

This means that Zhou Jueyin's strength is much stronger than Chu Xiaoye's.

The eleventh realm is absolutely impossible.

Unless a strong person from the twelfth realm takes action?
hiss--

Everyone felt a little creepy.

It's not just that I'm shocked by Zhou Jueyin's strength, the key is that his cultivation level of the twelfth realm reveals too many things.

Compared to his strength, his identity is even more sensational.

In the Daqian court, there are only three powerful men in the twelfth realm, located in Yujing City.

Emperor Yuanchu!
Prime Minister!

Right Prime Minister!

These three people don't look like Zhou Jueyin at all.

In addition to these three in the open, the twelve realms of powerhouses in the dark are all trump cards among trump cards and will not be easily moved.

It is even more difficult to check them.

Shang Hongye murmured in a low voice, with a hint of solemnity in her tone.

"Unless a twelfth-level expert takes action?"

"Your Highness, if this is truly a twelfth-level expert, we alone might..."

Shang Hongye was interrupted by the prince before she could finish her words.

"and many more!"

"I don't think Zhou Jueyin is a strong man in the twelfth realm."

"If he is truly a twelfth-level expert, even if it is just a clone, it is enough to take my second brother's life."

"How could we possibly give our second brother a chance to escape?"

The second prince was silent for a while.

Although this is not pleasant to hear.

But it makes sense.

If Zhou Jueyin really had the strength of the twelfth realm, he would have been dead in the plum garden.

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

"Obviously, Zhou Jueyin and Chu Xiaoye are very familiar with each other, or even good friends. Only by launching a sneak attack could Chu Xiaoye be caught off guard and fall silently."

The prince spoke with conviction.

After saying this, he saw the changes in the expressions and gazes in everyone's eyes.

The prince couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, which was harder to suppress than AK.

Seeing the eunuch writing furiously, the joy in his heart became even brighter.

Whether the case is solved or not is secondary.

Just these words of his would definitely earn him points if they were heard by his father.

"Second brother, what do you think?"

The prince asked with a smile, a hint of provocation in his tone.

The second prince was silent for a moment. Although he didn't want to admit it, he still pinched his nose and said.

"Big brother, your opinion is profound. I am ashamed to say I am inferior to you."

Seeing the second prince lower his head, the prince smiled even more brightly, feeling a sense of pride.

Although he was the eldest son, he was often outshined by his second brother.

Even my father likes my second brother much more than himself.

There are even rumors that he does not have the appearance of a king.

Really hateful!
They just haven't seen my methods.

Today I want to make a big splash.

Mr. Wu, you really think you are my perfect match!

"I wonder if the prince has any suspects?" Shang Hongye asked.

The prince was well prepared and took out a list and placed it in front of everyone.

The names on the list are all Chu Xiaoye's acquaintances, and they are at least at the tenth level, with the ability to kill and silence people when they are caught off guard.

"Princess Anyang, as the chief judge, what are your thoughts?"

The prince changed the subject and asked with a smile.

Shang Hongye pondered for a moment and said lightly.

"Zhou Jueyin colluded with both insiders and outsiders to allow so many evil spirits into Yujing. It's obvious that he couldn't do it alone."

"There must be people below to assist."

"I've sent people to investigate the Five Cities Divine Guards and the Yujing Prefecture government office." "Four soldiers from the Five Cities Divine Guards and five officials from the Yujing Prefecture government office have been found missing."

Hearing this, everyone present's eyes lit up.

Missing?

Why are you missing?
It is definitely not a disappearance, it must be murder.

These nine people must have been ordered by Zhou Jueyin to let the evil spirit into the capital, and then they were silenced.

Just investigate the relationship behind these nine people.

Then compare them with the people on the prince's list.

Once the two clues coincide, perhaps we can find out the identity of Zhou Jueyin.

The people present were filled with excitement.

It seems that the Meiyuan case is easier than they expected.

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince signaled to their subordinates to investigate the relationship between the nine missing people.

Less than half an hour.

A guest official from the Eastern Palace came to the God Punishment Department and handed a small note to the prince.

Seeing the contents of the note, the prince was overjoyed and shouted in his heart.

I have Mr. Wu, who is helping me!
"I already know Zhou Jueyin's identity!"

Shang Hongye: ???

Second Prince:? ? ?

Lin Qihe: ???

Under the shocked gaze of everyone, the prince told the story.

"According to my investigation, the four soldiers of the Five Cities Divine Forbidden Army were all from the Zhenhai Guard before they were transferred to the Five Cities Divine Forbidden Army."

"Xiao Yi, the god general of Zhenhai Guard, happens to have a close relationship with Chu Xiaoye."

One of the thirty-six divine generals, Xiao Yi, the divine general of Zhenhai Guard?

Everyone's expressions changed.

Only the Second Prince's expression was terribly ugly.

Because Xiao Yi is his die-hard supporter.

He is also his most important supporter in the military.

"Brother, you can't spit blood at me."

"General Xiao is loyal and dedicated. He made great contributions in the battle against the water tribe two years ago. How could he possibly collude with the evil gods and betray the court?"

The second prince lowered his voice and questioned.

The prince smiled wickedly.

"Why, second brother, are you suspecting me of slandering Zhongliang?"

"Hmph—I am only speaking the truth, my brother."

"General Xiao's loyalty is evident to all."

"How can you doubt the loyalty of General Xiao just because a few soldiers from the Zhenhai Guards are missing?"

The second prince argued that he would not sit idly by and watch Xiao Yi being accused of colluding with the evil gods.

Seeing the second prince's rebuttal, the prince became even more excited.

He sneered, his tone full of sarcasm.

"Second brother, as the eldest brother, I will not do anything without a purpose."

"In addition to these four soldiers from Zhenhaiwei, the five yamen runners from Yujing Prefecture also have a close relationship with Xiao Yi."

"Two of them are from the clans of Xiao Yi's concubine."

"The other three people entered the Yujing government office through the Xiao Mansion's housekeeper."

"If I say they have nothing to do with Xiao Yi, do you believe it, second brother?"

I heard the prince explain the relationship between these nine people and Xiao Yi one by one.

The Second Prince's expression grew increasingly gloomy, almost as if water could be squeezed out of it.

After listening to the prince's analysis, Shang Hongye said directly.

"Please ask General Xiao to come to the God Execution Division."

"Remember, General Xiao is not a criminal. Give him enough respect."

"My subordinates will do it now."

After receiving Shang Hongye's order, the God-Slaying Guards led their team to the Xiao Mansion.

The God-Slaying Guards took the order and left. Everyone in the hall had their own thoughts and were waiting for Xiao Yi's arrival.

The prince sat aside, his lips slightly raised and a hint of unconcealable pride flashed in his eyes.

In this round, he has already gained the upper hand.

……

Sinorical Institute.

"Is there something wrong with Xiao Yi?"

When Fang Heng received the report from his servants, a look of shock appeared on his face.

He had long anticipated that the Meiyuan case would involve a wide range of people and would definitely implicate a big fish.

However, he never expected that the first big fish to be caught would be Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi, in charge of Zhenhai Guard.

He made great achievements in the battle to repel the East China Sea aquatic creatures two years ago.

His strength makes him the top one among the thirty-six generals.

It has been rumored that Xiao Yi is very likely to be promoted to the Fourth Heavenly Marquis.

Such a person is now suspected to be Zhou Jueyin.

Even though he was not in the God-Slaying Division, Fang Heng could feel how fierce the storm inside the God-Slaying Division was.

In fact, today's God-Slaying Division has long become the focus of attention of the entire Yujing.

Anyone with some connections would place spies and keep an eye on every move in the God-Slaying Division.

"I think General Xiao has already learned about the situation. I wonder how he will react?"

Fang Heng thought to himself, "If he escapes, it will probably directly prove that he is Zhou Jueyin."

"Most likely they will go to the God-Slaying Division to confront him."

Although all the evidence is not in favor of Xiao Yi.

However, a military commander of Xiao Yi's status cannot be easily brought down by relying solely on these evidences.

The only one who can punish Xiao Yi is Emperor Yuanchu.

Putting aside the information from the God-Slaying Division, Fang Heng inspected the imperial farm.

Tian Sheng came forward and took the initiative to report.

"Your Highness, the first batch of Holy Emperor Rice has been harvested and handed over to the Seed Selection Department."

Fang Heng nodded slightly, patted Tian Sheng on the shoulder, and said approvingly:

"Good job!"

"I won't treat you unfairly."

A word of praise and a friendly attitude made Tian Sheng full of motivation.

"I will go through fire and water for Your Highness."

After finishing the visit to the imperial farm, we saw people from the Ministry of Works escorting a cart of Netherworld Cold Iron Ore.

There was a faint aura familiar to Fang Heng on these Netherworld Cold Iron Ores.

Buzz!
A trace of desire emanated from the heretic's poison pill.

The last time this kind of unusual movement occurred was at the funeral hall of the eldest senior brother’s good friend Shang Lengyun.

Evil and poisonous?

Fang Heng was stunned for a moment, with an expression of surprise and doubt on his face.

How could there be evil poison in the Netherworld Cold Iron?

Is it because of the pollution of Huangquan Yinsha?

Fang Heng began to murmur in his heart, and quickly stopped the Ministry of Industry's convoy and asked.

"Wait, what's with this Netherworld Cold Iron?"

"Your Highness, these are Netherworld Cold Irons contaminated by the Yellow Springs Yin Sha."

"According to our Ministry of Industry's research, we've discovered that while these Netherworld Frost Irons may appear to be insignificant, they are in fact no longer suitable for forming battle formations."

Hearing this, Fang Heng became more curious and asked.

"Tell me in detail."

Seeing Fang Heng's curiosity, the people from the Ministry of Industry did not hide anything and told him everything.

It turns out that after the Netherworld Cold Iron was contaminated by the Yellow Spring Yin Sha, both of them are cold and yin objects.

Different yin and cold energies will entangle with each other.

On the surface, not only is there no problem, but the quality is excellent.

But in fact, the internal negative energy was entangled and offset each other, and had long lost its effect.

Simply put, it is all show and no substance.

As for the evil poison?

The contaminated Netherworld Cold Iron contains a very thin layer of poison.

Under normal circumstances, it is not perceptible.

Only when they gather together can Fang Heng, a cultivator who has mastered the poison pills of the external sect, detect this faint trace of poison.

The words of the Ministry of Works official flashed through Fang Heng's mind like a flash of lightning.

He got it!
He really realized it!
So that’s what happened!

Why is Shang Lengyun, a formation master, so poisonous?

Where did the Liu family father and son sell these contaminated Netherworld Cold Iron?
Why did Zhou Jueyin want to kill the second prince?
All these things that I couldn't understand before are now connected together at this moment.

Especially Zhou Jueyin's motive for attacking the second prince.

Fang Heng still couldn't figure it out.

Fang Heng could understand why the Xuehai clan wanted to capture him alive.

For some bullshit oracle, they want me to grow Holy Emperor Rice for the Blood Sea lineage.

This makes sense.

But Zhou Jueyin took the lead in organizing the conspiracy, causing such a big commotion that he even exposed himself.

Why would you pay so much just to kill the second prince?
Is it because of a grudge against the second prince?
Fang Heng couldn’t figure it out before, but now he finally understands it.

This batch of contaminated Netherworld Cold Iron looks no different from normal Netherworld Cold Iron on the surface.

Therefore, according to Fang Heng's reasoning, it was most likely sent to the Formation Court to maintain the God-Slaying Formation.

This can be seen from the fact that Shang Lengyun died from the poison.

If Shang Lengyun had not been in contact with this batch of contaminated Netherworld Cold Iron for many years, it would be impossible for him to have the evil poison of Huangquan Yinsha.

Zhou Jueyin's plan should be to secretly corrode the foundation of the God-Slaying Array through the contaminated Netherworld Cold Iron.

However, Shang Lengyun's unexpected death brought changes to his plans.

The second prince believed that there was an undiscovered evil spot near the Zhen Court.

He suppressed the cause of Shang Lengyun's death and focused on searching for the evil spirit's acupoint.

This was the culprit that brought the second prince to his death.

I think the second prince's investigation revealed Zhou Jueyin's flaws.

In other words, under the investigation of the second prince, Zhou Jueyin believed that his identity would soon be exposed.

Therefore, as a last resort, the Meiyuan case was brought about.

Once the Second Prince died, naturally no one would continue to investigate the non-existent evil spirit spot.

The Liu family father and son, the Netherworld Cold Iron, the death of Shang Lengyun, and the God-Slaying Formation.

All connected into one line.

(End of this chapter)