Humans in All Heavens: Starting with Detective Dee

Chapter 26 Butler Replaced

After browsing through it, Zhou Yi carefully put away the method for making the human skin mask.

He picked up the Shadowless Needle that Hu Jinghui had placed on the bed.

Open the box containing the hidden weapon, which is filled with steel needles.

This thing is pretty powerful.

Steel needles are too small and too light.

If used solely for launching, it's difficult to guarantee accuracy and force if done manually.

However, such a concealed weapon box can impart tremendous force to the steel needles.

However, the downside of this thing is that the box is too big and inconvenient to carry, and it can only fire one steel needle at a time.

Looking at this thing reminded Zhou Yi of the Rain of Pear Blossom Needles from other worlds. The needles were also coated with a deadly poison, but the box was small and could fire 99 steel needles at once.

If it could be improved, this thing might be even more powerful.

……

Early the next morning.

Zhou Yi had various materials purchased and began his experiments.

Just as he was busy with various things in the room, someone suddenly came looking for him.

"Butler Di."

Zhou Yi, who was busy in the room, opened the door and exclaimed, "Oh, it's Da You! What's wrong? Is there something you need?"

"The master requests your presence."

"Okay, I got it. That's over."

After closing the door, Zhou Yi followed Lu Dayou toward Di Renjie's room.

Inside the main hall of the Grand Commander's Mansion, Di Renjie was waiting.

"Master." Zhou Yi stepped forward and bowed.

"Di Chun, from today onwards, you shall relinquish your position as my steward."

Di Renjie said with a smile.

"Huh?" Zhou Yi was taken aback, not understanding what had happened.

Di Renjie smiled and stroked his beard: "Hahaha, that's how it is, the Youzhou case is about to end."

You provided me with important clues on several occasions during this case, making a significant contribution.

It can be said that you made a great contribution to solving the Youzhou case.

As I said before, I will report your achievements to the Emperor after we return to the capital.

I'll get you an official position, ta-da! Then you won't be my slave anymore.

He then looked at Lu Dayou beside him and said, "It just so happens that I ran into Dayou during this trip to Youzhou."

Lu Dayou had a simple and honest smile on his face.

"Dayou is quite good. I think we should let him take over your housekeeper's position from now on."

"Once the Youzhou case is resolved, I will take him to Chang'an to officially make him the steward of the Di family."

"Thank you, sir." Upon hearing this, Lu Dayou immediately knelt down and kowtowed.

The way they address each other has also changed.

"I see. Brother Dayou is quite good."

This can be considered a meteoric rise.

From then on, the wicked servants of the Di family would not be him, but Lu Dayou.

However, it was his destiny to be able to rescue someone who had no reason to be there.

Even though he was desperately poor, he still managed to offer wild vegetables to Di Renjie and Hu Jinghui.

Di Renjie naturally admired this virtue.

More than capable of being the steward of the Di family.

"Alright, let's get started."

You can go back to Xiaolianzi Village now to pack up.

Take your sister with you, and we'll travel together when I return to Chang'an.

"Later, Di Chun will teach you more and show you how to be a good housekeeper."

"Thank you, sir. I'll take my leave now."

After Lu Dayou left, Di Renjie looked at Zhou Yi.

"master……"

"Hey, from now on, don't call me 'Master' anymore, just call me 'Your Excellency.' You're no longer my servant..."

"Yes, sir."

Why did you call me here?

I think it's not just about something big, is it?

"Haha, you truly understand me..."

Di Renjie chuckled, then his face immediately turned serious: "I would like to ask you to go on my behalf."

"Go to Princess Yiyang, this is a cup of poisoned wine..."

Zhou Yi looked over and saw a tray on the table, with a cup on the tray containing a clear liquid.

Upon seeing this, he immediately understood Di Renjie's meaning, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Master, but her rebel army hasn't found its location yet."

If we just kill her like this, then…”

"It's been found."

"What? It's already been found?" Zhou Yi exclaimed in surprise.

When did Di Renjie find it?

Just as I was about to ask, I heard Di Renjie speak.

"The rebel army under her command is definitely not small."

According to villagers from Xiaolianzi Village who were rescued from the cave, the rebel army numbered at least several thousand.

With so many people hiding in the mountains of Youzhou, the amount of food consumed each day would be considerable.

With each additional day they stay, the rebel army consumes more food.

Putting aside everything else, just imagine how much food they would consume over ten days.

A few days ago, I ordered a thorough investigation into the whereabouts of grain in various parts of Youzhou. If there is a large flow of grain, report it immediately.

Sure enough, just now the Thousand Bull Guards reported that they had discovered traces of a large amount of grain being moved.

The rebel group's hideout has been found.

Later, I will take everyone in the Grand Commander's Mansion away under the pretext of leading the Thousand Bull Guards out of the city to suppress the rebels.

After I leave, you will…

"I understand, sir."

"How's your research on the human skin mask going? I heard you had someone buy a batch of materials."

"You even know this much, sir?"

"Haha, what could possibly be hidden from me in this Grand Commander's Mansion?" Di Renjie laughed heartily.

"It's basically a success. This thing is easy to make if you follow the steps."

"You'd better hurry up and make a human skin mask for Jinghui..."

I'll need it when I go out of the city to suppress the rebels.

"I understand, sir. Last night you went to see Jili Khan, and over there..."

"I have already promised Jili Khan to ask the emperor for permission to borrow troops to help him return to his country and quell the rebellion."

Di Chun, I know you hate the Turks, but this is the best solution now.

Alright, go ahead...