The Ming Dynasty's henchmen, working from nine to five

Chapter 93: Isn't this a bit too hasty?

The Demonic Eye of Illusion and the Void Realm are activated simultaneously.

In an instant, the world in Shen Lang's eyes was stained with a thick layer of blood red.

Countless intersecting lines spread out, dividing everything in his sight into grids.

"Nobody here?"

Shen Lang was slightly taken aback. He had originally thought that the illusory forms of those fortune tellers should be all around.

But now it is discovered that this huge hall is completely empty.

"Um?

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"What is this?"

His gaze swept over the sets of chime bells on the table, and his eyes darkened slightly.

A faint wisp of smoke was slowly escaping from the gaps where the chime bells met the table.

It has a dark gold color, and it rises along the bell wall, gathers at the top, and then enters the bell.

After this happened several times, a dazzling light suddenly flashed inside the bell.

Shen Lang frowned slightly. Just as the light shone, he felt that the surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment, as if some kind of change had occurred.

Something's not right.

Bianzhong (a set of bronze bells) were important ritual instruments of the dynasty. Since the founding of the dynasty, they have accompanied royal sacrifices and grand court ceremonies, and have extremely special significance.

Why are there so many chime bells in the Imperial Observatory? They don't need to participate in the sacrificial ceremonies!

He squinted, wondering whether he should move closer, when Zhang Zuo beside him suddenly became serious and abruptly closed his eyes.

A moment later, he turned to Shen Lang and said, "Let's go to the third floor."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the wooden steps not far ahead.

Shen Lang's eyes flashed with a glint of light. He withdrew his gaze and followed.

The moment he stepped onto the stairs, a halo of light suddenly rippled from the string of moonstone beads on his wrist, spreading outwards from him like waves.

Shen Lang's heart stirred; he felt as if an invisible force was enveloping him.

"Did that woman know I was at the Imperial Observatory?"

This feeling is familiar, like the methods used by fortune tellers to conceal the secrets of heaven.

Clearly, it was that mysterious woman who made the move.

"Was she trying to conceal the existence of these stone beads, or did she not want the Imperial Observatory to discover my true identity?"

Whether it's the former or the latter, it proves one thing: that woman seems to really be able to control his movements.

This is not a good thing for him.

"Once this matter is settled, I will go and ask her for clarification."

He hadn't yet figured out whether this person was friend or foe, and he certainly didn't want his every move to be seen so clearly.

If he can't get a satisfactory answer... then he can't blame himself for breaking the contract!

"What are you all standing there for?"

Zhang Zuo stood at the end of the steps and saw that Shen Lang was still standing there. He frowned and urged him on.

Shen Lang responded and began to ascend the steps.

Without saying anything more, Zhang Zuo led him through a maze of turns into a quiet room.

Shen Lang raised his eyes to survey him, a fleeting glint of gray and red light flashing in them, before calmly asking, "I wonder what the officials from the Imperial Observatory wish to ask me later?"

"My lord, could you perhaps offer me some guidance?"

Zhang Zuo didn't want to talk to him, but that address of "Eunuch" touched his heart.

Look, even this notorious troublemaker is being humble and polite to us!

This time, our family has truly stood up again. All those years and countless days and nights have finally paid off!

When Zhang Zuo looked at Shen Lang again, he suddenly felt that the kid was much more pleasing to the eye.

He flicked his whisk and arrogantly snorted, "The officials from the Imperial Observatory are out on official business and can't spare the time. Today, I will take charge of this matter!"

Why isn't the astrologer from the Imperial Observatory here?

Shen Lang raised an eyebrow, a hint of regret rising in his heart.

He had hoped to take this opportunity to investigate further, but now it seems he has to find another way.

After Zhang Zuo finished speaking, he thought for a moment and then added, "The Pearl of Debunking Falsehoods illuminates the mind and exposes falsehoods."

"From this moment on, I will truthfully report your every move to His Majesty."

"Your Majesty hates being deceived. Think carefully before you answer."

Shen Lang cupped his hands in thanks and said gently, "Thank you, Eunuch, I understand."

Zhang Zuo nodded slightly, said nothing more, put the whisk aside, and solemnly opened the wooden box in the center of the table, taking out a fist-sized, uneven sphere with both hands.

"My first question is, why did you join the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Shen Lang had expected that he would need to make some arrangements, but Zhang Zuo casually placed the sphere next to him and began asking questions.

Shen Lang frankly admitted, "It's all for the sake of getting promoted."

"My position in Lin'an County has reached its peak. If I want to advance further, I can only join the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Zhang Zuo was taken aback by the bluntness of his answer and turned to look at the Pearl of Truth.

Seeing it buzz and fly into the air, emitting a burst of light, I immediately picked up my pen to record it.

Shen Lang watched this scene with curiosity, a red and gray light shining in his eyes once again.

"If it's not a physical object, could it be formed from the spirit of a fortune teller?"

"Cause and effect, heavenly secrets, I don't know which realm this thing belongs to."

Before he could think it through, Zhang Zuo's second question came.

"What is it that you most desire to obtain upon arriving in Jade Capital?"

Shen Lang truthfully replied, "Promotion, continuous promotion, becoming a high-ranking official."

The light from the Insight-Dispelling Pearl suddenly shone brightly, startling Zhang Zuo.

He glanced at the Pearl of Truth, then at Shen Lang, and was secretly shocked.

This person's obsession with power is truly profound!

It seems he should be able to pass this hurdle smoothly.

His Majesty likes this.

Zhang Zuo picked up his pen to take notes, and then asked, "Besides power, what other pursuits do you have, such as... money?"

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Shen Lang said calmly, "I have no interest in money."

Zhang Zuo nodded slightly, and the Pearl of Truth Brilliance lit up again, proving he hadn't lied.

He picked up his pen and took notes.

People who are only interested in power and not in wealth are not uncommon in the imperial court.

For example, most of the officials in the Qingliu faction were like this.

They are all people who seek fame and fortune.

After he finished writing, Zhang Zuo asked again, "Are you a lecherous man?"

Shen Lang said, "No, I never get close to women."

The light of the Pearl of Illusion suddenly dimmed.

Zhang Zuo glanced at it and picked up his pen to take notes.

You lied.

It's a little bit erotic.

The faint light of the Pearl of Truth indicates that he is not a lustful ghost, but he is also clearly not related to the idea of ​​"not being interested in women".

"Alright, that concludes the questioning."

Zhang Zuo blew the ink dry, put the folded book away, and then put the illusory-dispelling pearl back in its original place.

"Is that all?"

Shen Lang was taken aback. He thought that the person who came today was going to ask him for clues about the fortune teller.

He had prepared for the worst, but he didn't expect that after asking a few strange questions, the meeting would end so abruptly.

Chia-Ching's thought process is truly incomprehensible.

Zhang Zuo sized up Shen Lang for a moment, then suddenly asked in a friendly tone, "Where is Lord Shen headed later?"

Shen Lang asked, "Does Your Excellency mean... I'm free?"

Zhang Zuo smiled and nodded: "Indeed, based on my understanding of His Majesty, His Majesty will surely be delighted to see this result."

"Lord Shen only needs to wait at home with peace of mind; the imperial edict will arrive soon."