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The cells inside the line are small and vacant most of the time.

Because once there is something, the East Factory will ask Jinyiwei to help, so there are not many opportunities to use this place, who makes them short of manpower.

Under the guidance of Xu Xuan, under the escort of Yang Kai and other lieutenants, Chen Xiaoting slowly walked into a small courtyard.

As soon as he entered the gate, he heard a continuous shouting and scolding, accompanied by the sound of whipping through the air.

Xu Xuan stepped forward to open the door on the east side, and Chen Xiaoting walked to the door and looked inside, and saw two men tied to the cross.

On the ground on the side, there were also two naked corpses.

Dongchang Fanzi, who was executing, saw Chen Xiaoting coming, although he didn't know that Cao Yunchun had handed over the authority to the person in front of him, he still stopped what he was doing, and then respectfully saluted Chen Xiaoting.

"To say that they are White Lotus Sect thieves, what are the credentials?" Chen Xiaoting stood at the door, without any intention of going in.

In fact, as a professional in the fight against the White Lotus Sect, he knew exactly who these people were.

Those who can be sent out to play assassination must be the dead soldiers in the White Lotus Sect, and it is basically impossible to extract useful things from the mouths of these people.

Xu Xuan bowed down and replied, "Back to your lordship, we have found the holy text of the White Lotus Sect on these assassins!" ”

Chen Xiaoting couldn't help but be stunned, the sacred text of the White Lotus Sect was actually a kind of brainwashing declaration, and some extreme believers had to recite it dozens or hundreds of times every day.

But what are these dead men who play assassination doing with them? Is it to pray for yourself? Pray for their Mother God?

This was somewhat unusual, as it had never been the case in the previous encounters.

At this moment, the man who was in charge of the torture took out a piece of yellow silk cloth from the side, which was embroidered with a pattern unique to the White Lotus Sect.

"My lord, this is the holy text that was found!"

Chen Xiaoting glanced at it, then turned around and walked outside slowly.

Xu Xuan hurriedly followed, and then heard Chen Xiaoting ask: "The beginning of Gonggong Cao's assassination, tell this official!" ”

In fact, until now, Chen Xiaoting did not know the ins and outs of the matter.

Xu Xuan said in a deep voice: "My lord, this afternoon, according to the invitation sent by the Anyang Palace, it was said that he invited the best opera troupe in the capital, and invited his father-in-law to come over to listen to the play!" ”

Hearing the three words King Anyang, Chen Xiaoting was slightly stunned.

"My father-in-law has been away from Beijing for several years, and he has a soft spot for the troupe in Beijing, so he happily went!"

If the eunuch achieves the position of Cao Yunchun, he will naturally not treat himself badly in terms of enjoyment, and he will not miss it if he has Beijing opera to listen to.

"My father-in-law finished listening to the play in the palace, and before he came out of the palace, he was attacked and killed by assassins on Bento Street......"

Speaking of this, Xu Xuan looked at Chen Xiaoting's face before he continued: "Although the accompanying guards fought with the assassin with all their might, they still failed to prevent it, resulting in the assassination of Gonggong Cao!" ”

Xu Xuan was worried in his heart, if Chen Xiaoting treated them for the crime of inadequate protection, then they would have no place to reason.

"How many assassins are there?" Chen Xiaoting asked coldly.

"Altogether...... Eight people! ”

Hearing this number, Chen Xiaoting was really shocked, he had always been proud of the results of the White Lotus Sect, and at this time, he was slapped in the face by the eight assassins who came out.

This is the provincial capital, and it is the core of the Jinyi Guard's power, but there are still White Lotus Sect anti-thieves hidden deeply.

So...... How effective are the series of crackdown measures after his arrival?

Seeing Chen Xiaoting's ugly face, Xu Xuan continued to be cautious: "At that time, the assassins came out from both sides of the alley a hundred steps away from the palace, and the accompanying guards were caught off guard, so they let them succeed!" ”

"The alley is narrow, and these people are desperate to play, so it is difficult for us to take advantage in a hurry!"

"If it weren't for the King of Anyang who came to the rescue with his guards at that time, I'm afraid Gonggong Cao would have to explain over there on the spot!"

Originally, Chen Xiaoting was sulking, but when he heard the three words of King Anyang, he asked casually: "The prince of Anyang came to rescue with his guards?" ”

"Exactly...... Moreover, the king of Anyang was so eager to save Huang Gonggong that he was also crossed by the assassin on his shoulder! Xu Xuan's attitude became more and more respectful.

The son of a daughter does not sit in the hall, and the royal family of Anyang has a dignified status to save a eunuch like Cao Yunchun, how can it be strange.

You must know that even if the king of Anyang is assigned to Yongxi, it is also a dragon son and grandson.

Even if he may bow his head to Cao Yunchun on weekdays, but in such a life-threatening matter, he will never intercede to a lowly eunuch like Cao Yunchun.

"King Anyang is still injured? Where is the injury? Chen Xiaoting then asked.

After Xu Xuan tried to think about it, he said: "The injury was on the left shoulder, and I almost cut my neck at that time, and it was extremely thrilling!" ”

I almost lost my life, did the guards of the palace eat dry food? actually put the dignified prince in danger.

"It seems that this King of Anyang has a good friendship with Gonggong Cao!" Chen Xiaoting sneered.

Xu Xuan didn't say much, and Chen Xiaoting asked, "How much do you know about this King of Anyang?" ”

Although he has lived in Luyang for many years, Chen Xiaoting doesn't know much about this King of Anyang, after all, Jinyiwei can't fight with others.

Even if he had a relationship with this prince at the beginning, the time he had experienced was too long, and his memory became extremely blurred.

"This prince is a master who is free by nature, and he has a wide range of hobbies, such as hunting, juju, listening to operas, collecting calligraphy and paintings, jade ......"

"Over the years, I have also kept to myself, and after Gonggong Cao arrived in Yongxi, he had a close relationship with King Anyang!" Xu Xuan said objectively.

"Hunting? Can he go out of town at will? Chen Xiaoting couldn't help but be surprised.

Realizing that he had leaked his mouth, Xu Xuan could only stubbornly say: "My lord, as long as you say hello to your father-in-law in advance, it's okay to go out of the city for a day or two!" ”

This is the so-called gray area, as long as the eunuchs are given enough benefits, this Luyang City will not be able to lock up these dragon sons and grandsons.

"It seems that Gonggong Cao and this prince have a lot of personal contacts!" Chen Xiaoting stopped and said.

Xu Xuan didn't answer, although Cao Yunchun was dead, he still didn't dare to speak out.

After taking off the official hat on his head and handing it to Yang Kai on the side, Chen Xiaoting looked up at the night sky, and at this time, a missing moon hung in the sky.

"Since I went to the play, what did the two of them talk about during the period!" Chen Xiaoting looked at the moonlight from afar.

Xu Xuan tried to think about it, and only replied after a while: "Actually, it's just small talk, talking about some interesting things that happened in the capital, but there is one thing......"

"The king of Anyang said to Gonggong Cao that tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival, and he wants to go out of the city with his family to climb the heights, please let Gonggong Cao be accommodating!"

Out of town again? Chen Xiaoting turned his head with a little unkindness in his face.

Seeing that he had answered the point, Xu Xuan continued: "But Gonggong Cao said that in recent days, there have been both military rebellion and White Lotus Sect, and for the sake of the safety of the royal family, he vetoed the request of King Anyang!" ”

Hearing this, Chen Xiaoting said coldly: "Cao Yunchun's mind is quite sober!" ”

After speaking, Chen Xiaoting continued to walk forward, and at the same time said, "Prepare the horse immediately, let's go to the palace!" ”

"Yes!" Xu Xuan immediately said, now that Chen Xiaoting is temporarily in charge, he is naturally obedient.

"It's just my lord, what are we going to do in the palace at this time? Shouldn't the pursuit of the killer be a priority? ”

"What's the rush to track down the murderer? Everyone is injured, shouldn't we go to offer condolences? ”