Chapter 803: The Storm is Coming

Bai Shenghao nodded and said: "The other party also appeared on time, but it was very well disguised, we were worried about being discovered, so we didn't get too close, the distance was a little far, and we couldn't see the person's appearance clearly." When the man appeared, he was carrying a lantern with the agreed symbol on it. ”

"The grey crow followed the man?"

"Yes." Bai Shenghao said: "After answering the head, the man seemed to say something to the gray crow, but the voice was very soft, we couldn't understand it, and then the man walked in front with a lantern, and the gray crow followed behind." ”

"Where did they go?"

Bai Shenghao's expression became more and more solemn, and he said in a low voice: "A few of us followed from a distance, very carefully, and had always controlled them in sight, but that person was very careful, and he was very good at getting rid of tracking, and I don't know if he found something or was careful, he went back and forth twice near the west street entrance of the temple, and we followed, but suddenly, there was no trace of them." ”

"Gone?"

Bai Shenghao was ashamed and said, "Master Hou, we are incompetent. We thought we were staring at them, but ..... Or they slipped away. After their disappearance, we searched for the neighborhood for half the night, and the two brothers we brought with us were also very good at following them, but we could not find a trace of them. ”

Seeing Bai Shenghao blaming himself, Qi Ning said with a smile: "Lord Bai Helm, since the other party is well-planned, he must be careful everywhere, and you don't have to blame yourself." ”

"Master Hou, the emperor's wedding is imminent, and the shadow rats are gathering in the capital at this time." Bai Shenghao lowered his voice and said, "But I don't know if these two things are involved." ”

"The white helmsman thinks that the shadow rat has something to do with the emperor's wedding when he enters Beijing?" Qi Ning immediately asked.

Bai Shenghao said: "Bai is just guessing, can't be sure." ”

Qi Ning bowed slightly, thoughtfully, and pondered for a moment before asking: "Lord Bairudder, let's make an assumption, if these shadow rats enter Beijing, it is indeed related to the emperor's wedding, then what do you think they will do?" Is it to sabotage the emperor's wedding? Or do you want to take advantage of the emperor's wedding to create chaos in the capital? ”

Bai Shenghao shook his head and said, "It's really unpredictable. However, in the past few days, both the Tiger God Camp and the Yamen of Kyoto Prefecture have strengthened the patrol and defense of the capital, and in addition, the people of the Shenhou Mansion often appear in the streets and alleys, and the imperial court is obviously worried that there will be people in the capital when the emperor gets married, so they have been prepared for a long time. After a pause, he said with a little disdain: "Master Hou, with all due respect, if it is just some shadow rats, they want to make a big mess in the capital with their strength, but I am afraid that they are not so capable." ”

Qi Ning actually knew very well in his heart that if it was just a group of shadow rats lurking in the capital, it would actually be impossible to set off a monstrous wave, after all, this is the heart of the empire, and the garrison is also extremely tight, as long as a few shadow rats show their heads in the capital, they are afraid that they can be extinguished in an instant.

He was just worried that this group of shadow rats was nothing more than part of the conspiracy, and the previous epidemic in the capital still made people feel palpitations when they thought about it, and those people were ruthless, and it was really difficult to guess their next plan.

Bai Shenghao saw that Qi Ning was thoughtful, thought for a while, and then said: "Master Hou, in the final analysis, the biggest skill of the shadow rat is just to assassinate, and the purpose of summoning the shadow rat is obviously to assassinate, we just need to figure out the target of this gang of assassins, and we can take precautions as soon as possible." After a pause, he continued: "If it is just an ordinary official, although it will cause the capital to fall into a bit of panic, it will not be able to set off too much turmoil, and judging from the remuneration paid by Duan Qingchen, the target of the shadow rats is definitely not an ordinary official. ”

Qi Ning bowed slightly, and said: "I have also thought about this, if they just want to assassinate a few officials and make the capital panic, they don't have to bother much." I'm just wondering, who are they targeting? ”

"I guess it can't be someone from the palace." Bai Shenghao said: "Although the shadow mouse collects money to kill people, and does not ask who the assassination object is, according to my understanding of the shadow mouse, some people they dare not do it." For example, the great grandmaster, they naturally dare not touch it, and in addition, the people in the palace have never dared to provoke. The emperor has many guards around him, and he is heavily guarded, and the shadow mouse should not take the Yellow Emperor as a target. ”

"Apart from the emperor, who else do you think has such a price code in the capital?" Qi Ning asked.

Bai Shenghao hesitated for a moment before he said in a low voice: "Master Hou, if you say something that shouldn't be said, among the hundred officials in the capital, there are only a few people who are worth that price." Staring at Qi Ning and said: "The four hereditary candidates may all be in this ranks, and there is also the King of Huainan, which is naturally worth this price." ”

Qi Ning frowned and said, "Do you think the target of the shadow mouse will be the four major internships or even the king of Huainan after the internship?" ”

"Don't forget someone." Bai Shenghao said: "I've thought about it for the past two days, and there is one person who is likely to be the target of that group of shadow rats. ”

A flash of inspiration flashed in Qi Ning's mind, and he immediately thought, "What did you say..... Could it be the prince of Eastern Qi? ”

Bai Shenghao nodded and said, "It turns out that Master Hou also thought of it." Yes, I think about it, the prince of Dongqi is likely to be the target of this shadow rat's assassination. ”

Qi Ning faintly felt that Bai Shenghao's conjecture was really possible at this time.

"Although there are a lot of guards around the prince of Dongqi, after all, they can't be compared with the emperor, if those people are carefully arranged, they may not be able to find an opportunity to assassinate the prince of Dongqi." Bai Shenghao's expression was grim: "In the capital of Chu State, it is difficult to destroy the emperor's wedding, and the strength of the shadow rats is limited, they may be able to make do with some sneaky things, if they really want to show the table, it is simply vulnerable, as long as a person from the Yamen of the Shenhou Mansion is dispatched, the group of shadow rats can be left behind." ”

"So I've always been careful not to alarm them and make them change their plans, which will be even more difficult to deal with." Qi Ning also looked grim.

Bai Shenghao said: "If you want to sabotage this big wedding, it is naturally impossible to go directly to the emperor, and the last way is to attack the prince of Dongqi." ”

Qi Ning bowed slightly: "If the prince of Eastern Qi is assassinated in the territory of Chu, then the in-laws of the two countries will naturally come to an end, and they will immediately become mortal enemies." ”

"Not bad." Bai Shenghao said: "So if the purpose of that group of people is to sabotage the big wedding, the situation of the prince of Dongqi will be very dangerous. He said softly: "Master Hou, do you want to inform the Shenhou Mansion in private about this matter, and let the Shenhou Mansion protect the prince of Dongqi so as not to be succeeded by the shadow mouse." ”

Qi Ning said: "In fact, after the prince of Eastern Qi entered the territory of Chu State, this side was already on full alert, and the Shenhou Mansion must have secretly protected the prince of Eastern Qi. After thinking about it, he said: "There are also many masters around the prince of Dongqi, and there is also the protection of the Chu State, so it is not easy to get in touch with the prince of Dongqi." I'm only worried now that if the other party's target is not the Prince of Dongqi, and we focus all our attention on the Prince of Dongqi, it will allow that group of people to take advantage of the situation elsewhere. ”

Bai Shenghao nodded slightly, Qi Ning thought for a moment before saying, "If you want to stop their plot, the best way is not to defend, but to figure out what they are going to do." I now only hope that the Crows will bring us good news, and even if the Crows are not heard from, we will do our best to find out the whereabouts of these men. ”

"Does Master Hou think the gray crow has betrayed us?" Bai Shenghao asked.

Qi Ning thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Although this person has not had much contact, I see that he is indeed a trustworthy person. The most important thing is that he took the pill, if he betrayed us, he would be killing himself, he was just a shadow mouse, and it was impossible for him to sacrifice himself for Duan Qingchen's gang. The thumb scraped lightly on his cheek before he whispered, "The gray crow should not betray us, but he must be closely monitored now, so he can't find a chance to contact us for a while." ”

"Master Hou means that the gray crow may be looking for an opportunity to report to us?" Bai Shenghao asked.

Qi Ning nodded and said: "This plan of action is thorough, and they are also extremely careful, if my guess is correct, the shadow rats they have gathered at this time should have gathered together, and they are ready to make a move, but before they start, Duan Qingchen and they must be worried that the shadow rats will leak the news if they act without authorization, so they will definitely strictly control those shadow rats during the period before the action." After thinking for a while, he said, "Lord White Helm, do you have an agreed meeting place with the gray crow?" ”

Bai Shenghao immediately said: "Yes, it's a secluded house near here, and I've been sending people to guard there, just in case the gray crow really comes over and no one answers." ”

"Okay." Qi Ning said: "Lord White Helm, I want you to help me, I don't know if it's inconvenient?" ”

Bai Shenghao smiled: "Master Hou, don't say such things. If it weren't for you, I am afraid that there will be no few people left, and they have already existed in name only, and the lives of all the brothers are due to you, what do you command, although it is said, as long as we can do it, we will never shirk. ”

Qi Ning smiled slightly, and then said: "You and the gray crow agreed on the place of joint, arrange the manpower, if the gray crow really comes, it doesn't matter, if anyone else touches it, immediately catch him, and don't let him escape." Besides, find some reliable brothers and secretly help me search for traces of the shadow rats and see if I can find any clues. ”

"Don't worry, Master Hou, I'll arrange these things immediately." Bai Shenghao said: "However, if the shadow rats are all hidden before they start, it will not be easy to find them." ”

Qi Ning said: "Just do your best." After thinking for a while, he said: "Also, tomorrow the emperor will drive to the imperial tomb, the prince of Eastern Qi is from Eastern Qi, so naturally he will not follow to worship the imperial tomb of Chu State, and he should stay in the capital." He is now living in the official post of the foreign envoy, and your beggar gang will also send some people to watch near the post tomorrow to see if there are any idle people waiting to approach the post house, if they really find that something is wrong, the beggar gang does not need to come forward, and secretly notify the Tiger God Camp. ”

Bai Shenghao arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, Master Hou, I will definitely arrange it properly." ”

Qi Ning raised his hand and patted Bai Shenghao's arm, only then did he raise his head slightly, and he already felt that a storm was about to hit in his heart.

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