Zhao Deguang, the eldest prince sitting in the center, looked at Zhang Ruming with a displeased face. This is the Jinluan Palace, even if the father is not on the throne, it is disrespectful to break in without listening to the call.

The second prince Deqing was calm, but he admired this Shangguan Heavenly Master very much. Because of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, only this Shangguan Heavenly Master dared to openly sweep Yu Ban's face. Just by virtue of this, it is worth winning over his second prince.

The two princes didn't speak, only the third prince Dezhang said angrily with a gloomy face, "Who dares to be so bold and break into the Jinluan Palace without listening to the call." Come on, drive out this prince. ”

After the third prince finished speaking, Yu Ban raised his eyebrows, and just as he was about to say something to stop it, he heard Shangguan Xuanwu shouting loudly with Shangfang Sword in his hand.

"The third prince is not in a hurry, have you seen the sword in my hand? This is the sword of Shang Fang given by His Majesty, and His Majesty ordered this Heavenly Master to supervise the world as if I was there. Since Ru I am here in person, why can't even His Majesty enter this Jinluan Palace to greet your three princes? ”

The third prince Dezhang was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly said, "You~ Don't talk nonsense, this prince refers to you, I didn't say my father." ”

Hearing that Zhang Ruming stabbed the third prince with a soft knife, the eldest prince Deguang was secretly happy in his heart, and his eyes were not as disgusted as just now.

The eldest prince pretended to be generous and said, "Shangguan Heavenly Master has worked hard and has a high achievement, and he has the Shangfang Sword given by his father, so there is no need to worry about such trivial matters." Lord Shangguan, your Qincha team has worked hard all the way, and you don't recuperate in the Heavenly Master Palace, why did you arrive at the Jinluan Palace? ”

Zhang Ruming arched his hand with a smile, "It's still the eldest prince who is considerate, in fact, this heavenly master doesn't want to come, so I had a nightmare last night." ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Ruming paused slightly, looked at the civil and military officials, and continued, "This Heavenly Master dreamed of my dozens of dead black armor guards to complain to this Heavenly Master. They said, Master Tianshi~ You have to avenge us, although Hu Weilin is dead, the real mastermind is still at large. If you don't avenge us, we will haunt you every day. Hearing their cries, this Heavenly Master was also torn apart. No, this Heavenly Master had no choice but to come here to ask the three princes for an errand. ”

The eldest prince Deguang asked suspiciously, "I don't know what errand Shangguan Tianshi~ wants to beg?" ”

Zhang Ruming coughed and said very seriously, "Please ask the three highnesses to canonize this heavenly master as the generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses, and lead the world's soldiers and horses." Only in this way can I bring the people of the northern battalion over one by one for interrogation, and avenge my black armor guard. ”

After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, not only the three princes, but also the civil and military officials all felt that this girl was crazy. The eldest prince said in his heart that Lao Tzu commanded three battalions of soldiers and horses, what are you, you actually want to be the generalissimo of soldiers and horses that day, go and die.

"Shangguan Heavenly Master, the Jinluan Palace is messing around. This is a place to discuss the government, not a place to joke. The third prince Dezhang rebuked angrily.

Zhang Ruming said unhurriedly, "Since you don't want me to be the generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses, then hand over Hu Weilin's case to me, and this heavenly master will investigate to the end and avenge my dead black armor guard." ”

After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, many people couldn't help but gasp. After working for a long time, this Shangguan Heavenly Master wanted to thoroughly investigate Hu Weilin's case. When he did this, it was clearly aimed at Yu Ban and Feng Zhun. Now that the case is in an impasse, even Wang Shidu, Wu Guangguang and others want to get out, and some people actually take the initiative to take over.

The eldest prince Deguang was slightly stunned, "Shangguan Heavenly Master, do you want to meddle in the case of the fire in the prison of the Criminal Department?" ”

As soon as Zhao Deguang finished speaking, the third prince Dezhang immediately vetoed, "This matter is not allowed, the arson case in the prison of the Criminal Department is at a critical time, and this matter is very involved, and non-second-grade and above officials are not allowed to participate." ”

Zhang Ruming squinted at the third prince Dezhang, and said in his heart that this little cub was obviously aimed at Lao Tzu. You can't participate in the second grade or more, and I'll see how you stop it today.

"Third Prince, this Heavenly Master asks you, what kind of sword is this Shang Fang?"

"Hmph, Shang Fang's sword is just a token of imperial power, not a grade."

"That Heavenly Master is holding Shang Fang's sword, how many products is it?"

"Joke, you are a third-grade official, no matter what you hold, you can't be listed among the second-grade officials." The third prince Dezhang said contemptuously.

"Then why can this Heavenly Master kill the second-rank dereliction of duty, but the other third-grade masters cannot? Could it be that the third grade of this Heavenly Master is bigger than the second grade? ”

"You~ You're just messing around." The third prince, Zhao Dezhang, stood up and said angrily.

Zhang Ruming said in his heart that this is all what your father meant, you think that Lao Tzu is full of food and is nosy. If you have the ability, you will resolutely not let Lao Tzu participate, and see if your father does not call you to death.

Zhang Ruming looked at the three high-ranking princes and said solemnly, "Whether you agree or not, this Heavenly Master will make the decision for the souls of dozens of brothers in my Heavenly Master Palace." Don't forget, I not only have Shang Fang's sword in my hand, but also a golden arrow. If you don't agree, I'll set up my own door and try it alone, and if anyone doesn't comply, I'll call on the Praetorian Guards to detain people and ask them about the case. ”

"Bold, the golden horse is a heavy weapon in the country, and he dares to use it secretly for private purposes? Who gives you the right. The third prince Dezhang asked angrily.

Zhang Ruming sneered, "Look at what you said, who else can give me this right besides the Holy One today?" Besides, I'm not secretly using it for personal purposes, isn't this just for overt use? Whoever wants to disobey should ask the Holy One today. ”

Zhang Ruming's words were choked up and the three princes couldn't refute it for a while, Wu Guangguang and the others were happy to see this scene, there was such a guy who intervened, maybe he could really make Yu Ban plant.

The eldest prince and the second prince Deqing didn't speak, they knew their father's love for Shangguan Tianshi, and since the third brother wanted to touch this thorn, they were also happy to watch the excitement. Anyway, no matter what happens to Shangguan Xuanwu, it will be beneficial and harmless to them.

Seeing that the three princes didn't speak, Zhang Ruming snorted twice and said, "Even if you don't express your position, then the Heavenly Master will leave." Starting tomorrow, my Heavenly Master Hall will open up a case-handling area and officially open. After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, he turned around and walked out.

Yu Ban's heart tightened, what he was most afraid of was this kind of lawless and unscrupulous guy. Yu Ban is not worried about Emperor Yuning, after all, Emperor Yuning will care about the stability of the country. This fat dead man doesn't care about anything. In case the forbidden army was mobilized to besiege his Xiangguo Mansion, it would really be bitter and there would be no place to redress his grievances. It's better to let him participate in this case, at least there are three princes to suppress it, and it is nothing to have one more survey prison.

"Wait." Yu Ban stood up, "The three highnesses, the duties of the Heavenly Survey Supervisor live, this official thinks that Shangguan Heavenly Master should be involved in this case. The old man is open in his heart, he doesn't care about any inquiries, and he also hopes that the three highnesses will close the case as soon as possible, so that the old man can be innocent. ”

Zhang Ruming looked at Yu Ban strangely, and said in his heart What kind of medicine is this old guy selling in his gourd, and he actually intercedes for himself? Could it be that this guy underestimated Lao Tzu and felt that this Heavenly Master was not capable of fighting against him.

As soon as Xiangguo spoke, the atmosphere in the entire court became extremely strange. The eldest prince Deguang and the second prince Deqing themselves wanted Shangguan Xuanwu to join, and as soon as Yu Ban spoke, Prince Deqing, who had been silent, immediately stood up.

"Lord Xiangguo is open-minded, which makes this prince admire. Since Lord Xiangguo has said so, then please ask Lord Shangguan to join the presiding judge of this case. What's more, Hu Weilin himself is a rebel minister taken down by the Heavenly Master Palace, and I am afraid that Lord Shangguan knows some things better than us. Brother Eldest Emperor, Brother Third Emperor, I don't know what you think? ”

"What the second brother said is reasonable, and the royal brother agrees." The eldest prince smiled slightly.

The third prince's face was extremely gloomy, he was too full of words just now, if he agreed, it would be tantamount to slapping himself in the face. But the two imperial brothers agreed, and the third prince Dezhang knew that nothing could be changed. The third prince simply snorted angrily, turned around and walked towards the side door. In this case, he can only save face by leaving temporarily.

On the Jinluan Palace, Zhang Ruming acted in a farce without being true or false. Although he didn't say anything dirty to Wu Batu in Beiming, he also startled the courtiers. At the very least, all the courtiers know that this guy can't be provoked now, and even the prince of the prison country can't do anything about him if he has a lot of power in his hands. Some people don't even understand that Emperor Yuning gave him a golden arrow, isn't he afraid of causing a big mess? In fact, Zhang Ruming's heart is like a mirror, if he really uses the golden arrow in Kyoto, and the front foot transfers troops, his head on the back foot will not be saved. This thing can only play a deterrent role, and Zhang Ruming doesn't dare to really use it at all.

Zhang Ruming on the Jinluan Palace fought the prince, and Duan Lang in Kyoto City was not idle. After not being in the capital for so many days, of course he wanted to go to see Zhou Guangji. In the small courtyard, Zhou Long, Zhou Hu and others were there, and as soon as they returned to Kyoto, they told Zhou Guangji in detail about the situation in Yushan Pass. Knowing that Duan Lang was facing such a thrilling scene in Yushan Pass, Zhou Guangji was also taken aback. Fortunately, there was no danger, and Duan Lang and the others returned safely.

The small courtyard was very lively, a few people were chatting word by word, Duan Lang told Zhou Guangji Heavenly Master Hall to intervene in the case of Hu Weilin, the prison of the Criminal Department, and asked him what he thought.

Zhou Guangji listened, "Duan Lang, this is good news. Hu Weilin's case has been full of turmoil in the city, and it seems that Emperor Yuning is going to have a showdown with Yu Ban. We have no news from the prison of the Criminal Department, but Azhu has surveyed the place where the officials of the Criminal Department were shot, and she has found some signs and is tracking them. If there's any news, I'll let you know right away. ”

Duan Lang was stunned, "What, you guys are also investigating?" ”

"Yes, this matter is openly and secretly pointed to Yu Ban, and only he has the ability to eliminate all evidence in the shortest possible time. So I asked Azhu to look for clues, and as long as there is conclusive evidence, I will publish it among the people. When the time comes, Yu Ban will cause public anger, and Emperor Yuning will not be able to kill without moving. In that case, not only will the civil and military officials in the temple not agree, but the hearts of the people in the world will also change. Zhou Guangji said excitedly.

"Great, with Azhu helping to track it down, plus some official clues, I believe the truth will be found out soon."

Speaking of this, Duan Lang suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Uncle Zhou, that Master Huai of the Investigation Division, did the shadow artist have any information about him?" ”

"Huai?" Zhou Guangji shook his head, "The Investigation Division is an institution that was established after the Duan Clan's sect was destroyed, and the Shadow Masters don't know anything about them. I've only heard that this acacia is very mysterious and never shows its true face. Why, have you seen him? ”

"Uncle Zhou, I suspect that this person is the inner ghost back then. It's just that I haven't seen any other ghost guards, so I can't tell anything from Huai's body. But his eyes are strange, like snake eyes, which can make people feel cold to the bottom of their hearts. ”

"Oh?" Zhou Guangji was taken aback, "Do you suspect that he was the ghost guard back then?" ”

Duan Lang nodded heavily, "If the inner ghost of the year is still alive, I can't think of any other place to accommodate him except for the Investigation Division." The inner ghost has made a great contribution, and Emperor Yuning will definitely reuse it. Our Heavenly Master Hall has a Thousand Households of the Investigation Division, and I have more or less touched some situations these days, except for this Lord Huai, everyone in the Investigation Division is well documented. So apart from this Huai-sama, I can't think of any other place where the inner ghost can hide. ”

Zhou Guangji thought for a moment, nodded and said, "What you said is right, this is very possible." Huai didn't dare to show his true face, for fear of being recognized. But if you want to say that the eyes are the same as poisonous snakes, then only the ghost guard old five Zeng Silie has this kind of eyes. However, back then, I saw with my own eyes that Lao Wu's body was outside the gate of Xining City, and it could never be him. ”

"Uncle Zhou, there is no need to worry about this matter, I will find a way to let you meet this Lord Huai when I have the opportunity, maybe you can recognize him."

"Okay, even if I look at him from a distance, as long as he is one of the ghost guards, I can definitely recognize this person."

Zhou Guangji looked at Duan Lang with some trembling, if that Huai was really the ghost guard of the year, he would rather fight for this old life than have a reckoning with the other party.

Duan Lang hesitated, looked at Zhou Guangji and said, "Uncle Zhou, there is another piece of good news, I guess you are very happy." This time I went to Beiming and met Uncle Seven. ”

"What~what?" Zhou Guangji asked suspiciously.

"Oh, it's ~ Ghost Guard Han Feng."

"Who~!" Zhou Guangji stood up suddenly with iron crutches.

"Uncle Zhou, don't get excited, Seventh Uncle Han Feng is not dead, he was forced to go to Beiming back then, and he is currently the master of Princess Tangtai Mingyue of Beiming. Uncle Seven wanted to come to Kyoto to see you, but I thought it would be better to let him stay in Beiming for the time being. ”

"Lao Qi ~ Lao Qi is still alive?" Zhou Guangji grabbed Duan Lang's arm excitedly and looked at Duan Lang in disbelief.

Duan Lang nodded heavily, "Uncle Seven is very good, and I can conclude that Uncle Seven is not the ghost of the year." ”

Zhou Guangji's eyes were a little red, and he nodded slightly, "Okay, it's good to be alive, no, my trip to Beiming, there are some things I have to ask for." ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, "Seventh Uncle, don't worry, it's very inconvenient for Beiming to be thousands of miles away." Otherwise, if there is anything, you can write a letter and ask Zhou Long or Zhou Hu to take Da Fei for a trip. If there is anything to pass on in the future, let Dafei do it for you. ”

Zhou Guangji calmed down, "Yes, I can't leave yet, there are many things to do here in Kyoto." By the way, I forgot if you didn't mention Dafei. Come on, you come and see. Zhou Guangji said and walked to the backyard.

Duan Lang was shocked, didn't Da Fei have an accident? Duan Lang hurriedly followed, and when he came to the backyard to take a look, Duan Lang's eyes suddenly widened in surprise. A few nests were built in the corners of the backyard, and the three harrier eagles lay quietly in the nest looking at Duan Lang and the others.

"This was all brought by Da Fei, and I couldn't drive it away, so I built a few nests for them to live in. It is estimated that Da Fei went to forage for food, and these harrier eagles are too edible for me to raise. Zhou Guangji smiled bitterly.

Duan Langxin said that if Li Jianshan knew about this, he would have to cry, but fortunately, Li Jianshan was no longer a member of the Investigation and Defense Division, and it didn't matter if Da Fei abducted a few harrier eagles. Eagles are very difficult to domesticate, but Duan Lang is familiar with bird language and Da Fei, and I believe that these harrier eagles will soon be domesticated. At that time, Duan Lang had a few more aerial weapons in his hand.

As a few people were talking, they saw Zhou Zhu walking in from outside. Seeing that Duan Lang was also there, Zhou Zhu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Young master, you have come back from Yushan Pass." ”

"Ah Zhu, Uncle Zhou said that you went to look for clues, did you find them? Tell me about the situation, the Heavenly Master Hall is preparing to intervene in this case. Duan Lang looked at Zhou Zhu expectantly.

"Don't be busy, sit down and drink some water." Zhou Guangji greeted.

Zhou Zhu moistened his throat and said, "Young master, the official at the intersection of the street was shot that day, and the other party was the hand from the roof on the left side. This person's archery skills are accurate, and his light skills are also very good. Judging from the broken tiles on the roof of the scene, it must have been in a hurry, this person stepped on a tile every thirty steps or so, and I tracked it until the south of the city before losing the clue. Today, however, I heard that someone had seen a man with a longbow talking to a butcher who sold meat in the south of the city. In broad daylight, few people in Kyoto take to the streets with bows, and this person is likely to be the killer who shot the officials. I was worried that the butcher's house was their den, so I came back and called Brother Long and Brother Tiger to come with me. ”

Duan Lang was overjoyed in his heart, "Great, I'll go with you, don't have to be too crowded, save the grass and startle the snake." Let's find the butcher's address first, and then I'll take the black armor guard to serve it. It's okay to catch the wrong one, it's a big deal to let it go after interrogation. ”

Zhou Zhu looked at Zhou Guangji uneasily, she was worried that there were many people on the other side, and once she made a move, she would hurt Duan Lang.

Zhou Guangji thought for a while and said, "Duan Lang, you can go, but you must ensure that you only investigate and don't do anything." Like you said, go back and take someone to serve it in a pot. ”

"Don't worry, Uncle Zhou, you will never alarm the other party. Besides, Ah Zhu is just suspicious, let's go to verify it, not to arrest people. ”

"Well, then you guys are safe. By the way, if you don't come back, I'll let Zhou Long go to Beiming tomorrow. ”

"Okay, bring Da Fei with you. There is a shadow storefront mark on the front street of Xianglu City, and Zhou Long should be able to find it. ”

Duan Lang arranged a few words with Zhou Guangji, he had to let Da Fei go to establish a connection between him and Mingyue. After the arrangement, Duan Lang followed Zhou Zhu and hurriedly left the small courtyard.

On a quiet street in the south of Kyoto City, Duan Lang waited silently on his horse. After a while, I saw Zhou Zhu walking out of a grocery store.

"Young master, the butcher lives in the fifth household in the back street. He hasn't done business for the past few days, do you think he's going back to bring people? Zhou Zhu looked at Duan Lang with solicitation.

Duan Lang thought for a while, "Ah Zhu, you go back first, and I'll explore the way myself." Don't worry, I'm just probing, and I won't startle the snake. Duan Lang didn't want Zhou Zhu to follow, in case he moved, Zhou Zhu's presence would become a burden for him.

"Young master, you can't take any chances. If it is really those people, they dare to shoot officials, it is definitely not a good stubble. At this time, the other party should be very vigilant, and any wind and grass may arouse their suspicion. If you insist on going, I'll be with you. Zhou Zhu persuaded strongly.

"That~ That's still forget it, I'll go back to the Heavenly Master Hall first. By the way, you go and talk to Uncle Zhou, and let him take care of those harrier eagles after Da Fei leaves. Duan Lang turned his horse's head and said.

"Young master, if possible, it's best for me to go to the prison of the Criminal Department. Perhaps, I can find some clues. ”

"Okay, I'll do that. You go back first, if this is the wrong catch, I will go to the small courtyard to inform you. ”

Zhou Zhu agreed and rode on his mount. The two parted ways, Duan Lang walked less than one street, and a war horse stopped. Duan Lang tied his war horse and walked alone to the street where the butcher lived.

Duan Lang looked at a row of houses, walked to the fifth household and stopped. Duan Lang closed his eyes slightly and listened carefully. There was no movement in the courtyard at all, only the smell of blood wafting in the air. The other party is a butcher, this kind of aura is really normal, Duan Lang does not suspect anything. Looking around, Duan Lang slammed into the wall with a cat's waist.

Falling into the courtyard, Duan Lang cautiously observed. This is a two-entry courtyard, the front yard is very quiet, Duan Lang walked cautiously to the back yard.

As soon as he stepped into the backyard arch, Duan Lang suddenly became alert, and his keen sixth sense made him subconsciously squat down and roll forward.

A soft sword grazed Duan Lang's spine and slashed over. If it weren't for Duan Lang's vigilance like a beast in the mountains and forests, and a little negligence, I'm afraid that his head would fall to the ground at this time.

Duan Lang pulled out his battle knife while rolling, and without looking at it, he slashed out with a backhand. The other party didn't expect Duan Lang's reaction to be so rapid, and the step that was about to rush forward suddenly turned into a backward wrong step.

The two distanced themselves from each other, staring at each other cautiously, shouting almost at the same time.

"Is that you?"

Duan Lang never thought that the person who attacked him was actually ~ Military Aircraft Ling Zhanfeng!