The ragged old man heard the stranger's voice, and subconsciously wanted to run away, but as soon as he turned around, he saw Fang Kui standing at the door, and Dong Xi waiting by the window, and in front of him, Yue Qingming, who was looking at him with a smile.

He hurriedly covered his face, and the whole person curled up in the corner, looking like he didn't intend to answer any questions from Yue Ming.

Fang Kui subconsciously frowned, what kind of attitude is this, they are all kind to talk to him, why doesn't he appreciate it? Do we have to take tough measures?

When Fang Kui was about to step forward, Yue Qingming stretched out his hand to stop him, and then looked at the old man curled up in the corner with a smile, and said in a gentle tone: "Old man, don't worry, we are really not bad people, we just have something to ask you." ”

The old man didn't speak, and kept the posture he had just held and didn't move.

Fang Kui said angrily: "Yue Qingming, what time are you still wasting with him here, just take it back for interrogation!" ”

Yue Qingming ignored Fang Kui's words, and half-squatted in front of the old man, his tone and expression were gentle: "Old man, I know what your identity is, and I also know why you are hiding here, but you shouldn't want to hide here until you die, and no one will collect your body when you die, right?" ”

The old man's body trembled slightly, but he quickly returned to his previous position.

"Old man, don't you want revenge?" Yue Qingming smiled and said, "How did the fourth prince die tragically, you should know very well, right?" Now there is a chance to avenge him, don't you want to? ”

"Revenge ......"

The old man, who had not spoken all this time, finally spoke, his voice hoarse, and his tone was full of vicissitudes.

"It's impossible to take revenge...... Impossible......"

The old man hugged his knees, and his choked voice sounded, and he looked very sad.

Yue Qingming and Fang Kui looked at each other, then reached out and gently patted the old man's shoulder, comforting in a soft tone: "Old man, don't be sad, since I said something like that, it proves that I have a way to help you take revenge." ”

The old man's hands holding his knees loosened slightly, and then he turned to look at Yue Qingming, his eyes filled with tears and surprise.

Yue Qingming smiled and said, "Old man, are you willing to believe me once?" ”

“…… Who are you? ”

"I'm Yue Qingming, the owner of a restaurant."

"The owner of a restaurant?" The old man couldn't help but sneer: "With your identity, why should I believe what you say?" How are you going to help me get revenge? ”

"Because we have the same enemy, Prince, of course."

The emotion on the old man's face instantly turned into resentment, and his hands involuntarily clenched into fists, and it was not difficult to see that he had a deep hatred for the prince in his heart.

Yue Qingming stood up, still with a faint smile on his face, and said, "Old man, as long as you are willing to cooperate with us and tell us some things you know, we will have a bargaining chip to deal with the prince, and we can use this to help you avenge when the time comes." ”

"Why should I believe you can do it? That's the prince, it's the prince, is it something that you can deal with as a restaurant owner! ”

Yue Qingming smiled and said, "What if you add the other two princes?" ”

The old man looked surprised: "What? The other two princes? ...... are you referring to?"

"Since you have been in the Imperial City all along, you must know more or less about the situation in the Imperial City, who is the prince's biggest enemy in the Imperial City now, you should know, right? Working with us will only benefit you. ”

“……”

The old man pursed his lips, frowned, and lowered his head with a tangled look, as if he was thinking about whether he should believe what Yue Qingming said.

Yue Qingming was not in a hurry, just waiting there quietly.

Fang Kui was a little anxious, he originally wanted to open his mouth to urge, but he was beaten back by Yue Qingming's eyes, and in the end he didn't say anything, just stood aside honestly and waited.

The old man turned around slowly, looking at Yue Qingming with a nervous expression, but his eyes kept staring at Yue Qingming's face without moving his gaze, as if he wanted to see something from her face.

Then he sighed and said, "Little girl, what you said is true, are you and those two princes willing to help me avenge it?" ”

"As long as you are willing to cooperate with us, it is natural to help you."

"Good!" The old man took two steps forward: "Then I promise you, if you want to know something, I will tell you what I know!" ”

Yue Qingming smiled and said, "Old man, this is not the place to talk, if you can, go back with us first, we will ensure your safety, how about it?" ”

"Yes!"

The old man agreed happily, Yue Qingming gave Fang Kui a smug look, and then led him out of the house and led him into the carriage.

Fang Kui followed, a little surprised, he didn't expect things to go so smoothly? Is what Yue Qingming said very convincing? But I don't feel anything out of the ordinary!

Yue Qingming took the old man and Fang Kui back to Mingyue Tower, asked Ruyi to arrange for someone to prepare a vacant room for the old man to rest in, and then took them to another room.

After sitting down, Yue Qingming asked straight to the point: "Old man, how much do you remember about the assassination of the fourth prince by the crown prince?" Is crucial evidence still alive? ”

The old man shook his head and let out a heavy sigh, he said, "Where will there be any crucial evidence left, it is a fluke that I can survive!" ”

"Did you see what was going on?"

"I saw it, but no one would believe what I said, right? That's the crown prince, I rashly testify against him, and the last person to die will definitely be me! ”

"It doesn't matter if other people believe what you say or not, the most important thing is that you know in your heart that what you said is true, and it was indeed the prince who killed the fourth prince at the beginning, and it also ruined your family!"

"Humph!" The old man suddenly slapped the table, his eyes resentful: "What I said must be true, I have seen those things with my own eyes, the palace was destroyed that night, and I also saw the prince's personal guard, and he is still serving by the prince's side!" ”

Yue Qingming and Fang Kui instantly met their gaze, and the guards beside the prince were actually involved in the destruction of the Four Princes' Mansion in the first place! It seems that the evidence of this matter is not sufficient, the prince is so careless!

Yue Qingming smiled and said, "Young Master Fang Kui, you know more about the situation on the prince's side, what do you think of this matter?" ”