Chapter 038: A Deadly Account
Du gradually walked out of the alley and stopped under the willow tree on the side of the street.
The evening breeze was a little damp, the bright moon in the sky showed half of its face, and the cloud shadow floated, messy.
He breathed a sigh of relief before walking back down the street.
Zi Yan saw him walk into the alley after leaving, and saw the falling flowers on Changying's arms, and asked, "Why is Du Yan's face so gloomy?" β
Changying smiled and looked up: "He can't hold it and respect me." β
Although the words are weird, Zi Yan thinks about it, so he won't talk about it. He said, "Where are we going now?" β
Changying was silent and said, "Let's go home." I have something important to say. β
After a whistle sounded, everyone showed up in unison.
Returning to the Zhizhou Mansion a quarter of an hour later, Changying went to the door with Zi Yan first, and then said to everyone: "The situation is not good now, Cheng Xiao already knows who I am, and he looked for Du Yan for this matter last night." β
Their backs straightened up.
"Cheng Xiao knew my background, so he had no fear, so much so that he carried out Fang Tong's body without concealing it, and made up such a reason for the turtle's feet.
"He told Du Jian about it, and whether Du gradually had a secret relationship with me or not, the news would eventually reach my ears.
"For him, just let me know that my background has been revealed, and his purpose has been achieved.
"He just wanted to make me retreat and stop me from participating. Because he knew that once the news of me in Huzhou reached Jingshi, Ling Yuan would definitely not let me go. β
Shaoqing stood up: "But how did he know?" When you first went out of Beijing, you were covered by Xiuxiu, and no one knew about it except Second Uncle Rong, and even I almost had to return home because I couldn't find anyone.
"Besides, I've already asked my brother to work in the military department and the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and no one will ever know that you are here!"
"If you don't know, you can't do it unless you do." Changying couldn't tell him in detail about Cheng Xiao's inquiry about her, and leaned on the table and said, "How does he know now, it doesn't matter." The important thing is that he is provoking me, he wants to use my background to force me back. β
"This old immortal!" Huang Ji slapped the table, "So cunning, did you forget this old life or did we pick it up?!" β
Zhou Liang was also very angry, how could he not be angry? The most speechless handle was grabbed by Cheng Xiao, and they couldn't do anything about it!
"What now?" Shaoqing's face began to turn blue, and a pair of sword eyebrows were almost upside down above Ruifeng's eyes.
Changying said: "It stands to reason that after weighing the pros and cons, it is time to retreat at this time." But the more arrogant Cheng Xiao is, the more I feel that he is impatient.
"It is impossible that the last time the man in black kidnapped him would have no effect on him, whether he intends to destroy the evidence or transfer the evidence, there will definitely be many actions, such as the official silver you found tonight."
Several people looked at each other, and Huang Ji said: "If that batch of official silver is sure to be related to him, it will be his death!" β
"Not necessarily." Zhou Liang glanced at him, "You forgot that ledger?" This is certainly not the only secret he has! β
Changying looked at them: "Anyway, I don't plan to admit it.
"First of all, we need to determine whether this batch of silver has anything to do with Cheng Xiao.
"The Zhenhai Gang has power in Caoyun, and recently took over the business of two boats, I speculate that Cheng Xiao is helping the East Palace, so it is very likely that this batch of official silver was issued from the imperial court, in Huzhou, and even Changxing took a turn, and went back to Jingshi, but the silver in the emperor's hand became the prince's silver.
And the books in his hands are probably accounts of the silverβof course, or for some other purpose.
"Although I don't understand why Cheng Xiao left such an account book without destroying it? Was this the instruction of Luo Yuan or the crown prince, or was it his own intention?
"And what is the collusion between the Zhenhai Gang and the Dongying people? But all of this shows one thing, the account book in Cheng Xiao's hand is indeed a very important account. β
Huang Ji was stunned: "Do you want to completely serve Cheng Xiao's pot?" β
"Gotta end!" Changying took the cup that Zi Yan brought in, stroked the cup with her fingers and said, "Since Cheng Xiao wants to blackmail me, then of course I can't be obediently controlled by him." In addition to returning to Huzhou, there is another way to return to Huzhou, which is naturally to end him! β
Everyone's hearts shook, and their drooping shoulders were raised again.
"I think you have already understood," she said, "Cheng Xiao's guilt is there, how weak he is, how good our chances of turning the tables around."
"Since he wants to deal with me, then at this point, I have no choice but to go all the way to the dark. Anyway, I just obediently obeyed him, and this news may not be able to cover up. β
The position of the crown prince can now be said to be all dependent on the stability of the Gu family, and it will take a lot of effort for him to fight against the imperial power in the future, and his lack of silver is not difficult to determine for Shen Changying, who came back from his previous life.
Judging from all indications, there is no doubt that the Zhenhai Gang's silver is the prince's conspiracy.
Since this matter is still related to the struggle for imperial power, what reason does she have not to be ruthless to end Cheng Xiao?
"Yes!" After a moment of silence, Shaoqing took the lead in speaking, "Cheng Xiao is so arrogant, we not only have to shut his mouth, but also have to pull his skin down!" β
After speaking, he immediately said: "Didn't Du Yan go to check on Cheng Xiao?" Then I'd better check on the Zhenhai Gang first! β
Changying has no opinion.
But she thought for a while, and then said: "You go to the Zhenhai Gang, mainly because the line of Caoyun is worth staring at."
"If this batch of official silver really came out of Cheng Xiao's hands, then he would definitely show his feet.
"Before he knows what we have learned, you hurry to the docks to ambush him, so that you may be able to get evidence of whether the official silver has anything to do with him.
"But other than that," she paused, and then added, "forget it, I'll do the rest myself, and you can go." Be hidden when you go out, Cheng Xiao is not only staring at me, but also at you. β
"There are counts!"
Shaoqing patted his chest and went out.
When the people were gone, Zi Yan came in with another bowl of soup.
"What did Du gradually say about the girl before?" She had been outside all the time, and she hadn't had time to express her shock.
Changying nodded, lowered her head and took a sip of soup.
When it comes to this, the ones who are surprised or moved are always the ones around them, and for three years, for her, all the heartbeats have turned into waves.
As a human being in two lives, she finally knows that the world is impermanent, and there will always be inadvertent accidents in life, although she does everything she can to hide her identity, but Cheng Xiao knows, this is also a helpless thing.