Xiangyang City Lord's Mansion, Council Chamber!
"Jiang Chen, were these two Yuan spies specifically sent to assassinate you, and you killed them in self-defense?"
After learning about the incident, Guo Jing and Huang Rong were both astonished. They didn't understand why the Yuan spies would target Jiang Chen specifically.
"Yes!"
Jiang Chen said, "They spent a lot of time and money to turn Liang Tai, but after Liang Tai's death, all their efforts went to waste! So, they were furious and blamed Liang Tai's death on me. Therefore, they wanted to kill me to vent their anger!"
"They are so arrogant!" Huang Rong angrily said.
Yuan spies openly carried out an assassination attempt within Xiangyang City. If this news gets out, it would damage the reputation of Xiangyang City Lord's Mansion.
"Jiang Chen, are you alright?" Guo Jing asked.
"Thank you for your concern, City Lord. I'm fine!"
Jiang Chen said, "City Lord, Madam, there are probably more than just these two Yuan spies in Xiangyang City!"
"It's a pity that the two Yuan spies committed suicide by taking poison. Otherwise, we could have squeezed out the whereabouts of other Yuan spies from their mouths." Guo Jing said regretfully.
"City Lord, there is a way!" Jiang Chen said.
"Jiang Chen, do you have a plan?" Guo Jing's eyes lit up, and he asked.
"These two Yuan spies were hiding in Xiangyang City. Even if they lived in seclusion, they couldn't possibly leave no trace. As long as we visit the citizens in the city and find out where they were staying, we have a chance to follow the trail and find the other Yuan spies." Jiang Chen said.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Guo Jing and Huang Rong both nodded in agreement.
"Jiang Chen, here is the City Lord's token. This matter is entrusted to you. Be sure to investigate all the Yuan spies in the city."
Huang Rong took out a golden token and handed it to Jiang Chen.
"Please rest assured, City Lord and Madam, I will not fail you!" Jiang Chen took the City Lord's token and said.
The City Lord's token was made of pure gold. In Xiangyang City, whether it was high officials or ordinary citizens, they had to unconditionally obey the order when they saw the City Lord's token.
Guo Jing and Huang Rong's act of taking out the City Lord's token demonstrated their seriousness towards this matter.
"General Jiang, we found it!"
At this moment, a cheer came from outside!
At the same time, a guard rushed in, looking excited.
Found what?
Guo Jing and Huang Rong were puzzled!
"City Lord, Madam, before I returned, I already asked an artist to paint portraits of the two Yuan spies and then sent people to secretly visit and search for the two Yuan spies' lodging. I didn't expect it to be found so quickly!" Jiang Chen said.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, the guard nodded and said, "Yes, we have found the secret lodging of the two Yuan spies by visiting the citizens. It is said that there are still people inside. We did not alert them, but asked the brothers to set up a net outside."
"Good!"
Jiang Chen clasped his fist to Guo Jing and Huang Rong and said, "City Lord, Madam, this is urgent. I'll go over there first!"
"Rong'er, shall we go take a look too?" Guo Jing said.
"City Lord, Madam, you are busy with important matters. Just capturing a few Yuan spies doesn't need you to bother with it! You just sit here and wait for my good news!" Jiang Chen said.
"Okay, then be careful!" Guo Jing advised.
Watching Jiang Chen's hurriedly departing figure, Guo Jing sighed and said, "Rong'er, you still have a good eye for people. Jiang Chen is indeed clever and alert. I was too worried before!"
"Hope he can find all the Yuan spies in Xiangyang City!" Huang Rong said.
If they couldn't find the Yuan spies, once the Yuan army attacked the city, these Yuan spies would kill and set fire within the city, cooperating from the inside. The consequences would be unimaginable.
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Great Sui Dynasty!
Imperial Study Room!
"Your servant greets Your Majesty!" Yuwen Huaji entered the Imperial Study Room and clasped his fist in salute.
"Yuwen, my dear, you don't have to be so formal!"
Sui Emperor said, "Come, let someone give Yuwen a seat!"
A young eunuch moved a chair from the side.
Yuwen Huaji didn't hesitate and sat down directly.
"Yuwen, my dear, have you obtained the Longevity Scripture yet?" Sui Emperor eagerly asked.
"Your Majesty, those two little beggars are extremely cunning and have repeatedly escaped. Your servant is incompetent. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!" Yuwen Huaji clasped his fist and said.
However, Yuwen Huaji's expression was calm and his tone was calm. He did not show any fear at all.
Hearing Yuwen Huaji's self-accusation, Sui Emperor was also quite helpless!
Now, the Great Sui was in continuous turmoil, and the Yuwen Clan held the power in the court. Sui Emperor still had to rely on the Yuwen Clan. How dare he easily turn against them?
"Yuwen, my dear, you're overthinking it! It's just that the Longevity Scripture is of great importance. I hope you can get it back as soon as possible!" Sui Emperor comforted.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Your servant will definitely capture those two little beggars as soon as possible, retrieve the Longevity Scripture, and present it to Your Majesty!"
A subtle curve appeared at the corner of Yuwen Huaji's mouth.
If the time wasn't right, he would have wanted to kill the Sui Emperor in front of him and take his place.
But the throne changing hands was just a matter of time.
As for the Longevity Scripture, even if he found it, how could Yuwen Huaji present it to this puppet emperor?
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