Eleven Niang hurriedly found the Immortal, inquiring about the cavalry.
Yuan Lai looked blankly: “I have not heard of any cavalry mobilizations in the Jingji region around Chang’an.”
At this time, a scout under his command reported: “My subordinates have already had people investigate. There are no cavalry passing through within ten li around the Ghost Market. There are a few groups of merchants, but the number of horses is only about a dozen.”
Yuan Lai and Eleven Niang looked at each other, both seeing the confusion and puzzlement in each other's eyes.
Yuan Lai remained silent for a moment, then shook his head slightly: “This has nothing to do with us, let’s not mention this for now.”
Then he explained to Eleven Niang: “Today, the court was quite lively. The Emperor rebuked the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince refused to admit it, with all the blame being placed on Lu Ling Feng.”
“Now that Lu Ling Feng has been stripped of his military authority, we can continue to sell our Chang’an Red Tea.”
“Go ahead, the shop is newly opened, invite guests from all directions.”
“Also tell them that tonight at the banquet, they can not only drink Chang’an Red Tea for free, but they can also buy a batch of specially made top-grade Immortal Tea!”
“This is a rare opportunity, only this once!”
Eleven Niang nodded with a smile, then asked: “Has the Immortal found suitable candidates?”
“Should Eleven Niang lend a hand and help you kidnap him?”
Yuan Lai waved his hand: “No need, this person is very special, I need to go invite him myself!”
Meanwhile.
Wei Ming went back, took a bath, changed clothes, and went to the Pei Residence to visit Pei Xi Jun.
After that, he went to the Chang’an Public Office.
He saw Su Wu Ming comforting Lu Ling Feng, while Lu Ling Feng ignored him.
Lu Ling Feng was completely dejected.
Guo Zhuang was indignant: “General, I feel sorry for you. Their actions are too much, how can they let you take the blame…”
Lu Ling Feng waved his hand to interrupt: “Okay Guo Zhuang, I’m fine, the top priority is to crack the case. Over a dozen murder cases in a year, life is precious, no time to think about these irrelevant things.”
Su Wu Ming reminded: “Chang’an Red Tea also rose to prominence a year ago.”
Wei Ming walked over and added: “The Emperor’s second ascension to the throne began a year ago!”
Lu Ling Feng fell silent, he knew that Wei Ming and Su Wu Ming were hinting at something, but he dared not believe it, nor did he want to believe it.
Su Wu Ming took out a pink flower, a strange herb, from his bosom: “This is something I found in a royal villa in Chang’an city…”
“Western Region Phantom Grass!”
As soon as Su Wu Ming finished speaking, Lu Ling Feng loudly rebuked: “Su Wu Ming, you are bold! Who gave you the authority to sneak into the royal villa?”
His side sword was halfway out before it was dejectedly put back: “I still have something to do, I’ll take my leave first.”
He left with Guo Zhuang after dropping those words.
Wei Ming shook his head slightly: “Senior brother, he is the Crown Prince’s confidant, highly favored by the Emperor, it’s normal that he cannot accept it immediately.”
Su Wu Ming snorted: “So what? Right is right, wrong is wrong. Master said, you can deny a mistake, but a mistake is still a mistake!”
“Okay, senior brother, don’t get angry. Lu Ling Feng has lost his military authority and is suspended. At this time, he cannot calm down, he may go back to investigate the Ghost Market.”
“I suggest that you send some Catchers to support him.”
“If possible, senior brother, our plan to lure the snake out of its hole can begin.”
“I have a feeling that the Chang’an Red Tea case will be solved tonight!”
Su Wu Ming nodded in agreement: “Okay, I will go make arrangements.”
Wei Ming looked at Su Wu Ming’s back, his eyes narrowed: “The turmoil in the court has begun, the three emperors’ game is about to end, Yuan Lai and the others are about to die.”
Leaving the Chang’an Public Office, he went to the Censorate to report his work, reporting all the achievements he had made recently.
Censorate Chief Bi Gou gave high praise to Wei Ming’s work, and then chatted about the turmoil in the court.
Wei Ming did not make any comment. First, he was unsure of who Bi Gou belonged to. Second, he didn’t want to get involved in the vortex of the three emperors’ struggle.
After leaving work, Wei Ming did not rush to the Ghost Market, but went back to the Pei Residence for dinner.
“Father, did you say much in the court today?”
Pei Jian shook his head: “I was going to talk about the evil of Chang’an Red Tea, but when I saw the ministers’ reaction was too intense, I had to keep my mouth shut.”
“Did our Crown Prince really just throw the blame… the blame onto Lu Ling Feng?”
“Well, no, but it’s almost the same. The Crown Prince said directly that he had indeed ordered Lu Ling Feng to thoroughly investigate the case, but he did not order the closure of Chang’an Red Tea.”
“No official seal, no handwritten letter, no imperial decree, Lu Ling Feng was completely betrayed by the Crown Prince.” Wei Ming chuckled.
The reason why Lu Ling Feng was so sad and looked like he had lost his parents was not because he was stripped of power and dismissed, but because the person who backstabbed him was his master, Li Long Ji, whom he had always loyally served.
“The Princess directly stated in the court today that Chang’an Red Tea is a top-grade Immortal Tea, but someone deliberately used the name of red tea to frame her.” Pei Jian said in a deep voice.
Wei Ming was stunned for a moment, then he smiled meaningfully: “This Princess is quite a formidable character. She directly brought the matter to light, and the chess game in plain sight can no longer continue!”
Pei Jian asked another question: “Now that the struggle in the court has ended, should this case be closed?”
Wei Ming looked in the direction of the Chang’an Ghost Market: “The case will probably be solved tonight!”
…
Chang’an Ghost Market.
Su Wu Ming brought nineteen Chang’an Catchers, plus Guo Zhuang, Xiao Wu, and several other personal guards.
They had just entered the Ghost Market when they ran into Wen Chao who was going to the banquet to buy tea.
“Wen Lieutenant, what are you doing here?”
Wen Chao was caught red-handed and stammered: “I, I, I…”
Lu Ling Feng deliberately tricked him: “Wen Lieutenant, wouldn’t you be here to buy Chang’an Red Tea?”
Wen Chao’s expression changed drastically, his eyes darted about.
Lu Ling Feng drew his saber, placed it on Wen Chao’s neck: “If you don’t tell the truth, Lu’s saber doesn’t recognize people.”
He was from the Fan Yang Lu Clan, the Crown Prince’s confidant, a General of the Jin Wu Guard, these three identities combined, it was just a matter of one blow to kill a mere Registrar Lieutenant.
Even if he didn’t break the law, even if he didn’t, Lu Ling Feng would kill him, and he would have to accept it. He would lose his life in vain!
Wen Chao couldn’t withstand the intimidation and immediately confessed to the matter of Eleven Niang opening for business and selling Chang’an Red Tea.
Lu Ling Feng’s voice was icy cold: “These thieves are really bold. The outside world is in turmoil over the Chang’an Red Tea incident, yet they dare to continue doing business and selling?”
“Let’s go, take me to Eleven Niang, I want to see how many heads they have grown.”
However, they hadn’t gone far when they were attacked by a wave of arrows from the dark.
The chase was fruitless, but Lu Ling Feng’s heart grew even more uneasy.
“The people who shot arrows from the dark are definitely not petty thieves or bandits. They’re more like military masters!”
They came to a dance hall in the Ghost Market, with a cloth sail hanging in front of it, the same style as Yin Shi Lang’s.
It said: Thousand Charming and Alluring Eleven Niang.
Lu Ling Feng led his personal guards and Catchers into the dance hall.
He saw several beauties fluttering their sleeves, dancing gracefully, surrounded by high-ranking officials, wealthy merchants, and dignitaries on both sides.
They were like drug addicts who had taken drugs, each one delirious, their eyes glazed over, they were swaying their heads and bodies.
On the platform of the second floor, Eleven Niang, graceful and charming, walked out gracefully.
“Oh! Guests have arrived.”
“Serve tea, treat our distinguished guests well.”
The dancing ladies brought over the Chang’an Red Tea, as bright as blood. Lu Ling Feng directly overturned the cup.
Eleven Niang’s eyes turned cold: “I kindly invited you to drink my precious Chang’an Red Tea, yet you don’t cherish it, you overturn my Immortal Tea… You’re truly pushing your luck!”
Lu Ling Feng pointed his sword at Eleven Niang: “You are Eleven Niang, right? Tell me who is behind you, and I will spare your life!”
Eleven Niang giggled: “As expected of a son of the Fan Yang Lu Clan, you are so arrogant. You haven’t even fought yet, and you are already sentencing me to death?”
Suddenly, Eleven Niang’s face turned cold, her laughter stopped abruptly: “Kill them!”
As soon as she finished speaking, two warriors, powerful and strong, jumped down from the second floor, each holding a golden hammer and a golden mace.
They fought!
In the midst of the fierce battle, Lu Ling Feng was horrified to discover that these two strange men were impervious to swords and spears. They were like they had the body of a diamond.
Just then.
A voice came from outside the door: “In the Yonglong Era, four You Li assassins entered the capital to assassinate, they were captured and imprisoned in Chang’an County Jail, but they disappeared without a trace.”
“I didn’t expect that after many years of disappearance, I would meet them here.”
Everyone turned around and saw Wei Ming walking into the dance hall with a smile on his face. The smile made people feel like they were bathed in spring breeze.
But Eleven Niang felt that this smile was extremely deadly.
Lu Ling Feng’s brows shot up, You Li Four Fiends?!
Wei Ming’s steps were light as he walked towards the two You Li Fiends. Lu Ling Feng quickly called out to stop him: “Wei Brother, no, it’s dangerous, come back quickly…”
Before he finished speaking.
The two You Li Fiends looked at each other, then attacked simultaneously, the golden hammer and golden mace slammed hard towards Wei Ming.
Wei Ming gently raised his hand, grabbed in the air.
Soul Confinement and Spirit Sending!