jdhmnovel Chapter 242 If you want to save people, come with me
Chapter 242 If you want to save people, come with me
Inside the Regent's Palace.
Nangong Jin was aware that Xu Jingyun had been sent back by Lin Shu, but he was not clear about why she went out again after returning to the manor.
Even by dinner time, Xu Jingyun was still nowhere to be seen.
Only after inquiring with the servants in his courtyard did they learn—
"The young master returned around noon for a brief stay, but after less than a quarter of an hour, he left the mansion again, sword in hand, looking very aggressive," a servant in Xu Jingyun's courtyard knelt in the dining hall and answered tremblingly.
It's midday? More than two hours have passed since then!
Recalling the plan that Lin Shu had mentioned about Zhu Yao and the others a couple of days ago, Nangong Jin's face darkened, and he questioned sharply, "Do you know where they went?"
"This servant...this servant doesn't know..." The servant stammered, unable to express himself. As servants, how could they dare to inquire about their master's whereabouts?
Nangong Jin slammed his hand heavily on the dining table, the force causing the bowls and plates to bounce and fall back down. He then kicked the kneeling servant in front of him, his tone sharp: "Then why didn't you report it?"
"Slave..." The servant struggled to steady himself, nearly being kicked over, but still knew nothing when asked.
Seeing this, Nangong Jin felt a bit better after kicking him, so he didn't make things difficult for him. Perhaps Nangong Jin himself knew that no one could stop Jing'er from doing what he was determined to do.
Moreover, Jing'er's departure times are unpredictable, but she will always return by dinner time when it gets dark. Even if she doesn't return, she will send someone to deliver a message.
However, things are different now. The people from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion are eyeing us covetously. Although they haven't taken any action in the past two days, it's hard to say they won't do so today.
However, remembering that he had gone out with four bodyguards, he breathed a slight sigh of relief and immediately sent people to search for him.
"Go find him, even if you have to turn the entire imperial city upside down, you must bring him back to me."
After saying that, as if he still felt it wasn't enough, he continued to instruct the guards in the mansion: "Go to Wushuang Pavilion immediately and tell Lin Shu about this matter, and ask her to assist in the search."
"Yes." Most of the guards in the manor have been dispatched.
In fact, Nangong Jin knew that Xu Jingyun had most likely been captured by Zhu Yao and others, which was why he was making such a big fuss about finding her. His plan was to later use the pretext of searching house to house to launch a large-scale search of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
After the guards left, Nangong Jin looked at the food in front of him but had no appetite at all. So he waved his hand and ordered the food to be taken away.
Then, he sat on the table, pinching and rubbing his brow with two fingers, looking irritable, and muttered to himself, "If I can't find Lin Shu, then I will personally lead troops to the Imperial Preceptor's mansion to demand her!"
At the same time, he gritted his teeth and thought to himself: Zhu Yao, it's best if Jing'er is alright!
After thinking it over, Nangong Jin went to his study by himself, drafted a search warrant, and immediately went to the palace to have it stamped with the imperial seal!
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Wushuang Pavilion.
Lin Shu had just learned of Xu Jingyun's disappearance from a guard at the Regent's Palace, and immediately sent people to look for her.
Finally, Chou Er and his group discovered five corpses in Louxi Alley. Four of them were Xu Jingyun's bodyguards, and the other was a beggar.
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu immediately rushed over and, after observing the situation for a while, found a familiar purse in the beggar's arms.
Lin Shu glanced at the corpse on the ground, her expression unreadable, her face cold. She rubbed the blood-stained purse in her hand, then clenched it tightly, and looked in the direction of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
Ugly Second followed her gaze, then looked at the lifeless guard on the ground, and said with some apprehension, "Master, the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion actually has such abilities!"
The prince was skilled in martial arts and had four bodyguards with him, yet he was still able to be kidnapped without anyone noticing. If the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion truly had such capabilities, then their previous plans would probably have to be reconsidered.
Lin Shu shook her head, pointed to the wounds of the four men, and said, "All four of them died instantly without any resistance. This person must have taken advantage of their momentary lapse in attention to administer the medicine!"
When talking about the person who used the medicine, Lin Shu pointed to the beggar in the distance.
Ugly Second looked and realized it was true!
Just as he was about to say something more, a one-armed woman dressed in black walked out of the alley.
"Who goes there?" Ugly Two and the others from the Peerless Pavilion drew their weapons to stop her from getting closer, looking at her warily.
Lin Shu recognized the person who had come, so she waved her hand to signal someone to come over.
The crowd put away their weapons, took a step back, and made way for them.
The visitor first bowed respectfully before explaining his purpose: "Lord Lin, it's been a long time! My master sent me to inform you that Xu Jingyun is at the Imperial Preceptor's residence. If you wish to rescue her, you must come with me alone!"
Lin Shu was not surprised at all that they could recognize her and Xu Jingyun! After all, Feng Xin had dealt with her and A-Yun quite a bit before, so it was not surprising that she recognized them.
However, before she could speak, Ugly Two objected first:
"Your Majesty, you mustn't! They must have a conspiracy. It would be dangerous for you to go alone! Let's capture this person first, and then join forces with the Regent's Palace to search for the person at the Imperial Preceptor's residence."
"I forgot to tell Lord Lin that if I can't get back in half an hour, then Xu Jingyun's safety cannot be guaranteed!" Aru looked directly at Lin Shu, her eyes showing no fear. She was betting on Xu Jingyun's position in Lin Shu's heart.
“You…” Ugly Second looked at Aru with resentment. No wonder this person dared to come alone. So this is what he was planning!
"Okay." Lin Shu looked calmly at Aru and readily agreed.
“Master…” Chou Er was about to persuade her again, but Lin Shu stopped him by raising her hand.
"Let's go." Lin Shu first said coldly to Aru, then followed at a distance. As she brushed past Chou Er, Lin Shu spoke in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"If the Regent wants to search the Imperial Preceptor's residence, he must have a search warrant. Since Zhu Yao dares to openly challenge him, she must have a backup plan."
If I do not emerge tonight, immediately send a message to the garrison commander of Zhennan Pass, instructing him to feign an attack without engaging in battle, thus exerting pressure!
After saying that, Lin Shu quickly caught up with Aru without changing her expression.
After everyone left, Chou Er pondered for a moment before understanding Lin Shu's intention:
It is likely that the Regent will not be able to obtain a search warrant this time. If he forcibly searches the official's residence, it will be considered a rebellion!
However, the Prince of Shezhen commands a large army, and whenever foreign tribes invade, the court will inevitably need his help. At that time, he can make demands, and the court officials will naturally put pressure on the Imperial Preceptor's faction… That's why the Emperor ordered the garrison commander of Zhennan Pass to launch a feigned attack!
On Nangong Jin's side, he did encounter trouble. He was stopped as soon as he arrived at the palace gate. The person was none other than Grand Tutor Cui, who commanded 100,000 imperial guards.
Nangong Jin frowned, looking anxious. He had important matters to attend to and did not want to get entangled with this person, but given the person's status, he still had to give him some face. So he decided to bypass the person and enter the palace.
To everyone's surprise, she blocked it again by turning to the side.
Even with his good temper, Nangong Jin was quite angered, so he looked at Grand Tutor Cui with an impatient tone:
"Grand Tutor, what is the meaning of this? I have important matters to discuss with His Majesty today, so please do not entangle me."
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