As soon as he started his shift the next day, Su Qinchao quickly reported what had happened last night.

However, the general was accompanying the emperor at the moment and had no time to see him. He had to inform the on-duty general guarding the Danfeng Gate about the matter and ask him to pass on the message before he hurried back to the south of the city.

Chang'an is undoubtedly beautiful tonight, with millions of colorful lanterns interweaving among the carved railings and painted buildings, and colorful ribbons hanging from the eaves on both sides.

Every two hundred steps or so, there were fireworks over ten feet high, making the entire Chang'an City as bright as day.

As the bells rang, lights were lit on the towering Zongyuntai in the distance and clusters of cannons shot up into the sky.

Then it exploded above people's heads with a bang, so brilliant that the tourists below immediately cheered.

"It's so beautiful!" Su Qinchao, who was standing on the roof of the attic looking around, was also attracted by the view.

The fireworks in the sky flickered in his eyes. Although they were the most traditional fireworks, they also brought him a different kind of shock at this moment.

"It's a pity that we can't go to Zongyuntai tonight." Shen Yong sighed as he looked at the Zongyuntai in the distance, which looked even more magnificent under the lights.

"Get to work. Be extra alert tonight!" Su Qinchao retracted his gaze and told Shen Yong what happened last night.

If these people were to cause trouble tonight, it would be no joke. This was also the reason why he had been staying on high ground tonight to investigate. If there was anything unusual, he could detect it immediately.

"How could this happen!" Shen Yong looked around hurriedly, afraid of missing something.

However, until late at night, the tourists gradually dispersed and nothing happened.

Maybe the general had made some preparations, Su Qinchao thought about it and decided that it would be better if nothing happened. They should just keep quiet. If something happened, they would not be able to bear the consequences.

The next morning, the general specially summoned Su Qinchao and asked him in detail about the details of that night.

He looked carefully at the feather arrows that Su Qinchao handed over, and they were all of ordinary style.

"It may not be the Japanese. They have no reason to do this." Since the previous dynasty, Japan has always been on good terms with Dawu and has offered tributes every year.

This morning he also checked the secret letter sent back from Japan, and found nothing unusual.

"The general is right. If they were Japanese, they wouldn't reveal their flaws so easily!" If he used the escape technique directly, wouldn't he be intentionally telling others that he is a ninja?

"You go ahead and do your work. I'll arrange for someone to investigate thoroughly." The general pinched his frowning brows.

"Yes, I will take my leave."

It was not until half a month later that the general sent a verbal message to him.

It turned out that when the man in black was escaping, he was seen by two Chang'an County bailiffs who were seconded to patrol the main street.

They followed secretly all the way and found that the man in black disappeared in the backyard of Honglu Temple.

The two yamen runners were reluctant to barge in, so they stayed near the Honglu Temple. After a whole night, they didn't see anyone coming out, so they knew the situation was serious.

The next morning, the two men reported the matter to the Chang'an County Magistrate. The County Magistrate did not dare to delay and reported the matter to the General on the same day. The General then took his badge and handed over the matter to the Chang'an County Magistrate.

So that afternoon, the magistrate of Chang'an County took the general's badge and went to the Honglu Temple to negotiate.

He also ordered the Chang'an County Lieutenant to investigate while the envoys were attending the emperor's birthday banquet.

The Chang'an County Lieutenant was indeed Di Renjie's disciple. Through the testimonies of the two yamen runners and the clues left in the temple, he gradually identified the Uighur envoys.

Later, a set of nightgown with marks of spear scratches on the sleeves and a slight smell of special Uighur spices was dug out in the garden of Honglu Temple.

A few days ago, Your Majesty ordered the Uighur delegation to be placed under house arrest. After an overnight interrogation, it was discovered that the Uighur delegation felt humiliated because they were arrested for causing trouble last time.

He deliberately pretended to be a Japanese ninja to assassinate the Silla people, intending to provoke disputes among the three countries.

When the truth came to light, His Majesty immediately sent envoys to the Uighurs to negotiate.

...

As the weather grew colder, envoys from various countries left one after another, carrying with them the large rewards bestowed by the emperor.

Only the Uighurs who were under house arrest and the Japanese envoys who were reluctant to leave were left.

"Are these Japanese always like this?" Su Qinchao sat at the wonton stall, looking at several Japanese who were still buying things in various shops not far away, and asked Shen Yong who was standing beside him.

These people must be here to purchase goods. These past few days, the Japanese have almost cleared out all the shops on the street.

"Yes, that's how the Japanese delegations are. Japan's land is barren, and they admire our country, so they buy a lot every time they come. Some stores heard that the Japanese would come, and they went to Jiangnan to buy a lot of goods. Those Japanese like these things."

There were only two boats when we came, and five boats were not enough when we left.

"I heard that Japan has tried very hard to invite Master Shi Qiyi to Japan to give lectures on Zen and poetry."

Master Shi Qiyi was both an eminent monk and a poet, and he was best at explaining Zen principles through poetry and prose.

"Yes, I heard that His Majesty is planning to send someone to accompany the master." Shen Yong did not understand Buddhism, and knew nothing about poetry.

"I also want to visit Japan." They had resumed their usual work in the past two days and no longer had to patrol around the south of the city.

Therefore, they now have time to sit leisurely in the stall and chat.

"Well, that's possible. Usually the accompanying personnel are selected from the Jinwu Guard or the Jingwei Camp. If you want to go, you can ask Princess Yucheng to mediate."

"That's true~" So when he got off work that day, Su Qinchao went to Princess Yucheng's mansion himself.

At this time, Princess Yucheng was carefully reading Li Yi's recently written book "Records of Past Lives" in the study. When she heard Lu Yong say that Su Qinchao wanted to see her, her eyes lit up.

There were some places where Li Yi's writing was not very clear, and this guy happened to come to him, so he met Su Qinchao in the reception room with the "Records of Past Life Experiences".

"What method was used during the reign of Emperor Kangxi to control the Yellow River that could solve the problem once and for all?" Before Su Qinchao could speak, Princess Yucheng brought up a topic that she was most concerned about.

The Yellow River embankments are repaired every year, but they burst every year, causing great damage.

"..." Su Qinchao's eyes shook violently when he heard that. His mind went blank for a moment. His legs went limp and he fell to the ground. He was covered in cold sweat and couldn't speak.

How did Princess Yucheng know all this? Yes, Su Qinchao remembered what he had told Li Yi before.

She has always been timid and had many ideas. She definitely didn't do things her own way, but she couldn't withstand the princess's majesty and told him everything she knew.

"What's wrong? Where has your courage gone?" Princess Yucheng chuckled, and it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry.

"Princess, please forgive me. I did not intend to hide it before." Su Qinchao knelt on the ground, feeling extremely frightened.

"Should I believe you? Or can I still trust you?" Although Princess Yucheng did not summon Su Qinchao to confront her these days.

But she deliberately released the news that Shi Qi was going to Japan, because she knew that Su Qinchao would definitely come to see her.

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