Hidden in the court

"Everyone go back to your homes and gather at the military camp before noon tomorrow."

The four of them walked in three different directions. Since they were going on a long journey, they still had to report home.

Xihe Huchen turned around and went back to the palace, packed up all the things he needed to take, and packed his bag.

"elder brother!"

A crisp cry from a little girl was heard, Xihe Huchen turned around but was suddenly hugged on the thigh.

"Yu'er."

Xihe Huchen bent down, reached out and picked up the little girl, rubbing his nose against her face.

"Brother is going on a long trip and won't be back for a few months. Can I buy you some candy when I come back?"

"it is good."

"Well, you are really good. You should study hard with the teacher and don't make big brother angry, okay?"

"I know. I didn't bully him." The little girl's face showed a rare serious look, with a hint of grievance.

Xihe Huchen, who knew his sister well, would be crazy if he believed her. This kid can't even speak fluently and he's already telling lies. He's been possessed by the spirit of acting since he was three years old. Now at the age of five, he can sometimes deceive his second brother.

Without saying anything more, Xihe Huchen left the palace and went straight to the military camp.

Lu Peng and Chen Ju, two enemies, were walking home together. They were also neighbors.

Along the way, Lu Peng seemed to be thinking about something. He didn't bother to pay attention to Chen Ju's provocation. He walked and walked and stopped outside the "Western Region Market".

"What do you want to do?"

Lu Peng walked in without saying anything, and Chen Ju had no choice but to follow him.

Lu Peng came to a stall, where a large and exquisite wooden box was placed in the most conspicuous position. Inside the box was a set of ice green jadeite, a pair of earrings, a pair of ear studs, a pair of bracelets, a necklace, a bracelet, a ring and a ring.

"Sir, are you interested in jade?" the stall owner asked in his broken Chinese.

Lu Peng didn't say anything. He looked at the boss, then at the price that was basically extortionate. He gritted his teeth and prepared to pay.

Suddenly, a big hand grabbed his wrist. Chen Ju smiled slyly and shook his head at him.

Lu Peng was very puzzled and looked at him in doubt.

"Go to the side and watch me."

Without giving him time to react, Chen Ju used his muscular body to push him behind him.

Looking at the boss, he put on a ferocious look, which made the Western Region merchant feel scared.

"You are under arrest, you understand?"

The merchant looked confused and explained in a panic, "No, no, no, sir, you must be mistaken. I have not violated any laws of your country, and the prices of these goods are within the market regulations."

"No, you are mistaken. It is your country that has declared war on us, and you, my friend, are suspected of vile espionage. You must be detained until the truth is revealed."

"Oh no I didn't, believe me, I swear to God."

"I believe you, but please also believe in our law. We will clear your name. Please take him to the government office."

Chen Ju said to the two market regulators who came over.

When the two heard that this might be a spy, they did not dare to neglect him. After all, this person had only been there for less than a month and was considered a stranger.

Look at Chen Ju’s official robe again. Well, it’s even more extravagant than that of their immediate superior.

The merchant was being held captive and asked one last question: "What about my goods?"

"Well, don't worry, we will keep it for you."

After saying that, Chen Ju quietly picked up two agate jewelry from the stall and calmly put them into the hands of the two market supervisors.

Those two market regulators are naturally sensible.

"Sir, we are sorry to trouble you with these things. We two brothers still need to escort him to the government office, so we will take our leave now."

After the two left, Chen Ju raised his eyebrows and looked at Lu Peng beside him.

"What are you standing there for? These are all physical evidence. Confiscate them all!"

He spoke so loudly, perhaps afraid that the Western merchants around him couldn't hear him.

Under the awed gazes of the Western merchants, the two men left the market, each carrying a sack.

Chen Ju took Lu Peng and twisted around into an alley before putting down the sack.

After untying the tied sack, on top was the set of jadeite that Lu Peng had originally liked.

Chen Ju took it out and stuffed it into Lu Peng's hand, then tied the sack up again.

Lu Peng looked at the wooden box in his arms, his thoughts a little confused.

"What's the point? It's not like we can't afford it."

Chen Ju was stunned when he heard this, and started to curse: "How much do you give him? Are you stupid? Yeah, I took you to whorehouse for free, and now you're saying you're not happy after you've done it?"

Lu Peng was speechless. Chen Juxuan smiled and said, "Okay, I know what you are thinking. I can tell you clearly that the man is a spy. I have been keeping an eye on him for several days."

Lu Peng was stunned when he heard this, as if he couldn't believe it. "Really?"

"Well, it's almost certain. Think about the things he sells. Is there anything that ordinary people can afford? These days I found that this guy doesn't even pay attention to merchants but is interested in us in official robes. My people also intercepted the letter he wrote to the Kingdom of Kucha. You said so, and the recipient was also written as the Kucha Royal Court. I wanted to close the net today."

"what about now?"

"Now? Just give the things to Lao Qian and treat them as confiscation. You can take this, okay, go quickly. You can still go home earlier."

The result was that after attending the morning court and returning to the Ministry of Revenue, Qian Duo looked at the two large sacks of treasures and had a headache.

When Lu Peng returned home, his wife came out to greet him before he even entered the door.

"Master, why did you come back so early today?"

"Uh, I have to lead the army out tomorrow."

Mrs. Lu's hands froze as she helped him change his clothes. "What kind of war is this?"

"Don't worry, Madam. There has been some unrest in the Western Regions recently. Go and scare them. It's not dangerous."

"You'd better be careful. There is no such thing as a war without danger, especially in the Western Regions."

"Yeah, I remember that. By the way, where's Sheng'er?"

"He went to the store early this morning and may not be back until evening."

Mrs. Lu's hand suddenly felt something unusual. What was that hard thing on her chest?

"Master, what is this?"

Lu Peng raised his eyebrows and suppressed a smile: "Can you take it out and let me see?"

"What is so mysterious..."

Mrs. Lu took out the box, opened it and saw a whole set of jade jewelry inside. She was so shocked that she opened her mouth and was speechless.

"Why did you buy these? They are so expensive."

Lu Peng hugged his wife and put his head on her shoulder. He said greasyly for once: "Why can't I buy what my wife wants?"

"You, what can I say about you? You are such a grown-up, why are you still doing these things?"

"I will be gone for a few months at least, or half a year at most. I will have to trouble you with all the household affairs."

"You are wearing this."

Mrs. Lu took out the ring and put it on his thumb.

"You're going to war, why are you wearing this?"

Madam Lu held his hand and said, "Just keep it. It might be useful."

"Well, thank you, ma'am."