Start from the thief

The North City was subjected to a large-scale investigation. All kinds of memorials impeaching the imperial preceptor's arrogance filled the Liao emperor's desk, bedside table, and study in one day. Some directly wrote regular memorials, some whispered in the emperor's ear, and some even went straight to his knees and cried loudly.

Who doesn't have some little secrets in this day and age? Who knows whether your Imperial Master really wants to investigate the Golden Wolf Bandits or is just taking the opportunity to mess with us? There is no such thing as a united government in this world.

The Liao Emperor also had a headache. He trusted the imperial teacher very much. In order to support the imperial teacher, he could veto or forcefully push forward some things.

But this does not mean that he can ignore the dissatisfaction of the powerful.

The Liao Dynasty was not the Tang Dynasty, and the emperor was not the only one who had the final say. In fact, the emperor did not have the final say in the Tang Dynasty either. It’s just that this kind of centralization was even more unrealistic in the Liao Dynasty.

The Liao Kingdom was a combination of many tribes, and many powerful people represented one or more tribes. If the Liao emperor was too willful, it would be common for tribal leaders to return to their own tribes and no longer be loyal to the Liao emperor. If they were provoked, they would directly rebel.

Therefore, facing huge political pressure, the Liao emperor had to urgently summon the imperial teacher to inquire about the profound meaning of this move.

"I think Zhao Yushu has arrived."

"I know. Didn't he enter Linhuang Mansion a long time ago?"

"I believe that the Golden Wolf Thief last night was him."

The Liao Emperor leaned back and asked, "Why did he choose the Xiao Tatar family?"

"I don't know. This person is cunning and unconventional. Before his true purpose is exposed, few people can guess what he is thinking."

The Imperial Master spoke very highly of Zhao Yushu. If Zhao Yushu heard this, he would chuckle: That’s because I don’t know what I want to do.

"But your investigation is not a good idea. When will you stop?"

"In my opinion, we should investigate until the truth is revealed."

The Liao Emperor shook his head and said, "No, three days. I will stop them for you for three days. Whether you find out anything or not, that's it. Also, no matter what you find out, as long as it has nothing to do with Zhao Yushu, I don't want to hear a single word of it."

The Imperial Master bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

The North City was in chaos for a while. After the Liao Emperor made a three-day agreement and made it clear that anything not related to Zhao Yushu would not matter, the powerful people still had some grudges, but they would not rebel after all. It was nothing more than opening the door for you to search out some unreasonable gold and silver, or someone's basement with special hobbies. Moreover, the grassland is not like the Central Plains where the private possession of a few pieces of armor would be considered treason. The spread of some small hobbies would only give the ordinary people in the South City more topics to talk about after dinner, which was harmless.

Although a little bit of news had come out about what was happening in the North City, it was still unrealistic for the people in the South City to know the full picture and details. Zhao Yushu had been driving on the road that Liu Haiyun had to take for three days, but he didn't wait for him. However, he believed that this situation would not last long.

Sure enough, on the fourth day, he had just set out on that road when he found that Liu Haiyun, who had been staying at home obediently for three days, was waiting there early.

"Mute! Come here quickly!"

Liu Haiyun was sitting under a teahouse with his horse tied beside him. He looked around from time to time and waved to Zhao Yushu as soon as he saw him.

"The old man won't let me go out and cause trouble. I couldn't bear to finish your jar of wine in one go. I've been craving for wine for three days. Take your wine and follow me!"

Zhao Yushu immediately showed an embarrassed expression, and kept making noises while gesticulating with his hands, indicating that the wine was wanted by others.

"Who cares who wants it? If you don't agree, go to my house and find me. Leave now, or I'll beat you to death!"

Liu Haiyun raised the whip, and Zhao Yushu immediately shuddered and took a step back, not daring to say anything.

Liu Haiyun proudly mounted his horse and led the way. He also asked a few servants who came with him to go to various mansions to inform his friends and prepare to hold a small banquet at home to reward everyone for being confined to their homes for three days.

Zhao Yushu lowered his head and pulled the cart, following Liu Haiyun to Liu's house again. Without waiting for Liu Haiyun to greet him, he immediately took the initiative to pick up a jar of wine and followed him.

"Oh, he's quite clever."

Because he had been in there once, the young master didn't order him to go away this time, and the doorman didn't say anything to stop him, so he let Zhao Yushu follow him in openly.

"Mute! Come and pour me some wine, and bring back the reward money, so your boss won't beat you."

Liu Haiyun looked at Zhao Yushu who was about to leave after delivering the wine and waved his hand. He hadn't seen his friends for several days and had a lot to complain about regarding the Golden Wolf Bandits and the Imperial Master's house raid. These words involved many powerful people, so it was really appropriate for this mute to be a servant.

"Ah!"

Zhao Yushu nodded and bowed, then trotted in again.

After the banquet was ready, Liu Haiyun waved his hand to drive all the servants out, signaled Zhao Yushu to close the door and stand by with the wine jar in his arms, then he looked around carefully and pretended to lower his voice: "Brothers, your family must have suffered these days."

"That's right. That Guo, Guoshi, has gone crazy. He wants to find Zhao or something, and he insists that we are hiding him. I think he is just seeking revenge!"

"Does your family have a personal vendetta against him, too?"

"You used the word 'also' very cleverly."

Zhao Yushu pricked up his ears to listen to a group of playboys madly complaining about the National Master, only then did he realize how many things the National Master had done in the past few days that angered God and the people. Fortunately, the Emperor of Liao was able to protect him, but there was nothing he could do if he didn't. He is an inner scene, possibly even the second best inner scene in the world. If he is unhappy, he can probably kill all the cultivators in your entire Liao with just one sword. Who wouldn't be afraid?

"My dears, do you know that I heard that the Imperial Master has imprisoned someone."

"Who is so mysterious?"

Zhao Yushu instantly became alert. Yes, tell me who this mysterious person is.

"I heard that he is a Taoist priest, or an immortal, a great immortal!"

Woc! Zhang Tianshi was arrested? I thought he didn't dare to come. This uncle is really good. He is worthy of being the man that Qi Buyou likes. He is responsible and courageous. It's just that his cultivation is a little weak. He was actually arrested.

So where was Zhang Tianshi imprisoned? Where could a top five person in the world be imprisoned? Well, although he now has an awesome second uncle, Yan Hui is useless, and Zhang Tianshi is still one of the top five in the world.

"Where is he being held? The Imperial Master's Mansion?"

Liu Haiyun asked in a low voice.

Good job, Xiao Liu. Since you are so well-behaved, I won’t hold it against you for whipping me.

"I don't know about that, but it should be South City."

"Nancheng?"

Nancheng?

Zhao Yushu was as surprised as the other playboys.

"One of my servants, whose brother is a farmer in a grocery store in South City, said that he has been delivering vegetables to a Taoist temple every day these days, but he is not allowed to go in. There is an important person inside. Do you think it is the immortal?"

Zhao Yushu didn't want to listen to their nonsense anymore. He just wanted to leave quickly and go to the Taoist temple to see if Zhang Tianshi had been captured. The National Master was now in North City. If he went there himself, there would be a good chance of rescuing Zhang Tianshi. With one more Zhang Tianshi, their chances of winning in Linhuang Prefecture would increase significantly.

Finish your drink, you little bastards.