The Regent's Koi Princess

Zuo Yushifu

The air pressure in the study was extremely low.

Even before winter arrived, Fang Cheng was already feeling a little shiver.

News came from Nanping that General Zheng was captured, Lin Qingyue and Tang Baokun had won a great victory, and they might have already returned to the capital.

It's been so long since the carrier pigeon sent the message to Western Liao, but there's still no news from the eldest son, and I don't know how he's doing over there.

Perhaps, no news is the best news.

Maybe the Regent doesn't know yet that the eldest son wants to rebel.

There was a "pop" sound.

Zhao Zhoucheng threw the blue and white porcelain teacup in his hand against the wall, and the teacup was instantly broken into pieces.

“I really can’t understand why General Zheng has never been defeated.

Why was he so helplessly beaten by a weak scholar?

What went wrong here?"

Fang Cheng lowered his head and wrung his hands, not daring to answer.

Because he couldn't answer this question. After all, everyone in the Western Zhou Dynasty knew that General Zheng was brave and good at fighting and had never been defeated.

Now that something like this has happened, no one can figure it out or understand it.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Zhoucheng raised his head, pinched his brows, and asked weakly, "Is there any news from the eldest master?"

Fang Cheng looked up at Zhao Zhoucheng and tentatively replied, "Your Excellency, there is no news from the eldest master yet.

However, I think you don't have to worry. No news may be the best news. Maybe the eldest son is already on his way to the capital.

The journey from Western Liao to the Imperial Capital is long, how can it be possible to get there in a few days? You! Just wait patiently, even if General Zheng fails and is captured, so what?

The eldest son has 100,000 elite soldiers at his disposal, not to mention the Black Wind Hall."

After hearing Fang Cheng's words, Zhao Zhoucheng felt a little better.

After all, he still has Zong'er as the trump card in his hand.

Even if the little emperor wanted to deal with him, he had to consider the consequences.

"Has the Madam made any move today? Has she mentioned looking for that bitch?"

Fang Cheng bowed and whispered: "This is what I can't understand.

Logically, how could Madam just ignore the fact that Long Yuening had been away from the mansion for so many days?

No matter what, the girl was raised by the Madam. Even if they are not biological mother and daughter, she still has the grace of raising her, right?"

Zhao Zhoucheng frowned upon hearing this, and a sinister look flashed across his eyes. The flickering candlelight in the study stretched his shadow long, as if even the air was filled with an air of uneasiness.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, stared at the dark night sky outside, and thought to himself: "Where is that girl hiding? Why can't even my spies in the Left Censor's Office find any news? Could she really be so capable that she can disappear without a trace right under my nose?"

A gust of night wind blew by, bringing a bit of chill, and also seemed to blow away some of the doubts in his heart.

Zhao Zhoucheng turned around suddenly, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he could penetrate the heavy fog and look directly at the unknown truth.

"No, we can't continue to be passive like this. We have to send someone to find her at all costs! Whether she is dead or alive, I must know her whereabouts! She may be a bargaining chip to restrain Long Xiaotian."

He whispered to himself, his voice revealing unquestionable determination.

Suddenly he thought of someone, the regent's little princess Lin Xi.

He vaguely remembered that Lin Xi and Long Xiaotian had become siblings.

Moreover, Long Xiaotian has already followed Lin Qingyue to Nanjing.

So……

What if she knew Long Yuening's identity?

She will definitely choose to help that girl.

So where would she hide that girl?

Prime Minister's Mansion?

The Regent's Palace?

Their people turned almost the entire imperial capital upside down, except for the Prime Minister's Palace and the Regent's Palace, which were not investigated.

and so……

Lin Xi will definitely hide the girl in one of these places.

The night was as dark as ink, and Zhao Zhoucheng's eyes flashed with irresistible determination under the dim candlelight.

He lowered his voice and gave an order to Fang Cheng beside him. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with unquestionable power: "Fang Cheng, you personally lead a team of elite soldiers, and you must act secretly to conduct a secret investigation at the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Regent's Mansion.

Remember, don't alert the enemy. I want solid news, not groundless speculation. Especially the Regent's Palace, which is heavily guarded, so you must be more careful. "

Fang Cheng's expression froze when he heard this. He looked at Zhao Zhoucheng and asked tentatively: "So, Your Excellency is suspicious..."

Zhao Zhoucheng looked at Fang Cheng with contempt in his eyes. He spoke in a low voice, with an unquestionable tone: "In the entire imperial capital, besides the imperial palace, there are only the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Regent's Mansion. If that girl is really hidden in the imperial palace, it is impossible for her to be hidden from my eyes.

Then there are only two places left to be investigated secretly. A person cannot disappear out of thin air, so I suspect that the daughter of the prime minister must have hidden the girl."

"Yes, sir, rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my mission."

Fang Cheng bowed and accepted the order, then turned around and walked out of the study room with firm and silent steps.

Under the moonlight, he curled his lips into a cold smile. This time, he would definitely find Long Yuening.

Then his figure quickly blended into the night, like a cheetah about to launch a pounce.

……

next day

Just after the morning, Zhao Zhoucheng washed, changed into court clothes, and had breakfast. Just as he was about to take the sedan chair to attend the morning court, he saw the housekeeper of the mansion running into the study in a panic.

He looked at Zhao Zhoucheng, who was out of breath, and said hurriedly, "It's bad, sir. Eunuch Jia has brought the imperial guards to the mansion."

Zhao Zhoucheng was stunned for a moment after hearing what the housekeeper said. He couldn't believe it. Why would Jia Deshui bring the Imperial Guards to the Censorate?

Before the butler finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves and armor colliding could be faintly heard outside the door, mixed with the sound of hurried footsteps approaching step by step.

Zhao Zhoucheng's face darkened and he had an ominous premonition in his heart. He quickly straightened his clothes and walked out of the study with forced calmness.

As soon as I stepped over the threshold, I saw a team of royal guards in dazzling armor arriving at the door. Leading them was a round-faced, plump eunuch holding a bright yellow scroll. He was none other than Eunuch Jia, a popular figure in the palace.

With a solemn expression and an irresistible majesty in his eyes, he announced loudly: "Left Censor Zhao Zhoucheng, receive the order!"

Although Zhao Zhoucheng's heart was turbulent, he did not dare to show any negligence on his face. He knelt down quickly, and the servants behind him also knelt on the ground. In the silence, only the interweaving sounds of heartbeats and breathing could be heard.

Eunuch Jia slowly unfolded the scroll and read: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that Zheng Shanmin, a barbarian from Nanjing, attempted to start a rebellion but was arrested by Lord Lin and Lord Tang.

According to Zheng Shanmin's confession, the Censor was also involved in the rebellion. Today, the Emperor issued an edict to temporarily dismiss Zhao Zhoucheng from his post and hand him over to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation.

Once the evidence is solid, the execution will be immediate. I order you to do so."

Jia Deshui looked at Zhao Zhoucheng who was lying on the ground and sneered: "Master Yushi, please accept the order and thank me!"

His voice echoed in the courtyard, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Zhao Zhoucheng's heart. The sunlight shone through the clouds, dappled on his tightly furrowed brows, reflecting a complex and indistinguishable expression on his face.