Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Hearing this, Wu Zetian nodded and said:

"That makes sense. Let's just leave the matter of Huzhou alone and return to Chang'an tomorrow. Chengsi, you come back with me. Without you by my side, I will not be able to rest in peace."

Wu Chengsi stood up leisurely and replied:

"I will go back and pack my luggage now."

Wu Zetian nodded slightly, and the satisfaction in her eyes was almost visible to the naked eye.

"As for Cunxi, continue to follow Huaiying. As the Censor-in-Chief, you should fulfill your duties."

"Your Majesty, your servant Li Cunxi is willing to go through fire and water and even death!" Li Cunxi said loudly.

"Well, well said. I have Chengsi, Huaiying, Jianzhi, Qingfang, Xiaojie, the Sixteen Guards Generals, and a rising star like you, Li Cunxi. Why should I worry about the stability of my Great Zhou?"

"We all rely on your majesty's divine power," Wu Chengsi said, "Your Majesty, we will take our leave."

"Go."

As Wu Chengsi left the main hall, Li Cunxi saw Hu Jinghui's face head-on.

After a quick exchange of glances, Hu Jinghui walked into the main hall.

The voices of Wu Zetian and Hu Jinghui could be heard faintly from behind.

"Jinghui, tell Huanbin and Qingfang that there is no need to investigate further."

"Your Majesty, it's still unclear whether Li Gui is dead or alive. Why don't you continue investigating?"

"I no longer care whether Li Gui lives or dies, because I have chosen a new crown prince who is capable of leading you to prosperity."

"The new... prince?"

"Yes, the new crown prince. If he is the new crown prince, with that kid's connection, all the civil and military officials in the court will have to accept it."

"I will go and inform the general and the chief minister."

Wu Chengsi, who had not walked far, turned a deaf ear and led Li Cunxi straight out of the emperor's residence.

Sitting back in the carriage, the expression on Wu Chengsi's face changed for a moment.

It was a feeling of astonishment and surprise. Although it was fleeting and returned to its usual calm state, Li Cunxi still noticed it.

Sitting quietly in the carriage, Li Cunxi took the initiative to pour tea for Wu Chengsi.

"Congratulations, my teacher." Li Cunxi said calmly.

Wu Chengsi shook his head and said, "When have you ever seen His Majesty tell such private things to outsiders? I'm afraid this is just another smokescreen."

Once the excitement wore off, Wu Chengsi figured out all the twists and turns.

Based on his understanding of Wu Zetian, he could basically judge that this was another bait released by Wu Zetian.

Just wait for some fool to take the bait and then pull it out by the roots.

"My mentor is truly a god."

"You will know after spending more time with the emperor."

……

Huzhou County Prison.

Huan Bin and Xiao Qingfang came in with several guards. Several jailers came over, but before they could ask who the newcomers were, they were scared back several steps by a look from Huan Bin.

"Stand aside. The Qianniu Guards and the Inner Guards should keep their eyes open when doing their work. Don't look at what you shouldn't look at."

Several inmates wisely faced the wall and installed the sculpture without moving.

Huan Bin held the knife at his waist and walked between the cells, observing the appearance of the criminals inside.

If you meet someone with disheveled hair, ask him or her to lift up his or her hair so that you can observe him or her carefully.

After walking around, neither of them could find Li Gui, the son of King Yue.

The two people who didn't believe it searched from outside to inside again.

Turning back again, the two still found nothing.

According to the informant, Li Gui was hiding in the prison in Huzhou County, but so far they have not found any trace of Li Gui's existence.

Huan Bin's face fell as he shouted, "Who is the prison boss? Come over here."

"General, I'm the jailer here." A middle-aged man ran over with his head lowered, a flattering smile on his face.

"What is your name?"

"Report to the general, my name is Zhou Lai."

"Zhou Lai, right? Has anyone been detained here in the past four days?"

"No, General, I'm on guard here every day, and I haven't seen anyone being locked up in these few days."

Huan Bin was silent for a while and then nodded.

"Let's go, General Xiao."

"Since we haven't found anything, let's look somewhere else."

Less than a cup of tea later, Huan Bin and Xiao Qingfang, who had already left, suddenly returned with the guards and returned to the prison again.

This time, the two men did not identify through the cell doors, but asked Zhou Lai to take them to check the cells one by one.

They searched all the way to the last cell, even turning over the straw and mats, but they couldn't find where the person was hiding.

Standing at the door of the cell again, Huan Bin and Xiao Qingfang looked extremely ugly.

"Is the information given by your informant really clear?"

"I can only tell you this. It's clearer than you think. He is not like Zeng Tai. He is truly strong and his will cannot be taken away."

In a side room not far away, Li Cunxi sat at the tea table and took a sip of tea.

Several jailers were trembling as they looked at Li Cunxi, whose expression became more and more interesting, fearing that Li Cunxi would draw his sword and chop them in the next second.

"General, Grand Chamberlain, His Majesty said there is no need to investigate."

Hu Jinghui, who arrived at some point, brought Wu Zetian's order.

"Then let's go back and report." Huan Bin curled his lips, "It seems that the intelligence is still wrong."

"Okay, stop complaining and let's go." After Xiao Qingfang said this, he quickly evacuated with the guards.

Li Cunxi in the side room stroked his chin, thinking in his mind who this internal guard should be.

After a long time, Li Cunxi's eyes lit up.

……

into the night.

Depose the envoy.

Li Cunxi came to Di Renjie's main room carrying a tray.

A tea bowl was placed next to Di Renjie, and Li Cunxi sat beside him holding another cup.

Di Renjie, who was leaning over to write, put down his pen, took a sip of tea, and smiled:

"What's wrong, Cunxi?"

Li Cunxi turned sideways to Di Renjie and said:

"Uncle, we have had an eye on your majesty's side since the Youzhou case began. I only realized this after the Youzhou case was concluded and we returned to Chang'an."

"In the Taiji Hall of the Taiji Palace, His Majesty was extremely upset when he learned of my cousin's death. His Majesty had never believed us, including my uncle, and he thought there might be some hidden reason behind my cousin's death. His Majesty never mentioned this matter again until my uncle returned. I guessed that it was the spy next to us who passed the news to His Majesty."

"After delivering the message, this spy will hide himself again and continue to stay by our side."

Di Renjie sat down and looked at the serious Li Cunxi with an expression as if he was watching a good show.

"Really? Then have you guessed who this spy is?"

"Of course I guessed it, that's why I came here in the middle of the night. Your courage is really...unheard of."

"Haha, isn't it normal that His Majesty doesn't trust us old ministers? Not to mention me, even Jian Zhi has people from the Inner Guard."

Di Renjie stood up and talked as he walked.

"I'm offering to send an inner guard to your majesty. Isn't that great?"