After I was reborn, I was scumbag

"Miaoyizhai has been working hard for several years, and has never made any mistakes. How could it suddenly leak yesterday, and the people from the city defense camp found out the secret room?"

The thick black cloak was pressed down extremely low, and although the voice from under the brim of the hat didn't fluctuate much in tone, the tone was dark with a hint of anger.

Yang Ling gritted his teeth, his face was a little pale, and he knelt down on one knee and confessed: "The subordinate is secretly sending people to investigate. According to the case file of the city defense camp, it was the candles in the store that ignited the medicinal materials..."

The man in black sneered, and the teacup in his hand was crushed in an instant, making a terrifying crisp sound.

"How do you record the case in the case file of the city defense battalion, do you need me to tell you?"

Although the city defense battalion belongs to the imperial family, its authority in Chang'an City conflicts with that of the capital governor. In addition, most of the commanders in it are descendants of aristocratic families, and they always like to work in harmony.

This time, Miaoyizhai went under fire, and none of the clerks and shopkeepers in the store survived. The reason for the fire was not the nonsense made up by the people from the city defense camp?

Yang Ling scolded the commanders of the city defense battalion secretly in his heart, while leaning over and kowtowing, "This subordinate knows his mistake, it's because of his lax investigation that led to the accident in Miaoyi Zhai."

"...The shopkeepers of Miaoyizhai are all spies who have been trained for many years, that's all. How did the people in the city defense camp discover that secret room?"

"It is said that the wall was cracked by the fire, and the dark room behind was exposed... Originally, if Prince Murong was not nearby, the commander of the city defense battalion called him because of trouble, and we can take advantage of the city defense battalion. Take away part of the information..."

Yang Ling's slender mouse eyes flickered a few times, and he raised his eyes tentatively and asked, "This subordinate suspects that Murong Xing is facing the street this time, could it be him..."

"Oh?" The black-robed man was silent for a moment, and his tone was a little subtle, "After he opened the secret room, he went in and looked at the things inside. Did the Criminal Department ask the city defense battalion about this case?"

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment has a good relationship with Pingxihou's mansion, and several servants are also the old department of Pingxihou.If the Ministry of Criminal Justice intends to get involved in this case...

Yang Ling hurriedly replied after hearing the words: "That's not the case. His Majesty Murong led his subordinates to leave after opening the secret room that day. The Ministry of Punishment is also the same as usual. It only mentioned this case when His Majesty asked, and never took the initiative to ask."

"Well... From this point of view, Murong Xing's idea in Changyin Pavilion that day should have been improvised. Since the case is still under pressure in the city defense camp, you should know how to act."

"Yes, this subordinate understands." Seeing that the black-robed man's tone softened a little, Yang Ling heaved a sigh of relief and stood up slowly, "Then this subordinate will take his leave first."

Yang Ling rode his horse carefully around the intricate streets and alleys for a long time before walking onto the main road.

As soon as he arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, a follower ran over from Xiaobu and reported by ear: "My lord, my subordinates found out that on the day the Miaoyizhai caught fire, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince went out of the palace in low clothes and went to the actor's hall."

Yang Ling raised his eyebrows, and his expression changed a few times: "If I haven't come back by dinner time today, you can go and tell your father that I will pay a visit to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the East Palace."

After speaking, Yang Ling ran towards the East Palace.

"Go and report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and say that the Prime Minister Yang Ling is asking to see you."

Candles were burning brightly in the study room of the East Palace. The young man sitting behind the table was wearing a dark yellow uniform and a white jade crown with his hair tied up, but he didn't sit upright like he usually did when he was studying.

Holding a roll of bamboo slips loosely with her slender fingers, she leaned lazily on the back of the chair behind her, her jet-black black hair lined her fair face, and only a faint morbid paleness could be seen .

When Dong Jiu entered the hall to report, what he saw was his highness, and he bowed respectfully before reporting in a low voice: "Your highness, Yang Ling is begging to see you."

Shao Guan's thoughts moved away from the scroll, and when he heard the word "Yang Ling", his brows were slightly furrowed: "Yang Ling? What is he here for?"

"If His Highness doesn't want to see you, your subordinates will say that His Highness has not recovered from the cold, and ask him to come back another day..."

"No need." Shao Guan put down the bamboo slips, got up and straightened his robe, "Please come in and wait for Gu in the main hall."

"Chen Yang Ling, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Shao Guan sat on the main seat directly in front of the main hall, raised his hand to signal Yang Ling to excuse him, and a pair of peach blossom eyes glanced at the young man who was saluting not far away: "Mr. Yang came to the East Palace today, what are you talking about?"

Yang Ling was not in a hurry to answer, he looked at Shao Guan's slightly pale face from the corner of his eyes without any trace, and after confirming that he was really sick, he opened his mouth slowly.

"Your Majesty heard from the Grand Tutor that His Highness suffered a sudden cold a few days ago and was unable to come to the Imperial College for classes, so he came here to visit. I wonder if His Highness is getting better?"

"Gu is much better now, thank you Mr. Yang for your concern."

Although Shao Guan's face was calm, his mind was tense, so he naturally didn't miss the thoughtful look in Yang Ling's eyes.

"Young Master Yang, what else do you want to say?"

"Oh, that's right. I don't know that a medicine store in Chang'an City caught fire yesterday, and the city defense battalion found a secret room inside. Has Your Highness heard of it?"

"I've heard of this matter. But since the city defense battalion is investigating the case, it will naturally submit a memorial when it has a result. I don't know why Mr. Yang is so concerned about this matter?"

It seems that this pharmacy has something to do with Yang Ling's rebellion.The documents placed in the secret room should be reported to the emperor earlier, and a reliable minister should be sent to take over, and by the way, find out Yang Ling's henchmen.

It's just that the pharmacy caught fire this time, is it accidental?In the previous life, such a thing had never happened...

A trace of doubt flashed across Shao Guan's eyes, and then quietly disappeared.

"The minister just happened to be studying the law of our dynasty recently. I heard a few colleagues talk about this matter today, and I am a little curious."

Yang Ling cupped his hands: "Your Highness is bored in the room for the past few days. I'm afraid it won't help his recovery. I don't know if His Highness is free today..."

Shao Guan took the teacup on the side and took a sip, but his voice was not soft: "Gu just went out of the palace yesterday in smock, so I won't go out for a walk today, I'm sorry for Mr. Yang."

Seeing the wink from His Highness, Dong Jiu immediately took a few steps forward: "Young Master Yang, my Highness has not recovered from the cold, if you have no other important matters, can I send you out?"

"I'm impolite, don't bother His Highness to recuperate. Don't bother Eunuch Dongjiu, just leave by yourself."

Shao Guan watched Yang Ling's figure disappear outside the hall, and lowered his eyes in thought for a few moments.

Dong Jiu looked at His Royal Highness's expression: "Your Highness, can you send someone to investigate the fire in the pharmacy?"

"Well, go to the Guozijian to retrieve the case files and see what is in the secret room."

"The slave understands."

Shao Guan was silent for a while, confirming that he couldn't figure out any other clues for the time being, and then recovered from his contemplation.

"In the past few days, the son of Murong has not been to the Imperial Academy for classes, but has he gone to other places?"

"...Your Highness, Murong Shizi accompanied the musician Qi Yuanxiu to Changyin Pavilion yesterday."