Chapter 488 Chapter 489 [The Fourteenth Prince]
Prefect’s Yamen.
“Brother Fu, when will you lead the troops to rescue the Fourteenth Prince?” the fourth girl asked urgently.
"Don''t worry, Si''er. I''ve sent people to scout around, and I think there will be results in the next two days." Fukangan said with a slight smile.
"I wonder where the prince is now, and how is his safety?" The fourth girl frowned and said, "No, I can''t stay in the government office anymore, I''d better go out to look for him."
“Si’er, there’s a huge crowd, where are you going to find him?” When Fukangan saw him, he quickly persuaded him, “It’s better to stay and wait until you get accurate information before you take action.”
"No, I can''t sit still. When I think of the prince suffering, my heart is as sharp as a knife." The fourth girl said painfully.
Hearing what she said, Fukangan couldn''t help but feel jealous, "Si''er, you only care about him, don''t you care about me?"
"Brother Fu, I''m sorry. Your Majesty has been kind to me, and I can''t leave him alone." The fourth girl shook her head. After saying that, she jumped onto the ridge of the house, and then used Qinggong to disappear after a few ups and downs.
When Fukangan saw it, he couldn''t help being very angry.
??Had I known that the fourth girl was so infatuated, I should have ordered the killing of the fourteenth prince.
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??Tianlong Inn.
Qianlong had just returned from a private visit incognito. As soon as he entered the inn, Heshen and Fukangan came forward to greet him, "I''m here to greet you, my master!"
"Huh?! Why are you two here? Didn''t I order you two to stay in Yunzhou? How dare you resist and disrespect the order?" Qianlong was shocked when he saw it.
"Master, please calm down, I have something to report." When He Shen saw the emperor''s anger, he quickly defended himself, "My servant received the news and learned that the Fourteenth Prince intended to assassinate him, so he traveled all night and night to rescue him."
"Fourteenth Emperor''s Uncle?!" Qianlong was stunned, "Heshen, you can''t slander him without any evidence."
"Your Majesty, everything this slave said is true." He Shen kowtowed quickly, "If it is not true, I am willing to suffer the crime of resisting the decree."
"Your Majesty, I am willing to be your guarantee for Your Majesty He." Fu Kang''an also kowtowed, "If it is not true, I am willing to bear the blame together."
Qianlong couldn''t help frowning when he heard this.
?The two ministers who were so confident in their words even dared to put their heads on their necks as guarantee. This is no child''s play.
But he could not conclude that the Fourteenth Prince really had rebellious intentions.
After all, the Fourteenth Prince was his biological uncle. After he ascended the throne, he not only specifically lifted his captivity, but also granted him titles such as Duke Fengenfu, Duke Duorobele, and Prince Duoluoxun. It can be said that your kindness is like the sea.
??If the Fourteenth Prince really still has a treasonous intention, it would be a sincere mistake for him, no less than a knife in his heart.
"That''s enough. I can''t listen to your one-sided words about whether the Fourteenth Emperor has tampering intentions." Qianlong then said, "Fu Kang''an, I order you to investigate this matter with full authority, and be sure to get to the bottom of it."
"Yes, I obey!" Fukangan immediately accepted the order and said.
"Your Majesty, there are many dangers in Yancheng. I ask you to return to the palace as soon as possible." Heshen started again.
"No, I can''t find the White Snake. I won''t return to the palace for a day." Qianlong immediately refused after hearing this.
He has found clues about White Snake, so how can he return to the palace now?
"Your Majesty, please plan for the country, the country, and the people!" He Shen said earnestly.
"Yes, long live the safety of the Qing Dynasty and the dangers of Yancheng, so I can''t stay long!" Fu Kang''an also begged bitterly.
"That''s enough. If you dare to persuade me to return to the capital, you will all take off the flower feathers on your head!" Qianlong coldly ordered, "I am tired and want to go back to my room to rest. You are not allowed to disturb me!"
He Shen and Fukang''an looked at each other in confusion. Seeing that the emperor''s opinion was so firm, they had no choice but to stop begging and retreat.
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Turning around, the emperor continued his private visit incognito, asking about the whereabouts of Mrs. Bai Niangzi, the owner of Guangfa Grain Company. He Shen and Fukang''an stayed outside the inn for the whole night. They wanted to spend the next day with the emperor, but Qianlong ordered them not to follow him, which made them very disappointed.
Qianlong inquired about the whereabouts of the White Snake, but was surprised to find that no matter whether he bribed or coerced her, he could not find out the whereabouts of the White Snake.
?This white lady’s business is so big that all the grain stores, banks, tea houses, ship shops, car dealers, etc. in the city are all her businesses. But few of the clerks and shopkeepers have actually seen her.
??Everyone has heard rumors about her, but most people have never seen her. This person turned out to be a divine dragon that sees its head but not its tail, and is extremely mysterious.
The more Qianlong investigated, the more suspicious and elusive he became.
Just when he didn''t know how to continue, a woman suddenly screamed, "Foolish king, you are going to die!" She stabbed him with a sharp sword!
Qianlong was taken aback and quickly dodged and fought with the woman.
??Although he also learned archery, horse riding, archery, and boxing and kick wrestling since he was a child, his skills are pretty good. But he soon fell behind.
As soon as he came, the woman was holding a sharp sword and had the advantage of the weapon. But he was unarmed and had only a fan, so he was unable to withstand the attack.
Secondly, that woman’s swordsmanship is superb and her kung fu is even better than him. Therefore, it was naturally more difficult for Qianlong to deal with it.
"Oops, could it be that I, Qianlong, am going to die at Xiaoxiao''s hands?" Qianlong became more frightened and regretted not listening to He Shen''s words.
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At this moment, another person was heard shouting, "Xu Xian, don''t be afraid, I''m here to save you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman held a wooden stick and jumped forward to fight the female killer with Qianlong.
“Xiaoyue, thank you!” Qianlong saw that it was Du Xiaoyue.
The female killer saw that Du Xiaoyue''s kung fu was almost as good as her own. Knowing that it would be difficult to kill Qianlong today, he jumped onto the wall and then disappeared without a trace.
"Xu Xian, are you okay?" Du Xiaoyue asked with concern, "Why did that woman want to kill you?"
"I don''t know either." Qianlong waved his hand, "Xiaoyue, I''m lucky to have you today. I will remember your kindness."
“Hey, it’s a small matter, you’re welcome. Didn’t you save me before?” Du Xiaoyue threw away the stick, waved her hand and said with a smile.
Qianlong chuckled, and then asked, "By the way, Xiaoyue, where is Ji Xiaolan?"
“Mr. Ji?! Do you also know Mr. Ji?” Du Xiaoyue said in surprise.
Qianlong smiled and said, "Not only do you know, I have a good relationship with him. Where is he now? Take me to see him."
He wanted to ask Ji Xiaolan for advice on how to find the White Snake.
"You can''t see him, Mr. Ji was arrested." Du Xiaoyue waved her hand.
“Ji Xiaolan was arrested?” Qianlong was surprised.
“Yes, as soon as He Shen arrived, he arrested Mr. Ji.” Du Xiaoyue explained.
Qianlong nodded.
? Ji Xiaolan came to Yancheng under the name He Shen to check the accounts. Once the real Heshen arrives, his fake Heshen will be exposed. When the time comes, he will indeed be caught and thrown into jail.
“Okay, let’s rescue Mr. Ji first.” He said immediately.
It is time for a verdict to be pronounced on the case of local officials embezzling food funds for disaster relief. Although he was mainly busy these days looking for White Snake, he also took a look at the local customs.
It has to be said that Yancheng is already empty out of ten houses, and most of the people have left their homes and fled. On the contrary, those officials and profiteers are full of money and money.
If this is not dealt with, there will probably be very few people left in the huge Yancheng.
(End of this chapter)