Shuang Han Shi Si Zhou

Chapter 469 Stirring Up Some Public Opinion

But now it seemed that Zhu Shouteng knew nothing.

There were two possibilities: either he truly knew nothing, or he was pretending to know nothing.

Judging by common sense, how could a butler know nothing? Therefore, the possibility of pretending to know nothing was the greatest.

This meant that Zhu Shouteng was hiding something from them, or rather, perhaps this was Zhu Ziming's idea.

Lost in thought, he returned to the inn.

Huang Ying immediately came to greet them, "Brother Xiaobei, Sister Xiaoyue, how did your inquiries go?"

Feng Xiaoyue shook her head slightly and entered her room with a sigh. Su Dan Novel Network

Chen Xiaobei also tugged at Huang Ying's arm, "Let's go, we'll talk about it in our room."

Back in his own room, Chen Xiaobei briefly explained the situation to Huang Ying. Huang Ying listened, completely bewildered, "Brother Xiaobei, why didn't they tell you the truth? Did they not find Fang Zheng?"

A word awakened the dreamer. Chen Xiaobei slapped his head. Yes, this was the only possible explanation that made sense.

Zhu Ziming had boasted that morning, but in the end, he couldn't find the person, so he had no choice but to avoid them, using this to stall for time.

After hearing Chen Xiaobei's analysis, Huang Ying smiled calmly, "What's so difficult about that? I'll go to Zhu Ziming's mansion tonight and find out the news for you."

Chen Xiaobei nodded slightly. He had to admit, this seemed like a good idea, and it was the only way to prove his judgment.

After discussing this matter, Huang Ying changed the topic, "Brother Xiaobei, what is Miss Liu Rumei and Mei Liu's situation now? After you left today, my senior sister and I walked around the streets, and everyone was talking about the celestial dog eating the moon."

Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei also sighed. It was clear that this rumor was organized and premeditated.

"Alas, someone must be spreading rumors. What connection can celestial matters have with the mortal world?"

"But my master also said that when the celestial dog eats the moon, disaster will follow. I'm worried about Sister Rumei's safety," Huang Ying said with a worried expression.

Hearing his words, Chen Xiaobei couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Yes, he had thought of this before, that it was the Emperor's doing. But now, would this dog Emperor, capitalizing on public sentiment, use this opportunity to eliminate the Liu family and completely clear the path for Xiao Jingyun to ascend the throne?

But what could he do?

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Then Yang Zhi's voice rang out, "Brother Xiaobei, are you asleep?"

Chen Xiaobei quickly got up and opened the door, "No, it's still early. Brother Yang, please come in!"

Yang Zhi waved his hand, "No need to come in. I'm here to invite you for a drink. We caught some big fish outside the city today, and they're just cooked!"

Huang Ying, standing nearby, couldn't help but speak, "I've always heard that Brother Yang has a divine medicine that can make fish swim towards you. Can you give me some too?"

The casual remark struck Chen Xiaobei. Yes, if someone could use the celestial dog eating the moon to spread rumors, why couldn't he create some stir and generate some public opinion? If this plan went smoothly, he might be able to save Liu Rumei.

With this thought, Chen Xiaobei became excited and turned to Huang Ying, "Huang Ying, you do what you need to do later. I'll go have a drink with Brother Yang."

Seeing Chen Xiaobei agree, Yang Zhi was very happy and affectionately put an arm around his shoulder.

"Let's go, we must have a good drink today. You don't know how big and fresh that fish is!"

After Chen Xiaobei had left, Huang Ying tidied herself up, changed into her night-traveling clothes, and quietly left the inn.

Following the directions Chen Xiaobei had given her, Huang Ying made her way through the streets and arrived at Zhu Ziming's mansion.

Zhu Ziming was still in the study, discussing their next course of action with Zhu Shouteng.

"Master, we can stall for a day or two, but we can't drag it out indefinitely. If we can't find the person back in three to five days, how will we explain it to Miss Xiaoyue?"

Zhu Ziming also sighed, "Alas, we can only stall for now. His Highness the Crown Prince has already ordered Zhou Quan to take people there. I hope we get good news soon!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Ying's heart tightened. It was as Chen Xiaobei had guessed, Fang Zheng was in trouble. After listening to their conversation for a while longer, the topic naturally turned to Liu Rumei.

"Master, since the old Prime Minister cannot be found, let's put aside the matter of Feng Xiaoyue for now and focus on finding a way to rescue Liu Hou first!"

"Alas, do you think I don't want to? I've also mentioned it to the Crown Prince, but he said that even though he is now in charge of state affairs, such matters still require the Emperor's approval!"

"I don't think the Crown Prince has any intention of releasing Liu Xiangnan. Alas, poor Liu Rumei, who followed the Crown Prince on campaigns and pacified rebellions, is now suffering in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. I don't know what the Crown Prince is thinking."

Hearing this, Huang Ying could no longer contain herself. She had not expected that the instigator would be Xiao Jingyun. After listening for a few more moments, she quietly left.

At this time, Chen Xiaobei had already arrived at Lamo's courtyard.

As Yang Zhi had said, there was a large charcoal brazier on the table, and the fish was simmering with a bubbling sound. This was perhaps the earliest form of fish stew.

Seeing Chen Xiaobei arrive, the brothers Lardo and Lamo were very excited, "Brother Xiaobei, you're here at the right time. Come and sit down quickly."

Lardo affectionately pulled Chen Xiaobei to sit beside him, picked up the wine pot, and was about to pour wine for Chen Xiaobei. Chen Xiaobei quickly took the pot, "Master, how can you pour for me? Let me do it!"

Seeing them bickering, Yang Zhi reached out and snatched the wine pot, "Alright, alright, let me pour for both of you."

After the wine was poured, the three of them drank and chatted. After a few words, the conversation naturally turned to Liu Rumei and Feng Xiaoyue.

Lardo asked eagerly, "Brother Xiaobei, has there been any progress on Miss Xiaoyue's side these past two days?"

Chen Xiaobei sighed and shook his head, "Alas, don't mention it. We were supposed to find Fang Zheng today, but he's still not here. I suspect something has gone wrong."

"This is truly preposterous. Such a thing can happen right under the Emperor's nose," Lardo couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"Yes, not only can't Fang Zheng be found, but today the streets are full of all sorts of rumors that are detrimental to Liu Rumei's father."

Chen Xiaobei followed the conversation and looked at Yang Zhi, "Brother Yang, do you still have that fish medicine?"

Yang Zhi chuckled, "Whether I have it or not, if others don't, you must. I'll make as much as you want."

Chen Xiaobei lowered his voice.

"Since someone is using the celestial dog eating the moon to frame Marquis Liu, why don't we fight fire with fire?"

"Let's also create a celestial phenomenon, and put some strips of paper into the bellies of two fish or something."