Jade Without Fragrance

   Chapter 165 Doubt

   "That day I came out of Changchun Street and went to the tea shop I made to find you. I was very careful along the way, and I didn't see any suspicious people..." Chen Mu carefully recalled the scene of that day.

   For a person like him, caution is the first priority, and he is far more impressed by the surrounding terrain and the people he meets than ordinary people.

   As he recalled, his tone changed: "However, when I entered the tea shop, a girl came in with me."

  Du Qing's heart moved: "Girl?"

  Chen Mu nodded: "Well. In fact, there were other people who came in at that time. The reason why I didn't pay attention to that girl was because—"

   He paused and said calmly, "She is beautiful."

  Du Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, not misunderstanding.

  It is instinct for them to pay attention to their surroundings when they go out, and those who look or behave in a special way are undoubtedly more likely to be noticed.

   "That girl is very beautiful, which made me subconsciously feel that the environment of the tea shop is a bit inconsistent. What's more coincidental is that she also went up to the second floor, and the private room she entered is next to us..."

   Listening to Chen Mu's words, Du Qing's doubts grow like wild grass.

   Of course, his judgment is not just based on intuition like Chen Mu.

   A little girl, no matter how harmless it looks, first had an intersection with her husband, and then appeared in the same place with Chen Mu. Soon after Chen Mu had an accident, it would be too stupid to think it was a pure coincidence.

   "But even if you have doubts, trying to find that little girl is like looking for a needle in a haystack." Chen Mu said solemnly.

  Although he still remembered the girl's appearance, but there are so many people in the capital, where to find it.

   "It's really not easy to find." Du Qing calmly agreed.

   He didn't plan to reveal the identity of the little girl for the time being.

   Chen Mu was suspicious of Mr. Chen, and knowing that the little girl had dealt with Mr., it would be even more unclear.

   He has to check it first.

  Du Qing secretly made up his mind, without showing any expression on his face: "Then what are your plans?"

   Chen Mu didn't completely dispel Du Qing's suspicions, and said vaguely: "I have no plans for now. Prepare me a set of clothes, and I will stay here for two days to avoid the limelight."

"it is good."

   At this time, Cheng Maoming, the commander of Jinlinwei, had already received a report from his subordinates.

   "Really gunpowder? Show me!"

  Cheng Maoming went to the place where gunpowder was temporarily stored and saw wooden barrels. The outside of the barrel was firmly tied with hemp rope, with a lead sticking out.

   Seeing him approaching, his subordinates hurriedly stopped him.

   "Get out of the way." Cheng Maoming ignored his subordinates and walked closer to check.

He has never seen    gunpowder, so it won't explode if you leave it like this.

  Cheng Maoming touched the wooden barrel and changed his face when he saw the black stained on his fingertips.

   Sure enough, it’s gunpowder!

   Although he could not estimate the power of these gunpowders, he could see the quantity. Once they were concentrated and ignited, the consequences would be disastrous.

  Thanks for the reminder from Prince Jing!

   "Bring back a few live ports?"

  's subordinates looked a little nervous: "There are only two survivors. Four of the other six died in the fight, and two of them committed suicide when they could not escape."

   Cheng Maoming's eyes turned cold.

   Suicide if he can’t escape. This is the practice of the dead. It can be seen that these people’s origins are not simple.

  Perhaps as Prince Jing reminded him, their purpose was to blow up Yuliulai. Then these people are likely to be Qi people, or the remnants of Emperor Pingle.

  Cheng Maoming was refreshed.

  Whether it is the Qi people or the remnants of Emperor Pingle, it is a great contribution to him who stopped this conspiracy.

   Prince Jing really gave him a great gift.

  Cheng Maoming took Qi Shuo's love silently and decided to personally interrogate the two survivors.

   This time, even if it has nothing to do with Qi people or the remnants of Emperor Pingle, he will let them have a relationship.

   He got the credit for this.

   Early the next morning, Cheng Maoming hurried into the palace to report.

   Emperor Tai'an was very angry when he heard this: "Is it really his person?"

Cheng Maoming's expression was solemn: "One of them did not speak after all kinds of punishments. Fortunately, the other's mouth was pried open. It is indeed a person from Emperor Pingle, and their plan was when the envoy of Yuliu passed through Jinxiu Street. Ignite the gunpowder and push Yuliu to the Daqi side..."

   "That's outrageous!" Emperor Tai'an slapped the table fiercely, gritting his teeth in hatred.

  Cheng Maoming lowered his eyes slightly: "Your anger, don't ruin your body for these petty people."

   Emperor Tai'an looked at Cheng Maoming with admiration: "You did a good job this time, hard work."

   "It is my honor to share the worries for the emperor."

   "I've always trusted your abilities." After Emperor Tai'an praised him, he turned back to what he cared about the most, "Let Wucheng soldiers and horses cooperate with Jinlinwei to thoroughly investigate strange faces in the capital recently, and make sure to find those people."

   "The minister leads the order."

   "Also, strengthen the secret protection of Yuliulai."

"Yes."

   Cheng Maoming left the palace and immediately sent someone to invite Qi Shuo.

   The two met at a wine shop, and Cheng Maoming warmly toasted: "Thank you for the clues provided by the prince, which prevented a shocking conspiracy."

  Qi Shuo smiled and said, "I just ran into it by accident. It was the Governor who really saved the people from misery."

   Even though he understood it better, it was a polite word, but Cheng Maoming was happy to hear it.

   Prince Jing is also too good at talking.

   "So, those people were arrested?"

  Cheng Maoming showed regret: "One ran away. After interrogation, they were the ones who ran away."

   Qi Shuo's expression became serious: "Then we must find the fish that slipped through the net as soon as possible. The leader must have other ways, and maybe he will come up with other things."

  Cheng Maoming agreed.

   Afterwards, there were officials who were interrogating officers everywhere on the streets. Almost all the foreigners were interrogated, and some people with suspicious words were directly thrown into the prison.

   For a while, the evening meal disappeared, and the supply of prison meals increased sharply.

   Lin Hao met with Qi Shuo and got the latest news.

   "So, the mastermind hasn't been caught yet?" Lin Hao thought of Chen Mu, who always had a gloomy face, and secretly felt a pity.

   In her opinion, there is no merit in such a blindly loyal and unscrupulous person.

"There has been no movement in the abandoned house these days." Qi Shuo looked at Lin Hao and made a guess, "This person should have met the person who followed you, maybe that person provided cover, Only escaped the search of Jin Linwei."

   Although Lin Hao didn't want to embarrass Du Qing, he couldn't ignore the harm Chen Mu might bring: "This possibility is not small. Does the prince know where that person is staying?"

   Qi Shuo shook his head: "I haven't touched it yet. That person is too cautious."

   The person in charge of staring at the deserted house tentatively followed Du Qing twice, once he was lost, and once he was almost discovered and did not dare to follow him again.

   "Now that all the yamen are on guard, this person has gone into hiding again. There shouldn't be any conspiracy in the short term, right?"

   "Probably not, but you should be careful recently, and don't let the person who followed you see you again."

  Lin Hao nodded: "I know."

   With Du Qing's keenness, she really shouldn't be shaking in front of him too often.

   Tomorrow, Chef Liu will be shopping for groceries for the New Year's Eve, preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner. I love you, see you on the first day of the new year.

   (end of this chapter)