After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

There was indeed nothing in the box, no interlayer, no secret compartment.

Meng Qianqian's first reaction was that something inside had been taken away, but it definitely wasn't Xiaoli. Xiaoli didn't know Sanskrit, so even if she happened to open it by chance, she would not hide it before she died.

If it was taken by someone, what was the purpose of the other party? Why didn't he take the box as well?

What's the point of leaving an empty box?

Confuse Lin Wan'er? Put the blame on Lin Wan'er?

Lu Yuan said thoughtfully: "One possibility is that someone got there first, and the other possibility is that it was originally empty. I prefer the latter."

After all, even if it was the real Lin Wan'er, she was only Shen Hou's daughter, not Shen Hou himself. It was meaningless to frame her or confuse her.

Meng Qianqian looked at the box over and over again: "Why is Haizhu waiting for an empty box? Is there anything special about this box?"

Lu Yuan said: "Maybe Haizhu is not waiting for the box, but the person who delivered the box. I guess that person is also one of the Twelve Guards."

Meng Qianqian felt that what Lu Yuan said made sense: "The only ones who haven't shown up now are the Rat, Ox, Rabbit, Horse, and Dog. Could it be one of them? Who could it be?"

Lu Yuan glanced at her and said, "Have you forgotten someone?"

Meng Qianqian thought for a moment and said, "Are you talking about the new Chenlong Guard?"

Lu Yuan hummed.

Speaking of Chen Longwei, Meng Qianqian suddenly remembered that she hadn't seen her brother for a long time, and she didn't know what mission he was sent to perform by Prime Minister Xun.

Perhaps it was a sibling connection, for just as she finished eating a piece of osmanthus cake, Chen Long returned home.

Meng Qianqian went to find him immediately.

Chen Long was drawing water from the ancient well in the yard. He glanced at the shadow on the ground and asked unwelcomely, "What are you doing in my yard again?"

Lu Yuan put his hands behind his back and raised his eyebrows and said, "I am happy to do so."

Meng Qianqian stepped forward with a smile: "Brother, I'll help you!"

"No, we're done."

Chen Long pulled up a full bucket of well water.

Lu Yuan sat down on a stone bench and said leisurely, "You finally showed up. How are you going to stop me this time?"

Meng Qianqian looked at Lu Yuan strangely: "What's stopping you?"

Lu Yuan said with a half-smile: "I forgot to tell you that this brother you randomly recognized kidnapped the Queen on the day of the Emperor and Queen's wedding, causing me to almost lose my job."

"What do you mean by making a random confession?" Meng Qianqian muttered, then turned to ask Chen Long, "Why did you do this?"

Lu Yuan sneered: "Why else? Of course it's for his good adoptive father."

Chen Long said to Lu Yuan: "You suddenly become more talkative."

Lu Yuan curled his lips and smiled: "I will say what I want to say, unlike you, who hides it and doesn't feel uncomfortable!"

Chen Long said: "You can't defeat the Prime Minister, so stop as soon as possible."

Lu Yuan said: "If you want to persuade us to give up reinvestigating the Chu family case, you can give up now. This governor will not only investigate, but will also investigate thoroughly. All the people and forces involved will be eradicated by this governor!"

Chen Long frowned and said, "Do you really think that you can defeat the Prime Minister with just one case? You are also the Prime Minister's adopted son. You have been under the Prime Minister's command for longer than I have. You should know your adoptive father's methods better. You can't win."

Lu Yuan's smile deepened: "The one who thought he could defeat him with the Chu family's case was not me, but himself. Why do you think he wanted to stop us? He was afraid, and things were gradually out of his control. Chen Long, let's make a bet."

Chen Long refused without hesitation: "I don't want to bet with you."

"You don't even dare to bet. I'm very curious, what kind of leverage does the Prime Minister have on you?"

"None of your business."

"Do you really have evidence?"

"you--"

Chen Long realized that Lu Yuan had tricked him into believing something, and he clenched his fists in anger.

Meng Qianqian sighed secretly, Brother, although you are very powerful, when it comes to scheming against people's hearts, you and I combined may not be a match for the treacherous minister.

"elder brother……"

"You guys go away. My own business has nothing to do with you. I won't tell you."

"Okay, I won't ask you about your relationship with the Prime Minister. I want to talk to you about the Twelve Guards."

Chen Long did not show any sign of refusal. He used the water in the bucket to wash his hands and wipe the sword.

Did my brother go out and kill someone?

He only does this after he kills someone.

Some habits haven't changed, but a person's aura and eyes have changed. She can feel that Chen Long is carrying a very heavy burden.

She once thought it was the Chu family's case, her own injustice and wrongful death, but now he would rather not seek justice for herself than to protect the Prime Minister.

This shows that what he is carrying is greater than his own injustice and more serious than the Chu family’s case.

Meng Qianqian gathered her thoughts and told Xiaoli the news she got from him.

"The traitor is Haizhu?"

Chen Long was a little surprised, "He was brought by Wei Yang to seek refuge with the Prime Minister. I really didn't expect it to be him."

Meng Qianqian said: "Yes, Wei Yang is much smarter than him. He seems to be the least opinionated of the Twelve Guards. I would rather doubt myself than doubt him."

Lu Yuan and Chen Long simultaneously cast meaningful looks at Meng Qianqian.

In just a moment, the two of them looked away.

Then Meng Qianqian took out the box, and Chen Long shook his head, indicating that he had never seen it.

Meng Qianqian asked: "Could it be your little disciple's?"

Chen Long understood her hidden meaning: "Do you suspect that the person who gave the things to Xiaoli is the new Chen Long?"

Meng Qianqian took out her index finger and compared it with her thumb: "Just a little doubt."

Chen Long paused and said, "If he comes to the capital, he will contact me. However, I received a letter from him a few days ago, and he will indeed arrive in the capital soon. When I see him, I will ask him clearly. If he dares to lie or act behind my back, I will kill him with my own hands!"

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After leaving the yard, the two of them strolled along the winding path.

Ever since Liu Qingyun entered the mansion, he ordered people to plant flowers and grass everywhere in the mansion. The whole mansion is filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers, which is very comfortable.

Lu Yuan asked casually, "Still don't doubt him?"

"No doubt."

Meng Qianqian said firmly.

Lu Yuan said coldly: "Even if he is the second traitor Xiaoli mentioned?"

Meng Qianqian stopped and looked at Lu Yuan seriously: "Grand Commander, Xiaoli's original words were 'be careful of Chen Long', she didn't say Chen Long was the second traitor."

Lu Yuan snorted coldly.

Meng Qianqian weakly grabbed his sleeve and said, "The reason why that person said this to Xiaoli is probably because he also knew that Chen Long was threatened by the Prime Minister. It's pitiful that he was threatened. Grand Commander, please don't be so hard on him."

Lu Yuan's face darkened, and he said with murderous eyes: "Are you begging me for help? For another man?"

Meng Qianqian blinked, stood on tiptoe, and gently kissed his handsome face.

Lu Yuan, who was instantly filled with murderous intent, said: "..."