Lingxiao City, go to the study!
"Oh? Someone wants to assassinate Gu?" Wang Xiong narrowed his eyes and put down his brush.
"Yes, I failed in my duty. Not only did I wrongly accuse Uncle Zhao, but I also allowed a spy to sneak into the ranks of the Qing Yi Guards!" Wang Zhongquan said with a trace of bitterness.
Wang Xiong frowned slightly and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
"Your Majesty, the spy has already begun to be examined, and there should be news soon!" Wang Zhongquan said immediately.
"Well, if something big happens in the Royal Palace of Lingxiao City, we really need to investigate it carefully. As for the interrogation? I'm afraid it won't be that easy!" Wang Xiong took a deep breath and said.
"What the king said is exactly what I am worried about. The other party has such a detailed design to frame Uncle Zhao. He is not an ordinary brainless person! I am afraid that Yu Baihu doesn't know who paid the murderer! In this way, it becomes complicated and confusing. Yes. It will take a lot of effort to check everyone in the palace!" Wang Zhongquan sighed.
There are many people responsible for various aspects of the Eastern Palace, and thoroughly investigating their identities and family relationships is no small task. No wonder Wang Zhongquan frowned.
"It's actually easy, and there's no need to go too far in the investigation. As long as you grasp the source and make sure there are no problems, everything will be solved!" Wang Xiong said calmly.
"Source?" Wang Zhongquan asked confused.
"Everything follows the rules. You have drawn red lines of various rules and regulations. No one can cross a certain line. In this way, whoever crosses the line will have problems. It does not require too much energy. Everything is in place. Just be within the constraints. Public is public and private is private! Otherwise, even if you investigate a group of people, this group of people who have no problems may be bribed in the future. Manpower is limited and people's hearts are unpredictable. Our country in the East can only It will get bigger and bigger, and when the time comes there will be more and more people, and there will be more and more things going on. Quan Lao, you must distinguish between public and private matters!" Wang Xiong glanced at Wang Zhongquan.
Wang Zhongquan's expression became solemn, and he suddenly understood: "Yes, Your Majesty! The Eastern Kingdom has expanded countless times, and the palace has become a palace. In the past, there were only so many people in the palace. The old slave thought that he could see everyone's heart clearly, but now it is getting bigger and bigger, and the number of people is getting bigger and bigger. There are more and more people coming, and I am no longer able to do what I want. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your guidance. From now on, no, from now on, I will ignore my personal affairs and follow the rules!"
Wang Xiong nodded, then picked up the brush and continued to review the memorial. Nowadays, the territory is constantly expanding and there are too many things to do. Wang Xiong is also extremely busy during this period.
"Old slave, please retire!" Wang Zhongquan bowed respectfully and exited the study room.
After leaving the study room, Wang Zhongquan immediately went to the imperial dining room again.
The imperial dining room moved very quickly, and soon another hall of fine wines and delicacies was neatly arranged. At this moment, the sky was getting dark, the officials had been busy all day, and some people were already preparing to come to the banquet.
"General manager, how about it? I've done it all!" Uncle Zhao came to ask for credit and gain connections.
"Has your Majesty's drink been checked?" Wang Zhongquan said in a deep voice.
"General manager, don't worry. This time, I guarantee that no one dares to touch you. I will check it myself this time. Even your Tsing Yi guards, I won't let them touch you. There is a traitor in your Tsing Yi guards, and I'm worried that he will show up again. One! Don’t worry, I’ve been cooking for the king for so many years. When did something go wrong? Don’t you always eat the food I cook?” Uncle Zhao suddenly patted his chest and said with a smile.
"Okay, get a wine glass. You have a glass of the king's wine first!" Wang Zhongquan said with a solemn expression.
"Ah?" Uncle Zhao's expression froze.
"It's not just you. In this banquet hall, whoever is in charge of which drinks and who is in charge of which delicacies should all stand up, each use a small plate to cut off a part, and each takes a bite for me to see. The Qingyi Guards are in charge of supervision!" Wang Zhongquan said in a deep voice! road.
"General Manager, you don't believe me!" Uncle Zhao suddenly glared and said angrily.
"This is a rule. From now on, everything will follow the rules!" Wang Zhongquan shook his head.
"General Manager, your Tsing Yi Guardsman has wronged me, do you still want to vent your anger on him? He wants to harm the king, and you actually seek revenge from me for your own selfish desires?" Uncle Zhao suddenly became furious.
"I said, this is the rule from now on, and it's not directed at anyone. Uncle Zhao, you prepared the king's drinks. Take a drink and show me!" Wang Zhongquan said in a deep voice.
"Huh, Chief Steward, I misjudged you. If you don't believe me, don't let me cook. The worst is, I'll quit!" Uncle Zhao immediately took off the clothes of the chief steward of the royal kitchen angrily and slapped him fiercely. Fell to the ground.
All the chefs in the imperial kitchen were filled with indignation.
At this moment, Wang Zhongquan no longer cared about his previous personal relationship, but his expression became serious. Public is public, private is private!
"Old Zhao, didn't you hear what I said? I want you to have a drink. Should you pour it yourself, or should the green-robed guards pour it for you?" Wang Zhongquan's face turned cold.
"General manager, do you even doubt me? I want to see the king. You are going too far. I have defended you so much in vain. From today on, I will break off our relationship with you. I want to see the king!" Uncle Zhao was going outside.
"Yin!" The green-clothed guard on the side immediately raised his sword.
Wang Zhongquan hardened his heart at this moment and realized something was wrong. He poured a glass of wine himself and walked up to Uncle Zhao.
"What are you doing? What else do you want to do? I want to see the king! I, Old Zhao, will help you before I go blind!" Uncle Zhao said with red eyes.
"Catch it!" Wang Zhongquan said coldly.
Suddenly, a guard in green clothes detained Uncle Zhao.
"Old Zhao, I, Wang Zhongquan, have been greatly favored by the old prince and I am loyal to the king. I have always been on guard against all members of the Wang family and have never paid attention to you servants. Haha, today, I just asked you to taste the food for the king. Originally, I I have no doubts about you, but you have repeatedly tried to make friends with me and played emotional cards on me? It seems that I was really too soft-hearted before! You dared to be so presumptuous! This pot of wine was prepared by you for the king. Moreover, you said that you were the only one who moved and no one else, so if there is no abnormality, you will just drink one glass and be done with it, and you will resist? Today, you must drink this glass of wine!" Wang Zhongquan said coldly.
While talking, he had to feed Uncle Zhao wine. The imperial kitchen staff around him were angry, but the Qingyi guards all around him were staring closely at him, and no one dared to mess around.
When the wine glass was brought to Uncle Zhao's mouth, Uncle Zhao finally panicked.
"Drink!" Wang Zhongquan said coldly.
"No, no, don't!" Uncle Zhao looked frightened and desperate.
The drink had already poured into Uncle Zhao's mouth.
"Pfft!" Uncle Zhao spat out the drink in one gulp, then collapsed to the ground and knelt down.
"General Manager, have mercy on me, General Manager, have mercy on me!" Uncle Zhao suddenly kowtowed in fear.
Wang Zhongquan's expression changed: "Did you really poison the king?"
"I was forced, General Manager, please spare my life. For the sake of my hard work in the Dongfang Palace these years, General Manager, please spare me my life!" Uncle Zhao kowtowed as if he was pounding garlic.
Wang Zhongquan stared at Uncle Zhao, and the expressions of the chefs in the imperial dining room changed drastically, revealing expressions of disbelief. Isn’t this Uncle Zhao unjustly accused? Why, why would he poison me
It's so dangerous. If it hadn't been for the king's advice, something would really have happened today. It would have been full of twists and turns.
Normally, even if Uncle Zhao prepares wine, someone from the Tsing Yi Guards will check it. After checking Yu Baihu, there may be other Tsing Yi Guards who will check it again. In order to deliver the poisoned wine to the king's mouth, they will not even hesitate to expose the poison. When it comes to drinking, Uncle Zhao has bet everything on himself. If he succeeds in Baihu, that's all. If he fails in Baihu, Uncle Zhao can poison him again.
Wang Zhong's scalp was numb. I really didn’t expect that Uncle Zhao, an old man from the palace, would one day harm the king? Has it been lurking for a long time, or has it been bribed
"Take him down for interrogation!" Wang Zhongquan shouted.
"Yes!" A group of green-clothed guards immediately swarmed forward.
"According to what I said, whoever prepares the food and drinks and whoever tests the poison himself will be supervised by the Tsing Yi Guards throughout the whole process!" Wang Zhongquan said coldly.
"Yes!" A group of green-clothed guards said respectfully.
Wang Zhongquan hurried to the study room and reported what happened just now to Wang Xiong again.
"Your Majesty, if it hadn't been for Your Majesty's advice, this old slave almost made a big mistake!" Wang Zhongquan said with a bitter smile.
Wang Xiong paused slightly with the brush in his hand. Wang Xiong is not afraid of poisoning, but this incident has to make Wang Xiong vigilant.
"The mastermind of this poisoning incident is a powerful character. We must find out who he is as soon as possible. It would not be a good thing if there is such an enemy lurking in the dark!" Wang Xiong said with a serious look on his face.
"Yes!" Wang Zhongquan immediately went to investigate thoroughly.
In the evening, the palace banquet continued without incident, but the Qing Yi Guards became extremely busy.
Not long after, there was another city outside Lingxiao City, in a hall.
"Senior brother, we failed!" Danzhizi said bitterly.
"Then Xiao Zhao, the chess piece laid by the leader back then, how come it was exposed?" Ancestor Du said angrily.
"Fortunately, we finished everything and we didn't show up!" Chi Bingzi sighed.
"No, let's leave quickly!" Spider Emperor's face darkened.
"What?" Everyone asked in confusion.
"Let's go!" Spider King said solemnly.
A group of people left quickly, and not long after they left, the small courtyard where everyone was staying was surrounded.
The Immortal of All Living Beings Dan stood on a mountain peak outside the city, his face gloomy.
"This Wang Zhongquan moves really fast!" Spider Emperor said with a gloomy expression.
"Uncle Master, we don't need to be afraid of them!" Chi Bingzi said a little uncomfortable.
"It's not that you're afraid, it's that we can't show up. Have you forgotten the leader's instructions?" Spider Emperor glared.
"But, what went wrong? Senior brother, your plan doesn't work!" Danzhizi also said irritably.
"The preparations were too hasty this time. I said not to be in such a hurry, but you kept urging me, and now the chess piece has been wasted. Alas!" The Spider Emperor sighed slightly.
"Then what should we do now?" Ancestor Du frowned.
"Wait for now, Wang Xiong is already alert, and it is not appropriate to expose him for the time being!" The Spider Emperor sighed slightly.
"How long will it take?" Chi Bingzi asked reluctantly.
Spider King's eyes turned cold: "Humph, when I said wait a minute, wait a minute, you rushed me impatiently. Something went wrong in a hurry. Is it all my fault? If you don't believe me, you can go. Tell the leader, the leader asked me to preside over it, and you must listen to me from now on!"
Everyone frowned slightly and wanted to refute, but in the end they didn't say much.
At this moment, in the upper study room of Lingxiao City, Wang Zhongquan also reported the discovery to Wang Xiong.
"Uncle Zhao, is this a chess piece left behind by the Dan Shenzi back then? Haha, the lurking is really deep. The Dan Shenzi's scheming is really deep!" Wang Xiong put down the brush in his hand and said in surprise.
"Yes, who would have thought that the Shengdan Sanctuary had already given up on the Dongfang Palace, but the Dan Shenzi still left a chess piece with us. The master once said that the Dan Shenzi of the Shengdan Sanctuary had the deepest city and layout. It seems that there are chess pieces left by the Alchemy Son in countless places in the world! I couldn't get in touch with them back then, so I didn't take them seriously, and I didn't expect them...!" Wang Zhongquan said with a slight bitter smile.
"Oh, if my guess is correct, Danzhizi and Chibingzi must be involved in this planned poisoning. Danzhizi is such an exquisite chess piece, but they made a bad move! Also, this I don’t know who planned this plan. The plan is not simple. Unfortunately, it was hindered by Dan Zhizi and Chi Bingzi! The success fell short!" Wang Xiong sneered.
"Old slave, investigate thoroughly as soon as possible!" Wang Zhongquan said solemnly.
Wang Xiong nodded.