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Wang Kai beamed, "We are all on the same side, so we can't thank each other. However, you should know that those people in the prison don't spit out bones and eat people. It would be too difficult to get the truth out of their mouths!"

"I, Zhou Guizhi, will remember Master Wang's kindness. As long as I can protect Uncle, even if it means losing everything, the Zhou Family will recognize it."

"Good!" "Since little sister said so, I'll help you ask. It's just that, the fee …"

Zhou Guizhi took out a stack of banknotes from her pocket. It was a full five thousand gold, all of it being her private rooms that she had saved for all these years, in order to protect her family, she did not continue to do so, "I came in a rush, all of these masters will first order them, there are some items that the family does not need, they will be sold tomorrow morning, then I will send them over to you."

Wang Kai's hands were trembling as he held the banknotes.

In the evening of the second day, Wang Kai came to the house of the Marquis to find Zhou Guizhi and said, "I have completed half of the task that you entrusted to me, I cannot do the other half."

Zhou Guizhi asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

I caught four in the prison and had a few relationships with several families. I have some connections with the guard, and he said that the emperor ordered them to be interrogated personally, so he didn't dare to accept the money. He also didn't dare to neglect the money. Although Wang Kai said this, he was actually reluctant to part with it.

Zhou Guizhi also did not let him face any difficulties, "Although Uncle will not suffer in prison, as your Majesty wishes, I still need you to take care of me, so just leave some support for me."

"Alright, I'm going to ask around in the palace." His Royal Highness then left the house of the Marquis.

Monastery of Gratitude

In the meditation room of the Monk Wuchen sat a skinny middle-aged man. While drinking tea, he solemnly asked the Monk Wuchen, "Why do you think the Emperor suddenly did this?"

There must be a reason. Those four are all important officials of the imperial government, especially Zhou Shengcheng. Although the emperor used his name as an excuse to send the daughter of the enemy's royal family to prison, he did not give the order to investigate. This means that the emperor is not concerned about his actions.

"Then what does the emperor care about?" The skinny middle-aged man leaned against the wall and said absentmindedly, "I saw her."

"Who?"

"Ling's daughter."

"So what? She has her own life now. Could it be that if you tell her what happened in the past, she will still be able to avenge the crown prince? "

"As long as I can get the map, it's possible."

"But you're not sure there's a map."

"Empress is not a woman who knows how to lie. Since she told the emperor about the map, then there must be a way. As long as we can find the person who guarded the Vault of Inscriptions, we will definitely know the truth."

The middle-aged man paused for a moment, then continued slowly, "I only know that that person is a hunchback and is from the same village as my master. I have never seen his appearance, so what is his surname?"

He thought hard and finally thought of something, saying happily, "That's right, I remember his surname is Guo. Master always likes to call him Guo."

"Are you sure he's alive?" Monk Wuchen pursed his lips.

The middle-aged man hesitated, "When I knew him, he was already forty-five years old. After more than twenty years, he should be at least seventy now. I hope he's still alive. Otherwise, even if we die, we won't be able to avenge him. "

"Didn't you say that when you went to Honorable Marquis’ Mansion that night, you met a two kungfu man in black? "Why didn't you start from her? From what you're saying, she also didn't find anything."

"Mm, you're right. I'll go again tonight. There's a general guarding the ancestral hall, so I'm not his match. How about you go with me tonight?"

Monk Wuchen's face flushed red, "I promised her that I would not disturb her peace and quiet anymore!"

"You're just a stubborn person. Fine, I'll go my own way. If that girl comes again, tell her about Guo Zi's matter. Whether or not you want to take revenge, she'll decide for herself!"

The Palace

His Majesty sat in the study room, in front of the piece of paper with the words "First Emperor's trusted aide" written on it. The intertwined words were very clear, the four most suspicious people were already in prison, the last few families were in a hurry, they had already gotten close to the imperial harem, but Noble Consort Guo held her breath and did not join in on the details.

"Your Majesty, Princess Yingzhu requests an audience!" Eunuch Fu did not dare to interrupt the Emperor's train of thoughts, and said slowly.

"Did she say anything?" The emperor's head was still covered with white cloth and he was dressed in hemp. He didn't raise his head as he faintly asked this question.

"She said that there was a thief in the manor. She wants to make a trip back to the manor and see if she's lost anything."

The Emperor looked up and asked curiously, "Why is it both a kidnapping and a thief, why is Honorable Marquis’ Mansion so unlucky?"

The Eunuch Fu's face became mysterious, "Your Majesty might not know this, but the loyal duke has been cursed."

The emperor put down the piece of paper in his hand and asked with great interest, "What curse?"

He knew that he couldn't kill the marquis and that it would affect the relationship between the two countries. Thus, he used his own heart to place a curse on the marquis. At that time, I was there and I came back to say that the loyal duke didn't seem to be affected at all, so this matter was fine. When Eunuch Fu finished speaking and looked at the emperor's face, he discovered that there were no changes. It was just that he seemed to have become more serious, and did not dare to say anymore words.

The Emperor thought for a bit and felt that the curse seemed to be of some use. Otherwise, how could the Honorable Marquis’ Mansion be so troublesome to deal with? I have wronged Princess Anle, if I knew this would happen, I would never have married the princess to him.

"Forget it, let her go quickly. Tomorrow is the empress's seventh day, don't forget the rules." The Emperor's words were somewhat unwilling.

Princess Yingzhu was worried about Tie Yi. Ever since she heard that Tie Yi had been kidnapped, she had always wanted to go back.

With the decree, Princess Yingzhu immediately brought La Mei back to the Emerald Bamboo Hall. After lying on her bed, she didn't want to move anymore.

"She's so tired. She can't eat, she can't sleep, and she still wants to drag us down to suffer." The Princess Yingzhu complained.

La Mei quickly cautioned, "Princess, please don't say it like that. This is a heinous crime."

Without much effort, someone came out to report that First Lady sought an audience.

The Princess Yingzhu was strange, Zhou Guizhi had always been cold to her, ever since she entered the door, the two of them had rarely talked, why did she suddenly think of looking for me?

She thought about it, then decided to listen to what she had to say.

"Bring her in!" Princess Yingzhu ordered as she undressed himself.

Zhou Guizhi entered the house. The little girl said that Princess was still changing her clothes and told her to wait a bit.

Zhou Guizhi knew that she had to look at Princess Yingzhu's face, and couldn't blame her for being negligent, so she clenched her fists and endured.