mtl008 Chapter 1433
Chapter 1433
"What do you mean?"
The sudden appearance of an "unexpected variable" beyond his control was something Zhu Yunwen could not tolerate.
Seeing that Zhu Yunwen was so concerned about this person's identity, Zhang Cheng's face grew increasingly flustered, and his voice trembled as he said, "My... my men were also preparing to investigate this person, but... but this person... has managed to evade the eyes of the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."
"Your Majesty...please forgive me!"
After saying all this, Zhang Cheng was trembling like a leaf.
This matter wasn't a big deal; it was probably just a somewhat strange undercover agent in Beiping Prefecture. Not being able to find out his identity wasn't a major issue, at most a matter of incompetence. But Emperor Zhu Yunwen was fixated on this person… while the Embroidered Uniform Guard, responsible for monitoring the entire country, had completely lost track of him…
That would be a serious offense.
As expected, Zhu Yunwen's face showed a hint of anger, and he coldly rebuked, "What kind of work are the Embroidered Uniform Guards doing?! In what you do best, you've been humiliated by someone whose identity and origin are unknown?!"
Although his voice wasn't loud, the imposing aura of a superior seemed to instantly permeate the entire hall, making Zhao Feng and Zhang Cheng almost unable to breathe.
He was indeed a little angry.
He thought Zhu Di was already fish on his chopping board.
Now, however, they find that the other party is frequently exhibiting energy that is beyond their control.
First, Zhu Di's side was so well-informed about Yingtian Prefecture and reacted so quickly to what was happening there. Then, the strangers who appeared around Zhu Di actually managed to disappear right under the noses of the Embroidered Uniform Guard...
"It is my incompetence that I failed to properly manage and train my subordinates. I deserve to die!" Zhang Cheng, of course, dared not be careless and immediately begged for forgiveness.
Since this matter was handled by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhao Feng naturally dared not remain aloof and stand aside. He also knelt down and begged for forgiveness: "Your Majesty, please punish me!"
Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath to suppress his anger.
He didn't mention punishing Zhang Cheng, but stared at him and said in a deep voice, "I'll give you a chance to explain."
Getting angry, losing your temper, killing... none of these will help.
He had to try to grasp the details and unusual aspects—seeking clues and solutions was the most important thing to do.
Zhang Cheng was immediately relieved, swallowed nervously, and quickly explained, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Your Majesty! According to what we've heard in Beiping... it's because there are agile and quick-reacting bodyguards around this mysterious person who suddenly appeared."
"Safety is assured. These guards, for some reason, are extremely experienced in counter-tracking and their methods are sophisticated. They seem to always be able to evade the Jinyiwei's numerous investigations and tracking... After the two sides went back and forth, they lost track of the old man..."
He felt utterly undeserving of this accusation—where did this powerful group of people come from? What damn bad luck!
After hearing this.
Zhu Yunwen was even more horrified: "Is this also Zhu Di's power? He can easily evade even the eyes of the Embroidered Uniform Guard? Or is it... a third party besides Zhu Di? But if it is a third party... who could it be?"
At this moment, Zhu Yunwen's mind was a complete mess, a tangled mess that he couldn't unravel—more and more mysteries were emerging...
If it were a third-party force, the only possibility would be other vassal kings. However, Zhu Yunwen felt that among all of Zhu Di's many sons, there shouldn't be anyone more powerful than Zhu Di plus Yao Guangxiao.
Who else could it be but another feudal lord?
Or is this person actually the hidden power that Zhu Di has never revealed?
After thinking for a long time without figuring it out, Zhu Yunwen's gaze sharpened, and he coldly uttered two words: "Zhu Di..."
Was it one of his people, or someone else...?
If you can't figure it out, stop thinking about it and just ask!
"Zhang Cheng, I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself! Go to Beiping Prefecture and bring Zhu Di back to me! He mobilized so many of my personal guards without cause, which is a serious crime! Make him come to the capital and explain himself to me!"
The reason Zhu Yunwen didn't act against Zhu Di earlier was because it would have far-reaching consequences, and his own power was insufficient to deal with the potential chaos. Moreover, Zhu Yunwen didn't want to destroy this useful weapon; he wanted this unruly weapon to be completely at his disposal.
But it's different now.
Zhu Yunwen now had a gun.
If you do the math, after nearly a year, Zhu Di and that bald monk should have had their Daoist hearts shattered by me, and it's time to close the net.
Or rather, this was originally part of Zhu Yunwen's plan.
However, since the Huaixi nobles had just rebelled in Yingtian Prefecture, and he was preparing to implement new policies, he decided to put Zhu Di aside for the time being.
Now it's time to deal with Zhu Di.
It's just a little ahead of schedule.
After saying that, Zhu Yunwen added, "Oh, and that bald monk Yao Guangxiao, bring him back to me as well."
Although the monk Daoyan was eccentric, his abilities, insights, and knowledge were undeniable. The best way to make him work was to chain him up and exploit him—whip him with a small leather whip to compile the Great Code, and later historians would praise him, the Kaiqian Emperor, for his achievements—otherwise, why wouldn't Zhu Yunwen have been willing to kill this guy?
Upon hearing that he had a chance to redeem himself, Zhang Cheng was overjoyed and immediately replied, "Yes, Your Majesty! Your humble servant obeys! I will certainly capture Prince Yan, Zhu Di, and Yao Guangxiao!"
However, after responding to those words, he realized, "It is only because I am foolish that this Yao... Yao Guangxiao... is this person?" It was an unfamiliar name.
Zhao Feng, who had heard the name from Zhu Yunwen before, immediately reminded him: "It's the chief monk by the Prince of Yan's side, Monk Daoyan!"
However, he didn't quite understand the name "Yao Guangxiao" and wondered why his master had given the chief monk such a secular name.
Zhang Cheng felt the same way, finding it somewhat strange.
However, having previously failed in his duties, now that he knew who he was to arrest, he dared not ask any further questions: "Yes! Your humble servant understands, thank you for your guidance, Lord Zhao!"
Whether he's called Monk Daoyan or Yao Guangxiao, as long as we catch the right person, that's all that matters!