BSI Chapter 79 Young Master, we've caught two thieves!
Chapter 79 Young Master, we've caught two thieves!
Zong Yonghe's answer left Xu Da and Deng Yu with no further questions, so they could only look away and whisper among themselves.
Deng Yu stroked his beard and analyzed in a low voice: "Previously, there were rumors in the court and among the people that His Majesty had secretly sent the Second Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the Thirteenth Prince to Chenzhou for training."
"The thirteenth prince is rather young."
"His Majesty's arrangement of this matchmaking is most likely intended to pair the daughters of both families with one of the Second Prince or the Fifth Prince."
Xu Da nodded slightly, his expression calm, and slowly echoed, "That should be the case. Apart from that, there are no other royal family members in Chenzhou who meet the requirements."
The conversation shifted, and a hint of seriousness flashed across Deng Yu's eyes as he spoke of Liao Yongzhong's recent imprisonment.
"Liao Yongzhong has made great contributions and followed His Majesty in raising troops for many years. In the end, he became arrogant due to his great achievements and overstepped the bounds of propriety. He deserves his own blame."
Deng Yu was upright by nature and hated anything that went beyond the bounds of the rules and regulations. His tone was full of awe and justice.
Xu Da was a cautious, composed, and thoughtful man, and he slowly began to express his feelings.
"It is easy to make meritorious contributions in chaotic times, but difficult to maintain them in prosperous times. Those who hold high positions and do not know how to restrain themselves, and who become arrogant and domineering because of their achievements, are bound to bring disaster upon themselves."
"His Majesty has always been fiercely opposed to evil and strictly adhered to the rules of etiquette. Liao Yongzhong crossed the line, and his current fate was already predetermined."
"Our departure from the capital at this time will allow us to avoid this turmoil!"
Deng Yu nodded. "That makes sense."
The carriages ahead moved slowly forward, while in the two carriages following behind, Xu Miaoyun and Deng Shengnan chatted idly through the curtain, their girlish hearts full of curiosity.
Deng Shengnan, with his cheerful and lively personality, spoke first, asking softly, "Sister Miaoyun, which prince do you think we're going to meet this time?"
Xu Miaoyun lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, looked at the scenery along the way, and replied softly, "It's impossible to be sure, but whoever it is, they must be of outstanding character."
Deng Shengnan smiled and said sincerely, "To be chosen for marriage by His Majesty with such care, one must be of the highest caliber in terms of talent, character, and magnanimity."
"Especially his ability to develop such thoughtful items as Free Point shows that he is meticulous and gentle, and is by no means an arrogant and spoiled brat."
Xu Miaoyun nodded slightly, her eyes filled with anticipation and certainty.
"With such a compassionate heart and unparalleled money-making skills among all the princes, his character and vision must be far beyond that of ordinary people."
"Regardless of his status, this person is certainly a trustworthy and reliable person."
Deng Shengnan: "Sister, if we both like each other, I wouldn't mind being a concubine..."
Xu Miaoyun: "You silly girl, it's too early to talk about these things now."
"They might not even be interested in us..."
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Chatting idly along the way, time flew by, and the group soon arrived in Chenzhou, settling in a county post station closest to Liu's residence.
Zong Yonghe instructed everyone on the way that they should go to the Liu residence early the next morning so that the two young ladies could formally meet and betroth the mysterious young man.
As night fell, the lights of the post station flickered, and all was quiet and deserted.
Xu Da found Deng Yu, and the two quietly left the post station, standing side by side in the night, discussing in hushed tones.
Deng Yu said in a deep voice, "We are to visit her tomorrow for a blind date, but her identity is still unclear. We are uncertain and uneasy."
"In warfare, intelligence is paramount!"
Xu Da looked towards the Liu residence, his expression cautious: "That's right, it would be too hasty to let our daughter meet us so soon."
"I've heard that there's a striking new building with a unique design next to the Liu residence; it must be the prince's usual residence."
"Let's sneak out tonight to investigate and find out the details, so that we can be well-informed and calm on the blind date tomorrow."
Deng Yu immediately agreed, nodding emphatically: "That's how it should be. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be sure of success."
Under the cover of darkness, the two avoided the night patrols and hurried along, quickly arriving outside the Pentagon.
Under the cover of night, this strangely shaped, angular, and grand building stands quietly, exuding a majestic aura and a square layout.
Xu Da, who had spent his life on the battlefield and was used to seeing imperial palaces and royal mansions, still had his pupils shrink and his face full of shock when he looked at the building in front of him.
Deng Yu was also dumbfounded, exclaiming in a low voice, "The design of this building is unprecedented, its layout is exquisite, and its scale is extraordinary; it is far beyond the reach of ordinary mansions!"
"This single building alone demonstrates that the builder's vision and ambition far surpass those of ordinary people; it's truly terrifying!"
The two were deeply shocked and became even more curious about the identity of the owner of the building. They exchanged a glance and decided to sneak in and investigate.
Using their superb martial arts skills, they avoided being seen from the outside, found a low corner of the wall, and nimbly jumped over it.
But as soon as the two landed and stood firm, the mechanism beneath their feet was instantly triggered, the hidden panel on the ground slid, and fine warning iron spikes popped out from all around.
Before the two could react, several black-clad guards suddenly rushed out from the shadows on both sides, their movements swift and their agile, instantly surrounding them.
Xu Da and Deng Yu were both veterans of the battlefield and had exceptional skills, but they were completely unable to use their abilities under the encirclement of layers of sophisticated traps and professional guards.
After triggering several traps in succession, the two had their sleeves torn, their hair disheveled, and their figures in a sorry state, completely restrained and unable to escape.
Within moments, the two dukes of the current dynasty were precisely subdued by the guards, who held them firmly by the shoulders, rendering them completely immobile.
Two highly decorated dukes, who had secretly investigated in the dead of night, found nothing and were instead captured on the spot in a sorry state.
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In the stillness of the night, the Liu residence in Chenzhou was quiet, and Zhu Yao was lying on his bed, sleeping soundly and peacefully.
Light footsteps came from outside the door. Chen Zhong lowered his voice and respectfully reported.
"Young master, the patrolling guards outside the manor have just apprehended two suspicious individuals who infiltrated the residence; they are suspected to be bandits."
Zhu Yao was fast asleep when he was startled awake. He replied with a hint of impatience and laziness in his voice.
"Just hand the thieves over to the local authorities once they've been caught. It's a minor matter; there's no need to disturb my rest so late at night."
Chen Zhong stood outside the door without leaving, and quickly spoke again to report, his tone somewhat solemn.
"Young master, these two are no ordinary petty thieves."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yao raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt arising in his mind, and murmured softly.
"Are there unusual bandits? Do they have some other tricks up their sleeves?"
Chen Zhong explained seriously, revealing the strange details.
"These two are extremely agile and their martial arts are incredibly powerful. If we hadn't laid out layers of traps and had more guards, we would have almost let them break through and escape."
"Moreover, after the two were captured, they kept shouting that they were important figures who had come from Nanjing."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yao was instantly wide awake, abruptly sat up, and his expression changed drastically.
His eyes were serious, and his heart tightened instantly. He wondered to himself if it was an enemy his father had made outside who had sent people to investigate and plot against him.
Zhu Yao immediately gave the order in a deep voice, his tone extremely serious.
"Do not hand them over to the authorities yet. First, put them in the underground interrogation room and keep them under strict guard."
"Send word to Mu Yan to begin the interrogation and questioning of details. I will go there personally in a moment."
Chen Zhong bowed and accepted the order, replying in a deep voice, "Your subordinate obeys!"