Chapter 666
: Lu Feng investigates the assassination case at Kunning Palace and leads to the discover
Among the two Jinyiwei officers who came to the Lin family to rent a house, there was a Jinyiwei flag officer named Qi Anyi.
Qi Anyi seems to be obsessed with gambling. He is addicted to dice and Pai Gow. He is truly addicted to gambling.
As soon as he stepped into the casino, he was like a moth to a flame, throwing handfuls of money onto the gambling table with red eyes without even blinking.
As time went on, Qi Anyi's gambling debts became staggering, growing like a snowball.
Those creditors were all ferocious and took turns visiting every day.
The sounds of banging tables and smashing benches, as well as shouting and cursing, were endless.
Qi Anyi was so exhausted that he was like an ant on hot pot, running around the house in a panic all day long, not knowing when he could pay off this debt.
But who could have imagined that Qi Anyi's situation had changed drastically in recent days.
He didn't know what kind of good luck he had, but he not only paid off all the gambling debts that were weighing him down, but he also spent money generously.
He actually spent a large sum of money to purchase an extremely luxurious house.
As you step into this bustling city, the house is like a shining pearl, instantly catching your eye.
It was extremely magnificent. On the carved beams, the craftsmen used their superb skills to carve out flowers, birds and auspicious beasts in great detail.
The lines are graceful and smooth, and the postures are lifelike, as if they will break through the wall at the next moment.
The painted buildings are painted in bright colors, yet elegant.
The interweaving of light and shadow displays a luxurious atmosphere.
The red gate is tall, like a majestic barrier, and the copper nails on the door are large and neatly arranged.
It exudes a cold metallic luster, highlighting the extraordinary status of the mansion.
The high walls are continuous, the bricks and tiles are blue, and the texture is delicate.
The roof of the wall is covered with glazed tiles, which shine brightly under the sunlight, like a dream.
This house stands in the market, in sharp contrast to the ordinary houses around it.
It stands out like a crane among a flock of chickens, particularly outstanding and eye-catching, attracting the attention of passers-by.
Some cast envious glances, while others secretly speculate about the wealth and background of the owner of the house.
People passing by couldn't help but stop and marvel at it, wondering where Qi Anyi got so much money.
This incident also caused quite a stir among the Jinyiwei, and everyone discussed it in private.
I was full of curiosity and doubts about the source of Qi Anyi's sudden wealth.
At this moment, a faint ray of hope flashed in Lind's originally desperate eyes, like a shooting star in the endless darkness.
Although the light flickered like a candle in the wind, it gave him a moment of hope in this abyss of despair.
Lin De knew very well that these two Jinyiwei officers, especially Qi Anyi, who was addicted to gambling and suddenly became rich, might be hiding some unspeakable secrets.
Now, I and my family are facing a tragic fate, as if we were tightly bound by an invisible net and being dragged step by step into an abyss of no return.
At this critical moment, Lind had no other way to go.
He was like a trapped beast. He knew there were many dangers ahead, but he had no choice but to risk everything and try.
Even though the hope of success in this test is as slim as a drop in the ocean, it is the only life-saving straw that Lind can grasp.
He forced himself to raise his head and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!
I thought of something that might allow me to make amends for my crime.
Some time ago, there was a minor flag officer of the Embroidered Uniform Guard named Qi Anyi, and he...he behaved very suspiciously.
I used to be addicted to gambling and owed a lot of gambling debts.
But recently he suddenly became rich, paid off his gambling debts and bought a big house. The money came from nowhere. "
Zhu Yuanzhang, sitting upright on the throne, originally had a stern expression, and exuded the aura of an emperor who was majestic without even getting angry.
Hearing Linde's words, his eyes suddenly fixed. Then two sharp eyes shot towards Linde like cold rays, and a terrifying brilliance flashed in his eyes.
"Is there another problem with the Royal Guards?
Linde, you'd better not bite others here just to save your life!
Otherwise, we will let your family reunite together on the road to the underworld!
Wu Cheng, go find Jiang Li and ask him what's going on."
About half an hour later, the night had deepened and everything was silent.
The Kunning Palace was shrouded in thick darkness. Only a few lanterns under the eaves emitted faint light, swaying in the night wind.
Jiang Lin, the current fourth-rank commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, quietly walked into the Kunning Palace under the guidance of the eunuch chief Wu Cheng.
He was wearing a black suit made of special material.
It is both light and tough, as if it blends into the darkness.
The cloud pattern on the clothes was carefully outlined with silver silk thread, flickering faintly in the dim light.
It was like the mysterious stars looming in the night, silently revealing his identity as a Jinyiwei.
The red brocade edging on the neckline and cuffs is like a flame hidden in the dark night, adding a different touch of brightness to this solemn outfit.
Jiang Li had a black leather belt tightly tied around his waist, with an exquisite embroidered spring sword hanging on it.
The scabbard was as black as ink, blending in perfectly with the night.
The mysterious patterns engraved on it are like ancient spells, and there seems to be a mysterious power surging in the darkness.
The gem inlaid on the hilt no longer refracted the sunlight, but instead emitted a cold dark light.
The eyes are like those of a ferocious beast, which make people feel cold and show its extraordinaryness and majesty.
Jiang Li was wearing a pair of black high leather boots, the boots gleaming with a faint luster under the dim light of the lantern.
The golden decorative lines on the boot shaft look like a sleeping golden dragon.
He walked steadily, and the sound of each step on the stone floor was particularly clear in the silent night.
It echoed in the silence of Kunning Palace, as if even the night was trembling slightly at his arrival.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
When he heard Jiang Li salute, he did not mention himself at all in his words.
Zhu Chong, who had been trying to pretend to be calm, suddenly turned gloomy, like the dark clouds gathering in the night.
His previously calm face now seemed to be attacked by frost, and a hint of displeasure and anger flashed in his eyes.
Zhu Chong narrowed his eyes slightly, and shot his gaze at Jiang Li like a cold ray, and said coldly: "Commander Jiang, how come you don't even say hello to me when you see me?
Could it be that you only have your Majesty and the Crown Prince in your eyes, and don't take me seriously?"
Jiang Li looked calm, and bowed slightly, saying, "I dare not.
But Your Majesty has summoned me urgently tonight, and I am worried about what Your Majesty has entrusted to me.
It was a momentary oversight, and I hope Your Highness the Prince of Qin will forgive me."
Seeing this, Zhu Gang hurried over and reminded him in a low voice: "Second brother, judging from the current situation, the Jinyiwei is under the direct control of our father.
As sons, we must let go when it is time to do so, otherwise we will surely suffer the consequences."
Zhu Chong sighed, "Ah, thank you for your reminder, Third Brother. It seems that I still overestimate my position in Father's heart!"
Zhu Gang felt nervous when he saw that his second brother Zhu Chong still had a gloomy face.
Just as he was about to say something comforting, he turned his head inadvertently and his eyes met Zhu Yuanzhang's.
That look was like a cold blade, instantly piercing Zhu Gang's thoughts. (End of this chapter)