Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Chapter 728 The Emperor Arrives

Outside the gate of Hanguang Temple, Li Cunxi and his group waited for a long time and finally heard the sound of a band playing music.

The Qianniu Guards who were leading the way had already arrived outside the Hanguang Temple in advance and conveyed the important news of the emperor's impending arrival to everyone.

"My dear brother, although this temple is well defended, it can't stop some experts from sneaking in."

"In my humble opinion, this place is not safe for the time being. If His Majesty really goes in to pay his respects personally, I'm afraid it would be difficult to explain if anything happened."

Wang Xiaojie gently pulled Li Cunxi and spoke in a deliberately low voice.

He was the emperor's trusted and beloved general, and was greatly favored by the emperor. He was even granted the title of Champion General by the emperor.

Considering the emperor is part of my duty.

"Brother Wuyou, it's okay. Are you still worried about the strength of Li Yuanfang and Hu Jinghui?"

"These two are here this time."

"Looking at the entire Great Zhou, including the Turks and Khitans outside, there is absolutely no one who can defeat these two at the same time."

"If someone really dares to assassinate you, you'll just have to wait and see whether his head falls to the ground or not."

Li Cun looked towards the end of the official road and felt his legs were a little sore.

He really wasn't worried about the emperor's safety.

Until now, everything that happened was still under his control.

The sound of the band's music was getting closer and louder. Li Cunxi hooked the corners of his mouth with his fingers and put on a professional fake smile.

"Everyone, His Majesty will be arriving soon. Please join me in welcoming His Majesty."

In a moment, trumpets were blasting, flags were standing in rows, and colorful flags were fluttering.

The imperial carriage escorted by the Thousand Oxen Guards slowly approached and stopped at the gate of the White Horse Temple. The abbot led the monks from the Hanguang Temple to kneel and greet them, while Li Cunxi and a group of officials stood in front of the gate.

The double dragon sedan chair slowly landed on the ground, and Shangguan Wan'er, who was kneeling beside Wu Zetian, was finally able to stand up and help Wu Zetian walk down.

After the emperor came the six ministries and nine ministers, headed by Wu Chengsi, Prince of Wei, Wu Sansi, Prince of Liang, Di Renjie, the Internal Historian, and Zhang Jianzhi, the Palace Attendant.

This morning, most officials have heard about the headless murder and arson that occurred in Hanguang Temple.

For the emperor's safety, Imperial Censor Zong Qinke, along with ten other censors, advised the emperor to postpone the incense burning. However, Wu Zetian refused, saying that Prince of Qin Li Cunxi would definitely take care of it.

Therefore, all the civil and military officials had no choice but to follow.

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

"Long live!"

The abbot and the monk Jingkong knelt on the ground and cheered with the monks of Hanguang Temple.

Wu Zetian, supported by Shangguan Wan'er, led Wu Chengsi, Di Renjie and others to the abbot and said with a smile:

"I have come to Hanguang Temple today, moved by my sincerity, to worship Buddha with all my heart."

"No need to be so polite, everyone. Please stand up."

"Amitabha!" the abbot chanted the Buddha's name and added, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

After all the monks in Hanguang Temple had stood up, Wu Zetian looked at the people standing outside the gate of Hanguang Temple.

Especially the leader Li Cunxi.

She walked slowly forward and stood in front of Li Cunxi.

"Cunxi, come in with me."

"My minister obeys."

Li Cunxi had no choice but to move to Wu Zetian's side, lowered his head and waited for Wu Zetian's first question.

Huaiyi's residence was burned down and he disappeared. His body has not been found yet. The emperor must have a question to ask Huaiyi.

"Cunxi, I know you've solved the unsolved murder case, but I'm wondering how the arson case in the back garden is going?"

Li Cunxi replied, "Your Majesty, although the headless murder case has been solved, the White Horse Temple is not entirely safe. I'm afraid there are still a few small snakes hiding in the shadows."

"We've got some clues about the arson case in the temple, but we don't know who set it off, and we don't know what happened to the thieves after they fled into the mountains."

"General Lu Tong is currently leading 500 soldiers in the mountains behind Hanguang Temple, searching for criminals."

Wu Zetian frowned. This was not the answer she wanted to hear.

If it weren't for Huaiyi's disappearance, she would never have cared about such a small case as arson.

"You mean, this was done by two groups of people?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, that is exactly what happened. Moreover, the headless murders were most likely done by the Serpent Spirits."

"What the hell are these people? Xiao Qingfang and Jin Mulan are both dead. What on earth are they planning to do? Do they have a new leader and a new plan?"

Wu Zetian gritted her teeth and hated the Snake Spirit group to the core.

First, there was Yuan Tiangang, who created some mysterious Luo River and tricked her into moving the capital.

Later, there was another Xiao Qingfang, who was even more hateful. He had been with her for many years and was nearly thirty years old when he had already been promoted to the position of Grand Chamber Leader. He had received great favor from the emperor and had deceived her, the emperor.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Although I am confused, I dare not ask."

"what's up?"

"The inner guards you arranged to stay in Hanguang Temple were killed by the Snake Spirits. I don't know what their purpose was. Chief Steward Jingkong told me not to ask any more questions. But since this is related to solving the case, I have to ask."

"This...don't ask. It won't do you any good."

Li Cunxi glanced secretly at Wu Zetian, bowed, and said no more.

"Cunxi, you haven't answered my question about the follow-up of the arson case." Wu Zetian reminded him hastily when she remembered that Huaiyi had been captured and might have suffered a lot.

"Your Majesty," Li Cunxi said with a helpless smile, "The mountains behind the White Horse Temple are so dense that it would be very difficult to find the people who were captured."

"So, do you have any good ideas?"

"Unless we send a hundred thousand troops into the mountains to search."

"That's absolutely impossible. It's ridiculous."

"Then I really have no way to find the kidnapped people... Perhaps there is another way, which is to wait for the murderers to come forward and make conditions for us."

Hearing that Huaiyi might still be rescued, Wu Zetian perked up: "You mean these people might just be looking for benefits?"

Li Cunxi pursed his lips and said, "Of course it's possible. The purpose of taking people away, besides seeking revenge, is to get benefits."

Behind Wu Zetian, King Wu Chengsi of Wei stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed.

"Can it be saved? Of course it can be saved."

"But it's hard to say what Huaiyi will be like when he's rescued."

The person who captured Huaiyi was Bai Chen, the head of the Eight Guards of King Wei under his command. In order to make it easier to capture people, Wu Chengsi also asked Bai Chen to go to Taihang Mountain to invite Li Feixiong, one of the Nineteen Thieves of Baihelin in the past.

This group of people from the martial arts world gathered together just to shatter Huai Yi's dream in Hanguang Temple.

After the pilgrimage to Hanguang Temple was over, Wu Zetian would definitely be able to see Huaiyi's body.

I don’t know whether others are happy or not after such a lewd dog head was slaughtered, but I believe the abbot of Hanguan Temple must be happy.

"Cunxi, is there really no way to proactively find the abducted person?"

Wu Zetian frowned and asked again.