"Master Jiang, now you also know that this time I am going to lead someone to protect the prince to handle an important matter assigned by the Holy Father. I can tell you clearly that this matter is of great importance. To put it mildly, it is

It would have an impact on the majesty of the royal family. To put it more seriously, it would endanger the country. However, something happened near Shunqing Mansion. If the trip was delayed due to this incident, when the emperor asked about it, I think Jiang

It’s hard for adults to absolve themselves of the blame.”

When Chi Zhongtian said this, Jiang Xianda started to sweat all over his body. He didn't know what kind of person the king was. If this matter required the king to personally come forward, it would definitely not be an ordinary matter.

"General Chi, I know that I have done something wrong, but I hope you will forgive me. I didn't know in advance that His Royal Highness was here," Jiang Xianda said.

"Of course I know this. If I want to cause trouble for you, do you think you can still stand here and talk to me now?" Chi Zhongtian said leisurely.

"That's right, the general is magnanimous, and I'm very grateful to you!" Jiang Xianda saw that Chi Zhongtian's words softened a little, and he quickly walked down the slope and said.

"It's just that I have to continue to investigate, especially your cousin. I want to say something ugly beforehand. Mr. Jiang, please don't protect your shortcomings."

Originally, Jiang Xianda was indeed here to intercede for Fuzi, but after what Chi Zhongtian said just now, he no longer dared to meddle in other people's affairs. Now that even he himself was about to be involved, he had better protect himself first.

Let’s talk again.

"General, don't worry. I am deeply favored by the emperor. I will do my best to help the general and will never act to protect my shortcomings!"

"Okay, Mr. Jiang has this intention. After the matter comes to light, I will definitely put in a good word for Mr. Jiang in front of the prince!"

"Thank you, general, thank you so much, general!" Jiang Xianda hurriedly lowered his head to express his gratitude in fear, and the fear in his heart disappeared in the blink of an eye.

As soon as Jiang Xianda stepped forward, the owner of the small boat came over accompanied by the guide.

"General, he is clamoring to see you, what do you think he will do?" the guide said to Chi Zhongtian.

Seeing the trembling look of the boat owner, Chi Zhongtian felt a little unbearable, and quickly said: "Don't worry, you suffered because you took us across the river. I will make up for your losses."

"No, no, I don't want it, I just ask you to let me go home!"

This ship owner obviously regarded Chi Zhongtian as an evil official and thought he was going to cause trouble for him. How could he dare to ask for compensation?

In fact, Chi Zhongtian wanted to let him go a long time ago, but for safety reasons, he kept him for a few days. Now it shouldn't be a big problem to let him go back.

"This is one hundred taels of silver, which is enough to make up for your loss. Take the money and go home quickly. Your family may be impatient." Chi Zhongtian smiled and handed over a banknote.

"Don't you dare, don't you dare!" The captain already knew Chi Zhongtian's identity, so how could he dare to ask for his money.

"Take it, you deserve this, don't shirk it!" There seemed to be a hint of unhappiness in Chi Zhongtian's tone. I don't know if it was true or just pretending.

"this......"

Just when the boat owner was hesitant, the guide next to him saw the look in Chi Zhongtian's eyes, took the banknote, stuffed it hard into the boat owner's body and said, "Take it as long as you want.

Stop being so coquettish and go back quickly!"

"Thank you, thank you!" The boat owner now felt as if he had returned to heaven from hell. His family was not wealthy. In addition to his wife and children, he also had an eighty-year-old father. His family of four relied on him for every passenger.

He could live with the little money he earned by crossing the river. Ever since his boat leaked, he couldn't eat or sleep well in the past two days. Just buying a boat would probably cost him all his savings. Moreover, all his savings would be spent.

, which may not be enough.

But now, Chi Zhongtian actually compensated him with one hundred taels of silver. Now all the problems were solved. After buying a new boat, he could still have some money left to support his family. At this moment, he was really grateful to Chi Zhongtian from the bottom of his heart.

.

"Thank you. Speaking of which, we should feel embarrassed because we frightened you after all. Well, you can send him off for me." After Chi Zhongtian finished speaking, he ordered the guide to send him out.

At this time, Chi Zhongtian suddenly felt a little tired. He originally wanted to talk to the king about something, but he thought it would be better to talk to him during dinner. Now he really wanted to lie on the bed and take a nap.

He slept for a really long time, and when he woke up, it was completely dark.

At this time, in an inn in Shunqing Mansion, there were three people hiding in a side room, talking in a low voice.

"All dead?"

"I quietly walked around the middle of the river today. Anyway, so far, no one has come back. Even the bodies were salvaged by the navy."

"Damn it! How did they do it? There are so many water ghosts and they can't even catch one!"

"Oh, who knows, now we just want to find someone to ask, but we can't find him."

"If this matter is messed up, it will affect future plans. Now, I guess that boy Chi Zhongtian has become alert and informed others not to make any noise for the time being. They will all stay in place and wait for my news."

"yes!"

After the three people said this, two of them quickly left the house, and the remaining one stayed in the house.

There are people sneaking around here, but there is a place that is even weirder.

A bank less than a few miles away from the Shunqing government office had already closed its doors.

Suddenly, a man in black clothes slowly came to the door, raised his hand and knocked on the door.

The sound of knocking on the door seemed to be very rhythmic, three short and one long, and then the door opened, and the man in black walked in in a flash.

After entering, it was still dark inside, and the man in black stood there. Soon, another footsteps came over.

"grown ups."

"Well, have you found out what happened?"

"My lord, all the corpses were taken away by people from the navy camp. We didn't even see anyone, and we couldn't find out anything."

"It's really strange. Where did these people come from and what is their goal?"

"Sir, if you give me a little more time, I will definitely find out!"

"No, you must not investigate this matter again. Someone is already focusing on this matter. If you investigate, you will definitely expose your flaws."

"What should we do?"

"Just pretend this never happened. Our plan remains unchanged."

"Then, are the days going to change?"

"Well, wait for my news."
Chapter completed!