Destiny Phoenix

Chapter 228 One step away

Seeing a group of officers and soldiers surrounding the door aggressively, the gatekeeper didn't know what happened, so he hurriedly trotted to invite the housekeeper.

The housekeeper of Shangshu's mansion is over fifty years old, he was Shangshu's father's book boy when he was young, and he has served Shangguan's house for decades, so he can be regarded as well-informed.Facing the officers and soldiers, he did not intend to panic, but greeted him with a smile, cupped his hands, and said, "I don't know what the name of this general is?"

"The last general, Zhan Ying, is ordered to conduct a search, so I ask the housekeeper for convenience." With a shake of his hand, Zhan Ying showed the searched official document in front of the housekeeper.

Seeing that the seal of the King of War was on the official document instead of the jade seal, the housekeeper murmured in his heart, but he also knew the power of the King of War, so he never showed any suspicion on his face, and said with a smile: "So it's General Zhan, Xiao Ke Disrespectful. I just don’t know why the Shangshufu violated the law and hoped that General Zhan would make it clear.”

"Master Shangshu has a high moral character, so he is cautious in his actions. The search for this matter is the assassination of the prince and the arrest of the murderer, which has nothing to do with Lord Shangshu."

"Since it has nothing to do with Lord Shangshu, it's not right for the general to come to Shangshu's mansion to catch the murderer, isn't it?" In the deliberately long ending, there was a deep calculation of the old housekeeper.The corners of Zhan Ying's cold lips curled up, and he said in a deep voice: "The prince has an order to search the whole city. If the housekeeper refuses to cooperate, the general will have to force his way in!"

He raised his hand: "Come here!"

"Have!"

All the soldiers on both sides yelled in unison, and the steward suddenly lost his composure, and said with a little confidence: "General Zhan, this Shangshu's mansion is not like ordinary people's homes, you rush in with these dozens of soldiers, don't talk about the family Many female relatives, even if the officers and soldiers accidentally damaged the large and small decorations in the mansion, it is not easy to explain to Lord Shangshu, right?"

"Don't worry, butler. I'm here just to find someone, so I'll be careful about what's inside. As for the female relatives, please let the steward know and bring all the female relatives in the mansion to the front yard. I want to compare their appearance."

The butler was speechless now.

Master Shang Shu has not returned from the court, and he, a small housekeeper, can't control the situation.In desperation, he had no choice but to notify Mrs. Shangguan first, then open the door of the mansion, and let Zhanying and others come in to search.

Mrs. Shangshu stood in the front yard with all the female relatives. Seeing the soldiers pouring in, the lady's eyes were filled with anger.

Fortunately, the elite soldiers of the King of War were well-trained, and they did not act rudely after entering the mansion. They searched the room with a sense of advance and retreat, not to mention damaging furniture and other large items, and they never even stepped on a single flower.

Zhan Ying held the sword at his waist and stood facing Mrs. Shangguan.

Half an hour later, the searched people returned to the front yard intermittently, "Report to the general, no suspicious person was found in the back yard."

"General, no suspicious person was found in the front yard."

"General, all the guest rooms and other courtyards have been searched, and there are no suspicious persons."

"..."

The search was over, but nothing was found.

At this time, the soldier who was in charge of comparing the looks of the female relatives also came over, "General, there is no one who looks similar to the assassin."

Zhanying let go of the hand holding the sword hilt, and bowed deeply to Mrs. Shangguan, "If you offend, I will leave." Just as she turned around, Mrs. Shangguan's angry voice came from behind: "Stop!"

Zhan Ying turned around again, and said respectfully: "Madam, please advise."

"Don't dare to give advice, go back and tell your lord that you dared to trespass into the Minister's Mansion without an imperial decree, and ask him to give an explanation to my lord in person in front of the emperor!" Mrs. Shangguan is also a lady from a famous family, so she is naturally more scared than those behind her. The crying concubines and maids are much calmer.

"Madam, don't worry, where is the emperor, the prince will explain himself, and leave." With a wave of his hand, he shouted to everyone: "Withdraw!"

Just like when they entered the door, the group exited the Shangshu Mansion in an orderly manner.

They had just left Shangshu Mansion when the carriage carrying Feng Qingyao stopped in front of the door.

(End of this chapter)