mtlumby2d Chapter 1312 It’s almost chaos over there
Chapter 1312 It’s almost chaos over there
"There's no such thing as a thief on duty for a thousand days. We must wait for him to show up, so we can strike him with one strike and eliminate the threat once and for all!"
She put down her teacup and gave a firm order, "Proceed with the plan as usual. No personnel should be withdrawn. Instead, we must be more careful."
"All the hidden agents in the capital, especially those gambling houses, pawnshops, and horse-drawn carriages that may be connected to the Liu family's former members, must be closely monitored!"
Seeing her young lady so calm, Yun Tao felt relieved and nodded quickly, "Yes, I understand. I'll go and tell them not to let their guard down!"
Lin Wan nodded slightly, her gaze turning towards the pomegranate tree in the courtyard outside the window. "Only when Liu Shixiu is apprehended and brought to justice can I truly feel at peace."
"Only after this account is settled can I, Lin Wan, truly begin a brand new life."
There was no hatred or excitement in her tone, only an extremely calm determination.
Lin Wan knew that the poisonous snake would come out of its hole sooner or later.
All she had to do was hold the stick tightly in her hand and wait for the best opportunity.
……
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Sandalwood is tranquil.
Nangong Xuanyu sat behind a large rosewood imperial desk. The hall was brightly lit, and his bright yellow dragon robe made his face look even more majestic and cold.
Zhan Weiran, clad in black armor, knelt on one knee and reported in a deep voice, "...Your Majesty, the arrangements for the capture of the rebel Liu Shixiu have been fully implemented."
"According to His Majesty's orders, we have focused on monitoring all over the capital. We have already deployed spies to all those who may be connected to the remnants of the Liu family. If he dares to show up in the capital, he will be caught!"
Zhan Weiran paused and added, "Of course, I cannot confirm whether Liu Shixiu is still hiding in the capital."
"Therefore, the important passes leading to various places have never relaxed the arrest warrants and interrogations of Liu Shixiu, and his manhunt within the Great Zhou has not stopped either."
Nangong Xuanyu listened quietly, slowly raised his eyes, and his deep eyes fell on Zhan Weiran.
"very good."
He slowly uttered two words in a low voice with a hint of satisfaction: "Your deployment is appropriate."
"The capital is the foundation of the Liu family's centuries-long business. Even if the tree falls, the monkeys may not all scatter. If Liu Shixiu still wants to do something, the capital is the most likely place for him to hide."
Nangong Xuanyu leaned back slightly, his body sinking into the spacious dragon throne, his eyes becoming increasingly sharp. "The Dingguo Mansion has been entangled for nearly a hundred years, like a centipede that is still alive even after death. I will never be able to rest in peace until the Liu family's bloodline is completely eradicated!"
The emperor's words were calm, yet they contained a cold murderous intent.
For any hidden danger that may threaten the imperial power, he would rather kill the innocent than let them go!
Liu Shixiu must be caught, alive or dead!
This is not only to settle old accounts, but also to completely cut off all possible signs of resurgence and nail the Duke Dingguo's Mansion to the pillar of shame.
Zhan Weiran's heart trembled: "I understand!"
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to ensure this traitor remains unpunished!"
"Ah."
Nangong Xuanyu responded lightly and waved his hand: "Go."
"If you have any news, report it immediately. There must be no mistakes."
"I obey the order!"
Zhan Weiran responded in a resounding voice, stood up swiftly, and bowed as he left the Yangxin Palace.
Nangong Xuanyu's gaze fell back on the memorial, and his deep eyes narrowed slightly.
Liu Shixiu... He wanted to see how long this stray dog could hide.
……
In the capital, there is a brocade silk shop.
That afternoon, sunlight filtered through the carved window lattices and fell onto the mirror-like blue brick floor of the shop, creating a beautiful atmosphere.
Lin Wan sat in the inner room, carefully checking the inventory records of a new batch of Suzhou and Hangzhou soft satin.
Yuntao stood quietly by her side, occasionally adding hot tea to her cup.
The shop assistants were well-trained and served several well-dressed customers.
Everything is in order, exuding a sense of prosperity.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the silence.
A young man dressed as a shop assistant and unfamiliar to me ran in hurriedly from outside.
There was a thin layer of sweat on his forehead and he looked panicked as he rushed straight into the inner room.
The shopkeeper outside frowned and was about to stop him when the clerk shouted urgently, "Boss! Boss! Something bad has happened!"
"Something big happened on the Xicheng Ruixiang ship!"
Lin Wan raised her head when she heard the voice.
Ruixianghao is a shop under her management that specializes in groceries from the north and south, and it is quite large.
Lin Wan put down the account book and asked in a deep voice, "Why are you so panicked?"
The waiter rushed to the door of the inner room, not caring about etiquette, and said breathlessly: "Boss, it's the accounts!"
"Rui Xiang's manager, Wang, and the accountant... they colluded to falsify accounts and embezzled a large sum of money. They were about to abscond, but they were caught."
"It's almost chaos over there! Go check it out!"
Lin Wan's face froze, and she stood up suddenly: "What?"
Ruixiang's accounts had always been her primary concern. If such a mistake had occurred, it must be dealt with immediately. Otherwise, the losses would be significant and would shake people's morale.
Lin Wan pressed on, "Is the news accurate?"
The man nodded vigorously, his anxiety not faked. "Absolutely true!"
"This news came from a young man who was usually ostracized in the Ruixiang Ship. He ran to tell me the truth! He said that if he had been a step later, the man would have really escaped and the payment for the goods would have been lost!"
The situation is urgent and there is no time for overthinking.
Lin Wan immediately said to Yun Tao, "Prepare the car immediately and go to Ruixiang!"
She usually took two skilled bodyguards with her whenever she went out, just in case. But today, something unexpected happened, and the two guards happened to be sent by Lin Wan to handle another matter, so they were not with her.
Yun Tao hesitated a little: "Miss, the guards are not here, how about..."
"It's too late to wait!"
Lin Wan interrupted her, her tone decisive: "By the time the guards come back, the people will have already run away."
"In broad daylight, in the capital, under the feet of the emperor, what big trouble could possibly happen? Go!"
Yun Tao didn't dare to persuade him anymore, and hurried out to tell the driver: "Yes!"
Lin Wan straightened her dress, took a deep breath, suppressed the uneasiness in her heart, and walked out quickly.
The man who brought the news followed her with his head lowered and his eyes submissive.
The carriage quickly left the Jinxiu Silk Shop and sped towards the Xicheng Ruixiang.
Inside the car, Lin Wan's face was calm, but her fingers tightened unconsciously.
Yuntao seemed a little uneasy, and from time to time she would quietly lift a corner of the car curtain to look out.
The carriage traveled through the bustling streets. The further west we went, the thinner the crowds seemed to become.
When we reached a relatively quiet intersection, we saw a freight truck with a seemingly broken wheel lying across the road in front of us for some reason, blocking most of the already narrow road.
The driver had to slow down.