Chapter 289 The adverse consequences of staying up late (Part )
There were pens, ink, paper and inkstone on the table, and they were all there, obviously they had just been used, but the only thing missing was the paper, which was really strange.

Di Renjie stroked his beard, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

However, he did not point it out, but kept silent for the time being and continued with the previous topic: "The old man is over 70 years old, so he must have followed Yuan Tiangang for many years, right?"

Yuan Tiangang smiled slightly: "Yes, since I was about twenty years old, I have had the honor of serving the master, and it has been several decades now."

Di Renjie nodded: "Well, then I guess Mr. Lu must be very familiar with Yuan Tiangang and his deeds?"

Yuan Tiangang looked proud and said, "It can be said that, except for the ten years when the old master was locked up in Hanguang Temple, I have been with the old master every day."

"Thanks to the master's persistence, I have learned a few tricks of the trade, and can be considered half his disciple. If he can pass on some of his knowledge, it will be of great benefit to me!"

At this time, Zhao Ji, who was hiding on the beam, saw Yuan Tiangang's complacency and secretly complained in his heart: "This face is really thicker than the city wall!"

Seeing Yuan Tiangang so confident, Di Renjie took out the two ancient calendars he had seized and handed them over: "These are the two ancient calendars found in Yuan Tiangang's bag. Sir, please take a look at what is written on them?"

When Yuan Tiangang saw the two almanacs, he hurriedly took them and flipped through them casually.

After a long while, he raised his head and said, "Sir, this is all about the weather and hydrological changes near the Luo River. It also records several sudden rises in the Luo River in ancient times, all of which are related to astronomical phenomena."

Di Renjie was surprised when he heard this: "You mean, these two almanacs describe the weather and hydrology near the Luo River?"

Yuan Tiangang nodded: "That's right."

Di Renjie took a deep breath, turned his head, and muttered to himself: "Luo He..."

Yuan Tiangang, seemingly intoxicated by the past glory, unconsciously added a bit of self-praise: "You may not know, sir, the old master is very familiar with Luohe."

"That year, the Bagua diagram was surprisingly found in the Luo River. It was he who predicted based on the astronomical phenomena that a huge whirlpool would appear in the depths of the Luo River on June 22, so he set up a stone tablet in the middle of the river. This move shocked the world and became a legend."

Zhao Ji hid in the beam and shook his head secretly. Yuan Tiangang was really getting too proud of himself.

Di Renjie's expression gradually became subtle. He nodded slightly and agreed, "I have heard the emperor talk about this matter before. It is indeed an extraordinary act."

Seeing that Di Renjie said it was an "extraordinary act", Yuan Tiangang became even more pleased and continued to brag, "Not only that. The old master is proficient in astronomy and calendar, and often makes calculations and changes, and can tell the numbers of nature very accurately."

"For example, he can predict when the wind will blow, when it will rain, when earthquakes will occur, and even when rivers will overflow. Therefore, many people say that he is an immortal master who has descended to earth and can make accurate predictions. This is the reason."

Di Renjie looked at Yuan Tiangang, smiling, and then asked tentatively: "Then, Mr. Lu, think carefully, before Yuan Tiangang was arrested, did he mention the four words 'Luohe Miracle' to you?"

Yuan Tiangang was not drunk after all. When he heard the words "Luohe's Miraculous", he immediately looked confused: "Luohe's Miraculous? I haven't heard of it."

"I don't know who said this strange incident in Luo River that you mentioned. If it was said by the old master, then maybe he discovered something after deducing it."

Seeing that Yuan Tiangang claimed to have no idea at this critical moment, Di Renjie's suspicion increased.

"That's a pity," Di Renjie expressed his regret and asked another question: "Sir, you said before that you have been with Yuan Tiangang for a long time. I want to ask you about someone."

Yuan Tiangang was stunned when he heard this and asked in confusion: "Who is it?"

Di Renjie slowly turned around, with his back to Yuan Tiangang, so that he could not see his expression, and said in a low and powerful voice: "It is said that the Snake Spirit Organization has a close relationship with the late His Royal Highness Prince Yong."

"And His Royal Highness Prince Yong once lived in Bazhou and entrusted his young son to Yuan Tiangang, who raised him in the Yuan Mansion. Until ten years ago, when Yuan Tiangang was arrested, the young prince disappeared and has been missing ever since." "Sir, since you are an old acquaintance of the Yuan Mansion, do you know the whereabouts of this young prince?"

When Zhao Ji, the gentleman on the beam, heard this, his heart was shocked. He stared at Yuan Tiangang closely, and an ominous premonition arose spontaneously.

When Yuan Tiangang heard Di Renjie mention Zhao Ji, his face suddenly changed, unable to hide his shock, and blurted out: "How did you know about this?"

Upon hearing this, Di Renjie turned around suddenly, looked at Yuan Tiangang's surprised expression, and replied with a smile: "The emperor told me."

When Yuan Tiangang heard that it was Wu Zetian who told him, his tone sank slightly: "To be honest, there has been no news of that prince since he left. I don't know where he went."

Di Renjie turned around slowly, his expression serious, and he did not comment on his answer: "Then can you tell me about the deeds of this prince in the past?"

Yuan Tiangang knew that Zhao Ji, the person involved, was still in the room, and he really didn't know how to answer Di Renjie's questions.

After hesitating for a long time, Yuan Tiangang sighed softly: "The old master has always treated Your Highness as his own son, and has taught you all his unique skills without reservation."

"Your Highness is also a genius. He is proficient in everything he has learned. At such a young age, he has mastered a lot of skills..."

Zhao Ji sneered on the beam. It was obvious that Yuan Tiangang's words were meant to please him and Di Renjie.

Di Renjie was obviously not satisfied with this general talk, and asked further: "If that's the case, how could that prince escape from Yuan's mansion and stop associating with the snake spirit?"

Yuan Tiangang closed his eyes and pondered. Finally, he sighed bitterly and said slowly: "The world is unpredictable. It's all fate! The elder just said that the snake spirit has a deep connection with His Royal Highness Prince Yong."

"When Snake Spirit was first established, there were many old friends of His Royal Highness Prince Yong, as well as many descendants of the Li family like Kui Wenzhong."

"Some of these people are old friends of King Yong and have always had a bad relationship with the old master, but they alone are not strong enough to compete with the old master, so these people set their sights on the young prince."

"Because His Highness is a banner, as long as they have His Highness in their hands, a large number of Li descendants will side with them! Then they can compete with the old master and even set up their own faction!"

"In addition, His Highness was filled with a desire for revenge and wanted to avenge his father, while the old master was worried that he would act impulsively. As a result, misunderstandings arose."

"On one occasion, Prince Yong's old friends sneaked into Yuan's mansion and intended to kidnap His Highness. His Highness was accidentally injured in the incident and fell seriously ill. The relationship between master and disciple gradually became more distant."

"After His Highness recovered from his illness, his temperament changed drastically and he became silent. I guess he has since become alienated from his family. Once he got the chance, he would leave without returning..."

Zhao on the beam felt a chill run down his spine after hearing this. Even the big names on Weibo can’t clean themselves up like you. You are so good at confusing right and wrong.

Di Renjie listened with great interest and carefully compared what Yuan Tiangang said with what Jingkong, Wu Zetian and others said.

After a long while, he asked again, "Your Highness grew up in the Yuan Mansion. He must have one or two close friends, right? If we find them, will there be a chance to find Your Highness?"

When Yuan Tiangang heard this question, he hesitated again: "This..."

Di Renjie stared at Yuan Tiangang with his eagle eyes: "For example, Yuan Tiangang's other students, your highness's fellow apprentices! For example, your highness must have some servants who take care of him personally, right?"

"Is it possible that Your Highness has been in Yuan Mansion for more than ten years and there is not even anyone to talk to?"

　Um, the title is wrong and cannot be changed, but the content is correct...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)