Chapter 11 The old blind man

Zhou Haochen played with the green jade lotus seed in his palm. It had a soft texture, as if it were really a piece of beautiful jade. In the quiet moonlight, it emitted a green luster.

The lotus seeds of Shuiyue Tanlian have other effects besides helping warriors overcome their inner demons as Qin Qiulan said.

One of the treasures necessary for awakening the Five Thunder Spirits.

To awaken the Five Thunder Spirits, four treasures are needed.

The horn of a thunder beast, lotus seeds of the Water Moon Lotus, crystal sand of falling dust, and a ray of innate purple thunder of the divine sky.

The lotus seeds of the Water Moon Lotus, one of the four treasures, were easily obtained.

It was so relaxing that Zhou Haochen felt a little dreamy.

It seems as if it was specially prepared for myself.

The battle in the southeast finally came to an end after lasting for a quarter of an hour.

Qin Qiulan, who had been nervous, finally showed a hint of relief on her pretty face.

He let out a long sigh, and his proud twin peaks stirred up magnificent waves.

"Your Highness, the Second Prince..."

"Second brother is a lucky person, nothing will happen to him."

Zhou Haochen said in a relaxed tone that according to the hexagram, the attack by the remnants of King Zhao tonight did not succeed and it was a safe outcome.

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, the Fourteenth Prince came to visit.

"Fourteenth brother, you came really early today."

"Auntie Lan, serve tea to Fourteenth Brother."

The Fourteenth Prince took a sip of the fragrant tea and said depressedly, "Thirteenth Brother, if I had known earlier, I would have gone boating with you last night."

"Tell me about last night's attack, what exactly happened?"

"The demon from the White Lotus Sect went after my second brother."

White Lotus Sect? !

Zhou Haochen raised his eyebrows and asked solemnly, "Is it really the White Lotus Sect? Are you sure?"

"Definitely!"

“The people who attacked last night used the White Lotus’ signature martial art, the White Lotus Immortality Sutra. Later, people from the Ministry of Justice and the Bureau of Suppressing Evil also went to investigate the scene and confirmed that it was the White Lotus Cult that did it.” The Fourteenth Prince said dimly.

Zhou Haochen fell into deep thought.

According to the hexagram, last night’s actions were the plan of the remnants of King Zhao.

However, the Ministry of Justice and the Office of Suppressing Evil insisted that it was the White Lotus Sect.

So... the truth...

The remnants of King Zhao joined the White Lotus Sect!
No wonder the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Suppressing Evil have been tracking down the remnants of King Zhao for all these years, but have not been able to find them.

"However, my second brother has a different opinion." The Fourteenth Prince looked hesitant.

"What statement?"

"My second brother said that my eldest brother colluded with the White Lotus Sect and wanted to take his life."

Zhou Haochen's face looked strange.

This statement... is very Second Prince-like!
No matter whether this statement is reliable or not, just throw the dirty water on the prince first.

Zhou Haochen took a sip of the fragrant tea and said lightly.

"Brother, I'm afraid you've been in a bad mood these past two days!"

"Who says it's not?"

First, he was severely slapped in the face by the Second Prince during the fight for Fang Dongyun, and then he was splashed with dirty water.

It's really miserable!

"Were there any casualties in last night's attack?"

"The casualties were very light. Only a few unlucky officials from the Secret Realm Department suffered minor injuries."

"Who did Father ask to investigate the White Lotus case?"

"do not know!"

"Anyway, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Suppression of Evil have racked their brains for this case."

"Brother Thirteen, your analysis is correct. The Ministry of Justice is not a good place. I think the Secret Realm Department is more suitable for me."

Seeing that the Fourteenth Prince was obsessed with the Secret Realm Division, Zhou Haochen was too lazy to persuade him.

Let go of the need to help others and respect the fate of others.

……

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Suppression of Evil argued for a whole morning but could not reach a conclusion.

No one is willing to give up this big case.

The Minister of Justice and the Chief of the Suppression of Evils Division kept arguing until the Emperor Qianyuan came to the throne. In the end, it was Emperor Qianyuan who made the final decision and ordered the Ministry of Justice to investigate the case of the White Lotus Sect attacking the second prince.

Soon after, a rumor came through the grapevine that the chief of the Evil Suppression Bureau had smashed his favorite vase.

"Auntie Lan, let's go to the Ministry of Justice."

Zhou Haochen gave instructions, got on the carriage, went to the Ministry of Justice, and met the Minister of Justice Song Heng.

"Meet Master Song."

"I hope the Thirteenth Prince is well!"

Zhou Haochen and Song Heng sat side by side, and he could clearly see that Song Heng's face was flushed with a hint of pride.

Apparently, the reputation of the Evil Suppression Division had been severely offended today, which made Song Heng, the Minister of Justice, quite proud.

"I am very busy with my official duties. I wonder what the Thirteenth Prince wants to see me for?"

"I am here for your official business, Master Song!"

"oh?!"

A hint of hidden surprise flashed in Song Heng's eyes.

"Sir Song, I also attended my second brother's dinner last night. I have some clues that may be helpful to you, Sir Song."

"Your Highness is also attending the dinner?"

"It seems that your Highness was not among those attacked last night." "The moonlight was beautiful last night. On the way back to Beijing, I did not go with my second brother, but went boating at night."

"I see!"

Song Heng sighed in his heart, the Thirteenth Prince is really lucky.

"So what clues do you mean, Your Highness?"

"The courtesan on the painted boat!"

"how do I say this?"

"Why were the White Lotus thieves able to block my second brother and his group?"

"Your Highness means that there was an insider from the White Lotus Sect at the dinner last night."

"That's right!"

"At last night's banquet, apart from the guests, the only person present was the courtesan on the pleasure boat." Zhou Haochen recounted the story.

"Your Highness, this makes sense."

Song Heng nodded slightly. What he said made sense, but from his expression, it seemed that he didn't take it very seriously.

Zhou Haochen sighed secretly in his heart.

He has already given all the hints he could.

If Song Heng doesn't take it seriously, there's nothing he can do.

After drinking a cup of fragrant tea, Zhou Haochen stood up and left, leaning on his rosewood cane.

After leaving the Ministry of Justice, Qin Qiulan supported Zhou Haochen and muttered softly.

"Your Highness, this Minister Song doesn't seem to take your words to heart."

"Just do your best and leave the rest to fate!"

"I hope Minister Song can bring the White Lotus thieves to justice."

"Auntie Lan, prepare a pot of Hundred-Year-Old Bamboo Leaf Green for me."

After hearing Zhou Haochen's instructions, Qin Qiulan felt a little moved.

Your Highness is going to see that old blind man again?
What's so special about that old blind man?

Is it worth Your Highness' repeated visits?

……

Lai Fu Restaurant.

"Mr. He, I toast you a glass!"

"Good wine! Centennial Bamboo Leaf Green, tell me the truth, how much good wine do you have in your wine cellar?"

The guests in Lai Fu Restaurant looked at a table by the window with curious eyes.

At the table by the window, there were two people, one old and one young.

One old and one young, a very common combination.

But what is unusual is that both the old man and the young are blind.

"Mr. He, if you are willing to go back with me, I will treat you to drinks every day, and I promise it will be different every day." Zhou Haochen said with a smile.

"Hey - what's the point of me, an old blind man, going back with you?"

"You can grow some flowers and water them. I just need a gardener."

"Hehe - forget about being a gardener. I'm an old blind man. If I were to grow flowers, I'm afraid I'd ruin your precious flowers and plants."

Zhou Haochen didn't take Helian Hai's refusal to heart.

This was the fifth time Helian Hai rejected his invitation.

Even though Emperor Liu Bei visited him three times, none of them had such a hard time.

But Zhou Haochen accepted it with a pinch of his nose.

Who makes Helian Hai a master?
Moreover, it was the first best hexagram Zhou Haochen had obtained after traveling through time, and it was a second-grade opportunity.

Zhou Haochen still remembers that he was excited for a long time after he got the first best hexagram.

The best hexagram shows that he will meet a master in Lai Fu Restaurant, which will bring great benefits to his life.

After arriving at Lai Fu Restaurant, Zhou Haochen searched for a long time before he finally locked onto the master shown in the hexagram - Helian Hai.

Like him, he is also blind.

During the month they have been together, Zhou Haochen and Helian Hai have developed a good understanding with each other.

Zhou Haochen knew that Helian Hai had an extraordinary background.

Helian Hai also knew that Zhou Haochen had an extraordinary background.

Zhou Haochen pretended not to know that Helian Hai had an extraordinary background.

Helian Hai also pretended not to know that Zhou Haochen had an extraordinary background.

Zhou Haochen knew that Helian Hai was pretending not to know about his extraordinary background.

Helian Hai knew that Zhou Haochen was pretending not to know about his extraordinary background.

……

After three rounds of drinking, the pot of Bamboo Leaf Green was empty, and Zhou Haochen got up and left as he did in the past.

When they walked out of the restaurant, Qin Qiulan had already prepared a carriage for Zhou Haochen.

"Your Highness, what is so special about that old blind man that makes you do this?"

"Auntie Lan, I said that Mr. He is a master, do you believe it?"

Qin Qiulan's pretty face first showed a hint of astonishment, and then it turned into full of doubts and confusion.

An expert?

That old blind man?
Your Highness must have made a mistake.

……

After Zhou Haochen left.

There was a hint of clarity in Helian Hai's cloudy eyes, and he murmured something.

"It looks like, it really looks like!"

"This nose is exactly the same as the Saint's."

(End of this chapter)