Chapter 1392: Within Reach

Heavy Xuan Sheng exclaimed there in surprise.Jiang Wang nearly slipped, almost stepping into the pond.With his cultivation, he wouldn't lose control to such an extent. It was truly because Heavy Xuan Sheng's mind turned too quickly!He had only just begun, speaking of the North Court Commander matter, and had not even finished the conversation when Heavy Xuan Sheng had nearly pieced together the entire truth of the Everlasting Palace incident.This made his painstaking thoughts within the Everlasting Palace seem remarkably sluggish.He had extracted a sentence here, gleaned a piece of intelligence there, conversing through dual spiritual transmission, only then managing to organize things into a coherent order..."You guessed correctly." Jiang Wang showed no surprise at all, a look of 'teachable disciple' on his face, and said calmly, "Lin Youxie determined that Feng Gu's death was suicide. She believes Feng Gu chose suicide to expose the Consort Lei case.""Suicide?" Heavy Xuan Sheng concentrated, thinking for a moment, "That makes sense..."...Makes sense what?"What point are you referring to?" Jiang Wang calmly analyzed with him."What kind of person would be foolish enough to try and silence someone so many years later? What kind of person would be foolish enough to provoke the Son of Heaven at this time?" Heavy Xuan Sheng said, "I've pondered these questions for a long time!""What if Feng Gu had been secretly investigating all these years and only just now discovered the clues to that case from back then?" Jiang Wang was a little unconvinced."Feng Gu happened to die at the time right after the funeral ended, which indicates that everything was not a coincidence. Such a precise time proves that his death was definitely premeditated, not a sudden impulse." Heavy Xuan Sheng glanced at Jiang Wang, "Whether it was suicide or murder, since it was premeditated, how could it be 'only just discovered'?"Jiang Wang nodded earnestly, "What you say also makes sense."Heavy Xuan Sheng ignored his rambling, saying with some annoyance, "When I saw Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie appear simultaneously, I should have realized it. The death of a single Feng Gu, even if it were murder, how could these two people be investigating it... You shouldn't have been sent!""Why couldn't it be these two people?" Jiang Wang habitually argued back.Heavy Xuan Sheng bit into a fruit indignantly, "One seeking to show loyalty, one seeking the truth, neither seems like they should be involved in such a case. Unless this case just happens to satisfy both of them simultaneously... I've truly been playing chess with a 'rotten chess basket' for too long, I've lost even this bit of sensitivity!""What 'rotten chess basket'?" The current Jiang Wang was very sensitive."Certainly not Ma Lianwang, Hum Hum... and their ilk." Heavy Xuan Sheng munched on the fruit and vaguely brushed it off, then asked, "Want one?""No." Jiang Wang had no appetite for eating. He walked around the edge of the pond, "Oh right, before Feng Gu died, Lin Youxie also received a dissecting knife that Lin Kuang had used back then. That's why she found a way to participate in this case."Heavy Xuan Sheng held the fruit he had taken a large bite out of and paused, "So that's it!"Jiang Wang: ?How is that 'so that's it'?What are you 'so that's it'ing about!In the end, he only asked profoundly, "Oh?""Biography of the Beauties of the Nations" records that whenever Emperor Qi Wu encountered complex situations like concubines vying for favor or beauties pressuring the palace, before understanding the situation clearly, he would always ask in return... "Oh?"This made him appear composed and clear-minded. It also subtly turned the tables, taking control of the situation, and allowed him to extract information from the other party without revealing his thoughts, thus grasping the actual circumstances...Truly a brilliant move!Heavy Xuan Sheng, however, didn't think too much, saying casually, "I originally thought Feng Gu's spirit was commendable but his wisdom lamentable. Considering your mood, I didn't say it directly. Now that I think about it, he wasn't entirely brainless.""Oh?" Jiang Wang asked again.Heavy Xuan Sheng had long been trained in patience by Jiang Wang and explained seriously, "The assassination of Consort Lei back then remained unresolved due to historical reasons."Jiang Wang nodded, indicating for him to continue with a reserved air.Heavy Xuan Sheng said, "In the thirty-eighth year of Yuan Feng, the Duke of Loulan raised an army openly. The Son of Heaven personally led the campaign to quell it, settling it in one battle... Although the battle was settled, its repercussions lasted for a decade. The assassination of Consort Lei occurred during this period, and the famous constable Lin Kuang also died in this case, causing a sensation throughout the city... The Son of Heaven had to prioritize stability and tacitly allowed the case to be indefinitely postponed.""Duke of Loulan?"Jiang Wang was truly curious. There was no duke in the Qi court, and the title of Duke of Loulan was unheard of."Due to some historical reasons, our Great Qi has no hereditary dukes. In the thirty-eighth year of Yuan Feng, the Duke of Loulan was the only duke. In his early years, the Duke of Loulan fought alongside His Majesty in the south and north, conquering cities and destroying nations, his military achievements were brilliant. His prestige was no less than that of the current God of War. His title has become a taboo, so you naturally wouldn't know it... Let's not talk about him first."Heavy Xuan Sheng said, "In short, the assassination of Consort Lei back then had no result, not because the result truly couldn't be found. Rather, it was shelved for political reasons. I think Feng Gu chose to pursue the old case at this time also because he saw the Son of Heaven's decisive act of directly executing Yan Tu. Great Qi is now capable of enduring some turmoil."Jiang Wang frowned tightly, "Investigating the assassination of Consort Lei will cause the nation to turmoil?""At least it would have in the thirty-eighth year of Yuan Feng. As for now..." Heavy Xuan Sheng said, "I think unless the God of War was the perpetrator, no one can shake the Son of Heaven's authority."Jiang Wang was silent for a moment, then said, "Does this mean... the Son of Heaven knows who the assassin of Consort Lei was?""Who knows? The heart of the Son of Heaven is hard to fathom." Heavy Xuan Sheng said slowly, "But whether the Son of Heaven back then knew or not, since there has been no result for so many years, the current Son of Heaven definitely doesn't know. As for whether the current Son of Heaven will know... that depends on whether you know how to be an official."Heavy Xuan Sheng's words were a little awkward.Jiang Wang only said—"Oh?"Heavy Xuan Sheng had completely sorted out his thoughts. He finished the remaining fruit in his hand in two bites and said with a relaxed tone, "First, investigate and uncover the truth of that year. If this truth is something the Son of Heaven should know, present it to the Political Affairs Hall publicly. If this truth is something the Son of Heaven should not know, present it to the Son of Heaven privately."He smiled, "Zheng Shi's vision is indeed sharp! Zheng Shangming is right. Seize this opportunity, and you will be the North Court Commander!""What if I can't find it?" Jiang Wang asked."How could you not find it?" Heavy Xuan Sheng said, "As long as you agree to the conditions of Zheng Shi and his son, they will find a way to give you the truth. And perhaps... not just them. Many people want to give you the truth.""How do I determine whether the Son of Heaven should know this truth?" Jiang Wang asked again."Isn't that simple? You just need to..." Heavy Xuan Sheng thought for a moment, perhaps still feeling it was not foolproof, and changed his words, "Never mind, you can just ask me then. Zheng Shi and his son will also help you with your considerations."Jiang Wang was silent for a moment, then grinned, "Everything has been delivered to my doorstep, I only need to reach out.""Yes, you only need to reach out." Heavy Xuan Sheng said meaningfully, "But it is only because you have such value that you have the opportunity to reach out. Because you shone brilliantly in the Star Moon Plains, you are renowned throughout the world, because you risked your life so many times, and worked so hard for so long... Glory and wealth, you can now reach out and touch."His tone was serious, "This is what you deserve, Jiang Wang. Don't miss this opportunity."Opportunity...Jiang Wang silently looked at the surface of the pond.A gentle breeze passed, rippling the entire pond.