The Return of the Demon

#1209 - A useful talent

Shangshu Mansion.

There was mist in Fu Lu's room.

Fu Lu stuffed his fat body into the bathtub with a look of enjoyment on his face.

Two beautiful women wiped his back.

These two women were Fu Lu's concubines.

It’s not that Fu Lu is lustful, it’s just that he is too fat and can’t rub his back, so he has to ask someone for help.

Fu Lu was still savoring the dinner he had just had.

The smoked fish and dried squid that Ning Chen gave him were simply delicious.

He drank a lot tonight.

"Master, the patrol camp wants to see you."

The butler's voice sounded outside.

Fu Lu was surprised. Why did the patrol camp look for him so late at night? The patrol camp was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, not him.

He asked, "What did you say?"

The housekeeper said, "There was a murder on the street, and the patrol camp arrested a man on the street. The man said he was from our house, so the patrol camp came to ask questions."

"From our house? What's his name?"

"My name is Ning Chen, Master, do you think it could be..."

Fu Lu's face suddenly changed and he stood up from the bathtub. The tub, which was almost overflowing just now, was immediately half full.

"Hurry, hurry, change my clothes for me, something big has happened..."

When Fu Lu stood up, the two concubines were still staring at him, looking for insects in the bushes... Hearing Fu Lu's urging, they dared not look anymore and quickly ran in to get clothes.

"Butler, come in quickly, help me out..."

Fu Lu was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead. He was too fat and tried for a long time but couldn't get out of the bathtub.

The housekeeper pushed the door open and came in, and with great effort he finally got Fu Lu out of the bathtub.

The two concubines hurriedly helped Fu Lu change her clothes.

Fu Lu kept muttering anxiously, "What do you mean, is it him? It's definitely him... This gentleman can't get into trouble. If he gets into trouble, His Majesty will be furious. I don't know how many people will die.

Hurry up, you clumsy guy, if you put it on for me, I will lose my official hat..."

Fu Lu put on his clothes in a hurry, put on a cloak and ran out.

The two concubines were stunned. They didn't expect Fu Lu to be able to run so fast?

On the other side, Feng Qizhen and the rice shop boy were brought out.

The killer lying in ambush at the back door probably discovered the people from the patrol camp and then quickly evacuated... No matter how powerful the killer is, he would not dare to compete with the soldiers.

Feng Qizhen and the waiter were interrogated separately.

The result was similar to what Ning Chen said.

After waiting for a while, the military doctor came and treated the seriously injured sharpshooter.

This man not only had a sword wound on his chest, but also broke a leg when he fell from the roof.

Fortunately it wasn't the arm.

If it was his arm, he would be useless because even if it was cured, it would affect his archery skills.

Feng Qizheng frowned and said, "Why save him? Just chop him up with a knife."

Ning Chen smiled and patted his shoulder, "This is still useful if you're still alive."

Feng Qizhen didn't say anything else.

Just then, a carriage came galloping.

It’s Fu Lu.

Normally, he would ride in a sedan chair, but it was too slow, so he took a horse carriage instead... It sped along, and he almost vomited because of the bumpy ride.

The housekeeper quickly brought a stool and helped Fu Lu down.

Fu Lu jogged all the way.

The housekeeper hurriedly shouted: "Master Fu is here!"

Is this telling the soldiers on the opposite side who is coming?

It is very dangerous to rush towards the soldiers without announcing your identity. The soldiers have the right to shoot you to avoid danger.

The leading soldier quickly dismounted, walked forward quickly, and was about to bow to salute, but Fu Lu ran past him... The leading soldier was stunned.

Fu Lu ran all the way to Ning Chen, breathing heavily, and anxiously looked Ning Chen up and down, "Prince, Your Majesty...are you okay?"

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master Fu. I'm fine... Don't worry, wait until you catch your breath."

The leading officers and soldiers were stunned and dumbfounded.

Did he hear it wrong?

Just now, Lord Fu addressed this young man as Prince?

When did Wu State have such a prince?

In the entire capital, there is only one prince, Prince Qing.

Fu Lu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Ning Chen was fine.

If something happened to Ning Chen, it would be like the sky falling. I wonder how many people would die?

Seeing that the patrolmen were still pointing their bows and spears at Ning Chen, Fu Lu was furious: "You bastards, why don't you put your weapons down quickly... Who gave you the courage to treat the Regent of Daxuan like this?"

Not to mention the leading officers, the other soldiers were also frightened to the point of turning pale.

The Regent of Daxuan?

Isn’t that the Great Xuan God of War who is said to be victorious in every battle and invincible on the battlefield?

The leading soldiers were all dumbfounded.

He had thought it was a coincidence, but he didn't expect it was the same person.

Although Ning Chen is not the prince of Wu State, he is... Dare not say, dare not say...

Not to mention Ning Chen’s other identities, as a soldier, no one does not admire Ning Chen.

The leading officer quickly asked the soldiers to put down their bows and crossbows, stepped forward quickly, leaned over and said: "I didn't know you were the regent of Daxuan, I'm sorry for the offense, I hope you will forgive me."

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Ignorance is not a crime, what crime have you committed?"

After saying that, he looked at Fu Lu, pointed at the leading soldier and said: "This man does things in a clear and organized manner, and knows when to advance and retreat. He is a useful talent... If he is placed under my command, I will definitely make use of him."

Ning Chen was not talking nonsense. This person was very methodical in what he said and did. He spoke clearly and logically. You could tell at a glance that he was well-educated and a talented person.

The leading soldier was very excited. He didn't expect Ning Chen to speak for him.

Fu Lu looked at the leading soldier, "What's your name?"

"Your Excellency, I am Zhang Jie, a captain of the Patrol City Battalion. Jie means integrity."

Fu Lu nodded slightly.

Zhang Jie leaned over and bowed deeply to Ning Chen. Fu Lu had a special status in the Wu Kingdom. The fact that he took the initiative to ask for his name was equivalent to saying that great wealth was waving at him.

Of course, the person he needs to thank most is Ning Chen.

Ning Chen smiled slightly, then looked at Fu Lu, pointed at the seriously injured sharpshooter, and said, "Master Fu, please help me send this person to Zunwu Hall."

Fu Lu was stunned for a moment, then nodded and ordered his men, "Send this person to Zunwu Hall."

Ning Chen smiled and said, "It's so late, and I'm still bothering Sir Fu to make this trip... It's getting late, I'll go back to the Zunwu Hall first, and I'll leave the rest to Sir Fu."

Fu Lu nodded repeatedly and assured, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will get to the bottom of this matter and give Your Majesty an explanation."

Ning Chen smiled and suddenly said, "I was assassinated on my way back to Zunwu Hall from Prince Qing's Mansion."

"Your Highness should bring more guards..." Fu Lu said subconsciously, but halfway through his words, his face suddenly changed... Ning Chen is doubting Prince Qing.

Ning Chen patted his big belly and said with a smile: "Master Fu, you have to check it out carefully. I will go back to Zunwu Hall first."