"Unless what?"
Lin Jiangnian asked with interest.
Lin Qingqing thought about it carefully: "Unless, there is someone behind the Wang family who is instructing them..."
"It's the power in the capital."
Lin Qingqing didn't explain it more clearly, but Lin Jiangnian understood.
The forces in Beijing?
it goes without saying.
If the Wang family wanted to rebel, the power behind them must be quite powerful, perhaps even...
There is no other reason besides this.
"If that's the case, that would be interesting!"
Lin Jiangnian looked at the wooden boxes filling the room. The Wang family had done so many shady things behind the scenes over the years, but they were ultimately just minor incidents. Even if they got bigger, they couldn't hurt the Wang family's foundation.
What's more, the Wang family has built a huge network of power in Xunyang County for many years, and it would be extremely difficult to overthrow the Wang family by relying on this network.
But if the Wang family had the intention of rebellion, the situation would be completely different.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and looked around.
"Look further, there should be other evidence."
The huge secret room was filled with wooden boxes, which were filled with cold iron armor and weapons. Judging from the quality of these armors, they were not ordinary products.
A rough estimate suggests that the armor and weapons within this secret chamber are enough to satisfy the needs of thousands of soldiers. How many secret chambers are there within this mountain? How many items like this are hidden within these chambers?
It has to be taken seriously.
Is the Wang family really planning a rebellion in secret?
"Your Highness, come and see."
At this moment, Lin Qingqing seemed to have discovered something, and Lin Jiangnian stepped forward quickly.
"Your Highness, look."
As she spoke, Lin Qingqing pulled out a dusty account book from a corner not far away. It looked like it had been accidentally left in the corner. The account book was covered in dust and looked like it had been there for some time.
"Ledger?"
Lin Jiangnian reached out to pick up the account book, dusted it off, and carefully turned the yellowed pages. When they saw the contents of the account book, Lin Jiangnian and Lin Qingqing's expressions changed slightly, and then gradually became solemn.
"I see!"
After a while.
After finishing reading the 'account book' in his hand, the secret room fell into a brief silence.
Lin Jiangnian's face also showed a hint of realization.
"So, the Wang family isn't plotting a rebellion?"
Aside, Lin Qingqing muttered to herself, looking up at the wooden boxes around the secret room. Her eyes were a little cold and a little angry: "The Wang family is secretly communicating with foreign countries?"
"They are not plotting rebellion, but...treason!"
Speaking of this, Lin Qingqing's tone gradually became cold.
Judging from the contents of the account book, it only records some unimportant things, but the few words in the account book reveal many key clues.
For over a decade, the Wang family has been secretly involved with foreign enemies, even creating close connections. The exact nature of the hidden secrets between the two parties remains unknown, but one thing is certain: all the armor and weapons currently stored within this secret room are related to foreign enemies.
The Wang family not only secretly exchanged intelligence with foreign enemy countries, but also conducted some invisible transactions.
"The armor and weapons in this secret room are probably what the Wang family secretly uses to gain benefits from foreign enemies!"
Lin Qingqing said in a cold tone: "The Wang family is collaborating with the enemy and committing treason!"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes slightly, and when he saw the account book in his hand, the doubts that had been puzzling him were solved.
If it is said that the Wang family has been secretly having affairs with foreign enemy countries, then everything can be explained.
"I'm afraid things are not that simple."
Lin Jiangnian looked down at the account book in his hand. It was incomplete, perhaps accidentally left behind without the other party noticing. It clearly recorded the intelligence transactions between the Wang family and foreign enemy nations. While the specifics of the intelligence weren't detailed, it was practically conclusive evidence.
However, the account book doesn't detail which foreign enemy states the Wang family interacted with. Was it the Western Regions? The northern steppes? Or perhaps the smaller nations in the southeast?
unknown!
If we want to find out the truth, we may have to start the investigation from the Wang family.
But what is certain is that the Wang family is secretly doing something that cannot be revealed. The charge of treason alone is enough to bring about the destruction of the Wang family in an instant.
Once the account book and the contents of the secret room are exposed, the Wang family will be completely ruined and will never recover.
Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian suddenly vaguely realized why Zhiyuan broke in here today.
I'm afraid she has already known some secrets of the Wang family. All the plans she has made during this period of time are probably for this step.
"Your Highness, what should we do now?"
Lin Qingqing, standing aside, glanced around and said in a deep voice, "The Wang family is guilty of treason and deserves death. This evidence is enough to wipe the Wang family out of Xunyang County... Your Highness, should we hold our troops in place, or..."
"Of course, it's a big gift for the Wang family!"
Lin Jiangnian glanced around and sneered, "Since you're all here, how can you just sit there and wait for death?"
At this point, Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and said, "Qingqing."
"I'm here."
"Go out right now and call as many people as you can, as quickly as possible!"
"Surround this private residence and don't let anyone escape!"
Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes. Although he had discovered the Wang family's secret, things were not that simple. The Wang family had built a private residence here and dug out such a huge secret room. They must have had a backup plan.
The two of them alone, even with Zhiyuan, would not be enough. The secrets hidden by the Wang family here would not be exposed so easily!
If you are not careful, you may even lose your life.
"yes."
Lin Qingqing also realized the seriousness of the situation and needed help. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she thought of something: "Then, what about you, Your Highness?"
"I'll stay here."
"Your Highness, this place is not safe."
Lin Qingqing frowned slightly, a little anxious: "What if..."
"Don't worry, I know what to do."
Lin Jiangnian gave her a reassuring look. "If you and I go out now, it will be easier to expose us. Time is running out. In case the Wang family has a backup plan, you and I will split up. You go call for help, and I'll go find Zhiyuan and find a way to stabilize her..."
Seeing that Lin Qingqing was still hesitating, Lin Jiangnian waved his hand: "Don't stand there, go quickly... This prince's life is in your hands."
Lin Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. She wanted to say something, but when she saw His Highness's resolute and serious look, she gritted her teeth.
His Highness had his own ideas, and once he made a decision, she couldn't change it. So, she could only accept it.
"Then, Your Highness, please be careful. I will leave as soon as possible."
After saying that, Lin Qingqing turned around and left in a hurry.
She has to go and call for help!
…
After Lin Qingqing left, Lin Jiangnian wasn't idle either. He didn't want to stay here for long. He took one last look around the secret room, making sure there were no other clues. Then he put the account book in his arms and walked out.
Outside the secret room, the gray-robed man's body still lay on the ground, his eyes wide open. Lin Jiangnian glanced at him, then casually took the key from the wall and quickly walked towards another passage.
Not long after Lin Jiangnian left, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard. A moment later, several armored guards arrived.
When the guards saw the messy scene in front of them, their expressions changed.
"Oh no, someone's been here!"
"The secret room has been opened. Has anyone discovered it?!"
"Chase them quickly, seal the gate to the back mountain, and don't let them escape!"
…
at the same time.
Within the back mountain.
Deep in the secret room, in a quiet room.
A middle-aged man sat there, his eyes closed, resting. Opposite him, a young man was fidgeting, listening to the noise coming from the secret room not far away, and occasionally looking up at the door.
Anxious!
"Uncle, wait, that woman will come and kill us soon..."
Wang Qin's tone was extremely anxious: "Why aren't you anxious at all?!"
Wang Changjin slowly opened his eyes and glanced at him: "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"I, I, she..."
Wang Qin stammered, not knowing what to say, his face filled with fear. When he rushed to his uncle's house and saw him, he finally couldn't help but tell him everything that had happened in the past few days.
Imprisoned in that airtight basement, Wang Qin finally couldn't stand the fear of the darkness and confessed everything.
Naturally, this also includes the Wang family's private activities.
He had no choice but to do so in order to survive, but after being released, he was terrified that his actions would be exposed.
Once exposed, his Wang family will suffer a devastating disaster.
Therefore, after being released, Wang Qin immediately found his second uncle to discuss a solution.
Right now, the only person he could turn to for help was his second uncle.
Unexpectedly, before they could come up with a plan, they heard that a woman had forced her way in. It was said that the woman had unfathomable martial arts skills and had single-handedly killed all the masters in their private residence.
When Wang Qin heard this, he subconsciously thought it was the woman who kidnapped him and was almost frightened. Just when he was extremely panicked, his second uncle acted decisively and took Wang Qin back to the back mountain, leading the woman in as well.
"Don't worry, once she gets in here, she won't be able to get out."
Wang Changjin glanced at him calmly and said calmly: "I was afraid she wouldn't come!"
Seeing his second uncle so determined and confident, Wang Qin's worries were slightly relieved.
"Second Uncle, you, do you have a way to deal with her?"
Wang Qin asked cautiously.
Wang Changjin said calmly, "If it's outside, there's really nothing there, but inside..."
He didn't continue speaking, but his tone was extremely confident.
The secret room in the back mountain of this private residence took the Wang family ten years and countless manpower and material resources to build. It is so intricate and winding that people who are not familiar with the route will get lost if they enter.
And inside this secret room, there are even more traps, and if you're not careful, you'll die. Even if you avoid all the traps, there are still many masters in this secret room. Not to mention, he has more tricks up his sleeve...
"As long as she dares to come, don't even think about leaving here today."
Wang Changjin looked calm as he took a sip of the tea on the table. He then glanced at Wang Qin, who was still a little anxious, and said with a slightly dark look, "You've gotten into big trouble this time."
Wang Qin's face looked a little ugly, and he felt a little guilty. He naturally knew that he had caused a big trouble this time.
"Second Uncle, I, I didn't mean it..."
Wang Changjin narrowed his eyes slightly, and after a while he sighed softly: "You are lucky to have survived this time. If there is a next time, it will not be just like this..."
Wang Qin lowered his head and nodded honestly: "Second Uncle, I remember it."
His second uncle was still unmarried and had no children, so he had always been very good to him. Wang Qin understood this in his heart, and he felt a little relieved when he heard his second uncle's words.
At this moment, there was a noisy sound of footsteps not far away, accompanied by screams.
Wang Qin suddenly looked up with a look of horror: "She, she's here?!"
Wang Changjin put down the teacup in his hand and looked outside the door.
"It's good that you're here!"
…
Inside the dim secret room.
"Da! Da! Da!"
Soft footsteps made a slight sound on the damp ground. The air around them was stagnant, and the dampness, accompanied by the smell of blood and mold, was extremely unpleasant.
In this dim passage, a graceful figure walked slowly forward.
She was wearing a long blue gown with a fluttering skirt, and she was still wearing the familiar conical hat. Beneath the hat, a cold and lonely face was faintly visible.
Holding the green sword, he walked slowly forward.
There were traces of blood on the edge of the green sword, making it look extremely creepy.
Not far behind him, there were corpses lying all over the ground.
He died with his eyes open, unable to close his eyes.
"Dengdengdeng!"
The surroundings were empty and extremely quiet, as if the only sound left in the world was her footsteps.
At this moment, she suddenly stopped, looked up, looked at the four passages in front of her, frowned, and fell into deep thought.
Lost!
The complexity of this secret room was beyond her expectations.
Since she entered the back mountain, she still hadn't found any useful clues. She could only wander around like a headless fly, searching for what she wanted.
After standing there in silence for a moment, she took another step and headed towards one of the roads. After passing through a long passage, she finally heard a sound in front of her.
She looked up suddenly, and soon several soldiers appeared in her sight of the light source in front.
"She's here!"
"Catch her!"
"Kill her!"
“…”
In an instant, several figures came towards her. She stood still, her face unchanged, and the green sword in her hand whistled out.
Sword energy is everywhere in the air!
Not far ahead, there were several more corpses.
She stepped over the corpses and went forward.
Looking up, she saw a secret room not far in front of her!
The door of the secret room was open, and through the door, she saw two figures inside the secret room.
One old and one young!
The middle-aged man sat aside, and the young man next to him had a look of horror on his face.
“You, who are you?!”
Wang Qin looked at the woman in the bamboo hat with horror.
I don’t know him. I don’t know him at all.
The other person's temperament and appearance were completely unfamiliar, and she was not the woman who kidnapped him that day at all.
Just as I was about to speak, I suddenly heard my second uncle beside me speak.
Wang Changjin looked quietly at the woman in the bamboo hat in front of him, his eyes a little dazed for a moment.
"Your mother, is she okay?!"
“…”