Happy Emperor

Chapter 143 Doubt

This time, Lin Tian did not pursue the matter of An Xia's assassination.

Another reason was that he felt that this matter did not seem that simple.

An Xia seemed to be being used.

Moreover, Lin Tian is not worried about An Xia now. This person is in the open and there is nothing to be afraid of.

What he was really worried about was how An Xia got the news that he was coming here.

Although Lin Tian’s coming to Anfeng City this time cannot be said to be top secret, not many people know about it.

Because according to the normal way of rushing to the front line or going to Qingning Prefecture, there is no need to come to Anxia City, and before Lin Tian received the report from Duan Chengming, he never wanted to come to Anfeng City.

In other words, coming to Anfeng City was a temporary decision made by Lin Tian.

However, this temporary resolution was actually used by someone with ulterior motives, and the news was passed on to An Xia in advance.

"There's a traitor among the Lin family in Longfeng County!"

Lin Tian felt a chill in his heart and thought to himself.

"An Bilie, when Duan Chengming sent people to Longfeng County to look for me, who else knew about this besides you?"

According to normal logic, Lin Tian should first suspect An Bilie in front of him.

He had the motive to get rid of himself, was the first person to get the news, and he also had time to send someone to pass the news on before himself.

However, An Bilie's performance just now gave Lin Tian no reason to doubt this person.

Because if it was An Bilie who did it, there was no need for him to take out the dagger and let himself know that An Xia wanted to assassinate him.

"Uh... Lin Qin was probably the only one who knew about it at the time."

An Bilie thought about it for a while, and then replied uncertainly after a while.

"Lin Qin?"

"Correct."

An Bilie nodded, recalling his experience at that time: "When the messenger sent by Minister Duan arrived in Longfeng County, I had just rescued Lin Qin from the prison and was discussing with him at the prefect's residence how to deal with those soldiers..."

Halfway through his story, An Bilie suddenly stopped.

He looked at Emperor Li nervously and said, "Your Majesty, do you suspect someone leaked the news, and that's why your uncle knew you were coming to Anfeng City?"

"kindness!"

Lin Tian looked ahead and nodded slightly.

An Bilie's expression immediately became serious.

He should have thought of this a long time ago, but because his uncle was involved, he was in a heavy mood and did not think about how his uncle got the news.

However, based on his understanding of Lin Qin and the entire Longfeng County Lin family, none of them should betray the emperor, right?

Besides, it was Emperor Li who came to Longfeng County to rescue him.

"Your Majesty, is it possible that... my uncle has been sending people to infiltrate again? Or is the problem in Anfeng City?"

"If this is really the case, Your Majesty, should we first call Huang Tianba to protect you?"

An Bilie really couldn't think of what went wrong. Even the person sent by Duan Chengming to deliver the letter kept following the team and didn't let him leave.

It was to avoid exposing the emperor's whereabouts.

"This possibility is not high." Lin Tian thought for a moment and replied.

He understood the hidden meaning in An Bilie's words.

He suspected that Duan Chengming or the prefect of Anfeng City had been instigated to rebel.

"You should know who the governor stationed in Anfeng City is, right?"

Lin Tian asked An Bilie in a low voice.

"I know. It's Li Zuo. He's said to be a genius. He was the governor of Liao'an during Emperor Gaozu's time. During his time governing Liao'an, the province was at the forefront of Great Xia in terms of economy and security."

An Bilie had heard about this person from his father and uncle before, and he was fortunate enough to meet this person when they fled to Anfeng City.

"However, during the previous emperor's time, I was ostracized by Baturin, and later..."

"Your Majesty, is it possible that Li Zuo is dissatisfied with what happened back then and with the two of them..."

The more An Bilie spoke, the more he felt like he had solved the case.

"Do you know what Li Zuo's other identity is?"

"Uh... Your Majesty, you are talking about..."

An Bilie looked at Emperor Li in confusion, not knowing what Li Zuo's "identity" Emperor Li was referring to.

"Do you think the late emperor was ignorant of talent and actually sent Baturin, who was inferior to Li Zuo in every aspect, to take over Liaoan Province?"

"I dare not."

"It's okay, I won't hide it from you. I thought so at the beginning. But...but later I found out the reason."

"The late emperor's actions are not as simple as you think."

"Li Zuo, he is the older brother of Li Ren and Li Yi."

"what?"

An Bilie looked at Emperor Li in shock, his face full of disbelief.

"It's no surprise you're so surprised. In fact, I was just as surprised as you when I first learned about this."

Lin Tian smiled and said, "It was Li Zuo who suggested that Prince Li Ren surrender to me."

“This…this.”

"So, he can't be the one who leaked the information." Lin Tian said lightly.

Lin Tian asked this question when he talked to Li Yi alone.

Compared to Pingdong Wang, surrendering to himself seems to be the worst option.

Li Yi did not hide anything at the time and directly narrated the whole cause and effect of the matter to Lin Tian.

Li Ren was hesitant at first.

However, it was only after Li Zuo explained the advantages of surrendering to Emperor Li that Prince Li Ren decided to surrender to Emperor Li.

"The problem still lies with Longfeng County!"

Lin Tian said with great certainty.

"But...but the Lin family shouldn't betray His Majesty!"

An Bilie recalled the process of receiving the letter yesterday over and over again.

Suddenly his eyes lit up.

"Your Majesty, after receiving the news, I immediately returned to the Lin Mansion to find you.

Uncle Fu, who opened the door, saw me frantically looking for His Majesty and asked me what was going on. I did not hide anything at the time.

"Uncle Fu? Is he the old steward of the Lin Mansion?"

"Yes. Apart from Lin Qin and Uncle Fu, no one else should know about this before we leave."

An Bilie said firmly.

When the two of them were talking.

It is less than five miles away from the Anfeng City Gate.

Lin Tian and his group could clearly see the guards at the city gate of Anfeng City, as well as a group of soldiers rushing towards them.

"Your Majesty, Duan Chengming is here!"

An Bilie whispered to the side, "I'll go and greet them first."

After seeing Emperor Li nodded in agreement.

He led half of the imperial guards forward one kilometer, leaving Emperor Li behind.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows the significance of Anbilie's move.

It is indeed suspicious that Duan Chengming went out of the city to welcome the emperor at this moment.

After a while.

An Bilie and Duan Chengming rushed towards Emperor Li from a kilometer away.

After meeting Emperor Li.

Duan Chengming immediately dismounted and knelt on the ground.

He bowed and said, "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor, long live the emperor."

"I, the guilty minister, Duan Chengming, request punishment from Your Majesty."