Chapter 206 Is Di Chun still alive?
Zhao Ji smiled upon hearing this, and immediately stabbed back: "You think too highly of yourself."

Shadow saw Zhao Ji's expression and tone, Zhao Ji's demeanor and words, and felt even more resentful: "You and Li Yuanfang are both very skilled in martial arts, I am no match for you, but when it comes to disguise, I never fail anyone."

"I spent months observing and imitating Di Chun, from his daily habits to his manners and even the details of his clothing. I carefully polished every aspect. I really don't understand how you could see my flaws?"

Ruyan on the side agreed with this. In the entire Snake Spirit, Shadow was the best imitator. Whenever there was a similar task, he was always the one to carry it out and there had never been any mistake.

She also wanted to know what went wrong with Shadow that led to him being caught by Di Renjie.

Di Renjie had a faint smile on his face. He slowly walked to the shadow and explained, "You disguised yourself very well and arranged it very cleverly."

"A few months ago, Di Chun was kidnapped by two big men on the street. There was no news about him for the next month. After much inquiry, we finally found out that it was the internal security guards who took him away."

"Of course, you were the ones who spread the news. You wanted us to take you back and get close to me."

"When you were first brought back, you were beaten beyond recognition, so you were bedridden for a long time and couldn't move. Naturally, you wouldn't reveal any flaws."

"And you used the excuse that the inner guards poured hot oil into your throat to cover up the biggest difference between you and Di Chun, so Yuan Fang and I didn't doubt you."

"Because including the time you spent recovering from your injuries and unable to move, plus the time Di Chun disappeared, nearly two months have passed."

"After such a long time, you imitated Di Chun so well from tone to posture that Yuan Fang and I almost ignored the difference between you and Di Chun."

"But fake is fake after all, because Di Chun is not only my housekeeper, he also knows many of my secrets, but you don't know, and it will be exposed over time."

Shadow shook his head and sighed, "It was so ingenious, but I didn't expect there would still be a flaw. It turns out that my identity has been exposed a long time ago, but it's ridiculous that I didn't know it and tried to frame others several times."

Di Renjie continued to pace, his tone a little low: "But I don't know why the inner guards wanted to replace Di Chun, and why you lurked around me, so I kept silent and didn't expose you."

Zhao Ji laughed silently at the side. If it were him, he would probably suspect that the inner guards were assigned by the emperor to conduct surveillance. Of course, it would be difficult to expose them, so he could only play deaf and dumb.

I guess Di Pangpang was a little scared and cautious in the beginning.

Di Renjie continued, "It was not until you released the carrier pigeon in Dongliulin Town and attracted those snake killers that I was completely sure that you came here for the Khitan."

"Snake Spirit?! You even know this?" Shadow was shocked when he heard that, and then glared at Song Wuji fiercely.

Song Wuji was startled and quickly took a few steps back.

Ruyan's face suddenly turned pale, but the focus of the room was on Shadow and no one noticed her.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji smiled slightly and said, "Why are you so surprised? It's just a name."

Then, he pulled up Shadow's left sleeve, revealing a tattoo on his left arm.

Zeng Tai and others walked up quickly and were stunned: "Plum Blossom Tattoo, you...you are really an inner guard?"

Shadow looked extremely ugly and stared at Zhao Ji.

Ruyan's two big eyes were extremely innocent. She asked, "Inner Guards, what are Inner Guards?"

Li Yuanfang explained in a low voice: "The Internal Guard is a secret agency directly under the emperor, so don't ask too much."

Ruyan was secretly shocked and quickly shut her mouth.

"Master, I don't understand why the Neiwei, Neiwei did this?" Zeng Tai had cold sweat running down his forehead.

Maybe it was because of his background, Zeng Tai was always uncalm when facing the internal guards and asked an inappropriate question.

Di Renjie glanced at Zeng Tai and said with some reproach: "Since Huzhou, haven't there been enough scum in the inner guards?"

Zeng Tai reacted immediately and quickly kept silent.

Di Renjie glanced at the shadow sharply and said to himself, "These people are old friends from the Youzhou case. They are very familiar with me, Yuan Fang and Cheng Yuan. They also know our relationship with Jili Khan."

"The war with Khitan involves the Turks, and I have a close relationship with Jili Khan, so there is no reason for the court not to let me solve this matter."

"They knew this, so they sent someone inside to get close to me and get information. Newcomers are easily suspected, Yuan Fang is difficult to deal with, Zeng Tai and Cheng Yuan are often not around me, so they targeted Di Chun."

Shadow had closed his eyes at this point, completely convinced. What Di Renjie said was right.

Zhao Ji helped Yingzi up and persuaded him, "You also heard the conversation between me and Deputy General Sha last night. Although you are cruel and ruthless, we will still show mercy." "I know that the Snake Spirit has three lines in Pingzhou City. One is in the army, one is in the governor Qiu Jing's mansion, and the third line is the Snake Spirit killer hidden in the city."

"Please tell me about your next action plan, the identity of your master, and Zhen Dichun's current situation and position!"

Upon hearing this, Shadow opened his eyes again and laughed towards the sky: "Hahahahahahaha, I know all this, but don't think that all snake spirits are like Song Wuji!"

"Our strength is definitely beyond your imagination. Don't think you have won. It's still too early to tell who will win! And that Di Chun, if you want to see him, go to the underworld! Hahahahaha!"

Zhao Ji was not surprised to see that Yingzi did not know how to respect him. Instead, he asked Di Renjie for instructions: "Sir?"

Di Renjie took a deep breath and nodded. When it came to Di Chun, he was in a bad mood.

"Zhang Huan, Li Lang!" Zhao Ji took over the responsibility and ordered Zhang Huan, Li Lang and others around.

"Here!" The two of them stepped out in unison.

"Take him away and make him speak, regardless of life or death! Let me see if the Qianniu Guards have become rusty in their methods after you've been away for so long!" Zhao Ji's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

Zhang Huan and Li Lang looked at each other, immediately understood, agreed loudly, and dragged the shadow away.

"Hahahahahaha, you can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you. I'm waiting for you to accompany me!" The shadow was still laughing while being dragged away, his eyes full of resentment, and he seemed to be expecting some follow-up move.

Di Renjie has always been against torture to extract confessions, but since the matter involves important military matters, he cannot tolerate such leniency.

"Qiu Jing, what do you say? Do you also want to experience the methods of Qianniu Guards like him?" Zhao Ji's eyes moved and turned to Qiu Jing who had been cowering beside him.

Qiu Jing wanted to continue playing dumb, but Zhao Ji's threat forced him to raise his head and wave his hands repeatedly: "No, no, no, I dare not. I am willing to confess and reveal everything I know!"

"I know the list of all the snake spirits in the Pingzhou government office. Also, I bought many of the houses where the snake spirits have strongholds in Pingzhou City. I am willing to tell you everything."

Zhao Ji and Di Renjie looked at each other in joy. They thought it was good enough that Qiu Jing could provide the details of the spies in the governor's mansion, but they didn't expect to get an unexpected gain.

Di Renjie made a prompt decision: "Yuan Fang, General Quan, immediately close the four gates of Pingzhou and forbid anyone from entering or leaving. I will hand Qiu Jing over to you and order you to lead the imperial guards to arrest the Snake Spirit rebels in the city. Make sure to catch them all in one fell swoop and leave no future troubles!"

"We will follow the commander's orders!" Li Yuanfang and Quan Shancai acted decisively and left immediately.

After the two men left, Di Renjie looked at Zeng Tai again and said, "Zeng Tai, you will be in charge of the government affairs of Pingzhou. Yuan Fang and his men are arresting people on a large scale, and the people will surely panic. You must appease them and maintain order in the city."

"I will definitely live up to the expectations of my teacher!" Zeng Tai bowed and left.

Suddenly, only Di Renjie, Zhao Ji and Ruyan were left in the room.

Di Renjie's brows were furrowed, the joy of Yingzi and Qiu Jing being caught flashed away, and his sad expression was beyond words.

"Uncle, the traitor has been caught, why are you still not happy?" Ruyan was a little puzzled.

Zhao Ji guessed Di Renjie's thoughts: "Are you worried about Di Chun? Or are you worried about the news from the Turks?"

Di Renjie sighed and said, "It's a bit of both."

Zhao Ji thought about Di Chun in the original play and persuaded him, "Di Chun is a lucky man. The snake spirit attaches great importance to you. Maybe he wants to take him as a hostage. We can find a way to rescue him."

"As for the Turkic Khan Jili, it is a matter of peace and war between the two countries. I am afraid you must go there in person."

Ruyan also spoke up at the right time: "Yes, uncle, Di Chun will be fine."

Di Renjie forced a smile and nodded: "Chengyuan, many generals have been arrested in the army now. Youweiwei will be temporarily in charge of you. Please go and appease them."

"As for the Turkic issue, we will discuss a proper plan together after General Quan, Yuan Fang, Zeng Tai and others return."

"Ruyan, you should go too. I want to be alone for a while."

"Take care, sir (uncle)." Zhao Ji and Ruyan looked at each other and took their leave.

The only voice left in the room was Di Renjie's, followed by another deep sigh...

(End of this chapter)