But now that the demons have been destroyed, they should be fine.

Feeling cold, Li Xianyuan turned around and returned to the room.

In the early morning, Li Xianyuan was still woken up. frowned and went out, only to realize that things were far more serious than he thought.

On this street, a third neighboring house was killed.

The people on this long street were terrified. Prepare your carriage and horses to leave for a few days to avoid the limelight.

Li Mansion is ranked sixth, and if he dies like this, it will be his turn in less than three days.

Li Xianyuan wore a green shirt, stood in front of the Zhu Gate wearing a hairy coat, crossed the spirit sword and the bamboo scroll behind him, and looked at the cars and horses parked in front of the neighbors, loading and unloading luggage.

"Master, according to the old slave's opinion......" Steward Wen beside him spoke.

"It's good to move away. Li Xianyuan interrupted him.

Steward Wen was slightly stunned: "This ...... Is there something wrong? ”

Li Xianyuan retracted his gaze and looked at the old man calmly: "I'm more afraid of death." ”

Steward Wen bowed and did his best: "But if you leave like this, master, I'm afraid it will be bad for your reputation......"

"It's just a name. In a moment, you will take the key and give it to King Cheng. Thank him for his kindness on my behalf. I'm looking for another place to live. ”

After explaining, Li Xianyuan actually walked away.

The incident happened suddenly, and Steward Wen was stunned in place. waited until Li Xianyuan disappeared and came back to his senses in the misty snowy scene.

He couldn't believe it. Who would have thought that this old man would leave the house given by King Cheng, come as he said, and leave as he said.

……

On the streets, shouts crossed the white ground and green walls.

Although the green wall is high, it can't stop a locust tree planted outside the wall, and the small half branch pokes into the courtyard, and it seems that you can see the lush green scene in midsummer.

The courtyard is not big, and there is a wooden shed in the corner. The ground was covered with three feet of snow, but a path was swept from the gate of the courtyard to the front of the house.

Single-door and detached courtyards, no matter how you look at it, they are all ordinary families in Xinjing.

In this ordinary family, a six-rank marquis, a current saint's second son, King Cheng, and two young people sat at the wine table.

"I thought you'd find it later. King Cheng, dressed in cloth and dressed as a civilian, spoke.

"I found out a long time ago, not to mention the fact that you reminded me earlier. It's just that they don't know how to do it, and they can't find out anything here. The case of these days can be regarded as an introduction and an excuse. ”

"It's really powerful. Steward Wen was caught off guard by your army, and he was probably annoyed. ”

"What a boldness. Li Xianyuan's expression was flat: "It's just what you want to do." ”

"It's called courage. King Cheng raised his glass and sighed, and raised his head to drink. "I think my father won't be planting people around you for the time being. ”

The empty wine glass fell on the table, and King Cheng turned to ask, "You say, this Beihe case is really done by that demon?"

"I didn't do it, how do I know? ”

Choked by Li Xianyuan, King Cheng coughed again and again, and asked the others: "How about this place for you?"

"I like it very much. ”

He chuckled and nodded at Li Xianyuan: "It's fate." ”

Looking past the window, he looked at the small courtyard: "The place is small, and my heart is peaceful." ”

"Why don't you go to my house for a few days? ”

"Xie Jingtong is kind, this matter is exempted. I'm afraid there is more eyeliner on your house than on my side," Li Xianyuan said plainly, no matter how he listened to it, it seemed to be gloating.

"That's just as well. King Cheng laughed, not annoyed by him. "Don't talk about that. ”

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors. King Cheng, who is usually steady and dignified, brought a hint of drunkenness: "My servant told me that you were investigating the burning of Situ's Mansion seven years ago. ”

"Entrusted by men to be faithful. ”

King Cheng snorted lightly, when he was with Li Xianyuan, he would behave naturally, not like the high-ranking prince.

"That's going to be hard. ”

Li Xianyuan's teacup froze: "Jing Tong has something to do with this matter?"

"How is it possible, I was only as old as you seven years ago. King Cheng laughed and groaned slightly: "Regarding this case, the explanation made by the Criminal Department is: Situ Shangshu embezzled the incident, and the autumn queen asked for beheading. The people who were wronged by him took revenge and burned down Situ's mansion. ”

After taking a sip of hot tea, Li Xianyuan said, "Do you believe it?" ”

"It doesn't matter if I believe it or not, the important thing is whether you believe it or not. ”

"Then I'll put it another way. Situ Shangshu, the chief official of the six departments, is the official of the third grade of the dynasty, second only to the prime minister. Said you caught it?"

Li Xianyuan was silent.

"According to the laws of our Great Commerce, all officials above the fifth rank who violate the law must be sent to death row for interrogation, and those with conclusive evidence will be exiled to the margins. As for the death penalty. King Cheng paused slightly, and his tone was a little playful: "Taizu has been in power for thousands of years, and there are very few people who have been executed, and most of them are great traitors and evildoers. Just the crime of embezzlement, and he won six books?"

Li Xianyuan didn't say anything.

"Situ Shangshu was charged with corruption, and he was beheaded after the autumn. At that time, it was the eighth day of the seventh month. Autumn queen refers to the fourth day of the eighth month at the time of the autumn equinox. He was put on death row in July and beheaded in August. It's been less than a month, don't you think it's a bit fast?"

Li Xianyuan was silent.

"Whoever is executed by a big merchant will definitely affect his family. The light ones were exiled to their homes, and the heavy ones were beheaded all over the house. But after Situ Shangshu's death, his family still stayed in Shangshu's mansion. Isn't that strange?"

Li Xianyuan was silent.

"Situ Mansion is located in Huang'en Fang. On the left is the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Rites, and on the right is the Qiannan Palace. It is separated from the Imperial City by a moat river. Who could set the fire there, and only one person from the top and bottom of Situ Mansion escaped?"

"What if—just what if. There is such an existence, and the power is monstrous. Even if he is the prime minister of the dynasty, he can be easily executed with just one word......"

"Your father. Li Xianyuan suddenly spoke.

"Ahem, cough, cough, ......" King Cheng was choked and coughed again and again, unable to speak.

grabbed the teapot and poured it up, and let out a sigh of relief: "Except for my father...... Except for my father. ”

"That is to say...... Cultivators. Li Xianyuan's dark eyes turned cold.

"I didn't say that, just to help you figure it out. In view of Li Xianyuan's always being like this, King Cheng did not see his mood change, and was still persuading: "This case is deep, even if I throw it in, it may not be able to splash much." ”

Li Xianyuan's eyes stared at King Cheng: "This matter is very important to me. ”

"Is it that important?"

"It's so important. ”

Being stared at by Li Xianyuan, King Cheng sighed: "Okay, there is someone who may know." ”

"Who is it. Li Xianyuan poured a glass of wine and handed it to King Cheng.

Lu Dongbin didn't enjoy such treatment.

King Cheng was a little flattered, held it with both hands, and didn't sell it: "There is an old monarch temple in the east of the city, and you may have an eyebrow when you go there." ”

"You let me ask Taishang Laojun?"

"Why don't you let me finish? King Cheng pointed at Li Xianyuan and scolded with a smile, how can there be the usual etiquette.

"Since you want to investigate this matter, you should also know that one of Situ Shangshu's daughters survived the fire. After that, the girl was adopted by a female Taoist priest in Laojunguan. Ask her what she knows. ”

The female Taoist priest may be referring to Liu Xianglian, who adopted Situ Yanran.

Turning around, I actually returned to the starting point.