Du Shusheng returned to the front yard, and his mother hurried forward.

"How's that, did you say that?"

Du Shusheng showed her the things in his hand, "I said a few things, but I need to verify whether it is true." ”

Du Shen looked at it again and again, and joy filled between her eyebrows, "Great, if it's all true, let's see if Qin Ji can escape the ascension to heaven! And you, finally able to get an official and a half-job, glorify the lintel of our Du family. ”

Although Du Shusheng couldn't bear to hit her, he had concerns in his heart, if he was happy for several days and ushered in a disappointed result, it would be better to make his words clear now, and his expectations would be so high.

"But I felt that something was wrong, that things were going so well, that I thought she would hesitate for a moment before she would be willing to talk to me. ”

Du Shen said: "Qin Ji and her, that is what many people have seen, and it is not false that the Guo family also fell because they wanted to reconcile, and Qin Ji was heavily punished by the emperor and Zhao Shufei saw it with her own eyes, which one is fake?"

Du Shusheng is a cautious person, holding those blank pieces of paper in his hand and looking at them over and over again, he can get a glimpse of the truth repeatedly.

Du Shen was a little anxious by his grinding, and gently pushed him, "You quickly change your clothes and go see those people." They must have been waiting for you in a hurry, and they will blame you for procrastination. As for the truth and falsehood of what Guo Baozhi said, naturally those few people will check it, how can we check it if we have no power and no power now?"

"Yes. Du Shusheng smiled bitterly, went straight to the house to change into Jin Wuwei's clothes, and carefully stuffed the white paper into the armor. Carrying a saber, he said goodbye to his mother and went out.

On the street, there are still few pedestrians. The people who had not yet returned to their homes lowered their heads and walked in a hurry, especially when they saw a Jin Wuwei person suddenly appearing on the street, they were frightened and walked faster.

Du Shusheng looked left and right, and walked leisurely through the streets and alleys with this costume. Finally, we came to a chic house. There are many officials and wealthy businessmen in the capital. In order to pursue elegance and difference, some people imitate the layout pattern of Jiangnan gardens to build houses. In the courtyard of many buildings, it is refreshing.

However, there was no light in front of the whole house. It was dark and deadly.

He knocked softly. Three times on the left. Two hits on the right.

After a while, a servant opened the courtyard door and lifted a lantern to illuminate his face. "Who are you, and what are you doing here?"

Du Shusheng politely arched his hand, "I am a guest from Jiangnan, and I entered Beijing for the common people." ”

The little servant looked him up and down a few times, then took a step back and made a way for him to pass, "Sir, please come in, my lord has been waiting for you for a long time." ”

The courtyard door closes gently behind you, and if you don't pay attention, you won't notice it at all. He stepped on the path paved with bluestone slabs, passed through a dense bamboo forest, and saw a small bamboo building lit by candlelight.

He took a deep breath, his pace stiffened slightly, and then he accelerated suddenly, stood under the porch, and said respectfully: "In Xia Du Yu, there is something specially dedicated to Gong Li today." ”

Soon, a voice sounded inside, "Come in." ”

The little servant pushed open the door, and he held the power in his hand, but still did not make a sound.

In all directions, only the "rustling" sound of the wind passing through the bamboo forest makes the courtyard even quieter.

Du Shusheng lowered his head, crossed the threshold and entered, stood in the center of the room, took out the white paper in his arms, and offered it with both hands, "This is a few charges about Qin Ji that I found out from the mouth of Qin Ji's wife Guo Shi tonight, please take a look at it." ”

The little servant took the white paper from his hand and respectfully sent it to Li Wangshan.

Li Wangshan looked at it carefully, first he was happy, and then his eyes became gloomy, "Zhang Changshi, how can there be him? Du Yu, is this really from Guo's mouth?"

"That's true. Du Shusheng owed, and when he raised his eyes, he saw that there was a middle-aged man beside Li Yushi, looking at Miansheng, but his momentum was even greater, and it was obvious that his official rank and status were much higher than him, "I don't dare to write scribble, it is indeed from Guo's mouth." ”

Li Wangshan threw the paper on the table fiercely, and said to the man next to him: "Zhao Shangshuling, I think this is the little couple working together to act, digging a pit for us." ”

Zhao Shangshuling?Du Shusheng's heart moved, no wonder Li Yushi dared to promise him an official position, it turned out that the one above was the prime minister

Zhao Zhong sighed inexplicably, this Li Wangshan really had to pour a basin of cold water when people were happy. How long has it been since the events in the paddock, why is it still like this? How Qin Ji has been recently, it is obvious to all, where is it like acting?

What's more, an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl and a young man in his twenties, can acting escape their eyes?

He suppressed the anger in his heart and instructed the man behind him, "You follow a few clues to investigate." ”

Li Wangshan said: "Zhao Shangshuling, be careful......"

"I know. Zhao Shangshu scribbled to deal with him.

Li Wangshan sighed, "Qin Ji is as cunning as a fox and scheming, and this incident is a bit of a coincidence. ”

Zhao Zhong's face was gloomy, "Before and after the incident, Concubine Shu Niangniang saw it in her eyes, without half a penny, Qin Ji would never be willing to suffer to such a loss." Moreover, the matter between him and Guo's family, when their marriage caused a sensation in the whole city, such affection was displayed in front of people without omission, and now they are separated in less than a month, isn't it just a slap in the face? People like him will not make a play with the relationship between husband and wife. He is a yellow-haired boy, since he became an official, the old man has seen it in his eyes, can he still not see through him?"

Li Wangshan did not answer, and sighed slightly in his heart.

Seeing that the matter was about to come to fruition, Zhao Zhong's whole body floated up.

Blind arrogance is a harbinger of defeat.

Li Wangshan was panicked.

Zhao Zhong said: "It's not like you said it before you found it out." Let's secretly find out for ourselves first, whether it is true or false, and then act with a conclusion, what are you afraid of?"

Li Wangshan said dryly: "It's me who is worried about the sky." ”

"Hmph. Zhao Zhong turned his head to drink tea.

Li Wangshan glanced at his face and said to Du Shusheng, "You did a very good job this time. That's the money you're given. When the matter is done, there are more benefits for you, you can go home for the time being, wait for the news, and keep an eye on the Kwoks, she may still be useful to us. "If the matter is fake, then they can still use the Guo family to blackmail Qin Ji.

When the party was in turmoil last time, she wanted to take the opportunity to catch Guo's family, but this little girl was also cunning and intelligent, and she actually defeated those dead soldiers with strong martial arts in just a few people. is obviously a villain like Qin Ji, with a gentle appearance. Zhao Zhong was so light on the enemy.

Seemingly. He has to say it to King Yi.

Zhao Zhong glanced at Li Wangshan's face and sneered in his heart.

When Du Shusheng returned home, he saw that the small courtyard was still lit up, and he whispered to his mother. Du Shen asked the servant woman to make a box of pastries. Then he knocked on the door of the small courtyard.

Zhu'er smiled and asked, "It's so late." Is there anything wrong with Mrs. Du?"

Du Shen said: "I made a new box of pastries. Send it to Miss Guo to taste. I brought it from my mother's house in Jiangnan, so your young lady may not have tasted it. ”

Zhu'er said in a low voice: "My young lady has suffered outside before, and she went to Jiangnan. ”

"This ......" Du Shen looked embarrassed. "Then I'm not going to bother you. ”

At this time, a voice came from inside the house, "Zhu'er, who is here?"

There was no way to avoid it now, Du Shen walked into the house with a smile, "It's me, I'll send you some pastries." I looked at Miss Guo who was well-behaved and lovely, and I couldn't help but think of my daughter who had been married for many years, so I couldn't help but want to take care of you more. As she spoke, she put the box on the table, not mentioning that it was a Jiangnan-style pastry.

Yu Mingzhi glanced at the pastry and recognized it as a unique gourd cake in Jiangnan, first stunned, and then showed a reluctant smile, "Thank you Mrs. Du for taking care of me, I'm really ...... I'm sorry. ”

Du Shen saw her every word and deed in his eyes, sat down next to her, took her hand, rubbed it, and found that the hands were slender and white, not at all like the "people who have suffered hardship" as the maid said.

Yu Mingzhi saw her staring at her hand, so she gave Zhu'er a look.

Zhu'er understood, took a small box from the dressing table, and sent it to Du Shen.

Yu Mingzhi said: "Mrs. Du gave me a gift, and I naturally want to return the gift." This is the ointment specially prepared by my father to find several famous doctors, which can moisturize the skin and smooth the scars, and I used it for two or three months, and my hands became so plain, and I couldn't see the rough appearance before at all. Mrs. Du take it and use it, it won't be long before others look at your hands and maybe think you are a girl who thinks you are in her twenties. ”

Du Shen laughed, everyone has a love for beauty. Although it has not been determined whether the woman in front of her is friend or foe, but with such a good ointment, she naturally accepts it happily, "Then I'm welcome." Miss Guo is kind and sensible, I really like it more and more, what do you like to do at home on weekdays?"

Yu Mingzhi said: "When I was a child, my father invited a female gentleman to teach literacy at home, so I like to read some books to increase my knowledge and pass the time. Or do some needlework, embroider a handkerchief purse or something. ”

"Oh," Du Shen patted her hand, "that's a coincidence, I like to do both, too." You look at the books on the shelves, in fact, many of them were bought by Du Yu and brought them back to me to read. It's better to be like this, anyway, I have nothing to do at home, so it's better for the two of us to get together, read books and embroidery together, and chat to pass the time by the way. I won't tell you anything, I'll treat you like my own daughter, and I have a comfort in my heart. ”

Yu Mingzhi lowered his head and smiled, "You can take in our master and servant regardless of the danger, and take care of us like this, I really don't know how to repay you." With that, she stood up, "Mrs. Du, please accept Bao Zhi's bow." ”

"No, no, no. Du Shen hurriedly helped her up, looking at her ordinary and inconspicuous face, to be honest, if she was telling the truth, if she could help them, she still liked such a girl.

But unfortunately, Du Yu said that as long as things are done, Guo Baozhi will never be able to live.

Such a young and sensible girl has experienced strong winds and waves, hoping to have a safe and stable life, but it is the end of her life, and she is waiting for a real death.

Tsk, what a pity. Du Shen sighed slightly in his heart, still smiling kindly on the surface, "If you worship me, then you will be divided! Come, try a piece of pastry and see if it tastes. ”

"Good. Yu Mingzhi smiled, hesitantly picked up a piece of pastry, and took a small bite.

Fortunately, once upon a time, the family happened to take in a cook who had fled from Jiangnan, and he knew all kinds of dishes and pastries. My father liked it very much when she saw it, so she stayed in the Thorn Mansion to do things, and she tasted all kinds of Jiangnan delicacies.

Later, the cook returned to his hometown and never returned.

She didn't eat it again.

Therefore, she was able to deal with the pastries sent by Du Shen as Guo Baozhi.

Du Shen smiled and watched her eat, and did not forget to pour her a cup of tea, and said with concern: "This thing is good, but you can't eat more, just eat two or three pieces a day." If you like these pastries, I'll ask the cook to change a few tricks. ”

"Multi-......"

Yu Mingzhi was just about to say thank you, but was interrupted by Du Shen, "I said it, thank you and see you." ”

"Good. Yu Mingzhi smiled and pretended to be obedient.

After Du Shen finished reading her, his eyes glanced at the maid next to him. She thought about it again, picked up the kettle again, and pretended to pour herself tea, but between the movements, her arm "accidentally" touched the teacup placed on the table.

The teacup tilted and rolled down Yu Mingzhi's skirt.

Only then did the maid react and hurriedly came forward to clean up.

Du Shen observed her every move, and it seemed that she was slow to react and had no ability, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

When that happens, it's time to do things.

Yu Mingzhi sighed: "It's okay, Zhu'er, the tea is not hot, you don't have to blame yourself." She said to Du Shen again: "I'm sorry, I have to change my dress." ”

Du Shen waved his hand, "It's okay, it's okay, I just have to go back." Older and go to bed early. You've been tossing around for the day, so let's take a break early. Tomorrow, I'll come back to you. ”

"Okay, Mrs. Du walks slowly. ”

Du Shen asked her not to send it and went out by herself.

Zhu'er served Yu Mingzhi to change clothes behind the screen, and she whispered: "That Mrs. Du is testing me, and she pushed the teacup, which can be seen to be deliberately half a minute slower." ”

Yu Mingzhi smiled: "Fortunately, you are smart and clever and didn't make a move." ”

Zhu'er said: "When people are outside, they always have more eyes." That Du Shusheng is going to harm the son, and her mother will come to test us, it seems that ......"

"Well," Yu Mingzhi's eyes were deep, looking at the lotus pattern on the screen, "After the matter is completed, they will not let us go." ”

Zhu'er bit her lip, "I'm afraid of a mistake, such a dangerous thing might as well be ...... like then"

Yu Mingzhi smiled again and patted her hands, "If not, how can you act sincerely?"

Zhu'er smiled, "Even I'm about to be deceived." (To be continued.) )