However, this is not the only bad news.

Yuan Lian informed the Guanshan incident, glanced at Zhao Zhu's face, took a deep breath, and continued to say the following news, "Wen Nian is also dead." ”

Wen Nian, Chengdu Mansion Yin, Qinglou serial murder case stayed out of the matter, his subordinates Sun Zhengyang and Qi Zuo Jingxing teamed up to embezzle silver, and the evidence had nothing to do with him at all, and the image erected in front of the people was not bad.

But as a Shangguan, he didn't know about such a big silver corruption case, and he didn't know that the officialdom was muddy from top to bottom, and Zhao Shu didn't believe it at all.

So he intervened, influencing the Chengdu officialdom without a trace, and went through the normal procedure to change the new Mansion Yin by the Ministry of Officials, preparing to wait for the handover of the old and new Mansion Yin, and when Wen Nian returned to Beijing, he quietly used means to subdue him and ask for a confession.

There are two reasons for this, if Wen Nian is really a fool and has nothing to do with the silver embezzlement case, such an interrogation will only make him a little uncomfortable, and there will be no adverse effects in the future; If Wen Nian is related to the silver embezzlement case, it must not be a little minion to be so clean, and arresting without any evidence will not only startle the snake, but also make people jump off the wall. It's best to dilute the time and start when others are less vigilant.

But he died.

Guan Shan is in prison, there is a danger of spitting, and it is normal to deal with it on the seal, but Wen Nian ...... He only sent people to follow him, and these people were not ordinary in their skills, and it was impossible to be detected, so why did they also die?

One thing after another, Zhao Shu calmed down, and tapped his fingertips on the table, "How did you die?" ”

"After the handover of the old and new mansions was completed, Wen Nian set a date to leave Chengdu Mansion, and our people just routinely followed up and reported his whereabouts, and they were not too close, ready to wait for him to act after leaving Shudi, but before he left the city, he died in his own home, without any warning at all, and our people were also shocked......" Yuan Lian said the news from his subordinates, "The head was cut off, and only the body was ......"

It makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about it, the scene must be very bloody.

Zhao Zhu was worried about another thing, "The head was taken away?" ”

"Yes."

"Maybe it's Wen Nian?"

"Go back to the prince, sure." Yuan Lian is very confident in this, "Our people have gone to see it, and there is no doubt that it is a warm year." ”

Wen Nian's death is likely to be unexpected, and the people below did not follow him day and night when he received orders, which can be forgiven, but Guan Shan ......

Zhao Shu ordered, "Wen Nian's death, secret investigation." Guan Shan's Death...... Go down and get thirty sticks. ”

When Yuan Lian came, he knew that he would be punished, and it was good that he was not sent back to the border pass, so he immediately knelt down on one knee, "Thank you for your kindness!" The subordinates will do their best to find out the truth! ”

Zhao Shu nodded, "Go ahead." ”

……

Upper Beijing.

Graceland in the western suburbs.

A fat man with a mustache and a slightly dark complexion was throwing a tantrum, "You said Wen Nian is dead?" ”

"Back to the third master, it is indeed ...... He's dead. A tall and thin middle-aged man with a somewhat bookish temperament replied carefully.

"You did it?" The third master squinted, and his gaze was vicious.

"The third master didn't order, his subordinates didn't dare, his subordinates only ordered Guan Shan to die."

"Guan Shan ......" The third master kicked the broken sharp porcelain pieces into the fish pond one by one, watching the fish dodge everywhere, and the scratches on the bodies that didn't have time to dodge were covered with blood, and the corners of his lips were evilly hooked, "Is it the clerk who followed Bai Mingtao?" I've heard that the Inspector is on the west side, but you can be careful? ”

"The third master can rest assured, just buy the jailer to say a code word that others can't hear when chatting, Guan Shan will commit suicide when he understands it, and no one will notice. Even if the jailer is caught, he doesn't know what's going on inside. ”

Seeing that a fish was smooth and halfway there, and jumped out of the water again and again as if showing off, the third master suddenly grabbed a net pocket and quickly fished it out and threw it on the bluestone. The fish slapped and struggled in pain for a long time and failed to return to the water, gradually quieting down, the third master was satisfied, and clapped his hands, "Changyu, our financial situation has been frustrated recently, and it seems that more than one person has died, and there is a madman who is specifically looking for our people to kill?" ”

The middle-aged man with a name Changyu was dripping with sweat on his forehead, "The third master has a good memory, because according to the inspection and inspection, our financial route has indeed been slightly affected; However, the people killed by madmen are all petty goods, and among the dead people, Wen Nian is the most important one. ”

"Put aside the side matter and find out this madman for me! He can find Wen Nian to kill today, and he may be able to find someone else one day, don't think that the small role of the dead is not important! ”

Changyu hurriedly bowed his head and bowed his head, his tone respectful, "What the third master said is that his subordinates will do it immediately." ”

"Do it well," the third master looked up at the sky, and said slowly, "Seeing that this day is about to heat up, my uncle's birthday is approaching, and we are a mess here, what face do you want me to take?" ”

"Yes......"

……

Lu Li didn't know that he was setting off happily with Shen Wansha.

Shen Wansha packed all the golden fabrics he had collected in Xingyuan that were not available elsewhere, the objects he played, the Go leaf cards, and a cart full of food; Lu Li carried his two autopsy boxes, some clothes, and a bunch of bought books, and the two chatted while eating and enjoying the scenery, and had a lot of fun.

They went to Jingzhao Mansion by land this time. Although Xingyuan was a little far away from Jingzhao Mansion, the official road was smooth, and Shen Wansha's carriage was wide and comfortable, and he didn't suffer any sin when he started the road. In addition, the food is enough, the weather is suitable, the scenery is very good, and the mood is maintained very well along the way, except for Zhao Zhu.

Shen Wansha has been lying in the car and Lu Li is tired of being together, although he knows how to play very well, and it is not boring to pick up the same thing, but Zhao Shu has no chance to be alone with Lu Li, let alone try out those skills that he can't despise, and he can't even use the methods he thinks!

Fortunately, the secret guards have more eyesight, and they know what to do from time to time to attract Shen Wansha's attention, so that Lu Li is left alone, so as not to make him more uncomfortable.

……

After doing so, at the end of April, they finally reached the boundary of Jingzhao Mansion.

It was noon, and the group arrived at a lively market. This place is not too far from the city gate, and it will definitely be there in two hours, so Shen Wansha stopped the car and found a restaurant that looked fairly clean to eat.

Jingzhao Mansion is a big place, it used to be the capital in the previous dynasty, and now it has not yet reached the city gate, but it is just a small county on the outskirts, which has become lively like this, and Shen Wansha thinks that the inner city is quite worth looking forward to.

Today this is supposed to be a market, and the streets where two cars can walk side by side are full of people.

Different cities have different folklore and different personalities, and there are many refreshing things just by looking at them. Lu Li sat by the window and looked out with interest. Sitting all the way in the carriage, although it was not boring, there were more situations when there were no people than seeing many people, people are social animals, and sometimes they always have to be in the crowd to feel comfortable.

Shen Wansha ordered a bunch of signature dishes recommended by Xiao Er, which were said to be local characteristics, and after serving the dishes, Zhao Zhu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he moved the position of a few dishes.

Lu Li likes to eat spicy food, although he does not refuse to be light, but he will eat a little more when he likes to eat dishes.

After meeting for so long, with him watching and accompaniment, Lu Li just changed from a skinny and skinny illness to a thin man who has now grown a little longer meat, and Zhao Shu is very dissatisfied.

Lu Li and Shen Wansha were stretching their necks to look out, and they didn't pay attention to this side at all. Zhao Zhu knocked on the table dissatisfied, "Eat." ”

"Oh, so soon!" Shen Wansha picked up the chopsticks and sandwiched a piece of stewed mutton, "It's a good time!" ”

Lu Li took the chopsticks handed over by Zhao Zhu, stretched out to the spicy chicken, and told Shen Wansha while eating, "It's hot, don't eat too much mutton, get on fire." ”

Shen Wansha vaguely agreed.

Zhao Shu sandwiched a chopstick and mixed three shreds for Lu Li, and wanted to remind him that he should eat less spicy food, which shows that Lu Li is happy to eat...... He shut up.

A few people were eating happily when they suddenly heard a loud noise outside.

Shen Wansha likes to watch the excitement the most, "What's wrong, what's wrong?" As soon as the chopsticks were put down, he looked out the window.

Lu Li was also a little curious, and looked out together.

The lively spot is just across the street and they have a great view.

In the corner against the wall, there was a thin mat, on which was a white cloth, covered with something, which looked like a human figure, and next to the mat, there was a girl kneeling plainly.

The girl did not apply fat powder, did not wear jewelry, her black hair was braided into a long braid hanging down on her chest, she had smoked eyebrows, pear blossom face, affectionate eyes, cherry mouth, and her appearance was not ordinary beauty! The beauty now has a straw mark on her head, her eyes are full of tears, and she bites her lip with her teeth, which is really pitiful for me.

Lu Li saw the words on the sign next to the girl, and was stunned, "Sell yourself to bury your father?" "Is there really such a thing?

It is definitely not bad for such a girl to sell her body to bury her father, and it is very in line with the logic of dog blood, she is entangled by a richly dressed, a fan on the back of her neck, a yellow finch in her hand, and a mole on her left face.

The young master took out a silver bag and threw it into the girl's arms, and then touched the girl's hand to take the person away.

"Little beauty, you want to sell ten taels, and the master will give you fifty taels, come and go with the master!"

The girl must be unwilling, and refused with a white face, "Ask the son to be kind and let the little girl ......"

"Yo, how do you say this, don't you want to sell it," the young master was very unhappy, "The master accepted you into the door, and from then on he ate fragrant and spicy food, wore gold and silver, and even your short-lived father, the master also found you a feng shui treasure to bury, what, this is too little?" ”

"Childe misunderstood, it's not too little. The son is rich and handsome, high up, the little woman has no talent and no appearance, no character and no virtue, no reading and no etiquette, only the needlework is acceptable, and she does not dare to climb high to serve the child......"

The gentleman was praised and laughed even more exaggeratedly, "The master said you can do it!" Come on...... As long as you serve the master well, I will give you everything! ”

Shen Wansha was indignant, "It's really a flower stuck in cow dung!" ”

Lu Li smiled, "What, you want to save this girl?" ”

Shen Wansha hugged his arms and frowned, his expression was quite embarrassed, "I, my lifelong wish is to be a gentleman, so the character of the boy brother who doesn't have a good taste is mine, I want to change him, buy that girl, and rush over to save people...... I don't think I think so. My mother also grabbed my ear and warned me that I can't take care of this situation, but if I really don't care, that girl is not unlucky......"

Lu Li's mouth couldn't close when he smiled, and quietly looked at Zhao Shu on the side, wanting to see his opinion. Not wanting to turn his head, Zhao Shu was staring at him...... Lu Li was a little uncomfortable, "What do you see me doing?" ”

Zhao Zhu's face was very dark, "You want to save that woman?" ”

His eyes looked straight at the woman, and he was smiling so happily, did he fall in love with that woman?

Zhao Zhu's eyes were simply murderous.

Lu Li burst out laughing, "You also want to save that girl?" "Why are one or two so stupid!

Zhao Shu didn't answer directly, only gave a solemn expression to the order, "In short, you are not allowed to save it!" ”

This is the same line as a domineering president...... Lu Li suddenly understood, "You have a crush on her?" "Because she fell in love, she was his, and no one, including friends, could touch her!

Zhao Zhu almost squirted out a mouthful of water, "How is it possible!" "Lu Li, this little brain melon, is thinking about something messy all day long!

"Oh......" Lu Li was relieved, because he also suddenly remembered that Zhao Shu likes men, even if he wants to save women, it must not be out of liking.

But there are some things that need to be reminded......

"If you go and save it, it will ruin other people's affairs."

"The woman did it on purpose."

The two of them spoke at the same time, and although the words were different, the meanings were ten percent similar.

Lu Li looked at Zhao Shu in surprise, "You see it?" ”

Zhao Shu was also relieved, it turned out that the young man was smiling brightly just because he thought it was a good show. This is very good, a little more heart, save yourself from being deceived in the future.

He was very cold in his jaw, "I've seen a lot." "This kind of person is everywhere, remember to stay away when you see it!

Lu Li covered his lips and smiled lightly, the corners of his eyes were slightly raised, and his voice was meaningful, "It turns out that Brother Zhao is experienced......"

Is this jealousy? This must be jealous!

Being jealous means that the boy is starting to be interesting to him!

Zhao Zhu's inky black eyes fluctuated, like a surging wave. He coughed twice, his eyes drooping slightly, blocking many thoughts. He wanted to laugh at Lu Li, but he didn't know what to say at all, and finally found that what he wanted to say the most was: Don't worry, this king only wants to have experience with you......

After growing up for so many years, there has never been a time when Zhao Shu was so shocked. He actually ...... I want to tease Lu Li! He had never had the desire to flirt with anyone, because before he could think about it, others would take the initiative to send it to the door, and even strip his clothes naked, which made him feel disgusting, but he actually wanted to ...... Lu Li Say meat words that only men in the army can say!

Zhao Zhu was deeply hit.

He felt as if something was wrong......

Although Shen Wansha was entangled, his ears also subconsciously heard what Lu Li and Zhao Shu said, and after reacting, he suddenly turned his head and grabbed Lu Li's sleeve, "What did you just say?" If you go to save it, will it be bad for that girl? ”

Lu Li saw that Zhao Zhu was silent, thinking that he was embarrassed, but when Shen Wansha came to ask, he let Zhao Zhu go, pointed to the girl across the street and asked Shen Wansha, "Do you think she is pitiful?" ”

"Yes, my father died, I can't sell my body to bury my father, but I met someone who is not ladylike, and it's so pitiful to wait for such a gentleman." Shen Wansha was very worried.

"Listen carefully to her."

Shen Wansha was puzzled, and it could be seen that Lu Li showed a mysterious smile that only when he was scrutinizing the case, and he pressed his mind suspiciously and listened carefully.

"Ask the son to let the little girl go......"

"The little girl has ancestral teachings in her family, and she will never be a concubine......"

"Ask the son to have pity ......"

The girl cried with pear blossoms and rain, and her wrists were all red with squirting, and the more she looked at it, the more pitiful she became. Shen Wansha was in a hurry, he couldn't see anything!

"You see she just begged that gentleman to let her go, but she didn't ask the people next to her for help......" Lu Li slowly sipped tea and reminded Shen Wansha.

Shen Wansha went around to see.

Because of this kind of thing, the people who watched the excitement on the side had already gathered in a circle, men and women, carrying burdens, carrying baskets, and copying hands, everyone pointed and pointed, and even covered their lips and smiled, and some of them obviously had a good family background.

Shen Wansha was a little angry, "How can these people be like this!" "There are so many people, and there is no one who has a hidden heart!

Lu Li didn't speak, let him think for himself.

Shen Wansha frowned and stared at the gentleman for a while, "Is it because the gentleman's family is extremely powerful?" Although some of the people here are not so poor, they still dare not move when they encounter power. ”

Lu Li shook his head, "Everyone has a conscience, no matter where they are, no matter how bad the environment is, there are always good people with a good conscience who are willing to fight grievances." As long as this girl asks for help, I think someone will come out to help her. ”

"Why didn't she call for help?" Shen Wansha was also very curious about this question, her eyes were red from crying, her wrists were swollen, and she didn't ask for help, "So hard?" ”

"It's not that it's hard, it's that she expected it, and she didn't want to refuse."

"Crying like this, do you want to refuse?" Shen Wansha felt that what Lu Li said was wrong.

Lu Li's eyebrows were crooked, and the corners of his mouth were hooked with a big smile, "There is a word called wanting to refuse and welcome." ”

Seeing that Shen Wansha was puzzled, Lu Li didn't sell Guan Zi, so he simply let go of the explanation, "The people of Daxia are generally simple, this girl is beautiful, if it is true that her father is dead and has no money to bury, she pretends to be pitiful, and she can borrow some silver money from her neighbors to bury her father, even if she is not a local, there are well-wishers who are willing to help with it, as long as she begs; If you have some heart, you can also go to the embroidery workshop to work, don't look at me, I know, you rich and noble people have high requirements, ordinary needle money can't live into the eyes, but there are always those who are not too demanding, she herself said that the needlework is acceptable, and there will be a way to live in the embroidery workshop; Of course, if she wants to be a slave, she can also go to a special human market, and find a good master to find a good master's home; But she didn't, she simply and rudely moved her father's body onto the street, acting like this......"

"Willing, willing to take the bait?" Shen Wansha understood, and stammered a little.

"Clever." Lu Li praised Shen Wansha, "Of course, I don't rule out that someone else really wants to sell himself to bury his father, but this girl must not be." ”

He continued to point to the girl and explain to Shen Wansha, "You see that although she refuses to be a gentleman, does every movement have subtle physical contact with the gentleman? After contact, her face was slightly red, and her eyes blinked shyly and dodged, would this be hooked and not let go? ”

"She cried pitifully, it did make onlookers like you feel hidden, but facing that pear blossom face at close range, are you sure that you won't feel distressed, and subconsciously take your actions lightly? She did not ask others for help, did not refuse decisively, and only said that she did not want to be a concubine...... Master, you still can't see it? ”

Shen Wansha was stupid, "What...... How could this be! ”

Lu Li continued, "The father of the girl lying on the mat has wide soles, thick toes, and slightly deformed joints, and is obviously a farmer who has been working in the fields all year round. But you see that girl, although she is dressed plainly, her hands are delicate and shiny, and there are no flaws on her unpowdered face, and she is obviously well-maintained, and even the fabric of the collar of the undershirt under the plain shirt is ......"

"Matsue triangular cloth!" Speaking of fabrics, Shen Wansha's eyes were sharp, he didn't pay attention to it before, he looked at the girl pitifully, but now when he takes a closer look, although only one edge is exposed, he can also recognize the fabric! But that girl can afford to use Songjiang triangular cloth as a lining, and she can still use what kind of betrayal to bury her father......

I was deceived by her! Shen Wansha puffed out his little face and was very angry.

"The people's eyes are also bright, maybe quite a few people can see it, waiting for this good show to finish." Lu Li's voice teased.

"Now that you can see it, why don't you remind it!" Shen Wansha pounded the table.

"You love my willing business, no one will be happy when you say it, and you may have to get into a bloody ......"

The two chatted lightly, there was already a result over there, the girl said loudly, 'I promise you', and after letting go of the girl, she first bowed to the four sides, saying that she knew that there were good people who wanted to save her, but she was a weak woman who didn't want to affect everyone. After that, he hung his head and bit his lip very stubbornly and said to the concubine that her father and mother did not allow her to be a concubine, and she promised that she had violated the ancestral teachings and had to go back to the ancestral hall. And her family has been a good citizen for generations, and her ancestors have been officials, even if she wants to be a concubine, she can't just enter the house with someone casually, please carry a sedan chair to meet her three days later, if she doesn't agree, she will die on this wall!

It's really very chaste......

Shen Wansha's heart is very complicated. If it weren't for Lu Li's reminder, he would have praised this girl's character, but now he thinks that it's so fake, this is called wanting to be a and set up an archway......

"Got it." Lu Li's words are full of deep meaning.

Shen Wansha hung his head, feeling very bored. After eating, he was not in the mood to go shopping to buy something, so he directly asked the coachman to hurry up, and finally entered the gate of Jingzhao Mansion at dusk.

has arrived at the destination, Shen Wansha can't sit still anxiously, but the situation of Zhenyue's husband's family is unknown...... He discussed with Lu Li, Lu Li and Zhao Zhu went to the inn to settle down, and he went to the door alone.