Guo Chengsi pinched the long, dripping white cotton cloth in front of him with his slender fingers, and his faint eyes narrowed slightly. The corners of his mouth slowly hooked, and he muttered to himself in an inaudible voice, "It seems that I have neglected some things. As soon as the words fell, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Zhong Ziyuan striding out from inside.

He slowly let go of his fingers, turned around and complained to Zhong Ziyuan as if nothing happened: "Doctor Jia, your movements are too slow, if there is really a patient waiting for you to save your life, you must not die in a hurry." ”

What? This uninvited guest actually beat him upside down, and Zhong Ziyuan's originally blushing face was a little annoyed. She coughed lightly and said slowly: "If I had known that Master Guo would come to visit the cold house, even if I endured the dirty smell, I would have waited honestly in this courtyard." It's a pity that I don't have the ability to predict, and I hope that Lord Guo will forgive me. ”

was stabbed by Zhong Ziyuan's words, but Guo Chengsi opened his mouth and laughed heartily: "Even if I am reckless today, Doctor Jia, don't be angry." ”

Rong Xi stood behind Guo Chengsi with his hands down, and when he heard his son's hearty confession, he couldn't help but pull the corners of his mouth, and said secretly: This Doctor Jia's face is really big, and there are really few people in Chang'an City who can make the prince admit it in person.

Guo Chengsi lifted the hem of his robe, sat down on the stone bench under the old vine, and said in a chattering tone: "Although you are small here, this vine is indeed excellent, I'm afraid it's been a few years, right?" ”

He changed his role quickly, and Zhong Ziyuan was no longer angry with him like a fighting. So she also sat down on the stone bench opposite and said, "I bought the house here." I just took a fancy to this vine and the old well. According to the original owner, the vine is fifteen years old. Every summer, at least dozens of hundreds of bunches of fruit can be produced. It's a pity that none of us can take care of it. This year, there are a lot of birds. ”

At this time, Cardamom walked out of the kitchen with a large tray, she gently put the tray on the stone table, picked up the blue and white teapot and poured a cup for Guo Chengsi, and then poured a cup for Zhong Ziyuan, and said, "Lord Guo, please drink tea, and Gongzi drink tea." She just wanted to step down. Zhong Ziyuan coughed lightly and whispered, "I didn't see any guests here!" Don't mess around in the yard with clothes that are unseemly. ”

Cardamom exclaimed. Hurriedly put away the clothes and white cloth that had been dried out before. Guo Chengsi glanced at her thoughtfully, but did not speak.

He picked up the teacup and wanted to take a sip, but found that the teacup was cold. He couldn't help but tease: "Even if you are dissatisfied with me, you don't need to take herbal tea out to entertain guests!" ”

Zhong Ziyuan gave him a blank look. He took a sip of the herbal tea in front of him. Only then did he say proudly: "How luxurious and rich is Lord Ren Guo's family, but he has never drunk my tea, why not taste it and make an evaluation." ”

Seeing that she looked very confident, Guo Chengsi also curiously picked up the cup and took a sip, and a cool breath rushed from the tip of his tongue into his nose unsuspectingly, and then spread throughout his body. made him feel a thrill all over his body, and even the heat seemed to dissipate a lot. He looked in amazement at the clear green and yellow liquid in the cup. Puzzled, he asked, "What kind of tea is this?" ”

Zhong Ziyuan said proudly: "This is mint tea, take the well water and drink it." On the occasion of this bitter summer. It can cool and detoxify, refresh the mind and stimulate appetite. Especially for the elderly, abdominal distention, summer heat and thirst, and lack of breath have good effects, which are most suitable for drinking after lunch. ”

"Is it so amazing?" Guo Chengsi picked up the teacup and took two more sips, and really felt that the pores all over his body seemed to be stretched. He said with satisfaction: "It's quite comfortable to drink." Then he put the cup down.

Zhong Ziyuan glanced at him, knowing that he had the habit of not eating more than three, so he didn't persuade him anymore, but drank all the mint tea in the cup himself, and then asked: "Master Guo is in such a hurry to come to the cold house, what is the important thing to discuss?" ”

Only then did Guo Chengsi understand his intentions: "I heard the report from Duan Guard, that Brother Zhuang was used in the prison to be added to the ranks. I think it must be the real murderer who knows that this case has fallen into the hands of this official, so the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry, wanting to kill someone. I remember that you said earlier that there was a beggar who witnessed the whole case, but I was afraid that the murderer would not succeed in killing Brother Zhuang, and he would turn his mind to the beggar. ”

Zhong Ziyuan asked with a puzzled face: "What does it mean to be an official and enter the knighthood?" ”

Guo Chengsi sighed, and probably explained to her the meaning of adding an official to a knight. "What?" Zhong Ziyuan slapped the table and shouted angrily: "At the feet of the Son of Heaven, you dare to be so careless about human life, where is the law?" Don't you, Lord Squire, let them be so arrogant? ”

Guo Chengsi sneered: "What's the matter? It's all just speculation, and we don't have any solid evidence. Maybe the entire prison guards are accomplices, even if I am a servant of the criminal department, I can't arrest all the prison guards! ”

Zhong Ziyuan's mind immediately flashed the figure of the fat superintendent, and she gritted her teeth and said: "When we went to mention people, it was obvious that we had a master with us, but the superintendent had to make things difficult and delay time in every way. As long as he is arrested and tortured, he will definitely be able to find out who the murderer is? ”

Guo Chengsi suddenly smiled and said, "Look at your tone, it's like the old official of the Criminal Department." Forget it, don't talk about it, you better think about where you can find the beggar first, don't let people lose their lives. ”

Zhong Ziyuan pondered for a moment and said, "I'm afraid I have to ask Sister-in-law Zhuang." ”

Sister-in-law Zhuang was lying flat on the bed, with her eyes open, looking at the courtyard through the paper-paste window. She seemed to be expecting Brother Zhuang to walk in from outside the courtyard with a burden as usual, and said with a smile: "Lady, today I passed by Yipinzhai and specially bought you osmanthus cake." Sometimes, he would sweat profusely, and before he even entered the door, he began to shout: "Lady, I am thirsty, pour me a cup of tea to quench my thirst." ”

Although they had no children, they respected and loved each other, and their lives were equally sweet. As long as she hears his voice, her heart will feel steady. will feel that there is something to rely on. But now that she has seen through the autumn water, the person she misses in her heart is still nowhere to be seen. She felt that this small room was actually empty. The loneliness scared her. Fortunately, there is a talented lady who has been with her, and she will not be driven crazy by this loneliness.

Xiucai's spirit is not as good as it was some time ago, because Zhong Ziyuan saw at a glance that she was because she had a miscarriage and left endless symptoms of redness, so she became weak.

And the peach blossom beauty pill has the effect of nourishing blood and regulating menstruation, so she took a lot of it for Xiucai Niangzi. Maybe it's because Xiucai has never taken a tonic, after she took the peach blossom beauty pill. The effect is surprisingly good. Not only is my menstrual period normal, but my face has also become much better. Otherwise, she wouldn't have the strength to accompany Sister-in-law Zhuang all the time.

Seeing Sister-in-law Zhuang depressed and depressed. She couldn't help persuading: "Sister-in-law Zhuang, didn't Dr. Jia say last night, Brother Zhuang's case is now in the hands of Guo Shilang of the Criminal Department, and even Master Guo believes that Brother Zhuang's case is quite strange." He will definitely return Brother Zhuang's innocence. Why don't you eat something, too? Don't wait for Brother Zhuang to be put back, but your body is boiled down, it's not worth it! ”

"Left just jumped from the jackal's den to the lion and tiger." Sister-in-law Zhuang turned pale and said miserably: "They have always been officials and officials who protect each other, how can they really avenge our ordinary people." ”

Xiucai Lady hurriedly said: "That's not necessarily, I heard our family Xiucai say that Guo Shilang's official reputation is quite good, and the relationship with Dr. Najia is also very good." He won't be like that foolish Fu Yin. arbitrarily adjudicating cases. ”

Sister-in-law Zhuang pulled the corners of her mouth and said nothing, but the talented lady obviously saw that she did not agree with what she said. She couldn't do anything about it. I had to say, "I'll go and make you some millet porridge!" Stir in some crunchy kohlrabi to make something in your stomach! ”

Sister-in-law Zhuang nodded reluctantly and said, "That's tired!" ”

"It's all neighbors on the left and right, and they should help each other. You're waiting! Soon there will be something to eat. Xiucai Lady smiled and patted the back of her hand, got up and went to the kitchen. After Sister-in-law Zhuang saw her leave, she closed her eyes slightly, and two desperate tears rolled down the corners of her eyes.

There was a sudden knock on the door outside, and Zhong Ziyuan's bright voice sounded outside the courtyard: "Sister-in-law Zhuang, open the door quickly." ”

Is there any new news? Sister-in-law Zhuang in the house opened her eyes suddenly, she trembled and wanted to get up, but because she hadn't eaten a bite of food all day, she only felt that the world was spinning, and she quickly fell back.

"It's coming, it's coming." But the talented lady in the kitchen heard the knock on the door and rushed over to open the door.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the door was opened, in addition to Zhong Ziyuan and a young man dressed as a small servant, there was actually a son wearing a purple brocade robe, who looked like a rich man. The talented lady hurriedly lowered her eyes and stepped aside.

I only heard Zhong Ziyuan introduce the brocade boy: "This is Li Xiucai's lady." ”

Guo Chengsi raised his eyes and glanced at the Xiucai lady, and saw that she was wearing a short-collared shirt of cheesecloth that had been washed and washed, with a scarlet horse-faced skirt tied underneath, and a simple bun was combed, and a blue handkerchief was used to wrap her hair in a bun. Not only is she dressed plainly, but her expression was also a little timid, and sure enough, she and Li Xiucai were a little husband and wife.

Zhong Ziyuan introduced to Xiucai Niangzi again: "This is Guo Shilang from the Criminal Department, who came here specifically for Brother Zhuang's case, and asked Xiucai Niang to talk to Sister-in-law Zhuang, and said that Guo Shilang came to inquire about the case in person." ”

"Guo Shilang?" Xiucai Niangzi trembled, turned around and ran into the house with an exclamation, and shouted: "Sister-in-law Zhuang, Sister-in-law Zhuang, Guo Shilang is here in person, Brother Zhuang is saved"

Zhong Ziyuan looked at her sturdy figure, and her face was a little embarrassed. But Guo Chengsi was not surprised for a long time, he only smiled slightly, and said: "Let's go, don't stand stupidly in front of people's doors, let's go to the courtyard and wait!" ”

With that, he lifted his feet and walked out into the courtyard. This guy doesn't treat himself as an outsider wherever he goes, although Zhong Ziyuan muttered secretly in his belly, he still followed honestly.

Sister-in-law Zhuang was lying in the house and heard the call of Xiucai Niang, she opened her eyes suddenly, stood up and looked out. He said to himself incredulously, "Did I hear me right? How did Guo Shilang come here? ”

Xiucai Lady blushed, hurriedly opened the bamboo curtain and ran in, she said in a loud voice: "If it is really Guo Shilang, it was brought by Dr. Jia personally, saying that he was coming to inquire about the case in person." ”

In Sister-in-law Zhuang's death-like eyes, there was finally a glimmer of hope. She struggled to sit up from the bed and said, "Quick, take me to see Guo Shilang."

Before she could finish speaking, a whirling feeling of dizziness came over her, and she fell limply down again. Xiucai Niangzi was frightened, hurriedly stepped forward to support her, and said anxiously: "You have to carry it!" Seeing that there is hope for Brother Zhuang's case, you can't fall again. If we don't wait for Brother Zhuang to come back, we don't know how to explain to him. ”

Sister-in-law Zhuang closed her eyes slightly, endured the unbearable dizziness, and weakly pointed to a peeled cabinet by the wall, and said, "Xiucai lady, there is a bag of brown sugar there, please help me make a cup of sugar water." After drinking the sugar water, I may feel better. ”

"Hey!" Xiucai Lady hurriedly let go of her, hurriedly opened the cabinet, and sure enough, she turned over an oiled paper bag, which carefully hid a few pieces of brown sugar. This is a rare thing, Xiucai Niangzi carefully broke off half a piece of brown sugar, put it into the coarse porcelain bowl on the table, and then picked up the teapot on the side, poured half a bowl of water into the bowl, and a sweet smell immediately floated out.

Then she wrapped the remaining brown sugar in the oiled paper and put it back in its place, and stirred up all the brown sugar in the water with a bamboo chopstick, and then came to Sister-in-law Zhuang with the bowl of sweet brown sugar water.

Sister-in-law Zhuang took the bowl and drank it in one go. There is more brown sugar in the water, so the sweetness is a little greasy, but this effect is undoubtedly the best. Sister-in-law Zhuang struggled to get up again, although she felt that her body was still weak and her knees were weak, but she was not so dizzy in the end.

So she slightly pulled her loose hair in a bun and pulled the clothes on her body. Then she was supported by Xiucai and walked out step by step.

When I came to the courtyard, I saw a handsome boy in a purple brocade robe, shaking a folding fan, looking at himself intently. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle, with a perceptive shrewdness and the might of a high-ranking person.

Sister-in-law Zhuang couldn't help but weaken her knees, knelt directly in front of him, kowtowed and cried: "Lord Shilang, the little woman's husband is really wronged, you have to help us make the decision!" ”

"Sister-in-law Zhuang, what are you doing here? Get up and talk. Zhong Ziyuan was startled and hurriedly went up to help her, but Sister-in-law Zhuang refused to get up anyway, and only cried and asked Lord Shilang to call the shots.

Zhong Ziyuan was anxious, kicked Guo Chengsi hard, and shouted angrily: "Are you a dead man? Can't speak a word? ”

Rong Xi, who was standing behind Guo Chengsi, couldn't help but tremble when he saw this, and hurriedly peeked at his master. However, the squire, who was not very good-tempered in the past, only stiffened slightly, and then cooperated casually: "This official took the time to come here today, and he came to listen to you tell you about your grievances. If you don't seize the opportunity and continue to be entangled like this, this official will not accompany you. ”

Sister-in-law Zhuang was stunned for a moment, and said busily: "The adults are angry, and the adults are angry." She finally stood up with the support of Zhong Ziyuan and Xiucai Niangzi. The evil star is worthy of being a bad star, and the lethality is really extraordinary, Zhong Ziyuan couldn't help but secretly give Guo Chengsi a thumbs up. (To be continued......)