On the eighteenth day of the first month of the twenty-second year of Yongzhi, in the afternoon.

After a continuous trek, Chen Xiaoting returned to the Guangde Hundred Households.

When he jumped off the horse, the captain who was in charge of guarding here immediately greeted him and took the reins from Chen Xiaoting's hand.

At this time, I only heard Chen Xiaoting say: "Pass the order, let Zhang Cheng and the three of them come to see me!" ”

Immediately, Chen Xiaoting didn't care so much, but walked directly to the hundred households, his gait was slightly hurried.

When he sat down in the lobby of the hundred households, Zhang Cheng and the three of them also came one after another, and then listened to Chen Xiaoting say: "The extra manpower on the road has all been withdrawn, and the original schedule will remain unchanged!" ”

With this sentence, Chen Xiaoting's order when he left on the night of his departure was overturned, which made Zhang Cheng and the three of them have doubts in their hearts.

Could it be that there is no situation at all on the side of Qianhu, so Chen Baihu will be revoked when he returns.

Strengthening the control of the city was arranged by Zhang Cheng and the three of them after discussing it together, and now Chen Xiaoting said that they could only be withdrawn.

"My lord, what happened?" Gou Mingan couldn't help but ask.

Chen Xiaoting took a sip of the teacup, and then said: "The matter is very complicated, and it is difficult to explain it for a while, but removing people does not mean that you can slack off!" ”

I only heard Chen Xiaoting say very solemnly: "Let me tell you, there is indeed a big thing happening, so we must strengthen control inside and outside Guangde City, but it can only be done in secret!" ”

Zhang Cheng asked, "Dare to ask your lordship, what happened?" ”

Chen Xiaoting replied: "At the end of the year, the auspicious rui presented to the emperor was stolen!" ”

Suddenly, there was a dead silence in the lobby, and there was no need for Chen Xiaoting to explain too much, they all knew the seriousness of the matter.

After explaining the matter roughly, Chen Xiaoting said again: "These people who stole Xiangrui probably want to steal Xiangrui out of the customs, and it is very likely that they will pass from our side!"

"So...... Be loose on the outside and tight on the inside! ”

Hearing the four words of loose outside and tight inside, everyone understood Chen Xiaoting's plan, and they were able to do their subordinates in a targeted manner.

After discussing with his subordinates again, Chen Xiaoting let them do their own things, but Zhang Cheng was left behind.

After coming to the side hall and sitting down, Chen Xiaoting lowered his voice and said, "The wave of people we arrested before is very likely to be the thief who stole the beads!" ”

Zhang Cheng nodded, Yu Dayan had explained before, saying that they were on standby here, and it was likely that they were waiting for the person who stole the pearl.

At this time, Zhang Cheng also said: "My lord, those people we arrested before are still involved with the White Lotus Sect, so we have to guard against the people of the White Lotus Sect!" ”

Chen Xiaoting frowned and said, "This is exactly what I'm most worried about, these anti-thieves of the White Lotus Sect are unpredictable, and it's not easy to do errands!" ”

Just when the room became dead silent, I heard Chen Xiaoting say: "Leaving you here is to ask you to pay more attention in the city, at least we have to watch in the city!" ”

Although he said that, Chen Xiaoting actually didn't have much hope.

After Zhang Cheng left, Chen Xiaoting immediately recruited Zheng Ding again, and he still trusted Zheng Ding.

"I'll give you one thing, take your men to Luoyun Pass and give this letter to the thousand households guarding the pass!" Chen Xiaoting picked up a letter and said.

Zheng Ding stepped forward cautiously, and after receiving the letter in his hand, he asked, "Dare to ask your lordship, what else is the matter with this humble position?" ”

Chen Xiaoting said: "What the official said next is confidential, don't say it to others, you just do it after you go!" ”

In fact, Zheng Ding had already guessed that something big had happened, which can be seen from the continuous changes in the hundreds of households in the past few days.

Then Chen Xiaoting told Zheng Ding about the theft of the orb, and asked him to go to Luoyun Pass to carefully inspect every outbound convoy and be sure to intercept the orb.

In fact, this errand is very difficult to do, but Chen Xiaoting has already ordered him at this time, and Zheng Ding can only accept it honestly.

At this time, he put his heart on the side, no matter how many people he might offend, he would carefully check them one by one.

After watching Zheng Ding leave, Chen Xiaoting looked thoughtful, in fact, there was still a place where he should send someone.

But the art of war is cloudy, and one of the three is missing...... There is always a way to live, and Chen Xiaoting is still looking forward to this.

After stretching his waist, Chen Xiaoting got up from the chair, and there was no need for him to stay in the yamen anymore after the matter was arranged.

In fact, he hadn't slept well or eaten well for the past two days, so he just wanted to go home early.

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And when Chen Xiaoting walked into the mansion, Shen Yi, who received the news, greeted her, and looked at her husband with concern in her eyes.

"What are you still doing in a daze, hurry up and get hot water for the master!" Shen Yi scolded the maidservant next to her.

Chen Xiaoting smiled, and then the two of them went into the house.

At this time, the hot water had already been served, and after the maid screwed the veil, she was taken by Shen Yi, and then wiped it on her husband's face.

"Madam, I'll do it myself!" Chen Xiaoting smiled slightly.

While wiping his face, Chen Xiaoting said: "Tell the kitchen to cook a few dishes, I haven't eaten anything good in the past two days!" ”

Immediately, a servant girl did the same, and Chen Xiaoting would also throw the handkerchief into the basin, and her own handmaid would pour it out.

"Master, is something wrong?" Shen Yi asked, her eyes full of worry.

Chen Xiaoting glanced at the only maidservant standing in the room, and said to her, "Go out and close the door again!" ”

The servant girl happily accepted the order, and when the door was closed, Chen Xiaoting breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Something really happened!" ”

"The auspicious rui presented to the emperor by the prefect below was stolen by a nest of Qin criminals!"

Shen Yi grew up in the capital since he was a child, so he naturally knew what Xiangrui was, and he knew how much of a sin it was to steal Xiangrui.

"How dare anyone be?" Shen Yi couldn't believe it.

Chen Xiaoting took off the official hat on his head, and then said: "This world is so big, and it is not unusual for a few bold people to behave recklessly......

took the official hat from her husband and put it away, Shen Yi said while helping her husband change his clothes: "Presumably my father and him, the burden on you is very heavy!" ”

Chen Xiaoting smiled and said, "It's not that he gives me a heavy burden, but that others put a heavy burden on him!" ”

"It's a pity that I'm a weak woman, and I can't help my lord!" Shen Yi said helplessly.

Chen Xiaoting held her shoulder, and then said, "Didn't Madame take care of this family for me?" ”

In fact, Shen Yi can be used as an object to talk to, which is enough for Chen Xiaoting.

After changing into a blue home clothes, Chen Xiaoting said: "Okay, I'm hungry, it's time to eat something!" ”

Immediately, the two walked out of the room together, and then Chen Xiaoting asked, "By the way, where is that kid Ruiling?" ”

"I guess it's on Xuan'er's side, Rui Ling loves to stick to a trickle recently!"