When he learned that Xiao Chumo came over in person, Lin Wei was a little flattered. Although he knew that Xiao Chumo suddenly entered the palace yesterday to ask for an order to clear out the mountain bandits, he didn't expect him to come here.

Speaking of which, Situ Feiyu has given Lin Wei the task of investigating the ghost house for so long, but not only has he never had a clue, but he even made trouble with the nest of mountain bandits who took advantage of the fire to rob.

When he learned that Xiao Chumo asked for an order to suppress the bandits, he didn't have the displeasure that Wei Tingyan was worried about before, but on the contrary, he was a little grateful.

In addition, Xiao Chumo's official position was already much higher than him, and after getting the news, he waited at the door early.

Xiao Chumo couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw such a respectful Lin Wei. But as an official in the court, the politeness in his mouth is still indispensable: "I haven't seen it for a long time, I don't know how Lord Lin is doing lately?" ”

In fact, it has been a long time since they have seen each other, except for the time when he was in the last dynasty, he and Lin Wei have almost no friendship in private. I didn't even say a few words outside of official business.

Lin Wei could naturally hear that his tone was a little detached, but now that he was grateful to Xiao Chumo in his heart, he didn't notice it. The words in his mouth are still a little more sincere.

"Nothing else is fine, General Xie cares. I heard that the general asked for an order to eliminate the mountain bandits yesterday, which just solved the urgent need of the lower officials. ”

As he spoke, he invited Xiao Chumo towards the room behind him.

The latter thought that he needed to know what Lin Wei had investigated so far, so he did not refuse. And it wasn't until now that he heard the latter's words that he suddenly realized that the other party had such a flattering attitude.

After walking into the house, Xiao Chumo's eyes swept around the room roughly, and he saw that everything in front of him was very simple. There was nothing in the room except for the most basic furniture, and even the neatly folded quilt on the bed was hung with patches.

His evaluation of the person in front of him was a few points higher because of this.

This Lin Wei's background doesn't seem to be high, but he has been in the official position for so long, and it is really rare to be able to continue to stay in such an environment.

Probably sensing his gaze, Lin Wei thought that the general was not satisfied with the environment in front of him, so he quickly explained.

"The trail not far from here, though often passed by caravans, is not inhabited in this area. Therefore, it is a little rudimentary, and please don't mind the general. ”

"This was originally an old woman's house, and the lower official was ordered to investigate the matter of the ghost house, and felt that it was a little troublesome to run at both ends, so he borrowed the house from her. It just so happened that she was worried about this matter, and she wanted to leave here and had nowhere to go. The lower official invited her to the house to do some things to take care of the flowers and plants, so that she could have a living job. ”

Xiao Chumo didn't mind because of the simplicity in this house, but when he heard Lin Wei's answer at this time, he just explained why there was no owner in this house.

"It doesn't matter. Having been in this position for so long, your kindness is also very valuable. ”

As he spoke, he sat down at the somewhat shabby table. Lin Wei hurriedly picked up the kettle on the table and poured water for him.

"There is no tea here, so the general will drink hot water to quench his thirst."

Xiao Chumo stopped his movements and said lightly: "You don't need to drink water, I originally finished my own business, thinking that Lord Lin was still here, so I came over to see if there was anything I could help." If you could, you could tell me about the haunted house. ”

Lin Wei didn't expect that Xiao Chumo would actually spend only one day and one night to wipe out the cunning mountain bandits. I don't know what kind of shocked expression it would have been if he had known that he hadn't actually used that night.

However, now is clearly not the time to be surprised. Xiao Chumo is willing to help him investigate after he is busy with his own affairs, which is a good thing. Lin Wei hurriedly said what he had investigated in the past few days.

"It's a bit ashamed to say that the lower official has been investigating here for several days, and until now he still has no clue. The only progress is to find out that strange movements often come from the abandoned mansion over there in the middle of the night. ”

Occasionally, a little light would peek through one of the houses, reflecting the shadow of a woman dressing up in the window. It's as if there are still people living in it. ”

Such a strange situation, if it falls into the eyes of passers-by, isn't it a female ghost?

Xiao Chumo frowned: "Didn't you send someone in to investigate?" ”

Just guarding outside, what can you investigate?

Lin Wei obviously had the same idea as him, and replied, "Xia Guan also sent people in, and there was nothing abnormal during the day, but at night the sound was still continuous. Later, he simply sent someone to stay outside the house, waiting for the shadow to appear. ”

At this, he swallowed involuntarily, as if he still had some lingering feelings about what had happened that night.

When the shadow appeared, Xia Guan also went in with him. But you can still see shadows and lights in the courtyard, but when you open the door, the candlelight suddenly disappears. And the entire room was searched and no one was found. ”

Although it is said that the officials in the court are blessed by the Son of Heaven, there is no way to get close to dirty things like this. But Lin Wei was only a civil official after all, and he didn't have martial arts, so he was naturally still a little scared in his heart.

Xiao Chumo knew that this was human nature, and he couldn't force other people's thoughts and hearts to change. Just listening to Lin Wei's description, his heart became more and more confused.

Such things and experiences, at first glance, are indeed very similar to those legendary demons and monsters at work. But Xiao Chumo doesn't believe in this evil.

He looked at Lin Wei, whose face changed slightly, and asked, "Is this the case every time?" ”

The latter hurriedly shook his head: "After experiencing such a strange thing once, the people under the subordinate were all frightened. Later, when I was going to go in again, no one was willing to step into the courtyard again, and only dared to stand guard at the gate of the house. In the end, this can only be done in this way. ”

To be honest, in fact, not only the people under him, but even he himself was scared. Coupled with the fact that no one listened to the command, this fell into the current situation of being at a loss.

If it weren't for the task assigned by the empress, he was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would start to plan to give up.

Xiao Chumo saw Lin Wei's difficulties, and this matter itself was a little weird. He lowered his eyes slightly, and after some contemplation, he still made a decision.

"You said you still sent someone to guard the gate of the mansion, right? In this way, I happened to bring a lot of soldiers from the army with me this time. You tell me to go down, and if the shadow of the woman who dresses up reappears, you will come back and report it. Tonight, I'll take someone inside to see it myself. ”

I have to say that his words seem to have become Lin Wei's reassurance. The latter naturally took his lead at this moment, and hurriedly went down to spread the word.