After receiving the order again, the brocade guards began to rummage and search, not only entering the room to rummage through boxes and cabinets and refusing to let go of a corner, but even let them take care of the minutical details such as the stable and donkey shed outside, as well as the stone trough for feeding, which is enough to see that these people are indeed experts in searching.

Although Zhou Chaoxian and their hearts wavered, in the final analysis, they still hope to gain something, not only because they can make meritorious contributions to this, but also because they really want to wipe out the White Lotus Sect thieves in Jinan, they will be much more relaxed in the future, and they will no longer have to worry about the rebellion that will appear at any time.

Bursts of bangs and the neighing of mules and horses continued to sound, causing the body and mind of the White Lotus Sect to suffer, only Xue Xin was still that determined, as if he was really innocent, or he was convinced that it was indeed impossible for these brocade guards to find something from here.

After more than half an hour, a sudden cheer came from the back yard: "There's a secret room here!" Then, someone quickly rushed over and reported to a few adults.

Lu Jin's heart was suddenly overjoyed, and he nodded immediately: "Let's go, let's go over and see what else he has to say." As he spoke, he also motioned to his subordinates to take Xue Xin and go inside.

When I came to the front, I found that this secret room was indeed very hidden and ingenious, and it was actually hidden under a big tree in the courtyard. When they saw this scene, Zhou Chaoxian and the others were also moved in their hearts, and then they looked at Xue Xin's eyes completely different.

But before they could express their opinions, one of them had already climbed out of the wooden ladder inside, and someone immediately asked, "How is it, what is hidden down here?" Is there any evidence of the White Lotus Sect? ”

The Jinyi Guard Captain shook his head a little lost: "It's empty here, there's nothing." ”

"What?" Everyone around them was surprised, and subconsciously shouted: "This is impossible!" ”

In fact, after seeing such a secret room that was so hidden, everyone had already believed more than eighty percent of Lu Jin's words, after all, if there was no ghost in his heart, who would dig out such an underground secret room at home?

Lu Zhen also frowned, groaned slightly, and then walked over: "Let me go down and have a look." He didn't believe that there would be no clues to be found, maybe they didn't search carefully enough.

Coming to the bottom, Lu Zhen found that this was a cellar-like place with a radius of two or three zhang, and under the lighting of the firelight of the soldiers around him, everything inside was in full view, and there was indeed nothing suspicious, and it could even be said that there was nothing in it at all. Except for the traces left on the east wall after the incense was burned.

In order to make sure that nothing was missed, Lu Zhen even took a torch and shone it around carefully, and then tapped it very the four walls and the ground. But as a result, there is still nothing! This secret room is just an empty room!

When they saw Lord Lu coming up from below with a deep frown, everyone had already guessed what the result was, and many people muttered in their hearts: "How can this be? Is it really wronged? ”

But Lu Zhen then came to Xue Xin: "Say, where did you hide everything?" Don't think that if you hide the evidence that can prove that you are a rebel of the White Lotus Sect, this official will be deceived by you. There are some things that can't be hidden. ”

"My lord is wronged, the grass people are really innocent, not the people of the White Lotus Sect......" Xue Xin continued to scream in his mouth, but there was a burst of joy in his heart, thanks to the decision he made before, otherwise it would be completely exposed.

It turned out that this secret room was indeed used to enshrine the tablet of the unborn old mother. As a member of the White Lotus Sect, if he is not happy to set up such a place, not to mention others, even his own heart will not be able to get through. But this time, what he has to do is not small, it is likely that the entire city of Jinan will be flooded, and his own house will naturally not be spared.

Out of respect for his motherless mother, as early as the night before, he asked his cronies to invite these worship objects out of the secret room and secretly send them out of the city. Unexpectedly, an inadvertent decision at that time helped him a lot, which made Xue Xin can't help but say that it is really the blessing of the lifeless old mother.

But Lu Jin didn't intend to let him go so easily: "It seems that you still refuse to recruit?" Let me ask you, what is the trace of incense left on the wall below? Also, what is this secret room used for? ”

"Back to my lord, this is where the grass people come to hide valuable goods. The adults also knew that the grass people had to help escort the goods on weekdays, and sometimes the goods were of a lot of value and had to be stored here temporarily. In order to avoid being stolen by bandits, we dug an inconspicuous secret room here. Xue Xin was obviously prepared, and immediately gave an explanation: "As for the traces of incense, it's just that the villain has always believed in gods and Buddhas, so he will always go down to burn incense and worship, hoping that they can bless me." ”

"Hmph, what an excuse!" Lu Zhen snorted dissatisfied, but he couldn't come up with more evidence for a while.

At this time, many Jinyi guards who were searching everywhere rushed over a little frustratedly, and the answer given was the same, that is, there was no discovery. And in this way, it made Lu Zhen even more unable to detain the charge of the White Lotus Sect thief on this guy's head, which made him annoyed for a while.

When the Zhou Dynasty saw this, he was also helpless. After hesitating for a while, he still stepped forward and whispered: "My lord, there is no conclusive evidence now, let's let it go for now." This Xue family is a bit famous in Jinan City, and if it provokes public discussion, it will be very detrimental to your reputation. ”

"Thank you for your kindness, but this official is sure that he is the leader of the White Lotus Sect, if he is released at this time, it will only be a return to the mountain, and it will be difficult to take him back then, not to mention, maybe he will do something." Lu Zhen didn't appreciate it, he still insisted on his intentions, turned around and ordered: "Come on, take all of them to the Jinyi Wei Thousand Households for detailed interrogation, I don't believe that I can't pry open a mouth." ”

"Your Excellency...... Isn't that right? Even if you want to ask about the case, it should be ...... by the lower officials" Zhou Chaoxian wanted to persuade again, but was interrupted by Lu Jin's waving hand: "Act accordingly, if something really goes wrong, you will be free to take care of it alone!" ”

The governor said this part, neither Zhou Chaoxian nor the others dared to say anything more, so they could only reluctantly agree, and watched the people of Jinyi Wei step forward, take Xue Xin and the others from the hands of the officials and soldiers, and then escort them away.

However, it is inevitable that there will be no other meaning in everyone's hearts. This time, the governor had to target the Xue family, and it looked a little strange. Could it be that this is a move taken to suppress the officials and gentry in Jinan? In order to establish an image in the hearts of everyone.

But no matter what they thought, things still worked. Not only were the people in the carriage and horse shop taken away, but the shops and houses were also sealed, and people were sent to guard the outside to prevent anyone from approaching.

However, it is obviously impossible to convict and convince people in this way. Although it was true that they were caught holding weapons at the beginning, they were just ordinary swords, which were tacitly approved by the imperial court and used by the people, and there were no taboo things such as bows and crossbows and armor.

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, Governor Lu's decision this time is very problematic, and perhaps as soon as the news spreads after dawn, it will cause countless criticisms. Especially when the news of the person falling on Jinyiwei spreads, it will make people talk about it.

It took a lot of time to arrest and search, and when everything was settled, the brocade guards escorted Xue Xin and they walked back, the night was over, and the sky had revealed a trace of fish belly white. At the same time, the soldiers who had been ordered to block the streets were also ordered to retreat, and if they did so even during the day, it would only cause panic, which was an outcome that neither Lu nor the officials in Jinan wanted to see.

Xue Xin had his hands tied behind his back, and he was still sandwiched by two Jinyi Guard lieutenants on the left and right, so he could only walk forward with the flow, and he muttered something wrong from time to time, which made some people nearby very impatient. It wasn't until he came to the bottom of a four-storey green building with the signboard of the Jade Spring Pavilion that his voice was stunned, and at the same time, his eyes glanced up imperceptibly.

In a window above his head, there stood a handsome young man with a dignified face, this person was Xu Qinglian.

It is said that since she learned about Xue Xin's overall plan, Xu Qinglian did not stay with him anymore, nor did she interfere in this matter in any way. However, he did not leave Jinan, but hid in this green building under a pseudonym, waiting for the matter to be completed before showing up to command the overall situation.

But last night's action of the official army still shocked Xu Qinglian, who was playing on the spot, and he was really surprised by the transfer of so many people. So this night, he didn't do the clouds and rain with the Oiran he packed, but kept standing in front of the window, paying attention to the changes outside.

It wasn't until now, seeing that Xue Xin was actually taken by Jinyiwei's people, that his heart sank suddenly, knowing that this time the plan would be extremely variable. The only thing that made him feel a little relieved was that in the short moment when he raised his head to make eye contact with himself, Xue Xin had already conveyed a look that made him not panic and that everything was still under control.

"Today is a critical day to act, although Xue Xin is in the hands of the government, but the previous arrangement is still there. As long as the river embankment is destroyed before the government is preemptive, the great plan of our Holy Sect can still succeed! Xu Qinglian quickly made a judgment, and knew that the burden on her body would be heavier next.

Thinking like this, his eyes had already flashed with a clear essence, and when he looked back, he actually startled the Oiran who was just about to step forward and be obsessed......