Ji Zexiang came out and asked me to prepare some tea and snacks or something, these are all things I often do, in fact, they are all said. But when Ji Zexiang came out to order, she told me that it was a little strange today, although it was the first time she had close contact with Xia Yu, but it was obvious that Xia Yu was a little uneasy, and it seemed that coming to her was just to cover people's eyes, just to use this place. Qing'er said.

When Qing'er was delivering snacks and drinks to the guards that day, she took a closer look at the guards. Although Xia Yu came to the embroidery building for the first time, two or three of those guards came to the embroidery building not once or twice, and there was at least one Xia Mansion in the guards. By this time, Qing'er had completely paid attention to it, knowing that what she was going to see today would inevitably be quite important.

Sure enough, not long after, a person entered the Pearl Garden through the side door. The man didn't go to Xia Yu's room, but he came to the other person's room, talked with the man through a curtain for a while, and then left. After that, Xia Yu left Ji Zexiang and went to that room to talk about something. Even before the group left, although Xia Yu didn't do much about Ji Zexiang at all that day, he paid twice the cost and told Ji Zexiang not to reveal what happened today...... If someone asks, just say that Xia Yu is here.

To say that at that time, whether it was Ji Zexiang or Qing'er, they were petrified almost instantly. Who is Xia Yu? In the entire powerful Xia family, it is one of the most powerful figures, although he only hangs the position of an insignificant four-grade household servant in the imperial court, but those guys of the Xia family who seem to have a much higher official position than him, whether they are in the center of Chunnan or in the local government, they have to refer to his opinions in many things. And Xia Yu has always cherished his reputation in Yuhang. This middle-aged man hardly has any bad habits other than his love of drinking and his eye-popping spending on collecting picture scrolls. Although the Xia family's industry is widely distributed, and most of the businesses are in eating, drinking, prostituting and gambling, as one of the deacons of the Xia family, he will inevitably be involved. It's perfectly fine for a person like this to be well-dressed in front of someone of the same status, but if there are any vices, there will always be rumors among people more or less. But this Xia Yu. Not to mention **, even if you walk into a brothel and casino, it can be regarded as a piece of news from Yuhang. If it is a red card in some other Qinglou, maybe it is an elegant thing such as listening to tunes and chanting poems to make a right thing, and it is not that no one believes it when it covers up the past, but Ji Zexiang ...... Speaking of which, she is best known for her kung fu in bed. Let Xia Yu rather admit that he ** than expose the existence of another visitor, what will be the identity of that person?

After paying attention. Qing'er was not without gains, although she couldn't get close to observe, but she still found that the other guest was a young woman with a rather noble status. Although the dress and gestures are all tried to hide it, it is the kind of temperament and action details that have been pampered for many years and have been cultivated by command. But it's not so easy to cover up.

When Qing'er reported this incident to Xing Siming's subordinates, it had been many days since this incident happened. After that, Xing Siming deliberately asked Qing'er to say it again, and asked a lot of details carefully. Other than that. I also found a local portraitist from the intelligence bureau to trace the image of each person one by one. If Qing'er could only remember those most critical people and things, it might be a little strange, and Xing Siming couldn't help but pursue it. However, Qing'er's narration is quite natural, and every detail, as long as she remembers it, can be explained clearly. Those who don't know are not prevaricated. The portraitist made more than a dozen portraits in a row according to Qing'er's description, from the most important Xia Yu to those who were not very important, and then traced everyone's whereabouts, and finally confirmed that Qing'er could not lie. The reason why Xing Siming was so cautious was precisely because he knew Qing'er's thoughts about this little girl.

It is impossible to say that Qing'er does not have her own speculation. The portrait of the man who came later has been recognized. It should be Xu Hanchao. The leader of the Black Hawk Gang. Combining various details to speculate, the mysterious visitor can only point to two people in the end: one is Concubine Lian's mother. One is Concubine Lian herself. It's just that if it's Concubine Lian herself, then this matter is very sensational. With Concubine Lian's identity and background, it would be really difficult for her to see Dongping as her home, but if the news of the Nanami Trading Company, which had a major interest in Dongping, spread, it would be a big problem.

After Qing'er finished speaking, Xing Siming instructed lightly: "From now on, you will be promoted to a second-level spy." I'll send someone to contact you when I get back and confirm how to deliver the news in the future. ”

Qing'er's eyes lit up after hearing this, and the brilliance and sharpness of that moment were really surprising, but in just an instant, she reverted to the young woman who didn't seem to have any scheming. The maid Qing'er who is in the embroidery building because of her sharp teeth and unforgiving people, and some people like and hate itchy......

"Yes, Mr. Xing." Qing'er blessed lightly, and then said goodbye to Ye Tao and Qi Zhentao before leaving. Becoming a second-level spy is really nothing for her profound qualifications, but at the age of nineteen, she has already made her the third youngest person among all the second-level spies in the entire intelligence bureau. The two younger ones were both male, and they were both the kind of armed spies who had been training in assassination, fighting, and stealth. For Qing'er, the most meaningful thing about becoming a second-level spy is that she can report the situation at any time, she can grasp what to report and what not to report, and she can also add some of her own opinions outside the situation, which means that she is more than one step closer to her lofty goal that seems a little incredible to others. In the Intelligence Bureau, it is recognized that the threshold from Level 3 to Level 2 is a huge threshold, and this tradition will continue for quite a long time.

After Qing'er left, Xing Siming asked cautiously: "Ye Jingluo, Mr. Qi, I have already researched what Qing'er said in many ways. No vulnerabilities were found. Xu Hanchao's appearance and those characteristics, Qi Lao naturally knows, after all, you have been an old opponent for many years. Whereas...... The other man...... Ye Jingluo, I don't know if you can confirm it finally? ”

Ye Tao groaned. In terms of time, Concubine Lian Chang Ling really has no alibi. That day was the first time Concubine Lian visited the Xia family's old mansion after returning to Yuhang to see her mother. Due to the huge strength of the Xia Mansion and the fact that they didn't have to worry about Concubine Lian's safety, those guards were indeed very slack and did not follow closely from the beginning to the end. And that afternoon, when Concubine Lian met with those relatives and noblewomen, and complained to each other with her mother, aunt and others, she fainted and was sent to the quiet room in the mansion to recuperate in bed. Actually, there is time at all. It's just that how this matter was discussed before, and for what purpose, it is unknown.

"Mr. Xing, I can't be sure if that's Concubine Lian. According to Miss Qing'er's description, no. Ye Tao said: "You know, Concubine Lian and I have a lot of disagreements, and we usually don't see it if we can't see it." Even this time, as the highest official of the Dongping Mission, I have never seen Concubine Lian a few times from the beginning to the end. I almost completely didn't know about Concubine Lian, especially those movement habits. ”

Xing Siming nodded as usual and said, "In this way, then prepare with both hands." In any case, it is certain that the Xia Mansion is not good for the Seven Seas Trading Company, not good for Dongping, and not good for the adults. The arrangement of the Xia Mansion will be gradually unfolded, so that adults can know that we have a dark line in the Xia Mansion, but it is not easy to start, and it has been kept for preparation for the critical moment to be used. And the affairs of Her Royal Highness Concubine Lian, if you don't dare to specialize in it, you must report it. Concubine Lian can't stay in Chunnan for a long time, and the work of monitoring and controlling in the future is not something I can do. ”

"The Xia family originally had a large business at sea, and they had to deal with the Black Eagle Gang, and it was logical for the old man to be able to pull out this clue. To say that they are prepared to disadvantage Nanami Trading Company is too right, if they want to benefit Nanami Trading Company, it would be a strange thing. Qi Zhentao snorted coldly. However, Mr. Xing, what do you mean when you say that they are going to be unfavorable to Ye Tao? ”

Xing Siming said bluntly: "The dark line in the Juxian Palace's mansion is a person from the Xia family. Chang Hongquan is still investigating, but that's just for show. He already knew who it was and who sent it, but he was really good at pretending to be stupid. It is estimated that Chang Hongquan also doesn't want to offend the Xia family so early. The one who passed Chen Kai's identity to the Xia family was the spy. The Xia family was anxious to dispose of Chen Kai, and the methods were very rough, and they actually used the connections of the Xia family. …… It's true that I don't know if they're really targeting Ye Jinglu, or if every time Ye Jinglu just happens to meet him, but it's not a big mistake to be careful. Of course, this is only in Chunnan, and when I return to Dongping and Yunzhou, it is naturally not my duty, and there are people who will pay attention to the physical and mental safety of adults. ”

Xing Siming paused and said, "This is the only thing I can do." Ye Jing knows a little about the Intelligence Bureau, so he should know that I can decide for myself to spy on spies, but if I want to do something, I don't have so much power. I still have to wait to hear what General Nie means. …… So, my lord, what are you going to do? ”

After Ye Tao tilted his head sideways and thought for a while, he said with a smile: "I don't plan to do anything, I'm just going to talk to Concubine Lian first." ”