In the Spring Breeze Smile Building, Li Qian asked people to go straight to the private room that had been reserved for him a long time ago.

The location of this private room, the perspective is indeed excellent, sitting by the window, the scene on the high platform below can be seen, I think the cost of this private room alone is not low, of course, tonight's private room fee is no longer costly, this is also a kind of feedback from the Spring Breeze Smile Building to the "distinguished guests------

At this moment, the private room in the middle of the opposite building also pushed open the window, and two old people who were nearly fifty years old sat by the window.

One of them was born with a statue of the God of Wealth, both in face and figure, wearing a green shirt and robe, wearing a square scarf, dressed as a priest; The other person was wearing a purple robe and a six-in-one small hat, and he was casting an inquiring gaze at Li Qian------

Li Qian took a look, he had seen the "scribe" before, it was Tao Sheng, the envoy, and the other person did not know, but he thought it was Zhao Yuanwai.

Frankly speaking, Li Qian was also a little surprised that Tao Sheng appeared in such a place of wind and moon.

This guy is quite rampant, he comes when he comes, and he dares to let himself see it, isn't he afraid that he will greet him in public and say "Lord Zhentai"?

Thinking so, Li Qian really never thought of doing this in his heart, although he and Tao Sheng have old grudges, they have not yet come to the point of exposing each other's shortcomings, and they can't take the initiative to deepen the contradictions between each other at the moment.

In fact, it's not just Tao Sheng, there are actually a lot of officials and gentry who appear here tonight, and the ban of the imperial court can only slightly restrain the officials at the feet of the Son of Heaven, and basically no one will buy it when they leave Ying Tianfu. Even when the magistrate holds a banquet in private, he will find a fan to drink with him, which has almost become the norm in the officialdom------

didn't bother to pay attention to Tao Sheng's smiling tiger, but for Lao Zhao, Li Qian couldn't help but take a look at it.

This person is old enough to be Liu Ruyan's grandfather, and he is embarrassed to think about the girl who is in his prime, what is it if he is not old and does not cultivate? Of course, it is not uncommon for old cows to eat tender grass, don't you see that Shengsu Dongpo once made "eighteen brides and eighty langs"?

The two sides only looked at each other for a moment, and then they looked away, and the two of them laughed and chatted with each other at the window, while Li Qian sat alone and tasted tea, waiting for the opening of the show.

In the private room diagonally opposite Zhao Yuanwai, Song Zhong also sat by the window, secretly observing Zhao Yuanwai's every move, but what he thought about was the real relationship between the Zhao family, Tao Sheng, and Chunfeng Yixiaolou.

This Qinglou doesn't seem to have much of a problem, except that the owner behind the scenes is more mysterious, and there is not much suspicion. But these days, running a leather and meat business is not a decent thing after all, and which boss is willing to stand on the table by himself?

And Jin Yiwei's spies, following the identity of this person, traced it down, and only found an ordinary identity, named Pan Ding, who was born in a small family in Panjia Village, Fuyang County, and there was nothing special about it------

In fact, it is no wonder that the world was undecided at that time, and the new court of Wu Wang Zhu Yuanzhang had just taken over Hangzhou, and the degree of chaos in the household registration could be imagined, and the control was naturally not in place, and it was very simple to get a fake household registration. Now that more than 20 years have passed, how easy is it to trace back to the roots?

As for Tao Sheng, as a provincial magistrate, he has no collusion with the Zhao family on the surface, but it is not as suspicious as Yao Chun, the prefect who was not present tonight.

The reason why he was suspicious of Zhao Liangchang was actually because ------ Song Zhong suspected that there was a traitor in Jinyiwei!

Yes, in addition to the apparent identity of the grain chief, Zhao Yuanwai actually has a hidden identity, which is the secret agent of Jinyiwei!

Secret agents do not restrict their identities, as long as they are available people, Jinyiwei can pull them into their subordinates and use them as supernumerary informants to inquire about a certain aspect of news, such as a certain official in the Qiantang County Yali, such as Li Qian today.

And these informants are usually extremely secretive, that is, even their loved ones have to be hidden, and they are only responsible for one-line contact with their immediate superiors on weekdays, and they do not know each other's identities.

Chief Zhao's immediate boss was the former government inspector who was killed.

When Song Zhong first arrived in Hangzhou, he had already found out the list from a secret compartment in the room of the former inspector, and privately contacted many people to carry out a comprehensive intelligence collection work.

But he soon found out that the news leaked, and people at all levels of officials in Hangzhou began to be more and more wary of him, often he had just discovered a little clue, but the investigation was cut off without exception------

As a result, the inspection school was changed according to the inspector, and the inspection school of the political secretary was suddenly promoted and transferred, and all the brocade clothes and guards on the bright face were changed. The spies under their jurisdiction are not easy to distinguish who is still their own people, and who is the spies that exist inside, so they can only adapt to the situation.

At present, Zhao Liangchang's various strange actions have finally attracted Song Zhong's attention, and he has more contacts with Hangzhou officialdom and collusion, so it is impossible for Song Zhong not to suspect him.

It is precisely because of this that Song Zhong arranged for Li Qian to come forward and compete for the role of Oiran.

Let's not care what Zhao Yuanwai's true intentions are, let's explore his reaction, and because I don't know his purpose and what kind of conspiracy is hidden behind it, it is the safest thing to do to sabotage it in advance------

In the noise, the sound of silk and bamboo started, and when Liu Ruyan, who was dressed up and dressed up, and the whole body was extremely brilliant, appeared on the high platform, the atmosphere of the audience reached the first climax in an instant.

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In the study, sitting opposite Zhao Peng was a man about twenty-seven or eighteen years old, who was Pan Ning ------ Pan Ding, the behind-the-scenes owner of Chunfeng Yixiao Building, but his name registered on the official household register.

He picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and asked out loud without raising his eyes: "Zhao Gongzi is in a hurry to see me, what's the matter?" ”

Seeing him so rude, Zhao Peng couldn't help frowning, but he quickly stretched out his brows, and said with a smile: "Naturally, I want to make a deal with you." ”

"Oh?" Pan Ning glanced at him and said curiously, "What kind of deal?" ”

"Murderous business!"

"Kill whom?"

"Two Jinshi, Li Qian!"

"Li Qian?" Pan Ning looked surprised, then shook his head, and bluntly refused: "I don't have this ability in the next place." ”

"Why, you don't dare?" Zhao Peng looked at him and just sneered, "Don't think I don't know, how did the former government inspection school die!" ”

When Pan Ning heard this, a cold glint quickly crossed his eyes, but he instantly returned to normal.

He really didn't expect that the person surnamed Zhao had always been as cunning as a fox, but this time he was careless. Such a sinister and secret thing was accidentally let his son know, how could he hide it from others next?

Seeing that he was silent, Zhao Peng knew that he had obtained the weakness of the other party, so he continued: "How much money my father gave you, this time, I will give you three times!" If you are still not satisfied, the price can be opened as you like, I only need - Li Qian's life! Do whatever it takes! ”

Pan Ning still didn't answer, and was silent for a long time before he opened his mouth to explain: "Li Qian's identity is extraordinary, once he is killed, the imperial court will inevitably send someone down to investigate thoroughly, and the current news is tight, it is not suitable to kill such a person, which is not conducive to the overall situation." ”

"That's your business!" Zhao Peng's face was a little crazy, and his voice could not be refused, "I only know that Li Qian must die!" The more he is allowed to live one more day, the more unhappy his heart becomes! ”

"------" Pan Ning saw the hatred and stubbornness in his eyes, and he could only sigh secretly in his heart.

The Zhao family has a waste son!

But at the moment, it is obviously not suitable to stimulate such a second ancestor, and Pan Ning has no choice but to drag him for the time being.

"How much silver can Zhao Gongzi give?"

"20,000 yuan, is it enough to buy Li Qian's life?"

"Twenty thousand? I'm afraid it's not enough------" Pan Ning chuckled, "Tonight, Ling Zun and Li Qian spent a lot of money in my building, and the final combing price is more than that." ”

"Fifty thousand!"

"Fifty thousand ------" Pan Ning groaned temptingly, and finally nodded in Zhao Peng's gaze: "The stakes are very high, how many days will Zhao Gongzi let me think about it?" ”

"Yes!" Zhao Peng smiled, "Li Qian lives one more day, and the price will be five thousand yuan less for you, you can watch it!" ”

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On the streets at night, on the bluestone streets, a small team of errands crossed the streets and alleys, carrying out routine night patrol work.

In fact, they don't need to be so dedicated on weekdays, they just need to leave a few people on duty in the yamen to deal with emergencies that may arise. The provincial capital of Hangzhou is the residence of officials at all levels, and at night, in addition to the people who commit crimes at night, at most a few small thieves who come out to steal are caught, how can there be any gangsters?

But tonight is different, Hangzhou Oiran combs together, there are many big people present, if there is really something wrong in the Spring Breeze Smile Building, they can't afford it, so they have to patrol the neighborhood over and over again.

If you encounter someone who is guilty of the night, you must first interrogate clearly, and only those with some identity backgrounds can be released. As for those flat-headed people who have neither fame nor background, hehe, I'm sorry, do things according to the rules, and go back with my brothers to get the board!

Jia Xing is a newly promoted leader in the Zhuang class, and although it is a chore to be on duty at night, he still reaps a lot of benefits from it. Because he is the third in the family, the gang of dogs under his hands now call him "Third Master".

Every time a guy who commits a night is caught, the board can be converted into money, so that some silver can be dotted, and maybe Jia Sanye is happy, accommodating, and let you go as a fart, and there will be nothing to do.

Coming all the way from the brightly lit Liucui Lane, when I turned onto Hefang Street, it was all pitch black. The errand in front led the way with a lantern, while Jia Xing led the other subordinates to follow behind, pacing slowly on the street, looking like a county magistrate going out on patrol.

Jia Xing has been proud of the spring breeze recently, so his eyes are also looking at the sky when he walks, and he didn't notice the errand in front of him that suddenly stopped, and he crashed into it------

"Ouch! Will you the fuck lead the way? Stop and do something------"

Before he finished speaking, the messenger in front pointed to the front with his hand, and said in a somewhat excited voice: "Third master, look, there is a night offender in front." ”

Jia Xing was stunned when he heard this, and looked in the direction of his finger, and by the faint moonlight, he saw a small figure in front of him, sneakily running towards this side.

"Hey, how do you look like a little baby, it's a rare thing!"