After the imperial court envoy, Zhang Lie, the left deputy capital of the imperial history, and Sui Xi of the Ministry of Rites Langzhong inspected the scene of Feng Xuanqing's body and suicide in the tribute courtyard, it was close to sunset at this time, Zhang Lie ordered all the candidates' files to be sealed, and then a thorough investigation was carried out in the coming day, and Zhang Lie and Sui Xi were accompanied by the reception staff of the Jinling Post Station, and went to the direction of the post station.

As for Li Jing and Guo Ling, they each went back to their mansions and the Confucian Temple to rest, and another important person involved in the case, one of the chief examiners, Lianghuai Inspector Xuezheng Jiangsong, still had to stay in the Gongyuan, and before the case was over, all the examiners and miscellaneous servants in the Gongyuan were not allowed to leave.

"Zhang Vice Xian, what do you think of this case?" When he arrived at the post station, Sui Xi asked cautiously.

In Sui Xi's opinion, Feng Xuanqing's suicide is so rare that all the evidence is too uniform to this day. Zhang Lie glared at him and asked rhetorically, "What do you think?" ”

"Vice Zhang Xian, the lower officials feel that there is something strange about this case." Sui Xi said, "I think that although the old squire is greedy for beauty on weekdays, after all, he is highly respected and does things modestly, so he will not make mistakes, not to mention, the old squire Feng is the chief examiner in the Tribute Academy, and there is no woman around him, saying that he is greedy for money and lustful and has lost his footing and hatred, which seems unreasonable." What's more, after the results were released, the candidate just made a little noise in the temple, saying that he committed suicide in order to protect the mastermind behind the scenes, but there was no case at that time, and his death was not more confirmed in this case? He didn't admit himself! ”

Zhang Lie said coldly: "You also said that Feng Lao Lang is highly respected, maybe he can't stand the condemnation of conscience?" Let's talk about this case for the time being, if there are other things, let's talk about it tomorrow after checking the file! ”

Zhang Lie obviously wants to calm things down, as a courtier, he knows that everything should be big and small, and not to ask for trouble. Since Feng Xuanqing's suicide is recognized, then follow this logic to decide, at least he and Sui Xi are just following the crowd, and they don't need to take much responsibility, but if they investigate carefully and find out bad things, this responsibility will have to be borne by the two of them, although there is also an envoy Guo Ling, but it was sent by the Temple of Literature, and the people of the Temple of Literature have certain privileges, no matter what the final result is, Guo Ling is a neutral person, only responsible for investigating the truth and not responsible for subsequent conviction and accountability.

After simply arranging the salute in the post house, the post man of the post station had personally come over to invite Zhang Lie and Sui Xi to the back hall. Yi Cheng said with a flattering smile: "Some dignitaries and dignitaries in Jinling City, I heard that the two envoys came from the capital, and specially prepared some small gifts for the two, and there are also twenty dancers and twenty singers, who will perform for the two Qincha tonight, whether they are beautiful or talented, they are all good candidates, and no one will come to disturb the two Qincha tonight!" ”

Zhang Lie laughed when he heard this, patted the shoulder of Sui Xi, who was still suspicious and couldn't lift his spirit, and said with a smile: "Sui Langzhong, there are some things that don't need to be thought about, when life is proud, just enjoy the present first, what is left for tomorrow, when the time comes, it is not too late to trace it in detail." Song Yicheng, what are you waiting for, show us the way! ”

"Yes, yes, two Qincha, please here." Song Yicheng led the way in front and took the two of them into the back flower hall, and as soon as he entered, he saw four beautiful women with excellent looks kneeling beside the mat, holding their hands together, and their faces were ruddy, needless to say, these four beauties were all prepared for Sui Xi and Zhang Lie.

Zhang Lie was a little dissatisfied, and said, "Didn't you say that there are twenty singers and twenty dancers?" ”

"Don't worry, someone will send it, please wait!" Song Yicheng turned around and went out, just clapped his hands, and someone came over immediately, and then someone went to the backyard and instructed some of the beauties that the families involved in the case wanted to send through self-protection, please come here, and use beauty to envelop the two Qincha, hoping that these two Qincha can resolve the matter, and their families involved in the bribery case can be safe.

When the forty warblers and Yanyan came out, Zhang Lie was dizzying, and the wine in front of him was not as beautiful as the beauty in front of him.

"Two Qincha, please have fun, I can't wait to disturb me tonight!" Song Yicheng knew each other very well, and left the forty-four singers and dancers in the flower hall, and let Zhang Lie and Sui Xi choose by themselves, while he led people to retreat.

Zhang Lie smiled and waved his hand: "Go!" ”

Song Yicheng went out, closed the door, the smile on his face turned cold, and a subordinate official next to him came over and said, "Song Yicheng, just let the two Qincha in?" Don't have to say something? In case they ...... tomorrow morning What should I do if I don't admit it? ”

"The women sent by each family have touched it, and the financial gifts have been received, and if you don't admit it, you can not admit it? Think this Jinling City is so easy to get into? Hurry up and inform the Shangcha, just say that the two Qincha have fallen into the trap and can take the next step! Song Yicheng sneered and said, it was obvious that he was also instructed by someone behind the scenes.

The subordinate officer asked, "Song Yicheng, I don't know what it is...... Let's go? ”

"If you should ask, you should ask, if you don't, knowing it is like losing your head, do you still want to ask?" Song Yicheng asked, but the subordinate officials didn't dare to say more, and hurriedly retreated.

Song Yicheng said with a fierce face: "You are just two dogs that can bite people, tomorrow you won't even bite people, obediently be two watchdogs!" ”

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It was late at night, and Jinling City gradually quieted down, and the lively atmosphere in the city faded, and even those bustling night markets were dispersed.

In the deep alley, you can only hear the sound of dogs barking, at this moment, a black shadow is moving fast on the roof, the moon is dark and the wind is high and the night kills, such a night, it is impossible for anyone to notice it in the march of the man in black, and finally the man in black fell in a relatively spacious courtyard, and this courtyard is Ji Ning's mansion.

Ji Ning was still in the study, holding a book in his hand, yawning while reading.

"Ji Gongzi is really working hard." The voice came from the door, which made Ji Ning's body pause slightly, he didn't expect someone to break in in the middle of the night.

Through his voice, he couldn't even tell who the person who spoke was, and the only thought in his heart: "Damn, there's a stranger in my backyard again?" Can this courtyard still be inhabited? ”

"Shangguan ...... Miss? Although Ji Ning couldn't distinguish it from the voice, the man walked inside, and he felt a little familiar with the shape, although this body shape was a little more graceful than before, but it was still difficult to escape his eyes.

Shangguan Wan'er on the opposite side obviously didn't expect Ji Ning to still be able to judge who she was by her voice and body shape.

Shangguan Wan'er frowned and said, "Ji Gongzi is really insightful, can you recognize this?" ”