Uncle Hua said hatefully: "This is an arrogant provocation, the Peony Killer is not afraid to tell us his whereabouts, because we can't catch him at all, he is laughing at us." Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ”

"Provocation?" Zhang Bao'er frowned and thought, "The Peony Killer has never shown his true face, he should be a cautious person, he should try his best to hide his whereabouts, why does he provoke us?" This is an unconscionable act that seems to be very inconsistent with his usual behavior. ”

"I don't know!"

Zhang Bao'er asked, "Where is Sword Casting Villa?" ”

Uncle Hua said: "The Sword Casting Villa is on Zhongnan Mountain, and the owner Duan Lianting is famous in the rivers and lakes. The Sword Casting Villa has been casting weapons for the imperial palace for generations, and has won great praise. When Duan Lianting inherited the family business, he carried forward the sword-casting technique and was named the first swordsmith in the world, famous all over the world. ”

After that, Uncle Hua was puzzled: "I really can't understand, how can a person like the Peony Killer have something to do with the world-famous Sword Casting Villa?" ”

Zhang Bao'er smiled bitterly: "That's why I think this note is very incredible." ”

Zhang Bao'er grabbed her head and pondered, patted her head for the last time, and said proudly: "Whatever, you will know if you go." ”

Uncle Hua said cautiously: "Uncle, this may be a trap. ”

Zhang Baoer thought about it and said: "Maybe this is also an opportunity, we should meet the peony killer for a while, and see who can trap whom!" ”

……

Zhang Bao'er and Wei Xianyun were analyzing the situation in front of them in the study, but they saw Uncle Hua quietly enter the room and said, "Uncle! Gu'er is here! ”

"Let him in!"

Yan Gu came into the house and said to Zhang Bao'er: "Brother Bao'er, I found some clues, and I am here to inform you!" ”

"What clues?"

"You arranged for me to secretly spy on the courtiers' residences, and we have finally discovered some clues. Last night, a masked woman sneaked into the house of three officials late at night, and each time she entered only one pillar of incense, and these three officials respectfully sent the woman out of the back door! ”

Wei Xianyun's eyes flashed and looked at Zhang Bao'er: "Could it be that these three people will also be ...... like that Qian Song?"

Zhang Bao'er nodded: "Very likely!" ”

Zhang Bao'er asked again: "Who are these three officials?" ”

"Han Qi, the imperial history of the left capital, Chen Qianli, the middle scholar, and Xu Jizu, the chief secretary of the ordnance superintendent!"

Wei Xianyun said tentatively: "Bao'er, do you think we should open a gap from these three people?" ”

Zhang Bao'er shook her head: "The official positions of these three people are not too high, and they won't know too much, don't alarm them for the time being!" ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Bao'er asked Yan Gu, "Who is that masked woman?" Have you made inquiries clearly? ”

Yan Gu shook his head and said, "That night, I sent two of my men to secretly follow the woman, but those two never came back, and their bodies were only found this morning. ”

"Was the woman found out and killed?" Zhang Bao'er frowned and asked.

Yan Gu nodded.

"Where was the body found?"

"Daxiao Village in the northern suburbs of Chang'an!" Yan Gu replied.

"Daxiao Village?" Zhang Bao'er's eyebrows raised.

Wei Xianyun introduced: "This big Xiao Zhuang was given to Xiao Yu by Emperor Taizong back then, Xiao Yu was not greedy for money and profit, when he was a Sui minister, there were many field houses, and then these field houses were given to meritorious heroes by Gaozu. After returning to the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan returned the farm house to him, but he only left a Zhuangzi, and set up a Xiao family temple in the village as a sacrifice, and this Zhuangzi is Da Xiao Zhuang. ”

Zhang Bao'er seemed to think thoughtfully: "Xiao Yu? But that Xiao Yu, one of the twenty-four heroes in the Lingyan Pavilion that Mr. once told me? ”

Wei Xianyun nodded and said, "Exactly, Xiao Yu ranks ninth among the twenty-four meritorious heroes. ”

Zhang Bao'er turned to Yangu: "Gu'er, you're doing a good job, continue to monitor the three officials." The two subordinates who died in the line of duty must be rewarded and given a generous burial, and their families must also be properly settled, but they can't make other subordinates feel cold! If you need the silver, you can withdraw it from Brother Cen at any time. ”

"Don't worry, Brother Bao'er! I know what to do! Yan Gu nodded.

"There you go!" Zhang Bao'er told again: "Gu'er, you have to be careful yourself!" ”

"Got it, Brother Bao'er!" Yan Gu nodded and turned to leave.

After sending Yan Gu away, Zhang Bao'er said solemnly to Wei Xianyun: "There is still some time to go to Sword Casting Villa, I want to go to Daxiao Village to find out the bottom first." ”

"Wouldn't it be too dangerous?" Wei Xianyun said worriedly.

"With my father-in-law and Uncle Hua following me, it's going to be fine! The affairs in Chang'an City are to be entrusted to Mr. ”

Wei Xianyun nodded: "Leave it to me, don't worry!" ”

At this moment, Uncle Hua entered the study again: "Uncle, Zhong Shaojing, the director of the palace, asks to see you." ”

"Zhong Shaojing, the director of the palace?" Zhang Bao'er looked at Wei Xianyun suspiciously.

"I know this Zhong Shaojing!" Wei Xianyun said: "When he was young, his family was poor and he came from a humble background, and he relied on his own talent to enter the Chang'an Mansion in Kyoto. At the beginning of the imperial court, although the official position was humble, the calligraphy art was outstanding. Because he was good at calligraphy, he was sponsored by Pei Xingjian, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and promoted to the "Zhifeng Pavilion". He is currently the director of the palace, dealing with court affairs, and the door lists, plaques, couplets, etc. in the palace are all his handwritings. ”

Wei Xianyun told Zhong Shaojing's situation one by one like a few treasures.

"I don't know this Zhong Shaojing, what's the matter with him looking for me?" Zhang Baoer was puzzled.

Wei Xianyun smiled: "When you see him, don't you know what he means when you hear what he says?" ”

Zhang Bao'er nodded: "Okay, I'll meet him!" ”

"I'll avoid it!" Wei Xianyun got up and said.

Zhang Baoer pointed to the screen in the corner of the bookstore: "Sir, listen to it too!" ”

……

"Xiaguan has seen Master Zhang!" Zhong Shaojing saluted Zhang Baoer.

"Director Zhong doesn't have to be polite, please take a seat!" Zhang Baoer replied.

After Zhong Shaojing sat down, he was not polite, and said bluntly: "The lower officials are here to ask for something!" ”

"Director Zhong, please speak!" Zhang Baoer remained silent.

"I want to ask Lord Zhang to save someone!"

"Who?"

"Ranger General Zhou Bo!"

"Men in the army?" Zhang Baoer frowned.

"Exactly!" Zhong Shaojing stared at Zhang Bao'er with blazing eyes.

Zhang Bao'er smiled bitterly: "Director Zhong, you should always let me know the ins and outs of the matter before making a decision, right?" ”

Zhong Shaojing apologized and said: "Lord Zhang, it was the official who was abrupt, this matter is like this......"

……

On the night of May 15th, the moon was full, and the people who had been busy all day had already fallen asleep, when there was a sudden commotion in the East Street of the West Market, mixed with the cries of women and children.

It turned out that at some point, a team of officers and soldiers like wolves suddenly broke in, and they were searching the shops in the street. The municipal government is responsible for the transaction of goods and goods, and the identification of the authenticity of the weighing rod. The imperial court has a West Market Bureau in the market, and its head is the Municipal Bureau, which has a lot of power.