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The night was dark, and after the first shift, the voices of people in Beihai City gradually fell silent. The night market doesn't last long, except for a few special places, and the lights in the streets and low-rise houses are also extinguished. Although it is in the middle of the month, the sky is covered by black clouds, and the scenery in the city is more blurry and indistinguishable than the moonless night.

There was silence in the back hall of the county office, and a dozen retinues roamed among the flowers and trees in the dark courtyard, vigilantly watching the movements around them, guarding the only room with lights on.

In the room, Yang Shenjin sat on the chair with his eyes slightly closed, the fireworks of the candles on the table jumped slightly, illuminating the pitted half of his side face, while the other side of the side face sank into darkness, and the whole person looked gloomy and slightly calm.

A breeze blew at the doorway, the candle flame jerked to one side, and the room was dimly lit. Yang Shenjin opened his eyes, and a black shadow stood quietly at the hidden door.

"Are you here?" Yang Shenjin asked lightly.

"Back to Yang Shangshu, here." The dark shadow replied.

Yang Shenjin straightened up, coughed and said, "Call in." ”

The black shadow turned around and beckoned lightly to the door, and a figure bowed in from outside the door, came to Yang Shenjin and bowed respectfully, and said in a deep voice: "Humble Jiwen greets Yang Shangshu." ”

Yang Shenjin waved his hand and said, "Ji Shicao, why be polite, sit down and talk." ”

Giwin agreed, and sat cautiously on a stool beside him, his eyes never leaving his face.

"Ji Shicao has worked hard, Xiangguo asked me to give you a message, you did a good job this time, Xiangguo is very satisfied." Yang Shenjin smiled.

Ji Wen hurriedly got up and arched his hand: "It's all what the lowly should do, the lowly has long been looking forward to the arrival of Yang Shangshu, but unfortunately the whereabouts of the lowly are confidential, and Yang Shangshu can't be openly greeted." ”

Yang Shenjin nodded and said, "I understand that your whereabouts cannot be exposed, especially now." You know, someone is interfering in the court, this time Wang Yuan, a scholar from Hanlin, was arranged to follow him as the deputy envoy for the investigation, which made things a little difficult to handle, if Wang Yuan knew that you were in Beihai, I was afraid that it would arouse his suspicion. ”

Ji Wen frowned and said: "I also think it's strange to be lowly, I have met this Wang Yuan once, and I have no impression." Who recommended him as the deputy envoy for the investigation this time? Whose side is he on? ”

Yang Shenjin frowned and said: "The person who recommended it is Yang Zhao, this Wang Yuan's position is unknown, but because of this, he needs to worry the most." If you know what his purpose is, it will be easy to deal with. But judging from his performance along the way, this person is afraid that he is not the same as us. Yang Zhao is going to sing against Xiang Guo, I have long known that Yang Zhao is ambitious, and Xiang Guo has always wanted to maintain a peaceful relationship with him, but I know that this is impossible. ”

Ji Wen was slightly in a daze, but quickly nodded and said, "What Yang Shangshu said is that maybe Xiangguo is also because of the Yang family's current status, and he doesn't want to make too many enemies." From the point of view of humility, this Wang Yuan is not a difficult character to deal with. If he was really someone sent by Yang Zhao, then he wouldn't be too troublesome. Yang Zhao may just want to recommend his own people to grab the credit. ”

Yang Shenjin nodded and said, "I hope so." Tell me about Liu Ji's situation, do you have him completely in your hands? ”

Ji Wen said in a low voice: "Yang Shangshu rest assured, Liu Ji is all in my hands, he has already been released, in order to protect himself, he can do anything." I pretended to promise him, and after the case was over, the Prime Minister would strongly recommend him. He said that he could not return to the capital, and I promised him to let Xiangguo recommend him to the border town as the deputy envoy of Jiedu, and he was very happy. ”

Yang Shenjin nodded and said, "Okay, whatever he wants, you promise, and before the case is over, we will meet all his requirements." ”

"Yes." Gwendo.

"Is he here?" Yang Shenjin asked.

"In the courtyard outside the door, Yang Shangshu should see him, his emotions are a little fluctuating, can you comfort him."

Yang Shenjin nodded and said, "Call him in." ”

Ji Wen turned around and hurriedly went out, and after a while, footsteps sounded, Liu Ji came in with a pale face in a cloth robe, knelt down and kowtowed at the door, and said in a trembling voice: "The criminal officer Liu Ji see Yang Shangshu." ”

A look of disdain flashed in Yang Shenjin's eyes, but he stood up and personally walked to Liu Ji's side to help him get up, and said with a smile: "Liu Beijia doesn't have to be like this, Liu Beijia has a meritorious report for killing his relatives with righteousness, and His Majesty and Xiangguo and even all the officials in the DPRK and China have praised each other." I know that it is not easy to take this step, but Liu Beijia, you remember, Xiangguo and I, and even many important ministers in the DPRK and the central government support you. ”

Liu Ji was flattered, and said with tears in his eyes: "Thank you Shangshu for your relief, I can't hide it, the criminal officer is in a state of unease during this period of war, and he is indeed suffering." ”

Yang Shen said solemnly: "Don't think about it, those who have succeeded must not be cowardly and suspicious, and there is no basis for advancing and retreating." If you can't hold on to it yourself, there's no one to help you. ”

Liu Ji nodded again and again, wiped his tears and said, "The criminal officer understands." ”

Ji Wen said coldly on the side: "Don't drive Liu, how can you rest assured that you look like this?" Yang Shangshu came to investigate the case this time, don't make any mistakes. I can tell you, if you do something bad, I will cut you into slices with a knife. ”

Liu Ji's body trembled, and his face was full of horror.

Yang Shenjin frowned and scolded: "Ji Shicao, what are you doing? Still can't stop talking? ”

Givin shut up and took a few steps back, disappearing into the darkness.

Yang Shenjin gently patted Liu Ji's shoulder and said, "Don't drive Liu, don't worry, with Xiangguo and me, no one dares to touch a single hair of you." Xiangguo said that as long as the case is successfully concluded, he will recommend Liu Beijia to Fanyang to serve as the deputy envoy of Jiedu. An Lushan has long said that there is a lack of a capable deputy. In a few years, after making contributions to Fan Yang, he can be transferred to other places to take up regular positions. Don't drive Liu, Xiangguo has high expectations for you, don't let Xiangguo down. ”

Liu Ji's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward and said: "Xiangguo is so important, I, Liu Ji, go to the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire......"

"Don't swear by a gambling curse." Yang Shenjin frowned and interrupted: "As long as you cooperate with the case this time, you can do it." You must completely stand on our side, sit on Li Yong's crime, and your grandfather's affairs must be determined and never let go. Otherwise, I won't be able to help you. ”

Liu Ji gritted his teeth and said, "Yang Shangshu don't worry, I know how to do it." ”

Yang Shenjin smiled and said, "That's good, the trial will start tomorrow, you go back and rest and get ready." Just do what you're told, and don't worry about anything else. ”

Liu Ji bowed down and kowtowed again, Yang Shenjin grabbed him and said, "No need to be polite, you can go." ”

Liu Ji bowed humbly and exited the door.

Yang Shenjin smiled and watched his figure disappear at the door, and the smile on his face instantly converged and became indifferent and gloomy. Ji Wen appeared from the side and said in a low voice: "Yang Shangshu should rest early, it's time to resign." The lowly job lives in a private house in Lihua Lane in the west of the city, if Shangshu is in a hurry to find the lowly position, he can send someone to find it directly, and there is a big pear tree at the door. ”

Yang Shenjin nodded and said, "Don't show up indiscriminately these days, if it weren't for the fact that this Liu Ji needs you to restrain you, I will let you go back to Beijing." You remember, this Liu Ji is absolutely unreliable, after the big thing here is over, you need to deal with this person immediately, he knows too much. ”

Ji Wen nodded softly and said, "Yang Shangshu rest assured, this matter has long been prepared, before we leave Beihai County, this Liu Ji will disappear without a trace." ”

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The early morning sun shines into the house through the window, Wang Yuan, who has been riding a horse for a few days, wakes up from a sweet dream, and the first reaction when he opens his eyes is to look at the floor in the corner, the floor is empty, the quilt is neatly folded, and Gongsun Lan who is sleeping on the floor has long been gone.

After coming back last night, Gongsun Lan was worried about Wang Yuan's safety, so he stayed in the pavilion, but there were too few houses, Wang Dahei, Zhang Wulang and others occupied three of the only four rooms, and Wang Yuan was embarrassed to let them squeeze out another room, so he was very hesitant.

Gongsun Lan herself offered to make a floor in Wang Yuan's house, which actually surprised Wang Yuan very much. I thought that Li Xin'er once said that Gongsun Lan never slept in the same room with others, including the years when Li Xin'er followed her to learn art. Wang Yuan didn't know what this meant, but from the bottom of his heart, Wang Yuan was secretly happy, which showed that the relationship between himself and Gongsun Lan had reached a new stage.

Wang Yuan wanted to make room for Gongsun Lan to sleep on, but Gongsun Lan resolutely refused, not because he didn't accept Wang Yuan's love, but because he disliked the bedding and sheets in the pavilion were too dirty. Gongsun Lan brought a full set of bedding and mats, all brought from Chang'an's house, Wang Yuan suspected that Gongsun Lan actually had a habit of cleanliness.

When he went to bed at night, Gongsun Lan also disappeared without a trace, Wang Yuan wanted to chat with her, but in the end, he couldn't hold his eyelids, so he fell asleep. In other words, although they lived in the same room, in fact, Gongsun Lan didn't see Wang Yuan when he fell asleep or got up.

Wang Yuan knew that Gongsun Lan was still shy, and this was also the last way for her to remain reserved, and she didn't have to break her last line of defense.

Although there was no trace of Gongsun Lan, Wang Yuan knew that Gongsun Lan must be somewhere by his side, but he couldn't show up in public. So he got up slowly and washed, and when he got it right, he ordered Wang Dahei to prepare a horse, and took eleven people out of the hall to the county hall, and had an early meal on the way.

By the time the group arrived at the county hall slowly, it was already halfway through the hour, and the sun was rising. But seeing Yang Shenjin sitting in the hall of the county government with a pale face, he was obviously extremely dissatisfied with Wang Yuan's tardiness.