"I bought off a servant of the Lin family and asked him to provide us with Lin Yizhe's daily situation. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info" Mizuno Jun looked out the carriage window, lowered his voice, and said to Yanagihara Maemitsu.

"Oh? Mizuno-kun, you actually ......" Yanagihara Maemitsu was taken aback.

"I gave him a lot of money to report to me every day about his master." Mizuno whispered, "So far, this man has faithfully carried out his mission. ”

"This ...... It's just so adventurous! Why didn't you tell me earlier? Yanagihara Maeko's face became very nervous, and he unconsciously looked out the window and reprimanded in a low voice.

"For the sake of the revitalization of the empire, this little risk must always be taken!" Mizuno didn't mean to be nervous at all, and although his voice was low, it was full of excitement and excitement.

"Yes! I am willing to contribute everything I have for the revitalization and strength of Japan! Yanagihara Maemitsu was also a little excited and sighed.

However, after saying this, Yanagihara Maemitsu quickly regained his composure. He thought for a moment and asked; "What are you going to do? Mizuno-kun? ”

"This servant does not have a high status in the Lin family, and he does not know French, so it is impossible to know the contents of this important letter. But we can understand the situation by learning about Lin Yizhe's reaction to the contents of this letter. Mizuno said his intentions, "Just as we can infer what happened today from the change in his expression." ”

"Excellent! So be it! Yanagihara Maemitsu nodded in agreement.

"Tonight, I'll meet him at his old place." Mizuno said, "The sooner you learn about such an important situation, the more beneficial it will be to the empire's decision-making!" ”

The carriage drove into the Japanese Consulate in Fuzhou, and Yanagihara Maemitsu and Mizuno and others hurriedly got out of the carriage and entered the consulate.

At night, Mizuno waited early at the corner of a street and kept looking.

A short time later, a man in his thirties dressed as a servant in a short cloth robe appeared.

The man immediately saw Mizuno and immediately ran over.

"Lin Fujun, it's really punctual." Mizuno greeted him with a smile.

"This is the master's living and itinerary details today." The servant, Lin Fu, hurriedly handed a scroll of paper into Mizuno's hand.

Mizuno opened the paper scroll and took a look, and saw the words "Receiving the letter from France, angry, go to the government office when you are sensitive, and return in half an hour", the corners of her eyes couldn't help jumping.

"You take your time, I can't be out for too long, so I'm going back. Otherwise, there will be trouble for people to see. Lin Fu said, turning to leave.

"Wait a minute! Lin Fujun! Mizuno stopped Lin Fu, "I'll just ask." ”

Lin Fu stood still, and Mizuno took out a silver dollar and stuffed it into Lin Fu's hand.

"What do you want to ask? Please speak quickly. Although Lin Fu took the silver dollar, he still seemed a little anxious.

"Lin Fujun, your lord received this letter from the Frenchman today, did he say anything?" Mizuno asked.

"Listening to what the girl in the old man's room said, the old man read the letter again after returning to the room, and slapped the table and scolded the French for not being friends enough." Lin Fu said, "As for what was said, I was afraid that they would be suspicious, so I didn't ask again." ”

"Okay, that's enough, thank you." Mizuno was ecstatic in his heart, and he patted Lin Fu on the shoulder, signaling that he could go.

Lin Fu nodded, and ran quickly into the dark alley.

Seeing Lin Fu's figure disappear from view, Mizuno walked quickly in the direction of the consulate. Although the weather was very cold, Mizuno Takaru at this time, because of the excitement, felt that his whole body was hot.

Mizuno arrived at the corner of the street and got into the carriage sent by the consulate to pick him up, and the carriage sped off the deserted street.

Although it was already late at night, Yanagihara Maeko had not yet fallen asleep, and he stood in front of the window of his room, looking at the courtyard with some anxiety, waiting for Mizuno to return.

After a while, Yanagihara Maemitsu saw the carriage drive into the courtyard, and his heart also hung up.

Mizuno got out of the carriage and rushed straight into the building, running up to the second floor with a quick pace, and came to Yanagihara Maemitsu's room.

"How?" Yanagihara Maemitsu walked up quickly and asked anxiously.

"God bless me Japan!" Mizuno waved the scroll of paper in his hand excitedly and said loudly.

"Look here, Yanagihara-kun!" Mizuno said, unfolding the scroll of paper and pointing it to Yanagihara Maemitsu.

"So, did France and the Qing really clash over the Vietnam issue?" Yanagihara asked.

"Yes! Moreover, I got further corroboration from the mouths of our 'chess pieces'! Mizuno said excitedly, "The servant told me that after we left, Lin Yizhe went back to his room and read the letter again, slapped the table and cursed, saying that the French are not friends enough!" This shows that ......"

"That is to say, there must have been a great contradiction between France and the Qing in Vietnam, and the contradiction has intensified, to the point that even a general with such a great reputation and great influence as Guba can do nothing!" Yanagihara Maemitsu said, his voice trembling a little.

"That's right! And this is really good news for the Empire! Mizuno almost jumped.

"Let's send a telegram to Ito-kun! The sooner the better! Yanagihara said in front of the light.

"Yes! Such important news must be known to Ito-kun as soon as possible! Mizuno obeyed.

Yanagihara Maemitsu and Mizuno immediately began to sort out the information they had recently gathered, and prepared to send a telegram to Hirobumi Ito in Nagasaki via Hong Kong. And Yanagihara Maemitsu and Mizuno Jun couldn't have imagined that at about the same time, their intelligence collection targets did not sleep.

"The Japanese know about it?" Lin Yizhe asked Lin Fu with a smile.

"Yes, sir." Lin Fu replied respectfully, "The little ones have all been told to the Japanese. ”

"What does that Japanese look like?" Lin Yizhe asked again.

"Back to the master, he doesn't look like anything on his face." Lin Fu thought for a moment and replied, "It's not a small feeling, he should be very happy." ”

"Hehe, just be happy." Lin Yizhe smiled and asked again, "You provided news to the Japanese, how much did they pay you?" ”

Lin Fu lowered his head, took out ten Mexican eagles from his pocket, and presented them to Lin Yizhe.

"Plus what I gave tonight, it's a total of ten yuan." Lin Fu snorted, "It's all here." Please check it. ”

"Hehe, but it's enough money!" Lin Yizhe sneered and waved his hand, "Come on, these are your rewards, keep them and use them." ”

"Thank you, Master!" Lin Fu replied with some cringe.

"I know your faithfulness. This time, you can be regarded as a meritorious service, and these are even rewards, so you take them first. Lin Yizhe said gently, "When we defeat the Japanese invaders, I will give you credit again." ”

"Little Master Xie lifts! ......" Lin Fu choked up with gratitude.

Now he already understands how correct it was for him to confess to Lin Yizhe on the night that Mizuno Zun bribed him.

As a servant who had seen Lin Yizhe's "soul dementorship", he didn't have the courage to betray Lin Yizhe at all!

In his impression, there has always been only the old man's yin people, and others want to yin the old man, which is wishful thinking!

"However, you have to be careful not to make a leak." Although Lin Yizhe's voice was still gentle, it revealed a hint of sternness, "Otherwise, I won't be able to protect you." ”

"Sir, please relax! The small one must be attentive, and it must not be wrong! Lin Fu patted his chest and swore a promise.

"You just need to know it in your heart." Lin Yizhe nodded, "Go and rest." ”

Lin Fu said goodbye and left, and Lin Yizhe got up and returned to Eaya's bedroom.

At this time, Aya was already asleep. Lin Yizhe came to the bedside and looked at her clear and sweet face lovingly.

There was a faint tear in the corner of her eye.

What did you dream about? So sad? Lin Yizhe asked in his heart.

Did someone say you were an unlucky woman in a dream?

Thinking of the recent rumors on the streets and alleys that Eya is an "ominous body", Lin Yizhe's heart rose with anger again.

After a long while, he calmed down, and instead of alarming her, he took off his clothes, gently uncovered the quilt, and lay down beside her.

"I won't leave you." Lin Yizhe looked at her sideways and said softly to himself.

At that moment, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the door.

Lin Yizhe heard that it was Xu Run's footsteps, and immediately got up gently.

"My lord, are you sleeping?" Xu Run asked softly at the door.

"Not yet." Lin Yizhe was afraid of waking up the sleeping Aya, so he answered in a low voice, and then asked rhetorically, "Is there something wrong with Mr." ”

"My lord, the rumor-monger has been caught." Xu Run said in a low voice.

Lin Yizhe's brows tightened suddenly, and he immediately jumped out of bed.

"Sir, wait a minute, I'll come here." Lin Yizhe quickly put on his clothes.

Lin Yizhe got dressed, walked out of the door gently, and pulled Xu Run to the corridor.

"How did you catch it?" Lin Yizhe asked.

"When a few people in the mansion were drinking, I heard it from the people in the lord's mansion and came back to report the letter." Xu Run said simply, "One of them got drunk in the wine shop and confided in him unintentionally. ”

"So, it's a rumor spread by the people in my uncle's mansion?" Lin Yizhe was furious in his heart, "Did you ask who was the mastermind?" ”

"I asked, I didn't recruit at first, but the old man was angry, so he ordered someone to give them a stick, and they recruited it." Xu Run sighed and said, "Do you know who is the mastermind?" ”

Lin Yizhe immediately guessed from Xu Run's expression who the person who was the mastermind was.

"Is it Yuqing?"

"Exactly." Xu Run sighed, "I'm afraid that this matter will hurt the brotherhood of adults!" ”

Lin Yizhe clenched his fists, full of anger, and finally turned into a long sigh.

"He and I, since that day, have been brothers." Lin Yizhe sighed, "I'm just afraid that my uncle will be angry and hurt if he finds out." ”

"But this matter must be known to Lord Shen, otherwise, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the little lady to stay in Fuzhou." Xu Rundao.

"I'll talk to my eldest brother tomorrow!" Lin Yizhe thought about it and said.

"That's fine." Xu Run said, "Your Excellency, please go to bed peacefully, tomorrow morning, the old man will come back again." ”

"There is Mr. Law, and Mr. should rest early." Lin Yizhe said.

After Xu Run left, Lin Yizhe turned around and returned to the room, at this time Aya was still asleep and did not wake up, Lin Yizhe returned to her and lay down, but he was no longer sleepy.

On the second day, Lin Yizhe found Shen Baozhen's eldest son Shen Weiqing early and told him about it.

"How could Brother Yu do such a thing?" Shen Weiqing was taken aback when he heard this.

"It's not that the younger brother wants to wronged him, now that everyone has the evidence, please ask the eldest brother to call the shots." Lin Yizhe said.

Seeing that Shen Weiqing seemed to be a little unconvinced, Lin Yizhe ordered someone to bring the two servants of the Shen Mansion who were instructed by Shen Yuqing over, and as soon as the two servants saw Shen Weiqing, they immediately knelt down.

"Big young master! It's none of the little ones! It's the fourth young master, he ......" The two servants were busy trying to confess, but they were stopped by Shen Weiqing.

"Do what he tells you to do? Accusing people of innocence for no reason, and you are not afraid of cutting off your tongue?! At this time, there was no need to ask, Shen Weiqing knew that what Lin Yizhe said was true, and he couldn't help but rush up angrily.

"Big young master! We don't want to chew our tongues either! But...... The fourth young master, he has to force us to do this, if we don't do it, we will break our legs and drive us out of the house! One of the servants lamented, "No, I said that I would give me money when the deed was done, but I haven't seen a trace of it until now......

Hearing the servant's story, Shen Weiqing almost blew his lungs, he remembered the last time Shen Yuqing made a big fuss in front of his seriously ill mother, and knew that this must be true, so he jumped to his feet and shouted, "Someone!" Call the fourth young master here! ”

The two servants of the Shen Mansion hurriedly answered and trotted away, and after a while, Shen Yuqing followed the servants with a dissatisfied expression.

"The eldest brother is in such a hurry to call the younger brother over, why is it the matter? ......" Shen Yuqing asked, and when he saw the two people kneeling on the ground and Lin Yizhe standing behind them, his face changed slightly, but he immediately regained his composure.

Shen Yuqing deliberately turned his head, not looking at Lin Yizhe, but speaking to his eldest brother Shen Weiqing. But despite this, he could still feel that Lin Yizhe's gaze as sharp as a knife seemed to pierce himself!

"Those rumors in the market, did you let them out?" Shen Weiqing didn't be polite to him, but asked directly to the point.

"What rumors did the eldest brother say? The younger brother didn't understand. Shen Yuqing pretended to be innocent and asked rhetorically.

"What kind of rumors are you talking about?" Shen Weiqing said angrily, "Don't you dare to admit what you have done?" ”

"Little brother doesn't understand!" Shen Yuqing said with a glare.

"You defended your cousin-in-law behind your back, and you dare not admit it?" Shen Weiqing reprimanded angrily, "Now that everyone has evidence, you still dare to argue?!" ”

"Big brother's words are wrong! The younger brother never recognized that girl as his cousin-in-law! There is only one cousin and sister-in-law that the younger brother knows! It's not a ghost! Shen Yuqing glanced at Lin Yizhe and sneered, "Some people have forgotten about this Huayi defense, but the younger brother doesn't dare to forget it for a while!" ”

"You...... Bastard! Shen Weiqing pointed at Shen Yuqing with a halberd, and he was angry for a while.

Lin Yizhe was trembling with anger for a while, he glared at Shen Yuqing angrily, his fists clenched, and the muscles on his face became twisted with anger.

Shen Yuqing startled Lin Yizhe's angry expression, and his heart was anxious, and he suddenly said the words he had called people out to secretly promote: "That woman is a natural nemesis!" Ominous people! Since they entered our family, nothing good has happened! also said that she could make her mother happy when she entered the door, but in fact, her mother let her die! ……”

Hearing Shen Yuqing's mouth say such a thing with a heartfelt expression, Shen Weiqing already understood that those vicious words that slandered Eya were undoubtedly made up by his younger brother and spread secretly, so he couldn't help but be extremely angry, and rushed forward suddenly, "Smack! Syllable! slapped Shen Yuqing in the mouth hard.

Shen Yuqing received two blows solidly, because Shen Weiqing is also a literati, and his hand strength is not big, and these two blows are not very painful in his mouth. But seeing that the eldest brother actually did it to himself, Shen Yuqing rushed upward, although he had already had a brute attack at this time, he still didn't dare to do anything with the eldest brother, he just held his head high, glanced at Lin Yizhe with contemptuous eyes, and then glared at the eldest brother and stopped talking.

"Listen to what you just said?! You dare to say that you didn't let these things out?! Shen Weiqing reprimanded angrily, "The teachings of the sage, being a person should be above board, you are so secretly slandering others, but you still have the appearance of a scholar?" ”

No matter how Shen Weiqing reprimanded, Shen Yuqing at this time held his head high, his eyes turned to the sky, and he looked like a dead pig was not afraid of boiling water.

Seeing Shen Yuqing deliberately angry with himself, Lin Yizhe was so angry that he was cold, and at this time, he actually had the urge to rush up and beat Shen Yuqing up.

But as soon as he thought that he was the biological son of his deceased aunt Lin Puqing after all, Lin Yizhe's clenched fists slowly relaxed.

How could he do it to his aunt's son who loved him so much?

"Who's making a fuss here?!" An old voice sounded, and Shen Weiqing heard that it was his father Shen Baozhen's voice, and immediately stopped.

Seeing his father and several servants walking towards this side, Shen Yuqing quickly lowered his head.

In front of his father, he would never dare to show such an appearance that was enough to kill people.

"What did you just say here?" Shen Baozhen noticed the two servants kneeling on the ground and Shen Yuqing's somewhat red face, as well as Shen Weiqing and Lin Yizhe, who were so pale and trembling with anger on the side, as if they understood something, and immediately asked.

Hearing his father's question, Shen Weiqing's lips trembled.

"Say!" Shen Baozhen said angrily.

"Cousin Kunyu caught the person who secretly spread rumors and slandered Brother and Sister Eaya......" Shen Weiqing said in a low voice, "Yes...... The subordinates of the house ......"

"What?" Shen Baozhen was furious, "Who dares to be so vicious?!" ”

"Sir! Master! It's none of the little ones! It's all the fourth young master, he ...... "When the two servants saw Shen Baozhen appear, their souls were already half frightened, and when they heard Shen Baozhen's words, they immediately shouted.