In the home of County Lieutenant Zhang, blood flowed like a river.

According to the county Cheng Ge Rong, this county lieutenant Zhang has a wife and a concubine in his family, a 60-year-old mother, and a pair of children.

It's just that when Yang Shouwen rushed to Zhang's house with people, he found that his wife, children and mother had been killed.

"Why is there one person missing?"

Yang Shouwen ordered Liang Bantou to count the corpses, but found that the concubine of County Lieutenant Zhang was missing.

He couldn't help frowning, and immediately ordered someone to search. In a dry well in the backyard, the official found the concubine of Zhang County Lieutenant. But when she was discovered, the concubine was obviously frightened, and she couldn't even say a word.

"Send her to the county office, and when she is sober, she will go to interrogate."

Looking at the appearance of the little concubine, Yang Shouwen knew that he couldn't ask anything for the time being.

At the same time, he was shocked.

Overnight, the other party killed the county order seal, Zhang County Lieutenant committed suicide by poisoning, and Zhang County Lieutenant's family was even more tragically destroyed...... What a murderous method, and what an arrogance. The other party acted to the point of being unscrupulous, which showed what huge energy was hidden behind them, which made Yang Shouwen feel frightened.

"Qingzhi, this matter is beyond your ability to deal with me, and it is best to hand it over to the government for investigation."

Mingxiu also had a dignified look on her face, and she no longer saw the hanging, cynical expression she had before. He said softly: "The strength of the other party is too great, without the support of His Majesty, I am afraid that you and I will not be able to find clues." ”

"Hmm."

Yang Shouwen nodded in agreement, but he was a little unwilling and wandered in the courtyard.

"Yang Jun, now that the county lord has been killed, and the county lieutenant Zhang has committed suicide again, what should I do if I am humble?"

The huge Jincheng County, overnight, died the county order and the county lieutenant, and the four giants were equivalent to half of them. That county Cheng Ge Rong was happy and scared. Happily, Feng Guo died, and he seemed to see an opportunity; What I'm afraid of is that if such a big thing happens, if the court investigates it, I am afraid that the problem is not small, and he is afraid that it will be difficult for him to take on it.

Looking at Ge Rong's frightened appearance, Yang Shouwen patted him on the shoulder.

"This matter has nothing to do with the county, I will explain it to the imperial court.

However, it is imperative to report it to the Governor's Office, to know about it with the Governor of Tang, and ask him to send someone to investigate the case. ”

"Yes, report to the Tang Dudu!"

Ge Xiancheng was already out of proportion, and when he heard Yang Shouwen say this, he immediately agreed.

"This is County Lieutenant Zhang's study?"

"Ah...... Should be. ”

"Can I go in and have a look?"

"Yang Jun will ask for convenience, and the lower officials will go back to the county government to write a letter first, and then send someone to the governor's mansion."

Ge Rong left Zhang Countywei's house in despair, what he thought in his heart, Yang Shouwen couldn't guess.

He walked into the study of Zhang County, but found that this study seemed to be quite elegant.

On the shelves in the study, there are many books, as well as some documents. On a long case, there are four treasures of the study, and on the wall on one side, there is a painting, on which a few plum blossoms are painted, lifelike, particularly vivid.

"That's a good drawing!"

When Mingxiu saw that painting, her eyes couldn't help but light up.

Yang Shouwen couldn't tell whether it was good or bad, but Mingxiu could see the clues, and couldn't help but praise it.

"Under the lonely moon in Guanshan, come to Longtou Ming. Blowing plum blossoms and falling, including spring willow color...... Good words, good words, full of European charm. There is also this painting, which seems to imitate Zheng Changshe's brushstrokes, but it feels like there is the shadow of Yan Liben.

You see, there is also a payment here: the owner of plum blossoms. ”

"Who is the owner of the plum blossoms?"

Seeing this payment, Yang Shouwen couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Da Ou is talking about Ouyang Xun, one of the four masters of the early Tang Dynasty. Because his son Ouyang Tong is also good at calligraphy, people are used to calling him Da Ou. As for the poem, it is from Song Zhiwen's "Yongdi", which is supposed to be the person who painted the painting in order to set off the content of the painting, so he adopted this poem. This is not a big deal in this day and age.

Yang Shouwen has seen Song Zhiwen's article, and it can be vaguely seen that this is definitely not Song Zhiwen's handwriting.

Mingxiu shook his head and said softly, "It's also the first time I've seen this name...... The owner of the plum blossoms, but he can't think of who it is.

However, the calligraphy and painting should be written by one person.

This person is very accomplished in painting and calligraphy, but he can't be 'everyone'. ”

Yang Shouwen looked around the study, and then walked to the bookcase and picked up the four treasures of the study room to examine it carefully.

"This county lieutenant Zhang is a man of elegance and gold...... You see, the four treasures of the study are all high-quality products and are worth a lot of money. The furniture in the house is low-key, but it is expensive. He should have quite a status in Jincheng, such a gold-rich person, but such a painting can only be regarded as good, let alone a celebrity and a gentleman's pen and ink hanging here, it is a little strange. ”

Mingxiu was stunned, and immediately looked around the study.

After a moment, he said softly, "If it weren't for Qingzhi's reminder, I would have almost neglected it."

That's right, this county lieutenant uses such high-quality pen and ink, and these books are not rare and unique...... He could have found some better paintings to hang here, but he chose such a calligraphy and painting, which is indeed a bit abnormal. ”

"Someone, take this calligraphy and painting down for me."

Yang Shouwen walked to the door and beckoned Yang Sixteen to come in.

"Take this calligraphy and painting back, let's study it carefully."

"Very good!"

The two of them made another round in the study, but found no other clues, so they left Zhang Countywei's house with calligraphy and paintings.

It was almost dark.

However, the county seat of Jincheng was brightly lit, and after the Heyuan army entered the county, the entire county began to be under martial law. The two walked along the long street, and from time to time they could see the brave men of Heyuan Army and Jincheng patrolling and searching the streets, and the atmosphere was also extremely tense.

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When I returned to the county office, I saw a soldier with a helmet standing at the gate.

The county government was also brightly lit, and when Yang Shouwen and the two arrived, Fumeng Lingcha and Ge Xiancheng hurriedly greeted them, accompanied by Gao Lishi.

"The envoy of the Fumeng army was unable to come for the time being because he received the order of the host and guest.

Therefore, he ordered the young military envoy to come and obey the dispatch, and when he left, he also said that he would send another school of soldiers and horses to come here later. ”

Among the hosts and guests, it is Guo Yuanzhen.

It is said that Guo Yuanzhen also had the credit of a staff officer, so he was appointed by Tang Xiujing as the main guest Langzhong to assist him in military affairs. I think there is military affairs ahead, so Fu Meng Lingqing can't get out.

However, judging from the measures he took to send his son-in-law Meng Lingcha to come, he also attached great importance to this matter.

Yang Shouwen said: "County Lieutenant Zhang's concubine, has she calmed down?" ”

"Oh, it's much better, feel free to ask."

"Lead me forward."

As Yang Shouwen spoke, he walked into the county office.

Surrounded by everyone, he came to a side room in the back office.

There were guards at the door, and there were two maidservants in the house, presumably sent by Ge Rong to appease and take care of the concubine.

Yang Shouwen entered the room and waved his hand to signal the idlers to leave.

He sat down and looked at the woman, who was still pale as paper, but whose mental state had improved a lot, and said nothing.

"Zhao Niangzi, this is an angel of the court, if you have something to ask you, you have to answer truthfully."

It was originally a very ordinary introduction, but it made Zhao Niangzi's face change suddenly.

"Don't kill me, the slave doesn't know anything, he doesn't see anything."

When Ge Rong heard this, he was immediately furious: "Zhao Niangzi, what are you crazy about?" If it weren't for the angels coming, you wouldn't have been killed, so how could it have ruined your life? I said ugly things in front, Zhao Niangzi, your family Langjun has caused trouble, and he has committed suicide in fear of sin. If you know anything, tell it in 1510, otherwise you will be good-looking. ”

Yang Shouwen sat there, motionless, looking at Mrs. Zhao.

Suddenly, Mingxiu said on the side: "Zhao Niangzi, why do you think that we are going to harm you?" ”

"You ......"

That Zhao Niangzi gradually calmed down, looked at Yang Shouwen, then looked at Mingxiu, and said softly: "You are not angels." ”

"Oh?"

"The slave has seen the angels."

Zhao Niangzi said: "Yesterday, the angel also came to my house, and the slave heard Ah Lang call that man an angel, and said to the slave in private, that person is very big, and he will be prosperous and rich in the future, and he will look at his face, and he will serve the angel well."

But who knows, in the second half of the night, when the slave came out of Gong, he heard the cry of the little lady, so he hurried over to check, and saw that the angel killed the little lady, and the old lady also fell in a pool of blood, and the eldest lady held his leg and let Erlang go, but was killed by him with a sword. The slave was afraid of being in a hurry, so he hurriedly found a place to hide and hid in the well...... Master, the slave really doesn't know. ”

This Zhao Niangzi spoke, one sentence in the east and one sentence in the west, which sounded a little messy.

But in general, Yang Shouwen still understood what she meant.

He and Mingxiu glanced at each other and said: "Zhao Niangzi, I am Yang Shouwen, the former commentator of Dali Temple, who was ordained by the order of the saint, and called for the law." You can call me Zhaoji, you can call me Yang Jun, or you can call me Zhengshilang.

County Lieutenant Zhang plotted to kill the county honor, and now he has committed suicide in fear of crime.

His matter is very serious, and if it is not done well, many people will be implicated...... Every word you say now can have a huge impact, so I want you to be truthful. If it weren't for you, I can promise you a proper placement. But if I know that you have deceived me, or have hidden something, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, I can find you and kill you! Now, have you calmed down, have you understood what I am saying? ”

When Yang Shouwen spoke, he used the golden toad qi, and there was a trace of spiritual power in his voice, which made Zhao Niangzi gradually calm down.

"The slave understands, the slave must cooperate with the mage."

"You say, how many people came to your house yesterday? What does it look like? ”

Zhao Niangzi thought for a while and said softly: "There are two people in total, and I will come back with my family Ah Lang after dawn."

One of them left at noon, and the slave did not know where he had gone; The other man was in the study, and he did not come out. They all covered their faces, so the slaves couldn't see their faces clearly. By the way, one of them was the one who stayed and later killed someone, and the slave seemed to hear Ah Lang call him 'Mr. Mu'.

It felt like he was not very old, in his early twenties.

During the day, the slave brought him a meal, and saw that he covered his face, but his eye sockets were a little deep, and he didn't seem to be quite like the Han family.

Also, he speaks very well, but with a little Youzhou accent, although it is very light, but the slave can still hear it. ”

Zhao Niangzi's words were opened, and almost without Yang Shouwen asking, she poured it out in one go.

"How do you know he has a Youzhou accent?"

"The slave has met guests from Youzhou before, and when they speak, there is always a little nonsense, and the slave can hear it."

At this time, Ge Rong lowered his voice and said in Yang Shouwen's ear: "Mrs. Zhao used to work in a Chang'an wine shop. ”

He said it very tactfully, but it was enough for Yang Shouwen to react.

The so-called doing things, to put it bluntly, is a wine girl, doing something to accompany the wine and laugh, which is commonly known as a female prostitute. Chang'an is the most prosperous place in the world in this era, and merchants gather...... Since she is a wine girl, she naturally sees a lot of people, and it is not surprising that she can hear the Youzhou accent.

Mr. Mu!

Yang Shouwen frowned.

Hearing the news of this 'Mr. Mu' again also confirmed his previous guess in Pegasus City.

"You don't see Mr. Mu's face?"

"Nope!"

Zhao Niangzi hurriedly shook her head, like a rattle.

Yang Shouwen thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Then have you ever heard County Lieutenant Zhang mention this Mr. Mu before, or have you ever mentioned some strange things to you?" ”

Zhao Niangzi tilted her head, thought for a long time, and finally shook her head.

"The slave married to Jincheng is only a year.

Although Ah Lang dotes on the slave, he does not like the slave to ask him about his business. However, the slave remembered that he said to the slave several times after getting drunk: Don't look at him as just a county lieutenant, but there are indeed nobles to help. Even if you do a history of thorns, it is not difficult. ”

Listening to Zhao Niangzi's words, the name of 'plum blossom master' suddenly appeared in Yang Shouwen's mind.

He beckoned, motioned for Yang Sixteen to come in, and asked him to take the painting, put it in front of Zhao Niangzi and said, "Zhao Niangzi, do you know the origin of this painting?" (To be continued.) )