However, it was said that Liang Wenzhen personally went out to search near Shili Pavilion and found suspected eyewitnesses. After some searching, the evidence was conclusive, and the eyewitness finally confessed the circumstances of the crime, and told him that he did not dare to report to the official for fear of retaliation, so he used the lantern riddle to provide clues for the government. Under the witness of Liang Wenzhen, an unsolved case was finally closed, and the magistrate announced in court that he would reward Liang Wenzhen.

After leaving, Liang Wenzhen and the others returned to the inn, rested for a while, and had dinner at the inn. Liang Wenzhen, Xu Jin and Du Yu discussed whether they should stay for an extra day and go on the road the day after tomorrow. Du Yu means, the journey is too late, and I want to get to Tokyo as soon as possible. Liang Wenzhen didn't care, and agreed to set off early the next morning. That night, the ladies gathered in Pan Jinlian's room, playing horses and hanging to repair the Great Wall, Liang Wenzhen watched the battle for a while, and felt very bored, so he went back to the room early to rest, and there was nothing to say all night.

Early the next morning, after everyone had washed up and eaten breakfast, they packed their bags, prepared water and food, and prepared to go on the road. The ladies and dependents had already gotten into the carriage, and after Liang Wenzhen checked that there was no omission, he also got on the horse with Xu Jindu, Yu Xu Fan and others.

At this moment, the sound of gongs and drums came from the street, from far and near. Xu Jin was afraid that his group would rush to the road and there would be a conflict, so he hurriedly motioned for everyone to wait. When the gong and drum team went closer, everyone saw that the leader was clearly the Dongming County Order, followed by two headhunters, and several yacha were beating gongs and drums. One of the catchers carried a wooden tray with a red cloth on it, and I don't know what it covered.

Liang Wenzhen and the others jumped off the horse early and stood in front of the inn. Several of the ladies lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked out. "Liang Daguan, you have solved the unsolved case for Dongming, you are wise, brave, benevolent and righteous, and you have benefited the people, and this county is here to commend you." The county magistrate stepped forward and said loudly. The people who followed to see the excitement were clamoring and expressing their appreciation.

As soon as he heard what the county order said, Liang Wenzhen realized that he was here to beat the gong and drum for himself, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "There is a county lord of Laozhi, Liang just hit by mistake, and he really didn't dare to take credit." It is the duty of good people like us to punish the evil and promote the good. "Liang Daguan is polite, the small commendation represents the hearts of the people of Dongming, and it must not be shirked." The county commander said in a loud voice. After glancing around, he saw that a carriage was loaded with goods, so he signaled the coachman to board it, and the carriage belonged to Liang Wenzhen and his party.

After the county order ascended, he glanced around, was full of energy, and his voice became louder and louder: "Fellow villagers, this county received a report from the palace today, and I know that this Liang Daguan, who is witty and solves the mystery of the unsolved case, has also done great merit in Yuncheng. Yuncheng sources said that thanks to a Liang Wenzhen, a vicious murder case was analyzed in pieces, and the case was judged with pen and ink, and the real culprit was caught. Yuncheng County has awarded him the title of honorary citizen! Everyone applauded and applauded, it turned out that this young hero had already done something unusual.

Liang Wenzhen waved his hand again and again, showing humility. But seeing that the hospitality was difficult to reject, it came to pass, so he no longer shirked, and thanked the county order and everyone, and everyone returned the salute. After a while, Li Zhutou brought over the tray with the certificate of commendation, and the red cloth on it had not yet been removed.

The county ordered: "Now the county officially announces that Liang Wenzhen is being awarded as an honorary citizen of my Dongming County." When he said that, he lifted the red cloth and unfolded a roll of pennants, and the golden characters of "Honorary Citizen of Dongming County" shone brightly in the morning sun.

Liang Wenzhen has already gained such a false name in Yuncheng, so he naturally feels bored. Qiang smiled: "Thank you, sir, don't you need to report to the prefect for granting this?" ”

The county commander said with a smile: "The county knows that the senior officials of Liang have important things to do, so they will do this pennant first." As for the filing of the report to the government, it is already an ironclad matter, and the officials will not be asked about it. Liang Wen really responded twice, thinking that it was not just a false name? At this moment, the magistrate stroked his beard with a smile and said, "Not only is the title of honorary citizen, but there is also something to be rewarded to the Liang officials in this county." ”

"Oh," Liang Wenzhen was a little curious, and said, "I wonder what other things my lord has to give?" "Money and false fame, Liang Wenzhen doesn't pay attention to any of them, it's just that the county order is so sold, Liang Wenzhen is really curious.

"yes, what the hell could it be?" "Yes, yes." "Could it be gold and silver jewelry?" "Could it be Xiangyan Meihime?" “······” The crowd muttered.

"Haha," the county magistrate said with a smile, "the prisoner has some fields on the outskirts of the city, although there are not many, but they are also considered an inheritance, and the county will confiscate it, along with some unowned hills nearby, and award it to the Liang officials." This is the title deed. The county magistrate picked up an envelope from the tray and presented it to Liang Wenzhen with both hands.

Liang Wenzhen took it with both hands, thanked him repeatedly, and said: "This land will be handed over to the county magistrate and distributed to the poor to plant, and nothing will be collected, how about it?" If someone needs it, he will take it back. ”

"That's very good." The county magistrate said with a smile, "I didn't expect that there are still people in the world who are like Liang Daguan, who do not admire fame and are not greedy for money." Everyone cheered and shouted in unison: "Liang Wenzhen, Liang Wenzhen ......" A group of Dongming villagers actually shouted in unison, but when did it go through rehearsals.

The sound of gongs and drums sounded tightly again at this time, and another head catcher took a ribbon with a big red flower in the middle, and draped it on Liang Wenzhen's body. Xu Fan and Zhao Min stepped forward and hugged him, as if he had won a commendation, and his face smiled.

Liang Wenzhen's thoughts at this time drifted to the original era. After graduating from college that day, it was difficult to find a job, and the time to live like a year was still in front of me. At that time, just this title of "honorary citizen" could have found a good job and enjoyed all kinds of honors and benefits, but now it is ······

At this time, an elderly woman was full of sorrow, came to the county commander's side, gave a blessing, and said gratefully: "The county lord, Liang Daguan, the old Sun Lu, is the wife of the deceased Sun Pu, this is the eldest son Sun Jue, and the youngest son Sun Yu. Thanks to the Liang officials, they caught the murderer and avenged the officials of my family, and the old man was grateful. Today, at noon, a banquet will be held in the restaurant, and I hope that the adults and officials will come to appreciate their faces. Yes, all the friends of Liang Daguan must also appreciate their faces. ”

Liang Wenzhen was a little stunned, and said: "Thanks to the love, Liang is disrespectful and deserved, which is really embarrassing." The woman said: "Liang Daguan should not be polite, if you don't go, the old body and mind will be uneasy." The county order was on the side, and he also said: "I, the people of Dongming, are the most knowledgeable and reasonable, and I talk about benevolence, righteousness and honesty, and the officials of Liang do not need to be polite." ”

Liang Wenzhen couldn't refuse, so he had to smile and say, "Then it's better to be respectful than to obey your fate." Which restaurant is it in? The woman's eldest son, Sun Jue, with a face like a vegetable, described it as withered, squeezed out a smile, and said, "It is the drunken immortal building in the north of the city." ”

"Then bother," Liang Wenzhen said with a smile, "I'll go to the Drunken Immortal Tower at noon." Because of the signal to the group, Dao was afraid that he would not be able to leave today, so he unloaded the line and stayed for another night.

The words are boring. Near noon, Bai Yujiao and Hua Sumei came to knock on the door, waiting for Liang Wenzhen to tidy up his clothes, wash up and go out. Liang Wenzhen went to the door of Lu Junyi's room and invited Lu Junyi to go to the banquet together. Lu Junyi was unwilling, but Liang Wenzhen insisted, so he had to go along. The group laughed and laughed, walked through the streets and alleys, and went straight to the drunken fairy building in the north of the city.

Drunken Immortal Building is indeed worthy of being the best restaurant in the city, a hundred-year-old ginkgo tree in front of the door, strange flowers are listed, high threshold giant pillars, carved and carved paintings. There is a beautiful demon man, who is more delicate than flowers, and greets each other with a smile. Everyone was full of praise, there was such a place here, if it wasn't for this chance, it would be a pity to miss it.

Walking to the door, a middle-aged man who had just wandered in the courtyard tree stepped forward, and Liang Wenzhen recognized it at a glance, this was the eldest son of the woman and the deceased, Sun Jue, Liang Wenzhen had already seen it in front of the morning inn.

Sun Jue smiled lightly and said, "Liang Daguan is good, everyone is good." My mother has been waiting for a long time, please. A group of people returned the salute, and Liang Wenzhen smiled: "Brother Sun is really polite." A group of people will go in because they followed Sun Jue all the way.

Along the way, the tables and chairs of pear blossom wood are furnished; All kinds of porcelain vase ornaments, although I don't know the way to come, at a glance it is a fine product; The calligraphy and paintings on the wall, or the pen is dignified and steady, or swaying or delicately described, each with its own style; Carved windows, as delicate as the heavenly palace; The courtyard outside the window, the rockery reflects the greenery, the pavilions and pavilions are breathtaking; Guests, brocade clothes, jade jingling, are all rich and noble.

Sun Jue led a group of people to a side room, the Sun family was already waiting, and the county commander and master were also invited. As soon as they saw Liang Wenzhen and his entourage coming, they all got up and stepped forward to greet each other.

Lu Junyi saw that the woman was very familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while. The woman also noticed Lu Junyi, stepped forward, hesitated for a moment, and said, "This official is surnamed Lu?" Lu Junyi nodded and said, "Exactly." The woman was already stunned, and hurriedly asked, "But the name of the famous man in Beijing is Junyi?" ”

Lu Junyi was taken aback, nodded in disbelief, and said, "Exactly, exactly." Who are you? The woman was surprised and delighted, and with tears in her eyes, she said, "I am your aunt, Lu!" When Lu Junyi heard this, he recalled, knelt down on one knee, and said, "Auntie, I haven't seen you for many years, please accept my nephew's worship." ”

Lu helped Lu Junyi up, turned to the guests and said, "I'm sorry, let everyone laugh." Today's reunion between my aunt and nephew is also a happy event at first sight. Please take your seats. ”

Liang Wenzhen, Xu Fan, Lu Junyi and the Sun family and the county commander gathered around a table, and the rest of the people sat at two tables.

The second shopkeeper in the wing room was waiting, Sun Jue beckoned him to come over, and whispered: "Let's serve." The shopkeeper was alert and about to go out.

Lu Junyi sat next to Lu, Lu said nothing more than to miss her deceased husband and thank Liang Wenzhen for finding out the real murderer, Lu Junyi listened, wanted to comfort a few words, but didn't know how to say it, so he had to sigh and sigh, and he was also grateful to Liang Wenzhen.

Before I knew it, it was already served. The dishes are first-class, the color and flavor are all complete, and the wine is also sweet and delicious, mellow and rich. It's just that on such occasions, although a banquet is held to give thanks, it is difficult to face a little sad atmosphere, and everyone is unpleasant to eat, which is really a tyrannical thing.

Everyone ate for a while, and gradually put aside their chopsticks. Due to the special situation, they all froze there. Liang Wenzhen got up and said to the Lu family: "Thank you Mrs. Sun for the banquet, I see that everyone has eaten almost enough, and I will say goodbye." ”

When Lu Shi heard this, he smiled and said: "It's really a snub to your guests, you are my benefactor, next time you go to Dongming, you must come to my house, there must be coarse tea and light rice." The nobles are busy, and the old body is not easy to keep, walk slowly, walk slowly. Everyone thanked the Sun family, got up one after another, and went out to wait outside the wing, because Lu Junyi naturally wanted to talk to the Sun family for a while.

Liang Wenzhen made a resignation with the county order, and the county order said: "Thanks to the assistance of the big officials, we can solve the urgent needs of the county." The magistrate of this prefecture is going to Tokyo this time, and here is a letter for you, which may be useful when the time comes. As he spoke, he touched his sleeve.

What exactly is in the county order to be handed over to Liang Wenzhen, and listen to the next decomposition.