The messenger in the car was surprised and delighted: "It turned out to be Mr. Xiao, stop quickly!"

Before the carriage could stop. Mura Bao lifted the curtain and jumped down, followed by two attendants. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Little sir, why are you here?

Baoyu nodded and said, "Of course there is something, the city lord begs me for something." ”

Mura Bao stepped forward and said, "Have you already traced the clue?"

Baoyu nodded: "Not only did I find out. And it's done. ”

Murabao lowered his voice and said, "Where are the people?"

Baoyu: "It's in the mountains not far from here, you can come with me." ”

Mura Po thought for a moment. He ordered the chariots, horses, and retinue to stay where they were and wait, and followed Baoyu into the mountains alone. The attendant reminded him: "Your Excellency, the city lord has orders, you must hurry to the national capital as soon as possible, and there must be no delay on the way. ”

Mura Bao said with a straight face: "Things have changed, you are waiting here." When I get back, I'm afraid I'll have to go back to the city before I can continue my departure. After speaking, he left with Baoyu, and Xiao Tian, who was squatting on the side of the road, also followed the two with his tail wagging.

This section of the road is very difficult to walk, but Murabao is also a master after all, and it is not a big problem to climb through. Baoyu introduced to Cun Bao what happened today as he walked, focusing on explaining the truth about the "Liukou" - what is the relationship between Lin Yan and Nong Neng and others, what happened to the bloody case two years ago and three years ago, and what is the purpose of Lin Yan and their actions?

The more Mura Bao listened, the more shocked he became, and when he heard that it was actually the legendary master, Chiwangqiu Xingsha, who fell from the sky and killed Lin Yan, he was even more stunned!

After Baoyu finished explaining the general situation, they also walked to the place. Under the setting sun, Lin Yan's body was still lying in place. Mura Bao stepped forward to pick up the weapon that had fallen to the ground, and then attached it to inspect it, making sure that the soldier was already dead.

He stood up and asked, "Little Sir, where is the cave where Lin Yan is hiding, and what treasures are stored in the cave, can you take me to see it?" ”

Baoyu shook his head and said: "I don't know where the cave is, please go back and inform the Hongyuan City Lord, you can order the engineer to bring people to search, and after finding those things, they will be handed over to the warehouse master for storage." ”

Mura Bao was surprised: "You didn't even find that cave?"

Baoyu asked rhetorically: "I'm just here to hunt down Lin Yan, why are you looking for the cave mansion?" I met Lin Yan this afternoon, and then I left here to wait on the road. I heard the Hongyuan City Lord mention it, and I knew that you were going out of the city to the national capital today, so I was waiting for you halfway. ...... Don't go to the national capital yet, go back and report this matter to the Hongyuan City Lord. ”

Mura Bao nodded and said, "I can't do these things, so I can only report the situation here to the city lord." Are you going back to Rainbow City with me, or are you going to stay here and wait for news?"

Baoyu shook his head again and said: "Since the reply has been sent to you, there is no need for me to go back to Feihong City, and there is no need to stay here, what to do next is Feihong City's own business." ...... Take care, Captain Cunbao, next time you meet Lingbao Zhuang, please help me say hello, and I'll leave!"

After speaking, he saluted the village treasure, and left the place with Xiaotian, but did not return from the same way, but went straight through the mountains. After returning the salute, Mura Bao raised his head, and saw only the back of Baoyu disappearing at the edge of the mountain forest, his expression was a little stunned, a little puzzled, and at the same time full of reverence and admiration.

Lin Yan must be carrying a heavy treasure, especially for a monk, it should be something that is difficult to get elsewhere, and the Hongyuan City Lord must have known it very well in his heart. If Baoyu catches up with Lin Yan and takes down this person, the treasure physics institute owned by Lin Yan will of course become Baoyu's trophy, so the Hongyuan City Lord will "ask" him to do this.

Xingyao killed Lin Yan and left, and didn't care about anything else, if Baoyu took the things in the cave, no one dared to say a word. But Baoyu didn't even search for that cave, such a mind and demeanor, and did not let the star of the famous Bayuan shock, also made the village treasure reverent!

In fact, Baoyu was a little curious about the cave and the things in the cave, but she didn't have any interest in searching for it, let alone the slightest idea of taking it for herself. On the one hand, he didn't need it, and on the other hand, for a more important reason, it was not reassuring to swallow those stolen goods. If you are uneasy, how can you talk about cultivation, and what is the use of treasures for Baoyu?

Baoyu was not interested, but Murabao was interested! There was no one else here, so Murabao searched nearby. He didn't want to steal the treasure, but he was very curious to see what kind of things Nong Neng and the others had robbed, and he created one bloody case after another for this.

At this moment, it was almost dusk, and it was obviously difficult to rush back to the main road before dark, so he planned to spend the night in the mountains, and search before it was dark, and report in detail when he returned, which was also his duty.

Just as it was getting dark, Murabao found a place. The entrance to this cave is very hidden, and it is not easy to find it if you walk by the side of the cliff. What caught the attention of the village treasure was a lonely tomb outside the cave. It was a lonely round mound, with a ring of stones, overgrown with weeds, and it was supposed to be the tomb of the old monk.

Murabao found the cave but couldn't go deeper, because there was a magic circle guarding the entrance. Although the magic circle is simple, it is not something he can dissolve, even if it is forcibly broken by brute force, it will take a long time. Murabao gave up his intention to continue his search, spent the night here, and went down the mountain after dawn.

The attendants and servants were all carrying dry rations, and the chariots and horses were still waiting by the roadside, and they did not dare to leave after receiving orders. Murabao got on the carriage and ordered to turn around and return to Feihong City. Baoyu was right, the cave should be opened by the master engineer in the city, and the stolen goods inside should be handed over to the master Cangshi to temporarily store in the warehouse and wait for disposal.

Lin Yan was dead, and all the inside information had been ascertained, and the Hongyuan City Lord was greatly relieved. The unexpected appearance of Xingsha also made the city lords very suspicious, but no matter how much he worried, he couldn't worry about the head of Chiwang Hill, so he had to deal with it according to Baoyu's suggestion, and then sent Murabao to the national capital, this time he could report the detailed case.

......

Two months later, a two-horse carriage drove along the road from the direction of the national capital, and did not slow down when it reached the Minshui bridge. When the sergeant guarding the bridge heard the bell from a distance and saw the red knots in front of the canopy, he knew that it was the king's messenger, so he got out of the way and drove directly across the bridge. After entering Feihong City, the car slowed down, but it didn't stop, and went straight to the City Lord's Mansion.

The lord of Hongyuan City learned that the king's envoy had arrived, and he had walked out of the palace gate to greet him, and it was the king's envoy Fengzheng Xiling who came down in the car. The Hongyuan City Lord said with a smile on his face:

"I knew that an envoy would come, but I didn't know that it was you, Lord Xiling! We haven't seen each other for more than two years, and it's really a blessing for Hongyuan to be able to meet you here again!. ”

After saluting each other, Hongyuan took Xiling by the arm and invited Xiling into the mansion. They had been old acquaintances in the capital, but their relationship did not seem to be so good, and now they were in a foreign country, and even if they were too enthusiastic, they would not be blamed. Xiling entered the mansion to rest and freshen up, and then went to the hall to be polite, Hongyuan ordered the servants to retreat, and only these two adults were left in the hall.

Hongyuan City Lord's expression was a little uneasy, Fang Cai's enthusiasm was somewhat to hide the nervousness in his heart, at this moment, Lord Xiling did not speak, and he did not dare to take the initiative to speak. There is a delicate glass cup on the table in front of Xiling, and the tea leaves in the cup are slowly stretching out, returning to a tender green and vivid appearance, and the tea has also turned into a golden amber color.

Xiling seemed to be very interested in admiring the tea in the cup, and then raised his eyes to look at the cup in front of Hongyuan, but there was only a cup of clear water in it. He frowned slightly and said, "Hongyuan City Lord, we are old friends who haven't seen each other for a long time, is it a little too obvious for you to treat guests like this?"

If it is an ordinary family, it is of course a grand ceremony to take out the best things to entertain distinguished guests. However, the lord of the city received the envoy, and talked privately as an old friend, only bringing out a cup of tea, but he sat next to him and drank white water, which also seemed too hypocritical.

This made people who didn't know the inside story see it, and thought that the shelf of the envoy was too big, and everything was the best, and he had no intention of sharing it with others, so Xiling looked a little displeased.

The Hongyuan City Lord explained with a wry smile: "Lord Xiling, don't get me wrong! To tell you the truth, I usually like to drink tea. But it's not every day, it's only shared when your friends and friends visit. This tea comes from the hands of the national worker and the female gentleman Blue Core in the city. It's a treasure in my collection.

Originally, there were still some of them, but the little gentleman two months ago came to Feihong City to live in the city lord's mansion, claiming that he was cultivating in the valley, and he didn't need any other offerings, but let people serve tea every day, morning and evening. I can't help it, and when he leaves, the tea stored this year will only be enough to rush such a cup!"

Baoyu really didn't ask the Hongyuan City Lord for any payment. Not only did he not take that plate of gold, but he didn't even eat a bite of meat when he lived in the city lord's mansion. But he felt that the tea drink of the Hongyuan City Lord when he was entertaining guests was very good, so he just let the mansion wait for the tea every day. Drinking tea is not like eating three meals in the morning, noon and evening, he has a cup when he is fine, and sighs that Pan Gu is not around, otherwise they can drink together.

Such a tea contains many effects that are beneficial to the body and mind. It takes a lot of manpower and material resources for ordinary people to make, not to mention that it is a tea specially collected by a monk of the Five Realms in the mountains and made with the power of refining medicine, which is extremely precious and rare. Even if there are some, there will never be too many, but he is not embarrassed to be stingy, so he can only try to meet Baoyu's requirements.

Baoyu didn't know much about the situation either. Almost all of the people's tea was drunk, but fortunately he left early, and still left the last cup for the king's envoy. Otherwise, Lord Xiling is sitting here today, and he will have to drink white water with the Hongyuan City Lord.

Xiling's expression was a little surprised, and he was even a little crying and laughing. Hongyuan City Lord's explanation made the atmosphere a lot more relaxed. He finally asked cautiously, "The monarch heard about what happened in Feihong City, what is the edict?"

Xiling sighed and said, "The monarch is furious. The army that guards the castle. How did you, the city lord, be? If it is spread out, it will inevitably make people criticize -- Do the cities in the country have the ability to protect the territory and have fulfilled their duty to keep the people safe?"

The Hongyuan City Lord immediately saw Khan on his forehead, and explained in a low voice: "I really don't know that when I came here to serve as the city lord, they had already committed a bloody case, and they were not detected until they committed it again today. ”

Xiling nodded lightly and said: "Two years ago, because of the bloody case in the city, the city lord was responsible for being replaced, and the monarch sent you to preside over the affairs of Feihong City and find out the details of the bloody case. For two whole years, the so-called rogue was by your side, but you didn't know it, which can't but be said to be a dereliction of duty. - That's what the monarch said!"

Seeing that Hongyuan City Lord's face was becoming more and more nervous, and sweat was already running down his cheeks from his forehead, Xiling's tone changed, and he said: "According to the information that has been ascertained, the so-called Liukou is extremely hidden and his identity is unexpected. You only came to Rainbow City two years ago, and the bloody case that happened before has nothing to do with you and is not your responsibility.

Now that the murderers have been ambushed, no one has escaped since Lin Yan and below, and they have not succeeded in committing crimes again, and they have been wiped out. The king has sent you on a mission to govern the city, pacify the people, and destroy the bandits. Judging by the results, you have indeed done it, and it is not your responsibility to be a rogue. ...... That's what I said when the Lord asked me. ”

Hongyuan's face was like the weather on the top of a snowy mountain, changing extremely wonderfully, at this moment, he subconsciously wiped his sweat with his sleeve, got up and saluted: "Lord Fengzheng, you speak for me like this, Hongyuan doesn't know how to be grateful!"

Xiling also got up and grabbed his arm and said, "You and I have been friends for many years, why should you be so polite? Besides, I am only telling the truth in front of the lord and the lords of the court. ”

Hongyuan lowered his voice and said, "Then ......"

Although he wanted to speak, Xiling certainly knew what he wanted to ask, and replied with a smile: "The lord will not recall you back to the national capital, you are still the city lord of Feihong City." When you hear this news, you can finally feel at ease, right?"

Hongyuan has been waiting for two months, and the big stone in his heart has only fallen to the ground at this moment, and he sat down again and gasped, as if he was a little out of strength in an instant. He is just a side member of the royal family, and it is not easy to get to where he is today step by step with his shrewdness and ability. If he is implicated and recalled to the capital, he will have to receive some offerings every year and live at home from now on.

Hongyuan took a sip of water, panted evenly, and said, "Thank you for the good news, and thank you for your frank statement in front of the monarch." In the future, when there is a sending, Hongyuan should try his best to repay him!"

Xiling waved his hand and said: "Actually, you don't have to thank me, you handled it yourself properly, neither let the city be disgraced in the country, nor did you hide the truth from the lord." ”

Hongyuan: "I'm really ashamed that this gang of rogues was executed and no one escaped in the end, but it is not my credit." ”

Xiling: "The city lord is also honest, I have heard Captain Murabao explain the whole story in detail. If it weren't for a national worker who happened to pass by Baixi Village and entered Feihong City, you and I wouldn't be able to sit here and talk today!"

Hongyuan said with palpitations: "That's true, so I'm deeply grateful to that national worker." ”

Xiling: "I heard that he didn't want any reward from Feihong City at all, and he didn't accept the plate of gold you sent, but let you use half of the crane to compensate the righteous and the villagers?"

Hongyuan nodded and said, "Yes, I will do what he wants, and make this matter public." ”

Xiling praised: "You are very smart, this matter makes the lord very satisfied!"

Baoyu didn't accept the plate of gold, according to the Hongyuan City Lord, he could take it back by himself, as for whether he really took out half of it to compensate the righteous people and villagers, he could do it or not. But the Hongyuan City Lord complied, and did not even deduct it privately, but took out half of the plate of gold in full for this purpose, and announced it to the people in the city.

Of course, this is wise, but it is not very easy, who does not feel pain?

Hongyuan finally showed a smile and said, "It should be so, it's my job." Lord Fengzheng, you are familiar with all kinds of anecdotes in the country, but do you know who that national worker is? I owe him too much favor, but I don't even know his name. ”

Xiling sighed lightly: "Not only do you owe him a favor, but the lord also has to thank him, and the people of Feihong City have to thank him." Since the inheritance of orthodoxy and the re-establishment of the country of Pakistan, there are not many national ** workers who have been rewarded for more than 100 years, and now there are still 49 people alive with tokens in hand, including Lord Ruoshan, the lord of Shanshui City, who has just won this title.

I asked Captain Murabao in detail about the description and appearance of this person, and none of the national workers matched it, so I really don't know which master it is. I heard that this little gentleman has lived in your house for several days, and he has drunk all the tea you treasured, and I said that you may know more than I do, and I want to ask you. ”

In those days, if you want to get ahead, you often have to have outstanding talent and skills. Some people come from noble backgrounds and can enjoy rich offerings, but it is not easy to seek high positions. The reason is very simple, you can't do it without that ability!

Xiling came from an ordinary background and did not have a prominent clan and family background, but he could remember all the things in the country and the anecdotes of various places clearly. For example, how many national workers are in the country, what their names are, what they are said to look like, how old they are, what their origins are, and what they are good at, when someone asks him, he can answer it clearly, even more clearly than the Kyosho Lord who is in charge of this matter.

How difficult it is in an era when there is no systematic written record! Therefore, Xiling is not a monk with a high realm, and his background is ordinary, but he can be valued and promoted step by step, and he has already served as a collector in the country, and I am afraid that no one is more suitable for this position than him.

Seeing that the envoy was Xiling, the lord of Hongyuan City wanted to ask Baoyu's identity with hope, "Among the national workers, are there no masters of the younger generation?"