Chapter Fifty-Seven: A Deal of Deceit (Second Weekend Update)
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Li You sat in a sedan chair, enjoying the fun of sitting in a sedan chair for the first time in his life, but his brain was running at high speed.
What is Wang Lang going to do after all?
After a meal at noon, Li You determined that Wang Lang was not from the Linghu family. However, the Linghu family is extremely powerful, although Wang Lang is a thorn, but he does not dare to provoke the Linghu family single-handedly and nakedly, then Wang Lang must have a bigger backer. The problem is that Li You has never entered the center of power, and he really doesn't know what forces stand behind Wang Lang.
I don't understand Wang Lang's belonging, and with the current information alone, I can't predict what his purpose is, and I can't judge whether there is a deeper conspiracy behind this purpose.
Because Wang Lang has done too much today, the cost will inevitably be very large. The huge price should be equal to its purpose, otherwise who will make this loss-making transaction?
Li You pondered while swaying with the ups and downs of the sedan chair, and finally understood why officials love to sit in the sedan chair, which is indeed comfortable.
It's a pity that I still can't afford it.
Thinking of Ouyang Jian's brothers and sisters, Yuan Gang, Edamame, Zhong Yao, and Liu Ya, who ate and lived in their own homes for nothing, Li You was angry, and what was even more annoying was that he had to consider changing the mansion so that he could prepare a room for them.
Are you sick? In addition, don't cultivators make money, and they all rely on eating and drinking like this?
The sedan chair walked for about ten minutes before finally stopping. Although Li You was a little unsatisfied, he was still down to business after all, and through the window, he saw that Wang Lang was already waiting for him at the door of the post house, and hurriedly lifted the curtain and walked down the sedan chair.
"Master Li, please come inside!"
"Lord Wang, please first!"
After a polite exchange, the two walked into the inn.
The post house was set up by the imperial court as a place for officials to stay on official business. Although the place of Shengtang County is small, because it is the tomb of the ancestor Gaotao, it was responsible for receiving the emperor, so the post house was built magnificently and magnificently.
The two walked into the post house and entered the suite where Wang Lang stayed, and after the guests and hosts were seated, Li You understood that the main drama was finally going to be staged.
"Come on, watch the tea!" After Wang Lang gave an order, the two maids made tea for the two, and then immediately retreated.
Li You took the Longjing in front of him, leaned on his nose and smelled it first, only felt that it was fresh and fragrant, and the aroma entered the nasal cavity for a long time, and then opened the lid and scraped it twice, the aroma became more intense, and he took two sips, only feeling that it was sweet and fresh, it was really the top Longjing before the month.
Full of fragrance! Sweet and delicious! Long aftertaste!
"Good tea! What a great tea! Li You was full of praise.
However, at this time, Wang Lang was no longer like when he was at Linghu's house, but just smiled at Li You and said nothing. Li You understood that Wang Lang was going to force himself to express his position first.
"My lord, at today's banquet, the lower officials don't feel that they have a sense of dependence, but I don't know if the lower officials' feelings can last long." After Li You finished speaking, he took another sip of tea.
"Master Li has been an official for less than three years." Wang Lang put on a posture of old qualifications. Li You understands that after today's singing and harmony, he has successfully passed the test, and Wang Lang is going to accept himself as his younger brother.
"Just as your lord said."
"It's hard to be an official, and it's even more difficult to be a clean official." Wang Lang sighed. "It is even more difficult for a clean official who is important to the emperor."
"Yes, yes." Li You echoed.
"This official has not been able to come out of office at such an age as Lord Li, and Lord Li deserves to be a clan relative." Wang Lang's words are not salty or light, Li You understands that his official path is not right, and Wang Lang is worried that he is in a position through the relationship between Ling Hujiao.
"My lord, when Li You participated in the scientific expedition, it was the time when Ling Hu was appointed prime minister." Li You stared at Wang Lang as he spoke. "Because Ling Hu Xuan controlled the Ministry of Officials, in the end, the two subjects failed to win, and when Ling Hu Xuan was dismissed, the lower officials were also judged."
"Hmm." Wang Lang and Li You glanced at each other, and immediately withdrew their gaze again. "Master Li, now you are an official, one is a classmate, the second is the same subject, and the third is the same list, your background is actually a three-nothing situation."
"Yes, sir." Li You hurriedly nodded. "So I always feel like duckweed, and I can't withstand any wind and rain."
"Then what are your plans for Lord Li in the future?" Wang Lang finally threw out the most critical question.
"After today, Li You has completely broken with the Linghu family, if no one takes care of him, he will definitely have a rough career in the future, and he may even lose his life." Li You stood up and bowed deeply to Wang Lang. "If the adults don't dislike it, Li Youwei will be the first to look forward to it in the future."
"Good! Ha ha. Wang Lang was overjoyed. Master Li, please take a seat, please take a seat! ”
Li You returned to his seat with Wang Lang's support.
Wang Lang picked up the teacup and took two sips of tea. "Li You, today you mentioned the case of the Miao family's three lives in two years at the banquet?"
"Lord Wang, here's the thing." Li You understood that Wang Lang was going to submit his name, so he explained the situation of the Miao family's case to Wang Lang in detail. "My lord, everything is ready now, all I owe..."
"Terracotta?" Wang Lang looked at Li You meaningfully, and Li You pretended to be surprised. "My lord is really a reincarnation."
"Haha." Wang Lang was in a good mood. "Zhao Mingwei, the envoy of the Xuanwu Army, is a close friend of this official, and this matter of transferring troops is as easy as a breeze."
"Great." Li You's face was full of joy: "Then it's all up to the adults." ”
"Well said, well said." Wang Lang narrowed his eyes after speaking. "Master Li, it's just that the official has encountered a difficult matter, I wonder if you can help?"
"Your Excellency, just as you are told." Li You understands that Wang Lang's hole cards are about to be revealed.
"Hey, I'm ashamed." Wang Lang sighed. "I have a son named Wang Ba, he doesn't know who is under his influence, he only thinks about cultivating and becoming an immortal. I spoiled him too much, so I built a separate garden at the foot of Anhui Mountain, which was specially used by him for cultivation. ”
Wang Lang paused here and looked at Li You again. Li You pretended not to know, trying to control his emotions.
Privately opening mountains and forests to build houses is something that is expressly forbidden by law. If this matter is known to the officials and the emperor is involved, Wang Lang's assassination history may not be guaranteed. Moreover, Wang Lang's private construction of the garden is consistent with the situation in the illusion, and the ghoul cases all point to this garden, so the information provided by Wang Lang is very important, and Li You is engrossed, for fear of missing any plot.
"Lord Li, this matter..."Wang Lang saw that Li You did not express his position, but this matter was very important, so he opened his mouth to ask Li You, and Li You hurriedly nodded at Wang Lang. My lord, this matter is within the boundaries of Shengtang County, and what your lord said, only God knows what you know in the future. ”
"Good!" Wang Lang was in a good mood. "But, Lord Li, this house has been in some trouble recently."
"Oh?" Li You continued to pretend not to know.
"Haunted." Wang Lang sighed.
"Haunted?"
"After it was built, my son Ben clamored to move in immediately, but the official mansion was far away from here, and he tried his best to delay it for a few months, who knew that when I went to see it again, this mansion was actually covered in smoke and couldn't be found at all." Wang Lang showed an incredulous expression. "Later, I secretly invited a few Taoists, but these Taoists came in and out, and finally one came out, and I was scared stupid, just shouting that there were ghosts, ghosts."
"In Zhao Wu's case, I heard that you have the ability to destroy illusions, subdue demons and catch monsters, I don't know..."Wang Lang said this, Li You finally understood the purpose of his trip.
Wang Lang's remarks and his performance today should be said to be consistent and not suspicious. However, Li You always felt that he was hiding something, especially the reason why he built the villa, could it be that in order to pamper his son, he didn't even want an official position? And since he wants to become an immortal, he should visit famous teachers all over the world to ask for teaching, why do you want to build a garden for him?
However, Li You also counted on Wang Lang to help him transfer troops, and his party also planned to go to this villa to find out, at this time, it was better to push the boat down the river, and after the Miao family's case was solved, he would investigate the matter of this villa well, but it would not delay anything.
Thinking of this, Li You immediately nodded. "Although Xiaguan's ability is limited, he does know a few friends with special abilities, so leave this matter to Zaixia."
"Good! Ha ha. Wang Lang was overjoyed. As for the transfer of troops, Lord Li can wait for my news. ”
"Thank you, sir!"
………
Mo Xing leaned against the wall of the cave and tiptoed forward.
When there was no task with him before, Mo Xing swaggered and dared to break anywhere. Now that I have a purpose, I feel cramped unconsciously, especially when I go to a place I have never been, and I feel a little empty.
However, fortunately, Mo Xing's usual Yu Wei is still there, and occasionally he meets a few boys, and the boys all hurriedly stand with their hands down, and no one dares to look at him. And for some reason, Mo Xing wandered around this cave for a few days, but he never saw Sun Kui again. Could it be that Sun Kui has something to do and is out?
Mo Xing continued to explore, generally thinking to himself.
After a few days of inspection, except for the vicinity of Sun Kui's room, Mo Xing visited almost all places, even including the places where the boys stayed, and Mo Xing checked them one by one.
Didn't find out! Still haven't found out!
However, although there was no gain, this made Mo Xing confirm his thoughts.
All the secrets should be in Sun Kui's room.
However, Mo Xing not only had concerns about Sun Kui, but also was quite jealous of Sun Kui's several monster guards.
Therefore, Mo Xing made up his mind several times, but in the end he didn't dare to approach Sun Kui's room. Today, Mo Xing came to the vicinity of Sun Kui's room again, but the closer he got to it, the more furious he became, and in the end he became completely like a spy, sneaking around, stopping step by step, and quietly approaching Sun Kui's room.
Ahh
At this moment, a loud howl came from the direction of Sun Kui's room, and Mo Xing jumped up in shock. Not because of fear, but because of the weakness of the heart.
"Run! Come on! ”
After a while, the shouts came, and several boys ran over from the front, Mo Xing instinctively wanted to run, but seeing that the boys were panicking, he didn't doubt his meaning at all, and finally realized his stupidity.
What's wrong with you? Sun Kui had no way of knowing his agreement with Sister Miao'er, and even if he was touched, it was a big deal to say that he was idle and bored, and he couldn't just wander around. Sun Kui is still counting on himself, what can he do to himself?
Thinking of this, Mo Xing's confidence was much stronger, and his aura immediately changed.
"What are you running for?" Mo Xing stood in front of a few boys, looking annoyed.
"Monster! Monster! When the boys saw that it was Mo Xing, although they were all trembling with fright, they still stood obediently in place.
"Monsters? What's so strange about monsters? Aren't we full of monsters here? ”
"It eats, eats people." The boy is submissive.
"Cannibalism? Monsters don't eat people and are they called monsters? Mo Xing looked impatient. Forget it, you guys run away, I'll go and see for myself. ”
Mo Xing waved his hand at a few boys, and a few of them fled in a hurry as if they had been amnestied. Mo Xing showed a disdainful expression, and he ran quickly towards Sun Kui's room.
It's great to have an excuse now.
Mo Xing was in a happy mood, his feet were like flying, and he came to the door of Sun Kui's room in a moment, and when he looked inside, he couldn't help but shout that he was fooled.
What kind of room is this, it's obviously a hall!
Usually there are a few monsters guarding this door, and Sun Kui also explained to him, saying that this is his room, there are many organs inside, and there are poisonous insects and poisonous weeds everywhere, so don't get close. However, now it seems that this is all Sun Kui's nonsense to deceive him. It's no wonder that I haven't found anything actually after wandering around for a few days, it turns out that the secrets are all behind this hall.
Mo Xing thought of this and immediately had an idea.
Since this is a key passage, why don't you set up a formation here, not only can you come and go freely in the future, but you can also use it to avoid your body in case of any extraordinary situation.
Thinking of this, Mo Xing began to take a closer look at the hall.
The hall is more than 100 square meters, with a total of four forks, and there is no end in sight as it stretches forward. There are tables, chairs, flowers and plants in the hall, but the monsters that usually guard them are gone, so I think they should have dealt with the howling monsters.
Don't start now, but when.
Mo Xing thought about it carefully, and finally chose the corner of the lower left corner of the hall. Because there is a pot of rich bamboo in this corner, but the gap is full of dust, and it is obvious that almost no one approaches it in normal times, so it is perfect to use this place as an eye.
After choosing a foothold, where to choose the import?
Mo Xing turned and walked out of the hall. In order to avoid exposure, this formation can only be a small formation, and the distance can only be within five meters, Mo Xing pondered for a long time, and finally chose a place close to the entrance of the hall, about half a meter from the ground. This height should generally not be touched by anyone, and it is convenient for you to use, so next time as long as the guards are not paying attention, you can jump into the entrance and enter the hall smoothly.
Thinking of this, Mo Xing sighed.
To Sister Miao'er, I can finally explain something today. , you are lonely, the young lady warms you with a movie
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