Chapter 011: The maid of the Tang Mansion

On a rainy night, there weren't many people on the streets of Evian. Occasionally, lights peek through the shop, and it's all small restaurants that aren't closed.

Su Yu walked very fast with a lantern in one hand and an umbrella in the other. The steps were a little bigger than usual, and there was a splash of water under his feet from time to time.

He rushed to Wenchang Palace. The square outside the gate was empty. The gate of Wenchang Palace was closed and dark.

Wenchang Palace is usually not open, and is only open for a few consecutive days in September every year. There are no special Taoist priests here, and occasionally wandering monks will stay for a few days. Most of the time, it's a haven for wandering beggars.

Su Yu stood dozens of steps away from Wenchang Palace, looking at the dilapidated building from afar.

Iron Tiger may have left a long time ago, how could he stay here for a few hours? If he finds the owner of the troupe, he should be able to find out Xueni's whereabouts. If that boss isn't the person he's looking for, he's probably gone somewhere else.

Su Yu was a little disappointed. However, seeing that maid at home just now made his heart light up again. Don't be discouraged, maybe tomorrow will be an unexpected surprise.

He turned and took a few steps back. Thinking about it, where can Leng Tiehu go on this rainy day? It is possible that he took refuge in the rain in the Wenchang Palace.

So, he came to the gate of Wenchang Palace with a lamp. The door was ajar, and he pushed it open, and it made a horrible sound.

Su Yu didn't dare to go inside, but stood at the door and shouted, "Brother Tiehu, Leng Tiehu." ”

The courtyard was silent. He felt a little tingling in his scalp. Forget it, let's go home first and talk about it tomorrow.

He closed the door and prepared to go back. The moment he turned around, he saw a man lying next to the gate. Startled, he shone a lantern.

"Iron Tiger."

Su Yu stuck the lantern in the crack in the wall, and tested Leng Tiehu's nose and breath with the back of his hand. He patted Tie Hu's face and pinched Tie Hu's human center.

"Iron Tiger, Iron Tiger."

After a while, Iron Tiger slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Su Yu and was still wondering in his heart, where was this, what happened just now?

Tiehu sat up, touched the back of his head with his right hand, a big bag, and it hurt faintly.

"Why are you here?" The two men spoke almost in unison.

Tie Hu slowed down, leaned against the gate of Wenchang Palace, and sat down, telling the story of how he discovered clues and was plotted.

Su Yu squatted next to him and said, "I did have a discovery, but I can't be sure yet." ”

Su Yu told Tiehu about the maid he saw in the Tang Mansion and his own speculation.

Tiehu didn't believe it: "No, there is such a thing?" I'll go to Tang's house. ”

Su Yu grabbed Tiehu's sleeve: "My good brother, when is this, didn't you go to Tang's house to find a beating?" Tomorrow, Tang Weiyi will come to the academy, and we will ask him in person. ”

"I'm embarrassed to go back to the academy." Tiehu said.

"I'll ask tomorrow." Su Yu said.

"Hmm." Tiehu pondered for a moment, "Young Master Mei, you go home first." I'll go to the door of Tang's house to guard now, and I'll inquire at dawn tomorrow. ”

Su Yu knew Tiehu's temper, and he couldn't stop it if he wanted to, so he had to go home alone.

At dawn the next day, Su Yu came to the gate of the South Courtyard early. While endorsing books with other scholars, he waited anxiously for Tang Weiyi. After the hour, the scholars had arrived, and Tang Weiyi was sent to him.

Chen Ang brought the other students into the classroom. Su Yu simply took the book and walked outside the gate of the academy. Looking at the bluestone road to the south, I want to see through. Half a day has passed, and I haven't seen Tang Weiyi's shadow yet.

At noon, the family gathered around to eat. Chen Ang reported to Su Zixuan that Tang Weiyi did not come to school.

Su Lan said: "It's better not to come, a mouse spoiled a pot of soup." ”

Su Yu said: "Will you not be angry today because you were punished yesterday?" ”

Chen Ang said: "Even if you have any ideas, you should explain them. It's really not like to say a word like this. ”

Su Zixuan said: "After eating for a while, I will write a letter, Lao He, you send someone to the Tang Mansion to ask what the situation is." ”

He Hongdao, who was standing on the side, agreed.

Everyone was eating, and the next person came to report that Leng Tiehu had returned.

Su Zixuan put down the bowl, wiped his mouth with a cloth towel, and when he got up to leave the table, he said, "Call him in." ”

Su Yu quickly took a few bites of food, and then followed.

At the gate of the South Courtyard, Tiehu stood stunned. Seeing Su Zixuan coming over, he knelt down with a puff.

Su Zixuan said with a calm face: "Leng Tiehu, stand up." Men's knees kneel down to their parents, don't kneel down when something happens, what age is it, people should have a little backbone. Something to say. ”

Leng Tiehu didn't stand up, but kowtowed and said, "Tiehu came to beg the dean again." ”

At this time, Su Yu followed. He knew his mother's temper, and stretched out his hand to pull Tiehu up.

Su Zixuan said: "Say it, if you can help, I'll try my best." ”

Leng Tiehu said: "I have found my sister, and I beg the dean to rescue her, as long as we can be together, let us do whatever we want." ”

Su Zixuan asked, "Your sister, where is she?" ”

Tiehu said: "She is at Tang Weiyi's house. ”

Su Yu's eyes widened excitedly: "Really? Is that the little maid? ”

Tie Hu glanced at Su Yu and said, "I went to Tang's house to inquire this morning, but they didn't let me in." I was at the door. Until a hunter took his son to deliver game to the Tang family, I asked them to inquire about the news. Sure enough, the hunter found my sister. ”

Su Zixuan frowned and asked, "Then how does the hunter know your sister?" ”

"No, he doesn't know. I told him about my sister's looks, her size, and a small mole on the corner of her mouth. With these characteristics, the hunter uncle saw a girl in the kitchen of the Tang family, who looked the same as what I said. ”

When Su Yu heard that she was there at this time, she thought to herself that Xue Ni had made up on the stage, and she didn't see her mole, and she didn't pay attention to this feature when it was late yesterday.

Su Zixuan said, "How can your sister be in the Tang family? ”

Tiehu said: "It is likely that Boss Wu sold my sister to their family. Yesterday I went to find Boss Wu, but unfortunately, he had already been beaten to death. ”

Su Zixuan said: "This news is not very confirmed. But since you think it's possible, I'll ask. It just so happened that Tang Weiyi did not come to the academy today. I'll fix a book, ask about the situation, and by the way, ask if my sister is there. If she is there, I think I can discuss with the Tang family and redeem her. After all, people also spent money to buy it. ”

"Thank you, Dean Su." Iron Tiger bowed deeply.

Su Zixuan was able to do things, immediately repaired the book, and asked Steward He to send it to the Tang family.

He Hongdao just went out and came back, followed by a person. That person was sent by the Tang family, and he also delivered the letter.

The letter was written by Tang Yongfa, and the tone was more polite. said that he was going to send Tang Weiyi to study in the provincial capital, and thanked Su Zixuan for taking care of Tang Weiyi over the years.

Su Zixuan said to Steward He: "Lao He, you haven't gone to Tang's house yet, Tang Weiyi won't come to the academy again in the future, you bring the letter, I'll change it, and you can send it again." ”

He Hongdao handed the envelope to Su Zixuan, and Su Zixuan took the letter back to the house.

Su Yu had a bad premonition. He came to the messenger of the Tang Mansion: "Do you have a little maid in the Tang family with a mole on the corner of her mouth?" ”

The man looked at Su Yu vigilantly, thought for a while, and said, "The Tang Mansion family has a big business, and there are more than a dozen servants in several gardens. I'm just in charge of the gatekeeper, and I don't know all the people there. ”

Tie Hu recognized the person who sent the letter from the Tang family, and it was the person who did not let him enter the Tang Mansion this morning. This kind of man and dog are in charge, and he can't spit out ivory from his mouth.

At this time, Su Zixuan came out and handed the corrected letter to Steward He. The housekeeper took the letter and left with the people of the Tang Mansion.

An hour later, He Hongdao came back and handed the reply letter from the Tang Mansion to Su Zixuan.