The next day, the sky was slightly brighter.

Jiang Ji took Feng Yu to Chu Fan's house.

Originally, as a county official, Chu Fan should have lived in the county temple, and only Xiu Mu could go home.

But as a local, and his home is in the county seat, and the county order of Xianwei is not a stubborn person now, many county officials in the general situation like Chu Fan live at home, and then go to the county temple to pay when the time comes.

According to the address left by Chu Fan yesterday, Jiang Ji and the others quickly found Chu Fan's home.

This is a large courtyard, which looks very magnificent, and at first glance it is a large family.

Feng Yu crossed the two stone lions at the door, came to the vermilion gate inlaid with rivets, and patted the door knocker, which collided with the gate and made a slightly dull sound.

After a while, a footstep quickly approached the gate, and then the vermilion gate opened a gap.

As the gap widened, a somewhat dry and messy head poked out.

The old man looked at Jiang Ji and the two with still a little dizzy eyes, and after making sure that they didn't know each other, he asked gently, "Dare to ask the two of you what's the matter?"

Jiang Ji took a step forward and bowed his hand slightly: "I took the liberty to visit the Chu prison officials, because I was in a bit of a hurry, I didn't have time to hand over the famous thorn, I am very sorry, and I bothered the old man to report it, and said that the person I met yesterday came to visit today." ”

Also known as a name post, the name thorn is a business card used to pass the name when visiting.

In the Daewoo Empire, unless it is a close friend, generally speaking, when visiting someone, you must not only hand over the name thorn first, but also bring the corresponding gift.

Lonely and stubborn, Qing is holding the lamb, the doctor is holding the goose, the scholar is holding the pheasant, and the people are holding the bird.

Of course, this is what you need to visit someone who is above you, and if you visit someone below yourself, you can give a casual gift.

Jiang Ji and Feng Yu came to visit Chu Fan was a temporary decision, but they didn't bring any gifts, and in order to keep their identities secret, they didn't even prepare a famous assassination, which was really a bit abrupt.

But the old man saw that Jiang Ji and the two had extraordinary temperaments, and guessed that they were not ordinary people, and Jiang Ji's words were conclusive, not like lying, so he responded: "Please wait outside the door for a while, and I will go to inform the master." ”

The door closed again, and the footsteps faded away.

The two of them didn't have to wait long, and after a while, with a rush of footsteps, the vermilion gate opened again.

Compared with yesterday's official uniform, Chu Fan was wearing a black robe with big sleeves at this time, and he had a little surprise on his face: "I don't know if the two of you are coming, and the two of you have been waiting for a long time, it's really complicated." ”

"The two of us took the liberty to come to the door, and it was fortunate that Chu Jun didn't care about me and waited for Meng Lang. ”

Chu Fan knew that Jiang Ji must have something to do when he came to him at this point in time, so after a few words of greeting, he invited Jiang Ji and the two to enter.

"Two inside, please, yesterday's help has not been repaid, today the two came to the door, just let the friendship of the landlord. ”

Jiang Ji and the others followed Chu Fan into the mansion.

Jiang Ji thought that this mansion was extraordinary on the outside, simple and atmospheric, and it should be extraordinary on the inside, but he didn't expect it to be a little "desolate".

The huge mansion is empty, and there should have been some rockeries, ponds, etc., but now they have all been abandoned, and the pavilions and pavilions are also a little dilapidated, as if they have not been properly cared for and repaired.

It seemed that he had long been accustomed to the surprise of others at the scene in this courtyard, Chu Fan said with a smile: "My family fell into the middle of my grandfather's generation for some reasons, and this mansion was also sealed, and it was not until three years ago, with my father's efforts, that it returned to my family. ”

"Unfortunately, my father died in the midst of the pandemic soon after, and I am ashamed that I am not talented enough to revitalize the family business. ”

Jiang Ji knew in his heart, and only then did he know why this mansion was so "desolate", and he hadn't even seen a few slaves since he entered.

"Why should Chu Jun be arrogant, Jun is skilled and talented, but he lacks an opportunity, Xianwei County Ling is from a big family and has a wide range of knowledge, he will definitely be able to discover Chu Jun's ability, and when the time comes, it is just idle to go further. ”

Chu Fan shook his head and did not continue the topic, although that county commander was born in a big family, his talent was average, if it weren't for the Chu family's reputation, he wouldn't be able to be a jailer, let alone gain further appreciation.

The three of them came to the living room, sat down separately, and after the servants served refreshments, they were the only ones left in the hall.

Chu Fan asked at this time: "The two of you are visiting at this time, there must be something important, I don't know what it is?" If Fan can help, he will definitely not refuse. ”

Jiang Ji didn't immediately mention the matter of saving people, but asked, "What does Chu Jun think of Zhao Shuo?"

Chu Fan's brows moved slightly, as if he had guessed Jiang Ji's intention, but he didn't reveal it, but followed Jiang Ji's words and said: "Filial piety is unparalleled, if you are born in a family, I am afraid that you have already risen to the top." ”

If Zhao Shuo was born in a family, his things would have been blown up a long time ago, and the nearby states and counties are estimated to be somewhat famous, and it is not difficult to raise filial piety, not as famous as it is now, but it is also famous among the common people.

"When Zhao Shuo's mother asked last night, Chu Jun was also beside me, since I should make this matter, naturally I can't ignore it, I took the liberty to come to the door today, I want to ask Chu Jun to say one or two in front of the county order. ”

As soon as Jiang Ji finished speaking, Feng Yu had already cleverly taken out a bag of things from his arms, opened it, and put it on top of your Chu Fan's table.

"These are two pieces of fine jade, one of them is a thank you gift to Chu Jun, and the other is to ask Chu Jun to transfer it to the county monarch on his behalf, so that he can be accommodating, the legal principle is nothing more than human affection, Zhao Shuo is filial piety, and the murder is also for a reason, please punish the county gentleman lightly. ”

Looking at the two pieces of white jade that were warm and transparent, half the size of a palm, and finely carved, Chu Fan swallowed his saliva unconsciously, and then slowly reached out to push the jade, as if he had exhausted all his strength, he raised his head and looked at Jiang Ji.

"Jade is worth a lot of money, and Fan naturally wants it, but yesterday Gongzi only gave a helping hand, and today there is something to entrust, how can Fan make a profit from it? ”

Jiang Ji didn't expect Chu Fan to refuse so simply, with his current state, he must be in urgent need of money, but he didn't accept the jade with peace of mind, but planned to get the county order out of his own pocket, which really made Jiang Ji unexpected.

After taking a deep look at Chu Fan, Jiang Ji did not insist, but took the opportunity to say: "Zhao Shuo's matter is what I promised, Chu Jun can contribute, and one of the jade stones should be transferred to the county monarch." ”

Thinking about his own situation, Chu Fan couldn't say what he wanted to refuse, so he just nodded heavily: "This matter is on me, don't worry." ”