Although the cloudy sun has risen from the west, the Yuque Palace is located in a deep sinkhole, and there are still many dim places that cannot be illuminated by the light of the cloudy day.

In this small courtyard of the main altar of Xuanjiao, it was dim. On the beams and pillars in the small building, the centipede beads and Jiaozhu inlaid with soft fluorescent light still emitted a soft fluorescent light in the darkness, illuminating the building after breaking through the darkness.

After seeing Lin Cong's face full of doubts through the fluorescent light, the ghost mother pondered for a moment, and finally slowly explained the reason: "Over the years, the lord has only been busy fighting everywhere. Gradually, however, they neglected the stability of the country. So much so that some ghosts dare to take risks and do illegal things. If Ah San hadn't been outside, he noticed that someone was reselling and smuggling special metals, and we would still be in the dark and didn't know anything. Now, our country is about to exchange for a period of peace, which is used to recuperate. Before that, if we don't eradicate some lawbreakers, the country will have no peace, and this rest and recuperation will be meaningless. ”。

After a pause, the ghost mother said solemnly: "The country is not resting, the ghost people are uneasy, and the ghost people are uneasy, and the country is about to die." Therefore, when the lord learned of this, he immediately ordered that these lawbreakers who broke the law in private must be severely punished and never tolerated. ”。

After hearing this, Lin Cong pondered for a moment, and suddenly realized that Xiao Shizhu was indeed different from the old masters he had followed before, and he also felt that he was with the right ghost this time.

But these outlaws can still break the law under the strict law, and they must have secretly developed a lot of power. Therefore, you should send a few more teams to keep up, in case something happens, you can also protect Lord Weng and Mrs. Lai. At the same time, it can also secretly help the owner and find out more potential problems. Immediately afterwards, the ghost mother added: "Although the Xuanjiao is not responsible for investigating crimes, it is also good at inquiring about information. With your help, Lord Weng can get to the bottom of it, wipe out this gang of thieves or corrupt officials, and return me to the Nine Shadows Country Howling Wind Plain. ”。

"At the same time, if you can pull out the radish and bring out the mud, you can also kill the chickens and make an example of the monkeys, so that the ghosts in the country will not dare to take risks in the future and defy the law. Lin Cong raised his head and said in a slightly excited trembling voice.

At the same time, both fists are clenched in the sleeves.

He quickly deduced the results several times in his head, and he thought it was a very good plan. Kill one and make an example of a hundred, and rule the country with fierceness. It can also win the hearts of the people and make the country of Jiuyou peaceful and peaceful.

That's exactly what it means. The ghost mother slowly tilted her head.

"Now the intelligence network in all parts of the ten continents needs Xuanjiao disciples to maintain and operate, and there is no redundant team to mobilize for the time being. Soon, Lin Cong showed a little embarrassment on his face, his originally raised eyebrows suddenly wrinkled slightly, and he said slowly and thoughtfully to the ghost mother: "**, otherwise, I will secretly issue a secret order to my subordinates, but wherever Lord Weng and Mrs. Lai go, the local Xuanjiao followers must secretly help investigate the case, and at the same time secretly protect the safety of Lord Weng and Mrs. Lai." In this way, there is no need to mobilize other teams to catch up, and at the same time, it can ensure the safety of the owner, and at the same time, secretly help them find out these things. How?".

After that, Lin Cong looked directly at the ghost mother and quietly waited for the ghost mother to decide.

The ghost mother pondered for a long time, and after thinking about it, she also felt that this was a good solution. So he nodded, and when he agreed, he also stood up and prepared to leave the place.

"Remember, the safety of my daughter and Mrs. Lai is paramount. After leaving such a sentence, the ghost mother bypassed the bow and saluted, and after sending her away from this place, Lin Cong walked towards the outside of the building......

"Lord, I just received a reply from **. At dawn this morning, Lord Weng had already set off from Yuque Palace and headed for Xiaofeng County. ”。

On Shuoyue Island, Wu Qiuyuan, who was ordered to rush here to listen to the call, stood on the top of Xiaoyu Mountain City, by the well in the backyard of the majestic and majestic military yamen, and reported back to Xiao Shizhu, who was slowly washing on the edge of the well: "At the same time, Mrs. Lai was sent to accompany her to assist the lord from the side, so as not to be impatient and impulsive. ”。

But he didn't mention that Lai Yueqi actually went to the Howling Wind Plain for medical treatment.

In addition, the matter of visiting the world's famous doctors, and Tu Yaoqing's death of the little Weng master was ordered by the ghost mother not to spread the word, so naturally it has not yet reached Shuoyue Island, and Xiao Shizhu does not know that there are such vicious incidents.

After listening to Wu Qiuyuan's report, Xiao Shizhu picked up a towel and wiped his face carefully, asked Xunxiang to help him put away the toiletries, and then walked straight towards the main house.

Wu Qiuyuan also followed inch by inch, and continued to say: "** is also about to set off, rush to Duxi City to pick up the lord, and return to the capital with you." ”。

"Hmm. Wu Qiuyuan, after I secretly transferred you to the Xuanjiao Sect a few years ago, you have been responsible for secretly investigating whether officials have embezzled or accepted bribes. Xiao Shizhu, who sat on the couch in the depths of the main room, said slowly.

At this time, there were only him and Wu Qiuyuan in the room, and on the table on the couch, there were already hot breakfast and cutlery, the same two.

After speaking, Xiao Shizhu invited Wu Qiuyuan to sit down and have breakfast with him.

Xiao Shizhu would do the same in the past, and when the ministers had important things to do in the morning, they would be invited to sit down and dine together. At the same time, talking while eating, it improves work efficiency.

Wu Qiuyuan didn't shirk it, and after bowing and thanking him, he sat down opposite him.

"Yes. After sitting down, Wu Qiuyuan nodded and said.

After he returned from his southern tour with Xiao Shizhu, he made many miraculous achievements. In addition, although Wu Qiu Yuan is a hot-blooded young man who thinks hard to serve the country, he has followed Wu Qiu Shou for many years, and he is already an old man who does things under the teaching of words and deeds, and he is also upright.

In the Xuanjiao, he is also an important member of the department who secretly visits the officials and generals to see if there is any illegal behavior, and the official rank is second only to Lin Cong, who is now in charge of the entire Xuanjiao. Lu Wu's acceptance of bribes was found out by this little ghost.

Before Ah San, Wu Qiuyuan had also reported some clues about the smuggling of rare minerals on the Howling Wind Plain. However, because there is no conclusive evidence, the content of the secret letter reported is also vague.

Now, Xiao Shizhu is to investigate these things, so he summoned Wu Qiuyuan from Duxi City here. First, I stayed by my side for the time being, and second, I had something important to ask him.

"Is Lu Wu involved in these smuggling cases?" Immediately after, Xiao Shizhu, who had eaten a few bites of hot porridge, asked bluntly.

Wu Qiuyuan on the opposite side was stunned for a moment, put down the toothbrush in his hand, and recalled all the clues he found.

After a long time, Wu Qiuyuan shook his head silently, indicating that he didn't know.

This gang of thieves is hiding too deeply, and in the end they have nothing to do with which officials in the country, and at this time they are still black-eyed and have no idea.

And there is really no direct evidence on Lu Wu to prove that he was also involved in this matter. Wu Qiu Yuan is an upright and steady person, deep in the genetics of his father Wu Qiu Shou, without conclusive evidence, he will never cater to others to make up nonsense, and he naturally shook his head silently at the moment.

But seeing him shake his head, Xiao Shizhu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Lu Wu was not involved, at least not for the time being, otherwise Xiao Shizhu would be very embarrassed now. It cannot be denied that Lu Wu is a genius of the world. Now is the time to employ people, if Lu Wu is involved in it and is angry with the people, Xiao Shizhu will naturally have to kill Lu Wu, and he will have to make this heart to 'tear and kill the horse'.

However, in this way, there will be no candidates for heavenly officials, and everything in the palace and the country will be in chaos. The middle school will be even more chaotic because of this, which is the last thing Xiao Shizhu wants to see.

"Don't worry, the king, we will definitely investigate this matter in secret. A good man will never be wronged, nor will he harbor any evil spirit. After a while, Wu Qiuyuan assured Xiao Shizhu.

"So much for the best. Xiao Shizhu nodded and advised: "Even if Lu Wu's evil deeds are discovered, you must report it truthfully, and there must be no concealment." As for what to do, I have my own decision, and you don't have to worry too much. ”。

"Yes. Wu Qiuyuan stood up and bowed.

Xiao Shizhu put away his solemn color, smiled, and motioned for him to sit down and continue eating.

The two ghosts chatted while eating again, and chatted about some other gossip. After eating and drinking enough after a while, and chatting happily, Xiao Shizhu put down the tableware, picked up the plain towel, wiped his mouth and stood up.

Wu Qiuyuan also stood up.

"You will live here first, and at the same time be responsible for the reconstruction of the Xuanjiao branch on Shuoyue Island. Xiao Shizhu walked to the door with his hand, raised his eyes to look at the dusty sky outside the house, and said to Wu Qiuyuan behind him: "But in this matter of the Howling Wind Plain, we must also check whether it is the Northern Yin Dynasty secretly doing it." Over the years, we have been back and forth with the Beiyin Dynasty on the bright side, and we are also competing in secret. The intelligence agencies of the Northern Yin Dynasty should not be underestimated, if they can find out some clues before the negotiation, and have some conclusive evidence, then the king can still knock on the Northern Yin Dynasty at the negotiation table. ”。

The minister also has this hunch, and this matter is most likely a trick made by the Northern Yin Dynasty in secret. After Wu Qiuyuan stood beside Xiao Shizhu, his face suddenly became solemn: "Over the years, whether it is Xuanjiao or Chachasi, they have caught many spies and traitors sent by the Northern Yin Dynasty. It can be seen from this that the Northern Yin Dynasty is very determined to secretly subvert our country. ”。

"Well, that's why I decided to let Lord Weng be in the light, and the officials under your command are in the dark, one is bright and one is dark, and this matter must be investigated. When Xiao Shizhu said this, he saw Xunxiang walking towards him in the distance.

"You go get busy first. Xiao Shizhu then said to Wu Qiuyuan.

Nawu Qiuyuan bowed, answered and left. Instead of the main entrance, he walked out of the backyard through the side door.

At this time, Xun Xiang had already walked in front of Xiao Shizhu and saluted: "Lord, Lord Yingzhao, Master Jiang Ziwen, and Master Ji Kang have all arrived and are waiting outside the door." ”。

"Well, bring them in. Xiao Shizhu said this, turned around and returned to the house.

The maids had already cleaned up the leftovers from breakfast and replaced them with tea and fruit snacks.

After Xiao Shizhu sat down behind the round table in the room, Xun Xiang went and walked in with the three adults, and then withdrew.

"My lords, sit down and talk. After they saluted, Xiao Shizhu smiled and said, "Wronged Yingzhao, stand for the time being." ”。

"Yes. Ying Zhao didn't complain, and when he stood opposite Xiao Shizhu, he said: "King, I am invited to come, do you have anything to explain?"

"Hmm. Xiao Shizhu pushed the fruit bowl in front of them, picked up his teacup, and nodded: "In five days, the national teacher Yingying and the water master will return to Shuoyue Island." At that time, I will also take the national teacher back to the capital, and the negotiation will be handled by the three of you for the time being, and you will have to pay attention to some things. ”。

"I suspect that the Northern Yin Dynasty will definitely bargain at the negotiating table. Xiao Shizhu, who took a sip of tea and moistened his throat, said unhurriedly: "Therefore, you need to pay attention to the fact that the land that needs to be ceded by the Northern Yin Dynasty cannot be less at all, and you can't let it." The second is money, and one or two pieces of silver cannot be missing. Not only should it not be less, but it should also be added. We now have more chips in our hands, not only Gong Mingyi, but also more money. ”。