The news of Nanyue's death soon spread throughout Suzhou City, but all the people with heads and faces went to his funeral, because Nanyue had no descendants, so Nan Ergongzi wore linen and filial piety, and personally threw a basin for his brother.

Because they wanted to investigate the truth behind Nanyue's death, Lin Chonghan and Gu Qingzhang also went to Nan's house.

As soon as Lin Chonghan crossed the threshold, he heard the miserable crying in the hall, Nanyue's wife almost fainted a few times, and his mother was much calmer than that day.

She entertained Lin Chonghan thoughtfully and warmly, and she couldn't see that she almost spoke ill of the other party before.

After the condolences, Gu Qingzhang took the initiative to gossip with Nan Er, and Lin Chonghan was responsible for going to the girl's words.

After some conversation, Gu Qingzhang learned that Nan Ermingan was four or five years younger than his brother.

"Although my brother is only a few years older than me," said Nan'an, who had lost a lot of weight during the preparations for the funeral, "but for as long as I can remember, my brother has been helping my mother with the housework." ”

He said: "My father left very early, and the eldest brother is like a father, and it is not too much for my brother to say that he is my father. ”

Gu Qingzhang comforted him softly, and then changed the topic, as if casually talking about their family's spice business.

"When I arrived at the main hall, I smelled a faint fragrance," he said with a smile, "I have heard that the Nan family is a famous spice merchant, I wonder if this is one of the fragrances?" ”

The two of them walked through the door of the house from the front yard of the main hall, and there was a lamp above their heads that was faintly shining, and perhaps a little maid forgot to put it out.

Nan'an was slightly stunned, but soon smiled heartily: "Brother Tai has a good eye, this is the ancestral secret incense of my Nan family, the Nan family once had ancestral teachings, no matter where the clansmen move, the family must light this incense all year round." ”

"If you like it," he said, "I can't tell you the recipe, but I can give you some." ”

Gu Qingzhang shook his head: "I don't like burning incense, so there's no need." ”

He chatted along the topic and said: "The fragrance of the Nan family is really amazing, I heard that even the emperor's palace will use the incense of the Nan family." ”

Talking about this matter, Nan'an showed pride: "Brother Tai has a good reputation, but this incense of our Nan family is also recommended by nobles, so we can be fortunate to be favored by Your Majesty." ”

But when Gu Qingzhang wanted to find out who the noble man on the south bank was, no matter how he tossed and turned, the other party was still unmoved, and he shut up and refused to talk about this topic.

Gu Qingzhang could only give up.

*

He didn't get anything here, but Lin Chonghan gained a lot on the side of his daughter.

It is reported that Nanyue's wife's surname is Yue, and she is a person from the north, but she has always been disliked by Nan's mother because of her northerner status, but fortunately, her husband has always loved her, so she was saved from being divorced.

"The husband doesn't talk about being considerate, but he also treats the concubine very well," Yue's beautiful eyes were tearful, crying so much that the pear blossoms brought rain, which made people feel pity, "I don't want this to go like this." ”

When Lin Chonghan asked if Nanyue had any enemies or opponents outside, Yue's family hesitated for a moment, but still honestly explained: "The concubine doesn't know much about Xianggong's business...... But I also know that something has happened to our family recently. ”

"Recently, an alien spice merchant settled in Suzhou, and there was some conflict and friction with our family."

Lin Chonghan wrote this down in his heart, and at this time, a new female dependent came over, Yue's family apologized, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet the other party.

After talking to the female dependent, the Yue family said that they were going to take care of many matters in the house, so they retired first, looking at her back, Lin Chonghan began to think about who the merchant was.

At this time, on the other side, Nan'an, who had finished talking about business, was admiring the bamboo forest in the backyard with Gu Qingzhang.

Nan'an: "Brother Tai, please see, the bamboo here is tall and proud, and the leaves are green and verdant, which is really a good product." ”

Gu Qingzhang followed him and perfunctory him, he was a military general, no matter how prominent his family background was, he didn't understand what good the bamboo that these literati often sang about.

He casually thought, if there is any benefit, it is probably that the bamboo shoots are particularly tender.

Just as he was thinking about it, he was hit coldly.

The person who came was a small servant, and he was still holding a letter in his hand, and in a hurry, Gu Qingzhang couldn't see it really, and could only vaguely see the words "Shanggong Spice" leaking from the edge of the paper.

After the little guy bumped into him, he quickly knelt down and kowtowed and begged for mercy: "The villain accidentally bumped into the distinguished guest, and asked the distinguished guest to forgive his sins." ”

Gu Qingzhang shook his head and signaled that it was okay.

"What kind of recklessness is it," Nan'an asked, frowning, "where are you going in such a hurry?" ”

The little guy lowered his head, Gu Qingzhang couldn't see his face, he could only hear him say, "Second master, it's a letter from the north." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Nan'an's face changed suddenly, and he looked at Gu Qingzhang without a trace, and cleared his throat a little uncomfortably.

Gu Qingzhang heard the song and knew the elegance, so he took the initiative to say goodbye.

When he walked out of a distance, he heard Nan'an reprimanding the little guy with his internal strength: "In the future, if there are outsiders, don't mention the letter from the north." ”

Crossing the threshold, Gu Qingzhang's doubts were easily solved.

After attending the funeral, the two met outside Nanfu to exchange their experiences with each other.

Lin Chonghan: "Nanyue has a rival in the business field, and he is a foreign spice merchant. ”

"The news I got is," Gu Qingzhang said, "I'm afraid that the Nan family has climbed into a certain dignitary in the capital." ”

The two looked at each other.

Lin Chonghan asked: "Then only these two are possible?" ”

"Not necessarily," Gu Qingzhang helped her into the carriage and followed him in, he lowered the curtain, "We have neglected one thing from beginning to end. ”

"That's why Nanyue went to the banquet, who made him an appointment?"

*

When the investigation of the two was in full swing, Lin Shijing asked people to find a recliner and snuggled up in the recliner to bask in the sun.

Spring didn't follow Lin Chonghan, she moved a small stool to sit next to her, and concentrated on cutting water chestnuts for the second young master.

"Second master, you say," Spring was puzzled while slashing, "Although this Nanyue prince is a character, he doesn't have much to do with us, why do our young lady and Hou Ye want to investigate his death?" ”

Lin Shijing scooped up a few pieces of water chestnuts from the basket in front of her, and he lazily nibbled on them: "Because your young lady is in a hurry, she wants to find something to do for herself-well, this horse's hooves are refreshing." ”

Spring was subconsciously diverted by what he said, and said, "Eat more to moisten your lungs." ”

The answer Lin Shijing gave her was pure nonsense.

He also knew in his heart that Gu Qingzhang was not that kind person, and the only reason why he agreed to investigate Nanyue's death was to confirm whether the other party died because he offended the powerful.

After all, if he is really killed like this, the secret behind it will never be small.

At this time, the two walked back from outside, and Lin Chonghan was the first to see his brother who was recuperating, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.

She teased: "Brother, you really have been stealing half a day of leisure." ”

Gu Qingzhang was instructing Gua Er to find out who asked Nanyue out a few days ago, and when he heard this, he even took a moment to come out and added: "When is your brother unhappy?" ”

Lin Shijing: ......