The dim light in the dark room was dim, and the flames on the candlestick danced softly, occasionally swaying a few times by the wind from nowhere.

At this time, the atmosphere seemed tense and depressing, Gao Cai bowed, his face was cautious, and beads of sweat were oozing slightly on his forehead.

"I wonder what the hell is going on? Why did such an important person fall into their hands so easily? And what is the origin of that person named Shao Xi? Last time, I asked you to check, but what results did you find? ”

The black-robed man's voice revealed anger, but his voice was still very low, and the object in his hand was turning rapidly, as if he was venting his inner displeasure in this way.

Gao Cai seemed to feel the coercion brought by the black-robed man, and replied cautiously in a low voice: "Back to the Lord, things were going smoothly originally, but I didn't want an accident halfway. Now that people and things are in Dali Temple, the slaves will find a way to get them out, but things are a little tricky at the moment, and they can't be in a hurry for a while. As for the one named Shao Xi, the slave has sent someone to Yingzhou City to investigate, and a few years ago, there was indeed a son of a wealthy family surnamed Shao who rushed to Daliang City to prepare for this year's Spring Festival. However, the son of that family is not called Shao Xi, but Shao Jinbao, and the locals also know that the Shao family has such a young master who is studying, but they have not heard that he has ever practiced martial arts, I wonder if he deliberately concealed it from the outside world? ”

After the black-robed man quietly listened to Gao Cai's words, he said in a deep voice: "It is very important for us that you contact the hidden stake lurking in the Dali Temple and try every means to get that thing back." It's okay for people to say, after all, dead people can't speak, as long as they are dealt with cleanly. That Shao Xi is also a talent, both civil and military, and has outstanding abilities, if he can be used by me, it is the best. Otherwise, he may be the biggest obstacle in front of us, and now that he has caused us so much trouble, if I guess correctly, it is in his hands, and it will not be easy to get it back. ”

"The slave of Dali Temple will find a way to deal with it, and then arrange for someone to find out if there is a scholar from Yingzhou named Shao Jinbao who has come to Daliang City. If this person is found, then this Shao Xi is very likely to be the child back then, if he is not found, it is also possible that Shao Jinbao is just his nickname in Yingzhou. ”

"In short, things can't go wrong again, you didn't handle the matter of glass beads properly, and you actually exposed such a big flaw. Go back and reassure the people coming from the east and south, and if there is any news from the north? Did you find that thing? Now that the western line has been broken, let's see if there is any way to reconnect with them, and all the conditions that were offered at the beginning will remain the same, so that they can rest assured. ”

Gao Cai heard the blame in the black-robed man's words, and hurriedly bowed down and replied: "There is indeed negligence in this matter, and I will definitely try my best to make up for it." In the last few days, there has been no news from the north, and the reassuring servants from the east and south will do it themselves. As for the re-establishment of contact with the west, I am afraid, it is not urgent for a moment, and reliable people must be found. ”

The black-robed man shook the cloak on his body and said dissatisfiedly: "There has been no good news in recent days, shouldn't you plan carefully?" Don't get your hands on it anymore. ”

"The slave understands, please rest assured. The minions will be careful not to let this happen again. It's just that now that Shao Xi is involved in the murder of the White Night Envoy, I don't know how to deal with it next, and I ask the Lord to show me. ”

"I think he can't find out anything for a while, you can find a way to arrange something else, so that he has no time to pay attention to this matter, and after we press this matter, he can't find out if he wants to."

"Understood. The minions will go back and make arrangements. ”

The black-robed man reminded Gao Cai again: "Don't mess up the things I told you, you should know that what we are doing now cannot be overlooked, otherwise we will never recover." ”

Gao Cai hurriedly replied respectfully: "Please rest assured, the slave will be more careful in the future, and the same mistake will not occur again." ”

"Okay, go and do what you need to do, and you don't have to come to see me again if there's nothing special."

"The minions are gone."

Gao Cai bowed cautiously and exited the secret room.

The black-robed man clasped his hands on his shoulders and whispered to himself: "Shao Xi, I didn't expect you to have such a ability at such a young age, and you really didn't disappoint me, but I didn't know that you were a person who knew the times?" ”

A moment later, the black-robed man also turned and left the secret room.

……

After tossing all night, Shao Xi and Lao Wu returned to the Frost and Snow Building as soon as it was dawn, followed by Bai Jinqing and his party.

When Shao Xi went to Egret Academy, he originally wanted to bring a few people to live at home for two days, but he made such a fuss and stayed in Dali Temple for several days.

Now that they have all been released, no matter what, several people have to get together and have two drinks.

On Long Qitai's side, Shao Xi has already explained, once Wu Riyeti opened his mouth, he immediately sent someone over to inform him, this is the only clue in Shao Xi's hands that can find out the identity of the black-robed person.

In fact, so far in the case of the murder of the envoy of Bai Yeguo, the murderer has been arrested, and Shao Xi has also helped Bai Jinqing and several people clear their suspicions, so it is said that the matter will end here.

But the problem now is that Xiao Changyi stuffed the power of the entire Kyoto soldiers and horses to Shao Xi, which is tantamount to pushing him to continue to find out the mastermind behind this case, but it is not so easy in terms of the current progress.

If Wu Riyeti really didn't speak, Shao Xi would not be able to continue to investigate. The mastermind behind it certainly wouldn't want Uriyeti to open his mouth, so how do you shut it up?

Before leaving Dali Temple, Shao Xi told Long Taiqian to be optimistic.

Because of the power behind them, no one can say where their hands have been extended, so at this time the custody of the prisoners must be extremely careful, so as not to be killed and killed, and finally become dead without proof.

Long Qitai patted his chest and assured the matter, and said that he would arrange for Xiao Liuzi to watch over him personally, and there would never be any problems.

It was precisely with such a guarantee that Shao Xi returned to the Frost Snow Building with Lao Wu and the others to wait for news.

Anyway, for Bai Jinqing and the four of them, this unfortunate thing has finally come to an end, and it is indeed time to celebrate.

Shao Xi arranged for the kitchen to cook a few small dishes, and took a few jars of good wine to the Xiyan Pavilion on the third floor to drink and chat with Bai Jinqing, while Lao Wu sat aside and ate and drank by himself.

"Brother Shao, from the night of Chinese New Year's Eve when I and a few others met now, it has only been more than ten days, and I didn't expect so many things to happen. You have only entered the palace twice and have been appreciated and valued by the saints, and this time you have solved such a big case and helped a few of us clear their grievances, so you should be respected. ”

The person who spoke was none other than Hu Yushan.

In the past few days, although several people have eaten and drunk well in Dali Temple, and have received a lot of good treatment, they are suspected of murder on their backs, and several people are also ignorant of food and sleep. Now, the truth has finally been revealed, and several people are also a lot more relaxed in their hearts, and they finally don't have to worry about affecting the spring festival soon after because of this inexplicable thing.

After several people drank this cup with a smile, Zheng Yuanxiu teased Shao Xi again: "Thinking about that Chinese New Year's Eve, Brother Shao also said that he was not a lifter and was not qualified to participate in the Spring Festival. Now it seems that Brother Shao needs to take the exam? With his own ability, he directly got the appreciation of the saint, we haven't taken the exam yet, and now they have become a four-grade master. ”

When he said this, several people present were also quite emotional, this is really more people than people have to die, and goods have to be thrown away.

Scholars are already pretentious, but now in front of Shao Xi, they feel that their hard work in the past ten years has been in vain. But they don't know that it has taken Shao Xi ten years to get to where he is today, and who has really seen the wind, frost, rain and snow in these ten years?

Only Lao Wu, the little old man who has always been by his side.

Bai Jinqing shook the folding fan in his hand and said slowly: "From the first time we met, I saw that Brother Shao is not an ordinary person, this extraordinary person naturally walks an extraordinary road, how can people like us compare?" If it weren't for Brother Shao's action this time, wouldn't a few of us have been wronged in vain? ”

Han Shaoguang, who has always been a big grin, said with a sigh at this time: "Although I have known Brother Shao for a short time, I feel that because of Brother Shao's appearance, many things have changed. Whether it is to solve the dispute between the old master and the Liu family, or the smooth progress after entering the palace, or the shocking case of the assassination of the foreign envoy today, all prove that Brother Shao is extraordinary. If we are really fortunate enough to enter the court in the future, we must not become a burden to Brother Shao and drag Brother Shao back. ”

Don't look at Han Shaoguang's usual giggling, but what he said today was full of heartfelt words, and several people around him also nodded in agreement.

Indeed, if you want to be friends with capable people, you must have the consciousness of making more efforts, otherwise you have to be taken care of and helped every day, and you can't reflect your own value, so what kind of face do you have to stand by the side of capable people and tell others that you are his friends?

Shao Xi just smiled indifferently and said, "A few brothers, don't say these compliments anymore, everyone is not an outsider, I treat you as brothers, and you also treat me as an ordinary person, okay?" Otherwise, I'm so stressed! ”

Bai Jinqing also said indifferently: "What Brother Shao said is very true, since we are friends, don't care too much about each other's identities. The friendship of gentlemen can be as light as clear water, and thick as spirits! As for the wine thing, although it can be pursued and exquisite, it is not the foundation of drinking, we drink wine, and we have a heart, and it has little to do with what kind of clothes we are wearing and what official position we are sitting on, so we must not put the cart before the horse. ”

Several people nodded when they heard this, and Shao Xi also agreed with Bai Jinqing's words. Although he is only a teenager, he knows the way of a gentleman, which really impresses Shao Xi.

Bai Jinqing turned his head to Shao Xi and asked, "Brother Shao, two days later will be the Shangyuan Festival, when the lantern festival in Daliang City will be very lively, I wonder if you will have time to go with my brothers?" ”

"What? Don't you have to accompany Miss Liu? ”