Zhao Rang barely remembered how he came back to the other courtyard.

For the first time, he found that Yuan Mingkong's alcohol consumption was so good!

Hearing a noise in the house, Fu Bo, who had been guarding the door, asked softly:

"Young Master, are you awake?"

Zhao Rang rubbed his groggy head and opened his mouth to answer, but he didn't make any sound.

I tried to keep my eyes open, and the familiar room in front of me gradually became clear.

"Water ......"

Zhao Rang finally said a complete word.

Fauber pushed the door open.

On the tray in his hand, there is a pot of brewed tea.

The temperature is neither hot nor cold, just enough to go straight to the entrance.

Zhao Rang didn't even have time to use the teacup, picked up the teapot, pointed it to the spout, and poured all the tea into his stomach.

After a pot of tea, he felt a little more comfortable.

"Young master, do you want to open the curtain?"

Zhao Rang sniffed and frowned.

The smell of alcohol permeated the room......

"Pull it open and open the window too!"

The sun outside the window was shining in, and it was no longer morning.

It's past noon!

Since returning from the Western Regions, Zhao Rang has hardly slept again, and even stayed up all night.

Although drinking was a mistake, it has to be said that it gave him a chance to sleep well.

The last time I woke up, there was Qingqing sitting in the room, which really scared him!

Fortunately, this time it was in the other courtyard, Fu Bo Lao Cheng was serious and never acted recklessly, giving Zhao Rang enough time to relax.

Although the winter solstice, the so-called longest winter night of the year, the weather in the imperial city is still very cold.

The cold wind blowing in from the window was all blowing solidly on Zhao Rang's body, and he couldn't help but shiver.

"Young master, the cold wind hurts your body, you still put on your clothes, right?"

Zhao Rang shook his head and signaled that it was okay.

After drinking, the body is already hot, and the cold wind is just right!

Not to mention that he was already a four-rank martial arts realm that had cultivated the Great Grandmaster's Fa Phase, even if he drank too much wine, this level of cold wind would not hurt him in any way.

"Outside, all right?"

Zhao Rang asked, but he was a little more sober.

"Young master, before you came back last night, everyone from the Investigation Division had already left the other courtyard, saying that they were going back to the main building to resume their lives."

Zhao Rang nodded after hearing this.

Counting the time, it was time for them to go back after they were busy with the nearly 100 corpses.

"One of the leaders also left a letter of silver. Don't blame it for saying that there has been a lot of disturbance these days! ”

Fauber continued.

"Silver?"

Zhao Rang repeated it strangely.

can make the Investigation Department pay, and this is the first in the world.

Even those noble mansions, they can enter and exit whenever they want. In the entire northern border of Dawei, no matter what level of civil and military officials or how big the yamen is, when they see the people in the investigation department, they have to shrink their necks and walk around.

"Yes, young master, and it's not cash silver, it's a silver ticket, and it's enveloped in a wide brown paper envelope, and the mouth of the envelope is glued firmly with paste."

Zhao Rangchai asked:

"How many are in it?"

Fauber shook his head and said:

"Young master, the old slave didn't open it. In the second half of last night, you were supported by the two of you to return to the other courtyard, and you were already a little delirious at that time, so you thought that you would wait until you woke up today, and after giving you a report, you would do the district. ”

Zhao Rang was a little embarrassed......

He thought that even if he drank too much, he should be able to get it back.

didn't think about it, but was sent back by the two.

Needless to say, these two people must be Yuan Mingkong's cronies.

The dignified Seven Princes, even if they are not welcomed, will not wander around alone.

Especially recently, the entire imperial city is panicked, and Yuan Mingkong is an extremely appropriate person, and he will take into account all possible incidents.

"Young Master......"

Fu Bo saw that Zhao Rang fell silent again, but he opened his mouth to speak.

"Huh? What's the matter with Fauber?"

Zhao Rang came back to his senses and asked.

"Young master, don't blame the old slave for talking too much, although you must not like to listen to the old slave's words...... But you really can't drink like you did last night! ”

"If this is in the Zhao family, in our city, of course it will be fine. But this is the Imperial City...... The people and forces with heads and faces, names and surnames are like carp crossing the river, and there are countless of them! In case you meet someone who doesn't open your eyes, or you have had an awkward relationship with our Zhao family, and you are drunk, is it not a color to be delivered? ”

Fauber babbled a lot in one breath.

Zhao Rang listened patiently.

He really didn't like to hear that.

There must be no young man in this world who can listen to the advice of his elders.

Young people are young because they have their own ideas.

Even if they think twice, if they feel that their motivation is enough to convince them, then they will go back and do it!

As for the consequences...... Of course, it won't be exactly what was envisioned.

"Young master, the old slave is talking too much."

When Fu Bo saw the change in Zhao Rang's face, he knew that he was resistant, but it was just because of his old face that it was not easy to attack.

In fact, Zhao Rang remembered the weird wine shop and the weird girl that night.

The wine of the Valley of Forgetfulness.

He was also drunk unconscious in Zhenhai City, and even vomited on the street.

If you can really do what Fauber said, on the basis of everything in moderation, and add a point or two of restraint, you can really avoid a lot of troubles and incidents.

"Fauber, you're right, I remember! You can rest assured! ”

Zhao Rang said very sincerely, without any intention of blame.

After hearing this, Fu Bo was also relieved, beckoned to the door, asked the next person to add tea to the teapot, and brought in a bowl of decanting soup by the way.

"But last night...... It's true that there is a reason for it, and it can't be done if you don't drink it. The ...... Alas, we'll talk about that later! ”

Fauber nodded.

He grew up watching Zhao Rang grow up, although he has been in the imperial city for the past few years, managing this annex, and being responsible for the exchanges between the Zhao family and the forces in the imperial city, he will occasionally inquire about Zhao Rang's movements from the mouths of people from the Zhao family.

When he learned that Zhao Rang had gone to the Western Regions, Fu Bo was so nervous that he didn't fall asleep for two or three days in a row!

Later, I heard that it seemed to be following a prince, and then I heard that Ximen Dazhuang was also there, so I was a little relieved.

The prince has power, and Simon is strong and rich.

Of course, his son is more precious than the prince in Fu Bo's heart, but he also has to admit that among the three parties, the Zhao family is the weakest.

The emperor, who had been chanted all day long, would not let anything happen to his own son, let alone the Simon family.

is such a lone seedling, even if his Simon family scatters all their wealth, they must keep Simon Dazhuang's peace.

If you don't have money, you can make it again, and if you don't have people, it's completely over.

They work hard to earn their fortune, but they can't have no successors.

Although Simon Da Zhuang looks like he is five big and three thick, he has the blood of the Ximen family in his body.

Fortunately, everything is now in the past.

This young master, who has been naughty and mischievous since he was a child, is not afraid of heaven and earth, and every time he can turn evil into good fortune and become auspicious in trouble.

As for last night's drunkenness...... Of course, Fu Bo could see that this was not Zhao Rang's original intention.

"Young master, you have your own natural appearance, so the old slave naturally doesn't have to worry.

Fu Bo said as he brought the decanting soup to Zhao Rang.

He is just a subordinate, although he is the most trusted subordinate of Zhao Rang, but he also understands that he must not have any trespassing.

If you shouldn't know, you must not ask, let alone be curious!

"Young master, the two who sent you back last night, one of the old slaves looked a little familiar, as if he was the one who followed the Seventh Prince before."

Zhao Rang nodded.

Except for him and Yuan Mingkong, only the mysterious master who had been hiding in the shadows knew about this matter.

"The other one, the old slave has never seen it, but looking at his style and bearing, he should not be an ordinary person."

"Alas......"

Zhao Rang let out a long sigh and put down the soup bowl in his hand.

"It seems...... This Seventh Prince is not as simple as it seems......"

Zhao Rang muttered to himself.

"Tuk-tuk."

A knock on the door interrupted Zhao Rang's thoughts.

"Come in."

Zhao Rang spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

"Interesting ......"

"The water in this imperial city seems to be getting muddy and muddy......"

"Young master, there is a guest visiting!"

Just as Zhao Rang was about to get up and get out of bed, go to the yard to breathe, and take a walk, the voice of a subordinate sounded at the door.

"Guest?"

"Who's coming?"

Zhao Rang asked, and Fu Bo had already opened the door.

The subordinate said respectfully.

"Young Master Hui, it's your friend, Young Master Ximen Dazhuang!"

As soon as the next person's words fell, a round figure had already trotted all the way from the gate of the courtyard and rushed over!

Ximen Dazhuang is now in the imperial city, although it is not a secret, but there are definitely not many people who know about it.

"Brother Jean, you can be regarded as awake!"

Before anyone arrives, the sound comes first.

Who else could it be if it wasn't Simon Dazhuang?

"Da Zhuang, why did you come here so early in the morning?"

Zhao Rang greeted him with a smile.

Especially this trip to the Western Regions, the relationship between the two has been one step closer.

"Oh, my brother Jean! When is this, it's still early in the morning! ”

Ximen Dazhuang ran to Zhao Rang and said breathlessly.

"It's already afternoon, it's afternoon!"

Zhao Rang remembered that he had slept all morning.

"Haha, didn't you drink a little too much last night...... When did you arrive in the Imperial City? If you're so hot, won't you let me have fun with you again? ”

Zhao Rang joked with a smile.

"I've only been here for less than two hours! And...... Have fun with your fart!! ”

Ximen Dazhuang rolled his eyes and said angrily.

"What's going on here?

Zhao Rang saw that Ximen Da Zhuang's expression was solemn, not like he was joking, so he also put away the smile on his face and asked.

Although this guy usually looks very aggressive.

In fact, the mind is also very big!

But who makes a good daddy?

As the richest man in Dawei, the Ximen family has a profound heritage, which is definitely not something that ordinary people can imagine, even if something really happens, the Ximen family can help him carry it down!

"Let's go, say in the house!"

Ximen Dazhuang looked left and right, grabbed Zhao Rang's arm, and was about to go to the house.

"Oops, hey, you tap!

Zhao Rang was pulled by Ximen Da Zhuang and almost didn't fall.

Zhao Rang nodded, turned around and walked out of the room.

Although he had drunk a lot last night, he had already dissolved most of his alcohol with his true qi before going to bed.

In addition, he himself is a cultivator of the four-rank martial arts realm, and his physical fitness is far beyond ordinary people.

So after a good night's sleep, except for the fact that my head is still a little heavy, there is no big problem.

"Oh, my brother Jean, when is it, don't pretend to be drunk with me!

Ximen Dazhuang said, and reached out to pull Zhao Rang again.

He didn't really want to pretend to be drunk, but he was so shocked by Simon Dazhuang, and he felt a little bottomless.

"What the hell is going on? Can you be in such a hurry?! ”

Zhao Rang sat down on the chair, looked at Ximen Dazhuang and asked.

"Brother Jean, do you remember the gang of horse thieves we met on the way back from the Western Regions?"

Ximen Dazhuang did not directly answer Zhao Rang's question, but asked rhetorically.

"Of course I remember, what's wrong?"

Zhao Rang nodded and looked at Ximen Dazhuang strangely.

The strength of that group of horse thieves is not bad, especially the leader, who actually has the cultivation of a three-rank martial arts grand master!

With such strength, it can be regarded as a strong party wherever it is placed.

But they are willing to be horse thieves and thugs for others...... That's a strange thing in itself.

However, the horse thieves did no harm to them, and even took the initiative to send two good horses.

"Those horse thieves...... It's time for the Imperial City! ”

Ximen Dazhuang took a deep breath and slowly spit out six words.

"What?!"

Hearing this, Zhao Rang stood up abruptly and looked at Ximen Dazhuang with a shocked expression.

"Are you sure? Did you read that right? ”

He knew the strength of that group of horse thieves, especially the leader, who had the cultivation of the three-rank martial arts realm!

With such strength, even in the Imperial City, he can be regarded as the number one person.

What are they doing in the Imperial City?

Is it to take revenge on himself and Simon Dazhuang?

But they didn't reveal their identities at the time!

"It's true! I saw it with my own eyes! ”

Simon nodded vigorously and said with an affirmative expression.

"And I'm not the only one who has seen it, many people have seen it! Now the whole imperial city has spread that a group of powerful horse thieves have entered the city and are burning and looting everywhere! ”

"Burn, kill, loot?"

Zhao Rang frowned.

Although that gang of horse thieves is very strong, they shouldn't have lost their hearts to this point, right?

What's more, this is the Imperial City, not a place for them to go wild!

"Yes! It is said that several large families have been robbed, and many others have been killed! ”

Simon Dazhuang said, a look of anger and fear on his face.

"These damn horse thieves, what a daring! Dare to commit murder and evil in the imperial city! ”

Zhao Rang was silent for a moment, and then slowly sat back in his chair.

He was thinking.

Behind this matter, it must not be so simple!

He knew the strength of that gang of horse thieves, and it was absolutely impossible for them to come to the imperial city to make trouble for no reason.

Moreover, even if they really wanted to make trouble, they shouldn't be so blatant.

After all, this is the imperial city of Dawei!

"Da Zhuang, do you think there is any hidden meaning behind this matter?"

Zhao Rang looked at Ximen Dazhuang and asked.

"Secrets? What's the secret? ”

Ximen Dazhuang was stunned, obviously not understanding what Zhao Rang meant.

"I mean, the purpose of that gang of horse thieves may not have come to the Imperial City to burn and loot."

Zhao Rang explained.

"Not to burn and loot? So what are they for? ”

Simon Dazhuang was even more puzzled.

"I don't know."

Zhao Rang shook his head.

"But I don't think it's that simple behind it. Maybe...... We can look it up. ”

Zhao Rang just promised to help plan the Spring Festival Night Banquet from the Seventh Prince Yuan Mingkong last night, but today it happened.

"Check? How to check? ”

Ximen Dazhuang looked at Zhao Rang with wide eyes.

"The strength of that group of horse thieves is so strong, and we are not their opponents, how can we check?"

"We can go and help."

Zhao Rang smiled slightly, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

"Looking for help? Who to look for? ”

Simon Dazhuang asked curiously.

He didn't know who else in the Imperial City could help them with this.

After all, the strength of that gang of horse thieves is there.

"Of course, I'm looking for the Investigation Division."

The corners of Zhao Rang's mouth hooked up a playful smile.

There is no doubt about the strength of the Investigation Division, and they still have a lot of intelligence and clues in their hands.

If that gang of horse thieves really did something in the Imperial City, then the people of the Investigation Division must have noticed it.

"Investigation Division? Will they help us? ”

Ximen Dazhuang looked at Zhao Rang with some suspicion.

The people in the Investigation Division are all high-ranking existences, will they pay attention to a little person like themselves?

"Don't worry, I have a way to get them to help."

Zhao Rang said confidently.

Since he can get words out of the mouth of a master like Zhang Zong, let the people in the Investigation Division live in another courtyard, and leave a letter of silver when he leaves, then naturally there is a way for them to respond again!

Besides, if what Simon Dazhuang said is true, then he has prepared a big gift for them!

A gift they won't be able to refuse!

"Brother Jean, what can you do?"

Ximen Dazhuang looked at Zhao Rang curiously.

He couldn't think of any way for Zhao Rang to get the Investigation Division to help.

"You don't have to worry about this, I have my own plan."

Zhao Rang smiled mysteriously and did not directly tell Ximen Dazhuang about his plan.

If you say it directly, I'm afraid it will scare this friend.

And this thing needs to be planned well to make sure that nothing goes wrong.

"Alright then, I believe you!"

Ximen Dazhuang has always trusted Zhao Rang unconditionally, and since he said so, there must be a reason for him.

"But we can't just wait for news from the Investigation Division. I think we can check it out for ourselves. ”

Zhao Rang thought for a while and said.

"How can we check it ourselves? Those horse thieves come and go like the wind, we can't find them, and we can't win them......"

Ximen Dazhuang looked at Zhao Rang with a blank face again.

"You can go to those big houses that have been robbed, and maybe you can find any clues."

Zhao Rang explained.

"But...... If we go like this, will people let us see it? ”

Ximen Dazhuang asked with some concern.

After all, they were just two young people, and the big families who were robbed probably wouldn't let them in to check the scene easily.

"Don't worry, I have a way."

Zhao Rang smiled slightly, and a confident look flashed in his eyes.

"Don't forget who your dad is!"

The two said that they would leave, and soon came to the door of the nearest large family that had been robbed.

Looking at the messy footprints and residual blood stains in front of the door, Zhao Rang's brows couldn't help but wrinkle.

The style of this group of horse thieves is indeed different from that of ordinary thieves.

They don't seem to care about leaving traces or being discovered.

It's like......

It's a deliberate provocation!

"Excuse me, what's going on here?"

Zhao Rang took a step forward and asked the family at the door.

"Who are you? What are you doing here? ”

Jia Ding looked at Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang vigilantly, obviously not treating them as good people.

"We're from the Simon family, and we have a shop around here, and we heard that something happened here, so we came over to see if we could help."

Zhao Rang smiled slightly and reported out of the house.

Sure enough, after hearing the word "Ximen", Jiading's attitude was obviously much better.

"It turned out to be the son of the Simon family, disrespectful and disrespectful."

The family hurriedly bowed.

"Nothing happened here, though, just a group of thieves broke in last night and stole something."

"Thieves? Have you ever seen what they look like? ”

Zhao Rang's heart moved, and he hurriedly asked.

"No, they cover their faces and can't see clearly."

The family shook his head.

"But they are very strong, we are not opponents at all......"

"Have you ever reported to the official?"

"I've reported to the official, but the official hasn't come yet."

Jia Ding said helplessly.

Although the Imperial City is prosperous, there are also many dark places.

These thieves dare to act so arrogantly in the imperial city, and there must be a lot of support behind them.

So even if you report to the official, you may not be able to catch them, and you may even cause more trouble!

Zhao Rang nodded in understanding, and then asked some more detailed questions about the thief.

Unfortunately, the family did not provide much useful information.

The two had no choice but to leave the large family and move on to the next ......

Just after the two visited four or five large families that had been robbed, the sky was gradually darkening.

The two also got some useful information: for example, the number of this gang of thieves was about twenty or thirty people, and the strength was not weak. And he is very familiar with the terrain of the imperial city, and can quickly flee the scene after every crime.

"Brother Jean, when did these horse thieves become so smart?"

Ximen Dazhuang couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know."

Zhao Rang shook his head.

"But what I know for sure is that they definitely have an unusual relationship in the Imperial City!"

"So what do we do next?"

Ximen Dazhuang asked with some concern.

"Let's go back first, and wait for news from the Investigation Division."

Zhao Rang thought for a while and said.

Now that it's getting dark, there's nothing you can do if you want to continue investigating.

And they also got some useful information that they could go back to analyze first.

After returning to the courtyard, Zhao Rang immediately asked people to contact the people from the Investigation Division.

This matter will only become more and more troublesome if it drags on, and it must be resolved as soon as possible!

Just when Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang were waiting for the news of the Investigation Division, another big event happened in the imperial city!