"Yes."

Qiao Yun nodded slightly, "However, I just know that there is such a person, but I don't know who this person is, let alone see him, and I don't even know if he is a man or a woman." ”

"Okay, I see."

Lu Fan also guessed that Qiao Yun couldn't even meet Ma Chuan a few times, let alone have a chance to contact the people behind Ma Chuan.

If you want to find that person, you can only go through Ma Chuan.

"And."

Lu Fan continued to ask, "Where is the place where you trained before?" ”

"On a hill ten miles away in the north of Qingcheng."

Qiao Yun said truthfully: "On the surface, it is a Taoist temple, but it is actually a place where Wei State trains spies. But it seems that it has been abandoned, and in recent years, it has changed places. ”

"Oh."

Lu Fan asked again: "Where did you change, do you know?" ”

"I don't know."

Qiao Yun shook her head lightly, "I don't dare to inquire either." ”

"Then do you know who the people who trained you in the first place?"

After a pause, Lu Fan continued to ask, "Where have all the people who participated in the training with you gone?" ”

"The people who trained us are all from the Wei State, and it is said that they all came from the military camp."

Qiao Yun remembered the past, and a little anger appeared on her face, "They never say their names, and they don't even let me see their true colors, I only know that they are very strong and have a very short temper, and they usually beat and scold us." ”

"As for those who participated in the training with me, they were all assigned to different intelligence points like me, and they were responsible for helping Wei Guo find out the news."

"But I don't know anything about the other intelligence points, and I've never been in touch with those people again."

Speaking of this, Qiao Yun sighed: "So, I can't help you find those people." ”

"Okay, let's put this thing aside for now."

Lu Fan said: "I'll go back now and send someone to settle your sister, by the way, what are the names of your parents and sister?" ”

"My father's name is Qiao Shouyi, my mother's name is Xiuqin, and my sister's name is Qiao Yue."

As Qiao Yun spoke, she wanted to bow down to Lu Fan again, "Thank you, Lord Lu, you are the benefactor of my whole family, from now on, as long as you say a word, no matter how difficult it is, even if you die, I will do it for you." ”

"Alright."

Lu Fan stopped Qiao Yun and said, "I don't like these false courtesies, if you really want to thank me, just remember what you said today and show me in the future." ”

"Okay."

Qiao Yun replied loudly: "You just wait and see." ”

"You wait for me for a while."

Lu Fan suddenly remembered something, went out to find someone and carried it into a table, then took pen and ink and a few pieces of paper, and put them on the table.

"You write down all the things you have done for Wei over the years, I want to find clues from them."

"Yes."

……

……

After lunch, Lu Fan called Qin Yu and Song Yu to his room and closed the door casually.

"Which of you can draw?"

Lu Fan wanted to find out Zou Ping's true identity as soon as possible.

"I won't."

Qin Yu shook his head.

"I did learn a little bit when I was a kid."

Song Yu answered: "It's just that the painting skills are not high." ”

"It's okay, you will."

Lu Fan said: "I want you to help me draw someone." ”

"Who are you drawing?"

Song Yu nodded slightly, "I can draw people, at least I can have an eight-point portrait." ”

"That's enough."

Lu Fan whispered: "My housekeeper Zou Ping, can you draw it based on your impression now?" I didn't want to alarm him, and I didn't want him to notice that I was suspicious of him. ”

"Zou Ping?"

Song Yu was stunned for a moment and asked, "Are you suspicious of him?" ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan didn't hide it, "I suspect that he is a spy planted by Wei Guo by my side. ”

"Got it."

Song Yu didn't ask any more, thought about it, and said: "I don't have a deep impression of him, I have to observe him for a few days, don't worry, I will never alarm him, just meet him normally and glance at him at will." ”

"Okay, as long as you don't go out of your way to look for him."

Lu Fan instructed: "If he is really a spy of the Wei State, it is very likely that he is a master of the three-grade cultivation, you both must remember not to show anything unusual in front of him." ”

"Don't worry."

"We know what we know."

Song Yu and Qin Yu agreed to come down.

"There is one more thing that Qin Yu needs to help me do."

Lu Fan said: "You go to Yangzhou and find No. 14 Puliu Lane, where Qiao Yun's parents and sister live. ”

"I promised Qiao Yun to protect her family."

"So, I want you to help me escort her family to Zhennanguan and help them settle down."

"They are doing business in Yangzhou, and they can continue to do business when they go to Zhennanguan."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan glanced at Qin Yu, "You can ask someone to take care of them, don't let them be bullied." ”

"Okay, leave it to me."

Qin Yu stood up and said, "I'll leave now." ”

"Her father's name is Qiao Shouyi, her mother's name is Xiuqin, and her sister's name is Qiao Yue."

Lu Fan instructed: "You must pay attention to safety on the road, don't rush back, just handle this matter properly." ”

"Understood."

Qin Yu hugged his fists at the two, "I'm leaving." ”

With that, he turned to leave, closing the door with his hand.

"I have something to tell you."

Lu Fan turned his gaze to Song Yu, "You go and secretly check the big families surnamed Lu in the capital to see if their housekeepers have this characteristic." ”

Then Lu Fan explained Ma Chuan's physical characteristics in detail.

"Don't rush it, take your time, don't let anyone find out what you're really about, it's best to make casual small talk and talk about housekeeping."

Lu Fan said: "Except for portraits, you mainly do this, and you can put other things first." ”

"Understood."

Song Yu got up and said, "Then I'll go first." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan waited for Song Yu to leave and shouted, "Zhiqing!" ”

"Childe."

Zhiqing walked over briskly and asked, "Are you looking for me?" ”

"You go and call Ye Gongzi."

Lu Fan said: "I have something to discuss with him. ”

"Okay."

Zhiqing turned to leave.

After a while, Ye Wuchen pushed the door in and closed the door casually.

"Sit down."

The two sat down face to face, and Lu Fan asked, "How is the mission going?" ”

"Just find a few minions."

Ye Wuchen shook his head lightly, "I'll send someone to keep an eye on them in the dark to see if I can find the big fish behind them." ”

"Would you like to cooperate with me, you can do me a favor?"

Lu Fan said with a smile: "After the matter is completed, I will ask for credit for you in front of the emperor, and the benefits will definitely be indispensable to you." ”

He really has no one to use, so he can only find Ye Wuchen.

After all, Ma Chuan is a master of the three grades, if Zou Ping is really Ma Chuan, whether it is Qin Yu or Song Yu, his strength is not as good as Ma Chuan.

But if you keep an eye on Ma Chuan, it will be easy to find.

Thinking about it, only Ye Wuchen is the most suitable.

Of course, now that he and Ye Wuchen are in competition, if Ye Wuchen refuses to help, then he can only come by himself.

It's just that he has a lot of things, and he is far less suitable than Ye Wuchen.

"Oh?"

Ye Wuchen was sure in his heart and asked, "You found an important clue?" ”

"Sort of."

Lu Fan didn't hide it, "If my guess is correct, I do have a chance to catch a big fish." ”

"Okay."

Ye Wuchen became interested when he heard it, "Tell me about it." ”

"Help me keep an eye on my housekeeper Zou Ping."

Lu Fan whispered: "See if he has any abnormal behavior, and most importantly, don't let him run away." You have more experience than I do in this area, so I won't tell you. ”

"You doubt him?"

Ye Wuchen frowned and thought for a while, "Don't say it, it's really possible." ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan asked casually, "Do you think too?" ”

"Originally, I didn't think about it, but what you just said reminded me."

Ye Wuchen said: "It is said that it is dark under the lamp, and it is true. If this person is really a spy of the Wei State, he is really clever, and it is easy for people to be negligent. ”

"yes."

Lu Fan nodded and asked, "You have been at home for a long time, have you noticed Zou Ping before, have you been going out a lot recently?" ”

"I really didn't pay attention."

Ye Wuchen thought for a while and said, "You can ask those subordinates about this, they must know something." ”

"Forget it, you can't ask them."

Lu Fan didn't want to make a mistake, "In case there are Zou Ping's accomplices among them, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of the other party, and it will be troublesome to startle the snake." ”

"Actually, it's fine."

Ye Wuchen had other ideas, "Think about it carefully, if you really startle the snake, what will Zou Ping do?" ”

"Run?"

Lu Fan said subconsciously.

"That's right, run!"

Ye Wuchen smiled: "As long as he runs, won't he be exposed?" I'll just get him back then. ”

"That's a very special idea."

Lu Fan pondered for a moment, but still shook his head, "Forget it, don't alarm him first, you just follow what I said, keep an eye on him first, and observe him for a few days." ”

"Okay, no problem."

Ye Wuchen looked confident, "Just leave it to me." ”

"Thank you."

Lu Fan had already learned Ye Wuchen's body method, and he was even more at ease with him.

"You're kind to me?"

Ye Wuchen got up with a smile, "I'm leaving." ”

"Hmm."

Seeing Ye Wuchen leave, Lu Fan fell into deep thought.

In fact, he still has an important clue, and no one has told him.

He's ready to get his hands dirty.

Handwriting.

Zou Ping's handwriting.

If you can get Zou Ping's handwriting, and compare it with the piece of paper he found in the tavern, if it is completely consistent, then it can prove that Zou Ping is Ma Chuan.

Even if it is inconsistent, Zou Ping is still suspicious.

Maybe Zou Ping deliberately changed his handwriting.

But either way, always give it a try.

Even if the handwriting is changed, there are traces to follow.

This is definitely an important clue.

How can you get this person's handwriting without alarming Zou Ping?

Lu Fan was thinking about this question.

There are still many opportunities for housekeepers to write.

Although there is a special bookkeeper and there is no need for Zou Ping to manage the accounts, the usual purchases are arranged by Zou Ping.

When the quantity is small, just say it.

But whenever there is a centralized purchase, Zou Ping has to write down the list of purchases.

So, as long as you find those lists, you can get Zou Ping's handwriting.

Where are those lists?

Lu Fan frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly remembered that he had deliberately explained that all the purchase lists must be stored in the treasury and put together with the silver account book for the convenience of checking the accounts.

Unexpectedly, his unintentional actions at the beginning actually made a big difference.

It just so happened that he deliberately left a set of keys to the storeroom.

Then wait for the evening, when the people are asleep, and he will go to the treasury to look for it, and there will definitely be a harvest.

Before that, he had one more thing to do.

Ask how Zou Ping came to Lu Mansion.

Looking for Lee Seung-an?

Not so good.

It's not that Lu Fan doesn't believe in Li Chengan, but he always feels inappropriate.

It is said that Li Chengan is a royal family and occupies a high position, so it is almost impossible to be bought by Wei, let alone be a spy of Wei.

But Lu Fan still wanted to ask Yan Qing first.

After all, Yan Qing was with Li Chengan that day.

Maybe Yan Qing also knows about this.

If you can ask from Yan Qing, there is no need to go to Li Chengan.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan got up and walked out.

Out of the Lu Mansion, he went straight to the palace, where Yan Qing usually was.

Soon entered the palace and came to Yan Qing's temporary residence in the palace, Lu Fan knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Yan Qing's voice sounded.

Lu Fan pushed the door and entered, only to see Yan Qing meditating on the bed.

"Is that you?"

Seeing that it was Lu Fan, Yan Qing was surprised, and quickly got up and got out of bed, "Why are you here?" ”

"I'm looking for you to ask something."

Lu Fan directly explained his intention, "Do you know where those servants in my house came from?" ”

"Oh?"

Yan Qing suddenly became alert, "Could it be that there is something wrong with these people?" ”

"Not really."

Lu Fan shook his head slightly, "I just want to find clues from them, maybe there will be new discoveries." ”

"Really?"

Yan Qing frowned, he thought for a while, and said, "I happened to be here that day, and that mansion was temporarily given to you by the emperor, so everything was in a hurry. ”

"Commander Li asked for help to recruit so many servants."

"That man is a friend of Commander Lee."

"It seems to be called Zhao Chang'an?"

"I heard that he is a well-known businessman in the capital, and his trading houses are all over the world."

"Moreover, he is also a child of a family, but now he is independent."

"The Zhao family was originally a great family in the capital, and since Zhao Chang'an, its reputation has become even greater."

After a pause, Yan Qing continued: "Those servants in your house were all sent by Zhao Changan, I heard that they were originally all servants in his house, presumably in order to give face to Commander Li, and they reluctantly cut their love, right?" ”

"Zhao Chang'an?"

Lu Fan had heard of this person, and it seemed that the largest trading house in the capital was opened by this person.

Very rich.

And it comes from a family, and its status is not bad.

What's more, this person has a good relationship with many powerful people in the capital.

can be regarded as a character in the capital.

To say that such a person can be a spy for the Wei State?

While it's possible, it's unlikely.

Because it's too risky.

After all, Zhao Changan lacks nothing, what motivation can tempt this person to take such a big risk?

In case of an accident, everything that Zhao Changan worked so hard to manage will come to naught.

Moreover, it will also affect the Zhao family.

Treason, that is to be beheaded all over the house.

Is it worth it?

But if it weren't for Zhao Changan, and Zou Ping was Ma Chuan, then this matter would be too coincidental.

Is it really a coincidence?

Ma Chuan originally wanted to infiltrate the Zhao Mansion and work under Zhao Chang'an, but he didn't think about it, and was sent to the Lu Mansion by Zhao Chang'an?

By mistake, the current situation was formed?

It's not impossible.

If you want to know the truth, you have to start with Zhao Changan.

But in case Zhao Changan is also a spy of Wei, it will be self-defeating.

Therefore, Lu Fan can't act rashly, he must think of a foolproof strategy.

Prior to this, Zhao Changan's line could only be released first.

With the strength of Lu Fan's hands, it is difficult to do it if you want to carry out several lines at the same time.

Go to the emperor? With the power of the emperor?

Forget it, wait for now.

After all, everything is Lu Fan's speculation, and so far, he has no evidence at all.

Then look for evidence first.

Only when it is confirmed that Zou Ping is Ma Chuan can his guess be established.

……

……

That same evening.

Lu Fan sneaked into his warehouse, and easily found an early purchase list and put it in his arms.

Back in his bedroom, he took out the piece of paper he had found in the tavern and compared it to the purchase list.

The handwriting is not quite the same.

But there are some similarities.

Lu Fan really couldn't tell the difference.

It seems that we can only wait to ask Song Yu tomorrow.

After all, Song Yu has experience in learning painting, and his calligraphy must not be bad.

Practice!

Lu Fan didn't think much about it, took off his shoes and went to bed, sat down cross-legged, and soon entered a state of cultivation.

The next day.

In the morning, after breakfast, Lu Fan called Song Yu to his bedroom again.

"Compare these two words, are these two characters the handwriting of one person?"

As he spoke, Lu Fan took out two pieces of paper and handed them to Song Yu.

"I'll see."

Song Yu took it and compared it carefully.

After a long time, he scratched his head, "I can only say that it is possible, and I am not entirely sure." ”

"Do you know anyone who is a calligrapher?"

Lu Fan reminded: "It's best to find someone you can trust and let him help take a look." ”

"Yes, I can find it."

Song Yu put away the two pieces of paper and put them in his arms, and then he took out another piece of paper and handed it to Lu Fan, "I've finished drawing, you can take a look." ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan took it and looked at it, it was quite similar.

Lifelike.

Not only the shape is similar, but also the god is similar.

"By the way, has there been any progress on what I told you last time?"

"Nope."

Song Yu shook his head, "I inquired about several families surnamed Lu, but none of them had a housekeeper who could be right." ”

"Okay, you keep looking."

Lu Fan knew that after all possibilities were ruled out, there would only be one possibility left.

That's Zou Ping!

Of course, this time will take a long time.

He didn't want to wait that long.

"I'll show it to Qiao Yun, and you can also find someone to compare the handwriting."

As Lu Fan spoke, he took Zou Ping's portrait into his arms.

"Okay."

Song Yu agreed, and left the room at the same time as Lu Fan, and the two separated outside the Lu Mansion.

When he came to the Terracotta Division, Lu Fan still chose to meet Qiao Yun in the hut last time.

waved away the soldiers who were escorting Qiao Yun, Lu Fan closed the door, quickly took out the portrait, and handed it to Qiao Yun, "Look at it, is it him?" ”

"Hmm."

Qiao Yun took the portrait and looked at it carefully.

She frowned and looked at it for a long time, but she never came to a conclusion.

Lu Fan didn't bother her, and waited patiently on the side.

"All I can say is that it's similar, but I'm not entirely sure."

Qiao Yun took Zou Ping's portrait, came to Lu Fan, and pointed it out to him, "The eyebrows and eyes are very similar, but they are not exactly the same." The face shape is also a bit similar, but there are subtle differences. ”

"It's this mouth, almost the same."

"It's just that there is a little less beard, and the overall look is quite different."

"But actually, the facial features are very similar."

Qiao Yun said: "In my opinion, at least eighty percent of it is likely to be him. ”

"Eighty percent is already a lot."

Lu Fan remembered Zou Ping's height and body type, which was almost the same as what Qiao Yun described, and Zou Ping's handwriting made it a little more likely.

"My lord, can you let me see him?"

Qiao Yun said: "If I have the opportunity to meet Ma Chuan in person and say a few words to him, even if he is easy to face, I am sure that I will be able to recognize him." ”

"That's right."

After Lu Fan was reminded, he had an idea, "This method is feasible, you can hide first and observe him secretly, and when I talk to him, you can still distinguish his voice." ”

"That's right."

Qiao Yun agreed, "His voice may not change, as long as I can be sure that it is him, I will poke him in person, and then you can arrest him." ”

"Okay, that's settled."

Lu Fan put away the portrait and walked outside, "Before the implementation, I will come to pick you up in person." ”

"Yes."

There was a little more hope in Qiao Yun's eyes.

If Ma Chuan can be caught, she will be considered guilty and meritorious.

Her fortunes may have taken a turn for the better.

It rekindled her hope.

And this opportunity was undoubtedly brought to her by Lu Fan.

She will be grateful for it for the rest of her life.

……

……

Leaving the Terracotta Division, Lu Fan went straight to the palace.

He is going to enter the palace to face the saints.

It's time to make a plan, schedule action.

It is necessary to lay out first, and then close the net when the time is ripe.

With the strength in his hands, he will definitely not be able to do it, so he can only make arrangements for Li Tianrun.

Lu Fan quickly entered the palace and walked quickly to the outside of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Xiao Guizi was guarding outside the hall, and when he saw Lu Fan, he took the initiative to greet him, "Lord Lu, do you want to see the emperor?" ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded, "Please also ask Gonggong Gui to report it." ”

"Wait a minute."

Xiao Guizi turned around and entered the Heart Cultivation Palace, and it didn't take long for him to come out with a smile on his face, "Lord Lu, the emperor is invited." ”

"There is Lao Gui's father-in-law."

Lu Fan said politely and stepped into the Heart Cultivation Palace.

Several little eunuchs walked out one after another.

In the blink of an eye, only Lu Fan and Li Tianrun were left in the hall.

"Come and sit."

Li Tianrun beckoned to Lu Fan.

"Your Majesty."

Lu Fan walked to Li Tianrun's head, and after sitting down, he took out his guess about Zou Ping and the evidence he could provide.

"Zhao Chang'an?"

Li Tianrun frowned, he thought for a while, and said, "Leave this person to me, and I will arrange someone to monitor him and thoroughly investigate the people around him." ”

"And these."

Lu Fan took out a list and handed it to Li Tianrun.

This is the list he deduced from the things Qiao Yun has done for Wei Guo in recent years.

They are all people who were bought by the Wei State.

Although the status is not high, it is placed next to very important people.

"Good!"

Li Tianrun glanced at the list, and saw that behind each person's name, there was a detailed indication of where the person was, who he was working for, his current identity, and so on.

Through this list, not only can these people be caught, but also the people they want to buy.

It's a win-win-win-win

"It just so happens that Su Yushan and Yan Qing have also made their own progress."

Li Tianrun said: "Coupled with the list you provided, I will arrange for someone to comprehensively monitor those suspicious people, and when the time is ripe, I will take unified action to try to catch all the spies of the Wei State." ”

"Yes."

……

……

(End of chapter)