The ancient city of Chang'an, the capital of several dynasties, has developed and grown since the establishment of the capital in this dynasty, and its prosperity is unprecedented. It happily accommodates guests from all over the world, and the guests from all over the world come to the court, and the guests from the south and north converge into a stream of people, like a high-spirited song, which is sung endlessly in the streets and alleys.

Ai has been looking for someone for a few days, but he has no clue. I only remember that Cangshi once said to Wulian at that time that after the matter was completed, he would go to the capital to find him. But in the vast sea of people, where to find it? Wulian should know where to find Cangshi, but she didn't tell her. However, there are all kinds of signs that the capital Chang'an must have a place for Cangshi to stay.

After searching for several days, he found nothing, but Ai Li was a frustrated person. Early this morning, she still got up early and went out into the street.

It was still early, the sun had just set, but there were already many people on the streets. Ai walked to a breakfast stall with a heavy matter, asked for a bowl of sweetened soy milk and two sweet cakes, and sat in front of the stall and ate slowly.

The stall owner is a short and fat middle-aged man, with several large pots in front of him, steaming steamed buns, boiling porridge and hot soy milk. His daughter-in-law collects money and delivers food to diners. Both of them were busy, but they kept a happy smile on their faces.

At this time, most of the diners are people who get up early to work, including the husband who has just finished the night shift, the uncle who sweeps the street, the long-term worker in the big house, and the girl who sells goods in the small shop next door...... They were all familiar with the stall owners, and while eating and drinking, they laughed and joked with each other, and everyone had a smile on their faces.

Looking at them, Ai Li was infected by their happiness, and his tightly knit eyebrows gradually unfolded. The happiness of the small people is actually very simple, but they have three meals and live in a piece of tile, from ancient times to the present. They work hard, live simply, and get great happiness from a little satisfaction. Simple people, happiness is also simple.

Ai Li suddenly remembered the girl named Lu Xiaohua brought back by the fourth junior brother. She is just a simple person, and she always feels carefree and happy with her, no wonder the fourth junior brother who has always been cold likes her.

Ai Li drank soy milk like tea. Many things seem ordinary, but when you calm down and savor them slowly, you will realize that they are good. It's just that people get it too easily and often ignore its goodness.

"Hey, isn't this Ai Nuxia, I didn't expect to meet you here!" An unfamiliar voice came from above, and then the man sat down opposite her, "Boss, come a big bowl of vegetable and meat porridge, four steamed buns, and a side dish." ”

Ai Li raised his eyes and saw a big square face in front of him. The man was born with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his skin was a healthy brown color due to years of hard work. He has a generous demeanor, a peaceful attitude, and a righteous atmosphere between his eyebrows. Judging by his dress, he should be a catcher.

People in the rivers and lakes have never liked to interact with people in the government, not to mention that the other party is still a catcher. Except for the time when Ai Li received the silver reward, he rarely dealt with officials on weekdays. She tilted her head and thought about it for a long time, but she couldn't remember who it was.

When the man saw her expression, he couldn't help but laugh, "Don't you remember me? ”

"Oh, it's you!" Ai Li thought for a moment, "You are Liu Mingzhuo, who 'gods don't stay, ghosts don't stay, and celebrities stay'." All kinds of rumors flashed in her mind about this famous catcher.

Liu Xialiang, a famous catcher in the capital, is known as the best in the capital. Because he is a master of catching murderers, he has the reputation of "God does not leave ghosts and does not leave a name".

Ai Nuxia made fun of it, Liu is a famous catcher. Liu Xia smiled honestly, picked up the porridge bowl just sent by the proprietress and took a big sip, broke the steamed buns, sandwiched the side dishes, and ate them.

Ai Li looked at him with interest, "Speaking of which, last time my fourth junior brother had something to do, it was thanks to Liu Mingzhuo's help. I should thank you so much. ”

"There's nothing to say. Liu Xialiang glanced up at her, "It's Ai Nuxia, why did you come to the capital this time?"

"I'm looking for someone. Ai couldn't help frowning again.

"Who are you looking for?" Liu Xialiang broke the second steamed bun, sandwiched the side dishes, and took a big bite, "Don't dare to say anything else, looking for someone in the capital, I may be able to help." ”

Ai Li's eyes lit up, he was a famous catcher in the capital, and finding people in this city was his forte. She hurriedly described the appearance of Wulian and Cangshi.

Liu Xialiang picked up the last steamed bun, "If you want to find a monk, you should go to the temple to find it." ”

Ai Li looked annoyed, "I've searched all the temples in the capital these days, but I haven't been able to find a single clue. I'm afraid they are all fake monks, and their names are likely to be fake. ”

"It's a bit of a trick. Liu Xialiang ate all the side dishes with steamed buns, "However, I can help you find someone to ask, maybe you can find something." ”

"So, thank you. Seeing that he had almost eaten, Ai Li pushed the bowl and got up, "Let's go now." ”

"It's still early, and in some places you won't be able to see visitors later. And I have to go to the government. Liu Xialiang stood up with a smile, "Ai Nuxia, if you don't have anything else to do, why don't you go to my house first, I still have something for you." ”

"What's that?"

"You'll know when you go. ”

"Okay. But ......"

"But what?"

Ai Li smiled slightly, "However, please don't call me Ai Nuxia, call me Ai Li." You're a little older, so I'll call you big brother unceremoniously. "This Liu Zhutou once helped the fourth junior brother, and Ai Li has a good impression of him.

Liu Xialiang smiled and nodded in agreement.

The sky is bright, and there are more and more pedestrians on both sides of the street. Liu Xialiang greeted them as he walked, calling him "Brother Liu" by his peers, "Uncle Liu" by the younger ones, and occasionally affectionately called him "Xia Liang" by the older ones. It can be seen that he is very popular here.

What Ai Li didn't expect was that Liu Xialiang's home was nearby, a brick house with a black roof, no different from an ordinary house. She couldn't help but let out a surprised "huh".

"What's wrong?" Liu Xialiang was about to push the door into the courtyard when he heard her voice and turned his head keenly.

Ai Li shook his head, "It's just that I never thought that a famous man would actually live in such an ordinary house." ”

Liu Xialiang touched his chin and said slightly: "What do you say? I'm just an ordinary person." It's your generation of heroines who are willing to come to the humble house and make me shine. ”

As soon as these words came out, the two couldn't help but smile at each other.

Pushing open the door, Liu Xialiang shouted into the house: "Mom, I'm back!"

"Didn't you just go out, why did you come back so soon?" The curtain flickered, and an old lady with gray hair and good spirits walked out of the house.

"Mom, here's a guest. This is Miss Ai Li. ”

Ai Li stepped forward and saluted, "Hello, aunt." ”

Mother Liu nodded yes.

Taking advantage of the greetings between the two, Liu Xialiang took a package from the house and handed it to Ai Li.

Ai Li opened it and saw that there were six ingots of one hundred taels of silver.

Liu Xialiang said: "This is the reward of the six ghosts of Earth and Fire, I will help you get it back." ”

Ai Li pushed back, "I said, you help me deal with the aftermath, and the reward will be yours." ”

Liu Xialiang didn't answer, "How can I accept so much money." ”

Ai Li thought for a while and said, "Then one and a half." That's the fairest way to go. Dealing with the aftermath and receiving rewards are troublesome. ”

Liu Xialiang insisted no.

Seeing that the two were arguing, Liu's mother interjected on the side, "I think it's good for one person and a half." ”

Liu Xia said hurriedly: "Mom, you don't understand what's going on at all. This is what she is desperately trying to earn, how can I ask for her. ”

Mother Liu said: "She is a girl's family, and it is inconvenient to bring this lot of silver, so save half of it in our house, and then take it when you use it, isn't it good." ”

Ai Li looked at Liu Xialiang with a smile, "Just listen to your aunt, put half of it in your house." ”

Liu Xialiang no longer objected, and let Ai Li stay at home and wait for him, and then leave the house.

Mother Liu looked at Ai Li and asked kindly: "What a handsome girl, do you have something to do when you come to the capital?" She was slightly suspicious in her heart: her son was devoted to doing things, and he would never bring home people who were related to business, let alone that the other party was still a girl.

Ai Li said: "I came to the capital to look for my younger brother, and Brother Liu promised to help me." ”

Liu's mother asked, "How did you lose your brother?"

Ai Li said gloomily: "My brother was kidnapped, and that person should be in the capital." ”

"Don't worry, leave the matter of finding someone to Xiao Liang. He has a lot of acquaintances in the city, and he will be able to help you find it. Mother Liu took her hand and patted it, "Come, you sit down and rest for a while, and I'll pour you a cup of tea." ”

Ai Li hurriedly said: "Auntie, don't be busy, I'll come by myself." ”

Tea was poured, and the two sat in the courtyard and chatted.

The more Mother Liu looked at her, the more she liked her. This girl is beautiful and generous. Thinking of her son, who was nearly thirty years old and had not yet married, she couldn't help but think about Ai Li, and knocked on Ai Li.

Ai Li didn't understand Liu's mother's thoughts, but felt that this old man was very kind to her. It turns out that she can not be a heroine, nor is she a big sister. In the eyes of this old man, she was just an ordinary woman in need of help. The feeling was both new and warm to her.

At noon, when Liu Xialiang came back, Liu's mother and Ai Li had already become intimate.

Looking at the table of food, Liu Xialiang asked Ai Li in surprise: "You made all this?"

Ai Li hurriedly said: "I didn't do anything, I just helped my aunt choose dishes, and the dishes were all fried by my aunt." ”

Mother Liu praised with a smile: "Xiaoli is very capable, with her help, this little thing will be done quickly." ”

When Liu Xialiang heard this, he was shocked again, "Mom, what is your name Miss Ai?"

"Xiaoli. Liu Mubai glanced at him, "Call Miss Ai more children, and you will call her that in the future." ”

Liu Xialiang's heart trembled, peeked at Ai Li, and saw her smiling slightly, and there was no objection.

Mother Liu continued: "Also, she has agreed to live in our house. Your sister's room has been empty since she got married the year before. Xiaoli said that she lives in the inn now, so I said that she should not be so troublesome, wouldn't it be good to live in your sister's room. ”

Liu Xialiang was so shocked that his jaw almost fell, and he only felt that his heart was beating alive.

After lunch, Liu Xialiang took Ai Li to visit around the capital. Restaurants, teahouses, inns, and even roadside vendors, all the merchants respected and knew him, and promised to inform him if they found any trace of them.

After walking around, Liu Xialiang said to Ai Liyan: "Don't worry. As long as the two of them come to the capital, they will be seen. ”

However, days later, there was still no news.

Ai was in a hurry. Liu Xialiang was also surprised, "It shouldn't be." In this way, even the fugitives cannot be hidden. Could it be that those two didn't come to the capital at all?"

"No, they will definitely come to the capital. Ai Li said affirmatively. Cangshi's conspiracy is directed at the Son of Heaven, and there must be dens in the capital. But if this matter is said to be related to Liu Xialiang, I am afraid that it will alarm the government, and Wulian, who participated in it, will inevitably be punished. It's best to find Wulian and take him away from the disaster before anything happens.

She was anxious, and her face couldn't help but show it.

Liu Xialiang comforted her and said, "Maybe there are still omissions, I'll help you check it carefully." ”

At dusk that day, Ai Li was wandering aimlessly through the streets, when suddenly a child ran up to her and stuffed her with a note.

She opened the note, and there was only one location written on it. Although she felt strange, she thought that it might have something to do with Wulian, and hurriedly rode to the appointment.