Nangong Huangyun looked at Chu Jinglian, and changed his words: "And a few months ago, Lord Bokeshan was arrested and brought to Beijing because someone reported embezzlement of salt tax. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoI don't know if you've heard of it?"

Chu Jinglian pretended to groan and said, "I've heard a little." ”

Nangong Huangyun pressed forward step by step, and asked: "Yangzhou Mansion is in charge of Gaoyou County, and the case of Guo Bingnan and Guo Yan being killed, I don't know if Chu Yuanwai has also heard of it?"

Chu Jinglian frowned slightly, and asked suspiciously, "Guo Bingnan, Guo Yan, I haven't heard of it." Who are they?"

Nangong Huangyun's eyes were fixed on Chu Jinglian's eyes, and the words were loud: "Guo Bingnan is a rich man in Gaoyou County. And Guo Yan is his son. ”

Chu Jinglian gently stroked the teacup in front of him with his right hand, and said lightly: "I don't know what is special about this case? ”

Nangong Xuanyun tapped the tip of his left finger on the table and said in a deep voice: "It has been several months since the Guo family was killed, and the case has not been closed so far. This Guo Yannai is the imperial guard of the current emperor, and his identity is special. Moreover, Guo Yan's martial arts are outstanding, and ordinary bandits can't kill him at all. According to the investigation at the scene, Guo Yan and the murderer fought three times before being beheaded. It can be seen that the murderer's martial arts are even more proficient. ”

Chu Jing didn't even raise his eyelids, and dusted the placket of the brocade robe with both hands: "Then has Lord Nangong found out the whereabouts of the murderer?"

Nangong Huangyun smiled mysteriously and said, "No." However, someone saw the murderer's face and drew a portrait. After speaking, Nangong Huangyun took out a portrait from his body and handed it to Chu Jinglian.

Chu Jinglian opened the portrait. The portrait depicts a big man with big ears, bearded tiger whiskers, and a nine-eared eight-ring ghost-headed knife in his hand.

Chu Jing looked at it for a long time and returned the portrait to Nangong Xuanyun.

Nangong Xuanyun stared at the change in the expression on Chu Jinglian's face and asked, "I wonder if Chu Yuan has seen this person outside?"

Chu Jinglian shook his head with an apologetic look on his face: "I have never seen this person." I don't know who he dares to do such a bold thing. ”

Nangong Xuanyun pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that this big man once met a disciple of the Kongtong faction. My family has already sent people to Kongtong Mountain, and I believe that the whereabouts of the murderer will be found out in the near future. ”

Chu Jinglian said quietly: "Lord Nangong, isn't there anything Chu can help with?"

Nangong Huangyun Gu poured himself a cup of tea, drank it all, and then said: "I have visited many ways and learned that this murderer has robbed a gilded account book from Guo's family. And this gilded account book was quietly sent to the saint by someone somehow, and this Bokeshan and Cheng were dismissed and investigated. Chu Yuan has been in Yangzhou for many years, and he can be described as an outstanding person in Yangzhou. Can you tell me who has such a great ability to do such a thing?"

Chu Jinglian didn't answer immediately, gently closed the folding fan with the gold and jade bone in his hand, and said lightly: "Chu is a businessman, although he has earned a few bucks, he is just a general person in Yangzhou. After my father was wronged last year, I often reflected on myself, feeling sorry for his old man and not being able to do some filial piety in his old age. Since last year, I've rarely gone out. Except for going to the Jade Emperor Terrace to collect accounts, other transactions are handed over to others to take care of, and I don't know much about the situation outside the Chu Mansion. Lord Nangong asked me, I really don't know where to start. ”

Nangong Xuanyun frowned slightly, and the corners of his mouth sneered: "I heard some rumors and rumors, I don't know if Chu Yuanwai knows?"

Chu Jinglian still asked expressionlessly, "I wonder what Lord Nangong heard?"

Nangong Xuanyun's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said: "Some people suspect that Chu Yuanwai has fornicated with bandits and killed Guo Yan. I wonder what Chu Yuanwai thinks?"

Chu Jing burst out laughing, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Lord Nangong, this joke is too big. The grass people have always abided by the law and have never done anything to commit adultery. It must be that Chu Mou didn't know when he offended others and wantonly framed him in front of Lord Nangong. Don't forget, that's how my father Chu Xiaohan died. ”

Liu Jingxuan looked at Xiao Rang on the side.

Xiao Rang's eyelids didn't lift at all, as if he was asleep.

Liu Jingxuan shook his head, and then said with a smile: "Outside of Chu, don't be angry." The Guo family's case has not been solved for more than three months, and both the official and Nangong are very anxious. It took a long time for Nangong to investigate the case, and he found that there was a deep feud between Chu Yuanwai and his predecessor Daotai Bokeshan, so he came to inquire before. Although I still have a shallow relationship with Chu Yuanwai, for some reason, I feel very close to you. Nangong Catcher spoke straighter, and hoped that the staff would take care of him. ”

Liu Jingxuan's words eased the atmosphere in the propaganda hall a lot.

Chu Jinglian immediately said with a slight face: "Lord Liu, the grass people are also well aware of the difficulties of your adults. If there is a place that can be used, the grass people will do their best. ”

Liu Jingxuan pulled Xiao Rang beside him, and said to Chu Jinglian: "If it's not early today, I should go back." After saying that, he got up and left.

Xiao Rang suddenly opened his eyes and stopped: "Slow down, adult." Outside of Chu, this Qingtian Pavilion is so bold, I wonder if you can let me wait to enter the building to have a look?"

Chu Jinglian nodded and smiled: "Of course you can." This Qingtian Pavilion was built by the grass people with countless painstaking efforts, which lasted for a year, and can be called the landmark of my Chu Garden. If you don't give up, please go upstairs and have a look. ”

Liu Jingxuan looked at Nangong Xuanyun.

Nangong Xuanyun nodded.

Liu Jingxuan saw that Xiao Rang and Nangong Huangyun both had this intention, so he said, "Then it's bothering."

With that, everyone followed Chu Jinglian towards Qingtian Pavilion.

Optimus Tower, also known as Optimus Tower. The building is divided into nine floors, about 20 zhang high, black throughout, and is a wooden structure. Qingtian Pavilion consumed more than 20 kinds of wood and more than 3,000 logs just for raw materials. The entire building took nearly a year to build with thousands of skilled craftsmen. This building can be said to have cost Chu Jinglian countless money and hard work. Regardless of the appearance or the inside, the workmanship is extremely exquisite, worthy of the strange ridge cornices, carved beams and paintings.

Chu Jinglian led everyone to the first floor. This floor is a hall that covers an area of about fifteen acres. There are a total of 64 pillars in the hall. Each pillar is as thick as four people and is polished with black tung oil. Directly opposite the main entrance is a large staircase. Except for the staircase and the surrounding pillars, the hall was empty.

Chu Jinglian led everyone up the stairs slowly. Only then did they realize that the floor slab of the staircase was very thick. Feet on the floor slab without the slightest vibration. There are a total of twelve rooms on the second floor, which are adjacent to each other. All the rooms are centered on a staircase and arranged in a circle according to the twelve hours. The doors of each room were tightly closed, and the names of the different hours were engraved on the doors.