Coming out of the Qin Heavenly Prison, Pan Sheng rode back to Fu Wei's stronghold in the city and called two teams, totaling eight people.

Looking at the two squads in front of him, Pan Sheng gave an order: "Sun Xianwang, take the people of your team to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, find Tian Yuesheng, who is responsible for recording and supervising, retrieve all the records of Xu Doulian's actions yesterday, and ask all the things that happened after Xu Doulian left the Yamen from the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry to the Meridian Tower, and record them and send them back." Hu Wanbai, take the people of your team, start the investigation from Xu Doulian's neighbors, all the way to the Meridian Tower, in addition to all the things about Xu Doulian after yesterday, as well as some of his usual habits, you should also ask about them, but don't cause the people of Xu Mansion to be confused. Time is urgent, give you an hour's time, and come back when the time comes. Do you get it?"

Sun Xianwang and Hu Wanbai saluted: "Understood!"

Nodding with satisfaction, Pan Sheng clapped his hands and said, "Okay, let's go!"

Pressed for time and unable to cause a large-scale commotion, the Fu guards abandoned Ryoma and ran towards the location they wanted to investigate with only their legs.

Although they are a little slower than the dragon horses, they are not slower than ordinary horses, and they are more agile.

After the Fu guards set off, Pan Sheng went to the dormitory in the store and found the two Fu guards who were watching the Xu Mansion last night, Cheng Huan and Yu Zehui.

Not long after the two got up, they were about to wash up and eat to take over the night shift.

Seeing Pan Sheng coming in, the two hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Commander." ”

"Hmm. Pan Sheng responded, pointed to the chair next to him and said, "Sit down first, I have something to ask you." ”

The two sat down, and Cheng Huan said, "Commander, excuse me." ”

Pan Sheng said: "Last night in the Xu Mansion, did you see anything special, different from the usual operation in the Xu Mansion?"

When Cheng Huan and the others heard Pan Sheng's question, they frowned and glanced at each other, thinking about the situation last night.

After a while, Cheng Huan shook his head and said, "It's nothing different, when we arrived, Xu Yuanwailang was already continuing to work in the study." ”

Yu Zehui continued: "Yes, yes, Xu Yuanwailang's attitude towards official affairs is really good, he didn't go to rest until Zichu reviewed the files, and he slept for an hour. ”

Cheng Huan nodded and said, "Yes, I didn't find anything abnormal, hiss......"

Cheng Huan suddenly remembered that Wen Xiuying, who was close to Haizheng last night, sent soup to the study, and gasped.

Hearing Cheng Huan's voice of what he thought, Pan Sheng asked, "What's the matter, did you find out?"

Cheng Huan said: "Yes, when we were about to arrive at Haizheng last night, a woman sent soup to Xu Yuanwailang, we didn't feel anything abnormal at that time, thinking that it was just that the maid saw that the master was too tired and sent a bowl of soup." But just now I remembered that Xu Yuanwailang didn't eat. Moreover, the woman stopped in the house for a while, as if she was scolded by Xu Yuanwailang, but Xu Yuanwailang still left the soup in the end. ”

Yu Zehui also thought about it and said: "The woman seems to be injured, after she came out of the study, she found the housekeeper of the Xu Mansion, and the housekeeper took her to the pharmacy to get some medicine. I didn't think there was anything at the time, but now that I think about it, it is indeed a little unusual, it stands to reason that the maids of the Xu Mansion should know that Xu Yuanwailang has the habit of not eating, and he will not send soup, and even if he is injured, he should not need to take the medicine with the housekeeper. Now that I think about it, it's really problematic. ”

From the words of Cheng Huan and the others, Pan Sheng already roughly knew who the woman they were talking about was, but in order to be sure, he still took out Wen Xiuying's portrait and said, "Is it her?"

Cheng Huan and the others looked at it carefully, nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, it's her!"

After receiving an affirmative answer, Pan Sheng put away the portrait and said, "Okay, I know." ”

Cheng Huan boldly asked, "Commander, is there something wrong with this woman that actually led you to investigate?"

Pan Sheng said: "There is no problem, it's just a special period, for the sake of safety, all the different content that appears around each official must be investigated." Alright, go wash up and eat, it's almost time for you to take over. Also, for all the anomalies in the Xu Mansion, no matter how insignificant, we must report them, don't feel unimpressed, in case something really happens, we will not only lose an excellent official, but may even lead to more serious consequences. ”

For Pan Sheng's words, Cheng Huan and the two should be repeatedly.

got the information about Wen Xiuying's presence in the Xu Mansion last night, and mentioned Cheng Huan and the two again, and Pan Sheng was about to leave.

When he walked to the door, he suddenly thought of another command from Shen Congrong, turned his head and said: "By the way, you will go directly to the construction site to hand in the shift in a while, and after Min Cunxi and Xu Doulian are separated, let Min Cunxi go back to Qintianjian, and Mr. Zheng and Mr. will have something to do with him." ”

Cheng Huan saluted: "Yes, received." ”

After confirming that there was no problem, Pan Sheng hummed and went back to his room, waiting for the other two people to come back.

Because Xu Doulian met Wen Xiuying in front of the Meridian Tower, Sun Xianwang's investigation was the fastest to reach Xuanluo Street.

As soon as he entered Xuanluo Street, Sun Xianwang heard the cries of various shops, and when it was time for dinner, a large number of people shuttled through Xuanluo Street.

Seeing such a scene, Sun Xianwang knew that no matter what happened here, it would be written down by the surrounding shops and turned into a conversation between Xiao Er and chatting with customers.

"Disperse separately, go to the surrounding shops and ask what happened on the street yesterday related to Xu Yuanwailang, and then meet at the Meridian Building. Sun Xianwang gave the order.

After everyone dispersed, Sun Xianwang walked to a bun shop next to him.

found an empty table and said to Xiao Er: "Three meat buns, a bowl of egg drop soup." ”

"Okay, wait, the guest officer, I'll be there soon. Xiao Er answered, and reported to the back kitchen what Sun Xianwang wanted.

Sun Xianwang asked for very few things, only one egg drop soup would take some time, but it wouldn't be long. Soon, Xiao Er came over with a tray.

"Three meat buns, a bowl of egg drop soup, the guest officer uses it slowly. Xiao Er put the steamed buns, egg drop soup and the small pickles on the table, set the chopsticks and spoons, and was about to leave.

Sun Xianwang didn't move his chopsticks, but stopped Xiao Er and said, "Xiao Er, was there anything interesting on Xuanluo Street yesterday?"

Xiao Er said: "Interesting thing, there is really something, there was a quarrel on the street yesterday, and it was Xu Yuanwailang who solved the siege." ”

"Oh?" Sun Xianwang showed full curiosity and said, "Can you elaborate?"

"This ......" Xiao Er made a look of embarrassment and looked at the situation in the store.

Sun Xianwang naturally knew what Xiao Er meant, took out a silver coin and put it on the table and said, "Naturally, it won't delay you, tell me in detail." ”

Xiao Er wiped the silver coin into his hand and said, "It should be." ”

After putting away the silver bills, Xiao Er began to tell about Xu Doulian's siege yesterday.

After listening to Xiao Er's story, Sun Xianwang already has a general understanding of the situation, and next, just go to the Meridian Tower to confirm again.

After drinking the egg drop soup and leaving six coins, Sun Xianwang picked up the buns, walked while eating, and went to the Meridian Tower.

Knowing Sun Xianwang's intention, Xiao Er of the Meridian Building said: "Xu Yuanwailang has been a frequent customer of our store, about five years, and Xu Yuanwailang's dinner is eaten in our store." Yesterday, Xu Yuanwailang did bring a woman to dinner, oh yes, there were two men, and he bought a lot of meat for those two men. However, two hours ago, Steward Xu came and said that Xu Yuanwailang would not come to the store to eat today, so there was no need to reserve a private room and dishes. ”

"Well, well, thank you for telling me the truth. After getting the news, Sun Xianwang thanked him.

"Hey, this guest officer, are you asking about Xu Yuanwailang?" Xiao Er asked when he stopped Sun Xianwang, who was about to leave.

Sun Xianwang smiled: "It's nothing, I just heard that there is such a thing, just ask." ”

"Oh. Xiao Er scratched his head and didn't ask anything more.

Out of the door, the other Fu guards also finished their investigation and walked over.

Sun Xianwang glanced at them, motioned for them not to speak, and found a teahouse to sit down and wait for Hu Wanbai and them to come over.

Yugu Street, Hu Wanbai, they also scattered to investigate.

knocked on the door of a house, and said: "I am doing a civil survey of officials, and I want to ask you what you think of Xu Doulian Xu Yuanwailang who lives here, as well as some things about his daily life." ”

Hearing Hu Wanbai's words, the man who opened the door said, "Do you want to come in?"

Hu Wanbai nodded and said, "It's okay." ”

Entering the courtyard gate, the man said: "Xu Yuanwailang, he has always been very approachable on weekdays, and he will greet us when he meets us, and he will also help if there is something at home, he is really a good official." It's just that after so many years, we haven't seen him marry, and we're still a little worried. By the way, after this investigation, if there is a good evaluation, will Xu Yuanwailang be promoted?"

Hu Wanbai smiled and said: "It should be, it will be recorded in Xu Yuanwailang's civil affairs assessment, which will really help him in his future promotion." ”

The man said: "A good official like Xu Yuanwailang, but I feel a little condescended in the Ministry of Industry, he should be a higher official and seek the well-being of our people." ”

Hu Wan Baidao: "This depends on the meaning above, we just came down to investigate and record, by the way, is there anything different about Xu Yuanwailang recently?"

The man thought for a moment and said, "Something different? Oh, by the way, when Xu Yuanwailang came back yesterday, he brought a woman, who was very good-looking, and I think Xu Yuanwailang's lifelong event may have to be solved this time. ”

Hu Wanbai raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, yes, if Xu Yuanwailang can really make a decision this time, I am also very happy." ”

I asked something else, drank a cup of tea, and took my leave.

Before leaving, Hu Wanbai said: "Please don't tell others about this research, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble." ”

The man nodded again and again, "Don't worry, I know." ”

Coming out of the man's house, several other Fu guards also completed their investigations.

Hu Wanbai said in a low voice: "Let's talk about it on the road, go in the direction of the meridian tower." ”