Detective Di Renjie Detective Legend Part VIII Guangzhou Case

Chapter 1

　　The haze is compact, and the smoke and rain are hazy. There are about a dozen sailing ships moored on the river, and the outline of the black clusters is only visible in the thick water fog. Overlooking The Green Island and the White Goose Pond, hidden in the depths of the smoke waves, as if connected with the clouds.

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai looked at the stone railing for half a day, silent. In the center of the river, the circle is circled, and the old fish blow waves. Strange rocks under the embankment, turbid waves crashing. Not far from them, a large merchant ship was unloading its cargo, and a group of coolies carrying the cargo from the side of the ship came down to the dock warehouse.

　　"Brother Jotai, I really don't understand. The old master stayed for twenty years, and how he suddenly became excited and personally came to Guangzhou. ----------------- ”

　　"Elder Brother Tao, Mo said that the old man has reached old age and has not acted for a long time." Even you and I are all people in our forties, how can we compare to when we were arrested in the state and county. It is also rare for you and me to follow this time. For more than twenty years, I only met with my grandfather a few times a year, no closer than before. ”

　　Tao Gan also felt sentimental: "Although I was the master bookkeeper in the Dali Temple, in the end I was also blocked by official ceremonies, and it was rare to talk freely together." In the past, I was an ink pen filler in the official room, and the old man lived deep in the Gouzhu batch, leaving only the official mu on the exchange. ”

　　Qiao Tai sighed, "This old master specially sent me two, and there is also the meaning of wenshu old friendship." Unfortunately, Ma Rong was not there. He married a pair of sisters, Blue and White and Crimson. I don't feel comfortable anymore, and I don't dare to go home when I'm drunk. ”

　　Tao Gan smiled: "If you and I are still happy, alone, heaven and earth, how free." In a blink of an eye, he went to Guangzhou lightly. Fast forward to more than twenty years, and I also want to take a closer look at the old tourist land. ”

　　Qiao Tai sighed again: "I'm afraid that I will serve the old master for the last time." Nowadays, although he is a Guoyi Lieutenant in the Sixteen Guards of the Beijing Division, the prohibition is cumbersome and lifeless, and who has the strength to follow the old detective to handle the case. "Say unbutton the collar, let through the cool breeze."

　　Tao Gan hurriedly stepped forward to cover up, "Brother Qiao Tai, don't show your identity." I've seen the double dragon gold emblem on your armor robe inside. The old man repeatedly told him that there must be deep fear. ”

　　Jotai fastened his collar and looked at the big food merchant ship that was unloading its cargo. There were several bearded men under the ship, and the turban-wrapped overseers were there to shout coolies.

　　"The old man told us to pay more attention to the movements at the docks, for fear that we would investigate the smuggling of the ban on the ships." Tao Gan Dao.

　　Qiao Tai frowned: "This should be the work of the officials of the Municipal Shipping Department, you and I do not understand many of the prohibitions on trade in Haiyi Province." ”

　　Tao Gan also said: "The old man also told you and me to live in two hotels and not to show their tracks, presumably there must be a sense of precaution." The Five Immortals Hotel where you live is in Fanfang, where the Hu people live, so you must be careful. ”

　　Qiao Tai smiled, "Are you still afraid that I will not be able to be swallowed by the Hu people?" Big Brother Tao, after walking by the dock for half a day, I was really a little hungry in my stomach. Let's go find a restaurant. ”

　　The two men walked west along the edge of the dock, and gradually saw an increase in pedestrians and traffickers. Passing through the municipal office, I saw the tower of the small south gate. Outside the small south gate along the embankment of the river, vendors gathered, the market was lively, only to see the noise of people, the stalls of goods, a thriving market.

　　There is a small hotel in the small south gate of the city. The two lifted the beaded curtain and stomped into the store. There was an oil lamp hanging in the middle of the hall, and it was very dim. The diners were boisterous, the ground was wet and slippery, and the leftover soup residue was spilled on the ground, filled with the strange smell of sour wine and salted fish.

　　The two found an empty seat and sat down. Tao Gan called wine and vegetables in Cantonese. At this time, a well-groomed and long-bearded eater also followed the hotel, sat down at a table to their left, and shouted wine alone. At a table in front of the hotel sat an abominable-looking dwarf.

　　SuZudo brought up wine and dishes. The dishes are served in porcelain bowls, with a closed lid and a plate lined underneath. The tin cup for the wine is covered with a small bamboo basket, which is very elegant. Qiao Taimi took a sip of wine, suddenly felt fragrant and slippery, and did not feel beautiful. Although the place is sloppy, the food is of the highest quality.

　　When Tao Gan clipped a mold of green onion burst snake silk and was chewing carefully, he suddenly saw that the dwarf on the table at the door was looking at them viciously, and from time to time he talked to a fan sitting next to him, and his heart was not afraid. Suddenly, I saw that the long bearded man on the left table was also secretly looking at the two of him, but he deliberately dodged and did not let him notice. ——Tao Gan's eyes are sharp, and he is also a master, so he can't hide it from him.

　　He kicked Jotai with his toes, his eyes twinkled, the corners of his mouth Nunu, and dipped the wine on the table a few more times. Jotai will understand. The two were uncomfortable, but they saw that there was only one eater sitting on the table on the right, and the eater had a wide-mouthed face, a strong physique, and a Bearded man, like a sailor on a boat.

　　Tao Gan deliberately went up to talk, and the eater turned out to be a Guangzhou dialect, so he felt opportunistic. Seeing also that Qiao Tai was in a great shape and knew heroes, he moved to a table to eat and chat.

　　The wine was hot, and there was no suspicion in two clicks, tao gan asked: "The foot is not a Hu person, how to dress like this?" ”

　　"The contemptible man' surname is Ni, his name is Tianji, and he runs a shipping fleet. Specializing in the business of Haiyi Dao, he often went to Persia, The Great Food, and the Great Qin Kingdom. The fleet also employs many passengers to operate, so it gradually understands the language and clothing of others, and does not feel estranged. In fact, I am born and raised in Guangzhou. --------------------------------------- ”

　　Qiao Taishi said, "Our old master, the new Inspector of Lingnan, went south to inspect haikou's trade affairs. The two of us are just subordinates. ”

　　Ni Tianji smiled, "Sure enough, it is an officer, I saw the double dragon gold emblem flashing out of your robe, and I knew the news." ”

　　Qiao Tai quickly lifted his robe upwards and laughed, "Actually, he is just a martial artist." ”

　　Ni Tianji said, "Don't hide from the two of you, you despise people and sword skills, and you have learned the essence of fanren's machete and short crossbow." The wind and waves come and go, and are not afraid of thieves and pirates. ”

　　Qiao Tai felt sorry for him: "When I see Mr. Ni's physique, I know that he is a hero." See you today and hate late. Mr. Ni is not abandoned, and has been a friend for many years. ”

　　Ni Tianji replied, "The contemptible person has this intention." The two official rooms have leisure time, looking forward to how the cold house will get together. If nothing else, it is the various bows and swords that the contemptible people have searched for half a lifetime, and the two of them are also interested in watching. Most of them come from Fanbang, which is strange. ”

　　Qiao Tai was overjoyed: "I can't ask for it." There is free time after breakfast tomorrow. ”

　　Ni Tianji suddenly asked, "I don't know the name of the strong man yet." Where do the two reside? ”

　　"My name is Jotai. Stay in the Back of the Five Immortals Inn, Huaisheng Temple. It was an area inhabited by Hu people. ”

　　"This Xianggong is..."

　　Tao Gan smiled and said, "Under the surname Gan." See living in Henan, have to take a boat to come and go, many inconveniences. ”

　　Ni Tianji smiled: "Qiao Xianggong, tomorrow morning I will send a palanquin to pick you up at the Five Immortals Hotel." ”

　　Jotai agreed. Tao Gan paid the wine bill, and the two bid farewell to Ni Tianji and came out of the hotel. Seeing that the sky has cleared, the day is sinking in the west, the river wind is blowing, and it is cool. Rows of large and small ships lived under the embankment, and cooking smoke rose from the stern. The fishing fire on the river surface is shining, the flute is intermittent, and the smoke gradually fades to coincide with the twilight. The embankment is already illuminated and stretches for miles, and the night market is open.

　　The two folded into the small south gate and saw the city well getting hot, and the carriages and horses were running together. Tao Gan planned to take a car back to the governor's office, where Di Gong was stationed. Jotai looked back several times, his eyes searching the crowd.

　　"Brother Tao, I think someone is following us."

　　Tao Gan quickly looked around, shook his head, and felt Nahan in his heart.

　　"Jotai, the old man asked us to meet at the time of the palm lamp." The hour is still generous, so you and I should go back to the governor's mansion separately. In case someone is following, it is difficult to take care of both ends, and it is easy to see through. ”

　　Qiao Tai praised: "I was about to go back to the Five Immortals Hotel to change my clothes, and I was soaking wet." When the alcohol addiction comes, it is the time of the palm lamp, and you will not miss things. ”

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　　Chapter II

　　After Qiao Tai and Tao Gan broke up, he deliberately slowly wandered towards the city. Soon I saw the top of the high round pagoda of Huaisheng Temple. The round pagoda stands like an incense candle in the temple, lighting up the sky lantern, commonly known as the light tower. The Hu people who live in nearby Fanfang are called "Bunker Tower". - This mosque was originally founded by the great Food Muslim sage Wan Gesu, and proclaimed the teachings of the Holy Zu Mahama Qur'an for the worshippers in Fanfang. In May and June, the large food merchant ships entered the port of Guangzhou by the monsoon wind, and the temples climbed the pagoda to build a fast to pray for the wind, which was very prosperous. The Five Immortals Hotel is opening at the back wall of Huaisheng Temple. In the upstairs room rented by Jotai, you can open the window to see the sharp light tower, and the scenery inside the temple can be seen.

　　Jotai quickly changed into his sweaty underwear, put on his armor again, and wrapped an old cloth robe around him. Whistling downstairs, the accounting room mouth took care of the late return to the store, and then walked on the street.

　　The street is a lively corner of Fanfang. Shops are set up, and each hall is full of imported goods. The streets and alleys are filled with the smell of roasted beef and mutton. Qiao Tai suddenly felt that his alcohol addiction was gradually moving, and he did not know that he was not good, and he unconsciously accelerated his pace.

　　Just turned to an empty alley, but the oncoming was blocked by a person. Looking up, it was the bearded man in the Hotel. If you look closely, the long beard has been slightly gray, and the corrugated hat on his head is old and worn. The robes and boots were covered with dirt, and they looked shabby.

　　"He is an officer of the Sixteen Guards of the Beijing Division, and he is good at life."

　　Qiao Tai listened to the Chang'an accent and was shocked. Looking up and down at the long beard, I felt that there was a bit of an official temperament. I respect it in my heart, but I don't dare to make a mistake. So he replied, "My surname is Qiao, and I have been born in the same life..."

　　"Haha, yes, yes. At his feet was Lieutenant Joe. He lowered his voice. Looking at no one, he said, "Lord Di has come to Guangzhou?" ”

　　Jotai Naizhi is a man in the bureau. However, he could not distinguish between loyalty and adultery, and did not dare to rush to respond. Nai replied, "Who is Xianggong?" How to inquire about Old Master Di? ”

　　"Who is underneath, Captain Qiao Asked First. I have an urgent matter to see Lord Di. Hope That Lieutenant Joe will introduce him. After saying that, he looked around and was very flustered.

　　Qiao Tai thought about it for a moment and replied, "You follow me, and all the way Hugh will ask East and West again." ”

　　The long beard said, "Lieutenant Qiao Du walked ahead and allowed me to follow more than ten steps behind, but I didn't know." I'll talk to you in detail when I get to Lord Di. ”

　　Qiao Tai was not in a position to disobey, so he stepped forward and sped up his steps again. The long beard is followed by a dozen steps.

　　The streets and alleys of this journey are just dark and mushy, and there are almost no lights. The ground is potholed, only feel high and low, and unstable. Jotai walked and walked, not feeling lost. I want to turn up the street to rent a palanquin, but I am old and circled in the labyrinthine alley, and I can't turn out. Suddenly, there was an arcade building across the street in front of me, and there was a house at the east end, faintly flashing lights.

　　Qiao Tai stepped forward and climbed a dozen stone steps to gently pound the door. After pounding for half a day, no one agreed, and I didn't feel the fire, and I fell a few feet hard. He turned back and shouted, "Old man, there are lights in this door, but it doesn't open..."

　　He swallowed the words behind him, and the long beard was gone behind him. The wind in the alley is miserable, and there is no one to live.

　　Qiao Tai scolded, "This long beard may have been entertaining me, but it was hidden." As he climbed down the stone steps, he saw a corrugated hat on the ground, which was worn on the head of the bearded man.

　　Jotai bent down to pick it up. There was water on the ground, and it was already half wet. Suddenly, I saw a pair of mud-stained boots hanging from my shoulders, and I looked up to see that my long beard was hanging in the air under the overpass across the street! A thin hemp rope was tied around the neck, and an iron quinoa hook was tightly hooked to a rafter on the overpass.

　　Taken aback, Qiao Tai was busy running up the stone steps to the arcade and along the overpass to the middle end. Sure enough, the floor was torn apart in a few pieces, and the iron quinoa hook was stuck on a rafter, which was very tight. He was about to put the hook in his hand when he saw a figure crouched in a corner, and the short dart in his hand flashed.

　　Qiao Tai crouched down on his knees and slowly touched the figure. And when I looked closer, it was a dead man. It was the bearded man who accompanied the dwarf eating wine in the hotel, and he was still holding a short dart in his hand. A fine silk scarf was wrapped around his neck, and he knew at a glance that he had been suddenly pinched and strangled. Dragging a long tongue, his eyes bulging out, the description is very frightening.

　　Qiao Tai saw that the wooden door at the west end of the overpass had already hung a rusty iron lock, so he had to turn around and knock on the door of the man's house at the east end. Half a day the door finally opened, and out came an old lady, shaking an oil lamp in her hand. Old Ji followed a descendant on his back.

　　Later, when he saw Qiao Tai's fierce and evil appearance, he was shocked at first. Qiao Tai can't speak Cantonese and uses his hands to draw for half a day. That later life was to know that something had happened at the door of his house. Hurriedly assisted Qiao Tai to drag the two corpses into the aisle in the doorway, and then used the oil cup to take a closer look. The crappy official said, "The bearded man is undoubtedly my Tang Dynasty subject, this Hu man will make a short dart, or I am afraid that it is a big cannibal." ”

　　With his hand, he untied the fine silk scarf that was wrapped around the neck of his beard. Then he said, "It was not the Hu people who killed this person, you see that this silk scarf is tied with silver coins at one end, and the rust is the number of the temple first." The great cannibals use force to kill people, often with machetes and short darts. ”

　　Qiao Tai nodded, and thought back to himself, "It turned out that this Hu man designed to hang the long beard and then tried to hit me with a short dart, but another person flew a silk scarf around his neck." Now the one who saved my life is gone. Poor bearded and unidentified. If you accidentally walk under the overpass, you will be gloved by this gangster on the overpass with a rope and hang it. ”

　　Later, when he saw Qiao Tai talking to himself, he became suspicious again. He then said, "This matter is reported to the fang li jia, and the people from the government can judge the curve." ”

　　Qiao Tai unbuttoned his robe, revealing his armor and double dragon gold insignia: "I am the officer of the Yamen of the Governor's Mansion in Guangzhou." You hurry up and call a big car to wait. ”

　　Later sheng heard that he was a military master of the governor's palace, and when he saw that he was full of official manners, even if he dared to be sloppy, he went down to the stone level to hire a palanquin.

　　Su Zhen went to a large car to stop under the overpass, and then came up to worship. Qiao Tai ordered the descendants to strictly guard the scene, guard the body of the Hu people, and wait for the official government to come and inspect them. He himself carried the bearded corpse on his back and ordered him to go straight to the governor's mansion.

　　Chapter III

　　It is said that Tao Gan walked back along the embankment alone, while enjoying the scenery on the river, turning the door of the city shipping office, and after seeing the tail, no one was walking north towards a stone street. He remembered that the Governor's Mansion was at the northern end of this stone street, near the shores of Lake Orchid.

　　Not long after, I saw a tall wooden archway and thought that this must be the South Sea Temple. More than 20 years ago, when Tao Gan wandered the rivers and lakes, he went to Guangzhou and Chaozhou to make a living. Revisited today, many of the street scenes in Shiliao are still the same as they were in the old days, and they are very familiar. Tao Gan went into the temple and burned the incense sticks, and shook it again, but he was very rich, and he didn't feel funny. Went around the back door again. He remembered that there was a wide and large tank on the back of this South Sea Temple, which could run horses. Usually, it is crowded with a variety of stalls. Near the day of the temple fair, it is even more touristic, bustling and lively. ——It was the place where Tao Gan lived in poverty.

　　Tao Gan came out of the back door and looked, only to see a pile of rubble, sand, lime, desolate. All four sides have been demarcated, and it seems that there are officials and eunuchs who have built houses here.

　　Feeling a little frustrated, he was about to turn around when he overheard a pile of bricks and tiles behind a voice gasping for breath. He listened intently, like a woman's moan. He crept forward, and saw two scoundrels behind the brick pile flirting with a woman. The woman's lips had been tightened and she was kicking with only her legs.

　　Tao Gan touched a brick and stone with his hand, and then went to the lime pile and grabbed a large handful. After leng did not prevent it from circling the two gangsters, he grabbed the bricks and stones and threw them at the head of one of the gangsters. The gangster shouted and threw himself to the ground. The other gangster had just turned his head, and a handful of lime dust had been thrown at the center of the door, and he couldn't help but cover his eyes and cry. (I think the translator may be from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, because "he pounced to the ground", "lime end", "face door heart" are all usages in Suzhou dialect - Di Renjie's note)

　　Tao Gan stepped forward and took the woman's hand and hurried away. After walking for half a day, I saw that there were more and more pedestrians before I stopped.

　　"Thank you very much for your rescue." The woman pulled her sideburns and cut her skirt, very shy.

　　"How did the young lady come out and walk around alone this evening?"

　　The woman replied: "The nu family is planning to go to the South China Sea Temple to burn incense, and those who usually go away know that today they have encountered two short-lived ones." ”

　　Tao Gan said, "This is already a lively street, so you should take a quick detour home." Don't go to the temple alone anymore. ”

　　The woman agreed, said wanfu, and was about to start, and said shyly: "My bamboo pole is lost, and I am bothered to find one with xianggong." ”

　　Tao Gan looked into the woman's eyes and suddenly realized that the woman was blind. He looked around, and there were no sticks and bamboo branches, so he said, "Miss inconvenience, that is, I will accompany you back to the house." I just don't know which street the mansion is on? ”

　　"Thank you." It seems to be Temple Front Street. Not far from the house, next door to the fruit shop at the bottom of the Lion Place. ”

　　The woman pulled the horn of the Tao Gan robe, that is, came to the Lion Place. As he walked, he asked, "Your Excellency, seeing righteousness and courage, wants to be a public servant in the yamen, and has made this move." ”

　　Tao Gan was secretly shocked: "This blind girl has eyesight." But he shook his hand and said, "In the next is an agent, opening a business in Lychee Bay." ”

　　The woman smiled and said, "Listen to your accent, not a Lingnan character." The tone of the voice is like a Kyo official. ”

　　Tao Gan was even more surprised. I was about to prevaricate when I overheard the woman say, "It's here, it's here." This is already the mouth of the Lion Square. ”

　　Tao Gan took a look, and it was indeed lion square. The woman added, "This alley is deep and narrow and difficult to walk." Or I'll lead the way, and then I'll go to the hexia bowl of tea. ”

　　The lion square is indeed dark and dark, and the wooden houses on both sides are crooked and oblique, and there are still no lights. The ground was full of stinky water, and it was not easy to walk. But the woman was familiar with driving lightly, and her feet were like flying, and she soon reached the bottom of the alley. The fruit shop was finally lit up.

　　The woman led Tao Gan into a wooden house next door.

　　"Go upstairs. My room is on the roof. Your husband is tired of walking. ”

　　After walking the winding and creaking stairs, I finally reached the woman's room. Seeing her reach for the key and open the door, Liso lit the candle. The room was empty, with only a few pieces of old and rudimentary furniture. A bamboo curtain is pulled up in a corner, and behind the bamboo curtain is the woman's bed.

　　The woman changed her tunic after going to the bamboo curtain. Tao Gan suddenly saw a bamboo pole rising from the height of the room. Under the bamboo poles hung a dozen silk cages of various sizes. There were also several shelves under the corner of the wall, and eight or nine tile basins were stacked on top of each other. One of the green-glazed porcelain pots is even more conspicuous, and the lid of the pot is engraved with dragon play beads.

　　The woman came out from behind the bamboo curtain, changed into a stone green cloth skirt, and tied a silk tapestry around her waist. Skillfully cut many diced cucumbers from the cutting board, and fed them in silk cages and tile pots.

　　"If I'm not mistaken, Miss has a lot of crickets here?"

　　"Crickets? What a nice name! We call it the cockroach. You see that the most famous species in this flat gourd is called 'Golden Bell', which is used to fighting. Two whiskers are red and purple, six divisions, a pair of sharp teeth, invincible. Its sound is also round and sweet, very pleasant. ”

　　"Miss makes a living selling crickets?" Tao Gan asked in surprise.

　　The woman nodded, "Everyone hanging from this bamboo pole can sing, and I can't sell it." Over there, the tile basin is fierce and aggressive, and can sell for a good price. ”

　　"I wonder how The lady caught this much?"

　　"My ears are wonderful, the most discerning. Vegetable garden ancient house, tree hole wall roots, every time you hear the sound of clams, you know the advantages and disadvantages. When it is a famous species, it is trapped with forest poultry pieces and cucumber cubes, which is very magical. ”

　　Tao Gan was amazed and said, "I don't know Miss Fang's name for half a day." ”

　　The woman smiled and said, "Xianggong didn't ask, how did I preemptively report myself?" My name was Lan Li, and I left the house after I lost my sight, alone and uncaring. It is not necessary to hide one's identity. ”

　　"My name is Tao Gan. As the young lady guessed, it was the Kyoshi Yamen who did the work. Accompanied by the Inspector of Lingnan, Old Master Di came to Guangzhou for business. ”

　　"Knowing Tao Xianggong today, I am fortunate to have three lives. I want to come to the day of the blessing. ”

　　"Miss Lan li's life is also too hard, living alone, many inconveniences. Besides, you can get a few bucks by selling crickets. ”

　　Lan Li smiled: "Tao Xianggong is small." This cockroach can be sold for a spicy price, and one or two silver miles are sold at one end. 'Golden Bell' is even more precious, the local production is not produced, ten silver I refuse to take off. When I caught it last night, I really didn't know how to be proud of it, and I didn't close my eyes all night. When I woke up this morning, I heard its beautiful song and was a little mesmerized. ”

　　Tao Ganshi did not want to talk to her about crickets anymore, and intentionally or unintentionally perfunctorily said: "Where did you catch that golden bell?" While pondering and saying goodbye.

　　"Hey, do you know flower tower temple?" It is the largest jungle in Guangzhou. Last night I walked along the back wall of the temple, and I was going to the root of the flower tower, and there was a gap at the base of the wall, and the cry of the golden bell came out of the wall, crisp and pleasant. I listened carefully for half a day, and I knew that it was a famous species. I also felt that this cry seemed to be frightened, and I suddenly issued it. He put a piece of cucumber under the wall, and learned the cry of the cockroach, luring it out to swallow. Sure enough, the golden bell first reached out two whiskers and saw the cucumber. I took the cucumber again into the trapdoor of this flat gourd, and the golden bell jumped out, and when he had eaten the cucumber, he closed it into the gourd. ”

　　Tao Gan listened absently, saw Lan Li pause slightly, and quickly gave up his hand. I'm afraid this stupid guy will talk about crickets endlessly.

　　Lan Li saw that Tao Gan was leaving, and suddenly thought that she had not yet held the tea. Apologetic: "Tao Xianggong sat for half a day, and the tea forgot to pay respect." Unconsciously, he blushed.

　　Tao Gan said, "I still have an urgent need to go back to Yamen and meet again another day." ”

　　Lan Li hurriedly plucked a silk cage from the bamboo pole to send to Tao Gan. Tao Gan insisted. Hurriedly said goodbye and went down the stairs and out the door.

　　Chapter IV

　　Tao Gan came out of the street to take a look, and the lights had already begun. The shops and restaurants of each number and the Qinglou restaurant are lit up, illuminating the night market like daylight. The streets are bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder.

　　When Lao Yuan saw the Governor's Mansion Yamen, Tao Gan couldn't help but be overjoyed. Yamen is overlooking Lake Lam, under the banana coconut trees of The Bisonson. The grass and trees are covered with leaves, and the flowers and fruits are embellished, which is very solemn and elegant. Four Ya Ding guards, the image is mighty.

　　Tao Gan entered the Yamen of the Governor's Mansion and went straight to the Gongshu West Hall where Di Gong was stationed. The second third layer of the report, and finally led by a Chinese army to the West Hall to see Di Gong.

　　Di Gongfu Ebony Public Case Flipped Through the Old Archives. It looks old, the eyebrows and forehead are deeply wrinkled, and the sideburns and beard are gray.

　　Qiao Tai stood behind Di Gong, and his stomach was in unison. But his face was confused, and the cloud of doubt rolled over.

　　Tao Gan respectfully please ann. Di Gong raised his head and smiled, "You are sitting next to Qiao Tai." Jotai you sit down too. It is rare to be together over the years, and how nostalgic the days of the past when the prefectures and counties were released. We sat together almost every day to discuss difficult cases, without any restraint. By the way, there are Hong Liang and Ma Rong. Hong Liang's tomb has been arched, and Ma Rong is also entangled with his wife and children, and he cannot get out. ”

　　He looked at the two old relatives in front of him with sadness, and then sighed heavily: "This time I dispatched you two to Guangzhou, but I also want to relive some old dreams." After cooperating in handling this case, I am afraid that there will be no more days to meet together. ”

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai were also very sentimental, speechless for a moment.

　　Di Gong took a sip of tea and said, "Tao Gan, at this moment, I want to hear your re-visit to Guangzhou, and then let Qiao Tai recount a murder case that he experienced at the right time." ”

　　"A homicide?" Tao Gan was stunned.

　　Qiao Tai nodded, "It was after we broke up, it was very strange." ”

　　Tao Gan also felt serious, so he said, "I rented the Huadu Hotel in the West Causeway outside the XiaonanMen Gate, a little farther from the city." But it is very convenient to monitor the river surface. The ships on the Dafan River, the waterways in and out, can not hide my eyes, at a glance. ”

　　Di Gong bowed his head in appreciation.

　　"Guangzhou is full of merchants and merchants, and the market is prosperous. In addition, there are many Fanguans, and there are many Hu people who sell goods through commerce. However, in my opinion, most of them are law-abiding overseas Chinese households, and there are few misdeeds. For more than 20 years, Guangzhou has still advocated eating, gambling and prostituting. The flower boats of White Swan Pond and the kiln caves of Lotus Mountain are famous in the world. Paper drunk gold fans, a moment of gold. Many rich merchants became beggars overnight, and the harm of the tree was particularly severe. ------------------------------------------------------ The area around Fanfang is also relatively calm, and most of the Hu people abide by the laws of the Tang Dynasty. ”

　　Di Gong twisted his beard and whispered with satisfaction.

　　Tao Gan continued: "Qiao Taidi and I also met a Mr. Ni dressed in a beard today, running a large fleet. He is accustomed to taking the Haiyi Road, and he also speaks of great food and Persian. Heroic and dignified, Qiao Taidi has been invited to his house tomorrow as a guest. ”

　　Di Gong said, "You two should pay more attention to Hu Ren's actions this time." That Mr. Ni sailed the ocean and penetrated Huayi, especially needing to be supervised. ”

　　Tao Gan asked, "Does the old master mean that you need to take more precautions against the Hu people?" ”

　　Di Gong whispered, "What do you think I am doing in Guangzhou this time?" Mingli was the Inspector of Lingnan, supervising the commercial trade of Haiyi Province. In fact, he was looking for someone. ”

　　"Looking for someone?" Tao Gan and Qiao Tai couldn't help but marvel.

　　"It's about finding someone who matters. ——This character disappeared in Guangzhou a while ago. There are many indications that there is some involvement with the Fanke Hu people here. Therefore, Er not only had to guard against the strange traces of Hu Renfanke, but also had to spy out the hidden mysteries and solve many difficult joints. ”

　　"I wonder who this character is?" Tao Gan also whispered.

　　"It is Lord Yanagisō Yuan, the Squire of the Asaka Book. Due to the long-term shortage of Zhongshu Ling, he actually specialized in the power of Zhongshu Province, and was called the Right Minister of Xitai. ------------------------------------------------------ The remaining additions and subtractions of officials, the Dethronement of the Lords, the Hundred Officials of Rong, the Abolition of Prefectures and Counties, the Reply to The Chapter of Linxuan, the Loose Money of the Siyi Table, and so on, are the first taiwan cabinets in the imperial court today.

　　"Holy Lord Rende, the dragon's body is in danger." The princes and ladies in the palace are in the overall situation, and you and I certainly dare not argue. But the courtiers all returned to Lord Liu, relying on his balance of the overall situation. However, the castration of foreign relatives and the formation of the party are also trying to move, and all kinds of crises are difficult to say in a word. After this Liu Lord instructed Qin to come to these Five Yang Cities to inspect last month, he returned to Beijing to hurriedly deliver the imperial order, and sneaked here again, bringing only a close companion of Su's chief minister.

　　Lord Liu was in Guangzhou privately, and the imperial court was shocked. The three provinces were jointly discussed, and I was entrusted with the secret visit to Lord Liu in Guangzhou on starry night. Two days ago, the Wendu Governor also saw That Master Su accompanying Lord Liu to walk in Xiangfang in disguise, so we must first start with the clues of the Fanke Hu people. ”

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai listened and were very surprised. And he was worried, afraid that he would not be able to overcome this burden.

　　Di Gong paused slightly and said, "You two should not confide in this middle qu." Remember, remember. A slight negligence, or a mistake. I only hope that you will work together to help me find out the truth and take Lord Liu back to the Beijing Division. ”

　　The two relatives casually agreed, and their hearts suddenly fluctuated, and they only felt restless.

　　"Jotai, you told Tao Gan about the murder."

　　Qiao Tai recounted the details of the hanging of the long beard under the Hu ren overpass and the stranglehold of the chivalrous silk scarf.

　　Di Gong said solemnly, "That long beard that was hanged is su in charge." He obviously had an urgent matter to tell me, and he followed you for two and a half days, because he didn't know you Tao Gan, and didn't dare to take it lightly. Wait until after you break up before coming forward to recognize Jotai. Who knew that he was easily killed by a hidden opponent, cutting off many of my clues. But the murderer himself died a terrible death. Could it be that the chivalrous guest who killed people with silk scarves was a sworn enemy with their gang, otherwise why did they also stalk each other, and saved Qiao Tai's life when they fired. Without revealing his name, he lurked in an instant. Only a silk scarf and a silver coin of the murder weapon remained. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "It seems that Lord Liu is really in trouble, and He is not sure that he is related to the Hu people here." Otherwise, why dress up the people and go to the incense shop? ”

　　Tao Gan wanted to vomit and stopped, and his face was ugly.

　　Di Gong said, "Tao Gan, if you have something to say, you don't have to avoid it." ”

　　"According to the old master's appropriate talent, will this Lord Liu go to a prostitute, and he is afraid of going out and his reputation will be damaged, so he has a dress act."

　　"Lord Liu is by no means a lustful person, let alone a villain who commits adultery." Although he is young and unmarried, his manners are simple, and he is rich and handsome, which is likely to attract the famous ladies and even the dusty women here. But how could he rush into the weeds and lure the butterflies? The prestige of The Liu Lord's Kyoshi is rising day by day; he is also a descendant of the Shili clan, and has his own good marriage to get along. The vision of the chest is high, and he refuses to do such a frivolous act. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Now that Master Su is dead, and Lord Liu has become a wireless paper kite, how to find it?" Why don't we take a sniping at Sue's master and chase after him. He also asked Governor Wen Du to lead the arrest inspector here to cooperate in solving the case. ”

　　Di Gong shook his hand, "No, no." At present, even Governor Wen Du himself does not know the true intention of my Lingnan Inspector, this matter must not be ostentatious, I guess I think, Lord Liu sneaked into Guangzhou, there must be deep thinking, inconvenient to say. But the reason why he did not inform the local officials of The Governor of Wendu must have been that he did not trust them. We need to be cautious and take every step of the way. Only the three of us know the inside story. Official business on the floating surface still needs to be dealt with, and it is necessary to step up investigation in secret. ”

　　Tao Gan said, "The sudden killing of Su's chief minister does not mean that our intentions have been spied on by the gangsters." Otherwise, why do you do it when Su is in contact with Qiao Tai? ”

　　Di Gongyue: "In fact, the gangsters only stared at Lord Liu and Master Su. But anyone who talks to him and hangs up the line will cause suspicion, so he will start to kill. ——Su was killed, and Lord Liu's life was probably in danger. We can no longer afford to delay. ”

　　Chapter V

　　Di Gong led Tao Gan and Qiao Tai to the East Hall to see Wen Kan, the governor of Guangzhou, and Bao Kuan, the envoy of the city.

　　Wen Kan and Bao Kuan saw Di Gong coming to see him, and they were busy paying respects and asking for peace. - Di Gong was also the secretary of the Dali Temple, and the official rank was above Wen Kan. Di Gong introduced Tao Gan and Qiao Tai to Wen and Bao. Wen Kan also introduced Bao Kuan to Di Gong. - At first sight, he offered tea.

　　Wen Kan said, "Following Lord Di's instructions, I have invited Mr. Liang Pu and Mr. Yao Taikai to the Palace." They are business leaders in Guangzhou, and they are also in charge of overseas business, and have many business dealings with Fanshang. Lord Di inspected Haikou Commerce and consulted Mr. Liang and Mr. Yao. ”

　　Bao Kuan interjected: "Mr. Liang Pu is the son of the former Pingnan general Liang Xiangjiao. Smart and handsome, from an early age, he has been good at looking at ancient and modern books, astronomical geography. Formerly the Yin Position. Because General Liang committed an incident in his later years, he was deposed as an official, and even his son's position was lost. Since then, Mr. Liang has worked hard to survive in business, and his career has surpassed that of his father. ------------------------------------------------------ He is also the most famous chess master in Guangzhou. Except for Hui Jing, the abbot of the Flower Pagoda Temple, he could resist him for two rounds, and he was invincible. ”

　　Di Gong frowned slightly, "What about Yao Taikai?" ”

　　Wen Kan replied, "Mr. Yao is doing overseas business and has a close past with the various Yishang Fanguans. Lord Di inquired about Haiyi Dao's business, and did not ask this person, I am afraid it would not work. The depth and breadth of its communication are not as deep as bao Xianggong. ”

　　Di Gong said, "Guangzhou is a big city government, with Xiang Chu Minyue inside, Nanfan Xiyang outside, and the key to the lifeblood of Lingnan Dao, is it only Liang and Yao who are in business?" ”

　　"The two families are really the first households, which is very important. Everyone is only Liang and Yao Ma. With the traffic joints of The Fanshang, there is no head figure anymore. Wen Kan argued.

　　Qiao Tai couldn't help but interject: "I heard that there is a merchant shipping giant named Ni Tianji, and the shipping business is the most Maolong." Traveling back and forth between the Great Food and the Persian countries, just like walking in Panyu and the South China Sea. He himself was familiar with the other's linguistic customs. ”

　　Wen Kan exclaimed, "Ni Tianji? How come I didn't hear the name? He turned his face and asked Bao Kuan.

　　Bao Kuan said busily, "What Lieutenant Qiao Du said is not bad. This Ni Tianji was indeed a shipping giant. However, in recent years, he has closed his business and lived in seclusion, and has never been to the sea again. Relying on the accumulation of wealth in half a life, he enjoyed himself in Guangzhou and squandered and debauched. ”

　　Bao Kuan's body was dry and thin, and although people could not be called old, they had already shown an old look. In particular, a goatee under his chin, one by one, is very funny.

　　Di Gong said, "Since that's the case, please invite Liang Yao and the two of you to come inside." ”

　　Xu Liang Pu and Yao Taikai were introduced by the Chinese army to the Western Hall.

　　Liang Pu wore a tea-brown kudzu robe with embroidered crown cloth shoes, which was very frugal. Although his face is pale, he is dignified and arrogant, and he has a vague state of pride. Yao Taikai had a circle of beard, just trimmed, and his cheeks looked a little green. Ayara, radiant.

　　Di Gong first asked Liang Pu about some recent conditions in guangzhou, and then involved the shops, shipping schedules, goods, tariffs, etc. of fan customers. Liang Bo - an answer, not profane, not humble, clearly organized. Between the words, he expressed concern about the increasing number of overseas Chinese who disturbed Jing'an and violated the law. He also asked Yao Taikai about the important figures in the business, the mansion, the family, the customs, the ceremonies, and the temples, and Yao Taikai was like a number of family treasures, gushing endlessly.

　　Di Gong saw that he was very shrewd and had an amazing memory. Praise: "You know so many businessmen, I don't know what deeper opinions you have about them. Bao Xianggong of the city is still humble and inferior to you. ”

　　Yao Taikai said, "Although Fan Shang also runs a profit and wants to get rich, most of them dare not deceive their hearts." I often go to the temple to chant the sutra and confess my sins, pray for blessings and disasters. They maintained their own words, writings, customs, and beliefs, and were wary of my Tang people, and they did not pay any attention to my Tang poetry and Chinese classics. Only one big food merchant named Manse could not only speak fluent Mandarin, but also chinese characters. He was very hospitable, and tonight he agreed to have a feast at his house. So..."

　　Di Gong understood Yao Taikai's meaning: "Since Mr. Yao has an appointment first, he should keep his promise, so why should he wait for others for a long time?" However, our Lieutenant Qiao Du also wanted to go to the big eater's house to open his eyes. I wonder if Mr. Yao can complete it all? ”

　　Yao Tai smiled and said, "Presumably Mr. Manser will be more welcome." Captain Qiao Du will go with you next. ”

　　Di Gong was overjoyed and said, "The hour is not early, Mr. Liang can also go back to the palace." Turning to Wen Kan and Bao Kuan: "At the beginning of getting off the bus, there were many deep disturbances." I hope that the two will assist the official, work the king's affairs, and fulfill the holy order. ”

　　The moonlight melts and the night is like water. The courtyard of the West Hall is lined with kapok, red and burning. Under the shade of a huge banyan tree, a stone table, Di Gong and Tao Gan were sitting on the edge of the stone table talking at night.

　　"The old man said that Lord Liu had no intention of asking Hua Xunliu, which was related to wang affairs. There are taboos and it is difficult to declare, so I have to micro-serve private visits. He even concealed it from a group of colleagues in the Beijing Division. ”

　　"Lord Liu is lucky, and the king is speechless." What was in mind was the overall situation of the Jiangshan Sheji, the balance of power between the three locusts and nine thorns in the imperial court, and the power of each position. Wang Shimartin palmed his hand, and he had already left his body behind. His disappearance shocked the DPRK. I am afraid that there is no second person who can support the political program and determine the overall situation. ”

　　Tao Gan added, "I don't know if this Lord Liu has any hobbies or habits." ”

　　Di Gong thought for a moment: "Speaking of shang, Lord Liu does not drink and eat, and secondly, he does not covet goods and loves money, he learns to cultivate his own life, and he is upright. As for the fetish, there is one thing that loves to fight crickets. Usually, people are sent to visit and buy at great expense. When the Holy Lord is in the Royal Garden, in addition to cockfighting, it is fighting crickets. ”

　　"Fighting crickets?" Tao Gan was secretly surprised.

　　"Just the day before he left Beijing, when we met in the class, I could hear the 'Qu Qu' cry in his sleeve. He smiled and said, "Before the holy sickbed, you can be relieved a little." It was about to be passed into the inner palace, so it was carried in the sleeve. Listen to Lord Liu, the cricket is a rare species, and the connoisseurs call it 'Golden Bell'. ”

　　"Admiralty?" Tao Gan cried out.

　　Di Gong asked, "Tao Gan, can't you also hear the sound price of this name, so you are amazed?" ”

　　"No, sir. On my way back to the governor's mansion, I met a blind girl. This girl made a living by peddling crickets. She said it was last night that she caught a golden bell at the base of the back wall of the Flower Pagoda Temple. The sound was strange, and he was very excited about it, and said that ten pieces of silver would not sell for miles. ”

　　"Is there such a thing?" Di Gong was also surprised. "I just don't know what her golden bell has to do with Lord Liu's golden bell."

　　"Listen to the blind girl, this golden bell is a famous species in Kannai, and Lingnan is rare. Very good price. At the moment, she was still hanging from a bamboo pole in her house. Raise in a flat gourd and feed it with cucumber cubes and forest bird slices. Perhaps the golden bell she caught was hidden in the sleeve of Lord Liu and brought to Guangzhou. ”

　　Di Gong realized, "There are also such coincidences in the world?" Mo Feiliu's body was in danger, and the golden bell in his sleeve escaped, and he was being caught by the blind girl. In this way, the disappearance of Lord Liu must be related to the Flower Pagoda Temple, and perhaps it will make people stay in that temple and ask for help. ”

　　Tao Gan was puzzled: "Lord Liu has such leisure, sneaking to Guangzhou for a private visit, and still has a cricket in his sleeve?" ”

　　"Idle or not, it doesn't matter. It's not too late at the moment, it seems to be chatting here, why not hurry up and take a trip around the Flower Pagoda Temple, or get something. Unfortunately, Jotai was not there. ——Huata Temple was originally a major attraction in Guangzhou, so it is worth the trip to visit on the night of the moon. ”

　　Tao Gan hesitated: "This... Is it appropriate? Lord, you are a hall of two pins of beijing officials, the imperial court stock humerus, ten thousand opportunities in the bow, is still the same as the state and county officials of the year, often pretending to be a fortune teller on the street to explore the truth. ’”

　　Di Gong smiled, "It's rare to loosen your muscles and bones, suddenly embrace, and feel at ease." I was already tired of that set of honor guards and official pomp. Moreover, this is not a Kyoshi after all, and a few of them recognize us. I have already made up my mind, Hugh is going to say it again, hurry up and change your clothes! ”

　　Chapter VI

　　It is said that Qiao Tai followed Yao Tai to a big car and went to Yao's house for a little audit. Yao Taikai changed into a wide blue cloth robe, wore a black ben hat, and continued to take a car to Manse's house for a banquet

　　In the car, Yao Taikai showed the villager a treasure and lost a big way to Qiao Tai. The first time Qiao Tai heard the lesson of "eating in Guangzhou and dying in Liuzhou", it was very rare. He was also convinced that Yao Taikai was a first-class gourmet, a gourmet.

　　The caravan was carried to a garden house near Huaisheng Temple and stopped. Yao Taikai said, "It's here." He also instructed, "Brother Qiaotai, don't make a mistake at the banquet when you look at me." ”

　　A white cloth-clad Si Yan and Qiao walked through a very neatly repaired fountain pond garden to the master's living room.

　　Qiao Tai saw that the dome of the light tower was faintly towering outside the garden, and the crescent moon was particularly solemn. He knew that Mr. Manser's mansion would not be too far away from the Five Immortals Hotel where he lived.

　　Manser greeted him at the living room door. Brightly dressed and atmospheric. Yao Tai opened his chest and said, "Mr. Manser, tonight I took the liberty of bringing a friend from our capital chang'an." ”

　　Manser glanced at Jotai and said no. He bowed and said, "Allah blessed." So he led the two men to the table.

　　The banquet is surrounded by a low round table, and the host and guests are seated on the carpet. The wonderful aroma of roast lamb and smoked chicken made Qiao Tai salivate. He took a sip of the waiter's wine, only to find that the fragrance was intoxicating, and it was a little greasy and sweet like cheese.

　　Manser and Yao Tai talked about business for half a day, and occasionally spoke big food, which was very committed.

　　Yao Taikai introduced Qiao Tai to Manser, and Manser was very interested, personally toasted with Qiao Tai, and gradually became drunk and felt relaxed in speech.

　　Qiao Tai said, "I am staying at the Five Immortals Hotel, behind the Huaisheng Temple, and I want to come close to your house." ”

　　"Oh, Wyonsan Temple. The holy light of bunker tower in the temple is not extinguished, and the Allah is eternal. When the sage Wan Gesu first came to China, he preached in this area. Xian died and was buried in Guihuagang. We, the diaspora, also live in these two places. ”

　　"Mr. Manse knows a man named Ni Tianji, whose fleet often sails to Guizhou." Jotai looked for another conversation.

　　"Ni Tianji? Know, know. "Manser's eyes flashed a strange light." The father, surnamed Ni, was from Guangzhou, while his mother was Persian. The Persians were not friendly to us, and the warriors of our British caliphate had defeated Persia. ”

　　Yao Tai saw that the topic was far away, and he was afraid that Qiao Tai's words would be lost. Nai said, "Mr. Manser, such a good night, the wine is intoxicating." Why not watch a big food song and dance, which can help. ”

　　Manser laughed, muttered a few words in a big way, and clapped his palms a few more times.

　　A seductive woman jumped out from behind the beaded curtain and twisted to the beat of the dramatic music. ——It was a big food maihime, drawing eyebrows and painting eyes, and showing her breasts. Two red lips were like fire, and a pair of foxy and deep eyes were like the waves of the sea, instantly engulfing everything in the room.

　　Yao Taikai and Qiao Tai were both so drunk that they couldn't help themselves, and Manser grinned, carefully twisting the red beard with the two horns upturned, very proud.

　　"Her name is Zhu Mu Nu. None of her beauties were unmoved, and none of her dancing postures were thrown to the ground. ”

　　The sound of the piano and drum stopped, and Zhu Munu danced out of the dance carpet to salute Manser, Yao Taikai, and Qiao Tai, and then used a pair of enchanting eyes to flow affectionately to the banquet.

　　Manser ordered the guests to pour wine. Zhu Mu Nu smiled and yingying first went to Qiao Tai's knee to offer a cup. Qiao Tai was dazzled, and when his heart was racing, he took a cup of his neck and went down. Suddenly, he smelled the sweat on Zhu Munu's body, and suddenly the blood flowed wildly, and the six gods shook.

　　Manser ordered Zhu Munu to sing another song. Zhu Mu Nu was not happy, standing up and whimpering and singing will come out. Although he did not understand the lyrics, he felt that the sound rhyme was depressed, and the tone of his voice was grumpy, like a crippled Du Yu. The song came to Qiao Tai again.

　　Qiao Tai stared at Zhu Mu Nu in a daze, as if he had lost his soul.

　　Manser threw a gold coin to Jumunu. Zhu Mu Nu took it and threw it to a waiter. He even asked Qiao Tai in Huaxia official language: "Dare to ask the name of your guest, I have never met." ”

　　Qiao Tai had just taken a breath of air, and he heard that the zhu mu nu was not speaking, and he was at a loss for words.

　　"The officer won't give up his name, for fear of taking your soul?" Zhu Mu Nu love field is old.

　　"My name is Jotai. The Immortal Prince Joe's Joe. Tai, this Mr. Yao Tai Kai, is exactly the same Thai character. ”

　　"Oh, Jotai." Zhu Mu Nu laughed. "It's better than Yao Tai's name." Mr. Yao, how do you get depressed? ”

　　Yao Tai smiled and said, "Allah Fu, I have relaxed my heart." As usual, the belly is frank. ”

　　Zhu Mu Nu did not understand Yao Taikai's meaning, so he asked Qiao Tai with a smile: "What is the official position of Mr. Jingshi?" ”

　　"Zuo Guoyi of the Sixteen Guards Palace, serve the Eastern Palace."

　　"Oh, it turned out to be Du WeiYe." ——Seeing that your beard has a trace of white, I am afraid that I am a grandfather. Zhu Mu Nu played again.

　　"I'm only forty years old, and I'm not married yet." Qiao Tai put down a large stone in his heart and secretly admired his courage.

　　"Dare to love is the corner of the eye open in the zenith door, do not look at ordinary people." Zhu Mu Nu took a sip of wine.

　　Qiao Tai looked at Zhu Munu's beautiful face and added another layer of redness, and couldn't help but shake his heart.

　　Just as he was about to take the light of the conversation, he overheard a "dang" sound, and Manser threw an agate cup in his hand on the ground, and his face was iron blue.

　　Zhu Mu Nu ignored Manser's anger, and then delicately approached Qiao Tai, poured a full cup, and smiled: "Captain Qiao Du, eat wine again, and be careful of the wine glass falling." ”

　　Qiao Tai was even more panicked, holding his breath and not daring to breathe.

　　Yao Tai was interested and hurriedly got up to bid farewell. Manser ignored it and scolded Zhu Mu nu in a word. Zhu Mu Nu also grunted and snatched a white pass, which was a tribute. Finally, he suddenly said loudly in Huaxia official dialect: "I am not wrapped up by you." Which intimacy of love and affection has to do with you? "Say turn around and go." The two musicians also followed suit.

　　Jotai was embarrassed and self-conscious. Zhu Mu Nu suddenly turned back and whispered in his ear: "The slave family lives in the fourth row of flower boats in the northwest on the White Goose Pond, fortunately able to meet again." "Say goodbye to a gust of wind gone.

　　Yao Taikai signaled Qiao Tai to resign. Manser did not hold back, only waved his hand, ordered to withdraw, and turned around to go to the inner hall.

　　Qiao Tai came out of the garden, feeling that he was emotionless. Yao Taikai exhorted, "Qiao Du Wei Hu wants to be troubled, this is a common thing here, it is not surprising. We're used to it. Most of those guests were moody, eccentric, and did not understand my Chinese etiquette and customs. You don't have to be serious. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Today's incident has defeated your wine." I also can't blame Manser for being angry, but Zhu Mu Nu is too rampant. I also have misconduct points. ”

　　Yao Tai laughed loudly, "The Qiao Tai brothers still have such a belly." I'm not going to say it again. Zhu Mu Nu has the heart to talk to you, and he must not cold her. It's just that Manser is narrow-minded, arrogant, and makes faces to show the guests. You're grumpy. - Another day I will ask you to calm down. I have a annex called 'Kaiyanju', which is located behind the Temple of Dharma in the city, and it is quiet and secluded. Inner characters, especially win zhu mu nu, to ensure that you are happy and comfortable. Well, at the moment I'm going back first. ”

　　Yao Tai opened a kind word to soothe him, called a small car, and took care of himself. Qiao Tai was confused, and stood in the night wind for half a day.

　　Chapter VII

　　Di Gong and Tao Gan dressed up like two poor and sour talents. The head is green and the feet are flat. A blue cloth robe, a brown cloth robe. It's also like Mr. Mongkan. Enjoy the street view all the way and slowly turn around to the Flower Pagoda Temple.

　　Moreover, it is said that this day is the birth of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and the people who burn incense and make wishes are extremely crowded. For a while, the soldiers and women were noisy, and the tourists were like ants, fragrant cars and jade, rolled into piles. The temple market is also bustling, with stalls of incense candles, clay dolls, wooden fish, and Buddha beads abounding. Juggling du la performances, surrounded by a bunch of people. The most questioned and accounted for the most, with more than a dozen class stalls lined up in a row.

　　Di Gong saw that the towering mountain gate was engraved with six golden characters as large as "Jianjianbao Solemn Temple". Inside the mountain gate, there are pines and cypresses, intertwined left and right, and the middle is heavy back to the stone path, which is very neat. The giant candles in the temple hall are high-burning, and they are as hot as day. ------------------------

　　"This man is crowded, where to find traces?" It's like finding a needle in a haystack. "Tao Gan Dao.

　　"Let's go around the flower tower and see the root of the wall." Di Gong also felt faint.

　　The two turned to the courtyard of the flower tower to take a look, and could not help but spew out admiration. The tower is solemn and solemn, the cornice reflects the moon, and the bell is whimpering. Inside the pagoda are the bones of The Buddha, which are cherished by the monks and monks, which are equivalent to arch walls. This pagoda adds to the atmosphere of mystery and seclusion. ——Thinking that Liu Daoyuan might have disappeared here, Di Gong couldn't help but wince. The two of them looked closely at the three brick walls, but there were several cracks, and they didn't see anything famous for a while.

　　Di Gong and Tao Gan turned out of the courtyard door, and just walked into the threshold of the Guanyin Hall, when they overheard a woman speaking with a Chinese accent next to the incense burner outside the temple. Looking back, it turned out to be a kiln sister wearing red and green, with two cheeks smeared with thick rouge. Next to him stood a thin, pious woman, talking about pilgrims.

　　Di Gong said, "Tao Gan, you go around the hall first, and I'll come later." He said and walked over to the woman and arched her hand.

　　The woman saw that she was an old Confucian, hated to be poor and sour, and loved to ignore it. The pious woman grabbed it: "Fifty copper coins, the room is in the Cuixiang Pavilion outside the West Courtyard." ”

　　Di Gongjing asked, "Miss is from the north." I am tired of Guangzhou women pickling dirty, teeth are yellow. ”

　　The woman was a blessing, and the demon replied in a tone, "The little girl is the Qingzhou Yingqiu County people's clan." ”

　　Di Gong said, "Is it feasible to have a word with the little lady?" ”

　　The pious woman smiled and said, "Talking, holding tea, and serving the night are all the same, fifty copper coins." ”

　　Di Gong felt a string of copper coins from his sleeve, which was exactly one hundred. Disassemble half a string and deliver it with a pious woman.

　　The pious woman took it, smiled and said, "Sister Xiang, let this guest go." ”

　　Di Gong and Sister Xiang said, "You come with me, there is a tea booth outside the Liuzu Hall, let's go there and have a cup of tea." ”

　　Sister Xiang smiled and followed Di Gong to the Six Ancestral Hall.

　　Di Gong pulled Ding Xiang sister into the tea pavilion, and Dr. Tea served two cups of pearl flower tea. Di Gong paid the reward and asked Sister Xiang to sit. Then he asked, "The old godly woman doesn't look like a person from the north, but she is related to you?" ”

　　"Not pro-family, not for the sake of it. It's just that the little girl sold herself to her and called her Auntie. ”

　　"You were abducted and sold here from Qingzhou?" Di Gong asked again.

　　"It's a long story, and the guest officer is not impatient to listen. I've been sold a few turns. ——Auntie just bought me from the water people's house last month, and she is trying to repay the favor. ”

　　"How do you say you want to repay the favor?" Di Gong was puzzled.

　　Sister Xiang said, "The little girl has been resold several times, and the most bitter thing is that the water family is a daughter-in-law." They were the most humble and lowly figures, and the government explicitly ordered that they should not intermarry with people on the shore, nor were they allowed to live in the city of Guangzhou. Only crouching on the water bending boat to spend the years, generations, like insects and worms driven and tortured. They also have to pick up customers for the night, all kinds of humiliation, nowhere to complain. The brothels in the city never accept customers, and we are thankful for this. ——My aunt treated me well, earned all the money for her, and was willing. ”

　　Di Gong gave the remaining fifty copper coins to Sister Xiang.

　　"Today I just want to ask Sister Xiang for a letter."

　　"I don't know what the officials and guests want to ask?" The little girl said everything she knew. Sister Xiang took the copper coin into her arms.

　　"I have a friend who is also from the north. Two days ago, he said that he was going to come here to burn incense and make a wish, and agreed to meet in front of the Guanyin Hall today. Who knows that he has not been found so far, and he is anxious. ——Sister Xiang often works here, I don't know if I have seen it? ”

　　"Your friend is a young and handsome man with a dignified, Guanzhong accent." It's just that the clothes are cold, especially better than you, I'm afraid it's not like that. ”

　　"Exactly. It is the Guanzhong accent. Could Sister Xiang have seen him? ”

　　"Yesterday at dusk, I was still walking around outside the mountain gate. I've spoken to me too. Because this accent is rare, I pay attention. He seemed to be in a hurry to find someone, and it turned out that he had agreed with the guest officer. ”

　　Di Gong was astonished: "Have you seen him again today?" ”

　　Sister Xiang shook her head.

　　Di Gong thanked him and said, "I have a chance today, I will meet again another day." Another friend, Guanyin, was waiting for me in the temple. ”

　　Sister Xiang raised her eyes and asked timidly, "Is there cuixiang pavilion going over there?" It's still early. ”

　　Di Gong smiled and said, "Go back quickly." Didn't you say that you were going to hold tea and talk? ”

　　Sister Xiang looked at Di Gong gratefully, thanked him again and again, and retreated.

　　Suddenly, there was a "shhh" in the crowd, only to see a gorgeous palanquin roaring and carrying it straight to the white jade steps of the apse.

　　Di Gong hurried forward to keep up with him. It was when Tao Gan came up to greet him. He asked, "I don't know what figure came to the temple to make incense and worship the Buddha?" ”

　　Tao Gan said, "It's Mr. Liang Pu." I just listened to a small Shami Dao, Mr. Liang Pu agreed to come to the temple today to play chess with Hui Jing's abbot. ”

　　Di Gong let out a "hmm" and saw Liang Pu get out of the car, look around, and hurried in to the abbot

　　"The old man was careful, eating he recognized. When I was talking to Xiao Shami, he leaned out of the car window, afraid that he had recognized me. Recognize the old man again, and the branches will be grown. ”

　　"Makes sense. I had found out that Lord Liu had indeed come here at dusk last night, as if he had made an appointment with someone. - In this way, he may still be hiding in this temple, or he may be imprisoned. otherwise. The crickets would not escape easily. ”

　　Di Gong and Tao Gan also wandered around the temple, not even the latrines and stoves. It's just that the gate of the Flower Tower Tower is closed, and it is not allowed to climb and enter. A month ago, a pilgrim said that the arhat in the cloud had swung off and jumped from the top of the Flower Tower tower to his death. Hui Jingtu ordered the gate of the tower to be closed and not allowed to let the good men and women enter for the time being, for fear that people would follow suit. - Now the gate of the tower is locked, and an old man is sent to guard it.

　　Di Gong was a little suspicious and went forward to deliberately talk to the old man. After three words and two words, he asked the old man if he had ever seen such a person.

　　The old man replied, "The poor monk was only ordered to guard the gate of the pagoda and not to let idle people in." I have not seen the person whom the giver speaks of. ”

　　Tao Gan smiled and asked, "Could it be that the little master in the temple broke the rules and was imprisoned in the tower?" ”

　　The old man scoffed, "It's hard for the benefactor to think." - This pagoda is a sacred body, and it cannot be inhabited by foul-behaved and filthy people. ”

　　Tao Gan nodded and said, "We came from the Central Plains to burn incense at Baosha, and if we don't climb this flower tower, we are afraid that we will come to the wrong place and live up to our original vows." I Buddha, mercy, allow us to go up and see how? "After saying that, I stuffed a handful of copper coins."

　　The old man scolded, "This is absolutely impossible, the benefactor is self-stabilizing." Temples are pure places and cannot be defiled. The benefactor had money and bought his own incense candles to burn. Otherwise, if you have gathered, give away a few barrels of sesame oil. ”

　　Tao Gan had to take back the copper coin and said, "Why don't we go in and see it again?" ”

　　The old man said, "Originally, everyone could climb the tower." I'm just afraid to go to the top of the tower and fall, and we can't collect the corpses. - There are two corpses in the temple waiting to be cremated. They were all brought up by poor people, and they were also a cause of compassion in our temple. ”

　　Di Gong was shocked: "Dare to ask Teacher Father, can those two corpses take a look?" ”

　　"Amitabha, why did you suddenly see the corpse again?" - See for yourself, no one is guarding. In a bungalow in a vegetable garden outside the east courtyard wall. If it weren't for today's Guanyin Bodhisattva Jichen, it would have been burned early in the morning. The unowned corpse brought last night. ”

　　Di Gong asked the distance, and hurried around the monk's house to the East Courtyard. Tao Gan's robes followed closely.

　　The two of them arrived at the base of the east courtyard wall, and sure enough, there was no one to guard, but there was a large iron lock like an arm hanging on the door. The wall is very high and difficult to climb over.

　　Tao Gan said, "Back then, that pipe of 'Pepsi Hehe' was still carrying it on his body." Twenty years is useless, I don't know if it is good or not. ”

　　Looking around at no one, he quickly took out the key called "Pepsi Harmony" from the cloth bag in the middle of his robe, inserted it into the keyhole, twisted it back and forth, and the lock opened. Pulled the latch again and came out of the vegetable garden.

　　In one corner of the vegetable garden, there was indeed a bungalow, and it was pitch black. The door of the bungalow was unlocked. Di Gong stepped forward and pushed aside to take a look, and a foul and musty smell of scent came to him. Tao Gan went to the bag again and found a flint stone and a candle, and lit it.

　　There was a long table in the room, and two corpses covered with sheets were tightly squeezed. Di Gong opened a piece of seat and looked at his face, and saw that it was an old beggar with a white beard. Lifting another reed mat, Tao Gan held up a candle to illuminate it. ——Sure enough, it was Yanagi Do-won's pale face! There seemed to be a hint of a smile in the calm.

　　Di Gong was stunned. Ordering Tao Gan to uncover all the pieces, he carefully examined the body. Strangely, there was not a single wound, blood stain, cord mark, purple bruise on the whole body. - Except for the cold and slight decay of the corpse, there was no trace of vision.

　　Tao Gan shook Liu Daoyuan's tattered clothes and pants, but he fell down a flattened gold and silver wire cage box, and the small door of the cage box was open.

　　Di Gong lost his voice, "It is lord Liu's cage box for raising the golden bell." - Sure enough, he was killed in this temple by the gangsters. ”

　　Tao Gan said, "The matter has come to an end, so why not?" ”

　　Di Gong immediately ordered Tao Gan to take the name of the official seal that he had taken to the abbot Hui Jing to come here immediately to listen to the instructions. - He had to go public.

　　Dressed in a scarlet wedding dress, Xu Huijing followed Emperor Tao Gan to the vegetable garden bungalow. It was followed by several elderly monks.

　　Hui Jing met Di Gong and bowed his head and said, "Slack." Di Gong ordered Tao Gan to blast all the monks out of the bungalow and wait outside the wall of the East Courtyard.

　　Di Gong asked, "Master Hui Jing, who is this dead body?" Did you know? ”

　　"The poor monk really didn't know who the deceased was." Hui Jing glanced at Liu Daoyuan's corpse and kept chanting, "Amitabha." ”

　　"How did this corpse come to Guisha?" Di Gong asked sharply.

　　"Back to Lord Di, our temple has incinerated the body, and the good deeds of Grace have been carried out in excess. But there are wild corpses in the four directions, and the poor and powerless die, and they are all brought to our temple and burned. The two corpses were brought by the patrol of the gate last night, and the road was a poor beggar found in the deserted countryside. Only because Guanyin was born, the fire was started at the end. It is planned to be incinerated tomorrow. ”

　　"The inspector in the gate brought it?" - Well, you can go back. At any time, this official will come to the temple to inquire about this matter. ”

　　He also ordered Tao Gan: "You go back to the Governor's Mansion to interrogate and find out what this corpse is like." When I found the inspector and the servant for detailed questioning, I also wanted to see the autopsy of the servant. ”

　　Di Gong looked up and said loudly, "This deceased person was a close and important member of this official's personal entourage, and he died in Guangzhou for no reason." This case needs to be seriously tried and cannot be neglected. The Flower Pagoda Temple is difficult to get rid of, fortunately it has not been burned. The monks of the temple waited for yamen to inquire. ”

　　Hui Jing secretly cried bitterly in her heart.

　　Chapter VIII

　　It was late at night when Qiao Tai returned to the Governor's Mansion.

　　Di Zhengyi was looking at Fang Xingtuzhi in Guangzhou in the study. Qiao Tai briefly recounted the process of accompanying Yao Tai to the Manse Mansion for a banquet.

　　Di Gong smiled, "Qiao Tai, Tao Gan and I have already found Lord Liu, he was murdered." The corpse has been moved from The Flower Pagoda Temple to yamen. ”

　　Qiao Tai said excitedly: "The old man personally went out on the horse, and sure enough, the banner was victorious." I just don't know how Lord Liu died? ”

　　Di Gong elaborated on a plot of the Huata Temple. Finally, he said, "Yamen's servants have already experienced corpses, and Lord Liu was poisoned by a poison recorded at the end of the medical code." It is said that this poison is only matched by people on the water, and the general pharmacy does not know the mystery. With the size of the dose, restrict the life of the poisoned person, take the antidote in time, and heal immediately, just like nothing. Toxicity has three-day, five-day, and ten-day products, and it takes up to half a year to occur. Mixed at will, very clever. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ”

　　"Old Master Shicai doesn't seem to say where Inspector Ding is looking for Lord Liu's body?" After all, Jotai was careful.

　　"The three classes and nine teams patrolling Ding Du in Yamen have been interrogated all over the place, and none of them have ever seen the corpse of Lord Liu. Nor was it the inspector of yamen who carried it to the Flower Pagoda Temple. ”

　　Qiao Tai exclaimed, "Could it be that someone pretended to be a patrolman and carried it?" ”

　　"It was someone who used the trick of crossing the sea to conceal the heavens and the sea, and even concealed it from the monks of the Huata Temple." Fortunately, it was the protection of Guanyin Bodhisattva, otherwise it would have been burned earlier and there would have been no proof of death. Di Gong sighed and continued, "Judging from the place where the cricket escaped, Lord Liu must have had an accident in the area of Huata Temple." When he died, his face was very calm, there was no pain, and there was something strange here. ”

　　"Lord, the blind girl who caught the admiralty may know something inside." She said that she had waited outside the temple wall for half a day to trap Admiralty, during which she listened with bated breath, and there was something strange in the temple wall that could not hide from her. - The blind man is blind, but his ears are very sensitive. ”

　　"We also looked closely at the back wall of the Flower Pagoda Temple, and there were many cracks. But the bungalow where the body was hidden slipped through the high wall without gaps. I don't know exactly where the blind girl caught the Admiralty outside the wall. I have asked Tao Gan to ask the blind girl to come to the gate to inquire, and I think I am going to come back at this moment. ”

　　Sure enough, Tao Gan went back to the study. But there was no blind woman behind him.

　　"Lord, this is also too strange. In just a few moments, not only did the blind girl disappear, but all the cricket-filled silk cages and tile pots in her house were gone. ”

　　"Tao Gan, you eat a cup of tea first, and then take your time." Di Gong also felt Nahan.

　　"When I touched her home in Lion Place, it was empty, and only the bamboo pole was still hanging. It turned out that the silk cage was hanging neatly under the bamboo pole. Eight or nine tile pots in the corner of the house were also missing. Behind the bamboo curtain, her mattress, pillow, and clothes were also moved away, leaving only an empty house. I asked all the neighbors around me, and went to the market to set up a cricket stall to inquire, and no one knew her whereabouts. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Brother Tao was afraid of being deceived by that little girl, and he was a trap in the first place." ”

　　Tao Gan argued, "That bitch's not going to set a trap for me to drill." When I met her at that time, it was a coincidence. Now that he suddenly sneaks in, he should have been abducted by the gangsters. I remember gossiping with her when I heard the sound of stairs, but I didn't pay attention at the time. The tip of the flower pagoda temple by the Admiralty Road is probably the most deadly. ---------------------------------- ”

　　Di Gong caressed his beard for half a day, and nai said, "Tonight I heard a passage of the words of the people on the water, and I saw that the medicine that poisoned Lord Liu was only mixed by the people on the water." Women on the water have a wide range of contact with the passengers on the flower boat, and these two types of people should pay special attention to the visit. ”

　　Qiao Fist said, "I will go to The White Goose Pond tomorrow to visit that Zhu Mu Nu." At today's feast she seemed to have some words to say to me, but because of Manse's obedience, she did not spit it out. At the end, I asked me to go to the fourth row of flower boats northwest of White Swan Pond to date her. - Maybe you can find out a little secret of the water people. ”

　　Di Gongyue: "And that Ni Tianji, didn't he just make an appointment with you?" Might as well go and meet him for a while. Manser was angry with him, and he would be at odds with the Great Cannibal, and it was from his mouth that he could detect the deeds of the Great Cannibal. ----------------- ”

　　Jotai gladly complied.

　　"Tao Gan, the bodies of Lord Liu and Master Su were buried as soon as possible and transported back to the Beijing Division." Wen Kan, Bao Kuan, and others must not be allowed to probe the inside story. This matter also depends on the secret visit of the three of us. The blind girl's thread needs to be found early. However, you can privately entrust the arrest of the military academy here, just say that relatives and friends are entrusted to find it, and do not make a statement. - You two need to be careful when you two go out on the streets tomorrow, for the gangsters have recognized you. ”

　　Chapter IX

　　The next morning, Qiao Tai got up, went to the street stall to eat two plates of cold powder and a bowl of sesame paste, and then walked along the river in the direction of Shicui Chau.

　　The White Goose Pond flower boats are all moored on the riverside line of ShicuiZhou, and the ships are rolling and the sails are continuous. Qiao Tai traveled to the outside of the embankment, and saw that the northwest corner of the flower boat was particularly dense, about a dozen horizontal rows, the hull was slightly smaller, and there was no mast. All are hung with lantern plaques, and some of them are carved columns, which are gorgeous. -----------------------------------------------------------

　　A team of vendors in the morning market are delivering vegetables, fruits and melons to the flower boat, stepping on the bridge board of the flower boat one by one, "singing and squeaking" and distributing them one by one. ---------------------------------------------------------- ”

　　"Thirty copper coins." The old porter offers a spicy price. "Pick the bow of the ship and sell it for forty copper miles."

　　Qiao Tai smiled, "Just forty copper coins, how about this flat burden and basket together?" The old porter agreed, collected forty copper coins, and sold a load of fresh papaya on his shoulder to Qiaotai. Happy in my heart, I really bumped into the "papaya" that did not know the price.

　　Jotai picked up the load of papaya and crossed toward a row of flower boats in the northwest corner. Those bridges are very slippery, and people on the water use it as cutting boards for fish cutting. ——Early women clean the toilet along the river, there are also coughs to wash, there are also raised fires for cooking. Some boats are covered with broken nets and dried stinky fish.

　　Qiao Tai walked cautiously, looking around. He was surprised to find that although the porter had come on board a lot, the people on the water were staring at him curiously. It turned out that his posture of picking up the burden was a bit strange, and the posture of the people in the north and the people in the south was originally different. Jotai realized this and immediately stopped for a moment. Pay attention to other porter actions, and then deliberately imitate. Sure enough, it was light and brisk, and I didn't feel that anyone was secretly watching again.

　　The closer to the heart of the river, the more beautiful the boat, most of them are private boats with famous flowers in Guangzhou, and there are sampan transfers up and down. There are lights on the main cabin lintel windows, and some of them also have the name written: "Qi Dream". "Spring willow", "magnolia", "purple snow", all kinds of different.

　　Qiao Tai searched all the way, but he did not see the name of Zhu Mu Nu. I am afraid that the name of the prostitute has its own special tricks, and I am feeling hesitant, and I do not feel that I have stepped on the fourth row of flower boats. There are only three boats in front of you, and the river is sparkling with white light and waves.

　　Jotai stopped and called for papaya. An old pious woman shouted, "What are you shouting about? Our lady was still sleeping. ”

　　Qiao Tai bowed down and stuffed a handful of copper coins: "The name of the lady on this ship is called Zhu Mu Nu." --------------------------------- ”

　　The old godly woman accepted the money and smiled: "Exactly, exactly." The old daughter-in-law went to call the young lady out. ”

　　"Miss Nolao is welcome, I will go to her cabin by myself." With that, he went down to the rear cabin with the old godly woman. I saw a delicate small door mallet painted with a pen flower and bird, on which were written the three small characters of "Zhu Mu Nu".

　　Jotai pushed open the door, and Jumunu was still asleep on the bed, but by this time she had opened her eyes.

　　When Zhu Mu Nu saw that it was Qiao Tai, he jumped out of bed. Laughing, he said, "It turned out to be Captain Qiao Du, such a clever person." Sure enough, I found it here. As he closed the door, he fell into Qiao Tai's arms and released a thousand kinds of charms. Qiao Tai was surprised, but he was warm and warm.

　　Zhu Mu Nu said, "Could it be heaven to help you and me?" My handmaiden happened to be sick and went ashore on leave, and she was actually sent by my benefactor to guard me. The Young Lord sent another man, and he was very tight with me. ”

　　"Isn't your benefactor Manser?" Jotai couldn't help but ask.

　　"No, no, Manse is my regular visitor, not a benefactor. Manser, who has offered several times to redeem me for my escape from the country, will take me back to the big food as his wife. My benefactor would not allow it, and I myself would not want to go back to that moraine desert. Qiao Duwei may not know that although my father is a big cannibal, my mother is a water person in Guangzhou. My life was miserable before, and after the Lord bought me, I had today. This ship is mine, and the benefactor never asks me for money, and buys me many jewelry tunics..."

　　"You Wynn Tu Bao, want to love your benefactor Luo very much?"

　　"No, the Lord, though of all his graces, will not be able to win my heart. I have a character in my heart. I only hated for a while, but now it is too late to regret it. Tears fell from his eyes.

　　"Can you tell me who your benefactor is and who your lover is in your heart?" Jotai couldn't help but feel a little sour.

　　Zhu Mu Nu shook his head, "What kind of character are you?" And so on. If he really had his heart set on me, he quickly removed him from my citizenship and took me to the capital city of Chang'an. Even since then, the jingchao cloth skirt and coarse tea and light rice have been ten million times better than today. Following you, there is no longer two hearts. ”

　　Jotai's face was grim. I didn't expect Zhu Mu Nu to spread the bottom card so brightly.

　　"Lieutenant Qiao Du, you serve in the Imperial Forest Army of the Beijing Division, and your master is also a high-ranking official of the imperial court." Are these small things still afraid of not being accomplished? Zhu Mu Nu seemed disappointed.

　　Han Yan said, "Once you secretly take me back to the capital, I will spit out the names of those two people, or you can give up at the end of the world and swear that there will be no remorse." I'm just afraid you're insincere. Once this matter is leaked, and I have no place to die, how can I rush to make a mistake? ”

　　Yang Tai scratched his head, "I'm afraid this will take a lot of trouble." You are so afraid of your Benefactor that the heavens have fallen and the earth will be hard to pick up. When I first arrived, my heels were very shallow, and I was afraid that drawing a tiger would not look like a dog, wouldn't it be a mistake for you for life. ”

　　Zhu Mu Nu said with tears in his eyes, "So, it's just a delusion." You go fast. The people of the Benefactor Sect may have arrived in the blink of an eye, and when they met, there was a lot of embarrassment. Qiao Duguo had a heart, and he could agree to meet in the city for details. My master has a private house behind the Flower Pagoda Temple, which is available in a hurry and will not be exposed. ”

　　Qiao Tai nodded sentimentally, and then told Zhu Mu Nu of his hotel room in case he delivered the message.

　　Suddenly, I heard the old godly woman come in and say, "The little girl is coming!" Zhu Mu Nu hurriedly said, "Lieutenant Qiao Du is leaving quickly." ”

　　Jotai understood, quickly went around from the rear cabin to the stern, and jumped to a nearby ship. Three feet and two steps, and soon jumped back to the white goose pond embankment. ——Go straight back to the Five Immortals Hotel. The small car sent by Ni Tianji was indeed waiting at the entrance of the hotel.

　　Chapter X

　　Di Gong got up early in the morning to rinse his hands, and then went to the back garden of the courtyard to relax. The back garden has a large pool that connects to the corner of Lake Ran. I remember the lotus leaves dancing, the white lotus dots, very beautiful. Di Gong had just approached the shore of the large pool when he suddenly noticed that Wen Kan was concentrating on fiddling with a few tile pots on a stone bench in the shade of a willow tree. Curious, I crept away.

　　"What did Governor Wendu do so early in the morning?"

　　"Oh, it's Lord Di. You see! "He opened a tile pot lid carved with a dragon carved into it." Look at how mighty this tail is. The whiskers are trembling straight, there are faint purple knots, and the two sides of the plate teeth are like frustrated blades, and there has been no defeat so far. ”

　　"WenDudu also loves to fight crickets?" The Chang'an Palace also had a moment of excitement. Lord Liu had a famous horse, the most fierce, and the saint had defeated him several times. ”

　　When Wen Kan heard Lord Liu, his heart was not happy.

　　"This Lord Liu doesn't know what's going on, he's out of nowhere." He has made it clear that he will return to Beijing, but he is in Guangzhou again. It was not this Chincha who was secretly visiting me for his shortcomings and deliberately concealing my land. ”

　　"Governor Wen Bu is more than heartbroken. Lord Liu has a good impression of Guangzhou. After Qin Cha returned to Beijing, did he still mention to me the virtue of Governor Wendu? ”

　　Wen Kan laughed dryly, "Lord Liu just left on patrol, and here comes Lord Di to patrol again." I'm afraid that the imperial court does not believe in the virtues of Lord Liu's retribution. ”

　　Di Gong was stunned. I thought that this Gentle Kan had already guessed my intentions, and concluded that the person who came was not good.

　　"Wen Dudu is absurd. Lord Liu was inspecting the Pingnan War Readiness of the Jingluo Army, Shihua Special Fang, and Xuanwei Overseas, while this official was specially engaged in inquiring about the trade and commerce of fanguo, Haiyi Daoguan and other matters prohibited, and had nothing to do with the Military and Political Security of Guangzhou, the Governor of Wendu. ”

　　Wen Kan knew that he had lost his speech and bowed his head.

　　"Governor Wendu, yesterday my relatives encountered a fighting cricket on the surface of guangzhou, which was called 'Golden Bell' by insiders. If you fight with this horse, the victory or defeat is uncertain. ”

　　While the two were talking, they suddenly saw Bao Kuan hurried into the garden.

　　"WenDudu, the woman is gone..."

　　Wen Kan narrowed his eyes, "Didn't you see me talking to Lord Di?" Then he turned his face to Di Gong, "Oh, Bao Xianggong is looking for me to buy clams." ”

　　Bao Kuan hurriedly asked Di Gong for safety. Nai said, "Humble Jing recognized a blind woman, and he had accumulated many kinds of clams. Wendu asked me to visit and buy. Who knew that when Humble Jing went to look for her last night, he had disappeared without a trace. ”

　　Wen Kan waved his hand impatiently, "This little thing has also come to alarm Lord Di' audiovisuality?" Go back soon. ”

　　Bao Kuan ate this and hurriedly retreated respectfully. Di Gong stepped forward and pulled the corner of his robe.

　　"Bao Xianggong, this official is going to visit Liang Pu in a few moments and ask about some business details. I hope you will accompany me, and I have your authority. ”

　　Bao Kuanwei. Nai bid farewell to Di Gong and retired for the time being.

　　Di Gong returned to the West Hall study, where Tao Gan was already waiting. Taogan said he had privately asked a capable man to search for Lanley's whereabouts. Di Gong spoke to Wen Kan and Bao Kuan in the Garden of Suitable Talents.

　　"I suspect that Governor Wendu has seen the blind girl before, and seems unwilling to let Bao Kuan know." The blind girl's disappearance does not appear to have been hijacked, but has been hidden by herself. I don't know whether it is deliberately avoiding Wen and Bao's entanglement and robbery, or refusing to let us explore her background. Now all kinds of people are looking for her, and she must be a crucial figure. --------------------------------------- ”

　　At this time, the Chinese army came to report that the car and horse were ready. Bao Kuan was already waiting outside the West Hall.

　　Di Gong said, "Tao Gan, let's go to Liang Pu Mansion together." ”

　　Chapter XI

　　Qiao Tai was carried by the sedan all the way to Ni Tianji's mansion at Luogangkou. A servant led him through the corridor to a domed hall. The golden jade beast crouched at the entrance of the hall. The hall is full of furnishings, rich and luxurious, pearlescent and dazzling.

　　Jotai looked so curious that the servant was gone. Zheng Dang was suspicious, the silk curtain was gently lifted, and Lou Tingyuanna stepped out of the two young girls. Worn in a pair of banguo, gold earrings, shaking. The skin is light brown, the eyes are deep and bright, the limbs are rich, the temperament is dignified, and the image is very charming.

　　"Mr. Joe wait, the master will arrive in a moment." One of them said. The warbler chirps, and it is actually a Chinese pronunciation.

　　The two smiled and pushed Qiao Tai to sit down on his shoulder.

　　"Dare to ask the two young ladies fang names, who is the person?" Qiao Tai crisped half over, and his voice had changed.

　　"My name is Tinye, and my twin sister is named Dana. - The master's ring only. ”

　　"I also asked you whose clan?" Qiao Tai couldn't believe that this twin sister was a Hu person.

　　"Haha, Lieutenant Joe arrived, and there was a loss of courtesy." Disrespect, disrespect. Ni Tianji lifted the curtain and came in.

　　The two little ladies did not understand the rules and answered the question. Hope Hong forgives. However, these two little elves are also quite clever, not only understand my Tang Dynasty language, but also understand Persian and Dashi scripts. Every day we study all kinds of books together, which is very interesting. ”

　　Jotai couldn't help but admire.

　　Ni Tianji ordered the table to be set up, and the fat and sweet wine was held for a while, all of which were extremely rare. Qiao Tai had a grudge and did not dare to drink freely.

　　"Captain Qiao, how do these tastes?" Ni Tianji pointed to a table of wine and food.

　　Jotai tasted everything and praised it. - The flavor is really different.

　　"Alas, I don't have the taste of the snake silk and monkey brain in that little shop." Therefore, when I had free time, I went there alone to taste it, and I did not care about the distance, and the place was pickled. ”

　　Ni Tianji took a step closer and asked, "When Lieutenant Qiao Du went back yesterday, he didn't encounter any trouble?" I saw a bearded man following you closely, only to be afraid of your misfortune. ”

　　"No, no." Qiao Tai did not dare to rush to spit it out.

　　Ni Tianji smiled slyly, "Your master, Old Master Di, personally went down to Guangzhou." --------------------------------------- ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Old Master Di is patrolling Lingnan this time, and his duty is to investigate and suppress tax matters in Haiyi Road. Although the Holy Father has allowed the goods of brocade, luogu, fine silk, and porcelain to go to sea, gold, silver, copper, iron, pearls, and treasures are still prohibited. Merchants are greedy for goods, smuggling at heavy profits, officials are taking bribes, and they have forgotten the law. If important officials are not sent to the south in time to investigate and deal with it, the fear of evil forces will pervade and the closure will be relaxed. Haiyi Road is sick to the people and cannot be contained. ”

　　Ni Tianji woke up: "It makes sense. ——The Jotai brothers also have this scholarship! The merchants snooped everywhere, and they were all pervasive. The sea is not strictly prohibited, and it often leaks and swallows boats. In this way, the wealth of China is being reduced day by day, and the treacherous and demon merchants are full of waists, how to get it. ”

　　Qiao Tai took the opportunity to ask: "Liang Pu and Yao Taikai have a huge overseas business, can there be such a stain?" ”

　　Ni Tianji said, "After Mr. Liang became famous, his family is full of wealth, and he will not despise to engage in dirty business with this." Although Mr. Yao is greedy and lascivious, he sometimes squanders, but his money-making methods seem to have no suspicious intentions, and he is afraid that he will not violate the prohibition of smuggling. ”

　　Qiao Tai asked again, and Ni Tianji smiled, "Qiao Duwei is a warrior, why don't you look at the various Huayi sword weapons I have collected and talk about some boxing and gladiatorial skills." He said and took Qiao Tai's hand to go to a brass door to fiddle with the mechanism.

　　The brass door opens at the sound of a sound. Qiao Tai went in to take a look, and he couldn't help but be stunned and exclaimed. ——The main collection of swords and swords in the sword library is dense, hundreds of thousands, and complete categories. The long sword of the Western Baboon Forest Kingdom, and the sabre of the Eastern Fuso are particularly exquisite. - Ni Tianji chose a Persian cast gold sheath short sword to commemorate with Qiao Tai.

　　Jotai Baina, rejoicing. The two men returned to the Dome Hall and talked about weapons, and they were very committed. Tinye and Dana listened carefully, feeling very fresh.

　　After a few more glasses of wine, Qiao Tai suddenly asked, "Does Mr. Ni know a Fan Shang named Manse?" ”

　　Ni Tianji replied, "I recognize." On the one hand, he told Tingye and Dana to go down to the garden to cut the flowers and grass.

　　The two pouted and retreated. Ni Tianjinai said: "When Manser came to Guangzhou four years ago, he hooked up with the wife of an official here, and the two were warm for a while. Later, I heard that the woman regretted it and swore not to associate with Manser. But Manser was not willing to give up, and the curse was incessant. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Last night I went with Yao Tai to the Manse Mansion for a banquet, and I saw that he was indeed obedient. Then I saw a maihime named Zhu Mu Nu. Mr. Ni can understand this Zhu Mu nu, her father is a great cannibal, and her mother seems to be a water person here. ”

　　"I haven't seen Zhu Mu Nu, but I heard that it is the color and art that overwhelms the Southern Zhongfang."

　　"Does Mr. Ni know who her master is?" She didn't take Manser in her eyes. ”

　　"This is not very clear. But it can be imagined that it is a high-class figure in Guangzhou. This Zhu Mu Nu had a very high vision, and very few of them were favored by her. ”

　　Qiao Tai smiled, "Actually, your two little girls have a graceful body, a unique rhyme, and are no less colorful than Zhu Mu Nu." ”

　　Ni Tianji smiled lightly: "I have been buying them for seven or eight years, teaching them to read and read, singing and dancing sword weapons." In fact, it is more like an adoptive father, where is the ring that serves me. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "It is really a pair of pearls." ——I don't know where Mr. Ni bought it? ”

　　Ni Tianji sighed and said, "Speaking of relatives, this Tingye and Dana's mother is Xianci's distant cousin." Because he was seduced by an official here, he gave birth to this pair of treasures. She secretly gave them to a merchant surnamed Fang. But the official also abandoned her from then on, and when he was cornered, he sought a light life. And the official was so powerful that he did not reveal his name. ——The merchants surnamed Fang later eroded their blood in business, and they were destitute and bored with food and clothing, so they had to sell them to me. ”

　　Qiao Tai scolded indignantly: "This official has a pig and a dog heart, and his deeds are worse than Manser's." ”

　　"Captain Qiao Du is kind and admirable. - This was many years ago. You don't have to sigh either. Let's talk about stick boxing again. ”

　　Qiao Tai smiled and said, "Mr. Chengni's advice and enlightenment." It's not too early today, and it's time for me to say goodbye. See you again another day. He gave him the sword and accepted it shyly. ”

　　Ni Tianji did not retain it, and personally sent Qiao Tai out of the hall. Tingye and Dana greetEd Qiao Tai warmly at the flower edge, while Ni Tianji deliberately ignored him.

　　Ni Tianji laughed loudly: "This pair of little elf ghosts are actually still dissatisfied, and they are weighing people, Qiao Duwei, it seems that they are still very welcome to you." ”

　　Qiao Tai came out of Ni Mansion and just walked a dozen steps before going to the street, but he collided with a young woman. I blushed with shame and apologized one after another. When she looked up, the woman had already crossed her arms and disappeared without a trace.

　　Chapter XII

　　Bao Kuan and Tao Ganfu Digong got out of the car. Di Gong looked up, and Liang Mansion was indeed Cui Weihong, beautiful and beautiful. Golden and blue, shining in the eyes. The forehead book under the eaves of the mountain is engraved with the four characters of the ancient seal "Holding The Xuanwei". Di Zhengyi wanted to take a closer look at the few lines of small characters on the side paragraph, and Liang Pu heard that he had rushed out of the gate, and Na Tou bowed and said, "Forgive the sin."

　　"There is only one old man and one old woman in charge of the housework, and there is no waiting for the driver."

　　Di Gong smiled and said, "Don't worry." Mr. Leung will be a descendant of the hero. It is also a blessing to have a moment of meeting today. ”

　　Liang Pu led Di Gong, Tao Gan, and Bao Kuan into the flower hall to sit down, and an old woman came forward to offer tea. Di openly asked Liang Pufan about the business of shipping goods. Liang Bo answered as usual, and then held a thick account book for Di Gong to check.

　　Next to Bao Kuan and Tao Gan, he said, "How about going around the back garden with your lowly post?" ”

　　Tao Gan was overjoyed. The two men exited the flower hall. All the way in to see the wall building light, the window shines in the sun, and sure enough, the famous house weather. Only the servants who were waiting were not seen.

　　Turning around a long corridor in Xixuan, there is a hanging flower door, suddenly cheerful, there is no hole in the sky. Only to see the pavilions high, the windows covered, the rockery saga, the pavilions scattered. There is a flying spring, babbling down, spilling beads of jade, quite sound. The pool is curved around, and on the left there is a pavilion with carved columns and beaded curtains hanging low.

　　Bao Kuan said, "Master Tao took a short break, and he would return as soon as he entered the low post." ”

　　Tao Gan agreed in his mouth, and his heart was full of doubts. Bao Kuan lifted the beaded curtain and went inside the building. I overheard a woman's voice, chatting with Bao Kuan. Tao Gan tiptoed forward to look at the beaded curtain and couldn't help but be surprised. - The woman was the blind girl who sold crickets!

　　Tao Gan also couldn't think about it, so he pulled out his feet and rushed back to the flower hall to see Di Gong.

　　"Old Master Di, there is a word of advice." Tao Gan gasped.

　　"What? So impatient. Di Gong was also amazed.

　　Tao Gan lost a glance and signaled that Liang Pu was not easy to say in front of him.

　　Di Gong dang Nahan, Tao Gan's spirit moved, and smiled: "Please ask the old master to follow me to see a character." ”

　　Liang Pu also felt confused, knowing something different: "See who is going?" ”

　　Di Gong and Liang Pu followed Tao Gan to the pavilion near the pond. Tao Gan stepped forward and shouted through the beaded curtain, "Please Bao Xianggong come out." ”

　　Bao Kuanmeng heard someone shouting outside, and hurriedly lifted the curtain to ask what was going on.

　　Tao Gan said loudly, "Who is that woman inside?" ”

　　The woman heard the noise and followed.

　　"This is a humble apricot branch. ——I don't know why the Tao Master Book is noisy? Bao Kuan couldn't help but wonder.

　　Tao Gan took a step forward to make a careful distinction, but he knew that he had recognized the wrong person. Can't help but be embarrassed.

　　Di Gong asked, "Tao Gan, what's the matter?" ”

　　"I'm the wrong person."

　　Liang Pu smiled: "The little sister Xingzhi is Bao Xianggong's wife." I don't know who the Tao Master Book recognizes? ”

　　Di Gong realized, "It turns out that Bao Xianggong is still your sister-in-law, why didn't you say it earlier?" ”

　　Liang Pu said, "Apricot Branch, don't bow down to Old Master Di yet." ”

　　The apricot branch trembled and bowed forward: "Alarming Old Master Di, fortunately begging for forgiveness." ”

　　Di Gong saw that the apricot branches were lightly smeared, and the character was handsome, and he was about to ask questions. Tao Gan whispered in his ear, "This apricot branch is no different from that of the blind girl." ”

　　Di Gong understood. After thinking about it, he asked, "Listening to Bao Xianggong, you know a girl who sells crickets and is about to buy a few horses for Governor Wendu who is used to fighting." ”

　　The apricot branch said ten thousand blessings: "It was originally agreed, but the girl is missing and is looking around." ”

　　Di Gong nodded and asked, "Mr. Liang, do you have any other brothers and sisters?" ”

　　"Back to Old Master Di, Xiaomin has no brothers, only two younger sisters. The eldest sister died a few years ago, and this apricot branch is the younger sister. ”

　　Bao Kuan said, "Her sister was buried in a fire and was burned into a scorched corpse, which was unbearable to see." ”

　　Liang Pu and Xingzhi's faces were gloomy, half a day.

　　Di Gong said, "Let's sit on a bench by this pool, it seems to be much cooler than in the flower hall." Then he changed the subject and asked, "Mr. Liang, I heard that you often go to Huata Temple?" ”

　　Liang Pu replied, "Yes." This Flower Pagoda Temple is a major attraction in Guangzhou, a famous stop in the sea. Because there are Buddha bones buried in the flower temple, it is very magical to burn incense and make a wish. The ancient trees in the temple are towering in the sky, and there are countless monuments, especially those few giant banyan trees, intertwined knots, and more than acres of green shade, which are rare in the world. However, when Xiaomin went to the temple, most of them were invited by the abbot Hui Jing to play chess with him. ”

　　Liang Pu glanced at Di Gong and Tao Gan and continued, "Last night I was in the temple to confront Hui Jing, but I was disturbed by the monks of the temple. Hui Jing was also summoned by the government to interrogate the foot color, and Dao was found in the temple what kind of body. ——Where Hui Jing has the heart to play chess again, Xiao Min waited for half a day, only to go home. ”

　　"This officer has heard about this. The corpse was one of the officials' personal entourage, who had just arrived in Guangzhou and was killed by the miscreants. Di Gong sighed.

　　Liang Puzheng said, "The most fierce harm to Jing'an in Guangzhou is the Hu people, who have different plans and are spying on the opportunity." Manse is one such suspicious figure, and it is said that he made an oath before the caliphate during his time in Fan state to plunder a number of treasures in Guangzhou to ask for credit. ”

　　Di Gong snorted, "The 20,000 horses under the Governor of Guangzhou are all puppet clay sculptures?" Everywhere in the doorway, the patrols are sleeping, don't ask or hear? ”

　　"Old Master Di has some unknowns. The meaning of the small people is not to say that the Hu people openly plundered by force, they only need to put a fire downwind, and a sea of fire will roll. ——Guangzhou is mostly wooden buildings, and the scales are more than the number of trees. They looted by fire and plundered. By the time the official army and horses on this side had put out the fire, the ships on the other side were filled with gold, silver and treasures, and had already set sail. ”

　　"Oh my God! Mr. Liang is right, this 'fire' word must not be prevented. "Di Gong Meng Province."

　　"And miles. As long as there is a fire in the city, all kinds of lepers, beggars, bookless villains, and swimming gluttons will fight in groups and fish in the water. Even more frightening is the water people. - They have a deep hatred for the people on the shore, and if it breaks out, the consequences will be terrible. ”

　　Di Gong felt shocked again, and suddenly felt like a needle felt.

　　"Although the people on the water are a ragtag bunch, they are fierce and vicious, and they are not afraid of the king's law. They are also accustomed to throwing knives, and they are better at a kind of flying rope sleeve. A silk scarf was thrown and strangled before he could dodge. Moreover, most of their prostitutes are in cahoots with pilgrims, and it is even more inconceivable that the two sides are connected. ”

　　Di Gong frequently nodded, "This matter must be guarded against, and when I return to the palace, I will agree with Governor Wendu on a perfect strategy." Mr. Leung is loyal and admirable. - I also need to ask, is this Manser the leader of the Fan people? ”

　　Liang Pu sighed and said, "Xiao Min's words are just a reminder to the government to be careful to guard against the Hu people's rebellion." How Manser is, it is only a matter of speculation, and I hope that Old Master Di will look deeply. However, Manser had extensive traffic with the government office, and I heard that there were signs of bribery. ”

　　Di Gong listened carefully, and his heart was full of inspiration. Stand up and give in. Liang Pu and Bao Kuan kept sending Di Gong and Tao Gan to the gate.

　　Chapter XIII

　　It is said that soon after Di Gong and Tao Gan left the Governor's Mansion, Qiao Tai came to the West Hall Study. Without encountering it, he dozed off for a while.

　　I was sleeping dimly, and I overheard the sound of "chirping". When I woke up, I looked around and saw no insects. He bent down again and examined under the table and chair, and suddenly dropped an envelope in his arms, bulging inside, not knowing what it was.

　　Qiao Tai was strange, picked up and was about to open it to see, saw the cover written: "Mr. Tao Gan gave qi" words, so he put the envelope on the bookcase. I couldn't help but secretly admire the woman's hands and feet. This letter must have been tucked into the arms of the woman who had collided with me, but she had known Tao Gan. However, how did she know that I had just come out of Ni Tianji's house?

　　While he was thinking about it, he overheard the Chinese army accompanying Di Gong and Tao Gan into the study.

　　Di Gong saw that Qiao Tai had returned, so he briefly told Qiao Tai about the meeting of Liang Mansion. Busy spread out the volume of Fang Youtu Zhi for half a day, but said: "What Liang Bo said is extremely important. Lord Liu may have been aware of the vision of the fan people's disturbance, and sneaked back to Guangzhou for the second time. —— Liang Pu's words confirm that Fan Ke and the water people are linked, the medicine poisoned by Lord Liu is a mixture of water people, and it is the hands and feet of the Fan people who kill Su The master. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "But the murderer who killed Su was strangled to death for the water man Silk Scarf, how can this be explained?" ”

　　Di Gong Language Plug. Han Yanai said, "Mo Fei Fan ren also has opponents in secret, and the opponents are also co-opting the water people, secretly opposing the Fan people." ”

　　Qiao Tai then recounted his visit to Ni Tianji's house.

　　Di Gong said, "Manser is a strange man, so you must be especially wary." Listening to Ni Tianji's voice, he and Manser were not even at odds, and they had micro-words with each other. I even believed that Manse's lover was originally Ni Tianji's friend. Once seduced by Manser, he is now back in the arms of Ni Tianji, so he has this heartfelt complaint. ”

　　Tao Gan also said, "There are still two demon ji in the Ni Mansion, so it is no wonder that Bao Kuan said that he lived an absurd and uninhibited life." ”

　　"No." Qiao Tai said, "Mr. Ni is sincere and loyal, and he is not like a greedy and lascivious person." He talked to me about sword and sword martial arts, and let me see his sword arsenal, which was full of dazzling. Men who aspire to this will not indulge too much in the word sex. Moreover, those two little girls, innocent and rambunctious, did not have the slightest scene of being ravaged and destroyed. Their mother was originally Mr. Ni's distant cousin. He treated Tinye and Dana like a father. It's just about teaching literacy and studying articles. Then there is the cultivation of flowers and trees to cultivate artistic interest. The hateful one is the shameless official who hid his name. ”

　　Di Gong waved his hand, "After you two have left everything behind, there is no need to argue more." It was immediately reported that the civil and military officials of the Guangzhou Governor's Office had come here to arrange emergency fire prevention and riot prevention, and this matter must not be delayed any longer. ”

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai bid farewell to Di Zhengyi and wanted to retire, and Qiao Tai suddenly remembered the envelope, so he picked it up from the table and handed it to Tao Gan.

　　"It's a strange woman sent with you. She guarded me at the door of Ni Tianji's house and deliberately bumped into me. Unconsciously, I tucked this bag of rausch into my bosom. The hands and feet are very sensitive. I realized afterwards that I saw it for you, and I didn't dare to take it apart. ”

　　Tao Gan was also surprised, and opened the envelope to see that it was a flat silk cage, ivory bone, and a network of gold wire, which was very delicate.

　　"Jotai, you see there's a little cricket inside." I wonder what this woman meant by giving me crickets? ”

　　Suddenly, he found a corner of the cover covered with a yin red seal and read, "Liu Dao is far away from the idle seal." ”

　　"Qiao Tai, this envelope was used by Lord Liu, and we will quickly hand it over to the old master."

　　Di Gong looked at the envelope of the red seal and the cricket silk cage, and was half speechless. Suddenly, he suddenly thought of something, so he used his hand to grope inside the envelope, and sure enough, he pulled out a small note.

　　The small note was a bill of the amount of silver paid by the three merchants after receiving the goods. The three names signed are only the Chinese characters used by Manse alone.

　　Tao Ganyue: "Could it be that Lord Liu has a bribe with Fan Shang, otherwise, this seal is fake?" ”

　　Di Gong shook his head, "Although this seal is lord Liu's calligraphy and painting, many public and private affairs are often used." I have seen it many times in the Beijing Division, and I think it will not be a forged by others. This bill is very suspicious, and someone must have deliberately framed manser and others with Lord Liu to prove the opposite. I am afraid that Lord Liu deliberately maneuvered with him in order to explore the depths. His eventual murder also shows that the original intention of the gangsters was to put him to death. ”

　　Jotai asked, "Who will send this letter?" ”

　　Di Gong said, "This letter must have been brought by the blind girl, with good intentions." This also confirms that she was involved in The Death of Lord Liu, or that she was present when Lord Liu died. Otherwise, why did he accidentally capture the Admiralty and hide this envelope? ——The words of the root of the wall behind the Flower Pagoda Temple are really fabricated. ”

　　Tao Gan nodded, "She must be well aware of the stakes of this envelope, and she also intends to secretly help us find Lord Liu's hidden traces." As for the cricket, I was telling me that it was she who delivered the letter—the blind woman I had rescued, who had reported it. ”

　　Di Gong suddenly said, "Qiao Tai, you will go to ni Tianji Mansion and invite him to come here to see me." ”

　　Chapter XIV

　　The small car that Qiao Tai was sitting in stopped from afar. After he got out of the car, he carefully observed the surrounding area, and there was no suspicious person moving, so he quickly stepped forward and knocked on the door.

　　An old woman opened the door and grunted. Qiao Tai said hello and walked straight to the courtyard. There was no one there along the way, and the garden was very quiet. Qiao Tai first went to the Dome Hall where He had met Mr. Ni earlier.

　　The hall was also deserted. Qiao Tai thought to himself, Mr. Ni and Tingye and Dana must be taking a nap, and they need to be patient for a moment. It is planning to walk around the halls and galleries to explore the way. Suddenly, I heard a gust of wind in the back of my head, and just about to turn back, a stick hit the heart of the door. Only to feel that his eyes were black, Venus burst wildly, and suddenly fell to the ground.

　　It turned out that the two fans had already hidden in ambush. Here I saw Qiao Tai fall to the ground, and I couldn't help but laugh and grunt again. One of them drew a machete from his waist and stepped forward to cut off Jotai's head.

　　"Thank you Allah!" Danner poked his head out from behind the curtain and cried out in nonsense, "This adulterous devil will eventually have this retribution." ”

　　The gangster saw a beautiful person, and Luo Dai smeared it, smiling one by one. Overjoyed, he scrambled to speak to Danner.

　　"Thanks to the two righteous men who saved me, I would have been carried away by this devil. ——Who are the two of you today? ”

　　"Aziz hit the stick, it's time for me to take the first rank with a machete." - My name is Ahad. Manser made us clean and broke this man's life. ”

　　Danner laughed and said, "Aziz is the first to do it." There is a bottle of fine wine behind the curtain, which is first taken with me to celebrate, and then kill the devil before it is too late. ”

　　Aziz was overjoyed, eager to throw his hips and serve diligently. Rush to jump into the silk curtain and get a drink.

　　Danner had already put his arms around Ahad. Ahad was in a daze when he overheard a "snap" behind a curtain, and a vase shattered to the ground. Ahad was about to question when a sharp blade pierced his chest. A pillar of red blood surged out and splashed Danner's body.

　　Tinye came out from behind the curtain and smiled, "That guy is also lying down and falling asleep." ”

　　The two sisters rushed to fetch cold water and sprayed it on Qiao Tai's head and face. Jotai gradually woke up and opened his eyes.

　　"It turned out that you two servants did a good deed, and they actually wanted to kill me."

　　Tingye smiled and said, "Captain Qiao Du look at the man lying on the ground." ”

　　Qiao Tai struggled to sit up, still feeling the abnormal pain in the top of his head, faintly wanting to vomit, and a purple blood bag had already been puffed up when he touched it, but fortunately there was no blood.

　　He was horrified to see a Hu man lying on a carpet, covered in blood and holding a machete in his hand.

　　"It's Danner's means. Captain Joe looked at my means again. Tingye lifted the silk curtain high.

　　Behind the curtain lay another Hu man, his head broken and bleeding. A Persian vase shattered to the ground.

　　"These two gangsters have been lurking here for a long time, trying to get something out of it. Thanks to my sisters, I found out. Otherwise, Captain Qiao Du's head would have been cut off. Danner laughed.

　　Tingye also said, "These two gangsters deliberately killed you here, and the master of my family will be a gangster and can't wash it clearly." ”

　　Qiao Tai suddenly asked, "Is Mr. Ni at home?" ”

　　"The host went out. Or do you need me two to die? Tinye said.

　　Qiao Tai went forward to search the robes of the two men, and there was no evidence to search.

　　"I wonder if the two girls have ever seen this gangster?"

　　"I don't know. They sneaked in through the window. ”

　　"The two girls acted so heroically, drawing their swords to rescue, and they were really the strange men."

　　Dana said, "Captain Qiao Du, my sister saved your life today, what did you use to repay you?" ”

　　Qiao Tai smiled and said, "Just the two young ladies need to speak." But whatever I can get, I can give it to you. ”

　　Danner said, "Just ask Captain Qiao for one thing." ”

　　"Don't know what? - Ten hundred piles are mentioned. ”

　　"My sister Tingye wants to marry you. - Our sisters once made a vow to marry each other at the same time. Live in harmony and never separate. ”

　　Qiao Tai laughed: "You two stupid girls, how can you put it on your mouth and play with it?" ”

　　Tingye said, "It's not a smirk, it's true." We should both marry you Captain Joe. - The master has also been praising you. ”

　　Qiao Tai Nai felt embarrassed: "I am a forty-year-old person, how can I delay you two like flowers and jade years?" ”

　　Dana said, "Confucius said that forty years without confusion is really the age when one is not confused and evil, and one has made meritorious achievements." ”

　　"You two little greasy mouths, so arrogant, you are not ashamed." Jotai was furious. "Do you know a blind girl who buys and sells crickets?"

　　Tingye pouted, "Captain Qiao Du originally looked up to a blind girl, could it be that he coveted her crickets?" ”

　　Danner also said, "I knew that I let those two people cut off your head, so as not to be so desperate to listen." - Also blame us for having no pearls, it is better to be blind. ”

　　Qiao Tai said, "Two lives have been killed here, and I still have the heart to flirt and laugh." Tingye you go and ask the wife of Na Si Yan to hire a large car, and I want to transport these two corpses to the Governor's Mansion immediately to tell Lord Di. Danner came and joined me in wiping the hall of blood. ”

　　Chapter XV

　　The palanquin outside the yamen of the Governor's Mansion is like a dragon. The civil and military officials of all the yamen in Guangzhou---------------------------------------------------------- Obey Di Gong's orders, strictly prevent the gangsters from rioting and provoking trouble, and strengthen inspection and correction. Supervision and alarm are urgent.

　　Qiao Tai hurried to the yamen in a sedan car, and almost killed Ni Tianji's mansion in one breath, and Xing Tingye and Danna rescued a plot to rob it.

　　Di Gong secretly ordered the arrest of the executioner to arrest Manser and bring him to justice.

　　"Ahad and Aziz are the names of the two people on Lord Liu's bill. Qiao Tai, you are going back to the hall to rest, and I will call the medical officer to treat you. ”

　　Jotai shook his hand, "No, I have to play this." Without catching Manser, I couldn't sleep soundly and eat badly. ”

　　Di Gong had to agree to Qiao Tai. Then he said, "You must bring Ni Tianji to yamen to see me as well." - Manser wants to kill you in Tu Ni Province, and his discord between the two has reached the point of fire. Ni Tianji and the blind girl seem to be a party, and they are exclusively enemies of Manser. ”

　　As soon as Qiao Tai left, Bao Kuan staggered into the gate and fell to his knees. He choked up, "Old Master Di, Humble Jing was killed." ”

　　Di Gong was shocked and ordered the Chinese army to report wen kan. He also said, "This palace will go with Bao Xianggong to the palace to investigate." ”

　　Bao Kuan cried and said with a sad face, "Just before I heard the news, Humble Jing was not killed under the house, but in a house behind the Fa Sex Temple." ”

　　Wen Kan was talking to Yao Taikai, and when he heard that Lady Bao had been killed, he was shocked and rushed to the front hall of the Yamen with Yao Taikai.

　　Di Zhengyi asked, "Can Bao Xianggong clearly hear where the garden house is?" ”

　　"Cha cai Li Jia came to report, and he was talking about the site of the house, and he wanted to come to it."

　　When Di Gong saw that Wen Kan had arrived, he asked, "Does Governor Wen Du know a garden house behind the Fa Sex Temple?" What's that place? ”

　　Wen Kan shook his head in disbelief. Yao Taikai lost his voice and shouted, "What? A house behind the Temple? ”

　　"Could It be that Mr. Yao knows that place?" Di Gong exclaimed.

　　"Don't hide from Old Master Di, that's one of my annexes." I sometimes negotiate business with Fan Shang in that annex, but usually I am mostly idle..."

　　"Stay, at this moment, Mr. Yao will lead the way, and we will rush to the scene together for investigation."

　　"Oh, I haven't asked Li yet, how was Ling Yan killed?" Di Gong asked Bao Kuan again.

　　Bao Kuan said, "I heard Li Jia say that it was a silk scarf strangled from the back." There is also a silver coin at the end of the scarf. ”

　　Qiao Tai suddenly remembered something, and said in his ear, "Yesterday, Mr. Yao had dao with me and that annex, which was behind the Fa Sex Temple, called 'KaiYan Ju', which seems to be the place where the Golden House hides its delicacy." He also asked me to go to you to play together in the future. ”

　　Bao Kuan's ears were sharp, and he peeked at Qiao Tai's voice, and suddenly shouted, "I understand!" It must have been the mother-in-law who went there to meet Ni Tianji privately. - The two of them have long been acquainted and hooked up to this day. Could it be that today she had gone to meet the surname of Ni, and was killed by the thief! Lord Di, you must take revenge on me. ”

　　Di Gong frowned, "Bao Xianggong must have a margin to speak." I have not seen the real handwriting at the scene, and I am afraid that it is inappropriate to talk so nonsense. Even if Ling Yan had gone to meet Ni Tianji, he was afraid that he would not have met for some other reason. It is even more difficult to conclude that Ni Tianji committed murder. ”

　　Bao Kuan's eyes straightened, like a magic obstacle. He also said, "My mother-in-law knew that I was discussing things at the gate in the afternoon, and I couldn't come back for a while, but I went to meet the wild man again, and I was hateful, and it was not a pity to kill him." "Another long breath." Maybe it was the mother-in-law who was remorseful, and the surname Ni moved the killing machine——"

　　Di Gong was impatient, and said, "Hugh wants to luo luo again, is the car ready?" ”

　　The Chinese army said, "It has long been prepared." ”

　　"Get in the car!"

　　Chapter XVI

　　A group of officials stopped at the "Kaiyan Residence" on the back of the Temple. The door was already guarded by Tuan Ding. Di Gong asked Li Jia, "Where is the scene?" ”

　　Li Jia replied, "Lord Qi Yu, the crime is in the small Xuan on the left side of the inner courtyard." The villain leads the way. ”

　　Di Gong followed the Lijia Trail to Xiao Xuan on the left side of the inner courtyard. Bao Kuan, Tao Gan, Qiao Tai, Yao Taikai, and the four Ya Ding followed closely behind.

　　Di Gong walked and asked, "Have you moved anything on the scene?" ”

　　"Nothing. When the little girl here came to report the case, it was only Miss Wang. The villain came and knew that it was Mrs. Bao, whom he had seen earlier. Not a single item has been moved. ”

　　A moment later, when I arrived at Xiao Xuan, who had an accident, I saw two Tuan Ding standing outside the door. Li Jia said, "When I was about to leave, I ordered someone to guard it, and I thought that no one would come in and go to the scene." ”

　　Di Gong approved, and ordered everyone to wait outside the door for a short time. He went ahead and looked at Xiao Xuan's four sides up and down. Nai ordered Qiao Tai to come in and flip the body of the hessed on the ground, and Bao Kuan recognized it.

　　The corpse's face was terrible, the swollen long tongue spat out of the mouth, and the purple blood was stained. Bao Kuan lost his voice and shouted, covering his face, not daring to look closely.

　　Di Gong ordered the young lady who first met the murder to ask questions.

　　Li Jia passed a trembling little girl to him.

　　Di Gong asked, "What's your name?" ”

　　The little girl replied, "The slave is called Wenzhu." ”

　　"How did you find out that someone had been killed here?" Di Gong and Yan Yuexi.

　　When the slave came in to offer tea to this little Xuan, he suddenly saw Miss Wang curled up on the ground. After a few shouts, she saw that she had a white silk scarf around her neck and was already dead. ”

　　"Do you know what Miss Wang is doing here?" Di Gong asked again.

　　"Miss Wang has been here a few times and will be a man. Just talking, never hiding from the shadows. ——Today Miss Wang came first, who wanted to be strangled to death. The little girl also felt sad.

　　"Wenzhu, let me ask you again, do you know that man?"

　　"I don't know. This Miss Wang also listened to What Grandma Shen said, but in fact, she never took over the conversation. ”

　　Di Gong nodded. Waving his hand to signal Wen Zhu to back off, Grandma Shen asked.

　　Grandma Shen passed it on to Xiao Xuan and reported her surname and age. Di Gong then asked, "Grandma Shen, I heard that you are the chief manager of this mansion villa?" ”

　　"Back to the old man, yes. Yao instructed the old daughter-in-law to guard the house and take care of the four girls. There were also a few little girls following, and Wenzhu was one of them. Yao came once or twice a month, sometimes bringing a few friends. ”

　　"How did you get to know Madame Bao?" Di Gong asked suddenly.

　　"Back to the old man's words, the old daughter-in-law just learned that the victim was Originally Mrs. Bao." In the past, she was only called Miss Wang. Otherwise, how dare the old daughter-in-law let Mr. Ni interact with her. ”

　　"Mr. Ni is in contact with her, and Yao knows about this?"

　　Aunt Shen looked at Yao Taikai suspiciously and said timidly, "Yao Taikai really doesn't know about this." Mr. Ni is a leading figure, and he has many benefits for making money. And only called Miss Wang, who wants to stop it? Besides, when the two of them met, they never hid from the door, just held tea and talked, and never saw anything to be careful. ------------------------------------------------- They met in this small xuan, and Mo said that the bed where they slept, there was no bench. The two of them sat across the coffee table and gossiped, sometimes abandoning a game of chess, eating some snacks, and then quitting. ”

　　"Can Mr. Ni and Mrs. Bao inform you in advance when they come?" Di Gong asked again.

　　"They never give advance notice, they come when they want, and they always come in their own hands. Today, Mrs. Bao came a step earlier, and she was secretly calculated, but Mr. Ni did not come, and the old daughter-in-law also felt confused. ”

　　Di Gong said, "Before and after Madame Bao came here, did Aunt Shen see other guests come here?" ”

　　"Back to the old man, no. ...... Oh, there was a poor blind girl who had come, a little bit earlier, mrs. Bao. ”

　　"You say it's a blind girl?" Di Gong was alert.

　　"Yes. The blind girl was well-dressed and well-spoken. The old daughter-in-law asked her if she often sold clams and Yao treasurers, and she replied yes. Once, I also saw Yao Waiting for her at home. ”

　　Di Gong asked, "Did you tell her that Mr. Yao was not there, and the blind girl left immediately?" ”

　　No, she also chatted with her old daughter-in-law at the door for a while. He also said that he was going to meet a girlfriend. The old daughter-in-law led her out the back door and left. ”

　　Suddenly, Li Jia sighed and came in to report to Xuan Yu. Only to see Ni Tianji being coerced by two Ya Ding.

　　"What's going on?" Di Gong asked.

　　This Mr. Ni had just arrived here in a palanquin and walked calmly to the inner courtyard. The villain thought that it was the suspect who threw himself into the net, so he took him down. ”

　　Di Gong glanced at Ni Tianji's panicked embarrassment and asked, "What noble purpose did Mr. Ni come here?" ”

　　"In the next date with a close friend here, I should have arrived early, but I was dragged by two friends to eat wine and missed some hours. Who knew that as soon as he entered the door, he was detained by the guards, and somehow. ”

　　"I wonder which of Mr. Ni's acquaintances is?" Di Gong's voice was soft.

　　"Don't say his name." They are all regular customers of Mr. Yao's open house. I don't know what happened here, so panicked, Lao Di Scolded. ”

　　Di Gong twisted his whiskers and said, "Mr. Ni don't turn around anymore." Lady Bao Xingzhi was killed here by Xiaoxuan. ”

　　Ni Tianji's face was pale, stunned, and he couldn't spit out a word for half a day.

　　Bao Kuan suddenly rushed in and shouted, "Where is Ni Thief?" Watch me peel off his skin. ”

　　Di Gong waved his hand and motioned for Ya Ding to escort Ni Tianji to another room and ask Qiao Tai to ask in detail. Bao Kuan stopped him in the face and did not let him go, and he raised his hand to try to hit Ni Tianji.

　　Di Gong shouted, "Bao Xianggong is self-respecting!" This officer was so arrogant in front of him! ”

　　Bao Kuan was awakened and did not feel false. He bowed his head and tugged at his chest.

　　Di Gong said, "Bao Xianggong doesn't have to be so embarrassed." This official told you that Ling Yan was wrongly killed. ”

　　"Wrongly killed?" Bao Kuan raised his head and looked at Di Gong in confusion.

　　"Yes, the villain killed the wrong person. The villain tracked down the blind girl who sold crickets. The blind girl came one step ahead, and she took one step first. Ling Yan was very similar to the blind girl, and turned his back to the window, and as a result, he was strangled to death by the gangster silk scarf. ”

　　Bao Kuan listened and unconsciously froze for half a moment. Suddenly, he said, "Humble Jing bought crickets with that blind girl several times, and I think I must know each other." The murderer is using her as a lead, touching here to kill people. ”

　　"Bao Xianggong should go back to the house first." Mr. Ni's words and the words of Grandma Shen and Wen Zhu here were also heard. --------------------------------------- Dating Mr. Ni is inappropriate, but it is absolutely unscrupulous, and it does not tarnish the reputation of your Bao Mansion. ”

　　The two Ya Ding Fu Ding Bao Kuan withdrew, sat in a sedan and returned to the house without a question.

　　Di Gong turned to Qiao Tai's right wing to judge Ni Tianji, and saw that Tao Gan was also here. They only talked to each other on their knees, knowing that Ni Tianji was innocent of this matter.

　　Qiao Tai saw Di Gong come in and said, "The murderer came down from the roof." There was a big tree outside Xiao Xuan's window, which was hiding. Mr. Ni and I went to see it at the right time, and sure enough, a few branches were broken. ”

　　Ni Tianji's eyes were blank and his face was full of tears.

　　Di Gong advised, "Although you are in love with The Apricot Branch first, the red rope is lost, and she has become Lady Bao, and she is also fate." Forget this unfortunate event. I have a close past with a married woman, and there is no good ending. ”

　　Ni Tianji hey ran.

　　Di Gong ordered Qiao and Tao to accompany Ni Tianji to the street for a drink and dinner, and then came back to him after the night meal. - He and Yao Taikai went back to the Governor's Gate and had something to ask.

　　Chapter XVII

　　Di Gong and Yao Taikai sat in an official car back to the palace. On the way, Di Gong furrowed his brows and was silent. Yao Taikai was like sitting on a needle felt, and the fifteen buckets in his heart went up and down seven times and eight times. Back at the Yamen of the Governor's Mansion, Di Gong got out of the car and hurried to the West Hall Study. Yao Tai was happy to be pregnant with a ghost fetus, and he followed suit.

　　Di Gong ordered Yao Tai to sit on the opposite side. He slowly took a sip of tea and asked, "How did Mr. Yao know the blind girl who sold crickets?" ”

　　Yao Tai was shocked, and coughed a few times: "Old Master Di, this matter is unremarkable. I used to love to play cockroaches, and she sold them with me several times, all of which are famous species and low prices, so I know them. ”

　　"Where does this blind girl live?"

　　"I heard that I live in Lion Place. However, I had never been to her place where she had come to me. ”

　　"What's her name?"

　　"She calls herself Lan Li, and she doesn't know what her last name is?"

　　Di Gong said sharply, "This blind girl is indeed involved in the plot to kill Lady Bao's apricot branch, and her origins are strange and mysterious. I immediately summoned her to the case. - When you catch her, you will then - a check of what you just said. At this moment, you will open the house of several women there, the name and surname of Ya Huan, nian jia - one by one, for the official to check. He said and threw a stack of plain notes and a tube of pens.

　　Yao Tai opened the brick box and wrote it carefully. Di Gong turned out of the study and ordered the Inspector Ding Military Academy: "When this Mr. Yao goes out of the yamen, you must follow closely behind him, and you must not let him go away." He went to the Annex of the Dharma Temple, where he came to pray. If he went somewhere else to have a private meeting with a blind girl, he was immediately detained and taken to yamen. In short, one step does not loosen to follow him, and it cannot make him perceive. See an abnormal behavior, immediately come back to report me. ”

　　When he entered the study, Yao Taikai had just finished writing. Di Gongcao read it again and was slightly satisfied. "Mr. Yao can go back at this moment." I'll send someone to talk to you about something. ”

　　Di Gong entered the night dinner, Tao Gan and Qiao Tai also returned to Yamen, the three of them paced back to the study, and Di Gong first gave his opinion on this series of events.

　　"That blind girl, Lan Li, is clearly a joint figure. She seemed to be single-handedly following some trace. She must have been present when Lord Liu died, but she did not know the specific details of the murder of Lord Liu, and only suspected that it was a crime committed in the area of Huata Temple. The criminals also realized this, so they secretly tracked her down and wanted to kill her, as evidenced by the wrong killing of Lady Bao. The murderer may have been an employed water man, because the means of killing was the silk scarf unique to the water man. At present, the blind girl is in danger, and we must quickly find out her whereabouts and rescue her. Her demeanor was clearly to assist us. ”

　　Jotai asked, "Could this murder plot have anything to do with Manser sending someone to kill me?" Pilgrims may have a secret appointment with the water people. ”

　　"I don't understand that. How did Manser know you were going to Ni House? That's what I remembered on an impromptu basis. Besides, even if those two fan people secretly stalked you to the Ni Mansion, how could they go back to Manser for instructions and then sneak into the Dome Hall to ambush you. ”

　　Jotai gritted his teeth, "I have to personally arrest Manser the thief." This chicken-sized pimple on his head is a hatred and vows not to exist. At night, I planned to go around the street with Brother Tao, and by the way, I also looked for the blind girl, and Brother Tao recognized her appearance. ”

　　Di Gong promised: "Whether there is a harvest or not, you must come here before midnight." I am afraid that the imperial court has already sent a secret order to send a military station. ”

　　Chapter XVIII

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai came out of the governor's mansion and agreed to go to the market first to inquire about the cricket market and explore the places where there were many crickets in the city. Langley was blind, and all she was doing must be related to catching crickets.

　　The two found the poultry and insect market, and sure enough, there were three or five cricket stalls, and the business was deserted. Suddenly, i saw a child selling a thin bamboo cage. The stall owner shouted a scolding and drove him away. The child just had to argue a few words, but was twisted by a stall owner and mentioned that he was far away. A few more slaps were given. The child cried and went away.

　　Tao Gan hurriedly ran to catch up: "Little brother, what grievances." Sell me your bamboo cage. He said and stuffed ten copper coins.

　　The child broke into laughter, thanked him, and was about to leave. Tao Gan pulled the corner of the coat and asked, "Little brother, ask for a message." Where can you catch good clams these days? ”

　　The child said, "There is a clearing behind the South Sea Temple, and there were many clams to catch, but at this moment it has been closed by the project." If you want to catch a cockroach, you can only go to the test house to try it. ”

　　Tao Gan listened carefully and turned back to Qiao Tai.

　　"I should have thought of the test house a long time ago. There is a large empty courtyard field, and there are many doors. The state capital opened the examination for three years, and it was lively for a while, but it was discarded and used in normal times, and it was possible to hide the characters. - Lan Li can hide there, and she can catch crickets. ”

　　The two quickly left the poultry and insect market, bought a lantern on the street and hurried to the test yard. ——The trial house is in the back of the state school, and the left neighboring Dharma Temple sleeps in the Buddha Pavilion, which is very quiet.

　　The night test yard is like a cemetery. The empty courtyard is full of grass and insects, which is very desolate. Tao Gan and Qiao Tai entered over the wooden fence without any effort.

　　They walked around in groups, and the empty silhouette of the door was scattered, like a neat fish bone, how to hide people?

　　I was feeling enlightened, and suddenly I saw a little light flashing on the gate and pavilion. - As usual, it is the place where the old guards of the courtyard sleep. But there is also a row of rooms on the pavilion, and there is no light. There are hidden people, and the gods are unaware.

　　The two of them quietly touched the pavilion and bypassed the old man's room, and saw that the rooms on both sides were locked as warehouses and piled up debris. Suddenly, the door of the last room moved, and a black shadow flashed out, and the long hair was scattered. The two were still suspicious of the eyes, pulled out their feet and chased after them, and they had long disappeared. When he went back into the room, he saw that there was a bamboo bed, neatly stacked with pillows. On the table was a small silver wire cage box, and inside was a cricket crouched. With a lantern, there were two maps on the table, one was a topographic map of the mountains and rivers in Jiangwan, Guangzhou, and the other was a map of the street market around The Fanfang of Huaisheng Temple, and a red circle was added to the Five Immortals Hotel.

　　Qiao Tai said, "How can this blind girl see the map?" The five immortals hotel is marked, can it be related to me? ”

　　Tao Gan also felt strange: "Blind, he ran so fast, in the blink of an eye, he disappeared." ”

　　While he was talking, he overheard a woman calling for help from His Excellency Lou. The two hurried down the stairs and searched on all sides. Qiao Tai saw a movement by a small door, and was listening carefully, when suddenly a silk scarf flew around his neck, Qiao Tai reached back with a hand, twisted the man's wrist, and pressed it back with all his strength, only to hear a terrible scream, and the black shadow fell to the ground. Qiao Tai quickly took off the silk scarf, and sure enough, a silver coin was tied at one end.

　　"It's the water man again!' Jotai kicked the man hard. Looking back, he saw tao gan struggling for help, and hurriedly went up to undo the silk scarf on his neck, and Fang gasped. The miscreant had long since fled. Looking for the woman again, where is there any trace?

　　Chapter XIX

　　Di Zhengyi took notes under the lamp, and saw Qiao and Tao two buns scattered and confused, and returned in a daze. Surprised asked, "What happened?" ”

　　Qiao Tai and Tao Gan sat down, and poured several bowls of water in succession, but they carefully reviewed the encounters in the State Academy.

　　"What about the catch-up?" Di Gong asked.

　　"Alas, don't mention it, before you get to the door, you are out of breath." The pectoral bone was crushed and choked to death. ”

　　Di Gong was angry and paced back and forth.

　　Tao Gan took the cricket silk cage out of his sleeve and carefully spread two maps on the bookcase. Crickets "chirp" in the silk cage.

　　Di Gong discovered that both maps had been drawn ten years earlier. The one in the Xiangfang of Huaisheng Temple, the five immortals hotel added a red circle, the intention is very clear.

　　"That Lan Li girl's eyes are not blind, I'm afraid she is clearer and brighter than yours."

　　Tao Gan frowned and thought carefully, shaking his head repeatedly.

　　The Chinese army led the patrol military academy into the study to report: "Yao Tai opened the path back to the mansion." After eating a few glasses of sullen wine, he scolded several wives and concubines in the family. The sixth aunt argued a few words, ate him and stripped his clothes again and beat him well, and was still extremely spoiled on weekdays. After scolding and eating wine, he was drunk and drunk, and he gave up. There is no abnormal behavior. ”

　　Di Gong asked, "Did Manser catch it?" ”

　　"Nothing. He went into hiding. Not a single ghost was seen in the mansion.

　　Di Gong sighed and waved his hand to signal the military academy to retreat.

　　The Xu Zhongjun reported again: "The military station has a secret message from the Beijing Division, and instructs Lord Di to personally dismantle it." ”

　　Di Gong turned to joy and hurriedly passed the junyi into the study to hand over the report, and put a private seal on the receipt and drew his name. Order the army to return to the pavilion villa to rest, and return tomorrow. Junyi Road: We must return in the starry night, and there must be no delay.

　　Di Gong had no choice but to let jun yi go first, and he didn't take a bite of the tea. ——He opened the secret message and read it carefully, his eyebrows tightened, and his mood became more and more restless.

　　Tao Gan and Qiao Tai did not dare to ask in detail for a moment.

　　Di Gong sucked up the tea and sighed, "The overall situation of the Jingshi is serious, and the Holy Father is sick, and he will die within a few days." Niangniang has decided to make a claim to the dynasty. The imperial ministers of the three provinces decided to support the ascension of the third prince to the throne, and announced the disappearance of Liu Daoyuan, and the head of the Tai Cabinet was also recommended. I was ordered to stop looking for Liu Daoyuan and return to Kyoshi immediately. ”

　　Tao and Qiao also had the Emperor in their hearts, and they didn't know how to be good.

　　Di Gong flicked his sleeve and said, "The time is not waiting for me, I can only bet on it and try it." ”

　　Tao Gan asked, "I don't know what the old master has a brilliant plan, to use it as a killer copper?" ”

　　"At this moment, you have ordered a carpenter in the gate to carve a wooden human head. The facial features are similar to those of Lord Liu. In the middle of the night, the wooden cage hangs in the city gate. Notices were posted everywhere, sealing my official seal and the official seal of the governor's office.

　　"The proclamation was prepared by me. To the effect that the Beijing division had Qin invaded Liu Daoyuan and sneaked to Meet Guangzhou. Dali Temple catches the notice and pursues it everywhere. The former Governor's Office Yamen had seized the body of Qin's prisoner and had been poisoned by drugs. Now according to the law, the corpse is divided, and the corpse level is displayed for three days. The imperial court rewarded the reward of 500 taels of gold, and the meritorious person who executed the Qin offender was limited to coming to the governor's mansion to receive the reward on the same day. -- Dali Siqing today awarded the reward for returning to Beijing after the ceremony, and the next day it was invalid. ”

　　Di Gong waved while preparing sentences, and read the book. Dozens of copies were copied by hand with the Yamen book, and they were immediately posted everywhere in and around the city, and there must be no mistakes.

　　Tao Gan said, "The reward period is only one day, and I am afraid that the winning ticket will be difficult to handle." ”

　　Di Gong smiled, "This matter should only be struck by surprise, not slow down." The first offender will not be hooked, and I only hope that those who coerce, bribe, and carry out the coercion will try to hang in the balance of money, and without the first offender's permission, they will rush to surrender and break the truth. When the first offender tried to stop him, it was too late. Therefore, it is very tempting to limit one day. ”

　　Qiao Tai snapped, "Five hundred taels of gold, I can't earn a hand in a lifetime." If I poisoned Lord Liu, I would have to fight to the death to eat pufferfish. ”

　　Tao Gan was worried and did not say a word.

　　Chapter XX

　　The next morning, Qiao Tai was sleeping, and a series of chants and prayers came from the prayer hall of Huaisheng Temple.

　　I was dreaming when I suddenly heard a knock at the door.

　　"Lao Tzu is tired all night and wants to sleep for a while, this is a commotion!" Jotai grunted, rolled over and went back to sleep.

　　"It's me, open the door."

　　Qiao Tai heard Zhu Munu's voice in a trance and was overjoyed. A bone rolled over and climbed up, and then pulled open the latch.

　　Zhu Mu Nuyun was untidy, slightly smeared, draped in a blue background full of stars, and his eyes were aggressive. Jotai stared at her stunned.

　　"You have never forgotten me. On that day, the flower boat was hurried, and it was impossible to pour out its heart and embrace it as much as possible. Today is the perfect opportunity. Jotai said and came over to hug him.

　　"Shhh! There is an emergency mile. I don't need you to take me to Kyoshi anymore. Today I have come not to you, but to your Master. ”

　　"What are you looking for in my master?" Could it be that the incense candle burned on the head of Old Master Di and asked him to take you as a concubine and take you to the Capital Division? ”

　　"Non-also. To tell you the truth, I am looking for you to accompany me to the Governor's Mansion to receive the reward of five hundred and two gold. ”

　　"What? Are you going to the Governor's Mansion to receive a reward? You and Lord Yanagi... No, no, what do you have to do with nachin? ”

　　"Liu Xiang justice was poisoned by the slave family. At that time, I was in pain for a while, and I almost didn't want to live. Whether he was guilty or not, he did sneak to Guangzhou for the second time for me. Now that I have been dismembered by the head of the thief, I can't care less about many suspicions, and I want to receive the five hundred and two gold rewards. ”

　　"You... How did you poison him? Jotai was horrified.

　　"Well, long story short, you have to say it again when you get to Old Master Di." You have listened to the hidden feelings, and you may as well say a few words of praise for me in front of your master. ”

　　"What's the secret of you two?" Jotai wondered.

　　"It's like a couple." Zhu Mu Nu's eyes shone with light.

　　"These words must be followed by the scriptures, and there is a margin. ——How did Lord Liu get involved with you, the water man, and the debt of the affair. Qiao Tai did not believe it, afraid that Zhu Mu Nu would use his sharp teeth to try to get lucky.

　　"Liu Xianggong and I met in the flower tower, fell in love at first sight, fell in love twice, and could no longer be solved. He told me that he was a Chincha of the Imperial Court, but he did not say that he was a Chin-sinner. He had never married a wife, and his family was rich, and he only hated the woman who Chang'an did not like. When they saw me, they lost their souls, and the two of them also made a bunch of mountain alliances and vows, and they were never separated again.

　　"Before he returned to Beijing, he made a vow with me, and when he was in charge of the capital, he was ordered to sneak to Guangzhou to redeem himself with me and take him to Chang'an Yongyong as a husband and wife." The slave family's dream should be right for him.

　　However, at this time, the slave family should not have done a deceitful wrong thing, which made the pain unbearable. ——We water people have a rule, the lover drinks a kind of medicinal wine before going out, returns on schedule, has the antidote to break, breaks the covenant and betrays the covenant, has the heart of divorce and self-escape, and the drug has a seizure, which is irremediable. ——The slave family loves him with all his heart, afraid that he will repent, how can this belly be released? Before leaving, I asked him when he would turn around. Liu Xianggong swore that he would come to Guangzhou to pick me up within a month. The slave family then mixed the medicinal liquor of the thirty-day attack and drank it with him. If you do not return within thirty days, the medicine will be issued, and you will undoubtedly die. It was also the slave family's cruel heart that even concealed Liu Xianggong, only lying that he had betrayed his faith and did not return, that he had a negative initial alliance, that the heavens had eyes, and that he had his own retribution.

　　As soon as Liu Xianggong left, there was no news. The slave family hid the antidote and waited intently. I also quarreled with my benefactor twice. Tea and rice do not want to, freshen up without heart, hanging day and night, can not go to the arms, only a heart to look forward to this wrongdoer to turn around. Thirty days passed, and I despaired. Crying every day is not only the misfortune of his own affection, but also the misfortune of Liu Xianggong's affection. I cried for three days and three nights.

　　"Who knew that Liu Xianggong actually came to my side three days later!" When he touched the annex of my benefactor at the side of the Flower Pagoda Temple, he was already panting, sweating profusely, and his face was pale. I was busy taking antidotes with him, but to no avail, and gradually I was angry and my lifeblood was crossed.

　　He said that when he returned to Guangzhou, he deliberately avoided public scrutiny and only brought a personal attendant of Su.com. He was poor and dressed up, and he didn't live in the official station. Who knew that the road was blocked by mountains and waters, and there was a delay of several days. After arriving in Guangzhou, I was busy visiting a few big food cooks first. When they arrived with me, they were three days late—thirty-three days before and after.

　　"Within half an hour, he died in my arms. The face was so calm, so affectionate. He did not know about the poison and alcohol attack, and thought that it was a road bump and a disease. Until I died, I was left alone and went to the fountain. ------------------------------------------------------ ”

　　When Qiao Tai heard this, his ears gradually warmed up and his eyes jumped, and he sat still, but he felt that this matter was not vain. - "Iron is afraid of falling into the furnace, and people are afraid of falling." "Only scolding Zhu Mu Nu is confused, the woman is scheming, and harming people is wrong."

　　"I am helpless, people die in the annex, how to hide the body?" He is also a high-ranking official of the imperial court, and once it is leaked, his life is not guaranteed. I had to go to the Benefactor with a straight face and confess my mistake, and beg him to try to save me. Who knew that the Benefactor listened, did not blame, just smiled lightly, and promised that he would handle the aftermath with his own hands. I also said that there was also a pro-Su chief who came to Guangzhou with Liu Xianggong. The Lord asked the Sue master if he knew about my hookup with Chincha. I may not know. The Lord told me to rest assured that even if Master Su knew, he would not let him make a big wave. ”

　　Qiao Tai was slightly conscious and was about to ask. Zhu Mu Nu kissed him again, "Lieutenant Qiao Du, I beg you to secretly take me to the Beijing Division, but I also want to get rid of the prisoners of Lord Yi En and fly freely." I could not escape his palm in Guangzhou. ——Now that He ji Tai lai, it turns out that Liu Xianggong is a qin criminal of the imperial court, no wonder that the second time he returned to Guangzhou, he covered up all the way, avoided the eyes of the public, and dressed up poorly. When I receive the reward, let's go back to Beijing as a husband and wife. ”

　　Qiao Tai listened and couldn't help but shudder. If you fall into an ice bucket, your whole body is cold and numb, and you shiver endlessly. Facing this deer that fell into the trap, I didn't know what to do for a while. Zhu Mu Nu was so affectionate to him, and so confused and simple. He seemed to see the shadow of the Kyoshi Dharma Field, and saw this fawn in a shackle, dismembered by the executioners, covered in blood. - He should save her, Lord Liu has fallen into love with himself, and the blame is already there. Although the rules of the water women have always been cruel, they are also a good recipe for the abuse of grace and righteousness. Now that the overall situation of the Beijing Division has been decided, and Lord Liu is already a wasted person, why should he still pay this evil debt for him.

　　Qiao Tai was thinking wildly, and Zhu Mu Nu had already tightened his arms around him, reveling in the joy and joy. Suddenly she screamed, shook twice, wrapped her arms around Qiaotai and loosened, a pair of beautiful big eyes, looking at Qiaotai stupidly. The lips twitched, and blood poured out of the mouth, gradually paralyzed.

　　Jotai was horrified and reached out to touch it. A short dart had shot into The Back of Zhu Mu Nu, revealing only three blood-stained colored feathers. When he understood what was going on, he couldn't help but cry. My heart was upside down, and my dreams were incomprehensible.

　　Outside the window, there was silence, and the morning sun was shining on the top of the light tower of Huaisheng Temple, and the prayers of the prayer hall had long gone.

　　Jotai pulled out a short dart and placed the body of Zhu Munu on the bed. Gently locked the door and went downstairs.

　　Back at the Governor's Mansion, Qiao Tai told Di Gong the story of Zhu Mu Nu with sorrow, and Di Gong couldn't help but sigh for a long time.

　　"Unfortunately, it was a step too late, and I didn't have time to ask her who her benefactor was." Jotai was devastated.

　　Chapter 21

　　Di Gong had just eaten breakfast, and Tao Gan came into the study and asked, "Has anyone come to Yamen to receive a reward?" ”

　　Di Gong shook his head, motioned for him to sit down, and talked about a conversation between Qiao Tai and Zhu Munu.

　　"Lord Liu sneaked into Guangzhou Guo for the sake of affair! There was no regard for the national court. In the end, I am afraid that I will be discredited and not famous. Tao Gan was deeply indignant.

　　Di Gong said, "You must not talk about the Ministers of the Cabinet like this." —— After Lord Liu came to Guangzhou, he had a party with several big cannibals, and it was Manser, Ahad, and Aziz and his gang. Want to spy on their riot plot. ”

　　Tao Gan wondered, "Lord Liu, Wang Zhiqiu, and a state minister, how could he mingle with a water dancer in Guangzhou and could not be decomposed." I see if there will be someone behind Zhu Munu, and the whole affair is only part of the struggle of the imperial court's great treasure. ”

　　Di Gong said, "This is not something you or I should be talking about." Zhu Mu Nuzhao, out of jealousy, unfortunately killed Lord Liu by mistake, and there was no trace of political facts in it, so how could he arbitrarily link up with the imperial court? ——Qiao Tai believes that killing Zhu Mu Nu is not Manser, and the revelation at the banquet that day is purely due to jealousy, and Ni Tianji's family killed Qiao Tai for the same reason. ”

　　Tao Gan said: "This judgment is not very convincing. ”

　　Di Gong frowned and brushed his beard, "What is important now is to quickly find out who Zhu Munu's benefactor is." Perhaps it was he who led the tragedy of killing Lord Liu and tried to cover up his death. Killing Sue and killing Madame Bao are all around this purpose. ”

　　Tao Gan asked again, "According to the clues of the old master in the past two days, who will this 'benefactor' be?" Mo Fei is a figure that we do not yet know. ”

　　Di Gong nodded slightly, but said, "I have summarized nine details: First, he has many contacts with the officials and eunuchs of the military and government departments in Guangzhou." Second, this man must be a man of different ambitions, who refuses to bow down to others, and who is about to jump into the eunuch sea and do a great job. 3. Form a dead party with the enemies in the imperial court who want to put Lord Liu to death, and be used by the people in the imperial court. Fourth, he knows my behavior in Guangzhou very well, and should be a person with whom we have dealt. Fifth, this person must have extensive ties with the lower class of Guangzhou, secretly directing the fankers and thugs of the water people. Manser may have been just one of his lackeys. Sixth, this person wants to put Qiao Tai to death, and he wants to blame Ni Tianji. This person is also interested in crickets. Eighth, he has a special relationship with the blind girl. He tried to kill the blind girl several times, but the blind girl did not dare to come to the gate in public to ask for help. IX. He is also the benefactor of Zhu Mu Nu, and his status is known. ---------------------------------------

　　Looking for it? ”

　　Tao Gan pinched his fingers and calculated to arrange for half a day, Wen Kan, Bao Kuan, Liang Pu, and Yao Taikai all had a few in the middle and not a few, and they could not be judged for a while. Moreover, no one has any evidence. The only person who could be arrested was Yao Taikai, who was suspected of murdering Lady Bao's apricot branch. But he will not be the first offender, and the Beijing master has no involvement, just a local rich man in Guangzhou. Blindly mean women, absurd and entertaining do not look like ambitious people.

　　The two were discussing undecided, and Qiao Tai was angry, and ran into the study and shouted: "Strange, strange, the corpse is gone!" ”

　　Di Gong was shocked: "Qiao Tai, you mean that Zhu Munu's body is missing!" ”

　　"Exactly. Master. When I led four of them to the Five Immortals Hotel, I saw only one empty bed. The owner didn't hear a single movement, presumably it was taken from the window again, and there were still a few drops of blood there. I was too careless, and the dart that killed her had come in through the window. How can I not keep an eye on it, alas, now..."

　　Di Gong asked, "Have you ever gone to her flower boat in White Goose Pond to inquire?" Isn't there a little girl out there? Zhu Munu's benefactor sent to guard her. ”

　　Jotai cried sadly, "I've been there." The little girl was also strangled to death, and her body drifted to Henan. The flower pious woman on the flower boat was so frightened that she couldn't spit out a word, and she didn't know who her benefactor was. - Both of them were having fun in the annex behind the Flower Pagoda Temple, and the benefactor never went to the flower boat. ”

　　Di Gong stood and walked around the book several times, and suddenly his eyebrows stretched, and a resolute light appeared in his eyes.

　　"That's the way it is! The stolen body finally revealed its tail. ”

　　Chapter 22

　　Di Gongguan's sedan was carried to Liang Pu's mansion. The old man went in to make a report, and came out half a day and said, "The master has please." The master is burning incense in the ancestral hall. ”

　　Old Cangtou led Di Gong and Tao Ganjiu to turn around and round, bypassing many of the rooms and the Jade Column Zhu Xun, to a small attic. In the attic, the yellow flags are hanging low, the cigarettes are smoked, and the atmosphere is solemn. Rows of ancestral tablets are upright, and gift boxes of incense are piled up next to them.

　　Liang Pu came down from the altar, busied himself with prostrations, and led Di Gong to a clean room on the wall to sit. Tao Gan went to the door of the mansion to arrange the forbidden ring.

　　In the clean room hangs a portrait of the Pingnan general Liang Xiangjiao, which is very powerful. A game of chess is set up on the coffee table, and a brass bowl on each side holds black and white seeds.

　　"Mr. Liang, this official came to visit the palace today to clarify a few things that have not been passed down and have not fallen."

　　Liang Pu smiled, "Old Master Di asked about the closure of Haiyi Dao again, and this is the third time." ”

　　Di Gong shook his hand, "Today, let's talk about the theft of the female corpse." ”

　　Liang Pu frowned slightly: "I'm afraid this is the work of another adulterous villain, and it's boring to the extreme." ”

　　Di Gong smiled, "There is also a story that haunts people and makes people cry." ”

　　Liang Bo said, "I would like to hear more about it." ”

　　Di Zhengyi wanted to open his mouth, Liang Pu stood up and personally poured a cup of tea to offer, and he also held a cup and slowly sipped it.

　　Di Gong took a sip and was about to take a sip when he suddenly saw a sword resting under the portrait of General Pingnan, and he was curious. He stroked hanku and praised, "This sword must be sharp." The sheath-shaped system is used like a hundred more barbarians. It should be won by Lord Lingzun in battle and regarded as a lifetime of glory. ”

　　Liang Pu sighed, "There is a name for the void, the lonely name behind him." - The father's evening depression is indescribable. Only because of xiaojie's carelessness, he was stripped of his knighthood and stripped of his official position, and even Xiaomin could not look up. ”

　　Di Gong sighed for a long time: "Seeing things and thinking about people, what a feeling." This official also has a rain dragon sword in his family tradition, and every time he sees this sword, he often thinks hard and is excited. Ling Zun Xiao accidentally missed the big festival, so it is a pity. ”

　　Liang Pu gently pulled out the sword with his hand, and the blade flashed, especially with a cold light.

　　"The eldest husband should be like Ban Chao and Fu Jiezi, who have made meritorious contributions to foreign lands, and who have been enfeoffed as marquises, and the second husband should also be like his father, killing thieves for the sake of the country and sweeping away the barbarians." Who knows that a passion for ambition has been annihilated..." Liang Pu's eyes flashed and his words choked.

　　When Di Gong saw this situation, it was not appropriate to induce sadness anymore. Nai said, "Mr. Liang is worthy of the son of the general, and he has this heroic map." However, today, Yao Shun's rebirth, the world of peace, can not blindly think about the drum, often read the sword in the box. ”

　　Liang Pu sighed and sat down on the side of the tea table. Seeing that Di Gong tea had been sucked dry, he poured a cup with it.

　　Di Gong thanked him and said, "That female corpse is Zhu Mu Nu." Unfortunately, this morning, the villain was killed by a short dart. She had confessed to poisoning the imperial court with her own hands, and said that she had been instructed by her benefactor before and after this incident. ”

　　Liang Pu listened indifferently, while watching the chess game on the coffee table.

　　Di Gong continued, "Since this official arrived in Guangzhou, there have been people calculating the stakes and strategizing countermeasures at every step. Just like this chess game, the two strokes are pressing forward step by step, to the point of exhaustion. ——Mr. Liang's current game of chess seems to have reached the juncture of a duel. ”

　　Liang Pu's eyebrows trembled slightly: "It turns out that Old Master Di came to play chess with me today, haha." ”

　　Di Gong said, "I took many detours and finally found the benefactor of Zhu Mu Nu." This benefactor is none other than Mr. Liang. ”

　　Liang Pu smiled, "Old Master Di is guessing." You come and see! He stood up and slammed a yellow curtain covering the shrine behind him.

　　Zhu Munu's naked body was shrouded in a crystal cabinet. His face has been straightened, he is with a pulse of emotion, and he is smiling.

　　Di Gong was surprised, he didn't expect Liang Pu to spread out the bottom card so thoroughly. Caught off guard, I couldn't help but be a little flustered.

　　"Old Master Di is also skilled enough in chess, and I don't know how to move next." Liang Pu's words were full of provocation.

　　Di Gong smiled slightly, "Let's introduce the first few steps first." How to go in the end, of course, depends on Mr. Liang's regression. You have poured all your efforts into Zhu Mu Nu, and you regard it as your forbidden body, your prey. Manser wanted to touch it several times, and you hated it to the bone. At this time, Liu Daoyuan was sent to inspect Guangzhou, and your master in the imperial court secretly instructed you to kill Liu Daoyuan in Guangzhou. After the promise was completed, Niangniang ascended the throne and was knighted.

　　"So while spreading rumors of Manser's conspiracy and riots, you also led Liu Daoyuan to be involved with the Fanren." Finally, the charge of killing Liu Daoyuan was planted on the head of Manser's gang, and it was implied that Liu Daoyuan was involved in the Fanren rebellion and could kill two birds with one stone.

　　"You originally wanted to use Zhu Mu Nu to lead Liu Daoyuan to the hook and deface its clear voice first." Unexpectedly, Zhu Munu and Liu Daoyuan fell in love at first sight, and the two real mountain alliances and sea vows were made. As long as his two threads are not broken, Liu Daoyuan's life is in your hands. Later, sure enough, Zhu Mu Nu poisoned the wine and killed Liu Daoyuan, and you finally got your wish. This was followed by how to inflict the charge of killing Willow on Manser and the others.

　　"After this official came to Guangzhou, he first interrogated the illegal smuggling of trade in Haikou. You also deliberately released the information that people were plotting riots to confuse the public. You instructed the Fan people to kill Su Chen, and at the same time secretly hired the water people to strangle the Fan people's murderers, and we fought manser to the death. Your abacus is going well, but there is a rebel inside. ”

　　"Who?" Liang Pu obviously listened intently.

　　"It's your sister-in-law, Lan li— the blind girl who sells crickets." Lan Li makes a living alone, which proves that your brother and sister are not harmonious, but after all, they are flesh and blood. She's brilliant enough to sense your dirty thoughts. I'm just afraid that you will be bold and arrogant, test the Fa by yourself, self-destruct your future, and break the Vein of the Liang Clan. I can't bear it, and I have repeatedly advised you to give up the evil conspiracy.

　　"On that day, she heard that you were going to transport The body of Liu Daoyuan to huata Temple for cremation, and she secretly hid the cricket and leaked the truth when she spoke to one of my relatives. Who knew that all this had been discovered by the minions you sent to lurk in the Lion Place, so he immediately lured her to the palace for confinement. But the next day she escaped.

　　"It was indeed the clue of the golden bell that led me to the Flower Pagoda Temple, and I accidentally found the body of Liu Daoyuan." Thanks to the birth of Guanyin Bodhisattva, otherwise it would have been cremated long ago, and the gods and ghosts would not have known. Therefore, it is said that 'if there is a man, there is a god'. Heaven wants to keep you out of the way. Once Manse is arrested, you can coerce him into admitting to throwing Liu Daoyuan's body into the sea. The last time you met me, you deliberately seduced me into believing that the water man was closely related to the big cannibal, and cleverly implied to me that Manser might get the compatibility recipe for blending poison. ——Liu Daoyuan's body was exposed, the symptoms of poisoning were difficult to conceal, you took precautions, built early to prevent it, and was worthy of the work.

　　"My relatives followed Qiao Tai and the ghost sent the gods to get along with Zhu Mu Nu. You were greatly angered when you got the news, and you were afraid that Zhu Munu would tell the truth about poisoning Chincha, so you planned to kill me Qiaotai and specially selected the palace of your enemy Ni Tianji. By the way, how did you know that Qiao Tai would visit Ni Tianji for the second time? ”

　　Liang Pu smiled: "Qiao Tai's interaction with the surname Ni has not been hidden from my eyes and ears from the beginning, I have already laid a secret sentry on the roof of ni mansion, and ordered Manser to monitor." Manser and Ni Tianji both seduced my apricot sister and regarded each other as enemies. ——If Qiao Tai is killed in Ni Mansion, I'm afraid that you Old Master Di will not easily let Ni Tianji go. ”

　　Di Gong said, "Ni Tianji and Xingzhi are innocent, and Mr. Liang Hugh wants to digress." ”

　　Liang Pu laughed again: "Why should I argue with you about this?" Speaking of which, time is running out. Where did the chess pieces go? ”

　　"The chess pieces are finally closed. ——When I offered a reward at the gate of Liu Daoyuan's dummy head city, Zhu Mu nu did not know what the plan was, and rushed to the Yamen to receive the reward. She did not forget Qiao Tai's love and begged him to sneak back to the Beijing Division with him. However, you went crazy and poisoned your hands and killed Zhu Munu in a categorical manner. Your heart is finally broken. Once Zhu Mu nu dies, your chess game has been lost, and there is no longer any life to live. ”

　　Liang Pu said coldly, "Although my chess game has been lost, I am afraid that Old Master Di will not have a single eye to live." You are like a god, a wise man, and the world is a beautiful talk. He even slept under this little altar of mine. ——Lan Li is now in my house, and the two hunts have not been successful, and this time I am afraid that I will not be able to escape the fate. As soon as Lan Li died, Manser had fled, and no one in the whole world knew the truth of this passage.

　　"Old Master Di's heart is clumsy, and he will eventually have the end of time." After a while, I will go down and find Tao Gan and inform Governor Wendu. Let's just say that it was you, Old Master Di, who suddenly had a heart disease and was incurable. Did Governor Wendu not believe? Tao Gan and Qiao Tai were not convinced and could not produce a trace of suspicious evidence.

　　"As for Lord Di having sent troops to surround this house, I can explain to Governor Wendu that it was you who sheltered Tegarn in order to prevent the attack of the Fanren mob. No matter how big this matter is, you must know that as soon as the Imperial Court Lady Wu niangniang ascends the throne, I am your successor, and the Zhengqing of Dali Temple is me Liang Pu. ——Eunuch Wang and Master Fa Ming personally promised me. ”

　　Di Gong said, "Mr. Liang is really not afraid of people's curses." ”

　　Liang Pu replied with a smile: "People have stepped on the Naihe Bridge, and they still have a lot of heart to manage me." ”

　　"Mr. Liang's meaning, I am bound to die today?"

　　"This tea looks like you've been drinking for a long time, and at this moment your stomach should be faintly painful, hot and hot." Liang Pu smiled and did not retreat.

　　Di Gong said, "You have drunk all my tea." Your tea is in this bowl of chess pieces. ”

　　Liang Pu looked down at a brass bowl next to him and exclaimed, "When did Old Master Di mix the tea?" ”

　　"I'm just pouring you back my tea." - I suspect that this tea cannot be eaten. Mr. Liang ate it just in time, and he thought it was fine. ”

　　Liang Pu felt deceived, and suddenly his limbs were numb and soft. Laughing bitterly, he staggered a few steps and fell to the ground. His eyes stared at the beaded wooden slave in the crystal cabinet, revealing the last smile.

　　Chapter 23

　　Tao Gan led Ya Ding into the Ancestral Hall Pavilion and saw Di Zhengyi carefully watching the game. Liang Pu had already fallen to the ground and did not move. Tao Gan went forward to touch the pulse, but it was gone. ---------------------------------------

　　"Lord, how did he die?"

　　"I lied to him that he had drunk my tea and believed it. Under the frenzy, the blood rushed to the heart, thinking that it was difficult to save. In fact, I poured him and my tea into the copper bowl containing this chess piece. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cough, I don't want him to be poisoned, I also want to get him to go to the capital to confront the eunuch and the monk. ”

　　As they were talking, a young woman in a plain dress appeared at the door of the ancestral hall, and two white shining eyes were looking at them.

　　Tao Gan said, "Miss Lan Li heard that the old master came up here with Liang Pu, so she hurriedly asked me to come and guard against Liang Pu, saying that he had decided that the fish would die and the net was broken." ”

　　"Miss Lan li, my brother has a sudden heart attack and is dead." Di Gong glanced deeply at the blind girl.

　　Lan Li nodded, "Racing with sharp qi and causing anger to the heavens is also a disaster." The brother did his best, and finally calculated his own life. As early as the mind, salvation is not enough. --------------------------------------- ”

　　Di Gong was deeply impressed.

　　"Offense asked Lord Di. Chinchaguo was killed by his brother? ”

　　"No, it was Zhu Mu nu who poisoned Chincha."

　　"Is it her?" The slave family has always worried that if her brother and she are too infatuated, they will have no good results and will eventually be the root cause. On that day, before the two of them took chincha's body to the Huata Temple, I took advantage of the gap to steal the cockroach, and I saw that he still had an envelope on him, so I also stole it and secretly gave it to you. ”

　　Di Gongyue: "The idea that the envelope that was stuffed in Qiao Duwei's arms was Ling Sister Xingzhi?" ”

　　"It was the apricot branches. She originally wanted to send the Governor Yamen, but she was afraid that if it was not carefully controlled, once it leaked, it could not be imagined. Therefore, waiting for the opportunity to tuck into the arms of Lieutenant Qiao Du was also a last resort. Those two maps were also stolen by Lai Xingzhi from his brother. The brother did not know this, and somehow killed her? I can't help but say sour.

　　"The apricot branch was killed by mistake. -On that day, the gangsters wanted to hunt down and kill you Lan Lili, which was also a coincidence, and Providence was so--this officer did not care about Miss Lan Li's safety, secretly helped each other, and was very impressed. ”

　　"Old Master Di is too famous. Tao Xiang saw righteousness and courage and stood up to save me, but it was the true color of a man. On the night of the trial hospital, it was not the two of him who struggled to rescue him, and he was almost killed by the gangsters again. ----------------- However, the elder brother regarded the slave family as an enemy and pursued and killed them. "Say it, don't feel like you're out of your nose."

　　"This officer also does not understand how you, a blind woman, can move freely and be good at dodging."

　　"Although the slave family is blind in both eyes, the hands, feet, ears and nose are very agile. Brick by brick, wood and nail in this ancestral house can be counted. The second is the test courtyard, the South Sea Temple, where you often go to catch clams and open doors. ”

　　Di Gong sighed for a long time. So he went downstairs and ordered Qiao Tai to lead the people to search the Liang Mansion and obtain evidence of rebellion. Manser had fled, fearing that he had not yet gone to sea. Strictly ordered the city's shipping division and the guan guards to pursue them carefully, and not allow a single ship to set sail.

　　Half a day did not see a piece of letter and paper, but the letter Liang Pu was really shrewd and did not leave hidden dangers. Only a few Minions were caught. So he ordered the car to return to the governor's mansion.

　　Wen Kan had been waiting for Di Gong to return to the house with a suspicious cloud, and Di Gong smiled and giggled and took Wen Kan's sleeve and went into the West Hall study together to sit down and talk in detail.

　　"What happened to Mr. Liang Pu's house?"

　　A group of water thieves entered the Liang Mansion and plundered, and Mr. Liang Pu was immediately scared to death. When this official heard the news, he led his relatives to go with the pawns to suppress the arrest. The water thieves scattered as birds and beasts, and only preserved the property, and Mr. Liang Pu was no longer saved..."

　　Wen Kan sighed and asked, "What kind of person are those water thieves?" ”

　　"I heard that it was the people on the water and the rioters who were in league. When Governor Wendu later ruled Lingnan, he had to alleviate the resentment of these two people. It should not be discriminated against and abused, and it should also be properly prevented. The holy sect of the propaganda was kingized, rewarded and persuaded the Shang City to fish and fish, turned the accumulated grievances into Wilder, and jointly tried to achieve long-term public order. ”

　　"What about the head of the Chin prisoner, Lubu?"

　　"Lord Liu has been killed in Guangzhou. This officer has seized the murderer and taken him to Chang'an. This matter is handled by the imperial court itself, and you and I do not need to investigate it deeply. When asked again, they did not answer. ”

　　Wen Kan was not good enough to ask again, and he was afraid that Liu Daoyuan's death would be related to his own achievements in Guangzhou, so he couldn't help but lock his eyebrows.

　　Di Gong smiled, "The death of Lord Liu has nothing to do with Governor Wen. When the imperial court asked about the achievements of the government in this place, the official had his own reply. Governor Wendu didn't need to think deeply. ”

　　Wen Kan said gratefully, "Rely on Lord Di for protection." ”

　　Di Gong said, "There is another small matter, but I would like to confirm with Wen Dudu that this official heard that Wen Dudu had a relationship with a Persian woman in Guangzhou in his early years, and then broke up unhappily." ”

　　Wen Kan was sweating profusely and his heart was trembling.

　　"Lord Di has already asked, and I dare not hide it. That was more than a decade ago. When I first arrived in Guangzhou, I was still the Governor Sima of the Capital. He made a pact with a Persian merchant, and from time to time, he had a love affair with his daughter. For a while, the two are inseparable, and all kinds of love. At that time, the imperial court strictly forbade local officials to intermarry with Fannu, and for this reason, I also had the idea of fleeing to Persia with Fannu.

　　"One day she came to me and said she couldn't come to see me again. When I asked why, she seemed to be struggling. I was so stupid that I thought she was going to break up with me. Without thinking about it again, I was dead hearted. Later, I became the son-in-law of ambassador Dethronement of Lingnan Province at that time. A month after the marriage, the Persian woman sent a letter, which turned out to be a letter of desperation. The letter said that she was too afraid to see me again because she was pregnant. Now grace has broken; she has drowned the twin daughters, and she herself has committed suicide with hatred.

　　"At that time, I was in a lot of pain and almost didn't want to die. --------------------------------------- It's not just a joy to disperse, it's just too cruel and cruel. Every time I thought about this for more than ten years, I felt guilty and fidgety. I only hated that I was too young at that time, acted foolishly, made a big mistake, and regretted it. - The wound is still bleeding today. Lord Di asked today, what can I say except to be ashamed and deeply reproachful, and have no place to look at myself? ”

　　Di Gong saw Wen Kan's true feelings bursting out, and he had already revealed his sad voice. Busy exhorted: "This official is only hearsay, and has no intention of blaming." However, I also heard that your twin daughter did not drown at that time, but gave it to a merchant surnamed Fang. Her mother just stabbed you with hatred. ”

　　"What? Is the twin still alive? Where is the merchant with the surname Fang? Wen Kan seemed to be enlightened.

　　"Merchants surnamed Fang went bankrupt and sold them to a rich man. The rich man was half a Persian, loyal and righteous, and he raised him single-handedly. Now it has come out of the place, like two strange flowers. ”

　　"Is Lord Di serious about this?" Where are they now? What is the name of the rich man? "Wen Kan was pleasantly surprised.

　　"The rich man is Ni Tianji, your twin daughter, one named Tingye and one named Dana. Voice and demeanor, nothing is not your style. Now they are all seventeen years old, and it is a pair of night pearls in ni mansion! ”

　　Wen Kan said with tears: "There is really such a thing, how can I be good?" ”

　　"Whenever you have time, you may wish to disguise yourself as a private visit, and you can also calm the pain in your heart for many years--they are living a carefree and prosperous life under the favor of Mr. Ni." Wen Dudu must not recognize it, but it is self-defeating. Only secretly make a friend with Mr. Ni for a long time, and calmly stay with him. -- This is a little sincere advice from this official before leaving Guangzhou, and I hope to think twice. ”

　　Chapter 24

　　Di Gong ordered Tao Gan to make some halogen books and honor guards, and he left for Beijing within a limited time. After the disposal of the various items, the supervision of Wen Du was entrusted to personally handle it, and the family business of Liang Mansion was inherited by Lan Li alone, Jia Mian Ni Tianji, comforted Bao Kuan, and scolded Yao Taikai. —As soon as it is implemented, it is a sullen sitting in the study room of the West Hall meditating.

　　Although Liu Daoyuan's case is over, the third prince's ascension to the throne is the general trend. But the eunuch Wang and the monk Fa Ming seemed to be unable to punish easily. Although Niangniang was temporarily patient, her aggressive power would eventually lead to a climate that replaced Tang Zuo, and she was afraid that the former three provinces would have no choice. His future is also uncertain, and he is on the verge of being on the bamboo veil.

　　Di Gong took a look at Qiao Tai and smiled miserably: "Qiao Tai, I didn't expect that you and I had broken this Guangzhou case in one place after many years of violation of the law, and it was also because of the same fate and law." However, I can conclude that this is the last time in my life that I will solve a case. - I will no longer personally deal with all kinds of criminals, compete in wisdom and courage, and plan chess games. After returning to Beijing, I plan to resign from the official position of Dali Temple Secretary. I am old, and in the confrontation with Liang Pu, I feel powerless everywhere.

　　"Jotai, you have followed me for many years and have performed many miracles. Ma Rong has become a family, with a pair of twin sisters in blue and white and crimson, how happy. I met Tingye and Dana, twin sisters, and I also intend to marry you. In a few moments, I summoned Mr. Ni Tianji to the yamen and said yes to his face, causing him to pack up the gold beads and coins, thinking that he was Fang Yuan. Mr. Ni also respects you, and he will not bother to talk a lot. Bring it back to the Kyoshi and get married. In the future, I will retire to the wilderness, with your two friends as companions every day, and four daughters-in-law to entertain you, and this evening scene is also very happy. ”

　　Qiao Tai was shy, and thanked him from it, "The old man is tired, let's go up to the pavilion and rest a little." No matter how fast Tao Gan plays, he also needs to apply for a card to start his journey. ”

　　Di Gong agreed, and the two of them came up to the pavilion bedroom. Jotai hastily laid a curtain on the floor and lay down to sleep. Di Gong went to bed and undressed. There was a slight breeze outside the window, and the whole mansion was very silent, and the two of them soon fell asleep.

　　Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed outside the window and jumped into a person. Mask your eyes and bare arms. Holding a machete in his hand, he gently touched it in front of Di Gong's bed. With a few low sly laughs, he was about to raise his sword and stab him, when he suddenly saw Di Gong's rain dragon sword resting on the table. The man stuck the machete in the waistband of his pants and reached for the Rain Dragon Sword.

　　He gently picked up the Rain Dragon Sword and watched for a moment. Jerking violently, sure enough, the cold light of the cold front flashed out. In a moment of impatience, the sword sheath landed on the ground, and the "Dang Beep" sounded.

　　Di Gong and Qiao Tai woke up at the same time. The man stabbed at Di Gong's throat. Qiao Tai flew up on the back, kicked the shin leg, stabbed the air with a sword, did not feel angry, and turned back to kill Qiao Tai. Qiao Tai was caught off guard, and the Rain Dragon Sword had pierced into his chest, and blood was pouring out of his eyes.

　　Di Gong picked up the sword scabbard from the ground, and the man who was about to swing his sword was about to swing his waist and then pulled out a machete, but the sword scabbard of Di Gong slammed into the forehead, his facial features shattered, and he fell to the ground holding his head. ——Di Gong went forward to tear open the mask, and it turned out to be a Hu man.

　　Di Gong laid Qiao Tai on the bed. Jotai said, "He's Manser." He smiled again and closed his eyes.

　　Tao Gan and the four Ya Ding rushed upstairs to the bedroom, panicked, and rushed to report to Wen Kan.

　　He pulled out the Rain Dragon Sword and applied the Golden Sores Medicine. Qiao Tai was already in a weak state of mind, dying.

　　Di Gong burst into tears, his whole body was cold and numb, and he was half silent.

　　Tao Gan wiped the Rain Dragon Sword clean, inserted it into its sheath, and handed it to Di Gong. Di Gong cried, "I intersect with Qiao Tai with this sword, with this sword... Forever. "Say goodbye and put the Rain Dragon Sword flat on Qiao Tai' body."

　　"This sword is already stained with Qiao Tai's blood, how can I wear it on my body again?"

　　Qiao Tai had tears in his eyes, and finally looked at Di Gong, his lips moved a little, and quietly closed his eyes.

　　In the front yard of the Governor's Mansion, Di Gong's palanquin and horse honor guard were ready, the horseshoe was hissing, and the flag was hunting.

　　Chapter 25

　　Di Gong ordered the palanquin to mourn and mourn for Qiao Tai. Tomorrow morning, he will return to Beijing with shuchen.

　　Ni Tianji led the sisters Tingye and Dana to the Yamen to pay their respects. Ni Tianji choked with sadness, and Tingye and Dana were even more mournful.

　　Wen Kan warmly entertained the Ni father and daughter, and his heart was bittersweet and sad. Since then, he has become a close friend with Ni Tianji, and he has been very close in the past, and finally does not mention the secret affairs of his life. Ni Tianji then exhausted all his perseverance and fasted day and night. - This is an afterthought.

　　Moreover, Tao Gan was busy assisting Wen Kan in disposing of the aftermath: the body of Zhu Mu nu was transported to Huata Temple for incineration, and several minions and murderers caught in Liang Pu's mansion were taken to Fenghuanggang outside the north gate to face the Fa. He went to Liang Mansion again to mourn filial piety.

　　Hui Jing led the monk of Huata Temple to preside over the 7749 days of the water and land dojo and posthumously recommended Liang Pu. The household affairs of Liang Mansion were temporarily taken over by an uncle of Liang Pu's brothers and sisters. Tao Gan looked around and saw no trace of Lan Li, and couldn't help but wonder, and ran straight to the Lion Place.

　　Tao Gan ran to the roof of Lan Li's previous building and listened for a moment outside the door with bated breath. The sound of chirping insects in the room is very pleasant and the heart is happy.

　　"Is Tao Xianggong outside the door?" Lan Li could hear the movement.

　　Tao Gan pushed the door in. Lan Li held the tea and sat down, and the two sat side by side on the edge of the bed.

　　"Brother Ling is mourning, busy inside and out, but why are you hiding here?"

　　Lan Li said, "There is a maternal uncle who presides over the housework, so I don't have to do everything myself." Besides, I am most afraid of monks chanting, so instead of listening to the chanting, it is better to hide here and listen to the mourning of the moths, and I am more relieved. ”

　　"Miss Lan Li lost her brothers and sisters one after another, and since then she has been alone, how lonely." I couldn't help but cry as I spoke.

　　"You've also lost your closest colleagues. - Hugh wants to go over the arms of the wound, and has a wrong future. Lan Li sighed softly.

　　Tao Gan snorted bitterly, "This time I went to The Beijing Division, the scene was tragic." The only ones who could be relieved were two crickets. One was tucked into the arms of the Jotai brothers, and the other was left behind in a hurry on the night of the trial. ——Old Master Di has vowed not to ask about prison cases again, and since then I have also been quiet and dedicated to reading, but I am expected to die in Chang'an. ”

　　Lan Li approached Tao Gan, "When you see these two horses, you see me." ”

　　"One day, you brought so many crickets to Chang'an to see how good it would be!" You, the only woman in this world, are pure in heart. ”

　　Lan Li said, "As long as your wife and concubine don't argue and scold." ”

　　"The heavens can prove it, and I Tao Gan are still bare sticks for a mile." Except for you Lan Li, there will be no more wives and concubines. ”

　　Lan Li's cheeks flushed with a flush, like rouge, and she couldn't help but shyly move half of her face closer to Tao Gan's brow.

　　"Qu Qu." The crisp cry startled Tao Gan. Lan Li smiled, "That's Admiralty singing." ”

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