After Chen Xi arranged for Peng Yu to do the work, he didn't expect to find out the clues immediately.

But he obviously underestimated Peng Yu's ability. In just two days, Peng Yu found Yun Liu according to the address given by Chen Xi before, and Yun Liu took him to appear in front of Chen Xi.

The place where Chen Xi met Peng Yu was at an inn near Shen Mansion, which was a secret intelligence contact point.

Chen Xi asked Yun Liu to retreat, and then asked: "Brother Peng, you are so efficient in doing things. How long has it been since we found out the whereabouts of the little girl?"

Peng Yu said: "The villain went to ask Liu Po, but Liu Po ​​immediately remembered that girl, knowing that people were teaching Fangsi at this moment. The villain thought so. You send someone to pretend to be a buyer and buy people out. In this way, no one will doubt the adult."

"But, the villain... dare not make any decisions, so he can only come and ask for instructions."

Chen Xi nodded with praise: "You think very thoughtful. If there is no problem with the person, it is indeed appropriate to send someone to secretly redeem her... However, I want to go to the teaching staff to redeem people in person."

"My lord wants to go there in person? If someone... recognizes it, what should I do?" Peng Yu asked worriedly.

Chen Xi waved his hand and said, "It's okay to recognize me. Can't I, Shen Zhihou, appear in the Jiaofangsi? Brother Peng, don't worry, I will handle the matter well, you can just lead the way."

Peng Yu asked, "Sir, go now?"

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded and then asked, "How much money do you need to bring?"

Peng Yu hurriedly said, "A inconspicuous little girl may be a few taels of silver... Every year, there are countless female relatives in Jiaofang Siluo and countless other women who are sent to the court. The villain was just a little worried, afraid that the little girl would no longer be there... The villain inquired and said that the woman with this name existed, but as for whether it was the original one, it was hard to say."

Chen Xi was puzzled: "Why, some people like to replace the pillars?"

"That's not... But there are too many women in Jiaofangsi every year, many of them are sold, sent to others, or can't stand torture, die of illness or commit suicide, and the newcomers continue to hold their names... After all, many of my daughters' families don't have names, and they can just use one for use, and there is not much attention at all."

"The villain is afraid of alarming the enemy, so he came to ask for advice. It's not that the villain is afraid of trouble... If the adults agree, the villain can bring the person back by himself, so you don't have to spend additional money," Peng Yu said.

Chen Xi waved his hand and said, "Since I mentioned this on my own initiative, I should have seen it myself... Let's do this, today you will take me to the Jiaofangsi to determine if it is that poor girl. If it is correct, I will give you another reward, which will definitely make your trip worthwhile."

Peng Yu was a little excited.

Every time I help Chen Xi do things, the money I earn is astronomical to him.

Although this time he didn't reach the exaggeration of saving Huiniang this time, it was only a few years before he could make money. And he would have the chance to work with Chen Xi in the future, so he would make more money.

"Sir, if you go like this, you will probably be recognized by others. It's best... dress up and call the villain a different name. Jiaofangsi receives countless officials and nobles every year. He knows the rules and will not take the initiative to ask about the guests' origins. The villain can guarantee that the identity of the adult will not be leaked." Peng Yu reminded.

Chen Xi nodded: "Since you are the one who is in charge, we will naturally obey your arrangements."

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In addition to bringing Peng Yu, Chen Xi also brought Yun Liu and Xier in men's clothing. In addition, there are several experienced works that are secretly protected.

These people are all military elites carefully trained by Chen Xi. They are no longer entirely part of the imperial military system. In the name of the commanding soldiers under Chen Xi, they usually receive two wages from the imperial court and Shen Xi.

On the way, Peng Yu informed the general situation, Chen Xi knew where he was going, who he would meet, and how to respond appropriately.

"...Sir, some of the tramples under the Jiaofangsi are basically near Dongsi Pailou. The young man took you to the Jiaofangsi official office, and they were not officials of the Jiaofangsi. You don't have to worry about this at all... But the villain is afraid that you are famous and know too many people. When you led your troops into the city, many people had seen you..."

Chen Xi smiled and asked, "If you were from the Jiaofangsi, would you believe me and you come to such a place?"

Peng Yu was stunned and then shook his head: "Of course not."

Chen Xi did not talk to Peng Yu anymore. The group arrived at our Hutong before dark. This was a place where the Ming Dynasty sang and danced to peace. As soon as the night came, countless beakers emerged. Not only did the business of the official brothels flourish, but private prostitutes and secret prostitutes were also crowded with customers. The merchants who came to the capital were lingering in the caves of gold sales.

The existence of Jiaofangsi and various Qinlou Chuguans has caused many visitors to our Hutongs, vendors gathered, and a large number of juggling artists are flooded during the period, which is extremely lively.

Peng Yu led the way forward and walked into an alley, looked around, and finally went outside an inconspicuous small door and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

A very breathless male voice came from inside.

Peng Yu shouted: "Old Ying, it's me, Peng Yu'er, why... don't want to do business anymore?"

The door opened from inside, and a man poked his head out and looked around.

Judging from his gray hair, the man was already very old, but when he looked closely, he had a white face and no beard, and his face was flushed, which was no different from that of ordinary middle-aged people.

Chen Xi looked at it for a moment and knew that this person was an old eunuch who had only cleaned himself after he was an adult and had a shiny and powdery face.

"Master Peng, what wind has blown you here? You can't even see your back."

Peng Yu ignored the compliment of the old eunuch and turned to Chen Xi and said, "Marty, this is what the villain told you about the Jiaofangsi yard. Those little girls who have not grown up are here... Please, please..."

The old eunuch looked at Chen Xi curiously and asked, "Is this one..."

This old eunuch obviously has a low status and status, so he has no idea who the young man in front of him is.

"Who do you care about it? It's always a big shot that you can't afford to be guilty." Peng Yu shouted sternly.

The old eunuch knelt down quickly: "I don't know Mount Tai, I've seen the Marquis."

Chen Xi smiled and waved his hand: "I am just a Marquis, not a nobleman. You don't have to give this great gift."

"It's not a big deal for many people. Even if you are not a marquis, you are a nobleman. I'm not an old man. I'm not an old man. I'm not wronged by the old slave." The old eunuch got up and said incredibly beautifully.

Then the old eunuch took Peng Yu and Shen Xi into the yard.

Because it is a backyard, rockery pavilions occupy half of the space and do not look spacious.

Peng Yu said: "Old camp, don't stick around. It's almost dark. The Marquis doesn't have much time to delay here. He just buys a girl to raise him. Don't be too old, but not too young. If you can like the 12th to 13th to 14th and 15th rooms, you can bring them all over for the Marquis to see."

The old eunuch seemed very embarrassed: "This...isn't it so in line with the rules?"

"What's wrong with the rules? Do you want me to talk to Liu Sile?" Peng Yu immediately raised his face and spoke with a lofty attitude.

The Si Le mentioned in Peng Yu was only a minor official of the ninth rank in the court. Such a sesame official had no power, but because he was managing thousands of women in the Jiaofangsi, his status rose with the rise.

However, the Jiaofangsi Yamen is still too small, and the biggest official is Fengluan, who is the ninth rank. His jurisdiction is in the Ministry of Rites. Even if an official like Si Le is glorious, he is just a stepping stone among officials.

The old eunuch went there hurriedly. After the person left, Peng Yu respectfully said to Chen Xi: "Sir, don't be surprised. The people here are profit-oriented. The villain could have given him some money, but he couldn't keep his mouth on his mouth as soon as he came, otherwise he would keep it stuck and not do anything."

Chen Xi nodded without asking any more questions.

Soon after, the old eunuch came back, Peng Yu walked over and asked, "Why didn't you bring anyone here?"

The old eunuch said: "Master Peng, I have asked for instructions over and said I have to pay money... If you want to choose a person, you must see the list first, no matter what you say, right? This list is not for nothing..."

"What, do you think I will be liable for the debt, right?" Peng Yu said angrily.

The old eunuch was very embarrassed and said with a bitter face: "The rules are like this. Mr. Peng please take care of him. Didn't you bring the big customer? You don't have any money either?"

While speaking, the old eunuch looked at Chen Xi, looking gloomy and gloomy, as if he was worried that the young man in front of him would not have enough financial resources.

Chen Xi didn't talk nonsense, and waved his hand to Yun Liu, and Yun Liu immediately opened the bag he carried with him. It was not silver, but a few golden gold pieces, and it was all large gold ingots, which looked very good.

"Not enough, there are still outside." Yun Liu said.

The old eunuch had nothing to say now, and took out a small book from his arms and handed it to Chen Xi: "Mr. Marquis, please take a look."

Peng Yu said dissatisfiedly: "Why, you don't need to spend money first and then look at the roster? It's a real force!"

Chen Xi took the roster and opened it to see that it was full of names, some of which had been cut off.

Chen Xi frowned: "There is only a list but no portrait, how do you look at it?"

Peng Yu was about to turn around and find the girl's name with Chen Xi. He heard this and shouted loudly: "Didn't you hear the words of the Marquis? Call out the person... Look, this is the tea money for you."

As he said that, Peng Yu took out a piece of silver from his arms and threw it over. The old eunuch picked it up with a smile, and walked in and called in.

When the old eunuch left, Chen Xi carefully searched the little girl's name "Sui'an" on the roster. According to Chen Xi's guess, this should not be the girl's real name. I don't know if it was given by people from the Ministry of Justice or the Jiaofangsi, just for the sake of making a difference.

After looking through a few pages, Chen Xi finally found the target.

"…A man born in the eighth year of Hongzhi, his ancestral home is Junzhou, Henan..."

There are very few things recorded. Why did the woman get guilty and how the family members are. Chen Xi couldn't help but think of Lin Dai and thought to himself: "If Dai'er hadn't met us mother and son, she would have been sent to the Jiaofangsi. Now she doesn't know where she has been wandering."

"Sir, can you find it?" Peng Yu seemed very nervous.

Chen Xi nodded: "I discovered the name, but I was just missing that girl at the beginning. I was at night and didn't see her appearance clearly. Now, five years have passed, and the child has changed the most, so I'm afraid I can't recognize her all at once."

Peng Yu seemed very confident: "Sir, please rest assured. As long as people are in Jiaofangsi, they will definitely be found. The villain can force the people here to tell the truth... If you do too many business, the people in Jiaofangsi basically know villains and will not cheat on such trivial matters. Otherwise, they will not want to do business with villains in the future."

Chen Xi smiled and nodded slightly.

Although he seemed to have chosen to believe in Peng Yu's ability, he still felt unreliable in his heart. After all, it was too difficult for a girl who even lost her last relative to survive in such a cruel environment.

After a long time, the old eunuch came back and brought more than a dozen simple-dressed little girls behind him.

Peng Yu stepped forward and said, "Old camp, the little girls you found are all unkempt and there is no one who can show off? The Marquis is here to find Meiji, not the servants who work."

The old eunuch smiled: "Master Peng, you are not unaware of the situation of the Jiaofangsi. Although new people come here almost every month, the quality is not uniform. Only when the imperial court raises a prison and sends the female family members of the fallen official's house will there be fresh goods. At that time, even if you have fine skin and tender flesh, the spoiled daughter will have the chance to meet... Otherwise, you will bring the Marquis to you at that time?"

Peng Yu took a look and wanted to say a few words to Chen Xi.

This is also an occupational disease. Peng Yu wanted to remind Chen Xi that the families and maids of many eunuch party officials who were punished will be sent to the Jiafangsi, and they will definitely meet a few beautiful women. But he immediately realized that Chen Xi was not here to choose any beauty this time, but just to save the girl named "Sui'an".

"Call the person here first and take a look. Let me introduce you to your background. It is best to come from a wealthy family and be well-educated. If you buy it back and raise it in the mansion, you will be more secure." Peng Yu said.

The old eunuch said in surprise: "Master Peng, are you kidding? Those girls from wealthy families are not at ease after buying them. It is better to have a small family..."

"Pooh!"

Peng Yu spat, "I want a girl from a small family, I'll come to you? Isn't it better to go directly to the people in the city? I came here just to find a woman with background and temperament... I'll give you money for tea and drinks, and do your business!"

As he spoke, Peng Yu seemed very impatient and seemed to be impatient to finish the business.
To be continued...