Look at the expressions of Li Guangxin and his son.
Cheng Lidong couldn't help but frown.
After he killed Wu Yan, he was seriously injured, but he managed to save his life. Xu Qingxiao was very important to Cheng Lidong.
He could conclude that Wu Yan gave everything to Xu Qingxiao.
But he would not tell the prince this clue, because Xu Qingxiao and Cheng Lidong were determined, and it would be useless even if the emperor came.
As for the matter of magic, it was reasonable for him to say it. He couldn't hide it and he didn't want to hide it.
Instead, he hoped that the Lord would give him the power to arrest Xu Qingxiao directly, so that he could interrogate everything.
He didn't believe that Xu Qingxiao could grit his teeth and persist. After all, he was only entrusted by others and there was no need to take this risk.
What Cheng Lidong didn't expect was that Fu Jun seemed to know this person.
This is unreasonable.
In terms of time, Xu Qingxiao has just arrived in Nanyu Mansion. In one day, is it possible that Xu Qingxiao can make a huge difference?
"Ping'an County, Xu Qingxiao, is his senior brother called Chen Xinghe?"
Li Xin opened his mouth and asked Cheng Lidong.
"Back to the young master, yes."
Cheng Lidong answered without hesitation that Chen Xinghe was very impressed by him and he was very good at pretending.
"impossible."
In an instant, Li Xin shook his head and denied Cheng Lidong.
"Is it possible that the young master knows this Xu Qingxiao?"
Cheng Lidong did not rush to deny it, but was curious.
"know."
"Yesterday I held a banquet, and Brother Xu made some famous nouns through the ages at the banquet. His talent and talent entered his body, and he was promoted to the ninth rank of Confucianism and Taoism."
"You said he practices strange arts? What a big joke. Confucian scholars practice Haoran's righteousness, but those who practice strange arts must have evil minds. How can they be promoted to the ninth rank?"
Li Xin spoke out. He supported Xu Qingxiao unconditionally. Yesterday, he regarded her as a confidant and even an idol. But now Cheng Lidong said that Xu Qingxiao practices strange arts.
According to the law of the Wei Dynasty, those who practice strange arts will be punished by the nine tribes and ignore their positions.
"Eternal term? Talent enters the body, promoted to the ninth level?"
"Sir, we may not be talking about the same person."
"This Xu Qingxiao was just a yamen servant in Ping'an County Yamen a month ago. After investigation by my subordinates, Xu Qingxiao has never read a book. How can he be promoted to the ninth rank in a month?"
Cheng Lidong was stunned.
He knows that Xu Qingxiao has practiced different arts and reached the ninth level of martial arts, but you want to say that Xu Qingxiao has been promoted to the ninth level?
He didn't believe it.
I won't believe it even to death.
"Ping'an County, studied under Zhou Ling, senior brother Chen Xinghe, twenty years old, right?"
Li Xin asked.
"yes."
Cheng Lidong nodded.
"That's one person, Cheng Lidong. Are you not doing things well and want to catch sheep to perfunctory my father?"
When Li Xin spoke, he was a little sullen. After all, the person he respected was convicted of such a serious crime by Cheng Lidong. Naturally, he couldn't accept it and had some complaints against Cheng Lidong.
Cheng Lidong is just a member of a hundred households, his father's subordinate, not his own, so he doesn't need to care about the other person's feelings.
"Sir, although I, Cheng, am not sure about my work, I will never fool a sheep. I hope you will learn from this."
Hearing Li Xin's words, Cheng Lidong looked a little cold, but he did not get angry at Li Xin, but looked at Li Guangxin and said.
"Father, no matter what, I don't believe that Brother Xu has practiced strange arts. This may be a misunderstanding."
Li Xin spoke out, still adamant that Xu Qingxiao had never practiced any magic.
"alright."
Li Guangxin spoke and his eyes fell on Cheng Lidong.
"How do you decide?"
Li Guangxin asked.
"Hui Fujun, my subordinates and Fujun are just guessing, and they are 90% sure."
Cheng Lidong said seriously.
"Ninety percent?"
Li Guangxin looked at Cheng Lidong. He knew who Cheng Lidong was. He was extremely rigorous in doing things. He could say that he was almost 90% sure.
If it were anyone else, he would never hesitate and would probably have already asked Cheng Lidong to arrest him.
But if it were Xu Qingxiao, it would be a bit troublesome.
First of all, the name Xu Qingxiao has probably spread to Nanyu. There are several masters in Nanyu Mansion who have great backgrounds, and they will definitely go to Xu Qingxiao.
Secondly, Xu Qingxiao's talent entered the body and was promoted to the ninth level. This alone basically means that Xu Qingxiao should not be able to practice foreign arts. After all, most people who practice foreign arts have evil intentions and are immoral.
Thirdly, when this poem reaches the court, as I just said, if those important figures appreciate Xu Qingxiao, it will be a huge trouble.
With these three points alone, he did not dare to touch Xu Qingxiao rashly, and he also did not want Xu Qingxiao to practice strange arts.
After all, Xu Qingxiao is also from Nanyu Mansion. If he becomes a great scholar in the future, it can be regarded as a contribution to his tenure. Even his own son can be on good terms with Xu Qingxiao.
Based on the current situation, his son can definitely make friends with Xu Qingxiao. If one day, Xu Qingxiao becomes a great scholar, his son's official career will be much easier.
But at this time, Cheng Lidong said this, which really made Li Guangxin feel a little embarrassed.
"Do you have evidence?"
There is no room for jokes in the matter of magic. Li Guangxin looked at the latter and asked.
"This, I certainly don't have any of my subordinates."
Cheng Lidong thought about it and realized that he really had no evidence. If he had, he would have detained Xu Qingxiao in Ping'an County.
Hearing this, Li Xin and Li Guangxin breathed a sigh of relief.
"There is no evidence, just speculation, and there is no way to convict."
"In this way, Cheng Lidong, I allow you to investigate secretly. Now that Xu Qingxiao has become famous in Nanyu Mansion, and the government examination is about to happen, we, the law enforcement officers, must not unjustly accuse a good person, and we must not let a bad person go."
"You investigate secretly, but you must not let it out. He has been promoted to the ninth rank. Although he has no fame, it will be a matter of time."
"If there is no sufficient evidence, do not act rashly, otherwise you will be responsible for it yourself."
Li Guangxin spoke.
On the one hand, he hopes that Xu Qingxiao has never practiced any other magic, so that Xu Qingxiao will be of great use to him and can help his son and even himself.
But on the other hand, he was worried that Xu Qingxiao had really practiced magic. Otherwise, how could he explain the cure without treatment? How could there be such a coincidence?
Once you truly practice cultivation, no matter whether Xu Qingxiao has made an eternal statement or not, all living beings are equal before the national law.
"Subordinate, I understand."
Cheng Lidong was still full of doubts. He still didn't believe that Xu Qingxiao was promoted to the ninth rank.
You must know that when you first met Xu Qingxiao, there was nothing special except that he had just entered the martial arts level.
But I haven’t seen him for a while, and he is actually a ninth grade Confucian and Taoist.
This kind of person can be walked around in Nanyu Mansion. If I see him, I have to call him sir respectfully.
Before Emperor Wu, the Five Dynasties of Emperor Wen, if it had not been for the disgrace of Jingcheng, the status of civil servants would have been higher, especially those who were strong in Confucianism and Taoism, and were recognized by heaven and earth.
This is impossible.
All Cheng Lidong's plans were gone.
He originally hoped to get the authorization from the emperor to send someone to arrest Xu Qingxiao directly and then interrogate him properly.
Now it seems that if I dare to touch Xu Qingxiao without enough evidence, I am afraid that the Lord will not spare me.
"My subordinate understands."
But no matter how much reluctance he felt in his heart, Cheng Lidong could only answer calmly.
"Okay, you go down and have a good rest for a few days."
Li Guangxin waved his hand, but Cheng Lidong did not stay and turned around to leave.
After Cheng Lidong left, Li Xin's voice sounded.
"Father, I don't believe that Brother Xu can practice magic. He is definitely not that kind of person."
Li Xin opened his mouth to explain to Xu Qingxiao.
"Don't say much."
Li Guangxin shook his head.
"You should remember a few things now."
"First, keep a distance and don't get too close. You can build a good relationship now, but maintain the relationship properly and practice the magic. It will implicate the nine tribes. Once Xu Qingxiao really practices it, his father will also be implicated."
"Second, investigate in secret. If he has really practiced, he must tell his father. He must not hide it. There will be a way out then."
"Third, after the palace test, my father will go to the new pavilion to entertain the celebrities in the mansion. At that time, he will invite a serious scholar. He can see some clues whether he practices strange arts. If the gentleman says no, then that is
No, if that gentleman says yes."
Having said that, Li Guangxin didn't say much more.
"My child understands."
Li Xin also knew how involved the crime of foreign magic was, so he didn't say much.
"Also, Cheng Lidong is extremely ambitious. My father feels that he must be hiding something."
"You can tell Xu Qingxiao what he said today, whether it's a favor or asking for something, it's up to you."
"Go ahead."
When Li Guangxin said this, he asked Li Xin to leave.
"Yes, father."
Li Xin didn't say much. He really wanted to see Xu Qingxiao now. Telling Xu Qingxiao about this matter was not a betrayal, but he didn't believe that Xu Qingxiao could practice strange arts.
The main reason is simple. Xu Qingxiao's performance at the banquet yesterday impressed everyone present, including Li Xin.
He became Xu Qingxiao’s fanboy.
After Li Xin leaves.
inside the room.
Li Guangxin seemed a little silent.
His eyes fell on the white paper with Manjianghong written on it.
Has Xu Qingxiao practiced any other magic?
He really doesn't know now.
If it were anyone else, he would be absolutely sure.
But it happened to be Xu Qingxiao.
How could someone who could write such lyrics have such evil intentions?
Since ancient times, I have never heard of Confucian scholars practicing strange arts.
However, since ancient times, it has never been heard that Confucian scholars cannot practice strange arts.
"I hope I'm wrong."
Li Guangxin muttered to himself.
And at this moment.
It's already two o'clock in the morning.
The entire Nanyu Mansion is already boiling.
The restaurant where Xu Qingxiao lives has long been surrounded. Many scholars gathered here just to see Xu Qingxiao.
But at this time, voices sounded one after another.
"Brother Qingxiao is not in the restaurant. He has gone to Bailu Academy. Everyone, please don't wait any longer."
"Master, Master, Xu Qingxiao is at Bailu Academy, not here."
"Let's go, Bailu Academy, go to Bailu Academy quickly."
People were talking, and in an instant, figures were running towards Bailu Academy.