Lu Bai asked Shopkeeper Shen of Meiji Clothing Store to leave.
Erha leaned his head over and said, "Brother, let's let him go like this?"
"Otherwise, what will you do?" Lu Bai asked.
This was not a gardener, and he could be tortured without incident. He was a member of the Shen family, and Lu Bai could not get enough evidence for a while, so he had to put him back.
Besides, what the shopkeeper of Meiji Cloth Shop said was reasonable, "Don't you think Lian'er really did this?"
Erha scratched his head and said so, but he always felt that there was something wrong, so he suddenly sent people to the Demon State...
"What should we do now, go to Yaozhou to pursue Lian'er?" Erha asked.
Lu Bai hesitated.
Although he wanted to find Lian'er, he couldn't let go of the trouble in the capital. If Lian'er rebelled, he probably wouldn't be able to take revenge in his lifetime, but Lu Bai's current layout could.
Not only can he take revenge, but he can also let the people see the true face of the so-called emperor and immortals in front of the world, and let the world know how unjustly the people, officers and soldiers of Shuobei City died.
Now they are being slandered so miserably.
"Let's do this." Lu Bai thought about it and said, "I'll have someone check it out in Yaozhou first."
There are still several human cities in Yaozhou. He first asked the Jin Yiwei there to find out about Lian'er. As for the capital -
"Let's check first. If the shopkeeper of Meiji Cloth Shop lied, he would have been able to escape. The monk could not have escaped from the temple," Lu Bai said.
Hong Tailang pondered beside him for a long time, and now he couldn't help but say: "How about this, uncle, Erha and I will go to Yaozhou to investigate. Once there is any news, we will report it to you immediately."
There is no use for them to stay in the capital anyway, and precisely because this is the capital, as monsters, they dare not act rashly. They are used to living in the mountains and wilderness, and they are tired of it these days.
Now that it was confirmed that Lian'er was not in the capital, there was no need for them to stay any longer.
Lu Bai thought this was okay.
"If I have news here, I will pass it on to you through Jin Yiwei in time." Lu Bai said and handed a token to the two monsters.
This token is useful in Jinyiwei.
After they made an agreement, Erha and Hong Tailang decided to set off. Lu Bai had people prepare dry food and inventory for them, and also found a boat for them to go to Yaozhou.
Although Yaozhou is thousands of miles away, there are many ships coming to the capital because of its rich products, especially medicinal herbs. These merchants and ship owners have to give Lu Bai some face no matter what, so Erha and the others took this boat to go to Yaozhou. Easy and convenient.
Lu Bai said goodbye to Erha and Hong Tailang on the pier.
After the boat went away, Erha suddenly waved to Lu Bai, "Brother, if you see Lian'er, be sure to tell him that I worked hard to find him. Remember, you only talk about me. "
Hong Tailang walked out of the cabin and kicked Erha away, "Brother, don't forget, we are partners, I think we can give you a little more profit."
Lu Bai waved his hand, indicating that he understood.
Then he saw two monsters fighting on the boat. Lu Bai estimated that if Er Ha couldn't beat them, the two monsters would at least have to stretch their muscles on the boat.
After seeing them off, Lu Bai turned around and went back.
An old man who was fishing on the opposite bank raised his head, looked at the boats in the distance, and muttered: "Uncle? That's inexplicable."
When Lu Bai returned to the wine house, the setting sun was still shining, and the sunset glow was like blood.
He suddenly felt a little unmotivated. The two monsters, Erha and him, also came all the way from Yancheng and had been together for more than half a year without knowing it. Normally, he wouldn't feel that, but now he suddenly sent away two monsters, he really felt a little bit in his heart.
The sadness of parting.
This sadness even exceeded when I left Yancheng.
Those people in Yancheng City will meet again one day. Erha and Hong Tailang went to Yaozhou, and I don't know when or where they will meet again.
Someone is coming from outside.
Lu Bai calmed down his emotions and saw Yun Niang leading Fang Qianhu in.
When Fang Qianhu saw Lu Bai, he strode forward and said, "Mr. Lu, we have found out clearly that the body was identified by the wife of the Supervisory Bureau, and it belongs to the Supervisory Bureau."
Because their family used to be in the silk business, the Customs Supervisor's family knew a lot about fabrics.
"That piece of clothing was made for the Customs Supervision Bureau by the wife of the Customs Supervision Bureau. It can't be wrong." Fang Qianhu hurriedly realized that the case finally had some clues. "From this point of view, the Jin Yiwei next to him is most likely Huang Junsheng."
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Lu Bai's eyes lit up. There was no way out, and there was no way out. The case was already at a deadlock. Unexpectedly, there were new clues now.
He asked Fang Qianhu, "Have you made an appointment at Zhuyingtang?"
Fang Qianhu reassured Lu Bai, "We have made an appointment, but -"
"But what?"
"But the people from Zhuyingtang said that they want to visit Mr. Lu in person tonight." Fang Qianhu said.
Visit in person?
Lu Bai pondered for a moment and then waved his hand, indicating that Fang Qianhu could retreat.
"I--"
Fang Qianhu looked at the table next to him, and Yun Niang was already placing dishes on the table. The dishes on this table were very rich at first sight, and the smell of them made him even more greedy.
"What are you doing? Hurry up and go back to accompany your wife and children. We at Nanzhen Fusi don't want to work overtime." Lu Baicai didn't want Fang Qianhu to take advantage of him.
He doesn't have enough to eat.
Eunuch Bai was really interesting. He said that the cook from the imperial dining room had retired and sent it to him. Within half a month, a cook from the imperial dining room actually came to report.
Lu Bai can now also enjoy the cooking skills of the imperial kitchen.
Fang Qianhu reluctantly retreated.
When he turned to go out, he saw Gu Qinghuan who had just returned home.
Gu Qinghuan's face was indifferent, but Lu Bai could tell that she was in a good mood only when the smoke in her eyes was flowing.
Fang Qianhu was very surprised when he saw Gu Qinghuan.
This was the first time he met Miss Gu Si. He used to sneer at this peerless elegance because it was just a nose and two eyes. Now when he saw Gu Qinghuan, he knew he was wrong.
Her eyebrows are like distant daisies, her eyes are full of autumn water, and her charm is indescribable, enough to make people drunk just by looking at her.
Gu Qinghuan nodded to Fang Qianhu and walked into the study.
Fang Qianhu left reluctantly.
Lu Bai looked at Gu Qinghuan doubtfully, "What are you so happy about?"
Gu Qinghuan washed his hands and face under Yun Niang's service, "Yesterday, "The Peony Pavilion" had a good start at the Xishan Poetry Festival. Today we are going to play polo. Many ladies from aristocratic families want the troupe to perform at their homes.
Come out."
These aristocratic families also offered bids for their troupes, and the highest price was one hundred taels of silver.
"Hey, one hundred taels of silver?" Lu Bai was surprised.
This is definitely the performance fee of a famous actor.
At this price, it is not an exaggeration to think that his play will be a hit.
"Everyone has ears and taste, so they can tell how good this show is." Gu Qinghuan poured a glass of wine. Ever since Lu Bai practiced the drunkenness technique, Gu Qinghuan also liked drinking this practice wine.
There is no other reason for this. It tastes good and is not overpowering.
"The one hundred taels of silver came from the Mo family." Gu Qinghuan then added that the Mo family's intention after hearing this play is self-evident. Firstly, it was to gain some experience, and secondly, it was to get to know the basics.
They knew that the bet between Lu Bai and Wang Changkang would probably be decided by this drama.
"Then I must go." Lu Bai did not hesitate.
You're a bastard who doesn't make money if you have money.
As for Wang Changkang knowing his trump card in advance, Lu Bai didn't worry about it at all. As the saying goes, in the face of real strength, everyone is just a chicken and a dog, vulnerable.
Lu Bai didn't believe in himself, he believed in Tang Xianzu and "The Peony Pavilion".
What is a classic?
A classic is something that lasts forever and has been circulated for thousands of years. Even if you listen to it hundreds of times and memorize it, you will still listen to it.
"The Peony Pavilion" is such a classic.
The two worlds may be different. In this context, the classics each have their own merits and are indistinguishable. But Lu Bai believes that even so, "The Peony Pavilion" cannot be matched by just one of Wang Changkang's plays.
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If they are really comparable, it goes without saying that Wang Changkang is the proud son of the emperor, and there is nothing to say about him losing.
But is Wang Changkang such a genius?
Lu Bai didn't think so, just by reading "The Divine Whip", if he had written "The Divine Whip", he would never have so clumsily belittled the officers, soldiers and people of Shuobei City with bad intentions.
"Let him watch it to his heart's content. Don't say it again. It's just one hundred taels of silver per show. If it's played in Mo's house for a hundred shows, I don't think Wang Changkang can write a script that surpasses The Peony Pavilion." Lu Lu
Bai is very confident.
Of course, in the previous reviews, "The Peony Pavilion" is not without its shortcomings. Its shortcomings are that it is contented in dreams, hurt by love to death, and then resurrected by love with enough blood.
But it's different in this world.
In this bizarre world, these things are not impossible to happen.
Many people are even fascinated after watching this drama, hoping that they can have such a romantic dream relationship.
"Yesterday at the poetry recital, when you were watching the play in the front, many family members in the back were also watching it seriously." Gu Qinghuan took a sip of wine and put down his chopsticks and said.
She ate less and was almost full now. The rest of the dishes were all Lu Bai's.
Even so, Lu Bai felt that it was not enough.
No way, as the level increases, the appetite increases greatly. This may be the law of conservation of energy.
"There is a girl who was so distracted today after listening to this play that she came to me and wanted to be your apprentice." Gu Qinghuan took a sip of wine.
"Oh?" Lu Bai raised his head and blinked.
"She also wants to dream." Lu Qing smiled happily.
Lu Bai mentioned yesterday that this play can be used for practice. If you can practice it, it will naturally be the method of practice in the play. Obviously, the girl is thinking about this method of practice in dreaming.
Lu Bai smiled and didn't take it to heart.
They continued to eat and chat, listening to Lu Qinghuan talking about the gossip they heard during the polo game, and analyzing some things from them to tell Lu Bai.
For example, the family members of the Mo family were vaguely dissatisfied with Wang Changkang, and this dissatisfaction was not new now, but had been gathered before. By the way, Lu Qinghuan also heard that Liyuan is not monolithic now, and the Mo family obviously shares the same sentiment.
Wang Changkang's rival faction was getting closer.
During the analysis, the sky turned dark before she knew it, and Yun Niang turned on the lights. Looking out from the large floor-to-ceiling window of the study, the wine shop across the street also turned on the lights.
When the lanterns were first lit, they looked like dragons, reflected in the Qinhuai River very beautifully.
The faint cries of vendors, the greetings of waiters, and the silk and bamboo orchestra on the boat floated from across the river along with the smell of cooking.
This is market sentiment.
Lu Bai likes this kind of market atmosphere because it can make people feel not alone.
Just when he was chatting with Gu Qinghuan about Lian'er's whereabouts in this bustling atmosphere, there was a sound of piano music in his ears. The music was sweet, like the rustle of bamboo shadows being blown by the wind.
Lu Bai's heart moved, and he knew that Zhuyingtang was coming.
Gu Qinghuan had never heard of Bamboo Shadow Hall, so she was very curious after hearing the music. She glanced at Yun Niang and asked Yun Niang to prepare more food and drinks.
Those who come are guests, and it is impossible not to entertain them.
The sound of the piano is rustling but not repetitive. Sometimes it is wild, sometimes quiet, and sometimes there is flowing water. During this period, a refreshing feeling of sunlight among the pines in the forest is delivered to people's ears.
Lu Bai became even more curious.
This Bamboo Shadow Hall looked quite unique, at least it didn't have the recklessness of Jianghu gangs that he thought it had.
His salt gang can be studied in the future.
Just as Lu Bai was curious, a boat slowly rowed to the place where the study was facing the river.
A lantern was hung outside the cabin, allowing people to have a panoramic view of everything on the boat.
This boat is a awning boat.
The boat was neither big nor small. A small table was placed in front of the boat, and a boatman stood behind the boat to support the boat. As for the cabin, a bamboo curtain blocked the cabin.
The bow of the boat was aimed at Lu Bai's study, and then the awning boat stopped steadily.
Then, the bamboo curtain of the cabin opened, and a woman walked out of the cabin. Then she opened the bamboo curtain and let another person out——
This is a middle-aged man wearing a white Confucian shirt, a silk scarf on his head, and a bamboo fan in his hand, with an elegant and calm look on his face.
"Tang Zhu of Zhuyingtang has met Lu Zhen's envoy, Miss Gu Si." The middle-aged man saluted Lu Bai and Lu Qinghuan across a wide step of water.
Lu Bai stood up and returned the greeting, "Master? I didn't expect that my case would alert even the master of the Bamboo Shadow Hall."
The middle-aged man laughed and said, "Master Lu, I have misunderstood. I am Tang Zhu. My surname is Tang and my given name is Zhu."
He reintroduced himself.
"Well--"
Lu Bai felt that with the name Tang Zhu, he must be capable if he could still stay in Zhuyingtang.
Tang Zhu laughed again, indicating that the leader of their Bamboo Shadow Hall was not so narrow-minded.
Lu Bai asked him to sit down.
Tang Zhu then sat at the table in front of his boat, and Yun Niang took the opportunity to bring the wine.
"Mr. Tang must already know the purpose of my visit to Zhuyingtang." Lu Bai got straight to the point.
Tang Zhu asked for a sip of wine, "The wine in the wine house lives up to its reputation and is really delicious."
He put down his glass and then said: "I know, but -"
Tang Zhu smiled and said, "To be honest, the case Master Lu wants to investigate has nothing to do with whether he cooperates with our Zhuyingtang."
"What do you say?" Lu Bai remained calm.
"Our Bamboo Shadow Hall has a wide range of businesses, including princes and fishermen and porters. Many of these people have our brand. Could it be that their death has anything to do with our Bamboo Shadow Hall?" Tang Zhu asked rhetorically.
He then smiled and said: "However, I can provide some clues to Mr. Lu."
Lu Bai slowly took a sip of wine and said, "Please tell me."