There are two names written on the two pieces of paper on the desk, one is A Li and the other is Shen Lie.
Ah Li was written by Guo Ting, and Shen Lie was written by Fang Guanyan.
What Guo Ting said about continuing his talents was aimed at Shen Lie on paper.
This piece of paper was taken out and pushed in the center of the desk.
The ink stain has dried, and the color originally illuminated by the candlelight has gradually faded.
There has been a rumor that Shen Lie came to Beijing to study, but he was actually sent as a hostage under the nose of Emperor Xuanyan by Guo Shu. When Shen Lie first arrived in Beijing, few people came to look for him, but Zhong After the incident on the rooftop, more and more people gradually began to visit, but he declined all of them because of illness. Moreover, he almost never left the Guo Mansion after arriving in Beijing, and did not even report to the school.
A person who has no sense of existence at all, who is low-key and quiet as if he is dead. It is now said that he is timid and afraid of getting into trouble, hiding at home and not daring to come out. Some say that he is really sick and will not die soon. He came to the capital to recuperate.
There were various theories, but Fang Guanyan took out a pen and paper and drew a map on the paper.
"These are the places he has been to over the past year. Take a look at how these whereabouts compare with those of the children of aristocratic families in the capital." Fang Guanyan said.
Everyone didn't know why he drew so many winding routes and place names at first, but now they couldn't help but raise their eyebrows when they heard what he said.
"He has been to so many places," Guo Ting said, "He is only fifteen years old, right?"
"Yes," Fang Guanyan nodded, "I go there more in one year than I did in half my life."
"Amazing," Yang Guanxian praised in admiration, "If you travel far into the mountains and are down-to-earth, you will definitely gain something. People who can take steps and work tirelessly are more powerful than me, a master and a low-level person. What's more, they are so young and have such courage. rare."
"Don't rush to praise him yet. It's not clear whether this person is good or evil." Fang Guanyan said.
Yang Guanxian chuckled and looked at him: "Brother Fang, what you said is wrong. What is good and what is evil? We don't have to say these things. If you say we are enemies or friends, it's fair to say it. How can you put it in your own face?" To put gold on it, say that you are kind, haha!"
Fang Guanyan glanced at him, but did not argue with him, and continued: "Do you still remember where Shen Lie currently lives in Guo Mansion?"
"Guo Mansion is Guo Mansion, what kind of place could it be?" Shi Yi asked.
Guo Ting pondered for a moment and was stunned: "Guo Mansion, was the place used by the Crown Prince to temporarily store Miss Xia's books?"
"Yes." Fang Guanyan nodded.
Only then did everyone's expressions finally change.
The most praised thing about Xia Zhaoyi during her lifetime was not her virtue and appearance, but her intelligence. The books she read and collected were said to be of unparalleled wisdom. Many of them were unique ancient books left by her ancestors, up to the stars in the sky. , all phenomena are everlasting, down to the mountains and rivers of the four seas, and the common people in the floating world. Xia Zhaoyi can do astrology with bare hands, can observe the sky and rain, and can see into people's hearts. These skills all come from what she has learned. It does not mean that it cannot be passed down by others, but if this person Shen Lie, whom everyone is unfamiliar with...
"Shen Lie is smart. Among his peers in the Guo family, he is the smartest one," Fang Guanyan said. "He will definitely read these books. I'm afraid we have to guard against this person in the future."
"Are you thinking too much," Guo Ting said with a frown, "What do you mean by defense?"
Fang Guanyan looked at him: "What do you think it means?"
This look in the dim light was all too familiar to Guo Ting.
Guo Ting looked at the word "Shen Lie" on the table, said nothing, and his expression was not very good.
He didn't like this. Although he knew that Fang Guanyan had nothing wrong with his position, such behavior always made him feel uncomfortable.
Maybe because I teach in an academy, I inevitably love talents?
Guo Ting didn't know either.
At this time, there was a knock on the door, which was a little urgent.
Everyone looked back.
The door was pushed open directly from the outside, and Yang Guanxian's most trusted follower came in anxiously and said: "Master, something big has happened. Tianrong Guard is checking people everywhere. Pan Shenzheng's family left half an hour ago. How many major academies in the capital are there?" At least half of the gentlemen have been taken away, and now those Tianrong Guards are heading towards Huangning West Street."
Everyone was stunned.
"What?"
"What's the reason?"
Yang Guanxian also asked: "Do you know the reason?"
The attendant shook his head, paused, and then said: "Sir, on Huangning West Street, where is the Huiping Pawn Shop?"
"It may not be related to the pawnshop..." Guo Ting said lightly.
Shi Yi stood up: "I'll go back and investigate first. You should also be careful. It's not peaceful recently, and many things may affect us at any time."
"Okay," Fang Guanyan also stood up, "I'll go back first, and I'll have to send someone to Yu Mansion to investigate tomorrow."
"Wait a minute," Yang Guanxian shouted, "you guys drink some wine downstairs first, drink more, so that you can have a solution if someone catches you."
"Yeah." Fang Guanyan nodded.
Guo Ting also left. He was not a good drinker, so he poured a lot of wine on himself and smelled strongly of alcohol.
Yang Guanxian left him here, but Guo Ting was worried about the academy, so he insisted on leaving.
The cold night was miserable, and there was an orange light in the sky not far away. A few long streets separated it, and it was like two worlds, one side was silent, the other side was noisy.
Guo Ting hurriedly walked through several streets back to the academy. On the way, he encountered several groups of oncoming patrol guards. He was called and questioned for a while before he was allowed to go.
Many residents along the street had trouble sleeping. Many people quietly put on their clothes and got up in the dark to look out of the window.
Several groups of soldiers were very fast, almost running, and the sound of their footsteps made them feel like they were stepping on people's hearts, making people panic for no reason.
Shen Lie opened the door and came out, looking outside the courtyard. Shang was still reading and had not undressed.
Shitou just came back from inquiring in the front yard. Upon seeing this, he stepped forward and shouted: "Young Master."
"What happened outside?" Shen Lie asked.
"Many gentlemen and stewards from Dongping Academy were taken away," Shitou replied. "A lot of troops came. I heard they were particularly vicious."
"Did you come to our house to ask questions?"
Shitou shook his head: "No."
Shen Lie frowned slightly and nodded. At this time, a scream came from high in the sky on the other side. The scream was very sad.
Shen Lie and Shitou looked at it at the same time.
"Let's go." Shen Lie frowned and said.
To the south of Guo's house is the intersection of two avenues, a very empty intersection. There is a coffin parked in the middle of the cold stone road. The person who screamed was the shopkeeper of the cloth shop next to it.
He was awakened by the movement outside. After getting up at night, he came back and saw a coffin on the street. Curious, he came down with a lantern and saw the dead body in the coffin. He was so frightened that he sat on the ground.
The screams attracted many people, including patrol guards not far away. Several patrol spearmen came over and stopped in surprise when they saw the coffin in the middle of the road.
