——Geng He’s wife died of illness in the eleventh year of Longzheng. Geng He’s daughter Geng Rong married Wu Peng in the fifth year of Longzheng. She gave birth to a son in the sixth year of Longzheng. Wu Peng inspected the Wucheng Army and Horses Division, and now the family lives in Qingping Street.
Back Street, the sixth yard from the east.
"Wu Peng? Qingping Street?"
After Chen Mu looked at it, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The reason for surprise is simple. Not only Wu Peng has the impression, he is also familiar with Qingping Street, because Qingping Street is the neighborhood near the Xuanguo Mansion.
As for the inspector Wu Peng, he was responsible for the patrol in that area. Every night he would lead a team to patrol a large area outside the Xuanguo Mansion on time. He also had a relationship with the Xuanguo Mansion.
Chen Mu shook his head.
After going around in such a big circle, he was entrusted to the Tianji Tower. Unexpectedly, he was right under his nose. But without the investigation of the Tianji Tower, even if Geng Rong was a servant of the Xuanguo Mansion, he would not be able to find him.
After all, it involved things that happened so many years ago, during which time there were changes in imperial power.
Nothing much was said.
Chen Mu kneaded the yellow paper into a ball, crushed it into powder with his fingertips, and then walked out of the Tianji Tower.
After about a few breaths, a man in white robes walked out and gently waved his sleeves to sweep all the powder out of the house, leaving the wooden table clean and tidy again.
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Qingping Street.
Backstreet.
The Inspector of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division is an official of neither high nor low, second only to the deputy commander, and is the eighth rank. If placed in the local level, his rank is considered to be very high, and he can govern many people. But here in Kyoto, especially
In Xungui's eyes, he is just a patrolman.
The courtyard where Wu Peng lived during his inspection was a two-entry courtyard, but it was larger and better among the two. There were also several maids and servants, so he could barely be considered a 'master'.
Chen Mu found the place quickly.
He didn't pay much attention. After turning on his spiritual vision, he took a quick look and saw everything in Wu Peng's yard. There were three servants and two maids, busy with trivial matters.
Then there was a woman living in the main house, and a child about ten years old.
Wu Peng, the inspector himself, seems to be not at home.
But Chen Mu didn't care. He had no interest in Wu Peng, including Wu Peng's children. He came here just to find Wu Peng's wife.
Step forward.
Chen Mu raised his hand and knocked on the door.
The door was quickly opened, and a servant came out. He was slightly surprised to see Chen Mu's appearance, and then he saluted without daring to be sloppy: "Master, what can I do for you?"
"I was entrusted by someone to come to your mistress to inquire about something."
Chen Mu spoke calmly.
The servant was startled.
I thought that Chen Mu wanted to ask Wu Peng, the inspection master, about something. Wu Peng was on inspection after all, which was normal. However, it seemed a bit strange to go directly to Geng Rong without asking Wu Peng.
But seeing Chen Mu's extraordinary bearing, he still didn't dare to neglect him. After a moment's hesitation, he saluted and hurried into the courtyard to report.
But he said that Geng Rong was teaching his son Wu Ming to practice calligraphy in the backyard.
When she was eight years old, she was forced to live in exile due to Geng He's loss of all her family's wealth. Before that, she was considered a lady in the family. She had learned to write, but she never fell behind and practiced occasionally.
Hearing the report from the servant, Geng Rong was also a little strange. He didn't go to Wu Peng for any reason but he went to her instead. And what kind of old friend was he entrusted by an old friend?
I couldn't figure it out for a while.
But if a young master comes to visit you in broad daylight, it should be nothing.
After thinking for a while, Geng Rong followed the servant out and greeted him at the door.
open the door.
Upon first meeting, I saw that the young master outside the door was younger than the servant described him, he looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old at most, and he was indeed of extraordinary bearing.
At that moment, he did not dare to neglect, so he invited Chen Mu into the courtyard and came to the side room where guests were entertained. He ordered his servants to serve tea, and then asked doubtfully:
"I wonder what happened to this young master, and who asked him to come find him?"
Chen Mu looked at Geng Rong carefully.
Spiritual vision can see Qi, blood, and spiritual veins, but it cannot see the details of the face. At this time, if you look carefully, you can see that Geng Rong has a ruddy complexion, a worry-free face, and a plump body. She is obviously Wu Peng's first wife.
, life should have been good all along.
However, this careful look made Geng Rong feel a little uneasy. After all, he had been homeless when he was young and had seen a lot of darkness. He knew that some gentlemen did not like girls and only loved wives. However, the Chen Mu in front of him was only sixteen or seventeen years old, so he should not
As for this?
Of course, Chen Mu didn't know Geng Rong's chaotic thoughts for a moment. After carefully examining and confirming Geng Rong's situation, he said calmly:
"The person who asked me to come here should be an old friend of yours. He said that this life has failed you and put you in trouble. I don't know how to make up for it, so I don't ask for your forgiveness. I just asked you about your current situation, but it seems that I should
He is free from illness and disaster and is living a good life."
While talking.
Chen Mu took out two pages of golden tickets from his sleeve.
Yesterday, Wan Zhen Lou sent twenty pages of gold tickets, each worth fifty gold. It was said to be the first glassware made according to the glass making method. It was auctioned for two thousand gold, so half of it was sent.
Two thousand gold is already a figure that ordinary people dare not think about, but for truly wealthy people, it is just money that they spend casually.
The glass-making method is indeed eye-catching in the early stage. It is more exquisite and clear than jade. As long as Wanzhenlou can endure it, it will only produce a very small amount every month. Although it will still slowly decline, it can still
Keep the price high.
Chen Mu handed the golden ticket to Geng Rong.
"He entrusted me to pass this on to you, so you can use it in your daily life and don't treat yourself harshly."
"this……"
Geng Rong was shocked when he saw the face value of the golden ticket.
Although she is not in an ordinary family now, one hundred gold is not a small number even for Wu Peng, the inspector. If she had not been greedy or robbing, she would not be able to save even if she only relied on the little salary from the court for ten years.
Come down.
and.
Geng Rong didn't remember any old friends, and it was even more unbelievable that he could give her a hundred gold at once. It looked more like Chen Mu had given it to her himself.
Although what Chen Mu gave was a bit too much, his own child is already ten years old!
"This is too much. Master, I really can't accept it. Besides, since that old friend is already an old friend, why bother looking for me again."
Geng Rong refused.
Chen Mu did not take it back, nor did he care about Geng Rong's thoughts. He said straightforwardly: "Just accept this karma with peace of mind. In addition, the old friend also asked about your mother and asked me to pay homage on his behalf."
Hearing Chen Mu mention his mother, Geng Rong was suddenly startled, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. Could it be that some old friend really asked Chen Mu to come here?
After a period of confusion, Geng Rong responded to Chen Mu's question, told Chen Mu the place where her mother was buried, and asked a servant to lead the way and take Chen Mu there.
Chen Mu left immediately.
Under the guidance of the servants, we soon arrived at the place where Geng He's wife was buried. This is also where the ancestral grave of Wu Peng's family is. It is obvious that Wu Peng was very good to Geng Rong to be able to bury Geng Rong's mother here.