Time flies like water, a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and Qiantang County is still peaceful.
The attention previously attracted by its rapid construction and miraculous ability to grow in size has faded over time.
Common people no longer pay much attention to this.
It's just that in my impression, there is a place called Qingsong Mountain. I heard that there is a Taoist temple on the mountain, that's all.
Life is still the same as it was in the past, not much has changed.
Compared with them, Xu Jiaorong felt much more.
She discovered that since her younger brother married a wife, the family has changed a lot.
The younger siblings suddenly took out a lot of money, and the younger brother suddenly opened a pharmacy. Inexplicably, he changed from an apprentice to a restaurant owner.
There is also a housekeeper in the house for no apparent reason, and she is also a housekeeper.
Xiaoqing obviously doesn't do anything serious all day long and doesn't seem to have any rules, but she always manages to get things done.
This puzzled Xu Jiaorong for a while, but she soon ignored her and accepted the changes in her family.
After all, my sister-in-law is a rare rich person, and there seems to be nothing surprising about having a capable personal maid.
Yesterday morning, when Xu Jiaorong returned home with a little maid carrying a basket of vegetables she bought, she unexpectedly found Capt. Li sitting on the threshold, secretly feeling worried.
"Huh? The sun is shining in the west today. If the master is not running around outside, why are you back before noon? Is it possible that all the money on hand has been spent?"
Li Captou glanced at his wife and said angrily: "Young man is so weird, isn't he busy lately? The previous county magistrate will be transferred away in three months at most, and we will soon have a new big brother.
Master, so everyone from the county magistrate to the grain clerk of the quick shift are busy preparing for this matter."
Xu Jiaorong was a little confused: "Isn't this a good thing? Why are you looking so miserable?"
"A good thing?" Capt. Li snorted coldly: "It's a good thing, it's a serious job. Do you know that yesterday, dozens of brothers went to the bank to check the accounts, and what did they find?"
"Is something wrong?" Xu Jiaorong asked.
"It's a big problem!" Li Captou emphasized: "The old man took stock of Hu Ku silver taels and found that there was a shortage of thirteen thousand five hundred taels of grain silver!"
"What?" Xu Jiaorong's tone was raised an octave.
"Ha!" Li Captou sneered: "This is more than thirteen thousand taels. It is strange that the next county magistrate is willing to take over such a serious deficit. Moreover, once this amount is leaked, it will be heard by heaven.
It’s the sin of losing one’s head!”
"Then you are still getting involved?" Xu Jiaorong suddenly became anxious.
"What are you talking about? I'm arresting the head of the police. How can you avoid such a thing?"
Capt. Li shook his head, "The elder said that the bank was stolen and nearly 20,000 taels of official silver were lost. He asked me to lead a team to investigate quickly. There must be conclusive news within five days at the latest!
You say, isn’t this embarrassing? It’s not certain how the money disappeared, and you can’t tell when it disappeared. What can I find in five days?
There’s no way you can escape this slap!”
Xu Jiaorong's beauty suddenly turned pale, and she could no longer care about anything else. She quickly handed the vegetable basket in her hand to the maid, planning to take her to the fire room behind.
He took a step forward and helped the man up.
"Then we can't just sit back and die, right? I have to think of a way!"
"Didn't I think about it? Didn't I think about it!" Capt. Li spread his palms with a sad look on his face.
Xu Jiaorong was so worried that she said, "But...but...you can't be punished for nothing if you are good. If something happens...that's right!"
Her eyes suddenly lit up and she said quickly: "Mr. Hanwen's private school is also a well-known figure in the literary world. He can also talk to the great master on weekdays. Why don't we bring some gifts and ask him for help?"
"That old fool?"
Capt. Li shook his head repeatedly, "You really don't know anything. That old guy was already confused years ago. He talks nonsense and runs out of the house from time to time. It's not like he is always followed by servants.
Just run away and get lost, no, no, no!"
"That……"
The suggestion was rejected. Xu Jiaorong couldn't think of any new ideas for a while. After being stunned for a moment, his eyes suddenly lit up and he turned around and walked towards the backyard.
"By the way, go find Suzhen. She is our young lady and her family has a lot of connections. She will definitely be able to help you, for sure!"
Xu Jiaorong muttered and ran towards the backyard.
Mr. Li stretched out his hand, but in the end he didn't stop him.
If this younger brother and sister is really capable, he will be able to avoid a physical ordeal, right?
However, in the side room the day after tomorrow, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing were sitting at the Eight Immortals table, their expressions somewhat unnatural.
One of them has been practicing for seventeen hundred years, and the other has been practicing for five or six hundred years, and they have long since escaped the mortal realm.
Although Li Gongfu and his wife were talking at the gate, Bai Qing and his wife also listened clearly.
Originally, after Bai Suzhen got married, she never left the house or stepped out. The family was very sparse, with only two siblings in total, and she couldn't even fight in the house.
You don't have to worry about food, clothing, or chores every day, so it's naturally boring.
Bai Suzhen was even used to doing her own thing while looking for someone to eavesdrop on what they were saying.
This not only means that they have a better understanding of the present world, but also a better understanding of the operating laws of human beings and society.
I just didn't expect that they would hear such a conversation.
"Sister, what should I do?" Xiaoqing asked.
There is no doubt that she stole the money.
Bai Suzhen stood up and paced thoughtfully: "In the final analysis, my sister just wants to keep her brother-in-law out of the matter and doesn't care about where the money goes. In this case, we can follow her ideas."
Xiaoqing curled her lips: "What idea does she have? Isn't it just to find someone to help? Because my sister's non-existent father has some connections with the world. If there is, he can say hello, but the problem is, we are not
There's none?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Bai Suzhen smiled: "Xiaoqing, you seem to have forgotten someone!"
"Who is it?" Xiaoqing was confused.
"Taoist Master Qinglian of Qingsong Mountain!" Bai Suzhen said confidently: "Although the Taoist priest is practicing Taoism outside the city, don't forget that they just helped Sun County Lieutenant solve a mysterious and ghostly incident a few months ago. They dare not say that they can save lives.
After all, there is friendship.
And after that incident, the wealthy families in the county gave money and money to build a Taoist temple in Qingsong Mountain. What was the purpose? Isn't it just to build a relationship with Taoist Priest Qinglian?
We can go find the Taoist priest. If he is willing to come forward, it will be a trivial matter to save my brother-in-law!"
Xiao Qing was a little unconvinced: "Sister said too much. Qinglian is just a kid. Who doesn't know that the real powerful one is Taoist Qingsongzi. Even Taoist Bailian is better than this kid. Who knows where he went?"
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Bai Suzhen snickered: "Yes, yes! Master Qinglian is just a young boy, not very powerful at all!"
Xiaoqing snorted with satisfaction, but then she reacted and looked up at her sister.
As expected, Bai Suzhen had a smile on her face, and Xiaoqing immediately stopped: "Sister, are you making fun of me again?"
"Where is there!"
While the two were talking, there was a knock on the door, and Xu Jiaorong's voice came from outside: "Brother and sister, brother and sister, have you rested? My sister has something to ask for!"
Seeing that it was time to get down to business, Xiaoqing stood up and opened the door without thinking about saving face.
"Madam!"
"Xiaoqing is here too!"
Opening the door, Xiaoqing smiled and saluted. Xu Jiaorong reluctantly responded and ran towards Bai Suzhen.
"Brother and sister, you have to help this time. If you don't help, your brother-in-law will...but..."
She didn't even finish her words, she felt so sad that her tears flowed down.
Bai Suzhen quickly stood up and helped her: "Sister, what's going on? Sit down and talk!"
The two sat down next to each other, and under Bai Suzhen's frequent temptations, Xu Jiaorong slowly explained the reason for coming.
Finally, she grabbed Bai Suzhen's hand and begged, "Sister, you must help me find a way!"
"Don't worry, sister, it's not difficult at this time!"
"Oh? Tell me quickly! Tell me quickly!" Xu Jiaorong's eyes lit up and she urged.
Bai Suzhen patted the back of Xu Jiaorong's hand comfortingly and said warmly: "Sister, my father once had a relationship with Taoist Qingsongzi in his early years. A few days ago, I heard that Taoist Qingsongzi traveled to Qiantang County.
A Qingsong Temple was built outside the city.
I will take Xiaoqing to visit early tomorrow morning. I think that as long as I send my father's greetings, I will be able to meet the Taoist priest. At that time, as long as I ask the Taoist priest to give a message to the elder, I believe no one will dare to embarrass my brother-in-law.
Got it!"
Xu Jiaorong was doubtful: "Is this possible? Can a Taoist priest control the great master?"
"Sister, you don't know something. This Taoist Master Qingsongzi is a true cultivator. Many dignitaries and dignitaries flock to him. Even the county magistrate has to support you, otherwise they won't even pay attention to you!"
Bai Suzhen continued with a bit of weirdness: "Sister usually takes care of the housework and doesn't pay much attention to outside information. In fact, a few months ago, Taoist priest Qingsongzi had already created a great reputation in Qiantang County..."
After her reminder, Xu Jiaorong also remembered it and said repeatedly: "That's right, a few months ago, your brother-in-law worked night shifts for many days in a row. He was groggy during the day and had to run to the Yamen.
Click Mao.
He didn't say a word even after I complained. I thought it was strange at the time, but later he said that it was actually the county captain Sun's family that was haunted... Hearing about this incident, there was a huge uproar at the time..."
Speaking of this, Xu Jiaorong felt a little curious: "Brother and sister, are those green pine nuts really so magical? Can they also subdue demons?"
"I guess it's possible, otherwise how could there be so many believers?" Bai Suzhen replied.
"That's right! That's right!"
Xu Jiaorong stood up and walked around: "Then I will follow you tomorrow. You guys go to talk about business, and I will follow you to burn incense. This Sanqing being worshiped by a true cultivator should be different, right?"
Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing looked at each other and responded with smiles.
How to answer this? There is simply no answer!
Ordinary people are fine, they can just say whatever they want and there will be no blame.
But things are different for monsters like them who have been cultivating for hundreds of thousands of years. If they say something wrong, will they be resented by the petty gods?
The road to immortality is like walking on thin ice, and you need to be careful and careful without any carelessness.
Bai Suzhen is still sober now, so naturally she won't say such things just for the sake of casual conversation.
