Xu Luo walked to the courtyard with crutches and looked at Yang Liang who was walking in with a respectful expression.
"How's it going? Is there any news about the child?"
Xu Luo waved his hand impatiently to interrupt his salute and stared at him with piercing eyes.
Yang Liang felt that the sight was like a knife, piercing into his heart. He did not dare to hesitate, lowered his head and clasped his fists.
"Master Luo, I sent all my subordinates and close brothers out today.
Although we still don’t know the reason for Wang Shoju’s disappearance, we have learned a lot about the whole story. Please give Master Luo a read!”
It was really difficult for him. An illiterate person who didn't know a few characters actually handed over a piece of paper full of words.
Xu Luo's face softened slightly. No matter whether there was any result or not, at least he was working sincerely and tried his best. He took the paper and looked at it, and then he had a general understanding of the whole matter.
As he guessed, Wang Shoju's disappearance was not directly related to Songshan Academy.
But when it comes to the cause, in Xu Luo's opinion, most of the responsibility lies with the academy.
If it weren't for the usual teachings, Master, was too harsh on this child, focusing on one thing and suppressing the other, if it weren't for those so-called classmates who bullied him every day...
With Wang Shoju's naughty and intelligent temperament, nothing will happen to him.
It's just an unfortunate coincidence that the entire Xuan Yi Lieutenant will have another mission tomorrow.
Xu Luo only had one night, and even he himself was not sure about finding the person. Moreover, three days had passed, and the survival ability of a child was really worrying.
But since he agreed to Lao Wang, he should do his best according to his temperament. Thinking of this, Xu Luo stuffed the paper into his arms and patted Yang Liang on the shoulder.
"I've noted this down, but I need to trouble you and the brothers to work harder tonight. Is there any problem?"
Yang Liang raised his head fiercely, his face full of excitement.
"Master Luo, I have to thank you for being able to wear this body! Although Liangzi was just a bastard in the past, he also understands the principle of repaying kindness. If Master Luo has anything to do, just give it!
What's more, all the folks in Osmanthus Alley also watched my beloved son grow up, so why did I never drink less of Old Uncle Wang's mutton soup when I was a child?
This matter will be left to our brothers."
Xu Luo nodded, thankful that he had indeed seen the right person.
Zhengyi is mostly a dog-slaughterer. Whether a person is good or not is not a matter of how capable or powerful he is. If his character is not even as good as that of a dog, are you afraid that someone will stab you in the back if you get really close?
"Friendship is friendship, but you can't let your brothers' efforts go in vain. Give these to them."
Xu Luo took out the banknotes that had not yet been warmed, took one and forced it into his hand. Seeing Yang Liang's expression of displeasure, he comforted him.
"Your brothers are different from you. Listen to me and give it to them."
Seeing that Yang Liang accepted it, Xu Luo drove the green ox cart and motioned for Yang Liang to get on.
"Come on, take me to Songshan Academy. There shouldn't be many people inside at this time!"
"There are still some. Some masters are old and alone, so they live directly in the academy. There are also some poor students who will stay up late to study at night, and the academy will also provide a free meal!"
A look of envy flashed in Yang Liang's eyes, and there was some admiration in his words.
Xu Luo chuckled.
"It seems that Songshan Academy has a really good reputation in everyone's mind."
"Master Luo, you may not know very well. According to the laws of the Yan Dynasty, these academies and private schools run by gentry and wealthy merchants, in addition to enrolling their own children, must also admit a certain number of children from poor families in proportion every year.
Although Songshan Academy charges expensive fees, it is also the most considerate in treating those from poor families. Not only is board and lodging free, but it also provides a sum of money for paper and ink every year. It has persisted for so many years and has never changed.
You think, can its reputation be bad?"
Xu Luo didn't expect that Songshan Academy could actually achieve this step, and his initial dislike of seeing him could not help but dissipate a bit.
Thinking that Yang Liang would not deceive him about this kind of thing, he asked suddenly.
"That boy from Lao Wang's family is definitely not within the free range, right?"
"Pfft..."
Yang Liang couldn't help but sneered.
"That bastard boy didn't fight for three days and went to the house to lay tiles. If it wasn't for the old Wangtou who had enough money, how could the academy accept him? This time his life is at stake, and Mr. Luo has your face. Otherwise, look at this
How many people in Osmanthus Alley would care about this?"
Xu Luo didn't take it seriously when he heard him complain. As far as boys are concerned, eight or nine years old is the time when people hate dogs and if they are naughty...
Haha, whoever has raised a baby knows how it feels!
There were few people at night, and the green bull cart was running very fast. It didn't take long for the two of them to arrive at the gate of Songshan Academy. As Yang Liang said, it was true that even though it was late, the lights inside were bright.
Xu Luo asked Yang Liang to call the door. At this time, his status as a bronze arrester was more useful.
As soon as you walk into the gate, you are faced with a straight avenue, with various exotic flowers and plants planted on both sides. The fragrance is fragrant. Under the lanterns lit on the roadside, students are shaking their heads from time to time, holding on to their books.
The sound of reading reached Xu Luo's ears, and he felt inexplicably relieved. Now, he somewhat believed Yang Liang's words.
In this era of low productivity, lighting a lamp at night sounds simple, but to be honest it is really not cheap, especially this kind of fine pine oil candle, which is even more valuable.
Thinking about it, I know that the only people who need to borrow a lamp to study at night are those from poor families who are so willing to spend money. This academy is indeed good.
While Xu Luo was admiring this rare view of reading at night, he let Yang Liang take him to wander around the academy.
Xu Luo had almost finished visiting every corner of the academy, until rows of quiet two-story wooden buildings appeared in front of him, and Xu Luo stopped.
"This is Master, the residence of the edicts. Do you want to go in and have a look, Master Luo?"
Although Yang Liang didn't know what Xu Luo was looking for, since he didn't understand anything, he would never ask more questions.
Xu Luo frowned and nodded silently.
Along the way, he didn't notice any evil aura. This point, with Wushengzhu by his side, he would never be wrong about.
Could it be that Wang Shoju's accident happened on his way to school?
The two of them entered the group of wooden buildings in a car. It was extremely quiet here, and the sound of the wheels rattling was a bit harsh.
As soon as they passed the first wooden building, a thin old man with white hair and beard walked out of it. He was wearing a long green gown, which was swaying emptyly in the wind.
"Who are you? Why are you here late at night?"
Unexpectedly, the old man looked thin, but his voice was as loud as a bell. His scolding made Xu Luo's ears itch.
Yang Liang stepped forward.
"Sorry to disturb you, old man. I'm Yang Liang, and Tian is the county's bronze arrester. I'm here to investigate the disappearance of the academy students a few days ago!"
Yang Liang obviously had special respect for these learned people who taught and educated people, and his words were not even as glib as before.