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Chapter 22: Searching the house, I saw a pool of clear water, wandering the wasteland

Not long after, three thunderous cannon shots were heard, followed by the sound of drums and bells, and the middle door opened in an uproar. On his forehead was a gold robe embroidered with nine pythons and five claws, and a brand new golden pheasant suit.

A peacock feather with two eyes trailed behind the flowered coral top, and he came out with a dignified and solemn look on his face.

Aobai Jiaozhao visited Suofu, intending to get things done quietly. Unexpectedly, before Suo'etu people came out, they fired off cannons and played music, attracting all the villagers to come and watch. He gritted his teeth with hatred, but

He had to compliment him with a smile: "Suo Gong, Ao is not an outsider, so why do you do this!"

Suo'etu respectfully bowed his waist and said: "The master of Zhongtang has come here with the imperial edict. It is the arrival of an angel. It should be like this. Please!" After saying that, the two of them walked in hand in hand. When they entered, Nemo waved his hand.

, the imperial guardsmen under his command suddenly dispersed and surrounded the Suo Mansion. The common people did not know what happened to the Suo Mansion, and the excitement became even greater.

Aobai followed Suo'etu into the hall with a smile on his face. After he sat down, he still didn't see Aobai announcing the edict, so Suo'etu leaned forward and asked: "Master Zhongtang, if there is any holy edict, please declare it so that students can obey it."

Undertaken.”

There was no imperial edict in the first place. He kept repeating the "imperial edict" and "obeying the edict", which was too much for him no matter how thick-skinned he was. Aobai was slightly flustered and said with a smile: "That's because two imperial prisoners were taken away from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment last night.

, the prison guard accepted a bribe of one thousand taels of gold, and has been brought to justice, but the culprit has not yet been arrested. The emperor ordered me to check at the homes of hundreds of officials, and relevant officials have been sent elsewhere. Only your residence is unusual and deep.

I am afraid that my servants will make trouble and disturb my family, so I personally came to preside over it."

"This is the great kindness of the Holy One and the kindness of Lord Zhongtang." Suo'etu hurriedly apologized and said with a smile: "In that case, please send someone to check."

Ao Bai saw that he was very calm, but he became suspicious: Could it be that something had happened and Lao San was not in the house? Looking closely at Suo'etu's demeanor, he found that there was a hint of panic in his calmness. He also thought, otherwise it was because Lao San was in the house.

Waiting for me to find out, what will happen to me? Thinking of this, he laughed evilly and said: "I'm sorry for being so presumptuous!"

Then he shouted "Come here!"

Namo, Waihu and others had been waiting for this sound for a long time. They took advantage of the situation and led a group of people to rush in. Black crows stood in the courtyard. Obai came out and ordered: "Namo goes to the inner courtyard, Waihu goes to the garden, whatever you want

Don't be too presumptuous. If you disturb your family members, be careful!" The two of them stepped back in response.

Aobai and Suo'etu were having tea in the hall. After a while, the cries and screams of the family members were heard from the backyard. Aobai pretended not to hear it. When he turned to look at Suo'etu, he saw that he was calm and calm.

As if nothing had happened, I secretly admired his self-restraint. Suddenly a soldier stumbled over and said: "Fight... the fight is about to begin!"

"Who?" Obai stood up in surprise and walked towards the back garden with Suo'etu. It turned out that it was Waihu and Wei Dongting who had exchanged hands in front of the garden. Aobai hurriedly stepped forward and shouted: "Waihu

Don't be rude!" Wei Dongting immediately returned the sword to its sheath, bowed to Ao Bai and said, "I bid Wei Dongting to come and accept the punishment!"

Ao Bai smiled and said to Wei Dongting: "Hu Chen, he is a fool, you don't need to be familiar with him." Then he turned to Wai Hu and threw a look at him, and said: "If you don't go down yet, do your own thing!" Wai Hu!

The tiger naturally walked away angrily. Obai smiled at Wei Dongting again and said, "What a coincidence, you are here too!" He thought Kangxi must be hiding in the back garden.

Wei Dongting replied calmly: "I heard that there is a very good rockery in Mr. Suo's garden. The emperor asked me to come and have a look."

"Oh?" Obai immediately stood up and said to Suo'etu: "We are just sitting here anyway, why not go to the garden and have a look." Suo'etu stood up and said with a smile: "I will definitely accompany you. Huchen, you also accompany me in the middle hall.

How about we go together?" Wei Dongting smiled and said, "I should obey your order."

The three of them walked to the moon gate of the garden and saw Waihu and his people searching the garden. Obai came over and asked, "Have you seen anyone suspicious?" Waihu said, "Not yet. I want to call in more people.

Check it carefully?" Then he gave Wei Dongting a sharp look.

"That's not necessary," said Obei, "I'll check it out with Master Suo and Master Wei."

When entering the garden, there was a rockery falling into the pool. A white marble railing of one color curved leading to the water pressure pavilion in the pool. On the other side of the pavilion, there were three thatched huts. Obai paid attention to the rockery and came to the edge of the pool.

But seeing the sparkling water and a few goldfish floating up and down leisurely, there was nothing surprising.

It's just that the rockery is very eye-catching - it is a whole piece of natural turmeric. The table-sized stone surface in the lower middle is polished as smooth as a mirror, and the word "Ling□" is engraved on it. The second word has been lost due to age.

He couldn't see the handwriting clearly. At this time, Obai didn't have the intention to study the origin of this strange stone. He pointed at the three thatched huts and said, "That's a good place to study!"

The three of them walked along the curved bridge, around the rockery, through the pavilion, and came to the front of the thatched house. They heard someone talking in the room, and "bah" sounds came from time to time. Obai suddenly became nervous, but he pretended to be elegant: "

Situated next to the water and surrounded by bamboos, the thatched cottage has wooden windows, and it exudes the aura of wealth and wealth. It is truly a place where dragons and tigers are hidden!" As he spoke, he quickly walked into the room, and couldn't help but be stunned there.

There is no Kangxi anywhere! It's just a dark man in his thirties and a junior boy of fifteen or sixteen who are concentrating on playing chess.

Suo'etu saw the frustrated and disappointed look on Obai's face, and was secretly amused in his heart. He hurriedly said: "Mintai, come and meet Uncle Ao!" Then he turned around and introduced to Obai, "This is my nephew Suo Min.

Tai, this is Mr. Hu from Taiyuan Hospital, who often comes here to play chess. Mr. Hu is a superb chess player, and no one in the capital can surpass him. I heard that Ao Gong is also very good at this game, why not play a game?" Hu Gongshan also hurriedly handed over his hands in humility.

He said: "Please enlighten me!" He bowed his head and bowed down. When Obai stretched out his hand, he felt a strong wind blowing against his clothes. He knew that this man was responsible for martial arts, and he was busy transporting his strength to support him, but there was no way to stop him. Hu Gongshan had grown up calmly.

He bowed to the ground and then sat down carelessly. Obai couldn't help being shocked that there was such a person in Suo'etu Mansion!

At this time, Ao Bai knew that he was in vain, and his heart was in confusion. He also saw that Hu Gongshan had special skills, and he didn't want to get involved. He didn't even hear what Suo Etu and the others said clearly. He just smiled and nodded: "Ah... ah...

——Here, I only know a little bit about big chess (xiangqi), but I am actually very superficial in this game of Go. ——It’s better for Hu Chen to do it!”

While they were talking, Nemo and Waihu came in from outside. Aobai knew something was not going well with them as soon as he saw their faces, and hurriedly said: "You don't need to say anything. - Mr. Suo, I have really offended Rong Ao today.

Please forgive me another day!" Then he told Nemo, "Remove the warning and go to another house to see." Suo'etu pretended to persuade him to stay, and Aobai didn't want to stay here even for a moment. He waved his sleeves and said, "Goodbye.

!" Suo'etu still fired firecrackers to send him out.

Mingzhu invited Wu Ciyou to visit the Feng Family Garden for a long time. This was the "mission" he was ordered to do. If Ao Bai didn't come to search the mansion, he would still go back to the mansion after visiting. If he came to search, he would make other arrangements. - Mingzhu

He didn't have much interest in this. But Wu Ciyou seemed to be particularly interested in this ruined garden. He walked back and forth among the ruins, bushes and thorns. Mingzhu couldn't help but asked strangely: "Brother, why don't I look at this place?"

If there is no benefit, why can’t you see enough of it?”

"Brother, you didn't know." Wu Ciyou said proudly, "The more decadent a place is, the more scenic spots can be found and the more thought-provoking it is. Come and see!" As he said this, he wiped off a piece of loose soil on the wall with his hand, and there was a faint trace of it.

There was some handwriting. Mingzhu took off her shoes and wiped them vigorously with the soles of her shoes a few times. When she looked at them, she found two poems, one of which read:

Humanity says winter nights are cold, but I say winter nights are good.

The embroidered quilt is as warm as spring, and you don't have to worry about the weather.

Wu Ciyou shook his head in disappointment and said: "It's not a good work." Then he looked at the second poem, which was a six-character poem:

The dew is wet and the fireflies fly into the sky, and the moon is dim and the children are silent.

Where Hongzhuang is leaning against the railing, I can hear the chilly wind in the dark night.

Mingzhu smiled and said, "This is just a poem, but why do I feel uncomfortable reading it?" Wu Ciyou's face darkened and he said, "What's so strange about that? There is a ghostly spirit in the poem." Mingzhu remained silent.

Seeing that it was getting dark at noon, Mingzhu was thinking about searching the house, fearing that he was about to go through it. But if Wei Dongting didn't come, he wouldn't be able to go back no matter how late. Mingzhu saw that Wu Ciyou had found another poem in the dilapidated wall of the dilapidated house, and she couldn't help but have fun.

Dafa was searching for chapters and sentences among the ruins of the wall. Sure enough, he also found a song, and exclaimed in surprise: "Brother, look, there is a song here too!"

When Wu Ciyou came to see it with great interest, Mingzhu had wiped away the dirt on the writing. When the two of them recognized each word, they found a seven-character quatrain:

The new green is beginning to grow, but the remaining red is sparse, and the beauty's clear tears stain her clothes.

Regardless of whether spring returns or not, butterflies only fly deep into the yellow flowers.

Wu Ciyou looked at it and thought deeply: "The meaning of this poem is definitely not just one poem. If you dig out the soil, there will definitely be poems."

Mingzhu doubtfully picked up a dry branch, and when he pried open the soil to look at it, he couldn't help but exclaimed. The place that was covered with mud was indeed densely packed with words. He glanced at Wu Ciyou with admiration, but Wu Ciyou lowered his head and carefully looked at it.

After identifying the handwriting, he muttered:

During the Six Dynasties, the swallows came every year, but the flowers did not bloom by the Suzaku Bridge.

There is no need to ask Wang Xie melancholy, did Liu Lang ever come back after he left?

Wu Ciyou smiled and said: "This is nothing unusual, just like the eighteen beats of Hujia. There are five songs in total - this is the second beat." Then he chanted:

There are many fragrant grasses in the wasteland and abandoned gardens, and young people sing songs during their outings.

After the woodcutter encouraged people to leave, the wind came back and blew the female roses!

Mingzhu shook his head and said: "Dejected!" Wu Ciyou said: "The ghost spirit is getting stronger and stronger." Then he read the fourth poem:

The desert is full of earth and flowers and is full of decaying buildings, but among them there are peach leaves and peach roots.

Late at night, I walked all over the stairs and under the moon, but my poor stockings left no trace.

The fifth song by Wu Ciyou is:

The oriole sings everywhere during the Qingming Festival, and the spring breeze does not blow up the ancient willow branches.

However, the Yingfeng stone on the partition wall reminds me that you once hung gold silk.

After reading, he patted the dirt on his hands, lowered his head and walked around.

Seeing that he was silent and thoughtful, Mingzhu asked with a smile: "Brother, this poem was written by a woman?" Wu Ciyou asked: "Where did you think of it? This poem has a low style, sad feelings, vigorous handwriting, and is definitely not delicate.

Written by a woman. I mean that old people come to visit old places in the past, just to reminisce about the past, remember old masters, and criticize the trend. - My old man will definitely like this poem when he sees it." Mingzhu said with a smile:

"The way of heaven changes and reincarnates. Isn't it possible for humans to do it? It's really ridiculous that these old people can't follow the time of heaven."

Wu Ciyou said seriously: "What's so funny about this! Their feelings are pitiful and their ambitions are forgivable. Compared with them, we feel even more embarrassed."

Mingzhu originally wanted to comfort Wu Ciyou, but Wu Ciyou complained instead, and quickly said: "It's already noon, let's find a place to rest and have a meal!" Wu Ciyou also felt that he had spoken too harshly to Mingzhu, and smiled apologetically.

He said: "Okay, it's up to you! But where should we go?"

"I made an appointment with Hu Chen when we came out," Mingzhu said with a smile, "Zhu'er opened another shop outside Baiyun Temple, why not disturb him?"

"Shangu?" Wu Ciyou shook his head and said, "I talked to Wan Niang Fang a few days ago. He runs a small business. We always go there when we have nothing to do. I'm afraid it won't be good - the road is also a long way." Mingzhu didn't wait for him to finish.

While pulling Wu Ciyou out, he said with a smile: "What's the harm? Zhu'er's caretaker has nothing to say. When I saw him yesterday, he complained that 'the second master won't come either'. Where can I just have a meal?"

I'm so hungry!" Wu Ciyou said, "It's up to you, but I'm too lazy to ride in a car or a sedan." Mingzhu also smiled and said, "This is exactly what I want, let's just walk and be a car!"

The two of them were walking and talking and laughing, and it was already past the noon hour when they arrived in front of the Shangu store in Baiyun Temple. Zhuer looked like a waiter, with a felt hat and short coat, a water skirt lifted up to his waist, and a white towel on his shoulders. He was waiting at the door with a smile on his face.

Mingzhu smiled and said: "I asked my eldest brother, but he refused to come because he was afraid of disturbing you!"

He Guizhu chuckled and called Qian'er to Wu Ciyou to say hello: "Zhu'er has been a servant of the Wu family for several generations. Let's put it bluntly, the second master's family is now very rich. To put it bluntly, the second master begged for food one day -

- Of course God doesn't allow it - it's still the slave Yangzi who came out of your house, so you can't just ignore it!" After saying that, he let the two of them go inside, "Last time, the second master came in a hurry and didn't get any good food.

I went for two bites of mutton. But by chance, I got some new delicacies today: sea cucumbers, asparagus, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, red scale fish, scallops, oyster yolks, mullet eggs, a lot of the same, and a pair

Frozen shark's fin - what a treat for the second master!" Wu Ciyou burst into laughter and said, "As the saying goes, it's better to be early than by chance!" As soon as he stepped into the door, his laughter stopped suddenly. It turned out that Wan Niang was waiting inside with two little girls.

When Wu Ciyou came in, he stood up in a hurry. Wan Niang smiled and said, "Sir, I didn't expect you to come just now!"

Wu Ciyou has always been relaxed and generous, but when he saw Wan Niang, for some reason, he felt like a thorn in his back, with no place to put his hands or feet. Aunt Sumala always listened to Kangxi's wishes, and she was Wu Ciyou's friend sooner or later, and she couldn't even say a single word of ridicule.

.The two of them each have their own thoughts. The relationship that was originally very close has become distant in appearance.

Mingzhu specializes in this and knows the whole story. When she saw that the two of them were in love but far away from each other, they quickly smoothed things over and said, "What a coincidence, sister Wan Niang is also here - such a table of delicate snacks, I'm afraid that

Isn't it prepared for brothers? Brother Wu and I were hungry, so we disturbed you first!" After saying that, he smiled and picked up a piece of palace-made fragrant ice cream and put it in his mouth. He made a face and shouted: "Zhu'er, just bring the seafood.

Get it on the table over here!"

Although Na Zhuer hated Mingzhu being so yelling and treating him like a slave, when things came to a head, he had no choice but to agree to deal with it.

Wu Ciyou was not very hungry, but he was surprised at what a coincidence it was today: Why did everyone gather in He Guizhu's small shop? Then he smiled and said: "I know you are coming too, wouldn't it be better to come out together this morning? This will happen

I'm sorry, if we don't go back, won't your master be anxious?"

How did he know that all his actions today were arranged by others who stayed up all night to celebrate the festival? Without Wei Dongting coming, it was difficult to determine the fate of Suofu, and it was impossible to determine the next arrangement. Aunt Sumala asked, and suddenly thought of Suofu

Now I don't know what the fuss is about, so I managed a smile and said: "It's the same here as at home. The owner of this shop pays for it from an account outside my house."

Wu Ciyou was quite surprised: Zhu'er couldn't stay in the city, and he knew the reason why he came out. But Suo'etu took him in and helped He Guizhu open another Shangu store, so he felt a little strange. He kept him to teach, but he still

But it makes sense, and he also supports Zhu'er to continue opening a store outside. This "righteousness" is beyond the ordinary.

Just as he was waiting to ask, he heard the sound of horse hooves outside the door coming from far and near. Everyone listened attentively, and the horse neighed and stopped outside the store. Mingzhu smiled and said, "It's Xiao Weizi here." Wu Ciyou said.

Going out to greet him: "I'll go take a look!" Sumala Aunt also said: "Let's go together."

"Master Wei is here!" Before the two of them could move, they heard Zhu'er shouting loudly. Wei Dongting rushed in with sweat on his face and said with a smile: "I can't find you anywhere, but you are already enjoying yourself here.

!" Zhu'er then opened the curtain and came in with four pots of hot seafood. While placing the dishes, he smiled and said: "You don't ask about prosperity or failure when you enter, but you will know when you see your appearance! When Mr. Wei comes, the second master and Zhu

We are destined to have a good time together at my Shangu store in the future. This place is remote, and the second master is most afraid of the excitement, but it suits the second master's taste!"

"You just live here?" Wu Ciyou was stunned, "Why do I get more and more confused the more I hear this!"

"Don't you know that the second master doesn't know?" He Guizhu said, "Early this morning, Mr. Wei came to give instructions, saying that the house was afraid of not being peaceful, and the master wanted to change his studies, so he chose the villain's place.

.”

"Aren't you peaceful?" Wu Ciyou asked quickly, "Why are you not peaceful?"

"The Suo Mansion was searched by Ao Bai and the others today!" Seeing that He Guizhu was at a loss for words, Aunt Sumala replied, "I'm afraid I'm just here for Mr."

Wu Ciyou stood there in shock, searching everyone's eyes. Finally, he looked at Wei Dongting. Wei Dongting nodded heavily and sighed: "It's really auspicious. If you don't come out today, I'm afraid you will be a ghost by the sword."

Yes!" Mingzhu then paused and said: "My good watch, can you explain it clearly?" Wei Dongting picked up the wine pot on the table, drank from the spout of the pot, wiped his mouth, and asked Ao Bai in person.

He told everyone the details of the search for the house. He ended by saying: "Who can believe the lies about a missing prisoner in the sky jail? Why did he deliberately search the study room and not just for the sake of your husband?" (To be continued)


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