Mo Wenlong was in the sedan at the entrance of the Zhou family courtyard. Not long after waiting, he saw Zhou Tong coming to greet him in person.
The sedan is the most ordinary sedan, and the bearer is not the bearer in the yamen. Walking on the street, few people should know that the person sitting here is the prefect. Even the entourage following the sedan outside is not
The great housekeeper was replaced by an extremely inconspicuous young man.
Zhou Tong felt that he was either an official. Seeing how meticulous he was in doing things, Liu was better than him. It was the same as traveling thousands of miles to report the news to Master Jiu. Now thinking about it, this kind of thing was called
What's up.
I felt annoyed in my heart, and inevitably had a bit of regret on my face.
Mo Wenlong, who was looking out through the sedan curtain, saw this and looked at Zhou Tong more highly.
He took this regret as regret for having spoken out to him yesterday. In fact, this was because he was unreasonable. He only met Zhou Tong one day to learn the news, and found him the next day. This cannot stand up to the investigation.
Yes, if someone really asks, they will know immediately. If Master Jiu finds out, he will probably have some opinions about Zhou Tong. How dare you reveal such an important thing? I live here because I trust you, and you are
How do you treat this trust like this?
It has affected Master Jiu's impression of him, and I'm afraid that his business will be affected to some extent.
With such an apology, he took the initiative to lift up the curtains when Zhou Tong came in, revealing a large gap to greet Zhou Tong. He was very affectionate and called him Brother Zhou, "... Please forgive me...
…”
Zhou Tong was stunned for a moment, then gave a wry smile, and then returned the gift with his hand, saying how dare he even say that, as if I couldn't afford to offend any of you, "...don't be in a hurry to get off the sedan, please go inside first..."
The sedan arrived directly at the second door of the other courtyard. Mo Wenlong got out of the sedan and pointed inside, asking Zhou Tong with his eyes whether Master Jiu was inside.
Zhou Tong nodded slightly and stood solemnly outside the door with his hands clasped, refusing to go inside again.
Mo Wenlong didn't dare to make any mistakes, so he just stood outside obediently with Zhou Tong. This lasted for half an hour.
When the sun came out and the light was a little dazzling, Mo Wenlong shifted his weight slightly on his feet and whispered to Zhou Tongtong: "Brother Zhou, the angel came to Hangzhou unexpectedly. This is not only a matter for this government, but also for the people of Hangzhou.
Big thing. If Brother Zhou knows something about something important, you might as well speak up so that I can be prepared."
It’s ‘brother Zhou’ again, and it’s ‘under’ again.
For a fourth-grade official to behave like this to a merchant, even with Master Jiu's backing, Zhou Tong's heart was pounding. He smiled dryly and said, "Sir, please don't joke, you are really looking down on me.
"
Mo Wenlong waved his hand, only smiled, and did not continue to ask any more questions. He seemed to skip this topic and talked about something else, "...I heard that the Chamber of Commerce is very lively recently?"
Zhou Tong can't keep up with this adult's thinking. He naturally knows about the Chamber of Commerce. He is in charge of the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce, and he knows all the details. The reason for the recent excitement is that the Chamber of Commerce wants to build an academy outside Hangzhou.
.This academy does not have the Four Books and Five Classics, it only teaches arithmetic. There is nothing we can do if we don’t do this. Nowadays, the imperial court seems to be employing people everywhere, and has set up examinations in various subjects. As long as you obtain the qualifications, you can at least be employed in various bureaucracies.
You can hold a public position for a while, even a low-ranking official can do it. When you get old, even if it is for comfort, you can usually be given a rank of seven, which is considered a consolation.
But it will be different once you become the seventh rank. Being granted the title of wife and yinzi, not only can you grant the title to your wife, but also in terms of the family, it can be regarded as an official family. Although it is not possible to yinzi, but the family changes, the descendants
The benefits for future generations are endless. Therefore, many bookkeepers have done well with high salaries, but after passing the qualification certificate, they completely stopped doing errands as soon as they were assigned. They went to run errands for the court conscientiously. They were looking for a future.
, who can stop it?
As a result, there is a shortage of manpower.
The remaining accountants are asking for higher and higher remunerations, and they may not even be able to hire them. One day, the boss will have to beg for help. Who can feel comfortable?
But you have to endure the discomfort.
Are you trying to endure this? Isn’t it because no one can use it? It’s simple. We all raise funds to set up a school. Anyone who is interested and good at it can come and learn. It doesn’t matter if you can’t afford the tuition.
, we don’t want it, the only condition is that after you finish studying here, you have to work as a labor force for us for three years, and the salary will be paid, but you can’t just say no, you must work for three years. After that, we will clear everything.
If you are willing to continue working, we will discuss the salary separately. If you are not willing to continue working, we also hope that they will have a good future. We may have a romantic relationship when we meet in the future.
They are currently discussing it, but they are still confused as to whether the court will allow this or not, and what the government will say.
Now that the magistrate asked this question, Zhou Tong knew what he wanted to say. He wanted to say, look! You also have a place that can be used as an official immediately. Although you can win over the nobles in the capital, the county magistrate is not as good as the current one.
. Make it convenient for others and yourself.
It's still the same rhetoric, but with the addition of specific things, it makes people want to think about it carefully.
The corner of Zhou Tong's mouth moved, and he sighed almost inaudibly. He looked around cautiously, and then whispered: "It's not that I don't want to tell you, I really don't know this time. But Master Jiu came alone, without my little brother."
…”
This means that no one should be investigated for corruption or bribery.
Mo Wenlong made up his mind. If he really wanted to investigate this matter, and it was Master Jiu who came here, how big of a corruption case would it have to be to have such a large scale? No single person can handle any big case.
. It must be involved in a lot of things. If this happened, he would be jointly and severally responsible. For just one crime of not investigating, he could be demoted to three levels. If not, he might have to start over as a seventh-grade county magistrate.
The anti-corruption and bribery efforts of the imperial court were so intense and lasted for so long that they were simply unheard of and unseen in the history of the dynasties. The officials below the envoy were a little dissatisfied. When they heard about the angels and the nobles in the capital, the first thing that came to their mind was who was this unlucky person?
Yes, it’s a big crime!
Mo Wenlong's heart has been hanging, precisely because of this.
Now that I heard that it was not the case, I suddenly felt relieved.
But if it's not for this, then why?
To do things on the ground in Hangzhou, without going through the government or showing up, there must be at least a local from Hangzhou. Otherwise, it won’t work. So, even though Zhou Tong is so evasive, he knows far better than
There is more to imagine.
Zhou Tong seemed to be unable to bear the scrutiny of his parents and officials, and continued in a low voice: "...Jiu Ye only handles business matters. This is Jiu Ye's duty. As for the rest, there is really nothing else." After that, he continued.
Mo Wenlong approached Mo Wenlong and said, "I heard that a master who was dismissed from the Hangzhou Weaving Bureau made some kind of machine. It seems to be used for weaving and dyeing cloth. That's why Master Jiu came here."
So that’s it.
Mo Wenlong believed 80% of it. Who doesn’t know what kind of business Jiufujin is doing in the capital? It is said that it is not a loom, but a Yinshan. Jiufujin is in charge of production and Jiuye is in charge of sales.
Cloth was exchanged for shiploads of money, rice and grain to transport imported goods back. It is hard to imagine how much money they have made in the past few years.
Anyway, there are several merchants in Hangzhou who pooled their money to buy a boat. I heard that it only goes out to sea once, so they can operate it well for three to five years. Then we know how big the profit is.
Money has fire in his eyes! If Lord Jiu made a special trip for this, it would be reasonable.
Zhou Tong whispered again: "I guess they want to build a factory in Hangzhou. I heard that two factories have been built in southern Fujian..."
In fact, Mo Wenlong doesn't care where to build the factory. What he cares about is, "Isn't this a competition with the Weaving Bureau?"
Zhou Tong was a bit secretive, "The Weaving Bureau belongs to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The things are only for use. I heard that Master Jiu wants to transport more to the outside world, but everyone here is grumbling, which is not very convenient..."
Of course! No one will be happy!
What makes the Weaving Bureau more noble than other companies is that they use the top craftsmen of the imperial court to weave high-quality tribute products that other companies do not have. These can only be used by the royal family. Only when the emperor rewards them will the officials below dare to use them. Of course,
Well, in Hangzhou itself, as long as such things are not labeled, merchants' homes can afford them. But the reputation is different.
Now we ask people like this, who always think they are working for the emperor, to make fabrics and ornaments for non-human beings to use, ah! They deserve it too!
If you feel uncomfortable, why don't you just be passive and slow down at work?
But Mr. Jiu is such an easy person to compromise. Aren’t you going to do something? Then don’t do it, there are plenty of people doing it anyway.
Not to mention, this seems like something Lord Jiu would do.
I originally believed it 80% of the time, but now I believe it is 99% true.
When people came out, Mo Wenlong felt that he had an idea.
When he saw Master Jiu, he let it go and apologized with a smile, saying that he deserved death. He didn't know that Master Jiu was coming, which was very rude.
Master Jiu laughed, pointed at the stool and asked people to sit down, "I think you are doing a good job as the prefect. I originally planned to come quietly and leave secretly. But it has only been a few days since I settled here. You
I came to the door. It can be seen that in Hangzhou, nothing can escape your eyes. Long live the master often said that the most basic thing for an official is to have control. I see, you have done a good job in this.
"
Although this person’s words are open to question, and I don’t know if Long Live Master really said them, but I just feel comfortable listening to them.
Following Jiuye's topic, he humbled himself for a few words and then talked about the customs and customs of Hangzhou.
Anyway, the errand that I came here for has nothing to do with the affairs of the court, so I can't mention it too much. Besides, it's a bit taboo to talk about that with the eighth and ninth masters. Let's talk about eating and drinking.
safer.
Master Jiu also seemed to be listening with great interest, and he did not forget to say with emotion, "When the late emperor made his second tour to the south, I was not among the people accompanying him... It is a pity..."
Mo Wenlong slapped his thigh. He was really careless. Master Jiu is here. Regardless of whether he wants to show up or not, there are certain places he must go to. In fact, there is no need to rush to the door at all. He can wait a day or two if he can't.
May meet by chance.
Master Jiu could not go anywhere, but he couldn't help but go to the place where the late emperor had been lucky enough to visit.
This is the most basic filial piety for the son of man.
Thinking about it this way, coming to the door in such a hurry would be a mistake.
He was upset in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and immediately answered: "This is the reason why Xianguan came to visit this time. Even if Master Jiu is not on official business, this visit to the late emperor is still a big deal. You will see what happens next.
How about the day after tomorrow, that day is an auspicious day."
Only then did Master Jiu show a smile and praised Mo Wenlong for his ability to do things.
So the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves, Master Jiu served tea, Mo Wenlong got up, and Lao Gouzi personally escorted the guests out. On the way, the two also exchanged a few things about Master Jiu's likes and taboos, and reached a consensus that both parties were satisfied with.
As soon as they finished here, Lin Yutong received a message, "The day after tomorrow?"
Zheng Jia lowered his head, "Yes! It's decided the day after tomorrow."
Time is really tight.
Lin Yutong stood up and said, "Tell someone to prepare. I will go to Mo Mansion right away."
He walked out of the inn in a low-key manner, got off the carriage in a less crowded place, and his substitute quickly got on. When the carriage went far away, he saw Xiao Niangan staring at him in surprise.
Lin Yutong smiled: "What are you looking at?"
"No...it's nothing..." Xiao Nianzhan grinned and smiled, "I miss you, but it's better for you, she is not kind at all..."
This is speaking ill of the substitute.
Lin Yutong smiled and said nothing. The two of them were dressed like Taoist nuns and walked three to five miles before entering the city.
As soon as he entered the city gate, he was stopped by the steward of the Mo family, "Xiangu, please tell us to wait. My wife has been on a hunger strike for the past two days. No doctor has asked to see her. She only wants to find you. Aunt Bai sent us here.
Wait. If you don't come, the little ones will have no choice but to hang themselves."
oh?
Is there such a thing?
If the servants hadn't been too talkative, it would have been impossible to know. After all, Madam is on a hunger strike, but Lord Mo Wenlong and Mo have been very busy these two days, and there is no idle time here or there.
Xiao Niangan curled his lips vaguely, looking very disdainful of the man.
Sitting in the Mo family's carriage, they headed all the way to the Mo family. After entering the second gate, Aunt Bai was waiting at the second gate just like last time. As soon as she saw Lin Yutong coming, she hurriedly greeted her, "You're finally here. If you don't
Come on, I have no choice but to hang myself."
His face was very ugly.
When Lin Yutong saw her taking him to the main courtyard, he paused and looked very apologetic, "Madam's illness cannot be urgent, so it is better to go and see the young master first. The young man is young after all, so we can't delay..."
I'm already jumping around, what's there to see?
A trace of gloom flashed in Aunt Bai's eyes. There really was no place that Chen Qiuniang's hands couldn't reach. They had just met her once before, and the Taoist nun who had agreed to treat Madam immediately left. This time it was easy.
He came, but he went to her side first. What kind of secret did he use?
She was speechless, but Lin Yutong kept walking and went directly to Aunt Chen's yard without anyone leading her.
Aunt Chen was surprised by this person's arrival and smiled solemnly, "... I'm sorry to hear that the fairy is worried. My son is already safe, but you've been wasting your time in vain..."
Lin Yutong said it was okay, and then talked about raising children and some small remedies for various common diseases in children. It is difficult to give medicine to children when they are small. These small prescriptions also use ingredients, plus some massage.
Small methods can indeed have a very good effect.
After saying this, Aunt Chen really listened. Regardless of how she treats others, she treats her own son with a loving mother's heart, without any adulteration.
After delaying for half an hour, Lin Yutong stood up and said goodbye, "When I talk about this, I forget the time. What a sin. I think I have been busy in your house for the past two days, so I am bothering you..."
Aunt Chen was stunned for a moment, then shook her head slightly, "You're welcome..."
After exchanging pleasantries, he sent Lin Yutong to the entrance of the small courtyard, and then turned back. After returning, he waved to the little girl next to him, "Go and find out, what happened in the house?"
Why do you talk about the busy things in the house so easily?
Now that girl Bai Ju is so tormented, she really has become a deaf ear - a decoration.
Lin Yutong walked out from here and went to the main courtyard. This time, people were not anxious anymore and left Lin Yutong hanging aside.
Aunt Bai came in and was as kind as ever. She just said: "You are neglecting the fairy. I will ask the fairy to go back today. I'm really sorry. My aunt sent someone from the capital to talk to the madam. I'm afraid these days
No days are allowed to be empty."
The meaning of this is that I don’t want the girl who married into the Zhang family in the capital to know the true situation of her own mother.
Anyway, Mrs. Mo would definitely not want her daughter to follow Xuan Xin. She had to eat when it was time to eat. She had to fool around for a few days before talking about it.
Lin Yutong lowered his eyelids, "It's human nature and I can understand it." After saying that, he stood up and left, "Let's wait for ten days. By then, Madam will be done with her work, and Mr. Mo will have finished entertaining the distinguished guests. There will be some free time.
The time has come."
Aunt Bai kept saying: "Yes! Yes! I'm so sorry." She asked someone to bring some money, and the little sticks were all accepted, and then she followed Lin Yutong out of the house.
After they were sent away, Aunt Bai changed her expression and called her mother-in-law over, "Let me ask, what distinguished guests do you want to entertain?"
This Taoist girl probably heard something from that bitch Chen Qiuniang.
The master doesn't know either, the wife doesn't know, and she doesn't know either, but Chen Qiuniang knows.
Really... She closed her eyes and looked towards the side courtyard next to her, with a chilling look in her eyes.
Xiao Nianzhan got on the carriage and pouted while loading the money, "I thought I could follow you for a few more days? Who would have thought... Why are there so many things going on in the Mo family? When we entered, we hadn't heard that the aunt sent anyone.
Come on, we’ve only been in here for a while, and already there are distinguished guests.” He said with concern, “It won’t delay us.”
Where will the delay be?
There are so many coincidences in the world.
The so-called people sent by the Zhang family's aunt are just people sent by Wang Jia to pretend to be.
As for why such an arrangement was made, Lin Yutong smiled and slowly closed his eyes. How could one fishing line be enough? The more lines you cast, the more chances you have of catching big fish.
She wouldn't say this to Xiao Niangan. She looked like she was only twelve or thirteen years old, and her eyes were very clear. When it came to loyalty, she was certainly not bad. She couldn't help but think of Hong Jing.
It's the most appropriate age to be by Hongjing's side.
So when he saw the girl constantly touching the silver in her arms, she smiled and said, "You really want to stay with me?"
Xiao Nianzhan's eyes lit up, "I think so! Why don't you want to?" She pouted, then lowered her head, "I'm afraid it won't work." The rules are strict.
Lin Yutong laughed and said, "Follow them first. After a while, I promise to get you to come to me."
When she went back in the evening, she asked Wang Jia about Xiao Niangan, "How old is he? Where are his parents and relatives?"
Wang Jia was surprised that his master would fall in love with such a girl. To be honest, apart from being good at kung fu, this child was not very qualified in anything else. Therefore, when she was twelve years old, she really went out for the first time, "...
It's an accident to say the least. This child is a drifter who drifted along the river to our... territory."
This is the secret base where they train.
"Zheng Jia led people to train in the river. A wooden basin floated over and was installed. There was a child inside who was still alive. He called for rescue and called him Liu'er. He had never left the house, and everyone at the door was watching.
When I grow up, it’s inevitable that I’ll be pampered a little bit…”
It can be seen that those eyes are eyes that have seen too many Yinsi.
Lin Yutong felt more at ease knowing her origins, "Protect her carefully and transfer her to me after she returns to Beijing..."
Of course that's good.
When she thought of the Queen's precious Shi Gege, she felt enlightened. If Liu'er could serve Shi Gege, it would be a blessing that could not be asked for. It would be much better than this shameful job.
She hurriedly responded, thinking of saying thank you but feeling that she had no position, so she lowered her head and slowly backed away, thinking that she would give the girl a few words when she had the opportunity, and not to be so stupid all the time.
As soon as Wang Jia left, Zheng Jia came over and reported, "Two groups of people from the Mo family left the house one after another. Instead of going to Xi Keju, they went to a brothel in Yingchun Pavilion."
If Xi Keju is like the snow lotus on the high mountain in Fengyue Place, then Yingchun Pavilion is like the wild chrysanthemum growing in the corner of the house. There is no comparison between the two.
Not everyone has the opportunity to see the beauty of snow lotus, but as for wild chrysanthemum, as long as you are willing, anyone can pick it. Even a peddler and a lackey can spend dozens of copper coins to find a girl who is willing to have sex.
If people hadn't been staring at the Mo family, who would have thought that Xi Keju and Yingchun Pavilion were actually the same family.
In fact, Yingchun Pavilion is the hardest place to keep an eye on people. The number of people coming and going here is really too complicated.
In the high-rise courtyard in front, there were music and dancing, and the guests were all wealthy guests who could bargain for high prices. Those who entered through the side door were all occasional businessmen who were willing to spend three to five taels of silver and could not afford to attract popular girls.
, but the girls here are really good, and they are all people they could never remember in the past. A new generation replaces the old ones, but the old ones are only as good as the old ones. Anyway, everyone gets what they need. Once again, they are on the same level.
Yes, you are either old or out of shape, so go to the backyard. The backyard is also big, and the people entertained by the back door are all small people. These people are willing to pay thirty cents for a night's sleep, but are reluctant to spend eighty cents.
Therefore, there are many people who pick up their pants and leave after finishing their work. They come and go, sometimes without stopping all night.
People have entered, but they cannot tell where they will exit.
Zheng Jia explained the difficulty, and Lin Yutong looked ugly, but still nodded to express understanding.
In fact, there is no need to investigate further, it is enough to know that there is a connection between the two.
In Yingchun Pavilion, in a remote courtyard with the entrance blocked by a rockery, sitting in the main hall was a woman with a pockmarked face, in her forties, holding two letters in her hand, weighing them back and forth.
After a short while, the door rang, and she knocked twice in a cycle of three long and two short. She knew that the person she was waiting for had arrived.
The woman who came in was slim and tall, wearing a black dress and a black bonnet on her head, covering her face tightly.
The pockmarked woman frowned, disapproving of the other party's attire. The place was brightly lit, and she was wearing black clothes and covering herself up so tightly. How could she not attract attention? What could she do if she acted ugly?
It's a pity that I have said it many times and never listened.
The other party took off his hat and didn't take the other party's dissatisfaction into consideration at all. He said, "Invite me over at this point. What's the matter?"
Isn't this nonsense?
The pitted woman handed over the thing in her hand, "Look, this is the consequence of you arranging people again."
The woman in black sneered, "I have a problem with my people. If the person you arrange is useful, will I give up Bai Ju? Do you know how much effort I put into that child."
"Sanniang!" the pitted woman called the other party's name, but pressed her hand downwards, "There is no point in arguing about this now. It just depends on how to deal with this matter now."
This woman in black, called Sanniang, is not the indifferent shopkeeper of Xikeju.
At this time, her lotus-like indifference was missing from her body, and her eyebrows were a little more stern, "Ma Gu..." She called the pockmarked woman, then handed back the two pieces of paper in her hand, and then said:
"I still believe in Bai Lian more."
Magu frowned and picked up the white lotus note again, "Noble? What kind of noble? We didn't get any news at all. There is no news about this in the capital."
In the capital?
Where is it so easy.
Sanniang concealed her disapproval, brought the topic back from the capital, and said bluntly: "Didn't Bai Ju say that? She got the news from Chen Qiuniang." After saying that, she sneered, "This
It's really interesting. The news about Bai Ju came from Chen Qiuniang, but Chen Qiuniang didn't report it. Instead, it was said that the Mo family's aunt, the Zhang family's daughter-in-law, sent someone to pay her respects... Isn't it interesting what you said? "
Magu's face looked a little ugly, and she didn't know how to retort for a moment.
Yes! If what Bai Ju said is true, then why didn’t Chen Qiuniang know such important news and not report it? In fact, the fact that Chen Qiuniang hid such news from Bai Ju speaks volumes. It means that she didn’t want to pass the news back at all. Bai Ju
Didn’t I say that? I accidentally learned about it from Chen Qiuniang.
This is a good thing to use accidentally.
But this cannot be said to be Bai Ju's fault. Bai Ju said in the past that she was cooperating with Chen Qiuniang, but in fact she was also monitoring the other party. She discovered that the other party had second thoughts and stared at her to find information from her. What was wrong?
On the contrary, it was Chen Qiuniang who handed over such information that everyone knew. It seemed like she was just fooling around.
Magu had such thoughts in her heart, but after all, she had chosen, trained, and sent out this person. Now facing Sanniang, she felt uncomfortable recognizing her like that, so she could only say: "Chen Qiuniang's idea is also a good one. Borrow me.
Taking Mrs. Mo's hand and sending someone to the Zhang family, this is a good move for us. Bai Ju, on the other hand, has this ready-made news in his hand and doesn't know how to send it back. Instead, he stares at Qiuniang...
"
laugh!
Sanniang made such a very ungraceful sound. What did she say? Are you sorry or not? What news can you send to everyone that everyone knows? Besides, sending someone to the Zhang family through someone else's hands is of course the way to go.
You can leave. But don’t forget, Yun Gu was originally in charge of the capital. Now you are interfering and interfering. What does it mean? There are two teams of people in one area. Who will listen to who and not who? Just like now.
Hangzhou seems to be good. When I asked her to go to Jinling, Suzhou, or Yangzhou, she could go anywhere. I told her that she was not needed in Hangzhou, but she refused to listen. She wanted to interfere everywhere!
Can you be the leader if you are everywhere?
She said nothing, but this 'chi' was more painful than thousands of words of ridicule.
Magu's face looked ugly, and she suppressed her temper and said: "Now is really not the time to argue about these things. Even if what you say makes sense, we can ignore the news from Qiuniang for the time being. But what Bai Ju sent...
We can't be careless. Who is this noble person? Do our people have a chance... These are all urgently needed to find out. And Bai Ju is your person, how much she knows, you have to ask again."
It's in vain to ask. If you knew who it was, you would have given it away long ago. What you are doing is half-hidden. Do you really think that you are like her, always keeping your words to yourself? If so, call her Bai Ju.
The news was delivered to him, why should he pass it through hers?
She didn't want to talk to her about this, so she just said: "Don't worry about this matter. I will accept it and I will be responsible for figuring it out."
Magu's expression softened and a smile appeared on her face, "Thank you for your hard work, Sanniang."
Sanniang smiled again with unknown meaning, her voice was soft, but inexplicably made people feel a bit unruly. Magu maintained the expression on her face, watched Sanniang put on her hat again and went out, then she knocked on the table,
Immediately afterwards, the wall cracked in the middle, and a scribe in his fifties walked out.
Magu's expression became reserved, "In your opinion...is Sanniang okay?"
The scribe stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at Magu, and then chuckled, "She is smarter than you."
clever?
Where is the cleverness?
Just by his outfit, he doesn't look like a smart person.
The scribe did not speak, but raised his hand to stroke his beard. Magu looked away from the slightly pale and old hand. No matter how you looked at it, the slightly pale and thin hand still felt a little strange. If the six fingers were long,
It's neat and not too strange to look at. But there is a branch on the joint of the thumb that looks like a finger, which makes people feel strange.
Knowing that the old gentleman resented others looking at his hands, she deliberately turned her eyes away and said, "I'll ask someone to help you rest. I'll tell you as soon as I have any news."
The old gentleman smiled, lowered his head and glanced at his own hand that had been an eyesore all his life. A trace of haze flashed in his eyes. As he walked to the bedroom, he said: "With Mo Wenlong's qualifications, being an official is not bad.
, it’s just that there seems to be something lacking as a human being.”
Magu should be. The old gentleman has the talent of being the number one scholar, but unfortunately he is disabled and is not destined for an official career. Now, commenting on court officials like them, women and children, is one of his favorite things. Whoever has the patience to listen, he will wait.
Being close to anyone makes two points. Seeing that the old man was in high spirits, she said something like, "I treat my first wife with affection, but in fact she is very cold..." She said the words, but she said in her heart: It seems that I don't want to think about it tonight.
I went to bed early, and I am still not sure when the old gentleman will go. I just don’t know if Sanniang, who was rated as smart by the old gentleman, will be worried now? That matter is not that easy to handle.
Sanniang supported a man in a gray robe and walked out from the side door of Yingchun Pavilion in an elegant manner.
Then he got on the carriage, entered an inn, and got a room in the inn.
About an hour later, the girl dressed in black left the inn again, found a sedan and stopped not far from Yingchun Pavilion. Perhaps she was too late, and she had a gray cloak on her body, so she entered through the side door.
Zheng Jia relayed the news he received to Lin Yutong, "... quite good at playing tricks... This is one of the few suspicious characters tonight... there are a few more..."
Lin Yutong put down the book in his hand and smiled, "Needless to say, this is the one. It's a pity that you lost track of me. There's no point in following me anymore. Just withdraw."
Zheng Jia raised his head in confusion, "Master, are you sure?"
"Sure!" Lin Yutong glanced at Zheng Jia, "This woman in black is much smarter than the woman hiding in Yingchun Pavilion. She seems to be flamboyant, but it makes the people she wants to guard against drop their guard against her. In fact, behind that flamboyance
, the arrangements are more meticulous than anyone else. I am afraid that after leaving the Yingchun Pavilion, the woman in black who entered the inn and the woman in black who left the inn and returned to the Yingchun Pavilion were two people. If anyone was really following them, they would think it was Li Daitao's golden cicada escaping its shell.
...But I guess that whether it is the one who went in or the one who came out, it is not the same one. People say that the cunning rabbit has three burrows. As soon as she leaves the Yingchun Pavilion, this woman has disappeared."
"Are they all fake?" Zheng Jia frowned, "This is really unexpected..." The result was lost.
Lin Yutong waved his hand, "Go and have a rest. It's getting late."
Anyway, I have already guessed who the person is. No matter how cunning the monk is, the temple cannot escape.
Just when he thought about it, Lin Yutong suddenly changed his expression and stopped Zheng Jia, who was about to retreat to the door, "Arrange manpower to keep an eye on Xi Keju. If there is any slightest sign of trouble, call someone back immediately."
Zheng Jia didn't know what his master was thinking, so he didn't dare to be careless and went out immediately.
Lin Yutong stood up and turned his left hand on the thumb of his right hand. He had not encountered such a difficult person for a long time...