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Zhao Ran originally thought that Dong Zhikun and Zhang Ze's gang wanted to inquire about his secret instigation of the Hu family and his daughter, and wanted to catch his sore feet, so he didn't care at first. Even if this matter was brought to light now, it would actually be a big deal.
It's not a big deal. With Zhao Ran's current status and the weight of his voice among the senior officials of Wujiyuan, it can be settled in minutes.
But after listening to Jin Jiu's report, he couldn't help but remain indifferent. Once the Hu family and his daughter were accused of practicing Buddhism, he would also be involved and could easily be framed as "colluding with Buddhism." In Baima Mountain
In the context of the intensifying war, this crime is no joke. Just asking you to "assist in the investigation" will make you shed a layer of skin.
He didn't have the intention to go to the back mountain to demonstrate the formation. He comforted Jin Jiu with kind words and promised to recommend him in front of the Song Supervisor. After sending the happy Jin Jiu away, he quietly came to the backyard. He stayed with him
The rope there climbed over the wall, and Zhao Ran found a path to go straight down the mountain.
A market has been formed under the gate of Wuji Mountain, and many shops have opened shops and buildings here. As the general supplier of ingredients to Wuji Temple, Shopkeeper Jin lives here for most of the month. Jin Ji Mi
The shop's business has been booming this year. It sells more than just rice and grain. It also has a stable supply channel for meat, vegetables, and fruits. Therefore, the warehouse has also been greatly expanded, and there are also more dormitories for the workers.
several rooms.
Jinji Rice Shop hadn't had time to build a wall to form a separate courtyard, so Zhao Ran went directly to shopkeeper Jin's familiar wooden house without alerting others. There was a big yellow dog lying at the door. When he saw someone coming, he immediately lowered his head in alarm.
After barking twice, Zhao Ran was familiar with the road, so he threw a meat bun over, called out "big yellow" softly, and then stepped forward and stroked the dog's neck. Seeing that he was an acquaintance, the yellow dog picked it up obediently.
Roubao lay on the ground and let Zhao Ran stroke his hair to comfort him.
There had been noises in the house. As soon as the door opened, shopkeeper Jin poked his head out to take a look and said softly: "Master Zhao is here?" He went back, changed into a coat and put it on, and came out to greet Zhao Ran. Zhao Ran glanced at the oil lamp in the house.
There was a woman's slender arm like a lotus root underneath, and she asked with a smile: "Isn't she your mother-in-law? You are quite happy."
Shopkeeper Jin said cheerfully: "Thank you so much for your love, it all depends on the cultivation of the Taoist priest."
Zhao Ran said: "Follow me." He walked out first, shopkeeper Jin quickly followed behind.
Walking to a secret and empty place, Zhao Ran asked: "Last year, um, the year before last year, do you still remember what happened to the Hu family and his daughter?"
Shopkeeper Jin was stunned for a moment. He took advantage of the moonlight to peek at Zhao Ran's face. After pondering for a moment, he shook his head and said, "What father and daughter are you talking about? The little one didn't understand what the Taoist Master meant."
Zhao Ran nodded: "That's good... By the way, I heard that someone in the courtyard is inquiring about the Hu family and his daughter, saying that they are secretly working with Buddhism. Do you know about this?"
Shopkeeper Jin was stunned, pondered for a long time, and then said cautiously: "Are they the Hu father and daughter who are storytellers and singers in the county? I am not sure about this. I have never had any dealings with their father and daughter. Are they?
Buddhist spies, how could I know?"
Zhao Ran tilted his head and stared at Shopkeeper Jin. He didn't know how long it had been before he said, "Not bad, then I'll feel relieved."
Shopkeeper Jin breathed a sigh of relief, with cold sweat covering his back. Wiping the sweat, he hesitated and asked: "Taoist Master, what happened?"
Zhao Ran said calmly: "It's not a big deal. I just want to ask if you have any involvement with the Hu family and his daughter."
Shopkeeper Jin suddenly understood and swore to the sky: "God, who has a bad conscience and slandered me? I have absolutely nothing to do with the Hu family. I have only heard them singing from a distance before, but I have never talked to them.
In a word, it's the same with the Hu family. The Taoist priest can go and ask them. Whatever happens to them has nothing to do with me. Please believe me on this, or you'll be beaten to death by thunder!"
"Very good... Where are your guys? Or relatives and friends, they..."
"It doesn't matter, Taoist priest, just don't worry!"
"Anyway, just don't get involved with you. I'm covering you. If something happens to you, I have to look bad here."
"I understand...well, I wonder who is causing trouble inside? Can the Taoist priest tell me something?"
"It's okay to say it. It's the house director and deacon, and the person in charge is Huo Ju Zhang Ze." Zhao Ran handed over the information, and saw that shopkeeper Jin's face suddenly turned ugly. He knew that he was afraid, so he said: "Don't be afraid either, as long as you follow
It doesn't matter to you, and no one else can bully you. If you have any questions, just come to me directly... By the way, I was newly promoted to the Jingzhu of Sutra Hall today."
Shopkeeper Jin was overjoyed and bowed and saluted: "Congratulations, Taoist Priest!"
"Do you know how I suddenly became the Master of Jing?"
"The Taoist priest has outstanding talents, excellent homework, and understands the principles..."
"Fart! Let me tell you, the man surnamed Dong wanted to be a prison guard, but I forced him down. I, the Master of Jing, stepped on his head to get the position."
Shopkeeper Jin immediately beamed.
Since this clue could not implicate him, Zhao Ran felt more at ease. From the conversation just now, he had a rough judgment on Shopkeeper Jin's methods and knew that he should be safe.
Back at Wujiyuan, Zhao Ran went to Deacon Dong's house and eavesdropped for a while. Except for Deacon Dong's snoring, there was no result. He went to the dining room Huoju's house again, but he also didn't eavesdrop on Zhang Ze.
Something's wrong.
For three consecutive nights, Zhao Ran committed crimes continuously. He climbed up the wall and eavesdropped every night, trying to find out some information with his excellent hearing, but found nothing. This is normal. Few people often talk to themselves.
Most people who like to talk to themselves are directly related to certain diseases.
However, things will come true if you have perseverance. Zhao Ran eavesdropped tirelessly every night, and finally got what he wanted. That night, Zhao Ran sneaked outside the small courtyard of the room, Deacon Dong, and heard the conversation between Deacon Dong and Zhang Ze.
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"...There was nothing I could do. I checked for a long time and found out that Old Man Hu had no other relatives in the county, only one son and one daughter. I went through the old money in the official house of the yamen chief and looked through the county books. The three Hus
The person is not registered..."
"It's stupid. How can Mr. Hu be registered as a lowly servant? You should go to Fucheng Jiaofang Bureau to check the basics!"
"I also sent someone there, but there was no one from the Jiaofang Division, but there was a record of Hu's road guide. They came from Chengdu..."
“Then go to Chengdu and check!”
"I've gone. The road guide was indeed issued by the Chengdu Prefecture, and there was an approval slip from the Jiaofang Department over there. The procedures are complete..."
"Hu is from Chengdu?"
"I don't know... His registration in the Chengdu Jiaofang Division is complete. He has no other relatives at home. He is alone with his three fathers... None of the officials in the Jiaofang Division have any impression of Hu. It was Jiaofang who issued the approval note for him.
Si Zuoshao danced with Zhang Duan, but Zhang Duan had no memory of the approval note he issued. Master Feng, who issued the road guide in Chengdu Prefecture, is still there, but he issues no less than a thousand road guides every year, and he can't remember it clearly..."
"This...does Mr. Hu have any close friends in Guyang County?"
"This family lives alone and doesn't interact with their neighbors..."
"Could it be that it jumped out of a rock? It's really..."
"Deacon, in fact, in my opinion, since the three Hus have no close friends and relatives, and their origins are unclear, it is easy to be accused..."
"It's not difficult to charge him with a crime, but how do you get involved with the person named Zhao? I saw before that this person is not simple, and asked you to check the Hu family. Unfortunately, it was too late. If he had been removed earlier, how could he have been arrested?
Did the man named Song take advantage? This time Abbot Du made it clear when he left, he must be taught a lesson, otherwise it will be difficult to get such a bad temper!"
"yes……"
"The scandal between you and Jin Jiu was widely circulated that day. There must be a troublemaker surnamed Zhao. The person named Zhao must be involved with the Hu family. No matter what, we must find solid evidence. I don't care what you do, in short, let the Hu family know what's going on.
The basic explanation must be made clear, as soon as possible! Once this matter is done, I will guarantee that you will be admitted to the ultimatum this year. If it is not done, you will not have to hang around in the courtyard, do you understand?"
After the conversation in the room ended, Zhao Ran heard Zhang Ze open the door and leave. He waited for a moment, and then quietly left. What Zhang Ze would do, Zhao Ran also had a guess. According to Deacon Dong's intention, he would probably ask Mr. Hu
It's a tough move. The Hu family is a pariah. You don't need to think about it. When facing a powerful local kid like Zhang Ze, he will definitely be crushed. However, Zhao Ran is not too worried. Even if Zhang Ze instructs the Hu family to climb the
If you bite yourself, as long as there is no solid evidence, you will not be charged with having an affair with Buddhism.
Zhao Ran believed that no one in Wuji Court had the ability to frame him.