Zhou Yue raised her eyes and looked over, only to see that this person was wearing short brown clothes that were easy to move around. His long black hair was tied into a crown, and his eyebrows were high. His eyes were as black as ink, and there was an unconcealable edge in them.
Li Xu was handsome and elegant, and occasionally looked cold when dealing with others, but Song Chengxuan was heroic and majestic, with a cold frost between his brows and eyes, making it difficult for people to look directly at him.
Anyone who sees him will have a feeling of retreat.
Li Xu stood there motionless. When Song Chengxuan and Wang Yun met, he clasped his fists neither humble nor overbearing.
Song Chengxuan looked over and saw that Li Xu looked elegant but was just a scholar. In fact, he was just like the green mountains hidden in the rain and fog, waiting for the opportunity to reveal his true appearance.
Li Xu clearly saw Song Chengxuan glance at his waist. There was a soft sword hidden here. He had never let anyone know about it, but he discovered it like this.
Wang Yundao: "I heard from Sun Chong that you and your men caught the spy last night."
Song Chengxuan said calmly: "There were a few cases in Southeast China not long ago, and the border guard station lost two lieutenants. The people around me are more alert to such things."
"Speaking of this, I remembered it," Wang Yun pondered for a moment, "You are from the Song family in Quanzhou. You took charge of a caravan at the age of seven. You were in and out of the military camp at the age of thirteen. You became an official with military merit a few years ago. I heard earlier
We won the battle in Quanzhou, killed several spies, and burned dozens of enemy ships. Were you the one who led the troops?"
Song Chengxuan said: "There are constant wars in Quanzhou. These are normal things. I just happened to encounter those spies."
"The future is boundless," Wang Yun patted Song Chengxuan on the shoulder, "From now on, the great Zhou Dynasty will rely on young people like you."
The wind carried the burning ashes on the ground and blew them towards my face. I wonder if it confused the horses.
The Song family's horse pulling the carriage stepped uneasily, and the curtain of the carriage was blown open by the wind. Sun Chong immediately looked into the carriage and saw a few boxes and cages inside, and nothing unusual was found.
"Sir," Song Chengxuan said, "it's windy here, why don't we find a place to sit down and talk."
Wang Yun nodded and told Sun Chong: "See if there is a place to stay ahead. This matter involves a lot, so we must prepare the paperwork carefully..." After saying that, he looked at the post house again, "I'm afraid I have to go to Beijing too.
Report it to the Holy One face to face.”
Several people walked forward as they spoke.
Song Chengxuan remembered something and told Yong Ye: "Exchange a horse with the Prince of Anyi."
Although Yongye was reluctant, he agreed to come down.
The guards of the Song family led the horse to Xu Qing'an. Xu Qing'an's face was full of smiles. Song was also a man of his word. He couldn't help but stretched out his hand and touched the horse's head. The horse shook its head reluctantly.
"Don't worry, don't worry, I will raise you to be stronger." Xu Qing'an spoke to the horse while not forgetting to block Yong Ye's sight.
Behind him is his sister's carriage.
Song doesn't look like a good person. He can't get the horse and lose his sister.
Watching Yong Ye leave, Xu Qingan walked to the carriage: "It seems that he is looking for a place to stay, and he can only continue to leave after the government has completed the paperwork."
"Well," Xu Qinghuan had already expected, "we will do as Mr. Wang arranged." Anyway, there is nothing for them to do next.
Before dark, everyone found a place to stay.
It is just a simple inn, but fortunately it has been tidied up so that the women can stay.
After Wang Yun, Sun Chong, Song Chengxuan and others escorted the female relatives, they were going to the nearest government office to do paperwork. Xu Qinghuan took a nap and opened the window to get some air.
I happened to see Song Chengxuan riding into the yard.
"Sir Song," Sun Chong stepped forward, "I have to trouble you to take us to that forest. Maybe those spies will leave some clues in it."
The sky is about to turn dark.
I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep a wink in the middle of the night after running all this time.
Xu Qinghuan couldn't help but smile. Mr. Song may be suffering from fatigue these days.
Song Chengxuan turned around and followed Sun Chong out of the door. At a glance, he happened to see the figure standing by the window.
There was an unconcealable smile on her lips.
She had expected this situation for a long time.
After walking for a while, with no one else around, Zhang Zhenren found the right opportunity and came to Song Chengxuan's side.
"What's going on over there?" Song Chengxuan asked.
Zhang Zhenren said: "Young master, are you talking about Miss Xu's place? The girl was busy sleeping and knitting silk ribbons, but her skills were not very good. She worked hard for a long time before..." He stretched out his thumb and said, "That's all.
Sir, if this little girl gets married in the future, her husband will have to bring enough clothes. If she relies on her to get dressed, he may never even think about going out in this life."
Song Chengxuan's eyes narrowed slightly, she seemed very relaxed.
Zhang Zhenren said: "Uncle Lei is recovering from his injuries. When I came out, he was snoring loudly. The others were just protecting the women."
Song Chengxuan looked into the distance: "There is no need to mention her again in the future."
He has never felt that the people in the Anyihou Mansion are reliable.
When Zhang Zhenren reached his mouth, he had no choice but to swallow it.
Song Chengxuan said: "Wang Yun is aware of my purpose."
Master Zhang's face darkened, and he immediately became serious: "Then we should send more people to keep an eye on the surroundings, just in case there is any trouble..."
Song Chengxuan waved his hand: "Everything is business as usual, I can handle it myself."
Wang Yunzhen is the man behind the scenes. He has dead soldiers and spies on his hands. Zhang Zhenren is very worried. The young master always tells the truth, and he would never dare to refute him on weekdays. But now they are not in Quanzhou, and they don't have many people with them.
Zhang Zhenren persuaded in a low voice: "If Wang Yun finds out the identity of the young master, something big will happen."
Song Chengxuan said: "Not now. As for the future, everyone will know sooner or later." After saying that, he changed his voice and said, "You don't have to follow me."
Master Zhang reined in his horse and watched Song Chengxuan's figure getting further and further away: "Oh, it would be great if the girl were not the eldest lady of the Anyi Marquis Mansion. Master Zhang, I will definitely match you up... It won't be too hard if you have someone to help you.
It's a pity that the Anyi Hou Mansion... alas, it's impossible."
…
It will take two days to finish all the paperwork.
Song Chengxuan, Li Xu and others entered the inn to rest very late.
It got dark very early, and everyone took a rest early.
Only the two lanterns at the entrance of the inn were swaying in the wind, which looked very conspicuous.
Zhou Yue quietly got up from the kang and was about to go out.
"If you go out, they will find you in a moment."
Li Xu's voice came from behind.
Zhou Yue couldn't help but froze there, so she had to go back to the chair and sit down, reaching out to light the oil lamp.
Li Xu lay there peacefully as if asleep.
"You really can't hold it back," Zhou Yue said, "That guy surnamed Song doesn't look like a good person at first sight. There must be something strange in his carriage. He will be on the road tomorrow. I'm going to check it out tonight no matter what."
Li Xu said: "Hasn't Sun Chong already searched it?"
"That's because Song was prepared," Zhou Yue said. "It was obvious that Song Chengxuan was related to this case, but you all pretended not to know it, especially Miss Xu... You really just let it go. You all
You are an expert, I can't hold it any longer. Anyway, I don't have any official position. If I get caught, I'll probably lose my face."
Li Xu suddenly opened his eyes with clear eyes: "Do you really think she is indifferent to this matter?"
Zhou Yue naturally knew who Li Xu was talking about.
Li Xu continued: "She won't give up until this case is investigated, so why not wait any longer."
After Li Xu finished speaking, there was a noise from somewhere.
Immediately afterwards, someone screamed: "Someone is killing someone... someone is going to kill someone."
Li Xu stood up from the bed and drew out the soft sword from his waist.
The direction of the sound was Song Chengxuan's residence.