The sunshine in August shines on the simple and thick city wall. The thousand-year-old city wall bears many pitted scars, which is the glory of this ancient city after the war.
This is the capital of Zhao State.
After thousands of years of wind and rain, it has always stood on the earth.
At the city gate, four soldiers wearing loose armor were hiding in the city gate hole, lazily leaning against the cool wall to avoid the heat of the autumn tiger.
Inside and outside the city gate, people were coming and going, and it was noisy.
A soldier looked outside the city and said, "There are a lot of beggars from the south recently."
"I heard that there was a flood in the south a while ago, maybe it was the people who fled." Another soldier said nonchalantly.
From the city gate to more than ten miles outside the city, there are many beggars from the south. They are wandering around the capital, begging for a bite to eat.
Along the official road extending out of the city from the city gate, pedestrians traveling from south to north passed by one after another.
Chen Ke left the southern state capital with Sister Qin and Xiaobao and headed north to Beijing. Sister-in-law Qin went to find her husband, who was an official, and Chen Ke went to find Mr. Long Tulong in the capital.
Chen Ke was dressed in coarse blue clothes, which were the clothes left by Mrs. Qin's husband at home. It fits well on Chen Ke. Sister-in-law Qin and Xiaobao were also dressed in coarse cloth. Sister-in-law Qin had wrinkles on her face, but she looked happy.
"Finally arrived in the capital."
Sister-in-law Qin said.
Chen Ke carried Xiaobao on his back and nodded: "We're finally here."
Sister-in-law Qin thanked us: "Brother Chen, it's all thanks to you all the way. If it weren't for you, Xiaobao and I would have been eaten by that big insect."
On the way to Beijing, there were not all smooth and easy official roads, but also some mountain roads. There were tigers on the way through the mountains. Fortunately, Chen Ke fought off the evil tigers.
Xiaobao immediately said: "Brother Chen Ke is the most powerful. He can hit a tiger away with a stone. When I grow up, I want to be as powerful as Brother Chen Ke."
Sister-in-law Qin said with a smile: "If you want to be as powerful as Brother Chen Ke, you have to eat more before you have the strength to lift a stone as big as Brother Chen Ke."
The stone that Chen Ke smashed against the tiger was as tall as a man. It was not difficult for Chen Ke to lift it up, but he smashed it hard. The tiger was in unbearable pain, and it dragged its injured body and quickly fled into the forest.
This scene shocked Sister-in-law Qin and Xiaobao. Chen Ke, who was a little thin, actually had such a huge power hidden in his body.
Unfortunately, Su Zhao hit the tiger from the side, sending the tiger flying. If it were hit from above, Su Zhao would be a tiger-fighting hero.
Chen Ke shook his head and said, "Sister-in-law Qin, don't thank me. If you hadn't saved me, I would have died in the river and been eaten by fish and insects. How could I have come to the capital with you?"
Where is the chance to find those evil people and ask for their lives?
The hatred in Chen Ke's eyes was hidden. He would not tell Sister Qin too much about his hatred. Sister Qin was a good person and she would worry about him.
Sister-in-law Qin went to the capital to find her husband, and Su Zhao also went to the capital to inquire about the situation and tell the story of the tragedy in Chenjiazhuang. Chen Ke couldn't believe that no official in the world dared to take on this big case!
What's the point of being an official if you do nothing?
When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city saw that Chen Ke and Sister Qin did not look like beggars, so they let them into the city without interrogating them.
Entering the city, the prosperity of the capital rushes towards you, with busy traffic, constant flow of people, and the constant sound of hawking on the streets.
Chen Ke took a look at the streets under his feet, which were paved with huge square bluestone bricks. They were clean and tidy and extended all the way inside.
The city gate was already very wide and could accommodate eight carriages traveling side by side. Only after entering the city did Chen Ke understand what the capital was. The street in front of us can accommodate sixteen carriages running parallel to each other. Among the houses on both sides, the shortest one is a three-story building.
"The capital is indeed prosperous." Chen Ke said, turning to ask Sister-in-law Qin: "Sister-in-law Qin, where is Xiaobao's father an official? I know a few words and can help you find it."
Sister-in-law Qin said, "I don't know either. They say it's the Ministry of Rites. I'm a country woman and I don't know what the Ministry of Rites is."
Chen Ke suddenly realized and said: "The Ministry of Rites, it should be the Rites Yamen. It's getting late. Let's find an inn to rest today and go to the Rites Yamen tomorrow morning to ask."
Sister-in-law Qin showed a gentle smile: "Okay."
Su Zhao and the others found a simple inn. Even though it was simple, they still spent a lot of money on Sister Qin to rent two wooden rooms.
Sister-in-law Qin helped Chen Ke make the bed and said with a smile: "Brother Chen, you are not young anymore and have great strength. When I see Xiaobao's father, I will help you and ask for a job for you. Then I can help you." Find a wife and settle down in the capital."
Chen Ke smiled and said casually: "Sister-in-law Qin, you don't know something. I have an uncle from my hometown who moved to the capital five or six years ago. I also made an engagement with his daughter before."
Upon hearing this, Sister Qin shook her head and said: "Brother Chen, I have moved to the capital a long time ago, and I am afraid that I am already a wealthy and wealthy family. It's better not to mention this baby anymore, for fear of being displeased. I'd better ask Xiaobao's father to help you find one." A dear man is better than a baby."
Chen Ke didn't think about how to continue talking about the baby's marriage. It was just a joke made by his aunt in the past. Thinking of his aunt, Chen Ke's face darkened slightly and said, "Then I'll listen to you, Sister Qin."
"Don't worry, my sister-in-law will find you a beautiful girl." Sister-in-law Qin said with a smile.
After cleaning up the room, Mrs. Qin took Xiaobao back to her room.
The night is getting darker, but the lights in the city are brilliant, far beyond those of local states and counties.
Chen Ke lay on the bed, not closing his eyes for a long time. When he closed his eyes, he saw the tragic destruction of his hometown, the ferocious faces of the thugs stained with the blood of his villagers, and the bloody knives in their hands.
Chen Ke clenched his fists, gritted his teeth and whispered: "I have arrived in the capital. I will definitely find out their identities, find their hometown, and avenge you, aunt!"
Chen Ke touched his chest. The sword wound here had already healed, leaving only a faint red mark. In order to see the murderer's face, Chen Ke even saw the other person's face clearly even if he died, and turned into a ghost to seek revenge!
But he survived!
"Fire, run quickly!"
"Save me, save..."
"Ke'er, run away, run away!"
Chen Ke suddenly woke up with a sweat. His eyes were red and bloodshot. He dreamed of the night when the village was destroyed again, and his heart ached again.
Chen Ke adjusted his breathing method and continued to use the method taught by Uncle Wang to relieve chest pain.
Chen Ke remembered that they were holding powerful crossbows and did not look like ordinary bandits. They were talking about cultivators. Chen Ke guessed that they were not simple bandits.
The county magistrate of Junjiang County is even more unwilling to ask about this kind of thing!
I'll be able to find out their identities soon! The governor of Jingzhao in the capital is an upright official. He has solved many unjust cases and is familiar with prison matters. He will definitely be able to find out the origins of those beasts! "
Chen Ke clenched his fists and got up to wash up.
At this time, it was still dark.
Half an hour later, the sky was bright, and Sister-in-law Qin also got up early. Compared with Chen Ke's awakening, Sister-in-law Qin was too excited to fall asleep.
After knocking on the door, Sister Qin came to see Chen Ke and asked Chen Ke to take her to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites.
Chen Ke agreed and took Sister-in-law Qin with her. Sister-in-law Qin held Xiaobao in her arms, asked the innkeeper about the location, and then went to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites.
Looking at the majestic Rites Yamen, Chen Ke asked Sister-in-law Xiang Qin: "How can we meet Xiaobao's father if we don't have credentials?"
Sister-in-law Qin said: "I have Xiaobao's father's name card. Please ask Brother Chen to send it to me. As a peasant woman, I will embarrass him if I go to his office like this."
Chen Ke looked at Sister-in-law Qin's embarrassed look and could only nod her head and said, "Okay."
Sister-in-law Qin took out a neatly wrapped name card from her arms, took it out carefully, and handed it to Chen Ke.
"Brother Chen, please excuse me." Sister-in-law Qin said gratefully.
Chen Ke smiled and said: "It should be."
A famous post is a symbol of status, and few people dare to fake it.
Chen Ke walked towards the yamen of the Ministry of Rites with a smile. A guard immediately stopped him. Chen Ke took out his name card and said, "I am a fellow villager of Mr. Qin. I have something to see him."
The soldier took the name card and smiled when he saw the name on it: "Young people are reckless. I haven't seen the name clearly yet. The name on this card is Chen Ying. I can remember the wrong name even if I try to find someone, but you kid It’s also interesting.”
Chen Ke was slightly stunned. Sister-in-law Qin's husband was not named Qin. Chen Ke slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "I was negligent and remembered it wrong. Please tell Mr. Chen that I am from his hometown." people."
"You're lucky, Mr. Chen is at the Yamen at the moment. Please wait a moment." The Yamen servant walked inside with his name card.
After a while, a man with a handsome face and fair skin came out. Chen Ke looked carefully and saw that this man was indeed handsome. No wonder Sister-in-law Qin kept praising her for being a good husband.
Chen Ying walked out of the Yamen in a purple scarlet robe. She saw Chen Ke standing at the door and asked about the situation. As soon as Chen Ke said Sister Qin, Master Chen Ying pulled Chen Ke towards the far corner of the Yamen.
Sister-in-law Qin was standing at the corner hiding, but she saw Chen Ke walking over, and Chen Ying behind Chen Ke!
"Ms. sir!"
Sister-in-law Qin exclaimed with tears in her eyes.
Xiaobao had only seen his father when he was a baby, so he couldn't remember what his father looked like. He just heard Sister Qin's call and looked at Chen Ying who was approaching with wide eyes.
Chen Ying wanted to pull Chen Ke to whisper something, but when he heard a familiar voice, he was stunned. Then his expression changed slightly and he walked quickly towards Sister Qin.
Sister-in-law Qin also walked quickly with her child in her arms. When the couple met, they should have been affectionate and affectionate, but Chen Ke looked at Chen Ying's brows furrowed and worried.
Chen Ying looked at the child in Sister Qin's arms and said to Chen Ke, "Brother, please carry the child to the side. I want to talk to my wife about something."
Chen Ke frowned slightly and walked away with the child in his arms. Is there anything that Xiaobao can't hear?
But seeing Mrs. Qin's happy face, Chen Ke nodded and walked away with Xiaobao in his arms.
Xiaobao was in Chen Ke's arms and asked nervously: "Brother Chen Ke, why doesn't my father let me listen to them? Does he hate me?"
Chen Ke smiled and comforted: "How is that possible? It must be that your parents haven't seen each other for a long time and they are embarrassed to whisper in front of you."
Not long after, Mrs. Qin came back with red eyes, but Mrs. Qin's husband Chen Ying did not come.
"Where are the others?" Chen Ke asked doubtfully.
Sister-in-law Qin laughed dryly, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, "He has to deal with official duties and can't be out for too long. Let's go back first."
"Go back?" Chen Ke asked, "Go to his mansion in the capital?"
Sister-in-law Qin shook her head. Her lips were a little dry and she pursed her lips. Her eyes were a little dim and she said, "Let's go back to the inn first."
Chen Ke said: "Okay, I want to meet Mr. Long Tulong in the Netherworld of the capital in the afternoon."
Sister-in-law Qin asked with concern: "Do you want to help?"
Chen Ke smiled and shook his head: "No need, this Lord Long Tu is easy to talk to."
On the way back, Chen Ke saw that Sister-in-law Qin didn't seem as happy as she had just seen Chen Ying. It seemed that Chen Ying's worries had touched Sister-in-law Qin's eyebrows.
Chen Ke and Sister Qin returned to the inn, had some dry biscuits at noon, and asked the innkeeper again about the location of Jingzhao Mansion Yamen, so Chen Ke went to Jingzhao Mansion Yamen.
Sister-in-law Qin's matter has been resolved, it's time to resolve his own blood feud!
The first step is for Chen Ke to find the nationally famous Qingtian Master Long Tulong to verify a matter. The accent of someone in that group was very similar to that of people in the capital. This was a clue that Chen Ke discovered when he came to the capital.
Like people in the capital, holding powerful crossbows, talking about cultivators, with cross tattoos on their faces, Chen Ke has found many clues and fragments about them.
If that Lord Long Tu really solves cases like a god, he will definitely be able to put the pieces together!
Chen Ke believes that he can help him!
When he arrived at the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, the guarding Yamen stopped Chen Ke and refused to let him in.
Jingzhao Prefecture Yin was a high-ranking official in the current dynasty. How could he meet him just when he wanted to? Chen Keguang thought about his deep hatred, but forgot about this reality.
Helpless, Chen Ke could only hide next to the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, waiting for the Qingtian Master to come down.
As for Lord Long Tu's appearance, Chen Ke has also found out clearly that he is about forty, has a short beard, and has the most patches on his official robe.
By the time it got dark, the government officials had changed one shift, and Chen Ke did not see Mr. Long Tu come down from the hall.
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