When Xiao Yunfan heard that Wu Dongyang was going to prepare fragrant soup for him to bathe, he thought to himself: "Oops, if I take a bath, wouldn't this diorama be exposed? No, no."
Prevaricate the past in the present. Wu Dongyang wanted to ask his disciples and grandsons to come to see him, but Xiao Yunfan said: "Xiao Wu, I'm missing the others. I have something important to do when I come to Chengdu, Sichuan this time, and I need your help."
Wu Dongyang said: "Master, uncle, just give your orders. If I can do it for Xiao Wu, I will definitely do it for you."
Xiao Yunfan waved his hand and said: "I have recently accepted a close disciple named Lu Ping. This boy has never seen much of the world. I heard that you are going to Shu Prince's Mansion. Just take him with you when you arrive."
Wu Dongyang said hurriedly: "I wonder where this Uncle Lu is now? Ask my disciple to pick him up right away."
Xiao Yunfan coughed and said, "Senior Uncle Lu, he is much younger than you, so you can call him Junior Brother Lu."
Wu Dongyang said anxiously: "I'm afraid this is inappropriate. We can't mess with the seniority."
Xiao Yunfan said: "What is the difference between seniority and seniority? I asked him to go with you to Prince Shu's Mansion to see the world. I will say hello to you when I come here this time. I still have important things to do. Lu Ping will be entrusted to you."
Wu Dongyang said: "Uncle Master, my disciples often want to repay your kindness. Please stay here for a few more days. When I finish my work, I will serve you well. If you don't mind, you can live here. I will let the disciples It’s a good job to serve you, look at how good it is.”
Xiao Yunfan twisted his whiskers and said: "Come on, come on, I know your filial piety. You know that I am afraid of being restrained, so I won't stay. I will ask Lu Ping to come find you tonight."
Wu Dongyang scratched his head and said, "Master, uncle, you always love drinking. It's better for your disciple to show some filial piety."
Xiao Yunfan said: "I won't drink any more wine. You can keep it for yourself. I'm going to say goodbye." As he said that, he stood up. Wu Dongyang knew that this elder had a weird temper, so he didn't dare to disobey him at the moment.
I had no choice but to see him out in person. Before leaving, I took a bag of silver and stuffed it into him.
Outside the Prince of Shu's Mansion, a huge queue was waiting outside the door like a long queue. The guards in iron armor were divided into two columns, each holding a spear and standing crosswise.
After the steward took over the invitations from the guests, they were released one by one.
Most of the guests who came to congratulate were gentry and wealthy businessmen in Sichuan. They came as soon as they got the news.
During the day, the palace set up 300 flowing tables in the garden to receive these distinguished guests, and the gifts sent filled three houses.
The governor, commander-in-chief, and chief officials of the Sichuan Province's Yamen also attended the ceremony.
King Duan was dressed in a bright yellow robe, wearing a beaded crown and standing on a high platform with his princess.
Prince Duan said with a smile on his face: "I am honored that all distinguished guests are here. I and the princess would like to toast you all first." All the guests said in unison: "I wish the princess happiness, longevity and health." The princess also returned the gift to everyone.
Not long after, a person below said in Prince Duan's ear: "Prince Qi, someone is coming from the palace."
King Duan nodded and said, "Please come quickly." A white-faced and beardless old eunuch led six young men in through the Moon Cave Gate.
Prince Duan stepped forward to meet him from a distance, cupped his hands and said, "Eunuch Zhang, how are you always?"
Eunuch Zhang said with a smile: "Old slave, I would like to pay my respects to the prince, Princess Jin'an."
King Duan smiled and said: "Eunuch Zhang has come a long way, please come and take a seat." Eunuch Zhang said: "We have come here to present a gift to the princess on the orders of the imperial concubine."
The princess nodded and said, "How is your concubine?" Eunuch Zhang said, "Your concubine is in good health. Why don't you bring me the congratulatory gifts?"
There are six congratulatory gifts in total: a pair of jade Ruyi, a phoenix hairpin, a coral tree, an emerald cabbage, a pair of red plum vases, and four pieces of cloud grosgrain.
After the congratulatory gifts were presented, Eunuch Zhang said: "Your Majesty, I have to rush back to recover my life. I really can't delay any longer."
King Duan said, "Someone give me a glass of wine for my father-in-law." Everyone exchanged a few more pleasantries and sent the father-in-law off.
King Duan ordered people to pay tribute to the gifts given by the imperial concubine one by one. This noble concubine is none other than Concubine Zheng, the most favored concubine of the current emperor. To be favored by her is as good as the emperor's favor.
After everyone returned to the banquet, a group of literati and poets dedicated their birthday wishes, which was very lively. The invited theater troupes also performed on the stage one by one, and the spectators in the audience were quite satisfied.
In the evening, King Duan left the governor, general soldiers, envoys and others to have a banquet. After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
King Duan ordered all the people to go down, leaving only Ji Qianyun alone. Xu Yuantai said: "I don't know what important matters the prince wants to discuss?" King Duan glanced at Ji Qianyun.
Ji Qianyun smiled and said: "Master Xu, the prince invites Lieutenant here just to discuss the overall situation of Sichuan."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Xu Yuantai thought to himself: "King Duan has never cared about worldly affairs. What kind of medicine is he selling in his gourd?"
While he was thinking, three people walked out of the next room. It was Lu Wannian from Jin Yiwei.
Lu Wannian raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Master Xu, please let us discuss our matter here."
Xu Yuantai glanced at Ji Qianyun and said slowly: "Sir, our business is official. I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate to discuss it at the prince's house."
King Duan said: "There is nothing wrong. I have invited you here just for business."
Zhou Guanghao stood up suddenly, raised his hands and said, "According to the laws of our dynasty, the prince is not allowed to ask for political advice."
King Duan's face changed slightly and he snorted coldly. Ji Qianyun said lightly: "The inspector has great official power." Zhou Guanghao said: "Who are you? How can you speak."
Lu Wannian sneered and said: "Master Zhou, we brothers are here to arrest criminals under the imperial decree. Let me ask you where the criminals are?"
Zhou Guanghao said: "According to the deadline agreed on that day, I failed to hand over the prisoner. If you want to hand over the prisoner, I will do it."
Lu Wannian said: "Okay, don't think that my brother doesn't dare." Xu Yuantai laughed and said: "Sir, please calm down. We are here today to celebrate the princess's birthday. If we want to discuss business, let's go back to the Yamen."
Ji Qianyun said: "I have a countermeasure here for what the adults are discussing. I wonder if the adults are willing to listen."
Everyone looked at Ji Qianyun's face and saw that he was dressed as a Confucian scholar, thinking he was an aide to the palace.
Xu Yuantai smiled and said: "Mr. Ji is the prince's staff. Since when did the prince start to care about political affairs?"
Ji Qianyun said with a smile: "Master Xu, I eat the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor. The prince is rewarded with rice by the Holy Emperor every year, so it is his duty to share the emperor's worries."
Xu Yuantai said: "That's good. It's good for someone to eat the emperor's salary and worry about the emperor. May I listen to your opinion?" Ji Qianyun said: "The thing you are worried about is just the disappearance of the imperial convict. This matter I can serve you as a villain."
Lu Wannian curled his lips and said, "Tsk, tsk, Mr. Zhou can't even find out anything about it. How can you, a small staff member, have the ability to find out about this matter?"
Ji Qianyun said: "The prince has served three dishes for you all tonight, and the name of this first dish is Shui Luo Shi Chu. Someone brings the prisoner up."
Several guards outside the door escorted Luo Jiutian into the house. Xu Yuantai's heart skipped a beat when he saw Luo Jiutian, but he didn't show it on his face.
Zhou Guanghao said: "It's you." Luo Jiutian raised his head and looked at everyone and said: "It seems you are all here."
Ji Qianyun pointed at Luo Jiutian and said: "This man's name is Luo Jiutian, he is the leader of the Sichuan branch of the Chishui Gang. He is the mastermind of the prison robbery case." Zhou Guanghao wondered: "Where did Mr. Ji catch this thief?" ?”
Ji Qianyun said: "My lord, the prince had the foresight to know that the Chishui Gang was restless, so he specially asked someone to be an undercover agent in the Chishui Gang. Sure enough, their conspiracy was discovered." As he said this, he clapped his hands. Another young man walked in from the door.
Luo Jiutian's expression changed, and he blurted out: "Xiang Ying, are you alive?" The young man looked exactly like Xiang Ying, and he saluted everyone at the table. Luo Jiutian wondered: "Could all of this be a deliberate arrangement by Mr. Ji?"
Ji Qianyun smiled and said: "Did you hear this? This person not only robbed prison, but also took human lives. Mr. Zhou, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, what crime should be punished for murdering human lives?"
Zhou Guanghao snorted coldly and said: "Of course it is a capital crime." Ji Qianyun said to Xiang Ying: "Speak out your grievances quickly, you have adults here to make the decision for you."
Na Xiang Ying said: "Little Xiang Ying, I also have an older brother, Xiang Xiong, who is from the same mother. The two of us were assigned by Prince Duan to work undercover in the Chishui Gang.
My eldest brother learned about the prison robbery of the culprit Luo Jiutian, but he silenced him and asked you all to seek justice for the villain. "As he spoke, he burst into tears.
Zhou Guanghao looked at Luo Jiutian and said slowly: "Let me ask you, why did you want to rob the prison? Where are the prisoners now?"
Luo Jiutian laughed and said proudly: "Huh, Luo is in your hands now. Whether you say it or not, you will die. Mr. Zhou, do you dare to listen to me?"
Ji Qianyun calculated that Luo Jiutian was about to bite him, so with a flick of the wind from his sleeve, he hit Luo Jiutian's dumb point from the air.
His skill is so brilliant that it is difficult for others to see it. Zhou Guanghao saw that Luo Jiutian was suddenly speechless and knew that something was fishy.
Ji Qianyun said: "Xiang Ying, tell me quickly where Luo Jiutian hid the criminal."
Xiang Ying revealed Luo Jiutian's entire plan. Everyone was secretly surprised after hearing this. They all felt that Luo Jiutian was extremely bold.
Ji Qianyun added: "As an adult, there is another person who planned this matter who has not yet been arrested. This person's name is Xiao Yunfan. The incident in Deyilou was the work of this person.
We have captured Luo Jiutian tonight, and Xiao Yunfan will jump out on his own soon. Wang Ye’s second dish is called killing two birds with one stone. "
Li Yingxiang said: "Mr. Ji, you arrested Luo Jiutian. Does that mean the Chishui Gang is also involved in the counter-writing case?"
Ji Qianyun said: "No, the culprit behind this incident is Luo Jiutian, who has nothing to do with the Chishui Gang."
Li Yingxiang added: "The Chishui Gang owes us a lot of rations. If you take this person away, his men will all be scattered. Who should I ask for this ration?"
Ji Qianyun said: "Commander Li, don't be impatient, just listen to me. Luo Jiutian is Luo Jiutian, and the Chishui Gang is the Chishui Gang.
As long as you adults make Luo Jiutian's case a solid case, the Chishui Gang will naturally be grateful and virtuous. I believe the Chishui Gang will not deny the military rations requested by the General. "
Luo Jiutian listened to every word in his ears and thought to himself: "This person is really good at calculating.
The old gang leader will definitely not plead for me. It seems that I still underestimated Prince Duan. "
