"The situation is more serious than imagined." Xu Zan is usually like a Maitreya Buddha, always smiling. But at this moment, his face was rarely serious and he said, "I remember that the Heping Square area was almost in ruins a few years ago, but the few beggars and gangsters who just went to inquire about it came back and said that the houses in the square were almost the same. They are all occupied.”
"That's the next best thing."
"What's more serious is that every household in Hepingfang seems to have a dog. The surrounding area is better, and the dog's temperament is quite docile. In the area you mentioned, the beggars and gangsters who used to spy on the news can't get close. If you get closer, After a while, the dogs bared their teeth and roared. As soon as the dogs barked, people came out of each house."
"Those people look like ordinary people on the surface."
Chen Anning looked at Xie Xun, "You can leave the dog problem to me."
"That's enough." Xie Xun's face showed no unnecessary emotion, "The more serious the situation in Hepingfang, the more our guess is proven to be correct."
Chen Anning tapped the table twice and reminded him: "Put it aside for now, right? It's easy to investigate the outside, but do you have any ideas on how to break into the inside?"
She is not a person who is afraid of difficulties. On the contrary, the more difficult it is, the more interested and excited she becomes.
"I don't have any specific ideas on how to break into the interior, but I have a rough idea." Xie Xun said, looking at Xu Zan, "It will take a few days to thoroughly explore and sort out the outside. During these few days, you can Find ways to get in touch with Su Changping and Fang Liang. They are frequent visitors to various entertainment venues and are willing to spend money. If there is an underground Colosseum in Hepingfang, the people behind it are unlikely to let them go."
"I have already arrested some of Song Fu. His father will probably send people to keep an eye on you secretly."
"So don't touch them yourself."
"In addition, when you have free time, go to several neighborhoods where boys and girls have disappeared."
Xu Zan nodded repeatedly.
Xie Xun looked at Chen Anning again, "Su Changping and Fang Liang are both well-known wealthy children in the capital. When it comes to the familiarity of Dugefang entertainment venues, they are ranked second, and no one dares to be ranked first. If we can learn from them Having found out about Hepingfang, the next step is to find a suitable identity and follow them in."
Chen Anning nodded.
"It is impossible for so many people to suddenly live in Hepingfang, but the current situation is a bit special," Xie Xun continued, "If you rush to inquire about the Chang'an County Magistrate, you will most likely be alerted."
"So, let's work harder for the time being. If we really can't figure out the situation, it's not too late to ask again."
The main thing is that he is still not sure whether the Chang'an County Magistrate has anything to do with this case.
If it is relevant, then rashly approaching him would undoubtedly be a tip off.
Chen Anning nodded again.
Xie Xun looked at Xu Zan again, "Give the beggars and hooligans who have been to Hepingfang today, and ask them to go to other stalls to shout about the situation in Hepingfang. Wait until the beggars and hooligans from other stalls go to Hepingfang to join in the fun. At that time, you can arrange for people to mix in at the right time and see if you can find out some other information."
Xu Zan should be fine.
"Let's do this for now." Xie Xun rubbed his temples, "I'll take a rest first and prepare for the evening's action."
Xu Zan also knew that he had not rested all night, so he got up obediently, told him and Chen Anning to be careful at night, and left.
Chen Anning threw him a bottle of soothing pills and was about to leave when a guard hurried into the room and said, "Sir, Song Fu, Zheng Feng, Ma Maocai, Qiu Tai and Liang Pengzheng have all been arrested and brought to justice!"
Xie Xun poured out two tranquilizing pills and stuffed them into his mouth, chewed them briefly and roughly, took two sips of cold tea and swallowed them, then stood up and said, "Let's go."
Chen Anning followed him, "Aren't you going to rest?"
Xie Xun looked up at the sun that was gradually setting in the west, and said quietly: "We have no time to waste."
Only by using Zhao Ying's case to push Song Fu tighter, the people behind him became less concerned about Hepingfang.
"Then you should be careful," Chen Anning said.
Xie Xun turned his head and looked at her, "Are you caring about me?"
"No," Chen Anning looked past him, "I'm afraid you'll die. I hate giving up halfway."
Xie Xun chuckled and caught up with her, "In order to prevent you from giving up halfway, I will try my best to hold on."
Chen Anning glanced at him and said, "Then you'd better hold on longer, otherwise, I won't mind having your flesh and blood separated."
"How cruel!" Xie Xun laughed twice, waved his hand towards her, got on his horse neatly, and walked away with his whip raised.
Chen Anning watched his retreating figure, and after combing through all the evidence in the darkroom in her mind, her eyes fell on Chun Rui and Chuntao, who were waiting for her at the entrance of Qingzhiyuan.
If nothing unexpected happened, the eldest princess should have known about the news that the emperor had granted her and Xie Xun a marriage.
Lifting her feet and taking two steps in the direction of Qingzhiyuan, Qiu hurried over, "An Ning, come with me!"
Avoiding the hand she extended, Chen Anning said with a cold expression, "What's the matter?"
"It's Mrs. He Yibo," Mrs. Qiu stepped forward to grab her hand again, "She came to beg your grandmother to save Miss Zhao Er."
"Tell her that she has found the wrong person," Chen Anning said quietly, "I don't know where Miss Zhao Er is."
Mrs. Qiu glanced around, then got closer and said, "Mrs. He Yibo brought a lot of gold and silver jewelry and brocade. Whether you really don't know or pretend you don't know, just give her a few words. Who can prove it?" Is what you said true or false?"
If you don’t have money, wouldn’t you be a fool?
Chen Anning looked at her and said while walking towards Qingzhiyuan: "Does mother know how Miss Zhao Er disappeared?"
Qiu asked instinctively: "Why did you disappear?"
Chen Anning stopped, looked at her with slightly raised lips and said, "She disappeared after Chen Ziling colluded with Song Fu to ruin her innocence. Song Fu has been arrested and brought to justice. I believe it won't take long. The case will come to light. Are you sure mother and Mrs. Yibo are here to ask me to save Miss Zhao Er, and not to question the Chen family? "
Ms. Qiu was so shocked that she took two steps back, "Chen Ziling hooked, hooked, hooked up with Song Fu..."
Why did she hook up with Song Fu again?
Song Fu is... seems to be the eldest grandson of Song Shizhong, the young minister of Taipu Temple.
The Shaoqing of Taipu Temple is a high-ranking official of the fourth rank.
She is quite capable, besides Zhao Shizi, she also hooks up with Song Fu.
It's a pity that she has already gone to Kaiyang Houfu, otherwise the Chen family would have gained a lot of glory by following Song Fu.
that is……
Qiu asked suspiciously: "Why did she want to harm Miss Zhao Er?"
The rumors outside clearly stated that Zhao Ying and Chen Ziling teamed up to stop her carriage and invited her to Chunhua Pavilion before she disappeared inexplicably.
Moreover, rumors also say that there is a secret room hiding people under the Chunhua Pavilion.
The rumors did not mention Song Fu, so Song Fu was in... the darkroom!
Chen Anning looked at her with a smile, "What does mother think?"
Mrs. Qiu blurted out without thinking: "She wanted to harm you, but you pushed Miss Zhao Er into the darkroom. So it was you who harmed Miss Zhao Er..."
