After getting into the carriage and leaving the palace, Yang Ruoqing realized that she had forgotten something extremely important.
When she came, she thought about telling Qi Xingyun about General Fubo to see what his attitude was.
Since he forgot about it, forget it. Qi Xingyun will be coming to Ningyuan Pavilion soon anyway, so he doesn’t have to worry about not having time.
…
Within two days, Liu Xueyun received a letter from Xiong Liguo.
It is said that the person named Zhu Cheng has found out where he lives.
Liu Xueyun got a portrait this time. It was a portrait of Zhu Cheng, which Shen Biyu took the time to draw.
With Shen Biyu's painting skills, it is easy and simple to use a pen to describe the appearance of a familiar person.
Therefore, the portrait that Liu Xueyun got was very detailed. Zhu Cheng was just an ordinary person. There was no way he could disguise himself. He would most likely maintain his original appearance and there would not be any too disruptive changes.
"Brother Xiong, have you really found out where Zhu Cheng lives?"
Liu Xueyun was a little unconvinced. After arriving at the courtyard where Xiong Liguo and Wang Meihua lived, he raised his questions.
"Of course, my wife and I are going out, and there is no one in Erlang Street that I can't find." Xiong Liguo said proudly, patting his chest.
But Wang Meihua, who was sitting aside, gave him a blank look.
"Don't listen to his nonsense. It's just luck this time. One of my subordinates happened to find something wrong with someone when he was buying groceries. He looked very similar to the person he was looking for, Zhu Cheng... Later, we checked , I think it’s probably that Zhu Cheng.” Wang Meihua said with a smile.
"I still gave you too little information a few days ago, but now I have more detailed information."
Liu Xueyun took out the scroll and spread it out on the table.
This time, both Xiong Liguo and Wang Meihua saw their faces clearly and compared them secretly in their hearts.
Wang Meihua smiled and said: "It seems that there is really no mistake. This is Zhu Cheng."
Judging from the basic features of the appearance, nose, eyes, mouth, and marks on the face, etc., several aspects show that the two are the same person.
"Let's go find Zhu Cheng." Liu Xueyun stood up.
"Brother Liu, don't worry, let's go when it gets later." Xiong Liguo put his palm on the table and said.
"Why?" Liu Xueyun asked doubtfully.
"That Zhu Cheng helps in a nearby temple during the day, and he also practices on his behalf. There are many pilgrims inside offering incense and worshiping Buddha. If we break in now, we will inevitably disturb the Buddha." Xiong Liguo explained.
"Okay then, let's wait until evening."
Now that Xiong Liguo had said this, Liu Xueyun couldn't force him to go now.
After all, if you want to catch Zhu Cheng, it is better not to alarm too many people. It is really pointless to arrest Zhu Cheng in front of everyone.
"Come, Brother Liu, let's have two glasses of water and wine." Xiong Liguo invited.
"Okay, let's drink."
Liu Xueyun still agreed. This time he decided to drink less and not drink too much. Anyway, it was still early in the evening and it was only noon now.
"Brother Liu, what does Madam say about our affairs?" After taking a few sips of wine, Xiong Liguo took the opportunity to ask.
In fact, the ultimate purpose of inviting Liu Xueyun to drink was to find out what Yang Ruoqing was thinking. Without getting the news, he was always feeling uneasy.
"Don't worry. Madam's intention is to help you solve the water village issue first. As for General Fubo's issue, we will look for opportunities later..."
Liu Xueyun picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and continued: "You also know that what happened to General Fu Bo back then was not simple. There were not one or two big shots involved, not to mention Madam. Even the current emperor wants to take a breath. It is extremely difficult to thoroughly investigate what happened back then, and we will encounter great resistance, and even end up letting it go."
Liu Xueyun speaks out and doesn't hide anything. He just says what he has to say.
"We understand this, we understand it better than anyone else. For more than forty years and three generations, we have tried our best. The old man back then still had many connections, but after all these years, there has been no progress at all on this matter. Emperor There have been several changes, but no one has done this well. Not every emperor is not clear about what happened back then. The late emperor had asked about it back then, but then nothing happened." Wang Meihua sighed.
The late emperor, in fact, he was not a bad emperor, and he was quite shrewd. Although he was not a very powerful wise emperor, he was still a good ruler. However, the foundation of Daqi before was too poor, and he could barely keep the imperial court from collapsing. It was barely enough, and it was almost impossible to climb higher.
Liu Xueyun didn't know that the late emperor also asked about General Fubo, how it came to an abrupt end back then, and whether there was anything ulterior in it.
There are secrets everywhere and complicated relationships that make Liu Xueyun’s head hurt.
"Take your time, I believe in Madam's ability. Madam has too many things to do at the moment. Don't be impatient and do everything one by one." Liu Xueyun took a big mouthful of food and drank.
This time, he was sure that he would not drink too much. Drinking a little bit of such light water and wine can activate the meridians on the body and warm the body. As long as it does not exceed a certain amount, he will not get drunk.
"Brother Liu, I have already packed up the room next door. After eating and drinking, Brother Liu can go next door to have a rest." Wang Meihua said.
"Okay, let's catch Zhu Cheng again in the evening."
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Liu Xueyun slept very comfortably this time. When he woke up, it was already night. The sky outside was dark and night was gradually falling.
After stretching, Liu Xueyun touched the sword on the bedside and turned over to get up.
"Brother Liu, we are ready and waiting for you." Xiong Liguo, who was waiting outside, saw Liu Xueyun lift the curtain and come out. He smiled, rolled up his sleeves, and exposed his arms covered with black hair.
Compared with him, Liu Xueyun's skin was really thin and tender.
"Then let's go." Liu Xueyun tied the sword around his waist and stepped outside.
Both Xiong Liguo and Wang Meihua came. Judging from their body shape, Xiong Liguo did look a bit like a bear, while Wang Meihua was slightly smaller, but Liu Xueyun could feel that Wang Meihua was more powerful.
Because most of Wang Meihua has internal skills, which may be inherited from Wang Ying, the general of Fu Bo.
After leaving the courtyard, Wang Meihua walked in front and led the way.
"That Zhu Cheng lives not far away. It's no problem for us to walk there." Wang Meihua said.
The three of them are all martial arts practitioners, not the kind of weak scholars. They walk very fast and are very powerful.
"Look, it's the house in front." Wang Meihua pointed to a courtyard in front and said in a low voice.
Liu Xueyun looked ahead. The houses with blue bricks and black tiles didn't look like there was much special about them.
But soon, Liu Xueyun glanced at two people, both of whom looked familiar!
