Xia Houxuan was naturally a little surprised when he heard what Cui Lin and Gao Rou said. He thought in his mind:
At this time, no one noticed that he had peeped into the secret, and he could naturally leave, but doing so would probably not be a manly act. Besides, he came here just to deal with this matter. If he left this time, , then Cui Sanlang's life may not be saved, isn't he betraying someone's trust?
"Brother Xiahou, what's wrong with you?"
Gao Xun saw that Xia Houxuan was suddenly in a trance and felt confused, so he asked.
"Oh, it's nothing. I was just thinking about how to report the official matter to Duke Wen Hui, so I took a break for a while."
Gao Xun smiled and said:
"In that case, Brother Xiahou, let's go into the hall."
"good."
Xia Houxuan had made up his mind, so he did not refuse, followed Gao Xun, and continued walking towards the main hall.
"Boom, boom."
When Gao Rou was surprised by what Cui Lin said, she heard a knock on the door. As soon as he heard the gentle knock on the door, he knew without asking that it was his well-educated and beloved son-in-law, the emperor's prospective son-in-law, Gao Xun.
"Xun'er, what's the matter?"
"Reporting to my uncle, Xiahou Zhengnan's heir, Xiahou Gongzi asked to see him, saying that he had something important to discuss with his uncle."
Hearing this, Gao Rou frowned slightly. He thought to himself, it would be fine if it was normal, he had to give Xia Houshang face. But today, when Cui Lin's matter was imminent, how could he have any free time to accompany the young man to attend to trivial matters.
Just when Gao Rou was about to refuse, Cui Lin, who saw what Gao Rou was thinking, spoke:
"Wen Hui, this boy Xia Houxuan has always had a good reputation, and this time he rushed to the northern border and made many strange plans. He can be said to be a budding young man with a well-deserved reputation. I thought, this matter should not be too difficult for Brother Wen Hui, Xia Houxuan This man is extremely intelligent, why don't you and I tell him everything about this matter and ask him for advice, maybe he has some good ideas that can solve this matter without any effort?"
Gao Rou originally wanted to refuse, but after hearing what Cui Lin said, his heart was moved. He pondered for a while and then said:
"In that case, please quickly invite Mr. Xiahou to come into the hall. Come on, give Mr. Xiahou tea and watch him sit down!"
"Yes, sir."
When the boy standing outside the hall heard this, he immediately prepared to go.
"Xia Houxuan has met Gao Tingwei."
Xia Houxuan has always been polite and considerate. Even if the matter to be discussed is extremely important, he still takes it easy and calm.
Gao Rou nodded, feeling some inexplicable respect for the boy in front of her.
"Xun'er, since Mr. Xiahou has important matters to discuss with me, you should retreat first."
"Yes, uncle."
When Gao Xun heard this, he cupped his hands and came out.
Gao Rou glanced at Cui Lin one last time, and when she saw Cui Lin nodded, she no longer had any doubts in her heart. Seeing Xia Houxuan sit down, Gao Rou asked:
"Nephew Xiahou, why are you here today?"
Xia Houxuan didn't intend to hide it. He slowly placed the celadon teacup he just picked up on the table and said sternly:
"To be honest with Uncle Gao, Xuan came here today because of a prisoner who has just been imprisoned in Tingwei Prison."
When Xiahou Xuan saw Gao Rou politely calling him "nephew" instead of Mr. Xiahou, he no longer politely called him "Gao Tingwei", but changed his name to "uncle".
When Gao Rou heard Xia Houxuan's words, her long eyebrows twitched slightly, and her eyes were full of surprise.
When Cui Lin heard this, he was surprised at first, and then immediately became ecstatic.
The two of them thought in unison: It seems that this man is indeed well-deserved, and just because he is well-informed, it is enough to make people feel frightened.
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Shizifang, Cuiji Soup Cake Shop.
Cui Weng was still the same as before, with a kind smile on his face, and he happily used the big iron spoon in his hand to stir the soup cakes that had just been put into the pot.
"Young man Sanlang, why aren't you here today? Did you go to Qingqingyuan again?"
Cui Weng thought like this and couldn't help but think of that day many years ago.
Counting from the time when I picked up Saburo, more than ten years have passed...
"Cui Weng, someone is looking for you."
"Someone is looking for me...who is it?"
"I don't know. Judging from his clothes, he looks like someone from the government."
"The government..."
After Cui Weng heard this, his dry and strong hands that had never shaken even after holding a heavy spoon for most of his life were visibly shaking at this moment.
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Old Cui Tou, who has been law-abiding and peaceful all his life, has never touched the floor tiles of the Prison Office. Now that he suddenly came to the famous Tingwei Prison, naturally his legs could not stop shaking and his back was numb. Bitter tongue.
Whether it was the majestic stone lions outside the government office or the majestic Gao Rou and Cui Lin sitting in the hall, Cui Weng felt extremely stressed. So when he came to the main hall, his knees softened subconsciously, and he knelt down on the ground with a plop.
"Cui, a grassroots man, come and see..."
"Old man, why are you so polite? Please get up quickly!"
Cui Lin felt guilty and longed for Cui Wenji and Cui Sanlang very much. He also knew that his Wenji had been well fed and clothed under Cui Weng's care over the years, and had also practiced good martial arts. Naturally, he was interested in the person in front of him. The old man Cui Weng was full of gratitude, so when he saw Cui Weng bowing down, he immediately stood up and helped him.
Cui Weng was completely confused. He didn't understand why this extraordinary gentleman came to help him personally. At this moment, his mind went blank. He just stood up slowly and tremblingly with Cui Lin's help. At this moment, big beads of sweat rolled down Cui Weng's forehead like beans from the autumn harvest rolling out of the pods. down.
Looking at Cui Weng who looked hesitant and trembling, Cui Lin took three steps back and bowed deeply towards Cui Weng.
The frightened Cui Weng opened his mouth wide and was so surprised that he couldn't say a word.
Seeing this, Xia Houxuan on the side was afraid that Cui Weng would bow down again, so he hurriedly stepped forward to help Cui Weng.
At this time, Cui Lin stood up and said seriously to Cui Weng:
"Old man, to be honest, I am Saburo's biological father, Cui Lin Cui Deru."
After Cui Weng heard this, he was completely stunned. After a while, he finally burst into tears. I don't know whether I am sad or happy.
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Under the guidance of Gao Rou, Cui Lin, and Xia Houxuan, Cui Weng learned the ins and outs of Cui Sanlang's arrest.
After learning the status of the three people and that they all wanted to try to rescue Saburo, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I just remember that the night before yesterday, when I was about to close the stall, a man came to see Saburo."
Hearing this, Gao Rou asked again:
"Cui Weng still remembers, who is that person?"
Cui Weng frowned slightly, thought for a long time, and finally thought of it:
"I remembered, that person, that person is the boy from the Su family tea shop!"
Gao Rou exchanged glances with Cui Lin and Xia Houxuan and understood that there was a clue to the case.
"Somebody come!"
"exist!"
Tingwei Gaorou shouted, and the messenger waiting outside the hall came in.
"Immediately lead a team of people to the Sujia Teahouse in Jiuzifang and bring me those who went to Cuiji Soup Cake Shop in Shizifang the night before!"
"only!"
The messenger received the order, took the official document, and immediately made arrangements.
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"It's Lei Li, it's Lei Li! It's all what Lei Li taught me!"
Xia Houxuan did not expect that the boy from the Su family teahouse in Jiuzifang would confess so quickly. It seemed that Tingweijian's prestigious reputation really worked.
Gao Rou continued to ask seriously:
"Who is Lei Li? Recruit him quickly and truthfully, so as not to suffer physical pain!"
When the boy heard the words "skin and flesh pain", he started shaking like a dustpan fan or a bamboo sieve sifting chaff. He immediately explained:
"Lei Li, Lei Li is... the general of His Royal Highness the House of Hedong King..."
Cui Lin smiled, turned to Gao Ju and said:
"It seems that we have really found out what happened to His Highness."
Gao Rou smiled slightly:
"No matter he is a dragon or a nobleman, as long as he violates the laws of the Wei Dynasty, he will be doomed! Someone, go to the Hedong Prince's Mansion and bring Lei Li!"
"only!"
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In the main hall of the Hedong Prince's Mansion, Cao Lin faced the menacing Tingwei Langzhong without showing any panic at all. He just took the time to serve tea and drink it slowly.
"According to the order of the Tingwei, I will hold Leili for trial!"
Cao Linyun smiled lightly. He looked at the leading doctor Ting Wei and whispered two words:
"Please."
When Lei Li was taken away by the people from Tingwei Prison, he was wiping the "black dragon armor" given to him by His Highness the King of Hedong.
The pieces of black dragon scales looked even more ferocious and terrifying in the dim light.
Lei Li stretched out his hand to touch, and what he touched was not only cold, but the rest was still cold.
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"Mr. Xiahou, this Lei Li is a hard-nosed person who doesn't take soft things hard. He doesn't seem to be afraid of the torture of our Tingwei Prison. It seems that we need to find out this bewitched Cui Sanlang... Oh, it is the bewitched Mr. Cui. It’s not that easy to be the mastermind behind the scenes.”
Facing the frowning Tingwei Gaorou, Xia Houxuan did not panic. After thinking for a long time, he made a bold guess:
"Mr. Wen Hui, Gong Deru, have you ever doubted someone?"
Gao Rou and Cui Lin were both a little surprised when they heard this. After they looked at each other, they looked at Xiahou Xuandao in disbelief:
"Master Xiahou is saying... this matter has something to do with the Hussar Mansion..."
Xia Houxuan nodded without comment. He frowned slightly and said softly:
"Gong Deru, it seems that saving your son this time depends on the emperor's mood and wishes."
Cui Lin's heart was at a loss at this moment, but it was also clear. It seems that everything can only be discussed again after His Majesty returns to the capital.
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On the Yuzhou River, the dragon boat returning to the west is drifting slowly.
"Your Majesty, this is the flying letter from Schoolmaster Liu."
The emperor, who was looking at his family's country from a distance, nodded, took the bamboo tube handed by the waiter, and took out the ruler-shaped book in it.
After he finished reading, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips:
"It seems that Liu Ci has been busy these days. Also, Xia Houxuan, this kid, has been very lively recently."
The waiter beside him didn't even dare to take a breath, so he didn't dare to reply to the emperor's words.
Cao Pi bathed in the oncoming wind and recited the beautiful article he had written back then:
"It's late spring in Weiwei, and it's the Jumangsi Festival. It's such a good time. The wealth in Duyanghou's house should be enough for the people of Luoyang to celebrate the spring breeze for a while..."
