"Okay, then Feng'er, after you have breakfast, you will set off with me to the upper city."
Chu Zhan nodded.
In fact, not only Chu Feng felt that the plague in Shangcheng was strange, but Chu Zhan also felt it was a bit strange.
Generally speaking, plagues have their sources, such as rats, bats, etc. It can be said that many plagues are caused by animals.
But this time, in the report Tang Hong submitted to the court, the source of the plague was not found, which made Chu Zhan feel a little confused.
If the plague has no source, can it be understood that the plague is man-made and someone deliberately created the plague?
Of course, Chu Zhan hopes that his guess is false. If it is true, then someone may be plotting against Shangcheng and the Tang Dynasty. In this way, things will become much more complicated.
"Dad, I want to go too."
Hearing that Chu Feng was going to Shangcheng with Chu Zhan, Chu Linglong was a little excited and wanted to go to Shangcheng.
"Linglong, you are not allowed to go, you will stay in the royal city to cultivate a relationship with the king."
Chu Zhan refused without mercy.
When Chu Linglong heard this, her mouth dropped, and then she looked at Tang Yu longingly, but Tang Yu ignored her.
Then, Chu Linglong looked at Chu Feng eagerly. Chu Feng directly picked up a donkey meat bun and threw it to Dahuang, the red-haired "hungry dog" outside, "Dahuang, this bun is for you to eat!"
"Woof woof."
The red-haired "hungry dog" Dahuang barked excitedly.
Chu Linglong:? ? ?
At this moment, 10,000 cao nima surged through Chu Linglong's heart.
Soon, Chu Zhan and Chu Feng finished breakfast, and then headed to the upper city together in the carriage prepared by the butler. They were accompanied by some officials from the Tang Dynasty who assisted Chu Zhan in his inspection.
At this time, a figure was sitting in an attic not far from the Yushi Mansion. The figure was wearing a black mask. It was none other than Qian Jiao.
When Qianjiao saw Chu Feng also getting on the carriage, he immediately paid for the drink, then called a carriage and headed to the upper city.
…
Upper city, city lord's mansion.
lobby.
"Morning, my lord."
As soon as Tang Hong entered the front hall, the housekeeper bent down to say hello.
"Today's breakfast is very rich."
Tang Hong looked at the rice porridge, meat buns, pastries, and some meat dishes on the table and said with a smile.
Because the plague in the upper city was under control, Tang Hong felt much better.
His brows are no longer furrowed, and his face is much rosier.
"I saw that your Excellency had lost a lot of weight in the past two days due to the plague, so I specially asked the kitchen to cook more."
The butler explained.
"Yes, Not Bad."
Tang Hong nodded, suddenly remembered something, and said, "Butler, where's the girl in white robe? Ask her to come and have some breakfast. I'm afraid I can't eat all the breakfast alone."
When drinking water, don’t forget the man who dug the well.
Tang Hong did not forget to present the prescription to the white-robed woman who controlled the plague, the leader of the White Lotus Sect, Bai Lian.
Of course, Tang Hong didn't know Bai Lian's name or her identity. He thought Bai Lian was a doctor.
"Sir, I'll go and invite that girl."
Just when the butler's left foot stepped out of the threshold of the front hall, Bai Lian appeared in front of the butler wearing a bamboo hat and said, "Butler, no need, I'm here."
"Girl, please come in quickly. I've made a lot of breakfast today." The housekeeper smiled.
Bai Lian hummed softly, and then came to Tang Hong. She didn't eat breakfast, but directly asked: "Lord City Lord, I had something to do yesterday and left early. I want to come today to ask what the imperial court's requirements are for me. Got the news?"
"Girl, I was just about to tell you. Yesterday, the imperial court responded to my message, saying that there is no big problem in letting the girl serve as the deputy city lord of Shangcheng. It just needs to be investigated by Chu Yushi."
"After all, only people with a clean background can serve in our Tang Dynasty."
Tang Hong smiled and told Bai Lian the news he got yesterday.
"City Lord, you can rest assured on this. I, Bai Lian, have a clean background and have been practicing medicine for generations."
"Bai Lian? The girl's name is Bai Lian? It's a good name."
After Tang Hong heard Bai Lian's words, he thought thoughtfully.
"Miss Bai Lian, may I ask a question?"
"Lord City Lord, please speak."
"Miss Bailian, why are you wearing a bamboo hat?"
Tang Hong put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, swallowed the food in his mouth, and asked curiously.
He had seen many women, but rarely saw anyone wearing such a wide hat.
"I, Bai Lian, am a weak woman. I am wandering around alone, so I naturally have to be mysterious so that thieves will not try to take advantage of me."
Bai Lian sighed and then explained.
"I see."
"But Miss Bailian, if you pass Chu Yushi's investigation, you cannot wear a hat when you serve as the deputy city lord of Shangcheng. In addition to affecting your office work, this image will also make you questionable in the officialdom."
Because the plague was under control, Tang Hong was in a good mood and said a few more words.
If it were an ordinary person, Tang Hong would definitely not bother to pay attention, but judging from the confidence shown in Bai Lian's words, her appointment as the deputy city lord of Shangcheng may be a certainty, so he does not mind showing his goodwill to make friends with Bai Lian. .
"That's what the Lord City Lord reminded me."
Bai Lian pondered for a while, then slowly stretched out her hands and took off the hat from her head.
Seeing this scene, Tang Hong put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands again and stared at Bai Lian. He wanted to know what Bai Lian looked like.
After three breaths.
When he saw Bai Lian's appearance, he suddenly showed a hint of disappointment.
This Bai Lian looks ordinary, and even has a bit of flesh on his face.
He originally thought that Bai Lian was wearing a bamboo hat because of her outstanding appearance, and he was also curious about what kind of impressive face was underneath the bamboo hat, but it turned out to be an ordinary face.
Why.
It is better to continue wearing the hat and maintain a sense of mystery.
Tang Hong whispered in his heart.
In the next half a while, Bai Lian ate some breakfast and then left, arriving at a courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion.
Because Tang Hong didn't know when Chu Zhan would arrive in the city, he let Bai Lian live in the mansion so that he could be investigated by Chu Zhan as soon as possible.
Not long after Bai Lian arrived at the courtyard, the housekeeper from the City Lord's Mansion also came to the courtyard and presented some bedding and things for the woman's use.
But after delivering these things, the butler did not leave immediately.
"Congratulations to the leader, you are about to be promoted to the deputy city lord of the upper city."
The housekeeper bowed respectfully towards Bai Lian.
This housekeeper is actually from the White Lotus Sect!
Bai Lian hummed softly, and then asked: "Has the matter regarding my innocence been settled?"
"Return to the leader, it has been done. Half a month ago, when I followed Tang Hong to inspect the officials in the upper city, I successfully added the information of the leader."
"Master Cult Leader, this is your current identity."
"I have been practicing medicine for generations, my parents died of old age, and I have no brothers or sisters in the family."
The housekeeper handed the forged identity to Bai Lian to avoid exposing the secret in front of Chu Zhan.
"good."
"As long as I become the deputy city lord of Shangcheng, our White Lotus Sect can join the Evil Sect."
There was a hint of ferocity in Bai Lian's eyes.
Even though Bai Lian is a woman, she has been ruthless since she was a child. Later, she learned the art of using poison and controlling poison. Once, because someone said something bad about her, eighteen members of the family were poisoned to death.
Later, Bai Lian founded the White Lotus Sect and continued to do evil secretly. By chance, she came into contact with Liu Xi of the Evil Sect, and wanted the White Lotus Sect to join the Evil Sect, but Liu Xi did not directly agree, but put forward conditions , if Bai Lian can successfully enter the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty, let Bai Lian and the White Lotus Sect join the Evil Sect.
"Master Cult Leader, what kind of imperial censor, Chu Zhan will come to the city to investigate your background, Master Cult Leader, or will Master Cult Master use Gu to directly control Chu Zhan?"
The butler had a sinister look on his face.
