At the same time, Jiang Tian was in an ordinary-looking teahouse in Shanglinfang on the north bank of Luoyang City/Luoshui River. In front of him was the most popular ice cream cup, and the golden crispy mountain as a topping. From outside, the sound of ancient speaking could be heard clearly.
It's just that the syrup is as white as snow, sprinkled with candied salt and preserved crumbs, topped with honey and hawthorn juice, making it look like red, yellow and white ice cheese; there are also ice creams that are processed to a golden and translucent color, with frozen icing sugar and nuts hanging on them. Sushan has also completely melted, and there is no longer any pleasant air-conditioning.
However, the few people accompanying him had never touched him. They just looked at a house decorated with a grilled black-headed door across the street. Until the middle door inside suddenly opened, and faint cries of children came out, as well as some stumbling and dejected men and women.
This is clearly the home of a city official who was dismissed from office and sent back to his place of origin. However, the passers-by in the market seemed to have turned a blind eye to this, and no one even stopped to watch. On the contrary, everyone present showed expressions of relief, relaxation, surprise, and sigh.
Because the family that was kicked out of the official residence was Pei Yong, the young minister of Dali Temple, who belonged to the Dongdu Branch, and his family. Of course, it is impossible to directly overthrow the fifth-rank Shaoqing of Dali Temple simply by relying on family connections; but this time, the Pei family from Daozhengfang who was far away in Chang'an took action.
In a sense, Pei Shaoqing of the Dongdu Branch and Pei Mansion of Daozhengfang also share the same surname as Shuzong. It's just that one has already established his own family, and the other is still a loose branch of the Wenxi family in Hedong; so in his early years, he received some help in his scientific examinations and official career.
However, this time, Pei Yong did not openly communicate with Jiang Tian, who was the guest of Pei Mansion; instead, he showed inexplicable malice and conspiracy in secret. Although there may be hidden secrets, it also greatly angered the Pei family of Daozhengfang, who had a good relationship with him at first.
Therefore, under some kind of inhumane behind-the-scenes operation, trade-offs, exchanges and compromises. Some of Pei Sixing's old stories were dug up and used as layers of extra information; he could only swallow the bitter pill and price, and quietly bid farewell to his official career.
And Jiang Tian, who was specially invited to come here just to witness this scene, also picked up the ice cheese that had completely melted the mixed colors of the city, drank it in one gulp, and nodded to the tribesman named Pei Shaomin in front of him: "In that case. , then thank you for your help, and the matter will end here."
"Thank you, sir." Pei Shaoxian couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, because, according to the urgent news and instructions from his family, if he could not satisfy the mysterious Jiang Jianxian, he would probably There will be more unspeakable follow-up things that will happen.
As an escort, Linghu Xiaomu, who witnessed the whole process, took a deep breath and tried hard not to lose his composure on the spot. She was frightened by the energy shown by Mr. Pei behind the scenes; she was also slightly frightened and frightened because the other family valued him so much.
If, if he had brought his adoptive father Zhang Yu to visit him, he would not have made an immediate decision to make friends with him; instead, he would have tried to use this method of instigating others to find out the depth of the other party. I am afraid that it would not be the outcome afterwards. How much better would it be than this Pei Shaoqing?
This person is a regular official in the Eastern Capital under the fifth rank, the second of the nine ministers. In contrast, although the reputation of the Marriage Officer of the Wude Department is illustrious, those who can intimidate and manipulate are those low-level foreign officials and subordinates. When they reach the level of the Fifth Prison of Jiu Temple, they have to accompany them. Be careful.
In contrast, she had inexplicably slept very well these past few nights; then when she woke up at dawn, Huli Hutu was lying in this man's arms; her clothes were neatly dressed as if something had happened, but nothing seemed to happen. The weird state that happened; it was nothing.
Because there are so many secrets in this man. As a member of the Wude Division, Linghu Xiaomu was ordered to do this; therefore, she herself was an inevitable part of paying the price for this. But now, she couldn't help but have some new ideas.
If they are just the children of a good family, even if they only have enough food and clothing, who would want to fall into the big dyeing vat of Wudesi, a mixed bag of fish and dragons, or a mixture of mud and sand? Just like this man said, how can there be so many gratuitous benefits and kindness in this world?
Those relatives of the Wude Division pulled them up from being servants in the market or even in the dust, and cultivated them into effective subordinates and operators; it was just to make the most of their value. No one wants to know where most of them will go after they are eliminated.
Only those who are particularly astute and discerning can seize the few opportunities, survive the intrigues and competition among their peers, and then stand out through various tests. Of course, the biggest asset and strength of a female member is undoubtedly her own appearance and appearance.
Therefore, a considerable number of them will learn some ways of service and charm after becoming official members of the Wude Division; and then, with various pre-arranged identities and opportunities, marry into the homes of officials, wealthy businessmen, and celebrities, Acting as a kind of long-term lurking spy.
Those who are more lucky will meet the right person in Wude Division afterwards. Then on the grounds of cooperating with business, they became de facto cohabitation. Then apply for a new identity to go to other places, use running a family business and skills as a cover, and continue to act as a peripheral backstage and eyeliner.
Only those with outstanding specialties and potentials will be retained and become one of the more comprehensive field disciples (field staff) of the Wude Department. Fortunately for Linghu Xiaomu, she met Shangguan Zhangyu, a close relative who had just taken over as a replacement and was seriously lacking reliable subordinates.
She is also willing to play a long game to catch the big fish, and agrees to protect and cultivate her for a while in the name of her adoptive father, in order to obtain the maximum one-time return in the long term. Of course, according to the agreement, if she cannot find the greatest value and use for herself, then she can only be recycled.
However, as she grew older over the years, even the most inconspicuous men's clothing could not conceal her figure and appearance; those young and vigorous "brothers" were always in front of her intentionally or unintentionally. Just show off, or even get close to and tease her.
But the way her nominal adoptive father Zhang Yu looked at her seemed increasingly complicated and wrong. Especially the aunts in the other party's family, when they saw her coming to greet her and ask for instructions, they also talked in a strange way with guns and sticks; Linghu Xiaomu suddenly understood something.
Therefore, under her deliberate indulgence and creation, some flattering comments about Yanxing began to be vaguely spread; however, some colleagues who wanted to take advantage of her even used extraordinary methods against her. , there will suddenly be an accident or something unspeakable.
However, at this time, her adoptive father Zhang Yu unexpectedly stepped forward and blocked most of the private accountability and coercion for her. As a result, there were rumors that she was called Zhang's adopted daughter, but she was actually a forbidden woman; and Linghu Xiaomu's reward was to follow him and risk his life several times.
Originally, she just wanted to wait until everything could no longer go on, then find an opportunity to fulfill the original agreement with her adoptive father; sell herself for the best price, and try to be a stable caged bird. But Jiang Sheng came out of nowhere and gave her another choice.
That was the obsession she had always hidden in her heart. At the beginning, every employee who was appointed by the Wude Division had an opportunity to rename themselves and register them in their household registration; but she chose the famous Linghu family that made her resentful.
Linghu Xiaomu was thinking about how to selectively report what he had seen and heard to Wude Si. However, he saw that Jiang Tian had already stood up and left, and quickly followed him. After saying goodbye to Pei Shaomin at the foot of the teahouse, she couldn't help but said, "Where are you going next?"
"Next, there's no need to go anywhere. Let's just go shopping in Bei City." Jiang Tian smiled slightly: "I'm afraid we won't have much time left in Luodu. Let's buy some souvenirs first ( souvenirs), pack your bags and prepare to return to Chang'an!"
"Going back to Chang'an? Why is this?" Zhang Wusheng who was standing by said: After all, he has been working very soundly these days, and he has found some sense of accomplishment, and through secretly working in the Censorship Department, he has made acquaintances There are many interesting or unique characters.
"May I ask, sir, isn't there still a follow-up investigation that has not been completed?" Li Huan, another follower, also asked: "Is this going to be abandoned halfway?"
"We have investigated three companies this time, and the imperial court has dealt with two of them. The remaining one is not that simple." Jiang Tian wrote lightly: "If my prediction is good, I believe someone will come here soon. The first one was killed and sent to die. Because there are people in the DPRK who don’t want us to continue on this matter."
After all, the opponent is the most important person in the world, the Eastern Capital City Observation and Defense Envoy, and is similar to the head of the Demon City Garrison District in later generations. From his identity and background, it can be said that a single move affects the whole body. Far more important than the Princess Anyang who was said to be recuperating in seclusion, or the deposed Pei Shaoqing.
After pouring dirty water in the name of "animal disaster" and liquidating the two families in disguise; whether it is the dignity of the court or the rules of the system's operation, it is unlikely that the other party will be easily touched again. There is a high probability that someone will plead guilty, pay a large sum of compensation, and have the matter officially revealed.
Of course, it's a completely different matter to have private grudges or enemies. Thinking of this, Jiang Tian spoke again: "Remember, our duty is to respond to and solve the beastly disasters and mutations that harm the people, rather than to get entangled in the rights and wrongs of these officials."
Then, it was as if Jiang Tian had been hit by what he said. When he brought a group of followers to the nearby Luodu North City, he hired a donkey cart and returned with the purchased Hu silk, Yueluo, Tianzhu Baidie and overseas fragrant medicines; but in the residence of the Jinwu street envoy , met a lieutenant-general.
But it was Lin Zike, the Huangmen envoy who had first introduced your Majesty. However, he did not take out the edict or edict. Instead, after taking one more look at Linghu Xiaomu, who was dressed in men's clothing, he narrowed his eyes and smiled and said, "Congratulations to Jiang Daizhao, but there is a happy event for the Tuza family. Delivered to your door.”
"Why are you so happy?" Jiang Tian couldn't help being stunned for a moment:
"The King of Guangling has the apple of his eye," Lin Zike said with a smile, "I have regarded it as a treasure since I was a child, and I have great talent and appearance. I am waiting for the right age..."
