"You have done a very good job. You don't need to directly intervene in this matter. Since Qiniang has volunteered, let her step forward and continue to push forward." The figure sitting behind the curtain said quietly: "But , the investigation of missing persons in recent years cannot be stopped..."
After Aunt Gongsun had left for a moment, another tall, slender, curvaceous woman in a crimson skirt, wearing a flying cloud bun and a veil, walked out of the side curtain and spoke softly to the curtain. Said: "Master, do you really want to give up your previous stance of neutrality and detachment?"
"How about waiting for more? Nowadays, the world is in great turmoil, and there are also inexplicable trends brewing in the government and the public." The voice behind the curtain sighed softly: "Qixiu, you have always been known for your bravery and wisdom, how come you don't know What are the potential crises and difficulties that Qixiu Fang is facing now?"
"But I have always been constrained by my daughter's body, unable to stand upright on the stage and rectify my name; I also lack the means to deal with beasts or monsters. I have lost many sisters over the years. If we can't find more With so much new help, I’m afraid it will be unsustainable.”
"As the world's structure is gradually changing, the balance and restrictions in the court are gradually disintegrating. However, there is no longer a great figure like Liang Gong who is willing to help. If the response is not appropriate, I will What Lou possesses will only become the source of eternal disaster.”
"Master, why are you so pessimistic?" A woman in a crimson skirt named Qixiu was silent for a long time before saying: "In other words, you intend to befriend Jiang Supervisor, just because you want to bring in Xijingli Xingyuan, in order to check and balance Beijing. The people from She, Wu Desi, and Jingzhao Mansion are secretly pressing forward step by step."
"Qixiu, you are wrong." The person behind the curtain said softly: "Compared with the powers and capabilities of the two capitals, in fact, I care more about the people of Jiang Supervisor! Or you can say that. , he himself is the indispensable key above the two palaces in the capital!"
Of course, she had an unspoken implication; that is, as former old enemies, those who survived the ghost market had already taken the lead in contacting and negotiating with Xijingli Xingyuan; and they had obtained part of the opportunity to reopen their businesses. Acquiesced, and Qixiufang was not even able to stop it.
But when the moon goes down, the lights in Pingkang Square are bright, but the hustle and bustle of dogs and horses has not diminished much; it forms a sharp contrast between the movement and silence of the city outside, which is getting quieter at night. Jiang Tian, who had enjoyed the lively scene for most of the night, also embarked on his return journey.
Although the escort named Du Qiniang is a little older than the average age of the waiters, singers, dancers and heroines in Pingkangfang, she is better than the mature women of Huaxin. Coupled with the initiative to put down one's body and ask for anything, it is a thoughtful and considerate way of serving.
In the end, although Jiang Tian resisted not having swords and shoes; but as the most talked about in the courtyard's entertainment venues, the complete set of traditional items such as "leather cup", "meat screen" and "human body stove" are basically They all tasted it carefully. I just gave up at the last moment of throwing myself into my arms.
Therefore, on the way back, Kodakya, who was already half-drunk and half-drunk, mumbled a few words while he was about to speak; nothing more than "It's such a pity", "You don't need to worry about me", "I won't mind". “There are very few overnight guests in Yiying Building” “This is a rare achievement”
However, when the Xue clan's tribe and retainers greeted him outside Pingkangfang, Kodak Ya and Jiang Tian parted ways. Jiang Tian, who was also slightly drunk, took a nap in the carriage that followed him. Suddenly, he heard some kind of subtle sound of stepping on the tiles, and he quickly approached from the street.
He just wanted to raise his hand to react, but the next moment he suddenly put it down again. Immediately afterwards, amid the slight and silent shaking outside, someone climbed onto the edge of the carriage lightly; and like a civet cat, he jumped in from the side window and threw himself on Jiang Tian with a fragrant wind.
But it was Linghu Xiaomu who had been away for a long time. The few guards who had gathered outside were alerted, but they also retreated silently and knowingly. I saw Linghu Xiaomu under the moonlight, still wearing crimson men's clothing with a futou and light shirt, but with almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, a graceful figure, and full of charming femininity.
Jiang Tian's suppressed emotions suddenly rose up. He put his arms around her slender waist and said, "I don't know if you can sing "Mountain Journey" by Layman Fan Chuan (Du Mu). "?" A moment later, the carriage stopped against the wall on the long, cold street.
Then there were several guards wearing battle robes and inner armor, with their backs to the wall and the carriage, maintaining a warning range. At the same time, as the axles and hubs trembled slightly, a soft and tearful chant sounded: "Stop and sit in the maple forest at night, the frost leaves are as red as the February flowers."
Half an hour later, the carriage was walking in the streets of Chang'an City again; Linghu Xiaomu, who had loose black hair and a charming face, was also weak and boneless, nestled in Jiang Tian's arms, exposing a large area of snow-white skin. Let it be played with and enjoy the aftertaste of the flush.
"During my temporary absence, it has been a little difficult for you." Jiang Tian, who had returned to his sage state, also felt her graceful figure while talking about business: "I heard that you will not live anymore because of this. Running around all night to investigate, without even having a chance to return to your residence?"
"It's not that we have to blame the censor surnamed Liu for conducting censorship in the Xijing branch, especially because he kept a close eye on them, so much so that the slaves didn't even dare to go back to resume their duties." Linghu Xiaomu wrote lightly. : "So, I can only use the investigation as an excuse to do some secret activities."
"So, I asked him to reap the consequences." Jiang Tian sighed again: "I have also heard that you have been under a lot of pressure these days. I heard that someone from Wu Desi took the opportunity to make a suggestion and wanted you to return to work. I was offered the title of a marriage officer, but you rebuffed me and made a big fuss."
"However, why doesn't Nu understand the thoughts of these people?" Linghu Xiaomu leaned on his chest and confided: "It's just that he has a crush on Nu, and he has those secrets and resources related to monsters in his hands, and even , Nunu’s body is just a passable appearance.”
"The slave's heart is naturally like a bright mirror. Couldn't everything he has now be due to the officials? If the slave truly believes in the promises and inducements of these people, it will lose its last use in the future. Naturally, he will be eaten dry by these tigers, leopards and wolves. It’s all gone, not even a bone or dregs is left.”
"All things considered, a slave is just a little girl whose whole life's future and powerful connections are tied to an official." At this point, Linghu Xiaomu said with a slightly self-deprecating smile: "After weighing the pros and cons, Just make a relatively most appropriate and utilitarian choice..."
"What you did is right. How can there be such a perfect thing in the world?" Jiang Tian said with mixed feelings after hearing this: "Although I am just a passerby in this world, I can at least guarantee one thing. As long as you sincerely Treat me, and I will naturally not let you down."
Then, the traveling carriage gradually accelerated its speed and started to vibrate again at a slightly invisible frequency. Also vibrating along with it was Linghu Xiaomu, whose cheeks were flushed, and her black hair flying in the air like a waterfall. The snow-white powder fluttering in the bra and inner placket...
Finally, when the carriage stopped at the above-ground exit of the Xijing branch, in front of the cover building called "Xijingli Xingyuan Office". Linghu Xiaomu, who was already unable to get up, murmured to himself again:
"Actually, a few days ago, although there was no news from the official, Nunu always had an invisible intuition and understanding. With your ability and means, nothing will happen to you. Instead, you will get more discoveries and insights. Opportunities; and even possessing stronger extraordinary magical powers..."
"However, these days are not without other discoveries." Linghu Xiaomu said softly: "I found that someone was taking advantage of the fact that the branch was under review and had no time to spare in a short period of time, and was secretly transferring people outside Gyeonggi Province. He was After I got the news, I intercepted it secretly."
After the sky turned white, Jiang Tian also took Linghu Xiaomu, who was dressed again, through the underground branch passages to the southwest suburb of Chang'an City. Then we followed the Yong'an Canal outside Anhua Gate, sailed for seven or eight miles, and then turned into a fork of the river and came to a watershed that was abandoned due to dry water.
Afterwards, several expert/direct team members holding crossbows and fire guns and wearing gray cloth armor also appeared from above and behind the wall of Shuidi Room. They paid a slight greeting and salute to Jiang Tian, and then hid themselves again. . Linghu Xiaomu, who was following him, also introduced in a low voice again:
"I thought this was just an ordinary criminal who took the opportunity to abscond; but I never thought that there was such a big fish hidden in it! It turned out to be the former official of Prince Zheng's palace; according to official records, this person's surname is Cai Mingrong , I previously paid homage to the Prince’s Registrar/Secretary.”
"Only during the follow-up verification of the list, it was found that this person had long been ordered to drink medicine to die due to his involvement in the Forbidden Garden Incident. Now, he suddenly came back to life less than half a year later, and secretly managed to escape from Gyeonggi Province. This matter is too strange, so I am specially detained here."
"Later, the slave pretended to be an accomplice of the beast, and deceived him into saying more words in horror, and he also got an unexpected clue. Not only was this man familiar with the classification of strange beasts, but he could also name several different ones. The name of a secret association. But then he consciously made a mistake and pretended to be crazy."
"Due to the tight talk, I was going to send him back to the underground headquarters and use some special torture methods. However, because the headquarters was placed under internal interrogation, it was no longer possible to get more support; so I could only temporarily be detained secretly outside and use drugs to lose my mind. , until the officer returns."
"Okay, you've done enough." Jiang Tian nodded and said, "Leave the rest to me." Then he walked through the front hall and back compartment of the dilapidated Shuidi House and came to When they arrived at a semi-collapsed barn, they saw a blindfolded man tied to a seat.
