In the Hou Mansion, under the flower garden, the orioles are singing and the swallows are dancing, and the lingering sound is lingering in the beams.
After finishing the busy work of the past few days, Li Fan got the privilege of taking a few days' rest during his regular leave. Finally, he had free time to accompany Huang Ying in his own house, appreciating paintings and discussing poems.
Huang Ying was wearing a luxurious brocade-colored robe, a gold hairpin on her head, and jade bracelets on her wrists, making her look even more delicate and noble.
If the parents or servants from before came over and suddenly saw her, they might not be able to recognize at a glance that this was the third lady who loved to dance with guns and sticks, and travel in the world.
In the past, she was a dashing and pretty girl.
Now she is a beautiful little woman, which is really quite different.
As the saying goes, nourishing the body and moving the energy, wealth and noble temperament are not born with it, but are built up by the accumulation of abundant materials.
However, the situation is easy to change, and the nature is hard to change. Huang Ying herself also felt a little uncomfortable.
That was after enjoying the glory and wealth for the first time, and also just passing through the cautious and cautious period when he first entered the Marquis Mansion, and began to gradually recover.
"Husband, I have been in the Holy City for a while and I haven't walked around yet. If you are free tomorrow, just take me out for a walk."
She looked at Li Ao drinking and dancing, and seemed to be in a good mood, so she expressed her wish.
"Okay, where do you want to go?"
Li Chuan looked at Huang Ying.
"I heard that there is a large market near this square. It is the East Market of the Holy Capital and is very prosperous."
"No problem, the products sold here in the East Market are all luxurious items used by wealthy nobles, and they also include many items made by skilled craftsmen, which will just give you some experience.
We will have time to go shopping in the Western Market the next day. It is the starting point of the Silk Road and contains many foreign products from the Western Regions, as well as some craftsmen's gadgets with strange skills. "
Li Fang acted like a domineering little marquis and arranged some expensive entertainment programs.
"That's great."
Huang Ying was a little excited.
Youdao means that poor and humble couples have nothing to worry about, but conversely, even if a rich man like Li Fan is not born to please women, he still has the capital and means.
In order to thank Li Fan for his favor, Huang Ying worked extra hard to serve him that night, and the beauty of it was not obvious to outsiders.
But in the dead of night, when they were lying next to each other and listening to each other's breathing, she also felt that the other party looked like a queen with hidden worries and worries.
"My husband has something on his mind?"
"It's official business from the Demon Suppression Department, you don't have to worry too much."
"I'm a stranger now. If I have the chance, I might be able to share your worries."
Li Ao smiled faintly. He didn't even have a clue about this kind of thing, so it wasn't easy to worry about it.
…
In early November, Li Ao spent a few tender and affectionate days with Huang Ying, which greatly enhanced their feelings for each other.
The situation in the Holy Capital seemed to have calmed down, and nothing that Li Ao had worried about happened.
Li Xin learned about it and summoned him to inquire.
Li Fan wanted to conceal his ability to see the truth and didn't want others to know that he was alone when everyone was drunk, so he found an excuse to cover up. Because of this excuse, others did not trust his words very much.
But Li Xin knew that Li Ao would not target him without aim, so he summoned him in advance and gave him a warning.
"There will be several strange murders in the West Market tomorrow, which may involve strange events."
"tomorrow?"
Li Fan suddenly remembered that he was planning to take Huang Ying there for some fun, and his father happened to use the old emperor's calendar to predict his whereabouts, so he was warned.
"No one believes what you said because they are not aware of the essence behind it, and even if they are aware of it, they will not take it seriously.
This also involves the merits of the various officials and subordinates, and no one likes to be meddlesome.
But think about it on the other hand, if there is an opportunity to be rewarded for meritorious service, those involved will not delay it.
You can arrange some people you trust in advance, firstly, to assist in the investigation, and secondly, to take credit.
Even I can't use something like the Old Emperor's Calendar more than once, and the time it was used last year determines whether there is any space available at the same time this year. If it is moved, it will be difficult to have a suitable opportunity. "
One of the conditions for the use of the old imperial calendar is a full year interval. If it is not met, it cannot be used even if it is only a minute or a second away.
Coupled with the schedule of other departments and major cases, it is impossible for Li Xin to help Li Ao unlimitedly.
The usage in the past few days has exceeded the standard, so Li Fan also knew that if he persisted in not completely eradicating the hidden dangers of Su Sanmei's enchantment case, his chances would be running out.
…
The next day, Li Ao took Huang Ying with him to visit the West Market as promised.
Because he had predicted it in advance, he arranged for his maid Ru Yue to accompany him on this trip, so that he could provide personal protection if necessary.
Today's Ruyue looks delicate at first glance, and has never had any fighting experience, but the bones in her body are all made of the treasure pills awarded by Emperor Delong, which can be used for her to perform extraordinary skills.
Once she enters the state of snake transformation, she will be like Wu Xuan back then, her physical fitness will be greatly enhanced, and she will naturally master extraordinary martial arts.
There is also some beastly hunting instinct involved.
Just like ligers and other beasts that are naturally powerful, they never need any martial arts training.
Although there are differences between novices and veterans, there is no lack of that seemingly innate fighting ability.
Of course, the greater guarantee comes from Li Ao himself.
Li Huan just used the guise of playing to explore the Western Market. He scanned up and down with his true eyes and did not miss the slightest suspicious place.
At this moment, next to a noodle shop, someone hurriedly finished a bowl of noodles with his head down and called the boss to pay.
"Sir, this is not right. Now the face price has risen to nine cents. You only have eight cents, and you are still one cent short."
The boss stopped the other party and said quickly.
"What you wrote on this is clearly in eight languages, do you think I'm illiterate?"
"During the Chinese New Year, everything is so expensive. The price has already increased. I didn't have time to replace it...Besides, didn't I remind you just now? You just didn't hear it."
"Nonsense, you didn't even remind me."
"Hey, why are you so stubborn? Everyone comes to judge. Have I said this to every guest?"
Suddenly, there were divergent opinions and arguments at the door of the noodle shop.
The guest's face turned red and white. Suddenly he picked up the kitchen knife on the cutting board not far away and slashed at the boss's neck.
"ah!"
The sound of exclamation spread from all directions.
