Zhang Shilang’s missing grandson actually returned home?
This news surprised Qin Shaoyou and others.
According to what they had learned before, none of the missing children in Mianyuan County could be found yet.
So how was this servant's direct grandson found?
Could it be that the reason for his disappearance is not the same as the frequent cases of missing children in Mianyuan County?
Or is it that the culprit behind the crazy kidnapping of children in Mianyuan County has finally revealed his flaws?
Qin Shaoyou saluted and asked, "Excuse me, old man, when did you find the young master of your house?"
Seeing that he still knew the etiquette, the concierge cooperated and replied: "Not long ago."
"The specific time?"
"Probably at Shenshi moment."
"How was it recovered?"
"It was not retrieved."
The concierge shook his head and corrected Qin Shaoyou: "My young master came back by himself."
"You came back by yourself?"
Although Qin Shaoyou's expression remained unchanged, he was suspicious.
According to their understanding, Zhang Shilang only had one legitimate son. Because he was obsessed with career, he got married late and had children late, so this legitimate grandson was very young, only six or seven years old.
A child of six or seven years old actually ran home by himself after being abducted?
How did he do that?
The concierge saw the surprise of Qin Shaoyou and others, straightened his chest and said proudly:
"My little master is different from ordinary children. He has been smart since he was a child, and he has been taught by his master all the time. He is smart and smart at an early age, and is no worse than an adult."
This concierge was also a talkative person. Without Qin Shaoyou asking, he took the initiative to talk about the scene when Zhang Shilang's grandson came back.
"At that time, I was feeling sad that my little master had been abducted. Suddenly I heard a knock at the door. At first I thought it was someone from the government coming to report the progress of the investigation to the master. But when I opened the door, I saw that it was the little master standing outside. But I So excited.”
Qin Shaoyou noticed a problem: "When the young master of your house called the door, didn't you hear his voice?"
The concierge said: "I really didn't hear it because he was too frightened and his voice was hoarse."
Qin Shaoyou nodded and continued to ask: "Did he say how he was abducted?"
"I really did say that. It was said that last night, a strange old man appeared in his room. The wet nurse and maid who took care of him at that time all fell asleep, and he was the only one who was awake. The old man claimed to be a god and said he would take him Go play in Wonderland.”
"He just agreed?"
"He said that he was in a trance at the time, and the old man's words were so magical that he couldn't help but agree. Then the old man took out a painting and led him into the world in the painting. There, he saw a lot Children are playing happily.”
"But the children who have disappeared in Mianyuan County in recent days?"
"It should be. My little master said that he saw a child he knew in the painting who also disappeared not long ago."
When Qin Shaoyou heard this, he quickly analyzed in his heart:
First of all, it can be confirmed that the case of missing children in Mianyuan County has nothing to do with Hei Yi.
This is because Hei Yi's methods of abducting people are mostly direct and crude, and his purpose is just to eat, and he will not do tricks like those in the world of paintings.
So, could this series of cases be caused by Pai Hanako? Or some other kind of ghost or demon?
And why did they kidnap the children?
Is it just to make money? Or has another purpose?
Also, if the children in the world in the painting are really the ones who were abducted in Mianyuan County, what about the wild dogs that appear inside and outside the city with despair and pain in their eyes?
Will they still be transformed by animal creation?
Qin Shaoyou suppressed these questions for the time being, and will sort out and analyze them later, and continued to ask: "Old man, how did the young master of your house escape from the world in the painting?"
"This is the extraordinary thing about my little master."
The concierge's chest puffed up even higher, as if the person he was praising was not his little master, but himself.
"After entering the world of paintings, he realized that something was wrong. He hurriedly cheered up and silently recited the sixteen words of the Heart Transmission to restore consciousness to the spiritual platform. Then he discovered that the old man was gone and he also left the world of paintings. He was in a building in the east of the city. In the main hall of the deserted temple.
According to his recollection, there were people talking in the courtyard outside the hall at that time. He was afraid of being discovered, so he got out of the dog hole in the corner of the hall and searched all the way back by relying on his memory.
The master reported these situations to the county government and the night watchman as soon as possible. It is estimated that they have sent people to the desert temple in the east of the city, but I don't know if they have caught the thief. "
Since the county government and the night watchman already knew about the deserted temple in the east of the city, Qin Shaoyou rushed there in no hurry.
He became curious about the sixteen-character biography that helped Zhang Shilang's grandson escape from trouble.
Is that a mantra? Or some mysterious secret technique?
Monk Ma and all the warriors also looked confused.
Zhu Xiucai, who had read some books, was more reliable and gave an explanation:
"Sir, the Sixteen-Character Heart Biography is a passage in "Shang Shu": The human heart is dangerous, the Taoist heart is weak; the essence is only one, and it is allowed to hold on to the center. It is said to be the sage's heart method passed down by Yao and Shun, and it is the sage who governs the world. The great method is also the key to personal cultivation of the mind.”
The concierge looked at Zhu Xiucai and was a little surprised: "You still have studied? Why didn't you take the merit examination?"
Zhu Xiucai smiled bitterly and did not answer.
The concierge did not ask further questions, and said to Qin Shaoyou and others: "You should read more books in your free time. Even if you don't take the exam for merit, reading more can make you sensible."
Qin Shaoyou keenly noticed the contemptuous look in the concierge's eyes.
Damn it, am I being looked down upon?
Do you really think I haven’t read enough books? Although it is true that I have not read "Shang Shu", what types of novels have I not read, such as fairy tales, urban novels, fantasy...?
When Qin Shaoyou was slandering him, Zhu Xiucai raised a question: "The young master of your house escaped from the world in the painting just by silently reciting the sixteen-character biography of the heart? And also got rid of the person who kidnapped him?"
"There's nothing strange about this."
The concierge didn't take it seriously, "Not to mention the magical power of the Sixteen-Character Heart Tradition. My little master has been studying Confucian classics since he was sensible and cultivated his righteousness. He is unparalleled. He can destroy the witch in the painting. Technique, isn’t it normal?”
Good guy, it seems that this concierge is still a big fan of Zhang Shilang’s direct grandson...
Qin Shaoyou asked a few new questions, but he still had doubts about Zhang Shilang's grandson's escape.
He still wanted to meet Zhang Shilang's grandson with his own eyes and understand the situation.
"Old man, please help me spread the word, saying that there is a police officer from Luocheng who wants to see the young master of your house and ask a few questions."
Unexpectedly, the concierge refused.
"No! My little master is frightened and needs to recuperate. He cannot accept your inquiries."
Zhu Xiucai and others frowned.
If this were an ordinary person's house, they would go in and investigate directly.
But this is the servant's house. Even though the servant is returning home from his official career, it is not easy to enforce the law roughly.
"Then let us meet him without questioning him?"
Qin Shaoyou could only settle for the next best thing, thinking about trying his [Bright Eyesight] talent to see if he could find some clues from Zhang Shilang's grandson.
The concierge also refused: "It's really not possible. My little master complained of a headache after he came back. The master said that he should have a good rest, and specially arranged for people to guard outside his house to prevent servants from disturbing him.
So don't embarrass me. You should go to the Yamen or the night watchman to understand the situation. They may have solved the case and caught the culprit by now. "
After a pause, the concierge added: "I still have something to do, please take a look..."
This is a polite way of expelling guests.
Qin Shaoyou and others had no choice but to thank the concierge.
The door to Zhang's mansion was closed immediately.
Zhu Xiucai looked at the closed vermilion door, turned around and asked, "Sir, what should we do next?"
