Detective in the Red Chamber

With his usual lazy temperament, it seems that he really lost his mind to be able to have this self-awareness.

After inquiring that Liu Xianglian came only after eating, Sun Shaozong asked his mother-in-law to go back and spread the word, and asked Liu Xianglian to wait in the front hall for the time being—although it is a good family, but this kid's appearance is too lethal. Just try not to mess with the backyard.

Using the chopsticks as a spoon, he filled up a few more mouthfuls, and then he heard the son chattering in the room.

Sun Shaozong hurriedly got up and changed his official robes, and went forward to look for Liu Xianglian—if his son really wanted to entangle him, it was uncertain when he would be able to leave.

All the way to the front hall with big sleeves, Liu Xianglian changed her usual style and replaced the tight-fitting hero's cloak with a scholar's long gown. It seemed... more and more indistinguishable between male and female.

tsk~

Please have such a master by your side, no one will misunderstand your sexual orientation because of this, right?

Sun Shaozong sneered inwardly, but he couldn't say anything clearly, after all, the masculinity and femininity were Liu Xianglian's inverse - besides, it was all given by his parents, and he wasn't a head-changing monster like in later generations.

"Second brother."

After Liu Xianglian got up, she was not in a hurry to salute, but held up a small box from the table and offered it with both hands, "This bunch of repairs is too much, I..."

"What can't be done!"

Sun Shaozong shook his hand, and said angrily, "If I hadn't sent someone to see you off the night before yesterday, I wouldn't have known that your kid would have sold the shop—my younger siblings did the same. Mouth."

Liu Xianglian's face flushed, her skin was as thick as fat and her face as a crown of jade, and she said in her mouth, "I wanted to calm down and manage the shop, but I paid a large sum of money instead..."

This is a typical case of high-sightedness and low-handedness.

Originally, the shop of the Liu family had been in operation for more than [-] years. Although the business had ups and downs, at least it had been making money. Fortunately, Liu Xianglian took the initiative to take over the shop for less than a year, and directly paid off the shop.

Now Liu Xianglian and his wife are living without money, and this is also the biggest reason why he is eager to find a job - it's just that this kid is ashamed to speak.

Sun Shaozong spread his hands and said, "I originally wanted to buy the shop back and hang it under your name again, but after a quick scan, it was actually bought by the Zhongshun Prince's Mansion—you also know that there was a estrangement between me and the prince back then. Others redeemed it, but I couldn't redeem it."

As he said, he pushed the box into Liu Xianglian's arms, and said, "Take this hundred and ten taels of gold to buy another shop, or buy a Zhuangzi or something - remember to ask someone to take care of it, so as not to be disturbed by you again." gone."

"Second brother..."

Liu Xianglian was both moved and ashamed, and was about to say a few more words, but Sun Shaozong turned around early, beckoned him and went straight to the stable.

Chapter 641 Appointing to take office [Part [-]]

The old rules, around one o'clock in the third watch, don't wait if you don't stay up late.

Dali Temple.

It is located between Shichahai and the imperial city, facing the downtown area in the south, and surrounded by water in the northwest. Therefore, people from all walks of life in the temple usually go through the corner gate on the east side for convenience.

However, Sun Shaozong took office today, and he is the second in command, so he can't come in and out through the corner door.

So early in the morning, more than a dozen officials and servants stood at the entrance of the east street, with their necks propped up and their eyes wide open. Whenever they saw the carriages and horses of rich and noble families, they greeted them with salivating faces.

In this way, in line with the principle of killing by mistake, no one is spared, and I don't know how many misunderstandings have arisen because of it. The smiles of the leading subordinates are numb, but they still dare not relax at all.

After all, the shadow of a man's famous tree, 'Three-eyed God', is no better than those weak scholars in the past. If he really neglected him, he might die without knowing how.

Seeing that there was another oolong, Zuo Sizheng Tang Weishan stepped aside with a bitter face, and let the subordinates step forward to discuss.

This was already a common practice, and more than [-] carriages were handled in this way before.

Who would have imagined that Tang Weishan would hear commotion behind him before he had gone far.

But it was a maid dressed in gold and silver, who put her hips on the car and yelled, saying that there was an Osmanthus osmanthus Xia family lady in the car, and now she was disturbed for no reason, and she had to give a reasonable explanation, otherwise the matter would not be over.

Tang Weishan had never heard of the 'Osmanthus Xia family', but since he dared to announce his name on the street, he obviously had some background.

So he put on a smiling face again, intending to calm things down first, so as not to delay his serious errands.

Just at this time, I heard someone from the opposite side ask, "What happened ahead, why is the road blocked?"

Tang Weishan followed the prestige, and saw a stunning woman dressed in men's attire urging her horse forward, her unpainted face was heroic, how could a woman not let a man know what she was talking about?

Tang Weishan and the few subordinates around him were dazzled for a while, how could they answer her questions?

The 'female' urged the horse to come closer, and seeing that everyone was staring at her intently, her cheeks were flushed immediately, she flicked the whip in her hand, and shouted in a rough voice, "Master is asking for the new Shaoqing of Dali Temple." How dare you pretend to be deaf and dumb?!"

The new Shaoqing of Dali Temple? !

This Mr. Sun is quite coquettish. Others are the three most popular new officials. It is good for him to bring a beauty who relieves his anger to the post.

and many more!

Could it be the Adam's apple that thing on this man's neck?

It was a man? !

This can be...

This is more convenient to vent the fire!

Tang Weishan was filled with envy, but he didn't dare to be negligent. He hurriedly recounted the incident where he and others were waiting here, but accidentally blocked others by mistake.

At this time, Sun Shaozong's carriage also came up to him, he opened the curtain and asked, "Since you bumped into someone's family, you can't wait for an apology, but how can you have a dispute?"

Because Tang Weishan was promoted by Liu Fang, he had a guilty conscience, so he snatched this job from Yuanying, intending to make a good impression on Sun Shaozong.

Seeing that Sun Shaozong's expression was not looking good now, his spine immediately softened by ninety-nine percent, like a broken prawn, almost bending his head to the ground.

However, before Tang Weishan could say anything tremblingly, a voice like Huang Ying's voice suddenly came from behind, "It turns out that the little girl blocked Mr. Sun's driving, sin, sin! Baochan, hurry up and get someone to move to the side of the road! "

Following this order, the Xia family's two carriages slowly leaned towards the side of the road.

Sun Shaozong followed the prestige, and saw half of the car in the lead showing a charming side, and a pair of watery eyes, scanning Liu Xianglian intently.

tsk~

It looks good and is cheap.

Sun Shaozong smacked his lips boredly, put down the curtain of the car and gave an order, and Zhang Cheng drove the car to Dali Temple.

"Hurry up, hurry up, open the way ahead!"

Seeing this, Tang Weishan hurriedly urged, and wanted to accompany around the frame.

It's just that he had just posted to the front, but he heard Sun Shaozong order from inside, "You stay here and have a good time with others, don't let people say that our Dali Temple is not polite."

Tang Weishan obediently stopped in his tracks, his guts turned green. If he had known this would happen earlier, he would have given the job of Yuanying to Zuosi deputy Chen Jingde.

After sighing for a while, he finally arrived in front of the carriage of the 'Osmanthus Xia family', and said a lot of good things.

This is what he did, but it was definitely a wink to the blind man.

The woman in the car didn't listen to a word at all, but Xizi was just thinking about how good it would be if the jade-faced young man was Mrs. Sun?Even if he is bankrupt, he wants to marry into his family as a wife!

…………

Not to mention how wishful thinking Miss Xia's was, but she said that Sun Shaozong's carriage was surrounded by a crowd of government servants, and when he arrived at the door, he saw several officials waiting at the bottom of the steps.

As soon as Sun Shaozong picked up the curtain of the car, before he got out of the car, all the officials bowed in salute.

The one with the long face and beard in the lead said respectfully, "Yang Zhiming, the prime minister of the Zuo Temple, led the whole Zuo Temple to welcome you to the yamen."

got~

The previous 'Zuo Shi Zheng', here is another 'Zuo Shi Cheng', why does it sound so unlucky?

Cursing in his heart, Sun Shaozong got out of the carriage neatly, first helped Yang Zhiming up, and then smiled at the others, "My lords, please hurry up, I have always been informal, as long as it comes from a public heart, there are no taboos - in the future I have been an official in the same office for a long time, and you will know my temper."

Although he said it was gentle and rainy, none of them really dared to be "informal" and obeyed obediently. This was like the stars holding the moon, and welcomed Sun Shaozong into Dali Temple.

When they arrived at Zuo Shaoqing's exclusive courtyard, everyone paid a visit by their names one by one.

The number of officials under the name of Zuo Shaoqing may not be able to surpass the number of criminal officials in Shuntian Mansion, but those with official ranks far exceed them.

The leader is naturally Zhengwupin Zuosi Cheng Yang Zhiming.

Further down are the Zheng Liupin Zuosi Zheng, the Cong Liupin Zuosi Deputy, and two Zhengqiqian Pingshi, and four from the Jiupin Siwu.

It took less than half an hour for the long list of official titles and names to be introduced, and then each of them reported the errands they were originally responsible for.

Sun Shaozong spoke some friendly official words again, and was about to ask where the experience department in charge of document printing was, so that he could formally verify the official identity in person.

Suddenly, a young official in green robes came in from the outside, and said respectfully, "Si Fang Shunyi, a humble official, has seen your lord, and your seal is ready, when is it convenient for you to check it?"

This is the root of the world's love for power and fame!

I thought that when Sun Shaozong went to Kaifeng Mansion to take office, he had to be made things difficult by Chen's experience, but now everyone in Dali Temple is in fear, for fear of leaving a bad impression in front of him.

Of course, Sun Shaozong didn't just get carried away with it. He really thought that since he was a newcomer, he would be able to follow his promise.

After passing through the field and verifying his identity, he stood up and confessed to everyone, "My lords have any business, you might as well go and get busy first, let me pay my respects to Mr. Ting Wei, and then come to ask you for advice."

Ting Wei is the respectful title for Dali Temple Qing, just like the Minister of the Ministry of War is respected as the Great Sima.

However, recently, official titles have also tended to depreciate. Shaoqing also used the word Tingwei, and Da Sima was directly added to the Minister of the Ministry of War.

In short, under the sound of "dare not" and surrounded by the crowd, Sun Shaozong was led by Yang Zhiming out of the Zuo Temple, and went straight to the main hall in the center.

Just walking halfway, Yang Zhiming suddenly stopped, and said with a nervous smile, "My lord, according to the practice in our temple, I'm afraid you have to go first... go to the cell first."

Sun Shaozong, Zuo Shaoqing of Dali Temple, is indeed responsible for supervising the prison of Dali Temple, but he hasn't seen his immediate boss yet, so why should he go to the prison?

Suspiciously looking at Yang Zhiming, he was wondering what he meant when he suddenly heard a wild animal roar from the northwest corner.

Sun Shaozong suddenly realized.

The highest official rank in this yamen is not Dali Temple Minister Wei Yi, but the first-rank Dali Temple guard—that is, the white elephant that kicked out the bones when he took a bath in Shichahai.

Chapter 642 Appointing to take office [Part [-]]

It is said that it is guarding the sky prison, but in fact the white elephant occupies another courtyard alone.

Since it is a place to raise elephants, the house is naturally built extremely high and grand, but the real luxury is the constant temperature geothermal system laid underground.

The room temperature was about 27 octaves. After Sun Shaozong went in and stayed for a while, he covered his brow with sweat, so he had to bid farewell to the 'Master Guardian'.

It is a real and literal farewell.

Probably there was a breeder on weekdays, and no one dared to come close to feed it. This 'Master Guardian' and Sun Shaozong were quite close, chasing after him and screaming 'lululu, lululu'.

If the mahout hadn't stopped him, he might have followed him all the time.

"grown ups."

Yang Zhiming wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead, and said with a forced smile, "At this time, Mr. Ting Wei should have finished his official duties, and I will lead you there..."

It's not that he's hot, but the cold sweat from being frightened by the elephant just now.

"Not urgent."

Sun Shaozong waved his hand, pointed to a few officers and soldiers not far away and said, "Since we have already arrived here, why not go in and take a look - I heard that my former colleague Wei Ruolan is locked inside now?"

Sun Shaozong will be in charge of Wei Ruolan's case, and it has been spread all over Dali Temple.

Therefore, Yang Zhiming was not surprised. While leading the way, he said separately, "I have been imprisoned for more than two years. At first, I was afraid that he would collude with others. Without Mr. Wei's consent, no one would visit the prison—but at this time, Not much to say."

It's no wonder that Wei Yi was so strict at the beginning, the former Zuo Shaoqing, Liu Fang, was one of the four kings and eight princes, and a staunch ally of the Niu family.

If he really made a fuss, wouldn't it be the people of Dali Temple who were killed?

Less gossip.

However, when the soldiers and yamen servants in charge of guarding the prison heard that the new Sun Shaoqing was going to patrol the prison, who would dare to stop him?

After entering the gate of the prison smoothly, a subordinate staff pretended to be brave enough to greet him, and carefully reminded Sun Shaozong that he had to sign a note first before going in for inspection.

Seeing that the little official was so clueless, Yang Zhiming blew his beard and stared aside.

On the contrary, Sun Shaozong didn't take it seriously. He first went to the duty room and wrote down his name, surname, official position, and purpose of coming. Then he glanced up and down at this person, and asked with a smile, "Who are you? What position do you hold?"

That Wang Biao's face was pale, but he still cupped his hands neither humble nor overbearing and said, "The lowly position is the pawn Wang Biao here."

The level of the Heavenly Prison in Dali Temple is naturally much higher than that of Shuntian Mansion. The jailer has the title of Zheng Qipin, and the subordinates under his command also have serious official status.

Wang Biao, a pawn like this, is from the rank of eight ranks.

Sun Shaozong nodded and didn't say anything else, but secretly wrote down Wang Biao's name and kept it as a future option - as to whether to use it or not, it depends on his future performance.

After all, there are many routines in the officialdom these days, and no one can guarantee that he didn't deliberately act as a strong order in front of him.

Next to him, Yang Zhiming saw that he had no further words, so he hurriedly ordered Wang Biao to lead the way and visit Wei Ruolan's cell number.

Along the way, weeping and shouting for grievances were inevitable, and there were even two familiar faces, who seemed to be officials from the Ministry of Punishment.

At that time, I saw that these two guys were not very well-behaved, and never thought that they would be imprisoned.