Detective in the Red Chamber

"If I'm a beggar, what's more, Catcher Huang is from an official background?"

As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly: "Inspector Zhao of Shuntian Mansion, you should know him, right? He had been a policeman for more than ten years, and he had no hope of getting ahead. Later, he voted for Mr. Sun a few days earlier. , and now he is a serious official of the imperial court!"

Although being enlightened by a beggar leader always made Huang Bin feel a little awkward.

But he is a sensible man after all, so he bowed his hands solemnly and said: "Thank you, Chief Hong Bao, for your point. Huang doesn't want to be like Procurator Zhao. If he can live up to Mr. Sun's intention of cultivation, he will be satisfied."

Hong Jiu smiled, and was about to say a few words of modesty, when she heard footsteps outside, she quickly closed her mouth again, put on an impatient look, and waited for the bustard to come in.

"Keep the two masters waiting for a long time!"

Not long after, the bustard really pushed the door open and entered, first glanced at the silver on the table, then called back to the prime minister with a smile: "Qiuyu, hurry up, come in and see the two gentlemen."

It was a thin and petite woman who entered in response to the sound, but her temperament was not very timid. As soon as she entered the door and saw the silver ingots on the table, her slightly stiff waist suddenly swayed like a snake.

She turned a few steps closer, and said a blessing in a coquettish voice: "Qiuyu has met the two uncles."

Hong Jiu looked her up and down a few times, and said with a chuckle: "It's quite pretty, come, come, come and talk in the arms of my grandfather."

Then Qiu Yuyuan is not someone from Qingguan, otherwise how could he hook up with Duan Qing?

Therefore, Wen Yan was not at all hypocritical, stepped forward and sat down on Hong Jiu's lap, face to face with him, took tea, and sent it straight to Hong Jiu's mouth.

"Master, moisten your throat first."

Hong Jiu didn't refuse anyone who came, drank the tea, lifted the skirt of his clothes with his big hand, and greeted Qiuyu's heart, holding it firmly, then raised his chin at the old bustard and said, "You go down first."

"Hey!"

The old bustard promised, her eyes rolled wildly, and instead she took a few steps forward, and said with a smile: "Then I will keep the money for her first."

As he said, he was about to reach out and grab it.

Unexpectedly, Huang Bin came later, rushed to intercept the money, tossed it and weighed it and said: "Since we took out this money, we never thought about taking it back, but you have to wait." We’re only going to be satisfied.”

"That's right, that's what you always said!"

The old bustard took advantage of it, but she didn't feel embarrassed, she responded with a smile, then turned her head and said: "Qiuyu, these two masters are distinguished guests, you must be careful to wait for them."

"Mother, don't worry, my daughter will save it."

Qiuyu didn't answer without turning her head, and her eyes followed the silver.

Seeing this, the bustard obediently retreated out, taking advantage of the opportunity to close the door behind her.

Hearing the footsteps outside gradually drifting away, Huang Bin spread the silver in his palm and held it in front of Qiuyu: "I heard that you are Duan Qing's friend of Sai Tieniu?"

Hearing the name of 'Duan Qing', Qiuyu was obviously stunned for a moment, then raised her eyebrows and spit out: "Bah! The blind man is the one who has no conscience, and he's dating him!"

Huang Bin asked again: "So, you have cut off contact with him?"

"Isn't it!"

Without even thinking about it, Qiuyu said, "Since that unconscionable man stopped working here, I haven't heard from him at all!"

"Ha ha……"

As soon as the words fell, Hong Jiu laughed: "Young lady, are you telling the truth?"

"of course it's true!"

"Then why is your heart beating so violently?"

As Hong Jiu said, his hands tightened suddenly, and his face became grim: "Tell me, when was the last time he came to see you?! What did he say at that time?! Is there anyone around?!"

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Chapter 765 Ask

Dip, point, pick, wipe.

With a few simple strokes, a middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and small eyes, with a bookcase on his head and a square scarf on his head, appeared on the blank booklet that was spread out.

Huang Bin picked up the pen and looked at it carefully, but frowned dissatisfied, turned the pen holder in his hand, habitually bit off the two forked purple hairs, and spit them on the ground with a bah sound. Spit on Qiuyu's head with four hooves upside down.

This prostitute has been with Duan Qingsi for more than two years, and they have a certain friendship with each other, but it is only a little friendship.

It's okay to cover up casually, but how can you stand the threat and torture of Huang and Hong?

After three or five strokes, he began to confess.

According to what she said, she didn't know exactly why Duan Qing resigned from his job here, but what was certain was that he would never offend some great personage as in the rumors.

This point can be deduced from Duan Qing's full of ambition when he secretly came to Qiuyu Wencun more than ten days ago.

That day, the two of them hang out together from noon until evening, Duan Qing dropped a piece of silver for the first time, but Qiu Yu cursed at him.

The two were arguing in the room, when someone called Duan Qing's name outside, Duan Qing dressed in a panic, opened the door and went outside, but there was no sign of that person.

At that time, Shi Shiqing asked Qiuyu to stay in the house, and prepared to leave through the back door alone.

However, Qiuyu insisted on sending him out, and it was precisely because of this that she saw the middle-aged man wearing a square scarf in the back alley.

At that time, Duan Qing seemed to be very afraid of that man, but according to Qiu Yu's understanding of him, he probably just endured it because of the benefits, and he might not have much respect for him inwardly.

On the contrary, someone in the car scolded, Duan Qing didn't even dare to say a word of nonsense, so he jumped into the car and became the driver.

Based on Qiuyu's confession and the time period, it is not difficult to conclude that the man in the square scarf was one of the accomplices who poisoned Lu Gejian and strangled Wang Erhu.

And the one in the car is probably the rightful owner.

This discovery made Huang Bin even more annoyed. If there hadn't been a mistake this morning and he hacked Duan Qing to death, at least he would have known the real culprit behind the scenes.

Now, he can only do the next best thing, first verify the appearance and identity of the accomplice.

but

This middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, small eyes and a square face has eighty thousand if not one hundred thousand in the capital.

Even if those poor people who can't afford to wear silk and satin are removed, there are probably thousands of them left.

Therefore, after Huang Bin drew the figure according to her description, he wanted to ask again to see if there were any other physical characteristics of the accomplice.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to speak, he heard someone knocking on the door outside.

"Master, two masters?"

It was the bustard who heard the voice.

And besides her, there were two shadowy figures standing outside, looking at those tall and burly figures, I'm afraid they are not some tortoises or whores, but the caretakers who are full of gardens.

Huang Bin quickly winked at Hong Jiu, then frowned and looked at Qiuyu on the ground, and quietly took out the ingot of silver from his sleeve.

If the old bustard sees this scene, he will either have to reveal his identity, or he will only be able to perform a martial arts show.

But regardless of which one, it will inevitably make things worse, which is not what Huang Bin wants to see.

For the present plan, the only way is to stop Qiuyu's mouth with money first, and then

"It's okay."

Unexpectedly, Hong Jiu waved his hand at Huang Bin, signaling him to be calm, and then he stepped forward and lowered the latch, and opened the door left and right.

"Master, I will send you some snacks."

As soon as the door opened, the fat old bustard came in with a plate of mille-feuille cakes and put the snack on the table with a smile all over his face, then he looked down at the Qiuyu.

Strange to say, that Qiuyu didn't intend to call for help when she was in front of her, she just raised her neck and called mother.

"cluck"

Hearing the mother, the bustard immediately laughed again, covered half of her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "My dear daughter, you have to take good care of me, if there is anything inconsiderate, mother will not spare you."

"okay."

Hong Jiu waved his big hand impatiently: "It doesn't hurt the flesh and bones, when will you see it?"

"This master is a know-it-all at first glance!"

The old bustard smiled and picked Thumbs up, but then she was embarrassed: "But after all, I can't play the piano or dance for a day or two."

"Knowing that the master is knowledgeable, you dare to come here with me!" Hong Jiu curled his lips in disdain: "If you can hook up with the Nursing Academy, what else can you do? I'm afraid it's besides blowing flute, You don’t know any other instruments, do you?”

As he spoke, he gestured to Huang Bin, and Huang Bin immediately threw the silver into the old bustard's arms.

The old bustard was caught off guard for a moment, and the chest that was lifted up by the underwear was smashed right on.

But instead of being annoyed, she stuffed the silver into the ditch with a happy face, accused her of crimes several times, and stepped back out of the private room.

Huang Bin stepped forward to lower the latch again, but when he turned around, he was a little puzzled.

It stands to reason that the girl in the building is treated like this, and the bustard should have some reaction, why is this?

"My dear brother, what do you think Man Tingfang is famous for?"

Hong Jiu smiled, and fiddled with Qiuyu's slightly mediocre buttocks with his toes: "It's not surprising to play and sing about flowers in the backyard, but there are still some tricks on it. As long as it doesn't hurt the muscles and bones, the inside is still there There are plenty of instruments available."

"Grandpa, please spare the servant girl!"

When Qiuyu heard him mention the equipment inside, her body trembled uncontrollably, and she said repeatedly: "This kind of precious errand has never been the turn of the servants, and the servants are afraid that they will not be able to serve the two masters."

Huang Bin suddenly realized at this time, no wonder Hong Jiu found a slippery rope with ease just now. At that time, he thought it was prepared by Hong Jiu in advance, but now it seems that it was originally Man Tingfang's standard equipment.

Judging by Qiuyu's flustered look, it is obvious that these are not included in ordinary room service, and there are usually specially trained prostitutes in charge of this business.

But for the sake of money, it's not a big deal for a low-class whore to make a guest appearance temporarily.

Therefore, after the old bustard entered the door, he just lowered his head to check, and did not act aggressively.

Of course, if Hong Jiu didn't know the depth and tortured Qiuyu wantonly, then the situation would be another matter.

"Brother."

Seeing that Huang Bin was still a little dazed, Hong Jiu reminded, "It's important to be serious, first ask what you need to ask clearly, and then if you want to give it a try, my brother will accompany you at any time."

呸

What does it mean to be with you at any time?

It sounded like I was going to anal him!

Huang Bin felt nauseous for a while, but he didn't have time to dwell on it, so he hurriedly picked up a pen and paper, and questioned Qiuyu carefully.

Speaking of which, Qiuyu only had a face-to-face meeting with the man, and she didn't even take a close look at him.

Fortunately, she has some experience in welcoming and sending off every day.

Therefore, under Huang Bin's constant urging, he soon remembered that the person speaking in the car did not seem to have a capital accent, but sounded soft, like a southerner.

Chapter 766 Decision

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"A follower wearing a square scarf, with a Jiangnan accent..."

Sun Shaozong mused with his hands folded, his face showing hesitation.

This square flat scarf is a square hat. Because it is tall and huge, it can be strong and imposing, but it is not conducive to running around. Therefore, it is not liked by traffickers and soldiers. Generally, only literati who hold their own status will wear it. Therefore, it is nicknamed "bookcase" among the people.

And the literati who hold their own identities are unlikely to manage "low labor" around ordinary people.

Furthermore, because there is a general xenophobic tendency in the capital, from officials to Li Shu, Duan Qing, a local rogue, can't even look down on literati wearing a square scarf, so how can he bow his head and ears to a foreigner?

Therefore, it can be inferred that most of the people in the carriage are either rich or noble.

As for the current status of the merchant, although it may not be the end of the four peoples, it is not so easy for an out-of-town merchant to subdue the unscrupulous rogue in a short period of time.

To sum up, the person in that car is most likely an official, an official who has interests with Lu Mingsi.

Household officials?

Although this probability is quite large, there is still a considerable degree of error probability.

If this was not the case, Sun Shaozong would not have to hesitate so much, and just send people to the household department to find new officials who have been working for a few years to inquire.

Also because of the existence of xenophobia, no matter where they are from, as long as they are officials in Beijing, they will change to fluent Beijing movies as soon as possible.

Among the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs, although there are quite a few who are from Jiangnan, there are not many newcomers.

And the literati who put down the scarf in the four directions, since they can participate in such confidential matters, they must be the confidants of the mastermind behind the scenes.

It stands to reason that as long as all the suspected officials can be controlled at the same time, and the whore Qiuyu can identify the competent people around her one by one, the real culprit can be found out.

But the problem is...