the emperor's man catches ghosts

"It is said in the "Shen Yi Jing" that there is a man in the Western Wilderness, who is as long as a man, wears a hundred-knotted clothes, and has tiger claws. His name is Ao Yin." Guang Yu said slowly, "This monster waits on others and walks alone. It grows and eats human brains, and burns a big stone to throw its tongue, but it dies of exhaustion."

Guangling looked disgusted: "What the hell are these things, there is no end to it!"

Aoyin is an ancient monster in legends, but now it reappears in the world, and even slaughtered wantonly at the foot of the Emperor's Imperial City. However, within a few days, hundreds of people were killed in Beijing.

Xiao Changli was silent, looking at the corpse lying on the ground, his face suddenly changed slightly.

Although the corpse was unharmed on the outside, its mouth was wide open, and there was nothing in its brain, all of which had been sucked up by Ao Yin.It can be seen that although he is wearing ordinary clothes, he is of high quality, and the hem of his clothes is decorated with cirrus patterns, which is slightly different from Jindi's style.

Xiao Changli remembered that the Izumo mission had recently visited, could it be...

"What are you officials doing!" Suddenly there was a commotion among the people who were stopped by the officers and soldiers a foot away, and the voices of abuse continued, "So many people have died, why don't you go and catch the murderer!"

"If you eat delicious food and drink spicy food all day long, the lives of our common people will be ruined!"

"There have never been so many incidents in the past. Why did so many people die as soon as the emperor ascended the throne?"

"Yeah, shouldn't it anger the gods?"

"The emperor is hiding in the palace, so he doesn't care about anything!"

"Let him abdicate to comfort the gods!"

Once the public grievances were instigated, they spread, and the public became even more angry. Many people began to throw stones and leaves at them, and officers and soldiers could not stop them.

"Damn, these gangsters!" Guangling was so angry that he used spiritual techniques, but was stopped by Guangyu: "Calm down."

"Why are you so angry, young master, when have I ever suffered like this..." Before Guangling could finish speaking, a rotten egg hit him, and the sticky and stinky dripped down.He rolled up his sleeves and was about to fight, Guang Yu had no choice but to hug him and drag him back.

Xiao Changli would be much calmer, he would watch all directions without dodging or hiding his eyes, his expression would not change even if he was hit by a stone on his forehead, suddenly he would rush into the crowd like a sparrow throwing himself into the forest, grabbing a person by the back.

It was this person who made the first remark just now, and even incited the people to call for abdication.

The man didn't expect that he would be caught hiding in the crowd. He panicked for a moment and couldn't break free, so Xiao Changli threw him to the officers and soldiers.

The onlookers were afraid that they would be arrested and sent to prison, so they dispersed, leaving only rotten vegetables and rotten eggs all over the floor.

Guangling cursed and kicked the man several times to relieve his hatred.Xiao Changli looked at him coldly: "Speaking out bad words and committing disorder, you know it's a capital crime!"

The man trembled all over, and he still quibbled: "I... what did I say? Besides, so many people have said it just now, why only arrest me!"

Xiao Changli said: "The one who started the figurines should be the first. Say, who ordered it?"

Ordinary people don't have the courage to speak up to the emperor in front of officers and soldiers. If this person is not a fool, he must be instructed by others.

The man refused to tell at first, but after being greeted by Guangling's electro-optical technique a few times, he cried out to his parents and confessed, saying that someone gave him money and asked him to spread rumors to confuse people's hearts.

Judging from his description, the instigator looks ordinary and unobtrusive, and should be just a follower who obeys orders. It is not easy to find the person behind the scenes.

Xiao Changli ordered the officers and soldiers to take him back to Dali Temple for detention, and let people clean up the scene. Just as he was about to carry the body away, he saw a group of people approaching. The first person was wrapped in a mink velvet brocade robe. All of them have a noble posture, and they are still swinging a fan leisurely in the early winter weather.

"Lord Xiao, are you safe?" The man greeted with a smile, looking very amiable, then looked at the corpse on the ground, immediately changed his face, and sighed: "Oh, he followed me thousands of miles away from home, I don't want to suffer this Misfortune is really a matter of time and fate, and good fortune tricks people. Master Xiao, you must catch the murderer."

Xiao Changli saluted lightly, and said: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will do my best."

The man sighed again, and said: "I remember that the last time Xiao Wang came, it happened to coincide with the turmoil in the royal family of your country. Sons killed their fathers, and brothers killed their brothers. It was a chaos. I thought it would be difficult to settle down. The emperor ascended the throne, and even prepared a small gift to congratulate him, how did this happen again? Alas, it seems that your country has really offended the gods, so bad luck continues."

Xiao Changli said: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. In ancient times, it was so difficult to rejuvenate the country, and Yin was worrying about enlightening the saints. As long as you keep your heart upright, you will not be afraid of evil spirits."

The man smiled and shook his folding fan: "Exactly, Dajin has a loyal and talented man like Sir Xiao, he must be blessed and blessed by God. In this case, Xiao Wang will go back and wait for the good news of your lord." It's gone." He cupped his hands and walked away.

Guangling looked at his back and frowned and said, "Who is this kid? He's so weird?"

Xiao Changli said: "This person is the Seventh Prince of Izumo, King Qi and Chu Jingyao. This time the Izumo Mission is visiting, he is the envoy."

Guangling didn't care about these things. He didn't take care of the mighty missions entering Beijing a few days ago. Knowing that the people who were killed this time were members of the Izumo mission, he couldn't help gloating: "These fools came at a really good time. I want to see how many heads he can give us."

Xiao Changli said solemnly: "The diplomatic relationship between the two countries is not a child's play. If something happens to them, we will not be able to explain it. From now on, we need to send more people to protect them."

Guangling curled his lips, seeing that although he was no longer the minister of Dali Temple, he still possessed the same style.But with his efforts to take care of this mess, he was enjoying his leisure, so he didn't say anything more.

"Brother." Xiao Xingzhi ran over, looked up and down at Xiao Changli, and said, "You haven't healed yet, so why are you running around again? You are now the editor of the Imperial Academy, not the secretary of the Dali Temple. Don't worry about these things." Already?" He said while dragging him away, "Father wants to see you, come back with me."

Xiao Changli followed him to Xiao Qianlin's hut, and before entering the door, he heard crisp laughter, Yun Qi was riding on Xiao Qianlin's neck and having fun.Xiao Qianlin also smiled, like a little urchin.

Xiao Changli felt that letting Concubine Jing and her son leave the palace was really the right decision.

"Okay, okay, stop making trouble, come down quickly." Concubine Jing carried her son down, and gave Xiao Qianlin a shoulder squeeze, "Father is getting old, why are you messing around with the child like this?"

Xiao Qianlin smiled and said: "It's okay, if this body doesn't make noise, I'm afraid it will decay faster."

Concubine Jing said: "Father, this place is rough and simple, wouldn't it be wrong to live here? Why don't you follow me to the palace..."

Xiao Qianlin poured a cup of tea, and said leisurely: "Receiving favors from others is like eating food that comes with a sigh of relief. Don't go."

Concubine Jing pouted, and said: "Father, what are you talking about? My Qi'er is the authentic Longzi, Yun Yu's brother, he deserves the king's gift of the mansion, how could it be a cheap meal?"

Xiao Qianlin smiled faintly, swirled the tea in the cup, and said, "If you haven't come in yet, how long are you going to stand?"

Xiao Xingzhi pushed Xiao Changli and said, "You talk, I'll wash some fruits."

Xiao Changli stepped into the door, bowed and saluted: "Father."

Xiao Qianlin looked at him, saw that his face was pale from his injuries, his whole body was almost thinner, and he even got a big bump on his forehead, so he snorted coldly and knocked on the table.

Xiao Changli went over and sat down.Concubine Jing looked at him, and carried away Yun Qi who was still jumping up and down.

"I heard that Mr. Xiao is busy with official duties recently. It can be said that he has devoted all his energy to his work. It is touching." Xiao Qianlin poured him a cup of tea, and slowly pushed it over, "You like to solve crimes when you were young, so it's fine to do your duty in Dali Temple, but now It’s a small editor who risked his life like this, why, want to live forever and leave a name in history?”

Xiao Changli said: "As a minister, you should be loyal."

Xiao Qianlin put down his teacup and stared at him: "Who are you loyal to? Yun Yu? What can he give you?"