Heart of the Red Son

"Have you heard?"

"What did you hear?"

"Yesterday, the young master of Li Yuan's family was murdered by that flower picker!"

"Ah?! What?" The diners turned pale with shock, talking a lot.

Standing coldly behind the counter, he raised his head from the ledger.

Flower picker, these three words have recently become something that everyone in the capital is talking about, and everyone's expression has changed.

At the end of last month, a wealthy businessman in the city reported to the officials that his third daughter had been met by a flower picker at night.

The Jingzhao government government searched for several days, but could not find even a hair, and the victim did not see the appearance of the man clearly, only said that it was a masked man in black, who only saw it once, and was fascinated before he could shout. Halo, wake up is already lost innocence.

As soon as this incident happened, there was a lot of discussion in the city, some people were worried, and some people lamented that the third daughter of this family might not be able to get married.

Unexpectedly, when the government couldn't find anything and was in a state of desperation, something happened again.

The second son of Wang Shilang's family was also attacked by flower pickers.

He was also masked in black, and before he could see clearly in the future, he was stunned. When he woke up, the bed was covered in blood, and the second young master was dying.

If it is said that the wealthy businessman was just a commoner after all, and the government has been investigating for a long time, there is still room for mediation, but now it involves officials from the DPRK and China, then it will be difficult.

Moreover, this flower picker is too uninhibited!

The third daughter of a rich businessman just turned sixteen this year, because she is not beautiful, not even pretty, so although several families came to propose marriage, it was because of her father's face that she liked her. The wealth of the family.But the matchmaker of the rich businessman keeps coming to the door every day, not for the third lady, but for the eldest lady.

The eldest lady is seventeen this year, and the wealthy businessman has only two daughters.The eldest daughter was born to the main wife, she is gentle, well-educated and reasonable, and looks like a lady of every family, and she is not only beautiful, but also beautiful.Therefore, since the Ji ceremony, there has been an endless stream of people who have come to propose marriage.But this eldest lady also has a personality, she has high eyesight, and the rich businessman dotes on her, so no marriage has been settled.

And these three daughters, firstly they were born in concubine's house, and secondly, their looks are not as good as their elder sister's, so when the incident happened, the people in the city wondered why the flower pickers didn't pick the eldest lady, but the third lady; No wonder he was willing to report to the officials, because the rich businessman didn't love his third daughter at all. If something happened to the eldest daughter, he probably wouldn't want to reveal it himself no matter what.

As for the second son of Wang Shilang's family, he is not as good as a weak crown, and he can't succeed in martial arts. He has an elder brother above him. His elder brother is the opposite of him. A, but also the top few of the second.Therefore, Wang Shilang was very happy, and he had a bright face in the court.At present, the eldest son has joined the Ministry of Industry as an official, working under his father.

Compared with the eldest brother, the second son is even more incompetent. Although he has a good skin, he walks birds in the street every day, listens to plays in the theater, and is idle.Fortunately, the eldest son was promising, so in the end he had to turn a blind eye to the second son.

The two cases were only five days apart, and Wang Shilang went directly to the Jingzhao government office. Although Wang Shilang was the minister of the Ministry of Industry, he was only at the fourth rank, and Jing Zhaoyin was from the third rank, and his rank was higher than that of Wang Shilang. Officials, especially Shangshu and Shilang, the little Jing Zhaoyin is still not enough in front of them.Therefore, since the incident, Jingzhao Yamen sent people to patrol the streets every day, and three shifts of guards at night to strengthen vigilance.

But those who should come will still come. In addition to the young master of Yuan Li's family last night, there have been six similar cases in the past month.

But... These six families are all rich or noble, and none of them are poor.So, gradually, another rumor came out, wondering whether these families had done something bad and suffered retribution.

Anyway, Leng Qingshu shook his head from the bottom of his heart, and the diners in Yiye Pavilion were also discussing that Jing Zhaoyin's seat might not be guaranteed, and whether he could keep his head is another matter.

At this time, in the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, Jingzhaoyin tremblingly wrote an apology, took off his official hat, and waited for the emperor's disposition.

But one day, the decree was issued, and Jing Zhaoyin was demoted to Shanxi.

The butler trotted all the way to the study to find Jing Zhaoyin, with a sad face. The governor was demoted, and he would definitely not be left behind by the new governor.Thinking in my heart, I knocked on the door a few times, and broke in without waiting for a response in the future.

"--what!!!!"

Jing Zhaoyin was decapitated in the study of the government office. The head was placed on the table, facing the door, and the news that the butler who came to invite someone was scared to death on the spot spread like wildfire.

The emperor was furious, and ordered the newly appointed Yin Luda of Jingzhao Mansion and Qian Ming, Minister of Dali Temple, to jointly try the case, including the case of the flower picker, and ordered the case to be solved within one month.The whole capital city is filled with the atmosphere that the rain is about to come and the wind is full of buildings.

Lu Da, the new Yin of the Jingzhao Mansion, only reached the weak crown last year. He was the number one scholar hand-picked three years ago.This time the emperor gave him the errand of the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, and it was at this juncture. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this was the emperor's esteem, and it was a test for this young champion. There must be a bright future waiting.

But... everyone felt that the late Jing Zhaoyin was not a mediocre person. After searching for a month of flower picking thieves, he found no clues, and even lost his life in the end. It can be seen that this time the thief is not ordinary.If the number one scholar can't find out the truth, it's a small thing to lose his official position, and don't lose his life in a muddle like his predecessor.

The Jingzhao government office and Dali Temple were all mobilized, and the guards were heavy. Not only were the city gates checked more strictly, but even walking on the street during the day would be stopped for interrogation.Restaurants, wine shops, inns, brothels and Chu houses have become the focus of search.

Yiye Pavilion was also affected.

"Shopkeeper Leng, we have also followed the order from above to strictly investigate all major restaurants and inns to prevent flower picking thieves from hiding. So, excuse me!"

The meritorious Cao Junjun of the Jingzhao government office can be regarded as a regular customer of Yiye Pavilion. This time he took the lead in searching Yiye Pavilion, and he spoke very politely.

Leng Qingshu said with a smile: "That's natural." Then, he took out a list of account books from behind the counter and handed it to Gong Cao to join the army, "This is the list of people who live in the store, their names, their ages, how many people The companions and the house numbers are all registered in the register, and adults can check them against each other."

Gongcao Canjun took it and smiled: "The shopkeeper Leng is really careful. If every family cooperates like the shopkeeper, the brothers don't have to run so far."

It was evening, and all the diners had returned home, only the guests staying in the hotel were still there, just in time to check.

"It's getting late, I'm afraid the adults haven't had dinner yet, the adults should check it out first, and I'll let the kitchen make some food to feed the adults."

"Oh, this can't be better!" Gong Cao joined the army excitedly, "The Leng shopkeeper is really different! Okay, we are all acquaintances, brothers are welcome, go upstairs to search first, and eat after the search Meal!"

Half an hour later, all the people from the government office came down.

"No problem, no problem. The shopkeeper Leng's place is clean and clear. Let's rest assured!" Cao Cao said as he went downstairs.

"It's fine." Leng Qingshu smiled.

There are two tables of wine and food in the hall. Although they are not particularly exquisite, they are full of color, fragrance and taste.

"The food in Yiye Pavilion is different. Brothers today have entrusted the blessing of Leng shopkeeper, and they are all blessed!" Several soldiers and their subordinates all praised.

Leng Qingshu said a few polite words and asked Amu to serve him, then went back to the counter and continued to settle accounts.

"Oh! I only checked five inns today, and I have to keep going tomorrow!"

After eating most of the food, everyone started chatting.

"Now people are panicking, and there are not many pedestrians on the street. If this continues, next month's Mid-Autumn Festival will not be over!"

"That's right! The inn and restaurant we went to, which one gave a good face?"

"As soon as we go, it will affect their business. Can it give you a good look? But to put it bluntly, the brothers have been wronged. In the past month, we have been patrolling non-stop. When the new official comes, we have to run around the city. There is really no one." Stopped!"

"Come on! If we don't find out about this matter, we'll have to finish the game! This new lord is still a celebrity in front of His Majesty. It is estimated that the new official will take office three times, and some of them will be tossed!"

"Didn't Lord Lu and Dali Temple Qing Lord Qian family visit the victims today? I don't know if I have returned to the government office now?"

"Shh-"

The lobby suddenly fell silent, Leng Qingshu raised his head, and found that all the soldiers had stood up, all looking towards the door, Leng Qingshu's eyes just turned away, only one person shouted: "My lord!"

The one who walked in was a young man with a weak crown, with handsome features and a straight waist. According to the official uniform... it was probably the newly appointed No. [-] scholar, Lu Da.Several people followed behind him and stepped in together.

Lonely and sparse, but secretly sighed in his heart, he really couldn't hide anywhere.

After all the soldiers had seen the ceremony, they stepped forward coldly: "The daughter of the people has seen the adults."

Lu Da looked at the person in front of him, and his heart moved slightly. The person in front of him seemed to give him an indescribable sense of familiarity.

"My lord?" the person behind reminded.

Only then did Lu Da regain his senses, but his eyes still stayed on Leng Qingshu, and he asked, "Have I seen you somewhere?"

Leng Qingshu smiled: "My lord has not come to Yiye Pavilion for dinner, I'm afraid I haven't seen him before."

"Do you recognize everyone who comes here for dinner?" Lu Da was surprised.

"They are all regular customers, not to mention with the demeanor of an adult, it is difficult for a girl to forget." Leng Qingshu paused for a while, and then said, "Three years ago, when Zhuangyuan Lang was parading around on horseback, he passed by Yiye Pavilion, and the girl was lucky to be at the door I met an adult once, probably at that time the adult glanced at it, so I felt familiar."

Lu Da felt that this was reasonable, and said that he really couldn't pursue it any further. After talking to the soldiers, they went back to the government office together.

"He has a good birth in this life." Watching the group go away, Hua Luan appeared beside Leng Qingshu.

Leng Qingshu ordered people to close the door and lock it, and while walking to the back hall, he responded: "Every life has accumulated a lot of merit, and it is difficult to get a bad birth."

"Hey, didn't I just say that I want to repay you, I will find you every time I reincarnate, it really is..." Hua Luan didn't know what to say.

That Lu Da was the scholar who asked Leng Qingshu for help because his bones were washed away by the rain many years ago. It must have been hundreds of years. He would appear next to Leng Qingshu every reincarnation, trying to repay his favor. It's not a big deal, and sometimes I have to save him coldly, so I owe more and more kindness, and the heart of repaying the kindness is getting heavier and heavier, and I will meet again every time I reincarnate.

"I think, in this life, you just sell him a favor and ask him to repay your favor, so as to save trouble every time." Hua Luan put her hands behind her head and followed Leng Qingshu into the inner courtyard.

"Let's see, I feel... this time things won't be so easy to solve."

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