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Why the dead know secrets that you will know?

The deceased, Gao Cheng, was a servant of the Hou family. Your Pang family is the concubine of the Hou master. One walks in the outer courtyard, and the other lives in the inner courtyard of the second gate. If they lived peacefully, how could they meet?Are you so intimate that you can talk about everything, even secrets?

As soon as Lu Li and Shen Wansha said what they said, Madam Du also spontaneously found the direction of attack, and asked sharply: "Master Hou passed away seven years ago, but my aunt can't stand it anymore!"

Pang's face was flushed, his eyebrows were ashamed and angry, "I didn't!"

"Then why do you know that Gao Cheng was silenced because he learned the secret!"

"My guess!"

Shen Wansha was amused, and tapped the handle of the fan on his palm, "If you can guess the murderer, how can there be unsolved cases in the world? If you are like this, the imperial court will issue a plaque. Once there is a case, eight people will be punished." Bring a big sedan chair to pick you up, so that your compassionate heart can benefit all sentient beings."

Pang's face turned red and then turned white, turned white and turned blue, and the transformation was so beautiful.She remained silent, as if she understood that she had done something stupid, and she was thinking about how to bring down Mrs. Zhang, and pull herself out of the vortex by the way.

But she acted too aggressively just now, and now she seems to be unable to pick out how to refute...

Mother Du stared at Pang with contempt: "Some people think that others are not clean if they are not clean. You are the mud on the ground, and you think that the whole world is mud, and there can be no noble white clouds. You are obviously a frog at the bottom of the well." How dare you compare yourself to Dahai Kunpeng, shameless! I think my aunt has never heard of the saying that rumors stop at wise men!"

Pang's lips were bleeding, and bloodshot eyes were condensed in his beautiful eyes. He was stubborn and terrifying, "However you argue, Mrs. Zhang has lost her reputation, and everyone in Shangjing knows it!"

"Have you seen it? Or have all the people in Shangjing seen it?" Mother Du sneered, "Seeing is believing, hearing is believing. My aunt must have never heard of it!"

"I just know-"

"Okay!" Mrs. Zhang slapped the table fiercely, "Don't you think the house is not messy enough?"

Mama Du immediately knelt down and pleaded guilty, "This old slave has overstepped, I beg my wife to punish me."

"You are an old man by my side. I will give you face, and I will punish you later when the matter is over." Mrs. Zhang waved her hand to get Madam Du up, and looked at Pang with indifference, "You have lost enough face, but Hou There are not many people who cared about your heart before you were alive, and I will not punish you harshly, go back and think about your mistakes behind closed doors."

Pang didn't look at Zhang after he came, so he naturally refused to admit punishment at this moment, "Are you guilty!" She said in a sharp voice, "I'm afraid that others will find out what happened back then, so as soon as this remark comes out, I will kill you." Press it down immediately!"

Mrs. Zhang is Mrs. Hou, who has absolute power in the mansion. She said that she asked Pang to go back and meditate behind closed doors. Naturally, someone came to invite him.If Ponzi doesn't do it, the servants will definitely help her. Pangzi is struggling desperately, cursing while struggling, like a shrew. For a while, several mothers and maids can't control her. The whole scene is very lively, very... Ugly .

Lu Li was dumbfounded. The most important thing for women in ancient times was manners. Even women who slapped their legs and scolded the street had to pay attention to their posture. Their hair can be messed up, and their clothes and skirts can’t be lifted. This Ponzi doesn’t care at all. Just pull it out!

It really doesn't match her looks...

Pang's shameless, the Hou Mansion wants it, but Zhang's still sitting on top and watching!The mother and the maids didn't dare to use too much force. This big Xia, the aunt is wearing thin silk gauze, and she accidentally tore it open to make a fool of herself... Whose fault is it?

……

Shen Wansha put the handle of his fan on his forehead and sighed, "I said Pang, why can't you understand human language? The most important issue now is not Cui Luo's death, but how do you know the cause of Gao Cheng's death and the motive of the murderer?" of!"

Pang Shi refused to leave, and it would be embarrassing to tear up in front of the guests. Zhang Shi waved the maids down and gave her a chance to speak.

"I really guessed it!" Pang bit his lip, "I know that Mrs. Zhang killed Mr. Gao, and Gao Cheng is his loyal servant. After so many years, I didn't know it at the time, but I should be aware of it now..."

Shen Wansha flicked the fan in his hand, looked at Lu Li silently, his small eyes were full of helplessness: I can't do it, you go!

Lu Li then asked Pang: "The Marquis of Wu'an's family has a great career, and there is not only one loyal servant. Why do you not care about other people, but only pay attention to Gao Cheng?"

Go!Shen Wansha beat his palms with fists, his eyes were shining, why didn't he think of this!

Even if Ponzi and Gao Cheng have no ugly relationship, you can't touch your upper lip to your lower lip when you say this. Just guess, there must be a reason!

"Because I used money..." Pang Shi trembled his lips, "He promised me that Master Yan would enlighten my son!"

Upon hearing the words Yan Fuzi, Zhang's face immediately changed, "You deserve it too!"

"Why can't it work!" Pang stared at Zhang, "Master Yan is a great talent. If it hadn't been for an accident, he would have already shown his talents in the court. Wouldn't it be a waste to teach only one person? He is also the son of Lord Hou, why can't you treat him as the same? Mother and son are deliberately blocking my son's future, are they trying to take over all the wealth of the Hou Mansion!"

Shen Wansha couldn't listen anymore, "Your son is just a bastard. According to the law, it is impossible to give too much to the division of the family. All the property of the Hou Mansion belongs to the wife and the son, and has nothing to do with you."

Pang turned his head and glared at Shen Wansha: "Master Hou promised me that everything would be left to my son!"

"Can a man take what he says in bed seriously?" Shen Wansha sneered, "Besides, if I remember correctly, your son is only six years old, he seems to be posthumous? When Lord Hou said this, your son was not born yet. Can you believe it too?"

"Everything Hou Ye said to me will be fulfilled! My daughter is married with ten miles of red makeup, and she has seen it all over the capital!"

……

They were talking over there, while Lu Li asked Zhao Zhu in a low voice: Cui Luo is dead, Cui Zhi is the only legitimate son, no matter how young he is, he has to inherit the title, why is he still only the eldest son?Who is this banquet master?

Zhao Zhu gained Emperor Taijia's trust and took over the various news channels in the capital. He really knew about Lu Li's issue.

When Cui Luo passed away, Cui Zhi was still young, and the Zhang family took his place in the Ming Dynasty, saying that eating the king's salary and being loyal to the king, Cui Zhi is still young, he needs to work hard to learn and improve, it is better to be a prince, if he can grow into a talent, he will be a man of his own. Share your worries for the king. If you grow crooked and have no ability, if you can't serve the country but will be a drag on others, you might as well not give up this title, please grant the emperor's permission.

The book was written with modesty and prudence, with a firm and firm attitude. After reading it, Emperor Taijia praised him and recognized his loyalty. He also sent the book to the royal family, dignitaries and ministers to let them study hard, not as good as a woman!

Mrs. Zhang is very smart. This action made the emperor remember their mother and son. At least before Cui Zhi was born, others would not dare to bully their orphans and widowed mothers. This gave Cui Zhi enough time to grow up.Even if Cui Zhi is not very smart, as long as he is not crooked, even if he only has a loyal and honest character, if he is sent to the emperor, the emperor will not get tired of him.

Of course, Mrs. Zhang will not allow Cui Zhi to be crooked, and she will do everything she can to make Cui Zhi grow into an outstanding person.

Mrs. Zhang used all her efforts to pave a sunny road for her son. This feeling of licking the calf is touching...

The gentleman who taught Cui Zhi in the Hou's mansion was Master Yan.Yanfu's name is An, he is an orphan, he studied with a hermit in the mountains since he was a child, he is very talented and unparalleled in style, but he has no money and lives a bit of poverty.

When Yan'an went to the capital to seek a future, it happened to be the year when Cui Luo was enshrined as Marquis.Cui Luo was in danger and was seen by Yan An who was passing by, and Yan An saved his life.After Yan An became seriously ill, Cui Luo invited a famous doctor for him, and Yan An was able to survive... After going back and forth, the two became life-threatening friends.

In just a few days in Shangjing, Yan'an became famous and admired by many.Cui Luo is a member of the Cui clan, he was enfeoffed as a marquis, and he is in harmony with a famous person like Yan'an, so his reputation is naturally not bad.

But Yan'an was not very lucky, for some reason, he was injured on the head and disfigured.Although the doctor tried his best to treat him, he still left a long scar starting from his forehead, across his eyebrows, and down to the corner of his eyes.

No matter how thirsty the imperial court is for talent, it also pays attention to appearance. There are many talented people in the Great Xia, and the imperial court will not insist on a person with a flawed face, so this Yan'an's official career is cut off.

Yan'an was disheartened and wanted to pack up his things and go back to his hometown, but Cui Luo stopped him, and he desperately left him in the Hou's mansion, saying that as a good brother for a lifetime, if he had a bite to eat, he would never let Yan'an suffer!Yan'an was grateful for his friendship, so he stayed.

He lived in the Hou Mansion as a guest and served as Cui Luo's staff.Whenever there is something in the Hou's mansion, whether it is related to the court, or it is trivial, as long as it can help, Yan'an will do it.Of course, his status is not the same as that of a servant, he is treated very well in everything, and he only listens to Cui Luo. When Cui Luo is away, Zhang also listens to what he says. As for others...he doesn't care at all.

After Cui Luo's death, Yan An didn't leave either, and became Cui Zhi's teacher, teaching him with all his heart.

Yan'an's talents are excellent, and Cui Zhi is lucky to have him as his teacher.Cui Zhi is fifteen this year, and his talent and character are good. The only thing he lacks is experience. Mrs. Zhang is very satisfied.She was worried about her son's future. Now that she is a widow, her only hope is Cui Zhi, so whoever makes plans for Cui Zhi will poke her heart...

No wonder she couldn't hold back at all when she mentioned the banquet master, and her emotions directly appeared on her face.

After Zhao Zhu finished explaining, Lu Li suddenly realized and understood.

In the main hall, after Pang came in, Zhang chased Cui Zhi out with winks, probably because he didn't want him to see such a scene.She wanted him to experience his heart and hone his abilities, but the inner house is dirty, it's not a man's business...

Pang made a fuss and made a fuss in front of Zhao Zhu. As Ping Wang, Zhao Zhu couldn't just ignore it.In ancient times, it was a great sin for a woman to kill her husband, and the Zhang family was a widow and her reputation was very important. If this matter was brought up, even if it was a publicity affair, it would have to be investigated, otherwise there might be some slanderous words if it was spread.

But this Pang family is full of scheming, disrespectful to the mistress, and his eyebrows are too flexible. I am afraid that he is also a restless person, so he needs to have a trial.

……

It was almost noon, and several people were hungry. Mrs. Zhang must have been tired after the whole morning.This matter can't be explained for a while, Ponzi is making a fuss, they don't really feel comfortable, and people from the government will come in the afternoon, Zhao Zhu thought that he might as well ask the officials to investigate and collect evidence first, and ask the confession to find clues ...

Zhao Zhu offered to leave, but Mrs. Zhang didn't stop her, but just looked at Lu Li with some reluctance: "Come here often..."

Lu Li replied solemnly: "Don't worry, Aunt Zhang, I will visit you often."

……

Lu Li and the others left, walked through the Chuihua Gate, and saw Cui Zhi listening to the training in the hexagonal pavilion outside the Moon Gate.

Cui Zhi stood with his hands down, his small face tensed. A middle-aged man was standing opposite him, wearing a moon-white wide-sleeved literati robe. …Worry and slack, think carefully about the beginning and respect the end, worry about obstruction, think about humility to accept it, want to slander the evil, think about rectifying the body to get rid of the evil..."

"Privately discussing people's merits is not what a gentleman would do!"

Cui Zhi lowered his head, "I was wrong... Seeing that something is wrong, I can find a way to correct it. It is useless to swear in private, and it is also harmful to my personal morality..."

"It's good if you understand..." The warm wind blew over the man's black hair, revealing a handsome face with a deep scar between his brows... He sighed slightly, with a warm smile on his lips, "Your mother has worked hard , don’t let her down.”

"Yes……"

Lu Li tugged at Zhao Zhu's sleeve: "That's Yan'an?"

Zhao Zhu looked at it and nodded: "Yes."

Shen Wansha squeezed over, stretched his neck and looked into the pavilion, "Wow, he looks so good-looking! As expected of a celebrity!" It's a pity that the scar between the eyebrows is.

"Better looking than me?" He Lianyu dragged Shen Wansha back, Tao Hua's eyes were full of affection, almost drowning in it.

Shen Wansha blushed a little, coughed twice, pushed him away to tug on Lu Li's sleeve, "Little Li, what are we having for lunch?"

……

As a prince, it is very convenient for Zhao Zhu to go to any restaurant to eat, and he doesn't have to wait in line.Shen Wansha simply made a decision and went to the most famous restaurant with the most customers in Shangjing.

The meal was quite enjoyable, and after they were full with wine and food, several people began to discuss the next thing, after the discussion, Zhao Zhu called the people from the government to explain.

After some investigation today, the murderer may be in the Hou's mansion, which happens to be not far from Chaoyang Street, and the scope is also suitable.The first thing the government sent officials to do was to carefully check the confession, analyze the social relationship and network of the deceased Gao Cheng, and see if they could find any suspicious people.

The Pang family made a big fuss in the mansion today, not to say that the Zhang family killed her husband. The Zhang family said that the government had investigated and proved that there was no such thing. , so that we can make friends.

In addition, there are three main points in this case.One is Gao Cheng's door key, the tiger head lock is difficult to open, and Gao Cheng doesn't sound like someone who is careless enough to forget to lock the door, so if you find the key, you may find the suspect; the second is the murder weapon, the wound on the deceased's body is special , The murder weapon looks uncommon, but it is not common but it does not mean that it is difficult to find. As long as the murder weapon is found, the suspect will naturally be there; the third is the red lacquerware lost in the deceased's room.

Although I don't know what that lacquerware is, but someone took it away at such a sensitive point, there must be something special about this thing.Although the cabinet is tall and long, the partition in the middle is not high, and there are red marks left in the depth of the cabinet, it must not be too big...

Lu Li gave the lecture, Shen Wansha added, Zhao Zhu nodded solemnly on the sidelines, and the official was afraid that he would not be able to remember, so he simply asked someone below to come over with a pen and paper to take notes.

……

It won't be so fast to ask for a confession, Lu Li also felt a little bit sorry for Mrs. Zhang, and wanted her to have a good rest, so he didn't come to the door immediately, and he went back to the garden.

Shen Wansha was tired from tossing around all morning, and he was a little worried about his parents who were not worried at home, so he made an appointment with Lu Li to call him if something happened, so he turned and went back to Shen's residence.He Lianyu, Shen Wansha refused to follow, so he went back to the Honglu Pavilion and devoted all his energy to the Raiders' Treasure Alliance.

As for Zhao Zhu... King Ping was very busy and was called into the palace by the emperor again.

At night, when Zhao Zhu came back, his steps were brisk.

Lu Li flicked the pen tip in his hand, his eyes were a little surprised, "Is there anything good?"

Zhao Zhu didn't speak, he jumped up and hugged Lu Li fiercely and gnawed, very excited.

"The pen...my pen is still dipped in ink!" Lu Li couldn't avoid it, and angrily scratched Zhao Zhu's face with the pen.

Zhao Zhu let him paint, but after Lu Li stopped, he moved his big face closer, rubbing and kissing Lu Li's face.

Lu Li: ...

"Is the ink delicious?"

Zhao Zhu smacked his lips, staring at Lu Li's lips, "Sweet..."

Sweet fart!That was just now when Hu Weiwei made honey water for him to drink!

Lu Li slapped Zhao Zhu's face aside, "It's so dirty!"

Do you want to pretend to be Bao Gong with a black face?Baogong wouldn't be so dark and ugly, his skin color is very even!

Zhao Zhu touched Lu Li's face, "Daughter-in-law is so pretty! She's pretty even with a dark face!"

Beautiful yarn!Lu Li lifted his foot and kicked it.

Zhao Zhu clamped his legs and clamped Lu Li's feet between his knees. Seeing that he was really angry, he just let out a long sigh and hugged him tightly, "I'm very happy."

Lu Li: ...

So what are you happy about, tell me and let me hear it!

"The person who has a deep relationship with Shou'anbo and Guo Wei...has a clue." Zhao Zhu hugged Lu Li and sighed, very satisfied.

This is really good news!Lu Li was also surprised, "Who is it?"

"Li Chang, deputy envoy of the Privy Council." Zhao Zhu spoke slowly, telling the story little by little.

After he came out of the palace, the secret guards sent new news. It seemed that Li Chang and Guo Weiming had no connection on the surface, but they were doing business in each other's mansions, such as baby additions, birthday celebrations, weddings and funerals, and rituals were very important.If there is really no appreciation, it is just a matter of face, and it is reasonable for the etiquette to be only expensive, but their etiquette is not only expensive, but also very considerate, and even comprehensive, which is not normal.

After further investigation, it was found that the two did not socialize in front of others, but they often appeared at the same place at the same time. This time and place were inconspicuous, and others did not pay attention to whether they met.But it's a coincidence that such a thing happens once or twice, it always happens...it's interesting.

The hidden guards are still investigating deeper matters, this is just a doubt.

Even so, Zhao Zhu is also very happy, there is finally progress, isn't it?

Lu Li was also very excited to hear that, there is a way to do this!But—"I remember the Privy Envoy is a military officer?"

The money corruption case is mainly involving civil officials, and the two sides have no boundaries. No matter how capable Li Chang is, can he cross the boundary and grasp it?If he is really capable, he must not be just a privy envoy.

"Little clever ghost." Zhao Zhu pinched Lu Li's nose, "Li Chang is a military officer, but he and Deputy Yantie Si Duzhi are close family friends, and they are also very familiar with political affairs under the Zhongshu sect."

"Oh……"

Lu Li let out a long sigh, no wonder.

This dynasty is equipped with Zhongshu, Privy Council, and Three Departments, which are divided into three major affairs: government, military, and finance. Li Chang is involved in military power, Yantie Division is involved in financial power, and Zhongshumen is involved in politics. This is a huge network of relationships!If they trust each other, haunt each other, and cover each other, it will really be a success!

"Then you want to arrest someone?"

Zhao Zhu shook his head, "They are all officials ordered by the imperial court. They have no evidence, so it is not easy to arrest them at will." And even if they are arrested, they will not cooperate, and they will startle the snake.

Lu Li understood, "Then take your time..."

Zhao Zhu hugged him and kissed him hard, "Yes."

Although things are progressing, I am very happy, but before it is settled, there are still many possibilities... Lu Li reminded Zhao Zhu, "Just in case, King Su, don't stop following him."

Zhao Zhu paused, then smiled, "Thank you for reminding me."

A wise man has a lot of worries, but there is still one mistake. There is too little information about him, and it may not be true in the end.All sides keep an eye on it, and stay close everywhere... the winner must be him.

"Dirty like a cat..." Zhao Zhu hugged Lu Li horizontally, and laughed loudly, "This king will take you to wash your face!"

Lu Li punched him on the shoulder angrily, who did it wrong!

……

For some reason, the night was very hot, and it was not comfortable to be in the house.The moon is like a silver plate, and the night is extremely beautiful.

After washing his face and changing his clothes, he even ate some supper, the time passed by little by little, Lu Li still didn't feel sleepy at all...he didn't have any other thoughts.With a dark face, he slapped away Zhao Zhu who had approached him several times to play hooligans.

"What's the matter, baby, you still don't want to sleep?" Zhao Zhu didn't know what to say when enough is enough, and continued to move forward with a sullen face.

Lu Li put his hand against his face, "I'm pretending to be busy, I don't want to sleep."

"What's the matter? That kind of thing?" Zhao Zhu licked his palm, smiling wickedly, "Don't worry, I'll make you comfortable..."

"Bah! The case! I'm thinking about the case!" Lu Li glared at Zhao Zhu, obediently stop making trouble!

Zhao Zhu pinched his face, "It's getting late, let's think about it tomorrow, okay?"

"Not good!" Lu Li patted his hand away, looked at the big moon outside, and suddenly had an idea, "Shall we go out?"

"Where to go?"

"The scene." Lu Li's eyes were full of moonlight, clear and bright, "Let's go to the scene and see if we can find any clues."

Zhao Zhu was a little unhappy, why didn't he enjoy such a wonderful night?But he claims to be the most considerate husband...

He pointed to his mouth, "Kiss."

Lu Li leaned over with a smile, and gave a very loud 'boo'.

Satisfied, Zhao Zhu patted Lu Li's buttocks to make him turn around, grabbed him with his big hands, hugged him, and jumped out of the window—"Let's go!"