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Mu Xi little loli: Uncle, you are still shy at such an age!

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Yijing had just returned to the military tent when he heard that Chang Ming had brought a girl to beg to see the commander of the army. Out of curiosity, he called someone in. At a glance, he saw that Chang Ming was holding a long box in his right hand, and there were big bags in his left hand. , even Yijing was quite surprised.

"You are..."

"Third Uncle!" A cheerful voice sounded, Yijing just realized what hit him, looked down at a seven or eight-year-old girl, couldn't help smiling, bent over and picked her up.

"Why is Mu Xi here? Did you miss Third Uncle?"

"Yes!" Mu Xi replied cheerfully, and said, "My father couldn't stand being annoyed by me recently, so he threw me out to give third uncle something."

Yijing choked, then turned to Chang Ming and said, "This is my elder brother's youngest daughter, named Mu Xi", and then patted Mu Xi on the head, "It's called Uncle Chang Ming."

Mu Xi didn't rush to call for someone, but looked at Chang Ming with wide eyes like copper bells, and said overjoyedly: "You are Uncle Chang Ming! Those big and small bags were sent by my father and asked my third uncle to send them to me." For you."

Chang Ming froze in place, Mu Xi turned to Yi Jing again and said, "Third Uncle, Father asked me to bring your knife, it's so heavy, it exhausted me to death."

"Knife?" Yijing looked at the long box and signaled Changming to open it.

Among them is indeed a knife, the standard is ordinary, but it is made of silver from the scabbard to the blade, the scabbard is carved with dragons and phoenixes, the handle is decorated with gemstones, and there is even a gold edge inlay. Even Chang Ming was stunned and realized why the box was so heavy.

Yijing knew it at a glance, and hurriedly asked Chang Ming to put the knife away, but Mu Xi yelled: "How old are you, why are you blushing, you are not shy! My father said... um..."

Yijing had already covered her mouth and dragged her back, telling her to stop talking, Changming always felt that everything was weird.

"Well, let's not talk about it," Mu Xi said contemptuously, "Father asked me to come and take away the newly written books."

"But third uncle didn't write it well."

"Father said, if you say that, then convey four words for him—what do you want?"

Yijing: "…………………"

The things Cheng Jing sent over can be said to be the same but also full of variety - he sent all kinds of pastries, which he said were Huacheng specialties, Chang Mingyan thanked them for taking them, turned around and split up with Chu Guangliang and others Two clean.

Helian Qingxian looked at the empty paper bag in front of him, then at Chang Ming who was still eating non-stop, raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "You look a little small, but you eat a lot."

Chang Ming glanced at him, but found himself speechless sadly.

Winter came earlier this year, Gu Xiaowu pushed open the window and looked at a piece of snow-covered plains in the distance, white mist lingered in her breath, covering her eyebrows and eyes, and the waiting ceremonial staff member Pei Dao didn't know how she felt.

"Has Fan Yan gone to see Tang Lian?" Her tone seemed to have been frozen by ice and snow, and there was no trace of warmth.

"Yes, according to my lord's instructions, after Fan Yan was ready, she brought a heavy gift to Tang Lian... But Tang Lian was selected by Qu Liying, and he was a student of Gan Yi. What about mutiny?"

"You don't need to worry too much about this matter, I have my own concerns." Gu Xiaowu didn't look back at him, but continued to ask: "Where is Gan Biao? Are you ready for the next Dali Temple Minister?"

"I'm ready, so I'll appoint Cui Shu as the next Minister of Dali Temple. He also agreed to my lord. After the matter is completed, I will promote Lu Sizhi to be the head of Dali Temple. Please rest assured."

"Why did you choose Cui Shu?"

Pei Dao pondered for a moment, seemed to hesitate, and finally said: "I heard that Cui Shu gave Gan Biao a large amount of gold and silver to get this official position."

Gu Xiaowu frowned fiercely, folded her arms and sighed, "He's really not as good as Gan Yi. Do you really think you can control Dali Temple by letting just one person?"

"Then do you want to write to tell me?"

"No need. Divide and unite, but it's normal. Right now, we are joining forces. Sooner or later, we will fight against each other. We are still weak. Although we have the support of the Holy One, we will accompany you like a tiger. As long as the matter is not serious, let him Arrange it."

"Your Excellency is right," Pei Dao nodded, "If we say so, Gan Biao will blame us for pointing fingers, which may hurt our harmony."

Gu Xiaowu's expression did not relax, she fell into deep thought again, and after a long time continued to ask: "When will the Ningwu army escort Princess Che to the Royal City?"

"Probably within two or three days," Pei Dao said cautiously, "My lord, a few days ago, Mr. Gao, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, sent an invitation card, saying that on the first day of next month, your grandson will be full moon. Please come to the mansion to celebrate..."

"Is it Gu Yuer's child?"

"Exactly..."

"I know, I will go there at that time."

Pei Dao wanted to look up to see what Gu Xiaowu's expression was like, but after a few hesitation, he bowed his head and said goodbye.

The imperial study room of the emperor is naturally magnificent, like a heavenly palace, which has been the case since ancient times—the emperor of this dynasty is no exception. However, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has never repaired any palaces. The people are resting and recuperating. In the past ten years or so, the national treasury has reached the verge of having nothing. The government and the Chinese government are discussing this matter these days.

Yijing was led by the servants in the palace, all the way to the imperial study, and saw him in worship.

Sitting behind the screen, the Son of Heaven didn't exchange greetings with him, but asked directly, "How about this battle in the Southwest?"

"The old master returned to the country, the two countries are in harmony, Che Guo married a daughter, and everyone is happy." Yijing's expression turned serious, and he continued: "I am afraid that this will not last forever."

"Why?"

"Avagu ascended the throne as the emperor, his foundation was unstable, and he invaded rashly, so we have an opportunity to take advantage of it. However, Avagu is in power, in order to get rid of the world's wealth, and only use talents to win the hearts of people from poor families. Now the nobles are in power again. , the humble scholars have fallen again..."

"Emperor Gaozu has abolished Shiqing and Shilu since the establishment of the dynasty, and the founding of the country was a test of literature and military. What do you want to say?"

"Your Majesty is wise," Yijing replied respectfully, "Emperor Gaozu founded the eternal foundation, and several generations of previous emperors managed it. Your Majesty made our dynasty great. The officials believed that the abolition of the dictatorship of the nobility, the wide selection of talents, and the establishment of Shengting are the foundation of the prosperity of the world. So The Southern Barbarian Kingdom seems to be calm at the moment, but after the outbreak of the Ava bone incident, it may be difficult for a long time, so I foolishly thought that I should have other plans."

Yijing heard laughter coming from behind the screen, and then the emperor's tone became a little more relaxed, and he said to the left and right: "Decree, Commander Ningwu has made contributions to the country this time, and will reward you with a thousand taels of gold."

"I dare you, Your Majesty, please withdraw your order." Yijing hurriedly said without waiting for a reply from the left and right.

"Why is this?"

"I don't dare to take the credit this time. It was General Huang Ying who broke the chariot and the country's elephant soldiers. What's more, the Holy Majesty is frugal and hard-working. How can I receive such a great reward for my meager achievements?"

There was a moment of silence behind the screen, perhaps every ruler and minister knew that the treasury was empty and had gone through wars, and it was not appropriate to squander anything, so Yijing declined.

After a soft sigh, the Son of Heaven said: "It's still Yijing who knows my heart. If that's the case, then retreat, so that you can rest."

"Yes, I thank Your Majesty for your grace."

In order to escort Princess Che to the palace, after Yijing bid farewell to the princess, he could not take the Ningwu army to stay around the royal city for a long time, so he led his troops back to Jianhe Valley first, and made an appointment with Gu Xiaowu for another day, and the army arrived at Jianhe Valley. Before he had time to jump off the chariot, Wen Ji sent a message that Dali Temple Qing Tang Lian died at home.

"Tang Lian is dead?" Gu Xiaowu stood up abruptly, subconsciously looked at Fan Yan, but Fan Yan was confused and at a loss and explained: "I didn't do anything! I just went out after giving gifts .”

"When did you die?" Gu Xiaowu asked Lu Yichuan.

"The autopsy was performed an hour ago. At that time, Lord Fan had already left for an hour. Moreover, he died peacefully. Two or three servants also died in the house. There were no signs of struggle. The doors and windows were tightly closed. There are no scars on the body, and the skin is slightly reddish. The emperor has received the letter and has appointed Cui Shu as the Minister of Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate the case."

"Is it poisoning?"

"If it is poisoned, how can there be such a weird skin color? Moreover, I have tried it with silver needles, and there is no reaction at all."

Gu Xiaowu frowned deeply, and sat down slowly, Fan Yan on one side looked at her with eyes full of panic, the sound of Gu Xiaowu knocking on the table from time to time in order to meditate, to him, it was like a voice urging her to die.

"The lower official was ordered to go to the scene of the crime. It is not appropriate to stay for a long time, so I will take my leave first."

Gu Xiaowu nodded and said: "Master Lu has worked hard, let's go quickly."

"Master Gu, I'm an official..." As soon as Lu Yichuan went out, Fan Yan didn't care about the restrictions of etiquette, and quickly clasped Gu Xiaowu with both hands, his palms were covered with cold sweat, and argued incoherently: "I really didn't kill him! "

"There are a lot of doubts in this case. You cannot be easily convicted. Don't worry, let's see what happens to Lu Yichuan." Gu Xiaowu patted his palm, and Fan Yan breathed a long sigh of relief when Gu Xiaowu said this. She heard her say: "Besides, Cui Shu is Gan Biao's man, so he won't do anything to you. You go and ask Gan Biao if this matter is his action, and then send another person to Ningwu. Please come to the royal city quickly, the commander of the army and the commander of the seventh battalion."

"Yes!" Fan Yan restrained her panic, quickly agreed, and turned to go out.

"Tang Lian is dead, and the sage appointed Cui Shu as Minister of Dali Temple in time."

"I know the truth," Gan Yi slowly put down her teacup, got up and turned into the back hall, and said to Qu Liying as she walked, "I will go to Cui Shu's mansion later, you should go back to Yushi Terrace first."

"The lieutenant knows."

"Did Tang Lian die? How did he die? Who is the newly appointed Minister of Dali Temple?" Gan Biao heard Gao Shijin's report, and threw the questions in his heart to Gao Shijin like a river, making Gao Shijin at a loss as to how to answer. , I was taken aback for a moment before replying: "It is true that he died, and I don't know how he died after doing the autopsy. The new minister of Dali Temple is Cui Shu as we arranged."

Gan Biao breathed a sigh of relief, and said doubtfully: "Although the goal has been achieved, this is too strange, not as what we had originally planned, you should go to Gu Xiaowu's side and ask clearly if she did it. "

"But..." Gao Shijin hesitated, "Gu Xiaowu has sent someone to ask if we did this."

"What?!" Gan Biao exclaimed.

Gao Shijin quickly comforted: "My lord, since our goal has been achieved, it will not be too late to investigate the Central Plains Committee. Maybe Tang Lian really died suddenly. God help me."

"Absolutely not so," Gan Biao categorically stopped his complacency, "I have been in the officialdom for more than [-] years, and I have never had anything good to send to the door. You are so optimistic and lazy, don't you know that you are born in sorrow and die?" Yu Anle?"

Gao Shijin stepped back two steps in a row, kept silent, and lowered his head, not daring to answer again.

"Go look for Cui Shu, there may be another conspiracy involved, let him act carefully, don't be arbitrary, and report back to the official for every detail."

"Yes……"

Yijing received a letter from Gu Xiaowu, and without further ado, he took Changming and returned to Wangcheng. Fortunately, the horses were excellent, and he finally entered the city before the key was released at the gate of Wangcheng. After seeing Gu Xiaowu, I found out that this matter might have something to do with Fan Yan.

"The current Minister of Dali Temple is Gan Biao's confidant and will not do anything to Fan Yan, but this official is always restless. This good thing that fell from the sky, I am afraid that there will be murderous intentions behind it."

"How did Tang Lian die?" Yijing asked.

"I don't know," Gu Xiaowu shook her head sadly, "The death is peaceful, the skin is slightly reddish, but the silver needle has been tried, and there is no sign of poisoning."

"Light red..." Yijing pondered and frowned.

Chang Ming asked thoughtfully: "Could it be something, the silver needle is hard to detect?"

Gu Xiaowu asked back: "Is there really such a thing?"

Yijing's eyes lit up, as if he remembered something, and was about to ask again, when suddenly he heard a noise from outside the hall, Lu Yichuan stumbled into the door, and before he could catch his breath, he couldn't wait to shout: "Cui Shu insisted on Fan Yan is the murderer, and we must bring him to justice!"

The author has something to say:

That knife that looks very expensive is actually very expensive, because it is a dowry gift prepared by Chengjing for Yijing【What? 】

To a certain extent, I borrowed the Tibetan and Qiang knives from the southwest region. The more beautiful the knives, the richer the family is _(:з」∠)_

It seems that everyone knows who the murderer is...

Just now I found out that the copywriting on Yunjuan’s WAP terminal has been messed up, but I have been watching the PC version and didn’t find it. I’m really sorry for making everyone endure it for so long....