[Red Mansion] His mouth was opened

After strolling around, Jia Huan went back to Rongguo Mansion. Recently, the capital was clamoring to arrest the thief, but the thief was able to come to the capital from Shanxi, and he was under the supervision of many masters from the governor of the capital and the soldiers and horses of the five cities. How can it be so easy to find the subordinates who have been hiding until now.

However, Jia Huan propped his chin and fell into deep thought. A fugitive, logically speaking, should escape to places far away from the emperor and hide his name, but he faced the difficulties and came to this capital. What is the purpose?

"Tell me, what is this man plotting?" Tu Henglu was holding on to a sunspot in his hand, he put the sunspot on the chessboard, and then said slowly.

Xu Tuxiu raised his eyelids, and said thoughtfully: "Master Sixteen, I feel that since this person came to the capital regardless of his own danger, there must be something he wants in the capital."

"Continue talking." Tuhenglu said.

Xu Tuxiu said in a deep voice, "Since this person got the hundreds of thousands of relief money, he should have taken the money and escaped, but now, we only know that there is this person, but we don't know where the money went. I think, either there is something wrong with the money, or this person has big plans."

He spoke mysteriously, Tu Henglu raised his eyes, and met his eyes.

What Xu Tuxiu was alluding to, Tu Henglu knew very well.

The relief banks sent to the Yellow River for disaster relief are escorted by officers and soldiers along the road, and wherever they go, local gentry come forward to suppress the local local snakes, and only a few people know the route. It is not at all clear what road to take and how far to go.

But the thief was able to rob the disaster relief money under heavy guards and strict precautions.

One can imagine how tricky there are in this.

If it was done by one of his elder brothers, Tu Henglu would not be surprised.

Lowering his eyes slightly, Tu Henglu played with the sunspot in his hand, his fingers were extremely nimble, the chess piece fluttered like a butterfly in his hand, his eyes were black, like the best black jade.

"Master Sixteen, there has been no movement from Brother Chengji." Xu Tuxiu couldn't help reminding Tu Henglu that the thief is very important. If he is caught, not only will he make a great contribution, but he can also use this person to bring down others. Few people, this is worth more than the thousands of taels of silver.

Tu Henglu hummed, and said nothing, he did not doubt his employment, and he did not doubt his employment. Since he used Jia Huan, he naturally would not doubt his ability.

Xu Tuxiu hesitated to speak.

Tuhenglu put the chess pieces on the chessboard, and said calmly: "Since Chengji has agreed to this matter, he has a solution, let's just wait."

Xu Tuxiu had no choice but to say yes, and when he left the palace, Song Guangwen caught a glimpse of his expression and knew that he might have hit a wall during this trip, so he followed him quietly without making a sound.

"Guangwen, are you at ease?" Xu Tuxiu's words didn't match his words, but Song Guangwen immediately understood what he meant.

They don't know what kind of skill Jia Huan won the leader in the hunting ground.

This person's appearance was beyond everyone's expectations, and he was silent before everyone's expectations. Before the hunting ground, there were many people who didn't know who Jia Huan was. When it comes to Rongguo Mansion, those powerful children will only think of him. Jia Baoyu, Jia Lian, but now, when it comes to Rongguo Mansion, the first thing people think of is Jia Huan.

It can be seen how beautiful he is these days.

However, for Xu Tuxiu and Song Guangwen, these scenery are all imaginary.

They really don't know Jia Huan very well, that's why Xu Tuxiu went to persuade Tu Henglu today, but Tu Henglu refuted him before he could speak.

Rao is Xu Tuxiu who has always been safe, and at such moments, he is very anxious.

Song Guangwen pursed his lips, thought for a while, and said, "Since Master Sixteen said that, he must have his reasons."

Xu Tuxiu rolled his eyes angrily, "Then do you know that he hasn't looked for that thief these days at all, even Jia Baoyu knows to look for him, but he is as stable as Mount Tai. If he doesn't know, he thinks that thief I will send it to my door to find him!"

At night, the silence at the back door of Rongguo Mansion was disturbed by a knock on the door.

The night watch woman cursed in a low voice, went to the back door with a lamp, opened the door, and saw Zhao Guoji's wife, although she was unhappy, she forced a smile, "Zhao Guoji's family, what's the matter?"

Zhao Guoji's eyes were red, his face was blue and white with purple, "Ma'am, is my guy still in the mansion?"

The woman noticed her strangeness, and hurried out of the way, "Didn't Zhao Guoji leave early? Why? Didn't he come home?"

"No." Zhao Guoji's family was tense, worried, and afraid all night, and said almost tremblingly: "No, he usually goes home at the time of You, but he still hasn't come back at three quarters of the time today. I thought he was called by Mr. Huan to do something, and he was delayed for a while, which is not uncommon, but if this is the case, he will ask someone to deliver a message home, but until now, no one has seen him , there is no message at all, and my mother-in-law is going crazy."

When the woman heard this, she didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly said: "Then I will send you to see Auntie."

Zhao Guoji's family was very grateful, and followed the woman into Aunt Zhao's yard.

"Uncle hasn't come home yet?" Jia Huan asked worriedly while wearing his shoes.

Xiao Jixiang replied: "That's not true, the servant girl looked at the woman crying so pitifully, my aunt also said, let you go there quickly."

Jia Huan hurried over, what Xiao Jixiang said was not exaggerated at all, Zhao Guoji's family was already crying, if Aunt Zhao hadn't quickly wiped her with medicinal wine, and used some words to comfort her, I'm afraid Already fainted from crying.

Seeing Jia Huan coming, Aunt Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, "Huan'er, do you know where your uncle has gone?"

Jia Huan was also at a loss, Zhao Guoji went home when the time came as usual today, "Mother, uncle has already gone back."

Upon hearing Jia Huan's words, Zhao Guoji's family burst into tears.

Aunt Zhao had a headache and was worried about Zhao Guoji's safety. She patted Zhao Guoji's family on the back and said to Jia Huan, "Huaner, you don't know where your uncle is now. You should think of a way to get him back."

Jia Huan nodded, bit his lower lip, thought for a while, and said to Xiao Jixiang, "Go and ask the concierge, which direction did uncle go when he left?"

"Hey!" Xiao Jixiang responded readily, and ran out with the hem of her skirt.

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"What did the disciple say?" Aunt Zhao asked eagerly, with a worried expression on her brows and eyes.

Panting heavily, Xiao Jixiang replied, "Auntie, Third Master, the gatekeeper said Brother Zhao was walking towards the west gate."

West Gate?

Zhao Guoji's family was stunned, "The direction of our house is at the North Street, what is he going to do at the West Gate?"

Although the distance between West Gate and North Street is not too far, Zhao Guoji has no reason to take the long way instead of taking the shortcut.

Suddenly something came to Jia Huan's mind, he frowned, isn't the West Gate exactly where Keyun Tower is located?

Although this guess is a bit uncertain, but at this moment, there is no other possibility. Jia Huan stood up from the chair without saying a word.

Aunt Zhao and the others were taken aback.

"Mother, you wait here, I'll go find my uncle." Jia Huan said decisively without any hesitation.

Little Jixiang couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Third Master Huan saw that although he was still young, he was much more experienced in his conduct and conduct than many of the masters in the house. Those maids said that Second Master Bao must have great fortune in the future, But in Xiao Jixiang's opinion, the appearance of the second master Bao is no match for the third master!That is to say, the old lady and the second master are too biased, and they can't see the future of the third master.

Aunt Zhao was worried about Zhao Guoji, but she was not too worried about Jia Huan going out alone.

It's night in the capital, but it's not as peaceful as night, and there are so many people who disappeared inexplicably.

"Huan'er, why don't you ask a few servants to go with you." Aunt Zhao said, "I can rest assured that way."

Jia Huan waved his hand, "No need, there are too many people, it may not be good. Don't worry, I will succeed."

After nightfall, there is a curfew at night in the capital.

Jia Huan ordered people to prepare a carriage with the badge of Rongguo Mansion on it, so that even if they met those yamen servants who were watching the night, they would not cause trouble, because these yamen servants would not dare to provoke those powerful families.

The sound of the carriage "da da da" sounded on the street.

Jia Huan drove the carriage all the way towards Keyunlou.

His face was solemn, not at all as relaxed as what Aunt Zhao said just now, if Zhao Guoji hadn't gone to Keyun Tower, it would be fine, if he had gone to Keyun Tower, he still hasn't come back, eight out of nine out of ten Something went wrong.

Jia Huan's face was sullen, and the whip in his hand was raised again, "Drive!"

After the sound of breaking through the air, the speed of the carriage became even faster.

at the same time.

Inside Song Xiangye's mansion, Song Zhi raised the corners of his mouth, looked at the servant sent by the governor of Jingdu to deliver the letter, and glanced at the servant next to him.

The young man hurriedly stepped forward, took out a pouch from his sleeve, and handed it to the servant.

"The money is a reward for you. Go back and send a message to Mr. He, saying that our Song family has remembered his kindness." Song Zhi said in a gentle and elegant manner.

The servant was so grateful that he didn't dare to say anything. He estimated that he had at least ten taels of silver in his hand, which was the money he earned for five years without eating or drinking.

After seeing off the servant, Song Zhi showed a determined smile on his face.

The news sent by the governor of Kyoto just now is exactly where the thief is. This time, he won the bet!

"Prepare the carriage, let's go to Keyun Building!" Song Zhi said in a deep voice.

"Master Ji, the little ones have received the news!" Several men dressed in coarse cloth hurried into the main hall, and the leading man couldn't wait to ask for credit.

Ji Liang was overjoyed and straightened up from his chair, "Where is that man?"

"The younger ones asked the brothers below to search in and out of the city for days and nights, and finally found that the man had appeared in Keyun Tower." The leader man replied.

Ji Liang couldn't help showing a smile on his face, "Okay, okay, well done!"

"How sure are you that he is there?" After Ji Liang was overjoyed, he was afraid that this time the bamboo basket would be a waste of water, so he hurriedly asked.

The man replied: "Don't worry, Master Ji, at least [-]% sure."

[-]% sure!

Ji Liang's breathing became thicker involuntarily, not to mention [-]% sure, even [-]% sure, it was enough for Ji Liang to go all out and try.

"Tell the brothers to prepare the horses and bring the guys, let's make dumplings!" Ji Liang said proudly.

"Yes!" Everyone responded excitedly.

When they approached Keyun Tower, Jia Huan didn't dare to drive the carriage directly to the gate of Keyun Tower, so he stopped three or four shops away, hid the carriage in the alley, and took out the dagger from his boot.

He carefully walked around the front door and walked to the back door. After estimating the height of the lower wall, he climbed up a willow tree near the wall.

The willows are luxuriant, and the wind is blowing at this time, as if playing a sad song, just covering Jia Huan's movement.

He lay on the branch, motionless, his eyes looking inside.

There was no one in the backyard.

The stables were also empty, and the guest cloud building was also quiet.

After Jia Huan confirmed that the backyard was safe, he quickly climbed up the wall with the branches and landed firmly on the ground.

After searching around on tiptoe, he couldn't find any clues that Zhao Guoji had come here.

His gaze involuntarily fell on Keyunlou.

Unlike searching in the backyard, here you can see all kinds of things at a glance, and there is no danger.

However, there is a great possibility that there is a great danger hidden in this guest cloud building. Firstly, it is dark inside at this time. If someone is ambushing him, he is bound to be at a disadvantage. There are at least a dozen or so rooms inside, one by one to find the past, which increases the risk, three times——

The helper I saw during the day was a bit suspicious!

Jia Huan frowned, that helper's skills were definitely not bad, he could even be said to be the best among the people he had ever seen, with agility and agility, he was definitely a top-notch master.

At that time, he didn't think about it, but was just thinking about how to bring Keyunlou back to life.

But now, in retrospect, that person is really suspicious. With such a good skill, it is not difficult to find a job. People think too much.

However, even with so many concerns, Jia Huan still chose to go in.

Zhao Guoji is his uncle, and that person is likely to be the thief who has not been caught until now. For reasons and reasons, Jia Huan should not give up.

Gently pushed open a window, and Jia Huan jumped in with a carp jumping over the dragon gate. He rolled on the spot and hid beside the door.

Only then did he take a look at the environment in the room.

I saw a lot of firewood everywhere in the house, except for the firewood, there were seven or eight barrels of tung oil, and there was only a table, a bed, and a stool with one leg missing.

This is the firewood room? !

Jia Huan narrowed his eyes slightly, there were only two people here, and it was impossible for the shopkeeper to live in the woodshed, so the only possibility was that person.

Jia Huan licked his lower lip, he never thought that his luck would be so good.

But if you pick any room, you can win the first prize!

He glanced outside, but there was no one outside at this time, and the person didn't know where he went.

Jia Huan looked towards the bed, thought for a while, and then quickly sprinted towards the bed.

His hands were groping around on the bed, and when he touched a hard object, his eyes lit up, and he quickly pulled it out.

Although the room was dark at this time, Hao Lai could see clearly what that thing was through the moonlight.

It was a blood book! !

The smell of blood still lingers!

Jia Huan couldn't be shocked, and hurriedly scanned the words on it, his face became darker the more he looked at it.

"Put down what you're holding!" A sinister voice suddenly sounded from behind, and at the same time, a knife was placed on Jia Huan's neck, and the cold air on the knife was horrifying.

Jia Huan's hands trembled, but he replied extremely calmly: "Chen Xia, you are hiding deep enough."

Chen Xia snorted coldly, snatched the blood book from Jia Huan's hand, and said gloomyly: "You are so loyal that you are willing to come here for that entourage."

Uncle is indeed here!

Jia Huan asked, "What about others?"

"He's not dead yet, don't worry." Chen Xia sized Jia Huan up, his eyes were like a wolf's, with viciousness and shrewdness.

Jia Huan breathed a sigh of relief, but he didn't feel relieved.

Chen Xia's ability to come to the capital from Shanxi shows his resourcefulness. Uncle is not dead now, but both of them have seen Chen Xia's face and know that he is here. The end may not be good!

"You, what do you want!" Jia Huan planned to use Chen Xia's words first, and then make plans.

Chen Xia sneered, "Don't worry, I won't kill you, but since you're here, I have my own use!"

Before Jia Huan could ask another question, he was pushed out of the room by Chen Xia.

"Stay in there!" Pushing and pulling Jia Huan to the kitchen door, Chen Xia pushed Jia Huan in and tied his hands and feet with ropes.

Then, he slammed the door shut.

"Hmmmm!" In the darkness, behind the stove, Zhao Guoji recognized Jia Huan's figure and uttered hastily.

Jia Huan jumped up and down in front of Zhao Guoji, looked at Zhao Guoji carefully, and was relieved when he saw that there was indeed no wound on his body.

"Hmmmm." Zhao Guoji was not treated as well as Jia Huan, his mouth was blocked and he couldn't speak at all.

Jia Huan quickly comforted him: "Uncle, don't worry, I'm fine, you help me watch, I will cut these ropes with a knife."

He took out the dagger from his sleeve, the dagger was really sharp, it just cut the rope lightly, Jia Huan moved his wrist, and cut the rope under his feet again.

After cutting Zhao Guoji's rope according to the law, Jia Huan lowered his voice and asked, "Why did uncle come here?"

Zhao Guoji rubbed his red wrist, and replied in a low voice: "I left my purse here. I wanted to get it here, but I didn't want to. When I saw the thief attacking the shopkeeper, I was shocked for a moment and was caught Got it."

Jia Huan nodded, and was about to say something more.

But he heard footsteps outside getting closer.

Zhao Guoji's lips turned pale, and he glanced at Jia Huan.

Jia Huan raised his finger, hissed softly, and gestured to Zhao Guoji, signaling him to hide behind him.

"Bang——" Chen Xia pushed open the door, he seemed to have some smell, and Jia Huan could vaguely smell it as soon as he entered.

Tung oil?

Jia Huan's nose twitched, and he looked at Chen Xia thoughtfully.

"Chen Xia, my uncle and I have no grievances with you in the past. Why did you arrest us?" Jia Huan narrowed his eyes slightly, intending to delay the time. For some doubts, Chen Xia needs to explain for himself.

Chen Xia laughed, and his voice was full of sarcasm, "No grievances in the past, no grievances in the present? Mr. Jia, you don't think I'm hiding here and don't know the owner of this shop?"

Jia Huan smiled, "Chen Xia, you are wrong, if I would have wanted to arrest you before that, but after reading the bloody letter, I don't want to do it anymore, because I still have a conscience .”

"Conscience!" Chen Xia seemed to be stimulated by this word, his eyes were bloodshot, "How can you high-ranking officials have any conscience! The rich wine and meat stink, and the roads are frozen to death! If it weren't for you, our people in Shanxi How could he be displaced! How could he be forced to change his son and eat!"

Displaced!

Easy to eat!

Just hearing these two words, Jia Huan's heart trembled. The situation in Shanxi may not be as good as those imperial officials said.

"What's the matter with Guan Huan'er!" Zhao Guoji couldn't help retorting: "Huan'er is not those high officials. If you want revenge, you can go to them."

Chen Xia sneered, the voice was so desolate that it made people feel a little sour when they heard it, "Don't worry, I'm human, so I won't kill innocent people indiscriminately! Even the shopkeeper you saw was because I found him He raped several women before killing him. As long as you cooperate, I will not hurt you."

"You want to use the shopkeeper's body to pretend to be you, let us take you away." Jia Huan said firmly.

Chen Xia was startled, his eyes flickered towards Jia Huan with surprise, his lips moved, "You are very smart."

"Thank you, I know." Jia Huan said calmly.

Chen Xia: "..."

"However, I think your method is a bit inappropriate." Jia Huan said again.

Zhao Guoji stared at Jia Huan dumbfounded, and blinked in disbelief. He must have heard it wrong, right?Brother Huan is being sold and still counting the money? !