Tang riddles

"Third Niang?" The maid looked at her wife suspiciously, and following her gaze, she saw Shen Sui who was not far away.The maid was fascinated by Shen Sui's handsome appearance at the beginning, she just thought that this man was born very well, with a tall and tall figure, white skin like jade, eyebrows like swords, and a heroic spirit.But when he looked again, he found that the man was staring obsessively at his own wife, with bold and undisguised eyes, and immediately felt disgusted.She has a fiery temperament, and she already hates those men who covet her wife's beauty, and this is the inner courtyard of the abbot's courtyard, so no one is allowed to enter, and if she doesn't pass the word, she will just barge in, what's the etiquette?The man's handsome appearance in front of her eyes fell into her eyes at this moment, and she became a ghost, she couldn't help but immediately scolded:

"Wu Na Dengtuzi, what are you looking at, did you just enter here casually? Get out of here!"

Shen Sui was reprimanded by her, and his eyes fixed on the beauty in white were withdrawn and moved to her.He smiled suddenly, the smile seemed to be a little bit of teasing, but there was a hint of nostalgia, as if recalling something from the past.But the maid didn't see that much, she just felt that this apprentice was really abominable, he coveted his own wife, and even laughed at himself, and immediately became angry.

She couldn't hold back her anger, she stomped towards Shen Sui, and the two of them met each other in an instant, and the maid slapped Shen Sui hard.The smile on Shen Sui's mouth deepened, he made a wrong step, and turned sideways to pass the palm.The corners of the official robes are fluttering, and the expression is chic and leisurely, without any sense of urgency.

When the maid's figure rushed out, the woman in white had already spoken to stop her, her voice was clear and sweet, calling out: "Wu Ya!" But the maid didn't listen.After that, she seemed to think of something, she didn't say anything to stop her, and watched the battle quietly.The plain hand wrapped in the big sleeve slowly moved the holding bead, his eyes were serious.

The maid's slap failed, she was startled and suspicious, she secretly thought that this apprentice was actually a master of martial arts, she became competitive and wanted to compete.So he gritted his teeth, turned around immediately, and flew out with a kick.

Shen Sui passed the kick again, with a figure like a stroller in a garden, with a smile on his face, not paying attention to the maid's violent attack at all.Seeing her behavior in the eyes of the maid, she was really shocked and angry.The hands and feet were thrown out quickly, but no matter what, they couldn't wipe the corner of the man's clothes.

"Okay, Wu Ya, stop it." The woman in white said coldly, her eyelashes trembling, her eyes downcast.

The maid heard displeasure from the lady's voice, she also knew that Shen Sui's martial arts were far superior to her own, so although she was unwilling, she obediently stopped.After glaring at Shen Sui fiercely, she returned to the side of the woman in white.The woman in white led her forward to greet Shen Sui.

Naturally, Shen Sui didn't really want to make trouble with this master and servant. Although this matter was purely a coincidence, she still thought it was her fault, so she cupped her hands and confessed:

"Under Shen Sui, I accidentally broke into the inner courtyard. I really shouldn't be so abrupt, my lady. Make an apology to my lady."

"You don't need to blame yourself, it's all a misunderstanding. The foolish servant is rude and offended, please forgive me." The woman in white was indifferent, and there was not much emotional ups and downs in her voice, "The Temple of Mercy is closed, if you dare to ask me, please come and investigate case?"

Shen Sui nodded, and explained: "I'm a member of the Henan government judiciary and joined the army. I was recruited to Chang'an due to the recent case of kindness, and assisted the Jingzhao government to investigate the case. Today I went to the temple to investigate with the Lord Murong. I'm really sorry for entering the inner courtyard."

The woman in white was moved, she seemed to be quite interested in the Ci'en case or Shen Sui's identity.Just as he opened his mouth, he heard a call from behind:

"Shen Yihui, I found you!"

Looking back, he saw Yuan Hui, a monk, and two lieutenants walking quickly in the veranda.It was one of the captains who made the sound, Shen Sui remembered that his name was Du Yan, a native of Chang'an.

Jingzhao Mansion has its own soldiers, but there are not many of them. Most of them specialize in arrests and public security, and they basically don't know how to march and fight.The law and order in the Jingzhao area is actually controlled by the Sixteen Guards of the Forbidden Army guarding inside and outside Chang'an, so this time, Cheng Xu from Youwuwei came forward to help maintain/stability.However, unless it is a vicious major criminal, or a reckless bandit who forms a gang and poses a certain threat, they cannot alarm the Imperial Army.Therefore, some small-scale cases in the alleys were all caused by Jingzhao Prefecture's own government soldiers who went out to arrest the criminals.

Most of Jingzhao's soldiers are locals, and they have a family background in Chang'an, so they can only come in after they have a relationship.This is a very honorable job. For a low-class wealthy family with a slightly inferior background, it is quite respectable for a nephew to have this status.Du Yan was born in a side branch of the Jingzhao Du Clan. This branch was separated in the early years, and his family has fallen since then. Now he can't reach the status of an aristocratic family, at most he can be regarded as a wealthy family.He was able to enter the Jingzhao Mansion and become a military officer at the rank of lieutenant, which more or less gained the glory of the Jingzhao Du family.

Captain Du stepped forward, cupped his fists at Shen Sui, and said:

"Shen Yihui, the Lord Fu is in a hurry to find you, you should go back with a certain family."

"It's Shen's fault that he didn't say hello to Mr. Murong Mansion." Shen Sui said politely, but in fact there was no reflection in his heart.

"Yuanhui has met Layman Xinlian." The young monk put his hands together and bowed slightly to the woman in white.The woman in white put her palms together in return, with a dignified manner.

Du Yan's attention was all on Shen Sui before, and he didn't notice the woman not far away until Yuan Hui saluted the woman in white.It's hard to look back after one glance.Another lieutenant next to him secretly pinched him, and then he came back to his senses, quickly lowered his gaze, and gave a salute.

The captain next to Du Yan looked very young, with a pair of big round eyes on a dark face, in fact, he was already over the age.This person's name is Wei Han, he was born in Jingzhao Wei's side branch, he is twelve years old, and his family is good, but he is not up to date, he doesn't like to study, and he can't get a good reputation.He joined the army when he was sixteen or seventeen years old, and later the family spent a lot of effort to send him to Jingzhao Mansion as a soldier.This person seemed to know the woman in white. When Du Yan was talking to Shen Sui before, his eyes kept sweeping towards the woman.Right now he is hesitating, as if he wants to go up to say hello, but he doesn't know whether he should or not.

Unexpectedly, Layman Xinlian had noticed his expression long ago, and took the initiative to say:

"Wei Twelve Lang, long time no see. How are you doing?"

Wei Han was overwhelmed by the flattery, and felt relieved, and quickly saluted and replied:

"Thank you, Mrs. Zhang, for your concern. Twelve is doing well recently. But Mrs. Zhang, is your health better?"

"Lao Twelve Lang misses, Ruohan is fine."

Du Yan looked at Wei Han beside him in shock, and there was a sentence written on his face: You kid actually know such a peerless beauty?

Seeing that Layman Xinlian did not intend to hide his identity, Wei Han was very discerning, and immediately introduced:

"This is Zhang Qujiang's daughter, Xing San."

Du Yan was taken aback. Everyone in Chang'an knew who Zhang Qujiang was.Zhang Jiuling, courtesy name Zishou, was born in Qujiang, Shaozhou. He was a man of uncompromising demeanor, honesty, and incomparable elegance.In the 11th year of Kaiyuan, he was appointed as Zhongshu Sheren, and was considered a candidate for the next prime minister, with an extremely noble status.Later, Prime Minister Zhang said that he was dismissed and implicated. He was demoted a year ago and left Chang'an. He is currently serving as the governor of Hongzhou.

Zhang Jiuling went to Hongzhou alone. There was an old mother at home in Chang'an, and his second brother Zhang Jiuzhang was an official worshiper of Honglu Temple and served the elderly at home.The third brother Zhang Jiugao and Jiuling's eldest son Zhang Zheng both served as officials in other places.Many years ago, I heard that there was a daughter in his mansion, named Ruohan, who was extremely talented and extremely intelligent. At that time, he was very popular with Zhongzong and Ruizong, and he even went to the Imperial College as a companion to the Princess of Jin.Later, many major events happened in Chang'an, and this daughter was gradually forgotten, but she didn't know that she was actually practicing in the Temple of Mercy.Seeing that she hasn't tied her woman's hair in a bun, she must be unmarried.Counting his age, he must be 27 or [-] years old.

"Ruohan has seen all of you." The white-clothed woman greeted everyone one by one, still practicing Buddhist etiquette, holding beads and clasping her palms together, with an indifferent demeanor, untouched by the worldly dust.

Everyone was very curious about why Zhang Qujiang's daughter became a Buddhist monk of the Qing Dynasty and did not marry in her 20s.But how can you ask this kind of question in front of others, and because of the urgency of time, several people need to go back to investigate the case quickly.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Ruohan suddenly said:

"Ruohan was also involved in the case of Ci'en, so she knows a thing or two about the case. If you guys don't dislike it, can Ruohan go with you?"

San Niang?Wu Ya, the maid standing behind Zhang Ruohan, was very surprised. When did her wife become interested in secular cases?Although their master and servant were unlucky enough to be involved in the Ci'en case, they were blocked in the temple and could not enter or leave.But the lady lived in secluded places, and the monks looked after her food and daily life, so it didn't affect her much.To the lady, this case is just another killing karma in the mundane world. Apart from sighing and sighing, it can't arouse any more interest.

Du Yan and Wei Han looked at each other, and then turned their attention to Shen Sui.Shen Sui's face was leisurely and calm, seeing that they were all looking at him, he said with a smile:

"Shen is also a guest, so he can't be the master." One sentence pushed himself away.

In the end it was Wei Han who said:

"Third Lady, you're being polite. If that's the case, please go with me."

So return.Yuan Hui was still leading the way, Du Yan and Wei Han walked side by side, Shen Suizui was behind them, Zhang Ruohan and Wuya were at the end.

Du Yan quietly whispered to Wei Han:

"You tell me the truth, how did you know Mrs. Zhang San?"

Wei Handao: "My second uncle works as a housekeeper in Zhang's mansion. There is nothing to do on weekdays. My mother always likes to let me deliver things to my second uncle. I have been in and out so many times, and I have seen Mrs. Zhang San. The first The first time we met was five years ago. At that time, I was entrusted by my second uncle to say that there were burglars in Zhang's mansion, and I was asked to help regulate the security of the inner courtyard. Later, when I was a guest in the side hall of Zhang's mansion, I met him once or twice. The third lady I dare not talk to someone like Xian'er. The second uncle said that she has a heart disease and her health is not good."

"Heart disease?" Du Yan was puzzled, and pointed to his chest.

"It's not this kind of heart." Wei Han gave him a glance, "Second uncle said that she was over-thinking and had a heart disease, so that her health was not good. After practicing Buddhism, she gradually got better. I haven't seen her in the past year. I didn't expect to see you again today, but I don't seem like a commoner."

Du Yan nodded, then asked ghostly:

"She didn't marry because she had a heart disease?"

"Maybe, who knows. In short, we can't see through the minds of such people." Wei Han shook his head.

Shen Sui followed behind them, not far away.She has excellent hearing, and all the conversations between the two fell into her ears.The expression on her face remained the same, but her eyes became deeper and deeper. Feeling the scorching gaze from behind, she slowly clenched her hands in the sleeves of her robe.

Zhang Ruohan followed behind Shen Sui, looking at her tall and handsome back, the deep emotions in her eyes became more and more surging, doubts, guesses, anxiety and faint expectations were about to burst out, but in the end she was firmly suppressed in her heart .

Shen Sui...

The author has something to say: Yes, our other heroine is the daughter of Zhang Jiuling.Zhang Jiuling was a famous prime minister in the history of the Tang Dynasty, and his poems were also very good. "There is a bright moon on the sea, and the sky is at this moment", a famous saying through the ages.It was the 21st year of Kaiyuan that he worshiped the prime minister, and now it is the 16th year of Kaiyuan.Of course, Zhang Jiuling's daughter was not found in the history books, which left room for someone to imagine.

In addition, regarding the "police" in the Tang Dynasty, they were actually government soldiers from all over the country, led by a lieutenant who joined the army in charge of prisons.Those who are promoted to judge cases are county magistrates and governors, and they are only responsible for arresting people.At that time, there should have been no job titles like "capturing fast".The catchers of later generations have a very low status and are all lowly.But at this time, the status of the prison guards was not so low, but because of the nature of this article, the status has risen.