Talking about crime on paper

After entering the small gate, he saw an old servant waiting by the door. When the three of them entered, the old servant closed the small gate tightly and walked ahead with a lantern to lead the three of them.

Mr. Xiyun was probably afraid of the cold, he was dressed thickly, and a light-colored fur coat covered his body, which made his face look more delicate.The small courtyard behind Xiyun's residence is very elegant. The small courtyard is full of pines and cypresses, and there are some shrubs that are evergreen in winter. When passing through the stone path, you can smell the fragrance of pine trees. .

Perhaps the smell of pine wood can calm the mind, and the tension between Lin Xixi and He Lin has gradually subsided.

"Hmm..." Mr. Xiyun snorted, he was walking ahead, the stone road was slippery, and he almost slipped.

"Be careful." He Lin gave him a hand and asked him, "Did your eyes get better?"

Xiyun faltered in a low voice, and said helplessly: "It's okay... Occasionally, when the light is dim, I can't see clearly. It's okay, it's not a problem during the day."

He Lin sighed inaudibly, and Lin Xixi followed behind, thinking that Mr. Xiyun's eyes were not good. He thought of Mr. Xiyun's eyes, which were slightly lighter than ordinary people, and saw him a few steps away. Even though he was wrapped in a coat, he was very thin... I don't know if Mr. Xiyun was born with a weak constitution, or there is some other story.

When a path came to an end, the old servant led the three of them across the corridor. On the way, Lin Xixi suddenly became excited, and he actually smelled a strong aroma.

In the brightly lit dining room, there are more than a dozen dishes of hot vegetables on the dining table in the center. The red, green and green dishes are really beautiful. A small stove is set up in the middle with a charcoal fire inside. Fragrant.

Mr. Xiyun, who is as slender as glazed glass, actually boiled mutton in a red oil soup pot at home, Lin Xixi was very surprised.

"It's been cold these days, why don't we sit down and eat some mutton to keep out the cold?" Xiyun asked the old servant to add two stools.

Lin Xixi swallowed her saliva, looked at Mr. Xiyun expectantly, rubbed her hands hypocritically, and said, "Is it possible? Will it be too troublesome?"

Lin Xixi's scorching eyes looked like two small lanterns in the dining room. Xiyun laughed, shook his head, and said to the servant waiting in the hall, "Go and cut two more plates of mutton and add two oil dishes. .”

The old servant brought two cups of hot tea to the two of them. Lin Xixi was holding the cups, and her numb fingers regained some feeling.

Maybe it was affected by Xiyun's indifferent demeanor, or maybe it was because of the warm atmosphere in the room with the hot pot and charcoal brazier burning. After being seated, the stiff atmosphere between Lin Xixi and He Lin also melted a little.

Lin Xixi looked at Xiyun, and asked him: "The taste of the southern country is light and sweet. I haven't tasted spicy for several days... This red oil soup pot is a Zhao country dish, and Mr. Xiyun also likes it?"

Xiyun smiled kindly, and said: "I studied in Zhao Country when I was young, and spent decades, and now I am used to the taste of Zhao Country, so I have to ask someone to bring some cooking ingredients from Zhao Country every now and then... Xixi If you are alone in Wuwang City, if you feel hungry, just come to me."

Lin Xixi was a little embarrassed, but she couldn't resist being greedy, so she nodded in agreement.

Xiyun glanced at the silent He Lin, and said, "Just now I heard someone making noise outside, and I heard you two arguing about the new policy in the past. It's really interesting that you two would be in the alley because of this troublesome political affairs quarrel?"

Lin Xixi cast a glance at He Lin and then bowed his head in silence. He Lin had no choice but to briefly explain the ins and outs to Xiyun.

"I read it in a book earlier..." Lin Xixi held the cup, and asked the two of them while recalling, "After the war a hundred years ago, all the four kingdoms in Lingdu were restructured, but except for the imperial system of Zhaoguo in the east , Nanguo, Liangguo, and Daiguo, the remaining three kingdoms are all in a state of disunity and have not yet become a climate. I heard that the new policy advocated by Murong Xiao is to unite the power of the various city-states and tribes in the Southern Kingdom to abolish the decadence and revitalize the South. Since five years ago Since he became the lord of Wuwang City, he has promoted farming and production among the three clans in this city... Now that Wuwang City looks like this, it has not seen any improvement."

"You know something about politics." Xiyun smiled approvingly, that smile is the kindness of the elders to the younger generation, "According to historical records, before the war, the common people only needed to rely on their spiritual veins to survive, but now it is very different Now... The people of Liang State live as nomads. Dai State is sparsely populated, but now most of them live by hunting. When these two countries encounter any natural disasters, they can only hope for some assistance from Zhao State. The southern state is different. The Southern Kingdom has been a rich land since ancient times. In ancient times, rituals and music were emphasized. From the rich and powerful families down to the common people, they all cared about having fun and not producing. Fortunately, although the system in the Southern Kingdom after the war was loose, there were some foundations in the end. The people were enlightened and enlightened. , but it has been supported for more than a hundred years... Although Wuwang City has been a happy place for singing and dancing since thousands of years ago, it is different today. will be silent."

Lin Xixi nodded, the ancients survived by spiritual veins, but today's people... have to survive by eating.It is reasonable for Murong Xiao to advocate the revitalization of the great cultivation in the Southern Kingdom. People like Xiyun clearly support his new policy, but... "Why do you have to Murong Xiao? Since you all agree with the new policy, it is not a good idea to change the city lord." Carry it out as usual?"

Xiyun shook his head, and explained to him: "The current city lord is competing with Murong Xiao for the Cai family, the Han family, and the Xu family. One of these three houses runs the Hualou Restaurant, one is in charge of the north-south trade road, and the other is in charge of the north-south trade road. Running a money shop... only the Murong family is different, the Murong family made their fortune in forging swords and weapons in ancient times, and now they are in charge of several major iron mines in the south, if they want to promote farming, how can they do it without iron tools?"

"If the other three consuls would definitely insist on maintaining Wuwang City's current decadent appearance. At most, the Han family would be elected, open up a few more trade routes, charge less 'travel money', and thus attract more foreign merchants." He Lin put it down. Chacup, following Xiyun's words, continued, "Only the Murong family will sincerely carry out the new policy reform. The new policy is closely related to the interests of the Murong family. After all, Murong Xiao is more credible than those three families."

"Besides, Jingrui has met the children of those three families." Xiyun said helplessly, "Just like Murongdi, he hangs around in the flower house all day long, and few of them are successful. They are all greedy for pleasure, short-sighted, If they are allowed to seize the city lord position, heh..."

"I just saw that kid from the Cai family yesterday, and he was still cursing and complaining that Murong Xiao was looking for trouble for nothing. The New Deal has made people panic in the city, and even the flower house business is not as easy as before." He Lin said contemptuously, "Let's talk about Murong's family, Apart from Murong Xiao's talent, Murong Di is also greedy for pleasure, and the third son, Murong Sheng, is not yet of age, so it's hard for him to take on a big job."

"But..." Lin Xixi frowned, and said in a low voice, "Mr. Jinshu told me that every tribe in the south, every city and every clan has its own unique way of survival. If life is not good, the people will have another way of life." People in power don’t have to forcibly change the way to make a living. Wuwang City is famous for being a free and easy place, and it has been thriving and unstoppable for a hundred years. If the Han family can open up trade routes again, Wuwang City may not be unable to continue to prosper. Why bother in the past three to five years? Quickly restructure here?"

"Exhaustion?" Xiyun narrowed his eyes and said disdainfully, "He has always advocated governance by doing nothing. Of course, he saves one thing if he can save one thing. If everyone in the world is like him, what future is there for Nanguo. Look at him again. He talks about advocating the autonomy and freedom of the Southern Kingdom, but he himself hides in the city of Changyang in the Zhao Kingdom, and doesn’t leave the gates, he knows nothing about politics.”

"..." Lin Xixi thought of the quarrel between Xiyun and Mr. Jinshu, and knew that it would be impossible to persuade Xiyun with a few words, so he had to turn around and say, "But Murong Xiao is not a good person after all, and he must be punished if he kills someone to pay for his life. Zhaoguo has a word 'The Son of Heaven commits the same crime as the common people', even the emperor is not spared, how can Murong Xiao be allowed to get away with it like this?"

Lin Xixi's words were innocent of a young man, but the truth was impeccable. For a while, Xiyun and He Lin were silent.Lin Xixi didn't know the attitude of the two of them, so he could only continue: "Even though there are not many capable people in Wuwang City at this time, who knows if there will be someone more wise than Murong Xiao in the future? He can always pamper the likes of Murong Xiao." The wicked are in charge?"

Knowing that such a stubborn and passionate young man like Lin Xixi would only fall into a stalemate, He Lin sighed and said, "Forget it, as you said, Murong Xiao has a special status, but it's not because of him. It's just that Ye Wenxiang's case has not yet been settled by the referee, even if you and I know that the murderer is Murong Xiao, so what? There is no evidence to say, this matter should be resolved by the referee as soon as possible."

Lin Xixi blinked, and said: "It was just now that there was a lot of commotion in Murong's mansion. We are not the only ones who noticed something strange... Besides, I heard Murong Xiao and Bai Ming mention the 'medicine bottle'. If you can find it Looking at the disappearing vial..."

"Don't look for it!" He Lin frowned again, with a face full of disapproval, and warned him, "How many lives do you think you have? How dare you mess around? You are not allowed to meddle in this matter. I will look for it tomorrow. Hu Sicha, let him know, and leave the rest to the judge!"

Lin Xixi pursed her lips and didn't answer, she just lowered her head and ate the mutton, thinking in her heart that once she found the medicine bottle, the evidence would be conclusive, and Murong Xiao would not be able to escape even if he was powerful.

He Lin had no choice but to get along with her these days, so he knew that according to Lin Xixi's temperament, if he didn't respond, he would continue to mess around... Even if he agreed, he might change his mind one day, but he would still continue messing around.

So he turned his head to Xiyun, and said loudly: "I will leave Wuwang City in a few days. No matter how troublesome this kid is, no one can protect him. Just be careful. If you can't see him, why don't you just kill him Get kicked out of the publishing house, and don't implicate us anymore."

He Lin's words were obviously intended for Lin Xixi. Xiyun observed the expressions of the two of them with interest, and teased, "I've never seen you, Mr. Jingrui, care so much about the editor-in-chief of the magazine." , why do you have to tell this little detective about Lingque so much that I have to take care of it myself?"

He Lin sighed irritably, and frowned, "It would be great if he is really a quiet little detective!"

"Oh—?" Xiyun dragged out a long and meaningful voice, and said to Lin Xixi, "Tell me, what's so special about you that makes Jingrui such a headache?"

"Uh..." Lin Xixi looked at He Lin nervously, received a cold look, and said anxiously, "Probably because I'm very...very skinny..."

He Lin laughed angrily, "You are quite self-aware."