Reborn Lord

Lu Mo Ning took a deep look at Mr. Xue, and asked Pei Chao beside him, "Does Mr. Xue look like that person?"

Pei Chao shook his head: "It's not him, he's not the right size, I've seen Xue Xuncan a few times in the past few years, it's not him."

The reason why Pei Chao was so sure was because the height of this person did not match the one in his memory.

Although he was young back then, he had never seen that person's appearance, but when that person came out from the back door, he stood with Chang Ronghuan. At that time, that person was half a head taller than Chang Ronghuan, and this person Xue Sanye Xue Xuncan, he had met a few times before, but he was about the same size as Chang Ronghuan, so it wasn't him.

Lu Mo Ning pondered for a while, and after Pei Chao introduced the family of the Xue family in Ningzhou Prefecture, he finally had a better understanding of the entire Xue family.

The person who came downstairs from the lobby is the second son of the second master of the Xue family, the third in the Xue family, known as the third master Xue, his elder brother, Xue Xunting, the eldest son of the second master of the second house Now the head of the Xue family.

This Xue family has stood in Ningzhou Prefecture for more than a hundred years. This Xue family split into three branches, one went to the capital, it is the big house of the Xue family, and the head of the family is now Ding Guogong;

One stayed in the family, and the other went to the border, and one of them joined the army and became a military officer;

The second wife of Xue's family, who stayed in Ningzhou Mansion, was engaged in business and accumulated a lot of wealth.

If Duan Jinsong started his business with the money Zhao Tianji gave him, then the Xue family started with hundreds of years of foundation.

It's just that scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants have a low status, so when they came to the generation before Duke Ding, they were asked to take the exam for fame. That branch went to the capital to develop, and then it really became a thing.

It’s just that in comparison, although Dingguo’s status is high, it still needs money to support it. This is indispensable for the second house of Xue’s family who stayed in the family. .

Lu Mo Ning frowned. He didn't care about Duke Ding's family affairs, so he naturally didn't expect that there would be such a deep relationship. Unexpectedly, Duke Ding had two other households, one in Ningzhou Mansion and one in Ningzhou Mansion. Still in the barracks, this made Lu Mo Ning feel uneasy.

He suddenly thought of what Pei Chao had said before: Because something happened in the capital, Mr. Xue only came out now, probably because the matter was resolved.

solved?

How to solve the matter of Ding Guogong?

...Could it be that she has been favored again?

Isn't Brother Xin in danger...

Lu Mo Ning clenched his hands tightly. It seems that if he wants to completely solve Ding Guogong and bring him to justice, he must first cut off his origin.

Not only Lu Mo Ning, but Zhao Tianji also frowned: The Xue family?

He just remembered now that there was indeed a general who was a clan relative of Duke Ding, and he had done a lot of fighting with him in the past few years, because he had never doubted Duke Ding back then, and he was extremely sympathetic to this man. Trust, and later Duke Ding betrayed him and secretly colluded with Zhao Yunji, causing him to die tragically.

Now that he came back, he almost forgot about such a person.

Seeing that his expression was not right, Lu Mo Ning asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Tianji explained: "The branch of Sanfang he mentioned was indeed a general who had fought many victories with Emperor Yunji before. He was a third-rank striker who joined the leadership. Afterwards, he stayed at the border all the time. Now... ..." He paused, his eyes sank, "It's the second-rank general of Fuguo."

Lu Mo Ning understood Zhao Tianji's meaning. If it was only Duke Ding, Emperor Zhao would be fine. If there is such a person on the border now, plus some information he guessed earlier, Duke Ding might be with Zhao. The emperor murdered Emperor Yunji. If Ding Guogong participated, it means that Zhao Di had a handle in Ding Guogong's hands. I'm afraid...Zhao Emperor would never really touch Ding Guogong.

Lu Mo Ning pursed his thin lips coldly, his eyes were icy.

Zhao Tianji understood his worry: "Ling Ge has gone to the capital, I will send someone to deliver the letter, at least keep that Lord Xin first."

For the time being, Lu Mo Ning's jaw can only be like this, but as long as Emperor Zhao is around, so what if it is saved now?

Not only one or two of those loyal ministers were killed unjustly...

The atmosphere in the private room on the third floor suddenly became serious. Pei Chao couldn't understand what the two of them were saying, but he could tell that something was going wrong.

"But there's a problem?" Pei Chao's voice has recovered a little hoarse since he hasn't taken any medicine these days.

Lu Mo Ning shook his head: "Before I came to Jiangxi Town to become the county magistrate, I handled a case involving Duke Ding of Xue's family in the capital and the son of Xue Shi. I was afraid that I would involve an old acquaintance..."

Pei Chao was surprised, and then his eyes sparkled in disbelief: "Then Xue Shizi's title was revoked for harming someone, he was demoted to a commoner, and he was sentenced to be whipped to death. It's...you, my lord?"

Lu Mo Ning didn't hide it from him either: "Well, I did it together with Mr. Xin from the Ministry of Punishment. He agreed to protect me alone, but from the current point of view... I underestimated the power of Duke Ding. "

Pei Chao said: "If your lord is worried, you can go to rescue lord Xin first. I can last for a while. The murderer has not been found yet, so don't worry."

Lu Mo Ning had an ominous premonition in his heart: "...have you seen other members of the Xue family?"

Pei Chao's heart skipped a beat: "My lord, you doubt..."

Lu Mo Ning didn't say anything, he just hoped it wasn't.

But among the people who came here today, only the Third Master Xue Xuncan is the most likely, and he is not the right size, but what if... He came to take pictures of this thing, and it was not for himself?

Almost as if to prove Lu Moning's idea, Xue Xuncan in the downstairs lobby slowly opened his mouth at this moment: "... 3 taels, this leather, I want it."

Hearing his words, everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then began to compliment. No one knew that the Xue family had something to do with the Xue family in the capital. This incident has no impact on the Xue family in the capital.

So the compliments almost drowned Xue Xuncan, and he became more and more proud: "I don't like this leather, but my elder brother likes it. It's my elder brother's birthday in a few days. Naturally, I want to give a congratulatory gift that can be bought. Originally, these The time is quite busy, and I just heard that there are good leathers here... You should not fight with the master, right?"

"Of course not. Third Master, you are generous with your actions. We dare not. Master Xue is celebrating his birthday? Why haven't I heard of it? Tell me earlier. We will also prepare a birthday present to celebrate." Someone hurriedly said.

That Xue Xuncan smacked his lips regretfully: "I don't know which brat would dare to mess with our Xue family. No... Brother has dealt with it for a long time, and they all said that this time we have to do it in a low-key way. How can this work? Our Xue The head of the family, this birthday will naturally be a grand one, you have invited, and the birthday gift is prepared, in two days, the master will send invitations to you... all come!"

Immediately there was a lot of excitement, Xue Xuncan took the snow-white leather and packed it in a precious box, and walked away swaggeringly.

Lu Mo Ning slowly lowered the bamboo curtain that had been raised at one corner, and with a sense of calmness in his heart, he looked at Pei Chao not far away, who was in a daze, and said solemnly, "This Xue Dangjia...do you understand?"

Pei Chao shook his head: "I don't understand, this Master Xue rarely shows up, even if it's a birthday, it's usually not a big deal. Although Chang Ronghuan goes every time, he doesn't dare to bring his family with him, and when he comes back, he's cautious and doesn't dare to mention it. However, the head of Xue's family is extremely low-key and very cunning, as long as the business passes through him, it can be multiplied several times. He took over the Xue family for more than ten years and expanded the entire Xue family's business many times."

He has never met this Master Xue, and he has never doubted the other party. After all, he heard that this person is not keen on matters between men and women, and he only has a wife and a few aunts around him. Treacherous people.

Downstairs came the voices of the country gentry and merchants who hadn't left yet, "...the third master actually gave such a rare leather to Xue Dang's family. Didn't I hear that Xue Dang's family still likes such things?"

"You don't know it, don't you think that Xue's family is stable and majestic now, and he has a good way of rectifying the Xue family, but when he was young, he was extremely rebellious. The head of the family, the old man was so angry with the other party that he planned to change people. As a result, the head of Xue suddenly became better, changed his past habits, and didn't like those expensive and rare objects, so he gradually let him go again. The Xue family attaches great importance to it, no, Shun Shun Dang has been the head of the Xue family for more than ten years, and the Xue family is getting better and better."

Hearing these words, Lu Mo Ning exchanged a glance with Zhao Tianji, and his heart skipped a beat for no reason: If that person was really Xue Xunting, head of Xue back then, I'm afraid it would be... Difficult.

Pei Chao's complexion also changed following these words, his body staggered, he took two steps back, squatted on the chair, he couldn't recover for a long time, lowered his eyes, and there was scarlet anger and hatred in his eyes , for a long time.

When Lu Mo Ning and Zhao Tianji returned to Chang Mansion, Chang Rong Huan had just returned from the tea house auction and was still excited. He only took one gadget this time, but it was enough.

Seeing Lu Mo Ning, he couldn't help but said: "Brother, where have you been? I wanted to take you to the auction house to have a look, but I couldn't find you anyway."

Lu Mo Ning said: "I went to check the scene of the seven dead people, what's wrong?"

Chang Ronghuan didn't doubt it, and said excitedly: "You don't know, the Xue family is the most powerful Xue family in Ningzhou Prefecture. The head of Xue family will celebrate his birthday in three days. I just got the news and saw Xue's family. Third master, the other party wants my brother to go by name, you can give me some advice, what kind of birthday gift should I give?"

Lu Mo Ning lowered his eyebrows calmly: "Master Xue? I haven't heard of it before, is it very powerful?"

Chang Ronghuan patted Lu Mo Ning's shoulder, and Zhao Tianji behind him almost couldn't resist twisting the guy's arm. Fortunately, he knew that Lu Mo Ning had plans, so he endured it.

After Chang Ronghuan praised Xue's family for being good, Lu Moning asked doubtfully, "Is Master Chang very familiar with Xue's family?"

Chang Ronghuan seemed to be thinking of something, and said regretfully: "Actually, I'm not very familiar with it, I've only met a few times... let's not talk about it, my brother is going to prepare a birthday gift."

But Lu Mo Ning stopped him with a smile: "Master Chang's words made me curious. Can you take me with you? After all, it's a rare opportunity..."

Lu Moning's slender palm patted Chang Ronghuan's shoulder meaningfully, "What do you think, my lord?"

Chang Ronghuan was dazzled by Lu Moning's smile, and then understood what Lu Moning meant, and couldn't help winking: "Brother, you have finally opened up! You were too rigid before, now People still need to know how to adapt, brother, don’t worry, everything is on my brother, and I will definitely introduce you to my brother when the time comes! I guarantee that your career will be prosperous in the future..."

Lu Mo Ning smiled and said nothing, but when he turned around, his eyes were serious, and now he only hoped that the thief was not the head of Xue.

But as soon as he returned to the room and just entered, Zhao Tianji suddenly said that Lu Mo Ning was pressed against the door, frowned, held his hand, and entangled his fingers.

Lu Mo Ning frowned: "What's wrong with you?"

Zhao Tianji lowered his eyes: "It's a stick of incense."

Lu Mo Ning shook it, "Then just touching it is enough."

Zhao Tianji directly started to change the subject: "...Are you going to Xue's house to see the master Xue?"

Lu Mo Ning hummed.

"Do you want to take Pei Chao with you?"

Lu Mo Ning shook his head: "I can't take him, I'm afraid he will be exposed in case of excitement."

What's more, this Pei Chao looks a bit like Pei's daughter, and Master Xue really saw it. If the other party is the thief, although the other party did not expect that the other party would be a man, even if he didn't have doubts at the time, in case... ...Don't be afraid of [-], just in case, it's better not to take him there.

He couldn't let Pei Chao take this risk.

But Pei Chao obviously wanted to go, so he sent a message that night, and Lu Mo Ning asked Hong Guangping to send a letter to refuse, saying that after he met him, he would draw a picture of Master Xue's appearance and show Pei Chao the height of the other party.

Three days later, Lu Mo Ning took Zhao Tianji, who had changed his appearance a little, and went to Xue's residence along with Chang Ronghuan.

Master Xue's birthday this time was really held in a very low-key manner, only a dozen or so people were invited, and their status was not low. They also invited the theater troupe and singers and dancers lively.

It was also the first time for Lu Mo Ning to see this Master Xue. He looked extremely handsome and handsome, his brows and eyes were stretched, and he was quite stable. He probably practiced martial arts.

Chang Ronghuan took Lu Mo Ning to introduce him. Lu Mo Ning calmly compared Chang Rong Huan's height with that of Mr. Xue. They were actually half a head taller. It is restraint and forbearance.

He also really understood what a well-dressed beast is. Judging from Master Xue's face, it doesn't look like the other party would commit such rape and murder at all.

This Master Xue seems to be very busy, he will entertain others very quickly, he is exquisite in all aspects, he is definitely a difficult character to deal with.

Lu Mo Ning was almost sure that the possibility that the other party was that person back then was [-]% to [-]%. His face was calm, but he had already started to think of countermeasures in his mind.

The birthday banquet began soon, with the babbling voices of the troupe, singers and dancers, appearing one after another, Lu Mo Ning didn't pay attention and just wanted to leave as soon as possible.

It's just that Lu Mo Ning didn't expect that there was an accident when he went there at the end of his birthday.

When the last finale dance started, Lu Mo Ning didn't care, but when he saw clearly the delicate and beautiful girl in a red dress, pretending to be a dancer, dancing to a shocking song, the other party turned his eyes, and the girl The exquisite appearance made people's eyes full of surprises, but that appearance was clearly... Lu Mo Ning's cold pupils shrank instantly.