female catcher

Treasure hunt?

After Situ Lingxiao revealed his purpose mysteriously, he refused to say more, and the street was not a place for conversation.

Seeing that his expression was serious, Nangong Biluo didn't look like a joke. The Tianwai Mountain Villa was isolated from the world. Although Situ Lingxiao was in his twenties, he was not deeply involved in the world. He came out this time to hunt for treasure, and it seemed that he was bound to win it.Nangong Biluo didn't want to mess around with him, but she couldn't let him go, so she began to think.

Situ Ling Xiao waited for a long time for Nangong Biluo to respond, so he was unavoidably anxious, "How is it, Nangong?"

Nangong Biluo thought that the two are family friends, thought for a moment, and said flatly: "After the detailed discussion, we will discuss it."

Situ Lingxiao curled her lips, knowing that Nangong Biluo was not easy to fool, but she said so, most likely because she was willing to help.Situ Lingxiao smiled playfully again, and stood side by side next to Nangong Biluo, fanning her with a folding fan in his hand, "Okay, Sister Nangong can do whatever she wants, it's inconvenient to talk here, let's go back and talk about it in detail."

Nangong Biluo was quite helpless to please Situ Lingxiao and could not help but find it funny, "Don't worry, I still have to go to the Criminal Department. If you are bored, the capital is so big that you can take a good look and don't cause trouble."

Although Situ Lingxiao was a little unhappy when he heard this, he still responded, "Okay, I'll just go around by myself, and then go to the medical clinic to wait for you, and we'll go back together."

Nangong Biluo originally wanted Situ Lingxiao to go back directly, but then thought of Zhu Hongyan, the philandering prince, and nodded, "Okay."

At this moment, Prince Yu, who was leaving for the medical center, suddenly became inexplicably excited. He looked at the weather and thought that it would be cold in early spring, but he still couldn't wait to go out because he thought of the opportunity to get along with the beautiful woman again.

The prince, who was only thinking of a beautiful woman, didn't know at all that someone crossed the river and demolished the bridge. When Situ Lingxiao appeared in the hospital, he restrained himself from being entangled like a rascal in Liu Shang, feeling unspeakably awkward.

Besides, after Nangong Biluo watched Situ Lingxiao leave, he turned to the Ministry of Punishments.

The people from the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice and Nangong Biluo are also old acquaintances. From time to time, someone greets her, and she can come and go without hindrance.

Lin Yanshou, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, is an old friend of Nangong Biluo's grandfather Su Liyong for many years.At that time, Lin Yanshou was just a local magistrate, with a keen eye for heroes, he took a fancy to the fledgling Nangong Haotian, and he had the grace of knowing him.Nangong Biluo's parents were able to get married, and Lin Yanshou also played a big role.

Nangong Biluo was the child he grew up with, and he also supported Nangong Biluo a lot.

Today Lin Yanshou was taking a rest, and when Nangong Biluo left, he was reading a book in the side hall.

Lin Yanshou is over sixty years old but doesn't look old. He is fat and has a goatee. He wears a plain gown and is dressed as a Confucian scholar. He is concentrating on the book in his hand.He has been immersed in the officialdom for many years, and he knows the way of being an official. He is at the same level as Wang Rui, but he is more circumspect and sophisticated than Wang Rui. Therefore, he has been an important member of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs for a long time without getting involved in right and wrong, and has participated in the tribunal of important cases many times without causing controversy. .

"Master Lin."

Lin Yanshou raised his head, his sharp eyes saw that Nangong Bi was behind, bent into a crescent, and on his round face, it looked a little funny, like a fat fox.

"Girl, oh, Nangong catches the head."

Today, Lin Yanshou casually called out his private address and quickly changed it, saying with a pleasant face: "These days, you always go to my dossier room, ask you to check and don't say anything, you're crazy Mysterious. I came to the side hall today, what do you want to ask?"

Nangong Biluo smiled and said, "I came here to ask about Liu Wenjie, Mr. Liu."

Lin Yanshou paused when he heard this, and asked with a smile, "What do you want to ask about Liu Wenjie?"

Nangong Biluo pondered for a while, "Master Liu's achievements in serving as the local magistrate are mediocre, why did he rise to the top in just a short period of time, and was promoted to be a servant?"

"Liu Wenjie is a bit dull and rigid, but he is serious in his work and a clean official. It is a blessing for the common people that such a person is promoted to a capital official. It is a sage to know that people make good use of them. What is so strange?"

Nangong Biluo heard the words, looked at Lin Yanshou, the corners of his mouth became a little subtle, "Master Lin, I heard that Liu Wenjie was promoted because of Baishe Maitreya?"

The smile on Lin Yanshou's face gradually disappeared, and he frowned and said: "Baishe Maitreya. Back then, this matter involved a lot and was very complicated. The whole officialdom was almost a big cleanup. It is true that Liu Wenjie had a bit of luck in getting promoted, so what does that mean? After the interrogation of the three divisions of Baishe Maitreya, the court decreed that the case was closed, why do you ask this?"

"Lord Lin, of course Biluo knows the complicated political involvement in Baishe Maitreya, but Lord Liu Wenjie was murdered and killed, and Zhang Wenbo, the minister of officials, also died at the hands of the same killer. The cause of death of the two is unknown, and I suspect that it is the same person who wanted to kill them. I have been checking the connection between these two adults, and slowly found Baishe Maitreya. Don't be nervous, my lord, the overall situation of this matter has been settled, and no matter how courageous Bi Luo is, he knows the seriousness."

Lin Yanshou looked at Nangong Biluo seriously for a while, then sighed slightly, "Oh, that's all right. Green out of blue is better than blue, you surpass your father in every aspect. But girl, officialdom is far more important than You look more complicated, and sometimes it's just a matter of turning a blind eye."

Nangong Biluo lowered her eyes and blinked, and stood upright on the spot, looking at Lin Yanshou quietly, with a smile on her face as usual.

Lin Yanshou was defeated by Nangong Biluo's gaze, he put down the book in his hand, "You! Sit down."

Nangong Bi fell into the seat.

Lin Yanshou was silent for a while, as if he was sorting out his thoughts, and then he opened his mouth: "Baishe Maitreya is a branch of the White Lotus Sect. A group of mobs always have ulterior motives in the name of religion, but the broad popular base is difficult to eradicate. As dynasties change, religion is always a double-edged sword. Baishe Maitreya’s case is special. The records are scattered and messy, and there is no special file. Most of the records have been destroyed. You can only look at the files. .Liu Wenjie and Zhang Wenbo stood in the right team in the political struggle back then, so they were promoted. I know a little about Liu Wenjie's life, so I sorted it out and sent it to you. As for Zhang Wenbo and I never worked together, you have to find out by yourself. Zhang Wenbo This man is greedy and cowardly, but I have to say that he is not stupid. Now, don't blame me for not reminding you, he is related to the eunuch Liu Futong, and this Liu Futong is the confidant of the great eunuch Wang Jin. You have to be careful when you check him. Inadvertently set yourself on fire."

After hearing this, Nangong Biluo frowned, and was eunuch again, "Are the two adults, Liu and Zhang, just the victory faction who are both Baishe Maitreya? There are still many officials in the current dynasty who are related to Baishe Maitreya. Why were the two of them killed?"

Lin Yanshou rubbed her fingers, "I think we still need to start with the criminal case stolen from Liu Wenjie."

Nangong Biluo nodded, "This is one aspect, but the two of them should have a deeper relationship."

"Oh, they are all from Shaanxi, Mr. Fang of the Imperial Academy is from their hometown, you might as well ask him."

"You mean Mr. Fang Zhongping?"

"Well, it's him. Although he is only a bachelor from the fifth-rank waiter and has a weird temper, he is quite talented and has never participated in Baishe Maitreya. However, some of the people involved in the case were related to him, and they often criticized him for this matter. The government has offended many people. He is a talent, but unfortunately his temper is not suitable for officialdom. It is better to ask him, than to directly contact the people around Zhang Wenbo. Wang Jin's eyes are always on Wang Rui and you."

Nangong Biluo made sense after thinking about it, thanked Lin Yanshou, and went to the Imperial Academy immediately.

"Master Laurin is here, thank you. I'll go to the Hanlin Academy right now."

Lin Yanshou stopped her again, "Girl, it's a good thing to enforce the law, but you should also think about your own affairs, you are not young."

Nangong Biluo looked back at him, Lin Yanshou gently stroked his goatee, with a kind expression on his face, and said: "It's too hard to run around, and the officialdom is too tiring."

It is too hard to run around, and the officialdom is too tiring.

Nangong Biluo was touched by Lin Yanshou's smile, the corners of his mouth gently twitched, he nodded and left without saying anything.

Lin Yanshou watched her leave, feeling helpless and pampered, he sighed "this girl" with a smile and picked up the book again.

Hanlin Academy.

Nangong Biluo went to the Imperial Academy.The Hanlin Academy has a strong literary atmosphere, with a gathering of distinguished scholars and elegant travellers. When Nangong Biluo entered as a female arrester with a sword, the official uniform of the arrester was somewhat incompatible with the Imperial Academy. After asking where Fang Zhongping was, Nangong Biluo went straight to find it.

At the time of the inquiry, it was known that Fang Zhongping was withdrawn and had little communication with his colleagues.When I saw Fang Zhong, he was a thin, middle-aged Confucian student. Although he wore the same official uniform as others, he always felt more meticulous.

When Nangong Biluo left, Fang Zhongping was arranging books. After Nangong Biluo explained his purpose, he didn't invite anyone to sit down and talk. Deviation, when speaking, don't look at people.

"Ask Zhang Wenbo and Master Liu? I am indeed from their hometown, and I have had acquaintance with them when I was in the local area. However, although the court was furious about the assassination in the Jianghu, it could not eradicate these green forests and reckless crimes. For the supervision of the Jianghu, the post The officials are helpless, what can you do if you catch the head? No matter how famous you are, you are just a servant with no rank, why are you tired?"

"I'm a lowly person with little power, and my duty is to find out the truth and let the dead rest in peace. Mr. Fang doesn't want Mrs. Zhang and Liu to die for no reason, does he?"

Fang Zhongping finally looked at the ordinary female arrester in front of him, "What do you want to ask?"

"You and the two adults are from the same hometown, and both of them were promoted because of Baishe Maitreya, right?"

Fang Zhongping's hand that was about to put the book down couldn't help but put a little more force on it. The books were scattered and uneven. Nangong Biluo saw it, and Fang Zhongping's expression became more serious than before.

There seemed to be waves in his eyes, and he said angrily for a while: "Baishe Maitreya, the officialdom is dark, everyone turns black and white in order to protect themselves, causing so many unjust, false and wrong cases! Mr. Liu is a clean and honest official, but because of the superior position, I am a fellow villager, and I also Don’t be ashamed of it, let alone Zhang Wenbo, mentioning it is disgusting, forming a clique for selfishness, Daming is sad!”

"Lord Fang, calm down. The situation has changed and the dust has settled. Be careful that the walls have ears." Nangong Biluo had to remind this angry literati.

"What is there to be afraid of, Fang, Xiaohan, who is studying at the window. Things have changed, but those souls who died in vain have not been cleared of their grievances, and the officialdom has no limit. Now they are wise and safe. Who still remembers them! Although it has been 20 years, But every time I think of Mr. Qin, who also suffered the same disaster, I feel heartbroken and helpless. I just sigh—the officialdom is so ridiculous, and the glory of yesterday is declining today. I should strive for merit for the people, but who is there among the dead bones? The way of being an official Why?" Fang Zhongping shook his head and sighed.

Nangong Biluo stood there quietly, even though she didn't speak, she felt the sadness.Officialdom is like a battlefield.During the moment of silence, she also noticed the word 'Qin', and for some reason, Ning Yan's beautiful face emerged.

Fang Zhongping recovered from his grief and indignation, seeing that Nangong Biluo remained silent, he also knew that he had lost his composure.He was in a bad mood and didn't want to be disturbed by Nangong Biluo anymore, so he said: "You know Baishe Maitreya, the dust has settled, I don't want to say anything more, I have nothing to offer you, please."

When Nangong Biluo heard it, she came back to her senses, and pondered for a while and said: "Master Fang, don't talk about Baishe Maitreya, you can always tell me something about Mr. Liu and Mr. Zhang?"

Fang Zhongping thought for a while, and said: "Not only are they all from Shaanxi, but they are also brothers who worship. They were officials in the local area back then, and they all had a good reputation. It seems that their achievements are mediocre, but in fact, the two are not ordinary people. They have their own talents in management and office work. Director. It’s a pity that after their success, the two gradually diverged in their ways of doing things. After entering Beijing, they became strangers. Later, they belonged to two political factions, and almost no one knew that they were worshiping brothers. They were once so good that they could wear the same pair of crotch pants. .Well, that's all I know."

After Nangong Biluo came out of the Hanlin Academy, there was another drizzle in the sky. After thinking about it, she headed towards the Nangong family's clinic.

Estimating the time, Prince Yu, whose wish had been fulfilled, should have left what she wanted in the medical hall and left.

Xinglin Hall.

Because of the rain, there were no patients in the clinic, only Liushang and the bored Situ Lingxiao were there.Liu Shang was grinding the medicinal materials, but Situ Lingxiao didn't disturb him knowingly, his eyes kept looking outside.The rain was neither big nor small. There were not many pedestrians on the street, let alone stalls, and he had no intention of admiring the rain.

Suddenly his expression brightened, and he rushed out like an arrow from the string. Liu Shang saw that it was her family's young lady, walking in the rain.

A touch of dark red hits the wind and rain, and the drizzle is falling. The female catcher's figure is tall and straight, hazy and charming.

But this scene was quickly destroyed by someone. The young man in white graciously opened his folding fan to shield her from the rain. That obsequious look was too unsightly, but Liu Shang couldn't help but smile slightly.

Wherever her lady went, she seemed to be raising a child, Qu Shui was like that, and so was Situ Lingxiao.

Nangong Biluo stepped over the threshold, and Situ Lingxiao obediently stood aside, and she went straight to Liushang and to the cabinet.

Without Nangong Biluo opening his mouth, Liushang took out a small bag, and did not forget to blame Nangong Biluo, "Here, what the lord gave you. You two have such a good relationship, why do you always ask me to hand it over in the middle?"

"My lord Sima Zhao's heart."

"But he always disturbs my medical consultation." Liushang is not unwilling to do things for Nangong Biluo, but every time Zhu Hongyan comes to the medical clinic, he always has nothing to say, or just sits there and stares at her, or even stares at her. Looking at the men who came to see a doctor, they were quite helpless due to his status as a prince.

Nangong Biluo: "Didn't I find a flower protector today?"

Liu Shang took a look at Situ Lingxiao. With Situ Lingxiao here today, Zhu Hongyan restrained himself a lot, but he seemed to have misunderstood something. It would be great if he could give up. "Young Master Situ won't be there every time, I really hope the prince will give up on this."

"Actually, my little junior is pretty good, you can." Nangong Biluo wanted to speak up to set up Situ Lingxiao and Liushang, but seeing Liushang's expression was displeased, thinking of her knot, she immediately said: "Okay, I won't talk anymore. "

Liu Shang took a look at Nangong Biluo, thought of something and said: "I heard from the prince that you are investigating Feng Piaoxu again?"

Only then did Nangong Biluo remember the letter paper she kept in her bosom, and raised her hand to touch it, "Due to her profession, she has too many secrets."

"I will support you in whatever you want to do, but this Feng Piaoxu always makes me feel—it's not easy. I don't like her very much." Although Liuzhang doesn't meet Feng Piaoxu much, there is always something not quite right. Comfortable.

Nangong Biluo didn't say anything about this, and she didn't know what she was looking at with her slightly downcast eyes.Situ Lingxiao listened to them all the time, walked over, and said: "I think Boss Feng is a nice person, and he is also generous to Nangong. Masks are daunting."

Situ Lingxiao felt sorry for a moment, and immediately said: "Don't talk about her. Sister Shi, shouldn't we go back and talk about business?"

Nangong Biluo returned to her senses, and said with a smile: "My business is business, yours—" Seeing that Situ Lingxiao was nervous, her smile deepened, "Okay, the sky is getting darker and darker, the rain is about to rain heavily, Help Liushang close the door, let's go back."

"Good!" Situ Lingxiao immediately helped Liushang pack his things with great motivation.

The three of them returned together, without an umbrella, and the rain and cold in early spring gradually showed a tendency to go downhill.Pedestrians on the road became less and less, coming and going in a hurry, a father and daughter passing by each other caught Nangong Biluo's attention.

Nangong Biluo glanced at them, turned her head, and said after a while: "I left something, you go back first."

Situ Lingxiao immediately said, "I'll accompany you."

"No, you and Liushang go back first, and I'll go back when I get it. Don't worry, I'll do my best for your affairs." Nangong Biluo gave Situ and Liushang what he had, and left in the rain.

Situ Lingxiao had no choice but to carry the medicine box in one hand and cover the top of the head with a fan for the cup in the other, and the two went back first.

Nangong Biluo followed the father and daughter who had passed by in the rain.

They are dressed in rags, with a lot of patches on their clothes, only a few more pieces of cloth than beggars. The men's faces are full of weather and frost, exuding the misery of poverty. The girl was crying.

Nangong Biluo was not at ease.