Although there is no curfew in Jiangling, there are not many people on the streets until late at night.

The lanterns in front of the restaurant were still on, and the halos on the stone boards reflected the hurried figures of night guards.Yan Li carried a lantern and walked in the dimly lit streets.

He was followed by a few frugal envoys, all in black clothes with arrow sleeves, with polyester silk and hair tied up, with elegant looks.

He Dong, who is in charge of patrolling the South Division, turned his head and said in a low voice, "What's wrong, my lord, I'm out of my mind."

Liu Ye pressed the sword with one hand, gave him a sideways glance, and did not speak.

The shadow of the moon slanted to the west, a lantern swayed somewhere, and a few stumbling figures were reflected on the wall.

"It's all about big brother today, hiccup"

"drink"

"Hic, come on"

The sound of hip flasks colliding was very clear in the middle of the night, and several big men were drunk supporting each other, holding the hip flask in one hand and pouring wine into their mouths.

The strong smell of wine rushed towards his face, Yan Li stopped, frowning tightly.

The drunken man walked past several of them, uttering obscene words, which made He Dong, who covered his mouth and nose and moved aside, even more disgusted.

"The magistrate should have made a proposal long ago. These people don't do anything all day long. They either go to wine shops or go to flower streets, doing all kinds of sneaky things."

Liu Ye didn't agree with his words, "The government order mentioning the "curfew" is also for selfish desires. If the ban is really enforced, I see how you can find a place to be chic at night."

He Dong's face was hot, "You are talking nonsense, what are you talking about?"

"I'm talking nonsense." Liu Ye folded his arms and sneered, "I went to watch the night in Jiqu Alley the night before, and you disappeared for half an hour, and you were caught by the patrol envoy of the Beisi in Huajie. Why is this also my nonsense?"

Nansi and Beisi have always looked at each other with disgust, although the well water does not interfere with the river water, but who made He Dong be stupid and fell into Fei Su's hands.

He Dong felt his scalp go numb when he remembered that he had been locked up by Fei Su in the cell and had been with Rat Chong for eighteen hours.

He said unhappily, "You also come to laugh at me. I really chased the suspect that night. Who knew that I was bumped into by Fei Su out of nowhere." He was also charged with dereliction of duty.

While the two were talking, Yan Li had already walked a long way carrying the lantern.

A young patrol envoy patted He Dong on the shoulder, "Brother He, remember to be careful next time you visit Flower Street." After saying that, he raised his sword and chased after Prince Yan with a smile.

"Which girl in Huajie has a better figure?"

"Ever since you were arrested in Huajie last time, people from Beisi squatted there waiting for you every day."

The frugal envoys couldn't hold back their laughter, He Dong couldn't hold back his old face, and blushed and said, "I really went after the suspect that night." But no one believed him

In recent days, there have been more incidents of petty theft in the city, so there have been more guards on night patrol.After handing over the procedures for this day, the mission of Xunjian Nansi for the past few days is considered complete.

At the end of the Zi Dynasty, the Yamen of the Thrift Department was patrolled.

The lantern hanging in front of the mansion was lit with orange light, and the guards dispersed in twos, only an ordinary carriage parked beside the haloed stone lion.

Holding the sword, He Dong chased after Liu Ye, "What are your plans for taking a bath tomorrow?"

Liu Ye folded his arms and ignored him with a cold expression.

"I heard that there is a new wine shop opened on West Street, there is nothing left and right, let's go for a drink"

Liu Ye's complexion changed suddenly, he didn't know what he saw, he hurriedly raised his hand and bowed, "My lord"

In the alley corner where the moonlight cannot shine, there is only a ball of orange light.A slender young man in red official uniform stood there holding a lamp, his face fell in the flickering light, and only a silver-white headband was visible.

Yan Li tilted his head slightly, as if he didn't see them, the coachman opened the heavy curtain, and he bent over and walked in.The night is slightly cool, with the light of a little lantern illuminating the traces of the train tracks.

He Dong's scalp was numb, "How long have you been standing just now?"

Facing the night, the carriage merged into the deep darkness, and slowly drove into the residences of dignitaries on South Street.

Yan State Duke's Mansion.

It's late at night, even in early summer, it's a bit chilly.In the study room of Changxinyuan, there are graceful figures and dim lights.

Yan Li was leaning on the couch, her red clothes were still on, but her black hair was loosely scattered between the sleeves of her robe.He propped up one long leg, resting his chin with one hand, and holding the scroll in the other. Although his brows were cold, his pupils were extremely dark.

The scroll is not like an ordinary book. It lists several lines and a few words, all of which are a person's name.

Yan Li stared at the name for a long time, then picked up the pen under the faint light of the oil lamp.The rice paper is dyed with ink, and the color of the water is light, just like a glimpse under the tassel palace lantern.

His eyes are like autumn water, and his lips are like red paint.

Tu Dan.

Yan Li read this name all night like a kid, and then hid it in her dream.He is cold by nature and never likes to be close to others. Although he is already a dancer, he doesn't even have a housemate. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a brat.

On the holiday, it was rare for Yan Li to get up late.The servant girl came into the house to wait on him for breakfast, and only used a few pieces of shortbread, when the inspector over there suddenly came.

"My lord." The patrol envoy standing outside the door raised his hand and saluted, with a respectful expression on his face, "Your lord is taking a rest today, and the subordinates shouldn't disturb your lord's interest, it's just a matter of great importance, so please come forward."

Yan Shizi didn't wear a red dress today, but a cool coat.His black hair was like ink, and his lips were extremely cold.

"What happened"

The patrol envoy did not hesitate, "The eldest son of the Ke family was accidentally beaten to death." The suspect's surname was Tantai again, the name is not important, what is important is his identity.

When the South Division of Xunjian got the news, the North Division had already surrounded Yuejiang Tower.Just as He Dong came out of the wine shop, he rushed to the Xunjian Office without even changing his official uniform.

"What kind of moth did this little county king stab?" There were only a few people in the meeting hall, and the rest were still taking a bath.

Liu Ye was wearing a red dress with his back facing him, "The case has not yet been investigated. You change into an official uniform and come with me to Yuejiang Tower."

Zhu Xia spreads the sky, and the clouds are dotted.

The news of the dead person in Yuejiang Tower was heavily blocked, and not many people knew about it except Xun Jiansi.

"Master Fei has ordered that no one is allowed to enter without authorization."

He Dong clenched the sword on his waist, his expression was ugly, "We are both commanders, so I still have to obey his orders."

The few people who stopped him had a cold attitude, "This case is a matter for the Northern Division, so don't worry about the commander of the Southern Division."

Yan Li changed into his official uniform, took his sword and walked towards the gate of the mansion.

The Duke's Mansion is very close to Hua Yuanhou's Mansion, and as soon as he got on his horse, he saw a few maidservants rushing into the Hou's Mansion, welcoming a familiar imperial physician.

Plum Garden, as the name suggests, is full of plum trees.The white walls and black tiles penetrate the flower windows, without red flowers and green flowers, and even the beautiful veranda looks dead and cold.

The main room is tightly closed, behind the layers of beaded curtains and tulle, a little plum fragrance and heat linger in the incense burner.

A light tent and a bed.

Tu Dan, with all his black hair scattered, was leaning against the head of the bed, coughing weakly.His face was pale, his heart was sore, and he didn't even have the energy to drink the medicine.

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