Wolf Dysprosium

Sheng Keliang was once the second place in the hand-picked list. At the beginning, he served as a city guard in the southern border. He made great achievements in defending the city, and solved major cases.He is a cautious man, with one wife and one son in his family, no waste and extravagance, and rarely domineering things.Although attached to Grand Master Liang, Sheng Keliang himself is not without talent. On the contrary, even Emperor Renzheng has repeatedly called him an official with good character and a hidden universe.

He is extremely strict in disciplining his family, and it is difficult to see any mistakes. He is so cautious and almost seamless.

At this time, Sheng Hong hurried home, got off his horse and rushed into the gate.The entourage of the Sheng mansion was a big family, and his attendants shouted anxiously behind him, but Sheng Hong didn't listen at all.He rushed into the entrance hall in a hurry, looked left and right, and shouted: "Second Uncle!"

All the way from the foyer to the study, seeing the window of the study was wide open, he pushed the door open and entered: "Second Uncle, we..."

In the study room were Liang Anchong and Sheng Keliang who were discussing matters.

Shocked, Sheng Hong quickly bowed his head and apologized.Liang Anchong didn't look sullen, but smiled and said, "Xiuwen is so impatient, what happened?"

Sheng Keliang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and Sheng Hong squeezed out a voice like a mosquito: "Second Uncle said he wanted to buy me a new horse..."

"Then go find him! What are you rushing about!" Sheng Keliang waved his sleeves angrily, "Running around all day long, but I don't see any serious business!"

Sheng Hong retreated without hesitation, Sheng Keliang closed the study door, turned around and saw Liang Anchong's cold face.

"If you don't discipline your son well, I'm afraid it will ruin your business." Liang Anchong said in a low voice, "Sheng Hong has no heart and is easy to be used by others. If he is a person who is willing to stay at home, I don't care. would be so worried."

Cold sweat broke out on Sheng Keliang's forehead, and he nodded repeatedly.

"Where are you talking... Oh, Jin Yan." Liang Anchong twirled two iron walnuts in his hand, before speaking after a while, "This person may become a serious problem in my heart."

After Liang Anchong experienced a series of incidents, all the powers that were firmly in his hands have been greatly reduced.Although in the eyes of outsiders, he is still Liang Taishi who is below one person and above ten thousand people, but he himself is very clear that Emperor Renzheng's trust and special favor for him have gradually weakened.

Occasionally, when he was sleepless at night, he regretted the defeat of Baique Pass.In this battle, Jin Mingzhao died by accident, which was completely unexpected by Liang Anchong, but in the end the Northwest Army was defeated, which also gave his son-in-law Zhang Yue a chance to rise to the top.He has planned all his life, and always thinks about seven or eight tricks before he makes a move.Blessings and misfortunes are overwhelming, whether a thing is good or bad, you can't see it for a moment, Liang Anchong can only do it step by step, cleaning and arranging, paving the way for future things.

Zhang Yue was originally the left commander of the Northern Army, and now he is the commander of the Northwest Army, and he has indeed made military exploits, taking back Fenghu City and Baiqueguan from the Jinqiang people.

But both Liang Anchong and Zhang Yue knew that this battle achievement was all water - the short retreat was a gift from the Jin Qiang people to Liang Anchong.Liang Anchong moved his hands on the Northwest Army's rations, causing the Northwest Army to be short of supplies and defeated one after another. The Jin Qiang talents found a way to kill Jin Mingzhao.This time the Jinqiang people returned Liang Anchong and Zhang Yue's military merit.

This is a "gift" imposed on Liang Anchong. He does not want to accept it, but it has become a fact.It would not be difficult for Jin Qiang to retreat to Baique Pass and re-enter Baique Pass.

Because of this, he became more and more uneasy and afraid of Jin Yan's existence.After Cen Rong returned to the court with the Bishan League, he explained that it was Jin Ye who proposed to cede the entire territory of Jiangbei.Liang Anchong has always been indifferent to Jin Mingzhao, a weak and silent child, and now he is shocked: at such a young age, Jin Yan can think of such a ruthless and self-harming strategy in exchange for the peace and prosperity of the northern border. This person should not be underestimated as a chance for the whole world to breathe.

"Jin Yi is Cen Rong's pawn. This son will definitely use Jin Yi to join my army in the future, and the matter will eventually fall on Jin Mingzhao." Liang Anchong said, "Jin Mingzhao's death really made the officials feel worried. Shame, if we seriously investigate and deal with it, there may be future troubles."

Having said that, Sheng Keliang already understood what Liang Anchong meant.

"Jin Yan is actually a commoner now." Sheng Keliang said, "I arrange people to monitor day and night. He usually stays in Cen Rong's mansion and often goes to Xie Yuanzhi's door to ask for an interview, but Xie Yuanzhi never sees him. Besides, Occasionally wandering around Liang Jing's inner city with his followers is nothing special."

"Who has he been in close contact with recently?"

Sheng Keliang paused for a moment, and replied: "There is no one with close contacts."

Liang Anchong remained silent for a long time.Sheng Keliang met Liang Anchong's stern gaze, not daring to show the slightest wavering.Liang Anchong closed his eyes, lowered his head and drank his tea: "Continue talking."

"Since I'm a commoner, I have a way to deal with it. I won't let Jin Yan leave any traces. Please rest assured, Grand Master."

"Beside him are people from Mingye Hall and You Junshan, a general of the Northwest Army. Ordinary people can't move."

"Exactly." Sheng Keliang lowered his voice, "But the person I'm looking for is not an ordinary martial artist."

Grand Master Liang pondered: "Okay, then go ahead and try."

***

In the backyard of Sheng's mansion, Sheng Hong hurried into the mistress's courtyard, and finally found Li Shi and Sheng Keguang who were playing with rabbits in the garden.

Sheng Keguang is the younger brother of Sheng Keliang, who is engaged in the business of jade and ancient artifacts, travels all over the world, and often brings new gadgets to Mrs. Li and Sheng Hong.Seeing that Sheng Hong was sweating from running, Li Shi said angrily, "I'm frizzy, if your father sees it, I'll have to give you another reprimand."

Sheng Keguang smiled and said: "Your father has guests, don't disturb them by yelling."

"Second Uncle, Mother!" Sheng Hong didn't care about anything else, waved his hand to make the surrounding maids back down, and said anxiously, "The matter of Yang Song'er has come up again!"

Both Li Shi and Sheng Keguang were taken aback.

Sheng Hong hastily recounted what he heard in the tavern, but before Sheng Keguang could speak, Li Shi was anxious and angry: "You still go to meet that Jin Ye! Didn't your father scold you enough last time?"

Those tails following Jin Yan were actually arranged by Sheng Keliang.Sheng Keliang already knew about this on the day when Jin Yan and Sheng Hong met in Yufenglou, and when he came back, he reprimanded Sheng Hong severely.At first, Sheng Hong didn't think there was any reason to associate with Jin Yan, but after being scolded by Sheng Keliang without thinking, he became rebellious and ran to Jin Yan's house every day.Sheng Keliang couldn't listen to the scolding, couldn't beat him, and was full of troubles.

"If Liang... finds out, your father's life will not be easy." Mrs. Li tried hard to persuade, "Then the Jin family boy is not a good guy, you will get into trouble if you rush over."

Sheng Hong got impatient, and turned to Sheng Keguang, "Second Uncle, I said earlier that I shouldn't... What should I do now? Yang Song'er's family has become evil ghosts, and they are coming to claim their lives!"

Sheng Keguang couldn't help laughing: "I never believe the words of strange power and chaos. Then the corpses of Yang Song'er's family have been disposed of and buried properly, so what else can happen?"

Sheng Hong was worried: "There are a lot of people talking about this on the street. I'm afraid... I'm afraid that if the trouble continues, daddy will know that we have lent money in private and killed people." He lowered his voice as he spoke.

Only then did Li Shi and Sheng Keguang exchange glances, their brows slightly frowned.

"Don't be afraid, if you know it, you will know it." Sheng Keguang said, "Your father can't get rid of this matter. It's better if he knows it. Changlu Temple and the Criminal Department are both his people. What can't be suppressed? What's the matter? Can you pass through the sky, bypass your father and stab it in front of the official?"

"Hush!" Li Shi was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, "What nonsense are you talking about!"

"Sister-in-law, Xiuwen, don't be afraid of those who achieve great things. You have followed me in lending money, and in the past five or six years, you have earned at least a dozen large houses. Why are you still so timid and can't get on the stage?" Sheng Keguang smiled, "Don't worry Don't worry, even if the gods are alive, they won't be able to find any flaws in Yang Song'er's matter."

Sheng Hong sat blankly, his heart was in a mess.A gust of wind blew past the wall, and he shivered for no reason, and hurriedly picked up the hot tea in front of him and drank it in one gulp.

That night, in front of the gate of Changlu Temple on Xinwen Street, the night market was in full swing.Those who sell plums and ginger, those who sell hairpin hairpins, those who sell crispy crystal carp, and those who sell fried clips, have everything you expect to find.There are all kinds of miscellaneous food on the stall, small lamps and small fires are burning, and the officers and soldiers on duty at night, and the guests who come out of the fireworks alley, come and go, and it is also very lively.

Nearly three o'clock, the night market is gradually disappearing, the vendors are packing up their things and preparing to go home, and the older man is slowly walking from the north end of Xinwen Street.

On the right side of the gate of Changlu Temple, there is a grievance drum lying quietly on the drum stand.

The older man walked to the miscellaneous chewing stall, chatted with the stall owner, his shoulders suddenly felt cold, and he looked up to the front of Changlu Temple.

At some point in front of the door stood two figures in white clothes, one tall, one slightly shorter, thin and ethereal.

The charcoal fire on Xinwen Street had just disappeared, and white smoke burst out, making the figure more and more indistinct.The older man rubbed his eyes, and cried out "Yeah", "No feet!!!"

The vendors all exploded, yelling and shouting, but refused to leave, watching with fear and curiosity.The two shadows in front of the gate of Changlu Temple seemed to be blown by the wind, and they floated towards the drum of complaining.The short man suddenly stretched out his hands and slapped the drum, babbling and knelt down, two bloodstains dripped down the drum.The taller one grabbed the drumstick and hit it hard.

"Boom-"

The sound was deafening and gradually became denser.Those who have set up stalls at the entrance of Changlu Temple for many years have never heard such a loud noise.The shrill cry came out between the dense drums, which made people feel hairy.The old man was so frightened that he beat the drum crazily: "The king of hell! There is a new ghost who wants to sue the king of hell!!!"

There was a commotion in Changlu Temple, and the door slowly opened.The two white figures were as light as feathers, stepped over the drum of complaining in a blink of an eye, jumped onto the house and floated away.

The back door of Changlu Temple also opened at this time, and a young man in common clothes stumbled out of it, running towards the main entrance of Changlu Temple.

"Chunming!" Someone chased him from behind, "Don't go! That's not your business!"

Halfway through the young man's run, he saw two white figures passing by above his head. He was startled and horrified, and slammed into the post on the side of the road, falling like a dog.A chuckle came from above his head, and it disappeared quickly.The young man stared blankly at the black sky above his head, until the figure disappeared at the end of the house, then he got up from the ground holding his bleeding nose and continued to run forward.

At the gate of Changlu Temple, the officers and soldiers were in a daze around the grievance drum.The strong cowhide drum has been used for decades, but it was cracked by life tonight.There was a big hole in the drum surface, which could penetrate into a person's head. A roll of paper was placed in the hole, and the whole drum was dripping with blood.

The young man came running out of breath, shouting, "What happened!"

"Master Ji." The officers and soldiers hurriedly saluted, "This drum..."

The young man stretched out his hand to grab the paper, but the officers and soldiers immediately put it away and said with a smile: "Master Ji, you are the chief criminal officer of the Ministry of Punishment. This is a case of our Changlu Temple. This, this is not appropriate..."

The young man ignored it and reached out to snatch it away.The pleading paper was written in blood, and the handwriting was appalling.

Old man Da Geng was supported by a street vendor, and many nocturnal people gathered on the street, talking about it, all talking about things like the king of hell.The so-called "Yan Wang Petition" refers to the petition in the world under the protection of the King of Hades.The new ghosts have to appeal to the King of Hell after they leave the Palace of the Underworld. If the grievances are too involved in the Yang Dynasty, and the resentment hits the Palace of the King of Hades, the King of Hades can’t deal with it. He can only send the new ghosts back to the Yang Dynasty, so that they can complain and complain in the Yang Dynasty, so as to suppress the resentment. .

"I haven't seen the shape of the king of hell for many years!" The old man trembled, "the blood shape of the king of hell, there are hundreds of ghosts in the world!"

At this time, the Shaoqing of Changlu Temple finally packed up his clothes and went out. He first ordered the officers and soldiers to drive away the people, and then asked the young man holding the pleadings: "You also take care of the affairs of Changlu Temple. It's really troublesome. You saw that ghost just now." ? What's so special about it?"

"It's indeed a ghost. It's silent, with no feet or shadows. It bumped into me head-on and passed through my body. My internal organs are cold now." Two bloodstains meandered from the young man's nose, and he wiped it away hastily. , showing the pleading paper, "This is Yang Song'er and his wife, who are still lingering, and have come to Changlu Temple to sue the king of hell."

The Shaoqing of Changlu Temple laughed back angrily: "Ji Chunming! You're confused after drinking, aren't you?"

He grabbed the pleading paper and walked towards Changlu Temple, the young man followed behind and was stopped by officers and soldiers.

"I'm the Chief of the Ministry of Punishment! How dare you stop me!" The young man yelled inside again, "Wei Yan! Wei Yan, don't leave! This case has now been brought to Changlu Temple, how dare you delay the investigation... "

The Shaoqing of Changlu Temple strode back, covered his mouth, and dragged him into Changlu Temple.

On the second day, the news that Yang Song'er's family died unjustly, and the new ghost returned to Yangyang to sue the king of Hades at Changlu Temple, spread throughout the two cities inside and outside Liangjing.

Since the signing of the Bishan League, there has never been anything worth talking about in Liangjing City.The common people harbored resentment towards the ceding of the whole area north of the Liexing River. On the day of the signing of the alliance in Bishan City, many Bishan literati and martyrs died for their country, which aroused the anger of the Dayu people.Nowadays, it is hard to come across such a difficult incident for the government, and the people are talking about it, from Yang Song'er's family being killed by a lender, to the government's condoning and raising adulterers, and even talking about the court being manipulated by treacherous officials, the emperor is incompetent, and so on.

On this day, Jin Yan and Chen Shuang went out to look for Second Sister Yao, hoping to see how Lu Tou was doing.The two detoured towards Xinwen Street, and before reaching the intersection, they saw a large group of people blocking the entrance of Changlu Temple.They are all civilians, yelling at one another.

Jin Yan stood aside with his arms folded, the crabapple tree had sprouted many buds, the spring sun was hot, the shadows of the leaves and branches fell on his head and face, his black eyes rolled and gleamed, he smiled and said after a long time: "You and Yue Lian Tower a few days ago A good play."

Chen Shuang lowered her head and said seriously, "Praise, praise."

Wei Yan, the Shaoqing of Changlu Temple, was trying his best to appease the excited people at the door.But he only has one mouth, so he can't say anything.

"Avenge for Yang Songer! Avenge! Avenge!"

"If you lend money, you will lend money. What's the matter with killing people! Killing people will pay for their lives!"

"Liang Jingfu doesn't care, and Changlu Temple doesn't care now!" Someone yelled, "Even if we sue at Yushitai, we have to complain to Yang Song'er's family! There is no kingly law at the feet of the emperor!"

Jin Yan recognized this voice, it was one of the big men who quarreled with others in the tavern that day.

"Uncle Chang, the cook at the Liangjing branch of Mingye Hall has a very loud voice," Chen Shuang said.

Another man in the crowd shouted: "You are an official, if you don't give us an explanation today, we won't leave! We won't leave!!!"

Chen Shuang: "Liu Dayong, who raises horses in the branch hall, has a stick of heaven and earth in his hand, and his power shakes the Ming Ye hall."

Jin Yan smiled: "I remember him too. These two people had a lively quarrel in the tavern, and now they are also good at stirring up flames."

The two of them didn't leave, they just watched from a distance.Not long after, a few tall horses came from the other side of Xinwen Street, and the leader of them was Cen Rong.

Xinwen Street was completely impassable, so Cen Rong got off his horse and went to the gate of Changlu Temple to inquire.After asking the matter clearly, he frowned and strode up the steps of Changlu Temple.Wei Yan hurriedly raised his hands in salute, while Cen Rong spoke heavily to the people in front of him.

"I am the third prince, Cen Rong." As soon as he opened his mouth to reveal his identity, everyone fell silent. Many people immediately showed fear and began to back away, "I have heard about the case of Yang Songer. There are many doubts in this case, and there are indeed Injustice. Re-examination will take time, but I, Cen Rong, assure you that this case will definitely be reopened, re-examined, re-tried, and re-sentenced. If there are injustices to be cleared, and there are complaints, Changlu Temple and Liangjing Mansion will also Alright, let’s not slack off, we must investigate and find out!”

In the distance, Chen Shuang asked again: "How is the third prince's play?"

Jin Yan smiled lowly: "Better than you and Yue Lianlou."

At the gate of Changlu Temple, Liu Dayong took the lead in shouting "Third Prince is wise", and soon everyone followed suit, their voices shaking the sky.Wei Yan's face was embarrassing, with a smile that was not a smile.

"Everything is within the expectations of the little general." Chen Shuang asked, "The next thing is to see how Sheng Hong and Sheng Keliang react."

Cen Rong appeared at Changlu Temple and promised to re-investigate Yang Songer's case, which soon spread throughout the court.This was a blatant loss of face to Changlu Temple and Sheng Keliang. People in the court watched the play one after another, but everyone on Sheng Keliang's side was furious.

"Changlu Temple has already checked and sealed the case, and the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Yushitai have finalized the case correctly. Now that there are side issues, isn't this a slap in the face?" !"

"The hand is stretched out too long." Someone whispered.

Sheng Keliang's people were in the auditorium of the Ministry of Punishment, and only the servant Ji Chunming refuted it.

"Since there is a grievance, a re-examination is the right thing to do." He said, "The matter will be more convenient if the third prince comes forward."

Sheng Keliang glanced coldly and asked, "I heard you were in Changlu Temple that day?"

"Wei Yan and I are good friends, and we went to find him for a drink." Ji Chunming said, "When we were drinking to our heart's content, we heard the loud drumming outside Changlu Temple..."

"Then why don't you suppress this matter!" Sheng Keliang scolded in a deep voice, "The Ministry of Punishment and Changlu Temple have never had anything to do with the third prince. The case of Yang Song'er gave him an opportunity to intervene in Changlu Temple's affairs! Changlu Temple Qing Kongxuan, if the third prince's people are allowed to come in, it will be harmful to our Ministry of Punishment!"

Ji Chunming: "Why did you say that?"

Sheng Keliang was speechless for a while.

Ji Chunming also said: "For the country and the people, loyal to the emperor, and upright, who cares who becomes the minister of Changlu Temple, what does it have to do with our Ministry of Punishment?"

Sheng Keliang let out a long sigh and sat down in the chair.

Ji Chunming said again: "What did the chief minister say just now, the third prince's people came in? The Ministry of Punishment and Changlu Temple are both jurisprudence, and the well water does not violate the river water, so each performs its duties and lives in peace. Come in? What are you coming in? Changlu Temple When will it belong to the Ministry of Punishment? It is not right for Da Sikou to say this, absolutely wrong, you are an official of the Ministry of Punishment and Changlu Temple, but the Ministry of Punishment and Changlu Temple are not yours..."

Sheng Keliang couldn't take it anymore, so he stood up with a flick of his sleeves.

Ji Chunming still didn't let him go, and chased him out: "Da Sikou, Yang Songer's case has nothing to do with you. It's because Liang Jing's government failed to investigate the case, and Changlu Temple was not allowed to review the case. But having said that, you are acting as Changlu now. The position of Minister of the Temple, this matter is indeed related to you. But it is only related to you. The chief minister should be careful when speaking, if he is misunderstood, then..."

"Shut up! Of course I have nothing to do with this matter!" Sheng Keliang was rarely angry, "Idiot!"

Ji Chunming stood there in a daze, watching Sheng Keliang leave, and after a while he picked up his words and repeated: "...idiot."

Sheng Keliang returned home from the Ministry of Punishment, still full of gloom, and when he entered the house, he heard Mrs. Li and Sheng Hong arguing, and vaguely heard something like "this time the third prince intervened...it's over".Sheng Keliang strode into the hall, both mother and son stopped talking.

"What's the matter?" Sheng Keliang was displeased.

Mrs. Li said with a smile: "Qingming Festival Sweeping, I am discussing with Xiuwen about going back to my mother's house."

Sheng Keliang frowned: "Let's discuss it, don't quarrel. I'm very tired today, you guys have dinner, I'll go to the study."

He turned to leave, but Sheng Hong knelt down behind him.Li's face turned pale with shock, she couldn't stop tugging at Sheng Hong, then apologized to Sheng Keliang, and hurriedly urged: "Xiuwen! Don't!"

Sheng Hong's lips trembled and he was speechless.Sheng Keliang's hands and feet suddenly became cold, his heart trembled uncontrollably, and he stared at his son.

"Daddy save me!" Sheng Hong burst into tears.

The author has something to say:

Ji Chunming is finally on stage!Readers took notes in the first two chapters, haha ​​yes, he is an important person.