Ye Jianqiu

Standing at the foot of the Son of Heaven in Linyue City, one can feel the aura of prosperity rushing towards one's face.

There are many wealthy mansions, and the streets are full of traffic.You can hear the singing of babbling and the laughter of Yingying and Yanyan everywhere. Migrants and poets, officials and merchants, down-and-out children, romantic celebrities, come and go, and they are extremely ostentatious.

The sky is clear and the water is clear, the red sleeves are in motion, the princes and princes stay up all night, the children of noble families ride on the inclined bridge, and the scenes of all beings traveling from south to north can be seen all over the place.

None of the people living here wear hats to shade the sun, tie scarves to keep out the sand, and no one wears a big leather jacket in the morning and evening, let alone a bitter look on their faces.The faces of the people are healthy and sunny, and both men and women are smiling and walking through the market wearing Chinese costumes to their heart's content.

I saw a short, fat old man with yellow eyebrows and yellow beard, carrying a medicine basket on his back, passed through the crowds, and came to the most prosperous shop, and saw three large characters written on the forehead of the shop——Jing Yixuan .

This is a two-story store specializing in crystal stones.

Whether it is jewelry, decorations or wine and tea, the Tianjing stone products here are all exquisite.Brilliant, warm, bright and clean, exquisite sky crystals, some are crystal clear, some are white and flawless, and some are colorful.

Looking at the array of exquisitely carved, different colors, and strangely shaped lapis lazuli products in the room, it was like entering the legendary Crystal Palace of the Dragon King. Many guests were amazed by it and kept touching and admiring it.

The staff of Jing Yi Xuan is different from other stores, they don't take the initiative to welcome them warmly, but quietly follow behind the customers, very politely wait for the customers to appreciate enough, and then come forward to greet them.

As soon as the old man with yellow brows entered the door, he was not in a hurry to admire the dazzling products, but directly said to the boy, "Show me the black crystal dragon ornaments on the second floor."

"Yes."

The young man responded, and respectfully led Dr. Xu up to the second floor.

Dr. Xu walked into a secret elegant private room, sat directly by the window, drinking tea comfortably, and looked out the window at the busy and bustling market.

"Doctor Xu, how's your harvest today?"

The shopkeeper Naicuo raised the bead curtain, sat down with a smile, and brought a plate of pastries.

Dr. Xu picked up a toothpick and pricked a piece of walnut cake, chewed it in his mouth, and said slowly: "Fortunately, my colleagues are very enthusiastic, and I even invited the old man to observe a case of extracorporeal medicine."

"Oh? Could it be that Linyue City has spread all over the place, the method of using a small knife to cut open the patient's belly after drinking anesthesia powder?"

"That's right, the internal organs of the human body can meet each other so calmly. It is said that the heart is separated from the belly, but the bright red beating heart can be seen like this. But it is really miraculous. The patient was cut off with a large tumor weighing [-] pounds. still alive."

Naicuo smiled and shook his head: "Doctor Xu, your old lady is too modest. Isn't extracorporeal surgery the first of its kind?"

Dr. Xu spread his hands helplessly: "What you said is correct, but I want to pass it on to the future closed disciples as a secret technique. I didn't expect that there are so many talents in the medical field, and someone wants to go with the old man. And it's even more disturbing. What the old man didn't expect was that someone from Qingluan who respects the body, hair and skin of his parents would be willing to perform this extracorporeal surgery."

Naicuo looked at the other party meaningfully and said: "Mr. Xu, you may not understand the current situation when you are new to the moon. All this is due to Emperor Xiaoyuan. There are many strange magicians in the palace. They have become Emperor Xiaoyuan's seat." Honored guests, and some even sealed official posts."

Dr. Xu said thoughtfully: "There is a secret rumor that Emperor Xiaoyuan has a physical disability, so whether he is a Taoist priest or a stranger, he is open to all people and wants to find a cure."

"It's just that the approach is a bit extreme. There is also a Taoist temple in the palace, which is full of smog all day long. Since Emperor Xiaoyuan ascended the throne, he has almost never been to the early court. He only wants to seek Taoism and live forever."

"I can't help it. Qingluan's three generations of emperors, none of them lived to the age of Jiazi. It is already the fourth generation at Emperor Xiaoyuan's place. It is said that they are also suffering from illness."

Dr. Xu stroked his beard and smiled lightly, looked out of the window noncommittally and sighed: "It is said that every time the emperor transforms into a phoenix body, his longevity will be damaged. It seems that this statement is true."

"Emperor Xiaoyuan hasn't set up a concubine yet, let alone gave birth to an heir. If he died, wouldn't it be..."

"Hey, let's just talk about it here. If we talk about it in a teahouse or theater outside, I'm afraid our heads will move tomorrow morning."

"That's natural, looking directly at the face of the sky can be a crime, not to mention talking about the emperor at the feet of the emperor, now suddenly there are many eyes and ears and spies in the capital, focusing on officials big and small, even Emperor Xiaoyuan will know which card you missed in yesterday's game .”

"terrible."

The two laughed heartily.

At this time, the window was a little gloomy, and it seemed that there was going to be a light rain.

Dr. Xu said mischievously: "Today is a good weather, because it is going to rain."

Naicuo laughed and said, "It's been a long time in Qingyang, basking in the sun and eating sand. We are in Linyue City. Only when the sun is shining is the weather good."

A gust of rainy wind came, Dr. Xu shrugged his nose: "Golden silk nanmu."

Natso was surprised: "How did you know?"

"The more cloudy and rainy it is, the more fragrant the nanmu will be. The fragrance is faint and unmistakable."

"Where is Nanmu?"

"The carriage outside."

Naicuo got up and looked out, and saw a luxurious four-wheeled carriage swaggering through the street surrounded by guards, and pedestrians on the road avoided one after another, like an emperor patrolling.

"It's Grand Master Liu An."

"What a great prestige."

"Liu An is famous for his extravagance and ostentation. Because Emperor Xiaoyuan hardly cares about government affairs and does not trust other princes and brothers, he divides power and goes out. Except for a few eunuchs in the palace, I am afraid that Liu An's family is the only one who dominates. .”

Dr. Xu coughed, and thought to himself, Emperor Xiaoyuan is really ruthless, this trick is called flattery.Which emperor would tolerate his subjects being more beautiful than himself?It's just looking for death!

He straightened his face and said: "That's right, let's talk about business. Mr. Mingqi ordered that Qiao Yuying be invited out."

"Oh? Isn't she growing her hair and practicing in the concept of happiness?"

"Let her go down the mountain, return to vulgarity, and get married!"

Naicuo immediately set out to send someone to do it.

Dr. Xu sat by the window and complained that he couldn't eat durian now!

In Linyue City under the night, the bustle and bustle of the day receded like a tide. After the third watch, the night looked even colder in late autumn. A few withered yellow leaves rolled on the ground, and the damp and cool rain in the air soaked the dark stone road.

There was the sound of horseshoes in a hurry in the distance, and a group of people suddenly appeared on the official road.Under the dim starlight, the armor of the soldiers shone faintly, and the weapons scraped against the armor.

Soon, the marching team came to a deep house compound. The guard saw a group of well-trained people coming from a distance, and couldn't help wondering, who could it be so late?After a large number of people arrived, the guards couldn't help but feel weak in their calves.

Embroidered Messenger!

The identity of the Embroidered Clothes Messenger has not appeared in Linyue City for a long time, but all officials, big and small, are frightened by it, and some people call it Midnight Demon God!

Before the guard went in to report, a cold long knife was pressed against his neck: "You wait three feet away!"

"Yes!"

The embroidered emissary headed by him was tall and slender, with a stern temperament and a handsome face, but the murderous aura emanating from him made people shudder.

As soon as he waved his hand, the well-trained sergeants behind him were divided into three teams. One team filed in through the gate, the other team jumped down from the courtyard wall, and the other team immediately went to guard the back door.Soon, the house became a mess, crying for father and mother, and the sound of running and screaming.

Someone took advantage of the chaos and hurriedly rolled up a thin and soft bundle of gold and silver and wanted to run away. As soon as they reached the door, there was a "poof", and the two running together fell heavily on the threshold together. The two shoot each other!

The guard stood tremblingly and faithfully at the gate, too frightened to breathe, and soon, there was no sound in the house.

Liu An, who was still majestic during the day, was like a bereaved dog. He was dragged out of the quilt disheveledly, and had to put on a long robe in embarrassment, covering his bony chest that was about to be drained by wine, and curled up on the ground facing the tall and awe-inspiring embroidered clothes of everyone in front of him. The messengers begged for mercy.

"Hey, it's really flooding the Dragon King Temple. Isn't this the youngest martial arts champion Situ Jin back then? I witnessed with your own eyes that you won the title of head armor when you tied your hair. I haven't seen you for many years. Don't come All right... Brother, as long as I let the old man go, the gold and silver in the treasury will belong to our two brothers... No! It will belong to your brother alone!"

Situ Jin raised the corners of her mouth and sneered.

The old man in front of him, a first-rank official, powerful and incoherent, calls himself a brother and brother, and only wants to save his life, but he is just a coward!

These incompetent meat-eaters live in the imperial court, and their lives are extremely luxurious and corrupt. Poor my brothers who were born and died stayed in Qingyang, but they almost couldn't even eat enough!

Back then, he, Situ Jin, was coldly received standing outside the palace gate. He wanted to see the holy face but couldn't get it.Now that he ransacks his home and kills people, all he meets are people who want to have a relationship with him before they die. These people have pretty good brains, and there is no one who doesn't know that his name is Situ Jin!

Unfortunately, the more they do this, the more disgusted Situ Jin becomes!

Seeing that Situ Jin ignored it, Liu An made the last struggle: "The Ministry of Officials still lacks a clean-up officer, and that is a fat job. If brother let me go, this fat job will be left to the brother to use at will!"

Situ Jin scolded: "Stop talking, where are the things?"

As soon as this thing was mentioned, Liu An became courageous, stood up and yelled: "Bastards! A group of bastards who have no laws! Grand Master, I have the Iron Coupon Pill Book in my hand, and you are so foolish!"

In fact, Liu An knew very well in his heart that as soon as the people from Lijingmen appeared, he would be finished!

Although it is said that the Iron Coupon Danshu is the last hole card to save one's life, the one who issued it is the emperor.

As the banker, the emperor gave him a card that wins people's hearts, and he can take it back at any time!

The embroidered clothes messenger is the sharp blade and eyes and ears in the hands of the emperor, and is also a member of the Lijingmen.

The Lijingmen is a very mysterious and powerful organization that only obeys Emperor Xiaoyuan's orders. It is also a very independent organization that is not governed by any institution.

All the incumbents of Lijingmen are appointed by trusted civil and military officials.

Its organization endows it with great powers of reconnaissance, arrest, and interrogation of officials and people, and also has the right to mobilize troops and kill officials when necessary.

A prison system was set up inside the Lijing Gate, and the officials and other cruel officials were ordered to try the cases. Anyone who entered the Lijing Gate was not the same, just like the gate of the ghosts, and they could not get out.

And Emperor Xiaoyuan needed those who had no foundation and background, who were humble but absolutely loyal, and who were outstanding in both civil and military affairs, to be embroidered envoys to check and balance the growing power of the big family.

And Situ Jin is the best candidate.

Even Situ Jin himself didn't expect that he was transferred to Lijingmen by accident because of his "rumours and events".

On the day when Situ Jin arrived in Linyue City, news came out from the palace that Emperor Xiaoyuan instructed the officials to pay attention to the pros and cons of government affairs, the laziness of officials, the conduct of superior and subordinate officials and colleagues, the livelihood of the people, and local customs. Questions can be reported in the "rumor" in the memorial without waiting for complete verification.

Situ Jin was overjoyed when he heard that, and immediately reported the corruption of officials in Po County, the changes in the people, and the turmoil on the border in detail.

It seems that Emperor Xiaoyuan is not ignoring the government, but lacks energy.The body is the capital, without a good body, he is powerless to anything.In fact, Emperor Xiaoyuan had a clear mind, and he just waited for his body to recover, and then slowly settled. Those who provoked the imperial power would not be able to escape.And the Lijing Gate was the first card he played.

Later, he was picked up by the eunuch in the palace to meet Emperor Xiaoyuan.Emperor Xiaoyuan first praised him for his loyalty, and then appointed him as the inspector of Lijingmen.

The leader of the Lijing Gate is the "Commander of the Capital", and there are two "Commander Tongzhi", two "Commanders and Prosecutors", and two "Restraining Envoys". Eyes and ears will spread all over the world...

In a word, Situ Jin became the legendary Jin Yiwei.

"Chaoge, let him speak."

Hearing Situ Jin's order, Chaoge stepped forward, stretched out his hand and grabbed one of Liu An's arms. With the crackling of joints, amidst the screams, Liu An's right arm had broken more than ten joints.

Seeing Chaoge's hand reaching for his left arm, Liu An, who screamed like a pig in pain, had no choice but to confess the secret place of the Tiequan Danshu.

After the subordinates handed over the found iron coupon pill to Situ Jin, he waved his hand: "Xuan Jiu, you lead a team to raid the house!"

"Yes!"

"Fengli, take the prisoner to Lijingmen Prison!"

"Yes!"

Liu An, who had softened into noodles, finally lost his prestige, and was dragged away like a dead dog.What awaited him would be the ten deadly sins and one death end that had been prepared long ago.

Situ Jin can go back and return to his command. Liu An's family property must be at least dozens of horse-drawn carriages.

Chao Ge followed Situ Jin out of the gate in the dark, and Situ Jin looked up at the few cold stars in the sky.

"Chaoge, you have been following me for a month, do you feel uncomfortable?"

Chao Ge stepped forward and cupped his hands: "Brother, I'm not feeling well. These corrupt officials were killed very happily, and the court should have done it long ago."

Situ Jin sighed: "Unfortunately, there are a lot of rotten bones hidden under the singing and dancing. If time is enough, you can draw it slowly. Now, you can only follow your heart."

Chaoge was speechless.

There is no doubt that Emperor Xiaoyuan was a young and promising emperor. His plans and goals were very clear, and he wanted to centralize power.But on the one hand, he absorbs people with different magical powers to heal his wounds, and on the other hand, he asks people to secretly hunt down capable people and strange people.Such an uncertain and divided emperor made Situ Jin unable to be firm in his heart.

After a while, Situ Jin turned his face and said, "How is he?"

Chaoge, who had always been cold, smiled subconsciously: "He's fine."

Chaoge felt tenderness in his heart. Although the place where that person was was covered with yellow sand and gravel, not half as good as the green mountains and green waters of Linyue City, as long as he was there, even the air in that desert city would be sweet.

Situ Jin turned his face away and looked at the starry sky silently.

Flowers bloom with two sides, between human and Buddha.

His performance during this time was in line with Emperor Xiaoyuan's wishes, cold-blooded, vicious enough, and disrecognized by his relatives.As long as the top forward gives orders, no matter who he is facing, he will always act cold-blooded and ruthless.Facing the criminals, the asphalt was poured, and after cooling, the bones were cracked and the skin was peeled.

Situ Jin had no choice.

If someone can personally experience the fatal scorching heat of Yingtou Mountain, the dry wind blowing from the top of the mountain, the billowing sandstorm that can change the color of the sky and the earth for days and nights, and the feeling that you can't see your fingers, Like a fog that covers the sky in a maze, and...the brother who is as close as a brother is parting from life and death...then he will know where Situ Jin's forbearance comes from...

The autumn wind swept over the broken leaves and rolled them on the ground, which was desolate. His heart seemed to be tightly grasped by sharp claws, and he couldn't breathe due to the pain.

When his mission in the capital is almost completed, he will soon return to Qingyang to start a new mission, dispatching other lieutenants hidden in Lijingmen—to kill the supernatural beings.

cut autumn...

The two captains behind him silently followed behind him, and one captain quietly walked up to him, looked up at him, took off his hat, and let out his black hair...

"Junzhi."

"Yuying?"

The person in front of him, Wan Er, smiled, looking extremely handsome.

Qiao Yuying, daughter of General Qiao, Situ Jin's benefactor.