[Comprehensive] leaning on flowers and bamboo

In the flower hall, Zhao Jue was already waiting for them there. Seeing Zhao Jue, Gongsun Ce saluted and said, "Caomin has seen the prince."

Hua Manlou nodded, without saluting, and sat down with Gongsun Ce, waiting for Zhao Jue to attack.

It's definitely not something ordinary to be here waiting for them, it's not that simple.Gongsun Ce understood, and so did Hua Manlou, so waiting for Zhao Jue's next words was not about Bao Zheng, but more about their lives.

This is Xiangyang, Gongsun Ce and Hua Manlou believe that nothing escapes Zhao Jue's eyes, they are just afraid to stand still for the time being, and when they have nothing to worry about, it will be Zhao Jue's time to deal with them.

"You went out today, but what clues did you find?"

"Of course we go out because we have clues, but there are other reasons. We still dare not order the people in this mansion at will. After going out, we walked around the city and went to the restaurant that the prince often goes to. Inquire about some suspects who usually go in and out of the inn with the prince if there are any suspects with malicious intentions." Gongsun Ce told the half-truth, but Zhao Jue didn't care, he seemed to believe what Gongsun Ce said.

Zhao Jue looked at the two, "Is there a clue?"

"On the night that the prince's seal was stolen, there were a few footprints left in the room, but they were destroyed by the guards who came back, and we could only roughly see the footprints of a man. The shoe size is not small. It should be an adult man. You have quick hands and feet, except for that piece of clothing, there is no other damage at the scene, it seems that it is aimed at the seal of the prince, sir, do you usually tell people that your seal is in your pocket?"

Zhao Jue heard the words and said: "No one knows except the housekeeper and a few close people, but this is something suspicious. It is not surprising that ordinary people carry important things with them and put them in their pockets."

"What the lord said is true, so this is ruled out for the time being." Gongsun Ce finished, "In addition to the two points just mentioned, there is some strange mud on the dirt outside the window. The lord might as well send someone to take it away." In comparison, where is there in the city?"

"kindness."

Gongsun Ce stopped talking, just waiting for Zhao Jue's next question.

"Gongsun Ce, you came to Xiangyang to work for the emperor? But I remember that you have already been dismissed."

"Your Majesty should know what Gongsun Ce is talking about coming to Xiangyang, but now that the palace has been stolen, it seems that we can only postpone it temporarily. I dare not lie to your Majesty. The grass people are indeed here to find someone." After finishing speaking, Gongsun Ce glanced at Zhao Jue, saw Zhao Jue's strange expression, and said, "Gongsun Ce came to look for Bao Zheng. Bao Zheng once left me a letter saying that he found something here, so—"

"What did he find!" Zhao Jue suddenly became excited, and asked in a higher voice, "What did Bao Zheng tell you?!"

Hearing this, Gongsun Ce glanced at Huamanlou, saw Huamanlou but smiled and said nothing, but he had already clenched his folding fan, and looked at Zhao Jue knowingly, "My lord, what Bao Zheng said is vague in the letter, I just know A general idea, but Bao Zheng probably only knew about this matter, and he said that he had written all the causes and consequences of the incident and the people involved in a letter, and handed it to one, if he did not reply within two months Jing, then—this letter will fall into the hands of others.”

Zhao Jue's face turned cold, he stared at Gongsun Ce, and suddenly jumped up, "Gongsun Ce, do you know who you are talking to?!"

"My lord, calm down."

"The king asked you to come to the palace to solve the case for the king." After Zhao Jue finished speaking, he looked at Gongsun Ce and walked away, "If you can't solve the case within three days, all of you and the four people in the inn will have to kill you." Go to jail! Don’t think that this king doesn’t know that it was Zhan Zhao and another young man who broke into the palace. You guys are very skilled, but don’t forget that this is Xiangyang, and this king has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. You—”

Gongsun Ce lowered his head and sent Zhao Jue away.

After Zhao Jue left, Gongsun Ce looked at Hua Manlou, with bitterness on his lips, "I almost put my life on the line."

"Don't worry, he won't touch us for the time being." Hua Manlou stood up from the chair, walked to Gongsun Ce, and said in a low voice, "I've been outside all day, go back and rest."

"kindness."

During this period of time, a lot of things were on Gongsun Ce's shoulders. The pressure was so heavy that Gongsun Ce was almost breathless. He didn't even have a chance to catch his breath. He had no choice. There was only one road ahead, and there was only one way to go. in the end.

Back in the room, Gongsun Ce was lying on the table with his eyes closed, and suddenly there were hands on his shoulders, and Hua Manlou leaned over his back, "This is the responsibility of the family, the country, the world, and the responsibility of being the emperor's servant. okay?"

"Honestly speaking, when I was young, I felt that serving the country is worth it no matter how hard or tiring it is. It's okay to be dark in the officialdom. It's only when I was inside that I suddenly envied those generals who were outside. I finally knew Why would Pang Tong prefer to stay in Hejian Mansion rather than go back to Beijing, where he is much more free.” The general is away, and the emperor’s order will be obeyed or not, even if obeying the imperial court can avoid those disputes.

Hua Manlou sat next to Gongsun Ce, opened the fan and put it on the table. Gongsun Ce looked at it, and saw the lifelike pictures of flowers, grass, fish and birds. How about a picture?"

"kindness?"

"Don't underestimate me. When I was in Luzhou, I was also a great talent who could fight five people with manpower." Gongsun Ce proudly raised his chin and regained his vitality. Go meet that Zhuo Feng."

Hua Manlou nodded, stood up and said, "But you have to go to see Gao Yue, and I'll go to see Zhuo Feng."

"what?"

"Zhuo Feng is a person who loves flowers. I think I will go. He will be more willing to talk about his past. There is always a reason for a person to like these things." Huamanlou turned off the lights, undressed and went to bed, "You have something more important to see Gao Yue."

Gongsun Ce took off his outer robe and got on the bed, lay on the inner side, looked sideways at Huamanlou and said, "See Gao Yue, look up the origin of this Zhuo Feng, since it is in Xiangyang, there must be someone from the yamen. If you keep the bottom line, you might get unexpected clues."

"Gao Yue belongs to Zhao Zhen, so be careful."

"For them, we still have value to use, so we don't want to make a move at this time." Gongsun Ce said, closing his eyes and lying flat, "But that Zhuo Feng, if he is really a thief, then he still has those heretics. , you better be careful."

Hua Manlou nodded upon hearing this, "En."

Early in the morning, the two left the palace together, each going in the same direction—Gongsun Ce went to the Yamen to meet Gao Yue, and Hua Manlou went out of the city to meet Zhuo Feng.

The yamen is not an ordinary place, but before Gongsun Ce opened his mouth, the yamen officer at the door smiled and asked, "Is it Mr. Gongsun Ce?"

"Huh? How do you know?"

"Captain Gao has ordered that if a handsome young man comes, he must be looking for him, so let us be careful and keep him if we see him. Even if he is not here, please go in and wait inside. Follow him back."

Gongsun Ce raised his eyebrows, and clasped his fists at the two of them, "Then Gongsun Ce will interrupt, but is Gao Butou inside now?"

"I went out to work earlier, and I should be back soon." As soon as the Yachai's voice fell, Gao Yue walked up from the steps.

"Mr. Gongsun."

Hearing the sound, Gongsun Ce turned his head, saw Gao Yue, nodded and said: "Captain Gao, I have something to ask you, please move the time a little longer, so as to delay you for a while."

Seeing Gongsun Ce's expression, Gao Yue knew that it must be related to the matter that the emperor wanted to investigate, so he signaled the two servants to continue guarding the door, and raised his hand to signal, "Mr. Gongsun, please come and sit with me in the back hall. The place."

"En!" Gongsun Ce nodded and went in with Gao Yue.

There are tables and chairs in the back hall of the yamen, but it is simpler than the side hall.As soon as Gao Yue came in, he sent away the two office servants who were resting inside, and asked Gongsun Ce to sit down.Gongsun Ce sat down and looked at Gao Yue, "Gao Butou, do you know where Zhuo Feng, a flower household outside the city, originally came from?"

"You're talking about that Zhuo Feng who sells roses in the city and does a good job?"

"kindness."

"It turned out to be from Luoyang, but Luoyang people prefer peonies. For some reason, he likes roses. He came to Luoyang about four years ago. He originally lived in the city, but later he moved outside because of the bad backyard. The house we built." Gao Yue thought for a while and continued: "This person has a weird temper and doesn't like strangers, and the ones who walk closer to him are the flower shop owners in this city, it should be Yunshuizhai His proprietress, Miss Shan Yudan, was the closest to him."

"You mean that Miss Shan?"

"Well, my father is a member of the city. His family is well-off. He is a lady from a wealthy family, but he likes these flowers and plants very much." After Gao Yue finished speaking, he looked at Gongsun Ce strangely and said, "Mr. Gongsun, why did you ask?" This one."

"I just found some clues related to these flowers. By the way, Butou Gao, you have been here in Xiangyang for so long, do you know that Bao Zheng went in and out with the King of Xiangyang here? When did Bao Zheng disappear in Xiangyang? "

Gao Yue thought for a while and said, "About half a month ago, Lord Bao suddenly disappeared. At that time, I thought it was because of something that Master Bao didn't contact me temporarily, but after two days, he still didn't see Bao. My lord, I just found out that Master Bao is missing."

"Half a month?"

"Well, it's half a month."

Bao Zheng stayed in Xiangyang for so long and disappeared half a month ago, so...why did Bao Zheng disappear?Whether he was imprisoned or really killed, or Bao Zheng hid and waited for a chance to come out.

Outside Xiangyang City, Hua Manlou walked into the flower garden, but before he could make a sound, Zhuo Feng had already walked out from behind.

"The Playboy is here?"

"Hua was thinking about the flowers here, so she came here uninvited, Mr. Zhuo, please don't be offended."

Zhuo Feng smiled and said: "No surprise, it's too late to welcome."