Mr. Kezaku

It was inconvenient to follow, so Ping Qiu left the palace and went to the Sixteen Guards Mansion. According to what Zhao Xingde said, he went back to see his master.

Ping Qiu has been with Zhao Xingde for more than ten years, and there is a tacit understanding between the two.However, many people wondered why Guard Ping, who was favored by His Majesty, was always just a small guard, especially in recent years, and had never been promoted to an official position.

But Ping Qiu didn't care about these things, His Majesty's arrangement naturally had His Majesty's intentions, so he had never heard of such a thing.

At the end of the early dynasty, Zhao Xingde left Zhao Xingduan alone, it is said that he had something to say.It happened that Zhao Xingduan had to report back to His Majesty when he came back from his business trip, so he stayed in the palace and did not go out for the time being.

Ping Qiu hadn't returned to the palace yet, Zhao Xingde had no one standing beside him, he was the only one in the room.

Zhao Xingduan came in, saluted briefly, and sat down according to Zhao Xingde's intention.

Zhao Xingde asked: "You have been here for a long time, did you find anything?"

Zhao Xingduan reported the incidents on the way one by one, but it was only about King Hao. He just heard what people said, and he was not sure whether it was true or false, so he didn't say it.

Zhao Xingde said: "This matter may involve a lot, so I don't feel relieved to hand it over to anyone, and I can only leave it to you."

Zhao Xingde is ten years older than Zhao Xingduan, and he is also a brother, so he is naturally much closer than those brothers with different mothers and concubines.Especially when Zhao Xingde succeeded to the throne, Zhao Xingduan was only in his teens and had no threat at all, so the relationship between the two was good from the beginning to the end.

Zhao Xingduan said: "My brother understands."

Zhao Xingde said: "This matter is inextricably related to the rebellion of King Hao back then. Although I was only the prince at that time, but this is not the time, and the matter is brought up again. I am afraid it is not a trivial matter. Continue to investigate."

Zhao Xingduan nodded.

Zhao Xingde said again: "Although your clue is broken, I have another clue here. I have to work hard for you to check again."

"Your Majesty is referring to...?" Zhao Xingduan asked.

Zhao Xingde said: "You know Shi Xinfei, an old fox."

Zhao Xingduan said: "Minister of the Ministry of War?"

How could Zhao Xingduan not know Shi Xinfei, this person has always been a smiling fox, known for his smoothness, he looks timid and fearless, he hardly makes enemies, but he is a person with a little talent and learning.

Zhao Xingde said: "Shi Xinfei has resigned, and he will probably leave the capital in a few days."

Zhao Xingduan was a little surprised and said, "Resigned?"

Shi Xinfei loves money and cherishes his official position very much. His sudden resignation is a bit surprising.

Zhao Xingde said: "It's not that he was in poor health, and I don't know why, but he suddenly resigned and wanted to return to his hometown. And he looked in a hurry. He started to pack his things after the memorial, and was very anxious to leave the capital. .”

Zhao Xingduan frowned, which sounded a little unusual, but it didn't mean that Shi Xinfei had something to do with the force they wanted to investigate.

Zhao Xingde said again: "I sent someone to investigate, and found that some time ago, Shi Xinfei met a person, and then he became a frightened bird, so he wrote a letter to resign."

"This person is..." Zhao Xingduan asked.

Zhao Xingde smiled slightly and said: "This person has a lot to do with the matter we want to investigate, but it's not the time to startle the snake, so don't ask carefully, otherwise you may be accidentally caught by that person if you find out." Found the clue."

Zhao Xingduan's heart trembled. According to what Zhao Xingde said, that person was probably someone close to them, and they might still see them often.

Zhao Xingde said: "But I can tell you with certainty that Shi Xinfei must have something to do with that matter."

Zhao Xingduan nodded and said, "My brother knows."

Zhao Xingde said: "Shi Xinfei is leaving the capital soon, time is running out, you can find an excuse to investigate him secretly and see if you can get some clues."

Zhao Xingduan nodded again.

"Oh, that's right." Zhao Xingde said with a smile: "Mr. Chu can go with you. Mr. Chu has a token, so others can't make things difficult for him."

When Zhao Xingde mentioned Chu Yuyang, Zhao Xingduan's face was a little unnatural.

Zhao Xingde stood up, then said with a smile: "Okay, I won't delay you any more, just go, don't forget the serious business."

It was already noon when Zhao Xingduan returned to the palace, and Chu Yuyang had already woken up.

Chu Yuyang got up and felt that he had a headache. He drank too much wine last night, so it would be strange if he didn't have a headache.So I didn't eat breakfast, and spent the time lying in bed.

At noon, he waited and waited, his stomach was overwhelmed, and Zhao Xingduan hadn't come back yet.The unconscionable Chu Yuyang couldn't help it anymore, sat in Zhao Xingduan's room by herself, and started to wolf down the lunch for two.

When Zhao Xingduan came back, Chu Yuyang had already eaten a lot, and the cups and plates were so messed up that it was horrible to look at.

Zhao Xingduan looked at Chu Yuyang with bulging cheeks, and couldn't help being silent for a while.

Chu Yuyang smiled and said, "Duan'er, you are back. I thought the emperor invited you for lunch. Have you eaten?"

Zhao Xingduan's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, and he said, "No."

Chu Yuyang smiled even more, and said, "Duan'er, come sit down and eat quickly! I'll save it for you."

Zhao Xingduan glanced at the table again, there were still more than half of the vegetables on the plate, and only one or two pitiful bites of meat dishes.

With a dog-legged expression, Chu Yuyang put the shrimp balls he had just put in his bowl into Zhao Xingduan's bowl, and said, "Duan'er eats shrimp, it's very delicious. If you come back later, I'll eat all the vegetables." It's gone."

Zhao Xingduan was hungry after running all morning, but fortunately he didn't like meat as much as Chu Yuyang.

Zhao Xingduan sat down and ate the green vegetables, comforting himself in his heart, let Chu Yuyang eat more meat now, otherwise when he eats his mouth, he will be full of bones, and he will not be able to eat to his heart's content.

Chu Yuyang didn't know that she was the delicacy in Zhao Xingduan's eyes, so she smiled flatteringly.

Zhao Xingduan said: "I have something to tell you after eating."

"Duan'er, you can say it now, I've almost eaten enough." Chu Yuyang clapped her hands and said.

Zhao Xingduan told Chu Yuyang what Zhao Xingde said just now. Since Zhao Xingde mentioned Chu Yuyang, it meant that he didn't need to hide it from Chu Yuyang.

Zhao Xingduan said: "Your Majesty asked to investigate secretly. I inquired when I came back just now. Shi Xinfei will leave the capital in the future. Time is really tight."

Chu Yuyang said: "That sounds really difficult, we must act immediately."

Zhao Xingduan said: "You usually have so many bad ideas, what can you do now?"

Chu Yuyang didn't feel that Zhao Xingduan was mocking him at all, and said shyly, "Duan'er, you can praise me later, or I will be proud and complacent."

Zhao Xingduan: "..." I'm full without eating.

Chu Yuyang said: "I definitely can't go to Shi Xinfei directly, otherwise he will be suspicious and startle the snake."

Zhao Xingduan said: "If I can ask directly, I won't ask you."

Chu Yuyang said: "But we took a roundabout way. Shi Xinfei wouldn't be the only one in the family, right? There must be other people, right?"

Zhao Xingduan frowned and said, "Of course he has a family. Shi Xinfei is a lustful and money-loving man. There are many wives and concubines in his family, but he only has one son."

Chu Yuyang clapped her hands and said, "That's it. Duan'er is so good-looking, it's easy to find a random person and use a beauty trick."

Zhao Xingduan: "..."

Zhao Xingduan thought silently, it is unreliable to ask Chu Yuyang for help, it is better to use the most direct method, to visit Shi Xinfei's mansion at night to be more straightforward.

Zhao Xingduan made a plan to visit Shi Xinfei's mansion at night, but he couldn't go there empty-handed. Naturally, he had to make some preparations during the day, such as the map of Shi Xinfei's mansion.

Zhao Xingduan had lunch and then went to work.Chu Yuyang didn't intend to disturb him and make trouble for him, and went to play elsewhere alone.

When Zhao Xingduan found that Chu Yuyang was missing, he asked a servant to ask.

The attendant said, "Mr. Chu went out with Mr. Lin just now."

Of course Mr. Lin was referring to Lin Bailiu.

Zhao Xingduan was helpless for a while, but worried that Chu Yuyang, who was born in an unfamiliar place, would be bullied by others outside, so he asked Teng Shan to go out and find them back.

But Teng Shan smiled indifferently when he heard it.Mr. Chu doesn't look like he will be bullied by others. I'm afraid it's a good thing not to make others cry.

Teng Shan was worried about Lin Bailiu, especially when Lin Bailiu was with Chu Yuyang, so he went out to find someone.

In the evening, Teng Shan and Lin Bailiu came back, but Chu Yuyang was nowhere to be seen.

Zhao Xingduan's face was a little ugly, and he asked, "Where is Chu Yuyang?"

"Uh..." Lin Bailiu hesitated for a moment, and said, "Mr. Chu befriended a young master today..."

Zhao Xingduan's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help thinking, is he a good-looking young man?

Lin Bailiu seemed to know what Prince Duan was thinking from the expression on his face, he was too embarrassed to speak, and held back for a long time before saying: "Mr. Chu asked us to come back first."

"Where are the others?" Zhao Xingduan was about to die of anger.

Lin Bailiu said in embarrassment: "He followed that young master and went to the young master's house as a guest... He said yes, and he will come back early tomorrow morning..."

Lin Bailiu's voice became smaller and smaller, almost becoming the sound of mosquitoes, but this did not hinder the speed at which Zhao Xingduan's face darkened.

Zhao Xingduan wanted to catch him back immediately and teach him a lesson.

Zhao Xingduan said: "What's that man's name? Where does he live?"

Lin Bailiu answered quickly this time. He persuaded Chu Yuyang for a long time, but Chu Yuyang refused to come back. He was really worried, so he inquired about his name and address carefully to prevent Chu Yuyang from being abducted.

Lin Bailiu said: "It's not far from here, two alleys, Shi Mansion, that young master's name is Shi Mu."

Zhao Xingduan was taken aback, the Shi Mu that Lin Bailiu was talking about was Shi Xinfei's son.And the Shi Mansion two streets away is Shi Xinfei's mansion.

Zhao Xingduan didn't know whether he was angry or not.He knew in his heart that Chu Yuyang didn't follow him because of Shi Mu's good looks, but Chu Yuyang just ran to Shi's house, what if he was in danger?

Zhao Xingduan felt uneasy, his face changed several times, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt a headache.

It was getting dark outside, and Chu Yuyang followed Shi Mu into the gate of Shi's mansion openly.The servant saw that the young master had returned, even though he brought this person along, he didn't care to ask too many questions, and greeted him respectfully.

Shi Mu didn't look as old as Chu Yuyang, and his stature seemed a bit thin, but he had a good complexion and looked really good.

Shi Mu led Chu Yuyang inside with a smile on his face, and said, "Mr. Chu, go this way. In two days, I will leave the capital with this father. I didn't expect that I would be lucky enough to get married when I left. Mr. Chu, it is really a great joy."

Chu Yuyang smiled very stylishly, and said, "It's my honor to say what Mr. Shi said."

Shi Mu said: "Mr. Chu, this is the guest room. Since we are about to leave, the house is almost cleaned up. If there is any place where the hospitality is not good, Mr. Chu, please forgive me."

Chu Yuyang smiled and said, "I'm going to trouble Mr. Shi. I came to the capital the first day and couldn't find a place to stay. I would like to thank Mr. Shi for taking me in."

Shi Mu hurriedly said no thanks, took him into the room, and said, "Mr. Chu has a short rest, and the maid will bring dinner later."

Chu Yuyang thanked again.

Shi Mu looked at Chu Yuyang with regret, and said, "It's a pity that Mr. Chu's wrist was injured and he couldn't write with a pen. I was in a hurry to leave the capital, and I couldn't wait for Mr. Chu to recover. I can see Mr. Chu, but It is really a pity that Mr. Chu's calligraphy was not kept."

Chu Yuyang waved his hand and said, "Master Shi, don't be depressed, there will be more chances to meet each other in the future, just leave the capital."

Shi Mu nodded repeatedly and said, "Mr. Chu is right."

When it got dark, Shi Mu stayed in Chu Yuyang's room for a long time, until the food was served, Chu Yuyang said that he was tired, so he reluctantly left.

As soon as Shi Mu left, the tension on Chu Yuyang's body relaxed.He hastily shut the door, unbolted it, and went back in, ready to feast.

As soon as Chu Yuyang entered the back room, she felt a gust of wind behind her, as if the window had been blown open, making the back of her neck cool.Before he had time to turn his head, his mouth was covered with a hand all of a sudden, and his whole body was hugged from behind.

Chu Yuyang was taken aback, but this embrace was more familiar, Chu Yuyang didn't need to look back, he already had a candidate in his heart, when he looked down, he saw a piece of snow-white sleeves of the gown, and he was more sure in his heart.

Chu Yuyang made a decisive decision, grabbed the man's hand covering her mouth, and bit his heart.

Zhao Xingduan thought that he would scare Chu Yuyang, but he didn't expect Chu Yuyang to bite his hand, so Zhao Xingduan quickly pulled his hand back.

Without the shackles, Chu Yuyang looked back with a smile, and it was indeed Zhao Xingduan.

Chu Yuyang said: "Duan'er, you have to be more dedicated to being a kidnapper. There's no Daheitian still wearing white clothes."

Zhao Xingduan stared at him coldly and said, "Who told you to come here?"

Chu Yuyang said, "I'm here to help you."

Zhao Xingduan still looked at him coldly and didn't speak.

Chu Yuyang moved closer to him and said, "Look at how smoothly I got in."

Zhao Xingduan's tight lips loosened, and he said, "It's very dangerous."

Chu Yuyang quickly shook her head and said, "It's not dangerous, it's not dangerous. Don't think that Shi Mu looks pretty, but it's actually easy to deceive."

Zhao Xingduan: "..."

Zhao Xingduan couldn't help guessing that in fact Chu Yuyang helped him just by chance, and he just used this incidental reason to get a close look at Mr. Shi, who is very good-looking.

Chu Yuyang asked: "Duan'er, what do you want to know, I can ask Mr. Shi later, and make a side note."

"No need." Zhao Xingduan replied decisively.It was getting dark, and he didn't want Chu Yuyang and Shi Mu to be mixed together.

Chu Yuyang said unhappily: "Duan'er, don't you believe my eloquence?"

Zhao Xingduan felt that he believed in his eloquence too much, so he was more worried.

Chu Yuyang looked at Zhao Xingduan eagerly. The two confronted each other for a long time, and before they could decide the winner, suddenly there was a scream of "Ah—" from outside.

Chu Yuyang was startled, and said, "Something happened, right? I'll go and have a look, so you don't get caught."

Chu Yuyang ran away after finishing speaking, pushed open the door and ran out.Zhao Xingduan was an uninvited guest, he couldn't just go around in an open and aboveboard way like Chu Yuyang, seeing Chu Yuyang ran out of the door, he had no choice but to follow in secret.

The sharp cry, the penetrating power is quite strong.When Chu Yuyang ran out, she saw a lot of people, all of whom seemed to be frightened by the screams, and didn't know what happened.

"Mr. Chu." Shi Mu called him.

Zhao Xingduan asked: "What happened?"

Shi Mu was a little embarrassed, and said, "I scared Mr. Chu, it's not a big deal, she's my father's concubine..."

Chu Yuyang was a little strange, nothing major happened, why did it sound so miserable.

Shi Mu might feel disgraceful on his face, so he hesitated to say anything.

But soon, Chu Yuyang heard the sound of arguing.He stretched his neck and saw two beautiful women arguing, maybe they were Shi Xinfei's concubine Shi Mu said.

A woman with a bit of a pungent personality said with her hands on her hips, "Didn't you do it? You still dare to quibble. You always look down on me on weekdays, and it's fine to play tricks on me. I didn't expect you to push your nose on your face." !"

Chu Yuyang recognized it as soon as she heard it. This woman must be the woman who screamed just now, and her voice is easy to distinguish.

The woman she scolded looked delicate and weak, covered her nose with a veil, seemed to be sobbing, and said, "It's just a rotten pigeon, who cares what to do with it? You framed me, I'm going to Find the master to judge."

"Two sisters, but a pigeon, don't hurt your temper with this."

Next to him was a man who looked extremely delicate, with willow eyebrows, almond eyes and red lips, even more charming than those two women.He was young, dressed in a very coquettish manner, and he was also from Shi Xinfei's backyard.

When Shi Xinfei was young, he was talented and learned. He was an old minister who assisted the late emperor. After the late emperor passed away, Zhao Xingde also kept him. He was not promoted but he was not treated harshly.This Shi Xinfei is a smart person, he knew that it might be difficult for him to be promoted, so he chose to be wise and protect himself, and he has been doing well all these years.

However, he is notoriously lustful and greedy for money, his backyard is messy, and the few people in the backyard are spoiled, and they all look like their masters.

The pungent woman looked at the charming man with a sneer, and said, "Do you have a place to speak here? When will it be your turn to stand up for her? I have raised that pigeon for a long time, and it is more precious than any of you."

The pungent woman turned her head and left after scolding. The woman who was scolded did not thank the man who helped him, but sneered and said: "Don't think that you are proud of the master who spoils you now. Sooner or later you will fall out of favor. Say no You are the one who killed that pigeon, and you relied on me to pretend to be a good person." Then he turned his head and left.

Seeing this intricate scene, Chu Yuyang's mind became a little adjusted. It turned out that it was because of a pigeon.

Shi Mu's face was hot, and he said, "Mr. Chu, it's getting late and it's cold outside, you'd better go back inside."

Chu Yuyang nodded, there was nothing to look at, and she was about to go into the house.

Walking halfway, when Chu Yuyang turned her head, she saw a little maid hurriedly heading to the garden with a long wooden box in her hand.

The little maid frowned, and held the box as far away as possible.She passed Chu Yuyang all the way, and Chu Yuyang smelled a bloody smell.At a glance, there was a pigeon in the wooden box, but it was a bit bloody.

The pigeon's head was cut off, and the round head was on one side of the wooden box.The pigeon must have been put into a wooden box not long after it died. There was still blood on the broken part of the pigeon's neck, and there was blood all over the side of the wooden box. The smell of blood was not small. Willow eyebrows.

In the dark sky, Chu Yuyang was really startled when he saw the headless pigeon.