The Lin family's house in Gusu has the characteristics of Suzhou gardens, and it is integrated with nature. In March, everything is revived, willows are green and flowers are red, singing and dancing are a scene of vitality.

Anxi likes this kind of beautiful scenery, so he would go to the garden from time to time, but he would get tired of it after a long time. He is a common man, and he prefers the excitement of the world.But the Lin family is really quiet. Lin Ruhai is going to go to the government office, and Jia Min needs to rest.

So Anxi fell in love with taking to the streets.

The streets and alleys of Gusu are very lively. Even if it is raining continuously, it can’t stop the crowds coming and going. Sitting on the second floor of the tea house, through the window, there are endless flower umbrellas and elegant ink paintings. There are also gorgeous red and green colors, as well as cute and playful animals.

On the stage downstairs is the cadence of the storyteller, and outside the window is the noisy peddling.Anxi likes this kind of excitement and leisure, and often sits for a whole day, occasionally listening to books, occasionally watching the flow of people, without participating or isolating.

Anxi knew he couldn't get in because his heart wasn't here, but he wouldn't be lonely either, because that's what Zi'an liked.

Zi'an grew up in the temple, and has always yearned for the breath of fireworks in the world, but unfortunately, because of his body's willingness, he has not been able to achieve his wish.

On this day, Anxi sat in the old seat again. This place is at the corner, very inconspicuous. Usually, there are few people sitting nearby. The diners like to sit in the middle hall, where the voice of storytelling can be heard clearly, but this side is more noisy. Yes, the voices coming over are intermittent, so there are few people.

I don’t know what’s going on today, there are so many people who come to drink tea and listen to books, all the seats are full, and there is only one screen away from Anxi.

At ten o'clock in the afternoon, two people came from the next door, talking very loudly, seriously disturbing Anxi's cleanliness, but this is a teahouse after all, and there is no tradition of not making loud noises in public places in this era, so Anxi could not bear it.

Because of the close distance, the conversation between the two fell into Anxi's ears verbatim.

"Brother Huo, it's been a long time. What kind of money have you made? You actually have the money to invite me to such a high-end teahouse. I have gained a lot of experience. Thank you, Brother Huo."

Another man replied, "It's easy to say, I made a small fortune recently, hahaha, you're welcome, Brother Wang, if you hadn't lent me the money before, I'm afraid I would be beaten to death by those people."

"Brother Huo's gambling debt has been paid off, if not, it would be a waste."

"It's over, it's over, it's all over, hahaha, this time I invited Brother Wang, it is said that the peach blossom cake here is a must, Brother Wang must try it out."

"Then I would like to thank Brother Huo. Brother Huo is a great talent. In just a short time, he has earned dozens of taels of silver. I am so envious of me. Brother Huo, we are good brothers. If you have a way to get rich, you must Take me with you."

"Everywhere, it's all luck, it's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning."

"Look, brother Huo, you're not being kind. I lent you money to pay off your gambling debts. You didn't bring any brothers with you if you had a chance to get rich." Brother Huo boasted that there is nothing in the sky and there is nothing in the earth, and when it was over, he used his love for borrowing money as an excuse, and finally pried his mouth.

"It's nothing, it's just a small fortune." As he spoke, that 'Brother Huo' leaned forward and said in a low voice, "It's just that someone paid me to bring the lady of the master's house out, and then he gave me 100 yuan. two."

"What? You were responsible for the Miss Zhen's disappearance?" 'Brother Wang' was shocked, and his voice couldn't help but a little louder.

Anxi's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly remembered the opening chapter of the Red Chamber, wasn't it about Zhen Yinglian's abduction?

This 'Brother Huo' is the servant who took Yinglian away?

The meaning of these words is that someone wants to deal with the Zhen family and spend money to have Yinglian taken away.

Thinking of this, Anxi immediately became serious. The most hateful thing is the child abductors, how many families they have harmed!

"Shhhhhhh, brother Wang, please keep your voice down, don't let others know, or I will be finished." 'Brother Huo' quickly covered the mouth of 'Brother Wang'.

"Then, can you tell me about this?" 'Brother Wang' also realized what was wrong with him, and quickly lowered his voice.

"Hey, this matter, I actually want to make money with Brother Wang, it depends on whether Brother Wang is happy or not."

Obviously, that 'Brother Wang' is not a law-abiding person, "Brother Huo, tell me, who wouldn't be happy if you can make money?"

"It's like this, Brother Wang, because of Yinglian's matter, I got hooked up with the kidnapper, do you know how much they earn for a child? This amount." As he said, he gestured with his fingers.

Anxi was blocked and did not see it.

"What? So much?" 'Brother Wang' was shocked for a moment, and then he couldn't restrain his ecstasy. If he sold three or four, he wouldn't have to worry about a month's gambling money.

"Yeah, I didn't expect there to be so many, so I'm looking for you, Brother Wang. If the two of us work together, why don't we worry about not making money?"

"But, if you get caught..." That 'Brother Wang' hesitated a bit. Although he loves to gamble, he didn't really commit crimes. However, abducting and trafficking children is against the law, and if he is caught, he will be sentenced to death.

"Brother Wang, this is why you don't understand. There are so many kidnappers in the world, where have you caught them, and I have already inquired about them. As long as we have children, no matter whether they are male or female, we will give this number. It’s not Xiaoqian, Brother Wang, after this village, there will be no such shop.”

Seeing that 'Brother Wang' was still a little hesitant, 'Brother Huo' continued to encourage, "If you don't want to, forget it, I'll find someone else." As if to get up and leave.

"Don't, don't, it won't work if I do it." 'Brother Wang' hurriedly grabbed him.

After that, the two discussed some details, such as where to find the child, such as where to hide the child after finding it, and so on.

Anxi listened calmly, didn't get up until the two left, and then followed that 'Brother Huo' all the way. In order not to make people suspicious, he followed him farther away. Fortunately, that 'Brother Li' didn't expect him to He was being watched, without even noticing.

Anxi followed him through the streets and alleys, arrived at an alley, and watched him enter a mansion.

After the gate was closed, Anxi walked over, saw clearly the plaque on the gate of the mansion, and wrote "Zhen's Mansion" in large characters.

Anxi had a faint premonition, and quickly turned around and entered the temple opposite, and found a monk who was sweeping to inquire.

Sure enough, this temple is the Gourd Temple, and the Zhen family on the opposite side is the home of Zhen Shiyin, Xiangling's father in the Red Mansion.

Anxi also found out that during the Lantern Festival three months ago, the Zhen family lost their only daughter, Zhen Yinglian, who seemed to be taken out and then abducted.

Because of this, Zhen Shiyin's hair turned gray from worry, and Mrs. Zhen was almost blind from crying, and now she is lingering in bed all day long.

That's right, this is indeed Xiangling's home.

Unexpectedly, Xiangling's abduction actually involved a conspiracy.

I don't know who is going to deal with the Zhen family, but this method is too low.

It has been three months since Xiangling was abducted. I don't know if he was taken out of Gusu, but that 'Brother Huo' actually got in touch with the abductee, so if he is the breakthrough point, he will surely be able to find news about the abductee.

Thinking of this, Anxi didn't dare to delay, and immediately turned around and went back to the Lin Mansion, asking the butler to send a message to Lin Ruhai, hoping that he would come back early today.

This matter cannot be solved by Anxi alone, Lin Ruhai has to come. Besides, Anxi is also afraid that if he acts rashly, he will startle the snake.

He thought of another incident in the book, the Gourd Temple was on fire, and even the Zhen Mansion was burned down. Looking at it now, I really don't know if someone set the fire on purpose.

If it is also a conspiracy, the people behind it will be aware of Anxi's behavior, and it will not be worth the loss if they act in advance.So safety is the priority, let's leave it to Lin Ruhai.

After receiving the news, Lin Ruhai came back as soon as she got home, and when she got home, someone invited Anxi to the study.

"Brother An, you are so anxious to find a brother, but you have something important to do." Lin Ruhai received Anxi directly without even taking off her official uniform.

Anxi didn't talk nonsense, and told Lin Ruhai everything he saw and heard today.

After hearing this, Lin Ruhai's expression darkened, "Don't worry about this matter, I'll go to the Gusu prefect later, this matter has to be handled by the government."

"Okay, then I will trouble the clan brother, and I will trouble you." Anxi simply agreed, and he really can't control this matter, and it is luck to be able to contribute.

"Thank you, I want to thank you too. Brother Wei is an official in Gusu. Although it is not within the scope of my responsibility to abduct the people under my jurisdiction, it is also the responsibility of us officials. You are helping Brother Wei." " Lin Ruhai felt so sincerely, and bowed to Anxi after speaking.

Anxi hurriedly avoided, "Clan brother is serious, I also met him, I won't bother clan brother, clan brother go get busy."

"Okay, when this matter is over, we two brothers can have a good drink and chat." Lin Ruhai didn't hesitate, and sent Anxi out directly, and ordered the housekeeper to prepare a car, and he was going to the magistrate's mansion.

Afterwards, Anxi didn't care about it anymore. It was Lin Ruhai who knew that Anxi was worried, and occasionally revealed some news to him.

Based on the clues he provided, the magistrate caught the kidnapper who joined "Brother Huo", followed the clues, led out a whole gang of kidnappers, wiped out their power in Gusu, and rescued many abducted girls.

It's a pity that Xiangling, that is, Zhen Yinglian, has been transferred out of Gusu. According to the news from torture, she may have been taken to Jinling.The magistrate has already sent a letter to Jinling's parents and officials, intending to unite with them to fight against the gang of kidnappers. If Zhen Yinglian is still in the hands of the kidnappers in Jinling, it is possible to rescue them.

Anxi has seen the Red Mansion, and knows that Xiangling was abducted at the age of three, was raised by the abductee, and was robbed by Xue Pan when she was twelve or thirteen years old. If she hadn't changed hands halfway, she must still be in the abductor's hands now.

Hope she gets rescued smoothly.

In addition, the magistrate also caught the person who plotted against the Zhen family behind the scenes. He planned to set the fire on fire according to the original plan, but was caught by the magistrate who had already discovered the clue and successfully deployed his defenses.

This person is not someone else, but a scholar who borrowed from the Calabash Temple like Jia Yucun.

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