[Rat cat] Long live the emperor

The scheming Pang Ji suddenly came to Kaifeng Mansion. It was rare that he didn't flatter him routinely, but went straight to the point—Xiao Hong has a problem!

While everyone in Kaifeng Mansion was surprised, they actually had a feeling of "finally here".

At the beginning, the timing of Xiaohong's appearance was too coincidental, which aroused everyone's vigilance at the beginning, but as the investigation deepened, this [warning] became more and more like a worrying farce—because Xiaohong is so normal!Regardless of her words, deeds and identity experience, Xiaohong is perfect and impeccable.Sewing, mending, washing and cleaning, singing and dancing, literate and hyphenated, she can handle any tasks assigned to her properly.

Xiaohong has been living in the kitchen aunt's house, and comes to Kaifeng Mansion to help in the kitchen every day.At first everyone thought that Xiaohong was a spy, and she must have sneaked into the Kaifeng mansion for the purpose of tipping off the news, but after several times of probing, they didn't find out who Xiaohong was passing the news to.

Xiaohong has a shy personality, is well-behaved and sensible, and has simple interpersonal relationships.Everyday life is two o’clock and one line. In the morning, I start from the kitchen aunt’s house, do a day’s work in the backyard of Kaifeng Mansion, and go home with the kitchen aunt in the evening, and the next day repeats itself.

Moreover, Xiaohong is very low-key, never takes the initiative to contact anyone, doesn't like to inquire about news, doesn't gossip with other maids, and never mentions her own affairs.After asking once, twice, or more than three times, she immediately looked at you with tears in her eyes, as if you had done something terrible?Except for asking Mr. Bao about the progress of her family search every few days, Xiaohong has no sense of presence in Kaifeng Mansion...

But for some reason, everyone just doubted her.

Is it a mistake?

Because of her preconceived idea that there is something wrong with Xiaohong, she always wants to find fault with her. No matter what Xiaohong does, she thinks there is something wrong with her.After all, people are dominated by emotions, so it is not surprising to have such a reaction... Therefore, when Pang Ji raised [Xiaohong has a problem], because everyone had already expected it subconsciously, they would have a kind of [unexpected, Reasonable] feeling.

For the first time, Bao Zheng looked at Pang Ji, who only knows how to flirt, with admiration.He also sent yamen servants to investigate Xiaohong, but found nothing, but after less than a day of investigation, Pang Ji actually got something? "I used to think you were an idiot, but after a closer look, you turned out to be a very useful idiot!"

Pangji: "..."

(╯‵ ′)╯︵┻━┻

You're a fool!Your whole family is full of idiots!Kaifeng Mansion is full of idiots from top to bottom!

Zhan Zhao and Pang Tong touched their knees at the same time—knees hurt?

Pang Ji ran on Bao Zheng unceremoniously, "That Xiao Hong is considered smart, but she thought of using a method to convey the news. If the old man hadn't discerned the slightest opportunity, with your elm head, you would never be able to solve the case for the rest of your life! Use your brain!"

Zhao Zhen hurriedly interrupted Pang Ji, "Don't play tricks, get to the point!" If the entanglement continued, the two would have to fight.

Pang Ji lowered his voice and said to everyone: "I ordered someone to check Xiaohong's menstrual belt..."

"Pfft! Cough cough cough cough!!!" Everyone was choked collectively, and even their faces were paralyzed.

Even if it is [to achieve the goal by any means], this means is too...

Everyone turned their disgusted eyes on Pang Ji: This old man doesn't have any perverted hobbies, does he? !

Pang Ji also felt embarrassed, "The process is not important, what matters is the result! It's also a coincidence that the old man just sent people to observe (monitor) (watch) Xiaohong today, and found that Xiaohong came out to throw garbage. After looking around, I found a brown paper package, and when I opened the package, I found a menstrual belt..." Pang Ji rubbed his black eyes in embarrassment, "My subordinate even cursed 'unlucky', and then felt something was wrong."

Seeing that everyone was engrossed in listening, Pang Ji deliberately stopped to take a sip of tea, and said slowly after seeing the eager expressions on everyone's faces.

"It stands to reason that it is impossible to throw away such a private thing as a menstruation belt. Moreover, it takes a lot of work to make, and the fabric is not cheap. It is definitely not something that a little girl like Xiaohong who has no income can afford. Besides , even if you really don’t want it, you should burn it directly, why wrap it in kraft paper and throw it outside?” Pang Ji pouted, “This kind of behavior is unreasonable, isn’t it strange?”

Gongsun thought for a while, "The only explanation is that Xiaohong wants to take advantage of the disgust of normal people to hide the real secret."

Pang Ji proudly said: "I also thought so at the time!"

Pang Ji was groaning, Bao Zheng poured down a basin of cold water, "The Marquis of Pingyang really knows about menstruation."

Pang Ji was at a loss for words for a while, "Although the old man didn't find out about... the menstruation incident, but... let the experienced old maid watch (monitor) (observe) Xiaohong, but the old man personally gave the order!" Pang Ji smiled triumphantly, "This old man is still very knowledgeable!"

Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment, "What old maid?"

Pang Ji said: "Some time ago, there were a group of maids in the palace. There was a shortage of people in the old minister's mansion, so I picked two of them. One of them was old. It is said that he was released from the Yiyiyuan. The courtyard is a place that punishes criminal court ladies, ordinary people may not come out after entering it, since she can be released from that place, she must not be an ordinary person!"

Zhan Zhao winked at Bai Yutang—is it the old maid who helped us both when investigating the court lady case?

Bai Yutang raised his eyebrows lazily—if it was really that old court lady, she would always feel more reliable than Pang Ji.

Gongsun also winked at Pang Tong——you still say your father is an idiot, isn't that shrewd?

Pang Tong sneered inwardly with a paralyzed face—clever in small things, but confused in big things, he only cares about petty profits, that's the kind of person he is.

Gongsun looked away contentedly.

It has long been discovered that although Pang Tong is not talkative, his eyes are very rich.Pang Tong expresses meaning with eyes, which is often clearer than speaking directly.Pang Tong seldom speaks long sentences, and often jumps out a few words, only saying key words, omitting what he thinks is useless.

According to Wang Yang, Pang Tong's deputy general, General Pang rarely spoke when he was arranging troops, and often used gestures and eyes instead of words.As General Pang's temporary interpreter, Wang Yang had to practice the skill of observing words and expressions!

In addition, General Pang doesn't fit in anywhere, in Zhao Zhen's words - the style of painting is wrong!

Every time a battle is won, the strong men get together to celebrate the victory, and General Pang sits in the top chair and eats with a straight face.The people below did not dare to whisper, laugh and fight, and everyone from the general to the soldiers quietly ate their food quietly.The celebration scene was silent, except for the crisp sound of bowls and chopsticks colliding, there was an endless stream of shouts asking for more food.When General Pang went back to his room to sleep after eating and drinking, other people began to drink, punch and talk.

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╰(*°▽°*)╯ Closer to home!

Bao Zheng always finds Pang Ji not pleasing to the eye, especially when Pang Ji is twitching!

Master Bao said indifferently: "Pingyang Hou is really witty, give me a thumbs up."

Really witty and so on, likes and so on... Even Mr. Bao was poisoned by Zhao Xiaozhen.

Because Zhao Xiaozhen always put these two sentences on his lips, [like] and [tact] have become buzzwords in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty.Pang Ji naturally understood that Bao Zheng was mocking him, turned his head and continued to Zhao Zhen: "The lady in the palace made a lot of remarks, and the old man immediately felt that something was wrong, so he asked people to check the menstrual belt carefully. It turned out that the thrown The menstrual belt that fell off is brand new, there is no plant ash inside, only a secret letter!"

Pang Ji took out a piece of paper folded into a square from his sleeve, and presented it to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Xiaozhen squinted her eyes and stared at the square paper, hesitating again and again but did not dare to reach out to take it. "Pang Aiqing... This, could it be taken out from there..." If you dare to say [yes], I will bite you to death!

Pang Ji understood Zhao Zhen's concerns, and quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not, this is a forgery. Xiaohong's autograph letter has already been sewn back by the old minister. The old minister also put the menstrual belt and kraft paper back to their original places. Send people to guard at all times, and put a long line to catch big fish!"

Pang Ji repeatedly assured Zhao Zhencai to pick up the piece of paper with two fingers.

Even at this time, Pang Ji couldn't forget to ask for credit, "That Xiaohong was very cautious, she used this unimaginable method to deliver the news, she also sewed the letter and the menstruation belt together, and embroidered strange patterns with her own hands. With the power of two tigers, I hired a lot of ingenious embroiderers to carefully disassemble it stitch by stitch, and embroider it back to the original shape according to the stitches intact!"

Zhao Xiaozhen didn't bother to talk to him, and Pang Ji expressed his feelings to himself with twinkling star eyes: "As long as I can share the worries of the emperor, the old minister is willing to take risks, dare to go to the nine heavens to embrace the moon, dare to go to the five oceans to catch turtles, and he is not afraid of mountains of swords and seas of fire..." Pang Ji While nagging [lyric], Zhao Zhen had already read the entire letter and handed it to Master Bao, shaking the goosebumps on his body.

The content of the letter was vague and confused everyone.Xiaohong is also considered a strange woman, I don't know if she is smart or not, she pretends to be docile and shy in front of everyone, but she is actually more aggressive than the kitchen lady.The font is graceful and the words are sturdy. Xiaohong called herself "Old Lady" in the letter, her tone was fierce, her attitude was arrogant, and she belittled the people she corresponded with as worthless.Sarcasm the other party, "If you can be admitted to the top prize, sows can climb trees", "I don't piss to take care of myself", "Poor scholars are worthless all their lives".

In addition to sarcasm, Xiaohong also repeatedly warned the other party not to entangle her, not to hinder her Qingyun Road, otherwise it will be broken up and so on.

From the letter, it can only be inferred that [the recipient is this year's candidate], other than that, there are no clues.

There is actually this kind of woman in the world, who is docile on the outside and pitiful on the outside, but fierce on the inside that rivals a tiger. It is really hard work to come up with such a [wonderful] method to send a letter... Xiaohong used a lot of sarcasm in the letter to attack the other party. Not a single flaw was leaked.No matter who gets this letter, it is impossible to implicate Xiaohong.Besides, it is really inconvenient to use something like [menstrual event belt] as evidence in court...

Although the method is crude, it is very useful, and it has opened everyone's eyes.

Since Pang Ji has a way to deal with Xiaohong, Zhao Xiaozhen does not bother the two masters, and entrusts Pang Ji with full authority to investigate.

Mrs. Bao was so angry that he blew his beard, and Pang Jile led the order. Before leaving, he didn't forget to tease his elder son with a paralyzed face.Although Pang Tong ignored him from the beginning to the end, Pang Ji was still enjoying himself.From the perspective of anti-strike ability alone, Pangji's rough skin and thick flesh are comparable to a million enemy troops!

For Song people, General Flying Star is the patron saint.For Da Song's neighbors, General Flying Star is a stumbling block.Whether it is a patron saint or a stumbling block, General Flying Star can deal with millions of enemy troops, but he can't deal with Pang Ji, who is as sticky as a dog's skin plaster... Sure enough, the wicked have their own grind.

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I don't know what kind of wind is blowing today, just as Pang Ji left, Kaifeng Mansion welcomes another [visited guest]——Liu Fu.

Liu Fu is the adopted son of Liu Xun, a descendant of an unknown small country.Liu Xun hated Zhao's royal family, hated all Song people, and did not hesitate to make a scene for revenge.Revenge was understandable, but unfortunately Liu Xun had bad luck and was betrayed by Liu Fu at the last moment. He committed suicide in grief and anger.

Liu Fu led a thousand private soldiers to surrender to Zhao Zhen. Zhao Zhen promised to pardon everyone for treason, and asked Liu Fu to bury Liu Xun first, and then report to Kaifeng Mansion.Liu Fu also considered current affairs, and dealt with Liu Xun's affairs as soon as possible, without any entourage or weapons, he entered the Kaifeng mansion with one man and one horse.

Zhao Zhen is still the same, giggling, hello, hello, hello, everyone, he has no heart, seems to appreciate Liu Fu's talent very much, and doesn't mind his identity as the "anti-thief righteous son" at all.Zhao Zhen used all his enthusiasm to talk about everything, from Liu Xun's death, to Liu Fu's eating and drinking, he was kind, friendly, and caring, and he only burned yellow paper to call him a brother...

Zhao Xiaozhen, who has a sweet tongue and a sword in his belly, disgusted General Pang, Mr. Gongsun, and Master Bao respectively by virtue of his three-inch tongue. Only Zhan Zhao was left to protect Zhao Zhen and was dragged by Zhan Zhao. Bai Yutang and the cat and mouse are still standing firm! (╬￣dish￣)

Liu Xun, who was bent on revenge, is dead, but Liu Fu is still alive, and has a thousand private soldiers in his hands, but Zhao Zhen doesn't even ask?Even when Liu Fu brought it up on his own initiative, Zhao Zhen just laughed and patted Liu Fu on the shoulder, with a look of "you do things, I don't worry".

Not only Liu Fu was confused, Zhan Zhao Bai Yutang was also confused.

Liu Fudao: "Most of my brothers are helpless and homeless orphans. They have been trained in the valley since they were young. Some don't even have names. They have nowhere to go. Except for a few who are willing to leave, most of them Some people still want to follow me..."

Liu Fuwei said: "I know this is against the rules. I also told them that I am embarrassed and I can't protect myself. It is impossible to lead them like before. We have discussed it and are willing to mix into the Song Army, or the emperor will still There are other arrangements, as long as you enjoy the food."

"General Liu, don't be sad..." Zhao Zhen said solemnly: "Don't worry, General Liu, I will keep my promise! It's just that I am still young, and many things are beyond my control. For such a major matter as the transfer of troops, I must discuss it with all civil and military officials. , General Liu, please wait for two days."

At this point, Liu Fu was at a loss for words, he couldn't force Zhao Zhen to agree.

Liu Fu didn't understand Zhao Zhen's personality, and was fooled by him to go to the guest room to rest.Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang knew Zhao Zhen very well, Zhao Zhen's attitude today was clearly extremely guarded against Liu Fu!When he treated Li Yuanhao and Yelulan back then, he had never seen Zhao Zhen defend himself so strictly.

Zhao Zhen didn't trust Liu Fu at all, and the two talked for a long time, but they didn't talk about anything important.It was rare for Zhao Zhen to be highly concentrated, completely dominating the content of the conversation, leaving no chance for Liu Fu to change the subject.Zhao Zhen is not interested in playing around with Liu Fu at all, he has already seen through Liu Fu's intentions, and it would be a waste of time to continue pestering him.It's better to send Liu Fu away as soon as possible, let him fend for himself~

Zhao Zhen's weird attitude made Zhan Zhao nervous, "You just let him go?"

Zhao Zhen tilted his head, "Master still wants to keep him for dinner?"

Zhan Zhao raised his forehead, "Don't pretend to be confused, I didn't ask this!"

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Do you still remember King Xiangyang? Do you remember the middle-aged man next to King Xiangyang? When Liu Xun died, I understood that King Xiangyang and Liu Xun were both only one step away from success. Betrayed by the person you trust the most, it is also inevitable to die. Don’t you think the plot is familiar?” The same script, but with different actors, turned out to have the same ending.

As expected of the [best layout] person that even Chengying fears...

Bai Yutang frowned, "Is Liu Fu also a secret game of the people behind the scenes? The people behind the scenes deliberately exposed themselves? What exactly is he trying to do?"

Zhao Zhen shrugged, "Who knows, maybe it's a demonstration, maybe it's to say hello to us—[I'm back]."

Zhan Zhao was very confused, "Do you want to agree to Liu Fu's request?"

"Certainly not! Don't even think about mixing the rebels into my army!" Zhao Zhen snorted angrily: "It's hard to clean up the army, and it's about to be served, and then mix in a few mouse droppings. It's too disgusting!" Zhao Zhen pouted, "It's a pity that I still don't understand the intentions of the people behind the scenes, so I have to wait for a while..."

Zhan Zhao asked again, "What about those private soldiers?"

Zhao Zhen showed a mysterious smirk, and put his index finger in front of his lips—"Hush! Secret~"

After speaking, he turned around and ran, calling Zhan Zhao while running.

"Master, let's go, go back to the house and visit the new cook, maybe there will be good food to eat tonight~"

Zhan Zhao stood there with a dazed expression, and Bai Yutang poked his cheek. "Silly cat, don't think about it, you can't figure it out even if you want to break your head. Conspiracies and tricks are not suitable for you. Frying and frying are the whole meaning of your life. Leave troubles to Zhao Xiaozhen."

Zhan Zhao poked back with a smile, "Fifth Master Bai, are you complaining?"

Bai Yutang grabbed the cat's paw, "With 1000 people, it's difficult to say too much, and it's a hidden danger after all..."

Zhan Zhao narrowed his cat's eyes, "You know again?" Bai Xiaotang and Zhao Xiaozhen are no longer in a heart-to-heart connection!

Bai Yutang spread his arms, "I don't know this time either."

Zhan Zhao said contentedly, "I can feel at ease knowing that you don't know either!"

The corners of Bai Yutang's mouth twitched, "Master Cat, are you complaining?" He said in his heart: You silly cat, although I don't know what kind of medicine Zhao Xiaozhen sells in the gourd, but it is definitely not an ordinary [good plan].Zhao Xiaozhen is best at coming up with bad ideas, I hope this bad idea will not be too bad...

Facts have proved that Bai Wuye is very talented in prophecy, and Zhao Xiaozhen's idea is really bad, and it is unique.