The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

It is said that Cai Guohou, the chief of Qin Wang's secret service and the general of the internal guard, came to Qin's palace to ask for an audience, but before he had time to talk to their princes, Zhu Tong and Zhao Wang's mother and son successively disturbed him.After waiting for a long time, word came out that King Qin wanted to host a banquet in honor of King Zhao's mother and son, and asked Zhu Tong, Mr. Cui and others to leave for the time being.After Zhu and Cai left, Cai Guohou sat alone for about a stick of incense, and inexplicably shivered.He walked lightly to the door and opened the curtain to see that there were already many warriors with guns standing outside.Eunuch Li sneered and said, "Lord Cai, something happened in the east window."

Cai Guohou is astute.Thinking back to the look and tone of Qin Wang and others just now, he immediately understood that he was framed by others.It is useless to say more at this time.After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said: "Eunuch Li, I am troublesome to report back to the prince. The final general was wronged. Please don't listen to one-sided words, and send loyal and intelligent people to investigate the final general. The final general will be bright and upright." Nai Shenshi With a salute, he will be caught without a fight.

Eunuch Li said: "Don't worry about this, if you are really wronged, the prince will return your innocence." He ordered the warriors to take him away.

At dusk that day, the people Zhu Wei sent to Xianyang came back.Except for the old bustard in Baihualou, Guigong Fentou Nursing Yard, all of them were arrested, and the Jixiang Embroidery Workshop was also seized.Because of the sudden incident, Widow Huang had no time to escape, so she was caught.And sent officers and soldiers to garrison the embroidery workshop.

At night, a watchman wandered to the vicinity of the embroidery workshop and asked the officers and soldiers, "Master, what are you doing? Why is the embroidery workshop closed so well?"

A talkative officer and soldier said with a smile: "This widow is also unlucky. A well-behaved person sits at home, and the disaster comes from the sky..."

Before he finished speaking, his leader scolded with a smile: "Shut up! Don't chew your tongue. We have a lot of gossip about the nobles." The watchman became more and more curious, and asked the leader to ask.The leader smiled and said, "You are not curious. I dare not talk about such romantic affairs."

The watchman said: "The more the military master says that, the more the villain wants to know! I don't know that the villain will not be able to sleep tonight."

The officers and soldiers said with a smile: "You are the only one on watch, and you can't sleep tonight."

Another officer said: "I don't know why. Boss, what's the trouble? Let's guard an embroidery workshop at night."

The leader smiled and said, "Let us come to guard, just to show that this matter is important. If you are tired, go inside and take a nap."

Another officer and soldier stretched out his head and said, "He's tireless now, just scratching his heart like a rat in his arms. Boss, I don't know either, tell us to listen~~"

Several officers and soldiers nearby were clamoring to know.The leader smiled and said: "I told you, you are not allowed to spread the word. If it spreads out, you will be beheaded!"

Everyone said: "If you beat him to death, you won't say anything!"

Only then did the boss say: "This matter is indeed a secret. Do you know about the casino on Tongling Street, Fuyuntang? It dragged most of the imperial court into it."

Everyone nodded: "I know, I know! Ping'an Hou is the master, and I don't know how many adults and lords have dragged him into trouble."

The leader said: "Master Zhu Wei's trial of the case recently turned out to be a romantic case. Mr. Cao Langzhong ordered Mr. Le Lanle to have a concubine, who turned out to be the concubine of the first son, who had given birth to the princess! Put a cuckold on the prince and his father!"

All the officers and soldiers were as happy as boiling water. "Really?" "Your Majesty Le is so courageous!" "How dare you be so courageous, it is clearly a good luck!" "I don't know how the prince's little mother is like?"

The boss thief Xixi said: "This lady is surnamed Cao, she is the most beautiful among all the concubines of the previous generation. In the early years, she was called the most beautiful woman in Chang'an City! Originally, she was engaged to her cousin, and even the dowry was prepared. I don't want to The reputation fell into the ears of the Empress Dowager, and Tete recruited her for the late son. When the late son was there, the Cao family was loved and favored. Her cousin was surnamed Ji, and he was also a well-known talent in Chang'an back then. Because of his unhappiness, I ran to help..." He held out three fingers.Everyone nodded to show their understanding.The leader went on to say, "Who knew that this person fell in love with Mrs. Cao after seeing her! It was so lively at that time."

The officers and soldiers clicked their tongues one after another: "How beautiful this woman is! Whoever sees it will love it."

The leader said: "That's right! A hero is sad because of a beautiful woman. That Mr. Ji saw that the lord also fell in love with his cousin, so obviously he wouldn't help him! So he asked Mrs. Cao to elope. Who knows, let the Queen Mother know! Mr. Ji, hello Xuan was beaten to death as a thief and fled. The Empress Dowager kept this matter a secret for the sake of her late son's reputation. The Empress Dowager is really virtuous."

Everyone followed suit and said, "The Queen Mother is indeed a virtuous person."

Someone sighed: "It's a pity to have such two brothers." Then they sighed with regret.

The leader went on to say: "Later... the first son and the third highness both died, and this beautiful Cao family became a nun. We secretly don't know what a pity it is. Later, the queen mother took pity on the little princess who couldn't see her mother, and sent her from death to death. Nanshan Nani Nunnery took her back to Chang'an, allowed her to grow her hair and become a resident, and often went back to the palace to visit. Who knew that she was not honest, and even hooked up with Mr. Le. The prince was furious and asked the Tingwei Palace to investigate thoroughly." He pointed Pointing to the Jixiang Embroidery Workshop behind him, "Widow Huang, the owner of this embroidery workshop, is a pimp with the two of them. Today, a kiln Baihualou was also searched, and the old bustard also got involved in it."

"Oh~~So that's the case." Everyone suddenly sighed.

The leader sighed: "These old bustards and widows are alone in the empty boudoir, cold and lonely, talkative and troublesome, never willing to settle down, and have seduced many troubles with sweet words. But other people's pimps are easy to pull, my lord My little mother actually dared to mess around. But I don’t know how to write the word dead, do I?”

"Who says no! It's more courageous than fighting." The officers and soldiers discussed for a while.

The watchman still couldn't believe it: "A mere widow, who doesn't even have a man to support her appearance, dares to provoke the concubine Ji of the first son to have an affair with a court official? The villain doesn't believe it."

The leader said: "That's because you haven't seen it before. If you saw such a beauty, you wouldn't be able to hold back and want to get it. Back then, she was fascinated by all the men who had seen her."

The officers and soldiers said one after another: "Master Le has taken a fancy to him." "There is a knife on Sezi's head!" "An official as big as Master Le has also been planted in Wenrou Township." "That's called, To die under a peony flower is to be a ghost."

The leader said: "A while ago, Widow Huang was involved in a lawsuit, and Master Le Lan came forward to suppress it for her."

"Oh—so that's it!" "I've heard of it too! Two widows vying for a cook!"

The watchman stopped talking and said some flattering words to call the watchman.

The next day, Zhu Wei sent people to search the entire auspicious embroidery workshop.The house was locked and sealed temporarily, and the officers and soldiers withdrew.

These officers and soldiers are not tight-lipped masters.Going to restaurants and casinos is a must when returning to Chang'an, and this romantic affair naturally spread to the market.The common people recalled the past, that the Cao family was indeed the number one beauty in Chang'an, and indeed had a cousin who was betrothed. Later, the cousin really took refuge with the third child and disappeared suddenly.Every piece is right.The idlers immediately found out that a while ago, a cook of Shilixiang Restaurant died, and he hooked up with two widows, one poor and one rich.The wealthy one is Huang Widow from Jixiang Embroidery Workshop.Pianshilixiang Restaurant was opened by this beauty Cao's natal family.In this way, two romantic affairs cases were linked.

The world loves the romantic case the most, and among the romantic cases, the love case of the nobleman is the most loved.These two cases ranged from concubines, concubines and officials of the imperial court to widows, cooks, and old bustards in the market. The two cities of Chang'an and Xianyang suddenly exploded, and discussions were everywhere in the streets and alleys.Even the Shilixiang restaurant is full every day, and the idlers specially work with the staff to inquire about their aunt and the cook.Shi Lixiang didn't know whether to cry or laugh.There were also people who went to Yunju Temple to join in the fun, and the presiding teacher simply sent a sharp-mouthed aunt to sit and read scriptures at the door, and when someone came to ask, she told him: Layman Cao has been taken away by the government.The idlers are more energetic.

The noisy people outside just spread rumors, but the King of Qin was not sure who to interrogate Cai Guohou.As a general of the internal guard, Cai Guohou knew too many secrets, so it was inconvenient to hand them over to the Tingwei Mansion.I want Mr. Cui to interrogate, Mr. Cui said: "It's not that I'm trying to shirk. At that time, Mr. Cai came to the palace very abruptly, and pleaded for Le Lan. In my heart, I have already believed that he and Le Lan are accomplices. If I go For interrogation, no matter what Master Cai says, I will not believe it. If there is really a grievance, I will definitely wrong him. It is better for the prince to send someone who is not prejudiced to interrogate him."

The king of Qin asked Li Gonggong again.Eunuch Li said: "The miscellaneous family also think that Cai Guohou and Le Lan are in the same group."

King Qin really had no one to send, so he wanted to send Zhu Tong.Mr. Cui hurriedly said: "It is absolutely impossible. Master Zhu Tong is the talent of the prime minister, and he will be in charge of the government in the future. The internal guards were originally used to monitor them. If he is allowed to interrogate the leader of the internal guards..."

King Qin said angrily: "Where is there anyone that the lonely king can trust!"

Mr. Cui said: "Or...the trial will still be judged by Mr. Zhu, and Eunuch Li is watching, but if there is something wrong, stop it?"

King Qin thought for a long time, then waved his hands and said, "Let's try this first."

Zhu Tong has been busy with the fake draft case in Japan these days, when Eunuch Li suddenly came and asked him to interrogate Cai Guohou.Zhu Tong said sadly: "I'm all divided. I'm at the end of my skills."

Eunuch Li smiled and slapped a thousand children: "Master Zhu, those who are capable will do more work."

Cai Guohou has been imprisoned in the Qin Palace and never moved.As soon as Zhu Tong entered the door, Cai Guohou laughed and said, "Are you so stretched? It's Master Zhu."

Zhu Tong smiled bitterly and said, "Lord Cai, it's not easy for me to try your case." He glanced at Eunuch Li, "Don't tell me things that I shouldn't know."

Cai Guohou said leisurely, "This is just for my pleasure."

Eunuch Li sat aside with a cold face and said nothing.Zhu Tong cupped his hands towards Cai Guohou: "I heard that Master Cai wants a smart person to ask questions, and I can be considered smart."

Cai Guohou nodded and said seriously, "I was plotted against."

Zhu Tong said: "Dare to ask what's going on."

"I don't know." Cai Guohou said, "I don't know the reason for being locked up here at all."

Zhu Tong asked: "Dare to ask Mr. Cai, do you know what happened to Le Lan?"

Cai Guohou sighed: "This is where I was wrong. A few days ago, I just made friends with Mr. Le and owed him a favor. I heard that he entered the Tingwei Mansion, and I was impatient for a while, and I know very well that Mr. Le is an official. Pure and upright, followed the way of others."

Zhu Tong said: "Le Lan has just entered the Ting Wei Mansion, Master Cai got the news so quickly?"

"I got an urgent report from a subordinate."

Eunuch Li said in a sharp voice, "Lord Cai's subordinates are secret secrets, how did Le Lan know? What kind of friendship does Master Cai have with him, and even tell him this?"

Cai Guohou was stunned: "I never told him. Did Le Lan say he knew who was my subordinate?"

Eunuch Li sneered and said, "If he doesn't know, how will your subordinates report to you?"

Cai Guohou thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "How can I understand such confusion!"

Zhu Tong frowned and said, "Let's not mention this section for now. I'm asking you, do you know the reason for the death of Lady Cao?"

Cai Guohou sighed, "If I say I don't know, will Mr. Zhu believe me?"

Zhu Tong took out a piece of Xue Tao's note and said: "We found this in the house of Empress Cao in Yunju Temple. It is indeed written by Empress Cao herself."

Cai Guohou took a look and saw that the note was covered with the word "Guohou", more than 30 of them, and his heart skipped a beat. "Maybe someone else is also called this name? It must have nothing to do with me."

Zhu Tong tilted his head to look at him and said, "Let's be straight. Now that Madam Cao is dead, I'm not sure who is her best friend, Mr. Cai, you, or Le Lan. Eunuch Li and I have been debating over and over again. When Le Lan first heard that we suspected that Mrs. Cao was his concubine, his reaction was more like: Mrs. Cao is not his concubine, but he knows who it is. He deliberately said that on the night that Mrs. Cao had an affair with someone, he was With another woman. And that woman didn't know anything about it. But she is your subordinate, and Le Lan knows that she is your subordinate. Your subordinate thought it was weird, so he put Le Lan in Tingwei's mansion, and called himself I will report to you about the private meeting with her one night. Mr. Cai, you know in your heart that Le Lan is making a detour to ask you to save him. The person who had the private meeting with Cao Niangniang that night was yourself. Therefore, You didn't abandon Le Lan and abandon the pawn to save the car, but poisoned your concubine, Empress Cao, and rushed to plead with the prince."

Cai Guohou was stunned.After a long time, he said: "What kind of misunderstanding would make Master Zhu come up with such a strange thing? This..." He was stunned for a long time, "It's incredible, I can't explain it. I don't recognize Madam Cao at all."

Eunuch Li sneered and said, "Who else can kill people from the prefect's yamen silently?"

Cai Guohou smiled wryly and said: "If Lady Cao is my concubine, why would I bother to give her the poison that made her die in pain? I have plenty of it when I see blood sealing her throat."

Eunuch Li said: "It happened so suddenly, Master Cai couldn't afford to think too much, so we had to act hastily."

Cai Guohou shook his head: "Presumably the two of you have also tried Le Lan?"

Zhu Tong said: "He refuses to say a word. He is worthy of you."

Cai Guohou sighed: "He wanted to kill me. I suspect that this is a cruel trick by Le Lan." He thought for a long time, "Maybe even his saving my life a few days ago was a trick. What a coincidence, I was about to relieve myself when the hut suddenly collapsed?"

Zhu Tong and Eunuch Li looked at each other: "Where's the latrine? Please explain clearly, I'll check."

"Ten Mile Fragrant Restaurant."

Zhu Tong and Eunuch Li filmed the case at the same time: "Say it again!" Zhu Tong stood up and said, "Why did you go to Shilixiang Restaurant for dinner!"

Cai Guohou sighed again: "My nephew invited me to drink."

Zhu Tong immediately arrested Cai Guohou's nephew.This person is an ordinary dude, he will recruit anything with a few threats at will.At that time, there was a merchant who spent 5000 taels of silver, saying that he wanted to know Mr. Cai Guohou.I just ask this nephew to invite Cai Guohou to Shilixiang for a drink, and let him and Mr. Cai have a few words at the same table.Some small things, Young Master Cai did it without any effort.It's just that the merchant tried his best to persuade Cai Guohou to drink, so Cai Guohou ate more.It was inevitable to urinate during the dinner, but unexpectedly something unexpected happened.The toilet in the restaurant suddenly collapsed, and Cai Guohou was half drunk and unable to move, so he was suspended from being crushed to death by a pillar.Fortunately, someone came to relieve him and saved Cai Guohou's life.When the nephew asked who that person was, Cai Guohou only said that he had thanked him for the money.

Two hours later, the Shilixiang Restaurant was also sealed, and the officers and soldiers arrested Cao's family, and none of them escaped.

Zhu Tong went home smiling and said to his wife: "We have hollowed out all the piles that the Kingdom of Shu worked so hard to build. Now we just have to wait for their boss to come out in person."