Nongmen Shenjue

The news collected by Chen Shiliu included Luo Jian's preferences and general schedule, of course, they were all on the surface.At the beginning, Chen Shiliu didn't know who he wanted to investigate, and time was tight, so he only collected known information.

Luo Jian's marriage to Miss Hou's Mansion can be said to have reached the sky in one step, but there is a corresponding price to pay.

Luo's house is a three-entry house, a wealthy mansion in the eyes of ordinary people, but shabby in the eyes of the Hou family.Even so, Luo Jian could not afford to buy this house, but it was the dowry of Tian Xiufang, Miss Hou's Mansion.Tian Xiufang is in charge of everything in the house, and the cooking inside and out is done properly.

Everyone knew that Luo Jian had a future only by clinging to the Marquis Mansion, except for his good looks, his lack of wealth and power.This made people look down upon her. After four or five years of marriage, Tian Xiufang had nothing to do, but she didn't give him a concubine. Luo Jian even went out to socialize and drink without being a womanizer, which naturally made people laugh even more.Luo Jian was like an ornament, everything was arranged by Tian Xiufang and the Hou Mansion, he could only follow the same path without any deviation.While outsiders laughed at him, they also took it for granted, otherwise he, a poor boy, would not be able to be an official in the Imperial Academy, nor could he be the son-in-law of the Marquis.

Luo Jian had a gentle face to the outside world, even if someone ridiculed him face to face, he would just smile or walk away.

It seems that it doesn't matter, and it seems that he is ready to bear all the consequences, but Chen Shiliu has a different identity after all, so he has some secret information.The people under King Kejun once wanted to release Luo Jian to a foreign post, but everything was ready, but in the end they changed people.And during that time, it happened that Luo Jian was sick and bedridden, and missed a good time.

Chen Shiliu joked: "I heard from Wei Xiaosan that Luo Jian was not sick that time, but injured. It seems that Tian Xiufang hit him. A big pastel vase slammed on Luo Jian's forehead, hitting him on the spot. fainted."

From this incident alone, we can see the real relationship between the couple.

Even in the previous life, if the women in the family were strong and the men were weak, most of the life would not be harmonious, let alone the current dynasty.Because Luo Jian's family background is low, I'm afraid he wouldn't even dare to say a word to Tian Xiufang, who is of noble birth, and whether Tian Xiufang likes Luo Jian or not, she will be superior to him subconsciously. Tempers naturally flare up.

"How did Wei Yangyu know?" Even if it was the truth, the Luo family would definitely keep it secret.

"His sister is the queen. At that time, the old lady of the Hou's mansion was not well. The queen gave something and sent someone to visit. Then there was a maid in the Hou's mansion who was talking about Luo Jian, so she was overheard. This is also a battle in the Hou's mansion. Many, Tian Xiufang's mother is the wife of the old Marquis, originally from a very low family background, so she was favored and naturally offended many people."

Empress Wei was able to tell Wei Yangyu such things, which shows the closeness of the siblings.

Mu Qingyan continued to read the information on the paper, Luo Jian's daily schedule was very fixed.Get up early to go to the Hanlin Academy for work, and then go home when you are off duty. There are very few entertainments, and the venues for entertainment do not include brothels.If it's Muxiu, he's mostly at home, but he goes out of town once a month.

Luo Jian left the city to go to Hanye Temple outside the city.

When Luo Jian came to the capital to take the exam, he lived in Hanye Temple.It is said that because of the remoteness of his hometown, he specially enshrined his parents' tablets in the temple, and went there once a month to offer incense to his parents and copy scriptures to praise the Buddha.Hanye Temple is a small temple, and a noble lady like Tian Xiufang can't bear the environment in the temple, so she only goes there with her on New Year's Day, and only Luo Jian goes there alone at other times.

Mu Qingyan felt that Luo Jian took this opportunity to get clean and respite in the temple.Tian Xiufang may not understand, so she was able to relax the restraint a little.

I tapped on "Han Ye Temple" with my fingertips, and asked Chen Shiliu, "Do you think Granny Tan will find this place?"

Chen Shiliu blinked and thought, "I should know. She has been in the capital for almost a month, and she came here for revenge... Eh, that is to say, Granny Tan knows that Luo Jian is Luo Hengzhi?"

"Is Heng Zhi Luo Jian's character?" The ancients had names and surnames, characters and numbers, especially scholars, they would take their characters after coming of age ceremony.

"No, his character is 'Ziqi'. Besides, I haven't heard of any other characters."

Mu Qingyan did see Luo Jian's characters on the paper, but some people would use different characters at different times. Even though "Heng Zhi" is unknown, it may not have never existed.It may be Luo Jian's early characters. Friends, colleagues, or close family members and elders often use words to address them.

"If Granny Tan knew about Hanye Temple, would she go directly to revenge on Luo Jian?" Mu Qingyan had to consider this possibility.

If it is an ordinary person, in order not to drag down family and friends, or to survive in the future, they will choose secret means of revenge.But Granny Tan is different. She has no relatives and reasons, and she has ruined her appearance. She has nothing but hatred. I am afraid that after revenge, she will lose the motivation to continue living.Therefore, she doesn't need to think about the funeral, so, will she look for an opportunity to enter Hanye Temple and kill Luo Jian directly?

Chen Shiliu said directly: "Just keep an eye on her!" He curled his lips as he spoke, "It just looks like Luo Jian is a heartless man who hurt his girl so badly that death is not a pity. I really don't want to bother him!"

In fact, it can be ignored, after all, there is no client, it's just because Yan Lang mentioned that the case aroused Mu Qingyan's interest.It is indeed wrong to kill people, but in this matter, Mu Qingyan felt that it was better to let nature take its course.If Granny Tan really took revenge, it was God's will, if not, it can only be said that her luck was not good.

Thinking about it this way, the heart to solve the case faded.

After all, it is not the society of the previous life, he feels that he is "doing as the Romans do".

"Sixteen, I'll leave this matter to you to investigate." Mu Qingyan put down the pick.

"Ah, me?" Chen Shiliu was puzzled.

"Well, I have other things. I know Luo Jian is the target, just keep an eye on it. After all, Granny Tan hasn't done anything yet, so it's not easy to arrest him."

"...Okay." Chen Shiliu was a little confused, and finally decided to take a step at a time.

After sending Chen Shiliu away, Mu Qingyan came to another room, which was the study.

Wen Jixue was reclined in the chair reading a book, and there was a stack of papers under the ruler on the table. Mu Qingyan glanced at it, and found that, like the papers brought by Shiliu, they were all collected information.At the top of the paper is the name of the person, followed by birth status, all of them are officials without exception.

"Are those people who died?"

"Yeah." Wen Jixue seemed calm, but her fingers gripping the book were involuntarily exerting force.

Mu Qingyan held a stack of papers in his hand, looked at him and smiled and said, "Don't worry, I dare not tell from afar, I will definitely find out the real cause of death of these people!"

He can't go back to what happened 15 years ago, he can only start from the side details, follow the clues, and always find that person.

Mu Qingyan pulled away to avoid laziness, but Chen Shiliu started to get busy.

He has He Chuan under his command, but it's a pity that he came back for the New Year this time, and he didn't bring the people he had cultivated, so he could only pick out two clever servants from his side, and let He Chuan take him to follow.During the waiting time, he checked Luo Jian again and found a valuable clue.

Since Luo Jian became prosperous, his uncle's family was unwilling to stay in their hometown and dig the soil, and wanted to enjoy happiness with his nephew.

Luo Jian just smiled wryly at this, and it is okay to give money, but he does not accept people.Everyone, including his uncle, thought that he was afraid of Tian Xiufang, and his family was indeed in awe of the Hou Mansion, and he was a peaceful rich man at the beginning.However, when the poor become rich suddenly, their mentality changes suddenly, and many things often happen.Especially since his nephew is the son-in-law of the Hou family, the local officials have to treat him with three points of courtesy, and his uncle's family will inevitably expand.

At the same time, some people in the Hou's mansion didn't like Tian Xiufang's mother and daughter, so they made troubles and encouraged her uncle's family to flee to the capital without saying hello.

Now that family is still there, instead of living in Luo Zhai, they built a small courtyard on the back street of Luo Zhai.

His uncle was surnamed Wan, and had a pair of sons and daughters. The daughter was married long ago, and his son Wan Youhui was also married. He had a son and two daughters. But when they went to Beijing, there were quite a few people.Even if Uncle Wan has an aunt under his control, who will take care of Wan Youhui?The parents were eager to give their son two more, and put on a lot of pomp.

However, when the Wan family arrived in the capital, life was not as easy as they imagined.It can even be said that it is better to be at ease and happy in my hometown, but the prosperity of the capital is incomparable to other places, and I am reluctant to leave when I come.

Chen Shiliu felt that he could learn something about Luo Jian from Wan Youhui.

This matter was handed over to He Chuan.

He Chuan is familiar with this.

After inquiring about Wan Youhui's hobbies, making a chance encounter, and having a chat with him with a congenial temperament, Wan Youhui treated him as a brother.One night, He Chuan invited Wan Youhui to the Flower House for a drink, and Wan Youhui naturally went happily.He Chuan ordered good wine and poured it in different ways, but Wan Youhui was unsuspecting, and soon became confused and drunk.

He Chuan calmly winked at the hostess.

The girl had said something earlier, so she said with a smile: "The wine is gone, wait a moment, two gentlemen, I'm afraid there are many guests in the building, so I will go and remind you."

Wan Youhui wiped the girl's butt rudely, and said with a wretched smile, "Come back soon."

The girl pushed his hand away, smiled and went out.

Wan Youhui smacked his lips, and said with emotion: "Girls in the capital are different. Thanks to Brother He today, I will definitely invite you back when I have more cash."

He Chuan waved his hand and said indifferently: "Brother Wan, why bother to say such a thing? You and I are not allowed to see each other. Besides, your cousin is the son-in-law of the Marquis Mansion. How could he be short of your money? He was raised by your family back then. , and still studying, now that he has a bright future, he must not be ungrateful, right?"

Wan Youhui immediately snorted coldly, seemed to be holding back hard, and was drunk and dazed, he said without hesitation: "Him? There is a tigress in his family, and he has no money in his own hands! Even if he has money, he may not be willing to give it to him." We spend it. We only give ten taels of silver a month, what is that enough for? It’s not enough for the whole family to eat!"

However, in reality, Luo Jian's own salary alone could not afford ten taels of silver a month.Undoubtedly, it was given by Tian Xiufang.The so-called emergency does not save the poor, such as the Wanjia, Tian Xiufang is willing to support ten taels of silver a month, which is already very good, no one thinks money burns their hands, let alone annoying people all the time.

Probably because Luo Jian lost his parents and was brought up by his uncle's family, Tian Xiufang, in order to avoid right and wrong, took the right to serve the elderly in Luo Jian's place.

He Chuan naturally echoed Wan Youhui at this moment, but said again: "Ten taels of silver is indeed too little, but it is not easy for your cousin, after all, he is not the one who decides the family."

Wan Youhui slapped the table and grinned: "That's true. But, I admire my cousin. He is born well and can read. He is especially attractive to women. There used to be Lin Ruolan, and now it's even more amazing. Coax Miss Hou's Mansion to marry him."

"Lin Ruolan?" He Chuan was shocked, but he pretended to be puzzled, pouring him wine and asking questions.