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Chapter 32 Fragmentation
The night breeze is cool, and the fragrance of flowers rolls over the surface.

Li Xunchuan tightened the reins, Zhushi let out a breath from his nose, and turned around on the spot.

Li Xunchuan said: "Zhuo Xiaqiu, wake up."

Zhuo Ran was blown a little cold by the wind, she shrank her neck and got off the horse, Li Yanchuan held Zhushi with one hand, and pushed Zhuo Ran in with the other, Xiyu walked out of the house and led Zhushi, Li Yanchuan said: "The food is ready what?"

Xi Yu nodded dumbly.

Zhuo Ran didn't eat much, and fell asleep lying on the dining table.

Li Xunchuan sighed, looked at Gu Zhao, and said, "Are there clothes for the women's family in the mansion?"

Gu Zhao said: "The maid's clothes are available, and the subordinates can borrow them."

Li Xunchuan thought for a while and said, "Forget it, I'll just take off her clothes and wash them later."

Gu Zhao looked at Li Xunchuan in surprise, as if he didn't expect Li Xunchuan to say that, he nodded and backed away.

"Zhuo Xiaqiu." Li Yanchuan grabbed the man by the collar and dragged him up.

Zhuo Ran raised her eyes and stared at him, saying, "What are you doing?"

"Go wash it off, you stink too much." Li Yanchuan pointed in the direction of the bathroom and said, "Go and wash yourself."

Zhuo Ran lowered her head and smelled the scent on her body, then walked slowly to the bathroom.

She was submerged in the water and slowly woke up.

Liao Ze took Zhou Yu away, so he must know that Zhou Yu was not dead that day. Now that Zhou Yu was caught, Liao Ze would not let him go easily.What Yan Chengxuan meant was that Liao Ze only mentioned Zhou Yu, so it seems that Han Congzhong is safe for the time being.

After so many years, no one asked whether Han Congzhong was still alive, and no one cared whether he was old, confused or even crazy. This is a good thing.As long as no one looks over, Zhuo Ran will have a chance. To rescue Zhou Yu, Liao Ze must be disintegrated first, and it happened that the Yan family gave Zhuo Ran this opportunity.

Liao Ze is a treacherous and cunning person, and it will take some effort to lure him into the bait.Now that Li Chengru is in Yushitai, it is not so easy to exchange news with Liao Ze, and the Yan family will not give Liao Ze any chance of surviving.

This matter depends on the actions of the Yan family.

Han Congzhong was still in Zuixueting, Zhuo Ran thought he would go back and tell him sometime, Han Congzhong must be worried about Zhou Yu being taken away.

Zhuo Ran was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't notice anyone entered the bathroom.

Li Xunchuan squatted down, Zhuo Ran soaked in the water, and leaned against the wall of the pool, revealing his collarbone and neck.Layers of petals floated on the surface of the water, and some of them stuck to Zhuo Ran's collarbone, and the water did not take it away.

Li Xunchuan looked down at her, staring at her for a long while but did not see any response from her.

"Zhuo Xiaqiu." Li Xunchuan said softly.

Zhuo Ran was so frightened that she was about to get up, but her feet slipped unexpectedly, and she fell into the water, and the splash of water wet Li Xunchuan's clothes.

Zhuo Ran showed her head out of the water, she wiped her face and said, "Li Chi surpasses you beast!"

Li Xunchuan stood up, pointed to his wet clothes, and said, "Who is the beast?"

Zhuo Ran ignored him, hid in a place with many petals, and raised her hands to cover her shoulders.

"What are you doing?" Seeing her appearance, Li Yanchuan smiled slightly and said, "Afraid of me?"

Zhuo Ran snorted coldly, and said, "I'm afraid. I've been haunted all day long, and I prefer to go to the bathhouse. If it's another girl, I should have reported to the police."

Li Xunchuan just looked down at her, covered with petals, he couldn't see anything even if he wanted to.

Zhuo Ran raised her eyes, the bathroom was hot, Li Yanchuan couldn't tell where the water in her eyes came from, so he just stared at Zhuo Ran and said, "You've been here for a long time."

Zhuo Ran raised her hand to pinch the petals, until her fingers were stained red, she didn't care, the longer the soak, the better, there is no place more comfortable than here.

"Has the Governor washed it?" Zhuo Ran said.

Li Xunchuan couldn't wait for anyone to come out, so he washed it in his own room. He got wet again just after he changed his clothes.

Li Xunchuan tilted his head and said, "You want to soak here until dawn?"

"It's okay." Zhuo Ran got farther and farther away from Li Yuchuan, hiding in front of him.

Li Xunchuan straightened his expression and said, "I'll ask you that if you don't come out."

"Then can you still stop the governor?" Zhuo Ran sneered.

Li Xunchuan said, "Liao Ze knows that Zhou Yu is not dead, right?"

Zhuo Ran leaned back and crossed her legs in the water, she said: "If you know it, you will know it. As long as he is safe, I will not touch him."

Li Xunchuan thought for a while and said, "Do you think Liao Ze can let him go after entering the imperial prison? Besides, this is a good opportunity for promotion. If Liao Ze seizes it, it is God's pity."

"Pity?" Zhuo Ran repeated the word repeatedly, she smiled and said: "The life given by God has never been so good. You think he can succeed, but unfortunately, he will only lose his life."

Li Yuchuan realized something and said, "You want to kill him?"

"Don't say that, how can I kill him?" Zhuo Ran looked innocent, she squeezed her neck, and slid it to the collarbone inch by inch, and said: "I am a literati, and literati don't know how to wield knives and guns. "

Li Xunchuan seemed to see her neck turning red, his Adam's apple rolled, and said, "You'd better not do it, this matter can kill him as well as yours!"

Zhuo Ran sighed and said, "I died unjustly."

Li Xunchuan didn't speak, turned around and pulled Zhuo Ran's clothes off the hanger. Zhuo Ran was a little anxious, and she said, "What is the governor doing with my clothes?"

Li Xunchuan stared back at her and said, "If you want to come out naked, just keep talking."

Li Xunchuan went out with his clothes, Zhuo Ran relaxed and soaked in the water for a long time.

***
When the clothes were dry, Li Yuchuan sent them over.After Zhuo Ran finished dressing, Li Yuchuan put the curtain on with his hands, looked at Zhuo Ran's waist frivolously, and said, "Your jade pendant is pretty good, where did you get it?"

Zhuo Ran squeezed the jade pendant and said, "I picked it up."

Li Xunchuan watched the person slip under his arm, put down the curtain, and said as he walked, "It's still early, eat something before leaving."

Zhuo Ran looked outside, it was sunny today, but it wasn't very warm, she said: "No, the Imperial College still has something to do."

"I put poison, you can take it with confidence." Li Xunchuan dragged the person to eat.

Zhuo Ran sighed, and said, "Why is the governor so rich? Is the crane crest red or arsenic?"

Li Xunchuan said, "Rat poison."

Zhuo Ran knew that Li Yanchuan had no money, and he was so poor that he ate vegetarian every day.There are more than 3 forbidden troops, which cannot be supported by Li Xunchuan. Besides, under Chu Shiyu's nose, the forbidden army will never rob houses, but the forbidden army can still be mixed like this, Zhuo Ran can only admire Li Xunchuan.

She had heard a lot of rumors about Li Yanchuan, all about being a gentleman, he never entered Hualou, except for the few times when he was dragged by Ye Baiqi.However, he has a bad temper and is notoriously cruel in the eyes of the aristocratic family. The Wei Yin incident caused a lot of trouble, but no one knew it. Li Yuchuan just wanted to tell these old men that the imperial army is also a human being and needs to be respected.

It's a pity that he is really not a good person.

The source of the money is unclear, Chu Shiyu is currently investigating closely, and Li Xunchuan may have his home ransacked and imprisoned tomorrow.

However, the furnishings in the mansion are really simple, and it doesn't look like a profligate master.Zhuo Ran wished that Li Yanchuan would be locked up immediately, and she looked at Li Yanchuan with some disappointment.

Li Xunchuan squinted at her and said, "Chang Yinyu, do you remember?"

Zhuo Ran picked up a carrot and said, "You are a traitor to the Imperial Army."

Li Xunchuan said, "What's your relationship with him?"

Zhuo Ran put down the chopsticks, looked up at him, and said: "What's wrong with the governor, you ask me and Yan Chengxuan for a while, and then ask me and Chang Yinyu for a while, I'm all here with you, what relationship can I have with them?"

"Stop coming." Li Yanchuan said, "Answer."

Zhuo Ran let out a "hum", put his head in his hands and said, "It's okay, I haven't seen him before."

Li Xunchuan said, "Did you lie to me?"

Zhuo Ran was too lazy to speak, she was a member of the Imperial College, she could have nothing to do with the Imperial Army, Li Xunchuan was really a rascal.

Zhuo Ran was full of anger, and ran away quickly while Li Xunchuan ordered things.

***
Li Xunchuan entered the palace.

When Chu Shiyu saw him coming, he said, "Chi Yue, you came just in time. I have something to tell you."

Li Xunchuan listened carefully, and Chu Shiyu said: "Dali Temple checked Li Chengru, and found nothing wrong with his account, but something went wrong with Liao Ze."

Li Xunchuan tried his best not to involve Zhuo Ran in these matters, but the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't figure it out.He didn't show too much doubt in front of Chu Shiyu, he just rubbed the ring with his thumb, and said: "Master Liao is the jailer, if it is his fault, he must be severely punished."

Chu Shiyu sighed.

Li Xunchuan said: "Your Majesty, why did Lord Liao's account go wrong?"

Chu Shiyu handed the booklet to Li Yuchuan, and said: "There was nothing wrong with it, but during the search, another account was found in the dark compartment of his study cabinet. This account is somewhat different from the account book recorded by the household department, and basically It can be right."

Li Xunchuan carefully read the brochure, and it was Yan Chengxuan who handed it over.

Sure enough, Zhuo Ran climbed into Yan's house.

Li Xunchuan squeezed the memorial tightly, Chu Shiyu looked at him and said, "Chi Yue, what's the problem?"

Li Xunchuan and Chu Shiyu met eyes, he shook his head and said, "I just feel that Er Shao Yan seems to have suddenly become sensible."

Chu Shiyu said: "Liao Ze dared to commit crimes against the wind even though he was in charge of the prison. I promised that the right minister would punish him severely. Killing one to warn others will never show mercy."

Li Xunchuan returned the memorial to Chu Shiyu and said, "I would like to obey Your Majesty's imperial edict."

Chu Shiyu said: "I also know that there are many doubts about this matter, but there are all witnesses and material evidences, so I can't say anything. Besides, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty are staring at Liao Ze, and I should give them an explanation."

Li Xunchuan didn't speak.

Chu Shiyu thought for a while, and said: "Liao Ze has been handed over to the Ministry of Punishment, and he will be executed after the evidence of his crime is handed over to Dali Temple."

Li Xunchuan lowered his head and rubbed his ring, was silent for a moment, and said, "After arresting Liao Ze, will the prison be handed over to Fu Sisi?"

Chu Shiyu stretched his arms and thought about it, he said: "Fu Sisi and Tian Wuruo returned to Los Angeles, a letter was sent a few days ago, saying that there are many things involved in the salt class in Los Angeles, and they have to be settled when they go back. Sisi is back, let's hand over the imperial prison to her."

Li Xunchuan nodded and said, "Then, where is Eunuch Li?"

Chu Shiyu sighed, and said: "Li Chengru is an old minister after all, I respect his wishes, and it depends on his own opinion whether he wants to stay at Yushitai or stay with me."

Li Xunchuan said: "Your Majesty is wise."

As soon as Li Xunchuan ran out of the palace, Xiyu was right in front of him. He looked at Li Xunchuan anxiously, thinking that something happened.

Li Xunchuan said: "This matter is strange, follow me to Liao Ze's residence."

Xi Yu led the horse, and the two ran towards the east.

(End of this chapter)