Chang'an is good

Under the scorching sun, on the eaves of the first floor of the tower, there are young people who are replacing tiles on it.

Yuan Xiang stood on the ladder below and handed out new tiles. After handing the last tile to the young man on the eaves of the tower, he stepped off the ladder, stepped back, looked up at the top, and couldn't help giving a thumbs up ——

"Grand Governor, your tiles are really neat! With this skill, if you think about it, even if you take your subordinates to do bricklaying work, we will not have to worry about our livelihood!"

"..." Cui Jing on the eaves of the tower was too lazy to talk to his subordinates.

The two monks guarding outside the tower were always solemn. Although they didn't speak at this moment, they couldn't help but glanced at the young man.

Every year inside and outside the Tiannv Pagoda is repaired by a special person. It is said that there is no problem, but Cui Dadu is really picky. Started a masonry job.

Is it because there are too few official duties in Xuan Ce Mansion?

The same doubt also appeared in Chang Sui Ning's mind.

Or, like her, Governor Cui is obsessed with accumulating merit?

At this time, Cui Jing had already replaced the last piece of old tile that he picked out. When he raised his head, he seemed to notice something, and when he turned his head, he saw the girl who stopped temporarily outside the tower courtyard.

Of course friends have to say hello when they meet, Chang Suining smiled at him: "Governor Cui."

Cui Jing jumped down from the eaves of the tower without using a ladder, and landed steadily.

He took the cotton towel handed by Yuan Xiang and wiped his hands, then walked towards Chang Suining.

Chang Suining stood five steps away from the ground painting traced on the edge of the magic circle, not daring to step forward for half a step, just waiting for him to come over.

Cui Jing must have been working here for a long time, there were some dirt and moss stains on his boots, and his long legs stepped over the pattern, as if he was afraid of staining the painting.

There is nothing wrong with this little action, but in Chang Suining's eyes, and thinking that he personally repaired the Tiannv Pagoda here, he can't help but feel that he treats this Tiannv Pagoda with extra piety.

At the beginning, the Dayun Temple and the Tiannv Pagoda were built for the implication that the accession to the throne after the Quanming Dynasty was recorded by the heavens. Therefore, if he looks worthless at this time, if those stubborn old people in the Cui clan look at him, they will probably understand. The extent of not being able to eat for three days.

"Come to offer incense?" He asked.

Probably for the convenience of working, the young man's sleeves were half rolled up, exposing half of his forearm. The lines on it were smooth and tight, just like the extreme shape outlined by his sweaty robe that was pressed against his back. Excellent shoulder silhouette.

Chang Suining nodded, and looked at the tall tower behind him: "Cui Dadu has come here to make meritorious deeds early in the morning?"

The corner of Cui Jing's mouth twitched slightly for the words "doing meritorious deeds," "I came here the day before yesterday and stayed in the temple for two days."

Chang Suining was even more surprised.

So, he actually worked here for two days?

At this time, there was a wind, and the scorching sun was temporarily covered by the clouds, and the surroundings suddenly became much cooler.

The two went to the side of the Bodhi tree, sat down on the stone bench and talked.

Yuan Xiang took the water bottle and said, "Great Governor, drink some water."

While speaking, he grinned at Chang Suining and greeted him.

Cui Jing took the water bottle, hesitated for a moment, and handed it to Chang Suining: "Drink water?"

It is obviously his own water bottle, this question is only polite, Chang Suining shook his head: "Cui Dadu, let's relieve the heat."

He didn't say any more, pulled out the cork on the kettle, tilted his head slightly and drank.

The sweat on the young man's face was wiped off and reappeared. Beads of sweat slid down the tough and clear jaw line into the neck, and with the roll of his Adam's apple when he drank water, it sank into the robe again.

He drank half of the jug of water before putting the jug down and wiping the corners of his mouth.

"Is the knife easy to use?" He seemed to ask casually.

Chang Suining was startled: "Knife?"

Cui Jing: "..."

Got it, didn't watch it at all.

Yuan Xiang was taken aback, and looked at Chang Suining: "Could it be that Mrs. Chang hasn't opened the ceremony of apprenticeship given to you by the governor?"

Only then did Chang Suining understand: "...it's not too late yet."

I have been busy these two days, so I don't have those leisurely thoughts.

So, Cui Jing gave her a knife?

No wonder the box was so heavy.

Yuan Xiang just found it inconceivable - wouldn't Mrs. Chang be curious that someone could resist opening the gift for three whole days?
"Thank you, Governor Cui." Chang Suining said, "It should be smooth."

This is not flattery, but it is a rare weapon in this world that she is not comfortable with. Of course, her own Sun Sword and Moon Bow are the real supporters, but these two are now in use. In his Xuan Ce Mansion.

Cui Jing said "Yes": "This knife is sharp, be careful when using it."

He said again: "Based on your current strength, it is still a bit impractical to pick up Zhanxiu, why not try this first."

Chang Suining: "...?"

So, not only did he hear her big words in the posthouse that day, but he also remembered them?
Cui Jing was still calm, and his tone and demeanor were just talking about weapons with her objectively: "But although this knife is light, if it is used well, it will not lose to General Chang's Zhanxiu."

Hearing this, Chang Suining suddenly became interested and his eyes lit up slightly.

Don't lose to Zhanxiu?

Seeing her expression, Yuan Xiangcai said: "This knife can cut jade like mud. It is the only one in the world. The governor said that Mrs. Chang will definitely like it!"

Chang Suining showed a smile: "I like it very much, the governor has taken care of it."

Cui Jing glanced at the noisy subordinates.

Receiving the disgust of his own governor, Yuan Xiang silently backed away a little.

"There is something I need to explain to the governor." Chang Suining and Cui Jing said: "I sent people out of the city the night before and encountered a curfew, so I used the copper talisman given by the governor before—"

When it's time for her to use it, it's more appropriate to say it when it's time to say it.

Cui Jing just nodded.

Did not say anything, did not ask anything.

His attitude made Chang Suining a little curious: "Didn't Chief Cui ask me why I sent people out of the city at night with bronze talismans?"

Cui Jing looked indifferently: "Since it is given to you, why do you need me to ask you how to use it?"

She would naturally say what she wanted to say, and he didn't need to ask what she didn't want to say.

Chang Suining: "What if I use it to kill people and set fire to it?"

The two monks who passed by here heard the words and recited Amitabha.

"It's up to you to kill and set fire, but when you are arrested and brought to the court, it's best to say that you stole this copper talisman." Cui Jing said in a tone that drew boundaries.

The two monks recited the Buddha's name tremblingly again.

Chang Sui Ning nodded kindly: "It's easy to say."

Considering the possibility of being silenced early, the two monks walked away quickly.

Seeing that the girl was serious, it was Cui Jing who calmed down and smiled silently.

Although she has no fear or fear, she can't do evil things in the true sense - if he doesn't even have the ability to discern people, how can he send out the bronze talisman at will.

Chang Suining also smiled relaxedly. At this time, the cool wind picked up again, and she looked towards the sky: "It seems to be raining."

The summer rain came as soon as she said it, and as soon as she finished speaking, there was a burst of thunder rolling over.

Chang Sui Ning then got up: "I will go to the main hall to offer incense first."

I'm afraid it's not easy to go when it rains heavily later.

However, as soon as she got up, there were bean-sized raindrops falling in front of her eyes.

"..." The rain was heavy and urgent, Chang Sui Ning Wei retreated to the tree behind him.

"Let's take shelter under the pagoda courtyard." Cui Jing suggested.

Although the Tiannv Pagoda does not allow people to enter without permission, it is still possible to take shelter under the eaves of the pagoda courtyard.

"No need." Chang Suining refused without even thinking about it. Na Tazhou has a formation to defeat her lonely ghost. She is afraid that if she enters the formation, her life will end.

Afraid that his categorical refusal would be too strange, he said again: "Just right here."

Cui Jing stood up and reminded: "Standing under a tree in a thunderstorm is easy to be struck by lightning."

Chang Suining raised his head silently: "... also."

In the front, there is a formation to restrain each other, and in the back, there is a danger of lightning strikes——

Her trip today seemed like she had come through a catastrophe.

Cui Jing turned around at this time, walked to the rockery aside, and turned back after a while.

His shoulders were already wet, and there were a few green banana leaves in his hands.

He didn't say much, just handed it to her.

After being startled, Chang Suining reached out to take it: "Thank you, Commander."

She distributed the banana leaves to Xi'er, and the master and servant used the leaves to cover their heads and trotted towards the Daxiong Palace in the rain.

Watching the figure trot all the way, without looking back, it quickly disappeared into the rain, Cui Jing picked up the kettle on the stone table, and went back to the tower to avoid the rain.

"Captain, don't you want to go in?" Yuan Xiang asked.

Cui Jing shook his head.

He was covered in sweat and rain, fearing to offend and disturb the "Heavenly Lady" when he entered the tower.

"Just right here." He looked at the rain curtain in front of him and said the same words as Chang Suining just now.

……

This rain will only rest in the afternoon.

Chang Suining had a fast meal with Wujue in the temple at noon, and asked him along the way: "Second dad, throughout the ages, which is the most powerful birthday horoscope you have heard?"

Wujue thought for a while and said, "A few dynasties ago there was a founding emperor..."

Chang Suining: "You write it down and I'll see."

There is no doubt about it: "Why write this?"

The girl looked pure: "Long experience."

Wujue smiled and said, "Since when have you been interested in horoscopes?"

But he still took out a pen and paper and showed it to her.

Chang Suining took it over and looked at it, nodding in satisfaction.

Very good, change the year of birth, change it a little, and it will be hers from now on.

This time, what is her fate, she has to choose by herself.

"This person's horoscope is expensive, but the earthly branch is full, and it is easy to overcome the six relatives..." Wujue said with emotion.

Chang Suining nodded clearly: "Six relatives offering sacrifices to the heavens..."

That suits her better.

……

Chang Suining left Dayun Temple, got into the carriage driven by Chang Ren, and came to the Zhuangzi.

She went to see Ah Zhi first.

"Where are the people?"

"Girl, please come with the maidservant."

Ah Zhi led Chang Suining to the cellar where Zhuangzi used to store things.

With Chang Suining's confession, Ah Zhi stopped talking after entering the cellar.

The vision in the cellar was dim, and Ah Zhi was holding a lantern in his hand, allowing Chang Suining to see the man whose hands and feet were bound and who was blindfolded with a black cloth.

Yuchai huddled in front of a pile of wine jars, and when she heard the footsteps, her expression was horrified, and she stepped back again: "Who are you? Why did you bring me here, who are you!"

"I do not know anything……"

"Please let me out!"

"I don't want to be here, please..."

Her voice was trembling, rising and falling, and expressions of fear, anger, anxiety, etc. appeared alternately on that face.

Chang Suining looked at it for a long time and frowned slightly.

"I'm going out, I'm going out!"

Yuzhu suddenly struggled to stand up, but because her feet were bound, she fell to the ground as soon as she stood up.

Ah Zhi looked at Chang Suining asking for instructions.

Chang Sui Ning shook his head slightly, turned around and took Ah Zhi out of the cellar.

"What's the girl's plan?" Ah Zhi asked for instructions.

"From now on, we will only give her water and no food every day." Chang Suining said, "I will see her again in two days."

Chang Ren, who was guarding outside, was slightly stunned when he heard the words.

How does this look like a means of interrogation?

Chang Sui Ning Cun is indeed the heart of interrogation.

Judging from just now, Yuxie's madness does not seem to be faking.

It is impossible for a person to pretend to be so flawless in an unfamiliar and extremely dangerous environment.

But at the same time, it is not difficult to see that Yuzhuan is indeed not completely crazy, or that she is half awake, and these two states will appear alternately or even at the same time.

Another point worth noting is that even when she is insane and in an unfamiliar environment, Yuxie's so-called nonsense still has a certain degree of propriety.

And what happened back then is probably the most taboo secret in Yu Xie's heart, and even that secret was the source of her madness, so no matter how delirious she was, she dared not mention it to anyone—

Otherwise, after so many years, Ming Empress would not have found nothing... It must be known that Ming Empress who has noticed, no matter what his thoughts are, will not just take care of Yuchai as an ordinary stupid person, rather than a real Imprisonment, otherwise it would be impossible for Yuxie to leave the eldest princess mansion so easily.

Therefore, when it comes to poisoning, it is impossible for Yuxieduan to open his mouth easily.

Her mouth may be harder to pry open than a sane person.

Most of the usual methods of questioning and extorting a confession will not work. If you are not sure, you should not try it casually. Otherwise, once Yuxie's wariness is aroused, it will be more difficult to use the latter method.

Maybe, she wants Li Shang to ask in person——

In this way, Yuzhu's sanity needs to be more insane and chaotic.

It is often a good idea to starve for two days in a dark and extremely unknown environment to exhaust the opponent's physical strength first.

Chang Suining told Chang Ren to go back to the General's Mansion to send a message: "...then tell Dad, it's a rare cool and rainy day, I want to stay in Zhuangzi for a few days, and learn about the recent affairs of the farm by the way."

She mentioned before that she wanted to re-manage the farm, and Chang Kuo agreed, and she and Bai Guanshi have not been idle on this matter for the past two months.

Chang Ren complied, and was just about to leave when the girl glanced at the direction of the cellar and said to him: "This matter has not been completed yet, I will talk to Father in detail when it is completed."

Chang Ren was taken aback.

The girl looked at him, her eyes full of trust and affirmation: "Uncle Yan and his subordinates shouldn't be the kind of fast-talking people with loose discipline."

Chang Ren straightened his back: "...Naturally."

All well-trained players know that they need to be fast in their hands and eyes, but not in their mouths!
Although... he did think about talking to the general about it just now.

But the girl's words reminded him.

He couldn't let himself lose the most basic qualities of a good subordinate, and let's take a step back and say that this is a matter between father and daughter. Since the general let him recognize the girl as the master, why is he talking so much?
It's better to shut up and do things.

After getting his answer, the trust in the girl's eyes became even more unbreakable: "Then Uncle Yan, go and come back quickly, I can't leave Uncle Yan by my side."

"Yes!" Chang Ren's voice was thick and powerful, and he bowed his hands and stepped back.

Chang Suining looked at Chang Ren's leaving back with satisfaction.

She took Ah Zhi to the front yard, and when she passed a small path, she stopped suddenly, and turned her head to look at a swaying cluster of dense flowers and trees beside the path——

Someone is hiding there.

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