Dali Temple Conspiracy Records

Chapter 6
Located in the southwest corner of Chang'an City, Yonghefang, although it has a name, is actually a relatively remote area in Chang'an, with dilapidated houses, few residents, and a lot of wasteland.Bai Sanxiu glanced into the yard from a distance, a middle-aged woman was sorting medicinal herbs.Although the woman is not very old, her temples are already gray. From the dimples on her face, one can imagine the pain she has endured in her heart for several years.

Sighing lightly, Bai Sanxiu suppressed her emotions and knocked on the open door.

"Excuse me, is it Aunt Yu?"

The woman raised her head when she heard the sound, "You are?"

"I was introduced by Doctor Song from Huichun Hall. I heard that your medicinal materials are clean and inexpensive. I want to buy some commonly used ones to make medicinal meals."

"Come in, come in quickly."

After selecting medicinal materials such as Codonopsis pilosula, Chinese angelica, and schisandra, Bai Sanxiu sat down and chatted with Aunt Yu.From this year's harvest to the price increase of medicinal materials, from denunciation of profiteers to neighborhood household chores.

"You bought so many medicinal materials, and the amount used is not small. Which family do you work in?" Aunt Yu asked.

"I'm a cook in Beili."

"Beili?" Aunt Yu was taken aback for a moment.

"Well, Huayuelou in Beili. Actually, I came to you this time, besides buying medicinal materials, I also want to ask some questions."

Aunt Yu's eyes became vigilant, "Are you from the government?" Her voice suddenly became sharp.

"No, no, I'm really a cook. It's okay if you don't want to say it. It's time for dinner, why don't you have some snacks first? I brought you some snacks I made myself."

Bai Sanxiu took out two oil-paper bags from the basket and handed them over. The woman hesitated for a moment, but took it anyway.When I opened the paper bag, I saw that it was Yuliang Cake and Jiaocheng, both of which were popular snacks around the Shang Dynasty.

Aunt Yu looked at the pastry for a long time before eating in silence, and tears soon flowed down her cheeks.Bai Sanxiu didn't say anything, just ate with her silently.After eating, Aunt Yu wiped her eyes and asked a question, still a little choked up: "What do you want to ask?"

"You should have heard about the tragedy that just happened in Beili. The girl who died was kind to me. I came to Chang'an from a foreign country, and she took me in. So I want to find the murderer and avenge her."

"What do you want to know? Chang'an County came to ask many times back then, and I told you everything I knew."

"I would like to ask... Did Ms. Liu have any contacts with any dignitary?"

Aunt Yu was shocked.

Liu Tian'er was the No.4 victim in the serial murder case that year.Her family does some medicine business, and has been delivering goods to several pharmacies and medical halls in the city.Soon after she was killed in a strange way, her father also died of grief, leaving only her mother, Yu Shi, who struggled to make a living.

"how old are you?"

"Uh, I..."

"If nothing happened to Tian'er, she should be older than you..." Aunt Yu said slowly, "Since you are working in Beili, you must not be as stupid as her, believing the sweet words of the rich and powerful, and telling lies that you want to marry her." .That man is so much older than her, and he deliberately deceived her when she was young and ignorant! Coaxed her, coaxed her..."

"You mean King Liang?"

Aunt Yu was startled, and then her eyes were filled with resentful anger. "How do you know? It's him, Liang Wang Li Gang!"

"You didn't tell the county government about this, did you?"

"It's about my daughter's reputation. How can I easily speak to others? What's more, she had already been brought home by her father, and she was divorced from King Liang. Why do you know him? Do you have any clues?"

"No, no, don't get excited." Afraid of Yu's impulsiveness, Bai Sanxiu said hastily, "Now it's just an investigation. You said that you are older, so I thought of King Liang. Don't worry, I won't complain to the county about Miss Liu. People in the yamen said it, but now there is an adult from Dali Temple helping to investigate, I hope you can agree with me telling him about it."

Aunt Yu thought about it, and finally nodded slightly.

At dusk, Bai Sanxiu led the little donkey absent-mindedly, walked across most of Chang'an City, and returned to Beili.She went back to Huayuelou to put down the medicinal materials, and was about to go out again, hesitated for a moment, and turned to look for Shi Niang.

If you want to inquire about the life experiences and secret hobbies of high-ranking officials, the bustard in Beili is definitely an excellent candidate.In Pingkangfang, a place like Pingkangfang, where you have been struggling for decades, and finally able to gain a foothold and run a small building independently, you are all the best of the best. There is no such thing as the nobles in Chang'an City. Ten Niang didn't know.

"Is something wrong?"

Seeing Bai Sanxiu come in, Ten Niang greeted her coldly with a sullen face.When something happened to Zhao Qiuji, a general was lost, and Huayuelou was ordered to close for a few days by Wannian County. She knew the loss during this period without any calculations.Therefore, in the past few days, her complexion has been very ugly.

"I want to ask..."

"Oh, why do you want to ask again. Didn't you just ask about Qiu Ji's life experience? For the sake of your family, Li Sizhi, I pestered my mother all day to ask about it. He himself is not as active as you."

As soon as Bai Sanxiu opened her mouth and got up, she was choked by Shi Niang. She was not annoyed, and simply followed Shi Niang's words: "So this time I want to ask Si Zhi himself."

"Why, have you taken a fancy to someone?"

Bai Sanxiu didn't refute, just smiled and said nothing.

"You, just think about it. Although he is an orphan, he is still a member of the Murong family now. Don't think that if the young master of the Murong family gives you a few smiling faces, you are really a friend of the family."

Although the tone is aggressive, the words are true.Bai Sanxiu nodded, "I'm just curious."

"Actually, I didn't say anything. When he was living on the street, he was met by Murong Ke's grandfather. He thought it was pitiful, so he brought him back to the mansion. Later, he found out that he was very smart and educated, so he was the little boy. Accompanying him to read, and then simply accepted as a foster son."

"He's not from Chang'an? How could he be wandering on the street?"

"Probably not! When I asked him at the time, he said he belonged to Chang'an, but he couldn't find his family members at all. The Murong family just thought he was sick and confused. Now after so many years, no one asked any more, only Dali Temple He is talented and has connections with the Murong family, so his official career is quite smooth. Although because of his background, the daughters of the aristocratic family look down on him, but for the daughters of ordinary officials, he is a good husband. You can be courteous, in your heart It’s best to count, don’t take it seriously.”

"Well, I've made a note of it, thank you Ten Niang."

After coming out from Shi Niang's place, it was already late, so Bai Sanxiu went to prepare dinner.In the early morning of the next day, Li Yu was blocked at the gate of the mansion before mao hour.

"Miss Sanxiu? What's the matter with you?" Li Guan was a little surprised that she came to report so early, but his attitude was still very flat and tepid.After all, the two had investigated the case together, and his reaction was indeed a little cold, but in terms of their identities, Li Quan was still very polite.

"I asked Ten Niang. Miss's mother had a relationship with Liang Wang, so the little golden lock is probably a gift from Liang Wang."

"I see."

"I also asked the family members of the other victims in the serial case. Liu Tian'er's mother told me that Ms. Liu also had contacts with King Liang. Although the other two families were unwilling to say more, judging from the known situation, Could the connection between several victims be King Liang's personal relationship, or even King Liang himself? What do you think, Si Zhi?"

"perhaps."

"Oh, please keep Miss Liu's matter a secret."

"it is good."

"What's the plan for the secretary to come down directly?"

Li Quan did not answer her question, but said: "Miss Sanxiu, thank you for your clues. I have asked Wannian County to check the sales records of Jinsuo. Now Miss Zhao's life experience is also known. The county government should There will be progress soon. You needn't worry."

Bai Sanxiu is not stupid, of course he could hear what he meant, that the government was responsible for investigating the case, so she didn't need to worry about it.

"But……"

"Master Si Zhi!"

She was about to struggle again when suddenly a cry came from afar.Soon the sound of the horse's hooves came to the front, what to say, the person who rushed over was none other than Xu Chaozong, the captain of Wannian County.

(End of this chapter)