Ninefold above

Chapter 12 Ledger
It is said that there is a ten-year age difference between the two brothers of the Xie family. Xie Yunqian loved this younger brother very much since he was a child, and he responded to every request.

But looking at Xie Jiuxiao's appearance, it seems that he still has some dissatisfaction?

Thirteen bowed his head and retreated from the house in fear. As soon as he saw Lu Chengfeng, he walked towards people, looked at a dustpan of peach petals, sat down and picked up a flower to imitate her, and said: "Chengfeng , What are you doing picking so many petals?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "Make some flower cakes tomorrow."

"Flower cake? Isn't this a Nanling delicacy? How dare you know this!" Shisan recalled the taste of the flower cake, and immediately looked forward to it: "When it's done, leave me two."

"Of course." Lu Chengfeng smiled, looked into the room, and asked, "Has the young master been scolded?"

As soon as he mentioned this, Shisan suddenly smiled wryly: "No! Last night, the young master and the young master of the Wang family knew about the fight between the young master and the young master of the Wang family. Now the young master is being scolded by the young master, saying that the young master should not openly cause trouble in Goulan."

It turned out that there was a fight, no wonder the wound was open.

A trace of doubt appeared on Lu Chengfeng's face: "Young master is fighting with someone? Why?"

Thirteen said: "It seems to be because of the house. I didn't ask if the young master didn't tell me."

Lu Chengfeng didn't ask any more questions, his lowered eyes covered all his expressions.

House?Could it be a small building in the middle of the lake?

After tearing off all the petals, Lu Chengfeng put them on the shelf in front of the house, opened the door and entered the house, after tidying up everything, Xie Yunqian had already left the garden, and when the lights in the main house were dimmed, Lu Chengfeng put the flowers on the table. The wick was turned on, and the ledger was taken out again.

Lu Chengfeng slowly turned the pages one by one, the window was open a crack, and the wind was blowing, gently brushing the corners of the book and the ink hair... Lu Chengfeng looked focused, and after an hour she closed the book, her gaze After landing in a certain place for a moment, he suddenly laughed mockingly.

The next day.

A memorial was submitted to the imperial study by the Taiwan Court. The memorial impeached Fan Jie for corruption and perverting the law during his tenure as Minister of Rites. He was suspected of buying and selling official positions, and had improper money exchanges with officials in the DPRK and China. Fan Jie was temporarily detained and the case was sent to Dali The temple is presided over by him.

Just after the morning court, the current Dali Temple Chancellor Wei Zongde followed closely behind Xie Yunqian, the officials dispersed, Wei Zongde bowed curtly, and said: "I have seen Mr. Xie."

Xie Yunqian nodded slightly: "Master Wei."

The two walked slowly outside the palace gate. Wei Zongde said: "The emperor ordered Dali Temple to investigate the case of Fan's family. I have just been promoted to office. Please thank you for your advice."

Xie Yunqian said with a smile: "Your Majesty Wei is polite, all the officials in the same dynasty are doing things for the emperor, so I can't talk about it."

Wei Zongde nodded in agreement, stood still and said: "I heard that Mr. Xie loves fine wine. When I took office, I brought two jars of Shanxi fine wine from my hometown. The wine in Yanjing City is naturally mellow, but our Jinxi fine wine is not too much less. I am an official." Waiting for Sir Xie to drive you in Yipin Pavilion?"

Xie Yunqian laughed, and said: "It's not my Master Fuwei's kindness, it's because the wife at home is strict and doesn't allow me to go out to drink at night. I appreciate Master Wei's kindness."

Wei Zongde showed regret: "That's really a pity. I will rest and take a bath another day, and I will invite you again."

Xie Yunqian didn't say yes or no, Nineteen led the carriage and waited in front of the palace gate, Wei Zongde watched them get on the carriage and go away, his smiling expression gradually faded a bit.

Inside the carriage, Xie Yunqian closed his eyes and took a rest.

After a while, they stopped in front of the criminal department. Qian Haiqing, the servant of the criminal department, had been waiting for him. When he came back, he came forward and said, "My lord, everything related to the case of the Fan family has been sorted out."

Xie Yunqian was silent for a moment, then stopped thinking in front of the courtroom.

Qian Haiqing saw that his expression was different, so he couldn't help asking: "My lord, but what did Wei Zongde say?"

Xie Yunqian shook his head: "It's not what Wei Zongde said, but what the emperor thinks."

Xie Yunqian pondered for a moment, and said: "The emperor ordered me to investigate Fan's house secretly because he was concerned about the inconclusive evidence. A second-rank official and a book whose traces are unknown are implicated. Only the person concerned will know about the involvement, and the emperor is just afraid of getting involved. And move your whole body."

Qian Haiqing deliberated and said, "There must be a behind-the-scenes pusher for this matter, otherwise why would Yushitai suddenly attack."

Xie Yunqian entered the inner hall: "Fan Jie's Aunt Song is a collateral lineage of the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace. No one knows whether Fan Jie is a princeling or not, but someone will spontaneously classify him as a princeling, or he is The emperor has approved Cao You's official release document, and the position of Minister of Rites has been vacated. Once Cao You leaves, Fan Jie will be the No. 1 choice."

Everyone knows that Fan Jie has been an official for many years, and after six years in the position of servant, he finally waited for Cao You's dismissal document. What is the Minister of Rites.

Qian Haiqing looked solemn, and boldly speculated: "Could it be that someone wants to take action against Donggong?"

Xie Yunqian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "Speak carefully!"

Qian Haiqing also knew she had made a slip of the tongue, with a hint of embarrassment on her face.

Xie Yunqian said seriously in a low voice: "Don't talk about Tianjia's affairs indiscriminately."

Qian Haiqing nodded in resignation.

The news that Fan Jie was temporarily detained by Dali Temple spread like wildfire. When the news reached Qinyuan, Lu Chengfeng was busy wrapping the prepared flower cakes in the small kitchen.

One for Xie Jiuxiao, one for Shisan, and one for the rest of Qinyuan.

Before noon, Xie Jiuxiao's reading time was interrupted, and Shisan was talking to someone in a low voice.

Lu Chengfeng put snacks and scented tea on the table, set out two porcelain cups with herring pattern, and the tea was slowly filled.

Thirteen had already given a general account of what happened to the Fan family in the morning, Xie Jiuxiao put the book on the table, and if he was thinking about it, there was a hint of insight in his eyes: "Now it seems that once the ledger falls into the hands of Dali Temple, the Fan family will be doomed. "

Thirteen doubts said: "They are all looking for the account book of Fan's residence, but where it is hidden, I am afraid that only those close to Fan Jie will know."

Xie Jiuxiao was tired after reading for a long time, just as snacks and tea were served, he got up and sat down at the table, Xie Jiuxiao picked up one of the cups and asked, "Did you go to Yan Run Tang yesterday?"

Lu Chengfeng handed the tea to Shisan and said, "I'm going, but unfortunately the shopkeeper there said that there is nothing they can do about the scar on my face."

Xie Jiuxiao frowned: "Isn't Yan Runtang's vases and jars claiming to be comparable to Yanjing City's first beauty technique? Even the empress in the palace is amazing about the beauty technique."

He raised his head suspiciously: "Your scar hasn't lasted long, how can you be helpless? Could it be that Yan Runtang has a false name? Thirteen..."

Lu Chengfeng was a little startled, and hurriedly said: "...Maybe it's because I'm dressed plainly, and I'm afraid I won't be able to pay for the plaster."

Xie Jiuxiao frowned, his words were not unreasonable, and he laughed inexplicably for a while: "It's really something that looks down on people with dog's eyes..."

Lu Chengfeng lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Xie Jiuxiao swallowed his tea and said, "Forget it, let Shisan run for you tomorrow, anyway, he drank the tea."

Thirteen, who was sipping scented tea, squinted and smiled when he heard the words: "Small, I just happen to be going out later, so I'll stop by."

Xie Jiuxiao took a bite of the biscuit, his brows and eyes that were already soothed unconsciously frowned, and after a while, he swallowed slowly, raised his head and said, "You are very attentive."

Thirteen chuckled: "Master, they are all our own people, so it's easy to do."

Xie Jiuxiao looked at Lu Chengfeng, she and Shisan looked at each other and smiled, Shisan drank the tea, wiped her mouth and said, "I'm going now."

Xie Jiuxiao put down the cake, looked at Lu Chengfeng's indifferent expression, his eyes half a smile, leaned back, and said, "Aren't you curious about what I asked Thirteen to do?"

Lu Chengfeng lowered his eyebrows: "I don't dare."

Xie Jiuxiao stared at the person for a while, and suddenly felt that her low-browed and pleasing appearance was a little interesting, and also felt a little regretful. This regret was so silent that Xie Jiuxiao couldn't say it.

Perhaps it was because seven years ago, she was clearly not like this.

Xie Jiuxiao said: "It's not a secret either. Everyone in Yanjing City knew about the Fan family's affairs early in the morning. Fan Jie still has no clear position. At best, he is a relative and honest. However, there are advantages and disadvantages if he has no position. It coincides with the promotion, and the troubles will naturally come."

Lu Chengfeng didn't know why he suddenly said this to himself, and listened quietly without answering.

Xie Jiuxiao seemed to be just chatting casually: "No one has seen the account book of the Fan Mansion, and everyone wants it. Without the account book, Fan Jie will come out of Dali Temple sooner or later, and the letter of appointment that he pressed on the official department will be there. where to go."

Lu Chengfeng blinked slightly.

Xie Jiuxiao looked at her: "No one will spread anything in Qinyuan."

Lu Chengfeng remained unmoved, and said with a respectful expression: "I dare not."

Xie Jiuxiao was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Why don't you come and talk about this matter, and I promise you a benefit, as long as I can do it, how about it?"

Xie Jiuxiao stared at the person, as if he was sure that she would be moved, just wanted to see something else from that lifeless face.

Lu Chengfeng sighed inwardly, this little fox!
Sure enough, when Lu Chengfeng looked up and met his waiting gaze, she hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Really?"

The boy kept smiling, and said briskly, "Naturally."

(End of this chapter)