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Chapter 360 Is there a treasure in this temple?

Chapter 360 Is there a treasure in this temple? ([-]-in-[-])

Fortunately, after the anxious coachman returned to the Wang family and reported the matter to his masters, the expected angry scene did not appear.

Instead, the eldest young master nodded calmly and waved his hand to let him go back to rest.

For a moment, he didn't quite understand. He felt lucky and confused.

Why does it feel as if these masters are not worried about the master's safety at all, and the young master even seems to be happy that the master is leaving.

Obviously he had never seen that sedan before, and the bearers carrying the sedan were also very strange and strange. They were wearing black veils at night, and they were also wearing strange clothes, and their movements were too fast to be human.

So much so that when I think about it now, the more I think about it, the more my scalp feels numb and I shudder.

But now his master's attitude made him even more frightened.

"Could it be... some kind of grudge conspiracy in a wealthy mansion?"

He didn't dare to think too much. He felt scared and a little excited about knowing something secret that others didn't know. He thought that it might be something to talk about.

Naturally, the Wang family and others, including Wang Yuanliang, didn't know that the coachman could imagine so many plots.

Tonight, everyone in the Wang family had a good sleep for the first time in a long time, while Mr. Wang continued to hear the case in the Chenghuang Temple.

Basically the same steps as last night.

Wang Yuanliang, who has become more and more proficient, no longer needs the judge to remind him at all times, and can handle the case completely by himself.

With his whole body exuding golden light, he faced the miserable wails or angry threats of the ghosts in the audience with a cold face, as well as the charm of some female ghosts who did not follow the right path. He remained calm and became more and more like a true city god. look like.

And when he was examining the case, he was also paying attention to some details secretly.

For example, are there any cases that correspond to reality, and whether we can help solve those unsolved cases.

In addition, it is about how to accumulate merit.

As an eldest man in the county town, he had no worries about food and drink. He usually mainly discussed poetry collections with literary friends, or discussed national affairs together. Before this, he had never noticed the lowest beggars in the city. .

It wasn't until he saw many people who had died here, and the cause of death was all related to the famine, or one of the triggers, that he truly realized that this might not be a trivial matter.

It also strengthened his determination to give porridge.

After such a busy night, it was not until the cockcrow announced that dawn was about to come that he put down the documents in his hand with some reluctance.

He never seems to get tired here, but becomes more energetic as he becomes more proficient.

And he still had a lot of gains today, which made him secretly sigh with emotion.

Just like yesterday, after bowing to the many gods and goddesses, I got on the sedan chair for the return journey.

But what he didn't expect was that his actions were being secretly watched.

"Hey! Come out, come out!"

In a small alley outside the Chenghuang Temple, Boss Cao was drowsy.

After all, I had been secretly staring at Wang Yuanliang yesterday and didn't dare to stop for a moment.Wang Yuanliang was running around in a carriage, while they could only run on two legs, which was really exhausting.

Especially when the other party got on a strange sedan later, it was so fast that they almost couldn't keep up.

Fortunately, they probably guessed that they were coming to the City God's Temple, so they followed them early.

Now it turns out it’s true!
Boss Cao immediately wiped the saliva from the corner of his mouth, sat up straight from his sleeping position against the wall, opened his eyes wide and stared at the sedan chair that was gradually moving away.

"Boss, why don't we go inside the City God's Temple and see what this old guy was doing inside last night?" the boy next to him whispered.

It was always dark inside the City God's Temple last night. They wanted to go in and have a look, but they were all stopped and told that they couldn't alert the enemy.

Boss Cao, however, hit his subordinate on the head hard and looked at him as if he were a fool.

"Idiot! Everyone has come out. How can anyone else see anything wrong inside? There will be people coming to worship at the City God's Temple during the day, and it won't be sealed. That old guy is an old man, so he will definitely not leave any obvious clues. .”

The subordinate felt a little aggrieved, but still asked honestly: "Then let's go next..."

"Next let's go find my uncle!" Boss Cao chuckled sinisterly, "He must have a way!"

When several people came to the county government office together, Magistrate Hu was playing with the birds.

After hearing several people talk about it, his eyes showed some doubts.

Mr. Wang is quite leisurely and elegant. At such an old age, he still works in the Chenghuang Temple all night long.

Is there really something fishy in it?
Thinking about the Kaochenghuang incident that caused a lot of fuss a few days ago, and then looking at what happened now, although I can't figure it out, I always feel that there must be some conspiracy in it.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard the master running in in a panic from outside.

"My lord, your lord!" he shouted, even one of his shoes ran away and his hat was crooked. He was panting and out of breath.

Hu Fangde was suffering from a headache. Hearing the shouting, he couldn't help but feel a little unhappy and looked at him with a frown.

"You are such an adult, why can't you learn to be more steady like me? If you are still shouting here, wouldn't it be a loss of face for me if others hear you?"

The master quickly covered his mouth, and soon a crack was exposed, and he came to his side and said cautiously: "Sir, something bad has happened! Wang Yuanliang and those people have made new moves!"

Hu Fangde was stunned, and immediately stood up with a slap on the table, his face full of anger: "Come again? Haven't you had enough trouble in the past two days? You actually came to the county government office again this time, and you led someone to stop me at the door! This time, I Let’s see what excuses they have to make.”

The master quickly shook his head and explained: "That's not true. You and I just saw Wang Yuanliang and his nephews from the Wang family holding a porridge charity event outside!"

"Dedicated to delivering food, drink, clothing and clothing to the victims outside. The money is just like picking up for free, and it is being delivered everywhere."

As he spoke, his face couldn't help but show some distress.

That’s real gold and silver!If you think the money is too much, why not give him some, and give it to those lowly disaster victims!

Hu Fangde's eyes widened with astonishment on his face.

"Is there such a thing? Are they crazy? They live a good life, why do they care about the victims?"

Of course he couldn't figure it out, just like everyone else.But that didn't stop him from being curious.

He thought for a moment and then put down the birdcage in his hand and waved his hand: "Let's go and have a look. What tricks is this guy named Wang doing again!"

The place where the Wang family gives out porridge is at the entrance of the Chenghuang Temple.

When Hu Fangde came here with his people, he found that there was already a long queue here.Many victims, who looked hungry and skinny as a stick, and were barely clothed, were lining up to look ahead with eager anticipation.

There were already several porridge shops and large pots set up by the Wang family and others. The steam was steaming and fireworks were rising.

The aroma of white porridge wafts from there!

After Hu Fangde arrived, many victims continued to come.

It was estimated that there were at least 500 people at the scene, and for a while it was so noisy that it felt like a market.

If there weren't many warriors on site to maintain order, there would have been a commotion already.

"Are you really giving porridge?"

Hu Fangde looked at the victims leaving with bowls in their hands.I saw that their bowls were full of white porridge.Although it looks a little thin, it is much better than starving or chewing tree bark.

Unfortunately, a few victims who were queuing up saw a group of them coming in a hurry, and immediately yelled at them to queue at the back and not to jump in line.

After all, if there was one more person in front who happened to grab the last meal, wouldn't they be hungry?Therefore, they watched Hu Fangde and others with eager eyes, and seemed to be ready to fight if they disagreed.

During the commotion, the warriors also came here to maintain order.Naturally, Hu Fangde didn't dare to make too much noise here to avoid being spotted. After cursing a few words, he left in despair.

After walking around a little further, they continued to stare at the porridge shop.

I still don't understand. Could it be that Mr. Wang really has too much money and is here to do charity?

Boss Cao next to him suddenly had a thought and raised a doubt.

"Uncle, is there really something weird in this City God's Temple? There is no reason for them to run here every day. They stayed here last night, and they are even giving porridge here today."

Hu Fangde thought for a while and suddenly heard the master next to him exclaim in surprise.

"ah!"

"What are you so surprised about?" Hu Fangde frowned and looked at the master with some displeasure.

The master hurriedly lowered his voice and replied: "Reporting to your lord, actually, I suddenly thought of a rumor about the City God's Temple."

"What rumor?"

The master looked around carefully and then whispered: "Actually, I happened to hear a rumor two days ago that is said to have been circulating in the local area for a long time."

"It is said that the barbarians happened to pass through our county when they were beaten away a few years ago. But because there was too much filth collected, it was difficult to escape, so they just found a place to bury it. When they come back in the future, they will pay for military expenses. Use it. The villain wondered if this could be a clue."

After Hu Fangde thought for a moment, his eyes suddenly widened with a look of surprise and ecstasy: "You mean the military expenses are hidden in the City God's Temple?"

The master quickly lowered his head and whispered: "I can't guarantee it, but at present it seems to be somewhat possible."

Hu Fangde nodded slightly, obviously recognizing what the other party said.

Although Mr. Wang was highly respected in the past, he was an upright official and did not have much money in his family. He was not so kind at all to spend most of his family property on doing good deeds. There must be something fishy in this!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but squint his eyes and stare carefully in the direction of the City God's Temple, and then looked at the people of the Wang family.

Bold conjectures gradually emerged in his mind.

"Could it be that Wang Yuanliang got the news that the barbarians' military expenses are hidden in this temple, so these geniuses are running around in such a hurry and staying here all night without going back."

If that were the case, it would make sense.

Perhaps Mr. Wang was a little worried because he suddenly got so much money for free and got it under the eyes of the City God, so he reluctantly gave up part of it.

Donating rice and doing good deeds here can calm your conscience to some extent.

Although this kind of thing seems very stupid in Hu Fangde's eyes.

After all, are there any gods in this world?Only then will the money be in your hands, and it will be yours!Why should I give it to others?

conscience?

How much is conscience worth?It's just ridiculous and stupid.

It's a pity that now the old man of the Wang family has got the first step.

Thinking about it, he couldn't help but shake his head and sighed with regret.

However, the boss Cao next to him rolled his eyes and came up with a bad idea: "Uncle, don't worry. We have been following Mr. Wang for the past few days, and we haven't seen him move any gold, silver, jewelry or big boxes out of the City God's Temple. .”

"It means that at least they haven't had time to take action yet, or they don't dare to make too much noise to draw attention to get a share of the pie! Maybe those treasures are hidden in the City God's Temple, we still have a chance!"

Hu Fangde glanced at him, feeling a little moved in his heart.

"You mean..."

Boss Cao chuckled: "This City God's Temple does not belong to their Wang family, but to our entire county!"

"Uncle, since you are the local county official, it stands to reason that you should manage the City God's Temple. Why do they occupy the City God's Temple?"

The master next to him also nodded repeatedly: "That's right. You are the master of this City God's Temple, sir. Why should they take away the treasures inside without your permission? It's against the rules!"

The more Hu Fangde listened, the more sense it made, and his eyes narrowed with satisfaction.

"It makes sense, so what do you think we should do?"

Boss Cao was eager to show his courtesy and hurriedly said: "If you ask me, uncle, you will personally lead the troops and seal this place directly!"

"Tell the outside world that there are barbarian spies or gangsters hiding inside, and drive everyone else away! Then we will slowly search inside. As long as the treasure is really inside, then I believe we can always find it!"

Hu Fangde thought it was very feasible and nodded, but he was a little worried.

"But what if Mr. Wang uses the name of the prefect to go against me? And what if we search inside and the treasure is not there?"

After all, this is just a rumor in the market and may not be true.

The master knew that it was time for him to appear, otherwise he would be outmatched. He immediately smiled and said: "Sir, you are sharing the responsibility of catching traitors for the country. It is natural to block the City God's Temple! Even if Mr. Wang takes it How can you be cured of your crime without any support?"

"And it doesn't matter even if the treasure is not found. This means that the Wang family did not find the treasure here, so we are not at a loss. At most, it is a waste of time."

Hu Fangde immediately beamed and clapped his hands: "What a great idea. In that case, I'll leave this matter to you! Go back immediately and call everyone in the Yamen!"

(End of this chapter)

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