Jiaochu

Chapter 177 Yangzhou Governor (25)

"Yesterday, Wei Chen saw Wu Peng's old squid. The old squid suggested that Wei Chen Master Qiu's poisoning was related to the case of Jin Yihou. Master Qiu's father was once the prince's young master. When Bai Jie entered the palace, he was the king of Feng Xia. However, it was the former prince who was determined to surround and kill the Jin Yihou. Some of Bai Jie's old men were still absconding. In the early years, the two old men of Si Jingtai also created some kind of Seven Kills Cult. This time The person who can instruct the old squid to take action, Wei Chen estimates that it is probably the Phoenix King who has appeared. However, there is something that Wei Chen needs to investigate further. If this person really appears, he is so blatantly poisoning the imperial officials in the capital for revenge. Or is it killing chickens to scare monkeys, or is there some other purpose?"

Yanjiang held his chin in his hands and thought, seemingly forgetting to explain how he found the thing hidden in the bow.

Ye Lanchen picked up the tea cup, scratched it lightly, took a sip of tea, and after a few seconds, asked: "How did you find it hidden in the bow?"

Yan Jiang then took the hand that was holding his chin away from his chin and replied: "The old squid asked Wei Chen to find out who was the mastermind behind the attack on Jin Yihou. The old squid said that King Xia didn't have the guts. Wei Chen thought Thinking of the former prince, he also remembered that he had brought back a bow from a great scholar. The great scholar boasted that he had found it in the mountains where Gong Ziyu had been hiding. He said that when he found the bow, he It was sunk in a pool, emitting a strange light under the moonlight. The great talent's words were very exciting. At that time, Wei Chen thought that what he said was drunk and did not take it seriously. Yesterday, when Wei Chen thought about the bow, he recalled the words of the great talent. , I immediately understood. Your Majesty, it’s not that Wei Chen is boasting. If it were someone else, I’m afraid he would have forgotten those drunken words.” At this point, he said with a smile, “Your Majesty, you see, Wei Chen’s achievement is not a big one. It's no small feat, can you reward me with a few months' salary in advance?" He sighed again, "Since I was kicked out of the government, I have to worry about daily necessities for food, rice, oil and salt."

"I'll reward you with a year's salary, is it enough?"

"That's enough. Thank you, Your Majesty."

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After Liu Xin, the inspector of Xiuzhou, arrived in the capital, everyone gathered, except Qiu Yu, the governor of Yangzhou, who was still lying in bed to rest.

In the evening, Ye Lanchen held a banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

On previous occasions like this, Ye Lingxi stayed at Weiyang Palace, and her second and third brothers would attend. This time, both she and her eldest brother came.

"Sister Lingxi, that's Master Liu's wife. She's quite beautiful. Why don't you look unhappy?" Ye Lingxi followed Meng Jingxiu's gaze and looked at Mrs. Liu next to Liu Xin. Her delicate makeup made her fair and small. The facial features are as smooth and delicate as a porcelain doll, delicate and charming. Although there is a smile on the face, there is a hint of gloominess between the eyebrows and eyes.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Meng Jingxiu guessed that Mrs. Liu was tired from traveling and didn't get enough rest, so she was not in a high mood.Seeing Liu Xin thoughtfully putting vegetables into his wife's bowl, Meng Jingxiu exclaimed that he was really a good husband with both talent and appearance~
After a few seconds, her eyes moved to her eldest brother again.

"Sister Lingxi, do you think what my eldest brother is wearing today looks good?"

"Brother Meng has a majestic appearance and looks good in anything he wears. Sister Jing'er, what do you think of my royal brother?"

Meng Jingxiu looked from Ye Qingran to Ye Lingjue and then to Ye Xingye. After holding her chin and thinking for a few seconds, she commented: "His Royal Highness is pure and elegant. If he wears white clothes, he will definitely look good. Your Second Highness looks good." She is very well-proportioned and looks good in any color of clothing. "Your Highness," she thought for a moment and said, "You must be particularly energetic when wearing bright clothes and angry horses." After commenting, she nodded to herself, as if to express her gratitude to herself. The reviews are quite positive.She looked around again and said quietly to Ye Lingxi, "Fortunately, Prince Murong didn't come. It would have been a disappointment if he had come." The next moment, Ye Lingxi's eyes moved to the plump vassal king in front of her.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Governor Qiu from Yangzhou met an assassin. How are you doing? Are you okay?" Looking at those shining eyes as big as mung beans, Ye Lingxi had an image of three aunts and six women who loved to inquire about gossip in his mind.

"I'm fine. I wonder where King Liu heard about this assassin?" Ye Lanchen said.

"Weak ministers are just hearing this, it should all be rumors." This King Liu is also a master who adapts to the changing circumstances, commonly known as the grass in the wall.

"I know it's a rumor, but I still ask, King Liu, you worry about these trivial matters every day, do you have time to do something serious?" King Pingnan didn't even greet him with polite greetings first, and asked a few honest questions that made King Liu's face look pale. After a while, I had to lose my smile, and when the flesh on my face was squeezed, my double chin appeared.

Seeing that King Liu was attacked, no one mentioned the assassin again.

After the dinner, all the vassal princes' envoys said goodbye to the Second Highness Ye Lingjue, and a few of them gathered in front of the Third Highness Ye Xingye. There was only Liu Xin, the Inspector of Xiuzhou, with His Highness Ye Qingran. Passed by for a while.

Ye Lingxi went over to talk to his elder brother.

When Meng Jingxiu went to find his eldest brother, he was entangled by King Liu's son.

This Prince Liu and Prince Liu are almost carved from the same mold. Even when walking on the street, passers-by can tell at a glance that they are father and son. They have the same pair of eyes as small as mung beans, and a plump face that is rounder than a white-faced steamed bun. He has a round face, and when he smiles, he has more of a chin than his father. At first glance, it looks like he has no neck at all.

This Prince Liu stopped Meng Jingxiu from showing his attentiveness. His eyes were glancing at Meng Jingxiu's charming face, and he couldn't help but move his hands and feet. Meng Jingxiu was originally interested in Prince Liu's fat appearance, wretched smile, and bucket. She didn't like his thick waist. Seeing that he dared to stretch out his fat hands to pull her cloak, she slapped him directly. After the crisp slap, the howl of Prince Liu was heard like a slaughtering pig.

This Prince Liu was yelling and shouting, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.He covered half of his fat face with one hand and pointed at Meng Jingxiu's nose with the other. When Meng Tianlan's majestic figure walked over to block Meng Jingxiu's face, Prince Liu's arrogance suddenly withered in half. When King Nan's tall and burly body appeared, he didn't dare to say a word.

King Liu also came over to support his son, with a gloomy face. However, he did not dare to betray the great feudal king Heping Nan. He suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and said: "Even if there is something wrong with the dog, the princess should not do anything." Hit someone."

"Father, he was the one who made the first move." Meng Jingxiu's big, watery eyes were full of grievances. After King Pingnan coaxed his daughter, he threw a murderous look at her, scaring King Liu and his son to shrink their necks. , I didn’t dare to say anything outside.

(End of this chapter)