Dayuan City is one of the most important towns in Daliang, and it is also a battleground for military strategists of all dynasties. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with thousands of ravines and dangerous terrain. Such a famous historical capital, even if the world is peaceful now, and there is no military incident in the Central Plains, the people it raises are a bit more heroic than other places.
Jiang Lingfei got off his horse, looked at the towering city gate not far away, and wondered: "It seems that only the local officials are waiting, but I don't see the Yang family coming to welcome them. This group of people is really so arrogant that even the most perfunctory superficial Don't want to do the hard work?"
Before Ji Yanran could speak, Li Jun hurriedly separated the relationship: "I don't know!"
"Let's go to the city first." Ji Yanran said, "If they are really so frivolous and arrogant, then they will give Brother Huang a handle."
Yun Yifeng also got out of the carriage. Ji Yanran forbade him to ride a horse due to the hot weather these few days. He could only lie down on the bed with ice cubes and cold jade every day, and put a plate of seasonal fresh fruits in front of him. Li Jun was so envious, she sneaked in from time to time, so that she could cool off for a while. Yun Yifeng doesn't dislike him, and he can chat with him from time to time, and the atmosphere is quite harmonious—at least King Pingle thinks so.
"I'm already half of Master Yunmen's friend!" He thought firmly.
So at this time, seeing her "friend from the rivers and lakes" come out, Li Jun hurried forward and pulled up her sleeves to cover him from the sun.
Yun Yifeng asked him: "His Royal Highness Xiao Wang came in person, but there was no movement at all in the Yang family. Could there be some conspiracy hidden in it?"
Li Jun replied sonorously without thinking, "It's very possible."
Yun Yifeng choked for a moment: "King Pingle really doesn't protect his grandfather's family."
"What am I doing to protect them?" Li Jun cried, "To be honest, it was better in the past few years, but in recent years, people come and go in Yang's mansion, and the relationship between all parties is extremely complicated. Although I have never participated , but you are not stupid, you must be on the side of the emperor and the seventh younger brother."
Yun Yifeng continued to ask: "People come and go, who are they?"
"I don't recognize it." Li Jun said, "I just look at those who are all sly and greasy, they don't look like good people!"
Yun Yifeng took a look at the rich prince with a shiny face and a tight satin body, and replied, he really doesn't look like a good person.
When entering the city, there happened to be a sunset glow all over the sky, which was extremely magnificent.
The local official's name was Wan Pinghai. He was the commander of the navy in the East China Sea in his early years. Later, because of a leg injury, he was transferred to Dayuan City by Li Jing and kept an eye on the Yang family.
"A few days ago, Xiaguan had already been to Yang's Mansion. At that time, Su Minghou only said that he was dizzy due to heatstroke, unable to get out of bed, and he didn't even leave the bedroom door."
Su Minghou is Li Jun's other uncle, Yang Boqing. This person is suspicious and sensitive. He is a scheming red-bellied viper. When the generals of the Yang family fell, he was keenly aware of the overwhelming wind and rain, and quickly planned a retreat for himself. His prestige forced the first emperor to spare him. Instead of exterminating him, he rewarded him with a large amount of gold and silver and sent them back to Jin to "enjoy his old age"—it was said to be old age, but in fact he was not even fifty years old. For the general, in his prime, it is no wonder that he became a thorn in Li Jing's heart.
Li Jun lowered her voice again: "I must be pretending to be sick."
Yun Yifeng asked: "Won't King Pingle go home and have a look?"
Li Jun refused, and said: "I have already agreed with Jiang Shaoxia, during the few days in Dayuan City, I will lay the floor in his room to avoid being assassinated by the Yang family."
As far as it is concerned, Yun Yifeng was suspicious: "Does King Pingle know some secrets, which is why he is so worried?"
Li Jun immediately shook her head: "No, no, no."
Yun Yifeng: "..."
"Really not!" Li Jun smiled apologetically, pulled him up and walked out, "Come on, I am familiar with this Dayuan City, there is an old restaurant in the city, the sweet and sour balls and mutton siu mai are delicious, if it is later , but there is no place.”
It is the busiest time of the day, the streets are full of people, farmers are returning from the fields with hoes on their shoulders, martial artists are also looking for taverns in twos and threes, and the little dolls in the school are after school, chasing each other to go home If you run, you will bump into someone if you are not careful. The owner of the street stall is making cold noodles. He cuts the vegetables into thin slices, rinses them in ice water, and adds good old mature vinegar. It looks very refreshing and appetizing.
Li Jun was very understanding, and before Yun Yifeng could speak, she had already bought several bowls and ordered them to be delivered directly to the restaurant. While mixing noodles, the boss greeted him with a smile, and he looked very familiar. And the rest of the people were the same, a little baby bumped into Li Jun while running around, his mother didn't lose any face, she just smiled and apologized, then took the vegetable basket on her arm and took the child home with the other hand.
It doesn't look like a domineering idiot who bullies others, but he is quite easy-going. Yun Yifeng touched his chin, and glanced at the person beside him.
Li Jun guessed what was going on in his mind, and said with a chuckle: "Being aggressive, that was when I was young and ignorant. Now I have no power, no backing, no talent to learn, and my kung fu is even poorer. I can only be honest and honest, and try to avoid trouble."
This is true. Yun Yifeng patted him on the shoulder to show comfort.
Jiang Lingfei followed behind the two of them, and asked, "You asked Master Yunmen to talk?"
"I wish Yun'er would stay away from him." Ji Yanran said helplessly, "Li Jun has been talking about the gossip in the palace all this time, about the concubines and courtiers, these are news that no matter how powerful Ren Fengyumen is, he can't find out , is even more exciting than storytelling, Yun'er was fascinated by it."
"You have a lot of eyes." Jiang Lingfei said, "Such a person, don't let the Yang family let him out on purpose."
"It's a good thing if they make any noise." Ji Yanran said, "Let's go and eat."
When the owner of the restaurant heard the news, he cleaned up the coolest private room early in the morning. Outside the window were several lush trees, and when the wind blew, the fruit was sweet.
Li Jun did her best to be a landlord. After introducing each dish, she began to introduce this restaurant endlessly. She said that there is a well outside the door, and it is very good for marriage. It was Yue Lao who washed the red rope. .
Yun Yifeng asked casually: "How effective is it?"
Li Jun said mysteriously, "Master Yunmen will know after taking a photo."
Yun Yifeng looked at his smiling face, and calmly refused: "I don't believe it."
The owner of the restaurant happened to come to refill tea. Hearing the conversation between the two, he also smiled and said, "It's true. Every year in midsummer, many young men and women come here to take pictures, and then go back with bottled water. We've stayed together forever."
The matter sounds mysterious, but the meaning is good. Since everyone says it works, it doesn't hurt to take a photo.
Yun Yifeng pushed the door and went out, stood by the well and looked at it very seriously, and came back after turning around three or four times.
Li Jun winked, and bumped him with her elbow: "How about it, do you have a sweetheart for Seventh Brother?"
Jiang Lingfei almost spit out a sip of tea, admiring his ability to beat around the bush.
Li Jun is still complacent, thinking that her flattery is very good.
Yun Yifeng looked at him: "A corpse was photographed."
Li Jun didn't react for a moment: "Huh?"
Ji Yanran frowned: "In the well?"
"Go and ask the boss and Master Wan to come." Yun Yifeng sighed, "I'm afraid I can't eat this meal."
…
The body was quickly salvaged, and the face had not yet changed shape. It was a young man in his early twenties who had been stabbed through the heart. It looked like someone was dressed like a servant. The murder happened in a restaurant, the boss naturally wanted to come to identify the corpse, he bravely took off the white cloth, looked at it tremblingly, and said in surprise: "This...isn't this Xiaoduo from the Yang family?"
Li Jun was standing under the corridor, when she heard that it was someone from the Yang family, she hurried forward to check, and it was indeed a servant from the Yang family.
According to the boss's recollection, Yang Xiaoduo visited the restaurant last night and said he wanted to buy some crispy croquettes back home, but no one saw him again after that.
The yamen servants brought tools again, and after digging and inspecting at the bottom of the well, they reported that there were indeed some meatballs. Yang's mansion is a frequent visitor to this restaurant, and they often send servants to buy food. They always go through the backyard and through the back door, which is a shortcut.
Wan Pinghai said: "It should be that after buying the meatballs, he was killed before he could leave the restaurant."
The yamen servant interjected: "Yang Xiaoduo usually likes to gamble. Could it be that he owes money to someone? Someone chopped off his index finger on his right hand, which is also like a common method used in casinos to deal with scammers."
"The murderer's knife skills are very clean and neat, as if he has received professional training." Yun Yifeng covered the white cloth, "It's not like an ordinary casino thug."
"You mean, it was the killer's work?" Jiang Lingfei was puzzled, "But he is a rough servant, how can he spend so much trouble?"
"I'm just stating my own guess." Yun Yifeng said, "As for the specific case, I still have to trouble Mr. Wan and Zuo."
Wan Pinghai also wanted to sigh at this moment, this murder case came out sooner or later, but it happened right before His Royal Highness Xiao Wang came to Dayuan City, and it was the Yang family who died, it was really a mess spread out. But no matter how chaotic it was, it had to be resolved carefully. He ordered the servants to carry the body back to the government office, and at the same time sent people to Yang's mansion to spread the news. The people on the street were shocked when they heard that Yang Xiaoduo had died, and they only said that they were fine yesterday. Yes, why do you say it’s gone? Young people with good deeds also ran to Yang’s mansion with the yamen servants. As a result, the vermilion gate was locked tightly, and no one came to open it for a long time.
This Yang Mansion is very lively on weekdays, why is there no one answering the door before it is dark? The people at the scene looked at each other in blank dismay, with a bad premonition in their hearts. And just when the yamen servants were hesitating whether to break in, some young men climbed up the tree, stretched their necks and looked into the yard.
A few red lanterns rolled on the steps, leaving a trace of red.
This... He wondered for a long time, what kind of precious oil was added to the lantern, and why it was such a black and red color, and then he suddenly figured it out, yelled, and fell from the tree.
"Dead... dead!" He panicked and crawled backwards, as if he wanted to get as far away from this magnificent house as possible, "It's all blood, it's all blood!"
The whole city is in chaos.
Because everyone in the Yang family is dead.
Or to put it more precisely, the servants and maids were all dead, a total of more than 30 people were killed, blood was everywhere, and everyone had their right index finger cut off. As for the masters of the Yang Mansion, Yang Boqing, his wives, concubines and children, the rest of the young masters of the Yang Mansion, and the chief housekeeper Yang Da, all disappeared overnight.
Whether he was kidnapped or because he was afraid of Ji Yanran, he simply rolled up his bags and ran away early, and then killed the servants to silence him, it's hard to say for the time being.
The guard of the city gate checked the records and said that a group of caravans from the Western Regions had indeed left the city this morning, and the goods they sold were all huge wooden boxes. However, since Dayuan City already produced wood, no one suspected it, and it was just as usual. After sampling a few samples, it was released.
He just left this morning, so he should have not gone far, Jiang Lingfei said, "I'll take someone to chase after him."
Ji Yanran nodded: "Be careful."
The night was dark.
Yun Yifeng sat at the table and looked at Li Jun without saying a word.
"I, I, I really don't know anything." Wang Pingle said with tears streaming down his face, "I swear to God, it's true."