Early the next morning, residents of Gaoshan County witnessed a strange scene.
I saw two men in black robes of alchemists pushing a small cart, hanging banners, and walking along the market area. As they walked, they shouted to collect clues about the evil spirit of the day before yesterday. Even if it seems to have nothing to do with evil spirits, as long as it is abnormal or bizarre enough, you can tell them, and regardless of whether it is useful or not, you will get a reward of ten copper coins. If it is deemed useful, one hundred pieces.
And what was in that car was a box full of copper coins.
This good thing, which was almost like giving away money for free, immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the people. Everyone flocked to the car and formed a large circle around it.
"Sir, I have something to say! There was an unusual noise at the Wang's house next door that night!"
"Sir, I saw Zhang Mazi secretly carrying something up the back mountain!"
"Get out of the way, I was here first!"
"I know this too, why do you have this hundred coins for yourself?"
"Sir, I am the Wang family next door. I really have nothing to do with evil spirits!"
Various voices came and went, some competing for clues, and some competing for who had said the same thing first. The enthusiasm of the crowd was beyond imagination, and there was a tendency for verbal communication to develop into close greetings.
"Get out of the way, everyone!" Suddenly a group of government officials rushed into the crowd and dispersed the gathered people. The leader among them was the arrester who had led the alchemists to the scene of the crime.
"I have met two adults..." He immediately restrained his voice when he saw the standard black robe of the Privy Council, and bowed respectfully, "I wonder what kind of investigation you are doing?"
"What else could it be? Of course it's evil." It was Xia Fan who answered him, "Why, I shouldn't be hurting anyone by doing this, right?"
"Uh..." The catcher glanced at the eagerly waiting people around him and said with a little embarrassment, "Whatever you want to ask, just ask them directly. Why spend more money. If it's like this now, I'm afraid of the impact later. The road is open. Besides, if you want to investigate the case, you can go to the Yamen, and the county magistrate and Dianshi will definitely cooperate with you."
"I don't think they know everything about the situation in the county. Besides, what I want to know will definitely not be recorded, so I won't bother the Yamen."
"But sir, the evil spirit has been eliminated." The other party said bravely.
"But who can guarantee that they will not appear again? What I want to collect this time is any signs that may indicate the appearance of evil spirits. What, do you want to hinder the Privy Council's work?"
"How could that happen? The little one doesn't dare to—"
"Then I'll continue."
Xia Fan pushed the cart through the crowd of government officials and shouted to the crowd, "Do you have anything weird to say?"
"Sir, I have it!"
"Please listen to me first!"
Everyone quickly gathered around again.
They all understood one thing, that is, the head catcher did not dare to stop the Privy Council alchemist.
Then no amount of government officials can stop him from getting this free money.
The same thing happened at the entrance area of the county town, except that the people pushing the cart there were replaced by Wang Renzhi and Shangguan Cai.
"Brother Xia, can we really collect any useful evidence like this?" Amid the noisy shouts, Wei Wushuang took the time to approach Xia Fan and asked, "Although there are many things that sound strange, how can I verify them? I feel like there is no way to put these fragmentary rumors together into a reliable testimony in one day.”
"It doesn't matter, because everything we do is just publicity." Xia Fan said with a slight smile. He didn't expect that the person who supported him the most to continue the investigation was actually Mr. Wang. As soon as he proposed the idea, he immediately took the initiative to pay for it.
"publicity?"
"Exactly, so questioning is not the focus. The focus is how to cause a sensation in the shortest time and spread the news of the investigation throughout the county."
"But what if...I mean what if it's like what you guessed, Brother Xia, wouldn't this be a warning to others?"
"If we can't see the snake, then it's all in vain, but if we can see it, the moment the snake moves, it will reveal itself."
"See?" Wei Wushuang asked in confusion, "Is it here?"
"Don't worry, you will know when the time comes."
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"Is this really what that group of people said?"
In the office room, Hu Huairen frowned after listening to the arrest report.
"Yes, the next word has not been changed."
What kind of drama is this? A few new alchemists want to know the whole story of the evil spirits incident? Could it be that there was something wrong with the Privy Council? Or maybe it was because of the death of two alchemist companions that they wanted to do their best
What a fool! Hu Zhixian couldn't help but cursed in his heart, how many times had he told the two people to follow the rules, who knew such mistakes could still happen!
Did they really find any clues
Especially the sentence "Things you want to know will definitely not be recorded", it seems to mean something no matter how you read it.
In addition, he could understand other alchemists, but why did the second son of the Wang family get involved? Does that guy know what his father does
No, he had to write a letter to tell Wang Yi'an immediately.
"Sir, are you... okay?" the catcher asked cautiously.
"Nonsense, what can I do! Go down and don't worry about them anymore!" Hu Huairen returned to the desk and unfolded a piece of rice paper, only to find that there was a layer of sweat on his palms. No... Be calm, the possibility of them finding out the truth is very slim, and it is even more impossible to ask the locals for anything. He must first write a letter to the Wang family, and then deal with the matter of the grotto.
After explaining the whole matter succinctly, he folded the letter and handed it to a servant outside the door, "Send it to the Wang family of Jinxia City immediately and let their master personally open it. Go quickly!"
Then Hu Huairen walked to the backyard and called his men Du Mingjin and Du Mingyin over.
As soon as he saw the two people appearing, he was furious. If it weren't for these two idiots, how could such an accident happen in the Privy Council House!
"Are you sure that no one discovered you when you went up the mountain in those days?"
"Master, we can guarantee it!" The Du brothers also knew that they had made a big mistake and did not dare to take a breath. "In those few days, we set off at night, and we were absolutely not seen. Even the hunters did not have a single night. Going up the mountain.”
"Okay, let me give you another chance. Go to the grotto today, get rid of everything inside, and seal the door to make sure no one can find it."
"But... once the stone gate is sealed, it will be difficult to open it again. What if someone comes to find you again..."
"That's a matter for the future. You can think of a solution later!" Hu Huairen scolded, "Before I know the attitude of the Privy Council Office, I don't want to hear any more evil news. If you understand, just do as I say! If this time If you fail again, I will stuff you two in!"
"Yes, Master, we will definitely do it!" The Du brothers nodded hurriedly.
"get out!"
"Please wait a moment, sir," at this moment, a clear and gentle female voice interrupted Hu Zhixian's words.
The two of them raised their heads and their eyes couldn't help but light up.
I saw a tall and beautiful woman walking out of the back room, with a high bun on her head, and her collar opened to both sides, revealing her white neck and half of her collarbone. She held a wooden plate holding wine in both hands. Every small step revealed a sense of charm, but her appearance was as pure and refined as a hibiscus. Two completely different feelings were mixed together, making this woman's every smile full of incredible charm.