After all, Bo Ruoyou surprised Huo Weilou.
The yamen of Jingzhao Mansion is at the foot of the Son of Heaven, which is not comparable to the yamen of an ordinary state government. He Cheng, as the official of one of the parents, may appoint a woman as his assistant. run errands.
But if there is Wu Zhaohou's recommendation, everything will be different.
Thinking about it this way, it's not unreasonable for Bo Ruoyou to wait for the case to be solved before opening his mouth. Huo Weilou never shows favoritism over his official business. If it wasn't really worthy of his recommendation, how could he help her so easily
Huo Weilou's phoenix eyes narrowed, "Why do you want to go to the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion?"
Bo Ruoyou looked at Huo Weilou with a pair of wonderful eyes, "Because the Minnv was born in the capital, she came to Qingzhou with her adoptive father and adoptive mother. In Qingzhou, the daughters of the people were appreciated by Mr. He, but if they returned to the capital, it would be difficult for them to show their talents, so I wanted to ask Lord Hou."
This remark is reasonable, but Huo Weilou looked at Bo Ruoyou, but felt that her eyes were shrouded in mist, making it difficult for others to see clearly at the moment, probably his silence seemed a bit frightening, Bo Ruoyou lowered her eyes , looking a little apprehensive.
In this world, there are no women who work for you, not to mention, Huo Weilou hates women getting involved in business affairs the most, and his temper is well known both inside and outside the government. , it is not comparable to an ordinary state government office, if Huo Weilou feels it is inappropriate to reject her, it is also extremely unusual.
Bo Ruoyou couldn't help pursing the corners of her lips.
"You are indeed quite accomplished in autopsy techniques, and I sent someone to Jingzhao Mansion to send a letter of recommendation." After examining her for a while, Huo Weilou suddenly spoke.
Bo Ruoyou immediately raised her eyes when she heard the words, her heart fell to the ground, her face was full of uncontrollable surprise, "Master Hou is serious?"
This is the first time that Huo Weilou saw her so happy. Her eyes were bright and charming, and she looked at him urgently, as if she could only feel at ease with his affirmation. Huo Weilou couldn't help but bend his lips, "Ben Hou A word is so important, once it is spoken, it will naturally be true."
Greater joy overflowed from the bottom of Bo Ruoyou's pupils, and even the trembling eyelashes were jumping with joy, "Thank you, Lord Hou."
She has always been gentle and quiet, but at this moment, the corners of her brows and eyes are stained with unconcealable joy, adding a bit of childishness, but it makes her whole body lively, as if she has acquired the best treasure in the world.
Huo Weilou looked at her, although he didn't get a better thank you, but for some reason, there was some warmth in his heart, he was one person under ten thousand people, he once bestowed ten thousand gold, and once gave people a high position, Even the city can be trusted to give to others, and those who have been rewarded by him are all grateful to him.
Their grateful words are a hundred times more touching than Bo Ruoyou's words, but the greed hidden in their eyes is squirming like a snake spitting out a letter. Everyone knows that they can ask for more from Wu Zhaohou. I don't know what satisfaction is, no one is like Bo Ruoyou, a small letter of recommendation can make her so happy.
The joy still stays on Bo Ruoyou's face, her black eyebrows and starry eyes are very happy at this moment, and the eyes are more like a flowing clear spring, Huo Weilou looked at her, and suddenly wanted to make her laugh. Such joy stayed longer on her face.
"Is one letter of recommendation enough?"
Since Wu Zhaohou asked like this, there is still room for negotiation, but Bo Ruoyou said: "It is enough, the Marquis is a high-ranking and powerful man, and the daughters of the people only need one chance. Thank you, Marquis."
Huo Weilou felt that the warm current in his heart was only a weak stream in the cracks of the stone at first, but now it turned into a spring, gushing out a hot lake, his brows and eyes relaxed a bit, but he felt that Bo Ruoyou's answer was not what he thought in his heart , "In the capital city, it's not as simple as Qingzhou government office. You are a woman, I'm afraid you will have many difficulties."
But Bo Ruoyou smiled indifferently, "Minnv has already thought about it, but she has skills in her hands, so she is not afraid of being embarrassed." She pursed her lips, as if she knew what Huo Weilou was thinking, "The letter of recommendation is for Lord Hou Although it is simple to say, it is very precious to the folk girls. The folk girls are still in the Qingzhou government office thanks to Master He's appreciation. It will take a lot of work, but with the recommendation letter from Lord Hou, it will make a big difference."
Huo Weilou never expected that there would be a day when he would not be able to give away the benefits in his hands.
Bo Ruoyou paused for a moment, as if she had calmed down, and her expression became calm again, "Does Hou Ye have any other orders?"
This is about to leave, Huo Weilou looked at Bo Ruoyou's beautiful eyes, moved his lips, but only said: "No more, just step back."
Bo Ruoyou hurriedly blessed her body, and when she turned to leave, her steps were brisk, and it was obvious that she was still happy.
When Bo Ruoyou walked out of the room, Huo Weilou chuckled silently. Although he hadn't given away the benefits in his hand, it was the first time he felt that satisfying others' demands was so pleasant.
When Eunuch Fu entered the door, he saw a residual smile in Huo Weilou's eyes, and he was startled, "Master Hou, why are you so happy?"
With this question, the remaining smile immediately disappeared without a trace. Huo Weilou turned his eyes to look at Fu Gonggong with a scrutinizing gaze. I am also very happy, but what did she ask for?"
What Bo Ruoyou asked was also what Eunuch Fu was curious about, but Huo Weilou didn't seem to have heard his words, and just asked quite seriously: "Do you have any wishes recently?"
Eunuch Fu was taken aback, "Old slave...what else can this old slave wish for?"
Huo Weilou continued to ask: "Is there nothing you want?"
"I don't have anything to want. It's not that Hou Ye doesn't understand the old slave. What can the old slave want..."
Eunuch Fu was puzzled, but Huo Weilou said, "Then think of one now."
Eunuch Fu was stunned, what happened to his Lord Hou
Although he felt confused, Huo Weilou didn't look like he was joking. Eunuch Fu frowned and thought bitterly for a while, and finally thought of one, he smacked his lips and said helplessly: "If I have to say... just come here in the temple After a few days of vegetarian meals, this old servant has lost his taste. Hearing that Luozhou river delicacies are very delicious, this old servant wants to eat Luozhou river fresh vegetables."
Huo Weilou raised his brows slightly, seemed a little satisfied, and said loudly: "Luke—"
Lu Ke entered in response, and was stunned after hearing Huo Weilou's order. Huo Weilou actually asked him to go down the mountain to buy river fresh vegetables. Eunuch Fu was also taken aback, "Master Hou, this...you don't need to be so anxious."
Huo Weilou frowned, "If you want it, this Marquis will satisfy you, won't you?"
Eunuch Fu was speechless, Lu Ke didn't know what happened, he just answered and went to do it, but he heard Huo Wei's voice, "Lu Ke—"
Lu Ke hurriedly turned around, "Master Hou, do you have any other orders?"
"What do you wish for?"
Huo Weilou's serious question surprised both Eunuch Fu and Lu Ke.
Huo Weilou is very strict, although there are many rewards, they are all rewards for meritorious deeds, now it's not the time to judge meritorious deeds, why ask him what is his wish? What's more... What was rewarded in the past was what his Lord Hou said. Although his Lord Hou gave them all good things, he didn't have the habit of asking people what they wanted before bestowing them.
Lu Ke quickly glanced at Eunuch Fu, seeing that Eunuch Fu looked as bewildered as him, he was relieved. He thought for a while, and said righteously: "The wish of my subordinates is for the prosperity of the country and the safety of the people."
Huo Weilou frowned slightly: "Change to another one."
Lu Ke thought about it again, "I wish Lord Hou a thousand years old—"
Huo Weilou became a little impatient, "This Marquis is asking you what your wish is, not to make you show your loyalty."
Lu Ke scratched his head, and suddenly understood why Eunuch Fu had a weird face when he came in just now, and he also felt that the matter was not simple, "Then... this subordinate... this subordinate wants to try Luozhou's Qiulubai, and it is rumored that Qiulubai used Luozhou The one made from the local millet in the state is the most powerful... "
Huo Weilou looked at the two people in front of him who wanted to eat seafood and drink good wine, a little speechless. The current situation is obviously different from what he expected. If it is said that what those outsiders want is greed, but the two people in front of them are confidantes, and what they want It's extremely simple, but...he didn't have the mood he had when facing Bo Ruoyou just now.
"Master Hou?" Seeing Huo Weilou staring silently, Eunuch Fu couldn't help opening his mouth, "How about...call Mr. Ming and Shizi over, and ask them what wishes they have?"
Lu Ke was in a fog, and also echoed: "Yes, His Royal Highness must have a lot of wishes."
Huo Weilou's complexion was quite ugly, he squinted his eyes, and suddenly changed his mind, "Before this case is over, everyone will eat vegetarian food, and no one can break the rules of the temple."
Eunuch Fu felt a little regretful, but Lu Ke was still in a daze. Seeing that Huo Weilou waved his hands impatiently, the two of them backed out together. Eunuch Fu said aggrievedly as he walked, "What is this? Did the master ask us? Why did we make it seem like we broke the rules? If he didn’t ask, our family didn’t think so. When he made such a fuss, our family really felt hungry... "
Lu Ke also found it strange, but soon he looked straight and said: "Elder-in-law, I understand, Lord Hou is diligent in his work, he must be thinking about the case."
Lu Ke looked awe-inspiring, but Eunuch Fu was puzzled, and Lu Ke said: "Eunuch forgot, and Wang Qingfu was not interrogated! Wang Qingfu is a watertight person, and we haven't found any weaknesses in him until now. Thinking about Wang Qingfu's wish, and then using it as a breakthrough to make him confess?"
Eunuch Fu was dubious, "Really, why doesn't our family feel like it..."
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Wang Qingfu is indeed watertight.
Early the next morning, an embroidered envoy came to Huo Weilou to report.
"During the past two days, Mr. Wu seemed a little anxious. He came to inquire several times, but Mr. Wang was always alone in the room, reading Buddhist scriptures, practicing calligraphy, and painting. He never asked any more questions. When his subordinates left the room just now, Mr. Wang was having breakfast, and he seemed not at all worried about what happened in the past two days."
Hearing this, Huo Weilou's expression turned serious, "Bring the Buddhist scriptures he read, the characters he wrote, and the paintings he made, and show it to Ben Hou."
The embroidered clothes envoy obeyed the order, and Lin Huai, who came to wait by the side, also showed concern, "I have met many repeat offenders in the past few years in the Ministry of Criminal Justice. Those who are not obvious like this are really the most serious criminals." It's frightening, even if severe punishment is applied, he still seems not afraid of death, if he can't speak, he won't speak, in the eyes of the subordinates, Lord Wang is probably just such a person."
Huo Weilou stared, "No one is perfect, but everyone has weaknesses, but some people hide them well so that they won't be easily discovered."
In other words, Lin Huai subconsciously took a look at Huo Weilou. From Lin Huai's point of view, Huo Weilou seemed to have no weaknesses.
Huo Weilou keenly caught Lin Huai's gaze, and he said indifferently: "This Marquis also has weaknesses, Master Lin, do you want to find out?"
Lin Huai was so frightened that his back stiffened, and he smiled awkwardly, "I dare not."
Soon, all the calligraphy and paintings made by the Buddhist scriptures that Wang Qingfu read in the past two days were taken over. Wang Qingfu came from the Wang family of Qiangzhou, and the Wang family of Qiangzhou was a literary and Confucian family in the previous dynasty. , but in the end there is still a strong character, which can only be seen from Wang Qingfu's calligraphy and painting.
Most of Wang Qingfu's handwriting practice in the past two days has been writing Buddhist verses. His cursive script is flowing and flowing, and his brushwork is strong. Looking at his handwriting, one can even imagine him wearing a green shirt, standing in front of the desk, and splashing ink freely and gracefully. The view of the top of the pagoda covered by clouds and fog on Qixia Mountain seems to be that he is a scholar who has come here for a long journey, rather than a suspected suspect. And the Buddhist scriptures he read were even more unusual. One volume of "Ksitigarbha Sutra" and one volume of "Avatamsaka Sutra" were borrowed from monks, and there were traces of being read over the years.
After reading these, without Yue Mingquan's testimony, it will only make people feel that Wang Qingfu is not at all flustered in his heart, but just an outsider who stays out of the matter. Only in this way can he write and paint in such a state of mind.
Huo Weilou put down the scriptures, "Call Wu Yu here."
Lu Ke obeyed the order and left, and soon Wu Yu followed him into the gate of the monastery.
After being imprisoned for two days and two nights, Wu Yu's eyes were black and blue, his face was haggard, and he seemed to be suffering a lot. After entering the door and saluting, Wu Yu hurriedly asked, "Master Hou, do you have any clues about the murderer?"
Huo Weilou sat on the main seat, and asked without answering, "In your eyes, what kind of person is Wang Qingfu?"
Wu Yu was taken aback for a moment, then thought of something, and opened her eyes slightly, "Master Hou won't doubt Brother Wang, right? Brother Wang is impossible, it is impossible to harm others..."
There was a sneer on the corner of Huo Weilou's lips, "You think he can't do harm, but when he was interrogated the day before yesterday, he hinted to Ben Hou that you had something to do with the case back then, which of the two of you is true?"
Wu Yu's complexion suddenly changed, "Brother Wang hinted at being an official? It won't happen, the official and Brother Wang have known each other for many years..."
Huo Weilou raised his hand to interrupt him, "Answer Benhou's question."
Wu Yu swallowed hard, "Brother Wang is indifferent to fame and fortune. In the eyes of the officials, he has the character of the Wang family in Qiangzhou. If he is a court official, it is better to say that he is a scholar at heart. He does not fight for power and profit." , Just guarding the small Taichang Temple, he is quite happy with himself. Taichang Temple is close to the royal family, but he doesn't like to make friends with them, he just wants to be alone. There were some setbacks on the way, but Brother Wang not only did not dislike the inferior position, but also gave him a helping hand, this kind of friendship will always be remembered by the subordinate, he... is really not someone who would harm others for the sake of glory and wealth."
"Who said he harmed others for the sake of glory and wealth?"
Huo Weilou narrowed his eyes, "Everyone in the world has emotions, desires, wealth seekers, power seekers, and beauty lovers. Although he is indifferent to fame and fortune, it doesn't mean he has no other hobbies. Let me ask you. I want to know what he cares most about all these years."
Wu Yu's expression was a bit strange, he frowned and thought for a while, but his eyes were completely blank, "Xiaguan... Xiaguan can't figure it out...Brother Wang is very calm and elegant, and he does his best above tolerance, but it's not for the sake of merit. I usually like to collect some paintings by famous masters, but I never spend extravagantly on it, most of them depend on fate, although there are wives and concubines in the mansion, but he gets along with them very kindly, and it can't be seen that he is a person who likes beauty."
Thinking of this, Wu Yu felt a little bit of fear, "He... either is really a person with a dull personality and no preferences, or... even the officials are hiding it."
If it is the latter, then Wang Qingfu is truly terrifying.
Huo Weilou pondered for a moment, "Besides you, who else in the capital is friendly with him?"
Wu Yu said: "In addition to the lower officials, there are still a few people, but they are all Qingliu civil servants, and most of them come from poor families."
"Write down everyone's name."
Eunuch Fu found a pen and paper, and Wu Yu wrote down the names of seven or eight people in one go, and said: "These people often gather at Brother Wang's place for gatherings, recite poems and paint pictures, and occasionally talk about government affairs. Not a party."
Wu Yu's words were cautious, but Huo Weilou didn't take it seriously. The person with the highest official name on the paper was Wu Yu, the Minister of Rites. I really can't bear the word of forming a party.
Lin Huai looked around and said doubtfully: "Being good friends with these people also agrees with his temperament, and it seems that there are quite a few people who make good friends with him. He is not a lonely person. If he steals relics, it is for the sake of what?"
All of Wang Qingfu's experiences are very normal, but the more so, the more incomprehensible, Huo Weilou stared, he never thought of it for a moment, Taichang Temple is mainly responsible for the sacrifice of the ancestral temple, if he can get closer to the royal family , can get a lot of convenience, but Wang Qingfu likes to be alone, so Taichang Temple has become a place without real power, especially in the government, with little influence, and therefore, Huo Weilou does not think that anyone will marry him party.
Wu Yu said again: "Besides, Brother Wang doesn't believe in Buddhism, and he doesn't believe in it either."
This is even more strange.
Yue Mingquan even confessed the key hidden in the old house in Cangzhou, so it is impossible to be lying, so if Wang Qingfu stole the relic, what would he use it for? Where is the relic now
With narrow phoenix eyes, Huo Weilou said decisively: "Bring Wang Qingfu here."
Although he can't see through Wang Qingfu, but he has to fight to find out the truth. When Lu Ke was ordered to leave, Huo Weilou said coldly: "If you can't ask, I will escort you back to the capital first, and return to the capital. This Marquis has a lot of kung fu to grind with him."
The embroidered clothes envoy has its own death row, and few people who enter there can keep their mouths shut.
Lin Huai, who was listening, couldn't help feeling a chill down his spine.
However, this wait was longer than when Wu Yu was summoned just now. Just when Huo Weilou felt something was wrong, Lu Ke ran back profusely, "Master Hou, something happened, Wang Qingfu swallowed the gold." !"
"Swallow gold?!"
Huo Weilou suddenly stood up, and the faces of Lin Huai and Eunuch Fu also changed drastically!
Lu Ke nodded, "Yes, he swallowed all the broken gold that he carried with him, and he still has breath at this moment. The subordinates have already sent someone to invite Mr. Ming, and I don't know if they can save it or not—"
Huo Weilou sneered, and there was a storm in his eyes, "Sure enough, he is not afraid of death."
After saying that, he stepped out, and as soon as he went out, he saw Bo Ruoyou coming out of the wing room when he heard the noise, Huo Weilou glanced at her without saying anything, and went straight to Wang Qingfu's yard, Bo Ruoyou hurriedly followed.
Lu Ke walked and said: "When I took the calligraphy and painting in the morning, I didn't show any abnormalities. In the middle of more than an hour, the people outside didn't hear any noise. Just now, my subordinates said that the door should not be answered. When I entered the door, I found that something was wrong. The last bit of blood is gone."
As soon as he walked outside the courtyard, he saw Huo Qinghong and Ming Guilan arriving surrounded by embroidered clothes envoys. Ming Guilan had obviously received the report, so he frowned and asked, "How much did you swallow?"
Luke thought for a while, "At least a few taels of gold."
Ming Guilan frowned suddenly, "Go ahead and have a look."
A group of people entered the yard, and two embroidered clothesmen carried Ming Guilan's wheelchair into the main entrance. As soon as they entered, they saw Wang Qingfu lying on the north couch in a green shirt, neatly dressed, with his hands folded on his abdomen , looked as if he fell asleep, but only when he got closer could he see his painfully tightened brows and blood overflowing from the corners of his lips, cold sweat ran down his pale cheeks, and the only slightly heaving chest meant that he was still alive .
Swallowing gold is an extremely painful way to die. On the surface, nothing can be seen, but gold sinks into the abdomen, poisoning is second, most of them die from the wear and tear of viscera and blood loss. It is really the pain of death, but obviously, Wang Qingfu is willing to choose This superficially decent way of dying.
Ming Guilan stepped forward to ask for his pulse, touched his spleen and stomach again, and quickly turned his head to look at Huo Weilou, "Master Hou, I can't be rescued. In this situation, I will definitely die before dark."
Huo Weilou's aura suddenly changed.
The person has not been tried, but the gold is swallowed first? !
He narrowed his eyes coldly, and the embroidered envoys who were in charge of guarding outside were sweating coldly, but he didn't make any trouble, he just said coldly: "You all step back first."
Ming Guilan glanced at Wang Qingfu, sighed and walked out, Huo Qinghong also walked out, although Bo Ruoyou obeyed the order to retreat, but saw that Huo Weilou hadn't moved, at this moment Wang Qingfu had fainted in pain, but also I don't know what Huo Weilou is going to do.
A group of people filed out of the upper room, only Huo Weilou stayed inside with Lu Ke and the embroidered clothes envoy.
The door of the main room was closed, everyone outside looked dignified, and Bo Ruoyou also frowned. Waiting in silence made people feel tormented, but soon, a scream belonging to Wang Qingfu rang out from the room.