Yue Ning and Qin Wan glanced at each other, but they didn't expect to see this scene. The boy said that Ning and everyone were upstairs, but Ning Buyi made a crying beauty in the backyard. Yue Ning and Qin Wan took a step back, this is not good Peek at people.
The two entered the private room, and Yue Ning said, "Master Ning is not too young, why haven't you married yet?"
Qin Wan smiled, "I don't know about this, maybe he has some difficulties."
The servant quickly served tea, and said apologetically, "Please wait a moment, the princesses, everyone Ning still has some things to deal with."
Yue Ning and Qin Wan tacitly agreed, and they both smiled forgivingly. Naturally, they were not in a hurry, and they wanted everyone to appease the beautiful woman. Thinking like this, Ning Buyi did not come quickly, but appeared at the door of the private room in a short while.
"Greetings to the two princesses, I don't know that the two are coming today, so the two princesses have been waiting for a long time."
Ning Buyi saw that Yue Ning and Yue Ning were very enthusiastic, Qin Guan just said "don't be too polite", Ning Buyi looked at Yue Ning's hand, "Is the injury on the Princess's hand healed?"
Yue Ning smiled, "It's been done long ago."
As she spoke, she lighted the back of her hand, and sure enough, the wound had already healed, and the scar was not even visible from a distance. With Qin Wan beside Yue Ning, the wound was not deep, so naturally it healed very quickly.
Ning Buyi breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good. After that day, I have been deeply sorry. I wanted to visit, but I really dare not be rude."
"Master Ning, why should you underestimate yourself? Master Ning is well-known, whether you are going to Anyang Hou Mansion or Zhongyong Hou Mansion, we welcome you..."
Seeing what Qin Wan said, Ning Buyi smiled wryly. Qin Wan said this to comfort him. He is just a painter. Even if he is famous, his paintings are worth more. It's nothing, especially for the relatives of the emperor like the Anyang Marquis, if he visits the door alone, he really might not be able to receive him.
Ning Buyi didn't want to continue talking, and just asked the two of them what they came for, "Why are the two princesses here today? Last time the princess came to buy paintings? But I don't want to be disturbed. Today, I will be happy to be a princess."
Yue Ning saw that Ning Buyi was always feeling ashamed and felt helpless, so she said, "After that day, no one will come here to provoke you, right?"
Ning Buyi shook his head hastily, "No, no, it has been very peaceful since that day."
Yue Ning felt relieved, "That's good. I bought a few paintings downstairs for decorating the hall. Today I want to ask for a "Picture of Cang Pine" to give to my father. I heard that The secondary painting is here with you, but I don’t know if you can sell it or not?”
Ning Buyi's eyes lighted up slightly, "That painting is indeed with me, please wait, princesses."
Yue Ning nodded, and Ning Buyi turned and went out. After a while, she walked in with a long box in her arms, "This painting was received three years ago from a declining former clan. It should be genuine."
While talking, Ning Buyi took out the scroll and opened it. In an instant, a picture of green and vigorous pines was displayed in front of Qin and Wan. It was Cao Dejian's birthday gift to the former general Li He. This painting naturally expresses the Confucian character of General Li He.
Yue Ning wanted to buy this painting as a gift to Yue Qiong, it couldn't be more suitable.
Both Yue Ning and Qin Wan are not good at appreciating paintings, but when Yue Ning saw Ning Buyi's righteous speech after being belittled by Feng Zhang that day, he subconsciously felt that he was a man with a bit of a literati character, and they rescued him. It's not easy to understand Ning Yi, he doesn't know how to think about it, and he doesn't dare to lie to them.
"Master Ning says this painting is genuine, so I believe it is genuine. Master Ning, please make an offer."
Yue Ning was very quick and easy, and as soon as she finished speaking, Ning Buyi put away the scroll and said, "When I got this painting, I didn't even pay for it—"
Qin Wan and Yue Ning were slightly surprised, and Ning Buyi smiled and said, "At that time, the old gentleman had an ancient book that was damaged, and that ancient book was a family heirloom of his family. I knew about it. On the one hand, in order to ask for a painting, and on the other hand, to help, I went to It took three months to restore the book to the old man. The old man was very moved when he saw the restoration of the ancient book. He knew that I wanted to ask for a painting, so he directly gave the painting to me. Therefore, it is worth a penny. There are no flowers."
Yue Ning sighed, "The literati cherish each other, the old man must take pity on everyone's talents."
Ning Buyi smiled, "The old gentleman still wants to repay his kindness. Although I didn't give you a single penny, the friendship in it is irreplaceable. The old gentleman was able to do this in the past, but today, why can't I?"
Yue Ning and Qin Wan looked at each other, not knowing what Ning Buyi meant, but Ning Buyi had already put the scroll in the box, turned around, and handed both hands to Yue Ning, "Today, I will give this painting to the county. Lord, thank you."
Yue Ning took a step back, "How can this be... no!"
Yue Ning said helplessly, "This painting is really valuable, everyone, Ning, don't worry about it. Since I'm here, I want to buy it sincerely. You just need to ask for a price. I'm not a literati, I just want to give it to my father." That's all..."
Ning Buyi shook his head and laughed, "I'm not being rigid, I'm doing this out of my sincerity, although the Princess is not a literati, but this painting is the former general Li He, it's perfect for the Princess to give to Lord Hou, The princess is very filial to his father, and this painting is given to the princess, one is to repay the princess, and the other is to think of the princess's heart, if the princess doesn't accept it, it will make me panic."
Yue Ning raised her brows, and looked at Qin Wan with some embarrassment. Seeing this, Qin Wan said, "If that's the case, then you can accept it first, and tomorrow, choose another gift to give to you?"
Ning Buyi waved his hands quickly when he heard the words, "No need, if you want to make the princess worry about it, it's my fault."
Yue Ning rolled her eyes and already had an idea, "In that case, I will accept this painting first, thank you everyone Ning."
Yue Ning took the scroll, and Ning Buyi just breathed a sigh of relief, "I hope Lord Hou likes this painting."
Yue Ning smiled, said a few more words and planned to leave, Ning Buyi still wanted to stay with the two of them for tea, Yue Ning said, "Something happened in Dongshi, she has to go there later."
Ning Buyi frowned slightly, "An accident happened in Dongshi?"
Qin Wan said, "It's on fire, and one person was burned to death."
Ning Buyi showed pity on his face, "This is really... By the way, there have been cases in the city recently, and there is no news from the Yamen?"
Qin Wan said, "We're still investigating, and I believe there will be results soon."
Ning Buyi sighed, "From the end of last year to now, the capital is really not peaceful."
Ning Buyi sent the two of them downstairs. As soon as they got downstairs, Yue Ning saw the beautiful woman standing in the lobby waiting, Yue Ning and Qin Wan paused. "Why haven't you left yet?"
Ning Buyi seemed to think that Yue Ning and Qin Wan would be inconvenient here, so he took two steps forward and said something to the woman in a low voice, the woman looked at Ning Buyi with tears on her face, "I just want to take another look at you, now I Just go."
Ning Buyi saw that the woman had nothing to hold back, the woman first looked forward to it, then was disappointed, then took a step back to bless her body, turned around and walked out, Ning Buyi was stunned for a moment, then turned around and apologized, "Let's The two princesses laughed."
Yue Ning asked curiously, "This girl belongs to Master Ning..."
Ning Buyi smiled wryly, "It's the daughter of Shishu's family."
The daughter of the uncle's family...
Upon hearing this, Yue Ning and Qin Wan knew there was a story, and the woman's tears just now were obviously affectionate towards Ning Buyi, but Ning Buyi had a cold face and no tenderness at all.
Falling flowers are intentional, flowing water is ruthless, there are many such things in the world, Yue Ning and Qin Wan, two girls who have not left the cabinet, naturally can't comment more, the two said goodbye to Ning Buyi without saying anything, and left the gallery and got on the carriage.
In the carriage, Yue Ning said, "Master Ning really put makeup on her face..."
Qin Wan laughed when he heard the words, "You can really see it."
Yue Ning shook her head, "I just thought it was strange, I just took another look today, after all, I don't even like these as a girl."
Yue Ning's words aroused Qin Wan's daydreams. It was natural not to mention Feng Zhang's frivolous and difficult things before, but what Feng Zhang said made both Yue Ning and Qin Wan pay attention. Today Seeing Ning Buyi, Qin Wan also noticed that his complexion was as smooth as jade, but upon closer inspection, he was indeed covered in makeup.
Qin Wan shook his head, "Maybe he just pays attention to his appearance... I'm going back to the scene of the fire, you can go back to the Hou Mansion earlier."
Yue Ning naturally wanted to send Qin Wan back to Dongshi, but when she heard the words, she said, "Is this the fourth person to die?"
Qin Wan sighed, "No, it's the fourth person."
Yue Ning frowned, "Why have there been no clues for so long, and everyone's death method is different."
Qin Wan wanted to tell Yue Ning that the murderer's method of killing came from the teachings of the Moon Worship Sect, but after thinking about it, he didn't say it out. The case has not been investigated yet, and it would be no good for Yue Ning to know more.
The carriage drove slowly, and after a while, the two arrived in Dongshi again.
Yue Ning put the picture of Cangsong in the carriage, and followed Qin Wan to Shuyufang.
The old lady and several women who came to cry earlier were gone, only Zhan Yang was directing the officers to search and rummage in the fire scene. Seeing Qin Wan and Yue Ning coming, Zhan Yang hurriedly bowed to salute.
Daoist Zhang came out from the backyard, saw Qin and Wan come back, and quickly came to salute.
Qin Wan thought for a while and said, "Master Taoist, four people have died now. From the first person to the present, is there a rule to follow? If the first person is a skinning hell, then in the teachings of the Moon Worship Sect, the first Is the first level of hell the flaying hell? Is the second level the tongue-plucking hell? And the fourth level, is it the fire hell?"
Taoist Zhang nodded, "It's true—"
After a pause, Taoist Zhang said again, "I know what the princess wants to ask. The fifth level of hell, called Stone Mill Hell, is to punish those who waste grains and food and violate the precepts. Let's not talk about wasting food, breaking the precepts." , to punish monks, Taoists, or other religious believers who have violated the teachings.”
Qin Wan looked at Taoist Zhang, "A person who broke the precept?"
Taoist Zhang chuckled, "Yes, counting, I can be considered a violator."
Daoist Zhang is a Taoist priest of wine and meat, and Qin Wan felt very helpless about this, "Maybe the Taoist deduces the time and place of the next murder?"
Taoist Zhang nodded, "I'm going back to the Yamen right now, but it will take two days to find out."
Qin Wan nodded, then looked at Zhan Yang, "The women just now were..."
"It's Wang Shouchang's mother, as well as his wife and concubines. The entire Wang family relies on Wang Shouchang alone and this shop for support. Now that Wang Shouchang is dead, their family has no pillar for a while."
Qin Wan asked again, "The thing about setting fire to commit evil..."
Zhan Yang's eyes darkened, "I asked. At first, the old lady didn't say anything, so I asked an old servant next to the old lady. The old servant said that Wang Shouchang played with fire and burned a servant girl to death when he was young. Wang Shouchang was preparing to take the imperial examination to become an official, so he didn't dare to say anything about it. To the outside world, he only said that the maid accidentally set the fire on herself. It has been almost thirty years since this happened.
Qin Wan frowned, thirty years? How many people know what happened thirty years ago
Zhan Yang really continued, "It stands to reason that not many people know about this matter, even Wang Shouchang's wife and concubines don't know about it, but the murderer knows about it..."
Qin Wan thought for a while, "The deceased was a businessman, and he must have known many people. Maybe someone will know about this matter."
Zhan Yang nodded, "This subordinate will continue to investigate, princess, this place is very messy, you should go back to the Hou Mansion first, if there is any news, the subordinate will naturally send someone to inform you."
Qin Wan had no choice but to nod, while Yue Ning listened to these words, but didn't ask any further questions. After walking out, he said, "Is the murderer a believer in Moon Worship?"
Qin Wan hurriedly said, "Have you heard of Moon Worship Sect?"
Yue Ning showed suspicion, "I've heard of it, but I can't remember where I heard it from. What hell are you talking about just now? What is this person going to do?"
Qin Wan didn't intend to tell Yue Ning, but he didn't intend to hide it from Yue Ning, so he said, "I heard from that Daoist Zhang that this person may want to fulfill some kind of prayer, but this person believes in the most magical branch of the Moon Worship Sect." , use a living person as a sacrifice."
Yue Ning's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and seeing Qin Wan's serious face, she stopped asking, "This murderer is so vicious, he must be a vicious person. You must be careful when you help the yamen."
Qin Wan nodded, "Don't worry, I know."
After Yue Ning gave some instructions, she got into the carriage and left. Qin Wan stood there for a while, then got into the carriage and headed to the Hou Mansion. The carriage went all the way north, and soon entered Xinglefang. In front of the Hou's Mansion, Qin Wan just got off the carriage, but saw a person and a horse waiting in front of the Hou's Mansion, Qin Wan frowned, "Princess Tuoba?!"
Tuoba Wugao sat on the horse's back, and when he heard the words, he turned around and was overjoyed to see Qin Wan finally came back, "You're back!"
Qin Wan came over, "Why is the princess here?"
Tuoba Wu said happily, "The queen intends to marry the fifth princess to the Northern Wei Dynasty. We are preparing to return to the Northern Wei Dynasty in the past two days, and we will leave in three days..."
Qin Wan was surprised when he heard that the queen wanted Yan Zhen to marry into the Northern Wei Dynasty