Liver into a martial arts legend: starting with Embroidered Spring Blade

Chapter 82: Go take a shower and come to my room later [21]

Jiang Xuan returned to the Right Thousand Households Office with a gloomy face.

"grown ups!"

Upon learning that Jiang Xuan's cousin was in trouble, Xu Longqing and others all rushed back to see if there was anything they could do to help.

Even the other centurions, including the five who were caned a few days ago, were now standing in the government office waiting in an orderly manner.

Because just an hour ago, someone saw Hou Zhen returning from the Northern Pacification Office with a gloomy face.

After some inquiries, I found out that Commander Xu had gone to support Jiang Xuan in person. It was said that Hou Zhen was even forced to bow his head and apologize to Jiang Xuan in person.

When they heard about this, they were shocked. These five people decisively rebelled. At this moment, they had already made up their minds that they would stay as far away from that kid Hou Zhen as possible. The only way to find a bright future was to follow the footsteps of the captain.

It's just that they grew up a little late.

At this moment, the five of them were feeling a little nervous, fearing that Jiang Xuan would continue to leave them out in the cold.

Jiang Xuan glanced at everyone without saying much. He walked straight to the main seat and sat down. He looked at Lu Jianxing and asked, "How's the investigation going on?"

"I found out, sir!"

Lu Jianxing quickly handed over a file and said in a deep voice, "Your guess is correct. The most beautiful courtesan in the Imperial Music Bureau, Zhou Miaotong, is indeed related to that traitor Hokusai from half a year ago!"

Jiang Xuan took the file, opened it, and examined it carefully:
In the fourth year of the Tianqi reign, Zhou Shunchang, a deputy minister of the Ministry of Literature, was arrested and imprisoned for allegedly soliciting influence and accepting bribes. Upon investigation, the evidence was irrefutable, and according to the law, his property was confiscated and he was exiled… His wife and daughters included… his eldest daughter, Zhou Miaoxuan, and his second daughter, Zhou Miaotong…

"Zhou Miaoxuan, Zhou Miaotong...it's just as I expected!"

A cold light flashed in Jiang Xuan's eyes.

These two women are indeed related, and they are sisters!
In this case, it is no surprise that Yin Cheng would be fascinated by Zhou Miaotong.

It is very likely that Zhou Miaotong did this intentionally.

After all, a woman who can be called the most beautiful woman in the Imperial Music Bureau must be good-looking. Coupled with that pitiful expression, she will definitely arouse the desire to protect in most men, not to mention an idiot like Yin Cheng who has no control over women.

When someone just snaps their fingers, their soul flies away without knowing where it is.

As for motivation, is there any need to explain?
Naturally, he wanted to use this method to get rid of Yin Cheng and avenge Hokusai who died half a year ago!
"First it was Yin Cheng, and next, I'm afraid they'll try to deal with me, right?"

Jiang Xuan sneered in his heart and secretly thought about other details of the case.

I'm afraid Zhou Miaoxuan alone would not be able to plan such a big thing, and even if she could, she would not be able to destroy the evidence.

There must be someone helping her behind the scenes?
And who could it be?
——Yan Mansion, Yan Junbin, the son of Yan Peiwei, the Chief Censor of the Censorate!

That is Zhou Xiaotong’s mistress!

Jiang Xuan's eyes were cold as he looked at Lu Jianxing and Xu Longqing and said coldly, "Go to the Qianhu Office later and ask Pei Lun for a painting. Then search the entire city for the person in the painting."

"Remember, the bigger the noise, the better!"

"Also, send someone to secretly monitor the residences of the Jiaofang Bureau and Yan Peiwei, the Deputy Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The person in the portrait is very likely to appear in these two places. If they are found, surround them with people and notify me later!"

"Yes!" Lu Jianxing and Xu Longqing bowed solemnly, turned around and strode away.

Upon seeing this, the other centurions also looked towards Jiang Xuan with anticipation and trepidation, their expressions speaking for themselves.

Jiang Xuan glanced at them and said calmly, "If you have nothing to do, go and help find someone."

After being left out to dry for so many days, they should know the importance of it.

If they dare to do anything secretly in the future, there are plenty of ways to deal with them.

"Yes, sir!" Everyone was immediately delighted.

The five centurions in particular breathed a sigh of relief, turned around quickly, and ran out quickly, not daring to delay at all.

This is a good opportunity to redeem oneself for one's crime!
Jiang Xuan watched everyone leave quietly, but his eyes turned cold again.

At this moment, he was not sure whether he could find the scholar who sold calligraphy and paintings.

But as long as this scholar is still in the capital.

The bigger the noise, the more panicked he will become.

When people are in a panic, it is easy to show their chicken feet.

Of course, even if you can’t find it, it doesn’t matter.

It just takes a little more time.

Now that you know the answer, is it difficult to deduce the process?

This was not done in previous investigations because one’s status and position were not high enough, and there were no clues to make reasonable inferences.

And right now, regardless of anything else, just the file in my hand is enough.

Because half a year ago, Hokusai not only wrote calligraphy and paintings to describe Wei Zhongxian, but also participated in the case of assassinating the emperor.

This incident was Wei Zhongxian's Achilles' heel.

Once he gets to the bottom of this matter.

Everyone involved in this matter and related to Zhou Miaotong must die!

……

It was winter, and as the sun set, it quickly became dark.

The entire Right Thousand Households Unit was mobilized to search everywhere in the capital, causing a huge commotion.

Not only did it alarm many wealthy and powerful families, but even ordinary people dared not go out anymore.

When the Jinyiwei arrest people, it is often accompanied by blood and gore. If you don't want to die, it's best to stay at home.

Of course, some businesses opened at night have not been affected much and are still bustling with singing and dancing.

Dongcheng District, Jiaofangsi.

Amidst the noisy sounds of entertainment, there was an attic that was very quiet.

The fire in the house is burning brightly.

Beside the fire, a woman in red, with a gentle and cool temperament, nestled in the arms of a young man and whispered, "The Jinyiwei are already tracking us down. Jiang Xuan, the captain of the Right Division, is extremely intelligent. He will definitely see that this is a setup. He will find out about this sooner or later. You should leave."

"No, I can't bear to leave you."

The young man, dressed in fine clothes and handsome, hugged the woman tightly, inhaling her fragrance, and said, "Don't worry, I have arranged everything long ago. Even if the Jinyiwei investigate the case, they will have to provide evidence. If they find this place, you can just say you didn't know."

"The Imperial Guards don't know our relationship, so they can't possibly suspect me."

"Now, Yin Cheng has been captured and taken to the Northern Pacification Division. He will undoubtedly die. After I deal with him, I will find a way to deal with Jiang Xuan and Pei Lun and avenge your sister!"

Hearing this, the woman's eyes showed a touch of emotion. She raised her head and stroked the young man's cheek: "Jun Bin..."

"Miaotong..."

The two of them were getting closer and closer, and were about to touch each other.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and a flamboyant old procuress walked in. Upon seeing this scene, she hurried forward to stop them: "Oh Miaotong, Master Yan, Lord Wang has been waiting downstairs for a long time, and you are still here being so affectionate, Lord Wang will be anxious later!"

The young man's eyes flashed with displeasure at being interrupted. He stood up angrily and said, waving his sleeves, "Aunt Xue, Lord Wang is a guest, but I am not. You still owe me the money!"

"Oh, you..." Aunt Xue put her hands on her hips, wanting to say, "Hasn't it been enough that you've come here to get something for free?"
"Junbin!"

Zhou Miaotong quickly stopped him and said softly, "You go first. Come earlier next time. I'll wait for you."

After a pause, Zhou Miaotong whispered a reminder: "Also, although they don't know our relationship, they can find out that you come here often."

"For some reason, my eyelids have been twitching a lot today. I have a bad feeling about this. You must be careful."

Hearing this, Yan Junbin could only suppress his anger and nodded, "Okay, don't worry Miaotong, I will take care of it."

After saying that, he glanced at Aunt Xue beside him, snorted coldly, and left with a wave of his sleeves.

"What are you humming about? I don't owe you anything!"

Aunt Xue kept scolding him, "Young Master Yan, you're still a whore. If you're really capable, you should pay her to redeem her. Why are you being so bossy in front of me?"

"Aunt Xue!"

Zhou Miaotong frowned and shouted, "Forget it, I'll go down and accompany Lord Wang. Junbin is ignorant, please don't argue with him."

Aunt Xue snorted coldly and gave up.

Zhou Miaotong sighed, went back to the dressing table to touch up her makeup, and then walked downstairs slowly.

On the other side, Yan Junbin left from the back door with a sullen look on his face. He stepped onto a carriage waiting at the door and said coldly, "Go home!"

"Yes, young master." The coachman flicked the whip and drove the carriage forward.

Under the cover of night, several figures lurked in the darkness, following the carriage slowly and leisurely.

……

The carriage arrived at the back gate of Yan's mansion.

The coachman got out and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the back door opened and the carriage drove straight in.

When he arrived at the mansion, Yan Junbin got off the carriage with a gloomy face and prepared to return to his room.

But suddenly thinking of Zhou Miaotong's reminder, Yan Junbin felt a little uneasy, so he went straight to a corridor in the backyard and heard the noisy sound of someone shouting from a distance.

"big big big!"

"Shut up! Shut up! Buddha bless you...Fuck you!"

This is where the servants of the Yan Mansion rest.

Yan Junbin frowned and pushed open the door. He saw that the room was brightly lit by candles. Seven or eight people were gathered together, shaking dice and gambling enthusiastically.

Hearing the noise, everyone turned around and was startled. They quickly stood up and saluted respectfully: "Master!"

Yan Junbin glanced at the dice cup and money on the table and scolded in a deep voice: "It's already this time and you're still having fun? Don't you have to work tomorrow?"

"Master, we'll take it now!"

Everyone's expression changed slightly and they quickly began to clean up.

Yan Junbin looked at one of them and shouted, "Jiang An, come out."

"Yes, Master."

A fair-looking young man walked out with some trepidation.

Yan Junbin took him to a secluded place outside and said in a deep voice, "The Jinyiwei are already tracking you. During this period of time, you must stay in the mansion and do not go out."

The young man's face changed, and he suddenly felt a little panicked: "Master, if they find out, I..."

Yan Junbin waved his hand and said soothingly, "Don't worry, I've already told everyone in the mansion, no one dares to tell anyone outside."

"Wait a couple of days until the situation calms down, and I'll arrange for you to leave the city and go to Hangzhou to help take care of my family's business there. Come back in a year or two and everything will be fine."

"Yes, thank you, young master." Hearing this, the young man felt much more relieved.

Yan Junbin nodded and turned to leave, but thinking about how angry he was at the Jiaofangsi tonight, he realized that he probably wouldn't be able to sleep if he went back now. So he turned back to look at the young man and ordered, "Go take a shower and come to my room later."

The young man blushed, not daring to refuse, and whispered, "I understand, Master."

In the flowers not far away, a black shadow twitched his mouth, turned quietly, and disappeared into the night.

……

Day two.

"Any news?"

In the right yamen, Jiang Xuan looked at Lu Jianxing and others in front of him with a serious expression.

Everyone looked at each other and shook their heads.

"Your Excellency, we searched the entire city all night yesterday, but did not find the person in the portrait." The one hundred households bowed in a deep voice.

Jiang Xuan's face darkened, and he asked, "What about the Jiaofang Bureau and the Yan Mansion? Have they found anything?"

"Your Excellency, our people have been keeping an eye on it, but haven't found anything yet." Lu Jianxing bowed. Hearing this, Jiang Xuan frowned.

A day has passed. If we still can't find him today, we have to take a risk and arrest him first and then interrogate him severely.

After all, Cui Yingyuan only gave three days.

stomping on...

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded, and a tall, handsome and cold-looking man walked in quickly, bowing and reporting: "Your Excellency, I have already found out that the person in the portrait is in the Yan Mansion!"

Everyone was shocked and looked at the man in surprise.

Jiang Xuan was also slightly stunned. He looked at this person, his eyes narrowed slightly, and said, "Captain An, are you sure?"

An Jianqing bowed in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, I followed Yan Peiwei's son Yan Junbin's carriage into the Yan residence last night and saw the person in the portrait with my own eyes. I guarantee this with my life!"

"it is good!"

Jiang Xuan stood up, looked deeply at An Jianqing, and said, "If this case is solved, you will be the first to be credited."

An Jianqing felt relieved and said, "Thank you, sir!"

Jiang Xuan nodded, then a murderous look flashed in his eyes. He looked at everyone and said coldly, "Action!"

"Yes!"

……

Jiaofang Division.

It was the coldest time of the year, morning, and the weather was cold, so most of the girls were still resting.

But in the Nuanxiang Pavilion, the melodious sound of the piano still rang out.

In the room, a drunken official leaned on a blanket, leisurely enjoying the piano music, clapping his hands and praising from time to time: "Good!"

Across from her, Zhou Miaotong, who was playing the piano, had a hint of disgust in her eyes, and a hint of fatigue between her brows.

She hadn't slept all night, and this was the seventh guest she had received.

But there was no other way. As the most beautiful courtesan in Nuanxiang Pavilion, she had to endure all of this, and the person in front of her would not allow her to refuse.

Bang!
In this quiet atmosphere, a loud noise suddenly occurred.

The door suddenly opened and a dense crowd of figures rushed in.

The sound of the piano paused, Zhou Miaotong looked up, her expression suddenly changed, and a hint of panic appeared in her eyes.

The official was also awakened. He turned around and looked, his expression changed slightly: "Jinyiwei!"

"Jinyiwei is doing business. All outsiders, get out."

Xu Longqing led his men in and strode in, shouting in a cold voice.

The official looked a little embarrassed and said in a deep voice, "I am Cui Cheng, a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue. I am on leave today, so I came here to relax. I have done nothing wrong. Even if the Jinyiwei want to arrest someone, they have to provide evidence, right?"

Xu Longqing slowly walked up to Cui Cheng. His burly figure exuded a strong sense of oppression as he stared at Cui Cheng and said calmly, "Master Cui, we are here on orders to arrest the traitor Zhou Miaotong. This has nothing to do with you, Master. However, if you insist on intervening, then we can only report it to you. Master Cui and the traitors will be arrested together."

"Master Cui, it's your choice whether you want to leave now or follow me to the Northern Pacification Office."

Cui Cheng's expression suddenly changed. He glanced at Zhou Miaotong and said hastily, "I have nothing to do with this matter. I didn't know this woman was a traitor. Stop slandering me!"

After saying that, he quickly picked up his clothes and hurried outside.

No one stopped him.

Xu Longqing turned around, looked at Zhou Miaotong inside, and waved his hand coldly: "Take her away!"

Zhou Miaotong's expression changed slightly, and she gritted her teeth and said, "My Lords, I wonder what crime I have committed? Even the Imperial Guards can't arrest people for no reason, right?"

Xu Longqing's eyes flashed with sarcasm, and he said, "You know what you did. Since we dared to come here, we must have solid evidence."

After saying that, Xu Longqing waved his hand, turned away, and left.

Several captains immediately stepped forward and arrested Zhou Miaotong.

Zhou Miaotong's heart sank. She turned her head to look in the direction of Yan's residence, a flash of panic in her eyes: "Jun Bin..."

……

Yanfu.

A dense group of Jinyiwei came in a line and surrounded the entire Yan Mansion, making it impossible for anyone to escape.

Hoof-clack, hoof-clack...

The team dispersed, and Jiang Xuan, wearing a white flying fish suit, with a tall figure, came riding a horse.

"Sir!" Lu Jianxing and others saluted.

Jiang Xuan said calmly, "We'll only take Yan Junbin and the scholar in the portrait. Remember not to cause any trouble, or else it will give people something to talk about and cause more trouble."

"Yes, sir!" everyone shouted.

"Who is willing to go in and take him away?" Jiang Xuan asked.

"I'm willing to take up my humble position!"

"I beg your pardon!"

Everyone rushed to speak.

Jiang Xuan glanced at them and said calmly, "Lu Jianxing, An Jianqing."

"I'm here!" The two were immediately delighted and hurried out.

Jiang Xuan nodded: "You two go in and take him away. Remember, I want him alive."

"As ordered!"

The two men bowed solemnly.

Then, Lu Jianxing turned around and called out, "Jin Yichuan, Ding Xiu, the two of you follow me in."

"Yes, sir!" Jin Yichuan and the other man walked out and followed Lu Jianxing to the Yan Mansion.

An Jianqing was alone with a sword, his expression cold, and he did not bring any subordinates with him.

Soon, the four of them arrived at the gate of Yan's house and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door opened, and a servant from the Yan Mansion appeared tremblingly at the door. He looked at the terrifying scene outside, swallowed, and asked, "What can I do for you all?"

"Jinyiwei is here to do the work. Open the door." Lu Jianxing said in a deep voice.

The servant looked frightened and at a loss, and looked back.

"Open the door."

A steady voice came from behind, and then a middle-aged man in official uniform appeared behind the servant. He glanced at the scene outside, his face somewhat solemn, and asked, "Excuse me, sir, what crime have I committed that has necessitated such a large-scale deployment?"

Lu Jianxing narrowed his eyes and said, "Master Yan, there are two people in your mansion who are involved in a serious case. My master has specially sent us here to ask them to come with us. This is the imperial edict."

As Lu Jianxing spoke, he took out the driver's license from his pocket and handed it over.

Yan Pei took the invitation and looked at it. His heart sank. Then he sighed, signaled the servant to open the door, and said, "Please come in."

The four of them then entered and the door closed again.

Jiang Xuan stood quietly there, watching the four people enter the Yan Mansion without saying a word.

At this time, someone nearby whispered, "Sir, it's said that Yan Peiwei is not only the Chief Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate, but also a member of the Golden Sword Sect. He has dozens of retainers in his mansion, all of whom are highly skilled in martial arts. If they resist arrest, I'm afraid there will be some trouble."

"I actually hope he resists arrest."

Jiang Xuan remained calm and unmoved.

Although he didn't know how strong An Jianqing was, in the original drama of "The Sword of Blood and Valour", he was able to compete with Yuan Chengzhi in the early stage, so his martial arts must be strong.

Although he is still young, he should not be too bad. His strength is probably even above Ding Xiu, and his internal strength has reached the innate level.

In addition to Ding Xiu, a first-rate master, there are Lu Jianxing and Jin Yichuan, two second-rate masters.

It would be a waste of resources for the Yan Mansion to deploy such a large force.

At this time, in Yan Mansion.

As soon as Lu Jianxing and his three companions stepped into the mansion, dozens of guests from the middle courtyard surrounded them, all with fierce eyes and fierce aura.

"Go back!"

Yan Peiwei gave the order in a deep voice, then turned around and explained, "When I was young, I studied martial arts at the Golden Sword Sect. These are my disciples. Firstly, they are here to teach me martial arts, and secondly, they are here to protect the Yan Mansion. When the Jinyiwei come to do business, they are bound to be nervous. I hope the four gentlemen will forgive me."

"It's okay, Lord Yan, you're too polite." Lu Jianxing bowed.

An Jianqing just glanced at the ferocious guests around him, his eyes did not change at all, and were extremely cold.

"father!"

At this moment, Yan Junbin rushed out of the room and shouted, "Surround them all!"

slam-la-

In an instant, dozens of retainers drew their swords and surrounded Lu Jianxing and his four companions.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Lu Jianxing narrowed his eyes and said, "Master Yan, what do you mean?"

Yan Peiwei was also a little slow to react, and then he quickly shouted, "Junbin, what are you doing? The Jinyiwei are only here to arrest two people. If my Yan Mansion is implicated, I will explain to the court. Why don't you leave now!"

"Dad, why don't you understand? They are here to arrest me!"

Yan Junbin shouted with a fierce look in his eyes. At this moment, he no longer had any hope.

Although I don’t know how the Jinyiwei found out about him, the entire Yan Mansion was surrounded at this moment, definitely because of that incident.

At this point, how could he just sit there and wait for death?!

"what?!"

Yan Peiwei was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Lu Jianxing: "My Lords, you..."

Lu Jianxing said calmly, "Mr. Yan is right. We are here for him. Please, Mr. Yan and the person in the portrait, come with us."

Lu Jianxing said as he unfolded a portrait.

Yan Peiwei's face changed immediately, and he looked at Yan Junbin and shouted angrily: "Rebellious son, what on earth have you done?!"

Yan Junbin gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, it's too late to say anything now. If this matter is exposed, the eunuch party will not let us go. Get out of the way quickly. Only by capturing these four Jinyiwei and holding them hostage can we have a chance to escape!"

"presumptuous!"

Yan Peiwei said angrily, "My Yan family has been loyal and righteous for generations. How could we do such a treasonous thing? No matter what you have done, please come with us first. If you are innocent, your father will report it to the court and find a way to save you."

"I..." Yan Junbin didn't know how to start, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Dad, even if I'm innocent, they still have the final say in the imperial prison. Why are you so naive?"

"Go! Capture them!"

As he said that, Yan Junbin pulled Yan Peiwei back and shouted while waving his hands.

"stop!"

Yan Peiwei's face changed drastically and he quickly shouted orders.

But it was still too late.

Choke, choke——

With their swords drawn, Lu Jianxing and his three companions would not sit still and wait to die, so a fierce battle broke out.

In an instant, screams and sounds of fighting resounded throughout the Yan Mansion.

Yan Peiwei's face turned pale as he collapsed to the ground, muttering, "It's over. My Yan family... is over!"

(End of this chapter)