I became an official of the imperial court by eating melons when I was still a baby

Upon hearing this, Minister Lin was no longer sleepy and quickly ran out to ask what was going on.

Upon asking, I found out that it was the bizarre story that had become popular throughout the capital since yesterday afternoon that played an unexpected role.

Just as the day dawned today, several women hurried to the yamen.

Along the way, the women were a little nervous and looked around from time to time, as if they were afraid of being discovered by someone.

The women hurried and finally arrived at the Jingzhao government office just before it opened.

The yamen runner who opened the door saw several nervous-looking aunts standing at the door. He thought something had happened to them and asked hurriedly, "Aunts, is there anything important?"

When the women saw the officers questioning them, they became even more nervous and kept pushing each other.

Finally, the bravest old woman stood up and said, "Sir! Didn't we listen to a few stories about the teahouse yesterday?"

"Sir, you must know that the story is true, right?"

The bailiff nodded in agreement.

Yesterday afternoon, all the yamen runners in the capital city learned about the bizarre story through either hearing or seeing it.

What they know more than ordinary people is that the story is not only true, but it also involves the people of Nanzhao!

What's worse is that it involves the old family of scholars - the Yan family! !

What's even more terrifying is that this matter also concerns the royal family! !

Therefore, when the bailiffs heard the old woman mention this story, their expressions became more serious involuntarily.

When the old woman saw the yamen runner nod, she looked around and then leaned close to the yamen runner's ear and said carefully, "Sir, it seems that we have met the person who 'cannot bask in the sun' mentioned in the story!"

After hearing this, the bailiff's pupils suddenly shrank and his expression became more serious. He directly invited the women into the yamen and hurriedly informed the Jingzhao Yin of the news.

When Jingzhao Yin heard the news, he understood its importance and immediately sent someone to report to the Dali Temple opposite the government office.

That’s right, the Jingzhao Yamen and the Dali Temple were door-to-door, and this was also to save time and procedures in transferring cases between them.

Oh, by the way, the Ministry of Justice is also next to the Jingzhao Yamen.

Well, this location choice perfectly embodies the meaning of “saving trouble”!

Now Shangshu Lin was the head of both the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple, so the Jingzhao Yin quickly sent someone to report to Shangshu Lin.

When Minister Lin met the women, Jingzhao Yin was asking them in a friendly manner about the details of the matter.

They were no longer nervous at this moment, but instead felt a little proud.

Hey!

The other old sisters have never been to the yamen!

Not only did they get in, they also met the high-ranking officials!

The senior official was very kind to them!

This is really a blessing from the ancestors!

It’s time to make a career!

Moreover, according to what the official said, they are the first group of people to make new discoveries!

Now they have not only made progress!

It also brings honor to the family!

While answering Jingzhao Yin's questions, the women grinned with great joy.

When Jingzhao Yin saw Minister Lin, he immediately stood up and bowed.

"Greetings to Minister Lin!"

When the women saw the official who had just been friendly with them suddenly saluted another official very solemnly, they felt uneasy again.

Several people also stood up tremblingly, trying hard to recall the way those rich young ladies bowed, and performed an awkward salute to Minister Lin.

"No need to be so polite, just get down to business!"

Minister Lin didn't waste any time, as it was almost time for the morning court session.

Moreover, Zhao Taiyang’s information is too crucial and cannot be delayed even for a minute!

"Yes!" several people replied respectfully.

Then, Jingzhao Yin sorted out what the woman had just said, and with the woman's occasional supplements, the whole story was revealed.

It turned out that the women all lived in the southern lane of the capital.

The people living in the South Lane are all from families with average economic conditions, but their economic conditions are much better than those in the North Lane. Most of them are families of maids and servants working in various mansions.

Although it was still a coarse linen shirt, at least it had no patches, unlike the people in Beixiang, where people were reluctant to throw away clothes full of patches.

That’s why the people in North Lane were so grateful when the Qin family donated clothes last time.

These women all lived in the middle of South Lane and were among the wealthiest people in the lane.

They are very familiar with each other and often visit each other, bringing snacks and food and gossiping.

But there was a yard in that area that was out of tune with the surrounding area.

The yard is not big, just a small yard with an entrance. You can stand at the gate and shout loudly to talk to people in the main room.

However, although the yard is located in the central area where "every inch of land is worth a lot of money" in the eyes of the people in Nanxiang, it has always been vacant.

The women shouted outside several times but no one responded before they were sure that it was an empty house.

Because this yard "occupies the toilet but does not shit there", it often becomes the subject of gossip among the surrounding residents.

The women who came to report today are the ones who gossip the most.

Some people wondered if the owner of this yard had forgotten that he even had this yard?

Some people also speculated that this courtyard must be one of the courtyards purchased by a wealthy businessman or official for his mistress!

Some people even speculated that the owner of this yard might have died in the yard?

It can be said that the women’s curiosity about this yard has never ceased.

As long as there was the slightest movement in that yard, it would instantly attract the attention of the women living nearby, and then they would take over the surveillance.

For example, Woman A monitors in the morning, Woman B monitors in the afternoon, and Woman C monitors at night, and they take turns in turn until bedtime.

The surveillance continued the next day until the women discovered what was going on in the yard and satisfied their gossip desires.

Moreover, with each handover, the monitor will pass on all the information he observes to the next round of monitors.

Strive to ensure that intelligence is continuously updated!

When Minister Lin heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched.

I silently complained in my heart: Are these Nanxiang aunties so bored that they are restless? They are actually taking turns to monitor? They are really professional.

If the imperial court recruits external personnel for tracking and surveillance, these aunties may all stand out...

And just before dawn yesterday, there was finally movement in that yard.

The noise was first discovered by Aunt You, the woman closest to the yard and also the bravest old woman.

Because Aunt You is too old and sleeps little, she wakes up early in the morning, has breakfast at home, and then starts walking around.

As I walked around, I saw someone quietly entering the yard.

At this moment, Aunt You's eyes lit up instantly.

Hey!

Old sisters!

Here's our chance to crack the gossip!