Mother Shen was startled by Shen Yurong's sudden action. The chopsticks she was using to pick up the food shook and fell onto the table. She didn't dare to say anything, but continued to eat silently.

Before a few people had finished their meal, there was a commotion outside the mansion, and more and more people gathered.

The servants in the mansion hurried in to report: "Master, please go out and take a look. There is a group of people outside. They have set up a stage in front of the mansion. I wonder what they want to do?"

Shen Yurong's face was extremely cold. She didn't even bother to eat. She put it down and strode out.

Shen's mother and Shen Yurong's sister also followed closely behind. When the door opened, they saw the stage right in front of them. The people on the stage were already dressed up.

Seeing someone coming out, the leader immediately clasped his fists and saluted: "I wonder if the person opposite is Shen Yurong, the scholar Shen."

Shen Yurong took a deep breath, suppressed her temper, and forced a stiff smile: "Yes, it is me. I wonder if you have come to my house for something?"

The person on the stage slowly replied, "Duke Su was deeply moved when he heard Scholar Shen's deep affection for his late wife. Therefore, he specially composed the lyrics and music for this to show his respect."

Duke Su, when did he become friends with the other party? How come he didn't know? Shen Yurong didn't know what the other party was going to do, and she didn't want to get angry immediately.

More and more people gathered around, and when they heard the title of Duke Su, they all fell silent.

"Your name is really useful."

Xiao Heng and Jiu Ning were sitting on the second floor not far away, sipping tea and admiring the performance that was about to begin below. It would be a pity not to see such an important scene in person.

At the same time, Xue Fangfei was beside her. Looking at her husband who had buried her alive in the past, her eyes became red again.

On the stage, the suona and erhu were ready, and a man and a woman, one in red and one in white, stood opposite each other.

Among all kinds of musical instruments, suona is the king, either ascending to heaven or worshipping in the hall.

The pear blossoms are falling, and the beauty is sad. That year in the hall, you said that you would protect me forever and would never worry about me.

But now you and I are separated by life and death, and I still keep my promise.

First bow to heaven and earth, second bow to parents...

A song of happiness, accompanied by suona, made everyone feel the horror of the underworld. On the stage, people in red and white faced each other, worshiping heaven and earth, which made everyone terrified.

When Shen's mother saw this, she thought that her son was going to marry a ghost. How could this be tolerated? Wasn't this a curse on her son?

What's more, her son is already in love with Princess Wan Ning, and he will definitely have a bright future. How can she let these villains ruin it?

"Go away and stop singing. My son is an official. Are you trying to ruin his reputation? It's all that bitch's fault. She was the one who hooked up with the man. What does it have to do with my son?"

Shen's mother rushed onto the stage frantically, pushing and shoving and cursing.

"What's going on? Isn't it said that Master Shen was deeply in love with his deceased wife?"

"It doesn't look like that. How can someone keep calling someone a bitch?"

"I think Scholar Shen is just pretending. I heard that this matter has alarmed His Majesty."

"This Master Shen is obviously not a good person. Don't trust him."

More and more people gathered around, all watching the excitement.

As for Shen Yurong, he stood blankly in front of the mansion gate, without saying a word and without stopping. When the song about the lonely soul in Qingcheng Mountain started to be sung on the stage, he even covered his face and knelt down.

On the second floor in the distance, Xue Fangfei was watching all this with tears streaming down her face.

For many days, she had no place to vent the grievances in her heart, and no one knew the pain in her heart. It was for her father and brother that she was able to walk step by step to where she is today.

Looking at Shen Yurong crying bitterly below, he didn't know if she was pretending to be seen by everyone, or was she embarrassed? In any case, she wouldn't regret it. People like him didn't deserve to regret it.

After Xue Fangfei finished crying, she wiped her tears neatly, said thank you, turned around and left.

"I'm in such a bad state now. I don't know how many times I'll be punished when I go to court tomorrow. Tell me, how are you going to compensate me?"

Xiao Heng's face was full of resentment as he complained to Jiu Ning.

"Who told you your name is useful? I'm sorry for wronging you. Be good!"

Jiuning smiled guiltily, thinking that at worst she could just coax him a few more times in the future.

This suona music was so beautiful that it spread throughout the streets and alleys within half a day, and at the same time, this tragic love story also spread.

Shen Yurong also became quite famous and knelt in the princess's mansion for a whole night.

Xiao Heng has been very busy these days, busy catching people. Jiu Ning has also been busy these days. She has found a store on the second floor with private rooms. She is busy designing and decorating it and tasting the food.

But more important than this was that she took out most of the silver and money awarded by the emperor and began to stockpile food and supplies.

She didn't know when she would need it, but things were about to get chaotic, so it was always better to be prepared.

Xiao Heng arrived at Jiu Ning's shop exhausted. Although it had not opened yet, the aroma was already wafting out. As soon as he entered, he saw several freshly baked dishes on Uncle Li's tray.

"Master, come and try these dishes. How are they?"

Xiao Heng immediately lost all his tiredness, a smile appeared on his face, and he walked to Jiu Ning.

Jiu Ning glanced at the other person. He probably hadn't changed his clothes for two days, and his eyes were blue and black. He couldn't help but feel distressed.

"You just finished court. Why are you here instead of going back to your house to rest?"

Xiao Heng frowned and sighed, "Do you still remember the gangster we captured on Qingcheng Mountain?"

Jiuning nodded.

"He was colluding with Yang Song from the Salt and Iron Bureau, but when they went to arrest Yang Song, he had already written a confession and committed suicide at home!

But today in the court, Judge Kong, who is in charge of the Salt and Iron Department, completely denied any involvement. This has cut off all clues, and it will be difficult to catch the Li family father and son."

Xiao Heng knew that Jiu Ning was smart and often had very unique ideas. Therefore, he was willing to tell him a few things that did not need to be kept secret.

Jiu Ning did not make any judgment on the affairs in the officialdom. The fox always shows its tail. It needs money. Oh, the Ye family. Jiu Ning couldn't help but have a flash of light in his eyes.

"Remember what I told you that day about the man in black who met with Li Zhongnan late at night, and the Ye family in Luyang? Have you found any clues?"

"The man in black you mentioned should be from Dai. The Luyang Ye family hasn't received any news yet. However, Ye Shijie is studying in Mingyi Hall and has been targeted by the Li brothers."

Jiu Ning frowned, a little worried about Ye Shijie's situation. After all, he was her cousin. It would be good to pay more attention to him and give him a hand at critical moments.

She couldn't help but be curious about the identity of the man in black. "Are they from Dai? Li Zhongnan is from King Cheng, yet he's meeting someone from Dai. Could it be that King Cheng is colluding with Dai?"

Xiao Heng had already thought about this problem and discussed it with His Majesty. However, King Cheng was at the frontier and the people were too supportive. It would be difficult to take action against King Cheng without an excuse.

He also told this idea to Jiuning, who smiled slightly and came up with a plan.

"I do have an idea."

Seeing the other party's cunning smile, Xiao Heng knew that the other party's intention should not be underestimated, so he drove Wen Ji and Lu Ji out and guarded the door.

"There are many soldiers on the border who are about to retire, or are about to retire, and who are worried about what will happen to them after they retire.

In this case, Your Majesty, why don't you select a few merchants from Dayan as representatives, grant them the title of Imperial Merchants, and then let them take over these soldiers.

In this way, both sides will be grateful, and word will spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred. Wouldn't this leave a good reputation in the hearts of all the people, especially those in the border areas? "

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