The old east wind comes to dream

Gu Zizhan wrote the secret book overnight and handed it to Ma Chengda.

She didn't have much contact with Ma Chengda, but after a few times, she also knew that the other party's eyes were fierce, so she couldn't help being a little afraid.

Three days later, before Tianshun Emperor's reply, Ma Chengda took a group of people and rushed to Hexi Mansion.After all, several of Cao Yan's properties were in Hexi Mansion back then, so I should check them first.

From Hedong Mansion to Hexi Mansion, we passed Angcheng.

This is the place where Gu Zizhan first woke up, the place where she and Chu Lan met for the first time, and even the hometown of her previous life.Gu Zizhan revisited his old place, and seeing the familiar city gate tower suddenly felt like a dream.

Chu Lan led the horse and stood beside her, knowing what she was thinking. Seeing that no one was paying attention, she leaned close to Gu Zizhan's ear, and said with a soft smile, "There is no hydrangea to choose a relative today."

Gu Zizhan was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help laughing.As he walked, he said, "I don't know if that Miss Zhou finally chose her husband."

Chu Lan gave her a white look, "It's all my concubine's fault that prevented Mr. Gu from embracing the beauty."

Gu Zizhan smiled shamelessly, "Where is it, it is thanks to Dr. Chu that Xiaosheng can embrace a beauty!"

Fu You, who was walking in front, just turned around and saw Gu Zizhan smiling ambiguously at the skinny and dark attendant beside her, he couldn't help but look a few more times in surprise, feeling a little strange in his heart, could it be that he was dazzled?Why did he feel that the two of them were too close?

After staying in Angcheng for one night, everyone in Dali Temple continued to go to Hexi Mansion.

Chu Lan and Gu Zizhan parted ways. At the beginning, she used the excuse to go back to the Chu Mansion for a short stay, but now it has been more than half a month, and she will not go back again, worrying about arousing the suspicion of King Yu.In addition, I received a letter from Duan Yong, saying that the caravan had returned and had a lot of harvest, and someone needed to go back to take care of it.Gu Zizhan was generous, facing Chu Lan, he said that he would hand over all the gains this time to her.

Chu Lan pursed her lips and said nothing, expressing her acceptance.

The two of them met in Angcheng, and now they were separated in Angcheng. Gu Zizhan looked at the back of Chu Lan leaving in the middle of the night, and felt an inexplicable sense of sadness in his heart.She naturally didn't know that because of this trip, some of Chu Lan's original thoughts were dispelled, and after that, new expectations arose.

This case is far more complicated than imagined.At the beginning, Pei Wenqing declared his ambition by death in the main hall. Although his courage was commendable, once he died, the stigma behind him could no longer be refuted.The crown prince didn't believe that Pei Wenqing took bribes, and he also had doubts about the reply that came from him that day, let alone that the so-called private cast official bank was related to the East Palace, so he pinned his hopes on Dali Temple.

But as far as the current clues are concerned, it is very unfavorable to Donggong.The ledger found here by Liu Chong confirmed Pei Wenqing's acceptance of bribes.In this regard, Chu Lan once suspected that someone's handwriting was forged, but there were very few people with motives, and even fewer who could reach in.What's more, there is no evidence to support it at all.

Before leaving, Chu Lan handed Gu Zizhan a waist badge. Gu Zizhan held the waist badge in his hand and stroked the words "East Palace Order" on it, feeling extremely heavy.

When setting off on the second day, Fu You saw that the entourage next to Gu Zizhan was not there, so he couldn't help but rode up to him and asked, "Brother-in-law, where is your entourage?"

Gu Zizhan glanced at him, and continued to deceive this stupid brother: "I have been away from home for a long time, and my family members are a little worried, so I asked her to go back and report her safety."

Fu You rubbed his stomach and nodded, "I'm relieved when she's gone."

Gu Zizhan was surprised, "Why?"

Just as Fu You was about to speak, he looked around again, lowered his voice and said, "I think she's a little dishonest, don't be seduced by this kind of servant!" He clicked his tongue a few more times, "How dare you seduce the master with such an ugly face? This kind of person, I have to ask someone to break her legs when I go back!"

Gu Zizhan was funny and angry, knocked on Fu Youyuan's chubby head, and cursed: "Mouth full of nonsense!" After thinking for a while, he said: "You dare to say that she is ugly, so you have to be careful about your little cousin beating you. Dare to break her leg? Hmph, you dare!" After finishing speaking, he rode ahead in a good mood.

Fu You scratched his head and thought about it for a long time, and suddenly he had a flash of inspiration, his face was full of disbelief, he caught up with Gu Zizhan, and asked in a low voice: "What do you mean? What does she, she, she have to do with my cousin You'er?"

Gu Zizhan didn't hide it from him, snorted, and replied, "It's the concubine of this son! I am!"

Fu You was shocked, and curled up on the horse's back like a wooden chicken.

Gu Zizhan patted his head and said with a chuckle, "Remember to keep it secret." Then he put his horse on his back, humming a ditty and took a step ahead.

Only Liu Fu You's eyes were dull, and his expression was unlovable.

When they arrived at Hexi Mansion, Ma Chengda led the crowd to Erlun County, Enzhou, where the Hexi Xiao cavalry guards were stationed.

At this time, Emperor Tianshun's secret decree had arrived, and he granted Ma Cheng the right to act cheaply, and gave him a badge of "as if I came in person", and all the people in Dali Temple became imperial envoys.

But after seeing the commander of the Xiaoqiguards, Wang Yu, Ma Chengda did not show his waist card, but simply explained his purpose and tried it out first.

Wang Xuan looked less than thirty, but he had been in the officialdom for a long time, and he was very respectful to Ma Chengda and others, and personally arranged for them to live in his mansion.

Gu Zizhan looked around, this Wang Xuan's mansion was very luxurious, and the mansion of the commander of the sixth rank was even more exquisite and gorgeous than the homes of many third and fourth rank officials in the capital, he couldn't help secretly marveling.

Wang Xuan was even more lavish, and those who were above the seventh rank were arranged with single rooms, and they were also assigned maids to serve them.He was clearly aware of Gu Zizhan's status as the eldest son, so he gave her more preferential treatment, and the bed arrangement was not inferior to that of Prince Yu's Mansion.Seeing this, Ma Chengda put on a dark face and waved all the people out.

He and Xing Kang discussed in the room for a long time. After Xing Kang came out, he immediately brought Fu You and Wang Shuli, ordered a team of officials from Dali Temple, and rushed to the properties of Cao Yan in Hexi Prefecture.

Seeing that he didn't call him, Gu Zizhan grabbed Xing Kang before leaving, and volunteered: "Master Xing, if your lord encounters difficulties on this trip, Zizhan is willing to go with you."

Xing Kang smiled and patted her on the shoulder, and said: "It's nothing serious, it's just a routine investigation, and I'll be back within five days. Gu Sicheng will stay here and follow Master Shaoqing's arrangement."

Gu Zizhan could only nod in response.

In the past few days, Ma Chengda has been arguing with the king.Wang Xie seemed bold, but in fact he was very smooth, and his words and actions were impeccable, as if nothing happened in Hexi Xiao's cavalry and everything was peaceful.

Ma Chengda sent Gu Zizhan to take people to the Xiaoqiwei camp to check, but they also encountered soft nails, not to mention the accounts of weapons, and they couldn't even touch the door of the armory.

For five or six days in a row, Ma Chengda and the others seemed to be trapped in this mansion. Although there was no hindrance in going in and out, no matter where they went, they were followed by Wang Xuan's personal soldiers.Seeing this, Ma Chengda sullenly called Wang Sicheng to make some arrangements, and saw Wang Sicheng took several people away from the side door of the mansion, and he didn't know where he was going.

Ten days had passed since arriving in Erlun County, and Ma Chengda still found nothing, even Xing Kang and others did not come back.Gu Zizhan was anxious and slightly worried.

On this day, Wang Xun held a banquet in the mansion for Ma Chengda and others, and Gu Zizhan naturally attended the banquet.

There was a lot of wine and meat on the table, and the few people on Wang Xuan's side greeted them warmly and in high spirits. Looking at the Dali Temple side, Ma Chengda still had a straight face, and everyone under him was depressed and frowning .

Wang Xuan greeted: "My lords have worked hard to investigate the case, but this matter really has nothing to do with me, the Hexi Xiao cavalry guards. I can't help you, and I really blame myself for my humble job."

Pointing to a plate of exquisite dishes, he said to Ma Chengda: "This dish of tofu and duck feet is a famous dish in Nelun County. Please try it. Hollow out the duck feet and marinate the meat and tofu. Together, simmer on low heat for a day, the tofu is not broken but the taste of the meat is in. During the period, the duck feet are stewed with the best medicinal materials to ensure that the meat is delicious. Then take out the tofu and put them in the duck feet. The taste of the two is mixed. It’s a top-notch tonic.”

A deputy commander next to him added with a smile, "Master Wang has already explained the subtleties of this, so I will say something more, this dish also has a name called 'all in the palm'!"

After hearing the two of them sing and finish speaking, several people in Dali Temple looked at each other in blank dismay, it was clear that there was something in the words! "It's all in the palm of your hand", doesn't it mean that their trip is controlled by the other party?At that moment, the faces of several young officials were stained with anger, it was really deceiving!

Ma Chengda smiled lightly, and didn't try the duck's feet. Instead, he picked up a piece of braised carp next to him and put it in his mouth. It's too troublesome, it takes so much effort, and if one of the processes goes wrong, I'm afraid it will cause the whole dish to become waste."

Without waiting for Wang Xuan to speak, Ma Chengda continued: "This braised carp has some taste, especially this fish. Although the head of the fish is big, if it falls into the net, it will be difficult to escape." To Wang Xun, he said, "What does Commander Wang think? Is what I said right?"

Wang Xun's face flushed red, obviously suppressing his anger.Suddenly he laughed and replied: "Your Excellency's words are not bad, it is exactly the truth! It's just that this carp comes from the local Nelun River, not to mention that the body of the carp is slippery and hard to catch, but the head of the carp is extremely hard. The fish teeth are sharp, and ordinary fishing nets cannot trap them."

Ma Chengda nodded leisurely, instead of looking at Wang Xie, he concentrated on eating and replied: "That's right. But now, isn't it also captured by Commander Wang, and has it become my dinner? "

Before Wang Xie could speak, the deputy commander beside him had already stood up, and said angrily, "Master Ma, what do you mean? You are eating, and you want to smash the bowl!"

Ma Chengda glanced at him, took the handkerchief from the handmaiden who had been frightened behind him, wiped his mouth, and said with a smile: "Aren't you talking about the dishes? Why is this lord in a hurry?"

Looking at Wang Xing again, "What does Commander Wang think? But what happened that I don't know about? Or do you also think that this officer said something that shouldn't be said?"

With a livid face, Wang Xuan waved his hand to tell the deputy commander to sit down, and replied stiffly: "My lord is right, of course. It's a humble job that doesn't discipline well, and my subordinates are all rough people, my lord, don't take these drunken words to heart. "

Ma Chengda laughed and stood up, "I have finished eating, thank you Commander Wang for your hospitality! Farewell!"

Gu Zizhan and the others hurriedly got up, said goodbye to Wang Xuan, and followed quickly.

As soon as he walked out of the house, he heard the sound of dishes being smashed from inside.

Ma Chengda walked in front, apparently in a good mood, and laughed heartily, as if the gloom of the past few days had been swept away.

However, as soon as they arrived at the courtyard where they lived, they saw an official from Dali Temple stumbling in.Seeing Ma Chengda, the man knelt on the ground with a plop and shouted, "Master Shaoqing! It's not good! Something serious happened!"

Ma Chengda stopped, pulled up the official, and asked sharply, "What happened!"

The man touched the hot sweat on his face, and his voice was already crying: "Master Shaoqing! The villain was ordered to wait for Master Xing and his party outside the city. Just now, he met Master Xing who was seriously injured! According to him, last night they Encountered bandits ambush, Lord Xing was seriously injured, Lord Fu and Lord Wang fell off the cliff, dead or alive!"

Ma Chengda pulled the man up. He was burly and strong, and carried the man to the outside of the courtyard, "tell me clearly! Where are they now, tell me quickly!"

Gu Zizhan's eyes went dark, she always felt flustered in the past few days, always worried that something would happen, but she didn't expect that it was Fu You and Wang Shuli who were ambushed!

Fell off the cliff, life and death unknown!These few words almost crushed Gu Zizhan!