Toad Palace Spring and Autumn

Wen Chuqing didn't know what happened, but the priorities were clear.He didn't ask any more questions, but hurried back to the palace to summon the doormen, quickly sealed off the mountain and locked the door, and launched a rigorous large-scale search operation on Jiejian Peak.In addition, he also ordered Ruan Kongqi to hand-picked the dungeon roster to check carefully whether any suspicious persons had escaped.After such a non-stop busy day, I found something strange.

It was midsummer, and the sun was scorching hot outside, but the inner garden of Danxia Palace was cold all year round.Walking on the corridor built with carved railings and jade, the towering ancient trees on both sides are densely covered along the way, and sometimes the wind blows, the branches shake, and the shade is scattered all over the place.In view of the urgency of the situation, Yue Yinlin listened to Wen Chuqing's report while walking.

"Half a month ago, there was an infighting among death row prisoners in the Xiling Dungeon, and a group of people were killed and injured in the turmoil." Wen Chuqing's face was a little serious when he said this, "In fact, if you don't compare the roster carefully, it's hard to find out. Who are missing from the prison?"

Yue Yinlin walked swiftly, but there was no expression on his face, and asked lightly: "Then what is the result of your investigation?"

"Compared to other places, there are not many prisoners imprisoned in Xiling Dungeon, but all of them are well-known in the Jianghu. Since the accident happened that night, it can be confirmed that there are seven people who disappeared, including Chuxiu Villa who was taken into custody not long ago. The owner, Lu Changqing."

Hearing this, Yue Yinlin stopped in his footsteps, and there was anger in his brows: "Why did no one report such a big thing?"

Wen Chuqing hurriedly said: "This kind of thing is very common in the prison. Because the person who died was not one of our own, so most of the guards deal with the follow-up hastily, and don't go into it too deeply."

Yue Yinlin's eyes became colder, and he said: "If I remember correctly, it seems that the chief prison officer in the palace has always been Master Ruan?"

Wen Chuqing heard him mention Ruan Kongqi, her heart trembled suddenly, and she obviously thought carefully when she spoke again, "There are still doubts about this incident, and my subordinates only suspect that there is fraud, but they have no real evidence. It is also possible that Lu Changqing and others People have indeed died in the infighting."

Knowing that he intended to excuse Ruan Kongqi, Yue Yinlin suddenly lost the interest to check on the spot, and said coldly: "Let's leave this matter alone, and if there is any disturbance in the dungeon in the future, it will be communicated immediately, and there must be no mistakes."

Wen Chuqing naturally agreed.After waiting for a while, seeing that Yue Yinlin had no intention of moving on, he couldn't help calling in a low voice: "Palace Master?"

Yue Yinlin stepped forward, but walked back, "I won't go to the dungeon anymore."

Wen Chuqing thought that he had some scruples because he remembered the experience last time, but he didn't find it strange at the moment.

Yue Yinlin said again: "Leave the matter of the dungeon to you, I just want the result."

Wen Chuqing was startled, and looked at him inexplicably.

Yue Yinlin said slowly: "Someone broke into Danxia Palace at night the day before yesterday, and the person must still be on the mountain. I'll give you three days, if you can't find out the results, then don't blame me for being merciless."

What? !Someone broke into Danxia Palace at night?

Wen Chuqing was extremely shocked when these words came out of the mouth of the Palace Mistress.Not to mention anything else, ordinary people can't enter the Toad Palace at all, even if there are martial arts professionals rushing in rashly, they will inevitably fall into the maze of traps due to unfamiliarity with the terrain and cannot escape.Now, someone can avoid the eyes and ears, break into the lord's bedroom and escape unscathed. This is a serious dereliction of duty as a subordinate, and it is also a big challenge to the authority under the long-standing Toad Palace.

Wen Chuqing didn't dare to slack off, and immediately reorganized the team to search for suspicious persons in a carpet-like manner.This time, I found that there were a lot of strangers on the mountain recently.After investigation, some of them were mountain hunters living nearby, and some of them were Jianghu people who had other plans in disguise.

The three-day limit was approaching, and Wen Chuqing still had no idea, so she bit the bullet and went to Danxia Palace to plead guilty.Yue Yinlin listened to his recent report with no expression on his face, and suddenly interrupted and asked, "Have you searched all the places on the mountain?"

Wen Chuqing said with certainty: "The disciples of the Sixteenth Route have all been mobilized, and they almost turned the whole mountain over."

Yue Yinlin seemed to be careless, and said lightly: "Have you been to Lanyue Pavilion?"

……

Seeing Wen Chuqing's instant reaction, Yue Yinlin knew what he said was right.Sure enough, Wen Chuqing asked next: "Palace Master suddenly mentioned this place, is there any clue?"

"No." Yue Yinlin didn't even think about it, and said straightforwardly, "I just think that Lanyue Pavilion is located in a remote place, and the owner of Mei Pavilion is the world's leading Fengshui stranger. There is really no better hiding place than there place."

Wen Chuqing seemed incomprehensible, and questioned: "Mei Luo's subordinates are very clear, he has never fought for fame and fortune, no matter whether it is right or wrong, he will never do anything that endangers the Palace Master—"

"Prime Minister Bai knows like a sword. After all, how much can one person know about another?" Yue Yinlin snorted coldly, obviously not trusting Mei Luo, "Since I took over as Palace Master, how many times have I met this person?" Rarely, if he is not busy, he is deliberately avoiding it. Doesn’t this explain the problem?”

"...Well, since the Palace Master has concerns, this subordinate would like to go to Lanyue Pavilion."

"I'd better go there myself."

After Yue Yinlin spoke, she got up from her seat and walked out without even looking at Wen Chuqing.Wen Chuqing had no choice but to follow.

Out of the inner garden of the palace pavilion, the two walked around the valley all the way, and walked straight into the depths of the valley. Suddenly, a waterfall seemed to fall from the nine heavens. There is the sound of the flute, accompanied by the sound of water, which is particularly fascinating.

Yue Yinlin was also proficient in rhythm, so he listened to a piece of music attentively this time, and felt quite uncomfortable.It turned out that this song was played by partridges flying. Although the tune was melodious, it expressed the meaning of seeking freedom and not being restrained. It was clear that it was like a hermit in the mountains, and he didn't take anyone seriously at all.

Wen Chuqing didn't hear any tricks. He saw Mei Luo playing the flute by himself near the water from a distance. He walked forward almost three steps at a time. He held the round shafts on both sides of the wheelchair with both hands and turned in one direction. .

"Why did you come out by yourself? Where's Yusheng?"

Mei Luo casually put the flute into her sleeve, looked back and smiled at Wen Chuqing: "He went to the mountain to gather medicine and hasn't come back yet. Why are you here?"

"I……"

Wen Chuqing paused in embarrassment, Mei Luo followed his line of sight, and saw a white-clothed man standing not far away who was as indifferent as ice and snow. , exerting force with both hands, quickly turned the wheelchair closer, leaned over and said: "Mei Luo didn't know that the palace lord was coming, the humble house is simple, and there are some poor hospitality, please forgive me."

When he lowered his head, Yue Yinlin only looked at his silky black bun without turning it for a moment, did not speak, and his expression was calm.Wen Chuqing hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: "It's very humid outside, let's talk about it when we go inside." As she spoke, she pushed Mei Luo in without caring about Yue Yinlin's expression.

In fact, Lanyue Pavilion is just a nice name, it does not occupy a large area, and it is mostly made of wood. Compared with the palace with carved beams and painted buildings on the mountain, it is a bit shabby.There are only two people who are in charge of taking care of Mei Luo's daily life. The boy's name is Yusheng, and the girl's name is Ling'er. They are both fifteen or sixteen years old, very smart.At this moment, Yusheng is not there, only Linger is busy in the room, making tea and pouring water, sneaking a few glances at Yue Yinlin from time to time, but dare not look too much, her face is so red that she is very cute.

"I'm not here for tea today."

Yue Yinlin spoke suddenly, which made everyone's hearts tense.Mei Luo was the first to react, and asked, "I don't know what the palace lord has ordered?"

"How many people live here?"

Wen Chuqing didn't understand what it meant, and said: "There are three masters and servants living here, why did the palace master ask such a question?"

Yue Yinlin glanced at the tea bowls on the table, and said calmly: "Since there are three people, why are there an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks?"

Mei Luo still smiled slightly, and replied softly: "The palace master doesn't know something. A few days ago, when Yusheng went down the mountain, he met a fool who was being bullied on the road, so he kindly rescued him, but who would have thought that fool followed him all the way?" When Yusheng came back, he wouldn’t go away no matter what. I felt sorry for him, so I left him to teach some rough work of carrying water and chopping firewood, as a way of life for him.”

"Oh? There is such a thing." Yue Yinlin stood up calmly, and suddenly pointed at the back door, "The fool you said is him?"

Wen Chuqing looked intently, and sure enough, she saw a tall and unkempt man in coarse cloth hiding behind the door, staring at them anxiously, not daring to approach them.

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