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Chapter 108 Returning to the Cage
Lin'an City.

Since Song Gaozong promoted Hangzhou to Lin'an Prefecture in the third year of Jianyan, and then designated Lin'an as the capital in the eighth year of Shaoxing, the Song court did not officially designate Lin'an as the capital.

Except for the ambiguous sentence in "Gaozong Benji" that "Lin'an is the capital of the year", this place has always been called "Xingzai", which can be regarded as retaining the hope of restoring the northern foundation.

Therefore, the nominal capital of the Song Dynasty is still the "Bianjing" that may or may not exist.

Li Xia led Gao Mingyue into Lin'an City.

They came from Kaifeng, and in a sense, they came to Lin'an Mansion from the "Great Song Capital".

It is said to be "holding hands", but in fact, both of them are holding a cloth belt in their hands, which is covered by their sleeves, making it look like they are holding hands.

Encountered interrogation when entering the city, Li Xia handed over some money casually, only saying that he took the young lady at home for a stroll in the city, and forgot to bring her household registration.

Gao Mingyue covered her face again. After hearing those words, she lowered her head, and a poem came to mind.

"The gall lady came here while in the city market, South Street of the Fifteenth Five-Year City. Pedestrians don't laugh at the rough and ugly women, and I buy silver hairpins myself."

This is a poem she read when she was young, and the female teacher in the family described the villagers of the Song Dynasty who often went to the city to play. Now that I think about it, it has a different meaning.

In fact, Li Xia still had a letter from Sidu Yuhou in front of the palace in his arms, but he only took it out three times along the way.

Only when the investigation was too strict and the bribery was too much, he was willing to take it out, usually like this... nonsense.

After entering the city, Gao Mingyue looked around and was a little surprised. The outer city of Lin'an was very prosperous, but she didn't expect the inner city to be even more lively.

This is the first time she has seen such a big city, and every pavement on the street can attract her attention.

But she was afraid of missing something, so she tried her best not to turn her head to look, she pulled the cloth belt in her hand, and followed Li Xia closely...

Li Xia asked several people in a row, and then gradually found the house at the foot of Wushan.

Walking from the north of the city to the south of the city, he discovered that the house is located in Qinghefang, which is an excellent location in Lin'an City.

Because, Miyagi is at the foot of Phoenix Mountain to the south of Mount Wu.

Qinghefang is at the foot of Mount Wu, with Imperial Street and Miyagi to the south; Lin'an Government Office and West Lake to the west; Xiongwu Palace and Qiantang River to the east; bustling Lin'an streets and alleys to the north.

Walking into Qinghefang, Li Xia said: "That's right, I was coming from the Qiantang County Government and passed by here, and the house was right in front."

"Ah."

"You'll see your brother soon."

Gao Mingyue looked up at Li Xia, but said nothing.

The white wall and Uva appeared in front of my eyes...

Suddenly, Li Xia grabbed Gao Mingyue's hand, turned around and left.

Gao Mingyue was startled like a little rabbit, but she didn't ask any questions, and followed him quickly.

The two walked through the streets and alleys, bypassed the Lin'an government office, and arrived at the east bank of the West Lake.

Li Xia took out the copper coins and got on a small boat on the lake.

He was obviously wandering aimlessly, only turning his head occasionally to scan the lake as if looking at the scenery.

The cruise ship stopped at the north shore of West Lake.

Li Xia seemed to be relieved, and took Gao Mingyue to find an elegant Xizi Inn nearby, and asked for a first-class room.

It wasn't until entering the room that Gao Mingyue asked, "Is there something wrong?"

Li Xia nodded and said, "Have you noticed?"

"Well, someone is watching secretly near that house."

Li Xia said: "I'll change my clothes and go there again, you wait here for me."

"Okay." Gao Mingyue asked, "Shall I go to the restaurant downstairs to get some news?"

"Alright, you have to be careful."

The two have a tacit understanding, and it has always been like this that a few words are enough.

When speaking, Li Xia had already taken off his coat and began to disguise himself.

Gao Mingyue turned her back tacitly, but secretly glanced back.

After a while, Li Xia changed into a coarse cloth, glanced out from the crack of the door, and pushed the door open.

This time, he didn't lead a horse or bring a knife, just touched the mud on the ground and wiped his face.

First, I walked around the neighborhood to get familiar with the environment, and then I went to Qinghefang.

After observing from a distance, I saw a big man sitting on the side of the road selling tea, and he glanced at the house from time to time.

Li Xia stepped forward and asked, "How do you sell the tea?"

"35 yuan a catty."

Li Xia said, "Aren't there four kinds?"

"Same price."

"It's better if it's cheaper? If you can buy one for fifteen dollars..."

The big man selling tea raised his head and cursed: "If you don't buy it, get out!"

He yelled and cursed quite loudly, and many pedestrians around turned their heads to look over.

Li Xia seemed to be frightened, lowered his head and glanced, took a few steps back, turned and walked away, and ordered a bowl of tea from the tea stand at the entrance of the alley.

Before the bowl of tea was finished, he had already carved a few strange symbols on the tea table.

In the distance, a tall and thin young man chatted with someone, and his eyes fell on the big tea seller.

Li Xia frowned, vaguely feeling that the two groups of people didn't know each other.

different styles...

The next moment, the tall and thin young man raised his foot and was about to walk this way.

Li Xia got up and left, walked through two alleys but came back again, looking at the tea stand from a distance.

I saw the tall and thin young man standing in front of the tea table and staring at the sign for a while, then recruited two people, and pointed in the direction he left.

"It's not stupid." Li Xia murmured to himself, and turned back to Xizi Inn.

Gao Mingyue also changed into men's clothes, put on a hat, and painted her face sallow. She was sitting in the teahouse downstairs. When Li Xia came back, the two got up and went back to their room.

"We only take the necessary items, and don't want other luggage and horses. We will live in another place."

"it is good."

The two of them did not check out, they left the Xizi Inn, and booked another wing room at the opposite Jixian Inn, the location happened to be able to see the Xizi Inn.

As soon as Li Xia entered the room, he stood by the window and stared at Xizi Inn.

"I left a mark, maybe they will come, see if anyone follows."

"it is good."

Gao Mingyue washed her face, took a small cloth bag, and put it on the window sill.

When she opened it, there were a few eggs inside. While peeling, she said, "I just inquired about the news, and a big event happened in Lin'an City recently."

"Ok?"

"A few days ago, someone inscribed the words 'Yan Martin, the country is about to perish' on the gate of the palace, and there has been a lot of discussion in the city."

"What do you mean?"

"It refers to the treacherous party between the DPRK and China, headed by four people."

Gao Mingyue sorted out the news in her mind and spoke slowly.

"One is Concubine Yan, the official dotes on her very much. Seven years ago, she built a Gongde Temple and did not hesitate to use the treasury. She also wanted to cut down the ancient pines of the Jin Dynasty in Lingyin Temple as pillars. At that time, the abbot of Lingyin Temple Yuan Zhao wrote poems' The old monk was not allowed to remove the pine, but left it with the West Lake to make a painting screen. When the news spread, the officials decreed that the ancient pine should not be cut down. The Gongde Temple of Concubine Yan was built for three years. It is magnificent and is called "Sailing" by the people. Yinsi', she relied on favor and power, so many people defected to her sect.

The second is Dong Songchen, the eunuch around the official family, who is best at speculation.According to legend, in the summer of last year, the officials and concubine Yan Gui admired lotus in the Forbidden Garden, and there was no pavilion to cover the sun. Dong Songchen built the pavilion in one day, and in winter, he built a pavilion in the plum garden.The officials blamed him for wasting people and money, but he said that he just moved the lotus pavilion to the plum garden, and the officials praised him for his decent handling.

The third is Ding Daquan, who clings to cater to the eunuchs Dong Songchen and Lu Yunsheng, and gradually gains the trust of the officials.Last year, he wanted to be in power and framed Dong Huai, the right minister at the time.The edict to dismiss the prime minister in the palace was not yet achieved, Ding Daquan privately used the censor platform, dispatched more than a hundred soldiers in the middle of the night, and surrounded Dong Huai's mansion with sharp knives, threatening him to leave Lin'an City. .

The fourth is Ma Tianji, who got promoted by ingratiating himself with Ding Daquan and others. "

Gao Mingyue said in a low voice, "I don't know if these news are useful..."

"It's useful." Li Xia said.

Gao Mingyue raised her head and looked at him, her eyes lit up.

Li Xia took the egg in her hand and said: "Mr. Xi'an said that we are pawns in the struggle between the court and the middle party, so we should understand who is fighting."

"It is said that Ding Daquan wanted the aspect. Is it because he harmed the right aspect and deliberately betrayed us?"

"Also a possibility."

At this time, Li Xia was standing on the small building, and he could only see a corner of Lin'an City.The matter of the court is still very strange to him, what he cares about is who sent someone to monitor the Qinghefang mansion...

On the other side of the long street, I suddenly saw a little girl walking over with a basket in her hand, as if she was selling peaches.

"It's Qiaoer." Gao Mingyue was a little surprised.

"Don't worry, look again."

I saw Han Qiao'er walking past the Xizi Inn, without stopping, but walked over directly.

Looking again, there was another man behind her, sneaking up on her.

Gao Mingyue also found out, and asked, "Is Qiaoer all right?"

"There was only one person following me. It should be that Qiaoer saw the mark I left at the tea stand, which made people suspicious. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

"it is good."

"Let's go, let's follow..."

Li Xia and Gao Mingyue followed the stalker.

In the evening, Han Qiaoer finished selling the peaches in the basket and entered a dilapidated house. An old woman came out of the house tremblingly.

"Grandma, the peaches are sold out..."

The stalker saw him, shook his head, turned and left.

After a long time, Han Qiaoer poked her probe by the door and ran out.

She stood in the alley and turned her head to look, her eyes were very clever, but her expression was a little hesitant.

Li Xia and Gao Mingyue confirmed that there were no more stalkers around, and then they came out of the alley, and the setting sun stretched their shadows far away.

Han Qiaoer was still calm at first, but when she saw them, her eyes turned red and she jumped on them.

At this moment, she finally couldn't help crying.

"Brother Li, Sister Gao... Woooo... I saw the mark left by Brother Li... But everyone who went to the tea stand was followed. I just went to take a look, and that person followed... It's scary... woo woo..."

"Okay, stop crying, what about Mr. Han and the others?"

"Grandfather and Brother Gao live there." Han Qiaoer raised her hand and said, "Brother Gao's injury is still not healed, and grandfather also injured his leg. I'll sell peaches for grandma here so that I can pick up Brother Li... "

"Let's go." Li Xia asked again, "Where are Lin Zi and Liu Jinsuo?"

Han Qiaoer wiped away her tears, and said aggrievedly: "They... they were arrested..."

(End of this chapter)