Great Swordsman

Chapter 139
Leaving Dancaolou, Li Mu wandered around, and finally walked into a teahouse called Tianxia.

There was a storyteller in the teahouse, and there were many people sitting at more than twenty tables in the hall, and the waiter shuttled among them holding tea, melon seeds, peanuts, and candied fruits.

"Guest officer, please come inside." As soon as Li Mu entered, the waiter inside greeted him enthusiastically, led him to a square table, and asked in a low voice what tea and fruit he would like.

Li Mu said casually: "Longjing, candied dates, peanuts."

"Okay, wait a moment, guest officer." Xiao Er smiled and left.

Li Mu looked around, the guests around were drinking tea, cracking melon seeds, peeling peanuts, and eating preserved fruits. Their voices were broken, but everyone was very quiet, watching the storyteller on the stage seriously.

"Since the recovery of spiritual energy, there are four dragon veins in the 36 counties of my Dagan. One is in Changbai Mountain, one is in Tiankun Mountain, one is in Qingyuan County, and the other is in Tai'a County. The four dragons are all flying east, suspected to be dragons. To the sea!"

"Four dragons return to the sea, it is impossible to say that this boundless sea will become the dragon clan's palm!"

"As we all know, the Kong family is a family of saints. Recently, there have been gossip that the saint's tomb has a blue light rising into the sky, and it is suspected that a saint's cultural treasure was born!"

"It is said that caves and blessed places in the famous rivers and great lakes in various places have been born one after another. The forces of various parties are fighting bloody battles, and there are even big monsters who are obstructing and endangering the common people. Although Shenfu claims to be orthodox and rule the world, there is disharmony inside and outside, beyond the reach of the whip."

The storyteller is talking here and there, many of which are irrelevant, but everyone likes to listen to it, and many people even pay for it, hoping to hear more exciting gossip.

A young man sitting in the front row threw out a silver ingot and asked, "You little novelist dare to arrange the Shenfu like this, are you not afraid that they will arrest you and question you?"

The storyteller said with a smile: "The eight of them can't take care of the little old man now."

"Eight? Aren't there nine Palace Masters in the Divine Palace?" Many people were surprised.

"Everyone does not know, one of the nine palace masters, His Royal Highness the King of Shu, unfortunately died in Tai'a County half a month ago." The storyteller shook his head, with a detached attitude that everyone was drunk and the only one was sober.

"Tai'a County? But it has something to do with the dragon vein transforming into a dragon?" Someone asked enthusiastically.

"Of course." The storyteller nodded with a smile.

The people below hurriedly paid for it, wanting him to tell more about the inside story.

"Guest officer, your tea and preserved fruit." At this moment, Xiao Er shuttled down the hall and put the things in front of Li Mu.

Li Mu nodded slightly at him, then looked at the storyteller: This old man knows a lot!

"The matter of the King of Shu has alarmed His Majesty. It is said that His Majesty will judge the case. If it is man-made, the murderer will not be able to get away even if he has three heads and six arms! If it is a natural disaster, then he is no different from anyone." The storyteller said a few more words, and then transferred Topic, talk about other things.

He said: "In half a month, the master of the White Horse Temple will discuss the Tao with the Taoist master of Shenqing Temple. This time, everyone can go to watch the ceremony, and even participate in the discussion. If they can make achievements with the discussion, Both the White Horse Temple and the Shenqing Temple have great gifts to thank you!"

"I've heard about this too, but I didn't expect it to be true."

"Shenqingguan and Longhushan jointly control my Dagan Taoism, and the White Horse Temple is even more amazing. They are the leaders of my Dagan Buddhism. These two behemoths discuss Taoism. If we can really participate in it, we will definitely gain a lot!"

There was a lot of discussion.

Li Mu ate the preserved fruit, his thoughts turned.

Shenqing Temple, White Horse Temple... Wait, I seem to have forgotten something.

Li Mu pondered, but the surrounding environment was a bit bad, and he didn't remember it for a while.

……

Royal Palace.

Zichen Palace.

study.

Eunuch Zhang Xi trotted in and called out in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the sheriff and lieutenant of Tai'a County and the county magistrate of Qingping County have all arrived at the post house and are ready for the imperial trial at any time."

The little emperor Ji Xuan was standing in front of the jade disc of the broken way, and he was feeling something, and said without turning his head when he heard the words: "I will pass on my oral order, and tomorrow morning I will have a court trial on the death of Shu Wang Shu!"

"Slaves obey the order." Zhang Xi bowed and stepped back, calling a group of young eunuchs, and asked them to convey His Majesty's oral instructions to the Shenfu, the left and right prime ministers, the sixth department, the nine temples, the fifth prison, and Li Mu.

……

Dali Temple is in charge of handling criminal and prison cases. It is the most well-known department in the Nine Temples because it often debuts in combination with the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Yushitai (the three divisions will try together).

Dali Temple and the six ministries are in Zhuque Avenue, Zhang Xi sent a group of eunuchs, they went out from Wangxian Gate of the imperial palace, and flocked into the various ministries of Zhuque Avenue to convey His Majesty's oral instructions.

"Is there a trial tomorrow morning?"

As the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, Zhang Yulang, who was related to the death of the King of Shu, naturally also received the little emperor's oral order.

He took out a piece of talisman paper from his pocket, on which was a line written by Prime Minister Zuo himself: Do the opposite!
The strokes of this line are drawn with silver hooks, flying dragons and phoenixes, and the lines between the lines are full of aura!

A few days ago, he and his father Zhang Ziyao went to Zuo Xiang's mansion to ask for it, which could protect Zhang Yulang from this interrogation.

No matter what the truth is, I can't get involved in King Qingping's tomb, otherwise, my Zhang family will be in danger... Zhang Yulang's expression is serious.

……

The Palace of the King of Shu.

After listening to His Majesty's oral order conveyed by the young eunuch, Ji Hui, the son of the King of Shu, waved him to step down.

He took out an edict from his pocket, which was an edict to confer on him as the next king of Shu and assume the post of master of the shrine.

After this matter is over, let's show this edict with Shenfu.

……

post house.

A middle-aged eunuch came on horseback, just in time to meet Lin Zhihe and Zhao Binhong who had returned from the Dancao Tower.

They finally...accepted the sky-high price of 20 taels of silver.

One person pays 10 taels, which is not a big problem.

Alchemy needs time to prepare, and the alchemy building said that the alchemy furnace can be opened within three days, and they will be notified to watch the ceremony in the ear room next to the alchemy room.

"You are the governor of Tai'a County, Lin Zhihe, and the county captain, Zhao Binhong?" The middle-aged eunuch looked at the two with a haughty expression.

"It's the next official." Lin Zhihe and Zhao Binhong lowered their eyebrows and looked down, not daring to offend the dead eunuch.

"Why are there only two people, where is Li Mu, the magistrate of Qingping County?" The middle-aged eunuch frowned.

"If you go back to your father-in-law, County Magistrate Li has a young heart and went out to play." Lin Zhihe replied.

"Forget it, when he comes back, it's not too late for you to tell him." The middle-aged eunuch snorted, "Your Majesty's order~~"

Lin Zhihe and Zhao Binhong didn't dare to neglect, they hurriedly bowed and saluted, listening attentively.

"Tomorrow morning, I will have an imperial trial for the death of Uncle Shu King!" said the middle-aged eunuch, "Two adults, please be careful, don't miss the hour, otherwise, hehe."

As he spoke, he rubbed his fingers, his right eye narrowed slightly, and he was full of energy!
Lin Zhihe tilted his head slightly, looked at Zhao Binhong, and winked, implying that the official would give the money.

Zhao Binhong was not happy, he had just bled for a hundred thousand miles and was feeling distressed.

The two exchanged glances, the middle-aged eunuch got impatient and left in a huff.

"A mere eunuch passing orders, so openly asking for bribes from the county guard, is really rebellious and rude!" Seeing the eunuch walking away, Lin Zhihe dared to beep softly.

"Your Majesty the Sheriff is as powerful as a prison!" Zhao Binhong sneered at the side, "You have to wait until people are far away before you dare to curse."

"Zhao Binhong, the county guard has tolerated you for a long time!"

"Lin Zhihe, this county captain too!"

The two glared at each other and refused to give in to each other!
……

Royal Palace.

Fengming Hall.

This is the queen's bedroom, the jade building with carved railings, and the Qionglou Yuyu.

A eunuch, led by a court lady, came to the drunken garden.

"My servant has seen the empress!" The middle-aged eunuch saw the slim figure standing among the flowers, with a pearl and phoenix hairpin on her head, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted.

Empress Qin Mengyao said softly, "Look carefully."

"Empress, the servants are very careful with the qi technique. The sheriff and lieutenant of Tai'a County are all middle-class talents, and each has six purple qi!" said the eunuch.

He was obviously the middle-aged eunuch who went to the posthouse to deliver the little emperor's oral instructions.

"Where's the magistrate of Qingping County?" Qin Mengyao asked.

"Returning to the empress, the young magistrate of Qingping went out to play, so the servants did not see him, please forgive me." The middle-aged eunuch said.

"It's okay, tomorrow morning, you can find a reason and take another look." Qin Mengyao waved, "Go down."

"Yes, empress." The middle-aged eunuch bowed and stepped back.

Leaving the Fengming Palace, the middle-aged eunuch had broken thoughts in his heart. The county guards and lieutenants are all mediocre, a mere county magistrate, is it necessary to look again?

He touched his left eye, that eye was the same as the right eye, but it was actually a fake eye, just because he was ordered to cast a glance at someone in the crowd, and he has been blind ever since.

Hey... He sighed, arched his body, and left cautiously.

……

Tianxia Teahouse.

Li Mu listened here for an hour, traveling from south to north, gossip from various places, gossip from the imperial capital, etc., he really listened to a lot.

If it wasn't for the time agreed with Bai Longma, he really wanted to listen again.

After checking out and leaving, Li Mu went straight back to the Dancao Building, and saw the white dragon horse in the lobby.

At this time, the white dragon horse was dressed in white, his eyesight was clear, and his forehead seemed to be shrouded in light, which was as different as the cloud and mud from the previous embarrassment.

"My lord!" Seeing Li Mu, Bai Longma greeted Li Mu happily, and said excitedly, "My meridians have recovered!"

Li Mu looked at the white dragon horse steadily, and vaguely felt that the talent of the white dragon horse seemed to be higher than that of Lin Youjing!

But... Bai Longma once said that he condensed Qi with ordinary spiritual energy and was promoted to the Three Qi Chaoyuan.

If his talent is really good, he must let him practice again, otherwise it would be too wasteful!

However, it remains to be discussed whether loose attack has any effect on itself.

Li Mu thought of Hua Jieyu, that girl was also practicing Sanqi again, although she hadn't felt any discomfort so far, but Li Mu was still a little worried.

"Let's go back first." Li Mu said, he planned to send someone to the four major medicine shops to ask if loose attack would affect him.

The reason why I don't ask now is naturally for the sake of confidentiality.

Otherwise, no matter how stupid the people in Dancaolou are, they would know that something is wrong with Bailongma.

Go back to the post house.

Lin Zhihe and Zhao Binhong came over with dead fish eyes.

They saw the fierce look of the white dragon, the horse, the dragon, and the tiger, but they didn't know what happened.

"Li Mu, if you take love with a knife, a gentleman will not do it!"

"Li Mu, you are not a son of man by taking advantage of others!"

The two cursed at Li Mu.

Bai Longma is a genius with seven purple qi, if he can take such a genius under his sect, it will definitely be a great help to his future!
But in the end, Li Mu still catches up!

The depression and aggrieved from the heart are enough to drive Lin and Zhao crazy!

"What are you two adults talking about?" Li Mu was greatly shocked, and pulled out the seven-star dragon.

Lin Zhihe put away his angry expression in an instant, and said calmly: "Magistrate Li, someone in the palace just sent a message that tomorrow morning, His Majesty will summon us and ask about the King of Shu's death!"

Zhao Binhong also showed a sunny smile: "Rest early today, and when things are over tomorrow morning, I will have a good time visiting the Imperial Capital."

You can turn your face faster than I can turn a book... The chewing muscles at the corners of Li Mu's mouth twitched slightly.

As the sky darkens, the post house gradually cools down. On the other hand, looking at the brothels facing the street... Qinglong Street is bustling like a dream, with various lights illuminating the night sky, and the sound of silk, bamboo and hawks flowing like a clear spring, seems to pass over the ears, calling Itchy.

Li Mu opened the window and looked, really wanting to see the style of the brothel in the imperial capital and see how degenerate the girls are, but tomorrow's court meeting is on his mind.

If the little emperor Ji Xuan wants to have a trial of this case, he will definitely not stop after asking casually, and will definitely resort to tricks.

For example, small words and big righteousness, Li Mu once learned from Su Yuan, the magistrate of Qingping County, that he can influence other people's will, if during interrogation, he suddenly makes small words and big righteousness to you...it's impossible to guard against.

And similar means, there must be more!

I have to prepare early!

Li Mu silently recited the Bing Xin Jue, filling his mind with ice mist, staying in a state of absolute calm all the time, and at the same time being distracted, mobilizing his mighty energy, protecting his brain, and preventing messy means from being imposed on him!

Silent all night.

Before dawn the next day, the officials of the post house knocked on the door and asked him to wash up quickly and tidy up his appearance.

"Start as early as Chaomao, don't be late." The post office official reminded.

Maoshi is five o'clock in the morning, and this early morning is worthy of the early word.

The workers don't bring it up so early!
Li Mu didn't sleep all night, but he was in good spirits. At this time, his brain was filled with ice fog. If he wanted to influence him with special means, it would be even more difficult!
He simply washed up, changed into a green official robe, and joined Lin and Zhao outside the house.

Lin Zhihe's housekeeper yawned and led the carriage to the three of them, with gum still remaining in the corners of his eyes.

The three of them got into the carriage and galloped along the spacious and deserted main road in the dark.

Hundreds of rivers merged into the sea, and carriages merged into Suzaku Avenue. Officials in red scarlet robes came to Wangxian Gate, and each stood in line according to their grades.

The purple robes of the third rank and above, and the scarlet robes of the fifth rank and above, stood in two steps in an orderly manner.

Lin Zhihe and Zhao Binhong were mixed together at the end of the scarlet robe, but Li Mu was the only one who was dressed in a green robe, full of greenery, especially conspicuous among all the purple and red!
Many officials looked towards him with dark eyes.

"Is that the magistrate of Qingping County?"

"The King of Shu died in his county. Regardless of whether this son knew about it or not, his official career has come to an end."

"Qingping County is adjacent to the Hengduan Mountains. Do you think there will be a paradise there?"

"It's too remote there. Even if there is a blessed place to appear, I'm afraid it will be occupied by the big monster. If you lose the upper hand, it will be difficult to win it again."

Amidst the small discussions, a person walked towards Li Mu in a stately manner, "Brother Li, I haven't seen you for a long time, so don't come here to be safe."

Li Mu looked up, and it was... Zhang Yulang!

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(End of this chapter)