The First Auxiliary Road from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1018 Asking

"Miss, when we cross this river, we will reach the border between Qizhou and Nandi." On the official ship, Xiaoyao looked at the vast river with no end in sight, watching the ripples of water pushing forward, and unknowingly Suddenly, my mood became more relaxed and relaxed. Standing on the edge of Shengyuan, my tone of voice was full of joy.

"That's what you said so briskly, but I don't want to go ashore for more than two or three days on this voyage."

Sheng Yuan opened the window, feeling the moisture hitting her face, and took a deep breath: "When the weather is nice, the air smells especially good."

"No." Xiaoyao looked at the scenery on the river with approval, "If the sky is gray and the river surface and the sky are connected together, it seems that the sky is lowered. It would be depressing to look at it like that! The humidity is greater at that time, and there are It’s hard to even breathe sometimes!”

Unlike now, there are no clouds in the blue sky and the sun shines all over the river.

"I don't know where Brother Yu and the others are at the moment. Will they be able to meet us as scheduled after we land ashore?" Sheng Yuan held up the window frame and looked at the sailing ships on the river. His thoughts were divided into several parts and he was confused. Thinking about it.

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"Little Marquis, there is news from the caravan that the grain we purchased with Ruan Zhi has left the port. We will probably be able to arrive at Pengzhou Pier the day after tomorrow. By then we will land and head south. It will take at most two days to reach the junction of Qizhou and Henan. ”

In Pengzhou Posthouse, Chengdong came to find Anyu with a message.

Anyu groaned, took the letter, read it, put it aside, and sighed with concern, "I wonder if Sister Yuan and the others are waiting for the boat."

Cheng Dong was silent when he heard this. He had been saying this several times every day since the young Marquis left Beijing. According to his experience in the past few days, the young Marquis did not need him to answer, so he wisely remained silent. .

"By the way, Sister Yuan and the people I sent to the Southland still don't believe you?" Anyu imagined Shengyuan's life on the river for a while, then suddenly remembered something serious, and then asked Cheng Dong again .

"Not yet. They are pretending to be common people and visiting various places. I think it will take some time. My subordinates are thinking about it. After you and your wife get together, there should be results."

Hearing Chengdong calling Mrs. Shengyuan, Anyu grinned.

When Chengdong saw him, he pretended not to see him and silently looked away.

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The life of boating on the river is very boring. No matter how well-designed the official boat is, the feeling of rippling with the waves still exists. Although Shengyuan seems not to be affected, she can't jump around on the boat and wield swords and guns.

"It's more comfortable to take the land route. At least it's more practical on land." Sheng Yuan couldn't sit still after only two days on the boat. No one else was around, so she hummed to Xiaoyao, "On land, carriages are better." When you are tired, you can go horse racing, and when you are tired of riding, you can ride in a car... Well, what can I do on the boat? I can't just jump out and fly on the river, right?"

Xiaoyao saw his young lady lying on the window frame, looking helplessly outside, looking pitiful and bored. He immediately became vigilant, fearing that the young lady would jump out of the window to relieve her boredom.

"There seems to be a mention of floating on water in the storybook... Miss, is such a wonderful skill really possible in reality?"

Xiaoyao followed the principle of taking the initiative and controlling the topic when he talked to Shengyuan.

"This is puzzling me." Sheng Yuan felt that since she had never heard of it, she was not qualified to say whether this kung fu existed or not. There was no way to tell if there was any secret in it!

Anyway, if she is asked to cheat, she can still find a way to do it.

"By the way, Xiaoyao, when will today's newspaper be delivered?" Sheng Yuan looked up at the sun, and after judging the approximate time, she found that the delivery time of the newspaper seemed to be delayed. "Miss, don't worry. I'll go out and ask. I'll be here soon." Xiaoyao saw Shengyuan's attention changed from void to pragmatic, and he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the lady doesn't make any mistakes, it's okay for her to run more errands. .

But when it comes to the official newspaper, Xiaoyao can't help but sigh, otherwise everyone wants to be an official. Look, official ships are sailing on the river, and there are boats carrying newly released official newspapers every day. Chase up from the designated pier to deliver newspapers.

The main purpose is to allow officials and dignitaries to have the latest information no matter where they are.

"It's supposed to be here at this time every day!" Xiaoyao comforted Shengyuan from time to time, but she still didn't see the messenger servant when she walked to the ship's deck, so she wanted to find the officer on board the ship and ask what happened.

However, before she could attack, she saw that the ship slowed down, and not long after, servants from the official ship who were dedicated to delivering newspapers to the nobles boarded the ship.

"Huh." Since they were the only family on the official ship this time, the servants who delivered letters and newspapers were only for her young lady. Xiaoyao thought about it and asked carefully later. If there was a reason for the incident, forget it. If it was just If she was slow to treat him because he was just giving away a portion, she would have to give it a good beating!

Xiaoyao had a good idea here, but she didn't expect that when the messenger saw her, he turned his head and revealed a pair of bell-shaped earrings.

Combined with the other party's gesture of stroking his hair... Xiaoyao was silent for a moment, nodded lightly towards the other party, and then raised his voice and asked: "Why is the report coming so slowly today? My servant is tired of waiting! Please come in with me. Well, if my servant asks you, answer it yourself!"

As she spoke, she waved the veil and led the timid messenger into the cabin.

"Huh? Who is this?" A stranger came in, and Sheng Yuan's originally lazy expression changed instantly, and she looked over with stern eyes.

"Senior Minister Sheng." When the messenger saw Sheng Yuan, he immediately took out his badge and handed it over.

Xiaoyao didn't dare to leave a stranger with Shengyuan, so he held up the badge with a handkerchief and carefully checked it before returning it.

"Rose Yiwei?!" Sheng Yuan's eyes slowly passed over the rose pattern on the edge of the belt card. From the corner of his eye, he saw Xiaoyao nodding lightly, and then asked the other party, "But are you looking for me?"

Xiaoyao once studied with the Neiwei Mansion for a while. Not only did his boxing and kicking skills improve, he also had great experience in identifying the authenticity of the tokens of people from the Neiwei Mansion.

"Shilang Sheng, I am one of the investigators of the disappearance of Shilang Yang. I am here to accept the commission from our Lord Cheng of the Imperial Guard House and come to find you." As the messenger spoke, he took out a letter from his belt and said respectfully Hand it over.

Xiaoyao took it first as usual. After checking that there was no problem, he put it in Shengyuan's hands.

Sheng Yuan unfolded the letter unhurriedly, and heard the sender whisper softly: "Sir, we have asked your subordinates to inquire with you. Is Shilang Yang both civil and military?"

"Mr. Yang was also the Tanhua Lang back then. He is proficient in all six arts. He may not be proficient in boxing and kicking, but he is definitely good at riding, shooting and driving." Sheng Yuan's hand movements accelerated, and he quickly unfolded the letter and looked at it carefully.

But I saw a long knife drawn on the letter.

"This is a weapon salvaged from the bottom of the river by the Imperial Guard." The messenger whispered, "Sir Cheng said that you come from a family of military generals and are well-informed and skilled in martial arts. It is impossible to recognize the origin of this sword."

"Huh?!" Sheng Yuan took a quick look, and her eyes widened immediately, "This is Buchen's unique long knife. My grandfather had a similar one in his private treasury back then. It was a trophy passed down from his ancestors. , although it looks more luxurious than it, there is no difference in the shape of the knife!”