Detective Di Renjie's legend of Wu Dynasty

Chapter 399 Meet Frankly?

In the back hall of the Hou Mansion, there were no lights, and it was pitch black.

Xiaoyun rushed in like lightning, and closed the door behind him.

She walked quickly to a row of bookshelves, counted to the seventh, and then removed the books on the middle floor, revealing the mechanism hidden inside.

Xiaoyun stretched out his hand and pressed lightly, "Click", the bookshelf bounced open a crack, and a faint light appeared inside, Xiaoyun walked in, and the bookshelf closed automatically.

In the narrow dark room, a long burning lamp was burning, giving off a dim light.

Xiaoyun walked in slowly and looked around: there were no furnishings in the dark room, only a painting of ink and wash landscapes hung on the front wall.

Xiaoyun reached out and opened the painting, revealing a secret door hidden behind, with a red button embedded beside it.

Xiaoyun put her finger on the button, pressed it lightly, "snap", the secret door opened, and she turned on the fire to shine inside.

It was empty inside.

A trace of suspicion appeared on Xiao Yun's face, she stretched out her hand to close the secret door, thinking quietly.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, she turned and walked out of the dark room.

Silent night.

In front of Yuelai's old store, two horses galloped towards them. They were Xue Qinglin and Ge Bin.

The two got off their horses, and the waiter quickly walked out of the shop: "Oh, Mr. Xue Hou, it's your old man, please come in quickly!"

Xue Qinglin tossed the reins back to Xiao Er, and walked quickly into the shop with Ge Bin.

At the corner of the street, a black figure came out slowly. This person was wearing a black cloak with a head, and his face was hidden in the hood.

He quietly watched Xue and Ge walking into the inn in the distance, a cold light flashed in his eyes.

In the guest room, three middle-aged people sat around the table and talked in a low voice.

As soon as the door sounded, Xue Qinglin and Ge Bin walked in quickly, and the three people at the table quickly stood up, cupped their hands and said, "Fifth brother, don't come here without any harm."

Xue Qinglin raised his hand to return the gift: "Thank you for your brother's concern, my younger brother is very grateful!"

The older one said, "Quick, sit down."

Xue Qinglin nodded, and sat at the table with Ge Bin.

The elder sighed and said, "Fifth brother, do you still remember the agreement made ten years ago?"

Xue Qinglin said: "That's right. At that time, we swore blood in the Dragon King Temple, each enjoying wealth and honor, and never seeing each other again."

The elder nodded: "That's right, fifth brother, don't blame brother, we have no choice but to come."

Xue Qinglin said: "I have already heard from the fourth brother. Big brother, what is going on, who killed the sixth brother?"

……

County government office.

Lin Yongzhong heard his servants report that there was a guest in the courtroom asking to see him, so he hurriedly greeted him in the courtroom.

The guest heard the footsteps and turned around. It was Wen Kai, the governor of Jiangzhou.

Lin Yongzhong rushed into the hall, and knelt down on both knees: "Lin Yongzhong, the humble magistrate of Wuping County, kowtow to the governor!"

Wen Kai said with a smile: "Magistrate Lin, please stand up."

Lin Yongzhong said: "I didn't know my lord was coming, and I delayed my arrival. I hope my lord will forgive me for my crime of disrespect."

Wen Kai said: "It's Benzhou who came here abruptly, how can we blame County Magistrate Lin. Please hurry up, there is no need to be polite."

"Thank you sir."

Lin Yongzhong kowtowed and got up and said, "Lord Inspector, Kui Ye came to the humble government office, what instruction do you have?"

Wen Kai looked around and said in a low voice, "There is an old man named Di in Wuping County, do you know where he lives?"

Lin Yongzhong was taken aback: "The surname is Di..."

Wen Kai nodded: "This man is tall and dignified."

Lin Yongzhong nodded again and again: "My lord, I know, I know this old gentleman, we are still together today..."

Wen Kai's face was filled with joy: "Great, great! You led me there immediately."

Lin Yongzhong asked strangely: "Why, does your lord want to see him?"

Wen Kai said, "Exactly."

Lin Yongzhong said: "My lord, the minister of the frontier, how can he work? Well, let's go from the humble position and invite the old man to the county government to meet him."

Wen Kai waved his hands again and again: "No, no. Benzhou must go in person."

Lin Yongzhong was stunned.

……

Di Mansion in Wuping County is a courtyard with three entrances.

At the time of the first shift, the mansion was silent.

The first study in the courtyard was lit with lights on, and Di Renjie was writing at his desk, the brush was quickly scratching the paper, making a soft rustling sound.

After a long time, he put away the large sum of money, heaved a long sigh of relief, and raised his head.

As soon as the door rang, Di Chun walked in quickly: "Master, did you call me?"

Di Renjie nodded, put down his pen, put together the memorial, and handed it to Di Chun: "Six hundred li urgently, send it to Shendu, and hand it over to Mr. Zhang Jianzhi, and ask him to forward it to the emperor immediately!"

Di Chun nodded: "Yes. I'll leave right away."

Di Renjie said: "Remember, go and come back quickly!"

Di Chun said, "Master, don't worry."

As he spoke, he put the memorial into his arms and walked out the door quickly.

Di Renjie stood up, moved his sore wrist, and walked slowly.

In the backyard, the door of the main room opened, Ruyan came out, closed the door behind her hand, and walked forward into the courtyard.

Suddenly, she stopped, turned her head, and found that the light in the east wing was still on, and the candlelight cast a delicate figure on the window screen.

Ruyan pondered for a moment, then turned and walked towards the east wing.

Jin Niang sat at the table, thinking about something quietly.

Ruyan knocked on the door and came in, Jinniang hurriedly got up and called "Sister Ruyan".

Ruyan smiled and said, "Jinniang, are you still awake at this late hour?"

Jinniang smiled: "I can't sleep."

Ruyan asked: "Are you not used to living in this house?"

Jin Niang said: "Maybe, I have never lived in such a big house alone since I was a child."

Ruyan said, "Do you want me to accompany you?"

Jinniang hurriedly said, "Ah, no need."

Ruyan smiled and said, "Call me if you need anything, and I'll live next to you."

Jinniang nodded, took Ruyan's hand and said, "Sister Ruyan, you are so kind to me."

As she spoke, her eye circles turned red.

Ruyan patted her face lightly and said with a smile: "Okay, little beauty, go to bed earlier, ah."

Jinniang nodded.

Ruyan walked out the door quickly.

Jin Niang looked at her back with an inexplicable look on her face.

……

In the main hall of Di Mansion, Di Renjie paced slowly, thinking quietly.

As soon as the door rang, Di Renjie raised his head, and Wang Mang walked in.

Di Renjie smiled: "Jing Yang, what's the matter?"

Wang Mang said: "It's nothing, I just want to chat with you casually."

"Oh?"

Di Renjie raised his eyebrows.

Wang Mang said: "My lord, do you know why the emperor asked you to come to Wuping?"

Di Renjie said thoughtfully: "Jing Yang, what do you want to say?"

Wang Mang said: "Two years ago, when Xue Qinglin was drunk, he once said that he had something in his hand that could threaten the emperor at the top and suppress the local people at the bottom."

"Oh?"

Di Renjie turned around: "There is such a thing, what exactly is it?"

Wang Mang shook his head: "It is said that it is a letter, and I don't know the details."

Di Renjie nodded slightly: "Jingyang, what do you mean by telling me this?"

Wang Mang said, "That's why you were sent to Wuping."

Di Renjie looked at Wang Mang with a half-smile: "Jing Yang, I'm afraid this is what you wish for, right?"

Wang Mang smiled awkwardly but politely: "Your Excellency, you can take this opportunity to get rid of Xue Qinglin and resume your post!"

　Preview of the next chapter: What will Wang Mang and Di Renjie say, and will the two meet honestly?Stay tuned!

　　
　
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