69novels Chapter 18 Don't Move, Be Good
Chapter 18 Don't Move, Be Good
The flames were shining brightly, illuminating the silent night. The Shaoqing of Dali Temple commanded well, the order was issued in an orderly manner, solemn and majestic, the officials responded in unison, the queue was neat, the on-site investigation was ready immediately, and the surrounding searchers scattered and searched , The criminal investigation work was carried out in an orderly manner.
Are there any other suspects present? Naturally, they will be interrogated in the hall to see if the suspicion can be ruled out.Still not together, the suspects were transferred one by one to meet the Shaoqing of Dali Temple alone.
This time the process seemed to be much slower, perhaps because the temperament among the group of people was the most eye-catching, Hou Jiuhong was still the first to be called over, and he did not return for a long time.
Chao Muyun leaned against the window, watching the flames go out in the distance, people came and left, footsteps were frequent, besides the government officials, there were other suspects, he saw the little girl who lived in the temple picking buds, and saw Jiashan, a martial monk in the temple, is in the process of being transferred to the main hall, but Hou Jiuhong has never returned.
Chao Muyun probably knew what he was going to do.
"Tuk-tuk-"
It was a very soft sound, with little force, it was the courtyard door being knocked.
He went to open the door, but he didn't see anyone. There was a food box on the floor, which was slightly larger and had three floors. He carried it back to the room and opened it. There were soft and delicate snacks and hot ginger tea.
Looking at the cat head shape of Xiaodian, you can know that it is Picking Yaya.
Looking down at Muyun, he poured the ginger tea into a palm-sized bowl, cupped it in both hands, and drank it in one gulp.
He warmed his stomach with hot ginger tea, and after drinking half a bowl, his cold fingertips were no longer stiff, and his lips were moistened with blood. Finally, he felt that this cold spring night was not so difficult.
His cheeks itched slightly, and he stretched out his hand to brush it. It was disobedient hair that slipped down quietly.
Looking at the long hair that was slippery around his fingertips, Chao Muyun slightly frowned.
He can control the situation around him and make all the arrangements. Even if he is in an unfavorable environment, he can adjust immediately and take the initiative. Only for the ancients with long hair... there is no way.
Hair...how do I comb it?
He tied it up high like others, but he couldn't. He tied it up casually, but it was too loose, and would slip away when he moved. He worried for a long time in front of the mirror, and finally picked out one strand from each side of his temples, and wrapped it between his fingers. Twisted and tied behind the head, the hair is still loose, but at least it is restrained and will not fall casually on the cheeks.
The door slammed slightly, and there were footsteps, it was Hou Jiuhong who came back.
"If you don't say that you are amazing, you will be guessed!"
Hou Jiuhong walked to the table, drank half a pot of herbal tea, his eyes lit up: "When Qi Yongnian got married, Xue Tan was indeed there!"
Chao Muyun put the comb aside calmly: "Oh? Are you also watching with me?"
"That's not it, this time I'm not accompanying each other to see each other, I'm here to help buy the betrothal gift!" Hou Jiuhong's eyebrows were jumping up, and he was very gossipy, "Qi Yongnian's marriage has not gone well for so many years, how could he know that this time is so fast?" , after seeing the man, the woman nodded, and said to do things right away, and get married within three months. Ordinary people handle marriages, not to mention since childhood, at least prepare several years in advance. Qi Yongnian has nothing, isn't it a joke? So I asked my friends and friends of my friends for help, so Xue Tan came here? Not only did Xue Tan help him buy the dowry, but he also mingled with the best man on the day of marriage, helping to pick up the bride and greet the guests, and won a lot of popularity seal up!"
Looking down at Muyun: "This way..."
Hou Jiuhong looked at his thoughtful expression: "So is there something wrong with Xue Tan? What did you think of?"
Chao Muyun shook his head: "It's not sure yet."
"Okay, then you have figured it out and tell me," Hou Jiuhong looked out of the window and lowered his voice, "Also, the deceased Huang is a bit powerful... She assisted her husband in order to stabilize the position of the mistress. Before, he intervened in the secret affairs in the backyard of the Marquis Mansion..."
Chao Muyun raised his eyebrows: "Houfu?"
Hou Jiuhong nodded: "Well, the residence of the Marquis of Fen'an. It is also interesting to say that the Marquis of Fen'an has married two wives successively. The first wife and the second wife are sisters. The older sister was born in the first place, the younger sister was born in the concubine, and the older sister suffered a hemorrhage from the first child. Body, live for less than a year, both sides are thinking about this heir, so they marry the younger sister, and the younger sister also gave birth to a son in the next year, but her son is not conceived, weak and sick, not smart, looks like a He died young. The head of the family was Lord Hou. Naturally, there was not only his wife in the backyard, but also his cousin who was once a childhood sweetheart. She is also a ruthless man, just think of a way to get it done once and for all, she just happens to be happy again, the man whose husband has given his pulse, she pins all her hopes on this fetus, and lays out a big game of chess, on the night of her delivery, The two sons-in-law of the Hou Mansion both had accidents, and all indications were that the childhood sweetheart cousin did it, and there was no one else but her, and this step-sister is still in labor..."
Chao Muyun finished listening: "What does this matter to the Huang family?"
"I was just about to talk about it!" Hou Jiuhong slapped the table with his palm, "Who did Wen Po look for when the step-sister gave birth? It was Mrs. Huang who looked for it!"
Chao Muyun paused slightly: "Stable lady?"
Hou Jiuhong: "It is said that she had just given birth to her second daughter at that time, and she happened to be familiar with her, but no one knows how deep the water is here. Is Wen's wife just Wen's wife, or did she do something else at the same time? This Fen Anhou's stepmother didn't seem to have a smooth birth that night, and the son she gave birth to is considered healthy, and now he is growing well, but the Hou's mansion has lost two legitimate sons in a row. Is this not a big deal? A month later, I was also promoted, I think it's not easy..."
Chao Muyun: "Where is that stable woman?"
Hou Jiuhong: "Of course he died, it was an accident."
"So now the Hou Mansion—"
"Hahaha, I'm going to laugh when I talk about this," Hou Jiuhong slapped the table, "This wife has a younger sister, and if she can get her as a stepmother, her childhood sweetheart cousin can't have a younger sister? After that, Hou Another beautiful woman has been added in the backyard of the mansion, and the wives and concubines continue to do the same thing, and now they still occupy half of the country, evenly matched!"
After drooping eyes and being silent for a while, Chao Muyun slowly said: "...interesting."
Hou Jiuhong was startled: "Huh?"
What's interesting?Is it a house fight?Although he also found it very interesting, he felt that what the sick man was talking about was not this...
Chao Muyun tapped the phalanx on the back of his hand, and slowly turned the copper plate.
Things are interesting, but what's even more interesting is how did the house fights of these high-ranking and wealthy households reach Hou Jiuhong's ears?The details are complete, and there are all kinds of secrets.
Now Hou Jiuhong's scalp tingles when he sees him turning copper coins, this sick bastard...who is he planning to plot against!
No need to analyze at all, Chao Muyun saw through Hou Jiuhong's inner thoughts, and nodded lightly: "There is indeed someone... I haven't figured it out yet."
Outside the courtyard wall, a soap official passed by with a torch. It must be the person who promoted the transfer.
Chao Muyun got up: "Sleep for a while, wait for me to come back."
Hou Jiuhong sneered: "You think everyone is like you. My body needs repairs. I'm fine. I'm not sleepy at all. I don't need to sleep at all!"
Looking down at Muyun: "I mean, you may be very busy in the second half of the night, and I only need an energetic young man by my side."
"what?"
Hou Jiuhong looked at him blankly, with a look of 'what the hell are you talking about'.
Chao Muyun repeated for the last time: "Now go to bed and rest."
Hou Jiuhong came to his senses: "You mean...we might be in trouble later?"
Someone will lay down the killer?Sick seedlings need protection?
"I hope it's my unfounded worries." Chao Muyun had already turned around, his voice erratic.
"hey-hey……"
Hou Jiuhong suddenly laughed out loud.
Looking back towards Muyun, eyebrows raised: "Huh?"
Hou Jiuhong's eyes narrowed cunningly, and he stretched out his hand to make a gesture of twisting the bank note: "I have to give you the money."
It's not enough if you don't have less, you can do the job of a bodyguard, but Master Jiu's worth can't be low!
Chao Muyun just smiled, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, meaningful: "Don't you have a deed? Can't you just add it yourself?"
When the sound fell, there was also a knock on the courtyard door: "The person involved in the case is Chao Muyun, Mr. Shaoqing is here to invite you!"
Hou Jiuhong watched the sick man's figure disappear into the night, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses, staring at the contract paper he took out from his arms, very angry.
Don't add it, isn't this work for nothing?Come on, this sick man looks like he's rotten, he doesn't worry about debts, he doesn't itch when he has lice, he doesn't have to worry about it at all!When will he get the money!
After being angry for a long time, she was still reluctant to tear up the deed paper, carefully put it away, and stared at the bed instead.
He is not sleepy at all now, and he doesn't want to listen to the sick man, but not listening... seems more troublesome?
Forget it, give him face.
Hou Jiuhong went to the next room, went to bed, and covered himself with a quilt.
After a long silence, he covered his head with the quilt.
There are fire lights and human voices outside, it's so noisy, how can people sleep!
……
In the long silent night, the lights are dark and the road is far away.
Chao Muyun quietly followed the official towards the main hall, and suddenly there was a cold light piercing the night sky, rushing here——
It's Jianying!
"Who!"
The Zao official reacted quickly, and immediately rushed to the front, fighting with others, but it seemed that there was more than one person coming, Chao Muyun could not sit still, he deviated from the main road and copied into the back wall alley outside the courtyard.
"Chong-"
The sound of swords and soldiers colliding was right next to my ears, Chao Muyun knew too well that he was physically strong and couldn't dodge at all, so he ran as hard as he could——
There was a tight pain in the chest, and blood lines appeared on the corners of the lips.
He had to stop, close his eyes and take a deep breath, holding the copper plate with his fingertips, and quickly looked around.
Late night, cloudy, no moonlight, no stars, temples rarely hang big lanterns at night, candles are not enough, there are torches in the distance, but they can't reach here, the light is not enough...
When he frowned and thought, he paused.
It was raining non-stop a few days ago, some of the ground was dry, and some were not. Not far from him, there was a puddle, although it was small, it could be reflected by the mirror!
The phalanges on the back of the hand were undulating, and the copper coins were turned rhythmically. He looked at Mu Yun and the masked man who was facing him, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the bottom of his eyes revealed a gloomy light——
The coming person moved quickly, and the long sword in his hand was unambiguous, almost just breathing, he came to the front, and the sharp blade was straight to the neck!
"Zheng-"
But it wasn't Chao Muyun's copper plate. Before he had time to snap his fingers, a jade bone fan that flew from nowhere suddenly hit the edge of the sword. It was as swift as the wind and as sharp as thunder, and the crisis was resolved in an instant.
The jade bone fan repelled the long sword, spun it, and obediently flew into a hand with slender bones.
The person who came moved erratically, his figure was like a ghost, under the dark night, before Chao Muyun could see his face clearly, he was already being held by his waist——
"Don't move, be good."