Tang Qi Tan

Chapter 19 Renewal
A few days later, when the sun was shining and the plum blossoms were blooming on the branches, Jiang Tian also ushered in the day of his release from prison after a fresh bath and clean clothes: Then he took a carriage with silk curtains without any accidents.

And in his ear, he was still counting Fan Shizi who sent him out, that rough voice full of envy, jealousy and hatred:

"Your Majesty, you are so lucky to be envious of others. You came here for the crime of slander. Even after the Spring Judgment, you will at least be sentenced to a lifeless life!"

"But who told you that your Dongweng family has made great efforts to invite the nobles in the palace to discuss this matter, classify you into the Eight Discussion Articles, and even give you redemption as an official? !"

"Plus this time coincides with the birth of the Holy One (Empress Dowager), so this letter of pardon was issued by the way; otherwise, I'm afraid you will have to wait for more than half a year for the autumn trial before making an agreement. !"

(Eight Discussions: China’s feudal criminal law stipulates that crimes against eight types of people must be handed over to the emperor for adjudication or to reduce punishment according to the law. One is for relatives, the other is for reason, the third is for talents, the fourth is for ability, the fifth is for merit, and the sixth is for merit. Gui, seven Yiqin, eight Yibin.)
Therefore, this horse-drawn carriage came here specially to pick him up to Ambassador Liang's residence and express his thanks and greetings accordingly.

However, on the turret outside the prison, Guo Chongtao, the censor who patrolled the city after watching him go away, turned respectfully to his side, and an elderly man dressed in ordinary clothes but very dignified said:

"Master Zhou, is it possible that he was released so easily... Now that this matter involves a lot, there are many insiders behind this son..."

"Because of this, I have to help him along the way and let him out! Don't you think that in this prison, you can completely dig out his ties behind the scenes..."

Zhou Bangyan, the left inspector of the palace courtyard with gray beard and dignified appearance, said calmly:

"The matter he exposed was obviously related to the Jingzhao Mansion's family, but in private, it has caused a lot of trouble, involving the past of countless families; even Xigong Shengzun asked about it; "

"Then... afraid?"

Guo Chongtao couldn't help but doubt when he heard the words:
"Don't worry too much. Now that the story of Zhenzhu Ji is here, is there still someone who would dare to commit a crime and torture him? Are you not afraid to put your own future and fortune in it?"

However, Zhou Bangyan stroked his beard lightly and said:
"Since the points and ties in him are so entangled, and extraordinary measures cannot be used, then what's the use of staying in this prison? Why not let him out so that those who are interested can take advantage of more opportunities ?”

"Zhou Shiruiming, presumably after this incident, the envoy Liang will have no reason to protect him, right?"

Guo Chongtao couldn't help but suddenly realized, and sincerely convinced: This should be a comprehensive strategy to lure the snake out of the hole.

And the carriage carrying Jiang Tian didn't know how long it was going, and then stopped and passed through the small side door on the side of the high wall.

In the courtyard of the back house of the Liang Mansion where the plum branches are blooming and the fragrance is diffused; Jiang Tian also saw the dirty-faced loli who was so obsessed with his predecessor and tried desperately to rescue.

Looking at it now, she is a girl whose skin is as smooth as jade, her face is round and her hands and feet are a little fleshy, she is as delicate as a doll;

I saw her wearing a blue-red pomegranate-colored pleated skirt. Although she was only about 11 years old, she was tied with a tricolor silk tie in a simple partial ring bun;
If you look closely, you will find that her pair of big two-dimensional eyes are actually faintly different-colored pupils like a Persian cat.

The moment she saw Jiang Tian, ​​the girl was like a cat who had been lost for a long time and was full of grievances. Regardless of the screams of the maids on the left and right, she just fell headfirst into his arms.

However, even though her voice still couldn't come fully, just being able to snuggle up to Jiang Tian, ​​Yiyi gesticulated something, as if she was very satisfied and at ease.

Jiang Tian was also happy and quiet, feeling the girl along the way, venting some too intimate emotions, and only responded with a nod and a smile.Because, this may also be the farewell to her last meeting.

Because in the vestibule, while accepting the master's thanks again, the meaning behind the words is also very clear. After this matter, each other's grievances and grievances have been repaid, and there is no relationship anymore.

At the same time, at the moment of contact, Jiang Tian also saw a green word prompt in his field of vision: "Guiding mission "Redemption", completion rate (150%), energy collection... (0.98 units) is approaching the transition point..."

It turns out that there is actually such a benefit in coming to meet him for such a side?However, Jiang Tian quickly ignored this unexpected joy.After observing Zuo Jin again and making sure that no one is watching, he smiled at the girl and said:
"Let's watch me do a trick for you..."

In the bright and bright sunshine in the morning, following Jiang Tian's thought, a crystal fruit ball suddenly jumped up and jumped up on the dessert tray with Jiang Tian's thoughts, and it flew into the girl's ignorant long hair, bouncing in the air with some mischievousness. In the big little mouth.

"Woooooooo..."

Then, another white fruit ball moved in the tray. In front of the starry-eyed girl who was surprised and inexplicable, it began to be flattened and stretched under the invisible force, and finally turned into a rough and vague fruit ball. Visible villain.

Then, the other two fruit balls began to knead together by themselves, and turned into a bigger villain. Under Jiang Tian's dubbing, they danced and danced, and began to act out stories for the girl.

At least Jiang Tian has confirmed through repeated attempts that the subtle manipulation of this level of close-body "guiding" ability does not consume much energy and energy; and it can be used as a trick anytime, anywhere for a whole day.

However, the reunion time always passed quickly, and it was already almost noon in a blink of an eye.Then the maid also came to announce that the banquet was ready, but it was time to say goodbye.

At the same time, in a Wuhou shop near Liang's mansion.Returning to the side of Guo Chongtao, who is the real inspector of the censor, some people couldn't help asking back in disbelief:
"He didn't take the opportunity to escape, but just came back by car?"

"I wasted the opportunity I gave him before and after."

"I wanted to see how many things this guy can get involved in?"

"Okay, since that's the case, there's no need to add any more."

Guo Chongtao interrupted them and said:

Because the Shangguan was ordered to continue to pursue the follow-up relationship of the case, he was able to use this temporary group and team; that is, the people he dispatched from the Yushi Palace and other related yamen to assist and obey orders.

"From the line of the 㑩 opera in front of the Kaiming Temple on the night of Shangyuan, I have found something after chasing it down."

Afterwards, another person ran in hastily from outside the door and gasped:

"The people sent over have found traces of the Five Immortals, and are searching for follow-up relations."

"Why is this kind of heretic again? Are you sure it's not Wutongshen, but Wuxian thief?"

Another nearby experience asked:
"It is indeed an object of the Five Immortals, and it will be forwarded later."

The visitor explained:
However, this result and answer did not satisfy Guo Chongtao.

Another obscene worship group that used to be in the market and the folks came from the local birth worship in Liangling and Fujian, but later, along with many exiled locals, ministers, officials' family members, they returned to the capital, and almost publicly built temples; The Wutongshen who were banned and suppressed are different.

This Five Immortals sect originated from the fear and worship of the various ethnic groups living in the southwestern border, Han and Yi, for the local rampant poisonous pests and miasma.Later, with Liang Ping's extermination of Nanzhao Weifu and the southwestern barbarians, the former place of the banner became the Nanping Metropolitan Governor's Mansion;
A large number of Nanzhao royal surnames, nobles, subjects and aristocratic families who were sent as captives were brought to the capital; they became one of the many prostitutes developing underground.Originally, if this was the case, Gyeonggi, as a place where the three religions and the nine streams of the world gather, would not be more of a strange thing.

But because of its worship and the tradition of using poison, it quickly changed its taste during the underground dissemination process; especially after combining with some local forces, it began to rush all the way to the painting style of poisoning for money and killing, and buying murder.So it was soon wiped out and extinct for a while.

Therefore, it is different from the Wutong God who has been worshiped secretly by foolish men and women all the time, which is linked to childbearing and sexual intercourse, which leads to the prostitution of the Wutong God. The activity and traces of the Five Immortals have not been seen for many years. up.

Then, Guo Chongtao, who felt a little annoyed and troubled, turned to ask the others:

"Chang'an is so big now, I'm afraid that the places that should be found have been searched by people, right?"

"Not at all?"

Suddenly someone said: It was a staff member who once belonged to the Jinwu Street envoy.

"how do I say this?"

Guo Chongtao couldn't help frowning and said:
"Inspector, but you forgot Pingkangli?"

The assistant hesitated, and said softly:

When it comes to Pingkangli, everyone's expressions are a little subtle; after all, as a member of the small and well-known Beijing official group in Chang'an City, how could I not have heard (appreciated) this Chang'an City's long-established "beautiful scenery" "Woolen cloth?

However, due to some historical problems left over from previous generations, Pingkang Sanli, which is currently located in the northwest of Dongda City, is actually under the jurisdiction of Wannian County of Jingzhao Prefecture. Its identity and status are relatively subtle.

Among them, Pingkang Nanli is relatively simple, except for those common middle and lower courts and trick halls; it is mainly a place where the officials' wives and businessmen's wives are gathered together.The rest is the same as anywhere else.

In Pingkang Zhongli, apart from the large and small museums, it is famous for the peripheral practitioners who control the Jiaofang Division, as well as many musicians, advocates, and actors who work part-time in it.

As for the most high-end Pingkang Beili, it is the best and the essence of it; but also because of a certain customary practice, dozens of large and small associations headed by Yiyinglou have formed, and they manage their own daily life.

Because, even as the most stern and selfless person in Yushi Taichung, he cannot guarantee that one day he will not use Yiyinglou as the leader to provide the possibility of information exchange, buying and selling, and hiring places.

"This matter is not difficult, as long as Zuo Du is invited to send a letter, presumably Yiying upstairs and downstairs will naturally give an explanation and excuse."

Therefore, Guo Chongtao quickly recovered and said:
"Actually...there is also the ghost market."

The man then hesitated to speak:
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere and expression on the scene stagnated.Because of the existence of this Chang'an ghost city, they, the prosecutors, are the first to bear the brunt of it, and they usually need to keep it secret, but they have to face it occasionally.

Because in the legend, the ghost city that is active in the underground space extending in all directions is actually a representative of the gray shadows of Chang'an, and it is also a master of the dark side of people's hearts under the materialistic desires;
Therefore, it not only brings together many shady existences, but also transactions of unknown origin; it may even involve the secret activities of the court ministers, wealthy families, and honored relatives...

Therefore, even though the Jingzhao government of all dynasties has always vowed to crack it and seize it again and again; but after a long or short period of time, the new ghost market with a new look can always revive in other corners.

(End of this chapter)