Chapter 9 Chapter Two

After breakfast, Mr. Su went to court.The officials of the Huzhou government government heard of Su Shi's name early, and they were like thunder. Moreover, they also learned that Su Gong had solved the strange case and recovered the pearl, and they admired him even more.After Su Gong nodded, he inquired carefully about local affairs and people's conditions, and everyone answered them one by one.Su Gong also made clear the rules and strict duties of each person.Everyone is the only one. After retreating from the hall, it was nearly noon, and Su Gong wanted to go back to the backyard. Someone came to report: Huzhou County Magistrate Qin Congbiqin, Mr. Qin, asked to see him.Su Gong ordered someone to lead Qin Congbi to the second hall.When Su Gong arrived at the second hall, not long after, Qin Congbi bowed in and followed the two of them.The three of them came forward to salute, and Su Gong was allowed to sit down.The fat one among the two stepped forward and presented a card with both hands.Su Ren took the post and handed it to Su Gong.Su Gong took it, and looked up, it turned out to be an invitation card. The wealthy gentry and merchants of Huzhou hosted Su Gong at the "Taihu Spring" restaurant.Qin Congbi came over, pointed at the fat man, and said with a smile, "Master Su, this is Zhu Shanyue, the owner of our silk in Huzhou." Then pointing to another person, he said, "This is Xu Que, a wealthy householder in Huzhou, the son of the prime minister of Dali Temple. Wife and cousin." The two smiled and nodded repeatedly.

Su Gong had heard that Zhang Sui said that these people were all Huzhou celebrities, and said politely: "I have admired you for a long time." Zhu Shanyue smiled and said: "Mr. Su's name is known to everyone in the world, who doesn't know it? We miss each other when we hear the sound, but hate that we don’t have the chance to see each other. Today, the scholar came to Huzhou, and the people of Huzhou were all overjoyed, and greeted him along the road. We, the grassroots, have nothing to ask for, but Lord Su to show favor and be with the people of Huzhou. Music." Qin Congbi and Xu Que echoed.Su Gong listened to this flattering speech, he wanted to shirk it, but then he thought about it, he came to Huzhou for the first time, and he didn't know the people's conditions very well, why not take the opportunity to investigate?Then he laughed and said, "Master Zhu and Yuanwai Xu, you two are being polite. When Su first arrived in Huzhou, he did nothing for the people of Huzhou. How dare he work like this? If Su doesn't go, the hearts of the people in Huzhou will definitely be cooled. Let's go first, everyone, Su will change into his official uniform, and then he will arrive." Zhu Shanyue was very happy to hear this.Qin Congbi got up hastily and said, "Let's leave first." He led Zhu Shanyue and Xu Que to leave.

Su Gong went back to the wing room in the backyard and met his wife.Mrs. Wang and two servant girls were looking at the Huzhou embroidery, full of praise.Su Gong asked about his wife's health, and the lady said: "I feel much better now. The doctor came here just now, and I just need to take a few more doses and it will be completely cured." Then he went into the room and changed to his official uniform, put on a blue scarf and a blue robe, and left the government office with Su Ren through the gate of the backyard. But in the market, there are many shops, and there are all kinds of people coming and going, from three religions and nine streams, it is very lively and noisy.Su Gong inspected it carefully, and thought in his heart: I went to the city yesterday, and I didn't look carefully. When I saw it today, I realized that Huzhou is a prosperous and treasured place.While being amazed, Mr. Su couldn't help but think of Zhang Sui: he has been in office for three years, he has been conscientious and dedicated, and the prosperity of Huzhou today is not due to Zhang Sui's contribution?From this point of view, the new reform law is beneficial to the country, the country, and the common people?No no no!This situation is definitely not the truth, there must be a reason for it.Otherwise, how could Zhang Sui be relocated for no reason?The more Su Gong thought about it, the more at a loss he felt.

Su Ren asked a passer-by to find out where the "Taihuchun" restaurant was located, and he had to cross three streets in one city.After passing two streets, Su Gongyi was amazed. He saw blue bricks and green tiles on both sides, wooden buildings and tall pavilions, which were simple and elegant, very distinctive.Su Ren looked around, very curious.Suddenly, Su Gong let out an "oh" and exclaimed.Su Ren was taken aback, and stepped forward to ask what happened, but he saw Su Gong standing there, looking up with surprise on his face.Su Renxun looked towards him, and there was an inn in front of him. There were four characters on the banner: "Like Home Inn".Take the meaning of home away from home.There are two floors of Rugui Inn. The window of a wing room on the upper floor is opened, and a curtain is drawn in front of it.Su Gongyi stared at the window in a daze.

Su Ren was surprised, and asked: "Master, what's the matter?" Su Gong came back to his senses, and said: "Look at the window sash on the upper floor of the inn, it is the one who picked up the curtain." Su Ren saw nothing unusual. He said doubtfully, "The villain has already seen it, so there is nothing strange about it." Su Gong said: "You haven't seen it. Just now there was a person standing by the window, looking at the street." Su Ren laughed dumbly, and said: " How strange is that for someone staying in the inn?" Su Gong said: "The man disappeared in a flash." Su Ren said with a smile: "It must have left the window. He lives in his own shop, what have we to do?" Su Gong frowned, and thought: "That person just flashed, but it's a pity I didn't see him clearly. I recognized that person in a daze, and I thought about it carefully, but I couldn't remember it at all." Su Renqi said: "Master Fang When you come to Huzhou for a day, you don’t have any old friends or relatives, so how can you meet someone you know? It must be because the old man’s eyes are blurred and he misjudged others.”

Su Gong shook his head, held his beard in his hand, frowned and said: "I have never admitted my mistake. But in Huzhou, there are no friends. Who is it? It seems to be in my mind, but I just can't think of it." Su Gong bitterly Think hard, can't understand.Su Ren asked, "Is that person a man or a woman?" Su Gong frowned and said, "It seems to be a man." Su Ren hurriedly said, "Master, why bother, just go and see clearly." I want to enter the Inn of Homecoming.Suddenly I heard someone shouting from behind: "My lord, why are you here?"

Su Gong hurriedly turned his head to look for his reputation, but it turned out to be Zhu Shanyue.Zhu Shanyue was out of breath, she could come forward, and was about to salute, Su Gong hurriedly supported him.Zhu Shanyue took a few breaths, and said: "The young one was guarding Mr. Hou in front of the government yamen. It has been a long time since I saw you. Later, I begged the gate officer to inquire, only to find out that the sir had come out from the backyard and was walking. The young one was anxious, so I went after him. , I happened to meet my lord. My lord Wanwang forgive me for the small crime. Please get on the sedan chair." Zhu Shanyue turned around and waved, and four bearers came over carrying a large sedan chair.Mr. Su waved his hand to decline, and said: "Su Mou first arrived in Huzhou, and the scene in Huzhou is very refreshing. It's better to walk. Can Master Zhu accompany Su Mou?" Zhu Shanyue smiled all over her face and said: "Su Your Excellency respects the sky and loves the people, and you are really the parents of the people of Huzhou. If the people of Huzhou knew that the person in front of them was a current university scholar and the official of the parents of Huzhou, they would be amazed! Mr. Su came here for a day, so he understands the people's sentiments, and he will do it for the people of Huzhou. It is a great fortune in life for the little ones to be able to walk with adults!" Mr. Su smiled lightly, and said, "Master Zhu is exaggerating."

Along the way, Zhu Shanyue followed Su Gong closely, eloquently and eloquently, explaining all aspects of Huzhou Prefecture, including food, clothing, housing, use, play, and entertainment, covering everything and everything.When Su Gong heard it, he was very curious.In the same city of Huzhou, what Zhu Shanyue said is quite different from what Zhang Sui said.It is exactly: when viewed horizontally, it becomes a ridge and a side becomes a peak, and the distance and height are different. Not long after, Zhu Shanyue pointed to the front and said with a smile: "It's here. My lord, please look at it, it's 'Taihu Spring'." Su Gong looked, it was a big restaurant, luxurious, with a golden plaque hanging high , and the three characters "Taihu Chun" in the upper body are like big buckets.There were already many people standing in front of the building, and the leader was Qin Congbi.Zhu Shanyue hurried over and said loudly: "Lord Su is here!" Everyone came up to him with wide smiles and cupped their hands to welcome.Su Gong smiled slightly, and bowed his hands in return.Qin Congbi made an introduction at the side: Tongpan Huaxin, Xu Que, a big official, Kong Lai, owner of Huzhou shipyard, Lu Suo, storekeeper of Luji Warehouse, He Gu, a romantic talent in Huzhou, You Renyu, storekeeper of "Taihuchun", etc.Su Gong searched carefully, but he couldn't find Zhang Sui, presumably Zhu Shanyue and others didn't invite him, it can be said that the human relationship is cold and warm, and the world is cold and cold.

After seeing him, everyone surrounded Mr. Su and entered the restaurant.Enter the gate, pass through a flower garden, and then go up to the pavilion.Su Gong secretly exclaimed: such a big restaurant, how come there is no diner?Suddenly I realized: These rich gentry and tycoons must have taken over the business of this building for my new magistrate.With a wry smile in his heart, he said, "It's not Su who flatters me so much, but the magistrate of Huzhou." In the elegant room of the pavilion, there is a huge banquet table in the middle, which is already full of fruits and delicacies.Four young and beautiful maids stand at the four corners of the private room.Looking around the two walls, there are long scrolls of calligraphy and paintings hanging, one of which seems to be the original work of Yan Gong, Su Gong looked at it carefully, and smiled lightly.There is a corridor outside the pavilion. Overlooking from the railing, Longxi is like a jade belt, appearing and disappearing from time to time, which is very spectacular.When Su Gongyi was lamenting the wonderful scenery of Huzhou, he suddenly saw Zhu Shanyue and You Renyu whispering to each other, with anxious expressions on their faces, and then quietly went downstairs.

Not long after, Zhu Shanyue went to the attic and whispered to Qin Congbi.Qin Congbi smiled all over his face, went to Su Gong's side, and said, "My lord, please take a seat." Everyone agreed, and Su Gong took the upper seat, Huaxin and Qin Congbi sat at the bottom according to Su Gong, and he sat down in turn.The romantic and talented He Gu sat in the back seat, without a smile on his face.There is a vacant one on the right side of Su Gong, it seems to be reserved for someone, could it be Zhang Sui?Zhang Sui is a noble man, proud and bony, so he definitely refuses to come.Who would it be?

Zhu Shanyue stood by the table and said with a smile: "My lord, there is one person who hasn't arrived yet. Would you like to wait a little longer?" The general judge Huaxin said with a smile: "I don't know who it is? It's so embarrassing that Master Su waited. Zhu Shanyue laughed and said: "Speaking of this person, everyone here except Mr. Su knows who doesn't know. It's not someone else, but the number one beauty in Huzhou." Everyone laughed and said: "So it is He, Mr. Zhu is so thoughtful." Qin Congbi hurriedly explained to Su Gong, saying: "I don't know, but this woman is a talented woman among Huzhou's famous prostitutes. Her surname is Shi and her name is Qingluo." Su Gong said with a smile: "The word Qingluo must be taken from a poem Li Taibai's verse: "Green bamboo enters the quiet path, green radish brushes the clothes." Qin Congbi smiled and said: "Or so. This Miss Qingluo is one of the best characters in the Jiangnan Yuefu Academy. She is twenty-nine years old and very pretty. , with bright eyes and white teeth, soft branches and tender branches, it is no exaggeration to say that he is beautiful. Especially the singing and dancing, playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, reciting poems and composing Fu, are absolutely wonderful. There are so many talented men and wealthy businessmen like this The rich and the wealthy are eager to please? Don’t say that in my Huzhou, even in Suzhou and Hangzhou, Miss Qingluo is quite famous.” Su Gong said with a smile: "If you don't want to see such a famous trick, you are an idiot." Zhu Shanyue smiled and said: "What Master Su said is very true. That Miss Qingluo is not just an idle girl. Noble and noble, he is as pure as jade in the wind and dust, guarding his body like jade, which has attracted countless romantic young men to fall in love with him. I once heard that some people would pay a hundred gold to redeem their lives, but they could not." Su Gong exclaimed: "If this is true, it can be said to be commendable." While talking, Mr. Su accidentally saw Kong Lai's gloomy face, he was puzzled, and thought to himself: Could it be that Kong Lai is the one who redeemed himself?When he was wondering, he saw that young master He Gu's face was flushed, and there was a hint of anger between his brows and eyes. When everyone talked about the number one beauty in Huzhou, everyone was beaming with joy.Suddenly, there was a booming sound from the stairs, and everyone laughed and said, "Here we come." Su Gong listened carefully to the sound and smiled slightly.Then He Gu stood up suddenly, and looked towards the door, quite agitated.The person who came in was not Miss Qingluo, but You Renyu, the shopkeeper of the restaurant.He stood at the door, looking at Zhu Shanyue.Zhu Shanyue understood, got up and went over.The two exited the private room and whispered, as if they were discussing something.Suddenly, Zhu Shanyue turned around and came in, smiling all over her face, and said apologetically: "Master Su, Lord Hua, Lord Qin, just now Cao Cangheng, master of Jiangnan Yuefu, sent an urgent letter, that Miss Qingluo could not attend the banquet for some reason. Hope everyone Forgive me, my lord and all my lords. In order not to spoil today's fun, Mr. Cao sent two high-ranking officials from the Yuefu to come to add to the fun. I wonder if it is possible?" Everyone was quite resentful, Su Gong said with a smile: "Miss Shi has his story , That's all. Su Mou has just arrived in Huzhou, if he wants to see him, it will be a long time." Everyone nodded repeatedly.Zhu Shanyue Liushui clapped both hands together, and two handsome women appeared at the door, although they were not stunning, they were also very charming. Not long after, the restaurant staff served dishes, all of which were rare and delicious, delicious and rich, very rich, and there was only one empty table in the middle.Another maid poured fine nectar and jade liquid.After the three cups, Zhu Shanyue asked the two prostitutes to play and sing.A woman holds a pipa in her arms, and a woman claps the cloud board with her hands, singing in her mouth: "Mate Feiqiong, I don't even return to the Pearl Palace, and I haven't returned to the immortal body." And so on.Su Gong could understand that it was "The Jade Girl Shaking the Immortal Pendant", which was written by Liu Qilang. After the second girl sings, she wants to speak again.Su Gong waved his hands, and suddenly said: "Miss, what do you call them?" A woman slightly parted her red lips and said, "Master, little girl Yancao, he is Qin Sang." Su Gong said: "Yancao, I have something to do. Ask each other." Yancao said: "Excuse me, my lord." Su Gong said: "Yancao, that Miss Qingluo didn't come to the banquet, but she disappeared?" Everyone, Yancao and Qin Sang were shocked when they heard this. .Zhu Shanyue was startled and said: "Your Excellency already knows!" Su Gong shook his head and said: "Su doesn't know, it's just speculation." He Gu was impatient and asked, "Why did you disappear for no reason?" Everyone also asked .The swallow grass said blankly: "The little girl doesn't know the reason. It's just that when I woke up this morning, someone reported that the green radish was missing. I searched all over the mansion, but there was no trace. Master Cao hurriedly sent people to search around until the little girl When the girl came, there was no news. Master Cao had no choice but to send two young girls to play and sing for you masters." After listening, everyone made their own guesses. Su Gong wondered: "Are the two of you on good terms with that Miss Qingluo?" Qin Sang said sadly, "Qingluo and the little girl are relatives and sisters. Last night, we were still talking and joking together. Unexpectedly... Qin Sang suddenly couldn't help sobbing.Su Gong asked: "Last night, did you notice Qing Luo's unusual behavior?" Qin Sang stopped crying and said: "There is nothing unusual. It's just..." Qin Congbi asked: "Just what?" Qin Sang said "It's just that Master Zhu came to the mansion yesterday. He said that the celebrities of Huzhou will have a banquet for the newly appointed Master Su, a scholar of Hanlin University. They want to invite Qing Luo to accompany him. Master Cao has informed Qing Luo. Qing Luo is very happy. We will know about Qing Luo. He is very respected by Confucian scholars. The name of Su Xueshi is well-known in the world. Qingluo often sighs that it is a pity in this life that she has not had the chance to meet Su Xueshi. Yesterday she heard that Su Xueshi came to Huzhou, and she was very excited. Knowing that tomorrow I can see with my own eyes Su Xueshi, singing and dancing for the scholar, I am even more happy. Last night, he said to us: Su Xueshi is the number one celebrity in the Song Dynasty, and his poems, calligraphy and paintings are four masterpieces. How fortunate it would be if I begged for a copy of the master's scroll." That Yancao also said the same. Su Gong thought about it, if according to Qin Sang and Yan Cao's words, Qingluo would come to the banquet even if she has something important to do.His disappearance must be caused by a major event, and he cannot help himself.Those who cannot help themselves must be forced by someone.Those who force each other must be extraordinary people.The doubt is, why did that person force Qingluo to prevent her from coming to the banquet?Or was it a coincidence that had nothing to do with the banquet? When Su Gong was thinking, everyone was also thinking, what you say, what I say, each has its own interpretation.Lv Suo, the innkeeper of Lu Ji Warehouse, said with a smile: "How many men covet such a beautiful woman? Maybe she was captured by that strong man and made her his wife." After Lu Suo finished speaking, He Gu looked at each other angrily.Xu Wei sighed: "If this is the case, wouldn't it be violent to kill the beautiful woman? It just corresponds to the old saying: Since ancient times, beauties have suffered a lot. It's a pity." Everyone also sighed, and Yancao and Qin Sang felt very desolate when they heard it. Actually shed two lines of tears. Zhu Shanyue saw it so vividly that the two daughters smiled and sang a cheerful song.Su Gong couldn't bear it and asked him to wait to retreat.The second daughter thanked her and withdrew.Zhu Shanyue only said that she was guilty, and never invited Qingluo, which spoiled the interest of the adults.Su Gong said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay." Everyone agreed, and they all said to drink and drink.Between the cups and chopsticks, a main dish was served, and it was placed in the empty space in the middle of the table. Su Gong saw it was a four-legged casserole, under which it was cooked with charcoal. There were more than a hundred small fish in the casserole. There are bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and vermicelli.Qin Congbi said with a smile, "Master Su, this is a valuable fish product in Huzhou. It is called a rotten fish. It is only produced in Taihu Lake in the whole world." Yue nodded again and again.Zhu Shanyue said with a smile: "This fish is only caught at night. The fisherman lights a lamp, puts it on the water, and installs a net under it. This fish likes the light very much, and hundreds of them come here, regardless of life or death, so they don't care about the net. ” Su Gong tasted the remnant fish, it was extremely delicious and the fruit was the best. Apart from the praise, Duke Su felt a little uneasy, so he asked about the folk customs in Huzhou, and everyone rushed to answer.Only that He Gu remained silent.Zhu Shanyue said: "Master Su, I can hear people say that my lord solved a strange case in a small town, and even tracked down Ye Mingzhu, who had been missing for half a year, and made an unsolved case come to light?" Mr. Su nodded and said, "It is true. That's it." Huaxin sighed: "The pearl was originally sent by Mr. Wang Dunwang of Hangzhou to the birthday gift of Prime Minister Bianliang in Tokyo. Unexpectedly, it was robbed by thieves in our Huzhou territory, and it hurt us. Today Su My lord will find him, and we will be at ease." Mr. Su gave a wry smile and said: "I will tell you all here. Although Su found the pearl, he didn't keep it well. He didn't think that a thief sneaked into the mansion last night and stole it again. I didn't find out about it until this morning. , Su is sending the public to look for it everywhere." As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.Huaxin and Qin Congbi were terrified. They all said that they were incompetent and neglected to guard against theft, and begged to be punished.Su Gong said: "This is not your fault. When Su first arrived in Huzhou, such things happened. The thief must have come for Su. Lord Qin, after the banquet, I hope you will send the county government to arrest you quickly. The officials of the government government worked together to capture the thief. All of you here are celebrities from Huzhou with great powers. I hope you pay attention to it, but if you have a clue, please tell Su. Su is very grateful." Everyone said: "You should do your best." Qin Congbi Resign first, and call the Yamen servants to investigate the matter, no problem. After the banquet, Huaxin, Zhu Shanyue, and Xu Kui insisted on escorting Su Gong back to the mansion, but was politely declined by Su Gong, and everyone had to give up. After leaving the "Taihuchun" restaurant, Su Gong and Su Ren wandered around in the market place. Unknowingly, the two arrived in front of the "Rugui Inn". On a whim, Su Gong discussed with Su Ren, intending to go in and find out.When the two of them entered the inn, the waiter from the inn had already come over attentively, thinking that the two of them, Mr. Su, wanted to stay in the inn.Su Ren raised his chest and raised his head, and said loudly: "Is there a superior room?" Xiaoer nodded and bowed, smiling, and said: "Yes, there is, but the price is more expensive. I wonder if the two guests want a single room or two?" Su Rendao: "My master is a merchant in Tokyo. He sells some silk and needs to live here for a few days. There is no need to talk about the rent, just one point: my master is very particular. The room must be clean and tidy, and the window must face the street and face the sun." Erdao: "Yes, there are. The guest officer came just in time, and we have a first-class room facing the street facing the sun." Su Ren said, "Let me go up and have a look." Xiaoer agreed to lead the two of them to the pavilion, Turn a corridor, stand in front of a room, open the door, and welcome Su Gong and two into the room. Mr. Su entered the room and saw that there were two rooms inside and outside. The outside room had clear windows, hanging curtains, and a painting hanging on the wall, filled with clouds and mist, high mountains and miscellaneous trees, clear springs and waterfalls, woodcutters and medicine men.Su Gong secretly sighed: This scroll is unrestrained in style, like a horse flying in the sky, it is a rare masterpiece!I don't want Huzhou to have such a master of Danqing.I leaned over to look at the scroll, but there was no signature, only the seal. After looking at it, when you enter the inner room, you can see a crimson red carved wooden bed, with a pink fine gauze tent hanging on it, and the bedding is neatly arranged.There is a table next to it. On the table is a three-legged bronze treasure stove with a lingering fragrance. There is also a porcelain vase with flower branches, and the flowers are in full bloom.Su Gong got close to the window, looked at the street, and could see clearly, this was exactly the house he had seen before.Xiao Er said with a smile: "May I ask if this master is satisfied?" Su Gong said: "How long has this house been unoccupied?" Xiao Er said: "This house is very expensive, two taels of silver a day, and few people live in it. It's been more than a month without a master." Su Gong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This little brother, why did you deceive me by saying that I am a foreigner?" Xiao Er smiled all over his face and said: "Little one Everything you said is true, there is absolutely no falsehood." Su Ren touched the table with his hand, took it back and saw that there was no dust.Xiaoer saw it clearly, and quickly smiled and said: "This room is very tidy, master can rest assured." Su Ren looked around.Su Gong suddenly saw something at the foot of the table, he bent down, picked it up and picked it up, seeing that Xiaoer didn't pay attention, he put it into his sleeve.Su Gong turned around and said: "If I'm not mistaken, there are still people staying in this room before noon today." Xiao Er repeatedly shook his head and said, "It's absolutely nothing. The guest officer is overthinking." Su Gong said with a smile: "My little brother, you can tell if someone is living in the room by smelling it. Just smell it carefully, there is indeed a strange smell that someone lived in this room. I have never smelled it wrong. The previous occupant was a woman." Xiao Er was so surprised that he breathed repeatedly, intending to distinguish the so-called breath.Su Gong pretended to be disappointed and sighed repeatedly.Seeing this, Su Ren said, "Master, I'll find another place." Su Gong nodded, and the two of them went downstairs.The little boy stood in the room, his face full of surprise, and he said to himself: "This man from the capital is really powerful, but his nose is like a dog's." The master and the servant came out of the "Like Home Inn", and Su Ren asked, "Did the master find anything?" Mr. Su took out something from his sleeve. It turned out to be a handkerchief, which was folded like a square and turned over. , blue handkerchief, but it has been washed to whitish, obviously used for many years.There is a word "Cui" rusted on one corner of the handkerchief.Su Ren thought about it: "It must have been left on the ground by someone who lived in the house." Su Gong said strangely: "The person I saw was obviously a man, and this handkerchief belongs to a woman. The word 'cui' shows this." Su Ren woke up and said: "A man and a woman are in this room, they are either having a tryst or elope." Su Gong pondered: "Look at this handkerchief, it is very worn out, obviously it has been washed for many years. The woman who wears such a handkerchief must be from a poor and simple family. If so, how can she be willing to stay in that superior room? Seeing that we are foreigners and merchants, we want to blackmail us, saying that the rent is two taels of silver a day, but the room is really elegant, even the locals, at least two or three hundred cash a day. So, isn't it self-contradictory?" Su Ren was also confused like Zhang Er King Kong, and said repeatedly: "That's all. Who is this fellow, and what does it have to do with us? In my opinion, the master must have admitted his mistake with blind eyes. Someone." Su Gong ignored Su Ren's complaints, and murmured: "It's really strange." The two of them returned to the government office while talking. When Su Gong came back to Defu, Wu Jiang and Zheng Hai had already come to see him.Su Gong asked about the progress of the case.Wu Jiang and Zheng Hai secretly inquired and investigated, and found that there was no suspicious person in the government office, and there were no other suspicious signs.The door clerk was an old man. He closed the door and bolted it early last night, saying that no one came in or left, and there was no trace of tampering. The two yamen servants on duty also said the same.Su Gong was lost in thought.Su Ren whispered to the side: "This thief is so cunning, he must be from the mansion." Wu Jiang said: "This fellow is scheming and has a lot of city power." He will definitely not dare to act rashly again." Su Gong looked at the two of them, and said, "Wait and investigate carefully, don't let go of any clues." Wu Jiang and Zheng Hai left alone.Su Gong looked at Su Ren and said, "What's your opinion?" Su Ren said, "Master, in my opinion, the most suspicious person is that..." Su Ren suddenly stopped talking, Su Gong was surprised, and was about to ask, but he heard someone outside the room shouting: "Is the scholar here?" Su Gong heard it clearly, it was Zhang Sui, and hurried out of the room to greet him.Zhang Sui came into the room, but did not take a seat, and asked, "Lord Su, how is the investigation on the pearl going?" Mr. Su shook his head, and said, "There is no news yet. Just now, Lords Wu and Zheng came to report, but there is no clue. This case is very strange." Zhang Sui said: "Zhang also heard about it. According to common sense, he would definitely think that the thief is from the mansion." Su Gong doubted: "Master Zhang means..." Zhang Sui said: " Zhang has been in Huzhou for three years. He has solved many cases and knows many illegal methods. The pearl was stolen in the government office. Who is familiar with the terrain? Who is easy to move? Who can come and go in the government office at will? According to the current situation Come to think of it, the thief must be someone from the mansion. In fact, it is not, according to Zhang, this person must be an outsider." Su Ren stood aside, seemingly thoughtful. Su Gong remained calm and said: "Master Zhang please advise." Zhang Sui said again: "Although the people in Huzhou are safe and law-abiding, there are also people who are bold and reckless. As far as Zhang knows, there are many people in Huzhou who have unique skills. People, whether good or bad, these people can fly over the walls, appear and disappear, and their methods are very good. The most well-known person is called "Flying Man", whose surname is Yan and first name is Wei. If the rich and powerful businessmen in Huzhou City are stolen, there are ten chances. He probably did it." Su Gong said in amazement: "This man has never made a mistake?" Zhang Sui shook his head and said, "Never." Su Gong said: "Has anyone seen his face?" Zhang Sui sighed: "There is no one in the city. There are many people who are knowledgeable, and Zhang has met him several times." Su Gong wondered: "If that's the case, why didn't he be arrested and brought to justice?" Zhang Sui sighed: "This is exactly the cunning of Fei Tianxia Yan Wei. If there is a thief, everyone in the city will say that the thief is Yan Wei. Zhang When someone was sent to arrest him, Yan Wei not only did not evade, but went to the court first. He was eloquent and eloquent, without flaws. During cross-examination, he had witnesses from other people, so he had no chance to commit crimes. And because there was no evidence , the case is often left unsolved." Su Gong sighed: "Such a person can be called a master of robbers." Zhang Sui said: "Zhang has thought about it carefully, and what happened last night may be related to him, so he said that the bachelor knows, or has something to do with it." Good." Su Gong thanked Zhang Sui.Zhang Sui said: "The sooner this case is solved, Zhang can leave the city to take up his post sooner." After finishing speaking, he sighed and left. When Zhang Sui went out, Su Ren asked in a low voice: "What do you think, Master?" Su Gong said: "You can order Wu Jiang to investigate." Su Ren said: "Master Zhang really believes what Master Zhang said?" Su Gong was puzzled and glanced at him. A glance at Su Ren.Su Ren said in a low voice: "In my opinion, the most suspicious person is Master Sui Zhang. He said that the so-called Flying Man is just trying to divert attention and intend to blame others." Su Gong was stunned, and suddenly whispered He reprimanded: "Master Zhang is honest and upright, he is a real gentleman. You should stop being suspicious and talking nonsense, and go and inform Wu Jiang to investigate the Flying Man." Su Ren didn't dare to say anything, and stepped back. out of the room.Su Gong twirled his beard, and suddenly a strange smile appeared on his face. Not long after, when Su Ren came back, Su Gong asked him if he had seen Zheng Hai, and Su Ren said that he was in the government office.Su Gong hurried out of the room, went straight to the government office, and saw Zheng Hai.Zheng Hai got up to greet him, Su Gong explained in a low voice, and together with the token, Zheng Hai understood and left.Su Ren was surprised, but it was inconvenient to ask further questions.After returning to Detang, Su Gong ordered the bureaucrats in the Yajia Pavilion to fetch the files of the Pearl robbery.Not long after, the pawn took a stack of case files and presented them to Su Gong.Su Gong read it carefully, while Su Renli stood aside and peeked at it. This case file records the experience before and after the Daixi robbery. Two people died and Mingzhu disappeared.There were also five robbers who confessed and drew finger marks.In the middle of the dossier: Shen Cheng, the first criminal, absconded with Mingzhu, drew shadows and pictures, and announced that he is under arrest.Then there was another sentence: after more than one month, the prisoner sank into a dead body and found that he was murdered by others, and the murderer was unknown.Pearl disappeared.and so on. After reading the file, Mr. Su thought carefully.Su Ren whispered: "Master, why are you reading the old files now? Could it be..." Su Ren suddenly remembered something, and stopped talking.Su Gong smiled indifferently, and asked back: "Could it be what? You can tell me." Su Ren chuckled and said, "I secretly thought that maybe the two Pearl robbery cases had something to do with it." Su Gong asked: "Why do you know that?" ?” Su Ren said nothing.Su Gong said: "I was just thinking about it for a while, so I took the file to have a look. After Zheng Hai arrests the criminal in this case, I will ask you about it in detail." Su Ren took the file and read it carefully. Let's say that Zheng Hai led several messengers to the prison camp in the east of Decheng and saw the prison camp.Guan Ying saw the token, led Zheng Hai and others into the cell, led the prisoners out of the prison city, and escorted them to the lobby of the government office.When Su Gong heard that the prisoner had been escorted, he hurried to the court.Zheng Hai reported back, and Zhu Wu, Li Shan, Jiang Lu, Liu Er, and Song Sisheng were escorted to the hall.Su Gong raised his eyes and saw five people kneeling on the ground.Su Gong ordered the five people to raise their heads.All five raised their heads, their faces flat.Su Gong patted the gavel, and said majesticly: "Today, our government reintroduces you to go to court, because God has the virtue of good life, and will not hurt innocent people or wrong good people. This government has some questions to ask, and you must invite them truthfully." The five responded in low voices. Su Gong said: "Who planned the robbery of the Pearl? Who came first?" The five criminals looked at each other and dared not speak.Zheng Haiwei shouted.One person replied: "The villain is not the one who planned the first, but Shen Cheng." Su Gong said, "What's your name?" The man said, "Liu Er, the villain, was originally a shop assistant. The four of them are also buddies. The store was opened by Shen Cheng, and he hired five people, including villains, to help him. Everything is planned by him." Su Gong said: "How do you know that those two guests are carrying pearls?" Liu Er repeatedly shook his head and said: "The villain didn't know it at all, but Shen Cheng said it. On that day, Shen Cheng came from Huzhou to the Dedaixi shop and called five villains. He said that two people passed by today. It was a big deal. He asked the five villains to carefully observe the people passing by. Sure enough, after noon, two customers passed by and rested in the shop. Shen Cheng originally expected that the two of them would drink alcohol, so he deliberately drenched in the wine. Unexpectedly, those two people didn't drink alcohol, so Shen Cheng changed his method and poured the medicine into the tea. The two people really caught the trick, and they both fell to the ground. Shen Cheng ordered the villains to move the two of them into the room, and then Ask the villain to wait out the room to observe the movement. Not long after, Shen Cheng asked the villain to wait in. The two had been pinned down by him with the quilt and suffocated to death. Shen Cheng said, poured some wine into his mouth, and then carried it to the shop Afterwards, he hid in the forest, and at night he threw the corpse into the river and went down the river. Even if the corpse was found, it was only assumed that the two of them fell into the water and died after drinking alcohol. At that moment, the villain didn't know that he was robbing the official, and he didn't know what kind of pearl. When the crime happened, Xiao He didn't know about it." Su Gong nodded slightly, and asked: "How did Shen Cheng know about this pearl?" Liu Er replied: "Shen Cheng is cunning, and the reason for this is never mentioned to villains. He has a lot of friends, and villains speculate that, It must be a friend on the cable to tell you." Su Gong said: "What friend?" Liu Er shook his head and said, "I really don't know."He also ordered Zheng Hai to escort the five of them back to the prison city.