Chapter 23 third quarter

Time: Six o'clock, two quarters (according to today's time, it should be ten thirty in the morning). Location: Su Hanchen's home. Since Hangzhou became the capital, the fate of a city has changed.The scenery has not changed, what has changed is the viewer.The shops are more prosperous, and the people coming and going are also a mixed bag of fish and snakes. People all over the street are busy with their own lives and dreams, speaking in different accents. The third son was walking on the crowded street, his eyes fixed on him, his face expressionless.He is always uncomfortable when there are many people.Looking at Ning Xin'er, she is like a fish returning to the water, jumping around alive and well, who can understand the girl's mind?When she saw a food stall, she would stop to buy a few snacks to try; when she saw a toy seller, she would stop for a while;They actually walked for an hour to Qinghefang, which is only two miles away.This made the third son feel that it was much harder than dealing with the assassination gang of four just now.But seeing the radiant and energetic Ning Xin'er, she felt that no matter how hard she worked, it was all worth it.A quiet and comfortable life of seclusion may suit him, but it may be a kind of imprisonment and a kind of cruelty to a beautiful young girl with a very active sex.He decided to take Ning Xin'er outside frequently in the future.

Could it be that in his illusory heart, mortal feelings also sprouted? Assassinating the Gang of Four is one of the most expensive assassins in Jianghu. Those who can afford them must be determined to win.Hiding in the crowd to assassinate is undoubtedly the best choice.However, the two-mile-long bustling market came over calmly, even the third son was quite surprised. After walking past Qinghefang, and walking a few more steps, we arrived at Su Hanchen's house, but saw that the door was closed tightly, black gauze was hanging on the lintel, and someone was crying faintly inside.The third son knocked on the door, and after a long time, a little maid came to answer the door.The third son said: "Su Hanchen, can painter Su be at home?"

The servant's eyes are always discerning. When the servant girl saw the two standing outside the door, the male was tall and handsome, with a thought of going out of the world, and the female was extremely beautiful, as bright as a fairy descending from the world, she knew that the person who came was extraordinary. , not to offend.She respectfully said: "I don't know what you two are doing looking for my master?" "We are here to ask painter Su for a painting." The servant girl's eyes turned red, and said: "My master passed away last night, you two should go back." The third son and Ning Xin'er were greatly surprised when they heard the words.A very good person, he went as he said.The third son said: "I have also had a relationship with Master Su on several occasions. The old man has gone west, and let me go in to mourn and say goodbye." After finishing speaking, he went straight in without waiting for the maid to report.

After walking through the double courtyard, we came to the hall.The hall has been set up as a mourning hall. A coffin is placed in the center of the hall. The lid of the coffin has not been closed yet. The person in the coffin is neatly dressed and has a vivid face, as if he is deeply asleep.There was a woman weeping in the coffin, and a little boy in filial piety kowtowed to everyone who came in to express his condolences.To the surprise of the third son, Master Bao Wenbao from the Ministry of Punishment was also present.Seeing the third young master and Ning Xin'er, Bao Wen nodded solemnly.

The third young master and Ning Xin'er finished their condolences, and comforted the woman, saying: "Mrs. Su's condolences will change." Mrs. Su looked up at the third young master. Although she didn't know him, she saw his extraordinary demeanor, which made people trust him at first sight.He looked at Ning Xin'er again, but felt that her face was very familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.Mrs. Su returned the gift sobbing, "Thank you for your kindness. I wonder how you two know your husband?" The third son said: "I ordered a painting from artist Su, and I should have received it yesterday. However, artist Su did not visit our place as scheduled yesterday. Therefore, I took the liberty to come here today. I don't want to be with artist Su Yinming." Eternal separation. Su painter Danqing was invincible, talented in the dynasty, but unfortunately died young, which makes people sigh."

Mrs. Su suddenly remembered something, and said: "No wonder the concubine thinks the young lady who came with you is very familiar, please forgive me for a moment." She turned and walked into the back hall, and returned immediately, with an extra scroll in her hand.Mrs. Su handed over the scroll to Ning Xin'er, and said: "My husband was called to a certain mansion to paint a painting the night before yesterday, and he couldn't sleep after returning. The portrait of Miss, my husband had already painted it before he left." Ning Xin'er held it Scroll, I don't know what to say for a while.

Bao Wen saw that Madam Su's expression of sadness had slightly diminished, so he seized the opportunity to ask, "Madam, do you remember the family that invited Su's painter to paint yesterday?" Madam Su shook her head, unwilling or afraid to answer.Apparently, she thought it would be useless to tell Bowen.But at this time a little boy rushed to say: "I know, the sedan chair from Prince Qing's Mansion came to pick up my father." Madam Su's face was as pale as paper, and she quickly covered the little boy's mouth. Bao Wen then asked: "Then painter Su was sent back by the people from Qing Palace, or did he come back alone?"

Mrs. Su suddenly knelt down in front of him and cried: "Master Bao, please don't ask any more questions. The master has passed away, so let him go on the road with peace of mind. Mr. Bao, don't pursue this matter any more. Leave it to us orphans and widows." Let’s save the only blood of the Su family.” Bao Wen panicked for a moment, and quickly helped his wife to sit down on the chair. He wanted to ask more questions, but seeing Madam Su’s sincere and fearful appearance, he was worried. I can't bear it. At this time, the third young master said: "Lord Bao, don't ask any more questions, let's go."

After leaving the door, Bao Wen said: "Although it is related to King Qing, Bao's responsibility should be investigated to the end." "They are just ordinary people. They have been protected by officials since ancient times. They don't believe you at all." Bao Wen nodded solemnly, and before bidding farewell to the third young master, he said solemnly: "Sir, there are so many things to do these two days, Bao may not have time to visit you at the Wuming Villa and ask for advice in person. I hope you can spare time from your busy schedule , at the beginning of noon the day after tomorrow, please come to the Yanyu Tower for a while."