Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven Murder

When Di Qing heard the woman's piano sound, saw the woman's style, and saw the woman for the first time, he almost thought that the woman was Zhang Miaoge. But after a closer look, Di Qing immediately realized that he had made a mistake in his judgment. The woman was not Zhang Miaoge, but she had a somewhat similar appearance and style. The sound of the piano gradually became more and more urgent, like the bustling world of mortals. Yan Shiliang stopped, and Di Qing stood aside knowingly, thinking in his heart, "Zhao Zhen asked me to enter the palace, is he here to listen to the piano? Since he is listening to the piano, it means that he is not in the mood. Poor." For some reason, I remembered the situation in Zhugelou that year, as if it was the next day.

While Di Qing was thinking about it, the sound of the piano suddenly became like a silver bottle suddenly broken, and the iron horse protruded. In the midst of excitement and high pitch, the sound of the piano turned again, like a silver thread thrown into the clouds. astringent.The tune gradually lightened, slowed down, and became silent, but the lingering rhyme lingered for a long time. Di Qing was fascinated when he heard that the woman's piano skills were excellent.Hearing the occasional applause, he turned his head and looked over. Seeing Zhao Zhen looking at him, Di Qing stepped forward a few steps, and saluted: "Chen Di Qing, see Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Excuse me. Di Qing, how do you listen to Zhang Meiren's piano skills compared to Zhang Miaoge?" The woman playing the piano had already got up, and Yan Shimei walked to Zhao Zhen's side and said, "Officials, how are you playing the piano?" It's a joke." The woman's voice was soft, as if she was born with a kind of flattery, looking at Zhao Zhen's eyes full of affection. Zhao Zhen held the woman's hand, his eyes were also tender, and he obviously loved the woman very much. It is inconvenient for Di Qing to read more, thinking that the emperor's harem is roughly divided into six categories, with the empress at the top, followed by concubines, concubines, Jiehao, beauties, and talents.This woman's surname is Zhang, she is a beauty, and her status is low in the harem, but judging by Zhao Zhen's appearance, she is no longer like this to the queen.

Zhao Zhen and Zhang Meiren teased, and then asked Di Qing, "Di Qing, you haven't answered me yet." He had a happy face, and it seemed that he didn't want to blame Di Qing for calling Di Qing into the palace. Di Qing remembered what Zhao Zhen asked just now, hesitated for a moment and said: "I have always been ignorant of rhythm, and I feel that these two people are like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with its own merits." Zhao Zhen laughed, and said, "Good answer, give me a seat. Beauty, you sit too." He finally let go of Zhang Beauty's hand, but his eyes were still entwined with her.

Zhang Meiren smiled sweetly, and sat beside Zhao Zhen, looked at Di Qing intentionally or unintentionally, and said, "My lord, is this the well-known General Di in the northwest of the Song Dynasty? My family has heard of General Di's name for a long time. I just thought it was a vicious look, but I didn't want...it was completely different from what I thought of." After saying that, he covered his mouth and smiled, feeling infinitely shy. Every time Di Qing was admired by others for a long time, he was always made a fuss about his appearance, and he was not surprised, so he asked directly: "I don't know why the Holy Majesty called the ministers into the palace?"

Zhao Zhen picked up the teacup, took a sip slowly, and said, "Di Qing, do you still remember the time when I was listening to music in the Zhuge Building with me?" Seeing Di Qing nodding, Zhao Zhen said with emotion: "But later I heard the madam there say , Zhang Miaoge felt unwell and went back to her hometown. I haven’t seen Zhang Miaoge since then, and I don’t know how she is now.” As the emperor, he can only talk so unscrupulously in front of Di Qing. Di Qing was thoughtful, and couldn't help but think of the time when he was in Xingqing Mansion. Zhao Zhen never saw Zhang Miaoge again, so was it Zhang Miaoge that Di Qing met in Xingqing Mansion?Di Qing wasn't sure, but he had suspected for a long time that Zhang Miaoge was Zhang Miaoge who helped Shan Shan save him from Xingqing Mansion!

It is no surprise that Zhang Miaoge is Xia Guo's secret work. Yuan Hao had the ambition to dominate the world many years ago, so he was naturally prepared.In the battle at Sanchuankou, Yuan Hao's far-sightedness had already been seen, and earlier, Zhang Miaoge went to the capital to spy on news, which was even more reasonable. The status of a singer is not high, but to understand the secrets of the Song court, it can be said to be unique. Now that Zhang Miaoge's mission has been completed, naturally there is no need to stay in the capital. But according to Zhang Miaoge's cleverness, it is unreasonable not to see that there is a problem with the person who is only to be saved. Why did Zhang Miaoge help in the first place?

Seeing that Di Qing was silent, Zhao Zhen thought that Di Qing thought the same as him, and suddenly lowered his voice, "Di Qing, do you see that Zhang Meiren of mine looks a little like Zhang Miaoge?" Di Qing glanced over Zhang Meiren, surprised in his heart, thinking to himself, could it be that Zhao Zhen likes Zhang Miaoge, that's why he loves Wu and Wu, and loves Zhang Meiren so much? Zhao Zhen seemed to see through Di Qing's thoughts, shook his head and said: "Actually, I heard that Zhang Miaoge is very similar to the beauty Wang I liked the first time, so I asked you to take me to Zhugelou. I don't want to, after that, A lot of things happened... I really didn't expect it."

Zhao Zhen sighed, but thought in his heart, "Di Qing is always in love, why not?" Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a sense of pride in his heart, and quietly held Zhang Meiren's hand again. It turned out that Zhao Zhen's favorite woman back then was Wang Ruyan, who was originally the daughter of merchant Wang Mengzheng.Zhao Zhen was in the deep palace for a long time at that time, and the women he saw had thousands of faces and the same expressions.Wang Ruyan is not like a lady from a big family, but more like a Xiaojia Biyu. He came to Zhao Zhen with that dusty aura, which shocked Zhao Zhen into a heavenly man.

Just when Zhao Zhen was about to choose a queen, the first time he put forward his idea in front of the queen mother, he chose Wang Ruyan.But the queen mother beat the mandarin ducks, not only forbidding, but also expelled Wang Ruyan from the palace, and married Liu Mei's son Liu Congde! Zhao Zhen was sad that his lover had no embrace, and was furious like never before. Since then, he has hated the queen's party.When Di Qing broke Ma Jiliang's leg, Zhao Zhen felt unspeakable joy in his heart. That time, he firmly stood by Di Qing's side.Later, when the queen mother passed away, when Zhao Zhen learned that his biological mother had passed away, he ordered the forbidden army to surround Liu's house. As long as there was any trace of the biological mother's murder, the entire family of Liu's family would be executed!Of course it was because of sadness at the time, but his long-standing grudge against the Liu family was also an important reason.

The past is like smoke and difficult to trace, Zhao Zhen sighed softly, looking at Zhang Meiren in front of him, with indescribable pity in his heart. He abolished Empress Guo, and could only establish Empress Cao again.Although he is the son of heaven, even the matter of marrying a wife is restricted by the officials.But no matter what this time, he has the ability to keep Zhang Meiren by his side. When he faced Zhang Meiren, it was like facing Wang Ruyan back then... This time, forever, nothing can separate them! Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen squeezed Zhang Meiren's hand tightly.He regarded Di Qing as a brother, because he believed that only Di Qing could understand his feelings, and he always felt that he and Di Qing were the same kind of people—both affectionate people. While pondering, Zhao Zhen had already picked up the teacup and was about to hand it to his mouth. Zhang Meiren pressed his hand lightly, and said softly: "My lord, the tea is still hot, please be careful..." After speaking, he laughed again, and said in a tired voice : "My lord, you are always so careless." Zhao Zhen felt very warm in his heart, remembering that Ruyan woman reminded himself so many years ago? Not only does Zhang Meiren look somewhat similar to Wang Ruyan, but her subtle manners are 100% like Wang Ruyan!Sometimes Zhao Zhen even felt a little emotional, could God let Zhang Meiren come here instead of Wang Ruyan in order to make up for his many years of emotional regrets? Seeing that Zhao Zhen and Zhang Mei were in love, Di Qing couldn't help being embarrassed, and thought that if you Zhao Zhen asked me to come, you would never let me see your affection. Zhang Meiren glanced at Di Qing, suddenly blushed, and said with a coquettish smile, "Your Majesty, General Di has been waiting for a long time." Zhao Zhen laughed, quite happily, and said, "Di Qing, guess what I'm looking for you for?" Di Qing was not as interested as Zhao Zhen, hesitantly asked: "But is it related to today's envoy from Xixia?" Zhao Zhen's face darkened when he heard this, and he snorted coldly.Seeing Zhao Zhen's face changing like the sky, Di Qing was worried.Zhao Zhen asked: "Di Qing, do you know what others will say about you after you leave?" Di Qing just shook his head, thinking what to say to me so what?When I entered the palace this time, I wanted to retire and return home.He thought of leaving, but for some reason, he felt a little relieved. Zhao Zhen said slightly angrily: "They said that you are proud of your merits, and that you want to fight Xia Guo wholeheartedly for the sake of military merits, disregarding the righteousness of the country..." Although Di Qing knew that those civil servants who seldom come out of Bianjing would not say anything good about him, but hearing Zhao Zhen say this, he was also at a loss for a while, thinking that I, Di Qing, was born and died for the Northwest, resisting foreign humiliation, and how I disregarded the righteousness of the country in the court reputation? With a shy smile, Di Qing got up and saluted, "Your Majesty, since I'm wrong, I..." He was about to resign when Zhao Zhen said, "You're right!" Di Qing was startled, and looked at Zhao Zhen.Zhao Zhen got up, walked up to Di Qing and said, "Di Qing, you understand my thoughts best. Yes, I care about the suffering of the people. If I can not fight, of course I don't want to. But if they are really so arrogant, how can I Back off? You are in the palace today, you spoke very well!" Di Qing didn't want Zhao Zhen to speak for him, so without further ado, Zhao Zhen said again: "The envoys of Xixia are so arrogant in the court hall, they are dignified in the Privy Council, and no one in the three yamen dares to speak up to fight. I am really disappointed." I thought in my heart, "No wonder Wang Gongchen, Cai Xiang and others said that Xia Song was cowardly. Today in the court hall, Xia Song was once the leader of the northwest army, but he didn't say a word. What use do I want such a privy envoy?" Thinking of this, Zhao Zhen already felt that Fan Zhongyan's recommendation was inappropriate, and he had the idea of ​​chasing Xia Song out of the two houses. Di Qing thought about Zhao Zhen's capriciousness, that is, I dared to speak out without any worries. At that time, those people were still trying to figure out what Zhao Zhen meant. Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said, "But I didn't come to you today to talk about these disappointing things. The main reason is that the beauty has heard your name for a long time and is curious about the customs of the frontier. Today, I will... Please tell me some interesting stories about the frontier. .” He purposely used the word please, which meant he had reconciled with Di Qing. Beauty Zhang covered her mouth and said with a smile: "My family always hears the eldest princess talk about General Di's past, and I'm curious, so I specifically asked the Holy Majesty to find General Di. General Di, don't let my family down." Obsequiousness, with soft words, has a special flavor. Di Qing frowned secretly, thinking about fighting and killing at the frontier, life and death, what's the fun?Knowing that if he evaded it, Zhao Zhen would definitely be displeased, and while he was pondering, a palace man said: "The empress, the eldest princess is here." Outside the Imperial Garden, Empress Cao and Princess Changning had already walked over. Zhao Zhen was slightly unhappy when his interest was interrupted.But the queen is virtuous. In Zhao Zhen's mind, although he doesn't love the queen, he still respects her. He stood up to greet her and said, "Queen, are you not growing vegetables today? Chang Ning, why are you so interested in coming here?" ?" Looking at Di Qing, Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Chang Ning, it's good if you're here." Chang Ning looked at Di Qing, smiled slightly and said, "General Di, how have you been?" She didn't wear a veil this time, showing a delicate and quiet face. Although she was smiling, there seemed to be a slight sadness in her smile... Di Qing saluted and said: "I see the queen and princess." Beauty Zhang pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Official family, actually this time, it was the slave family who invited the Eldest Princess to listen to General Di's storytelling. I don't want the Queen to come here too." Empress Cao smiled and said: "Officer, you always said that sister Zhang's piano skills are unparalleled in the world. It happened that Chang Ning said that sister Zhang asked him out. I was curious, so I followed. Official, you won't take offense, will you?" Seeing that Empress Cao and Zhang Meiren had a good relationship, Zhao Zhen felt proud and said with a smile, "How could it be? But the beauty has been playing the piano for a long time, and she is probably tired. Why not let the beauty play the piano after hearing what Di Qing said about the frontier?" Empress Cao said with a smile: "That's fine, but..." Before finishing speaking, another palace official came to report: "Report to the Holy Majesty, Wang Gongchen asks to see you." Zhao Zhen thought to himself, could it be that Wende Palace hasn't had enough noise, why is Wang Gongchen joining in the fun at this time?Displeased: "No see!" The palace personnel waited to leave, Empress Cao stopped the palace personnel and advised: "The government only implements the new law. Wang Gongchen is the person who supervises the new law. He came to see him, which is mostly related to the new law. It is not appropriate for the government to see you. " Seeing this, Zhang Meiren also said: "Officials, what the empress said is very true. Officials should put state affairs first. You can listen to the past events in the northwest and the sound of the slave's piano at any time." Hearing such persuasion, Zhao Zhen knew it was justified. He wanted to change the law, and he didn't want to be criticized by the officials as being infatuated with beauty and ignoring the government from the very beginning. He said regretfully: "Well, I will deal with state affairs first. Di Qing, you can turn around gone." Zhang Meiren suddenly walked up to Chang Ning's side, and said with a smile: "Oh, I am deeply sorry to have General Lao Di coming from my family. Why don't sister Lao Changning send General Di out of the palace to express my apology." Chang Ning, full of coquettish smiles. Chang Ning was suddenly pushed to Di Qing's side by Zhang Meiren, her beautiful face was a little red, and she said in a flash, "I also want to have a few words with General Di. Your Majesty, is it okay?" Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "What's wrong with that? Chang Ning, take Di Qing out of the palace." Chang Ning said generously, "General Di, this way please." Di Qing didn't know what Zhang Meiren was thinking, and frowned secretly, but it was not easy to evade at this time, she cupped her hands and said, "Princess, I'm sorry." The two left the imperial garden, passed the garden, passed the flower path, Chang Ning has been leading the way, silent.By the side of a small bridge, Di Qing was about to say that he knew the way and didn't dare to work, Chang Ning had already stopped. The spring breeze moves the willows, and the arch of the bridge is like a rainbow.The sun shines from the west, shining golden light on the water surface, flickering endlessly, just like the complicated and elusive thoughts of the daughter's family.Only then did Di Qing realize that it was almost dusk. Chang Ning stood on the small bridge like a rainbow, with the setting sun falling on her face, bringing a clear glow to that white jade-like face, "General Di, actually I didn't ask Beauty Zhang to look for you." Di Qing was a little embarrassed, and coughed lightly: "Thank you, princess, for asking the empress to speak well, so that I can see the Holy Majesty." He was not stupid at all, and he already guessed that it was probably because of Chang Ning that the empress looked for him. Chang Ning smiled sweetly, turned to look at Di Qing and said, "General Di lived and died for the Great Song Dynasty. He has gone through many trials and hardships. The people all over the world are grateful to the general. I don't know how to protect him. Chang Ning does these things, but it's just a little effort, just for some peace of mind." Di Qing didn't want Chang Ning to be so understanding of righteousness and thanked him in his heart, but he didn't know what to say. Seeing that Di Qing was silent, Chang Ning smiled somewhat melancholy, "By the way, General Di, last time the Holy Majesty came to see me, and this time Beauty Zhang came to see me, they all had good intentions, and please don't blame them for being troublesome .” Di Qing hurriedly said: "I dare not." Without further ado, Chang Ning said, "But I really only consider General Di as a friend. I don't know..." At this point, she stared at Di Qing with wonderful eyes, "I don't know if General Di is Will you treat Chang Ning as a friend?" Di Qing felt relieved when he heard the words, and cupped his hands and said: "I have long regarded the princess as a friend in my heart, and I am very grateful to the princess, I am afraid that I will not be able to climb high. If the princess has an assignment in the future, please tell me that Di Qing will try my best to do it." Chang Ning turned his head, looking at the flowing water under the small bridge, his black hair fluttered like a willow.After a long time, Chang Ning said: "If the general has a heart, then when the general has no more worries, if you have time, please talk to Chang Ning about the Northwest." After a pause, he lowered his head and said: "Now The general is busy with affairs, so Chang Ning will not delay the general's time." At the end of the speech, a spring breeze blew, and the sleeves of his clothes seemed to tremble in the wind.Chang Ning suddenly turned around and left in small steps.Until the figure disappeared into the flowers, after all, he never looked back. Di Qing watched Chang Ning leave, feeling the brilliance of the setting sun trembling on the river surface. After a long time, Di Qing turned around and left the palace. Seeing that it was getting late, she suddenly thought that Xiaoyue wanted to find him.Although he didn't know what was going on with Xiaoyue, when Di Qing thought that it might have something to do with Yushang, he couldn't help speeding up his pace and rushed towards the direction of Maizhu Lane. When we reached Straw Lane, night fell.The crescent moon hangs on the treetops, like the charming eyebrows of a girl. When Di Qing was about to cross Wheatstraw Lane, he stopped suddenly and stood in front of a plum tree.Di Qing caressed the hard and slanted prunes, his eyes moistened slightly.He still remembered that Yu Chang was looking forward to it under the plum tree back then, and he also lingered under the tree back then, just to see his sweetheart. The trees spit out new green, and the plum blossoms wither early. The flowers are similar every year, but every year... people are different.He Di Qing is no longer the Di Qing he was back then, but his heart is still the same as before. The surface of the plum branch was rough and mottled, like ax marks.He once remembered that if Xiaoyue hadn't slashed the plum tree angrily, he wouldn't have known Yushang's sincerity. Thinking of this, Di Qing stopped hesitating and walked towards Yang's mansion. There are a few purple spots on the ground. Di Qing knelt down, rubbed it with his fingers, and sniffed at the end of his nose, frowning.He smelled human blood. Has anyone shed blood here not long ago? For some reason, the corners of Di Qing's eyes twitched again, and an ominous feeling surged in his heart.He got up slowly, pondered for a moment, then strode to the front of Yang's residence, and patted the knocker vigorously. After waiting for a while, no one responded. Di Qing's eyelids twitched again, and he pushed down the courtyard door, only to find that there was a latch inside the courtyard door.So, there are people in the courtyard, but it's not too late, nor is it time to sleep.Di Qing walked along the courtyard wall and came to the side door.Many years ago, he entered the mansion from here many times, and there was always a beautiful woman smiling behind the door. Pushing the side door, there was a "creak" sound, the door was not bolted, but there seemed to be something blocking it behind the door.Di Qing raised his eyebrows, straightened his figure, and climbed onto the courtyard wall. When he looked down, he almost fell off the wall. There was a person leaning against the door, but she fell down limply at this moment. There was blood on the corner of the person's mouth, and his eyes were wide open, as if he saw a look of extreme horror, but she couldn't speak anymore. That person is Xiaoyue! There was a momentary blank in Di Qing's mind, he did not know how to jump off the wall, and did not know how to get in front of Xiaoyue. Satsuki is dead, with her fatal wound in her vest.An extremely sharp hard object pierced Xiaoyue's back at the heart position, killing her with one blow! Di Qing trembled all over, at that moment, she just thought, Xiaoyue is a woman who is indifferent to the world, who would do such a cruel thing to such a woman? Suddenly, she found that the five fingers of Xiaoyue's right hand were tense, as if she was pinching something. Di Qing looked carefully, only to find that Xiaoyue's fingers were pinching a corner of letter paper, and there was no writing on the corner of the letter paper. Could it be that Xiaoyue wanted to deliver the letter, and that's why she was murdered?What is the fatal content of the letter? The silence in the Yang Mansion was terrifying, Di Qing suddenly realized this, got up and rushed to the lobby of the Yang Mansion, before reaching the front hall, he found a person died in the courtyard in front of the hall, it was the Diaoguan's house of the Yang Mansion. Diao Guan's family was also stabbed in the vest by a sharp object, obviously he was hit in the vitals from behind while fleeing for his life. Although he didn't like Guan Diao's family, Di Qing couldn't help but feel palpitations when he saw this person died here.He had long seen a person lying on the table in the hall, and judging by his clothes, it was Yang Nian'en. Di Qing walked over with a livid face, and whispered: "Uncle?" He still had hope in his heart, but when he didn't hear Yang Nianen's response, Di Qing gently stretched out his hand and pulled Yang Nianen's shoulder. Yang Nianen was indeed dead.He opened his eyes, his eyes seemed to be filled with unbelievable horror, his mouth was still open, his Adam's apple was broken, he was crushed to death! Di Qing was stiff, and stood there looking into Yang Nianen's eyes with inexplicable grief and indignation.Who did it?Why do you want to start?Suddenly thought, "Xiaoyue just came to look for me, and she was murdered in an instant. Could it be that Xiaoyue's death has something to do with me? I offended someone, and that's why I hurt Chi Yu?" I thought about what Guo Kui said in the daytime, "I heard Xiaoyue muttering to herself, saying something is not okay, I must tell Di Qing, put..." What did Xiaoyue ask Di Qing to do? Suddenly his whole body shook, Di Qing's face turned pale, thinking of a terrible thing, he suddenly shouted: "Guo Kui? Guo Kui!" The voice reverberated, and before the lingering sound stopped, Di Qing had already rushed towards the backyard.He once asked Guo Kui to look for Xiaoyue, the murderer was so cruel, would Guo Kui also be murdered? Thinking of this, Di Qing's heart almost jumped out.Guo Zun loved and cared for him deeply, if something happened to Guo Kui because of him, Di Qing, what face would he have to live in this world? When I arrived at the backyard, I saw a few maids and cooks lying there dead.It wasn't enough for the murderer to kill the three of Yang Nian'en, but he even killed the entire Yang family.This murderer has such a big hatred with the Yang family, or is it all because of him, Di Qing? But Di Qing didn't want to think about it anymore, he had already searched all over Yang's mansion in the time of cupping tea.Thirteen members of the Yang family were killed, but Guo Kui's body was not among them. Di Qing was filled with grief and indignation, seeing that there was no more life left and no clues could be found, he was concerned about Guo Kui's whereabouts, wondering if Guo Kui had not met the murderer and had returned to the mansion at this moment? Thinking of this, Di Qing immediately ran back to the Guo Mansion. When he arrived at the Guo Mansion, the night was getting darker and the sky was full of stars like lights, but there were no lights in the Guo Mansion. Di Qing's heart sank. Like him, Guo Kui was a loner, and his life was simple, so he even hired few servants.There is only one old slave who has returned to the countryside in the past few days.Guo Kui's mansion is empty right now. It's so late, where did Guo Kui go? Di Qing was in a state of confusion, and after walking around the mansion twice, he made a decision.He quickly came out of Guo's mansion, walked through the streets and alleys, and arrived in front of a restaurant.In the dead of night, the restaurant didn't have any business, but the lights were still on. Di Qing rushed into the restaurant, and the owner of the restaurant came out with a smile, and asked, "General Di, are you in a hurry?" The boss knew Di Qing, and Di Qing was not surprised at all. He stared at the boss, and said word by word: "Han Xiao, you must immediately gather the people you can mobilize in the capital to do something for me!" The owner of the restaurant is actually Han Xiao! It turned out that Di Qing was called back to the capital, and most of the seven soldiers stayed in the northwest, but Han Xiao followed Di Qing to the capital.Zhong Shiheng's business grew bigger and bigger, and Han Xiao easily became the owner of this restaurant, waiting for Di Qing's orders at any time. Di Qing asked to see the emperor, Han Xiao couldn't help, but now something happened, Di Qing knew that time was like a golden clock, Guo Kui's life might be in danger at any time, so he thought of Han Xiao at the first time. Seeing Di Qing's anxious expression, Han Xiao couldn't help but stiffen his smile. After Di Qing finished explaining the whole story, Han Xiao had already restrained his smile.Seeing that Di Qing was burning with anxiety, Han Xiao couldn't care less about consoling him, and immediately decided: "General Di, if you think about it from the worst point of view, Guo Kui has disappeared, and his disappearance is most likely related to the destruction of the Yang family. In this case, we have to Start from two aspects. Send some people to the vicinity of Guo's mansion to ask if there is any suspicious person, and then send another person to search for the banned barracks and places where Guo Kui often haunts, and leave people waiting in Guo's mansion to prevent Guo Kui from turning around. Missed later." Di Qing knew that this was the only way to go now, and said, "Then you have worked so hard." Han laughed and said, "Your subordinates should try their best to find them. There are enough people at the moment. General Di, why don't you just stay here and wait for the news?" Di Qing nodded, knowing that even if he went to find it himself, it might not be useful. It would be better to just wait for the news and make the next decision. Han Xiao sent out the order a long time ago, and all the staff, cooks, cooks, accountants, etc. of the restaurant were dispatched to find Guo Kui's whereabouts with all their strength. Sitting in the restaurant, Di Qing looked like a stone and wood, only two thoughts tossed and turned in his mind, "Is Guo Kui alive or dead? Who killed the Yang family?" But no matter how much he thought about it, he still couldn't get the answer. At dusk, Di Qing's eyes were full of red silk, and he had not slept all night.The messages kept coming in, but none of them were useful.Guo Kui never returned to Guo's mansion, it was as if he disappeared out of thin air. When the rooster sang loudly and the first ray of sunlight entered the restaurant, Di Qing was startled suddenly, feeling a great pain in his heart, thinking to himself that Guo Kui hadn't been seen for a long time, could it be that he... Di Qing didn't dare to think about it anymore, he couldn't wait anymore, so he got up and wanted to go out of the restaurant to find it himself.Han Xiao saw it from the side, knowing that persuasion was useless, and looking at Di Qing's back was also full of anxiety. At this moment, someone ran over, sweating, and whispered a few words into Han Xiao's ear. Han Xiao was startled, and hurriedly shouted: "General Di, there is news about Guo Kui." Di Qing had already gone far away, but when he heard the words, he quickly turned around and asked anxiously, "How is it?" He didn't even dare to ask Guo Kui if he was alive or dead. Han Xiao's eyes were full of weirdness, and he said: "According to our people's exact information, Guo Kui broke into the Xixia embassy last night and was arrested by Xia people!" Di Qing was surprised: "Why did he go there?" Knowing that Han Xiao had no answer, Di Qing immediately said: "Han Xiao, come with me!" Han Xiao reminded: "General Di, there is the embassy of Xia Guo, we can go there, but... it will be troublesome." Di Qing remained silent, frowning, but he had already left the restaurant and mounted his horse, heading towards the Xia Guo embassy.He didn't know what Han Xiao meant. He, Di Qing, had always been a leader in wars, and now it was a sensitive period for peace negotiations. If he offended the embassy of the Xia Kingdom again, no matter what the Xia people did, the saliva of all the officials of the Song Dynasty might drown him! But now, what other choice does he have? Di Qing's horse was as fast as flying, and he arrived in front of the Xia embassy in a short time.At this time, the sun was rising and there were more and more pedestrians on the road. Seeing Di Qing riding so fast, they couldn't help talking about it. Some people had already recognized Di Qing, and even whispered. When Di Qing arrived at the gate of the embassy, ​​he got off his horse and was about to go forward when two guards guarding the embassy stopped him and asked, "What are you doing?" Although Di Qing was anxious, he still controlled his emotions and said, "Di Qing, please see if the envoy of Xia Guo is here?" Hidden a huge man." When Bingwei heard Di Qing's name, he was startled, and hurried to the embassy to report. Many people came here after hearing the news, watching and pointing, wondering what General Di was doing here in such a hurry?Di Qing waited outside the door for a long time before the guard came out leisurely and said, "No! Please go back." Although the guard pretended to be relaxed, his expression was obviously very alert. As soon as Di Qing heard it, he knew that there was no hidden error and there was a ghost.Guo Kui was arrested by these people, his life and death are unknown, and the entire Yang family was killed. Could it be that it was because of Di Qing's conflict with Wu Zang Ye Pang that Wu Zang Ye Pang killed him?Thinking of this, Di Qing couldn't bear it, and said with a sneer, "I want to see him, but I can't help but see him!" Walking forward, the two guards were about to draw their swords, when Di Qing raised his eyebrows and immediately stepped aside.In Xia Ren's mind, Di Qing is actually no different from Sha Shen. They have heard too many legends about Di Qing, how dare they fight Di Qing? When Di Qing entered the embassy, ​​he heard the sound of "choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking, choking". A dozen people from Xia rushed towards Di Qing, with sharp knives in their hands, blocking Di Qing's face. What are you doing? This is my Great Xia embassy in the Song Dynasty, even if you two people from the two prefectures want to see our envoy, you have to communicate, do you know the consequences of breaking in?" Di Qing smiled, "Then please pass it on to me. I want to see if there is anything wrong." The man said sharply, "What if I don't pass it on?" Di Qing's smile became as cold as snow, "You can try!" If he shouted loudly, that person might scoff.It was just this calm tone that made everyone shudder. When they were in a stalemate, someone outside the door asked, "Di Qing, what are you doing?" Several people entered the courtyard, the leader of which was Gongchen, the prime minister in the imperial court, with eyes like beans.Several people followed behind Wang Gongchen, all looking at Di Qing with disapproval. Di Qing frowned, and replied: "I want to see the wrong person." Wang Gongchen said: "Nonsense, why do you want to meet the envoy of Wuzang?" Di Qing was upset, and said sarcastically, "I don't think I need to tell Mr. Wang who I want to see, right?" Wang Gongchen was secretly annoyed, thinking that even Xia Song was taken out of the capital by me, you, Di Qing, are so unreasonable to me?It turned out that Wang Gongchen participated in Xia Song's book in the middle of the court yesterday. After he retired from the court, Wang Gongchen saw Zhao Zhen again and asked repeatedly to remove Xia Song from the list of the two prefectures. Zhao Zhen began to doubt Fan Zhongyan's suggestion. Finally moved by Wang Gongchen, he stopped discussing with Fan Zhongyan and directly appointed Du Yan as the privy envoy, and sent Xia Song to serve outside Beijing. Du Yan, as a veteran of the two dynasties, is over sixty years old, but he is actually similar to Zhang Dexiang, both of whom follow the rules.From Zhao Zhen's point of view, in this way, the treachery and evil will be gone, with the support of the veterans, Fan Zhongyan and others will make a sharp change, and there will be no more worries.In Wang Gongchen's view, this is because he has taken the lead in the reform and has successfully become the backbone of the reform. Wang Gongchen is good at management, as Yan Shu said, after seeing the fall of Lu Yijian, he wanted to show his favor to Fan Zhongyan.Therefore, although he is still angry at Di Qing's contradictory, but knowing that Di Qing is Fan Zhongyan's person, he can't make up his mind whether to turn against Di Qing. At this moment, Ye Pang Meizang finally came out of the room, and said with a smile: "It turns out that Lord Zhongcheng is here, what's the matter?" He didn't even look at Di Qing, but said: "Lord Wang, what's the matter inside? Please." Wang Gongchen was overjoyed, but he ignored Di Qing, and said with a smile, "Please, please." Yesterday, Wu Zang Erpang left in a rage, and all the officials of the Song Dynasty were terrified. They were afraid that the peace talks would break down, and the Northwest would fall into endless wars.Wang Gongchen learned that Wuzang Yepang did not leave immediately, so he came here this morning and wanted to discuss the peace talks again.Seeing Wuzang Pang's amicable face, Wang Gongchen only felt that things were turning around. I didn't want Wang Gongchen to move, so I heard Di Qing say: "There is nothing wrong with you, stop!" Wang Gongchen was slightly annoyed, and then Pang looked at Di Qing and said triumphantly, "Isn't this General Di? What do you want me to do? Could it be that General Di has already made a decision in the Changjie talk yesterday?" Di Qing ignored the provocations of Wu Zang Yepang, and said in a concentrated voice: "You hand over Guo Kui first." Wang Gongchen and the others couldn't figure it out, and they didn't hide their mistakes. Pang laughed and said: "What a joke, Guo Kui is not a child, have you entrusted me to take care of you? Why would you ask me for someone?" He thought he answered Being decent, Di Qing immediately confirmed one thing, that is, Pang knew Guo Kui without concealment, and Han Xiao's information was correct. Taking a step forward, Di Qingchang took a deep breath and asked again: "Are you paying?" Wuzang Yepang cast a sideways glance at Wang Gongchen, seemed to gain confidence, and said with a playful smile, "What can you do if I don't hand you over?" He just finished speaking, and only heard the sound of "choking", a knife was already placed on him. neck. The light of the knife is cold, chilling the warmth of spring. Everyone's expressions changed, and they looked at everything in front of them in disbelief.Before they could react at all, they saw Di Qing draw a knife, passed the guards, and had already restrained Wu Zang. Di Qing's eyes were red, he stared at Wu Zang and said: "If you say no more, I'll cut off your head! Now, will you hand over to Guo Kui?" Wuzang Yepang froze on the spot, King Kasyapa also froze, but there was no time to stop him. Seeing this, Wang Gongchen shouted anxiously: "Di Qing, put down the knife!" A man dressed as a civil servant behind him also shouted: "Di Qing, stop, do you know what you are doing?" He was about to pull Di Qing's hand. Di Qing just waved his hand, and the man staggered back and sat down on the ground. King Kasyapa threatened: "Wang Zhongcheng, are you here to discuss peace or to kill people? You are holding our envoys hostage. If this continues, peace talks will be impossible!" Wang Gongchen's heart was awe-inspiring, and he sternly shouted: "Di Qing, don't you put down the knife? If you dare to act recklessly like this again, do you believe that I will send you a book from the Holy One and kill you?" Di Qing smiled, ignored Wang Gongchen, and said slowly: "I'll count to three, and if I don't see Guo Kui again, someone's head must have fallen to the ground. One..." "Di Qing!" Wang Gongchen took a step forward, and he could see the murderous intent in Di Qing's eyes, the single-handed coldness, and he didn't dare to reprimand him again. "Two..." Di Qing said lightly.The sun fell on the single knife, with a cold light, reflecting the vicissitudes of the face.He must rescue Guo Kui first, and he ignores the others. At this moment, Guo Kui's life and death are more important than anything else. Wu Zang Pang caught a glimpse of Di Qing's murderous face, and finally panicked, shouting: "Are you dead? Why don't you bring Guo Kui out?" Some soldiers and guards rushed into the inner hall, and after a while, they brought Guo Kui out. Di Qing saw that Guo Kui was ashamed, with blood on his face, but he was still alive, so he breathed a sigh of relief.Seeing Di Qing, Guo Kui excitedly said, "Second Brother Di." With a wave of his hand, King Kasyapa asked the guards to untie Guo Kui. When Guo Kui arrived at Di Qing's side, he understood everything and felt uneasy.King Kasyapa said coldly: "Wang Zhongcheng, Guo Kui sneaked into here last night and was captured by us. Before I told you to be the emperor, Di Qing came again to threaten our envoy and act recklessly. I will definitely report this to my lord. I don't know. Can you give us an explanation?" Wang Gongchen's face was livid, and he stared at Di Qing and said, "Di Qing, the man is about to be captured, why don't you let him go?" Di Qing just looked at Guo Kui and said, "I know you can give me an explanation." Guo Kui immediately said: "Second brother Di, I chased the murderer here. They said that I broke into the embassy without permission, and they didn't let me search it. That man defeated me." He pointed at King Kasyapa with a stern expression. : "You wait for me." King Kasyapa captured Guo Kui last night, but he was also wounded by Guo Kui. Although it was not serious, seeing Guo Kui's expression made him feel cold.He could see that Guo Kui, as the younger brother of Guo Zun and Di Qing, was very ambitious.It is undoubtedly a headache to be remembered by such a person. Hearing this, Di Qing asked in a low voice, "Have you seen what the murderer looks like?" Guo Kui didn't answer, but shook his head slowly, and said in a low voice, "But I'm sure that the man jumped over the wall and came here." Di Qing Staring at Wuzang Yepang, he said, "Why did you kill the Yang family?" 没藏讹庞一怔，叫道：“什么羊家牛家，昨天这浑小子闯进来，就说我们窝藏凶手，结果打了一架。今日你又冤枉我杀了杨家满门，我有什么本事杀人家满门？” 狄青目光定在迦叶王拈花的手上，说道：“你没有本事，但有一人有这种本事。”迦叶王的手指可以拈花，也能捏裂刀鞘，不也能捏碎杨念恩的喉结？ 迦叶王道：“狄青，你莫要无理取闹。我看你是根本不想和谈，这才编造我们的是非。王中丞，你们必须给我们个解释！” 王拱辰早就气得不行，心中早问候了狄青的祖宗，但无可奈何。被推倒在地那文官也是愤愤然叫道：“狄青，你真的要造反吗？” 狄青霍然扭头，怒视那文臣道：“杨念恩一家上下十三口被杀，郭逵追踪凶徒到此，被夏人阻挠关押。我来要人，有何过错？杀人偿命，若没藏讹庞真的杀了人，天王老子叫，我也不会放过他。” 刀锋一寒，狄青逼视没藏讹庞道：“现在，我数到三，你若不交出凶徒，你知道什么结果！一！” 众人均凛，迦叶王陡然上前，手若拈花，已拿住狄青的刀背。 方才狄青身形如电，这刻迦叶王是飘忽如叶，动作之快，让人惊诧。刀背被拈花之指一沾，有如毒蛇被捏住了七寸，光芒顿失。 转瞬间，光芒再炙，狄青出刀。横行刀横行无忌，岂是能被人轻易束缚？ 迦叶王爆退，胸襟已被刀锋划破，再慢一分，只怕要开膛破肚，不由脸色剧变。狄青带着没藏讹庞已退后一步，说道：“二……” 众人大惊，知道在这天底下，已再没有人能救没藏讹庞的性命。没藏讹庞双腿打颤，裤裆已有水迹，大叫道：“狄青，真的不关我的事。你他娘的别杀错了人！” “三！”狄青吐出最后一个字后，单刀一扬，没藏讹庞吓的双眼泛白，竟然晕了过去。 “呛”的声响，狄青已收到回鞘，对郭逵道：“我们走！”他和郭逵并肩走出了使馆，无一人敢拦。 所有人都诧异非常，见方才狄青那般声势，看样非要杀了没藏讹庞不可，没想到狄青居然放过了没藏讹庞，狄青到底打着什么主意？ 狄青走出使馆时，心中想到，“凶徒不会是没藏讹庞，他若真的杀了人，生死关头，表情不会那么激愤委屈。可凶徒若不是没藏讹庞，谁会杀了杨念恩一家？” 长街繁华，心情寥落。狄青到了长街上，不由一怔。无数百姓堵在使馆之外，见狄青出来，静悄悄的分开一条路。 狄青心中奇怪，暗想他们都围在这里做什么？这时候有个虎头虎脑的百姓壮着胆子上前，施礼道：“狄将军，要打吗？我们怕你人手不过，过来看看。” 狄青蓦地明白过来，原来百姓见他怒气冲冲的杀来，只以为他要对夏使开战，这才蜂拥过来帮手。 虽在庙堂上，狄青不容于百官，可在百姓眼中，狄青才是大宋的希望！ 明白了百姓的心意，狄青心中感动，可无以言表，只是深深一礼道：“多谢父老乡亲们，只是这次是狄某的一时冲动，行事不妥，你们请回吧。”说罢大踏步的离去，百姓们议论纷纷，终于三三两两的散了。 狄青、郭逵、韩笑三人回转到郭府后，就有人来通传消息。韩笑听了，转告狄青道：“狄将军，根据我们目前掌握的消息，杨念恩这段日子来，并没有和任何人结怨。其实杨老丈为人不错，很多人又知道杨姑娘和狄将军的事情，对杨老丈颇为尊敬，不应该下这等狠手。如今没藏讹庞也不像幕后主使，那凶手的动机，很让人疑惑。眼下杨家灭门一事已传了出去，开封府已在调查此事。” 狄青呆坐在椅子上，良久无言，似乎在听，又像是全然没有听见。 郭逵见狄青凄凉的样子，心中内疚，说道：“狄二哥，这次是我牵连了你……” 狄青摆摆手道：“不是你牵连我，而是我连累了你。对了，你为何追凶手到夏使馆呢，说来听听。” 郭逵道：“昨天白天你去面圣，我记得你的吩咐，就去杨府找小月。不过军营有事，我到黄昏的时候才赶到了杨家。杨家大门紧闭，我敲了很久，小月才来开门。她开了门后，我就问他找狄二哥你究竟什么事？她突然变脸道，'谁找过狄青，你认错人了吧？'当时我很是奇怪，但坚持没有认错，我还因此，几乎和她吵了一架。” 韩笑一旁听了，沉吟道：“我只怕那时候，已有凶徒控制了杨老丈，小月只怕杨老丈受害，这才执意说没有找过狄将军。” 郭逵一拍脑袋，懊丧道：“我若真的有你这么聪明就好了。当时我哪里想到过会有这么凶险。我只记得小月脸有些苍白，还问她病了没有。见她一味坚持说没有找过狄二哥，我也来气了，当下就走了。可没走多远，感觉总是不对，则这折返来看……”脸上露出惨然的表情，郭逵愧疚道：“结果我没有到杨府门前的时候，就听里面传来一声惨叫。我推门不开，就翻墙而入，发现小月死在侧门后。当初夜也黑，我依稀见到一道人影翻墙而出，我就追了出去，结果就追到夏使府里面，我一直没有看清楚那人的面容。我才入夏使府，就被那帮人发现，我当时愤怒非常，让他们交出凶徒，可他们一无所知的样子，反斥责我擅闯使馆，后来就打了起来，我被围攻，又被迦叶王偷袭，结果就被抓了。后来，你就赶到了。” 郭逵说完，心中忐忑，见狄青木然的坐在那里，郭逵道：“狄二哥，这件事我会和圣上说明，你不用太过担忧。” 韩笑一旁道：“狄将军擅闯使馆一事，可大可小。就算刀逼没藏讹庞，也可推说查案。但顶撞了王拱辰，只怕他们会向朝廷参你一本。”他在夏使馆时其实就觉得不妥，但知道那时候说了也是没用，更何况，他内心也对王拱辰等人不满的。 狄青淡漠道：“哼，我就算不顶撞他们，难道他们就会说我的好话吗？不会的，这矛盾早深，除非我……”没有再说下去，狄青道：“从夏人的反应来看，眼下凶徒逃到夏使馆有两种，第一种可能就是他们真的不知道此事，那人引小逵过去，不过是栽赃嫁祸，转移视线，甚至有可能他的用意是……借我出手，引发两国的冲突。如果这样，这凶徒用心险恶的可怕。” 郭逵脸色铁青，越听越惊。暗想真的如狄青所说，那可闯了大祸。 狄青又道：“不过这议和一事，暂时不会有变，因为我早听说契丹不知为何，和夏国交恶，开春时分已移兵向西，准备和元昊用兵。元昊不想两面受敌，肯定还是想要议和了。”他看出郭逵的不安，是以安慰，顿了下，狄青又道：“第二种可能就是没藏讹庞向我报复，但我今日来看，这可能性反倒不大。对了，小逵，你当时没有见到凶徒的面，但你见那人的背影，可像迦叶王吗？” 郭逵略作沉思，摇头道：“不应该是迦叶王，那人从背影来看，远比迦叶王要壮硕。”脸上露出分古怪之意，郭逵道：“我追那人的时候，有种奇怪的感觉，好像那人像个锤子。” 韩笑目光闪烁，缓缓问道：“像个锤子是什么意思？”他若有所思的向狄青看了眼。 郭逵皱眉道：“他每跑一步，都如同锤子凿地，一顿一顿的。虽好笑，但跑到很快。” “像个锤子？”狄青脑海中宛若有道电光闪过，已想到当初曾听赵明说过，那去香巴拉的历姓商人，就像个锤子。他向韩笑望去，目光中也隐有深意。 难道说，那历姓商人和郭逵所见的是一个人？那历姓商人是凶手？可历姓商人为何要对杨家下手？这中间，根本没有半分联系呀？ 狄青心绪繁沓之际，听韩笑道：“狄将军，我总觉得，那凶徒和杨老丈应该非常熟悉。我们若找凶徒，应该从这方面下手。”狄青疑惑道：“你为何这么说呢？” 韩笑道：“我手下去杨府查探，并没有发现太多的线索。不过他们见到桌面上有两杯茶，茶壶中泡的茶叶是茶中极品龙团茶。” 郭逵不解道：“那又如何？” 韩笑道：“龙团茶乃茶中极品，杨老丈以这种茶叶待客，可见他知道那客人很是尊贵，也可以推测凶徒和杨老丈之间，本很熟悉。” 狄青心头一亮，但不知为何，一颗心总是忐忑难安，似乎想到什么关键所在。但在关键所在，又是他怕想的！ 韩笑道：“狄将军，眼下我有几个建议。”他见狄青木然而坐，知道狄青心乱，可他还担忧狄青，忍不住的提议。 狄青疲惫道：“你说吧。” 韩笑提议道：“眼下当务之急有几件事，可请郭逵兄弟去面圣，先说明今日的原委。避免朝廷对将军不利。”郭逵立即道：“好，我马上去做。韩笑，没有别的事情的话，我先入宫了。”见韩笑点头，郭逵立即出发。 狄青其实对这个并不放在心上，暗想眼下的罪名，最多是个削职刺配，那又能如何？但知道二人是一番好意，也不阻拦。 韩笑等郭逵走后，说道：“狄将军，我们现在可以兵分三路，一路去查杨老丈的熟人，从这方面入手。另外一路监视夏使馆的动静，毕竟我总觉得，他们说不定参与其中。第三路就是去杨府借杨老丈发丧之名，看看开封府是那面有什么线索……” 狄青点点头道：“好，那我去杨府。”他才待起身，韩笑已道：“狄将军，我建议你留在府上就好，眼下你不宜有所行动。” 狄青望了韩笑良久，终于坐了下来道：“好，那你派人去办吧。”他知道以自己眼下的心境，极可能再次和别人冲突，韩笑让他等候消息，也是为他着想。狄青心乱如麻，也正想整理下思绪。 他呆坐在府中，一直坐到黄昏日落，再又坐到夜深人静。 夜也深，汴京繁华落尽后，重归宁静，可狄青脑海中有如天人交战般，最想知道的几个答案是，如果那凶手真的是那历姓商人的话，他为何要杀杨念恩？如果凶手不是那历姓商人，又会是哪个？这次凶杀一事，究竟和他狄青有没有牵连？ 正沉吟间，有脚步声响起，狄青抬头一望，见到韩笑走了进来，身后还跟着个孩童。那孩童满脸的污秽，衣衫褴褛，倒像个乞丐。 韩笑带这孩子来干什么？狄青心中奇怪。韩笑知道狄青疑惑，开门见山道：“狄将军，这孩子执意要见你，说要将一封信亲手交给你。他说……这信的内容，和杨家有关的。” 狄青微凛，霍然站起，望着那孩子道：“小兄弟，你怎么知道杨家的事情，信是谁给你的？” 那孩子还流着鼻涕，闻言抽了下，递过一封信道：“有人给我一两银子，让我把信给你。他说有人若不让我进来，就说信和杨家有关就好，其余的事情，我不知道。那人我也不认识。” 狄青见那孩子完全不知情的样子，不再追问，接过那封信展开一看，脸色剧变。 韩笑只觉得那信纸信皮均非寻常民间所用，正琢磨信是谁写的，见狄青脸色有异，急问，“狄将军，你怎么了？” 狄青身躯晃了晃，脸色清白，按着桌案，像是没有听到韩笑的话，只是道：“不可能，不可能是他。” 那一刻，狄青的眼中满是惊骇、不信，其中还带着几分彷徨和迷惘……甚至，还有些伤心欲绝！ 韩笑很少见到狄青有如此的神色，那一刻心中只是在想，“信中写的是什么？”不待再问，听狄青已道：“我明白了，我明白了。原来凶手……真的可能是他！”