Chapter 20 Chapter Twenty

Liu Jinbiao was dragged back to Ban's mansion. At this time, Bumbleshan had just sent Taibitu away. Seeing him coming back bloody, he was so frightened that he was half sober from the wine, and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" He hesitated after listening to a few soldiers talking about the unreasonable robbery of the patrol yamen.The Patrol Yamen is exactly what he tried his best to win over in recent days, how could he be so unwilling to give face?Seeing Liu Jinbiao's miserable appearance, and he was not easy to blame, he simply gave him a favor: "It's no wonder you guys have happened tonight. Jinbiao was injured, so he will take care of him first, and wait until he finds that kid. I'll give it to you." Get angry."

He didn't sleep well all night, so he turned biscuits on the pillow.The fourth aunt, who is usually the most beloved, persuaded her with her ears: "Ao Zhongtang's matter, you worry so much, is it worth it?" I didn't expect this to go so wrong.He originally wanted to get He Guizhu, and discuss with Aobai after the trial.Unexpectedly, he was unlucky, he intercepted the stinky Jinshi in the afternoon, but was disturbed by a bad old man for no reason, and went to capture He Guizhu at night, but was snatched away by the people patrolling the yamen. After copying Sukesaha's house, I accidentally found Wu Ciyou's paper, and found Yuepeng's shop by name and address.Bumbleshan couldn't believe that a man could have the courage to write "On Enclosing Lands and Disrupting the Country" in the Shuntian Mansion Tribute Court!Without a hard background, he dares!Besides, Suksaha got involved, which further showed that the matter was not simple.Therefore, in the past few days, they did not take Wu Ciyou by hand. They only sent a detective to watch the Yuepeng shop pretending to be a drinker to observe the movement.Soon it was discovered that Wei Dongting was also a frequent visitor there.He secretly rejoiced: It seems that the big fish is about to bite the hook.Unexpectedly, within a few days, not only Wei Dongting would not come, but even Wu Ciyou would be like a yellow crane, this is very strange.He has his own chess, and he feels that he is much better than Oboi!There are no details, but it is related to the chess game, so you have to figure it out.In desperation, he decided to capture Mingzhu and He Guizhu, trying to get a thread.Then follow the vine.But these two incidents happened one after another, which made him feel as if someone else was playing chess with him, and he was playing chess first, which made him secretly startled.

In fact, after hearing what happened to Liu Jinbiao, he didn't believe that it was the patrol yamen who robbed someone.The young guard looks like Wei Dongting, he just can't figure out who this group of night watchmen are—it's confusing—but since he has no clue, how can he do anything to the emperor's favorite servant? After tossing and turning all night, until dawn, Bumbleshan stood up and ordered: "Prepare the sedan chair and go to the patrol office!" In the middle of the journey, Bumble thought over and over again that it would be better not to go, as the matter spread and everyone knew about it, rumors would spread all over the place, which was really not good for the current situation, so he lightly coughed and said: " Go back to Ao Mansion in sedan chair!"

Aobai was still sleeping because he drank too much wine at night.The gatekeeper knew that Bumbleshan was a regular visitor, so he didn't report to Oboi, but directly led him to the Heshou Hall in Oboi's study in the backyard, arranged for him to sit and have tea, and said: "Your Excellency, please sit down, let me report to Lord Zhongtang!" Bumbleshan casually rewarded him with a five taels of silver bill, and said, "Take care, actually I don't have any serious problems, so I might as well sit for a while longer." The housekeeper thanked him, and Nuonuo retreated repeatedly.

After sitting for a while, taking two puffs of cigarettes, Bumble walked out of the hall.The Crane and Shoutout Hall is located in the east of the flower hall, facing the water and facing the wind. A cloister bridge is built in the pond in a zigzag way, leading directly to the water pavilion on the opposite bank.At that time, it was dog days, the rain was clear, the sun was burning like fire, the lotus was red and the leaves were green, and the willow branches were drooping.Standing under the tree and watching the water, it is indescribably quiet and dignified.He was about to come up with a good sentence, when he suddenly heard Yanyu whispering deep in the willow shade, the voice sounded like two girls talking.

One said: "You know, sister Suqiu cried all night yesterday, and her eyes were red when she woke up this morning. Talking to her, she had a conversation with her, and she was very lethargic." The other said: "What's wrong with that?" It's rare, the old man always wants to bully her, and he was drunk yesterday... Let me tell you, maybe sister Suqiu was crying about other things yesterday, the old man can't take care of these thoughts these days, how many times A grown-up spends day and night pouring yellow soup here, and hears people talking vaguely about discussing some big and 'laborious' things!"

The other giggled and said, "It's none of his business, it's none of our slave's business." Hearing this, Bumbleshan buzzed in his mind, and the word "abolished establishment" had entered the slave's mouth. I couldn't help being stunned: "Oops! The population here is three to four hundred, so it's okay to spread such gossip!" Just as they were about to push through the bushes and go in to ask what happened, the two little girls heard someone coming and ran away. Bumbleshan was in a daze, and there was a burst of laughter behind him: "Hahahaha, Mr. Ban, the water will fall and the spring will be gone! Now the sun is burning like fire, it's hard for you to still have the heart of spring!" Bumbleshan looked back, but it was Ao Bye, the maid in the back is holding an umbrella for him.Bumble smiled and said: "Zhongtang, you are sober, you are so old, what kind of spring are you thinking about!"

Aobai smiled and said: "That may not be the case, you will grow stronger when you grow old, and you are still in your prime!" He stretched out his hand and let Bumbleshan into the Crane Shouting Hall. The two sat down as guests and hosts, and Oboi frowned and said, "Last night you staged a mutiny at Chenqiao, and I still have lingering fears in my heart. Thinking about it quietly is really frightening. I didn't sleep well all night, and I took a nap only at dawn. Son." Bumble said sternly: "Zhongtang! If you don't stop, you will suffer chaos; if you don't take it, you will suffer it. These are all wise sayings in exchange for heads! You have to think clearly about whether you are advancing or retreating." " Aobai laughed dryly and said: "As far as this matter is concerned, it can be said that the water is too much to deal with, but I am a little too sorry for the late emperor. Aixinjueluo is not bad for me."

Bumbleshan could hear Oboi's tone, he seemed to have doubts about him, and smiled lightly: "I am also a clan! Take advantage of Zhongtang's words, and ask for a little reward - after the matter is completed, I hope Zhongtang will learn from Dai Chandeng The emperor, we must live in peace with the Aixinjueluo clan to the end. Otherwise, civil strife will result in the Manchus, and both sides will be hurt. The most important thing at the moment is to try to cut off the third child, and keep secrets until the time comes." Aobai smiled slyly and said, "What wings does he have! Once Suke Saha is gone, I will be the one to make the decision, and Ye Bilong is no problem."

"The bright ones are gone," said Bumble-Shan coldly, "the dark ones are hard to tell." Oboi suddenly leaned forward and asked, "Who?" Bumble shook his head and said: "I don't know at the moment, but there are a few things that are suspicious. I foolishly think that there are three people who must be guarded against, Suo'etu, Xiong Cilu and Wei Dongting." I told Aobai in detail. Aobai listened very carefully, he was a bit suspicious of Bumbleshan's private arrangement, and now he couldn't help nodding his head in praise: "It's hard for you to be so careful! It seems that the one named Suo among the three is the mastermind, Xiong Cilu I have an idea, and it’s unthinkable to expect Wei Dongting to escort you! However, when you mention it, I think there is something strange. Recently, the youngest talks about Confucius and Mencius, citing scriptures, and a group of Han people privately praise him for his knowledge. Chief. Old Mr. Zhou in the study room told me that except for Xiong Cilu’s occasional talk, the youngest did not study in the palace. It’s strange, he can learn by himself without a teacher?”

Bumbleshan didn't answer immediately, but only half closed his eyes and fell into deep thought, and after a while he said: "Hey, Zhongtang, we should have expected this to happen..." Obai took a sniff of snuff Said: "Please explain in detail." Bumble was about to answer, but Suqiu came in holding a plate of sliced ​​watermelon. Aobai glanced at Suqiu and said with a smile: "Look at this, I cried again last night. Don't worry, I have sent someone to find your own father, and I will just reunite your father and daughter." Suqiu generously put the plate on the table Last time: "Master Xie, this melon has been iced in cold water according to my wife's instructions. Master Ban, please use it." After finishing speaking, he quietly stepped back. As soon as Jianmei left, Oboi said, "How did you say what you said just now?" Bumble looked around attentively, seeing no one was in sight, and then said: "It is foolish to think that there are nine out of ten chances that the person surnamed Wu has not left Beijing. .” "Hey - you are paranoid!" Ao Bai laughed, "How many heads does Wu Ciyou have, and you dare to detain him here?" Bumble said kindly: "No. Not all Han people are as lowly as Wu Sangui." Ao Bai pondered for a moment, then asked again: "Then, where do you think he is now?" This is exactly the question that Bumbleshan was thinking about just now. He glanced at Oboi, and said word by word: "It must be hidden in some minister's house. If you look at him together with the matter of the third son who has learned a lot recently , that would be very interesting!" Aobai shook his head: "It's too unbelievable. Could it be that the Son of Heaven, would condescend to ask a Juren to be a teacher?" Bumble smiled treacherously: "Although Zhongtang's words are true, but I heard that although there are many scholars in the imperial court, either Zhongtang doesn't like it or the youngest doesn't believe it. If we put ourselves in the shoes of the youngest and think about it, instead of letting If you put a nail by his side, it would be better if he doesn't have a master." Aobai clapped the case and said: "I insist on giving him a master, he has to if he doesn't want it! But what's the use of this little mystery?" "Not only is it useful," Bumble said kindly, "it's simply wonderful! At present, many ministers of the Manchu and Han Dynasty look at the third child with admiration, thinking that the emperor is intelligent and knows without learning! If he is a generation of sages, the middle hall will not Have you become a power rape, you think it's a big deal?" In order to hide his upset, Aobai took a piece of melon and took a random bite and asked: "In your opinion, what should we do now?" Called the Holy One, secretly repaired the armored soldiers, enlisted the courtiers, and waited for the opportunity." Aobai shook his head and said: "You know, this kind of thing has to be done quickly and the most afraid of being slow, slow will change!" Bumble said with a good smile: "If the enemy is evenly matched, or if the enemy is strong and we are weak, then it is better to make a quick decision. Now I am ten times stronger, so I just need to be on the alert. I am not afraid of being slow. Zhongtang thought, if the third brother really Hiring Wu Ciyou to study in a certain minister's mansion, he thought he had a plan, but in fact it was a big mistake! He behaved subtly and acted like a white dragon fish, so killing him would not be a clean job, and how could he die in the house of an enemy? Not a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Aobai threw the melon that only had one bite to the ground and said, "Okay, you really have it!" He stood up excitedly, "I ask you to find out about this matter. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone." Bumbleshan quickly stood up and replied: "Since I have received favor from Your Excellency Zhongtang, don't you dare to try your best? Ah, hahahaha..." Aobai also laughed loudly: "If you have done this, you will be my founding father! Just wait to be rewarded for your meritorious service."