noffsinger Chapter 186 After the debate, I am happy
Chapter 186 After the debate, I am happy
This clue was somewhat unexpected.
"Then are there any characteristics or clues about her?" Jingzhao Yin asked.
The night watchman frowned and thought carefully. Suddenly his eyes lit up. "Oh, that person was wearing a peony-patterned jade pendant on her waist. When she walked away, the moonlight just happened to hit her. Although she was wearing a cloak, she accidentally let the jade pendant slip out when she turned around."
"A jade pendant with a peony pattern?" Jingzhao Yin glanced at General Gu beside him, "General, there are so many jade pendants with peony patterns in the capital. This is really not a useful clue."
Nowadays, everyone in the capital loves peonies. If you start with peony patterns, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Gu Jingzhi: "Zhang Hao took him down to draw the jade pendant."
"Yes." After receiving Gu Jingzhi's order, Zhang Hao immediately stepped forward and brought the night watchman into the room.
Jingzhao Yin gave Gu Jingzhi a thumbs up and said, "Great! The general has many talented people under his command."
"generally."
Seeing how humble he was, Jingzhao Yin could naturally smile and say that he was humble, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart. If this was just average, then wouldn't all the people here be useless?
He didn't ask, otherwise, considering that Gu Jingzhi was in a good mood today, he might have told him the truth.
"Since Brother Zhang Hao has brought the night watchman in, let's wait for a while." Jingzhao Yin glanced around, frowned, and ordered, "Hurry up and move two chairs."
When the yamen runners heard this, they hurriedly found two chairs, wiped them clean and brought them over.
About half an incense stick of time later, Zhang Hao came out with the drawn design and presented it to Gu Jingzhi.
Gu Jingzhi took it, read it and handed it to the Jingzhao Yin beside him.
Jingzhao Yin looked at the jade pendant with peony pattern on the paper and frowned slightly. He felt that it looked familiar and he had seen it somewhere.
Gu Jingzhi observed his expression and asked, "Do you know him?"
"It does look familiar, but I can't remember where I've seen it before." Jingzhao Yin frowned. He was sure that he had definitely seen this kind of peony pattern before, and this peony pattern was not the kind that was commonly seen in jewelry stores.
The peony pattern on the jade pendant consists of two large and one small ones, and both the arrangement and the shape of the peony are quite special.
"I remember now. I think I saw it on the Minister of Revenue, Liu Yuanfeng."
"Shang Shu of the Ministry of Finance."
Gu Jingzhi lowered his eyes. This was surprising.
"Yes, it's him. I've seen him wearing a jade pendant with the same pattern." Jingzhao Yin said affirmatively. His memory was excellent. Although he had only seen it once, he still remembered it clearly.
"Go check the relationship between this decoration and the Liu Mansion." Gu Jingzhi instructed Jingzhao Yin, "Be careful not to alert the enemy."
"Don't worry, General." Jingzhao Yin went down to arrange people to do it.
After finishing the work, Gu Jingzhi stood up and said, "Time is running out, Lord Jingzhao Yin must speed up."
When Jingzhao Yin heard him say this, he suddenly remembered the military order he had signed in front of the emperor. A bitter look appeared on his face. If he had known earlier, he should have stopped him at that time. Although they already had some clues about the case, time was still too tight.
Compared to Jingzhao Yin who looked anxious and irritable, Gu Jingzhi looked calm as always and left slowly.
Looking at his leisurely and contented appearance, Jingzhao Yin felt jealous, it was really the eunuch who was anxious while the emperor was not.
After leaving the night watchman's house, Gu Jingzhi went straight back home and bought some snacks on the way. A Xi won a game outside today and must be very happy now.
He guessed correctly, Li Xi was indeed happy because he had just silenced those two students.
As expected, if you want to feel unobstructed all over, you have to let out all the anger in your heart. It feels so good!
When Gu Jingzhi came back, Li Xi was lying in a rocking chair under a tree. Next to the rocking chair was a low table with snacks and tea on it. Li Xi used her back to rock on the rocking chair, and from time to time she would take snacks from the table.
Li Xi, who was enjoying herself with her eyes closed, did not notice Gu Jingzhi the moment he came in. After Gu Jingzhi approached, he did not make a sound to disturb Li Xi.
Instead, he sat aside and listened to her humming.
It was not until she stopped that Gu Jingzhi spoke, "So happy?"
Hearing Gu Jingzhi's voice, Li Xi slowly opened her eyes and said with a smile, "I'm back."
"It looks like he's really happy."
Li Xi sat up, took his hand, and held it with her fingers intertwined. "I'm really happy."
"It looks like something interesting happened."
"I guess so. Today I cursed at someone without using any curse words. After I vented my anger, I felt refreshed."
It turns out that this anger cannot be held in the heart, the anger must be released right away.
Instead of exhausting yourself mentally, it is better to go crazy and exhaust others.
"so smart?"
Li Xi held his hand and said, "It's OK, just so-so."
Of course, she was happy today not only because of the "swearing". She also had a very happy time in Nanfeng Pavilion, where she had a massage from a handsome man and could listen to folk songs. No wonder the poem says, "The hibiscus tent is warm for the spring night, and the king will never hold court early in the morning again."
Before, she didn't understand why so many people like to go to brothels, but now she understands, is that money she spends? Of course not, it's the hard work fee of the boys.
Especially the two who gave me a massage today, their techniques were amazing. After the massage, my whole body felt really relaxed.
A bit pricey, but they're worth it.
Li Xi looked at her boyfriend in front of her and subconsciously concealed from him the fact that she had been to Nanfeng Pavilion. After all, less trouble is worse than more.
Although Gu Jingzhi could see that Li Xi seemed to be hiding something from him, he did not press for questioning. Everyone in this world has secrets that they don't want to tell or can't tell, so if you don't want to tell it, then don't tell it.
When she wants to speak, I will naturally be able to hear it.
……
However, Li Xi's hiding method was obviously very ordinary. Gu Jingzhi said a few words to Li Xi, then said goodbye to her and went to the study.
As soon as he entered the study and sat down, Zhang Hao came in to report.
"General, Miss Li and red dates..."
Seeing Zhang Hao's hesitant look, Gu Jingzhi frowned and said, "Just say what you want to say. Why are you hesitating?"
How can a grown man behave like this?
Zhang Hao made up his mind and walked up to Gu Jingzhi, "General, Miss Li and Hongzao went to Nanfeng Pavilion together this morning."
Nanpukan?!
Gu Jingzhi looked up at him, "Where did you say they went?"
"General, they went to Nanfeng Pavilion," Zhang Hao said hurriedly, fearing that his master might misunderstand him. "But don't worry, master. I have asked someone to inquire for you. Miss Li just listened to a little song and then found two people for a massage. Nothing inappropriate happened."
"Okay, got it." Gu Jingzhi directly burned the note and destroyed the evidence. "Let's go and check on that little liar."