"Comfortable …" Xu Qi'an went upstairs feeling refreshed, leaving his two colleagues some quiet time.
"I should be under the car, not in the car, seeing how sweet you two are … Hahaha!" He laughed wildly as he went upstairs.
"Xu Ningyan, you bastard!"
Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao's angry roars came from behind him.
In the next few days, Xu Qi'an experienced the after-effects of the friendship boat capsizing. Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao treated him coldly and ignored him, treating him as if he was invisible.
Xu Qi'an took the initiative to talk to them, but they pretended not to hear and did their own things.
"Did they have a mental breakdown and feel ashamed to talk to me, or are they angry at me?" "It must be the former …" Xu Qi'an thought.
So during lunch, Xu Qi'an took the initiative to talk to them. "I've already forgotten what happened in the teahouse. I won't laugh at you anymore."
"What?" Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao were mad.
"Miss Susu played with our feelings, and you played with our friendship. Who is the victim here?"
"You two couldn't control yourself and fell for the charm's illusion. How can you blame me?" Xu Qi'an looked at them indignantly.
"Why should I hide it from you? How dare you ask? If I had exposed you on the spot, you two would have jumped off the building. You see, if it weren't for that Li Miaozhen, this matter would have been covered up.
"None of you were embarrassed. Guangxiao didn't know that Tingfeng used his little brother to hit the pillar for a quarter of an hour. Tingfeng, you didn't know that Guangxiao's waist was so strong when he supported himself on the table."
"Don't, don't say it …" Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao covered their faces.
In fact, if it had been exposed on the spot, Old Song and Old Zhu would have been embarrassed for a while at most. They wouldn't have been like this, so ashamed that they wanted to roll on the ground and feel ashamed.
Every time they thought of the words they had said in front of Xu Ningyan, the feelings they had revealed, how they would not marry anyone else but her, how they would regret their entire life … Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao wished they could commit suicide and leave this dark world.
Song Tingfeng turned his head around and sneered, "I don't have a friend like you. From that day onwards, we've severed all ties."
Zhu Guangxiao said solemnly, "Me too."
"Stop fooling around. The relationship between the three of us can't be shaken by a mere female ghost." When Xu Qi'an saw that the two of them were indifferent, he said with a pained expression,
"At worst, I'll invite you to the Musical House when I return to the capital."
Song Tingfeng's face was full of disdain. "A mere Musical House wants to bribe me and Guangxiao?"
Xu Qi 'an said in a low voice, "Twice."
Song Tingfeng snorted, "Scram, don't talk to me."
Xu Qi'an's heart ached as he said, "Three times."
Song Tingfeng: "Heh."
Xu Qi'an gritted his teeth and said, "Five times!"
Song Tingfeng tightly grabbed his sleeve. "Then you write a pledge."
After three days of upheaval, the friendship was finally on the right track. They were brothers, so how could they really fall out because of a little conflict? Inviting the Musical House was just a way for them to step down, and the main reason was that their friendship was sincere enough … This was what Song Tingfeng said.
Xu Qi'an agreed very much and said, "Then let's forget about the matter of the Musical House."
Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao said in unison, "Cut off all ties!"
As they said, they waved the pledge in their hands.
"And …" Zhu Guangxiao glanced at him. "Don't leak the matter of Susu … that female ghost. Don't tell anyone."
"You can't make fun of us about this in the future." Song Tingfeng added.
"No problem, I will never, never …" Xu Qi'an hurriedly turned his head and covered his face. After a few seconds, he turned back and said, "I will never make fun of you."
"What did you laugh at just now?"
"I didn't laugh."
"You laughed."
"I really didn't laugh. I've been strictly trained. No matter how funny it is, I won't laugh."
…
In the military camp outside the city of White Emperor.
Li Miaozhen sat in the military tent and listened to Susu's report. "Song Tingfeng and Zhu Guangxiao spend most of their time in the courier station. Occasionally, when they are tired of the food in the courier station, they go out to find a restaurant.
"They are a pair. Xu Qi'an doesn't participate in it. He acts alone. Every time he goes out, he goes to the brothel.
"Almost every day, he stays in the brothel for two hours, and then returns to the courier station. During this period, he doesn't go to any government office, nor does he investigate Zhou Min's case.
"Well, Zhou Min's grave has traces of being touched. According to the time, it should be on the day when the inspection team arrived in the city of White Emperor …"
These days, Susu acted as a secret sentry, watching every move of the courier station. As long as Xu Qi'an and the other two came out, she would quietly follow them.
Warrior couldn't sense the Yin Qi, let alone see ghosts. As long as she kept a good distance, Susu would not be discovered.
"Any other abnormalities?" Li Miaozhen asked.
"Abnormalities? Is that Xu Qi'an picking up silver every day considered abnormal … "Susu muttered in her heart. But she knew that Li Miaozhen was asking about Zhou Min, so she shook her head.
"No, they seem to be waiting for the inspection governor to come back before investigating Zhou Min's case."
The Qi Party had already sent a letter about Wei Yuan's impeachment of Yun Province's commander-in-chief, Yang Chuannan. Everyone in the officialdom of Yun Province knew why the inspection team was here.
Li Miaozhen pulled out the cork of a porcelain bottle and summoned a ghost living in the bottle. It was a tall and thin middle-aged scholar.
"I'll speak, you write!"
"Yes, master."
Based on the information Li Miaozhen obtained from the Heaven & Earth Society, she believed that she had a rather intuitive understanding of Xu Qi'an. He was very good at investigating cases and had rich experience.
If he really had any clues or an accurate direction, he would not have wasted so many days in the courier station. After all, the longer the progress of the case, the fewer clues there were.
This meant that Xu Qi'an was also helpless.
Not long after, a letter was written. Li Miaozhen handed the letter to Susu and said, "Send this letter to Yang Chuannan."
"Okay!" Susu held the letter and walked out of the military tent while twisting her slim waist.
She stopped in front of the thick curtain, turned her head, and frowned with a pitiful expression.
"If you have something to say, just say it." Li Miaozhen said grumpily.
"Master, aren't you going to avenge me? That stinking brat humiliated me. "Susu complained, unwilling to give up.
"I'll just lock you up for one day." Li Miaozhen waved her hand and refused the request of the female ghost's subordinate.
Women were all narrow-minded. The more beautiful a woman was, the more narrow-minded she would be. Li Miaozhen had never understood this point.
She preferred the life of drinking wine and eating meat in large mouthfuls, leading troops to exterminate bandits, and settling grudges as she pleased. To put it bluntly, it was … a straight man's mentality.
"Humph." Susu left in a huff.
…
In the Qing Ping County near the White Emperor City, in the county's largest restaurant.
The restaurant was booked today. As the last stop of this inspection, the lunch was very sumptuous.
After lunch, the three big shots, Inspector Zhang, Yang Chuannan, and Song Zhangfu, accompanied by more than ten high-ranking officials of Yunzhou, exchanged their thoughts after the inspection in the private room of the restaurant.
Inspector Zhang took the opportunity to fly into a rage. He scolded the officials for doing nothing and allowing the bandits to grow and develop, causing the number of refugees in Yunzhou to increase and the people's livelihood to be depressed.
"Inspector Zhang's words really make me feel ashamed." Chief Secretary Song said shamefully.
"According to the secret report, the bandits in Yunzhou were secretly supported by someone who transported military supplies." Inspector Zhang pointed out something.
"Some people live off the emperor's salary, but do things that steal the country."
The officials vaguely looked at the silent Commander Yang Chuannan. No one spoke for him. Instead, they all expressed their support for Inspector Zhang's strict investigation.
Yang Chuannan also didn't say anything. He sat still like a mountain, letting the group of people talk in a weird way.
The atmosphere of isolating and suppressing Yang Chuannan in the whole officialdom of Yunzhou was cultivated during the inspection.
At this time, a general knocked on the door and came in. He was Yang Chuannan's confidant. He glanced at the officials coldly, handed a secret letter to Yang Chuannan, turned around and left.
Yang Chuannan opened the letter and read it. A smile bloomed on his serious and silent face. He put the letter away and said with a smile,
"I also support Inspector Zhang. We must investigate it strictly. We can't tolerate it. There are many capable people under Inspector Zhang. I believe we can find out the truth soon. "
Inspector Zhang frowned. His eyes fell on the superstition in Yang Chuannan's hand. The other officials also did the same. They all guessed what was written in the letter, which made Yang Chuannan suddenly feel more confident.
On the way back to the White Emperor City, Inspector Zhang lifted the curtain and coughed loudly.
Jiang Lvzhong, who was in the front, turned his head to look. He slowed down the speed of his horse and walked side by side with the carriage.
"I suddenly have a bad feeling …" Inspector Zhang looked at this Jinluo who didn't contribute to the investigation.
"Is it because Yang Chuannan suddenly became arrogant?" Jiang Lvzhong nodded in realization.
Inspector Zhang replied with a "hmm". The inspection this time was a foreshadowing and a test. The purpose was to separate the officialdom of Yunzhou and prepare for him to arrest Yang Chuannan.
If the officialdom of Yunzhou was of one mind, then he had to formulate a plan carefully. If not, then he had to find a way to isolate Yang Chuannan and get the support of the officialdom of Yunzhou.
Inspector Zhang was very confident about this. Because at the banquet when they first arrived in Yunzhou, Chief Minister Song had already vaguely revealed some kind of information.
Everything was going very smoothly. With the cooperation of Inspector Zhang and Chief Minister Song, they gave a signal of "we are going to deal with Yang Chuannan" to the officials, forcing them to take sides.
But after receiving the letter, Yang Chuannan suddenly became confident. He didn't keep silent anymore and even teased him with a smile.
I don't know what the other party is relying on … Inspector Zhang rubbed the space between his eyebrows.
"No matter what, Inspector Zhang only needs to solve the problem of the officialdom. I'll handle the military, and Xu Qi 'an will handle the investigation." Jiang Lvzhong held the reins and comforted him.
Inspector Zhang pondered and nodded. "We can only put our hopes on Ning Yan. I hope he can solve the puzzle as soon as possible and find the evidence Zhou Min left behind."
"What kind of lousy secret code is this? Zhou Min is simply playing with people." Jiang Lvzhong scolded.
Inspector Zhang's heart sank when he heard this.
The procession rushed back to White Emperor City before sunset. In the golden afterglow, Inspector Zhang led the procession in the direction of the courier station.
It hadn't been long since the curfew began, so the streets were already cleared. It shouldn't be possible to go out. But this wasn't the capital, and the inspector was the highest official in Yunzhou. The curfew couldn't restrict him.
The couriers at the courier station received the news in advance and knew that the inspector was returning today. They were busy preparing dinner in full swing.
The horse carriage stopped at the entrance of the courier station. Inspector Zhang stepped on the wooden stool laid by his attendants and got off the carriage. The few copper gongs that stayed behind at the courier station were waiting respectfully in the courtyard, including Xu Qi 'an and the other two.
Inspector Zhang was worried because of Yang Chuannan's reaction. When he saw Xu Qi 'an, he was suddenly shocked. "What's wrong with you?"
Xu Qi 'an's eyes were bloodshot. The dark circles under his eyes weren't just black anymore, they were greenish-black and slightly swollen. He gave people the feeling that he could fly away with the wind at any time and become a celestial being.
Jiang Lvzhong strode over and scrutinized Xu Qi 'an attentively. "How many days has it been?"
Xu Qi 'an said gloomily, "It's been fifteen days."
"…" Old Jiang sucked in a breath of cold air. "How's his current condition?"
"It's still alright. I guess he'll pass away at any time," Xu Qi 'an said mischievously.
Then he hasn't reached his limit yet. This brat's primordial spirit has such great potential? When he advances to the God-Refinement realm, to what extent would his primordial spirit improve by leaps and bounds?
A God-Refinement realm martial artist's mental power would become extremely sharp. Any movement in the surroundings would not be able to escape their senses, especially if it was hostile.
Therefore, a God-Refinement realm martial artist would almost never be ambushed. At the same time, the three aspects of essence, energy, and spirit would converge and complement each other. Their battle prowess would increase by a level.
After the two of them finished reminiscing, Inspector Zhang held back and asked, "Ning Yan, regarding Zhou Min's secret signal, do you have any clue?"
"I've already gotten the account book," Xu Qi 'an answered calmly.
Inspector Zhang was also very calm when he heard that. He nodded and said, "Don't be discouraged, we'll be able to solve the secret signal eventually …"
He suddenly paused and looked at Xu Qi 'an silently.
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