The door didn't open for a long time.
Shi Ziran sat there for almost the time it takes for two sticks of incense to burn. Bored, he took out some melon seeds and started munching on them.
After waiting for a while, Chen Youfu's door finally opened.
The servant came out and walked weakly to the eaves. He stretched lazily and yawned, looking drowsy. Then, he stroked his beard and licked his dry lips. He shouted towards the courtyard, "Servants!"
A servant ran over. "Master."
"Is breakfast ready?"
"It's ready."
"Bring it to my room."
"Good."
The servant hurried off to bring breakfast. Chen Youfu returned to his room and waited for the servant to bring it in.
Shi Ziran sat on the roof and watched. He felt a little unbalanced. That servant was eating and drinking in the room, while he was munching on melon seeds and facing the cold wind. He couldn't even rest his eyes. How unfair!
However, he had to complete the task given to him by Ji Yunshu, even if he had to go through fire and water.
Not long after, Chen Youfu came out after eating and drinking. He flung his sleeves and walked out.
Shi Ziran jumped down from the roof and hurried after him. He followed Chen Youfu all the way to a teahouse. Chen Youfu found a private seat and ordered a few plates of pastries and a song to listen to. He listened and watched leisurely. The young girl singing the song was beautiful. Chen Youfu narrowed his eyes and stared at the girl. His lecherous look made people feel disgusted.
He was extremely greedy, and he even tipped him a few copper coins during this period.
Yes!
Just a few copper coins!
It was said that the rich were the most stingy. It was indeed true.
Shi Ziran found a table in a corner and sat down. He ordered a few dishes and ate as he stared at Ji Yunshu.
On the other side.
Yu Wei invited Wang Zhe to another teahouse.
Yu Wei arrived first. After a while, Wang Zhe arrived.
"Brother Yu, why did you invite me here in such a hurry?" Wang Zhe asked as he sat down.
"It's nothing. You and I have been busy lately, so we haven't had many gatherings. Since I'm free today, I invited you over."
However, Wang Zhe was smart. He seemed to know that Yu Wei had something to say. He lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Yu, you and I don't need to be so formal. If you have something to say, just say it. There's no one else here."
"Sigh …"
"Is it because of your father?" Wang Zhe saw through him.
Yu Wei remained silent.
At this time, the waiter walked over with a towel on his shoulder. He took off the towel and wiped the table. He asked, "What do you want? This shop has everything. As long as you want it, we have it! "
Wang Zhe said, "A pot of Nu 'er Hong."
Yu Wei immediately said, "Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be able to drink during this time." As he spoke, he pulled up his sleeve, revealing the red rash on his wrist.
Wang Zhe understood and immediately told the waiter, "A pot of good tea and a few light dishes will do."
"Okay," the waiter answered and then recommended, "Our shop is famous for its pastries. Why don't the two of you …"
"No need."
"Yes, yes, yes." The waiter left.
Wang Zhe looked at the rash on Yu Wei's hand and said, "How come after my illness was cured, Brother Yu contracted this illness?"
"Bad luck."
"But it's not a serious illness. Just remember, don't drink for the next three months."
"Of course," Yu Wei sighed again.
Wang Zhe asked, "What's wrong? Is your father not feeling well? " "My father was dismissed from his post by the emperor and suffered a huge psychological blow. In addition, he was imprisoned for so long in the Ministry of Justice's prison. Now, your uncle has replaced my father as the Supreme Court's Chancellor. My father and your uncle had some conflicts in the past. If it was someone else replacing him, it would have been fine, but it just had to be your uncle.
How could my father bear it! "Yu Wei lamented.
"Official Yu is a good official. I believe that the emperor will value him again. But for the time being, he should stay at home to recuperate. You should also try to persuade him." Wang Zhe tried to persuade him.
"He has a stubborn temper, how can I persuade him? Last night, he even dragged me to the Rong Estate. "
Wang Zhe's expression changed, "Why did you go to the Rong Estate?"
Yu Wei directly confessed, "What else? Of course, it was for the official position."
"What did Prince Rong say?" "His Majesty has personally appointed your uncle as the Chancellor of the Supreme Court. Even Prince Rong can't say anything. Now, we can only wait for my family's murder case to pass and see if His Majesty will allow my father to re-enter the court." Yu Wei said, then asked, "Brother Wang, Lord Ji said that the murderer who killed my daughter, Hualing, was from the Ministry of Works.
He even detained the dozen or so craftsmen in the Ministry of Justice's prison for interrogation. Is this true? "
"That's what Lord Ji said. They were all taken to prison."
"In your opinion, is the murderer among them?"
Wang Zhe frowned, "It's hard to say! Although I was the foreman when your family was renovated, I didn't keep an eye on them all the time. So, I don't know who the murderer is, so I can only wait. "
"That's true." Yu Wei sighed, then suddenly thought of something. He mysteriously said to Wang Zhe, "Right, when I went to the Rong Estate with my father yesterday, I accidentally heard something."
He slowly brought the matter to the main topic.
Wang Zhe was curious, "What is it?"
Yu Wei cautiously scanned his surroundings. He leaned forward and whispered, "I heard Lord Ji order the people around her to follow someone."
"Someone? Who? "
"The owner of Exquisite Embroidery Manor, Chen Youfu!"
Ah!
Wang Zhe's expression changed, but he didn't say anything.
Yu Wei was puzzled, "Why do you think she sent people to follow the owner of an embroidery manor for no reason? Could it be related to this case? "
"This … How would I know?" Wang Zhe's eyes darkened, and his fists tightened under his clothes.
Just then, the waiter brought the tea over. Wang Zhe immediately poured a cup and drank it.
Yu Wei muttered a few words to himself, but he quietly observed the changes in Wang Zhe's expression.
There seemed to be no abnormality!
Wang Zhe put down his teacup and said with some embarrassment, "It's really unfortunate, Brother Yu. I just rushed over from the Ministry of Works. There are still some matters that need to be dealt with, so I can't chat with you any longer."
He pretended to be in a difficult situation!
Yu Wei was a reasonable person, so he didn't delay him, "Then, Brother Wang, you should leave first."
"Okay, let's meet again next time. When the rashes on your body are better, I will bring a pot of good wine."
"Okay!"
Wang Zhe hurriedly said goodbye.
After a while, Yu Wei looked up and saw Wang Zhe brushing his sleeves as he walked out of the teahouse.
He swaggered off.
Yu Wei had also completed the task Ji Yunshu gave him.
However, he didn't understand why Ji Yunshu wanted him to reveal this to Wang Zhe.
Was it really related to the murder case?
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