Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 50: As long as I am here, no one can take me away

More than a dozen men in black clothes rushed into Yuanhua Tower with murderous intent.

When Shopkeeper Chen saw the man's clothes and the shiny mirror hanging around his waist, he was immediately frightened.

what is it today?
Strange things happen one after another!
He did not dare to delay and stepped forward quickly:
"My eyesight is so poor that I didn't recognize which lord from the Mirror Department was visiting. Uh, is there any girl you know?"

As soon as the three words "Mingjingsi" came out, the whole hall fell silent instantly.

As a military organization directly under His Majesty, alarming them is equivalent to something big happening here. His Majesty has already been alarmed!
Um.
Even if he is a sickly person, he is still Your Majesty!

Zhuang Jinyu's eyes swept coldly across the faces of everyone present, but he never looked directly at the shopkeeper from beginning to end.

As expected, after a quick look, no one dared to look him in the eye.

This is the power and status she holds when she acts on behalf of the emperor!

Zhuang Jinyu was very addicted to this feeling.

It would be better if there was no such thing as that alien.
Among the crowd, only the middle-aged scholar in white stood there, with his hands behind his back and his head tilted up, seemingly not afraid of himself at all.

Noticing his gaze, he snorted and said:

"When did Ms. Zhuang join the Mingjing Division?
Put away your judging attitude.

An official of your rank has no right to investigate me!"

Zhuang Jinyu narrowed his eyes, and his men leaned over to him.

"This man is the Minister of War, Chang Wei, Lord Chang.

According to Yan law, only the Mirror Master has the authority to investigate."

Zhuang Jinyu nodded slightly without making any expression.

Even if I bring out this identity, I will not be afraid of the other party.

However, this is the first mission that His Majesty has personally entrusted to me.
Don't mess this up!
She ignored Chang Wei and Shopkeeper Chen, raised the mirror at her waist, and said coldly:
"Zhuang Jinyu of the Mingjing Division, under the order of the Emperor, is here to investigate the case!

I'll give you one stick of incense's time, men on the left and women on the right!
Everyone squat down!

Cold sweat immediately broke out on the shopkeeper's forehead.

The previous plague god hasn’t been sent away yet, and another one has come in the blink of an eye!
Unlike the front hall, those who are resting in the attic in the backyard are either rich or noble.

If these two groups cause trouble, losing some money is a small matter, but offending those big shots is really not worth it.
"Sir! May I ask what it is?"

"the same as you."

Zhuang Jinyu said coldly:

"I have received a secret report that a woman of unknown origin has been hiding in Yuanhua Tower for many years, secretly passing information to a certain underworld organization!
All the women here must be checked one by one, and no one should be left out!"

She lowered her eyes and looked at the shopkeeper beside her:

“As the shopkeeper, there’s no guarantee that you’re not his accomplice.

I don't care what dignitaries are in that backyard, but if there are any suspects, I will take them away!"

The shopkeeper was so frightened that he sat down on the ground.

Before he could come to his senses, he saw that Mr. Chang was not angry at being looked down upon, but instead applauded:
"Good! This Yuanhua Building is a den of filth and a hodgepodge of good and bad people. It's time to investigate it thoroughly!
Master Zhuang, please do as you please. I will be watching over you and will not disturb you at all!"
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Outside the Floating Cloud House.

Aunt Qin brought Xu Jinhuan and the other person over, then tactfully bowed and left.

Ignoring Zhao Ruoxi's suspicious look, Xu Jinhuan continued to knock on the door.

"Sir, please come in."

squeak--

Pushing the door open and entering, Xu Jinhuan looked at the small courtyard in front of him and couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

The courtyard has beautiful scenery and pleasant smells.

It is clearly a refreshing scene, but it is full of weirdness.
Look down.

Under his feet was a stone-paved path that led directly to the edge of the pond where Yun Ci was.

It was just an ordinary decoration.

It's just that it's laid out a little too neatly!

"What are you two doing standing there? Why don't you come over and have a chat?"

Yun Ci's voice is gentle and pleasant, with a hint of the gentle temperament unique to Jiangnan women.

Now that the veil is gone, the other person's facial features appear even more delicate and exquisite.

Although he was in this brothel, he did not have the slightest worldly air.

As far as Xu Jinhuan knew, Miss Yun Ci remained intact until many years later when her affair was exposed and she escaped at the risk of her life.

This once caused many powerful people in Beijing to sigh in regret.

There is a small pavilion beside the pool.

Yun Ci was sitting in the middle of it, supporting his chin with one hand.

As the distance got closer, Xu Jinhuan suddenly discovered
Even the stones by the pool are all the same size!
He pretended to kick a small stone into the water casually.

The rubble that had been neatly gathered into a circle suddenly had a piece missing.
Turning around, the breathing of the most popular courtesan in the capital became noticeably faster!
Xu Jinhuan shook his head.

This child is hopeless.

"You two gentlemen are unfamiliar with me. I wonder if you came here to ask me to recite poems, exchange couplets, or play the zither with you?"

Yun Ci suppressed his anger.

This guy who walks without seeing
Fortunately, I have received professional training and don't get angry easily.

After hanging around Yuanhua Tower for many years, she has already developed the ability to remember everything she sees.

Not to mention that these two people have extraordinary temperaments, the kind that would be hard to ignore even if thrown into a crowd. Especially the one with the high ponytail, who is clearly a girl disguised as a man.

Although the disguise method used is quite clever.

However, if you think you can hide it even from yourself, then you are really wishful thinking.

While he was thinking, the leading man had already sat down opposite him.

"I don't understand things like playing the zither or making enemies, but I can recite some silver poems."

Yun Ci: “???”

At first, when Aunt Qin delivered the message, she thought it was a close confidant sent by her adoptive father.

Now it doesn't look like
In this case, I'm afraid he is an enemy rather than a friend.

Yun Ci seemed calm, but in fact, the position he sat in was extremely particular.

The things buried under the Fuyun Cottage are enough to blow the entire Yuanhua Building into pieces with just a thought!

Xu Jinhuan raised his eyebrows:
"Don't think about bombing the brothel yet. Since you agreed to meet, you should know that I am not completely unprepared."

"I don't understand what you are talking about, sir."

Yun Ci tilted his head, looking confused.

In fact, there were already huge waves in my heart.

She had noticed something unusual.

The backyard of Yuanhua Building is extremely private and no one would easily break in. However, at this moment, it became inexplicably noisy.

She was extremely alert in her heart, and then she heard the man opposite her continue:

"It seems that we don't have much time left, so I'll make it short.

First, Zhao Jingqian's claim that he was deceived by someone and wanted to suppress Cangjian Villa to fill the national treasury is not false. You can send a direct message back."

"you!"

"Second." Xu Jinhuan felt the rapid footsteps approaching this place, and immediately quickened his speech:
"I want to see Master Wu."

"Don't think about it!"

After hearing this, Yun Ci immediately put away his disguise and stood up.

A wisp of true energy penetrated into the ground, and was about to fill the magic circle under his feet with the last stroke.

But suddenly I felt that I couldn't move.

I felt a heart palpitation I had never experienced before, as if a sharp, icy blade was pressing against my heart.

If she dared to move even a little, she would die instantly.

too terrifying
Even when my adoptive father was angry, he wasn't this scary!
"Don't be nervous, I'm here to help you."

As soon as Xu Jinhuan finished saying this, the door of Fuyun Cottage was kicked open!

"Sir! Yun Ci is the most popular courtesan in the inn and is familiar with many masters. She is definitely not a spy. There is no need to take her away for investigation, right?"

"Are you teaching me what to do?"

Zhuang Jinyu's attitude was cold as ice.

In her opinion, none of the women from this worldly place deserved her sympathy!

She looked at the three people in the pavilion and waved her hand, saying, "Those who are sneaking around are either traitors or thieves. Take them all away!"

Xu Jinhuan turned a deaf ear to the noise behind him, instead stood up and pushed Yun Ci back to his seat.

Empress Dowager Li must have met Zhao Jingqian by now.

Now that he has the elixir in his hand, he is completely fearless.

"Don't say anything. Don't worry, I'm here, no one can take them away."

More than a dozen people in black surrounded the three people in an instant.

Not only that, Xu Jinhuan clearly noticed that a middle-aged scholar had a fierce look in his eyes as soon as he came in.

It seems like he wishes he could cut himself into pieces.

As expected, the two men looked at each other, and the man immediately shouted:
"What are you still standing there for? Quickly capture these three people!"

Xu Jinhuan completely ignored the other party and turned his gaze to the cold and beautiful woman in the middle.

"The Mingjingsi is acting on behalf of the emperor, so indiscriminately, isn't it a laughing stock?"

Zhuang Jinyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you interfere with the actions of the Mirror Bureau?
Come here, slap him in the face!"

The gathered men in black put their hands on their swords and were about to step forward to teach them a lesson.

Soon, they all looked troubled.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull the sword out at all!
Zhuang Jinyu was wondering why his men were standing still.

The man put his hands behind his back and said calmly:

"Not to mention your Mingjingsi, even if the emperor himself came, he would say the same thing."

"My name is Xu Jinhuan."

"Go back and ask your Majesty for instructions.

I'll just stand here and wait for you to catch me."

(End of this chapter)