Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 135 Visit
Even when the sun was high in the sky, Lin Jiang and his companions still had many tasks to take care of.

The house is still missing a lot of furniture, such as an iron pot for cooking, a chopping block for cutting meat, and tables and chairs for entertaining guests. All of these need to be purchased and purchased.

The perfume shop is also a must-see; you definitely have to go.

They decided to split up: Gongxuan went to the blacksmith to make tools, Chen Dajiang picked out large pieces of furniture, and Lin Jiang took care of the food and supplies.

After a busy morning, the group returned home laden with their purchases. It took them the entire afternoon to finally finish arranging everything that needed to be done in the house.

After a busy period, Lin Jiang was covered in sweat and was about to take some money to the perfume shop to relax when he suddenly heard a loud knocking sound coming from the direction of the door.

A strange feeling arose in my heart.

Who.

It's definitely not Chef Song.

This earthbound spirit is most afraid of the yang energy of daytime; even a little sunlight will burn her soul.

Lin Jiang pushed the door open.

The door opened slightly, and a girl wearing a dark blue jacket was seen leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.

Jiang Jinyue was standing at the door.

"Miss Jiang?"

It hasn't been that long, and Jiang Jinyue has already come knocking on our door.

"Please come in quickly."

Stepping aside to make way, Jiang Jinyue walked into the courtyard with a smile. She looked around and remarked:
"This courtyard is really nice."

Then he turned his gaze to the three-story building across the street and asked Lin Jiang with a smile:

"Young master didn't rent that mansion over there."

“If I were leading a team of thirty people, I would definitely rent that room,” Lin Jiang laughed. “We only have a few people here, and such a big courtyard looks really desolate.”

"It's good that we didn't rent that room. Liu Ning is a notorious shrew in Beijing. She'll probably come knocking on our door and cause trouble."

"Before I came to the capital, I always thought that the city was full of noble people, but I didn't expect that as soon as I entered the city I would always hear the words 'shrewish household'."

Hearing Lin Jiang's joke, Jiang Jinyue also chuckled helplessly:

"That's how it is in the capital. Some powerful and influential people always do shady things. Some do it openly, while others do it cautiously."

He paused for a moment before saying:

"However, it's not good to be too flamboyant, as it makes you an easy target."

Lin Jiang stopped chatting with Jiang Jinyue and asked seriously:

"What brings Miss Jiang here?"

Jiang Jinyue's smile faded:
"The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Gao Xuan, wishes to see the young master and the Taoist priest."

Minister of the Court of Judicial Review!

This is also a high-ranking official.

Although Han Bailiu, the governor, was a high-ranking official who had been tormented by Master Zhao at the time.

However, Han Bai was far away and his position was high, while Prefect Liu held a high rank but had little real power.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is different.

This is a genuine high-ranking official in the capital.

"When?"

"Without further ado."

Lin Jiang glanced down at his clothes.

He had just finished working, and his clothes were a little sloppy.

"May we take a moment to wash and bathe?"

Lin Jiang originally wanted to point to his own hair, but his hair was completely clean and there was nothing unusual about it, so he could only point to Gong Xuan instead.

This Taoist priest was always poor and unkempt, and there were still bits of grass stuck in his hair. When Lin Jiang pointed at him, Gong Xuan's expression became slightly embarrassed.

Lin Jiang's words do make sense.

In his current state, do you expect him to meet anyone?

Gong Xuan himself felt he couldn't bear the embarrassment.

Although some people say that those who live a life of chivalry and vengeance can be unkempt, Gongxuan thinks that's just bullshit. If you don't have the opportunity to be sloppy outside, that's one thing, but if you do have the chance and someone invites you, it's basic etiquette to be clean and neat.

Jiang Jinyue opened her mouth to speak, but suddenly an old man's laughter came from behind her:
"No need for formalities, I don't have that many rules."

But then an old man with white hair and brocade robes walked out from around the corner outside the door, followed by a man as tall as an iron tower, whose steps were as heavy as a pile driver.

Seeing Jiang Jinyue bow her head and retreat behind the old man, Lin Jiang couldn't help but show surprise on his face:
"The Master Gao that Miss Jiang mentioned earlier, is that you?"

"It is indeed this old man," Gao Xuan said with a smile. "I'm dressed casually now, so just call me Old Gao."

"Mr. Gao."

Lin Jiang performed the proper etiquette, leading the guests to sit in the newly placed chairs.

"We just moved in, and the tea and fruit offerings are not yet fully stocked. We hope you will understand."

"It doesn't matter."

Gao Xuan scrutinized Lin Jiang and Gong Xuan for a moment:
"I have come today because I have heard of your reputation. Young Master Zhu and Daoist Gongxuan are willing to rid the people of the scourge of Feng Ao Mountain. Such chivalrous spirit deserves my respect."

"Excessive praise."

The group exchanged polite greetings.

After exchanging pleasantries, Gao Xuan's smile faded:
"I've come to see you two today because there are some things I'd like to discuss with you."

"please say."

"Since you two possess exceptional skills, if you have any free time after arriving in the capital, please go to the Dali Temple to record some documents. Such are the regulations under the emperor's nose."

What information needs to be recorded?

"Names, some basic information, that's all."

Gao Xuan waved his hand:

"The methods practiced are the foundation of one's life, and need not be elaborated upon; a brief note suffices."

The two exchanged glances and agreed. This action was in accordance with regulations in public and did not offend anyone privately; it was indeed reasonable.

"Secondly... is there any interest in hiring someone as a nominal external contractor?"

"Outsourced?"

Gao Xuan nodded: "The Dali Temple occasionally encounters some difficult and complicated cases. There are some things that we may not be able to solve. At this time, we need to find outside help. If we can succeed, the Dali Temple will naturally prepare a reward."

Lin Jiang remained silent for a moment.

Hiring someone from outside sounds good, but he has many things to do in the capital and may not have the time.

Gong Xuan's eyes flickered slightly as if he was about to speak, but he temporarily put down his words.

Noticing his companion's expression, Lin Jiang continued:

"Let us discuss this further and we will personally go to the Six Doors to give you a reply another day."

"Waiting for good news."

Before parting, Gao Xuan invited him to a banquet, which Lin Jiang declined for the time being.

There were still some things to do in the afternoon, and Chef Song was going to come over in the evening to show off her skills, so the banquet at Dali Temple was postponed to the day after tomorrow.

They bowed and saw each other off, and the courtyard returned to its tranquility.

After Gao Xuan and the others left, Xiao Shanshen peeked out from behind the door:
"Lin Jiang, Lin Jiang, is Dali Temple a Buddhist temple?"

"No." Lin Jiang chuckled. "It's on par with the Ministry of Justice. Lord Gao is one of the Nine Ministers, in charge of major cases in the capital."

"What is this 'external dispatch'?"

"It must be that the Dali Temple is handling a case and they are short-handed, so they need help from others."

"Hey..." Little Ginseng suddenly jumped onto the stone table:
"Me! Can I do it?"

Lin Jiang looked at the little ginseng, which stood up and puffed out its chest:
"Once we get to the capital, there aren't many bandits left, but as a chivalrous hero, how can I not help people deal with their troubles? That's why I want to go to the Dali Temple!"

Lin Jiang chuckled and reached out to pat the little ginseng's head.

“What the Divine Herb Hero said makes sense. How can a hero not act righteously? It just so happens that Minister Gao is planning to host a banquet the day after tomorrow. Let’s go together and give Minister Gao a proper introduction to Divine Herb.”

Little Ginseng nodded happily and then grinned.

After tidying up the courtyard, seeing that it was still early, Lin Jiang finally had a chance to go to the perfume shop.

I had asked the young ginseng if he wanted to come along, but he didn't seem to like soaking in the big pool.

To her, the large pool Lin Jiang used was like the sea. She needed a small wooden bowl and a paddle to move freely in the pool.

If you accidentally fall in, it will bubble and sink to the bottom.

Although the ginseng seedlings won't drown, it will still take a lot of effort for them to swim back up.

It's better to stay at home.

They decided to leave her in the courtyard. Gongxuan placed a few small paper figures to accompany her while she practiced her martial arts, and then the group left.

There are four perfume shops in the capital. One supplies perfumes exclusively to the government, one does business in conjunction with brothels, and the other two focus on water quality and service, respectively.

Lin Jiang chose the one that prioritizes water quality.

This elegant tea room is nestled amidst a steaming hot spring bath, and the price is a reasonable 100 coins per person.

It's working hours now, so there aren't many people inside. There are quite a few pools, all dug out and enclosed with bluestone slabs. There are springs in the walls, steaming, which looks quite nice.

It is said that this perfume shop uses some special ingredients to imitate the heat of a hot spring, which is quite comfortable.

The three of them tested the temperature. Lin Jiang and Chen Dajiang, being thick-skinned and tough, chose the hotter pools, while Gong Xuan chose one in the middle.

As the hot water washed over his shoulders and neck, the Taoist priest squinted and sighed:

"I used to just wash up quickly in the mountain stream, this is the first time I've ever enjoyed this kind of treatment."

"I've been there a few times," Chen Dajiang said honestly.

Cangsong runs a perfume shop, and Chen Dajiang earns a considerable amount of money each month. Occasionally, when he feels sticky and uncomfortable, he will go to the perfume shop once a month.

Lin Jiang, on the other hand, hadn't been there often since he was a child. He used to go frequently before he came to Daxing, and that was a habit he developed back then.

While relaxing in the pool, Lin Jiang suddenly heard splashing sounds coming from beside him.

He turned his head to the side and looked.

Lin Jiang's face froze instantly.

"Young Master Zhu had a chance encounter."

Gao Xuan sat down directly next to Lin Jiang, and Gao Xuan's expressionless bodyguard also sat down beside him.

"Mr. Gao, you have such refined tastes."

Lin Jiang gave an awkward laugh.

"The soup served at the official restaurant has too many fancy ingredients, and an old man like me simply can't afford it, so I've come here instead."

Lin Jiang listened to Gao Xuan's words without question.

This Minister of the Court of Judicial Review came all the way to this pool, saying he had nothing to do with him, but Lin Jiang certainly didn't believe him.

But what was he trying to say?
Gao Xuan didn't say anything for the time being, so he and Lin Jiang soaked in the water. After they were comfortable, they went out to find Zhi Gong to rub their backs, which was quite enjoyable.

After completing the process, the group found a quiet room in a teahouse, where they drank tea and waited for their clothes to dry.

Throughout this time, Lin Jiang waited for Gao Xuan to speak, and just as Lin Jiang had expected, after a few cups of tea, Gao Xuan finally smiled and said to Lin Jiang:

"What does Young Master Zhu think of the house across the street?"

"That haunted house? It's big and beautiful, but it's a bit too big, and there's a lot of trouble involved."

"It's not just the house that's causing trouble. The homeowner is eager to get rid of this hot potato, and there are all sorts of problems."

But Gao Xuan paused here before continuing:

"If you like that house, young master, you can go to the Ministry of Justice and talk to that vice minister. I think he will sell it to you at a low price."

Hearing this, Lin Jiang was slightly taken aback.

He immediately realized what was happening.

It seems someone is trying to take down Liu Ning's backer!

(End of this chapter)