"Senior sister, mind your image!"
"..."
Chu Caiwei wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, her eyes gradually hardening.
I must advance to the sixth rank of alchemist!
Then, I'll go eat all those delicious foods with Sunan!
Xu Mansion.
After the tax fraud case, I met with Brother Su less and less.
However... he still cared about himself after all.
I heard that Brother Su has been appointed as an imperial envoy and is going to Yunzhou to investigate a case.
Despite the distance and the vastness of the mountains and rivers, I only hope that Brother Su is doing well.
Jiaofang Division.
Fu Xiang lay on the bed with her legs crossed, her hands supporting her chin, silently looking at the letter beneath her.
Su Lang still loves me the most after all.
The courtesans of Yuzhou and Qingzhou are no match for me!
Once Su Lang returns to the brothel, I will definitely spend all my time with him.
Fu Xiang smiled and put away the letter, but in her heart she was already planning what would happen in the future.
……
After dealing with the bandits, Su Nan and his group continued their journey from the border of Yunzhou, and several days later they finally arrived at the main city of Yunzhou—Baidi City.
The thoughtful Governor Zhang explained to Southern Jiangsu the origin of the name of this city, Baidi.
"That was a matter from the previous dynasty."
“More than 1,300 years ago, Yunzhou suffered a severe drought, leaving the land barren for thousands of miles.”
"The people have no harvest and their livelihoods are in jeopardy."
"In this year, a strange beast came from overseas. Its body resembled a deer, covered with snow-white scales, with a pair of antlers on its head, horse hooves, and a snake tail."
"Where it passed, dark clouds gathered and torrential rain poured down. This beast roamed around Yunzhou for more than a month, filling the reservoirs throughout Yunzhou, irrigating the dried-up rivers and lakes, and solving the drought in Yunzhou."
"The imperial court considered it an auspicious beast and bestowed upon it the title of White Emperor."
"The city of Baidi got its name from this!"
Nangong Qianrou asked curiously, "Is this legend true or false?"
Lifting the curtain and gazing at Baidi City in the distance, Governor Zhang, who had recounted this anecdote, nodded:
"It must be true, otherwise it wouldn't be recorded in history books."
“Severe droughts and floods are common occurrences, and historians would not fabricate history for them.”
"However, since then, no one has ever seen the auspicious beast Bai Di again."
Su Nan remained silent in the carriage, only taking a sip of wine in quiet contemplation.
Because he knew that the White Emperor was indeed a real person.
The White Emperor is an incarnation of the ancient gods and demons who roamed the Nine Provinces!
The Great Wilderness, a survivor of the ancient era of gods and demons, is a powerful super-grade god and demon with the innate ability to devour all things!
Having suffered severe damage during the civil war between gods and demons, half of its spiritual essence returned to the Great Dao, and it is currently hiding overseas to recuperate.
"I left Baidi City amidst colorful clouds at dawn, and returned to Jiangling a thousand miles away in a single day. The cries of monkeys on both banks never ceased, and my light boat had already passed countless mountains."
For no apparent reason, Su Nan thought of this poem.
Upon hearing this, Governor Zhang and Nangong Qianrou, who were inside the carriage, were slightly taken aback.
What a poem!
"Truly worthy of being called a banished immortal, he can compose poems that put me to shame without even speaking."
"If an ordinary scholar possessed even a tenth of your talent, he would probably be able to stand out among the Confucian scholars of the Great Feng Dynasty."
Governor Zhang stroked his beard and exclaimed in admiration.
Nangong Qianrou stroked the jade thumb ring on her left hand, inwardly grumbling.
This guy... is indeed extremely talented!
The gatekeepers of Baidi City stopped the crowd, but after reviewing the official document issued by the imperial court, they respectfully allowed them to pass.
Upon entering the city, the group saw a bustling crowd and passersby carrying swords and knives.
The imperial court had very strict control over weapons. From the prefectures to the counties, no one was allowed to carry a knife in the city.
Unless it's a special profession, such as a bodyguard.
However, the situation in Yunzhou was different from that in other prefectures.
"Let those merchants go home first, and they can come to the post station tomorrow to check and collect their goods."
"Zhao Long and the bodyguard's goods will be returned to their families."
"..."
Upon arriving at the post station, Governor Zhang gave his instructions.
Afterwards, everyone ate a meal to fill their stomachs before discussing the next step.
The food in Yunzhou suits the tastes of southern Jiangsu very well.
The food here is on the spicy side, with lots of spices, and it's very flavorful!
Su Nan ate several bowls of rice with great relish.
Afterwards, Governor Zhang, Su Nan, and Nangong Qianrou went to the courtyard of the post station and discussed some matters.
Their mission in Yunzhou was arduous, and it was far from the capital, so they had to be careful.
"From today onwards, watchmen and Tiger Guards shall not go out without my order, nor shall they go to the Music Bureau."
"Except for Su Zhexian."
Su Nan and Nangong Qianrou had no objection to the order.
Having already arrived in Yunzhou, it was naturally more important to attend to important matters.
Then Governor Zhang looked at Su Nan and said, "Su Nan, let's split up and do our own thing from now on."
"There will be a lot of social engagements these days, and I will take care of them. I will also take this opportunity to get a feel for the state of the Yunzhou officialdom."
"As for the investigation, I'll need you to put in more effort."
Governor Zhang was well aware of his own abilities.
He's good at socializing in officialdom, but he's really bad at investigating cases.
"it is good."
Su Nan nodded as well.
How do you plan to investigate this matter?
After clarifying the division of labor, Governor Zhang asked.
“Zhou Min is an extremely experienced mole among the night watchmen. He must have kept evidence. All we need to do is find the evidence.”
"I think we can find relevant clues among Zhou Min's belongings."
Governor Zhang stroked his beard.
"Alright, let's split up and go our separate ways!"
……
Commandery of the Capital Region.
Yang Chuannan is in his early forties and is a scholar with a dignified and peaceful demeanor.
However, he also has another identity: a fifth-rank martial artist.
Yang Chuannan was born into a family of military generals and was exceptionally intelligent.
He enjoyed martial arts and reading, and passed the imperial examination in the twelfth year of the Yuanjing era.
Because of his family's scholarly tradition and his extensive knowledge of military strategy, he secured a position in the Ministry of War.
In the sixteenth year of the Yuanjing era, he was assigned to Yunzhou. Due to his meritorious service in suppressing bandits, he was promoted step by step to the position of Commander-in-Chief, becoming one of the three most powerful people in Yunzhou.
Yang Chuannan, who was sitting in the office handling official business, suddenly looked up.
A few seconds later, footsteps were heard, and a woman wearing light armor strode over, without any officials stopping her along the way.
She was tall and slender, with a sword at her waist and a silver spear on her back.
She has a sharp, oval face, and although her features are delicate and beautiful, she doesn't appear weak or frail; instead, she exudes a heroic spirit.
The woman had her hair tied in a high ponytail, revealing her smooth and beautiful forehead.
It was none other than Li Miaozhen, the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Sect and the Flying Swallow Heroine.
"The governor has entered the city."
Li Miaozhen's first words upon entering the room went straight to the heart of the matter, concise and to the point.
Yang Chuannan paused for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Understood."
"That damned Emperor Yuanjing, who spends all his time cultivating immortality, is delusional for a mortal emperor to dream of immortality."
Li Miaozhen suddenly cursed out of the blue.
"Miaozhen!" Yang Chuannan frowned.
Li Miaozhen sneered, "I'm not a government employee."
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