Chapter 36
"Yesterday, this old man was prepared to head directly to the Imperial College, but who knew that I would hear a familiar accent. This old man has not returned to his hometown for more than ten years, and hearing this familiar accent, I went to ask.
Later, I really missed my hometown for a long time and wanted to know some things about my hometown, so I invited him to chat for a while. This person said that if the main family saw him chatting, he would be punished. How can this old man watch as the disciples of my hometown criticize me for the first time?
Later, he also said that if he went ashore, he would not let the main family see him. This old man couldn't bear it anymore and went ashore to find a quiet place to talk to him. Who knew that after a few words, a group of black-clothed people appeared around me and came up to hold me down. I knew that I was in trouble, but it was too late to call for help. I could only struggle. Later, they covered my mouth with a handkerchief with medicine, and I lost consciousness.
When I woke up again, I found that my surroundings were dark. However, I could feel that I was on a ship at that time. Sometimes, the ship was moving, and sometimes, it was calm. During this time, they had a woman deliver food to this old man, but she didn't say a word.
After that, I heard the voice of Marquis An Le, asking for a search for the ship and rescue me. Later on, someone came in and placed a sleeping incense on me, causing me to lose consciousness again. When I woke up, I was already rescued by Marquis An Le."
Inside Kaifeng Mansion, Ouyang Xiu told Bao Zheng, Pang Yu, and the others what he knew. However, he didn't get much.
"In that case, I wonder who kidnapped Mr. Ouyang?”
Bao Zheng asked.
"En, that's right, because from the beginning to the end, not many of them showed their faces in front of this old master, appearing very careful.”
"Don't ask anymore. These people clearly planned this. They want to send Old Ouyang out of the capital and to Jiangnan. At present, I've locked onto Fragrant Heart Yard and think that it's the most suspicious.
It was just that they had not revealed any flaws, and forcing them would not work. Take your time. I reckon this is a group of rebel organizations.”
At this moment, Pang Yu was sitting on a chair at the side, holding a cup of tea in his hand and a handful of melon seeds in his hand.
"Hmm? Why was Marquis An Le so certain that this was a group of rebels? Why did they kidnap Ouyang Xianggong? And he was determined to send it to the Jiangnan area?”
Bao Zheng could not understand.
"Blackie Bao, are you stupid? Think about it. Old Ouyang is already so old. What does he have that these people like? The only thing he had was his prestige in the scholarly community. Since it was prestige, what could these people do by using Old Man Ouyang's prestige in the scholarly community?
Thinking about it, he could only win over scholars. What was the point of winning over scholars? Naturally, it was to plot a rebellion and build a framework for the establishment of a new dynasty in the future. Moreover, these people had attacked Grand Consort Zheng.
Even Consort Dowager wanted to attack them. Did this only mean that they were bold? This meant that they didn't take the royal family seriously. What kind of person didn't take the royal family seriously? Who else could it be other than a traitor?
As for why they were sent to the Jiangnan area, that was just my guess. From the Bian River out, through the Sui and Tang Grand Canal can reach Jiangnan. There weren't many checkpoints along the way, and they were on a boat, so it was easy to reach Jiangnan.
If they went to Jiangnan by land, there would be so many checkpoints and pedestrians along the way. It was difficult to guarantee that no one would find out. If he didn't go to Jiangnan and went to other places, what could Old Ouyang do?
His prestige was mainly in the scholarly community, and most of the people in this community came from the south.”
Pang Yu knew that the general of the north was the scholar of the south. Many of the scholars came from the south.
"En, what Marquis An Le said makes sense, but I'm not sure yet. He would only be able to determine it after he found out the truth.”
Bao Zheng said.
"Alright, I'll let Old Hei investigate this matter slowly. I have other things to do."
Of course, there was something. The matter of Wen Mo Xuan and Qi Xilian had not been resolved yet!
As they were talking, a loud shout came from outside.
"Consort Dowager has arrived ~"
Then, Consort Zheng and her brother Zheng Ning walked in.
"We welcome the Imperial Consort ~"
Bao Zheng quickly stood up, and Pang Yu also stood up to offer his assistance. He was trying to convey that there were so many people anyway, so it was likely that Grand Consort Zheng did not notice him.
"Bao Zheng, this widow has come today for a matter.”
"Please instruct me, Consort Dowager ~"
Bao Zheng bowed and said.
"Come in ~"
Imperial Consort Zheng tilted her head slightly and said to the people behind her. The Courtesan Belle of Yuxian Brothel, Die Yuxuan, walked in from outside. Pang Yu was a little surprised. He didn't expect that this consort would really care about the affairs of the women in the brothel. He had previously heard that this consort had been chanting scriptures and worshipping Buddha in Cian Palace. Now, it seemed that this was true.
"Bao Zheng, this woman's name is Butterfly Whisper Pavilion. She has grievances to complain to you. She found aijia before, but aijia has not been in charge for many years, so I'll entrust this matter to you.”
Imperial Consort Zheng said.
"Yes, I will do as you say. Since there is injustice, I will do my best.”
"En, then aijia will return to the palace ~"
As she spoke, Grand Consort Zheng swept her gaze across the room. She saw Pang Yu and smiled slightly."Aijia thanks Marquis An Le.
"Consort Dowager is too polite.”
Pang Yu smiled faintly.
After Imperial Consort Zheng and the others left, Old Man Ouyang also left. Only Bao Zheng, Pang Yu, Zhan Zhao, Gongsun Ce, Wang Chao, Ma Han, and Butterfly Whisper Pavilion were left.
"Blackie Bao, I'll be going back first. There are still people waiting for me outside. You can take your time investigating this case. I also have a case that hasn't been solved.”
As he spoke, he stood up and stretched.
"Oh? Lord Marquis still has a case?"
Bao Zheng was curious. At this moment, Zhan Zhao whispered into Bao Zheng's ear about Qi Xilian.
Bao Zheng's face turned from black to red.
"This is really going too far. It's a heinous crime. Lord Marquis can go without worry. If there is anything you need, just send someone to Kaifeng Prefecture. This prefecture will be waiting for you at any time ~"
Bao Zheng stood up and said.
"En, I know!"
As he was about to leave, the Butterfly Whisper Pavilion knelt in front of him.
"I beg Lord Marquis to be a commoner's daughter."
" Get lost, what the hell…"
Bao Zheng was a little stunned when he saw this scene. Zhan Zhaocai whispered at the side,"Earlier, this woman from the brothel didn't look for Lord Marquis, but for the Imperial Concubine. Lord Marquis doesn't wish to be a busybody."
Bao Zheng nodded and did not say anything. Pang Yu was not some official. He would interfere if he wanted to and would not interfere if he did not want to.
"If that's the case, then tell me quickly if you have any grievances ~"
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When he came out of Kaifeng Mansion, he saw Qi Xilian waiting outside.
"Let's go ~ Let's return to the Grand Preceptor Residence.”
Pang Yu brought Qi Xi Lian back to the Grand Preceptor's Residence and sat down in his own courtyard. Qi Xi Lian knelt on the ground.
"Brother, have some tea ~"
Qin Xianglian placed a cup of tea beside Pang Yu and said with a smile.
"Is there anything important at home these few days?”
Pang Yu asked with a smile.
"Other than you angering godfather, there's nothing else.”
Qin Xianglian rolled her eyes at him as she spoke. This made Pang Yu smile awkwardly, as if he had angered his father these few days.
" You go ahead with your work. I'll go down first."
After Qin Xianglian left, Pang Yu turned to look at Qi Xilian.
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