Yuan Lai asked: "What? Is it a rumor?"
Su Wu Ming pondered in his heart and excused himself:
"This subordinate indeed acted on his own accord and assigned nineteen of my men to the Jin Wu Wei, please punish this subordinate."
Yuan Lai waved his hand and sighed:
"Oh, it's not your fault! Lu Ling Feng is the Crown Prince's confidant, he came to request men, who dares to refuse?
I saw those men, none of them were injured, my concern is you!"
"Me?"
"Yes."
"I drank too much last night and went to sleep early, did I miss something?" Su Wu Ming deliberately probed.
Yuan Lai smiled:
"Nonsense, last night I saw all the Chang'an County catchers going out, so I came here to look for you! You weren't here at all!
Did you lead a group to investigate the Ghost Market?
My dear brother! We are brothers, yet you keep secrets from me!"
Su Wu Ming showed a troubled expression:
"Oh, this subordinate dares not! It's just that I investigated the Ghost Market twice, there was no progress in the case, not a single clue, and I almost lost my life, I'm really ashamed to say it!"
Yuan Lai comforted him:
"I have been the Chang'an County Magistrate for many years, and I have had six County Lieutenants under me, all of whom were promoted except for Wu Da Qi. But in terms of talent and courage, none of them are as good as you."
Su Wu Ming quickly shook his head.
Zheng Qing, who was watching all this from the shadows, could only feel sarcasm in his heart.
Does Yuan Lai think his plan is flawless?
Normally, the County Lieutenant investigates a case, and you, the County Magistrate, turn a blind eye. Why are you here making a fuss?
With such intelligence, it's easy for you to mess things up for the Emperor! You cannot be spared!
Meanwhile, Yuan Lai said inside:
"You were personally recommended to the capital by the Princess, and you are fearless in investigating cases, personally involved, your future is limitless!
You should support this foolish elder brother more in the future!"
After saying this, he politely bowed and saluted.
Su Wu Ming quickly said:
"The County Magistrate is joking, this subordinate is willing to always follow the County Magistrate, and will always obey the County Magistrate's orders!"
Yuan Lai and Su Wu Ming exchanged smiles, everything was unspoken.
After a while, when Yuan Lai had walked away, Zheng Qing returned.
"Did someone come just now?"
Su Wu Ming didn't hide it:
"The County Magistrate came."
"Oh, the County Magistrate came here early in the morning without any hesitation, what was he doing?"
"We went to the Ghost Market to investigate last night, and he heard about it, so he came to inquire."
Zheng Qing said unintentionally:
"The County Magistrate's legs are inconvenient, but he still works hard and has been the County Magistrate in Chang'an for many years, he is truly a good official!"
Su Wu Ming pondered.
The two of them sat down and continued to collate the information obtained from the Ghost Market.
Su Wu Ming seemed to have thought of something and suddenly leaned over mysteriously:
"Zheng Yu Shi, last night I heard the Zhong Lang Jiang say that you took a woman to the Ghost Market?"
Zheng Qing didn't try to hide it:
"Why is Su County Lieutenant curious about this?"
Su Wu Ming showed a sly smile:
"Naturally, I was just curious. Before, I thought that with Zheng Yu Shi's upright character, perhaps you wouldn't have any romantic relationships before you achieved fame and fortune."
Zheng Qing brushed his sleeve:
"Su County Lieutenant, your words are wrong. The ancients said that there are three unfilial acts, the greatest of which is to have no descendants. At our age, establishing a career is one thing, but considering marriage is not too early.
Besides, she's just a friend of mine, Su County Lieutenant, you don't need to be curious anymore."
Su Wu Ming bowed: "If that's the case, then this subordinate was presumptuous."
At that moment, a low and intermittent snoring sound came from inside.
Zheng Qing said deliberately:
"Perhaps Su County Lieutenant is hiding a beautiful woman? Just listening to the snoring, Su County Lieutenant's preferences are really unique."
Su Wu Ming panicked and pulled Zheng Qing inside.
He kicked the sleeping Fei Ji Shi awake.
"Hmm? It's already daylight? Oh, I told you I wouldn't stay here, yet you insisted on keeping me!"
But when he saw Zheng Qing beside him with sleepy eyes, he immediately sat up with a start:
"Zheng Yu Shi? It's really you!"
He stepped forward and grabbed Zheng Qing tightly:
"I was reckless last time, I didn't know you were investigating the case, and I even said you were a ghost, please don't blame me, Zheng Yu Shi!"
Zheng Qing smiled:
"Where are you coming from, Fei Shen Yi? After all, we just met, and there are many misunderstandings, it's understandable! I didn't expect you to know Su County Lieutenant, what a coincidence!"
Su Wu Ming was surprised:
"I didn't expect that Zheng Yu Shi had risked his life to investigate the case, going to the Ghost Market alone. Such determination, Su Wu Ming admires you!"
Zheng Qing inwardly slandered, No reputation points gained, what are you talking about?
It's just a matter of appearances and polite words!
He said with a smile:
"Su County Lieutenant, although we haven't interacted much, you should know what kind of person Zheng is. If we keep saying these polite things, then it's being distant."
Su Wu Ming quickly bowed: "I dare not!"
Zheng Qing was curious:
"How come Fei Shen Yi is with you? Did you meet in the Ghost Market last night?"
Su Wu Ming nodded:
"To be honest, Fei Ji Shi really lives up to the name of Divine Doctor. He actually knows the origin of this Soul Revival Incense!"
Zheng Qing asked:
"Is that so? Then what is the origin of this Soul Revival Incense?"
Su Wu Ming smiled: "This is also the reason I came to find Zheng Yu Shi. It is said that the backyard of the West Market Supervisor Kang Yuan Li has many rare flowers and plants. Why don't we go and take a look."
Zheng Qing nodded:
"Then let's go together."
The three of them went to the West Market Supervisor's office, but when they got there, they found that the place was empty.
The servant said with a hint of apology:
"Su County Lieutenant, Zheng Yu Shi, Kang Da Ren is out patrolling the market and hasn't returned yet. I'll go and call him."
Su Wu Ming waved his hand:
"No need to bother, we'll wait for him inside."
Fei Ji Shi, who was dressed as a catcher, was brought by the two of them and reluctantly walked inside.
The servant didn't want the two of them to go to the backyard and suggested several times:
"Your Excellencies, why don't you wait in the hall?"
"What? Is there something untoward in there?" Zheng Qing's tone was stern.
The servant, fearing Zheng Qing's status, immediately said:
"It's not that, it's just that Kang Shi Ling doesn't like others touching his flowers and plants. I'm afraid Shi Ling will be angry."
Zheng Qing walked to the backyard:
"I like flowers and plants!"
Saying that, he reached out and picked one.
The servant exclaimed, but Zheng Qing was faster and had already held a few bright flowers in his hands.
The servant's face instantly turned pale:
"It's over, it's over, the flowers and plants here, the adult said, absolutely cannot be touched by anyone!
But I failed to guard them, Shi Ling will definitely punish me for my negligence when he comes back!"
Zheng Qing handed the flowers and plants to Fei Shen Yi and said calmly:
"Is that so? Then according to you, these flowers and plants are very special? Are they some kind of evil thing?"
The servant just shook his head, his face ashen, as if he had foreseen something terrible.
Then, they walked to the entrance of the Supervisor's office.
Kang Yuan Li had just arrived, and the servant immediately stepped forward and said:
"Please forgive this servant, I really tried to stop them, but Su County Lieutenant and Zheng Yu Shi..."
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