Chapter 743 Huo Ju Investigates a Case (I)
When the two of them walked through the inner hall of the brothel, Tang Li suddenly saw a familiar figure and couldn't help but stop.
I saw the handsome and flamboyant young man surrounded by several women who were much taller than him, and they were in a very intimate posture.
The young man was Tangli's second brother Huo Ju.
Could it be that because Gu Huaijin and Bai Muyang got married one after another, leaving him a single dog, he gave up on himself and started visiting brothels?
But there are so many brothels and so many beautiful girls in the capital, why did Huo Ju choose to go to such a remote place? Moreover, the women around him were not only old, but also very ugly. Some of them had thick lips, some had small eyes, and one had thin hair.
Huo Ju was stimulated and his aesthetic taste became so different?
"Sir, let the sisters accompany you tonight." The women rushed to lean towards Huo Ju.
It was rare for such a good-looking guest to come to their building, and they were reluctant to let him go.
"I don't have that much money..." Huo Ju said, with an expression that said, 'Let me go, I don't have any money.'
"Well, since you're such a good-looking guy, we'll just take your share of the money."
"Actually... I didn't bring any money..." Huo Ju tried to break free from the crowd of women, but was pulled back.
"Well, let's just consider it as a night of wasted work." As they said this, they rushed to touch Huo Ju's face.
Perhaps sensing Tangli's gaze, Huo Ju also looked over and winked at Tangli.
Sister, save me...
"Husband, what does his look mean?" Tang Li asked.
"Don't disturb him?" Wei Qing explained tentatively.
"Oh, let's go then." Tang Li said understandingly.
As they talked, they walked out of the brothel.
Leaving Huo Ju with two heartless backs.
Ho Ju, who hoped his sister could help him out, said: ...
Huo Ju found the right opportunity, made an excuse that he was going to the toilet, pushed the troublesome girls aside, and rushed out.
Tang Li and Wei Qing had just stepped onto the carriage and sat down when a man rushed in from outside the carriage and sat down opposite them.
Tang Li looked at Huo Ju's disheveled clothes and sighed, "The world is going downhill."
"Don't get me wrong! I'm not here to visit a brothel!" Huo Ju said hurriedly.
"Then what are you here for?" Tang Li asked curiously.
"I'm here to investigate a case." Huo Ju said.
Investigating a case? When did Huo Ju, a playboy, ever do anything serious? And why did he investigate a case? Why did he end up in a brothel?
Tang Li's face was full of confusion, and he obviously doubted the truthfulness of Huo Ju's words.
"Sister, this matter is also related to my brother-in-law." Huo Ju said, patting Wei Qing on the shoulder.
To be honest, this period was the most glorious time for Huo Ju.
The powerful regent turned out to be his brother-in-law!
In Beijing, there are countless playboys who envy him!
Even his father looked at him with favor every day and stopped beating him!
It all goes back to him adopting Tangli as his sister, which was simply the smartest move he had ever made in his life.
Is Huo Ju's visit to the brothel related to her husband?
Tang Li's gaze fell on Wei Qing.
Wei Qing's body froze, and he quickly patted Huo Ju: "Don't pause when speaking, finish what you are saying."
Huo Ju's shoulder was almost numb from being slapped, so he rubbed it. "It's just that the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court were always fighting over cases, and their responsibilities were unclear. Then my brother-in-law strictly divided the responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He also established a special agency outside the Three Judicial Departments called the 'Inspectorate's Office. This Inspectorate's Office specializes in solving strange and unsolved cases. They're also very eclectic when recruiting people. They don't need to be born into an aristocratic family or have a reputation for success, as long as they have the ability."
Huo Ju held his head high and patted his chest: "Your brother entered the Patrol Division based on his real ability."
Tang Li looked at Wei Qing and asked curiously, "What is my brother Huo's true ability?"
Huo Ju pricked up his ears, waiting for the praise from his regent brother-in-law...
"He's a dandy boy who's idle. Give him something to do so he doesn't harm society," Wei Qing said.
Huo Ju: "..."Brother-in-law, I'll give you another chance, say it again.
"He's a dandy young man who knows a lot of people. He knows all sorts of people in the capital and is familiar with the city, which is also a skill." Wei Qing continued.
Huo Ju: Okay, he reluctantly accepted this ability.
Tang Li looked at him and said, "Brother Huo, what case are you investigating this time? How did your investigation lead you to a brothel?"
"This time, we're trying to catch a serial killer, nicknamed the 'Skinning Demon.' He specializes in skinning prostitutes in brothels. He previously operated in the Jiangnan area, where he skinned two courtesans. His methods are extremely cruel." Huo Ju lowered his voice and continued, "Recently, we received news that the Skinning Demon had come to the capital. I took on this case, and I suspect he'll definitely target the prostitutes in the capital's brothels. I'm very familiar with the brothels in the city's downtown area, but not so much with the ones in the suburbs, so I came to take a look."
Huo Ju paused and continued, "According to my investigation, the Skinning Demon is definitely not interested in this brothel. He has very high requirements for human skin, and no one in this brothel meets the requirements."
Tangli nodded. So that's how it is.
"I must catch this skinning monster and see who can still say that I am a playboy and incompetent." Huo Ju said, and glanced at Wei Qing, obviously talking to him.
"Oh, let's wait and see." Wei Qing said.
Wei Qing's disbelieving attitude further aroused Huo Ju's fighting spirit. Huo Ju clenched his fists and said, "Just wait and see."
He will definitely find out and let everyone know that he is not a playboy, but a real capable person!
When he becomes famous all over the world, will the girl he met at Walter White's wedding also notice him?
After that glimpse, he never found the girl. It was like a dream, like an illusion.
However, Huo Ju always felt that it was not a dream and that the girl really existed.
Huo Ju took Tang Li and Wei Qing's carriage back to the downtown area of the capital and got off the carriage.
"Brother-in-law, just wait and see."
Tang Li looked at Huo Ju's fighting spirit and couldn't help but smile.
In the novel, Huo Ju was framed and died tragically by Gu Ying. Now, he is doing well and has a goal. He lives as brightly as the sun. How wonderful.
Tang Li once again felt that Zhu Chunjiao deserved such an end and got what she deserved!
After Huo Ju got off the carriage, he went to the restaurant, where his drinking buddies had already prepared wine and food for him.
The two of them drank wine, and the drinking buddies chatted about the latest news in the capital.
"Mr. Huo, have you heard? A girl has come to Zhaihua Tower. She is extremely beautiful, unparalleled in the world. The kind of beauty that makes you unable to walk at first sight." The drinking buddy said with a lewd look on his face.
This incident attracted Huo Ju's attention.
"Have you seen it?" Huo Ju asked curiously.
"It's so mysterious. I haven't even seen it. I've only heard about it."
"Tsk, this must be a brothel trying to hype her up. They first said she was peerless, but it turns out she's just a common woman." Huo Ju said deliberately.
"Hey, I heard this girl is making her debut tonight. Why don't we go and see her?" said the drinking buddy. "Because of this future courtesan, tickets to the Flower Picking Tower are incredibly hard to come by. I just happened to have two tickets. Let's go."
Huo Ju rolled his eyes, but looked reluctant: "Okay then..."
"Hey, you're still pretending, kid." His drinking buddy elbowed him, looking like he saw through him. "A while ago, you said you wanted to get down to business, but business is hard, right? Eating and drinking is the easiest and most enjoyable way to be happy."
Huo Ju didn't say anything, he was just doing his job! He would definitely make them look at him with new eyes!
As night falls and lanterns light up, the capital city takes on a different kind of prosperity.
Huo Ju and his drinking buddies looked like playboys. As soon as they stepped into the gate of Zhaihua Tower, they were led in.
This Zhaihualou is indeed one of the best brothels in the capital. It is different from other brothels in that it is not so tacky. The guides are dressed like ladies from noble families and behave in an elegant manner, not at all frivolous.
"My two lords, this is your place."
Huo Ju and his drinking buddies sat down there.
It was a good spot, right in the center, facing the stands.
Huo Ju and his friends arrived early enough, but the others arrived even earlier, so the seats were basically full.
Apparently, this new girl is very popular.
Huo Ju and his drinking buddies ate melon seeds, waiting for the future courtesan to make her appearance.
As the sound of stringed instruments began to sound, a veiled woman gracefully landed on the stands. The woman was dressed in white, tall, with black hair like clouds, eyebrows like distant ink, eyes like autumn water, clean and bright, like a fairy who had fallen into the mortal world, extremely cold and beautiful.
All the men in the audience were stunned. Huo Ju's eyes widened as he felt that the pair of eyes like autumn water were particularly familiar.
So familiar.
Appeared in his dreams countless times.
His heart was pounding, and he had the urge to rush over and tear off the veil to see if it was the girl he had been dreaming about at the wedding banquet that day!
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