Chapter 1021 The Mediocre
The birth date and time that Wen Jiucheng just gave was false.
As a person of the Taoist school, he knew how important the birth date was and would never easily tell people he was not familiar with.
Therefore, he deliberately used a fake birth date to test the other party.
As for this fake birth date and time, he actually saw it on a tablet when he went to the Fang Family Ancestral Hall. He didn't remember who it belonged to, but since it was written on the tablet, the owner of the birth date and time must have died long ago.
This happens to coincide with the results calculated by the old immortal.
Wen Jiucheng didn't know whether this was a simple coincidence or the old immortal really had some abilities.
But no matter which one it is, Wen Jiucheng has no intention of revealing the eldest senior brother's birth date to outsiders.
He seemed to be trying hard to recall it, then sighed helplessly.
"I'm sorry, I don't remember his birth date very clearly, maybe I remembered it wrong."
Because of his words, Shang Kui immediately slowed down his expression and moved his right hand away from the hilt of the knife.
The atmosphere also eased.
The old immortal smiled and said, "Young friend, would you like to think about it carefully again?"
Wen Jiucheng shook his head and said, "Forget it. We won't waste your time. Let's stop here today. Thank you for your trouble."
The old immortal asked, "Aren't you going to stay and have a vegetarian meal before leaving?"
Jian Shujie also said: "The vegetarian food at Zizai Temple is very famous. It's a rare opportunity for you two to come here. It would be a pity if you don't try it."
Wen Jiucheng still shook his head and politely declined.
The old immortal couldn't force him to stay any longer, so he reminded him, "Remember to take the banknotes with you."
One hundred taels is not a small amount, it is enough for Shang Kui's half-year salary. He didn't dare to give away such a large sum of money casually as a favor.
He took back the banknote magnanimously and saluted with his hands clasped together.
"I am sorry for bothering you today. Please forgive me, Taoist priest. We will visit you again when we are free another day."
The old immortal also stood up and said, "I will definitely prepare a bed for you to come."
He personally escorted the two of them out of the room.
After Wen Jiucheng and Shang Kui left Zizai Temple, they returned to the inn along the same route.
When they arrived at the inn, it was time for lunch.
While eating, Wen Jiucheng said to Shang Kui.
"Send someone to inquire about the matter at the County Governor's Mansion this afternoon."
Shang Kui looked puzzled: "Why are you snooping into the county governor's office for no reason?"
Wen Jiucheng: "You will know when the time comes."
The Yulin Guards spent the entire afternoon investigating and did not return until it was completely dark.
They summarized the information they had obtained and reported it to Shang Kui.
When Shang Kui came to find Wen Jiucheng, Wen Jiucheng was reading a book in the room.
When he saw Shang Kui coming, he put down the book, motioned for him to sit down, and poured him a cup of hot tea.
Shang Kui didn't know how to taste tea, so he drank it all in one gulp like a cow chewing a peony.
Wen Jiucheng picked up the teacup and sipped it slowly.
Shang Kui smacked his lips and said.
"Yulin Guards have inquired about it, and it turns out that County Magistrate Jian's reputation in the local area is not particularly good, but it is not particularly bad either.
He usually accepts gifts from others.
He is a little greedy and a bit materialistic, but it is still within controllable range.
He was quite loyal to the court, liked to smooth things over, was kind to the people, and didn't put on airs.
In short, there are many minor problems, but no major problems have been found yet, so I can barely be considered a mediocre person."
Wen Jiucheng: "How is his family situation?"
Shang Kui stroked his chin and said as he recalled.
"His parents passed away a few years ago. He has a son and a daughter, both legitimate. His son is studying away from home, and his daughter has married and moved to another place. They are not in Fufeng City now."
Wen Jiucheng: "That is to say, besides him, the only person in his family is his wife?"
Shang Kui: "That should be the case. I heard that County Magistrate Jian and his wife have a deep relationship. Now that the county magistrate's wife is seriously ill, County Magistrate Jian still sticks with her and seeks medical treatment everywhere, and even uses the method of praying to gods and Buddhas. It should be difficult for such a couple with such deep love to have other people come between them."
He paused here, a look of emotion on his face.
"I didn't expect that County Magistrate Jian, who looks like a mercenary man, is so deeply in love with his first wife. It's true that we can't judge a person by appearance."
Wen Jiucheng casually echoed, "Well, people have two sides."
Shang Kui asked, "What do you want to do by asking these questions?"
Wen Jiucheng: "Nothing, I just want to know what kind of person County Magistrate Jian is."
Shang Kui was still confused.
He didn't understand why Wen Jiucheng suddenly became curious about Jian Shujie's affairs?
These two people had no connection with each other before, and they were totally unrelated!
Wen Jiucheng: "Let's leave the city tomorrow."
Shang Kui was surprised: "We haven't found Doctor Fang yet! If we leave the city tomorrow, what will happen to Doctor Fang?"
Wen Jiucheng said helplessly: "We have tried our best and have looked everywhere we can. We really can't find anyone. Instead of wasting time here, why not look somewhere else? Maybe Doctor Fang has left Fufeng City and gone somewhere else?"
Shang Kui was still a little hesitant: "But the Imperial Concubine said that Doctor Fang is in Fufeng City."
Wen Jiucheng: "Maybe she made a mistake."
Shang Kui wanted to say something else, but he saw Wen Jiucheng secretly winking at him while lowering his head to drink tea.
Shang Kui understood the meaning of that look——
That was his cue to stop talking.
Shang Kui's mind was working rapidly.
Mr. Wen suddenly stopped him from speaking, obviously because he was worried about something.
Thinking about what happened before, Shang Kui quickly came to the conclusion that someone was secretly monitoring them!
There are Yulin guards outside the door, so it must be safe. The windows are open, and this is the second floor. There is a busy street downstairs. If someone climbs up to the second floor to peek, they will definitely be discovered by passers-by on the street.
Then, the only place to hide people is the roof!
Shang Kui subconsciously wanted to look up, but Wen Jiucheng coughed twice.
"Ahem! My throat doesn't feel right. Maybe I caught a cold."
Shang Kui suppressed the urge to look up and asked with concern, "Do you want a doctor to take a look at you?"
Wen Jiucheng waved his hand: "No, it's just a minor problem. I should be fine after a good sleep."
Shang Kui stood up and said, "Then you should have a good rest. I won't disturb you."
He declined Wen Jiucheng's offer of farewell and walked straight out of the room, not forgetting to close the door behind him.
Wen Jiucheng was the only one left in the room.
He called the waiter to clear the teapot and cups on the table, then he simply washed up, blew out the oil lamp, and went to bed.
There was a night breeze blowing, making a slight sound.
A black shadow flashed past the open window and soon disappeared into the night.
Wen Jiucheng, who had fallen asleep, opened his eyes silently again.
He took out a piece of paper that smelled of incense ash from his sleeve.
This was the note he took out from the incense burner in the Shifu Temple, and it was also the clue left for him by his eldest brother.
Unfolding the note, there were only three words on it——
County Magistrate's Office.
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