Chapter 86 86 Shi Mansion
Shi Zheng is ten years older than Shi Rong. Shi Rong married late, but Shi Zheng married very early.
His wife Fang Niao came from a scholarly family, but was just an ordinary woman from a small family. Before Shi Zheng entered the court, their statuses were just right for each other.
Later, Shi Zheng rose to higher positions but never abandoned his wife, which became a legend in Beijing.
Su Yan first recorded the accounts of Shi Zheng's family.
Liang Yi said: "Although I don't have a deep impression of my uncle, I often hear people mention him. He was the prime minister and had the pride of a scholar. At that time, Zhao Mingde's power was much greater than it is now, and it was not easy for civil servants who were unwilling to take sides."
All of Shi Pei's brothers who served as officials in the court had a good reputation.
Su Yan just nodded without saying anything, occasionally asking a few questions, "Where's Shi Lin?"
Liang Yi said: "I noticed that you are particularly interested in Shi Lin."
Su Yan secretly observed Shi Yangui, "I heard from the maid that Shi Lin looks like Pan An, he is a handsome man."
"The handsome man has already eloped with someone else," Liang Yi said, "He's old enough to be your father, so don't ask."
Su Yan: “…”
Seeing Liang Yi's earnest look, it seemed that he was really afraid that Su Yan would take the wrong path, Su Yan resisted the urge to secretly scold him.
Shi Yangui did not respond from beginning to end.
Su Yan felt upset and deliberately asked, "Can I continue investigating?"
Shi Yangui said: "In my opinion, there is actually nothing to hide."
That's a strange thing to say.
Su Yan seemed to know why he was so strange, but there was a thick fog between them, and Su Yan couldn't figure it out for a while.
Several people quickly searched the abandoned yard.
Apart from some women's jewelry and clothes, there was no other miscellaneous items in the yard.
Su Yan walked to the next courtyard.
Halfway through the walk, I vaguely heard footsteps and sobbing.
Then the man began to comfort her in a low voice.
Shi Yangui's footsteps were already light, and Liang Yi had learned the Six Arts to some extent, so Su Yan subconsciously lightened his footsteps, and the three of them walked past without anyone noticing.
This place happens to connect two courtyards. In the center of the courtyard there is a strange rock that is twice taller than a human.
There were flowers and plants growing on the strange rock, and the two men were behind the rock.
Su Yan and Liang Yi leaned forward at the same time and looked over with great interest.
Choosing this time to meet is most likely a tryst.
If it is a secret meeting, it should not be seen by others.
If you can't see anyone...
Liang Yi has something exciting to watch.
Su Yan clapped his hands first, "Third Young Master, you really are... infatuated."
The two people having a tryst were Shi Yanli and Yu Xian.
Yu Xian immediately let go of Shi Yanli's hand and stepped back in panic, "It's not like that, I just..."
"Don't worry," Su Yan said generously, "I don't care much about your affairs and won't tell anyone else."
Shi Yanli was also a little panicked, "Really?"
Su Yan said: "As long as I get the benefits, I will never tell anyone else."
Shi Yanli looked embarrassed, "I don't have much silver..."
"Vulgar, so vulgar," Su Yan said, "In the Third Young Master's mind, am I this kind of person?"
Shi Yanli was even more confused.
Yes, that's the kind of person.
But of course he didn't dare say it in front of Su Yan.
Su Yan advised earnestly: "I am actually considering the Third Young Master and Miss Yu Xian. I am afraid that you will worry that I will tell others, so I proposed the exchange. This way, you and I can both rest assured, right?"
Liang Yi: “…”
His good brother became a little thicker-skinned.
It's obvious that she wants benefits!
Shi Yangui stood at the back and watched silently.
What Shi Yanli was most worried about was Shi Yangui.
He is only two years younger than Shi Yangui, but every time he sees him, he feels fear from the bottom of his heart.
Everything they faced was very different.
When Shi Yanli was old enough to only compose poetry and prose, Shi Yangui's hands were already stained with the blood of countless people.
Shi Yanli was about to agree to Su Yan when he heard Yu Xian say, "Of course I believe in Miss Su. Jingrong was able to survive thanks to Miss Su."
Shi Yanli: "..."
Su Yan: “…”
After all, it was too sincere.
Shi Yanli quickly tried to smooth things over, "Miss Su, please feel free to speak."
Su Yan didn't try to make up for it. She was afraid that Yu Xian would say a few more words, as if she was greedy.
Su Yan said: "I want to ask the Third Young Master about someone."
"Who?"
"Shi Lin, your fourth uncle," Su Yan said, "it would be best if there is a portrait."
Shi Yanli asked in confusion: "Miss Su knows my fourth uncle?"
Su Yan said: "It's not what I want."
Liang Yi was also very curious, "Who is that..."
Su Yan pushed Liang Yi out, "It's the little prince who wants it."
Liang Yi: "...Alas, I want it so badly. My biggest wish since I grew up is to see Fourth Uncle's face."
The courtyard was extremely quiet.
The sound of leaves falling on the bluestone slabs could be heard clearly.
Shi Yangui's reaction was flat. Shi Yanli was stunned for a long time before he said, "Uh, Your Highness wants Fourth Uncle's portrait? Your Highness...you haven't married yet?"
This sentence sounds weird when put together.
Liang Yi didn't figure out what was wrong for a moment, so he nodded vigorously, "I want it very much."
Shi Yanli: "..."
It seems like something extraordinary has been discovered.
Shi Yanli said, "After Fourth Uncle passed away, Grandmother was extremely sad and suffered a serious illness. Later, she asked a painter to paint a picture for her. Grandmother should have a portrait of Fourth Uncle."
Su Yan nodded, "Then the little prince will get what he wants."
Shi Yanli: "..."
Doesn’t it seem good?
Shi Yanli stood there without moving.
Su Yan didn't move either.
"Miss Su?"
Su Yan said: "Let's go."
Shi Yanli was surprised, "Go get it now?"
"Nothing, aren't you meeting now?"
Shi Yanli: “…Okay.”
Because of Jingrong's incident, Yu Xian was full of gratitude towards Su Yan and had a good impression of him. She walked to Su Yan and asked with concern: "Miss Su, do you want to stay and continue investigating the case? Miss Su must be careful and don't walk alone."
Su Yan said: "The Shi Mansion should be relatively safe, the detectives are all here."
Yu Xian shook her head and said, "It's useless even if the constable is here."
Su Yan became interested, "Did you see anyone suspicious?"
"That's not the case, it's just that there seems to be something unclean in the mansion," Yu Xian said embarrassedly, "I told the Third Young Master, but he didn't believe me. Miss Su, please don't make fun of me, I'm really scared."
Liang Yi asked: "Are you saying that the Shi Mansion is haunted? Really? Where?"
He looked around, as if he was eager to see a ghost.
Yuxian said: "I was transferred to a yard without an owner to do errands, and I always heard strange noises at night."
"How?"
"I can't explain it, it was just ding-dong-dong. My sister who was cleaning with me said she had seen a female ghost with disheveled hair floating in the yard. I didn't believe it at first, so I kept watch with her. I didn't expect to actually see one."
Su Yan asked: "Did you encounter a female ghost in Shi Mansion?"
Yu Xian said: "I didn't know if it was a man or a woman. Her hair was very long and I couldn't see her face clearly. She passed by in a flash and I couldn't catch up with her."
Liang Yi's expression had changed. He hid behind Su Yan and said fearfully, "Is there really a ghost? Isn't it someone playing tricks?"
Shi Yanli said helplessly: "Why do you have to play tricks? I think Yu Xian just saw it wrong. I told her several times, but she didn't believe it."
Liang Yi looked at Su Yan, "Could it be that this ghost was the one who harmed the old lady?"
Su Yan certainly didn't believe in ghosts and gods, so she asked, "Can you take us to the haunted place to have a look?"
"We're going to catch a ghost?!" Liang Yi's eyes darkened, "Can we defeat it?"
Shi Yanli was worried that Shi Yangui might be dissatisfied, so he reminded Su Yan in a low voice, "We still need Second Brother's consent before we can..."
Su Yan frowned and looked at Shi Yangui.
Shi Yangui said: "Please lead the way. Don't walk too fast. Come behind me."
The second half of the sentence was directed to Su Yan.
Su Yan had no objection. She was indeed not as good as Shi Yangui in fighting.
Shi Yanli looked at the two of them in surprise.
My second brother is surprisingly obedient.
He seemed to be concerned about the coroner girl. Could it be that he...
Shi Yanli looked at Yu Xian again, and his anxious heart suddenly felt relieved.
Second brother!
Him too!
No problem!
There is an empty courtyard opposite the courtyard where Yuxian currently lives. It is located in a remote area and it takes more than ten minutes to walk to it.
There aren't many people living around here, and few people come here often. Yu Xian was targeted and thrown here.
The other servants here were all punished after committing crimes, and most of them will leave again.
When he saw Yu Xian's simple living quarters, he remembered Shi Yanli's timid attitude, and Su Yan felt sorry for Yu Xian.
It's really risky to put your future on a man.
It doesn't seem like Yu Xian stayed with Shi Yanli just for the money.
Su Yan couldn't help but remind Yu Xian a few words, "Fashion Book already knows about your affairs. You should think more about yourself. If the Third Young Master lets you down, you might..."
Yu Xian looked at Shi Yanli with a smile on her lips, "He treats me very well."
Hearing this, Su Yan shook his head.
The few of them quickly walked to the haunted yard.
This place is different from other uninhabited courtyards. You can see weeds as soon as you reach the gate, and the gate is locked with a heavy chain.
Su Yan asked curiously: "Who lives here and why is it sealed?"
Shi Yanli frowned, "I'm not sure, no one has lived here. Second brother, do you remember?"
Shi Yangui shook his head.
Liang Yi was worried that there was a ghost and wanted to hide behind Shi Yangui, but Su Yan was standing behind Shi Yangui.
Liang Yi said: "Stand over there."
Shi Yangui frowned and looked over.
Liang Yi: "..., I'll stand outside for a while."
well!
Brothers weren’t like this before!
Su Yan said, "We need to ask an old man in the Shi Mansion first. Maybe someone was imprisoned there before. I see that the other courtyards are not locked."
Shi Yanli said: "I seldom come here. I did come here when I was a kid, but it was locked at that time. I remember my mother reminded me not to go near this place."
"Madam, do you know this place?"
Shi Yanli nodded, "But mother should have rested. She was frightened today."
"Of course I'm scared," Liang Yi said, "When I saw the old lady was ill, I didn't even find a doctor in time. What was I thinking? Did I think others couldn't see it?"
Shi Yanli said awkwardly: "Mother just, she just..."
Su Yan tugged at Shi Yangui's sleeve and asked, "Want to go in and take a look?"
Shi Yangui nodded and walked forward to check the chain.
"New."
Su Yan followed closely behind Shi Yangui, "The weeds at the door have been trampled down. Someone has been here recently. Miss Yuxian, do you usually come here?"
Yu Xian shook her head, "The matron in charge didn't allow us to come."
"The maids and servants won't come, and neither will you. Who else can come?"
Liang Yi's face turned pale. "Is it a female ghost?"
Su Yan smiled and said, "Your Highness is afraid of ghosts?"
"I'm not afraid," Liang Yi straightened his chest and raised his head, "I... I'm just worried that you'll get hurt!"
Su Yan said: "You go in first, I'll wait for you outside, this way you won't get hurt."
Liang Yi: “…”
He huddled behind Su Yan and said, "I'm afraid you'll worry about me, so let's go in together."
As he spoke, Shi Yan had already opened the iron lock.
Liang Yi was surprised: "You..."
Shi Yangui threw away the wire and said, "It's not difficult to solve."
Liang Yi said: "Why don't you go get the key?"
Isn't this the Shifu? ?
Shi Yangui: "..."
I'm used to it.
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