Whether he was willing to imprison himself in the dungeon or was worried about being lynched by others, Zhang San did not want to spend time trying to figure out what Yuan Ergou was thinking. In his mind, as long as the kite with a broken string was still in his hand, it was enough.
Even though Dou Su had told him not to delve into the Li Jia Sui Bu case, but given Zhang San's tough attitude, how could he allow any unruly elements to lurk around him?
Furthermore, because the appointed strangers were not allowed to leave without an imperial decree, Zhang San’s status as a natural disaster might have to start from here. This was also the reason why he concealed it from Li Lianmeng in the first place.
"Don't you have any information about the Li family's case?"
With Dou Su's deliberate warning, it was naturally impossible for Zhang San to access the files through official channels. Based on this situation, he could only place his hopes on Gu Xuanyan.
Fortunately, she never let herself down.
"After you left, I deliberately collected information about the Li family and the Sui Bu case. Facts have proved that Dou Su did not lie to you about the confidentiality level. Throughout the entire Zhenjiang Prefecture, the only person who has the right to mobilize this file is Dou Su."
"But there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. As long as you are willing to investigate, you will naturally gain something. Since you can't find any information from the official or alien circles, you might as well try to investigate in another direction."
"After all, the Li family is just a businessman. With the profit-seeking mentality of a businessman, they will eventually gain something."
Although he had not received the professional spy training of later generations, Zhang San still approved of Gu Xuanyan's change of thinking. After arranging Zhao Zhenxian to protect the scene, Zhang San listened carefully.
As the saying goes, colleagues are enemies. Judging from the Sui Cloth case, the Li family is definitely inseparable from silk. So if there is anyone in Taiping County who knows some of the inside story, it must be the Wu family.
"Don't tell me, I was able to get some information out of you by using your name.
According to Mr. Wu, the Li family was originally from Suzhou Prefecture. The only difference from the Wu family was that although they occupied the location of Suzhou Prefecture, the Li family was not a textile family. At best, they were just a silk merchant.
Logically speaking, with the founding of the Jin Dynasty and the collapse of the annual cloth business, the Li family should have gone bankrupt. However, for some unknown reason, the originally impoverished Li family suddenly produced a kind of high-quality silk.
Due to its excellent properties, it was once designated as a military supply. The originally impoverished Li family also became an imperial merchant for this reason, specializing in the production and procurement of Jiangnan silk. Its financial strength was unparalleled at the time! Unfortunately, it declined after its peak. About 20 years ago, the Li family was suddenly rumored to have connections with the demon clan, led by the Xuanwu Commander, and Lord Dou Su was also involved. In the face of the power of the Jingye Division, in just one night, there was no Li family in Suzhou Prefecture.
According to Mr. Wu, due to the strict enforcement of the Xuanwu Commander, the previous head of the Li family was directly skinned and stuffed with straw. Except for children under the age of six, including guards and maids, there were nearly 300 people in the Li family, and not a single one survived. "
As if she was frightened by the iron-blooded wrist of the Da Jin Dynasty, Gu Xuanyan's neck couldn't help but shrink when she said this.
In fact, it is not surprising that she had such a reaction. Since Taizu Gaoyang inherited the throne, he had ordered Duke of Hanguo Li Shanchang to compile criminal penalties, which is now the Jin Code.
In fact, compared with other dynasties, the laws of the Jin Dynasty were the most lenient. Except for treason and rebellion against the state, it was difficult to find the death penalty in the Jin laws, not to mention the terrifying punishment of nine generations of a family.
However, even under such laws, the Li family was still confiscated and exterminated. If someone said there was no trick involved, Zhang San would never believe it.
As if he was thinking of something else, Zhang San's eyes suddenly lit up with inspiration.
Twenty years ago, this was just a time marker in the narrative, but when combined with treason and rebellion, what the Li family could do seemed very limited.
Unfortunately, before Zhang San could express his guess, Gu Xuanyan had already filled in the gaps for him.
"...As the mouthpiece of the Great Jin, the Suzhou Prefecture's postal bulletin naturally lost its credibility under the deliberate blockade of the Jingye Division. However, after screening other postal bulletins issued by the Great Jin twenty years ago, it seems that there is only one thing that could cause the Li family to be destroyed."
"What is it?"
Seeing that Zhang San's attention was fully aroused by her, Gu Xuanyan inadvertently left him in suspense.
As a wife, it is true that she should help Zhang San in the spirit of mutual support in times of adversity, but this is not an excuse for her unilateral efforts. After all, love is something that needs to be cared for by both parties.
Without saying anything more, Gu Xuanyan stood up from the chair and sat leisurely on Zhang San's gums. However, after feeling the hardness, she couldn't help muttering to herself.
"It's so hard. Are you comfortable sleeping?"
Although he knew that the other party was putting pressure on him, this feeling was not bad in terms of the relationship between husband and wife. Even someone like Zhang San could be patient and cooperate with her.
"After all, it's new furniture, so it's normal to have some flaws. Besides, sleeping on a hard bed is good for your cervical spine. Of course, if Madam is willing to take me in, I will naturally not refuse."
While speaking, Zhang San actually straightened up and slowly walked towards Gu Xuanyan.
Although he entered the Tao through the Xuanmen exercises, Zhang Sanxiu did not cultivate the supreme selflessness that was ruthless and heartless. As a man, under the influence of hormones in his body, he also had impulsive moments.
But unlike the previous teasing, after becoming Zhang San’s wife, Gu Xuanyan wanted more than just a child.
She was indeed very satisfied with Zhang San's condition, but now was not the right time. Ignoring the other party's surprise, Gu Xuanyan spoke frankly after pressing down Zhang San's palm with her bare hand.
"I just came here to test the quality of the new furniture I bought. What are you planning to do, my husband~"
[Gu Xuanyan: You haven’t even worshipped in this class yet, and you’re just dreaming! ]
Even with Zhang San's state of mind, he still found it a little hard to get over it at this moment. Fortunately, after being trained by several people, his ability to ease embarrassment has reached perfection.
Zhang San casually took out his devouring sac and explained gently in front of Gu Xuanyan's almost incredulous look.
"This thing looks very good with your skin color, and I couldn't help but want to give it to you. You just need to input the innate Qi to open it. There are special products I prepared for you inside. Can I tell you now?"
Although the thing in front of her was very strange, even ugly, when she heard Zhang San's compromise, Gu Xuanyan overwhelmed her sensory aesthetic in an instant.
Especially after learning that this little thing was a magic weapon, she couldn't help but cheer in her heart. After all, judging from the current situation, she was not the only one working hard for this marriage.
"Twenty years ago, the Eastern Front was completely defeated, and the Jin Dynasty suffered an unprecedented defeat since its founding - the Battle of Sarhu!"
The previous chapter review guessed it, so here’s a spoiler: Taizu Gaoyang is a time traveler, a liberal arts genius, and a big shot who rejected the system.