Chapter 609: Did you really pledge yourself to me?
Jiang Lianzhu slapped her head and said, "Is there someone with the surname Si?"
Liao Jiu's face was solemn. "Surname Si? The eunuch Si beside the emperor? Sidu?"
"It's not that name. It's only said to be surnamed Si, and it was from a long time ago. The person has passed away. Could it be the current eunuch Si? A descendant? But how can a eunuch have descendants? Coincidentally with the same surname?"
"That's not clear."
Liao Jiu said, "I'll send someone to the government office to get this book and study it carefully. Baihualou is hiding in Da'an State, and there are many powerful people in high positions. What if we can find some clues?"
Jiang Lianzhu and Dabao both agreed.
Everyone is a suspect. I would feel at ease if I could eradicate this cancer of Baihua Tower from Da'an Kingdom as soon as possible.
While waiting for others to get the documents, Jiang Lianzhu asked Dabao about the little fat boy.
Dabao relayed it.
Jiang Lianzhu said, "Alright, this little guy is quite clever and he gets along well with you guys. Mao Shurong's affairs shouldn't be involved with him. Besides, Mao Shurong was controlled by the poison and did such a horrible thing. He had no choice. Take him with you, okay."
What they lack now is someone who can use the hand support and someone they can trust.
The little fat boy is a happy person. His coming can add some laughter and cheer people up, right?
After a while, the person who went to the yamen to get the documents came back. Liao Jiu and his wife studied them carefully for a long time. They looked up all the dignitaries in Shamen County in recent decades, eliminated them one by one, and circled the key points. They were busy for a long time.
Jiang Lianzhu said, "It's no use just guessing like this. Why don't we stay a few more days and visit the hometowns of the people circled above one by one? I think this is a good idea."
"Okay, there's no rush to return to Beijing anyway."
He approved it as a fake.
Paid vacation.
Just search in this direction.
The next morning, Liao Jiu summoned the people from the Six Gates, divided the work, and asked them to investigate and visit the hometowns and former residences of the officials on the list they had drawn up last night.
No Royal Guards were sent.
One reason is that investigating cases is the Six Gates’ forte and they are good at it.
Secondly, the Imperial Guards were given to Dabao by the Emperor, and they were Dabao's direct guards, so they were not alarmed.
The servants and guards that King Xiang brought with him could only run errands. They were strong and powerful, and could only maintain the appearance and pomp, but they were of no use.
Liao Jiu and Jiang Lianzhu planned to visit the former residence of the great eunuch surnamed Si in person. It was in a remote village under Shamen County, quite far away.
Of course, since they both have golden eagles, it’s not a big deal.
There is also Mrs. Lin's mother. Jiang Lianzhu also wants to visit her. The Lin family is relatively close. There are several Lin family shops in the county. She can find her by asking any one of them.
The fat boy volunteered, "Aunt Princess, I can be your guide wherever you want to go. There's no place in Shamen County that I'm not familiar with. I can find you wherever you want to go."
Especially in the past six months, he has been selling snacks door to door, and has become a living map of Shamen County.
Jiang Lianzhu decisively refused, "It's useless. Just go play with Erbao and the others."
She and Liao Jiu have a golden eagle, what guide do they use?
Just as we were about to set off, someone came to report.
He is from the Six Gates.
"Master, there's a pigeon message from the capital."
So saying, he presented it to me for a look.
Liao Jiu opened the letter and was stunned.
Then he handed it to Jiang Lianzhu who was standing beside him.
Jiang Lianzhu finished reading, "So soon? The eldest princess is getting engaged to Wang Ming? The date is half a month from now?"
She thought the eldest princess would dislike Wang Ming who had lost his power, but she didn't expect that they would actually get engaged?
The eldest princess is not as snobbish as she imagined.
Was this a promise of love? She thought Wang Ming was her savior, so was she really going to be in love with him?
What about your previous love for Liao Jiu?
Women change pretty quickly.
But if you find out that the savior is a fake, will you be shocked?
This Wang Ming is quite good at hiding things, and he seems to be a shameless person who is willing to sacrifice himself for power.
If we keep it a secret like this and live a good life, that's fine. But if not, there will probably be a lot of chaos again.
"Since we have received the letter, it must be that they want us to go back and participate. If we investigate, we may not be able to make it in time. Wife, what do you think?" Liao Jiu asked.
The clues are now here, it is impossible not to investigate.
What if something is found? If any clues are found, everything may come to light.
If you're lucky, the truth might come out.
Jiang Lianzhu thought for a moment and said, "After we finish our work, we will try to rush back. If we can attend, then we will attend. If we can't make it, forget it. The eldest princess might not be happy to see us."
Participating is to give face to Emperor Xuan.
There are reasons for not participating, and they are justifiable.
I'm not afraid of not being able to justify myself. Isn't her father the War King?
Liao Jiu also meant this.
I asked Dabao for his opinion again, and Dabao had no objection, so I went my separate ways.
Dabao stayed at the inn to take care of his younger brothers and sisters.
The people from the Six Gates acted according to their tasks. Liao Jiu and Jiang Lianzhu set off. They first chose the nearest place and went to the Lin family shop. They took a horse carriage in the county town. After a while, they went out of the county to visit people and rode the golden eagle to avoid attracting attention.
Soon, they arrived at the Lin family shop.
The Lin family owns several shops in Shamen County, including a pastry shop, a pharmacy, and a rouge shop, and they all do good business.
From a distance, the storefront is large and well-decorated, especially the Imperial Merchants logo, which is placed very large so that everyone can see the golden and imposing plaque of the Imperial Merchants.
Jiang Lianzhu still went to Lin’s Pastry Shop.
She had met the manager of the Lin family pastry shop in Shamen County before, and as soon as she entered, he recognized her.
He came out excitedly to greet them, "Princess Fu'an, Governor Liao, it's an honor to have you here! Welcome, welcome!"
Jiang Lianzhu and the others were welcomed into the VIP room.
Jiang Lianzhu smiled and said, "It's the season for autumn pear paste now. Thank you, Lin's shop, for taking care of our Wangjia Village's autumn pear paste business again!"
"Princess, there's no need to say that. It's our Lin's shop that's anxious because they're looking for Wangjia Village to order our Autumn Pear Paste. This year, too many places have come to Wangjia Village to order our Autumn Pear Paste, and the demand is outstripping the supply. Our Lin's shop is relying on our friendship with you, Princess. The talents from Wangjia Village made an exception and gave us priority. It's our Lin's shop that should be grateful to you, Princess. Autumn Pear Paste was created by you, and many people outside privately call it Princess Brand Autumn Pear Paste. It's in short supply."
The Lin family steward said with a smile.
After Jiang Lianzhu exchanged a few polite words with him, Liao Jiu took over the conversation.
"Manager Lin, we at the Six Gates are investigating a case and need to investigate the family backgrounds of all the high-ranking officials and prominent figures in Shamen County. The Lin family is now an imperial merchant, and we are investigating them. She is not currently in Shamen County. Could you find someone who knows her well and cooperate with our Six Gates in this investigation?"
The Lin family's steward was shocked. "This... could it be that the emperor wants to investigate our Lin family?"
A big family and a big business easily attract the wind.
Think twice about any little thing that happens.
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