Rebirth of a Star General - Chapter 220

Chapter 220: Arson

The people who came to set the fire never expected that someone was present in the quiet library of books today. They were caught off guard, and when they wanted to run, they were already blocked by Xiao Jue. He was invincible, and he was disarmed by Xiao Jue. Up his arm.

As early as when Xiao Jue was fighting this person, He Yan grabbed a long blanket on one side and extinguished the fire. Fortunately, the fire wasn’t too big, this person probably thought that the paper rolls in the pavilion were easy to pick up, so he didn’t use the anointing oil. Otherwise, if you really want to count it, the two of them will not necessarily fight it out.

The fire was put out in time, and only half of the book burned. He Yan shook his head at Xiao Jue, “Fortunately, nothing serious happened.”

The two looked at the person on the ground. This person was young and dressed in a blouse. At first glance, he looked like a student at Hyunchang Hall. Xiao Jue took off his hands and feet and was temporarily unable to move. He Yan noticed that there were traces of martial arts training on his tiger’s mouth, and he couldn’t help frowning and said: “It seems that he is not a student of Xianchang Hall. He should have come in foolishly.”

Ordinary students, even if there is a martial arts department in the academy, the calluses are not so heavy. At first glance, it is the result of years of martial arts training. Xiao Jue looked down at him and asked coldly: “Who sent you here?”

The man just stared at Xiao Jue and didn’t speak.

“Wait a minute.” He Yan seemed to feel it, and took a step forward, holding his chin, Xiao Jue couldn’t stop him, the next moment, He Yan said: “He can’t speak, he’s dumb.”

The opponent was forced to open his mouth while holding his chin, his mouth was empty, with only half of his tongue.

“It’s dangerous.” Xiao Jue pulled her up and moved behind him, “Don’t get too close.”

“The other party found a dumb man, and deliberately mixed into Xianchang Pavilion, just to set fire in the library.” He Yan’s attention was not on her, and he looked at Xiao Jue, “It seems that someone has thought of a place with us. .”

In the library of books, although there are rare and isolated books, they are not too dangerous for people to take risks. What’s more, the other party did not send someone to steal, but to set fire, impartially, and it happened to burn the one used by “He Rufei”. Just as He Yan and Xiao Jue came to Xianchang Hall today to find the past handwriting of “He Rufei” in case of emergency. The real Young Master He looks guilty and short of breath, so he can’t wait for someone to destroy the body. Extinct.

Xiao Jue asked: “What are you going to do?”

He Yan lowered his head and thought for a while, and when he raised his head again, his expression became relaxed, “Since someone covets the notes of’General He’, it is better to let us take care of it. As for this person… first tell Mr. Huang and see what he does. Say it.”

When Huang Sancai got the news, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He only let Xiao Jue and He Yan enter the library for less than a stick of incense, so why suddenly someone set fire?

“Mr. Huang,” Xiao Jue gestured towards the people on the ground, “Is this a student of the academy?”

Mr. Huang took a close look at the face of the arsonist and shook his head: “No, no, I have never seen this person.”

“That’s it.” Xiao Jue nodded, “This person rushed into the academy, but he just failed to set it on fire. I ran into him.”

Mr. Huang hurried to check the bookshelves that had just caught fire, the examination papers scattered on the ground, the half-burnt books, and the smell of burnt wood in the pavilion, all of them confirmed that Xiao Jue did not lie. Someone did set fire here just now.

“This…why is this?” Huang Sancai was a little at a loss, “What hate does this person have with our Xianchang Pavilion? Why should he set the library on fire alone?”

Fortunately, the library is not a school, but if Xiao Jue and He Yan were not here, very few people would normally enter the library. When a fire is discovered, I’m afraid it will be too late. Thinking of this, Huang Sancai’s heart was filled with fear.

“This person is a dumb man,” He Yan smiled: “I can’t speak.”

Xiao Jue’s voice is indifferent: “I’m afraid it’s related to the Utuo people.”

“Wu, Utuo?” Huang Sancai was startled, “Why did Utuo appear in Shuojing?”

Xiao Jue said calmly, “This matter is confidential, and I hope Mr. Huang will keep it secret for me. Since it is a conspiracy of the Utuo, it is better to use the plan. Please wait for the announcement of the library. The library is on fire and a collection of books is burned. Fortunately, the fire was put out. In time, it didn’t cause a catastrophe, but… General Feihong’s notes were all destroyed and nothing was left.”

“This…” Huang Sancai was still puzzled.

“It’s about Sheji,” Xiao Jue’s gaze was as sharp as electricity, “I also hope that Mr. will put the overall situation first.”

Huang Sancai shivered, “Self and natural. But General He’s notes…”

“He and I are classmates, and they are just some ordinary pens and inks. I will bring them back to Xiao’s house for safekeeping. I will wait for the real evil behind the scenes to be revealed before returning the original.”

Huang Sancai noticed something sensitively, and then looked at the young man in front of him, the always lazy and indifferent boy has now faded from the youthfulness, like a sharp sword out of its sheath, completely different from the past.

He bowed his head respectfully, and said softly: “It’s all up to Governor Xiao to call the shots. As for this person…”

“I’ll solve it. Mr. Huang just declared that someone burned to death in the fire.”

Huang Sancai nodded and said yes.

After finishing what he had asked Huang Sancai to do, Chi Wu followed after a while, took away the dumb man who had just set fire, and took away a whole sack of “He Rufei” notes by the way.

He Yan and Xiao Jue just walked out, and said as they walked: “Xiao Jue, what happened just now… is it feasible?”

Huang Sancai is not Xiao’s family at all, I don’t know how much can be kept secret for them, He Rufei is not a fool, and the people sent out in a good way will never return, even if Huang Sancai rumors that the library is on fire, He Rufei may not believe it.

“Nothing, leave it to me.” Xiao Jue replied.

He Yan thought for a while, “I think Xu Zhiheng is probably still looking for Mother Qin’s whereabouts, and we must ensure their safety.”

Xiao Jue smiled casually, “Don’t worry, the Xu family can’t reach the Xiao family.”

He Yan was a little relieved, but today he originally went to Xianchang Hall to remember the ease of old acquaintances, and was disrupted by this sudden incident. It was a little heavy, and only then walked to the door with Xiao Jue and suddenly heard someone calling her “Girl He”.

He Yan looked up and saw not far away, a man wearing an indigo robe, who was gentle and blue, was Chu Zhao.

He also saw Xiao Jue beside He Yan, his eyes condensed slightly, but he smiled as usual before he stepped forward and greeted: “Supervisor Xiao, Miss He.”

“Why is the Fourth Young Master Chu here?” He Yan asked with a smile. Since the palace banquet given by Emperor Wen Xuan that day, she has never seen Chu Zhao. She only knows that the Xu family and the Chu family are managing his marriage with Xu Pingting. On the surface, this marriage between Chu Zhao and Xu Pingting seems to be a bit more close to each other than He Yan’s family background is not high.

Although… He Yan didn’t think how much Chu Zhao liked Xu Pingting’s fiancee.

“Come out and do something.” Chu Zhao replied softly.

He Yan noticed that the servant next to him today was an unfamiliar servant, with a plain face, not Ying Xiang, and couldn’t help but glance at the servant. The maid was not afraid, she looked straight back, his eyes faintly scrutinized, and He Yan thought for a moment before he understood. I thought it was the Miss Xu Pingting. Seeing that Ying Xiang next to Chu Zhao was too beautiful, she didn’t worry about it, so she changed her to follow. It’s called awaiting, but it’s actually monitoring. Think about it, after all, Chu Zhao has a romantic father, and his own appearance is outstanding, it is inevitable that he will think more.

It’s just that, Chu Zhao feels a little pitiful. As a man, he couldn’t even decide whether the maid next to him was going or staying. Now it is just the beginning. When she becomes a relative in the future, that Miss Xu Pingting will only get worse.

The maidservant looked at He Yan with a little defensive gaze. It looked like Chu Zhao was a big fat lump, and all the women on the street were hungry dogs, staring very closely. He Yan didn’t want to cause trouble to his upper body, and didn’t want to be targeted for nothing, so he said: “I have something to do with Xiao Jue, so I’ll take a step ahead.”

When Chu Zhao heard the word “Xiao Jue”, he was taken aback for a moment, his eyes patrolled over the two of them, and then he smiled and said, “So, we will get together again another day.”

He Yan nodded, pulling Xiao Jue and hurried away. But Chu Zhao, after the two of them left, looked at the door of Xianchang Pavilion, and a trace of thought flashed in his eyes.

The maid beside her urged: “Fourth son, it’s not early. Let’s go to the silk and satin shop to select materials. The lady said, all matters related to the happy event must be personally read by the fourth son.”

The young man concealed the haze in his eyes, smiled and said, “Okay.”

…

At the door of Xu’s house, Fuwang, the young man, was sweeping the floor with a broom in his hand.

I’ve been so absent-minded all night, in fact, it’s not a day or two. The mysterious man with a generous move has never appeared since he told the other party about the whereabouts of Mother Qin.

Fuwang was very disappointed. He originally thought about making a fortune from this man before leaving, but he didn’t expect to see him here. He regretted for a while, whether he shouldn’t have said the whereabouts of Mother Qin so early, maybe the time was delayed longer, and he could squeeze more oil on the other party.

Once he got used to the easy way of money, Fuwang felt extremely dissatisfied when he looked back at the little money.

He swept the floor. Suddenly, a copper plate rolled past in front of him. Fuwang subconsciously followed. He wanted to pick it up. Cat waist walked a few steps. Suddenly, the copper plate was stepped on by a boot. NS. He was startled, and when he looked up, he saw a tall man wearing a hat standing in front of him, whispering: “But Fuwang?”

Fuwang was taken aback, and stammered: “True, correct.”

“See you at the teahouse on the corner of the street. See you in the old place.” After the other party said this, he raised his foot, turned and left.

Fuwang stared blankly at the dirty copper plate. Cat waist picked up the copper plate, wiped the stain on his head, put it into his sleeve, his heart beating fast. When the companion who had gone to the latrine returned, Fuwang took the opportunity to drive away under the excuse of his diarrhea and went to the teahouse where he used to meet with the mysterious person.

It was still the innermost tea room. The talented man had already taken his seat, and Fu Wang walked in, suspicious in his heart. Although this person is dressed very similar to the person last time, he is not alone. Compared to the last mysterious person, the person in front of him is obviously much taller.

“The son is…”

“The person who asked you to find Mother Qin last time can’t come now. The person who will deal with you in the future is me.” Feinu said with a hoarse voice.

Xiao Jue asked him to come to Xu’s house in order to make a deal with this young man named Fuwang, and at the same time to remove He Yan from the incident safely to avoid leaving any handles.

Fuwang was taken aback, and asked cautiously: “Excuse me, the previous son…”

“Dead.” The other party’s voice was extremely cold, “So, don’t ask if you shouldn’t ask, don’t watch if you shouldn’t, don’t watch.”

These cold words shocked Fuwang. Although he was greedy for money, he was also at the mercy of his life. He heard that a mysterious person had died, and he couldn’t help thinking about it. After all, even now, he doesn’t know who that person is and why. Ask him to find out the whereabouts of Mother Qin.

“Then…what did the son ask me for?” Fuwang asked tentatively.

“I want you to be in Xu’s house and search for all the old things that died of Grandma Xu. If you are related to Grandma Xu, you will also find their whereabouts.” The man said simply and concisely.

Previously, I was looking for people and things related to Aunt He, but now she has become Grandma Xu. Why?

“I…” Before Fuwang could speak, he saw the man in front of him take out a box from his side, put it on the table, and opened the box, with dozens of silver ingots neatly packed inside.

Fuwang’s eyes were straight, which was much more generous than the previous master’s shot. The one who gave silver is one ingot for one ingot. When did such a big deal happen? For a moment, Fu Wang put aside his timidity, and his eyes were filled with silver.

“How?” Feinu asked.

“It’s easy to talk.” Fuwang swept the box in front of him, happy that the corners of his mouth bloomed, “Even if the little one goes up and down the fire, he must take care of this matter for the young man.”

“It’s not easy,” Feinu deliberately lowered his voice, “Your uncle, you will definitely be watching your movements.”

“Nothing, there is also a place to relax in the house, but the grandmother has passed away for a long time. Most of the old things were buried with the body. I don’t know if there is any left.” Fuwang was probably dazzled by the silver in front of him. After a glance, he racked his brains and thought for a while before he said: “However, the uncle has a deep affection for the grandma. The yard where the grandma used to live is still the same as before. Perhaps one or two old things can be found in it. . It’s just that someone is staring in the yard, so it’s not easy to get in, but,” he said with a pleased smile: “If the younger one thinks of something, he should be able to get in.”

This person really saw Qian’s eyes open, or that He Yan had already lifted the greed in his bones before, and he was out of control, which saved Feinu a lot of energy.

Feinu looked at Fuwang, seemingly satisfied, and said, “Very good, these silvers are only a deposit. If you can do what I have entrusted, then our master will certainly not treat you badly.”

“Excuse me,” Fuwang asked boldly: “The master of the son is…”

This time, the person on the opposite side was not as mysterious as the previous mysterious person. He only held his head arrogantly and said: “Your Majesty now proclaims General Feihong, He Rufei Gongzi.”

“General He?” Fu Wang said in surprise: “Why do General He…” He didn’t go on with the following words, thinking of “Don’t ask if you shouldn’t ask” that the man just said before, he pleased with a smile: “I know. Yes. The younger one must do a good job for General He.”

After the matter was settled, Fuwang returned to Xu’s house. Feinu sat in the tea room, drank the tea in front of him, got up and left.

…

At the Prince’s mansion, today sang, sings, and dances. Prince Guang Yan is in a very good mood, half leaning on the soft collapse, looking at the dancing maid. Beside him, Xu Jingfu was sitting.

“How come the grandpa has free time to come to this palace today?” Guang Yan smiled: “Zi Lan and Ping Ting’s relationship is approaching, Xu Mansion should be very busy.”

Xu Jingfu replied with a smile: “Fuzhong’s own affairs are handled by his own wife, and I came to see your Highness today for the sake of the Uto envoy.”

Guang Yan had a drink and looked at Xu Jingfu: “Oh? What is your opinion?”

“In half a month, the Utuo envoy will arrive in the capital.” Xu Jingfu said: “There are more leaders and factions in the middle of the DPRK than the main warring faction. It is not difficult to convince your Majesty. It’s just a matter of opening a forum, so please think twice. ”

“What is Xu Xiang’s intention?” Guang Yan said indifferently, “It was your idea to cooperate with the Utuo people at the beginning. Since the Utuo people proposed to open a bargaining field, how come to a juncture, Xu Xiang changed again. idea?”

Xu Jingfu was not irritated by the prince’s attitude. He only smiled and said, “It’s not a change of mind. It’s just that Xiao Huaijin has won the battle and made a mistake. The initiative has reached Dawei. There is no need to make false claims with the Utuo people. When the market is open, it will be difficult to negotiate terms with the Utuo. It’s better to raise the price now, otherwise, wouldn’t the Utuo have the final say?”

There was a little displeased expression on the Prince’s face, but soon the expression was hidden, “Xu Xiang said it is reasonable. But Xu Xiang has to figure out one thing, you and the palace, and Uto People have their own lives in private. Once this matter goes out, how can there be a future? The Utuo hold the handle. If they don’t give them the right to open a market in the Great Wei, how will they give up? A little bit behind the house envoys A little bit…what should I do if my palace’s great cause is delayed?”

The actress who played the piano in the room didn’t know when to retreat.

Xu Jingfu was silent for a while, and said to the prince: “Your Highness sees you well.”

Guang Yan smiled slightly. At this moment, a beautiful woman in a wide-sleeved hibiscus dress came in from the outside, holding a small silver pot in her hand, walked to the prince, knelt down, and put the wine in the pot. Serve.

The prince drank the wine in front of her and pulled the woman into her arms. The woman raised her head and revealed a beautiful face. Xu Jingfu could see clearly that it was the response given to the prince by Chu Zhao the other day. fragrant.

When Ying Xiang saw Xu Jingfu, she also smiled: “Ying Xiang has seen the grandfather.”

“This girl sent by Zilan is really smart.” Guang Yan grabbed a handful of the beauty’s face with satisfaction, “It’s very good for my palace, very good!”

Ying Xiangan said strangely: “His Royal Highness has been honoured, but the servants dare not.”

Xu Jingfu’s smile faded slightly.

The servant girl who used to be next to Chu Zhao was too prosperous, and Xu Pingting had been harassed in front of him many times, asking him to deal with Yingxiang. However, Xu Jingfu himself also inquired that Ying Xiang was rescued by Chu Zhao at the gate of the brothel. It was probably Ying Xiang’s experience that made him think of his mother, Ye Runmei, that would make him look forward to Xiang Xiang.

Chu Zhao was the one he liked, and Xu Jingfu didn’t want to damage their teacher-student friendship because of a little maid. What’s more, Ying Xiang’s staying with Chu Zhao can also be a test. If Chu Zhao was just a man who was greedy for beauty, he would be unbearable, let alone stay with Xu Pingting.

After so many years, Chu Zhao has obviously accepted the test, and has no relationship with Yingxiang. As the marriage date of Chu Zhao and Xu Pingting got closer, Xu Pingting became more and more anxious.

Xu Pingting went to see the prince Guangyan in private, Xu Jingfu didn’t know it. It’s just that now, he doesn’t have the mind to dissuade. In the future, Chu Zhao will be Xu Pingting’s husband, Xu Jingfu’s son-in-law, and a little maid. If he makes his daughter unhappy, he will kill him, let alone give it away. Chu Zhao should have a steelyard in his heart.

Chu Zhao made the right choice.

Xu Jingfu is very satisfied. Such a smart young man who knows how to make choices is rare in the city of Shuojing today.

In the past, Xu Jingfu’s impression of Xiang was always an ordinary handmaid who was beautiful, but timid and quiet, and never caused trouble. But now, Ying Xiang is smiling and clinging to the prince. Xu Jingfu felt uneasy in his heart.

There is never a shortage of beauties in the prince’s mansion, and there is no shortage of smart people. Xu Pingting sent Ying Xiang into the prince’s mansion, without any intention of letting her survive. But so many days have passed, Ying Xiang is alive and well, and he has been favored by the prince. This is by no means a thing that can be done just by beauty.

The delicate beauty has clear eyes, as if she doesn’t understand all the sordid things in the world. Among the beauties, like the dewdrops in the morning, with fragile purity, they don’t even cherish the beauty’s extension. Look at her. In his eyes, there was a bit more pity.

Xu Jingfu sat for a while, then got up and left. After he left, Guang Yan ordered his servants to remove the bowls, chopsticks and cups of Xu Jingfu.

“An old guy, who is just a prime minister, regards himself as a big man, and even intervenes in the affairs of this palace.” The sullen air in Prince Guang Yan’s eyes was released after Xu Jingfu left. “I see His hand is too long to stretch out!”

Ying Xiang snuggled against Guang Yan, with a small hand gently stroking his chest to ease him, and comforted him softly, and comforted him softly: “Your Royal Highness need not be too angry. This world will be His Royal Highness’s world in the future. Whatever your Royal Highness says is what you can use. Are you listening to others?”

These words pleased Guang Yan a lot, and Guang Yan kissed her on the face, “You girl, you can talk. Be careful when Xu Xiang hears the trouble for you.”

“Even if the master is troublesome to find a slave and maidservant, but the maidservant is your Royal Highness’s person, your Royal Highness will definitely protect the slave maid, won’t you?” Ying Xiangjiao said: “Even if you are a slave maidservant, it is better than most people in the world. . Besides, tell your Highness a secret.” She leaned close to Guang Yan, looking very charming.

This maid was not as good as other beauties. He either praised him or feared him. Guang Yan liked him very much, so he asked, “What’s the secret?”

“The slaves don’t like Xu Xiang,” Ying Xiang said with a bitter face: “Xu Xiang has too many rules and always has his own opinions. I’m really afraid that one day, His Royal Highness Xu Lian will take care of the affairs and let His Highness send the slaves away. , But it’s too bad.”