Prequel II

The officials are greatly perplexed by this matter, "The one who is seizing people is also... also a member of the Jinyiwei, claiming to be a lieutenant from the Southern Pacification Office, and possesses an imperial edict. We dare not refuse to hand over the individuals."

A worker exclaimed in panic: "Those two have been taken away!"

One

Zhang Wuchen was deeply impressed and felt completely overwhelmed

Liang Tiegong chuckled and said, "To put it simply, He Sheng is having an affair with the mistress Guo and intends to seize the property of the Yuan family. He must eliminate both the lady and the unborn child. He is afraid of facing legal consequences if he acts directly, so I came to offer a bit of assistance."

But do you still have to commit acts that harm heaven and reason

Nan Si sought to trace the whereabouts of the妖仙 from these supernatural cases, but as Zhao Ying had anticipated, he found nothing. However, the writer was quite clever, always leaving behind an enigmatic clue, whether it be a wisp of smoke, a beam of white light, or an unusual sound, all of which were ultimately inexplicable. In one document, the writer even boldly penned his speculation: "Does the divine not wish to be seen by man? Is the heart of man not sincere? The will of heaven is difficult to fathom." In another document, the writer even boldly penned his speculation: "Does the divine not wish to be seen by man? Is the heart of man not sincere? The will of heaven is difficult to fathom."

Did I rob money? No. Did I steal money? Not at all. Someone respectfully delivered the money into my hands, just like water flowing into my one mu and three fen of land. Should I build a dam to stop it?

Zhao Ying took the stick from the hands of the nearby worker and struck down hard. Zhang Wuchen could not dodge and took the blow directly, immediately developing a large bump on his forehead. Seeing the opponent raise the stick again, he hurriedly said: "Don't hit, don't hit... You are Zhao Ying, the one who killed the old Taoist Zhou Xuanheng at Lingji Palace two years ago, right?"

Do not rush

Do not be greedy; you must learn the intricacies of this gradually

Liang Tiegong coldly stared at Zhang Wuchen. Although his stature was significantly shorter, his imposing presence was much greater.

Fourteen

"One must see the living when alive, and the dead when deceased." Zhao Ying understood that she had encountered a formidable opponent

"That is indeed within the palace." Yun Dan turned to Zhao Ying, her face still bearing a smile, showing no sign of fear, and caring little whether the other party believed it or not

Five

The next day, Yuan Bin and Zhao Ying chatted for quite some time, and after nearly half an hour, he finally said: "Your Majesty has known about you for a long time"

The He family is destined for misfortune, the He family is destined for misfortune

Han Yong retracted his smile, "It is not only boys, but also girls."

Zhang Wuchen emerged from the backyard, holding a cloth bag in his hand. He threw the bag onto the ground, and the creatures inside began to move, causing everyone to retreat in fear.

Two hundred taels! So much! Zhang Wuchen was so excited that he rubbed his hands together, his eyes fixed intently on the package

"Is there anyone in the backyard?" Liang Tie Gong asked sternly

Do you believe?

Liang Tiegong let out a cold laugh, "There is still much for you to learn. Since He Sheng is only willing to offer one hundred taels of silver, I will use this infant to exchange for another one hundred taels."

Zhang Wuchen sincerely exclaimed, "I really didn't expect it was He Sheng who provided the money. What benefit could there be for him in eliminating someone like Madam?"

Zhao Ying clasped his hands and said: "My lord, do not take offense. I have heard some rumors claiming that the eunuchs in the army, under the pretext of offering captives, are actually seeking to create 'Son and Grandson Soup'"

You are a group of unique individuals Zhao Ying looked at these children and felt an overwhelming sense of compassion and anger within her yet her voice remained calm and gentle it is this voice that will be remembered by these children for a lifetime

Soon, someone rushed in and bound Zhang Wuchen into a heap

Is this not the true intention of the adults

Zhang Wuchen hesitated for a moment, then said with certainty: "It is a demon, truly the offspring of a fox demon."

Some say that Liang Tie Gong is a fraud, but he would never admit it himself

Wealth is also like this; look at gold, silver, and jewels. One cannot bring them into this world at birth, nor take them away at death. Today they are in your hands, tomorrow they may enter someone else's door. In the end, it all comes down to a principle of "circulation." For instance, flowing water is only temporary in anyone's hands; ultimately, it must flow away. No one can hold onto it, so everyone can.

After spending an entire day, Zhao Ying finished reading the documents, said nothing, and went home to rest, which relieved everyone in the Southern Division

He Sheng's face flushed suddenly, "Isn't 200 taels enough?"

Liang Tiegong pointed at Zhang Wuchen's broad back and said, "Have you heard of Zhang Sanfeng? He is a celestial being personally conferred by the founding emperor of our dynasty, with a golden mouth and jade teeth. Yet, Zhang the Celestial remains ungrateful, wandering around, enjoying a life of leisure like a carefree cloud or wild crane. This Zhang Wuchen is the eleventh disciple of Zhang Sanfeng and also the last one. Due to his lingering mortal desires, he was cast down to the mortal realm by his master, tasked with capturing ninety-nine monsters before he can return to the sect. It is also because your master has accumulated good karma and died unjustly that Zhang Wuchen has come to capture the monsters. We do not want money, nor do we accept gifts.

In the south, no one is willing to speak the truth, so Zhao Ying directly went to see her immediate superior, Yuan Bin

Zhang Wuchen is a complete fool, and Liang Tie Gong is solely engaged in deception and trickery; he is neither a demon nor an immortal

If you are willing to stay, I can impart this to you today

He Sheng raised his fist to strike, but the Taoist turned and ran away, leaving behind a few lines of white poetry: "The truth is unpleasant to hear, the He family is destined for misfortune. The world is in a deep slumber, only the Tao is awake."

Just one step away, the emperor will acknowledge that there are no immortals in the world, and Zhao Ying will not be able to ask for more. "Your Majesty is wise."

Zhao Ying stared at the eunuch, "You knew too late."

Alright, then I will speak the truth. There is an aura of the supernatural about you

Zhang Tie raised two fingers.

Zhao Ying was momentarily at a loss for words, and after a while, he said: "He was taken away by Liang Tiegong, and he refused to confess, but as long as torture is applied, he will definitely tell the truth"

Four.

"The emperor is wealthy and rules over the world; why must he seek immortals, thereby giving treacherous individuals an opportunity to exploit?" Zhao Ying inquired

After the formalities were completed, Zhao Ying said: "I have heard that the army intends to castrate several thousand boys to send to the capital, is there any truth to this matter?"

Are the beings born of this world demons or humans

Of course not, but once the eunuch has tried it once, he will resort to even more brutal means for the next attempt

Zhang Wuchen's last glimmer of hope has also been shattered

This is both an achievement and a fault, and as a result, Zhao Ying has always remained a hundred households, with no promotion in rank.

Rumor has it that you were born of fox demons and were sent to be raised by the Ghost Mother. Let's just admit that the rumors are true. From today on, you must forget your true origins and identities. You will all have the surname Hu, GuYue Hu, with the character "Gui" in the middle, like the "Gui" in osmanthus, and another character that I will think of slowly.

Liang Tie Gong's expression grew increasingly serious as he spoke loudly, drawing everyone to his front. "You common mortals, unaware of the dangers you are in, each of you bears an aura of the supernatural. You, you, you, and you, all possess this aura. If this continues, you will inevitably become food for the monsters..."

Zhao Ying shook her head angrily and said, "What a bunch of nonsense about foxes giving birth to children! The Lady Guo of the He family and He Sheng had an affair and conspired to take over the family's wealth. The death of the master of the He family was very suspicious. The so-called fox demon giving birth to a child is all a lie fabricated by Liang Tiegu. I have obtained a confession and the evidence is conclusive."

More than ten days ago, the officials and soldiers broke into the stronghold of the rebels in Datengxia, and Liang Tiegong, accompanying the army, unfortunately met with misfortune.

Zhao Ying remained silent, but in her heart she wanted to ask: if there were divine beings helping, why did they only assist in the restoration of Emperor Yingzong and yet cause the death of the loyal defender of Beijing, Yu Qian?

It's me.

Zhang Wuchen has never understood Liang Tie Gong's way of making money, nor has he ever asked. This was an unspoken understanding between the two of them. But this time, he wanted to ask clearly, "That woman... she's dead, died right in front of me, damn it... fucking hell... I'm done, I want to go home."

Zhao Ying sat for a while longer, then got up and left the room, calling for a group of soldiers, all of whom had been assigned by Han Yong and were under his command

I ask you, is the child born in the backyard a human or a monster?

I don't think you ever intended to teach.

A monster... ... the monster caught it. Zhang Wuchen's face changed unpredictably.

Twelve.

Zhao Ying does not believe a single word, "You took Liang Tie Gong out of the Jinyiwei Southern Division two years ago and have not returned him since."

Yuan Bin knows Yun Dan, and it is for this reason that he dared to disclose the truth to a centurion only after seeking someone's approval.

A few hectares of good farmland in the countryside, with seven or eight large houses. The hall can accommodate more than ten people for drinking and merrymaking, and the bedroom can withstand the cold wind and bitter rain. The grain in the warehouse is enough for three years, and there is no shortage of silver in the box. With one virtuous wife, two or three beautiful concubines, and thirty to fifty servants, it is enough. Of course, there must also be both sons and daughters, with the son studying hard to achieve academic success and passing the provincial examination, and the daughter marrying into a local gentry family, not seeking great wealth and status, but only hoping for a peaceful life with frequent visits from relatives.

Liang Tie Gong said with a squinted eye: "The secrets of heaven cannot be leaked."

After Zhao Ying took office, she immediately inquired about the whereabouts of Liang Tie Gong. As a result, no one in the Nan Department knew the inside story. They only sent a pile of books and records, asking the hundred households to search for clues on their own.

Han Yong, a civil official, was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the military and successfully pacified the regions of Guangdong and Guangxi in one fell swoop. He gained great recognition from the imperial court and was in the limelight. However, he still took the time to meet with this anxious hundred-household.

If I can learn something, of course I would like to stay. Zhang Wuchen felt less guilty in his heart.

Hesheng raised his index finger and said, "That's it. The money in the He family didn't come out of thin air."

"Not even a penny?" He Sheng was very surprised.

Even if you give Zhao Ying another hundred years, he still won't believe it.

Yuan Bin remained silent for a long time, and finally said: "Come to see me again tomorrow"

The soldiers received their orders and left. As long as there is someone to take responsibility, they are willing to accept such commands.

Ha. Han Yong could not help but laugh out loud, "Ridiculous."

Liang Tiegong took the baby and hasn't returned by nightfall. Zhang Wuchen began to worry because Liang Tiegong took away 200 taels of silver from the He family without leaving a single penny.

He Sheng arrived at the City God Temple, noticing that there was no one nearby. He quickly circled around the main hall and went to the back to find Liang Tie Gong. Upon seeing Zhang Wu Chen also present, he couldn't help but be taken aback, "Wasn't it agreed that only you would be here?"

Six

Yun Dan's face alternated between pale and flushed, "Do not think that just because you are temporarily in a position of power, you can cover the sky with one hand. You are merely a minor official, separated from His Majesty by several layers. After returning to the capital, I can meet His Majesty at any time; can you?"

Yuan Bin has been an official in the Jinyiwei for many years, experiencing ups and downs. He was once a trusted confidant of Emperor Yingzong and was also defeated by his colleague in an internal struggle and exiled to a distant place. In the end, he emerged as the victor and took control of the entire Jinyiwei, including the North and South Town Fushisi. However, there are still some things that he cannot control.

"Descendants' Soup?" Han Yong's brow furrowed even tighter. He really didn't want to get involved in the eunuch's affairs.

It's in my hands.

Zhao Ying rarely had a solid and peaceful sleep, but she was abruptly awakened by a hurried knocking on the door early in the morning.

Zhao Ying led a small number of soldiers to a nearby military tent.

Congratulatory Sheng shook his head, loosened the package, "Where is the baby? You will handle it, right?"

He Sheng was also convinced by Liang Tie Gong.

This is not called cheating, it's called a cycle, the cycle of heaven. Liang Tie Gong's "The Way to Make Money" is also a cycle, so he has no regrets about what he has done.

Liang Tie Gong was brought in, and he was beaten relatively less. There were only two or three bumps on his head. When he saw the Jin Yi Wei, he was also stunned and said, "Why did you arrest me?"

Oh. Zhang Wuchen suddenly realized, "I knew it, how could even the Jin Yiwei be recruited." After a moment of silence, he couldn't help but ask, "There are rumors in the martial arts world that you are a demon who disrespects gods and Buddhas. Do you... not believe it?"

Zhang Wuchen trembled for a while, suddenly sprinted forward, rushed into the backyard, and soon heard the continuous shouts and screams, mixed with the sound of pots and stools breaking, as if engaged in a fierce battle.

Where is the baby?

It is a kind of medicine that can help eunuchs to regrow descendants.

Everyone seems to believe and yet not believe, and really cannot tell what is different about the crying sound.

Zhang Wuchen whispered, "It's not that I'm nosy, but Liang Tie Gong is truly skilled. Just relying on those few government officials..."

The girl is visually impaired, and the eunuchs are after those male children. Moreover, these children are not all the sons of rebels; many of them are abducted and bought from other places. Eunuch Yundan has been investigating this matter, but in Guangxi, he has colluded with other eunuchs.

Another person came in from outside, dressed differently from the ordinary constables. Zhang Wuchen often travels around Tongzhou and Beijing and can recognize him, "Are you a member of the Jin Yi Wei?"

Five ministers, five ministers... If someone asks which five ministers, how should I answer?

Gradually, Liang Tie Gong was taken away more and more frequently. On the ninth day of the second month of the sixth year of the Tian Shun era, he was released from prison once again, and since then, there has been no news of him. He neither returned nor was there any news of his death, and he disappeared without a trace.

When you were transferred to the Northern Bureau of the Jin Yi Wei, it was because, firstly, your family had once shown favor to the Nan Gong family, and secondly, there was a desire to eliminate fake immortals. However... Yuan Bin forced a bitter smile and said, "Over these years, you have been too successful, not leaving behind even a single immortal."

I am just a puppet in your hands, you haven't taught me anything about the 'loop' method.

Who is this person named Yundan? Over the years, he has always taken away Liang Tie Gong, and the last time he did not return the criminal, and his name rarely appears in other documents. Zhao Ying has been transferred to the Jinyiwei for more than seven years and has never heard of this person.

The people on the street were all watching the commotion. He Sheng once again caught up and inquired about the Taoist's name and whereabouts. Without purchasing any medicine, he immediately returned home to report to the matron, Madam Guo.

Of course, there are gods three feet above our heads.

Lord Zhao. Yun Dan called out, "You should also be careful. When the late emperor first ascended the throne, he did not believe in the gods. But two years later, he had to believe."

"Who is Liang Tie Gong?" Zhao Ying asked.

Yun Dan has a refined appearance, with no beard under his chin, which makes him look a bit younger. Although he bows and smiles, there is not much respect in his demeanor.

Zhao Ying still refuses to respond because he believes the reason is very simple, so simple that no one is willing to admit it.

You want... Zhang Wuchen made a pinching gesture.

Mr. Zhang weighed the package in his hand and said lightly, "There will be an additional charge for handling the baby."

I have been following you for over a year. I have performed funeral rituals for at least ten households. I should have saved some money.

Zhang Wuwa was convinced by Liang Tie Gong's words and immediately changed his name to Zhang Wugong. Liang Tie Gong said, "If you want to become a deity and not a monster, why call yourself 'Centipede'? Let's call you... Zhang Wuchen, a loyal subject who is obedient."

Liang Tie Gong's mouth is never idle. Sometimes he recites scriptures quickly, sometimes he introduces various strange things about Zhang Wuchen, in short, he does not give the people in the courtyard a chance to ask questions or observe.

Zhang Wuchen's momentum suddenly disappeared, "Liang Tie Gong took the baby out, saying they would be back when it gets dark, but now there is no sign of them."

The He family in Zhangjiawan.

Without prior notice, Yundan burst in directly, his face turning red, no longer showing any hint of elegance, pointed rudely at Zhao Ying, "You are so bold!"

Oh?

It had just rained and the road was flooded. He Qisheng carefully avoided the puddles when a short Taoist priest ran towards him from the opposite direction, muttering something under his breath.

Possession! Zhang Wuchen was about to collapse.

Zhao Ying came only to rescue these children, while the others have already been punished and are currently recuperating, preparing to be sent to the capital.

"I haven't committed any crime, why are you arresting me?" Zhang Wuchen felt guilty, his gaze darting around, hoping to see Liang Tiegong come to his rescue

It is I, who might you be, Your Excellency

Indeed, the death was quite mysterious; it was not an ordinary fire that burned Lord Liang Tie to death, but rather a divine fire

Sigh, let's leave it to the Southern Division. If it truly has nothing to do with the demons and immortals, they will return Liang Tiegong.

"Of course." Liang Tie Gong received permission and said loudly to Zhang Wu Chen: "We can respectfully invite the ancestral master now!"

Yuan Bin picked up a letter from the table, "Go to Guangxi, where they are currently suppressing the rebels. Beyond military matters, you may act at your discretion."

Our business is like this: when profits are low, we struggle to make ends meet; when profits are high, we are as wealthy as a nation. This amount is merely a small matter; there will be even bigger deals in the future, enough for you to enjoy a lifetime of food and drink

Secondly, making money is of utmost importance

Such a monk, who does not set up a fragrant altar or play musical instruments, is indeed somewhat special, surprising everyone once again

Go to the eunuch's storeroom and seize all the medicinal materials; they are evidence for the investigation. Not a single item may be lost, nor may anyone take anything away.

The sound of knocking came from outside. Zhang Wuchen jumped up and hurriedly went to open the door, "You're back..."

Dozens of officials and soldiers who went together witnessed that Liang Tie Gong spontaneously combusted, and there was no open flame within a hundred meters.

Han Yong finally understood how serious the situation was. He said slowly, "I was ordered to be the commander of military affairs in Guangdong and Guangxi. Matters other than suppressing bandits are not under my jurisdiction, but you can handle them. You have the personal written decree from His Majesty."

Indeed, this is true. These children are all the sons of rebels. According to the law, they should be executed. Now, giving them a chance is also their good fortune.

Eight.

That's right, this lady is a monster.

The one who entered the door was not Liang Tiegong, but a wooden stick. It struck down and hit Zhang Wuchen's forehead directly.

"Longevity." Yuan Bin only replied with two words, explaining clearly, "However, circumstances have changed. The late emperor, who believed so devoutly in the divine, passed away before reaching the age of forty. The current sovereign believes that there must be deities in the world, yet these deities do not associate with mortals. Searching in vain is of no benefit; it is better not to search at all"

"What are you going home for? To farm? You don't even have any land."

Jinyiwei Beizhen Fusi, Zhao Ying, a hundred households.

Following the gaze of the thin young monk, the crowd looked over and saw the fat monk had already stopped, standing in front of the small gate leading to the backyard, with his arms slightly apart, like a fat bird ready to take flight.

I'll let you speak.

Zhao Ying drew his waist knife, "I have a personal grudge with someone surnamed Liang, so it's best for you to cooperate. Otherwise, I will have to take action without reporting it first."

Zhao Ying glanced at Yun Dan and said, "You must be careful; the current emperor does not believe in this sort of thing"

Zhao Ying put down the stick, quickly issued orders, and the police officers went out to set up an ambush. Only him and Zhang Wuchen, who was tied up, were left in the house.

The world does not belong to a single individual; it is only those with virtue who can occupy it. This speaks to the cyclical nature of the heavenly way. Even if you are the Emperor Qin or Emperor Wu of Han, there will come a day when you must relinquish your hold on the world to others

Liang Tie Gong knelt down with a thud, knocked his head heavily, and then stood up straight, looking at the audience around him. "As immortals descend to the mortal world, even the emperor must kneel to greet them. Are you all greater than the emperor?"

Yun Dan is a eunuch in his forties. After reading the Emperor's handwritten edict, he smiled, then presented the letter back to its original owner with both hands, saying: "Lord Baihu will be my new superior from now on, I am honored."

The Taoist took two steps back, scrutinized He Sheng for a moment, and suddenly turned around and ran away

Yun Dan's face turned even redder, "You are challenging all of us. Remember my words, when the current emperor becomes interested in immortality, that will be your time of death"

The next afternoon, Liang Tie Gong and Zhang Wu Chen came together. Zhang Wu Chen was tall and strong, with a long and lush beard that reached his waist. The robe he wore could be used as a bedsheet when taken off, and the sword on his back was as long as a Qimei stick. As soon as they appeared, they startled everyone in the He family.

Liang Tie Gong is of short stature, no matter how hard he tries, he cannot dress up as an extraordinary person, so he chose a puppet.

"How much?" He asked gloomily.

Are you Liang Tie Gong? Zhao Ying put away his waist knife and asked.

Three

The crowd was filled with fear and trepidation, and the Taoist did not stand up, and they dared not move.

However, he only learned how to cast spells, and can barely manage interpersonal relationships. But he couldn't attract business, and couldn't even tell where the business was hiding.

Zhao Ying was greatly astonished, "Who dares to be so bold? Liang and Zhang are the major criminals captured by the Northern Division of the Jinyiwei."

Dateng Gorge is the stronghold of the rebels in Guangdong and Guangxi. It was renamed "Duanteng Gorge" by the officials and soldiers. With numerous ravines, the officials and soldiers searched everywhere after the war and still managed to capture a large number of prisoners.

There is no record of the southern governor

Zhang Wuchen screamed in pain, regardless of what was happening, he covered his head and rushed out.

He Sheng looked at the main mother Guo Shi, and Guo Shi looked at everyone, especially the several elders specially invited from the clan. After obtaining their tacit approval, she said, "Words alone are not enough, we need evidence to catch the demon."

Zhao Ying made up his mind to save these children. He felt that Yun Dan had indeed spoken some truths. The emperor would sooner or later become interested in immortality, and then he would be enthusiastic about supernatural beings. The phrase "狐生鬼养" might be the talisman for these children.

The door was pushed open, and a constable exclaimed with great excitement: "Caught him, he was no match at all"

It's just me. Zhang Wuchen is stubborn.

"No, the old man needs me." Zhang Wuchen realized that he truly could not be without Liang Tiegong

Well, over the past two years, we have been busy running around and focusing on our work, without the opportunity to return to Beijing. However, we have reported everything; did the Lord of the Hundred Houses not see it?

Zhao Ying followed the soldiers and traversed the entire canyon, witnessing with her own eyes the site of the spontaneous combustion of Liang Tiegong. It was a flat peak, with traces of the fire still visible, and no one dared to approach it. Zhao Ying observed it alone for a long time but did not notice anything particularly unusual.

Zhao Ying let out a cold laugh, truly wishing to add a few more lines: It is one thing for immortals to be seen only from the front and not from the back, but why is it that not even a single monster can be seen?

As for the burnt Liang Tie Gong, Zhao Ying believes that as long as she keeps an eye on Yun Dan and others, she will be able to see him again.

Three days later, Zhao Ying brought a written order, personally penned by Yuan Bin, stamped with the insignia of the Jinyiwei, and accompanied by a few remarks from the Emperor. With it, Zhao Ying gained direct access to the inner study of the Southern Bureau, where he casually perused the most confidential documents.

"You... ... you..." Zhang Wuchen looked at the four or five bailiffs in surprise, puzzled.

"What kind of monster?" Liang Tie Gong asked.

Nine.

Didn't we say before that Zhang Wuchen needs to catch 99 demons? Today is the 85th one, and catching demons is his reward.

Tomorrow morning I will bring the money, it must be handled properly, we cannot let others point fingers at the He family.

Yuan Bin had a bitter smile on his face, "I just found out that His Majesty has appointed a trusted eunuch to preside over the Southern Bureau, specifically in charge of searching for immortals and capturing demons. The Southern Bureau is about to transport prisoners, so they must have discovered some clues."

"Zhao Ying, the hundred households of the North Town Pacification Office of the Jinyiwei." After a brief pause, he continued, "Do you remember those children you poisoned? One of them was my son, and he died"

Zhang Wuchen nodded, with a simple and honest smile on his face, swallowed his saliva, thinking only about having a big meal after getting the money.

Zhao Ying has to admit that, although he has been highly valued, he has never been summoned by the emperor. Regardless of major or minor matters, he has to communicate through his superior Yuan Bin, who is not always favored.

Zhao Ying lowered her head, without saying a word. He had already guessed that the "someone" Yuan Bin wanted to consult about must be the current emperor.

Fox, fox demon.

South Division has been searching for the whereabouts of the immortal for a long time. "Yuan Bin continued, sighed, "Emperor Taizu once sent people to search for the immortal Zhang Sanfeng, conferred titles several times, and even built a palace for him. Emperor Yongle also sent people to visit famous mountains and rivers throughout the world. In his later years, he entrusted the task of searching for immortals to the South Division. Unfortunately, until today, no real immortal has been found."

"No way." The legitimate wife of He Yuanwai, Guo, spoke up. Before the birth of her husband's posthumous child, she was the head of the family, and she had reason to value this child more than anyone else.

Zhang Wuchen remained silent, bypassed the screen, looked around, suddenly took a quick step, without any pattern under his feet, and walked around aimlessly. The He family members did not dare to stop him and avoided him one after another.

The He family can be considered wealthy, with more than thirty people in the family. They were all frightened by these words, raising their hands to touch their faces and looking at each other with fear and suspicion.

When? Where?

Two

As Madam was living in the backyard and was pregnant, she did not come out to greet Master Dao," He Sheng replied.

Zhao Ying continued to read on. After Liang Tie was imprisoned for a year, his name appeared again in the documents, but in a more concise manner. Usually, he was taken out to assist in the investigation and then returned to prison afterwards.

I only speak the truth, regardless of whether it is believed or not.

Han Yong remained silent for a long time, "You have come too late; those boys have probably already suffered punishment."

Will the old man deceive me? Zhang Wuchen had doubts in his heart and muttered to himself in the room, "If he dares to deceive me, I... I will work alone!"

Zhao Ying returned to the military camp again, it was already twenty days later. The main army was disbanded, leaving only a small number of people to garrison. The imperial decree has arrived, and all the generals and soldiers have been generously rewarded. The camp was filled with joy.

First, there is the matter of changing the name. Liang Tie Gong was originally named "Shi Dan Er," which sounds like a life of poverty, so it must be changed. "Tie Gong" is quite good; every time I introduce myself, I can start with: "I am Liang Tie Gong, and I have no relation whatsoever to 'Tie Gong Ji.' However, if you wish to borrow money from me, you must come up with a good reason." Then, I would laugh three times, and barring any surprises, I could shake hands with the other party and call each other brothers. Every time I introduce myself, I can start with: "I am Liang Tie Gong, and I have no relation whatsoever to 'Tie Gong Ji.' However, if you wish to borrow money from me, you must come up with a good reason." Then, I would laugh three times, and barring any surprises, I could shake hands with the other party and call each other brothers.

No one can break the rules of officialdom. Zhao Ying waited for half an hour before finally being received by the commanding officer Yuan Bin.

Outside, the sounds of a fight erupted as Zhao Ying pressed a knife against Zhang Wucheng's neck

"I am not greedy," Zhang Wuchen said with a beaming smile. Suddenly, he heard the sound of crying from next door. "What should we do about the little one? Should we feed him rice soup, or will he just keep crying?"

In order to achieve this dream, Liang Tiegong formulated a plan.

Is it still the original body or a possession? Liang Tiegong had to give a signal with his eyes.

Eleven.

As they brushed past each other, He Sheng finally heard what the other person was saying.

We are inseparable, I trust him. Did money come?

Zhao Ying did not smile, "It is indeed ridiculous, but the eunuchs believe it, and they are truly acting on it. Those thousands of young boys' ... ... things are indeed one of the important medicinal materials"

Divine Fire ?

Zhang Wuchen suddenly understood a lot, "How do you know the thoughts of these two people, and even manage to find them?"

One code is one code, and you didn't say beforehand that there would be a living baby.

Thirteen.

The records are quite brief, merely consisting of the use of torture and the verbatim accounts of confessions, with no unexpected content. Subsequently, Liang Tiegong was imprisoned, seemingly not receiving much attention from the Southern Office

Yun Dan turned around and left

He Sheng seized the Taoist and asked, "Which He family?"

As the commanding assistant of the Jinyiwei, Yuan Bin, who once shared hardships with the current emperor, does not seem to be favored as much. Zhao Ying did not pursue the matter further, yet she developed a strong interest in the Southern Division.

The Taoist took two steps back and said, "It was you who made me say this"

The Southern Department has indeed investigated many cases, often under the name of the Northern Department. Some of them were handled by Zhao Ying in the past few years, and he remembers each one clearly.

Once you enter the room, you can make a fuss; the louder, the better. However, do not break the windows, understood? Every time a task is assigned, Liang Tiegong always has to remind them.

At this point, He Sheng had no choice but to pursue and also needed to clarify, "I am a member of the He family, so please make your words clear."

He remained undeterred and continued his investigation, engaging in conversation with everyone he encountered, from the commanding generals to the porters carrying burdens. He believed that the truth lay amidst the myriad of opinions.

Zhao Ying sat in the room, quietly awaiting the arrival of guests

More than thirty people hurriedly knelt down, and although they had doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to voice them at that moment

Liang Tieguan sighed, "It's only been a year, and that little money is barely enough for travel expenses. The way of heaven is cyclical, and you're giving up halfway?"

Zhang Wuchen felt a sense of fear, yet he did not retreat, "Give me money, I want to go home"

I can produce undeniable evidence, can you? Zhao Ying suffered greatly from the issue of evidence and became particularly careful after being transferred to the Jin Yi Wei.

I want Liang Tiegong. Zhao Ying traveled thousands of miles from the capital to Guangxi, with the goal not being a eunuch

The late Emperor Yingzong believed that sincerity can move even gold and stone. During the initial hardships against the Northern invaders, I was the only one by his side. Even in the most critical moments, the late Emperor remained undaunted, firmly believing that he was the true dragon son of heaven and that divine spirits would protect him. As a result, the world witnessed that the late Emperor not only returned safely to the capital but also truly restored his reign. If one were to say that there was no divine assistance, how could that be possible?

Seven.

Under the indiscriminate beating, Zhang Wuchen was forced to step back. In the end, unable to bear it any longer, he fell to the ground, holding his head and begging for mercy.

Two days later, Zhao Ying finally found the content of Liang Tie Gong in the pile of old papers.

He Sheng wore a look of suspicion, yet he still took out a wrapped package from his bosom and slowly handed it to Zhang Tie Gong, saying, "Well done, but that child was unexpectedly born prematurely"

The way of heaven revolves, the gods use my hand to punish the wicked, eliminate their karmic debts from past lives, this is not harming the natural order, this is called carrying out justice on behalf of heaven. Zhang Wuchen feels no shame at all.

How many can be saved is how many, but the most important thing is not to let the eunuchs succeed.

Zhao Ying made a sound of "hey" and turned around to walk away.

The He family has indeed had a run of bad luck. First, there was a fire at home, which caused little damage, but the master of the house, Mr. He, was frightened and died a month later. He had no children, except for a concubine who became pregnant but unfortunately fell ill and had to take medicine frequently, causing the whole family to worry about the unborn child.

He Sheng is a relative of He Yuanwai. When he went out to buy medicine, he ran into a Taoist priest. He felt something in his heart and couldn't help but let go of his hand. "You have such a sharp tongue, aren't you afraid of getting beaten?"

Zhao Ying, disregarding the dust and fatigue, immediately sought an audience with the great general Han Yong upon entering the camp.

Mr. Liang nodded.

Wow! The cry of a baby came from the backyard. The crowd no longer paid attention to the Taoist's nonsense and got up one after another. Liang Tie Gong was stunned for a moment, then stood up and shouted excitedly, "Demon! A demon is born! If we're too late, your He family will be wiped out!"

Zhao Ying did not expect that it would take her five or six years for this wait.

Ten.

As far as I know, Liang Tiegong took away a son of the Fox Clan.

Zhang Wuchen has a towering figure. He always manages to startle people at first sight. However, he also has obvious flaws. Whenever he speaks, he bursts into laughter, completely losing his imposing manner. No matter how hard he tries, he can't change this habit. Therefore, he simply doesn't speak and leaves all the talking to Liang Tiegong.

What's going on? Wasn't I fully responsible for the lost soul case? After finally capturing two suspects, why were they taken away by the Southern Bureau? And moreover, when did the Southern Bureau start handling such matters?

If you had sought my assistance earlier, such an awkward situation would not have occurred

Dozens of children were squeezed inside, the youngest being five or six years old, and the oldest no more than fourteen or fifteen years old. They sat or stood there, woodenly, their eyes filled with fear.

Liang Tiegong has a dream, not grand, but very realistic

It is truly regrettable that the esteemed individual arrived a step too late. Liang Tie Gong has already passed away.

Rather than being a corpse, it is more akin to a charred piece of wood, completely black from head to toe, making it impossible to discern its original appearance

Han Yong furrowed his brows slightly, beginning to feel that this minor official was somewhat disrespectful, "The court has ordered me to oversee military affairs in the two Guang provinces, and everything in the army is naturally under my command"

In the eighth year of the Tian Shun era, the emperor who ascended to the throne for the second time, posthumously named Emperor Ying, passed away. The new emperor ascended the throne and changed the era name to Chenghua. Yuan Bin was promoted to the Deputy Commander of the Capital, finally taking over the Southern Division. His first order was to transfer Zhao Ying from the Northern Division to the Southern Division

"The descendant soup... surely it can't be truly effective, can it?"

Liang Tiegong's expression changed dramatically

The room is not large, Zhao Ying glanced around twice and asked, "What about the other one?"

Zhao Ying let out a cold laugh, thinking to herself that this Liang Tiegong truly possesses a certain skill in flowery language.

Zhang Wuchen lifted his right foot and brought it down heavily, casually unfastening the long sword from his back. His entire body trembled incessantly, and he muttered incantations under his breath