Chapter One, Arrival in the Capital (2).

I dare not, I dare not... Lai Fu! Take this young lady to Room Yibi on the second floor.

Wow! Charming and captivating.

Half a tael of silver...

Are you not the adult of the Ministry of Justice?

Chuchu put down her flower bundle in the small room with the registration number "Tianzi Jia". She washed her face and had a satisfying meal of three dishes and a soup.

Xiao Jinyu was slightly stunned, frowned, "Jianghu nickname?"

Okay, I'll wait for you at the Ministry of Justice tomorrow.

When the shopkeeper looked up in astonishment, Chu Chu had already rushed out of the door.

As the sky darkened, she mustered up the courage to enter the small and old-looking inn, which didn't seem too expensive. However, she was disappointed when she asked the innkeeper about the cheapest room rate.

Understood!

As she was watching, she fell asleep. The candle on the stool by the bed went out at some point. Anyway, when she woke up, Lai Fu was knocking on her door to bring her breakfast.

What is the result of the examination?

The old man had a look as if he was trying to remember something, "Oh, your name is Chu Chu, right?"

The old man supported his almost falling old bones and said with a grimace, "Who said I'm some kind of big shot? I'm just a gatekeeper!"

The shopkeeper's face was full of black lines, "You...you can just stay here. Anyway, there aren't many customers today, so I won't charge you."

Jingyi has always been impatient with the kind of work where a person sits there without moving for a long time. In the past, if he had to do this kind of work, he would definitely see him putting on a pitiful face and reluctantly agreeing. But now, this person is actually laughing, and it's the kind of laughter that's about to cause internal injuries.

Xiao Jinyu gently touched his forehead, which seemed to be swelling, and asked, "Have you found it?"

Dishes consist of one large meat dish, one small meat dish, and one vegetarian dish. The soup is made of cabbage and tofu, which is better than any meal she had on the way. The only downside is that the staple food is steamed buns instead of rice. She thought that the shopkeeper might not know that she is from the south and cannot eat steamed buns, so she went downstairs before going to bed and told the shopkeeper in advance that she wanted to have rice porridge with mung bean cake and side dishes for breakfast.

Jing Yi "Ceng" jumped up, directly facing the disdainful look given to him by Xiao Jinyu as an exception. He quickly put on the smile that had captivated countless young girls, married women, and elderly ladies in the capital. In a weak voice, he said, "I haven't forgotten, it's just that I remembered a bit late..."

... ...

Last night, we were drinking and gambling at my place, and we hid something for fun. I drank too much and forgot where I hid it, and he also drank too much and couldn't find it. When I woke up this morning, I remembered where it was and sent it to him.

It was dark, I couldn't see clearly...

When Xiao Jinyu was lost in thought, Jing Yi noticed his slightly pale complexion and asked, "Did you fall hard?"

I'm not looking for any adults, I'm here to take the exam.

After asking around, Chu Chu finally understood that the little money she had on her was not even enough to afford a glance at the pillows in the inns of the capital city.

Must find a good inn to have a good sleep, the Six Arts examination is a big deal, must be energetic.

Xiao Jinyu fell silent for a moment. When she felt the bleeding had stopped, she casually threw the handkerchief aside and said in a tone that could make Jing Yi anxious, "Do you remember that we have to attend the trial of the corruption case of the Yanzhou governor at the Ministry of Justice at the ninth hour today?"

Yes! Unfortunately, the people in our town don't believe it and always say that I'm unlucky, which has caused me to not be able to get married... If only they were half as insightful as you!

Chuchu waved her hand confidently, smiling sweetly, "No trouble at all, it's free on the other side!"

Help Xie Jinyu up.

Anyone means including Jingyi.

Chuchu didn't care so much at the moment, quickly finished eating, hastily thanked the shopkeeper, and then rushed to the gate of the Ministry of Justice outside the two alleys with her bundle on her back.

It can even be said that Jingyi's ability to eat at the public expense is based on his skill in observing people.

Got it! Brother Jing said he wants it!

Chuchu quickly got up to help him, only to see that he was an old man in his fifties who was not wearing official robes.

Really?

... ... Cheng, achieved the title of "Tianzi Jia Hao".

This sentence, when spoken by Xiao Jinyu, is equivalent to issuing an order.

Jingyi's ability to judge people has never let him down.

Jingyi honestly squats there, looking at the floor and obediently answering.

Oh?

Xiao Jinyu covered his bleeding nose with one hand, while holding a crutch with the other hand. Obviously, he had tried his best to use the support of the crutch to lift himself up from the ground.

After putting away the cane, bring out the wheelchair.

I didn't see clearly what you were shouting!

Which Jing brother?

It has been more than a few hours.

Squat against the wall with both hands holding your head.

I will charge you seventeen wen.

Bring the wheelchair by the window over here.

No wonder there aren't many customers in this shopkeeper's house!

Jingyi felt a moment of unease.

Chuchu blinked her watery almond-shaped eyes, "He still owes me money."

Xiao Jinyu no longer entangled himself with the issue of the dossier, as there was no point in being entangled with this person.

When it comes to the exam for selecting forensic investigators, Jing Yi suddenly remembered the silly girl who was looking for the Six Doors all over the street, and said, "Okay, leave it to me."

Obviously, the attempt was fruitless.

Xiao Jinyu furrowed her brows lightly and nodded thoughtfully.

Tomorrow the Ministry of Justice will have a major case to try. Officials of the Ministry of Justice above the fifth rank are all involved and cannot be exempted. You have been assigned to be in charge of supervising the selection of coroners.

Why is Wujiang's knife with you?

Why?

It has nothing to do with Xiao Jinyu's position of power, only his temperament matters.

Did you hit your forehead on the window?

Help Xiao Jinyu onto the wheelchair and make sure she sits properly.

Xiao Jinyu rubbed his still throbbing forehead and his tone became even more subdued. "Hmm. Just as you said, write it down exactly as it is and send it to Lord Liang at the Imperial Censorate."

This is one of the many problems that this person has. He will never deal with his own health issues in front of anyone.

Chuchu confidently and briskly ran up the stairs, and with a resounding "thud," she knelt down and kowtowed to the person, loudly exclaiming, "Chuchu kowtows to the adult!"

Then she took out a notebook from the floral bag and snuggled into the warm quilt to read carefully.

It's almost there, it's almost there...

Jing Yi walked to the window and was about to jump out. Looking at the dimming sky, he suddenly remembered something and turned his head to ask Xiao Jinyu with a half-smile, "Have you ever thought about giving yourself a nickname in the martial arts world?"

She hurriedly got up, intending to get up a little earlier and take another look, but now it was time for breakfast.

Hey, little girl in the pink dress! Yes, you! Come back, come back!

After waiting for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, I finally heard Xiao Jinyu's cold and slightly irritated voice, accompanied by a nasal tone.

The sky was still pitch black, and Chu Chu saw a person open the gate of the Ministry of Justice from inside before she even stepped onto the stairs.

What's wrong... How much money do you have on you?

Chuchu's eyes widened roundly, "Shopkeeper, you're amazing! You didn't miss a single word compared to Shen Banxian in our town!"

Chuchu stood still and turned around, seeing the shopkeeper waving at her repeatedly behind the counter.

Thank you, shopkeeper!

That was Mr. Dong's lecture on "The Legendary Tales of the Nine Great Divine Catchers of the Six Gates". She would remember a section as soon as she heard it, write it down when she got home, and then take it to Mr. Dong for revision whenever she had time. After Mr. Dong made the revisions, she would carefully transcribe it at home. When she had accumulated enough, she would bind them into books. She has already bound three large volumes.

Is it too expensive? The shopkeeper glanced at her classic rural girl's dress, continued to manipulate the abacus, and said unkindly, "Then you should go to the opposite shop. If a girl like you stays there, not only will they not charge you, but they will also give you money."

The shopkeeper didn't even lift his head, "If you don't believe it, go and ask yourself."

Also need to find an inn close to the Ministry of Justice. Beijing is too big. If you get lost and miss the exam, it will be bad.

I'm here to take the exam, hoping for good luck.

You...you have a lucky appearance, wherever you go, you can bring good luck.

Yes!

The shopkeeper's face turned pitch black and he said, "You... I'll give you tonight's and tomorrow morning's meals for free."

The old man nodded, "I remember now. Lord Jing told me last night. You've arrived quite early, even Prince An hasn't come yet... You wait under the steps, I'll post the official notice in a moment. You go to the room it says, and do what it says. Understand?"

The old man saw the little girl looking pitifully at him, and he couldn't get angry anymore. "Who are you looking for, little one?" he asked.

The wife of the county magistrate is quite right. The green bean cake in this capital is not as delicate and refreshing as the one in their Zizhu county. The rice porridge is the same. The rice is hard and there is no fragrance. Even the side dishes should be sour and sweet, but they are so salty that you can squeeze out salt particles.

There's no need to bring up any files with him for no reason!

The person who was worshipped by her startled and took two steps back in succession. Without noticing the high threshold behind, "clang" stumbled and fell into a sprawl.

Don't, don't, don't! Jingyi instantly lost his composure upon hearing these six words from Lord Liang of the Imperial Censorate. "Last time, my father instigated this old man to make me accompany him as a laborer, which resulted in me working with the Ministry of Works to dig a canal in the mountains for three months. It's almost the end of the year now. Can you please help me out and accumulate some good deeds?"

Hehe, right...

He didn't dare to ask how serious his injuries were.

When did you wake up?

Jing Yi, Ri Jingjing, Li Yuyi, Jing Yi Jing eldest brother.

When will you be ready to bring the files from the Ministry of Justice for September and October?

Jing Yi glanced at the desk piled high with documents and the wall corner stacked with folders, and said eagerly, "Can I make amends by helping you organize these documents?"

Jing Yi's smile diminished a bit, returning to his earlier gentlemanly appearance on the street. He said seriously, "Didn't you ask me earlier this year to find a clever and brave coroner with a clean background and simple personality for you?"

After a good night's sleep, my mind is indeed clearer. Suddenly, I remembered the words Jingyi entrusted to me on the street yesterday: I must bow when I meet the official from the Ministry of Justice.

How about the "Chief of the Six Gates" - "The Jade-Faced Judge"?

Mr. Dong has never mentioned that there is such an inn in the capital city!

Jing Yi looked up and saw that Xiao Jinyu was still lying on the ground, but his posture had been adjusted and was now much more graceful than the moment he fell.

Tomorrow, I will go to the Ministry of Justice for investigation. If I have free time, I will go and meet the coroner you mentioned.

"Shopkeeper," Chu Chu blinked and looked at the shopkeeper, "Can I stay in room A1?"

Take out your own handkerchief and hand it to Xiao Jinyu.

From separating with Jingyi until dark, Chuchu has been doing the same thing.

Although he is the person who has been given the most exceptions by Xiao Jinyu in this world, to some extent, he is actually very afraid of Xiao Jinyu, more afraid than he is of his father and the emperor.

The old man rubbed his waist and frowned as he looked Chu Chu up and down, "When did this rascal also become a little girl?"

Is there anything I can help you with?

Since it is an examination for the Ministry of Works of the Six Bureaus, there may be questions related to the Six Bureaus. It would be disastrous if one gets nervous and forgets, so it's better to take another look.

Fortunately, what was delivered was the rice porridge she wanted last night, along with mung bean cake and side dishes.

What are you laughing at?

Stand up from under the wall.

Oh my goodness!

It's just... seventeen cents.

He has been running this inn for nearly thirty years. He can't just sit back and watch this naive girl walk into the brothel across the street.

Thank you, shopkeeper! You are truly a good person!

This person is definitely different from those who will take the exam tomorrow.

Before Xiao Jinyu could say the second sentence in the same tone, Jing Yi completed the following series of actions with lightning speed.

Find an inn.