Chapter 1, In dreams, one does not know that one is a guest

From Li Fei's tone, it is clear that this chief constable is in charge of matters such as apprehending criminals and inspecting prisoners, effectively placing a direct superior over the constables A Yuan, Jing Yi, and others.

A Yuan returned it to him, "Continue telling the story! If it sounds good, next time I will bring you a piece of ebony."

A Yuan's face was flushed with a mix of red and white, unable to discern whether it was shame or embarrassment. He repeatedly jabbed the broken dust sword, still in its sheath, against the mountain rock, expressing his distress: "In the eyes of the world, I am... so unrestrained, so wandering, so indulgent, without any sense of propriety"

A Yuan took out a piece of oiled paper from her bosom, opened it, and revealed a large piece of rabbit meat. She handed it to the eagle, saying, "Little rascal, it's time to eat meat!"

Well, the person was pinned down and unable to move, so their knees fell to the ground

Upon seeing Ah Yuan arrive, Li Fei wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The coroner has just examined the body; it appears that he has overdosed on the elixir and ascended to immortality!"

A Yuan had been pondering where she might have gone wrong; it was impossible for her to be the eldest daughter of the Yuan family, Yuan Qingli.

A Yuan looked up, "Zhu Hui Fei?"

Zhu Huifei responded repeatedly: "Yes! Yes!"

A Yuan walked a distance, playing with the grass between his teeth in his hand, and asked the little deer: "Has that person been staring at me the whole time?"

The storyteller nodded, looking regretfully at the crack that had fallen out of the wooden block.

A Yuan's smile grows ever more radiant, her deep dimples seem to be filled with rich springtime essence, as beautiful as if she has stepped out from a painting, captivating the heart and spirit.

Excessive ingestion of mercury is highly likely to result in acute poisoning, with symptoms such as skin rashes, oral ulcers, and swelling of the chest and abdomen being clear signs of mercury toxicity. However, if the cause is attributed to the consumption of elixirs refined at home, it could be said that he has attained enlightenment and ascended to the heavens. He died with closed eyes, sparing his family from sorrow

A Yuan sighed softly and then realized that, in addition to the personal attendant accompanying Zhu Hui back to the residence, there was also the young man named Jing Zhiwan.

Seeing Ah Yuan gaze at her, the young man withdrew his gaze and said to Zhu Hui: "Brother Zhu, do you still want those volumes that Brother Xie asked me to bring to you?"

Due to the suddenness of the incident, although they changed into plain clothes and removed their hair ornaments, traces of the original makeup still lingered on their faces; Madam Zhu still wore a wide-brimmed gold bracelet on her hand, and her nails were dyed a light rosy red with the juice of the hibiscus flower. Now, with a face full of sorrow, she looked at Zhu Huifei and Zhu Jifei, unable to express whether it was confusion or resentment.

The little deer exclaimed, "Miss, please calm down! Calm down! Integrity is of no use; it cannot be eaten... Moreover, even though you may lack integrity, your innate beauty and grace, exceptional talent, good temperament, gentleness, elegance, and understanding nature are more than enough... What need is there for integrity?"

Since Emperor Zhu Huang of the Liang Dynasty killed Emperor Ai of the Tang and established himself, several years have passed. Now, various states coexist, yet none are as powerful as the Liang state, with many paying tribute and acknowledging Liang's supremacy. Only the Hedong Jin state, claiming to be the legitimate successor of the Tang Dynasty, remains defiant, with its rulers and subjects being valiant and unyielding, engaged in continuous warfare, posing a significant threat to the Liang state.

Ah Yuan contentedly reached for the sword at his waist, "This is a fine sword"

She pursed her lips to whistle, and a melodious tune arose. The little rascal had taken flight, swooping over the owner's head, freely spiraling in the air; meanwhile, Ah Yuan held a blade of grass in her mouth, rhythmically nibbling at the green leaves, and had leisurely departed on her own.

A Yuan was just about to continue his research on the pill in his hand when he was glanced at so lightly that he suddenly felt a bit short of breath, and his previously orderly thoughts seemed to have drifted away.

The disheveled little girl quickly responded, following behind while covering her mouth and giggling, "To provoke our young lady, truly a pig's brain!"

He is the cousin of the current Emperor Zhu Huang of the Liang Dynasty, yet for some unknown reason, he has offended the emperor and has not secured even a minor official position, relegating him to the status of an ordinary citizen. However, he is undoubtedly a member of the royal family, and even the various princes, when passing through the Qin River, would come to pay a visit to this uncle. With such a background, County Magistrate Li naturally felt an urgent need to retrieve his trusted aide, A Yuan.

The hawk, named Little Bad, immediately had its eyes gleaming brightly, and its posture of bending down to feast heartily appeared even more vigorous

In the bustling teahouse, the storyteller was speaking with a radiant face and bright eyes

The little yamen runner exclaimed: "Zhu has died!"

The storyteller was puzzled. When ordinary men listen to stories, they usually first focus on the wealth and glory of men, rarely asking whether the women have had their wishes fulfilled.

A Yuan steadied himself, gently touching the little rascal's head, and lowered his gaze to admire its glossy, flawless wings

A Yuan had never seen such eyes, at least not since she woke up from her coma; she had absolutely never seen such eyes.

Isn't it Miss Fu from Huayue Tower? The young master said the day before yesterday that she is big-breasted and brainless, with a garlic nose and sausage lips, and that he wouldn't even spare her a glance

A Yuan touched the glossy eagle wing and said, "I don't know. I just think about how to raise it and then raise it that way. Perhaps I have raised it before?"

Everyone was shouting and laughing, and no one paid attention to what this little girl was saying

Qinhe County is not far from the capital of Daliang, and it can still be considered prosperous. While the people live and work in peace and contentment, they also enjoy watching plays, listening to music, and seeking leisurely pastimes

She selected two pills from the batch and handed them to Jing Yi, saying, "Find a doctor to carefully examine the ingredients of these two pills to determine what the differences are"

The fawn raised its head and, seeing that Ah Yuan's expression was unusual, hurriedly asked: "Miss, what is wrong?"

It is all just to make a living

A Yuan turned to the coroner and said, "I ask you, brother, is this the state of death that leads to ascension?"

The little deer couldn't help but grab its hair again, messing up the hair that had just been neatly arranged. "Is there something wrong with this family? The son is named Pig Can Fly, and the father is called... Pig Shit?"

Jing Yi, upon hearing this, also sniffed the two pills repeatedly and muttered, "A Yuan, do you have a dog’s nose? They all smell pretty much the same to me"

A Yuan struck down with his sword, and the little deer hurriedly covered her head. The Pochen sword grazed past her head, yet not a single strand of her hair was touched

She is reluctant to call herself the renowned Miss Yuan Jiaqing, and simply introduces herself as Ah Yuan, having fled from the south.

Zhu Huifei was momentarily taken aback, scolding a couple of times, perhaps preoccupied with what the young man had mentioned about the book. Ultimately, he had no time to argue with Ah Yuan's little girl and hurriedly urged the young man to leave

Ah Yuan had walked to the edge of the nearby forest and whistled softly. Soon, a clear eagle's call echoed from a distance, and at the same time, a dark shadow swooped down through the air, gliding past the willow branches and the peach blossom grove, diving closer.

Turning my head to search for A Yuan again, he has long since vanished without a trace, even the little deer has run far away

At this moment, a commotion suddenly erupted in the teahouse, as a stout young nobleman with thick eyebrows and a wide mouth rushed in, accompanied by seven or eight servants, shouting: "You, Yuan, have you made up your mind to compete with me for women, huh?"

The little deer made a face at Zhu Huifei and laughed, saying: "Young Master Zhu, do you not understand? The young lady Fu from Huayuelou, as long as one has money, anyone can have a taste. If you haven't finished cutting off their fingers, you should have been caught by the county magistrate and subjected to severe punishment already!"

A Yuan was clearly listening, tilting his head in contemplation, and a hint of youthful innocence appeared between his brows and eyes

Zhu Huifei was taken aback, "Isn't that Miss Zheng from Huayuelou?"

His voice is calm and flat, without any waves or ripples; only the slight upward inflection at the end carries a hint of teasing humor.

As the servants hurriedly rushed out to assist, Ah Yuan clapped his hands and said, "Indeed, pigs can fly! Little deer, it's time to go!"

Li Fei, merely a small county magistrate, upon seeing that such a clerk was suddenly assigned from the capital, may not fully understand the reasons behind it, yet he is unwilling to offend. Aware that this person is an official subordinate of his, he treats him with courtesy and does not dare to be negligent

It is merely the reflection of fish scales, where does the sword light come from? And where do the scars come from?

The little deer bent over with laughter, holding its belly, "You, you, you are just a pig! My young master is handsome and charming, how many women dream of him both in their sleep and in their thoughts? Does he even need to resort to stealing?"

When Ah Yuan rushed over, the eldest son of the Zhu family, who was known for his indulgence in pleasures, had not yet returned. Only Madam Zhu, the second son Zhu Jifei, and several stewards were present, kneeling to one side and weeping profusely, filling the room with a sense of sorrow and despair.

Several money bags and pouches fell to the ground, and then someone over there exclaimed in surprise, hurriedly reaching for their waist or pockets.

In the distance, he could still be heard shouting: "Jing Zhiwan, stop staring at that constable! It's better to see if he is a man..."

He patted his chest and said: "Zhu Hui Fei!"

A Yuan smiled, the dimples by his cheeks deepening, adding a touch of nonchalance, "Human words."

At that time, wars were frequent, and there were many refugees everywhere. The authorities often recruited fleeing refugees to cultivate the farmland that had been devastated by local conflicts. Thus, Li Fei, without suspicion, easily registered her household in Qinxian County, using his local official authority, and named it after the Qinxian River, calling it the original Qinxian River

He struck the wooden clapper again and felt that its sound was indeed insufficient, so he lowered his head to glance at Ah Yuan

Zhu Huifei pointed his chubby finger at her and angrily said, "What do you mean by that?"

Zhu Huifei spat at him, "Pah, big-chested and brainless, with a garlic nose and sausage lips, how could I possibly be attracted to her?"

The storyteller, with a sharp clap, continued: "Just as the Second Prince was about to check if the Third Prince was dead, a volley of arrows was unleashed, and the Second Prince was shot dead by a rain of arrows! Standing behind those archers was none other than the Third Prince's beloved, Feng Mianwan! Speaking of this woman, she is truly remarkable; not only does she possess a beauty that could topple nations, but she is also highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless! Her senior brother, who grew up alongside her, was crippled by her for merely blocking her path and was thrown into a valley to be fed to wolves! Speaking of this woman, she is truly remarkable; not only does she possess a beauty that could topple nations, but she is also highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless! Her senior brother, who grew up alongside her, was crippled by her for merely blocking her path and was thrown into a valley to be fed to wolves! With this move, she turned the tables, directly taking the life of the Second Prince and paving the way for the Third Prince to ascend to the throne!"

The little deer said: "There is so much to learn! Not to mention the skills of playing the guqin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, singing, dancing, poetry, and lyrics are also among the best of the young ladies in the capital! The young lady is also proficient in tea art and excels in needlework. Last year, for the Empress Dowager's birthday, she presented a hand-stitched landscape painting and publicly created a longevity painting, which greatly pleased the Emperor, who praised her unparalleled talent and beauty. He immediately rewarded her with one thousand taels of gold and said that any noble sons or distinguished young gentlemen in the capital whom the young lady takes a liking to can be reported, and the Emperor will certainly fulfill it."

Although he was not on horseback, his expression remained calm and serene. Even though there was a hint of a faint smile at the corners of his lips, it could not conceal the inherent coldness and aloofness that seeped from his very being. He quietly scanned the people in the room, and when his gaze brushed over A Yuan, it seemed to pause for a moment.

Little Bad

It was indeed a half-grown eagle, yet it was as docile as a parrot, pecking at its wings with its sharp, hook-like black beak, and then gazing gently at A Yuan

The fawn shook its head, "The young lady has raised an eagle, but it was cared for by someone else. One day, the boy who raised the eagle went into the lady's room and did not come out for the entire night, so the young lady made soup with the eagle... However, the dog that was raised is quite good. Although it was also cared for by the servants, the young lady fed it plenty of bones, and every time it sees the young lady, it wags its tail and shakes its head..."

Such still and dark eyes, like a deep pool, would be unforgettable to any woman who gazes upon them... Moreover, that gaze... seems to strike directly at the heart, leaving her inexplicably anxious

While speaking, a young constable rushed over and exclaimed, "Sir, I have found you! There is a major case!"

The attendant beside quickly took over, saying, "This is called great wisdom appearing foolish, great skill appearing clumsy... If it were not for the old lady's profound understanding of the principles of the Dao, one would not be able to come up with such an extraordinarily wonderful name!"

The youth's eyebrows and the corners of his eyes are filled with a smile, giving him a somewhat mischievous appearance. "Just call me A Yuan!" he said.

The young lady watched his retreating figure as he fled with his head in his hands, her eyes filled with disappointment, sighing sadly... The little deer imitated that expression, her round face striving to display a hint of melancholy, "The young lady said, what a pity, what a pity, such a good man..."

The little rascal immediately turned around and flew back, landing on the white stone in front of her, its bright black eyes sparkling as it looked at her

A Yuan said: "I do not like dogs"

He brought a jade box, and upon opening the lid, he found inside two or three dozen light brown pills, exuding a fragrant aroma that was quite pleasing to the senses. The little deer, initially cowering in a corner upon seeing the corpse, could not help but step forward a couple of paces, taking several deep breaths of the enticing scent, and remarked: "This Lord Zhu indeed has some taste; even the pills are made to smell so delightful!"

A Yuan took it and carefully peeled open the shells one by one, inhaling the aroma. He said, "This fragrance is merely from the outer layer of the pills. Although it is pleasant, it can be somewhat intoxicating. Even without taking the elixir, one can feel light and healthy."

The storyteller looked at her in astonishment for a moment, then murmured, "My story is not yet finished! Feng Mianwan encountered an ambush on her way to the marriage and was severely injured upon being brought into the State of Jin. It is said that her martial arts have been completely ruined, and her temperament has changed as if she were a different person... Well, well, if the State of Jin were to gain Feng Mianwan, would it not be like adding wings to a tiger? They would be even less inclined to listen to our Daliang..."

A Yuan steadied himself, first placing the pill in a small ceramic jar, then stepped forward and said: "A Yuan has met with Jing Dianshi!"

The fawn with a tousled head lay on the rock, watching the person and the bird, its eyes still filled with wonder.

He was also a tall man of seven feet, yet he was tightly held by a slender youth, with the back of his body pressed firmly against the youth's boot, nearly forcing his chest to the ground

She asked, "What happened next? Did I also practice swordsmanship with it?"

Jing Zhiwan stepped forward to bow slightly to Ah Yuan and Jing Yi, briefly introducing herself: "Jing Zhiwan"

A Yuan clapped his hands and stood up, "Since Lord Zhu has received what he sought, who reported the case?"

With the original matriarch present, the young ladies of the Yuan family would certainly not be the most dissolute.

A Yuan lowered his head to gaze at the glossy sword hilt, as well as the two characters "Po Chen" that had darkened on the hilt. One could almost imagine the affection the original owner had for this Po Chen sword, as he caressed it daily.

The young man was only about eighteen or nineteen years old, dressed in a plain white long robe, with red lips and white teeth, and eyes as bright as jade. When he smiled, a pair of dimples appeared, making him look exceptionally handsome and charming. He even smiled gently at the man and said, "Take it out! Otherwise, I will break your bones into pieces to feed my little rascal!"

It is uncertain whether this young constable, who has gained considerable fame in just two or three months since arriving in Qinhe, will truly present him with a wake-up stick made of ebony

It can be said that both Zhu Huifei and Zhu Jifei resemble their father, Zhu Shi, in their features. However, Zhu Jifei is tall and slender, giving him an elegant and refined appearance. When the two brothers embrace and weep, the contrast becomes even more pronounced, as Zhu Huifei appears hardly better than a foolish pig

One white covers three ugliness, one fat destroys all; indeed, this is a truth that has remained unchanged through the ages

Little Deer Path: "Which person? The one that Zhu Huifei shouted? He seems to be called Jing Zhiwan... Hmm, is he looking at the young lady? Why do I feel like he has been looking at me all along?"

Thus, the young lady of the Da Liang Yuan family went missing, and there was an additional constable with the surname Yuan in the Qin River area

He felt it was quite unworthy to have fought with a woman who had a garlic bulb nose and sausage lips

She could hardly imagine how a swordsman could be chased away in panic by a beautiful noble lady, to the point of not daring to take his treasured sword with him

Zhu Huifei furrowed his brows and stamped his feet, the fat on his belly swaying three times, feeling even more formidable and extraordinary, as if he could swallow the mountains and rivers.

The young man, in his early twenties, was dressed in a sky-blue cloth robe. He had a delicate appearance, with faintly defined eyebrows and eyes, and his lips were slightly pale, suggesting a hint of illness. However, he was riding an exceptionally tall chestnut horse.

A Yuan casually rested his left hand on his propped-up leg, while his right hand tapped the stone with the sword, making a "thud thud thud" sound. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Am I gentle and graceful, delicate and serene, and understanding of others?"

A Yuan, however, was unwilling to become the center of gossip, ignoring Zhu Hui Fei and only asking the storyteller: "What happened next? The Third Prince became Emperor, and Feng Mian Wan must have become the Empress, right?"

The little deer scratches its head, then scratches its head again

A Yuan tapped the edge of the table and muttered, "Boring!"

Zhu Huifei let out a snort and said, "Without money and power, what use is it to look good! Look at me, even if I look like a pig, there are still women lining up to throw themselves at me!"

Such matters of great national importance have no relation to a mere storyteller like him, nor to that insignificant constable

Li Fei, A Yuan, and others unconsciously took a few steps back. However, Zhu Jifei crawled forward on his knees, kneeling alongside Zhu Huifei, weeping bitterly, showing little fear of the truth being revealed.

The fawn insisted, "The young lady has only raised thrushes!"

She pondered and said, "It's nothing... I still feel that I used to raise an eagle"

After Zhu Huifei, there were still four or five servants surrounding him. Since they all knew that A Yuan was a person from the government, they did not dare to provoke him, and thus lacked the previous arrogance that came from having power. They mostly engaged in conversation with the young man who was riding on horseback beside them

After watching the little rascal finish the rabbit meat, Ah Yuan shook his hand, letting it rest against a nearby tree, and asked the little deer, "What did I originally learn at home every day?"

Little Deer Path: "Then why are you only concerned about Miss Zheng from the Full Moon Tower?"

A Yuan spoke lightly and casually, but Zhu Hui couldn't help but touch her eyes. When she looked again at the sharp beak resembling a little bad mushroom, she opened her mouth but was momentarily unable to speak

Everyone was intently listening when suddenly they were startled by a loud shout that was indistinguishable from whether it was part of the play or not. The storyteller's wooden clapper, which was about to be struck down, tilted in fright, brushed against the edge of the table, and fell to the ground, rolling to the knees of a man.

What did I say at that time

The woman before me, dressed in men's clothing, bore an appearance indistinguishable from her past. However, her skills were remarkable, her demeanor straightforward, and her features displayed less of the gentle charm and more of a lively playfulness. At first glance, she seemed hardly like a woman, let alone the once noble and captivating young lady who had countless suitors vying for her affection.

The hundreds of members of the Yuan family, along with countless relatives and friends who have close ties with the Yuan family, as well as those lovers who have had intimate relations with Yuan Qingli, would certainly not mistake anyone for another

A Yuan and Jing Yi were left in a state of confusion after hearing this

The storyteller hesitated for a moment, "No. Later, the Yan Emperor established his legitimate wife, Lady Ning, as the Empress, while Feng Mianwan was sent to the Jin State for a marriage alliance, marrying the great general Li Yuan of the Jin State"

A Yuan truly did not know whether he had any past interactions with this person. Upon closely observing Jing Zhiwan's expression, he could not discern any obvious abnormalities, so he said: "It's nothing, just evidence."

Once again, a girl with a bun rushed out, pointing at the noble young man's nose, and exclaimed in exasperation: "Who are you? Stop tarnishing my young master's reputation!"

The young master said: "Miss Fu from Huayue Tower stated that she will only marry someone from the Yuanqin River! Bah, a mere constable, lacking refinement and status, trying to compete with me, Zhu Huifei, for a person?"

She repeatedly grasped her own face, confirming that this face was undoubtedly hers. As her lamentations continued, she tragically discovered that the beautiful young men attending her bedside were all her former lovers. Instantly, every hair on her body stood on end. Upon hearing that she was to marry the dying Duke in a few days, she wasted no time, applied oil to her feet, rolled up her bedding and belongings, and fled with her naive maid named Xiao Lu.

He sat high on horseback, looking down at A Yuan with a gaze that was both commanding and scrutinizing, a hint of an elusive smile playing at the corners of his mouth. His eyes were beautifully shaped, clear and bright, yet unexpectedly deep and dark. It was as if they were a hidden spring in a valley, seemingly isolated from the world, pure and untainted, yet situated beneath a sheer cliff, unfathomably deep, leaving only an overwhelming darkness at first glance

At this moment, someone could be heard shouting: "Whose eagle is raised to resemble a song thrush? Is it a large song thrush?"

Although he is referred to as the old master of the Zhu family, Zhu Shi is not particularly old. Judging by the corpse, he appears to be under fifty, somewhat more corpulent than Zhu Huifei, with a notably distended abdomen. His complexion is dark, and there are numerous red rashes on his face and extremities; his eyes are slightly open, and saliva is flowing from his mouth and nose, leaving behind glistening remnants of partially dried liquid. Ah Yuan lifted the corpse's chin to examine its mouth closely and observed that the gums were swollen, with ulcers still present.

Someone over there was anxious, disregarding the current interruption, and urgently asked: "Sir, what happened next? Did the Third Prince die?"

The hawk perched on the tree, blinking its black eyes, suddenly flapped its wings and swooped down, targeting the wild ducks leisurely frolicking by the reeds. The wild ducks, frightened, rolled and scurried towards the grassy bank, while in the water, carp were startled, leaping out of the water, their silver scales slicing through the air like a bright, sharp blade.

"No!" The little deer responded quickly, "With such a sickly appearance, the young lady won't like it. However... it is indeed good-looking, just too thin!"

Li Fei had originally planned to conclude the matter by taking the medicine prescribed by Zhu Shi, hoping to "achieve enlightenment and ascend to heaven." Upon hearing this, he hurriedly asked, "Is there something unusual?"

Jing Zhiwan approached as if nothing had happened and saluted Li Fei, saying, "My lord!"

The little deer suddenly had a strange expression, "Miss, I have been with you for four years, and it seems I have never seen you possess this thing called integrity..."

Indeed, being too refined and having few companions is also a form of sin

Jing Zhiwan gestured to Jing Yi to forgo the formalities, his expression warm yet distant. When he turned to Ah Yuan, that distance seemed to deepen, exuding a chill akin to autumn frost. He glanced at the ceramic jar that Ah Yuan had placed in Xiao Lu's hands, his voice surprisingly clear and pleasant, "What happened to that pill?"

In the teahouse, there were many idle people listening to all directions, aware that this noble young man, Zhu Huifei, was a relative of the current Emperor of Daliang and the legitimate eldest son of his family. He usually acted recklessly, indulging in a life of extravagance and debauchery, causing more commotion than the stories told by the storytellers, so they could no longer be bothered to listen to the tales.

He turned his head to look at Ah Yuan, lifted his drooping belly, and felt a surge of confidence before loudly declaring: "Officer Yuan, listen carefully! Fu... Fu Manqing is the one I have set my sights on. No matter how much of a garlic-nosed, sausage-lipped person you are, you are not allowed to lay a finger on her! Otherwise, I will chop off your fingers and steam them for wine!"

Over there, Zhu Huifei was ignored, almost roaring: "Yuanqin River!"

A Yuan said: "Oh, then you should keep her! Remember to take her home as your wife, otherwise, you will have to steam all the fingers you plan to cut off, and it will trouble me to catch you. This crime of harming a relative, I don't even know how the county magistrate will determine your punishment. Just thinking about it makes me worry for our Lord Li.

Before my eyes, it seems I see someone wielding a sword, their fingers slender and pale, yet long and strong, swiftly cutting through a bright sword shadow. In the desolate place of the gray feathers, a gray eagle cries out mournfully, trailing a string of blood droplets as it falls.

Then, after a long while, the fawn finally said: "Well, actually, Miss, you don't need to think too much. With the Madam around, Miss actually... cannot be considered a breeze. Wandering aimlessly."

She did not feel that she had any talent for poetry or literature, but capturing criminals with a sword in hand was as easy and enjoyable for her as having tea and snacks after a meal

The second young master Zhu Jifei, who had been kneeling with his head bowed, suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with uncontrollable anger, "This... no, I did not... how could I harm my father?"

A Yuan smiled proudly, looking up at Zhu Hui behind him, and suddenly paused while patting the little rascal's hand

Once again, someone with extensive knowledge let out a scoff and replied, "How could the Third Prince die? Who doesn't know that the current Emperor of Yan is none other than the Third Prince, Liu Shishao? He has been on the throne for about six months now"

Indeed, indeed! Zhu Huifei was very satisfied, but as he rubbed his sore bottom from the fall, he felt an immense sense of unwillingness. "It is a pity that the common people of the world cannot grasp the profound meaning within! Truly foolish, truly foolish!"

Jing Yi was the first to regain his composure. Instead of rushing to find a doctor to verify the medicine, he smiled and bowed, saying: "I am Jing Yi, and I have the honor of meeting you, Sir Magistrate!"

Although her salary is not high, the county magistrate holds her in high regard. She is intelligent and cheerful, and she gets along harmoniously with her colleagues at the county office, leading a leisurely and relaxed life. Those who are aware of her gender do not wish to expose her. However, her striking beauty has led to some rumors circulating.

His hands were also thin, fair, and slender, completely unlike those of a martial artist. However, the muscles in the arms of that man were on the verge of bursting as he struggled, yet his wrists seemed to be trapped as if gripped by a pair of fire pliers, unable to break free. In the end, he let go of the other hand with a desperate scream

Even if Zhu Shi is truly nothing more than pig dung, his death would still be considered a major event in Qinxian County

A Yuan couldn't help but laugh, "Well, perhaps the person who named this father and son had some excrement in their brain"

A Yuan knocked on his forehead and said, "Have I ever seen him before?"

The teahouse owner approached with a beaming smile, bowing slightly and saying: "You have worked hard, sir! You have worked hard! I knew that with your intervention, there would be no thief left unfound!"

As Ah Yuan was leaving the teahouse, he was stopped by Zhu Huifei, who stood up unsteadily and said, "You dare to compete with me for a woman? Even if I were a pig, I wouldn't spare you!"

Although he said this, he ultimately trusted Ah Yuan's abilities. Just as he was about to make arrangements, the steward Wang, who reported to the authorities, suddenly kneeled forward and shouted: "Indeed, the medicine was swapped! I knew it! I knew it! That morning, the second young master entered the master's room, and at that time, it was precisely when the master was taking his medicine!"

A large piece of fatty meat whizzed past the heads of the crowd, flying out of the teahouse amidst screams and cries of terror

She said, "Miss, it has only been two months, how on earth did you manage to train this eagle to behave like a domesticated dog?"

In those years, the former lady's mere words led to the demise of Emperor Zhao, the execution of numerous ministers, and ultimately caused a change in dynasty, which truly exemplifies the notion of a femme fatale, drawing the attention of the world.

A Yuan pointed the tip of his toes on the ground, moved his ankle joint a few times, and then kicked out with his leg

Recalling the disdain the master and servant had for my name, I couldn't help but spit in the direction they had left, "Pah, you mere mortals, how could you possibly understand the profound meaning of my name..."

Ah

He must be unwilling to accept being taught a lesson for no reason, and has persistently chased after, yet does not know why he has been delayed until now

Miss Ke did not say it that way at the time

It is said that Yuan Qingli encountered an ambush while on her way to visit her critically ill fiancé, and most of her attendants were killed. After being rescued, she remained in a coma for several days before waking up, only to forget that she was a young lady of the Yuan family, and even more so, to forget her once flamboyant past.

Ah Yuan rubbed his nose and said, "They all look like the same pills, but the scent is different once you peel off the shell"

The clamor of the teahouse has receded into the distance. Two or three orioles are leaping among the willows, suddenly startled by something, they flutter their wings and take flight. As their wingtips touch the clear stream, a delicate ripple gently spreads out. The peach blossoms are in full bloom, and petals are falling with the wind, gracefully dancing down in front of a person and an eagle.

Suddenly, Zhu Hui flew in with his heavy body, staring blankly at his father's corpse on the couch. He then knelt down, sobbing uncontrollably, causing the wooden couch to shake violently, and even the doors and windows buzzed in response, making one unable to help but worry that the entire house might collapse at any moment, burying these two hefty figures of life and death, along with all the people in the room as companions in death.

A Yuan lifted the corner of his robe, resting one leg on a rock, leaning forward with a smile, "So, later I asked for that sickly Duke who was on the verge of death?"

Li Feidao: "I have already inquired; for the past two to three years, Zhu Shi's health has not been very good. He has been taking elixirs in search of the path to immortality"

At that time, the various countries were still embroiled in war, and the officials in the lower prefectures and counties were often incomplete. In places like Qinxian County, it was already considered fortunate to have the county magistrate, the chief clerk, the constable, and the yamen runners all present and accounted for. It was puzzling how a registrar suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

A Yuan looked at the distorted corpse on the ground ahead, and sighed, "Immortal elixir? Ascend to heaven?"

A Yuan flicked the grass between his fingers, "Hmm?"

After leaving Liangdu, she inadvertently saved Li Fei, the newly appointed magistrate of Qinxian County, thus becoming the female constable of Qinxian County by a twist of fate

The attendant beside him brushed off the dust from his clothes and could not help but quietly remind him, "Young Master, the one you have your eye on is Miss Fu from Huayue Tower."

Zhu Huifei scratched his head, "Perhaps it is Miss Zheng from the Full Moon Tower?"

The brown-winged white-bellied bird, with yellow feet and black claws, possesses a striking gaze beneath its snow-colored brow stripes, exuding a regal aura as it holds its head high and surveys its surroundings with a discerning eye.

A Yuan smiled with her eyes crescent-shaped, raised her arms, and the dark shadow gradually folded its wings, resting upon her wrist

Her mother, the former Lady Yuan, was breathtakingly beautiful, and her courtiers were spread across the states of Liang, Yan, Zhao, and others. From the emperor to the common footman, all were guests in the presence of the former Lady Yuan

Jing Zhiwan walked over, glanced at the pill, and then scanned Madam Zhu and the maid behind her

The man then felt a sense of despair, "You... are the new constable from the Qin River?"

Another old constable named Jing Yi approached and said: "This Manager Wang has been insisting that someone has poisoned him. We have just checked the recent diet of Lord Zhu, and there seems to be nothing suspicious. This pill is indeed the Linghe Essence that Lord Zhu has taken, and I have heard that the raw materials used in its preparation do contain mercury"

Behind Zhu's family, a steward suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "It is a villain! It is a villain who reported the case! The master was well just the day before yesterday, but yesterday he suddenly complained of a headache, his hands and feet trembled, and he passed away during the night! He has been taking that Linghe essence for one or two years, feeling energetic every day. How could he suddenly depart from this world?"

Li Fei saw him and immediately broke into a smile, saying: "Jing Dianshi, you have arrived just in time. Such a major case requires everyone to work together and discuss it. Ah Yuan, Jing Yi, come and meet Jing Dianshi! Jing Dianshi has come from the capital and just arrived at the county office this morning. From now on, for these cases in the county, you and Jing Yi will follow Jing Dianshi's arrangements!"

She was tidying her messy hair, took out a small mirror from her sleeve, and smiled at the mirror, revealing her little tiger teeth.

Zhu Shi?'' A Yuan looked in the direction where Zhu Hui Fei had left, ``Zhu Hui Fei's father?''

The young deer smiled and said: "The young lady does not like eagles, does not like dogs, and does not have a fondness for kittens, rabbits, or birds either. The young lady only likes young and handsome men, collecting them like a collection of antiques! This sword in the young lady's hand was left by the swordsman named Xiao Xiao."

It is said that the second prince of the Yan Kingdom, Liu Shiwen, has already set his plans in motion, intending to use Feng Mianwan to lure the third prince, Liu Shishao, into a trap. As long as something happens to the third prince, who could possibly stop him from ascending to the throne? Everything seemed to be going smoothly when the third prince was stabbed by a woman impersonating Feng Mianwan. The second prince hurriedly rushed over to check, but suddenly, countless archers appeared on the high walls around them, and a rain of arrows was unleashed... Everything seemed to be going smoothly when the third prince was stabbed by a woman impersonating Feng Mianwan. The second prince hurriedly rushed over to check, but suddenly, countless archers appeared on the high walls around them, and a rain of arrows was unleashed...

The storyteller's eyes brightened, and he responded repeatedly.

A Yuan suddenly shouted, and even his breathing came to a halt for a moment

"Practicing swordsmanship?" Little Deer chuckled, "When the young lady wanted to win over Xiao Xiao, she indeed spent a few days entangled with him in teaching. Later, when Xiao Xiao ran away, the young lady would only sigh a few times every morning while gazing at the sword hanging on the wall, and then she would go off to play with Young Master Xie, General Kang, and Prince He..."

Wu Zuo let out a dry laugh and said slowly, "I have heard that the refining of elixirs requires the use of mercury. If one is too eager for success and consumes too much at once, then..."

In fact, her silhouette is quite soft, yet her tall stature, simply draped in a plain cloth garment, exudes a distinct and proud elegance that sets her apart from ordinary women. At first glance, there is no trace of the typical shyness or modesty found in common women. Moreover, as a person of the public sphere, even if there are suspicions, who would dare to speak out?

He carefully examined Ah Yuan's smooth neck, and upon recalling some vague rumors he had heard, he suddenly had an epiphany and hurriedly smiled, saying: "I have heard that Li Yuan has long been infatuated with Feng Mianwan, and this Mianwan girl is also willingly entering into a marriage alliance with Jin..."

He watched as the crowd claimed their lost items and, with a casual clap of his hands, kicked the man to the ground. At that moment, a plainclothes officer rushed forward with a rope, binding the man and taking him away

It is actually the wealthy young master Zhu Huifei, who has just been taught a lesson by A Yuan

In both chaotic and peaceful times, there are always those who engage in petty theft and deceit, as well as those who commit crimes regardless of gender. Wherever such individuals exist, there will inevitably be constables like Ah Yuan and his colleagues.

The fawn scrutinized Ah Yuan carefully, still filled with confusion, "Miss has clearly never practiced swordsmanship, has not studied the pursuit of criminals, and has never trained an eagle..."

Outside, a man's roar could be heard: "Who? Who harmed my father?"

A Yuan watched as the little rascal darted past above the silver scales, suddenly taken aback.

As the teahouse owner hurriedly served tea to Ah Yuan, Ah Yuan had already picked up the wooden clapper that the storyteller had dropped on the ground, and tapped it on the table, asking, "Is it made of poplar?"

The young deer gave a thumbs up, with admiration on her face: "Look how clever our young lady is! Lord Duan is gravely ill and cannot speak; even if the young lady is with another man, he cannot say anything. Once he passes away, without any brothers or relatives, he will leave a substantial fortune for the young lady to enjoy, and from then on, she will no longer have to consider the lady's feelings..."

A Yuan was well aware that the Zhu family was of royal lineage, and even though they were not in a position of power, they were not ordinary people that one should provoke. Therefore, he did not wish to entangle himself with them and lazily remarked: "Hmm, it is better not to provoke it; it is more well-behaved than a drawing thrush... It just pecked out the eye of a wild dog."