Chapter 86 The general is here
Agui's scalp went numb and he quickly reminded: "Steward Li!"
Butler Li was startled, and later realized that he had exceeded the rules.
But someone who can be a housekeeper in the Shen Mansion can't do it without some adaptability.
Butler Li smiled innocently and waved his hand, "Look at my old man's mouth. He is so unobtrusive. Miss Xiaowan and Captain Zhou haven't discussed marriage yet. It's too early to talk about this."
It turned out that he was worried for Achai.
As long as she doesn't find out that she is Shen Yu's concubine.
When Wen Wan thought about it carefully, she felt that she was really out of control. In Shen's mansion, except for the general's wife Zhao and Chun Niang, no one else had seen her at all.
The group soon came to a courtyard.
Sure enough, as Butler Li said, this is a very exquisite courtyard, but it's a bit exaggeratedly exquisite. It doesn't look like it's for guests, but more like it's for the owner's family.
Shen Zhou had never seen such an exquisite courtyard before, and he opened his mouth in shock.
"Wow, it's so beautiful here."
Butler Li nodded at him with his empty hand, "You are so ignorant, boy. Is this called beautiful? Then you have never seen the General's Mansion in the Imperial Capital. It is a beautifully carved building. It's so beautiful."
Wen Wan's eyes flashed, and she pretended to say casually: "The general's residence must be nice. By the way, I heard that the general's wife came to the border town from the imperial capital. Is this true?"
Butler Li led them through the corridor and answered casually:
"It's true. But last month the general sent his wife back to the Imperial Capital."
Wen Wan was surprised, "Going back so soon?"
Zhao and Chun Niang were sent to stay behind for the general. Could it be that... Chun Niang was pregnant, so she retired after her achievements?
Butler Li was very sad when he talked about this.
"Hey, the general's wife fell ill, so the general sent someone to send his wife back to the imperial capital in advance."
Wen Wan: "Oh."
She didn't show it on her face, but she was secretly happy in her heart.
If Mrs. Zhao and Chun Niang are not here, then she doesn't have to worry about her identity being revealed.
Gentle and quiet, Agui communicated with Butler Li early in the morning that no one else would be left to serve in this small courtyard, just him and Shen Zhou.
Butler Li handed Agui the key to the yard.
"This courtyard is inside Shen's Mansion. There are border guards guarding it outside. As long as you don't go out, no one can find it."
When the three of them heard this, their expressions relaxed a little, and then they settled down with peace of mind.
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All the utensils in the yard are complete. Butler Li is attentive and has people prepare a change of clothes for the three of them in advance.
After settling down, Shen Zhou immediately went to the kitchen to help Wen Wan prepare medicine.
In the past few days since she was taken away, Shen Zhou had not continued to drink medicine, so Shen Zhou was worried, fearing that it would affect the recovery of Wen Wan's eyes.
Agui changed into the guard clothes of the General's Mansion and went directly to the gate of the General's Mansion to inquire about the news.
In the evening, Shen Zhou made three dishes and one soup.
After Wen Wan drank the medicine, her mouth was so bitter that she ate several candied fruits before she had the appetite to eat.
When Agui came back, he was just in time for dinner.
"Fortunately, we entered the general's mansion early. If we were a moment later, those people would have caught up with us."
After he sat down, he was still scared, and at the same time he was also very curious about the identities of those people.
"I really don't know where they come from. In this border town, they can actually mobilize people from the yamen."
"People from the Yamen are looking for people in the streets and alleys. Fortunately, this is the General's Mansion. Even the Yamen does not dare to force their way in to look for people."
Hearing this, Wen Wan's expression condensed, "Have you ever heard of Meng Jin, the Minister of Household Affairs?"
"Huh?" Agui was stunned for a moment, "You mean the top pick of the past two years and the popular man in front of the emperor now?" Wen Wan nodded, "Yes."
Agui's face turned blue and white, and then he became filled with indignation.
He slapped his palm on the table and cursed:
"I thought it was some young master from an aristocratic family who relied on his family's power to do such an immoral thing as exterminating his family. I didn't expect..."
"He is actually an official of our Duan Dynasty and a high-ranking minister of household affairs!"
No wonder Agui had such a big reaction.
If Wen Wan hadn't known about Meng Jin's identity, who would have thought that the person who kills people to silence them and doesn't take the lives of innocent people seriously is the Minister of Household Affairs?
Shen Zhou opened his big eyes with confusion, "So what if he is a high official, he can't just kill people casually."
Wen Wan raised her hand and rubbed his head, "That's right."
Shen Zhou added: "Sister Xiaowan, don't be afraid. We have the school captain and General Shen. When the general comes back, he will definitely seek justice for the people who died in vain."
Wen Wan sighed, "You do have confidence in the general."
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Shen Zhou puffed out his chest and said, "This is natural."
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In the main hall of the Yamen.
Meng Jin raised the tea cup and slammed it on the ground.
"A bunch of trash! They are in the border town, how can they not be found?"
Wu Taishou was sitting on the side seat, shrinking his neck in embarrassment. Faced with Meng Jin's attack, he did not dare to refute him face to face.
After all, he was also a city lord, and his official position was not lower than that of Meng Jin. However, he was just a local official and did not dare to anger officials from the capital. What's more, Meng Jin was not an ordinary official.
Meng Jin carried the Holy Emperor's secret decree. Although he didn't say what he was going to do, it was like holding a sword in his hand. He had no choice but to cooperate.
Wu Taishou said solemnly: "Our people have searched all over the place, and indeed they have not found it. I am thinking that maybe the person has left the border town."
"Impossible." Meng Jin snorted coldly, "After she left, my people guarded the four city gates and would never let her have a chance to leave the city. So she must still be in the city."
Prefect Wu dared not speak out in anger.
Meng Jin asked in a deep voice: "Are you sure you have searched every place in the city?"
Governor Wu nodded first, and then made a movement, as if he remembered something.
"There is still a place I haven't looked for."
Meng Jin: "Where?"
Governor Wu hesitated for a moment and then said: "General Shen's residence."
People from the Yamen did not dare to search General Shen's residence.
When Meng Jin heard this, his colleagues in the light and black trembled, "By the way, that junior captain is Shen Yu's person. With this relationship, she might have actually hid in Shen's mansion!"
He stood up, unable to walk out, "Assemble the troops, let's search Shen's mansion."
Taishou Wu was startled, "No, not very good."
He couldn't afford to offend either of these two ancestors.
Meng Jin didn't look back, "What are you afraid of? I'll take care of everything. I'm doing things according to the Holy Spirit's will. Even if the Shen Mansion is turned over, what can Shen Yu do to me? Besides, Shen Yu is not in the border town now. ”
Governor Wu was still timid, "General Shen is known for his vengeance. If he comes back and finds out that we searched his mansion, he will definitely not give up."
Unfortunately, Meng Jin didn't listen to his advice at all. He got on his horse and led the people towards Shen's mansion.
Wu Taishou broke into a cold sweat on his forehead. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and followed.
(End of chapter)