Chapter 53 Who stole my Yunxi
Yuan Li!
When he saw the face of the person sitting in the carriage clearly, Zhao Duan was startled.
Then I suddenly realized that in the imperial garden, when the imperial censor said goodbye before, he said the true meaning of "I will talk about it in detail when I have time later".
A man of the rank of Three Gongs and Nine Ministers, who stomped his feet and shocked the great Yu, unexpectedly condescended to be humbled and waited for him at the entrance of the imperial city.
Zhao Duan didn't feel lucky, he could only be vigilant.
"Mr. Yuan...are you waiting for someone?" He pretended to be surprised and saluted to test.
The big man in green clothes in the car smiled:
"There's no need to guess. You're the one waiting for me. The palace is huge and it's hard for you to walk on two legs. Come up and talk."
It actually meant giving him a ride.
So, the reason why Zhou Cang disappeared was because he was driven away by Yuan Li? Zhao Duan became increasingly flustered.
There was a flattered look on his face, and then he looked slightly embarrassed:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Yuan, for your kindness. It's just that... I have a bad reputation as a low-ranking official. If I ride with Mr. Yuan and spread the word, I'm afraid it won't be good."
"Who will spread the word?" Yuan Lixiao asked.
A servant standing next to the carriage also smiled and said:
"If your Majesty refuses again, will you offend my family?"
It's scary how big your hat is... Zhao Duan's expression froze, and he didn't dare to say goodbye anymore. He lifted up the hem of his robe and carefully got into the carriage.
This was Zhao Duan's first time riding a four-horse carriage. One word can describe it: big!
It can almost accommodate several people.
In the spacious carriage, a low table is placed in the center, with a three-legged incense burner on top. There is a hidden compartment underneath, and there are cushioned seats around it, which can accommodate a few people to gather together.
Zhao Duan was uneasy and sat opposite Yuan Li. When the curtains were lowered and the carriage walked towards the outside of the palace, he took the lead to break the deadlock:
"I wonder what Mr. Yuan's orders are to his subordinates?"
If he doesn't ask for an explanation, he won't be practical!
Yuan Li stacked his spacious cuffs, put down the jade in his hand, and said:
"Don't be nervous, I'm just interested in you."
I'm not a woman, what interest do you have in me... Zhao Duan complained and said with shame:
"Xiaguan has a bad reputation. Compared with Mr. Yuan, there is a huge difference..."
Yuan Li interrupted: "I have always been very accurate in judging people."
? Zhao Duan slowly typed a question mark.
Just listen to the imperial censor in front of you leisurely say:
"Therefore, just from the first glance in the garden, I knew that you are definitely not as bad as the rumors."
Oh, just brag... If you had seen me ten days and a half earlier, you would have understood what it means to unite people and settings.
Zhao Duan climbs along the pole:
"Mr. Yuan is in love with me. I have also admired Gong Yuan for a long time."
Da Qingyi said "Oh" and said casually: "Have you heard of my story?"
No, but your face is full of stories... Zhao Duan answered the question in his heart and showed respect: "Who in the world doesn't recognize you?"
He had indeed heard Yuan Li's story.
It is said that he was originally a descendant of the Yuan family from Xipingdao.
The Yuan family in Xiping was a wealthy family, and in every dynasty there were people who served as officials.
When Yuan Li was young, he showed talents far beyond those of his peers, but by nature he did not like an official career. He only traveled around with his friends and was dissolute. He was repeatedly lamented by his family master, who hated iron for not being able to become steel.
If he followed the normal trajectory, he could have ended his life as a "rich young man".
But something unexpected happened, the Yuan family's generation had a poor cultural background, and the officials who came out died one after another, so that there was no one in the court. The biggest pillar of such a large clan was only one county magistrate.
Within three to five years, the sun has set and the mountains are about to wither.
At this critical moment, Yuan Li changed his image as a prodigal. When he entered Beijing that year, he took the imperial examination for the first time and won the top prize in the new subject.
Then, in just a few years, he rose to the top at a rocket-like speed with his superb skills. Not only did he revive the Yuan family in Xiping, he also bet on success and became a top powerful official.
His experience is legendary, and he is the template for a cool male protagonist. This is also the reason why he is highly praised by many scholars:
This experience is so exciting for readers.
"Who in the world doesn't know you..."
Beside the low table, Yuan Li was startled, savored the words, and suddenly said:
"This sentence is quite powerful, but it's a pity that it is a loose sentence. If it could be pieced together into a complete poem, it might be of high quality."
The whole poem? I do... Zhao Duan muttered.
It's not that he was deliberately showing off, in fact, many famous poems from his past life have already penetrated into his spoken language, and he would blurt it out without paying attention.
The meeting hesitated for a moment and did not continue.
When ancient people wrote poems, if they had no relevant experience but wrote poems that they had not experienced before, they would inevitably be questioned.
Although it can be attributed to "talent", it is still too deliberate.
"The boy accidentally came up with this sentence, but he hasn't been able to complete it yet." Zhao Duan said.
Yuan Li was not surprised. Fools also have moments of inspiration, but true poetic talent never relies on these.
The carriage rolled and rolled out of the palace.
Driving on the spacious streets of the capital, everything in the carriage was stable. The two exchanged business opinions for a moment before Yuan Li finally asked.
How Zhao Duan solved the firearms maker's case.
And earlier, how to escape from the case of letting Zhuang Xiaocheng go.
Zhao Duan kept in mind the empress's teachings and did not hide anything - even the top secrets were known to others, so there was no need to hide the details.
On the other hand, the other party asked these questions, which made Zhao Duan feel relieved. Yuan Li was a person who liked to talk and pursue interesting things.
Although he is in a high position, his true nature is hard to change. He has a desire to gossip and asks himself to satisfy his curiosity... Although it is a bit far-fetched, it is a reason at least.
After listening to Zhao Duan's account of his operations in the two cases, Yuan Li was also quite interested.
Yeah, it's just fun.
After all, with the level Zhao Duan was involved in, and these trivial tricks, they were really nothing compared to this top official.
At this time, the carriage also arrived near the government office.
"That's what happened." Zhao Duan said with a dry mouth.
Yuan Li was about to make a comment when suddenly he heard faint noises coming from outside.
The area where the government office is located is deserted and not a lively neighborhood.
"What happened outside?" Da Qingyi frowned and asked outside.
After a while, a servant reported back:
"Sir, the censor Lu Liang in front of us is escorting a female prisoner. She is parading here, attracting many people to watch. It seems that the female prisoner is a member of Kuangfu Society. She was previously detained in the government prison and is called 'Yunxi'."
Yunxi!
In the carriage, Zhao Duan was stunned. The image of the tough and unyielding bear girl tied to the cross in the cell appeared in his mind.
The female disciple who was severely brainwashed and abandoned by Zhuang Xiaocheng when he ran away.
It is also an important clue for him to trace the whereabouts of "Zhuang Xiaocheng".
She has been locked up in the government office since the last interrogation. Zhao Duan has been busy dealing with the Zhang brothers these days and has not taken the time to interrogate her.
But at this moment, he was taken away without knowing anything about it? !
And...the name "Lüliang" was not unfamiliar to him either.
It was the main force behind his impeachment last time who had joined forces with Zhang Changshuo in front of the empress to kill him. He was a censor Yanguan under the command of "Li Yanfu".
Later, he was exempted from death due to the privilege of speaking as an official.
Zhao Duan originally thought that he would have nothing to do with him anymore, but he didn't expect that he would meet him again here.
I have ordered the government officials not to allow Yun Xi to be interrogated by others. Why was she taken away by Lu Liang?
I am also burdened with the KPI of arresting Zhuang Xiaocheng before the end of the year. Yun Xi is the key clue... There is no room for error...
Zhao Duan's face suddenly darkened.
Da Qingyi caught a glimpse of his expression, looked at the car curtain, and said expressionlessly: "Call Lu Liang over."
(End of chapter)