In a secret residence in Qinglan Temple, Zhao Yu was showing something to Xu Zun.
This secret residence is where Taoist Priest Qinglan lives. Although the room is in a mess, you can still feel the ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
In particular, a secret room was discovered behind the bed in the room. There were many valuable items such as cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings that could not be taken away.
In addition, there is an escape passage in the secret room, which shows that Taoist Qinglan has been fully prepared.
At this moment, what Zhao Yu showed to Xu Zun seemed to be an unfinished letter. The content of the letter should be that Taoist Qinglan asked a person named Zunshi for help, and wanted to ask this "Zunshi" to send Chongtian to Chongtian.
The contemplative Taoist disciples received it.
The letter also mentioned many times that the Taoist disciples in Qinglan's audience were men and had a huge impact on their Qing cultivation.
Through this letter, Xu Zun became more sure of his guess. There must be a bigger manipulator behind Taoist Qinglan!
This so-called envoy should be the messenger who contacts the big boss and Taoist Qinglan.
Xu Zun estimated that after the incident at Chongtian Temple, Taoist Master Qinglan accepted the arrangement from his superiors and had no choice but to take in Luo Yu and others.
But firstly, it was too awkward to raise a bunch of men, and secondly, I was worried that they would cause trouble for me, so I asked my superiors to pick up Luo Yu and others as soon as possible.
However, before the letter was sent, the secret of Qinglan Temple was revealed by Xu Zun. During the panicked evacuation, Taoist priest Qinglan actually forgot about the existence of the letter and did not take it away and destroy it.
"This letter," Zhao Yu introduced, "I found it from the crack of the table in the secret room. I guess the old Taoist nun must be regretting it now!"
"Did you find it yourself?" Xu Zun confirmed, "Don't others know?"
"After discovering the secret room, I knew that the things inside were extraordinary," Zhao Yu said, "so I didn't let anyone in!"
"Well, well done!" Xu Zun secretly appreciated that Zhao Yu did things safely.
"Sir," Zhao Yu analyzed, "I checked the handwriting, and this letter is probably an autograph letter from Taoist Qinglan, and this person who is called the envoy must be very important!
"If we can know his identity, then it is possible to find the whereabouts of Taoist Qinglan and Marquis Changping!"
"Hmm..." Xu Zun said thoughtfully, "To be able to make Taoist Qinglan and Marquis Changping work for them wholeheartedly, this Xuanmen leader must be no ordinary person!"
"Yes!" Zhao Yu nodded, "Let's think of it together! If the Xuanmen leader is a high official in the court or a nobleman with a higher status than Changping Marquis, then this matter will be even more difficult to investigate!
"And...we are also in danger!"
Xu Zun read the letter carefully, and because he was deep in thought, he did not answer Zhao Yu's words.
"Sir," Zhao Yu asked Xu Zun a moment later, "I heard that a powerful person came to Dali Temple, right?"
"Oh?" Xu Zun looked at Zhao Yu and asked, "How do you know?"
Because Zhao Yu had been busy investigating the case, he did not meet with Chen Taiji and Li Jinlou.
"I just heard what the county officials said," Zhao Yu said, "as soon as the high official from Dali Temple came, he went directly to the Changping Marquis Mansion and used his people to take over the place!"
"Is there such a thing?" Xu Zun stared, a hint of haze flashed in his heart.
"The inspector of Dali Temple," Zhao Yu said, "To put it bluntly, he is here to make money!"
When Zhao Yu said this, Xu Zun seemed to understand something.
That Li Jinlou raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes as soon as they met. It turned out that he was trying to give these Tangzhou officials a warning so that they could give him gifts.
Otherwise, as long as he talks nonsense to Dali Temple when reporting, it will be enough to feed these people.
"Is he really that bold?" Xu Zun asked, "The Holy One has not yet issued an order to reduce the rank. How dare he, the inspector of Dali Temple, take the things belonging to Marquis Changping?"
"Well, we have never come into contact with such a big official," Zhao Yu said, "but I feel like this guy is not very authentic.
"If you really want to handle a case, you should come to Qinglan Temple first, right? Besides, why did you replace all the people in the county government with his people?"
Um……
Xu Zun thought about it secretly and felt that Li Jinlou had evil intentions and was afraid that this guy would be harmful to him.
Thinking of this, Xu Zun took away the unfinished letter from Taoist Priest Qinglan and ordered Zhao Yu to continue searching the secret room to see if there were any other gains...
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the next day.
Shangyuan County Office, Taimin's residence.
"Master Xu, please don't be offended. As junior officials like us, we have seen too many such things!" Tai Min, who had a bandage on his shoulder, said to Xu Zun, "The inspectors from Dali Temple go to local inspections without any supervision.
When oil and water come back, what kind of supervisor is he?
"The bigger the case, the more oil and water, it's normal!"
"It's just about making some profit," Xu Zun said with a frown, "But that guy sealed up the entire Changping Marquis Mansion and transferred a large amount of assets to his residence. Isn't that a gesture to make a little profit?"
"Hehehe..." Taimin smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, I came here with an order. Although I haven't reduced my rank yet, even if Marquis Changping comes back, will those properties still belong to him?
"Also, this inspector returns with a full load. He only needs to divide it up with his superiors after returning, and then present the best things to the Holy One. Then who do you think he is afraid of accusing him of being greedy?"
"Oh..." Xu Zun nodded and said, "To be honest, I'm not particularly angry about the corruption. What I'm angry about is that the case is so important and related to a cult conspiracy, but he, an official, doesn't care about it.
People like this who only care about the property of Marquis Changping...are really unworthy of being an official of the imperial court!"
"Master Xu," Taimin advised, "don't be angry. I'm telling you, it's lucky to have such a Changping Marquis! If this guy has made enough money, he will naturally feel happy, and he won't treat us when he goes back to report.
unfavorable.
"But if he doesn't get big benefits, then if he goes back and accuses us of an oversight, then our whole life's future may be ruined by him!
"It is better to offend a gentleman than a villain," Taimin said. "I think he knows that your father is the former minister of Dali Temple, but he is still so arrogant to you, so... you should be careful!"
"I understand!" Xu Zun cupped his hands and clasped his fists, "Thank you, Mr. Tai, for reminding me!"
The two were polite for a while, and then Xu Zun left Taimin's residence.
However, as soon as he exited, he heard someone calling his name loudly in the county government hall:
"Master Xu, Master Xu Zun... are you there? Where is Mr. Xu? Hurry up, something big has happened, I want to see him..."
Xu Zun heard that it was the Honggu who called him, and walked quickly into the lobby.
"Honggu? What's wrong?"
Seeing Hong Gu's panicked look, Xu Zun faintly realized that something was wrong.
"Sir, please go and have a look!" Hong Gu said anxiously, "Something happened in the North Prison! The new inspector from Dali Temple suddenly went to the North Prison to interrogate those girls...
"I didn't expect that he... he not only interrogated, but also... also..."
"ah!!?"
Xu Zun immediately understood what he meant, and immediately rushed towards the North Prison with Hong Gu...
