There are many treasures in this country

That pair of red candles was given by Xiao Suo on the day of Shen Yan's wedding.

The congratulatory gift from General Shen's heart and soul, the servants of the family did not dare to neglect, the housekeeper Zong Xi had already personally brought it to Shen Yan.When the latter saw it, he sighed and worried at the same time, silently put it away, and locked it in the small closet next to the bed.

After Princess Nan'an passed the door that day, Shen Yan gave her the main bedroom to live in, and did not share a room with her, and only stayed in the small study every day.She didn't know how she found the pair of red candles, maybe she saw the beautiful patterns of carved dragons and painted phoenixes on them, and smelled the strange fragrance, so she was curious, so she lit it.

It so happened that Shen Yan went to the main room to get the military documents that day, and seeing the princess playing with the candle, he hurriedly put out the flame and snatched it away.He didn't say anything, but he didn't put it in the bedroom anymore, but took it to the small study.

These things were not very important at first, and Shen Yan didn't take them to heart.The next day the princess's maid reported back, saying that the princess didn't want to eat and drink, and was flustered and depressed.He just thought it was because of the woman's frail body, she was caught in the wind at night, or was affected by the change of seasons in spring and summer, but it was just a minor ailment, and it was not a serious problem. He could be cured by asking the doctor to prescribe two doses of medicine for conditioning.

Unexpectedly, after a few days, the princess was bedridden, her face was ashen, her whole body was exhausted, and her spirit was like a nightmare. She opened her mouth and straightened her neck, unable to speak, she seemed to be dead. Mostly.

Before Shen Yan invited the imperial doctor, the princess died suddenly.

Everyone didn't dare to say it clearly, but secretly guessed that the princess was disturbed by evil spirits and took her life.Piansheng Nan'an has always believed in the theory of ghosts and gods, and there are many rumors of women marrying far away. Although it is nonsense, it has been turned out to make a fuss at this time.

Shen Yan didn't care to fix the tongue of the subordinates, and the envoy from Nan'an had come here angrily.Everyone quarreled and finally alarmed the government.Yin Gaoli of Jingzhao Prefecture saw that the case was very relevant and he didn't want to get involved, so he shirked the case and said that the yamen under the law had no right to try it, and it had to be handed over to Dali Temple for disposal.

Therefore, the princess's body was taken away by Yachaqiang of Dali Temple, and even those who had served the princess were sent to prison.Shen Yan hadn't figured out the whole story of the matter, and everyone was blowing back and forth like a gust of wind, and he was the only one left wondering on the spot.

Now that the case is going to be overturned, it is necessary to start with the pair of candles.But if you want to check the candles, Xiao Suo is bound to be involved.Shen Yan pleaded guilty, not because he believed that Xiao Suo did it, but no matter what the result was, it would be very difficult to escape unscathed and unscathed. He didn't want Xiao Suo to be involved in the whirlpool, so he took the responsibility all he could.

That being the case, how could he be willing to overturn the case with a red candle again.

However, the king's life is not accepted, he has the same intention in his heart, and the same is true of the people around him. When he returned home on eleventh day, he found the candle that Shen Yan had put away carefully.

Ruan Tong went directly to Xiao Suo's house, entered the room and sat down without drinking tea, and asked straight to the point: "Young Master Xiao, did you poison Princess Nanan to death?"

"What?" Xiao Suo was puzzled, frowning and denying: "I poisoned the princess? Why did I...why did I poison the princess? You came all the way today to question the crime?"

Ruan Tong thought about it, so he didn't take out the candle, but insisted that it was him: "You don't have to blame me, I have got the evidence. The general has a deep love for you, treats you with great kindness, and holds you in his hands." The fear is gone, the fear is melted in your mouth. How can you be so mad that you want to imitate the Zhongshan wolf and put the general to death!"

No matter how good-tempered Xiao Suo is, he couldn't help being angry, not to mention that he has always been honest, and he couldn't tolerate others arbitrarily accusing himself of this crime, so he immediately lowered his face and said in a solemn voice: "I don't know anything about what you said, what about General Shen It has nothing to do with me, and I don't know how he is. Don't say that I don't need to poison Princess Nan'an, even if I have a motive, I don't bother to do it!"

What's more, he couldn't do it. When Lu Yu threatened him to poison Shen Yan, he was powerless, let alone in today's situation!With his timidity, integrity, moral integrity, and life creed, he would never do such a heroic act.

Ruan Tong carefully observed his reaction, half-believed in his heart, took out a red candle and asked him: "Since you said it wasn't you, how can you explain what's going on with this candle? This candle wick has been soaked in more than a dozen deadly poisonous weeds." The concoction made, the princess was suffocated to death by the poisonous smoke after lighting the candle you sent. Don't you know?"

Xiao Suo was startled when he heard the words, and couldn't help being surprised: "I... really don't know." A flash of light flashed in his mind, and he asked again: "Does the general know about this?"

Ruan Tong sneered and said, "Of course we know, we are not allowed to intervene!"

The words froze Xiao Suo, he fell on the chair, remained silent for a long time, raised his head and asked: "I also want to investigate this matter, can you let me investigate together?"

Ruan Tong was waiting for this sentence, and immediately said: "Naturally, there is nothing wrong with it, but this matter must be kept from the general, you..."

"Don't worry." He smiled, "I won't say."

Of course he wouldn't say it, otherwise why bother to make a show and go to prison to make trouble.

With Xiao Suo's help, this matter will be much easier.Although he is not a noble official, he is better than a white robe.Moreover, he knew the eldest prince, and for some reason he was taken seriously, so he was able to say a few words.Although the eldest prince cannot personally investigate the case, but with his token, it is more convenient to go in and out of everywhere.

The pair of red candles were originally custom-made from the wax oil shop in Nancheng. When Xiao Suo, Shi Shi, and Ruan Tong looked for them, the shop was listed, and it seemed to be closed.

The three of them failed to find the owner of the wax oil shop, so they had to go to the next door to inquire about the news.It turned out that the next door was Juyi Tea Shop. When Xiao Suo set up a stall, he had written the name of the shop to the boss.Now he is the number one scholar in high school, and his pen and ink, which were once worthless, have also increased in value, and can be sold for ten taels of silver per word.

Xiao Suo went to Yushitai, Qingshui Yamen, and couldn't even afford to rent a house, but he didn't know that people outside had made a fortune by imitating his handwriting.The owner of the tea shop framed the big characters he had written earlier, and used it to attract business in the hall, and the effect was very good.

The boss saw the living God of Wealth, and was so happy that he squeezed his fat face like a steamed bun, and said with a flattering smile: "The number one scholar is dignified, and he has a prosperous appearance. The villain has already seen it, and he did not mistake him. Today, the number one scholar is expensive. Land, do you have any orders?"

Eleven rolled his eyes upon hearing this, but Ruan Tong was still smiling slightly.

Xiao Suo said embarrassingly: "The shop owner is absurd, I am ashamed to be an official. Today I came to find the shop owner of the wax and oil shop next door. I don't know why he didn't open the shop for business?"

The boss raised his eyebrows and said, "Why, doesn't your lord know?"

"Don't know what?" Ruan Tong asked hurriedly.

The boss was showing off in front of Xiao Suo, and heard Wen Fang pretending to be mysterious and said: "The boy who runs the wax oil store is surnamed Feng, and he is the most cowardly and incompetent bastard. He usually gambles, eats and drinks, and ignores everyone else. Fortunately, he The handicrafts handed down in the family are good, and I can still earn a living on this. But a few days ago, when he came back from drinking at night, he didn't want to fall into the lotus pond over there, and drowned."

"Dead?" The only clue was interrupted, and the eleventh party was disappointed. "Then is there anyone in his family?"

Ruan Tong also asked: "Do you know where his home is?"

Xiao Suo said, "Did this person fall into the lotus pond by himself, or was pushed in by someone, did anyone see it?"

The boss's expression changed, and he asked, "My lord suspects that he was murdered by others?"

"I'm just asking casually." Xiao Suo hastily covered up.

The boss sighed, and said again: "After his death, the Jingzhao Mansion took his body to visit various places for a few days. They said that he died of drunkenness and fell into the water, so the case was closed. As for the family members, He really does have a lady, because of her enchanting nature and frivolous behavior, she has quite a reputation. Her house is over there in Xiaohuazhi Lane, adults can go and see her."

Hearing this, Xiao Suo thanked the boss, and immediately took Shiyi and Ruan Tong to Xiaohuazhi Lane.

At that time, Yan Jun was consecrating in Guanfeng Hall.Huan Ye was lying on the couch in unlined clothes. It was midsummer, but he was still wrapped in a thin blanket.The hall is filled with the fragrance of medicine, and besides the mountain of memorials, there are two small silver pots on the table.

Shang Huai poured the decocted medicine into the bowl, before he could move, Yan Jun rushed forward and said, "Let me do it."

Huan Ye nodded, and Shang Huai led the people back down.

Yan Jun knelt down on his knees, gently blew on the warm soup, waited for Huan Ye to drink it up, brought him a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his mouth, and finally tucked in the blanket, Fang said: "The emperor works day and night, you should take a rest while you have free time. Although state affairs are important, the dragon body must also be taken care of."

Huan Ye frowned and said: "Why don't I want to rule by bowing down, but there is peace outside the temple and disobedience inside the court, how can I not worry about it?" He reached out and took the memorial beside the pillow and said to him: "You Look, these scoundrels are strangling me by the neck, they dare to be so rebellious, they really deserve to die!"

Yan Jun turned it over and saw that he couldn't help but feel angry: "Nan'an is only a small country. Relying on the advantages of its geographical location, it is so unscrupulous that it wants me to waive its yearly tribute. In the future, I will only offer spices, even the mutual market. Tax cuts are really greedy. The emperor must not agree, otherwise other feudal states will be dissatisfied, and the border will be uneasy."

Huan Ye said with a sad face: "I don't want to agree, but last year I spent a lot of money and food in the conquest of Xu Li'an. Si Tianjian said that there may be a flood this year. Now that the national treasury is tight and there is not enough money and food, how can we start a war with Nan'an again? They Although there are mostly women in the country, all of them are braver than men. Nan'an is surrounded by the sea, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Our court is not good at sea warfare, and it is not easy to beat them. Jiaozhi, Java and other places in that area China, although on the surface it has good relations with our country, but has always had ulterior motives, and if it really goes to war, it may be a hidden danger. Besides, this matter is ultimately our fault."

Yan Jun said angrily: "It's just that a princess died, and they couldn't let it go. In the face of national affairs, what is a mere princess? If they really cherish the princess, why would they order her to marry her! Besides , Whether this matter is our fault or not is still unknown. In my opinion, we need to investigate carefully."

Huan Ye sneered: "How to investigate? In front of civil and military officials and envoys of the feudal kingdom, Shen Yan admitted that he was the princess he poisoned to death. How else can he investigate? He is getting more and more capable. Thanks to how I treat him, he actually This makes me feel chilly!" He couldn't catch his breath, and coughed violently.

"Don't worry, your majesty, he's just confused for a while." Yan Jun hurriedly patted him down, and said, "It's out of anger not to investigate. I understand that your majesty still wants to investigate this case carefully. When the time comes, just find a reason. Just let this matter go. As for Shen Yan, the worst thing is to use some words to excuse him. Even if Nan An is not willing, just promise them some benefits. It may not be that they really dare to fight, and it will only hurt both sides. They are not stupid! "

Huan Ye drank half a cup of tea, calmed down for a long time, and said: "I also know that Zhang Yunjian has been secretly ordered to investigate. It's just that he has always had a gap with Shen Yan, and I'm afraid he can't do his best. You should help from the side. By the way, Is that Xiao Suo doing well in Yushitai now?"

Yan Jun paused, and then replied: "This man has a pure heart. When he was protected by the emperor, he said that he might become the emperor's humerus minister in the future. Now he has changed his nature and is no longer the same as before. They are so broad and wide, and gradually have a pattern, but their loyalty to the emperor has not changed, and they are really usable. As for Shen Yan, the two of them were just in love for a while, and it was all over later. I heard that he is going to marry a wife, so it can be seen that he really let go .”

Huan Ye nodded: "This person is talented. I heard that Xie Yi valued him very much. It can be seen that I didn't make a mistake at the beginning. In this case, you let him participate in this matter more. He must care about Shen Yan's matter!"

Xiao Suo didn't know it at the moment, and he really cared, and was taking Ruan Tong and Shi Shi to Chunyuan Teahouse to find Wang Tiezui.

Just now when they rushed to Xiaohuazhi Lane, they heard from the neighbors who were enjoying the shade under the tree that the wife of the owner of the wax oil shop hanged herself with a rope after her husband died.Now there are only two vacant rooms left in her family, which are still rented.

Xiao Suo inquired a few times and found out that the landlord of these two rooms was named Hong Balang.He had also heard of this person, and he was the Zhuang Zhai Xingbao who helped Wang Tiezui rent out his house.

After many twists and turns, the three of them finally found Hong Balang through Wang Tiezui, and heard from him that the wife of the wax oil shop owner was a flirtatious person. Many people are old.

Xiao Suo resigned from Hong Balang's house, under the scorching sun, said to Eleven and Ruan Tong: "This person is easy-going, but how could she die for her husband. There must be something strange about her death."

Ruan Tong sneered and said, "Is there any need to guess? It must be the person who poisoned the owner of the wax oil shop and her wife. But now that the clues are broken, how can we continue to investigate?"

"No." Xiao Suo firmly said, "There will be traces when things are done, let's go to Xiaohuazhi Lane!"

In the middle of summer, the capital, which has been sultry for a long time, finally fell a heavy rain in the evening.

Facing the wind and rain, Xiao Suo walked forward with his head held high, and secretly said: "Shen Yan, Shen Yan, if you treat me sincerely, you will cherish yourself and don't worry me. No matter how difficult it is, I will definitely rescue you!"