Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Chapter 257 Liu Chuanlin Arrives in Luoyang

Ganquan Palace.

As soon as Wu Zetian sat down, she heard someone coming in to report.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Qingfang, the chief of the Inner Guards, requests to see you."

"Let her in."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Just three breaths after the eunuch left, Xiao Qingfang walked in with square steps and bowed to Wu Zetian.

"Your Highness, I, Xiao Qingfang, pay my respects to your Majesty!"

"Qingfang, did something happen?" Wu Zetian asked with a smile.

Xiao Qingfang said respectfully, "Your Majesty, there are rumors in the capital that Li Cunxi's housekeeper, advisor, and guards have been extremely corrupt in accepting bribes. The housekeeper Ma Rong is even called the evil slave of the Li Mansion, and many ministers in the court have complaints."

"Hahahaha, although that's the rumor, I firmly believe that the real situation is not like that at all."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Xiao Qingfang flattered, "I have already found out that the only people who accepted bribes were Li Cunxi's advisor and guards. The housekeeper Ma Rong went out to travel for many days and did not return to the Li Mansion, let alone accept bribes."

"Haha, these bastards went to give gifts to Li Cunxi but didn't see him, so they had to give gifts to people in Li Cunxi's house. After giving gifts, they still said this and that about Li Cunxi. I really should teach them a lesson." Wu Zetian smiled, but she had murderous intentions hidden in her face. "Did Zong Qinke and Zong Chuke spread the news secretly?"

"The Imperial Censor and the Imperial Secretary are very honest. They have only been attending court to handle official business as usual recently, and have not said a single word that they shouldn't have said."

"He is quite sensible. Zong Qinke was able to escape from the prison of the Inner Guard Office alive, thanks to Li Cunxi's contribution. If even he had malicious intentions, there would be no need for him to serve as the Imperial Censor."

Wu Zetian was very pleased. She stood up from the dragon throne and paced in Ganquan Palace.

Xiao Qingfang followed tactfully, sitting at the side behind Wu Zetian at a leisurely pace.

"Li Cunxi is a man who knows the current situation. He knows that everything he has now was given by me, so he left a stain on himself so that I have an extra handle that can kill him."

"He even knew that the officials in the court would definitely criticize him for his steward accepting gifts, and I would definitely protect him."

"What a great young man, he knows how to be an official. I really like this kind of person, just like his uncle Di Huaiying, who knows how to plan and when to advance and retreat, has extraordinary abilities, and knows the will of heaven. That's great."

Wu Zetian praised him and had new thoughts about the identity of the successor.

"Your Majesty, Li Shaoyin's birthday is coming soon. I heard that he has invited some relatives and friends to the banquet, and I have also been invited. Do you want me to record it then..."

Xiao Qingfang glanced at Wu Zetian secretly, and deliberately left half of the words unsaid in her mouth.

Wu Zetian stopped, turned around and smiled cunningly, saying:

"Record? No need to record, because I will personally go to his house to attend his birthday party."

……

The next day, outside Li’s house.

Li Cunxi waited for a long time and finally waited for Liu Chuanlin and Yingyu couple to arrive. Among the people who came with them was Ma Rong who had disappeared for almost a month.

"Brother Chuanlin, did you meet while you were sightseeing?"

"I guess so. We actually met on the official road to Luoyang. Haha. Mr. Ma was on his way at that time."

Liu Chuanlin carried Yingyu down from the carriage, and the couple bowed to Li Cunxi.

"I, Liu Chuanlin, and my wife Fang Yingyu, would like to meet Li Shaoyin!"

Li Cunxi laughed and stepped forward to help Liu Chuanlin and Fang Yingyu up.

They parted last year and just met today. Ever since Liu Chuanlin sold Liujiazhuang, this pair of desperate lovers started their journey of traveling around the mountains and rivers. They visited nearby counties and prefectures before finally arriving in Luoyang.

Fang Yingyu, who had completely bid farewell to her identity as Xiaohong in the Prince's Mansion, took Liu Chuanlin's hand with a shy expression like a young girl on her face.

"Brother Chuanlin, you are so lucky."

Li Cunxi took a deep look at Fang Yingyu, knowing that Liu Chuanlin also worked hard day and reveled night after night, and couldn't help but teasing her.

"Life is comfortable now, and I have my beloved wife by my side. It couldn't be better."

Liu Chuanlin said with a smile, then turned his head and looked at the white-bearded old man Xuguzi who had been standing aside for a long time.

"Who is this?"

"Hey, my master, Xuguzi from Shouyang Mountain. You must be tired from the journey, so just take a rest in my house. I will leave Luoyang next month to patrol the palace on behalf of the emperor. I will feel at ease if you can help me look after this mansion."

In order not to trouble two people for one matter, Li Cunxi had planned to ask Liu Chuanlin and his wife to help look after the mansion, but the two of them never came.

Lu Dayou is still studying hard, so there is no way to let him come to visit the mansion.

After much deliberation, Li Cunxi decided to wait for Liu Chuanlin to come to Luoyang.

When this couple came to the capital, they would have to buy a mansion to live in sooner or later, so it would be better for them to live in their own house.

She led Liu Chuanlin and his wife into Li's mansion and showed them around, which made them cheer continuously. The orchid flower ornaments in the garden especially made Fang Yingyu stare at them.

After walking around and returning to the main hall, Li Cunxi got down to business and asked seriously:

"Brother Chuanlin, are you willing to serve as an official in the court?"

"Taking the imperial examination is a bit too difficult. I can recommend something for you."

Liu Chuanlin thought about it seriously, shook his head and said:

"Cunxi, I appreciate your kindness, but I still want to take the imperial examination to see if I am qualified to be an official."

Li Cunxi nodded and said, "Since you think so, let's take the imperial examination first."

This shabby era actually has many dark corners, but Liu Chuanlin, a gentleman, naturally cannot see them.

If it were in the past, if Liu Chuanlin had not met Li Cunxi and Di Renjie, even if he had become the top scholar like Zeng Tai, it would have been useless. Old man Liu Charlie's former official position as a minister of agriculture in the Ministry of War was basically of no help to Liu Chuanlin in the officialdom.

But now it's all right. Liu Chuanlin is taking the imperial examination. If he passes, everyone will be happy. If he fails, Li Cunxi will back him up.

While they were chatting, Xuguzi walked in from outside and said softly:

"The room for this young master and his wife has been arranged. It is in the east courtyard. There is a study next to it that can be used by the young master. I will ask the servants in the mansion to take you two to have a look later."

"You are so polite, sir. Thank you for the arrangement." Liu Chuanlin stood up slowly and was also very polite.

"You are too polite, Young Master Liu." Xuguzi responded, turned to Li Cunxi, lowered his head slightly, and said, "Young Master, I calculated with my fingers and found that there will be a good day in October this year."

Li Cunxi nodded nonchalantly, quickly skipped the topic, stood up and said, "Good days are good days, come back and go out with me. Brother Chuanlin, let's go, let's go visit my uncle, my uncle really misses you."