Nightwatcher

"It's pretty early." Governor Zhang said with a smile, and left with Jiang Lvzhong.

Xu Qi'an didn't follow, but called three white-clothed warlocks who didn't like to eat at the same table with Wu Fu, so they huddled in their room for breakfast.

"Master Xu is here."

The three white-clothed warlocks stood up in a panic, and respectfully invited Xu Qi'an to take their seats.

"I have something to ask you." Xu Qi'an thought for a while, and said, "Besides the three of you, who else will come to Yunzhou with us, Si Tianjian?"

In order to increase his sense of identity, he specifically said, "Our Si Tianjian".

The three white clothes looked at each other in blank dismay: "No more, just the three of us."

Xu Qi'an's face sank: "You look down on me, don't you?"

"Where is Mr. Xu talking, there are really only the three of us." The white-clothed warlock explained.

I don't know if it will be effective to use the qi technique to see if the warlock will be effective, so I will use the same way to give it to him. Xu Qi'an nodded: "Got it."

He also thought about it, the three younger brothers would not lie to him. Moreover, warlocks must have a way to shield their own strength, after all, they are professionals.

"Right now, some officials are visiting Governor Zhang. The three of you are watching upstairs to see how their fortunes have changed, and then reply to me."

After explaining, Xu Qi'an took three white clothes and hid sideways at the corner of the stairs on the second floor.

In the hall, Governor Zhang received officials at all levels of Baidi City, but all those with sufficient rank in the city basically gathered here.

There was such a big commotion last night, as long as the person is not blind or deaf, it is impossible not to know. What's more, these city officials who are closely watching the governor's every move.

After exchanging pleasantries, Song Buzheng, who was wearing a scarlet robe, cut straight to the point, and got straight to the point: "I heard the report from the soldiers this morning, and the governor went straight to the commander of the capital last night, and arrested Master Yang?"

The cheekbones were slightly high, and Song Buzheng, who squinted his eyes when he smiled, opened his eyes wide at this time, staring at Governor Zhang for a moment.

The same goes for other officials.

Governor Zhang nodded, and said in a deep voice: "The Qi Party colluded with the Witch God Sect to transport military supplies. This officer has arrested him and brought him back to the post station, where he is being interrogated."

"This..." the faces of the officials changed slightly.

Song Buzheng frowned, lowered his voice, and said earnestly: "Master Governor, be careful, be careful."

After a pause, he leaned over, brought himself closer to Governor Zhang, and continued: "Master Yang is the commander of the capital. Does the Lord have solid evidence? Otherwise, it may be difficult to convince the public."

Even with the governor's authority, if he wanted to move the commanding officer of the second rank, he had to have convincing evidence. Without evidence, arresting people is a taboo.

First of all, the Yunzhou officialdom would not agree, and secondly, the guards under the command and envoy of the capital would not agree.

The former is okay, most talkative, while the latter is a group of soldiers and ruffians (Author's Note: Soldiers and ruffians cannot be linked together).

Evidence must be produced, without an explanation, there will be trouble. But Governor Zhang was not in a hurry to show evidence, and said with a smile:

"Everyone, you have been officials in Yunzhou for many years, how do you feel about the commander of the capital, Yang Chuannan?"

Hearing this question, all the officials expressed their opinions with different expressions.

At the corner of the stairs, Xu Qi'an whispered: "Look, look carefully."

After a while, he asked again: "Which one is lying? The one on the left with sly eyebrows, I don't think he is reliable. The second one in the back row is not a good person at first glance."

After finishing speaking, Xu Qi'an found three white-clothed warlocks staring at him silently, Xu Qi'an said depressedly: "Look at me, talk."

The warlock in white twitched his lips: "No one is telling the truth."

Xu Qi'an opened his mouth and couldn't speak for a while, it's too real in the world, this is the officialdom!

The so-called not a word of truth refers to what the officials present say, which is completely different from what they think in their hearts.

But this does not mean that they are "werewolves", because there should not be too much hypocrisy in the officialdom, just say ten sentences, and one sentence is false. is a lie.

The qi-watching technique also has limitations, and it cannot be accurate to the second like a water leak.

Next, Governor Zhang talked about the account books with the officials, but he did not reveal it publicly.

The officials exchanged glances cryptically, how long has the governor's team been in Yunzhou? Less than half a day. Three days of them were still outside for inspection.

But even so, Yang Chuannan's criminal evidence was uncovered in just a few days?

For a moment, all the officials felt cold. Who dared to say that there was nothing wrong with the magistrate's 100,000 snowflakes in three years?

If Governor Zhang made a move against them, none of them would be able to escape.

An official swallowed his saliva and asked, "Your Excellency has a lot of talents under his command. I don't know which lord has made such a great contribution?"

While speaking, he glanced at the watchmen around him.

The other officials looked at the watchman calmly, all guessing.

Song Buzheng's eyes flickered, and he said with a smile: "I remember that Tong Gong, who is proficient in farming, did not accompany the governor to inspect that day."

These words reminded everyone that the officials who were not low in rank immediately searched for Xu Qi'an with a purpose.

Some looked at Governor Zhang.

"That's right, it's this person!" Governor Zhang nodded.

In fact, with the wisdom of the officials present, even without the confirmation of Governor Zhang, they can probably guess it. There are not many watchmen staying at the post station, but there is that Tongluo, who has a low position, but can sit next to the governor.

Recalling that the saber is different from other watchmen, it is all kinds of special, and it is not difficult to guess that Tongluo named Xu Qi'an has strong professional ability and is one of the important figures in the governor's team this time.

"Ahem!"

Xu Qi'an appeared at the right time, coughed, and stood silently behind Governor Zhang.

At that time, I could see the difference in him, but I didn't expect Tangtang to fall in the hands of a gong

Many officials have both vigilance and awe in their eyes.

In the corridor on the second floor, Li Miaozhen held the guardrail with both hands, looked down at the people below, and heard Susu curling her lips: "I will show my prestige."

From their angle, they could just see the hiding figures of Xu Qi'an and the white-clothed warlock.

Just now, the credit for solving the case was concealed by the chief minister of Song Dynasty. After Governor Zhang admitted, the hot smelly man quickly tidied up his appearance and appeared majestically.

Susu also didn't know the word "pretentious", otherwise she would be able to accurately grasp the adjective.

"Men have good reputations, it's human nature."

Now Li Miaozhen has gradually changed her view of Xu Qi'an, feeling that she is impeccable in every aspect except lust. He is decent, nice to speak, good at solving crimes, and has outstanding abilities.

"You seem to be quite prejudiced against him, but you don't really hate him." Li Miaozhen looked sideways at the female ghost, frowned and said:

"You used to disdain men very much, but now you feel like you have become enemies with him."

Susu refused to admit it, and hurriedly defended: "I'm just angry, but it's the master. You seem to have a good impression of him."

Li Miaozhen generously admitted: "Xu Qi'an is indeed not bad."

Susu said, "He promised me last night that he would help me reshape my body, but there was one condition."

"What conditions."

"Be a concubine for him for a few years."

"Xu Qi'an really has a bad temper and is hopeless."

At the end of the discussion, the officials accompanied Governor Zhang to the commander of the capital, and then they had to check the accounts to confirm the authenticity of the accounts.

Xu Qi'an was a layman in matters like checking accounts, so he didn't follow along to join in the fun, and was arranged to guard Yang Chuannan together with other watchmen at the post station.

After everyone left, Xu Qi'an stood in the hall, looked up at the two beauties on the second floor, and said with a smile:

"When are you two leaving? You don't want to take advantage of Jiang Jinluo's absence to snatch Yang Chuannan away."

Su Su jiao snorted: "The master is the saint of Tianzong, the heroine of Feiyan, and the most important thing is to keep her promise."

Xu Qi'an shrugged: "Trust between people is actually very fragile, just like paper, it can be broken as soon as you poke it."

Susu raised the bar and refuted loudly.

"If you don't believe me, come down, I'll verify it for you." Xu Qi'an waved.

Susu braced herself against the guardrail, flew lightly to the hall, and stood in front of Xu Qi'an.

Xu Qi'an poked her chest with a finger, like piercing a piece of paper.

"You, stinking man, my aunt is going to kill you." Susu was furious.

"Look, I'm right."

Susu spit out Yin Qi and attacked Xu Qi'an wildly, but once the martial artist was vigilant, close combat was far superior to other systems, so every breath of Yin Qi was flexibly dodged, and instead she had more holes in her body. waist, lower abdomen

The body was soon ruined.

Li Miaozhen had to take out a paper figurine again, as Susu's possession, the ghost has no substance, exposed to the scorching sun in the daytime, it will seriously damage its vitality, and it will be wiped out in ashes at worst.

Taoist talismans are drawn on the paper figurines, which can warm and nourish ghosts and seal up yin energy.

"Hey, General Li still has a paper figurine with him? Where did you hide it?" Xu Qi'an pretended to be puzzled.

"Of course I have my means." Li Miaozhen said.

"What method? The legendary mustard seed?" Xu Qi'an's eyes widened, like a bumpkin who had never seen the world.

Li Miaozhen was stunned for a moment, then felt satisfied by Xu Qi'an's admiration, so he nodded and said:

"It's a similar spell."

"General Li is worthy of being the saint of Tianzong." Xu Qi'an admired.

Li Miaozhen gave a reserved "Yes".

You just pretend, isn't it just fragments of books from the ground, the more you pretend now, the more thoroughly you will cool down in the future. Xu Qi'an smiled sincerely.

At noon, Xu Qi'an greeted the two beauties to finish their meal, and guessed that Governor Zhang would be back soon.

As a result, the governor didn't wait, and when a soldier guarding the city rushed into the station, he shouted: "I have something to ask to see the governor!"

Hubenwei stopped him and scolded: "You must not trespass on the station."

The soldiers guarding the city were in a hurry and shouted: "Master Governor, I have a very urgent matter to see you."

The movement in the yard alarmed the watchman in the post station, a silver gong came out with two gongs, frowned and said: "Your Excellency Governor is not here, tell me something."

The guards swallowed and said anxiously: "The army of the guards is gathering outside the south city, threatening to enter the city if the governor doesn't go out to meet them."